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Taxpayers have grown accustomed to mediocre expectations, s...

August 12, 2016

Dear Editor: Re: "In Kincardine, a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing"   I apologize, but we have been on vacation and I just got caught up on my Kincardine Record fix and have many thoughts, some of which, I care to share with you and your readers.  ...

Delegation to urge township not to drop speed limit on Lake...

August 11, 2016

To the editor: RE: "Township okays larger Stop signs, lower speed limit on Lake Range Drive" We are going to Huron-Kinloss council Monday, to try to stop the speed limit from changing to 60 km/h all along Lake Range Drive. We feel that Lake Range Drive is the main road ...

Reader has good memories of Clarke Church in Huron Township

August 6, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Old Clarke Church on 12th of Huron Township, demolished" When I saw the pictures of the demolition of the old Clarke Church, I was filled with gratitude for my childhood, growing up on the  Boundary (first concession north of the 12th of Huron Town...

Don't forget the arts centre fiasco and the tourist booth, ...

July 25, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "In Kincardine, a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing" You forgot the Kincardine Arts Centre fiasco. Just because a building is old, does not always mean it is worth saving.  Another boondoggle is the mess with the tourist booth.  Ho...

In Kincardine, a healthy dose of skepticism is a good thing

July 24, 2016

By dictionary definition, to be skeptical is to be not easily convinced, having doubts or reservations; to be dubious, doubtful, cynical, distrustful, suspicious, disbelieving.   That's the reality for those who have lived in Kincardine for decades, or their entire lives, and...

Shoreline protection project should be done right the first...

July 15, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Shoreline protection will not obscure view at Macpherson Park, says Kincardine CAO" My name is Shirley Wright and I live at 181 Lambton St., Kincardine. I was born in Kincardine in 1951 and have listened to Lake Huron all my life. I  think the res...

Watering gravel isn't a very effective way of conserving wa...

July 11, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine water users reminded Stage 1 restrictions in effect" So, if this is the case, why is the irrigation system on at the soccer fields on Bruce Avenue almost every day?  When I drive by there every morning, the sprinkler heads are usually w...

Glad to have Ron MacLean back at Hockey Night in Canada, sa...

July 7, 2016

The following letter from Kincardine resident Ken Texmo, was printed in The Toronto Star To the Toronto Star:   It made my day to read that George Stroumboulopoulos was leaving and Ron MacLean was coming back to replace him at "Hockey Night in Canada." What took Roge...

Proud Grandma of Ripley Grade 8 graduate

July 3, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Ripley Grade 8 grads told to go into the world with confidence and pride in their accomplishments" That’s my granddaughter. Magen Huehn, and I am so so proud of her! She has worked very hard. Thanks to Ripley-Huron Community School for acknowledg...

Praise for those who co-operated on beach access project

July 1, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine to host ribbon-cutting for portable recreation path at Station Beach" I am only one voice, but I do expect that I speak for many of those who visit our wonderful Kincardine beaches.   Thanks to the partnership amongst a number of commu...

Preserve the lake view - it's important to us all, says writer

June 23, 2016

To the Editor: I have received a lot of positive response from my two previous letters to the editor, concerning the proposed stone wall at Macpherson (Tiny Tot) Park beach, and I hope a lot of people expressed their opinion to Kincardine council at clerk@kincardine.net. I was remin...

Readers agree with Wright about shoreline protection plan

June 17, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Writer calls on community to help protect shoreline vista" I agree with Shirley (Wright). Best regards, Patti Hutton RR 3, Tiverton   To the Editor:   North boardwalk, I am with Shirley (Wright)!. Let's all support her! ...

Let's improve recycling efforts in Municipality of Kincardi...

June 16, 2016

To the Editor:   With a number of recycling barrels staged around the Municipality of Kincardine, this is probably a good time to send out a reminder of the protocol required to make this program successful.   For the barrels, (unlike curbside pick-up), the contents are ...

Writer calls on community to help protect shoreline vista

June 15, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Fixing shoreline erosion north of the Kincardine Harbour to cost $300,000" I want to be sure that the community knows what some Kincardine council members want to do to our prized shoreline. They want to randomly dump tons and tons of  irregularly...

Shoreline north of Kincardine Harbour must be revitalized, ...

June 11, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Fixing shoreline erosion north of the Kincardine Harbour to cost $300,000" This letter is to all the people who come to the parking lot at the bottom of Lambton Street, Kincardine, to sit by the lake and watch the waves and listen to their calming roll. T...

Mobile home parks deemed "passive income" hikes t...

May 28, 2016

To the Editor: Like most people, I have a neighbour. I would also consider him a friend. We share lawn tips, consult each other on lot-line plans, even undertake mutual property improvement projects together (although, to be honest, he has all the tools and know-how, and is patient eno...

Lots of love and laughter at Walker House Heritage Dinner a...

May 16, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Kincardine's love affair with the automobile is hilarious race to the finish" The Irish have a drinking toast which goes like this: Here's to me and here's to you, And here's to love and laughter; I'll be true as long as you, And...

Wonderful to see more participation at North versus South Walk

May 4, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Northsiders take the cup again in North versus South Challenge Walk" Wonderful to see more participation in the North versus South Challenge Walk, Monday evening! Nice to see the schools sign in and even tie with the number of walkers. We were only 18 ...

New West Ridge on the Lake plan is a disappointment, says w...

May 3, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "New development plan calls for 450 units on old Hartwick Farm property" Having only recently become aware of the details of the West Ridge on the Lake development, I have to say I am deeply disappointed by the final plan.  I have expressed my conc...

Local citizens have right to referendum on OPG's DGR projec...

April 29, 2016

To the Editor: RE: "Sutton's lack of outside research, and simplified statements are misleading, says reader" Well-written and well-researched!  One of the most important points is that the proposed DGR (Deep Geologic Repository) would be in sedimentary rock, som...

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