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“Tens of millions to host nuclear waste facility” shouts the headline in

a local paper. I hate to appear negative in this best of all possible worlds when visions of sugar plums dance in politicians’ heads, but reading about this bonanza makes me uneasy.
10/27/04 Full Story...  

The municipality has a website; it should be used to the fullest.

The minutes are posted but they could be more timely, say three days after a meeting. Minutes could also have fuller explanations, especially with regard to closed sessions.
10/20/04 Full Story...  

The security forces have arrived. On October 1st, two cars pulled into

the parking lot at Westario. One parked, a camera mounted on the dash, facing the workers on picket duty.
10/13/04 Full Story...  

by Fred Kirby              October 6, 2004 

Kincardine is a lovely town. With its gorgeous sunsets, beaches untrammelled by coarse commercialism, it is a step away from becoming the gem on Ontario’s western shores. 

We have volunteers second to none. They run our sports, not forgetting the umpires and referees who though often maligned are an essential part of sports. Then there are those dedicated folks who maintain the gardens along the boardwalk and the men and women whose initiative and energy built the boardwalk itself. Of course, there is the Communities in Bloom team who have placed Kincardine on the map of towns across Canada and beyond. We have fascinating trails unlike any small town I know; trails built and maintained by volunteers. 

Heritage houses and many close to that definition sparkle like emeralds and diamonds to be admired by all who come this way. Think for a moment on the Walker House; reflect on the countless hours contributed selflessly by volunteers to restore a valuable piece of our history. 

We have the Theatre Guild, award-winning amateurs acclaimed by their peers. There is the Blue Water Summer Playhouse put together and sustained by volunteers who bring to us known writers and professional actors giving us delightful light comedy throughout the summer. We have talented visual artists, too often unsung in the community, adding colour and light to the community. 

Dividing our beaches is an active harbour operated by volunteers. A well-equipped airport gives plane owners a further reason to move to Kincardine. 

No one needs reminding that the Kincardine Scottish Pipe Band is the jewel in the crown, the tartan threading through the years to define our heritage and lend focus to the town. 

All that is needed for the municipality to move forward in confidence, building on all that is good in Kincardine, is a modern, open government. 

If only council could acknowledge that a few substantial yet simple changes in their procedures would bring them not only into the 21st century but earn approbation for their deliberations. I will write further of these changes another time, but in the last analysis it is up to councillors to be willing to learn, grow, and change. Nothing happens unless that occurs. It is their decision.

 

 
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