Editor,
Taking a moment to reflect on and express our gratitude to Mayor Kentner for his years of dedicated service to Meaford. Leading a community through four challenging years takes an extraordinary amount of commitment, resilience, and personal sacrifice, and we recognize the toll that responsibility takes not only on Ross, but also on his wonderful wife, Ruth Ann, who has stood beside him throughout the journey. Together, they are a force in our community. What always stood out is Ross’s genuine warmth and the way he made everyone feel welcome, whether walking into a room, attending an event, or sitting around a meeting table. The smile, the handshake, the welcoming words — they were never just formalities. They made people feel seen, heard, included, and represented. That is a gift of leadership!
Thank you, Ross, for your generosity, your dedication, and the countless hours you have given to our community. And thank you, Ruth Ann, for sharing so much of that journey. Meaford is better because of you both!
Vince & Kimberley Rogers, Meaford
