Letters

Editor, We wish to acknowledge and extend our sincere appreciation for donations received in 2015In Memoriam Contributions Received for: Almond, Jane Andrus, Myrna Arnold, Mary Aussant, Cathy Baker, Leona Beck, Arthur Beeney, Barbara Beeney, Bill & Barbara Beirnes, Eileen Bell, Marie Besworth, Gerda Bettridge, Anita Boyd, May Boyes, Eleanor Bray, Dr. Russell Breen, Wray Brodie, Jack Brown, Evelyn Bulsink, John Bumstead, Allan Bumstead, Lloyd Burnham, Helen & Russell Cann, Ina Capon, Sandra Carefoot, Ernie Caswell, Blanche Cheeseman, Madonna Cornfield, Ruth Curry, Floyd Dalgarno, Ivan Davies, Les Dorey, Jeanne Downing, Alma Dykstra, Sake Eade, Ron Elliott,...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, This letter is to confirm that I think the business of investing in solar power by borrowing money - of over two million dollars - is a bad idea. Solar power has been around for some time, and it is best to leave that business to private enterprise. Private enterprise will run a lean operation - unlike...

Letter to the Editor Editor, Last night (March 1) was one of the biggest snowfalls we have seen in a very long time. March 1, 2016 definitely came in as a Lion (looking forward to the Lamb). We live near Walters Falls, the snow capital, high atop the Niagara Escarpment ... a beautiful part of God's country. Although travelling in heavy snow...

Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, Why don't they practise what they preach? I quote: “The active and full engagement of residents in the structure of their community is a strength that contributes to overall health and well-being…” “My priority will be to revitalize community pride by re-engaging and celebrating the skills, experiences and efforts of volunteers...” At the January meeting between MOM's senior staff...

Letter to the Editor Editor, This is not the typical item for The Meaford Independent but, we will have to live with the outcome of the US election. It could be easy for us in Canada or life could get very difficult. Snowbirds might have to re-think their life styles. I generally make a point of not reading Fox News posts but this...

Letter to the Editor Editor, Woodford Hall with its stage has become the child in a relationship that has a raucous split. The January 15 Woodford meeting between the municipal administration and the volunteers was brutal. Volunteers were disbanded. Administration put forward the new vision for the Hall's operations. The CAO has said she will enhance bookings and the efficiency of this Sydenham...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, The very favourable response to your editorial regarding councillors observing snow clearance work in person seems to indicate that the old concept of ‘rank imposes obligations’ is alive and well. The concept is applied at the highest levels in Western democracies, where national leaders are expected to promptly attend scenes of disaster and see that the...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Everyone likes a "deal". We wait for a day or two or even drive few kilometers to save a few pennies per litre of gas. We line up for sales, buy lots when the price is right. Well, if you live in Meaford, you're already behind the eight ball. For those who live in Blue Mountains...

Letter to the Editor Editor, You recently reprinted the Mayor’s message, re: “certain misrepresentations about the budget by some residents.” In the interest of fairness and objective reporting, I along with other residents, especially rural residents, want to point out that, yes we agree that there was a mistake wherein a letter writer said the salaries were approximately $6,500,000. Senior management...

Letter to the Editor Editor, I'm happy that Tony Bell speaks on my behalf about snow plowing. Urban dwellers of the municipality may be concerned about other issues. You wrote: "If a ratepayer... err, sorry, voter, were to phone to complain about the colour of the water tower, or about the public skating hours at the arena, would the good councillor feel...