Letters

Editor, While on a cycling excursion (Thursday, August 25) on the Georgian Trail with her three friends, Rita’s back wheel spun sideways on a slippery, wet bridge and threw her to the ground, breaking her leg. Seconds later Jeff from Thornbury appeared and he called 911. He took charge in a professional manner, talked to her continuously, and kept her...

Editor, As odd as it might seem on a hot August Sunday, our family was thumbing through the Canada Goose website today looking at the latest in winter fashions. We noticed a few of the trendy coats were named after various Canadian towns and cities. There among the Langford Parka and the Chilliwack Bomber ..... is the Men's Meaford Rain Jacket Black...

Editor, As a former Meaford resident I applaud Meaford for honouring indigenous people with a crosswalk painting, it shows you care. The town should also consider changing its signage policy to include the indigenous translation of English names. Other areas are embracing these thoughts. Victoria, BC has already changed to dual information signs for street names and public buildings. District of Saanich councillors voted...

Dear Editor, With my family, I have had a cottage in Meaford for over 20 years, and was fortunate to live here year-round when the pandemic arrived. Similar to comments made in your editorial, I have sometimes observed that long-time residents tend to lack appreciation for all the wonderful qualities Meaford has to offer. Yet I differ with the statement suggesting...

Editor, Cursive? Have you written anything in Python? Our kids will be okay. Matt Legge, Meaford Editor's Note: Hear! Hear!

Editor, I wonder if PeopleCare will be able to staff the new 128 bed LTC facility, given the severe shortage of RNs, RPNs and PSWs in the overall system. I doubt there are many people living here now who are underemployed PSWs, or current residents with nursing degrees waiting for the facility to open. (Any new PSWs will surely not...

Editor, I am not sure you are aware of a local, regional, provincial, national champion living in our communities, who will soon be participating in the world championship. Brian Davenport, of R.R. 6 Owen Sound, Story Book Park Road, Meaford, Grey-Bruce RBC Financial Planner and Consultant, returned to his farm this past spring as Canadian Plowing Champion, won in western Canada...

Dear Editor, I see you are doing your part to create a successful election, but please remind the electorate what happens when they fail. We have children who can not count back change. They can not figure out the price of a flat of berries at $2.69 per pint, with 10 pints to the flat, without a calculator. We have children...

Dear Editor, On a misty Sunday morning this past week, I strolled through and around David Johnston Park, by the site of the major and somewhat controversial Skydev development proposal. Sadly, Skydev recently bypassed Municipal Council and residents by taking its case for their high-density housing and hotel complex to the Ontario Land Tribunal. Clearly they hope for the green light...

Dear Editor, Regarding Mr. Hartlen’s response (July 7), to Mr. Robertson’s very thoughtful and factual letter (June 30), two things immediately came to my mind. I had already seen the Abacus Data poll. I thought about writing to you about it, procrastinated shamelessly, and wish to thank Mr. Robertson for bringing it to your readers' attention - better than I...