Letters

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, “The Other Big Apple” will be gone, and what will take its place? My family’s experiences in this area would suggest the following: “Meaford … mighty neighbourly”. Or possibly “Meaford … mighty, neighbourly”. We moved to Canada from Wisconsin just over three years ago. I am Canadian by birth and wanted both to “return home” and...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I want to send out a sincere “thank you” to the neighbours in Meaford for the support they have given the Meaford Lions Club efforts in raising money for local charities. We had a very successful  Spaghetti Dinner and now I see that the town has replaced our wonderful ‘play boat’ at Raper’s Park. It...

Letter to the Editor Editor, The Friends of Memorial Park extend their appreciation to the almost 40 volunteers who gave two hours of their time on the first sunny Sunday we’ve had in some time to help with our fifth annual Earth Day clean-up at the park on Sunday, May 4. You inspire us to work in the community to create...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, This is in response to your article entitled “Is Meaford in Danger of Becoming a NIMBY Community?” The three issues that you reference in your editorial are all issues that the Meaford Area Community Association (MACA) has been very much involved in. For those that may have the impression that we are a NIMBY (Not...

Letter to the Editor Editor, From PRO Branch 32, Meaford

Letter to the Editor Editor, I just thought I would share with you that my sales for April were up 8% and I would have to think considering the cool weather this past month that advertising in the Independent has had a very positive effect on my business. Shirley Keaveny, Meaford Dairy Queen

Letter to the Editor Editor, The Meaford Rotary Club thanks all donors and bidders for supporting our recent Silent Auction. The auction was a great success. The success of this fundraiser will benefit many programs for local youth in the coming year. Kathy ChristieMeaford Rotary Club Silent Auction Chairman

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Not only should medical marijuana be made available to patients in need, but adult recreational use should be regulated. Drug policies modelled after alcohol prohibition have given rise to a youth-oriented black market. Illegal drug dealers don't ID for age, but they do recruit minors immune to adult sentences. So much for protecting the children. Throwing...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, The following letter has been sent to Mr. Jeff McKay of Rogers Telecommunications Dear Mr. McKay, Further to your request for comment regarding the proposed Rogers radio-communications tower in the municipality of Meaford, the people have spoken. Our community is sending you a 700-strong petition opposing the Cell Tower placement. You have proposed a Rogers Telecommunications tower...

Letter to the Editor Editor, To the Gentleman behind me in the grocery store line on Saturday evening, I may never know who you are, but it is important to me to let you know how impacted I was from your act of kindness. While paying for my groceries last Saturday, I realized my debit card was missing from my wallet;...