Letters

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, The following letter was sent to council: Dear Mayor Clumpus and Council,  I would like to draw your attention to the alarming rise in billing for water and sewage in Meaford. The magnitude of the changes which have occurred over the last few years are quite beyond reason, and must surely be facing those on fixed incomes...

Letter to the Editor Editor, I am offering my sincere hope that Snow and Ambrosia will live healthy and happy lives wherever they are, however I would like to weigh in on the future of swans in our cemetary. In my opinion two of the main factors to consider are the welfare of the swans and the cost of their care and...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I have just read two letters to you regarding the swans at the Lakeview Cemetery.  I have to agree with these opinions as well.  Tell me what’s right about “keeping” swans at the cemetery as a source of entertainment and worse...decoration! Mute swans need to feed in deeper water than ducks and feed on acquatic insect,...

Letter to the Editor Editor, Is it time to reassess having swans at Lakeview Cemetery? I know the argument. Folks love to come to Lakeview Cemetery, feed the swans while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. There is even a new gazebo strategically placed for that purpose. Are we trading off the rights of the swans just for our own pleasure? Some think that...

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Yet again I am reading about more misfortune for the Meaford Cemetery swans. When I moved to Meaford four years ago I remember reading that one died. Another time I read a letter from a resident telling of the atrocious inadequate care the swans were receiving throughout the winter. I think these swans were sent to sanctuary. Now...

Letter to the Editor Editor, The Friends of the GBSS Library would like to thank the students and staff of Georgian Bay Secondary School, The Meaford Library, The Net Shed and the Beaver Valley Outreach for their kind donations to our program. Every book received helps to improve our library and the minds of our students! As Oscar Wilde said, "It...

Letter to the Editor To all the residents of the Municipality of Meaford, It has been an honour to serve on the municipal council for the last 11 years – 7 as mayor.  I want to thank you for your support over these years.  It has not always been easy but a great deal has been accomplished and I am very...

Letter to the Editor Editor, Recent TMI editorial about fewer windows on Sykes Street to decorate became a promo to shop locally then descended into a screed about how wonderful things would be if gas prices were $3 per litre. Do progressives ever consider the unintended consequences of policies that they embrace like religion? They seldom connect the dots or they...

Letter to the Editor Editor, I enjoyed your article on thinking outside the box. My wife and I just moved to Meaford, purchasing a house in the downtown area. When I was the general manager of Dunnville Hydro, there were a lot of issues to deal with in which people said it can’t be done. I finally put a saying up on...

Letter to the Editor Editor, Thank you to the 1765 people who agreed with my wife Kim. Your support, assistance and encouraging words were and will be the driving force as I serve you on council. While it is apparent that taxpayers are concerned about spending and roads, I need clear and collaborative ways to address these issues. One comment in...