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February 15, 2010
We do need a new pool - but would like to see it as a Phase One of a
"community centre” for all ages - with a fitness centre with indoor
track (for those that can’t afford high cost of fitness clubs. Many
on low incomes can’t afford the high fees); include all the citizens
in the community – not just swimmers. Port Elgin Reader. February 12, 2010
February 11, 2010 This on-line news [source], the Saugeen Times is beating the actual paper and on line. They need to study what the Saugeen Times is doing. The editor, Sandy Lindsay, is a whiz
bang reporter with tons of energy and talent. Stu Paterson February 10, 2010
February 10, 2010 Nuclear award...Scary picture . Two men with silly hats and another photo of an award. Anyone in these photos ever hear of
Rutherford ? [We make steam and How's the hole in the town going ? That's where all the the nuclear waste from Ontario will be deposited. Or was that what the award was for ? We know nothing and pay the same for
hydro as cities at the far end. Not Pete Editor: See
February 8, 2010
I read this morning's article regarding the Council's attempts to
revitalize downtown Port Elgin. Should any of us be surprised? Probably,
only through the sheer determination and stubbornness of other downtown
proprietors there haven't been more closures. People will argue it is a
downturn in the economy. I and many others see the problem at the South
end of town....Wal-Mart.
Editor: Above letter in response to
February 8, 2010
Did they not think this would happen when they allowed Walmart to move
in?
Editor: Above letter in response to February 7, 2010
As usual, good post Mini. We need transportation for the reasons you Now how do we do it ? We have a very long "Town"
Here's a suggestion. Every body charges a $ or two for picking people up
Diversions like up here, turn left, this'll do, Thx. Cost a few bucks
Pete February 6, 2010 Agree completely with the letter from Mini Jacques. Public transportation should be available, I am capable now of driving, but to have the option of public transportation in bad weather would be a positive feature. For the persons who need it now, it would be a financial help for them, rather than paying high taxi trips, and a boon to accessing the variety of stores and services in Saugeen Shores.................. Moyra Beitz
Editor: MoyrBeitz is referring to:
Letters Transportation Survey ...
comment by Mini Jacques
February 6, 2010
As per the title” Public transportation”, if there is a need (and I
agree there is) after the various governments have dismantled ours, then
a private enterprise can and should supply this service. The costs must
be borne by the user(s). February 6, 2010 I once asked Professor Hawking via e-mail was the ever such a thing as nothing. I got an answer. " No " Maybe an aide sent the reply. I will never know. Brilliant dude. Thx for the info on the broadcasts. Pete Editor: See
February 5, 2010
Letters Transportation Survey ...
comment by Mini Jacques
February 4, 2010
Liz, thanks for the great write up, HOWEVER
Editor See: Kincardine Council Lions
Club to build boardwalk on north side of the pier
February 4, 2010 Thanks for your inquiry. The board is definitely becoming more transparent and open in many areas but personnel issues remain confidential and that is the case with the situation at G.C. Huston. It is no surprise that the rumour mill is working overtime and we can certainly understand that the community has concerns around the consistency of administration. We are working to support that and we have great faith in Susan Sankey and her abilities as an administrator. Richard Thomas
Communications Coordinator Editor: See
February 3, 2010 The School Board certainly knows why this Principal was dismissed and in the public interest it should be revealed.
Teachers , regardless of position, are seldom dismissed and their Union
is very strong. So why this dismissal when he was here for so short a
period and by all accounts was " good " for the school? Small town
rumours are already rampant and it's time for a proper exclamation for
better or worse. Editor: There has not been any news release relative to dismissal. See
February 3, 2010 Yes I agree with Bruce Powers statement but what they left out some of the highest paid employees are from the United States. Anonymous January 26, 2010
Congratulations Trevor and Owen. Your are playing well and giving your
best in every game. You make me very proud.
See
Sports Huron-Perth
Atom News
January 26, 2010
I was very disturbed by the recent service at the Baptist church where
everyone laughed and had a good time destroying a mock up of a Haitian
village. At the present time the symbalism was really distasteful.
There's nothing funny about seeing someone's home destroyed and having
it fall in on them. I'm sure the starving Haitians would have
appreciated the food that was waisted.This shows little apathy for the
people of Haiti. (see
Kincardine Baptist Church youth raise
$1,500 for Haiti
Don Bannerman January 26, 2010
Dear Liz (Dadson), January 25, 2010 Letter from Charlie Bagnato, Mayor, Municipality
of Brockton, Walkerton, Ontario Federal Liberal Candidate, Huron-Bruce
Riding January 25, 2010
Good Morning January 24, 2010 Chretien prorogued parliament 4 times. The last time for Adscam and a Quebec Liberal has just been sentenced to 15 months in jail for that event which happened a few years ago. Jim White January 24, 2010
A drug dealer is dangerous on the streets so thank you for removing him
temporarily, but as you know they will be out on bail shortly dealing
again. Should you not publish their names on line so we as citizens know
who is pedaling drugs in our community and to our childern. It's time to
stop protecting the criminals and protect the citizens. Editor: While we understand your concern, when it comes to criminal charges and litigation, we can only publish reports as released by the police. January 24, 2010
Letters
Prorogation gets readers attention
January 22, 2010
Letters Reader lauds Bruce
Telecom
January 21, 2010 Letters A tongue in cheek conversation
January 20, 2010
I agree with this article completely. Much more character in older
structures. They should be respected. It was hard work that built them.
They should not be torn down in minutes for new "innovation".
Editor refer to
Heritage
Imperative January 19, 2010 What is the result of the Question regarding Sewers North of the river? Also time for new question !!! Robert Greason Editor: Thank you for your comment. Responses are coming in daily and have not slackened. The activity is strong. We prefer to show the final results, once a decision has been reached by the Town and MOE. Other surveys might run for a fixed time. We have been gratified by the activity of the survey on the Saugeen Times and the hospital question on the Kincardine Times. January 19, 2010
Letters
Heritage Imperative January 18, 2010
Hi there, January 18, 2010
Hi Liz, We would like to let all of Josh’s friends at KDSS know how much
he appreciated the birthday card that they made for him. The Facebook
group in support of his recovery is much appreciated as well. Without
the continuing support of family and friends, recovery would not be
possible. We want everyone to know that he is making slow but steady
progress toward regaining his life and that we are so grateful to live
in such a caring community. See Sport Swimmer elated that meet dedicated to him Click Here for story January 15, 2010 It saddens one to read DAVE's (ED: see below) letter and NO DONATION to Haiti, what has the disaster in Haiti got to do with HST???
THERE ARE A LOT OF IN'S AND OUT'S re HST....work through it, and see how
other places have coped, and helped the income needed. January 14, 2010
I am saddened about the recent events in Haiti. I am also saddened about
our own disaster we have in Ontario. Dave
Editor See:
Feature
Personal Account from Haiti
January 13, 2010
Perhaps Mr. Lobb will stop filling mailboxes with his direct mail January 11, 2010 We continue to get feedback from our Videos on YouTube like Hippie Chick's below. Here is what she is commenting on today.
A&E/Video hippiechick10113 has made a comment on The Rocks of Tobermory by David Archibald David Archibald is awesome! I met him last summer :)
January 11, 2010
Re:
Shelley Grieg article: January 9, 2010
Letters Reader advises -- Buy Canadian!
January 9, 2010
Letters Reader objects to MP Lobb's Comment
January 9, 2010
Letters Terrorism and Canadians
January 7, 2010
Letter to the Editor January 7, 2010 I agree with your article. Let`s make the area a place where people and Dr.s want to come and live and get along. I am sure they hear too much about the constant controversies here!! N.T. January 6, 2010
Happy Birthday Sandy (ED: Going into the third year) January 6, 2010
I think that Ida should given a commendation for her effort. Very
interesting. Editor -- see article below
January 4, 2009 Just when I thought I had heard it all, I read Mayor Smith's message where he states "From infrastructure such as drainage, sewers and the new affordable housing project, it has created a positive environment in our area."
To state that sewers have created a positive environment shows us just
how out of touch with the affected residents Mayor Smith is with this
issue. Between Deputy Mayor Freiburger's threats to the residents
opposing the sewer project and the Mayor's head in the sand position
about what is happening in his own community while he chases his county
wide political dreams, it is time to start thinking good and hard about
what type of leadership Saugeen Shores should have when it comes time to
vote in the fall of 2010.
Editor: Town
Council
Message from Mike Smith, Mayor and Warden
January 3, 2010
Thank you for the photos of my son carrying the Olympic Torch, although you spelled his name wrong “Blane”, that’s alright. I don’t think it actually hit him that he was actually carrying Olympic Torch until he rec’d his Official Olympic Suit that evening. I am very proud of my son. There was no coverage from the Shoreline or the Sun Times. Thank you for covering this historic and
memorable event. Blane carried the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Torch with great pride. Made Saugeen Proud. Blane’s mother Leona Roote.
January 3, 2010 My Personal Thanks to Sandy and The Saugeen Times...for your help in making the Torch Relay work so well. Your reporting, support, willingness and speed in posting everything we sent you, went a long way in making this once-in-a-lifetime-event a success in our community.
It was all very much appreciated. For a full list of the articles see below: January 3, 2010 Video by Peter Mc Niece. Torch run. Very nice. Thx. Nice music / video splice. Pete
(See Sports
A good video of the Port Elgin Torch Run by Peter McNeice
January 2, 2010
Plastic is just so ugly.....How about more trees on the beach? Or
wouldn't if be wonderful to have a seawall built to help with the
sand....removing all the wooden fencing so that a seawall much like the
one that is built at the Wadsworth's cottage below Cottrill's Condos?
Perhaps just a cement wall higher in some places with little
design...such as port holes for the nautical theme, and a slight slope,
could this help in keeping the sand from blowing into the river? It
could be a work of art with the help of the Masonry students from the
school in Bervie. Adding more trees to the beach area of the boardwalk
may help not only the environment but keep sand from blowing across the
flowerbeds. January 1, 2010 I was quite moved to read this. I went to high school with Wyatt's Mom.
What a beautiful family they are.
December 30, 2009
I can think of many deserving people who live in Port Elgin to carry
the torch. We certainly didn't need to look outside the community for a
torch bearer. Rather sad!!!!! December 29, 2009
A Significant Day. December 29, 2009
Treading
water...... Ace, awesome ! Pete December 23, 2009
Greetings friends of Big Brothers Big Sisters. December 23, 2009 An obvious question which would have been covered by SaugeenTimes...how much does Dr Lynn make in salary ?Also in my experience there are things important to people other than mere $. In quality of life and recreational interests for example. I have fished with Docs all over the world. Many like tennis and golf also. Southampton has the best trout river in Ontario. Yeah. Including St Marys rapids. Southampton has a number of fine golf courses, and tennis courts. We don't promote what we have, a few properly placed adds in med College journals and we'd be fighting them off. You sell the sizzle, the steak will sell itself. Learned 50 years ago.So, let's hear it Doc. how much do you make. ? Pete Editor: Click here December 22, 2009
Help me out here. This looks like Saugeen Shores wants to add 2% to the
municipal tax levy to establish a Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund. December 21, 2009
December 20, 2009 A very Merry Xmas To Vi. Keep swinging little lady. You obviously have punched above your weight your whole life. Also, Pat, Barry. and Tuffy Ruli. Gord Almont, Barb Deboer, Rhonda Johnson, Joan Kazimer, Rev.Gord Williams, Jo Reid, Tami Ashton, Marge Crossling.,
And everyone I missed, sorry I had to drive to Kincardine to get a shot of cortisone in my arm [and pay for it too]
Don't give up me diabetic son. It ain't over
till you say it is. Merry Xmas Pete December 20, 2009
Sandy
December 19, 2009
Better late than never! Thanks for giving such a
nice coverage of the Lunch the other day. A
bunch of mature (!) women had a good time
meeting, chatting and eating. I hope you
liked your lunch too. December 18, 2009
Dear Friend, December 17, 2009
Thanks for the "memories" (storm Paisley
area.) I feel your pain! (See Out 'n' About for Dec 16, 2009 snowbirds)
December 16, 2009
What am I looking at ?
I want serious people who answer questions
seriously not idiots on kids trykes posing for
the camera. Get real. Pete
ED note: Pete is referring to the
promotion of the event for charity
Town Council
'Kiddie tryke' race not exactly an Olympic event
December 15, 2009
Great photos of the Elgin Market concert. I will
tell the parents of this group.
ED: See
Education
Elgin Market holds dress rehearsal for Christmas
Concert December 15, 2009
Thanks again for posting the Breakers
achievements... we really appreciate it!
See
Sports
ASHTON and EARNSHAW attend Fundamentals Camp
December 15, 2009 I have been without a doctor for about 14 years. I regularly put new applications in (about 6 a year). I got a health practitioner about 2 years ago who is great but i still do not have a doctor. I know a family from Hepworth that got a doctor this summer after losing their doctor for only a month. My golf buddy got a new doctor after losing his after waiting two weeks. I'm a legitimate diabetic. How are patients selected???? Does having a health practitioner eliminate me from having a doctor???? Ed. Note: The reader noted the article
Town Council Doctor
recruitment remains successful in Saugeen Shores
December 14, 2009 Thank you Irene Weiss for organizing the Chantry Seniors craft show. I wonder if anyone could begin to imagine the heart and soul this lovely lady gives to all her workings for the Seniors. It came as no surprise to me that she organized a very successful craft show. One only has to go to Chantry Seniors and you will see Irene working endlessly at their auctions, craft shows, garage sales, bake sales etc etc... To all who supported the craft show a great big THANK YOU and Merry Christmas. To the Mayor of Southampton/Saugeen Shores I would like to say that Irene has and continues to be a great asset to the community and should be commended for her contributions. Joan Wilson
December 12, 2009 Wow, I love it! All the Morphet Sisters need a dome studio. (Click here for the article on The Artsy Gardener's Dome)
December 12, 2009
I talk to both ends of this editorial. [a goodn' I might add] Yes we are being regulated into the ground, and No we will not quit
It is nonsense. Charity, is by nature, "I
have some to spare and I'll give it to those This is "sick" thinking and should be addressed and reversed and whoever suggested it. admonished [a polite word for fired] The mafia is running around in South looking for ways to melt snow and make $ millions ?
I don't think so. Nonsense ! Pete
See
Editorial
Winter 'snow melt' now illegal
December 11, 2009
Letters
Carol Mitchell working on energy retailers
December 10, 2009 I've been reading with interest about these digesters both being promoted in Kincardine and now in Huron-Kinloss. I purchased one in early summer from the lady promoting them in town. I installed it in a location she & I thought good as they need sun to heat up the mix but am not really sure that they work as good as they are being touted.
Also, there is accelerator you can add but where
do you get more locally when you need it or
think you need it. Was talking to another
gentleman who has one set up in full sun and he
said he's not sure they work all that great. I
think they are great thing if we can get them
working properly as we have started putting all
our wet leftover foodstuffs, peelings etc in it
and it sure makes a difference in the amount
that we put out in the weekly garbage. We, just
being two, are able to attain the one bag every
two weeks they are aiming for. Would like to see
a little more research done on this before
pushing it so strongly and also a local supplier
for the accelerator. Maybe some people who have
them working good could give some tips.
December 10, 2009
Thank-you to all those who came out to watch, and a big thank-you to all who participated in the 2009 Santa Claus Parade!
Great weather, Great People Great Fun Thank-you
Sponsors: Ontario Power Generation, Meridian
Credit Union, Enbridge, Municipality of
Kincardine, Home Hardware, and Linda Bowers December 9, 2009 Thanks so much for posting Dad's obituary in your Kincardine Times. I am so glad you included all the pictures. Some of the relatives and friends who do not live around here will be able to see the obituary now.
I am going to send some of them an email. December 8, 2009
AT
A RECENT MEETING THE NEW EXECUTIVE FOR OUR SECOND YEAR WAS PUT
IN PLACE
for Friends of
Kincardine Hospital.
1st CO-CHAIR: Ken Goldspink Tel. 519-396-3787 kengold@bmts.com 2nd CO-Chair/Media Relations: Tel. 519-395-3121 Maryellen Pollard jmtt.pollard@tnt21.com
TREASURERS ARE: Ian
Mitchell and Loran Peter
December 7, 2009
Letters
Cham-bettes say thanks for the House Tour
Letters
Cham-bettes raise over $1200 on recent garage
sale
December 6, 2009
Letters
HST draws another letter Editor: Excellent Letter
December 5, 2009 Keep it up Wild Bill. December 2, 2009 Hello all, It is time to vote for the Children Safety Village, again. The voting will be from Dec. 2 to the 16th. You may vote once a day, every day of the two week period. There are many Children Safety Villages. If we are successful, one will be built near Hanover for our public school aged children in this area. Please look at the site and see how beneficial one would be here in our area. Please feel free to send this message to
anyone who would vote as well as you. To go to the web site click here Thank you. December 2, 2009 Liz, thanks for the great pic of Atticus in KT I check into KT every morning - I love it. I also encourage others to do so on Facebook... Wondering if you have any more pics of the Port Elgin Santa Claus parade.. .Looking for a friend of mine in parade
with two Newfoundlands ---thanks Jacqueline (Atticus's mom).
December 2, 2009 It is a sad commentary on the political powers that be in Ontario when an elected representative speaks the truth on behalf of his constituents and is banned from the floor of a parliament. It smacks more of dictatorship than democratic processes. The Liberal ruling party in this fine Province should be ashamed. Stand up and represent the people in
your riding and forget the ridiculous tax grabbing party line instigated
by your leader who cannot remember election promises - and fails his
Province miserably. December 1, 2009 Way ta go 'Wild
Bill' Murdoch'. I'm not a Tory but I like your
attitude on this one. Are you sure the Tory lads surrounding
you weren't protecting the Sergeant- at -Arms.?
Anyway, nonsense aside, I support your stand on this one. Pete
December 1, 2009 It was delightful to see my
Mom & Dad in your online news source! You and I have
spoken at the open houses on Eastgate in Southampton. Little
did I know you would soon be interviewing my mom!!
November 28 As Xmas approaches I'd like to wish all the staff of the Saugeen Times a Merry Xmas and a Happy New year, and say thanks, for a number of reasons.
Bluenose beat the Gertrude L Thibaud in the last of the grand banks schooner races, 2 months after I was born. Anyway have a goodn' those who aren't on
duty and those who are. Editor's Note: Thank you Pete. The following quote might interest you from the Old Salt Blog
The Grand Banks schooner Gertrude L.
Thebaud doesn’t seem to get the respect that she
deserves. Our collective memories may recall that she
lost the International Fisherman’s Trophy races in 1931 to
the Nova Scotian schooner Bluenose
Yet, we forget that the Thebaud won the Thomas Lipton Cup in 1930, trouncing the Bluenose two to nothing. The 1938 Fisherman’s Trophy races were also remarkably close, with the Bluenose winning three races to the Thebaud’s two.
November 27, 2009 The set of
statistics from Carol Mitchell is one of the best sets
of statistics I've seen all week Pete
November 27, 2009 Hi Folks, Utopia has arrived for every citizen of Ontario as everything including essentials will be taxed an additional 8%, but miraculously this converts into money into my pocket instead of the obvious exiting my pocket ! And lo and behold, every merchant in the
Province is going to pass along tons of savings from his business to me
in a flood of graciousness. (I don't believe I ever saw anything good in
my wallet from the GST, but if you change the first letter to an H, it
becomes a miracle) November 26, 2009
November 26, 2009 Letters
Creating jobs and lowering taxes
November 26, 2009 Dear Editor: Could you please add this response to
the article, from the Helwig Family. (Ed: We've added it here and
linked to the Letter section) For the origianl Living Legacy article
click here} The family of the late Carolyn Mack, nee HELWIG (once a Helwig always a Helwig), also remembered as Carolyn Watt (Martha) & Cardie my big little sister, would be remiss in not thanking all the people who so generously made donations at the time of Carolyn's passing in March of 2008. Without your generosity this Educational Fund would have never been possible. We would also like to thank Paul & Catherine Motz for providing their foundation to funnel the monies through & for managing the fund. Carolyn would have been proud that a final decision has been made, one of her few requests being honoured, that the moneys donated will stay in her home town of Southampton at the spot she called her "second home", The Saugeen Memorial Hospital, benefiting her nursing sisters & brothers, whom she dearly loved & respected, and the spot where she was finally allowed to be, the place where I held her hand and kissed her forehead as she peacefully passed away, just the two of us. Carolyn put up with a lot of B.S. in her life, yet she always remained professional, positive, kind, caring, honest & truthful, which is something we should all aspire to. Again, a big thank you to all of you, together we can make a difference.
November 25, 2009 Automobile needed to carry Olympic Torch replica for this Saturday's Port Elgin Parade Looking for help and
suggestions…. November 24, 2009 I
totally agree with Randy's opinion (Letters
The Weather Forecast of HST by Randy Boyd
I wonder myself what we really have to do to get their attention and how 90% of the people feel about the thief of our hard earned money.
Nov 24, 2009
Letters/Health
Another Letter concerning Nurses responding over the
phone
Noveber 24, 2009
Letters
Big Blue, Deep Blue
November 24, 2009 80% wheel chair accessible.
Interesting. Does that mean that 80 out every 100 people in
wheelchairs can climb Editor: This note is from
'Pete'. It is unedited. He is referring to the Council
Article of November 23.
Town Council
Jubilee Park Playground is closer to reality
November 23, 2009
Letters/Health & Fitness
Disagreement between the chairman of the South
Bruce Grey Health Centre and CEO Paul Davies
November 22, 2009 Letters Thanks
to all for the Home Tour
by Pam Wright November 21, 2009 To the Editor of the Saugeen/Kincardine
Times & The Municipality of Kincardine;
November 21, 2009
Nov 20, 2009
Jane's story
is very sad and it's unfortunate that the cats had to be turned
away by all the organizations. It comes back to irresponsible pet
owners and lack of low cost spay/neuter programs NOT the shelters
that are only trying to do there jobs but are continuously
overcrowded. Ed Note: All the shelters and Vets in the area are faced with an overwhelming problem. Adoption of Pets is encouraging. Nov 19, 2009
Hi - re: finding zebra mussels on the shore.
I've read you can lessen slug damage under hostas by spreading
crushed zebra mussels around the base of the plant.
Apparently, slugs don't like sliding over the sharp edges that are
created when you crush the zebra mussels. I've not tried this
myself but perhaps someone has and can offer a positive or negative
as to the potential success. Rather
than dump these little critters on the shore boaters might want to
share them with someone who gardens. (see
Out 'n About entry for November 16,
2009)
Diane Huber
Nov 18, 2009 Letters
The Weather Forecast of HST by Randy Boyd
Nov 17, 2009
Letter from the Museum Director/Curator
Nov 17, 2009
The Lucknow Kinsmen are to be commended for the excellent show put
on at "Music
in the Fields".. I have never been to a better run outdoor
country music show! From the bussing to the bar, the seating to the
vendors... everything was hassle free. Glad to hear they will be
doing it again.. I look forward to next Labour day weekend. Nov 16, 2009
Letter
to the editor Productive meeting about health care in
Kincardine
Nov 14, 2009
Hi Folks, As a retiree on fixed income trying to maintain our own home, another tax on essentials will be crippling. I'm sure we have all noticed the ever increasing extra lines added to utility bills -sewer,water,hydro - which turn $20.00 usage into $90.00 bills. For the most part I understand these as a way of providing new lines, service, and upgraded infrastructure to the end user. But I fail to see where this new tax will help a struggling economy as people like myself cut back and stop spending on things such as essentials.
I really thought by now there would be a ground swell of opposition
in the editorials, but I don't believe I'm seeing a whole lot. Editor: See Murdoch's comments Nov 13, 2009
The link for Rev. Jim Weir's Remembrance Day in Kincardine service
was e mailed to me today to Victoria, B.C. (See
Heritage
Warm, sunny Remembrance Day in Kincardine
Nov 11, 2009
Isn't that funny, I had the same experience, calling the hospital in
the morning and getting a very unfreindly person telling me I could
not talk to a nurse in emergency. (See letters below by Barry
Ruhl and Kevin Larson) Nov 11, 2009
Letters Letter of Clarification by
Gregg McClelland
Nov 11, 2009
Kevin Larson's letter (see below) requires a response from
the hospital administration. However, the response should be
directed to our community (as well as the Larsons.) It seems to me
that either the local nurse or the med line are engaging in a
parallel service. (Both helpful to those in need.) If this isn't the
case, its the adminstration's responsibility to enlighten us! Nov 10, 2009
Letters
Letter regarding phone medical help... Nov 8, 2009 We enjoy Joleen's articles about Tea. We wonder if she teaches classes on her receipies? Tea Lover Nov 7, 2009
It is so nice to see such a beautiful video and to hear the lovely Oct 31, 2009
Letter to the editor concerning the sewers
Oct 30, 2009
We are still waiting the final total from the Pretty in Pink event
but, so far, we have raised over $9000, which is just amazing! Oct 30, 2009 I wish I was going to high school (for so many reasons...) I was a student of the amazing Mr. Fines at the Summer Music Festival, so went to purchase a ticket for the Pavilion performance at Jeromes (two or three days ago) and as yet, they didn't know of the performance, and could not locate their tickets...hopefully they know now!
Thanks.
Editor: See
Education
Rick Fines blues guitarist coming to Bluewater School
District
Oct 29, 2009
Hi Liz,
You did an excellent job! It was a very special evening and we are
so happy that you were able to join us. Obviously a "working night"
for you - but hope you enjoyed yourself and writer's cramp didn't
set in! Oct 28, 2009 Oct 23, 2009 Hopefully we shall see a slope access to the side-walk from parking spaces in front of the Library, and also the Town Hall! (Southampton High Street re-vamp) It most difficult for disabled folk to step up, and also to use their Rollators, or Wheel chairs after getting out of a vehicle. Brian D. Cole Southampton Oct 22, 2009
An open letter to Michael Crossling.
Editor see: A&E
Camera Club results for October
Oct 17, 2009
Editor: Please see
Feature
Former Mayor comments again ...
October 16, 2009
Dear Friends of the Southampton Hospital: October 11, 2009
Letters
Letter from Art Grady regarding education on TVO
Oct 9, 2009
Letters
An additional letter concerning the sewer issue from
John Goemans
Oct 5, 2009
Hi Sandy
Letters
Another sewer letter asks questions...
Oct 2, 2009
Letters
Resident congratulates Ken Robertson of the SRA for his
group's work on the Southampton ER
Oct 2, 2009
Letters
De-amalgamation of the Kincardine Hospital
suggested by citizen group
Oct 1, 2009
Hi Sandra, Oct 1, 2009
Letter concerning the issue of
ER cutbacks at Saugeen Memorial Hospital written by the SRA
Oct 1, 2009
Letters
Another Letter on the Sewer Issue by Kathy
Barclay
September 29, 2009 Thank you Judy (Stoner) re Tagged Monarch.Interesting, hope you & I hear where it travels!
Please keep Saugeen Times informed of any results you receive. Also
how many did you tag, and dates would be interesting to me, and no
doubt many others?.
Editor: Please see
Science
Monarch migration and tagging by The Man in the Tilley Hat
September 29, 2009
We note that you are still posting the article titled: Bruce
Township Farmstead Stories Wanted on your Heritage section. Editor: John, no stories ever leave our online site, but remain available. We now have thousands of articles online. If any of your members have articles they'd like to publish, please let us know. Sandy Lindsay Editor September 28, 2009
Sandy
Editor: Thank you Judy.... readers please refer to
Science
Monarch migration and tagging by The Man in the Tilley Hat
September 27, 2009
Letters
In response to Pete by Councillor Taun Frosst
September 27, 2009
Hi Sandy: September 25, 2009
Letters
Lobb opposes Bill C-428
September 25, 2009 Thank you Liz (Dadson of the Kincardine Times) for the great coverage on the Internet of our meeting with the LHIN. Better than our local newspapers!!
See Article here September 24, 2009
To Kathy Barclay and everyone against the sewer project, September 24, 2009
Letters
Another letter writer checks in on the sewer issue
September 23, 2009
Letters
Councillor responds to resident's letter
September 23, 2009
We had a successful World Peace Day event. We closed the event with
grade 8 student, Brooke Whetsone's video. It was a wonderful and
moving addition to the event. September 23, 2009
Letters
Resident objects to sewers
north of the river
September 20, 2009
A&E/Letters
Toronto All Star Band September 16, 2009
I am new to Port Elgin (end of June) and have purchased a home on
Oakwood Crescent. Has your "paper" ever ran a story on the Sewer
smell in this town? I have contacted to Shoreline Beacon and they
will not return my call or email? I am curious if the media has
covered this problem? Editor Responds:
Hi Cristy, September 16, 2009
It would appear that the City of Calgary is about to vote on a
By-law on whether or not to put a complete pesticide ban in place. September 16, 2009
Hi Sandy
Holly Vanderzwet September 15, 2009
Hi, Editor: I have had several comments on the beauty of you and your horse together ... in my opinion the two of you should have won, as I really believe I saw a connection between the two of you that I did not see with any of the others See Paisley Fall Fair 2009
Sandy: September 13, 2009
To the Editor, September 10, 2009 I read your article on the issue of plagiarism at the Bluewater School Board. It was interesting that this issue played out over such a long period of time and came out as a whisper. I wonder how students will be treated in their classrooms when they use Internet sources without acknowledgment? Will they be treated as the Trustees were? Former Teacher
Editor: See
Education
Trustees acknowledge error in judgment in plagiarism issue
September 6, 2009
Letters Sisters'
Warehouse sale raises $1886.10 for the Hospital Auxiliary
September 4, 2009
Letters/Health & Fitness Kincardine
prepares for an open session with LHIN
ED Note: The Saugeen Times covered a recent LHIN meeting in Owen Sound. The letter writer comments on the importance of public attendance at these meetings. See also the Owen Sound Meeting of Feb 24
See also the issue of the
Southampton Hospital ER and the following:
Health & Fitness
Southampton Emergency Room has been given a reprieve
Health & Fitness/Town Council Southampton
ER concerns continue. Hard work behind the scenes
September 1, 2009
Letter to the Editor
E-Coli ...
Letter to the Editor Schendel and Sullivan sold
August 28, 2009
Letters/Health & Fitness
A major problem still with us
August 27, 2009
Letters/Health & Fitness
Rural Hospitals struggling with LHIN
August 24, 2009
There is a growing number of older people who
have lost some if not all of their creative space by moving into
retirement homes, much smaller accommodations, sharing space with
offspring or friends, etc. August 23, 2009 I recently observed a property owner in Paisley giving the gears to a young group of gentlemen with KG Reid that were on "her" property without her permission and or her presence. Little do many property owners realize, or maybe they choose to forget, that these people are not on your property as you see it, but on road allowance owned either by the municipality or the County, from which all of these independant contractors have express permission to be on. Furthermore, they clean up any mess they may make, and in some cases, improve the property's previous state.
Just because it's there, doesn't make it yours. August 20, 2009
Letter to the Editor concerning the article
"Blindsided ... " by James Morgan.
Aug 18, 2009
Hi Liz (Dadson), August 13, 2009 You are absolutely right Liz about the signage program - what a joke to have three old signs waste the taxpayers money and the efforts of the committee. But then this is the same council that paid $120,000 to remove old oil tanks from a park. One wonders why an environmental assessment wasn't done prior to the purchase????
August 8, 2009
To Liz Dadson (Kincardine Tiimes) August 6, 2009 Hello Sandy . . . Checked "Saugeen Times" viewed the pictures & write-up.
Well done! August 4, 2009
Toronto & Windsor workers return to work submitted by Dave Trumble
July 31, 2009
The highway’s in this area during the winter
months are often closed due to the weather conditions. A health
problem that turns into being an emergency doesn’t wait for the
weather to clear up. The expected normal time to be treated when in
an emergency situation may be extended to a very dangerous level if
the paramedics are delayed due to stormy weather. July 29, 2009
I was present at the LHIN meeting in Owen Sound
last night, have read your publication this morning and still am
very confused as to exactly WHAT the LHIN group of 27 individuals
are really doing to justify a budget of 4.9 million dollars. July 28, 2009
Hi Liz,
July 27, 2009
Once again the jack-asses installing fibre optics
have ruptured a gas line on Waterloo Street. This time between Green
& Mill. Doesn't sound like a loud hiss compared to last weeks
episode, but someone needs to be held accountable. Roger Nerney July 27, 2009
To clarify Sandy I did not say that Gateway Signs
were "going ahead" in the way that your story implies. (see
article on the SRA meeting) ED Note: Thank you Diane. A link has been inserted in the article pointing to your letter of clarification) July 25, 2009
At the Southampton Residents Association Annual
Meeting Saturday morning I was interested to hear Mike Sterling’s
offer to volunteer his expertise to develop a traffic model for
Highway 21 from the Saugeen First Nations to the CAW road south of
Port Elgin. Not only would this give a comprehensive picture of
traffic flow instead of the piecemeal studies (at best) of various
sections, it would also be a powerful tool to convince the MOT of
major problem areas where the Town of Saugeen Shores has no
jurisdiction. July 25, 2009
It is summertime. Happy Holidays to you all! July 23, 2009
Letters
Friends of Kincardine Hospital out of patience
July 21, 2009
Good morning Liz (Dadson), We come from New Zealand and I was very proud to send the link and show my family that he does clean up rather well! We have a request from both his Highland dance teacher here at Waterdown and from ourselves for copies of the photo.
Many thanks, July 20, 2009
Dear Liz, (Ed note Dadson)
I have searched 1000’s of site’s, & I have to
say yours is fabulous! It is easy to manoeuvre, provides up-to-date
material, allows me to easily view today’s top stories locally & the
from largest news agencies around the world. You have always done
great reporting, but this has really given you the freedom to show
your talents and capabilities (worldwide). July 19, 2009
Letters
A reader 'logs in' about the sewer issue and does an analysis
July 15, 2009 Apologies for taking so long to send a THANK you note for the wonderful article you wrote about my friendship quilt. It was fabulous and has been viewed by many! Dee Lyn works for State Farm Insurance (corporate HQ) and said she sent the article to her boss who then forwarded it to many others. I sent the link to lots of others as well and had very positive comments.
Thanks for coming to Mom's house and doing the
interview. It was a nice surprise and added another memorable event
to the quilts history. July 12, 2009
Dear Editor Just replying to the item re
the "decimated"
cat. There is a local bylaw that prohibits cats from being out
at all!! Neighbours gave their cats away before moving to
Southampton--knowing that this bylaw existed--only to find that not
many people here follow it. I love cats but hate seeing the
neighbour cats in my yard carrying dead chipmunks or birds! The
bylaw officer is very helpful and should be called re troublesome
cat-- hunters! July 9, 2009 While walking the local beaches, my husband and I have discovered two amazing things. Owner of dogs in Southampton are capable of reading beach signs, but unfortunately, owners in Port Elgin cannot. We have never walked Port Elgin's shores without encountering off leash dogs. Can't blame the dogs can you? Come on dog owners on our beautiful beach - learn to read - obey the signs! Is some small child going to be the one to pay the price of this abuse? Anonymous July 8, 2009
Sandy: July 5, 2009 A long letter from Ian Mitchell about the Kincardine Hospital Click here July 1, 2009 I read with interest the report of the facilitator in the public meetings regarding the Bluewater School District in the Kincardine Times. No, it was not 'the report', it was a summary of some report. It made no sense at all and was a artful amalgamation of 'education terms'. The summary of the summary certainly did not capture the tone or passion of the public meetings. I can't tell what the summary means, but it would do honour to a report back to England from India in the days of the RAJ. That is, nothing happened and the system worked well in quelling a potential firestorm. Grandparent in Kincardine July 1, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on the most spectacular FIREWORKS
DISPLAY that we have seen in the eight years of living in
Southampton! June 30, 2009
C'mon Liz! Enough already. I'm personally sick
and tired of all this negativity towards Tiverton people. You and
your colleagues with the press are doing nothing at all to help the
situation. Instead you are causing upset and hurt. Many of us do
promote cooperation with Kincardine and, not all of us drink beer!
Ed Note: For references to the issue covering the Tiverton reunion please see Kincardine Town Council and Tiverton News June 29, 2009
Letters
Larry Miller MP comments on rural mail
June 29, 2009 Sandy, It was nice meeting you at the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre Opening on Thursday, June 25th. I went on-line and read your article regarding the new lighthouse exhibit and opening (28/06/2009). It was a pleasant surprise to see my name mentioned as part of a museum building culture but more importantly I enjoyed your coverage of Taizo Miake and Chris Irvine. Chris is hitting his stride as an exhibit design creator and is sure to bring many great things to our region. Tiazo is a one-of-a-kind iconoclast in the field of museum exhibit creation. I love seeing how his ideas and concepts for working and learning together as people are still as fresh and relevant as they were 40 years ago. Taizo has a profound vision of what is basic to life and how we as humans can connect the basics to the larger picture of our own accord. The challenge for museum builders is to present science and history so that others can make their own connections, on their own time and in their own way. I would say that creating the ‘Aha! Moment” is Taizo Miake’s greatest joy and also his greatest gift. I am proud of what Taizo and Chris have achieved over time and in the many ways they have shared their educational views and perspectives with others. Full props to Barbara Ribey for recognizing the talent of her builders and her many contributors. You have my thanks for writing this column. I have sent the web page link on for others to read. Best wishes to you for success in all of your business endeavors.
Sincerely, June 25, 2009
Letters/Education
Mary Anne Alton answers four questions
June 24, 2009 A reader asks "What is the World Coming to?
June 23, 2009
Don't be fooled ...the town's driving force to
rush to install sanitary sewers north of the Saugeen River is not
about septic systems and the impact on the natural environment....
it is about DENSER DEVELOPMENT. Trying to slip it through using
environmental scare tactics and disguise it under the name of an
"environmental assessment" didn't work. A lot of questions were
asked at the EA meetings last week and very few answers were given
for a project that is supposedly "shovel ready". Property owners
were left scratching their heads as to when, and if, they will ever
get the answers. The town staff and council needs to start listening
to the people who are being impacted and stop being blinded by all
those dollar signs being dangled in front of their eyes!
June 22, 2009
South Side and Interested. Are septic tanks a hobby of yours or are you are a lover of the 'Poop Pipe' for other reasons? The real story here is that 488 people are being told to pay $ 5.7 million , and the cost of the hook up to the sewer.
It is a rediculas, outrageous, and totally unfair assertion that the
benefits go to these 488 people. The Town of Saugeen Shores should
accept
They have been stampeded into this situation by the time frame and
should admit it and call it off now; before it's a ministerial and
gets plastered all over the National news. Your expertise is a little bit of 'I did this and I know that' very folksy, but hardly stands up to the article written by Prof. Jack Trevors, Guelph Uni, published in the May 7th 2009 edition of the Cdn Journal of Micro Biology. google it and get the facts. It doesn't matter if people are given 100 years to pay. It is wrong. This ill advised plan is a regression of peoples fundamental rights. This current council should recognise this now, rethink the whole idea and abandon it. Any councilor with connections, to, or involvement with the housing /property development business should declare their conflict of interest now and sit this one out before it gets messy and it will if it goes ahead.
yours truly.
June 21, 2009
Letters
Another
South Side Reader weighs in on north side sewers
June 19, 2009
Thanks for your
article on the possible closing of the Southampton ER at night.
I read this morning about the
interview on the Beach. I was tuned in too.
John Divinski did not ask probing questions at all.
Maureen Solecki the CEO said over and over again that there was a
chance of the hospital closing down ER at night and yet Divinski
instead of going deeper, seemed to want to make things better.
It's clear from what she said that there is some sort of deadlock
that will need attention. Maybe it will be worked out behind
closed doors. What will happen in winter months, if a solution
is not found? I thought the area was about to quiet down with the
new doctors and new clinic.
Thanks for your coverage.
Paisley Reader.
June 15, 2009
We met with Carol Mitchell on the 10th after a few unsuccessful
attempts to get to sit down with her.
We wanted to apprise her of the status of the Friends of the
Kincardine Hospital and the steps that we have taken, following
proper protocol and with the support of both the Kincardine and
Huron-Kinloss Councils to obtain the financial details for the
Kincardine Hospital that we have been told do not exist and also
that we can't have them both from SBGH Group and we know they do.
After doing her best to tell us that we will not win de-amalgamation
she finally agreed to support the freedom of information pursuit
that we were following to get this information. That's what we are
working on now with the support of the Councils. Nothing too earth
shattering but another step along the way for the determined FOTKH.
Gregg McClelland
June 15, 2009
Maakasukage has made a comment on First Nations Youth Pow Wow: Cool,
Can't wait to get to Saugeen this summer. I enjoy being in Saugeen.
School's almost out! (See our
Video Page)
June 13, 2009
Dear Editor:
I happened to see that article about
Ruth White's
bike. Though SHE doesn't think the bike is valuable to anybody,
it is here, I can say without reservation that to a collector that
bike would be a treasure. People pay good money for vintage bikes
and hers appears to be in really good shape.
Alaska Reader
June 13, 2009
Sandy, you do a great job with current events in Saugeen Shores; I
read your 'paper' regularly.
June 11, 2009
I
Sauble Beach Summer Resident
June 5, 2009
The most amusing 'big' story in the Kincardine Times of late has
been about the 'Beer Wars' in Tiverton. I for one having
participated in maybe 20 volunteer events never have seen anything
so silly. The Tiverton reunion people have gotten the Town
Council and the OPP involved in the battle. It's not a Hell's
Angel's convention, is it? It's a reunion for a community that
people go through and slow down to turn going either north or south.
Isn't Steelback is a local company? Don't they employ local
people? Did they not win an award lately? Are they not the low
cost supplier? If it were not so funny, it would be a
testimony to a waste of time.
Can you imagine the Town Council in any other community
wasting their time on this? It might be good because it makes for
kind of sentimental feel for small village Canada. They need
to get people to the reunion and amuse them once there. Maybe
they are just starting early?
Let's push it up to the County Council. I'm sure they will be
glad to weigh in on it. I guess Kincardine felt obligated
because they have to help finance the amusement. Maybe they
should dive into the potato salad selection committee too.
Bring on the Beer Wars just like on Super Bowl and Grey Cup Sunday.
Walkerton Volunteer
ED Note: Please see
Half of Tiverton Reunion Committee resigns over beer dispute
June 1, 2009
Hi
I was thrilled to see so many great pictures and the enthusiastic
write-up. For some reason, the 2 local newspapers gave us very
sparse coverage and this is a BIG event at the high school that
involves a lot of dedicated students and staff - so a huge thank-you
and I will continue to frequent your site,
Cati VanVeen, producer Spring Arts Show
May 26, 2009
To the business owner in South. Don't be too surprised about the new
Bylaw officer picking on small business. Once Wall Mart wipes out
any small shops that may be left in the downtown area who will be
left to bother.
Ed Note See the Letter directly below
May 24
Reader discusses how to discourage tourism and downtown shopping
May 24
We heard this morning about a dedicated environmentalist who felt
she should clean up after the "heritage" river raft day on the
Saugeen. She could not believe the garbage left behind by the
participants, including 90 bags of beer and liquor bottles that were
picked up on an island in the stream. Apparently, the rafters party
on this island on the way downstream.
Reader in Southampton
Ed: Maybe next year we can call attention to this prior to
the rafting and have a 'crew' come along to make sure that the
rafters dispose of their garbage at sites that will have volunteers
that will cart it to the dump.
Isn't it ironic that sometimes fishermen in the mouth of the river
are stopped and inspected for use of alcohol, life vests.... etc?
Some safety monitoring without curtailing the fun might be in order.
May 22, 2009
MP Lobb offers to help with
passports
May 21, 2009
Several weeks ago there were
letters sent to the editor in area papers about Women’s
House Serving Bruce & Grey. For those of you who are still
uncertain as to how we help women who have experienced abuse
I would like to extend an invitation for you to join us at
our Annual General Meeting of the Board of Directors.
This meeting is an
opportunity for the community to hear about our work over
the past year as well as for us to show our appreciation to
the many donors who contribute $1,000 or more towards our
fund-raising goals. This year our guest speaker
is Kim Harvey, a woman who experienced abuse from her
ex-husband resulting in him stabbing her 12 times when she
attempted to leave. Kim speaks about the warning signs
and also about the challenges a woman experiencing abuse
lives with continuously. I encourage Mr. Coleman, and anyone
interested in hearing about why Women’s House is so crucial
to our community, to join us as this courageous woman shares
her journey. The annual meeting is open
to the community and will be held on June 17, 2009 at The
Bruce Power Information Center at 7:00 PM. Doors open at
6:15. Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Beverly
Spence by June 10 at 519-396-9814 # 25. Casey Weichert, Executive
Director
May 16
Our
Bike Team and my BTA30 class had a good look at your
E-newspaper today....so VERY cool.
May 15
Letters/Education Bluewater Citizens
for Education explains need for concern
May 13, 2009
Letters
Multicultural Day thanks
May 12, 2009
Thank you Sandy for the great
article. I certainly appreciate the support you have given to
this event
Further information on Lake Range Road issue
Huron-Kinloss Council/Letter Resident
expresses disappointment to Huron-Kinloss Council
Letter A
resident of the north shore asks
"Just who really is benefitting?" from the sewer proposal
We all read with interest the Saugeen Times story about the
possible $12,000 assessment for homes north of the river for
sewers.(New sewer expansion project could cost
homeowners north of the river $12,000... Some, if not the majority of the people on the other side have
been there a long, long time paying taxes all along, but not having
the services that 'our side' have become used to year after
year.
The Town should expect a big roar from the other side of the
Saugeen. It's true that septic fields are not good over time
and should be replaced by sewer treatment especially those close to
the lake.
Can't the Town find some way of helping our neighbors? It's
a big bite for many on a fixed income. Also, some folks over
their have put in new septic systems recently with Town approval.
Many of the new homes have paid a premium for them too. Reader
from this Side
Letters Local 275 newsletter
submitted by Dave Trumble
Long Letter by Ian Mitchell
regarding Hospital Development plan in Kincardine
Letter
by Larry Leonard concerning search and rescue
Ed: You have asked questions that deserve a response
and we will be trying to get one from Search and Rescue ...
although any answers now are too late.
Letter
Letter to the Editor from the Friends of the Kincardine
Hospital
Letters/Education
Retired teacher lays out a strong case for restoring Rotary
Education in grades 7 & 8.
WOW! What a great Rotary & local
business spread on
www.saugeentimes.com this a.m. Your pages are so good I
feel I was right there – instead of being “laid up” at home. Dear Sandy What a coincidence. I was looking at your site yesterday and saw the little workhorse. My husband, Kevin, just bought one yesterday!!!!! We were visiting ur daughter, Sarah, in Comox on Vancouver Island a couple of weeks ago. He saw one ond fell in love!!! Our son-in-law tracked one down and we bought it last night!!!!
It is currently in Comox. We will use
it there for a while when we visit and for their use, and we will
look into shipping it here. What a great little truck!
Letter/Education Kevin Larson asks a
question
Dear Sandy: April 13, 2009
Letter Concerned taxpayer writes
April 9, 2009
Hi Sandy
Ed (Thank you Jim.... readers ...
see our story
Heritage
Nodwell remembered at the Bruce County Museum
April 3, 2009
Letters Wildlife thrives on Eckford Ave
April 3, 2009
Letters/Education Form Letter Template
from parents' group
April 3, 2009
Letters/Education Parent decries lack
of democratic process in the Bluewater School District
April 1, 2009
Letters/Education
Next Steps Bluewater School Board by Kevin Larson
March 30, 2009
Something just doesn’t smell right when
it comes to plastic grocery bags being phased out. If plastic bags
actually cost the grocery stores 5 cents per bag, wouldn’t it make
sense for the stores to give the reusable bags away for free? What’s
next? Is there going to be a rental fee on shopping carts? I’m not
saying the plastic bags are a good thing, but it seems like the new
bags are another way to get money out of the consumer. The man who
really got the reusable shopping bag program going is from
Peterborough, Ontario. The CBC tracked him down for an interview
last year. At the time, he was in Seattle. He was on a North
American wide tour sales pitch selling his bags to large cities.
According to the interview, he was on tour to meet with city
councils to convince them to ban the use of plastic bags. Of course
the man was also pitching the idea of them buying the reusable
shopping bags from him. He said during the interview that he had
orders for millions of bags. I doubt he was giving the bags away.
Many cities in the US do not have a curbside recycling plan like we
think of as common practice in this area. It was probably very easy
for the man from Peterborough to sell them on a plan to use reusable
shopping bags rather than to set up a recycling plan that would cost
them a huge amount of money to start. Editor: Thanks for reading Randy. You're a very careful reader. March 29, 2009
Letters/Science
Letter about Planeteers
Earth Hour at Legault's
March 28, 2009
Letters/Heritage
We did not stand for those who stood for us
March 27, 2009
Education/Letters
More Parent Concern over Bluewater District Administration
March 25, 2009
Letters/Education
A parent responds to the Bluewater School District.
March 23, 2009 Hi Sandy,
Thanks for putting your call to
Cross Canada Checkup online. I’ve read all those letters and
wondered what all the fuss was about. Heavens to Murgatroid! Even
our kids and their kids love mature women. March 22, 2009 Ed. Note. If you'd like to listen to the program that sparked the emails, click here This will open in a new window. It's a two hour show. If you want to hear Sandy, she comes on a 1:42:43 so you can adjust your slider to about that time and play her interview. These emails are representative of the response from Cross Country Checkup. We can't print them all, but thanks.
Dear Ms. Lindsey
Hello Sandy,
hello Sandy ~ March 22, 2009
Hi Sandy, March 18, 2009 Letters to the Editor and our response concerning water quality and septic tanks March 15, 2009
Hi Liz: Editor: We have a lot of readers in BC ... people who have moved there from the Bruce area. March 12, 2009
Hello, All! March 10, 2009
Dear Liz, Your e-zine has a great presentation, very clear and user-friendly. The simplicity and straightforwardness of it make it easy and enjoyable to navigate. Congrats! and good luck with it. I look forward to crossing paths again.
Marianne Girard Editor: See article March 7, 2009
Letters
Woes of a GM Retiree
March 6, 2009
To the Editor of Saugeen Times From
'The Man in the Tilley Hat' But, I too have been interested in weather all my working life as it has usually been a "fight" with nature to get projects executed in time.
Not only here in Canada we moan about
the weather, continually, but I do understand the Brits are also
very weather conscious, and often follow up receiving some of North
American weather several days later but they do get their real
severe weather from the North East (Siberian Russia)
March 4, 2009 Just a small note to the SDSS Planateers. Great letter about the light polution in Saugeen Shores. Any thought given to how to make our community a "Dark Sky Community"? Lions Head has done it as have other areas in Ontario. What a great project for all of us to consider. Carolyn Grady Editor: Read the Planeteers note to the Saugeen Times March 4, 2009
Health & Fitness/Letter
Hospital's under pressure submitted by Ian
Mitchell Kincardine
March 3, 2009
Science Letter SDSS
Planeteers decry Night Sky Pollution
March 3, 2009
The Man in the Tilley Hat wonders if you've noticed that some grocery stores have a spot near the entrance for used plastic bags? March 3, 2009
Hello
Some of your readers may have recently recieved an e-mail stating that McDonald's restaurants in Canada are using South American beef in their burgers. It goes on about possible pesticides,hormones etc that are not licenced for use in Canada.
I also recieved this
and have done some investigating. Seems it's
all a hoax with no known origin. I'm
including statements from the Ontario
Cattlemen's Association and McDonald's
restauants. Eric Stewart MacDonald's Response The email is a hoax. Jeff Kroll, McDonald’s Canada’s Senior Vice-President of Supply Chain Management recently made a statement, which is on the next page. The hoax email first appeared in 2002, as originating from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association, alleging similar practices in the US market. The hoax recently surfaced again in reference to McDonald’s Canadian division If you have any questions or concerns, give me a call or, better yet, share your thoughts directly with McDonald’s Canada. March 2, 2009
Feature/Letter The Great Pool Debate by
Wayne MacDonald
March 2, 2009
Sandy: March 2, 2009
Hi Sandy
Editor: See
Internet & Technology Weaning yourself
from Outlook Express
March 1, 2009
Journalists applaud Obama
directive.....
March 1, 2009 I just wanted to thank the Chambettes for a lovely evening of entertainment on Friday. We are so fortunate to have them to provide live entertainment and for the other worthy events they provide to help others. Alison Folkes
Editor: See
A&E
Ceilidh raises fun and money
Feb 27, 2009
To the editor, Feb 26, 2009 Letter from Keith Stelling concerning Bill 150 Feb 25, 2009
Hi Liz (Dadson) We raised $2,015 through the sale of tickets and CDs. It was a great turn-out, and most importantly, we were able to raise the community's awareness of the Day Away Program over the month-and-a-half of promotions and interviews, with the Kincardine Times playing a significant role. We are all grateful and proud of what was achieved.
Again, thank you so very much for all
your contributions, your paper has had a major impact on this
community. Feb 21, 2009 There is an interesting article in the Detroit News that I got from a reader of the Saugeen Times in Barbados about the famed LaSalle Ship Griffon. I don't know if this link is valid forever, but it may be of interest to other readers. The essence of the story, is that somebody claims to have found the Griffon in northern Lake Michigan and the rights to the wreck involve Michigan and France. Lots of claims have taken place in the past about this mystic ship... all proved not true. Maybe this one has merit? Avid reader who helped on the HMS General Hunter Dig in Southampton. Feb 20, 2009 Letter to the editor by Trevor Wardrop Feb 19, 2009
Letters Michael Ignatief writes a letter to the editor
Feb 18, 2009 Letter from Dave Trumble about reshaping Ontario by the Government Feb 18, 2009
Hey Liz, Feb 17, 2009
Letter
Matt Hancock writes from Afghanistan
Feb 16, 2009 I found a silver
ring in the parking lot of the beer store in
Southampton. It is a man's ring, small size. The
owner can retrieve it by identifying the stone and
initial. Thank you. Feb 16, 2009 Letter to the editor concerning pollution by Brian MacEachern Feb 16, 2009 Dear Editor, Lorne Shantz. Feb 16, 2009 Letter from Ian Mitchell regarding the Kincardine Hospital Feb 15, 2009 I live in Saugeen Shores, but love to read the testy Kincardine Council Meetings. They seem to have a lot of interesting discussions. Our Council is bland by comparison! Reader at large. Editor: Yup.... they go at it down south. Click on Kincardine Times and look at their Council Meetings. Feb 12, 2009 Long Letter from Norm Gurr concerning the new pool: This Pool will not only soak your sking, but your wallet as well
Feb 11, 2009 I really enjoy the Keith Reynold's series. Look forward to them. They have a timeless quality. Thanks for getting so many interesting writers to contribute. Kincardine Reader Feb 8, 2009 Over the past week
we have experienced a glorious thaw. Unfortunately
that thaw has revealed copious amounts of dog feces
scattered throughout our community. As a responsible
dog owner and new to the area I was disappointed to
witness what lie beneath the snow. There are
definitely some bad apples in our dog owning
community. I urge other responsible dog owners to
bring a spare bag with them on their next walk and
contribute to keeping our community clean. More
importantly, to those who feel that the winter snow
or even the spring green is license to leave
it…rethink your responsibility. Feb 8, 2009 No doubt many of your readers remember and may still do watch DAVE DEVALL on CFTO. CTV news for his weather forecast. Maybe some will not know that he is RETIRING in April, and they can look up his site, and send a written message or even record a message. We still watch him, after moving up from Alton to Saugeen Shores, I have "bugged " him from time to time, and he has mentioned what I wrote, but he NEVER put SAUGEEN SHORES ON HIS MAP....well I did try! Man in the Tilley Hat Feb 6, 2009 The ice pack is getting dangerous. If you go to the beach, make sure you keep off the ice. Many people over the years have been lost. Every day, I see people clambering out too far. Winter Beachcomber ... Southampton Feb 5, 2009 We love the Saugeen Times. I tune in daily and like the CCNews and Kincardine Times too. The Kincardine Council meetings are fun to read about. Certainly not boring. Retired in Port Elgin Feb 5, 2009 Sandy Thank you Diane.... we corrected the story. That's what's good about the Internet eh? Jan 28, 2009
Letters from Dave
Trumble about 2009 kickoff
Jan 27, 2009 Thank you so much
for writing the
wonderful article on my dad, Maury Bernstein.
We have been so deeply touched by the people of
Southampton that knew him who have expressed their
condolences. I have never heard the word "gentleman"
so much. He had only kind things to say about all
the people he met. He was always interested in
meeting people and hearing your stories. He will be
sadly missed. Jan 26, 2009 Thanks to the Kincardine Times for a great article about the Kincardine Day Away program and my change in jobs. I sent the website link to my son in Red Deer, Alberta; to my daughter in London; and to my mother in Dundas; as well as to friends in Chatham and in California. They enjoyed reading the story and sent it on to their friends. I told them all to put the Kincardine Times on their favourites list and to check it frequently for news about Kincardine. Keep up the good
work,
Jan 24, 2009 Ed: They just don't work the way they are supposed to at all in cold weather. Must have been designed in Windsor. Jan 23, 2009 I know others are making the same complaint, but the bag tags just don't work below a certain temperature. They just fall off. Something has to be done with their quality or the quality of the glue. I suppose I could staple them to the bags. Does anybody test these things? Not stuck in Southampton Jan 19, 2009 After a lengthy
meeting yesterday the Friends of the Kincardine
Hospital decided to update the community with regard
to the current status of our committee work. Gregg McClelland, Chair of the FOTKH Editor: Please see FOTKH Letter
Jan 17, 2009 Hello Sandy, Ed: See the Titan story Jan 15, 2009 Thanks for all the
pix that you put up so that we can see what the
winter is like in our summer place. We will be happy
to come back on the first of May to our trailer and
also to be able to read all the news. Jan 13, 2009 Hi Sandy, Larry LePage ED: See the Pet Page for Charly Jan 12, 2009 I really liked the
story I just read on
Cozy Cat Kennels. I wish there were more
good people like Helga! She doesn't get enough
credit for the lives she saves. I got a pretty
calico from her thirteen years ago and just had to
have her put down this fall. (Sweet Sweet, not
Helga) It was tough. Editor: Also see the Pet Page January 11, 2009 I think your site is
very interesting. I call it up at least once a day
and browse. Keep up the good work. Good job by all January 10, 2009 Re Dr. Jeff Berry. A few months ago, we adopted a Siamese cat through Hanover SPCA. The Southampton Pet Hospital was kind enough to house this cat for no charge until it found a loving owner. Dr Berry and his crew have helped us through this time and for that I thank them. Please consider a rescue animal if possible...they need loving homes .... and kudos to Dr Berry and his accomplishments! The Mittendorfs Editor: See The Pet Page January 8, 2009 My Congratulations
to Dr. Jeff Berry for his re-certification. How
lucky we are to have such a dedicated veterinarian
in our town. He has looked after my two dogs and 3
cats (adopted from Southampton Pet Hospital) for
many years. My older dog, Jesse, had both cruciate
ligaments repaired which gave her many more years of
a great quality of life. When she got a cancerous
tumour at age 13, Dr. Berry prolonged her life free
of pain for three months until it was time to put
her to sleep at age 14. He is a very caring
physician and also performs a much needed service by
adopting out strays that are brought into the
hospital. I urge everyone who cares about animals to
donate to their Angel Fund which is used to help
these unfortunate animals. Editor:
See One of a few
January 5, 2009 I enjoyed the
golf
story about Maury Bernstein. I'm not a golfer
myself, but I knew Maury from his days at the
Market, I bought a bathtub cleaning gadget from him,
I heard him sing at Duffy's, he had a great voice,
and whenever I saw him on the street we passed the
time of day. He was a nice gentleman and will be
missed. Jan 4, 2009
We would like to
congratulate you on your first year of wonder news and
sources and of course the beautiful pictures of the Saugeen
area. It connects family and friends near and far. It is a
paper like yours that ties the past and present residents of
Southampton and Port Elgin together, to say nothing of those
residents who have fled the winter to the sunny south but
still want to keep in daily touch with the storms of
Southampton. Jan 2, 2009
Yesterday I read your article
on the town debt and failed to see anything regarding the
library, Plex or medical centre. Editor: Yes, you are correct. We will get the other figures. Dec 31, 2008
It is good to see a peace
officer actually working in this area, instead of sitting at
their homes or a coffee shop while on duty. Dec 27, 2008
Patrick Corrigan
Hi Sandy, even though the attached cartoon was in the Boxing Day's
issue of the Toronto Star, it applies to many of us in Saugeen
Shores. Editor: Check out The Star on CNNews daily. They have great cartoons
Dec 27, 2008
Letters/Education
Section 23 for G. C. Huston by Kevin Larsen
Dec 26, 2008 You have done so much this year.....and have so much to be proud of. I now get a lot of people are reading your online paper. So many people comment that they read it daily.....one example close to home. Paul's daughter, Kate....came home for Christmas from out west...and came to Southampton for a couple of days. We took her to the Elk and Finch for Dinner and just as we got there she was excited to run into 2 young friends...also visiting their parents here, they were from out west as well. Kate told them her Dad owned the shoe store here and then the girl said she loved her (Kate's) Dad's pictures from Europe! Kate said, you have seen them BEFORE I did....how is that possible? The girl said of course to stay linked to her home her and parents in South....she has the Saugeen Times as her opening page and reads it each morning before her busy day as a Doctor. So she told Kate to stay in touch the same way.......such a small world shared by a great connection. Just think of how many lives you connect. Delores of Sisters on Huron Dec 25, 2008
Letter ... Another letter
to the the editor with some guidelines for strategic
visioning
Dec 24, 2008
Letter from a Snowbird regarding strategic visioning and the
recent council decision...
December 23, 2008
My name is Deanna Crowe and I
am the new Executive Director at Trillium Court Senior's
Community. I have been looking at the site this evening and
wanted to let you know that I think this is a wonderful
forum for residents of Kincardine. I met Liz Dadson at
Trillium Court while she was doing coverage of some of the
activities there and she is so good with the residents and
how much she cares is obvious! The residents and staff enjoy
having her visit their home and we hope she comes to visit
often.
Health & Fitness/Letter
Ontario Pesticide Ban Makes Good Economic Sense
Dec 20, 2008 Hi Sandy Dec 20, 2008 I am so pleased that
I can still feel a part of the community by being in
touch via the Saugeen Times. Editor: The
snowbirds check in for a peek. December 18, 2008 Just thought you
might like another perspective. Thanks for great
reporting!
Letter... One Parents Perspective
about G. C. Huston
December 18, 2008 One of our moment to moment readers forwards some information from Forbes Magazine .... see below ...
Letter... What's
wrong with Detroit? Dec 17, 2008
The Closing Circle ... the high cost of offshore labour For
the full letter
Dec 14, 2008 Thank you community The purpose of this letter is for the Friends of the Hospital to thank the terrific support we received at the Davidson Centre on Tuesday December 9th. We appreciated the opportunity Council gave us to present our Hospital situation to the public and ask for their approval to pursue the ways and means to manage the fate of the Kincardine Hospital. The turnout was very gratifying and the support therein has encouraged The Friends of the Hospital to continue our work with much inspiration. There is much to do to put a business plan together, information to assimilate, interviews to conduct and names on petitions to collect in order to demonstrate to the Ministry of Health the seriousness of the situation and the extensive support of our community. To all the "friends" of the Hospital have a Merry Christmas and we will keep you updated as to our progress through the papers and radio and we sincerely thank them for their support as well. Gregg McClelland, Co-Chairman Editor: See the Kincardine Times Council
Meetings for details of hospital situation. (See Nov
3 meeting) Dec 14, 2008
A
letter from those that gave you the weekend
Dec 13, 2008 I read your coverage of the
recent meeting at G.C. Huston about the Section 23
that is, I guess, coming to our primary school. Dec. 13, 2008 Here's what I
think of a bailout for the auto sector. I believe
the government of our country should not be using
taxpayer's dollars to rescue these big companies.
First of all, the head of these companies that are
making millions should be fired for doing bad
business deals. As for the government, they're up
you know where without a paddle, either they can pay
the bailout package now, or they can pay it all out
in UI benefits later for all the people that are
losing their jobs. Dec 9, 2008 We've been reading with interest the School Board's decisions ranging from the Rotary Education decisions and the new and unknown program to be started at G. C. Huston. (Editor. See our Education Section) One thing is clear. The Bluewater School Board does not have a P.R. Department. They should seriously consider hiring a consultant. Hoping for the best, Southampton Dec 9, 2008 Thanks for the informing the community about GC Huston's current crisis. (Ed Note: See Education) I thought it may be a good idea to post our Bluewater trustee's email address, so that your readers may be able to send their concerns to him. As he is in an elected position, he should expect the community to contact him .ross_king@bwdsb.on.ca Keep up the good
work, Dec 6, 2008 Dear Sandy, ED Note: Thank you Bob. We made the change right away and appreciate your comments very much. It's fun to see the popularity grow. It's the right place and time. Two Letters with two different views Dec 3, 2008 The opposition
parties are planning on voting down the government,
claiming the government isn't doing enough to help
the economy. Long before the current global crisis,
the Conservatives cut taxes to increase Canadians'
spending power and to help businesses create jobs.
They're doubling spending on roads and bridges and
infrastructure. They've made a good financial system
even better, and they've been making sure our banks
and businesses and families can continue to get
access to credit, to keep our economy moving.
Canadians will never believe that the Liberal-NDP
takeover is about the economy B it's about their
addiction to and their lust for power. Dec 3, 2008 We Need a Coalition Government Now. The Conservative government of Stephen Harper only has itself to blame for the current political crisis. Last week’s Economic and Fiscal Update clearly showed that the government is either unwilling or unable to seriously deal with the deepening global economic crisis and its ramifications on Canada. In either case, Canadians cannot afford a government that lacks the political will to invest in our economy, people and country and insists on leaving a Minister of Finance in his portfolio even after saying that investors should not invest in Ontario and that Ontario will remain a have not province for sometime to come. Of course this last statement will come to pass if the Harper government is permitted to continue its current economic policies. While Governments around the world have made major economic investments to deal with the crisis, Harper’s government showed its inadequacy by engaging in partisan political games and attacks such as removing political party subsidies, suggesting a sell-off of public assets and attacking collective the bargaining rights of federal public workers even though no call had come to review these items. Instead of following the advice of the G20 to urgently invest 2% of national income on the economy, the Harper government decided to cut spending to the tune of $9 billion over the next three years. This is not what Canadians voted for only six weeks ago and this is not what Canadians need in a time of crisis. We need an economic plan that will create jobs, protect manufacturing and safeguard our pensions and protect our hard-won rights – not the direction that was set out in Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s economic update. Canadians cannot wait until Flaherty’s budget in late January – they need action now. Let’s make Parliament work and support a government that will act responsibly. The best way to do this is to support a Coalition government that is dedicated to dealing with Canada’s economic crisis. Dave Trumble Dec 2, 2008 The whining has already started, as if we needed proof that the young people that Ontario's proposed new driving laws are aimed at are spoiled, self-centred brats. Not all young people, I must stress, just the ones the law is aimed at, the ones who ruined the privilege for the rest of them. And that is the extremely important fact that everyone is forgetting -- driving is a privilege - period. Things have been handed to the kids of baby boomers so hand over fist that they think that not only do they deserve a driver's license but they have every right to do whatever they want with it once they get it, including break the law. Because, after all, if they don't agree with a law, then it's just stupid and shouldn't apply to them. If it limits their fun, then it should be tossed out the driver's side window while they attempt to set land speed records on the relatively unpopulated section of Broadway Street leading to highway 9 or other local, barren roads. How dare the government tell them they can't do that after their parents have so indulgently thrown a vehicle and loads of cash their way to do with what they please? Really, what is so unreasonable about this law? Let's see - a zero blood-alcohol limit, for all Ontario drivers aged 21 and under, is one of the stipulations. Since the drinking age is 19 anyway, that should be a given for anyone under 19. What's two more years of being legislated to abstain from drinking and driving when it will more than likely save many lives, some of them innocent? How can anyone be so selfish as to think that their right to have a drink and drive circumvents the rights of others to be as safe as possible out on the roads of the province? On further thought, it should probably be the law for everyone. Another stipulation, that of escalating sanctions for young drivers who speed, starting with a 30-day license suspension, really shouldn't pose a problem. Why? Because if they are speeding , they are breaking the law. And contrary to popular belief, the laws are there for everyone, not just people over 21. The government
shouldn't have to legislate this. What happened to
common sense and personal responsibility? Every time
a young person races they put their own life and
that of others in danger. Callously and
thoughtlessly, they thumb their noses at the law
because they don't like it. The most controversial, perhaps, is the stipulation that drivers between 16 and 19 will be limited to having only one teenage passenger in the vehicle. Well, this is really unfortunate, but no doubt stems from the tendency towards mob mentality when more than a couple of young people get together, combined with peer pressure, loud music and the divided attention of the young, inexperienced driver. The whiners have argued this will adversely affect kids driving to school sports events, when in actuality students are not allowed to drive anyone to school sports events anyway. So parents will just have to step up, get a bit involved in their kids' lives and drive them to their events. How can that be a bad thing? A bit of parental supervision and involvement – heaven forbid! I'm pretty sure the world will continue to turn on its axis. Do I really have to remind anyone in this area of how many students, wonderful young people, we have lost over the years to drunk and/or careless driving? Just take a browse through back issues of the newspaper and you'll see the Kincardine area has had more than its fair share of injured or killed children who would in all likelihood have been saved by a law like this. Then go over to the parents of those lost and injured students, look them in the eye and explain to them why you think this law isn't "fair". Try to keep the whine out of your voices when you do, it might not go over too well. So, suck it up,
babies, life has rules and now breaking those rules
is going to get some real consequences. You may not
be familiar with the concept, but you'll get used to
it eventually. Dec 1, 2008 Editor: Read an interesting letter about WalMart and Smartcentres from a neighbor's perspective Dec 1, 2008 Letter to the Editor from Ian Mitchell of Kincardine regarding taking over management of their hospital. For lead-in articles see Kincardine needs to take over hospital and CEO of South Grey Bruce Health care answers questions. Nov 30, 2008
Excellent piece Dunc....just sent out to many
including Oz , UK, & Canada! Ed Note: It's amazing how people read the Saugeen and Kincardine Times at all times of the day or night. It's moment to moment and we think the area is catching on now. The thoughts of editions and time is fading. It just moves on like the Saugeen in the Spring ... stories flow out. Readers are contributing more and more. Thank you. Nov 30, 2008
Hi Sandy
We spend a lot of
time in Port Elgin & Southampton. Our favorite place
to camp is at MacGregor Point. Look forward to
seeing you around the community so we can chat
again. Nov 29, 2008 A big thank you and kudos to all the young adults playing at the Silver Stick Tournament.
I popped into the
Boathouse (beside the Coliseum) to Check on the Tour
Boat Peerless which had just been put away for the
winter. When I left – no car keys, house keys or
mail box keys. I retraced my steps searched the
ground around the car nothing. This morning I went
back repeated the search, then following my wife’s
suggestion checked the Coliseum. Sure enough one of
the players had found the keys dropped beside the
car and handed them in. Pretty good bunch of people,
these Hockey Players Coaches & Organizers.
By the way these
girls are great hockey players and a lot of fun to
watch. That was a bonus. Nov 28, 2008
Further to the
article on "gateway
signs". One only has to take a walk through the
Southampton cemetery to see many examples of Chantry
Island and lighthouse depicted on the grave stones. Nov. 28, 2008
Your on-line
newspaper is just excellent! I love it. I forwarded
it to all my kids and some of my friends.
Thank you for this great community service! Nov 25, 2008 Thanks Saugeen Times for covering the Council Meetings. We try to watch on TV, but last night we got nothing from channel 6, not even a note to say they took the night off. What gives? Port Elgin Reader Nov 24, 2008 The citizens in Kincardine are having some difficulty with their hospital and the administration. There is a very strong public impetus to de-amalgamate their hospital. There is a public meeting set for December 9th (See the Event Planner) Please see the following letter by Ian L. Mitchell and also the Kincardine Times for other articles Nov 22, 2008 The Chantry 50+ Centre in Southampton facilitates a new book group and they are looking for new members.
This group caters to
the visually impaired, that is, they try to select
books that are available on Audio Tapes. Nov. 21, 2008
Christmas is not the
birth of Santa Claus readers say in a letter
Nov 18, 2008
To the Editor and
Readers,
1. I strongly
support the pesticide regulations and hope they will
come into effect by Spring, 2009.
Gideon Forman Nov 17, 2008
Letters ... Exasperated
Reader writes about problems with amalgamation with South
Bruce Grey Health Care
Letters ... Reader
responds to Buy Canadian article
Nov 17, 2008 The coverage in the Saugeen Times for CFUW is wonderful to see. Thanks to all who have made this happen. It is fun to be able to see the org in action while away! Margo Ed. Note ... Margo checks in from San Francisco Nov 14, 2008 I was reading that Police Chief Rivet has decided that Titan should be "Put down". It seems to me that Titan is an employee of our police force much like any of the officers and they wouldn't be 'Put down" if they were injured on the job, more likely they would be reassigned and/or retrained for other duties. It appears, from the little information the public has learned about Titan's injury, that all the medical effort has been directed toward unsuccessfully restoring the use of his leg to the detriment of the dog's health therefore the solution is to have him destroyed. Maybe the solution is to remove the leg and allow him to recover then assign him to a " desk job'. Surely his training is valuable in areas other than chasing down & grabbing the arm of a suspect. Doesn't he have tracking, drug detection or other skills?
In fact it is
difficult to think of just what Titan couldn't do
almost as well on three legs as he would on
four. Failing all the above, if his life could be
saved by amputation of the offending leg , do you
not Doug Smith, Letter Nov 14, 2008
What is going on here? Nov 13, 2008 Dear Liz (Ed. Dadson) Thanks so much for the great coverage of the Ten Thousand Villages event on the weekend. Your personal interest and the support of the Kincardine Times is very much appreciated. I love the whole philosophy of the Kincardine Times! The concept of a green newspaper makes so much sense and the fact that it reaches out to people all over the world is terrific. The idea of having a global paper based out of Kincardine is so exciting! Bonnie McDonald. Nov. 10, 2008
I
read with interest the
article about Flora Doran
and the farmerettes. I too was a
farmerette in 1944. Although I lived in
Hampstead (a suburb of Montreal) there were
applications sent to our various High Schools
and myself and two others volunteered. I
was based in Oakville at a place called Lindy's
Lodge which I assume had been a motel on the
Lakeshore and was taken over by the government
to house farmerettes. We picked whatever
was in season, made about .25 cents an hour and
paid $4.50 for room and board. We did not
get out of writing June exams and so did not
arrive until the end of June. I remember
that time as a very rewarding experience and
lots of hard work and fun. On Saturday
afternoons we hitchhiked into Oakville to see a
movie and shop with whatever little money we had
left. Once a month they bussed in boys
from somewhere else who were also doing
volunteer farm work and we had a dance in the
main pavillion where we ate our meals. I
have never met anyone else who was a farmerette
and so was very pleased to see that our work was
remembered.
Alison Folkes
Nov 10, 2008 I try to tune into the Council Meetings at the Plex when I can on Channel 6. I sure wish the person running the camera and the sound could show the speaker a bit more. Sometimes the speaker is missed and then things go ok for a while. Tonight it was focused almost entirely at the start on the Mayor when a deputation was going on at the podium. Sine the Saugeen Times covers all the Council meetings, maybe you could mention it to whoever is on the camera. Tuning in from Saugeen Twp. Nov 3, 2008 Dear Sirs -- The meeting, last Friday, in the Municipal Council Chambers, may best described as " Kincardineites versus the SBGH Corporation". There were clear and impassioned presentations by our Medical Staff representatives, and a clear and factual account of the unhappy relationship between the CEO of the SBGHC and the Hospital Foundation. The presentation by the CEO in defence of the authority vested in the Corporation, and in response to a list of questions, previously provided to them by the Council resulted in a "canned" version, most of which we all have heard before. No responses were made by him as to the specific allegations of the Medical Staff or the Hospital Foundation, except by walking out of the meeting for a period of time. All of the presentations were made in the presence of the Chairman and CEO of LHIN and MPP Carol Mitchell, all of whom could not but appreciate the full extent of our distaste of the arrogance and ignorance displayed by SBGHC, as to our communities needs, by them, and particularly to their callous disregard of problems which have been stated to them on more than one occasion. The presence of a full room of citizens at the Council Chamber and at the Davidson Centre had to impress the "judges"as well. What happens now ? It is my hope and expectation, that having heard first hand, the reasons for the total disconnect between Kincardine and the SBGHC, and learning of the importance of a full -- service facility required for the benefit of our citizens- in all respects, but especially, very critical in recruiting Medical personnel, that they will , with a clear conscience, make a strong recommendation to the Minister of Health, that a dissolution of the ties between Kincardine and the SBGHC must take place as soon as possible. Council, and the Friends for Separation will, I am sure, continue pursuing this goal as long as necessary until it is achieved. Ian L Mitchell Editor Note: All Readers of the Kincardine Times and Saugeen Times should go to the Kincardine Times Town Council Section and see this explosive issue as it has developed.Nov. 3, 2008 Dear Editor: Nov. 1, 2008 Re: Liberal Candidate's Comments: I would like to point out an obvious attempt to mislead our community. Nowhere in his comments does he refer to the Liberal Green Shift or the pending increase in billions of $dollars in carbon taxes. I believe Jack Layton is right when he says the CARBON tax is the wrong idea at the wrong time ,,, I hope Mr. McClinchey isn't trying to tell us he is going to fight carbon taxes on behalf of his constituents. . An Informed Saugeen Shores Voter ED: This was received Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2008 21:40:42Hi Sandy:
Unfortunately, the Junior Boys
presentation isn't in this set of photos. However, a
friend's daughter is in two of the girl's photos, so
I will forward these to her.
Thanks for spending the day
taking photos of these wonderful athletes and for
taking the time to respond to my request. Local
papers matter.
Annette Anderson
Oct 31, 2008
Please take the time to let the town office
5l9-832-2008 know why you would like to have local
transit. If we don't speak out it will not
happen...............
Heather Wallace
Oct 31, 2008
Dear Sandy;
excellent online newspaper!
Better and better all the time,
Lynn Thede
Oct 31, 2008 There's nothing mysterious about mathematics, right?
A lot of people hate it, and many people don't
understand it, but nobody thinks it has much in common
with ghosts, goblins, or things that go bump in
the night. Cliff: Saugeen Times Reader in Thailand Oct 30, 2008 When I was a child, we lived in an ordinary house in a depression ravaged community near Detroit. The auto industry and then defense gradually lifted the veil of poverty for some. Beyond where I lived rich
people dwelled in a posh suburb. They employed
black maids. Most of them took the bus and then
walked a mile or two past where I lived to where they
did their work.
Nobody ever thought to give them a ride in bad weather. I can remember most of them walked with a tired gait, eyes down. Some in retrospect had arthritic hips and legs. It made an impression on me. Their faces were haggard and
they did not talk much to each other. I would
smile at them, if they lifted their eyes and they would
smile back without a word passing between us. I can imagine the faces on those women from almost 70 years ago. They would be glowing and their steps would quicken with pride. If he loses, hope will be lost. The US has a singular opportunity to lift itself and again be a force for good in the world. Redemption is not too strong a word, is it? Looking forward, Southampton October 29 The Slaters passed on an article from the Telegraph. It was passed in an email. The Saugeen Times looked up the original source on the Telegraph web site. You can get the top 10 articles from the Telegraph and over 200 more from other sources across the world by going to Canadian Community News We pick new articles as the news breaks in the best sources of real news across the globe and sometimes beyond. You can find the Bomber Command article in the same way. Oct 28, 2008
SANDY - another most
interesting article, and related content!
Brian
Bomber Command deserves a memorial
Ed. Note: To see the top 10 articles every day from the Telegraph see Canadian Community News Oct 28, 2008 Letter to the Editor concerning
the recent Council Meeting discussion on the Tourist
Camp Residents
October 27, 2008 We look forward to your Council Coverage in the Saugeen Times. It's good to see a few of the Council Members starting to ask questions in open session ... especially Diane Huber who is beginning to come into her own in our opinion. October 26, 2008 Economic Turmoil facing Ontario
by David Trumble
Oct 24, 2008 Thank you, do
you a wonderful job, so enjoy the news. Oct 22, 2008
I read with interest
your recent article on the medical clinic from Town
Council. Everyone knows doctors are needed so
let's look at this another way. Too late Frugal Ed Note: Good points... See
Oct 22, 2008
Reader responds to Port Elgin Medical Clinic council
deliberations report
Young artist presents painting to Christopher Plummer
Oct 21, 2008
Pump prices vs Crude Oil
prices questioned by reader
Oct 20, 2008
Reader points out flaws in Bluewater High School's
Funding
Oct 18, 2008
Sandy,
Thanks for your
coverage of the first public meeting for the Port
Elgin Downtown Community Improvement Plan. I'm
hoping that you will let your readers know that we
are looking for their input on a continuing
basis. The Community Improvement Plan Committee is
encouraging all residents of Saugeen Shores to visit
our website at www.saugeenshorescommunityplan.com to
learn more about this project and to participate in
our survey.
Thanks again
Luke Charbonneau
Oct 17, 2008
Last evening saw the trailer on
TVO of this search for the SPITFIRE, and contacted
TVO and it will be shown on NOVEMBER 10.
I know there are a lot of folks
in this area, and in your reading world, that would
like to see it.
I have met many Canadians who served in the Air Forces and a lot were stationed in Lincolnshire where I came from.
There is also the Foynes Flying
Boat Museum in EIRE that we visited this year, where
transatlantic flying boats usually landed on their
way to Europe.
Brian.
I will send the reply from TVO
Oct 16, 2008 Good to see you briefly yesterday. Here is my son-in-laws website where he used your piece on Brian. He speaks about Brain. Mary Jane Ed Note: One of our readers sent in a reference to our story about Brian Keast. He adds his thoughts on Brian. It's odd to see our story carry into another person's web site and have that web site refer back to the Saugeen Times. Anyway, Brian certainly has made an impression on many people Oct 16, 2008 Dear SandyYour publication has been a great supporter of the Saugeen Shores Police K-9 program and I just want to give you a quick up-date about our latest fund raising effort Ed. Note: See
Police Oct
16 2008 ...
Meet Titan's successor on Saturday Oct 18, 2008
Oct 11, 2008
Glacier on Mt. Ranier
To
the editor: This fall, she entered her first year at Trent University in Peterborough with a double-major in biological anthropology and international studies. For the rowers in the crowd, I am very proud to let you know that she also made the Novice Women's Eight rowing team and has pronounced rowing as her new love--above all others. A Proud Aunt, Laura Robinson
Click on Video
Oct 7, 2008 Troublesome events make reader fear for democracy Ed. Note: Please refer to the long letter by Bibianne Bird Oct 3 5:08 pm, 2008 Dear Editor Editor: You are
correct. We checked our notes.
The Council seems to have accepted the recommendation
without comment. Oct 3, 2008
Pls check, because the last time I used this (see
Saugeen Times Article) facility, I found
that yes, you can read your emails and send a reply the
way you describe, BUT no record is kept of your sent
email. At least you cannot see it thru the bmts facility
--maybe it creates a copy on the bmts server, but I
think not. Very inconvenient and frustrating when you
are far away... Southampton Snowbird Technology and Science Writer of the Saugeen Times: Your comments are mostly correct. You can delete emails, however. Just check the email and hit the trash can to the right of the message. I've used this in the past when my email got 'stuck' on the server. Try it. It's an awkward thing about sent emails not being stored, but you can just cc yourself and you'll have a record of the email. You can do that to your bmts account or cc to a quick to set up Hotmail or gmail account. That way you'll maintain a record. The Saugeen Times uses Hotmail and gmail for many reasons. Bruce Telecom is not the mail server of the world. Hotmail and gmail are trying to dual each other and achieve that. The things that people object to about moving to gmail or Hotmail, when they go away are as follows: 1. The user interface is different. 2. They have to send a message to all their friends that they have changed email addresses and when they come back do it again. (I'd stick to Hotmail or better still Gmail) 3. They have to export their addresses and import them in csv format to the new mail facility. That's easy to do. but somewhat mysterious and the person has to have Excel. Also, when you come back you have to synchronize them again. Sadly the industry should have had a virtual email address that could then be direct email from anywhere and not just to johndoe@bmts.com, but to johndoe@anywhere.com. johndoe@anywhere.com would be like a domain name and could be served by any of the mail services. You could buy it for life and it would be registered. It's probably too late for that. You could say.... get all my messages directed to johndoe@anywhere.com and read them in Outlook, Hotmail, gmail or say Thunderbird which is from Firefox and looks and feels like Outlook Darn, this should have been an article. Ok, we'll do that for tomorrow. <smile> September 29, 2008 I read with interest your take on the financial crisis in the USA and your views on what caused it. You are probably correct in a lot of what you say, but there could be more to the story than meets the eye. Right or wrong, here is another take on it. Click Here Editor: Thank you. September 24, 2008 Norm Charbonneau, of Hi-Berry Farms has presented two proposals for the dangerous crossing of 21 at the Rail Trail near his farm. Is the Town Council going to give him an official response at any time? Jogger Port Elgin Editor: Your
answer could come from the Parks and Trails Committee.
See the last Saugeen Times article on the dangerous
crossing
September 21, 2008 Sandy, & now Liz, (my two favourite editors), Editor: We will launch the Kincardine Times soon. September 19, 2008 Hi there. I was intrigued by your Editor: Thank you. September 16, 2008 BRAVO SANDY ! - I could not have read a better synopsis. You certainly did your research on this ! Thanks a million - I look forward to the continuation . Dave Dansereau Editor: See "A Fight to Save an Endangered Species" September 16, 2008
When we moved to Southampton in
2001 there was an"unofficial" crosswalk marked
across High Street from the Post Office to Duffy's
which was working quite well.
Pedestrians, (usually local residents), cautiously studied the traffic before proceeding and more often than not courteous drivers paused to allow a pedestrian to cross safely. Suddenly one day when I went for my mail, the markings had been "erased" by painting them over with black. When I enquired what had happened I was told that it was too dangerous. What a crock! If someone was that concerned all that was needed was a sign at each end, facing the sidewalk warning the 'non-local' pedestrians " CAUTION - Vehicles have right of way". Making it a 4 way stop would open a whole new can of worms for both pedestrians and automobiles.
It's time for some common sense
rather than nonsense. We shouldn't have to "bubble
wrap" everyone for their own protection.
Doug Smith
Southampton
Editor: We don't know why the markings were taken off the corner. They should be put back. September 16, 2008 Sandra Lindsay covered the story of the 100th birthday celebration of the ole Life Saving Station (now our cottage) in Southampton. The event was jointly hosted by the Propeller Club, Marine Historical Society and ourselves. It was a great event attended by over 100 people. Sandy did such a good job of reporting. She was professional in every way, but still warm & friendly -- putting everyone at ease. Kudos to Sandy and the Times for doing such a good job of reporting on the event in such a fulsome and timely manner. We are so glad that you decided this was a story worth telling. Best wishes. Marilyn & Gerry Stephenson September 16, 2008
Hi Sandy et. al
It has been my
intention to also send thanks to The Saugeen Times
personnel. Good coverage once again for
our organization,
and very much appreciated. Keep up the good work!!!
Best---------Gordon (Propeller
Club)
September 15, 2008
Long Letters concering Pro-Life and Pro-Choice Views
September 12, 2008
I share the concerns about the
safety of the rail trail crossing at Highway 21.
However, it seems almost more perilous to navigate
the intersection of High Street and Grosvenor.
I can't count the number of times this summer when
I've observed cars stopping on High to let
pedestrians across. Tourists who aren't
familiar with this practice are not aware of this
'unofficial cross walk'. It seems only a matter of
time, until there is a serious accident at this
corner. Would a simple solution be the
creation of a four way stop at this intersection?
Mary Sylver
Editor: It's quite easy to fix the main cross walk at High and Grovesnor. Markings would help immediately. A light would probably produce a severe backup and more troubles, but standard cross walks with even crisscross might be good as suggested by Archie Gillies. The Town needs a person devoted to traffic concerns. September 11, 2008
Kudos to
Norm Charbonneau
for stepping up and taking a first step towards a
resolution to the very dangerous rail trail crossing
on Hwy 21. It's makes one wonder why this issue
was not the number 1 priority of the Parks & Trails
Advisory Committee rather than the development of
the Copway Trail.
It is not too late for Council and the Parks
& Trails Advisory Committee to prevent a similar
very dangerous road crossing situation with the
proposed crossing of Bruce Rd 13 for the Copway
Trail. The committee contends situating the Copway
Trail to cross out of the bush onto the middle of a
straightaway section of the road (where
cars consistently exceed 80 to 90 km/hr) is safer
than crossing at known intersections where drivers
would actually expect to see pedestrians and
cyclists crossing. But then what else should we
expect from a committee that thinks there is a
"need" for this trail in the first place!
The committee claims the trail is needed to provide
a connecting link for residents east of Bruce Rd 13
to a beach access point in addition to creating a
"looped trail opportunity". This area already has 4
low volume traffic roads within less than a 1 km
stretch that provide links to the beach
accesses. Perhaps the committee can also clarify for
the public how a trail directly from one street down
to another creates any kind of a "looped trail" in
this area.
Vice Deputy Mayor, Doug Gowanlock has recently been
quoted as saying the Parks & Trails Committee is
"going to do what we think is doing the most good
for the most people". If that is truly the
committee's position then one questions why the
committee is not recommending to Council to
discontinue further development of the Copway Trail
and re-allocate the $31,000 projected 2008 budgeted
costs for phase 2 &3 towards finding a solution for
the Hwy 21 rail trail crossing.
A safer crossing at Hwy 21 far outweighs the so
called "need" of a few residents in one small area
of Saugeen Shores to have yet another route to a
beach access.
Pat Luscombe
September 11, 2008
Re Norm
Charbonneau's request
for a study of the rail trail and highway 21
situation and his generous offer for seed money.
I see our decisive mayor wants to
wait and see until spring and budget time...has he
managed to delay the possibility of any accidents
until spring...?
Ian Evans
Editor: Norm Charbonneu looked puzzled because he did not get any clear direction relative to his offer of $10,000. We will check on the disposition of the dangerous situation on the Rail Trail H'way 21 crossing September 11, 2008 Sandy I did have a look at your website, and the article about the similar Florida site. It certainly looks like an attractive solution. Going underground definitely presents complications because of the water table at the Saugeen Shores site. I would expect that a similar problem would exist at the Florida site, but perhaps it is less severe, or not an issue at all. Judging by the photographs, they may not have had the room to put a bridge at the Florida location, so a tunnel may have been the only practical solution that they were left with. I would be interested in reviewing any other information you may have on the Florida site. Thank you for your input. Brent. Editor: (The above is a note from the Engineer who came with Norm Charbonneau to Monday's Council meeting) Here is our response to him. They had a lot of room in Florida, but the ramp from both directions afforded easier access to the tunnel because the bike, jogger and walker flow was 90 degrees to the tunnel under the road. So people who wanted to cross would come from north south to finally go east west. The rail trail would be east west and a gradual descent would be what would be required. Of course core samples would have to be taken to determine water table levels at that spot. Of course a viable possible solution on H'way 21 is to gradually raise the highway in that area when they go to 4 lanes as they will soon. It could go up and down in a 500 m area. It would not have to be drastic as the tunnel could be at ground level or slightly below it. They will tear up the area anyway, won't they? September 11, 2008 Summer passed in a whirlwind of events. Now that I have settled into school, I am able to send thank you’s to all that made my summer special. Being interviewed by you was a wonderful experience. I will treasure the memories always. You were very professional and courteous and above all, very kind. My solo art show at the Southampton Gallery was very successful. I sold 5 original paintings. I had a great time at the Southampton’s 150th Artisans Village. Many people were interested in my painting demonstration. I sold another painting during this show. As you know, I participated in both the Bruce County Art Competition, and a Group Show at Nature’s Millworks in Paisley. I am currently working on a show at the Victory Café in Toronto. I will also be participating in the Toronto Art Expo in March. My father and I will be exhibiting our work at our home/studio show on November 15 and 16. You are welcome to join us from 1-5p.m. Thank you very much for your assistance and your support. I look forward to seeing you again in the near future. Sincerely, Courtlandt Swartz Editor: See Amazing young artist .... September 9, 2008 I watched the Town Council meeting on cable Monday night and something was said that triggered something in my memory. One of the councilors asked someone with the town to report back on the situation with the water intake and what the timeline was regarding completion. Did the Saugeen Times do an
article on this? I seem to remember something
about it. If so, I think the councilors should be
reading this local news source more carefully. You are quite right, we did do an article in which we had interviewed the site supervisor for the project. Fortunately, nothing ever leaves the Saugeen Times so that, if you go to 'Search' at the top of the index and type in 'water intake', several articles will appear, including the one in question (it's #3 on the list as of this date. As more are added, it will move). September 10, 2008 Hi all Pat Dobec September 9 Hello Editor, Laptop vs. Tower article was amazing, informative and just what I was looking for! The article was easy to understand and best of all - no computer jargon!! A miracle in this day and age! Just a question, but would your tech "guru/genius" happen to know of a laptop with a "bigger" screen (say 20"- 22") for those of us that can't handle a small screen due to low-vision (read: legally blind)…hmmmmmm???? That has always been a draw back to buying a laptop for me ... Any advice???? Cheers! Mini Jacques Big fan of the Saugeen Times Editor: hello Mini.... The articles are Laptop vs. Tower and have a new one Laptops for the vision impaired. We are sure you are aware of some of these options, but thought it might help others. In the future, devices will detect your aura just like wireless networks do and you'll be able to transfer your interest to large displays. That is, direct what is on a small display to a huge one! The Museum should be following this technology because it will come very quickly over the next few years. We can 'smell' it from both RIM and Apple ... Microsoft is of course working on it too. You should talk to RIM and get to be a 'tester' of this technology. They might not want to admit what they are working on, however
September 8, 2008
Hi. I was
checking out the paper as I do every day to keep up
with the local news. For the first time I
clicked on
Videos and was
really impressed. Thanks for the great
coverage of our area. Debra Port
Elgin
September 7, 2008
Hi to all working at the Saugeen Times;
just wanted to thank you for the great coverage
you've given to the
Saugeen Memorial Hospital
Auxiliary's 20th annual golf tournament
- it's so gratifying to see the local
support we get and gives us even more reason to keep
our efforts going
thanks again,
Ruth Gilbert, Treasurer, S.M.H.A. September 6, 2008 Nice article about George Canyon. Just wanted to update your info. George didn't "win" Nashville Star - he was runner up in 2003. Buddy Jewel won that year. Coming second was in many ways a good thing for him (I think) as it meant he got a huge break in his career while still being able to make his own decisions re: a record label etc. I wasn't at the Queen's concert but I have flown twice with George - the first being a flight from Toronto to Nashville just prior to the Nashville Star finals being taped. At that time Maclean's magazine had given him a very brief mention but with the gap between making and broadcasting the show most people didn't know he was in the finals. He was genuinely surprised when he was recognized during the flight and was so excited about the show. About a year after his stint on Nashville Star I ran into him, again in Nashville, and he was very generous in taking the time to talk with me and my friends about the highs and the lows in his career after Nashville Star. I'm so glad he's had the success he's had and that he still manages to fit in really small town shows like the one here in Saugeen Shores.
Diane Huber
Editor: Thank you. We stand corrected
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made our second week draw at Rotary tonight for $25.00 each.
The
Light Concert April 1, 2009 featuring David Archibald singing 'The
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