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Letters
Thank you for recognizing the efforts & talents of our local artists. We truly appreciate the support :) Sharon Pike September 2, 2010
The police and ambulance were seen at
about 1pm today, I had heard that an enebriated person
had fallen down the rocks and cut themselves. I
wasn't able to confirm that, it just seemed unusual to
see emergency vehicles out on the dock by the range
light. I didn't even know they could get out there. September 2, 2010 As the parent of a special needs child
who has been buddied this summer by many of the young
teens in the article, I would like to say how much the
parents of the special needs children appreciate the
volunteer hours put in by these young men and women.
Without them, the summer would not have been as
successful for many of the children as it was, including
some children who would have otherwise not been able to
attend and be integrated as much as they were. My son
had a wonderful summer, and there were some days that
this was due in no small part to the buddy and other
volunteers within his group. Thanks to them all for all
their hard work! It is incredibly appreciated. Editor: See below
September 2, 2010
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August 25, 2010 Toutes mes pensées vont à la famille d'Oksana {All of our thoughts go to the family of Oksana} Béatrice, André et Julie Doukae
August 24, 2010 Thank you Sandy for posting the Saugeen
Shores Relay For Life News Article… See
August 24, 2010
August 23, 2010
August 23, 2010 Your question is very unhappily worded
because, as far as I know, no one is advocating the
reduction of "dunes" plural. What the Southampton
Residents Association (SRA) is advocating on behalf of
its members on Harmer St is that one large dune be
lowered as contemplated by Geoff Peach's 2006 report
commissioned by the SRA. One of the reasons it can and
should be lowered is that it is far higher than
necessary to perform its function of preventing sand
loss even at the highest water level. August 22, 2010
August 21, 2010
August 20, 2010 Gladys Micks got it right. "It will be a shame if the mayor and council get away with this." This little beautiful place is not some thing to be auctioned off to a corporation or petty interference from council. Leave the signs alone please. This is my town Pete August 19, 2010
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August 16, 2010 GREAT photographs telling a great story Michael Crossling Editor: See
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August 9, 2010 Dear Sandy, Thank you so much for your article
on the Southampton Arts Society'sShilling Experience opening,
pictures and commentary. Your constant support of the Arts
in Saugeen Shores is very much appreciated. Hope to see
you this weekend at the Sauble show. August 9, 2010 Sandy, August 7, 2010
August 7, 2010
August 4, 2010 I was stunned that "Council" was taking such a poor approach to a very sensitive issue. It is my understanding that "Council Members" are elected to serve taxpayer interests. The communication of this "by-law" appears to have been intentionally stifled. Why was there no opportunity for business owners to present their side of this important issue? After spending hundreds or thousands of dollars on signs why are owners being forced to remove all of them. Does "Council" not realize that advertising brings in business; which you need in a tourist town. Would a better approach not be to clean up any shrubs, weeds, etc. around the signs to make them more presentable. I always felt Southampton to be a tourist destination which requires signs directing people to various locations. Take them away and a lot of your drivers (especially seniors) will have difficulty finding Motels or other attractions. I live in Kitchener and we have all kinds of signs everywhere; why remove them in Southampton? I truly hope that "Council" reconsiders their poor decision, and I encourage the "small business owners" not to give up their fight. Keep this "signage" issue a "hot button" topic before the Public and "Council". Borys Malko Kitchener Visitor Editor: See article below:
Feature Signage
By-law has many small business owners concerned
August 4, 2010 I must agree with Marie on this sign bylaw. It is OK for the town to collect the huge dollar in taxes from a business such as Cedar Court Motel. Ask her to support all the local Charitees, Fund Raisers etc yet ask her to remove a few signs spread on the outskirts of the town I feel is simply uncalled for. Has anyone thought to even ask the tourists or the visitors to your town their opinion on these signs? I, as a would be vacationer in your town am attracted by all the Glimmer, Bling and Signage with lights that an attraction has to offer. You could say it gives it that Hollywood or Vegas feel. Take Grand Bend for example......Signage....tons of it.....Tourists......tons of them. I believe not only does a place like Cedar Court benefit from these signs but benefit is realized by the whole town. People like myself travel from town to town untill something attracts them to stick around for awhile. Be it a Museum, Accommodations, Food, Beaches, whatever. Keep these people in town even a little bit longer and they will spend money. Money that is invested back into the town. If I don't stumble across a reason to stay in that town, such as I don't know where the nearest Motel is or where is the closest Gas station, I'll move on, driving to the next town that maybe has a sign up or attraction that makes me want to stay there a little while longer. What about the possible other benefits such as those people in a hurry going nowhere too fast. Speeding drivers travelling through the town endangering others in their path on the highways. Is it possible some of these idiots may slow down just a little to read the signs....because they do need food, gas, a place to stay overnight or maybe just a reason to slow down in your community. Roger Vandendriessche, Simcoe. Ontario Editor: See article below:
Feature Signage
By-law has many small business owners concerned
August 4, 2010
August 3, 2010 Excellent article about "signage". I don't think this is helping. This talk
about progress has got to change. The future is now. Get rid of
this silly by-law. It hurts people and don't forget there is a
council election coming up August 3, 2010 Hi, Liz. August 3, 2010 i read this article .i understand the owners point of view ,i have visit in southhampton ,and the sign took me to cedar court ,the motel was close to everything i needed to visit this beautiful town ,so please think twice about taking this down ,the owners are so good and make there customers feel at home ,they give a personal touch ,that leaves you leaving southampaton you want to come back again ,so this gives business too other town business staying at the motel ,the town is a team i feel when i visit southhampton ,the signs direct the tourits where to go ,so i feel your making a wrong decision and will regret taking these signs down ,you want to make it look better cut the grass around the signs then everything looks neater thats all that needs ,well i live in simcoe and enjoy southhampton ,remember business brings finaces and money in the town ,so who ever is in charge wake up ,pick on sonmething elese ,well i wish you all the best thank you for letting me make my opinion yours truly Joanne Sicard simcoe Editor: Letter refers to the article below:
August 3, 2010 If the town council gets its way, any new people who come to this town will have a very hard time finding anything they may need. For the people who already live here, they will have the same problem. For the Love of God, don't be so stupid. The
time's now, are tough enough. Leave it alone. Editor: Letter refers to the article below:
August 3, 2010 I just read this article and I'm horrified by
what has been happening to Southampton over the years! We have
been vacationing there since I was a little kid, following the
tradition of my parents and grandparents. The last time we were
there was August 2006 and have not been able to make it back due
to my daughter's medical problems. However we will finally be
able to vacation in Southampton next week after many stressful
years. Although I'm looking forward to our vacation, I'm also a
bit nervous about the changes that I will see. I'm trying to get
away from the stress and 'big town' life. I'm looking to
vacation in our quaint little Southampton....yet I feel that I'm
going to see a shopping mall on the corner! The last few years I
get comments from my brother about all the changes that have
taken place. When will it be enough? Now you want to hit the
'small guys' and take their signs down? Come on! How will people
ever find these businesses? I've told my family that I will go
this year as I need to get away, but if I'm not even going to
recognize the town, I will save my money and find a new vacation
spot elsewhere. Please, please, don't take away the charm from
this beautiful town! Editor: Letter refers to the article below:
Hi Editor: We assume it is the letter below is the letter in question.
August 1, 2010 When it comes to wind energy, it appears that health concerns are not unique to Ontario. A recent article in the New York Times, illustrates that it is also an ongoing problem as far away as Oregon. It appears that some of the same complaints regarding hearing, nausea and dizziness have also become issues at other geographical locations.\ For more information: Click here John Goemans July 29, 2010 Looks like the Saugeen Chamber has to get their full time hired staff to management training. Lots of cash, tax payer and business money involved. They will be in audit mode for some time to come. Kind of sad. Port Elgin Editor: See
July 27, 2010
July 27, 2010 Best article I've seen in a long time--way to go Liz Dadson! (Editor: Again refers to the article about William Dickies sculpture) July 26, 2010 A terrific report on William Dickie's sculpture of Donald Dinnie being unveiled in Lucknow. I was there, and your article and photos are very comprehensive.
July 26, 2010
Great beach pictures!.................... July 25, 2010 Sandy & Liz : July 25, 2010
July 24, 2010 July 23, 2010 I agree, leave the city in the city, and don't touch the dunes. Breathe the air and enjoy nature. Carry a garbage bag and pick up litter as you go. eventually the folks throwing it will get the message. Pete July 22, 2010
EXCELLENT pictures and article re
NATURAL DUNES! That is the way it has been, Nature at it's
best. Take the Survey
July 20, 2010
July 19, 2010 One monstrous way to SPRUCE the BRUCE is to move
all the proposed Bluewater Wind Turbines to east of Highway 21.
Lake Range Road is just about built to the maximum on the west
side from Kincardine to the 6th Concession of Huron-Kinloss
Township. The next obvious location for more residential
development is the east side of Lake Range Road. If the proposed
Bluewater Wind Farm is allowed to position wind turbines so
close to Lake Range Road no future residential development will
be possible. A great loss of not only tax revenue to the
township but also a loss of potential revenue to the farmers
that own the land along the east side of Lake Range Road. July 16, 2010 I was just the victim of a heinous robbery at my
letter box ! Opened a hydro bill and a sewer/water bill and was
mugged by their contents. After giving up more money from my
wallet, I realized this was all perpetrated by an elected
government. Since election, the NO TAX platform has heaped taxes
upon us, taxes upon those taxes, created taxes under different
names (health premium, lottery ticket increases, HST, etc.) and
politely sent out expensive brochures that you would need a
lawyer, accountant, and engineer to decode for you as they try
to explain that you are NOT being robbed. I survived this latest
robbery, but I don't know how many more I can handle. Maybe the
local constabulary could stake out the postal system, prevent
this in the future, and detain those responsible ? July 15, 2010 This is very tragic and sad-there are usually
thousands of baby gulls in the bays at Chantry in June and
July-so many that you have to protect yourself from the
attacking parent gulls. I am a tour guide and was stunned to see
the devastating effect of this intervention this year. There are
2 baby gulls-as in the photos submitted by Carol and no gulls in
the bays. And yes--the cormorants are thriving even better this
year!! Since it is a bird sanctuary, it is odd that the Ministry
is taking no action.
July 11, 2010
July 9, 2010 ROAD TRAFFIC...
July 8, 2010 They couldn't shut him up and they couldn't make him sit down. Marjorie Davison VP[prov Lib party] is all excited about their chances, 5 candidates will be up for us as soon as we know who's who. 20 years being an honest politician and you dis him with we need a 'more professional member' in Queens Park. With the kids getting their info off the internet constantly, not from parents programming, there are changes around you. The latest HST tax grab, from Fed Tories and Prov Libs. makes them even more aware. Looking a little left of center mostly. Pete Editor: See
July 7, 2010 Still not getting the message...re LETTERS
Saugeen Times July 4...kayakers....and Today Tuesday from CFOS
6am news kayaker rescued off Port Elgin - NO PFD. Toronto
Star this Tuesday morning...Mississauga youth drowns in
Trent...NO PFD! July 7, 2010
July 6, 2010
July 6, 2010 Excellent photo shots of Saugeen River and former CN Rail Bridge in Paisley. This is part of the Bruce County Rail Trail,
which is fortunately a Multi-use Trail, (ATVs, dogsledding,
walking, biking, horsebackriding, snowmobiling). The
bridge sections is presently in use for all uses except
snowmobiling. July 4, 2010 July 4 rescue. Today while at Chantry Island our
summer student James noticed 2 kayakers in the water waving
their paddles. Their tandem kayak had swamped. He rescued them
using our Tilbury . Neither had a lifejacket. After this on his
return to Southampton he witnessed a 7m power boat hit the long
dock. This boat was towed to Port Elgin by another boater. Quite
a day for the fledgling firefighter.( Works part time for fire
dept.) July 3, 2010 Yes, Carol Michell , you're right about jobs and prosperity moving to other places, like hiring more people in government to chase the working man for taxes and whatever else you can take , police to fight with the protesters that are trying to send you a message to stop stealing our money from us and wasting it on stupidity like the G-20,etc,etc. Gordon Dickinson
July 3, 2010 HST is ok really says Carol Mitchell. [Prov Liberal MPP ] One of my sons can write the music to that tune
Carol. It's a rip off and you're following Mr Mc Gintys orders.
Now be truthful. The only dude who stood up and said it was wrong Was Bill Murdoch, a Tory, for goodness sake. Got heaved out Queens Park. A single mom with 3 kids will now pay 8% more on her heating bill and her kid's won't be going out now and again for a treat at the local burger joint because it will cost 8% over A 4 $ total. Both our governments. Fed [Tory] and Prov [Libs] have suckered us into the biggest tax grab since ..... since... any volunteers ? Editor: See
July 3, 2010 Dear Liz, During my research for the FOTKH I came across this website for "Niagara at Large"with this excellent article (Dated 12th May 2010) by writer Doug Draper on the New OHA By-Laws, which will effectively "Gag" all doctors from speaking publicly under penalty of having hospital privileges withdrawn (Dr Lisa Roth!). Could it be, that SBGHC CEO Paul Davies in his lofty position as an OHA Board Member & Treasurer of the OHA, has been actively pushing for this particular change in the OHA by-laws?? We can only surmise!. Doug Draper makes some very good points and there are excellent comments at the end from members of the public. Regards, July 2, 2010 Bike / Hiking Path : PRIDE TURNS TO ANGER. Why was this not done in April and May, not the end of June and a complete mess on July 1st. Holiday weekend ? Why did it involve removing the whole roadway, including portions just totally re-paved 2 years ago? Most visitors take this drive as a part of their Saugeen Shores experience yet the road is essentially closed. Constant dust, pot holes and prolonged construction during peak vacation period. The portions of the path which are paved now are
being used without any instructions. I have witnessed
pedestrians startled by cyclists coming up to them from behind
at high speeds. I've seen dogs being walked or running besides
bikes with long leashes and getting tangled into walkers. Has
any of this been thought out? July 2, 2010
June 30, 2010
June 30, 2010 Hello Liz, We were lucky that the weather cooperated that
day. A tour in the rain would not have been much fun. Editor... see article below:
June 29, 2010 Hello, I was watching the You Tube video about the "obtuse drivers" in Kincardine last night. My car was not one of the ones caught on tape, but this still bothers me a little. I think that if someone has the nerve to photograph people, call them names and single them out show licence plates and faces, they should be responsible enough to put their name to it. I feel it is cowardly to sneak around and not put your name to it. Please feel free to contact this "source" and have them add their name if they believe that they are the law, or don't bother publishing any more crap. Perry Johns Editor: See
June 28, 2010 What were the three levels of government thinking? Do they not remember Seattle , Quebec City and the other venues where these hoods have spread a path of terror, with their mindless acts of destruction! Millions of dollars spent on security including 5000 police officers and was it effective? These cowards marched with the peaceful
protesters, committed their dastardly deeds , changed their
attire and were lost in the crowd! Shame on these hooligans! The
next meeting of the mighty should be staged on a boat. It will
not only save the taxpayers loads of monies but also give these
anarchists a choice to either sink or swim! June 26, 2010 The G8 protests in Toronto-- What a confused mess. Genuine protesters and anarchists, silly people, smart folks, druggies, nutters and some out for a weekends riot. I read Ian Rankins Naming of the Dead a while back. It refers to the the G8 in Edinborough. A similar story. protesters vs police. It would appear if they did this gig in one place, the same place each time, It would save a $ or a $billion each time plus a lot of disruption. An island somewhere which is out of reach to the nonsense crowd. Did somebody mention Alcatraz ? This is silly as of right now. Pete June 25, 2010 What an interesting article. My parents Elmer and Joyce Courtney told me about the tour and living out west now it was interesting to hear all about the Pine River watershed. I enjoy keeping in touch with Kincardine through the Kincardine Times. You do a great job. Joan & Mike See
June 24, 2010
June 24, 2010 When was the filming done at Sauble Beach as
shown in your article that I viewed today?? The filming is being done at South Sauble Beach
at the bottom of French Bay Rd. and is to wind up today/tomorrow
(June 24/25). Locals sat up on the dunes and watched the entire
shoot. I was lucky enough to interview the director, who invited
me back the next day to see the 'tank episode'. Some who watched
had fathers and grandfathers at D-Day so, for them, it was a
moving experience. June 23 I just read Liz's report on the Pine River
Watershed Appreciation Day tour. Well done Liz! Very
informative and inspirational to all involved!
June 21 Re-Stephen Hawking. Thx for the tip Sandy about the special on TVO. Amazing fellow. I bought two copies of A Brief History of Time. Lent them to my friends and never saw them again. It didn't matter. I didn't understand a word but I get the gist. Indeed I do. After the politicos and promoters I enjoyed it. Except for Mr. McGinty's old gag. Heard it a long time ago. I heard it when I was a kid Keep going Professor Steve. We love ya. Pete June 17, 2010 I don't know if you explained in another
article about the "Bruce County Adventure Passport" but in case
you didn't, your readers should know that there is a stop at
Fairy Lake in Southampton. The passport contains 12 stops from
the Grotto at Cyprus lake park in the north to a Teeswater
implement dealer in the south with several churches, sand dunes,
villages and conservation areas in between. My wife and I
completed the route about 2 weeks ago and it was a great way of
seeing parts of Bruce County that we would never have thought of
visiting. (But will definitely go back). Editor: See Explore the Bruce launches season
kick-off
June 17, 2010
The big $1000.00 draw will be next Wed. June 23
Stay tuned for the WINNER!!!!! June 17, 2010 To Robert Vanderburg..Letter POLICE PATROLS You are right. Why ? Because it is not illegal in Canada to have a 'police scanner' in your home. In many countries it is. Individuals can listen to every thing the cops discuss. And do.your burglars probably made a decision after hearing that the local constabulary were on their way to investigate a "pot grow lot". At the same time the Pot growers, listening in on their scanner, packed their tools and headed out. The age of hi tech is beyond cell phones already but there are still plenty of common sense ideas ignored and untouched. Like ban scanners in private hands. Pete June 16, 2010 I support the First Nations protest at the HST
tax grab. After diving into the quagmire of a trillion
words on treaties [good luck] via google I surfaced with one
fact. Pete June 15, 2010
June 15 With regards to your subject “Should we attempt
Blue Flag status for the beach/marina”, we will be the laughing
stock of the Blue Flag Organization if the James B. Is still
there! Get it out of there ASAP! Editor
June 14, 2010
June 14, 2010 Subject: Anti HST rally by 1st Nations See the article below.
It seems simple enough. Pull out the old
Treaties, look up taxes and do what we promised. In return if 1st nations were said to be exempt from tax. So be it. Play fairly. Pete June 13, 2010
June 12, 2010
June 10, 2010
June 9, 2010 This is too much. What happens to those poor people that do not file income tax by choice? They will not be able to receive this little bribery package from the government, but they will still have to pay taxes. Saugeen First Nations Editor see:
June 7, 2010
I too enjoy watching the fox(s) scamper around on the north shore from
my cottage window. I also enjoy reading different papers on the
internet. After reading the article today in the English Daily Mail, I
find that foxes aren't so "cute" any more. Beware they are not pets. John Goemans
June 3, 2010
June 1, 2010 To the Editor, Editor: Red and Green flashing lights are common on aircraft, spacecraft and ships. The red is by law on the port side and the green on the starboard side. This is common and is seen often on clear nights. On aircraft it appears as a strobe effect and this is probably what you saw. We lost one female swan last year. She was 'on the nest' and it was thought that she was attacked by a larger animal, such as a fox, as her eggs were also destroyed. The male swan remains ... although we are sure, very lonely. May 28, 2010 Our ever-vigilant reader, Pete,
caught the Saugeen Times on an error in a recent article about
Tim Horton's Camp Day on June 2nd. May 28, 2010 Perhaps Carol Mitchell, the member for Huron-Bruce should be invited to a forum to respond to the issues addressed at the council meeting. After all she is our representative in parliament Barry Ruhl See
May 28, 2010 Hi: Yesterday's issue of the Kingston Whig Standard carried a warning about a noxious weed called "Wild Parsnip," which has invaded eastern Ontario and northern New York. The description of the toxic effects of this weed is very similar to that of the Hogweed, so, after some checking, I found that this weed, along with the familiar Wild Carrot, or Queen Anne's Lace, is a relative of the Giant Hogweed. I thought it an interesting coincidence that the article appeared so soon after your's on the Hogweed. I am originally a farm boy from Bruce County (many years ago,) but I don't recall ever seeing this plant. I assume it has arrived in recent years, uninvited, from some exotic location. Rod Sieffert Kingston, Ontario
Well, the first weekend of Yard Sales is behind us. Hopefully they were successful in recycling all kinds of stuff. Thanks to all the vendors who removed their ads from the various poles around town. A dart to those at 481 Goderich Street who haven't bothered to take theirs down!
......The man without the Tilley hat
March 26, 2010 Hi, I just wanted to make a comment on your article in regards to the May 24 weekend yard sales. The picture of the yard sale on the bottom (Kingsway Street) was actually my home. We were doing a fundraiser for Neuroblastoma Research which is a cancer that occurs in children. My cousin, Nathaniel Hudson, was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma last year and has been going through numerous surgeries, chemotherapy, and now radiation treatments. He just turned 3 years old. All of the proceeds are going to “The James Fund” in Nate’s name. I am happy to report that we raised just over $1500! I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped with the yard sale from organizing, setting up tables, bringing their own donations, manning the tables, and contributing to the cause in every way imaginable. We were overwhelmed by the response, and can’t thank everyone enough for contributing to this worthy cause. Together we can make a difference and find a cure. Thank you to everyone for your support.
Judith Byles March 26, 2010 Hmmm and Richard Thomas just resigned as Communications rep for the Bluewater School Board…. Here’s hoping he’s got an offer of an amazing job or contract! He’s talented, experienced and so deserves the best life has to offer. I can hear the “Help Wanted“ ad being typed up even now. Wonder if Miranda Miller of Owen Sound is interested in applying for the position?. As she has the passion to communicate on the issue of communication? Miranda??? Mini Jacques Editor: See the article
May 26, 2010 May 25, 2010 According to local reports, the CF18 fighter jet that buzzed the area on Sunday was flown by Port Elgin's own Mike York of Cold Lake Alberta Squadron 409. He was home for the weekend and landed in Wiarton. That's one way to beat the traffic!
May 24, 2010 Will they never LEARN or OBEY?? One craft 8 folks, another 7 incoming and then two guys going out...all without the PFD's BUT CONGRATULATIONS to those another one in-coming with kids and adults (8) all with their jackets on! Only the evening before CTV -Toronto showed two guys who had their craft sunk with rocks with the low water off the Toronto area, water temperature only 14C Wonder how many water deaths this long-weekend
in Ontario alone with no PFD's. May 23, 2010
May 23, 2010 You came to our Lakefront cottage Friday night
and took something that was NOT yours. Thank you Justin and his grandparents.
May 23, 2010
May 21, 2010 CONGRATULATIONS on the new front of the SOUTHAMPTON DENTAL CARE. It looks absolutely great, and a wonderful addition to High Street.. The Man In The Tilley Hat. May 21, 2010
Andrea La Blance May 20, 2010
May 18, 2010
May 17, 2010 To Sandy Lindsay, Saugeen Times, Owner/Editor We enjoyed the day in Southampton very much and our plan is to spend 2 weeks in June in this charming breathtaking area. So, once again, thank you Sandy !!! Greets to you from us !! Frank and Anja Wright, Waterloo, Ontario Editor: See Out 'n' About for May 15, 2010
Andrea La Blance May 11, 2010 Pharmacists have tried in the past to address the waste in the system but the Government never seems to get the point. Annually ,thousands upon thousands of dollars of unused drugs are returned to the stores by customers for disposal. Co-pays were put in by the government to encourage some responsibility by the public to not perceive drugs as free and that there was some personal cost involved. But many Pharmacies waved the fee negating what many considered as a deterrent to waste. Pharmacies should not have been allowed to wave the fee. This would have made the public more responsible and put money into the health system. W. Wardrop May 10, 2010 Thank you very much for taking this picture! As you probably know....Mom's (Coral) family was among the first settlers here in Southampton in the early 1800's. My Grandparents, Great Grandparents & Great-Great Grandparents, on my Mom's side are buried in the Southampton Cemetery. So for Krysta & now the babies.....their Great-Great-Great & Great-Great-Great-Great Grandparents! Amazing when you think about the history here for us! Mom was born in Southampton and was Baptized in the United Church......as was all her six children. My three children were all Baptized in the United Church here as well as most of Mom's other grandchildren & other great grandchildren. All of us have been Married in the United Church, except for my brother. Several of Mom's grandchildren have also been married in the United Church. Mom has 20 Grandchildren & 25 Great Grandchildren. The United Church holds a very special place in all of our hearts and has been a part of our family's lives for many....many years Thank you again! Sincerely, Sheree Mercer-Lacasse Editor: See the article:
May 9, 2010
May 9, 2010 Wow ! Heck of a letter Mrs. Thede [I'll bet the "old man" doesn't win too many arguments with you] I admire your stand One of the problems with noxious weeds is the common name. Often different within 50 miles.ie:-giant hemlock/water hemlock/cowbane/poison parsnip to name a few. I have a few books on weeds and they're different names in each. Mike Cowborough's book on noxious weeds ontario [google it under noxious] does not mention Giant Hogweed or Water hemlock.. Even calls them by different names to Wiki. It is no wonder I'm confused . Butterflies also love many of them which will kill us mammals, strange world we live in ain't it ? Pete Editor: See letter of May 8, 2010 below
May 9, 2010
May 8, 2010
May 7, 2010 Rapid Followup! Hi Saugeen Times, Town Council May 6, 2010 Dear Editor, May 6, 2010
May 5, 2010 Quoted by one Council
Member said other Members wanted him to run again. "The Old Boys'
Club" eh????????????!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where are the young
ones, and Diane..PLEASE RETURN, you do a great job! Keep going
Luke! May 5, 2010 I watched in
dismay as the Liberal Premier of Ontario stood before the cameras
yesterday and admitted that he doesn't want the HST but has to have
it for businesses. He realized that it will be a horrendous burden
on the People of Ontario, and that he knows it could be political
suicide as he correctly stated that the next election will tell the
story. So in short it is acceptable to harm all the constituents in
your Province and Riding even though you know you are harming them,
and to also risk your political career. How ludicrous ! Add this
nonsense to the string of broken promises and bad decisions that
have severely impacted every Ontario citizen. May 4, 2010 I like the idea of voting electronically. It will improve the turnout. Please use this method. Thanks May 4 Running for council again One council member said we have a group who understand each other and can work together. Yes I agree, it's called a clique. These are the folks who
brought us the Saugeen Shores version of the Bah! humbug. get them
out of there. Get some new young faces on council with modern ideas.
Break up the clique and the destruction of one of the Pete May 2
May 2, 2010 Maybe a little late Steven. No I'm not a nutter, but a year ago in february staying at a sister's place in Tasmania I sat on the deck and watched the sky over Launceston. I thought
someone was making a science fiction movie because of
the lights in the sky. Not a search light to attract
people to a car lot. A brilliant mass of flickering
light Pete Editor... see article below
May 2, 2010
May 2, 2010
April 30, 2010 Personal
water craft sometimes know as Sea-Doo(s) are out and
about on the April 29, 2010
April 26, 2010 It isn't
too often we make a mistake on names but, it appears
that when we do, we do it royally. See:
April 26, 2010 Wasaga residents have been given a 14.8 % cut in hydro rates. We make the stuff here and Saugeen Shores and area get What ? Did I hear "diddly" I think so. Why ? Pete
April 23, 2010 Letters
What went wrong with energy in Ontario by Keith Stelling
April 22, 2010 The Town Staff pulled up in front of my house and repaired damage done over the winter to the lawn. They planted grass and added top soil. What a great place to live. Thanks! Southampton resident April 21, 2010 I read, with interest, the report from Huron-Kinloss Township that the tax levy in the township would increase by 5.1%. The average residential assessment is $218,362. and that the tax bill for this average would be $1,029.76. This is for a year round resident, who may, or may not, have someone in school, has road care, including snow removal, etc.
This is quite a comparison to the seasonal shoreline resident who only
requires a small percentage of the year round services, many on their
own roads, and, obviously does not need school support but still has an
assessment of over double the residential rate and, in many cases, pays
over $6.000. annually in property taxes. This does not appear to be an
even balance of the tax bill for part time residents as compared to
those that enjoy the benefits of year round support from Huron-Kinloss
Township. At last check, the shoreline covers the larger percentage of
the Huron-Kinloss taxes but many only reside in the township for less
than half the year.
Editor see:
Huron-Kinloss Council
Township approves budget,
unanimously
April 21, 2010
April 20, 2010
Good morning pet lovers,
Editor: Contact Southampton Pet Hospital 519-797-2960
Pet
Page Pets to be adopted
April 20, 2010
Stranded in Europe Southamptonites in Europe April 20, 2010
Pharmacy fight....
Please, at least, make a suggestion as how to solve the problem of the
Editor: See
Health
& Fitness
Rural patients on the hook in fight with pharmacists
April 18, 2010 Fighting for more docs in rural areas? Nonsense it is control. I vote with my brain not my party affiliation. The Medical profession is the best union in Canada. They control who, when, and how many Docs we have in the Canadian "system" In Southampton they have a clinic and don't need to hang out the shingle. They are not Einsteins they are are people with control. Pete April 16, 2010
Police 9 % hike over 3 years. Pete
Editor: See
Police/Town
Council Police receive a raise
April 15, 2010 In reference to the so called "Spring Clean Up day" on June 5th. What happens to the people that will not be in town on that day ? Unfortunately they will miss out. In the past when these clean up days were held, it was total pandemonium at the landfills sites. long line ups and of course the sites are only open for a half of day. Why doesn't council issue each householder a free pass day at the householders choosing to get rid of their collected spring items. This way people could go at a day when it is convenient to them. This would save all the lineups and having the town employees in on overtime (at taxpayers expense).
I suggested this via e-mail awhile back to the town works manager, town
clerk and the mayor but had no response from any of them. I guess us
taxpayers just don't rate. April 15 2010
April 13, 2010
To Anne O.
And very scary. Pete April 12, 2010
If you really want to get to know Monsanto go to
Millions against
Monsanto this company is the stuff science fiction is made of.
Editor see
Feature
Local Farmers concerned. Seed being controlled by giant,
Monsanto
April 13, 2010 I agree with Ken Texmo that the garbage pick up in Kincardine should be left alone. What about elderly people, are they now expected to drag their garbage across a slippery street? Or Kids whose job it is to put out the garbage for allowance are now forced to cross the road? I don't think so. As for the garbage tax, I put a letter in the news a couple of months ago before this came into effect. Perhaps more letters like mine and Ken's would make them think twice. But , we all just took it and now they are going to push even harder. Kincardine needs to say enough on the cuts, use some of the reserve money, and stop with projects that most people in town are not interested in! Perry Johns Editor: See letter below and you're always welcome to send us your comments. We have the most in depth and widest circulation in the area.
April 12, 2010 Letters
Resident objects to garbage pickup policy
April 11, 2010 DDT and Agent Orange were all Monsanto products. They have bought companies to "take the blame" for their own liabilities to avoid responsibilities and loss of profit. They are a giant world wide corporation. And a monster. The Canadian Supreme Court upheld their claim that farmers were profiting from their "patents" on seed. See Monsanto. Pete
Editor: See
Feature
Local Farmers concerned. Seed being controlled by giant,
Monsanto
April 10, 2010
Weather/Letters
New Weatherman needed!
April 10, 2010
The letter below refers to the following article:
Feature New hairstylist at Malcolm Place
Wow, Laura I am so happy for you. You'll be great as an entrepreneur!
Editor:
The following two letters refer to the article below:
Feature
Boating tragedy averted! April 8, 2009
So these people were put in extreme danger because a group of youths
Moyra Obermeyer, April 8, 2010 Since they have 5 persons who were not authorized to be on Chantry Island, will there be charges against them? If not, people will continue to go onto the island-and at this time of year, migration is at a peak. A law has been violated. Furthermore, will these 5 men (because they are all over 18 years of age) be paying for the financial costs of their rescue? Anne Holman April 8, 2010
April 5, 2010 Bala, Wow !brings back
memories. Pete Editor see below:
April 5, 2010
April 4, 2010 Resucue draws thanks
Thank you Lord! John Church Excellent work by the rescue team. I hope these young
gentlemen realize just how lucky they were. The water temp is just
around the 40 degree F ( old guy ). I don't know how Ryan Sermon managed
to swim to shore from there. Most of us on a good day in the summer
would have trouble doing that. April 1, 2010 I DON'T HAVE ALL THE
DETAILS BUT I THINK THE WATER RESCUE WAS A SUCCESS. Editor: See below.
March 31, 2010
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March 27, 2010 Isn't it interesting that this Union biased article should come from the town where the CAW has it's headquarters. I've been involved with INCO Nickel for over 30 years as a user and seller for Metallurgical uses. Several strikes in Sudbury over the years created global shortages which drove the prices from $ 4.00 / lb to over $ 30.00 / lb. in USD and no one in those Unions turned down the bonuses they negotiated based on the price. C.V.R.D. in Brazil will not cave in like our weak kneed Auto Industry and these strikers had better face reality. Their wages and benefits are already superior to 75 % of other hard working Canadians. Put those wages and jobs up for hire and they will not
last long. These workers have put their families and the town through
hell because they are like sheep following Union leaders who are still
taking home a very lucrative package. Robert Greason Editor: Please see
March 24, 2010
Andrea LeBlance
March 24, 2010 This is another 'Robbing'
of Canada Decency is earned, not sold off to the
the highest bidder. We are decent people with everyone worldwide. We may
be silly at times, And as for the union lads and lasses. Keep it going kids. I don't care who is coming after me. Pete See
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March 11, 2010 It stinks! March 11, 2010
March 11, 2010 Many 'thanks' to our friend Liz for her
superb coverage of our recent Bowl For Kids' Sake event. The article was
informative and the photos were wonderful. I have sent the link to all
of my agency contacts. See
March 10, 2010
March 8, 2010 Thank you Liz for your great, and complete coverage of the meeting on Saturday. I am pleased ( and flattered by the inclusion of my presentation.) However, I did give the wrong date to Natalie (probably I misunderstood the question) The Ontario Hospital Services Commission was created in 1958 or 9 and was taken out of business in 1971 or 2. In its place the MINISTRY was formed to ostensibly provide some POLITICAL input to the services etc. I remember that on the day following the
establishment of the Ministry, I placed a call to Murray Gaunt Lib. MPP.
- introducing myself and advising him that he would be hearing from me
(about the Hospital and its services regularly). He, and I believe
Murray Elston were very supportive. Ian L Mitchell March 7, 2010
March 6, 2010 March 3, 2010 Council is not facing
reality. With the new Harmonized Sales Taxes in Ontario
coupled with our own elevated Building Permit Fees, no
wonder growth is down. Longer term, where are the jobs to keep
our young talent in the area ? Without youth and jobs, growth is
elusive. Editor: Building permits are up. See the article below.
March 3, 2010 Re the new Minster of
Agriculture, Carol Mitchell. Oh my goodness, said a So get over the housing for women and kids [ I agree with it entirely ] and get back to what you won't have a clue about. Before any one knocks me for being a chauvinist pig, I appointed the first female sales rep in a crown corporation in Canada. I was told to fire her. After a dozen calls she advised me she didn't have a license to drive and the 'old man' was driving her around. I didn't fire her. Get your license quick I sez. She did. She'd earned it. The job, won it. A great, smart woman. Pete
March 2, 2010 Goodbye to a lovely human being. Good bye. 2 weeks ago she was 'roaring' down the corridors handing out treats she'd made for all the other residents. One heck of a woman. Goodbye Pete Editor: Pete is referring to Isobel Howke
March 1, 2010 I have really enjoyed Mary Jane Salter's articles on the Olympics. I watched as much as I could on CTV but these articles made it more up close and personal. Thanks for sharing.....Frances Maurer March 1, 2010
Good
to see an excellent section on a Saint's Day! February 28, 2010
February 27, 2010 What silly nonsense is this ? Pete Editor: See
Also see:
February 26, 2010 Perhaps you could include information on how the "summer residents" who do not reside there in winter could buy tickets on the other boats? This is a great feature about Pat
Thorne's talents in boat building. Editor The last line of the story you read has the information you need, if you are out of town. Please see:
February 25, 2010 The two winners for the Rotary Weekly
Draw are: Sheila Thompson of Paisley and Elliott Rutherford of
Southampton. February 25, 2010 Just heard on the local radio station that there are HST Seminars being presented in our area at different locations. Obviously the Federal and Ontario Governments are pressing ahead with this crippling tax even though thousands of petitions from Ontario taxpayers, and howls of outrage from opposition members, have been presented to them from all constituents. This will be devastating to lower income families, pensioners, and even most middle income families as they realize the burden this will become as it is applied to all ESSENTIAL items. The estimate the other day in the media was a minimum of $225.00 per annum for heat and hydro alone. God forbid if you have to buy gasoline with yet another TAX levied upon it. I guess we will all know what the Middle
Age feudal serfs felt like as the Kings, Earls, and Barons, all hammered
them mercilessly for more taxes. Or will the point be reached in the not
too distant future February 22, 2010 Hi Editor: for background see
February 22, 2010 Can we afford a new pool? Editor's Note: We have reported $10,000,000 estimates not $19,000,000. Please see the following article
February 22, 2010 Thank you for the coverage of
this project. (sewer issue). I live in Toledo, Ohio and you make it very
easy to stay informed! February 19, 2010 The two winners of the Rotary draw are: Andrea LaBlance February 18, 2010 Thank you for your article re: water awareness. I couldn't agree more. My personal experience of having my two daughters getting E.coli made a direct hit. I have always suspected the contamination being from the lake water, and now recent scientific testing is proving my suspicions ( google E.coli in Great Lakes). What concerned me was the attitude I received from the Public Water Works based out of Owen Sound. I never felt my concerns were heard or taken seriously - even after stating that 12 other children swimming in the same area had shown similar symptoms. Thankfully there is a local committee attempting to develop a plan for the Port Elgin Beach. Included in this plan are measures to stop the growth of E.coli on the beach. I do feel this is only the beginning of a huge problem facing the Great Lakes. Increased awareness is the key. Thank you again.
John Reeves
Editor See:
Editorial
Source Water Protection is vital
February 17, 2010
February 16, 2010
February 15, 2010 Article The sewer pipe... [First off.
Stu Paterson is right. Better and Editor: Please see the articles below.
Town Council Sewer
Expansion Project on the final leg
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Letters
Another recap of the Dunes issue
$1000
winner last night was Watt Rodgers of Southampton ....Andrea
LaBlaance
On
March 20, 2010 from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm, members of the South Bruce
OPP Auxiliary program will be at the Walkerton grocery stores collecting
for the food bank. With Easter just over 2 ½ weeks away, we need to work
together to make sure everybody has food for the holiday weekend. 
