Opinion

We have learned to adapt to various … things … from south of the border...

As I sit to write this, it is two days to Christmas. By the time you read this, it will likely be mid-January, celebrations will be finished, the ribbons and bows will be gone, and the New Year’s hangover will be yet another memory.

Dear Editor, The Elmwood Community Service Association and the community of Elmwood respectfully requests that the Municipal Council of Brockton grant our holiday wish and “Put the Elm back into Elmwood”.  

As the new year dawned, there were few celebrations in this area. Roads were closed, snow was blowing sideways, and events were cancelled. Most people stayed home, eating pizza and watching New Year’s festivities from warmer climates on television.

My mother Brenda Sharpe, over 30 years ago, had the privilege and honour to communicate with R. L. Lawrence. He was the Renown Naturalist, a Canadian Author, and expert on wildlife and nature of Canada, to his credit he had written over 30 books on the subject.

As the old year winds to a close and a new year dawns, thoughts turn to both the past and future.

Dear Editor: I wish to express my support for Walkerton resident Bobbi Sharpe, who recently appeared before Brockton Council to raise concerns about the trapping of beavers in the Saugeen River.

To the editor: Like many in our community, I was extremely disappointed by BMO’s recent decision to close its local branches in Mildmay (where our family resides), and Walkerton.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Dear Editor: So the Ontario government is now selling a billion dollars in “nuclear expansion” bonds, and we’re supposed to believe this is smart planning. To me, it looks a whole lot more like a confidence game dressed up as an energy strategy.

Thank you, North Huron Councillor Chris Palmer, for opening the door for me to talk about the subject of climate change.

Happy new year! Yup. You heard me. The family of Jesus’ followers around the world is celebrating…