Broad presumption
Dear Editor:
Shannon Lichty makes a pretty broad presumption that the OPP officer observed passing at a high rate of speed was demonstrating a “reckless abuse of power” in her letter in your May 6 issue.
I am quite certain that there are many legitimate reasons why that officer may have been in a hurry, including actual police business at McDonald’s, not a “craving,” and I’m sure there are equally many reasons why lights or sirens may not be appropriate in some circumstances.
Before making judgemental assumptions about the brave people who put their lives on the line to protect our society, I’d suggest contacting the non-emergency number of the OPP to report a concern rather than publicly shaming these hard-working individuals in the local newspaper.
Here’s the number to call: 1-888-310-1122.
Perhaps consider thanking the OPP for their dedicated service to our community while you’re at it.
Kirsten Graham-May,
Rockwood
Congratulations
Dear Editor:
RE: Advertiser named top Ontario newspaper in its class, April 29.
Let me congratulate your newspaper publicly; your publication is read eagerly by Wellington people, I am so glad you were chosen by the other newspapers as a real winner – and then twice in a row!
I am not surprised for we all read it township-wide. Where else would we find what our councils are planning? How else would hear of local dates for community garbage pickup, for example?
We also enjoy hearing of the prizes won by local school children or area artists, and of course local bus school drivers. All news that a big newspaper could not do.
But now you’ve won once again and deserve our approval too.
Hurray!
Sytske Drijber,
Rockwood
Thankful
Dear Editor:
An open letter to a wonderful nurse at the Fergus COVID-19 assessment centre.
Thank you. Thank you for telling me it would be okay. Thank you for being remarkable and kind.
Thank you for some much-needed mom advice. You are a kind and caring person. The world needs more of you right now.
Thank you.
C. Stroszka
Amputee highlights importance of farm safety
Dear Editor:
With farming season here, I am reminding parents to pass on an essential and possibly life-saving lesson to their children – PLAYSAFE!
I grew up on a farm in Manitoba, and at threeyears old, my curiosity led me to get too close to a grain auger, resulting in the loss of my right arm. Accidents can happen in a split second and I hope my story will prevent even just one child from being injured.
It’s important that families and educators help make kids aware of the dangers on the farm. Kids should never be near grain augers, tractors, lawn mowers or other “mean machines.”
The public can access valuable safety resources, including PLAYSAFE: Don’t Let It Happen to You, a video featuring young amputees who share their stories about how they lost their limbs in accidents, visit waramps.ca/playsafe.
Merrill Loeppky
War Amps
Regional Representative
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