To the Editor I have lived part time in Haliburton County for 20 years. I was a linesman in the NHL for 25 years (from 1972 to 1997). I was sorry to hear that Scotty’s…
The dance with cancer
To the Editor “Changing the Metaphor” is a perfect headline for an important editorial which explores Alanna Mitchell’s new book based on the cancer experience of local philanthropist John Patterson. As a cancer survivor of…
Changing the metaphor
By Jenn Watt “Cancer’s resonance today lies in our perception that it is inevitable preventable and deserved.” – Malignant Metaphor: Confronting Cancer Myths by Alanna Mitchell Cancer has taken over the North American psyche. It…
Fear and solutions
To the Editor Many people I have been listening to lately are against having more refugees arrive in Canada or the U.S. In the United States a lot of people are really afraid of allowing…
Make bathroom design your New Year’s resolution
By Andria Cowan Molyneaux As we start a new and exciting year we turn our attention to achieving our New Year’s resolutions and with them our hopes for a safer easier and healthier way of life.…
End of tournament saddens volunteer
To the Editor I was saddened and disappointed when I received a phone call letting me know the Scotty Morrison Charity Hockey Tournament was cancelled. I was fortunate and honoured to serve on this fundraising…
Historical foundations of Second Amendment
To the Editor As both a teacher of Grade 11 American history and a holder of a Canadian Firearms Acquisition permit I read “Website Brings Gun Violence Awareness” with both professional and personal interest. While…
Charity tournament should have run this year
To the Editor While Mr. Oyler in his interview with Darren Lum talked of the many other commitments of the HHHS Foundation and how the Foundation personnel were very busy with those other projects he…
Closing time
By Jenn Watt It may be time for the tourism information centre to close on Highway 35 in Minden. The centre just a few metres north of Bobcaygeon Road has long hosted the cozy cabin…
Concert does not belong here
To the Editor Regarding an article in the Echo condemning the Ministry of Transportation according to music festival promoters I would like to comment on this. Instead of making it look like the ministry is…
Changing perceptions
By Jenn Watt Our expectations of people and their capabilities – and inherent value – can do much to improve or hinder their lives. The way we perceive those around us and the respect we…
New beginnings
By Gail Stelter January is a time for new beginnings. No resolutions for me but good beginnings and a fresh start nevertheless. It is time to think about winter fun or winter survival depending on…
Looking back
By Jenn Watt This week we dedicate 13 pages to 2015 in all of its triumphs and losses. Looking over the hundreds of pages of stories about local events it’s hard to reduce a year…
Christmas giving
By Jenn Watt D espite international causes demanding attention and troubling economic news nationally in Haliburton County it seems generosity springs eternal. Speaking with representatives of charities most likely to rely on Christmas oriented donation…
Haliburton Forest preparing for beech bark disease
To the Editor As the owners and management of Haliburton Forest we appreciated your article (“Beech bark disease rolling through county” 15 December 2015) highlighting the seriousness of beech bark disease. However we wanted to…
Crosswalk well placed
To the Editor Re: “Scratching our heads” Haliburton Echo Dec. 15 I would surmise from this letter that Baked and Battered are disappointed with the decision of the engineer hired to do a study and…
Take time to love
By Gerald Irish I probably have told you (I’ve told everyone who will listen) that one of our granddaughters Ashley Nicole is living and working in South Korea. She like her grandma and grandpa did…
Christmas at the Cottage
by Janet Trull “Our hearts grow tender with childhood memories and love of kindred and we are better throughout the year for having in spirit become a child again at Christmas-time.” – Laura Ingalls Wilder…
Best wishes to HHHS
To the Editor Thank you Mr. Gollab for your clarification – Tis’ the season to be grateful – so we are grateful to be on the “nice to have” list for staff funding. Yes it…
Real Christmas stories
By Jenn Watt Kids say the most hilarious things. They also say the most heartening and enlightened things too. It’s always fun each year to leaf through the stack of stories wish lists and drawings…
Scratching our heads
To the Editor We look to our municipal government and elected officials to make and enact decisions that are in the best interest of our community. For some time now throngs of folks have been…