‘Insane’ gridlock
Dear Editor:
RE: Province provides $6.8 million in funding for water and wastewater services in Fergus, Aug. 28.
I have just noticed the front page article about 3,000 new homes in Fergus.
I don’t think I’m alone when I say, is there anyone living in Fergus right now who wants 3,000 more homes? I highly doubt it. MPP Joseph Racinsky presents this with such pride? Did anyone ever express to him that this is something that the residents of Fergus wanted? The gridlock in Fergus now is just simply insane, imagine what it will be like with all this new home building. Again, the consideration of infrastucture not entering into the picture?
I just don’t understand the reasoning or logic behind any of this.
Rebecca Boyington,
Fergus
‘Useless’ queries
Dear Editor:
Several months ago, I wrote to the Advertiser regarding the repayment terms of the loan that was given to Canada Post .
Canada Post is admittedly losing $3 million per day.
I guess any further queries concerning their indebtedness are useless.
Jim McClure,
Crieff
‘Learn from others’
Dear Editor:
I have had the privilege of visiting family in Australia several times over the past 25 years. I have noticed that Australian Post has evolved. Yes, there is regular delivery. But every major mall or small town business section has a Post Office Store. One can purchase greeting cards of every kind, easy to mail books, puzzles, games, post cards, daily journals, printer ink and paper, and every envelope one can think of. There are even small toys and small gifts. As well, there is a counter for purchasing stamps and mailing letters and parcels. There is even a regular flyer delivered with your mail.
Does Canada Post investigate what other countries are doing to help keep their postal ware viable? We don’t have to “re-invent the wheel,” so to speak. We can learn from others.
Pat Young,
Elora
Allan not Allen
Dear Editor:
This is just a gentle reminder … Many times I have seen Glen Allan spelled incorrectly as Glen Allen.
Our signs entering the Glen show Allan.
On many bills, notices, etc. we receive it is shown Allen. Cheers.
Joe Dowe,
Glen Allan
Family fun day
Dear Editor:
The ever-popular family fun day will be held on the grounds of Bethel Baptist church on Victoria Terrace in Fergus on Saturday, Sept. 6. If it is a quiet pony ride you want or to try your skills on the climbing wall and axe throwing, or bouncing on the bouncy castle or tossing the wet sponge – you got it all.
This is a fun-filled event, and of course, face painting is a must for the adventurist. All attractions plus the barbecue are free.
Participants are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items or monetary gifts for the food bank. Let’s do our best to help those in need.
This promises to be a morning of great fun and laughter. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun. The event runs from 10am to 1pm.
John Bennett,
Fergus
‘A beautiful addition’
Dear Editor:
It’s hard to believe how much time has passed since my last note, and how much we have accomplished together in that time.
One highlight: Elora’s Longest Barbecue, held on July 29 to kick off Food Day Canada in honour of Canadian food, local farmers and Elora legend Anita Stewart. This year brought together 12,000 people in celebration. What an incredible moment for our town!
Today, I’m excited to share something close to our hearts: we’ve officially broken ground on the restoration of the Walser Building.
If you live in Elora, you probably know this building well, having stood by the Grand River for generations. The Walser Building has survived floods, fires and the rise and fall of industry. It’s a proud symbol of Elora’s heritage.
When we purchased the Walser Building in 2011, it was in rough shape – fragile, deteriorating and in need of constant intervention just to keep it standing. After a thorough design process, including collaboration and approvals by the Centre Wellington Heritage Committee, we proceeded with the removal of the unsafe building remnants and installation of construction fencing in late 2023.
This restoration is the final piece in our eight-building heritage revitalization as part of the Elora Mill redevelopment. The newly restored Walser Building will be a beautiful addition to The Elora Mill, rebuilt using original stone and designed to honour its original shape and character.
We’re especially proud that we’re working with local experts and craftspeople, including a design consultant whose grandfather once owned and ran the Walser Building with his brothers. Hearing his family stories (and others from the Walser family) has made this project feel even more special.
Elora means so much to us, and we’re committed to keeping you, our community, involved every step of the way.
We can’t wait to share more as the work progresses.
Aaron Ciancone/Jocelyn Maurice,
Elora