Mail bag: 07/09/26
‘In disbelief’
Dear Editor:
RE: Bike ‘no match for car,’ July 2.
After reading Joanne MacDonald’s letter regarding the bike rider and his friend at the four-way stop on Beatty Line and Sideroad 18 and I couldn’t agree more.
My experience was similar at that intersection. Another vehicle was coming from Farley Road; we reached the intersection at the same time. I did not proceed because almost at the same time a bicycle was approaching at a fast rate from Sideroad 18.
I can’t speak for the other driver, but I know that I wanted to be sure the bike was going to stop. Imagine my surprise when at the last minute, without any arm signals, he skipped the stop sign and went up onto the sidewalk on Beatty Line and proceeded on his way.
The other driver looked at me and just threw his arms up. We were pretty much in disbelief.
I too will tip my cap to the lad in the white baseball cap in Joanne’s story who obviously knows the rules of the road. Bikes are no match for cars.
Caroline Macdonald,
Fergus
Roads in rough shape
Dear Editor:
Wow! I have found out why we are getting lower speed limits within Centre Wellington.
It’s not all because of residents requesting lower speeds or excessive traffic, it’s because of road conditions. Many of our streets in Fergus are in such bad condition that it’s unsafe to travel more than 40km/h as you will likely damage your vehicle, or worse, lose control of your vehicle.
Take a drive on Strathallan Street East from Victoria to Gzowski Street or drive on St. Andrew Street (our main street) from David to Scotland street and you will see what I mean.
Main street of “Tourist Elora” will never get as bad as Fergus streets.
Paul Roberts,
Fergus
‘Great’ drivers
Dear Editor:
This is just a short note regarding Cancer Patient Services Corp. in Mount Forest.
I was needing transportation for 27 visits for radiation at the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre in Kitchener (through the Waterloo Wellington Regional Cancer Program) beginning the middle of May.
I contacted Cancer Patient Services and, in talking with Sharon and Sue, gave them my schedule of appointments. They set in motion drivers and contact numbers and any other info I required.
Throughout the duration of my trips from Kenilworth to Kitchener I was provided with great volunteer drivers who provided not only my ride, but great conversation that made the whole experience much less rough and stressful.
You find that yours is not the only game in town and everyone has a story to tell. Special thanks to Paul and Helene, but really all the divers, and kudos to Sharon and Sue. Thanks.
Robert Dinneen,
Kenilworth