Letters to the Editor

So you think your yard is safe? Think again. We had no idea we would lose our beloved pet Saturday morning Oct. 1. At 3 am we let our small seven-pound terrier out in our well-lit front yard.

My 82 -year -old mother has lived quietly and happily in the Pinecrest Subdivison for more than 30 years. She planted a garden this summer even though she moves much slower than before.

My son, Joel Quesnel, is a hero. Every day, he battles a deadly disease called cystic fibrosis (CF). One in 25 Canadians carries a defective version of the gene responsible for CF.

I agree with Thomas Duncan's comments in the Oct. 14 issue regarding his difficulties finding employment. I was born here, moved out west with my parents and brother in 1980. My father worked in the gas refinery industry in Alberta.

What has not yet been written about the issue of bullies concerns teachers and school administrators who bully children.

In the article MPs grilled over Hep C by Heidi Ulrichsen in the Oct.

With the movement back to a 12-ward system, city staff have the daunting task of re-evaluating the polling station locations for the 2006 municipal election. A report to city council in this regard is expected by the end of this month.

In response to the letter about Garson youths having no place to enjoy themselves, I was a child born and raised in this area.

The Greater Sudbury Airport's 2nd Annual Celebration of Aviation was held on Saturday, Sept. 17th and well over 500 people were in attendance. What a success! We would like to thank all those who contributed and participated in this event.

I guess we don't pay enough taxes. Now they want to charge us if the fire department has to come to a fire.