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Posted February 1/15 The best way to comment is to send me an email at hhdavidson@eastlink.ca -H. I prefer knowing the sender's name and publishing it. But, if the sender wishes to remain anonymous, I am willing to credit it to anonymous if it is what I consider appropriate. This is not a forum for rude words or behaviour. Please limit your comments to 200 word. If you use more, I will need to edit it. Keep it pithy! -Heather TO COMMENT - click on NO COMMENT or on (for example) ONE COMMENT and the comment box will appear. Your comment will be forwarded to me. You can be 99% certain I will approve it asap.  HOWEVER, I now realize that some computer systems are more complicated. If this applies to you, simply send an email to me and I will cut and paste it. No trouble at all! -Heather re Shamrocks Day -celebrating baseball in Hantsport This seems like it could be fun afternoon for all local baseball aficionados. Hopefully there will suitable refreshments such as hotdogs & warm beer. David Old Heather - thank you for the email reminders and link to your blog. I truly appreciate the time and effort you continue to give to keep the citizens of town and area informed, as well as giving anyone the option to post and comment. Margot Bureaux Morning Heather,, it's nice to see that at least one councillor is taking the time to comment on the work that you are doing. At the present time there is more information from News & Views than from the Town's Web Page. Interesting meeting last night regarding  the inaugural Committee of the Whole meeting it does giver an individual  a better perspective of how the Town Council meeting are  handled and the intent of the Mayor and Council to  stream line the process.  Bill Preston   Good Morning Heather: Good job on the blog. Enjoy reading it, as it tells me what is on the citizens minds, on the Write and Gripe . Regards Harold Bulger - councillor STATUS SHIP'S LANDING BUILDING  -posted Jan.18 While Ken Crichton, Executive Director, Hants-Kings Business Development Centre Limited, was invited to make a presentation to council about the CBDC, he was asked about the Ship's Landing building which the organization is involved with. The property has been shown and is available "for very little money". Its estimated value is $100,000.  What planet does this man comes from? I was at the original aution & there was one accepted bid of $11,000....that says it all...nuf said! anonymous posted Jan.18 Raised grandstand???....square dancing???? brilliant Idea ....unfortuneately about 50 years too late  anonymous Heather: You  probably don't know how much I appreciate the time you are taking to keep us updated by your blogs  on Hantsport news since the demise of “News and Views. “ When I heard your Newspaper was finishing being published I was saddened.”News and Views’ kept the townspeople updated in a way that I never had known before. By your keeping us up to date on community affairs  I know that we have more citizens concerned about our community – one of the best places to live in Nova Scotia. Vibrant citizens create a vibrant community ! Wheet Hi Heather: As a former resident (many years ago)I am enjoying your blog.  I must say that I agree wholeheartedly with Peter Murray's comments.  If you have something to say and you want it published, by all means SIGN YOUR NAME.  It is hard to take comments seriously if you haven't the guts to identify yourself. "My two cents worth" Beth Morse McBrine PS Hey Peter, we could start a column called "My two cents worth". You contribute one cent and I will contribute the other cent.  LOL --  *Beth McBrine* I have to agree with Mr William's comments regarding Tax Revenue  If we can't bring in tax revenus perhaps expenses should be reconsidered and  I also have to wonder if there are other places that expenses can be cut. Looking at the  Town's Budget Resolution for 2012-2013 the total  amont paid for Wages,Honorariums,IT Specialists,Financial Consultants etc.is approximately $309000.00 plus???. We appear to be paying the RCMP $336000.00 plus an additional $18000.00 Honorarium??? why both..For example I think the Town of Wolfville expenses for the same runs around $279000.00. Also I thought that he Town's Web Page  was not that bad  it is just needing updating which I believe is in the works. Bill Preston    Ed. Sorry, I missed this comment until today.  Hi Heather and Happy 2013 !     Hantsport needs more than a Song of it’s own I’m afraid to announce, but feel this necessary to do so. Sure a Nice Song might lift the Spirits of some or our residents and who knows , might even bring back some of those nostalgic memories. However the Sad Reality is and as our New Mayor alludes to, with all the Closures of late, how are we going to bring back all that Tax Revenue? If someone thinks a little ditty will do it, well they are truly delusional ! What we need , in addition to yet Another New Doctor is an appealing updated and motivational Web Site for openers. Something that looks professional and not done by a 9th Grader on the Valley Cheap. Also I put forth a new name for this site   www.gotohantport.com . If folks are indeed looking , this is the way most of us now do it, Goggle it and plus this is subconsciously telling these perspective visitors to literally Go To Hantsport. If someone says , maybe we should use cometohantsport, well it doesn’t sound right for openers and it’s more like your asking instead of directing. I understand the New CAO is on this project and if so, more than Council should be looking at the final proposal to see if it meets today’s discerning public. Looking at our existing one reminds me of a Homework assignment , boring and not at all inspirational ! Cliff Williams Hantsport Hi Heather   I like the new look in the  web page..   Write and Gripe...    When is the doctor leaving?  Did he sign a contract with the Town when he first came here?  Wonder what the actual reason for leaving is. How many members is there in the Town's COP or rather how many are  actually active. Bill Preston REINVENTING THE WHEEL - AGAIN! A couple of weeks ago my computer died. And so did my scanner. I had been completely satisfied with both of them. I was able to get a 2nd hand computer and a new scanner. But setting them up and understanding them became a horror show. I'm pretty well up to speed now thanks to a couple of boxes of chocolates which soothed my soul and prevented me from throwing both machines out of the window. The key is that I was satisfied with my computer. I did not need the upgrades.The upgrades were unnecessary. Why aren't great minds coming really inventing something. Starting from scratch and breaking into new areas?  A recent article in The Guardian stated that pharmacutical ( no dictionary in my new computer) companies are not inventing new drugs but seeing what other symptoms the old drugs will heal. How many times can people reinvent the wheel? -Heather D. Posted Dec. 7/12 I read with great interest as I am sure all of us Hantsportonians do to the lives and progress of "My little Town". I have warm memories of my growing up in the town and of the people that I interacted with while there, including both adults and fellow classmates, et al. A couple of ideas I had was to create an official song for the Town. Also it would be interesting to review student's aspirations as described in their yearbooks and to reveal their actual life experiences, careers and where it took them. Anonoymous Posted Dec. 7/12 One idea that might be worth pursuing would be to bring back the raised grandstand in HMCC. It was used back in the day for square dancing and would be an attraction to the town if they hosted various musical events such as square dancing with the caller and band as well as other dance/singing events that the town could charge a fee for. It would also lift spirits and be an added attraction for July 1. Anonymous Posted  Dec. 7/12 Hi Heather: I enjoy your publication and will enjoy it even more now that I’m finished on council. There is one item of interest I would like to comment on.  I strongly feel that any publication or newsletter should never ever publish anonymous letters or comments.  I’m not sure what other publication regulations are but surely they should never publish anything that is anonymous.  A person who writes a letter should have the guts to sign it if they are commenting or complaining about anything.  My two cents worth !  Peter Murray   On Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 10:57 AM, Heather Davidson <49avonstreet@gmail.com> wrote: Thanks, Rob. Dena Miller was optimistic on the interview on CBC radio. -Heather On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 12:10 PM, Rob Frederick <noreply-comment@blogger.com> wrote: Rob Frederick has left a new comment on your post "Scotia Investments Limited letter to employees": It is VERY unfortunate that the town was not made aware prior to the closure to explore other options - or at least know all the reasons for this decision. A down-cast, gloomy mood has blanketed the whole town due to the abruptness of the announcement...However we have to remain upbeat as possible and accept it and move on as fast as possible- its a done deal - so lets not dwell on it but rather seek other opportunities to keep this town an awesome place to live! October 5, 2012 We have been back in Hantsport for 3mths. Over the last couple of months we have tried in vain to have someone come up to our place and discuss a problem with  the ditch infront of the house. I have  spoken to a lady at the Town Officeand she assured me the message would be passed on, 3 phone calls to date and have not even received the courtsey of anyone discussing this issue with us.(one exception Jeff Lawrence a  visit prior to resigning his position to move).  I see the   grey  town truck driving around the streets, on evenings and  Sundays is this normal  for this vehicle working after hours.Sunday evenings . This is an expense that I am not willing to pay into.The town needs to curb expenses  thats probably a good place to start. Maybe it could stop in sometime but during working hours. -Bill Preston, Hantsport resident. October 4, 2012. Dear Editor, I attended an informative"meet the candidates" evening last Wednesday, Oct.3rd, hosted by Hantsport's  News and Views' editor, Heather Davison. The candidates for my riding in District 8: Upper Falmouth-Mt. Denson; were prepared, open, and candid about their beliefs and opinions regarding issues in the broader community of West Hants. It is regrettable that there were so few in attendance. I urge ALL citizens in the Windsor-West Hants- Hantsport areas to get to know the candidates in their riding, and share your thoughts on what is important to you. Most importantly, get out and VOTE on Sat. Oct.20th. There are people in the world who die for the right to vote. Exercise your democratic right. Be part of the solution, not part of the problem. Sincerely, Karen L. Ferguson, Falmouth resident