Hello community. Over the years I have “published” the newsletter I have been asked “why don’t you have an editorial section?” Honestly, I do not think a community newsletter is the place for me to voice my thoughts, opinions or beliefs (there are lots of other opportunities I can discuss those on a one-to-one basis). I took on this volunteer “job” believing it entailed collecting what the community wished to share (events, updates from our government representatives and local groups /associations) putting it into a readable format, printing it and then sending it off into the mail; and I have strived to publish the newsletter under those parameters.

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Recently I was asked if I would be willing to publish “Letters to the Editor”. I have given this some thought and have decided on a tentative “yes” to this question. BUT I will state I have zero desire to publish any kind of slander, finger pointing, or mudslinging. I also do not wish to publish any kind of controversial content. There are other places that you can use to do that.

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That being said, if you have something you wish to say/share to the community, regarding community topics/issues then I will create a “Letter to the Editor” section. Please keep your letter short, on point, and factual (to the best of your ability) and please send it in on time.

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I do want to state that I am still hesitant regarding this as I don’t know how much extra work this would entail for me. I already dedicate 3 to 4 – 8-to-12-hour days of my time every month to the Lasqueti Local newsletter. If adding a “Letter to the Editor” section shows to be a benefit to the community I will be happy to give my time to it.

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Take care and enjoy the (hopefully soon) warmer days that are coming!

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Dianna Maycock, Editor/publisher