Sound Off! — Jan. 20, 2022
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This article was published 19/01/2022 (1522 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Disillusioned volunteer
I was saddened to learn the Dauphin Health Care Auxiliary disbanded primarily due to a lack of volunteers. Raised in a home where community was important to my parents who owned and operated a family business, volunteerism is an inherent part of my life. Both my parents worked outside the home as did most parents. The “farm wives” worked alongside their spouses or outside the home. Typically, husbands and wives gave their time and talents to community groups and projects. When I married and raised my own family, we followed this example. One explanation offered for the demise of DHCA is that folks are working past 65 years of age and so have less time to volunteer. The non-profit organizations where I currently volunteer, as well as other charitable community organizations, face the same dilemma. With at-home conveniences the norm, I would think if there is a will to voluntarily support one’s community and neighbour, there is definitely a way.
Mailbox placement
Can the mailbox at the corner of 13th Street and Queens Avenue be moved somewhere safer? The nonexistent parking lane makes it difficult when a vehicle is parked there to drop off mail and you are turning. Not the safest spot, especially in winter.