Reader sees key differences between local ratepayer groups

To the Editor: As a former Director of the Southampton Residents Association (SRA), I feel that I am qualified to set out the differences between...

National volunteer recipient says old house should not stand in the way of expansion

To the Editor: The Museum Addition I’m annoyed and I need to calm down to make my views clear. I’m more than annoyed, but something short...

Reader says small group does not represent entire membership

To the Editor:   The SRA constantly puts out messages that represent the Board only, but that is not reported by the Shoreline Beacon.  It is up...

New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “Educated: A Memoir”

Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun arrived in Canada on January 13, the same day I finished reading the best seller, Educated. There is a remarkable symmetry...

Women’s Marches planned for January 19, 2019

To the Editor: WOMEN’S MARCH, JANUARY 19, 2019 “Two years ago, on the first full day of Donald Trump’s presidency, women, men and gender non-conforming people,...

New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – “That Sink–ing Feeling”

Christmas gatherings evoke mixed emotions for introverts like me. Along with the rest of Bruce County’s population, I do enjoy celebrating festive occasions with...

Happy Holidays to Our Readers

  We want to thank you the readers, our guest columnists and our advertisers for continuing to support us in our efforts to provide community-based...

Kudos … and Nots! by ‘The Stix Man’ – “Dear Santa”

Dear Santa I hope you, Mrs. Claus & your Elves are doing well. I’m sure you are busy. Checking those lists twice? I also hope...

Back when … no “green thing”? – an extra submitted by the ‘Stix Man’

The following was circulating on the Internet and was recently submitted by Larry McIntosh of Kudos Corner. It expresses sentiments about the young folks who...

New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – ‘The Empty Cradle’

Even the most skeptical atheist can be moved by the Bible’s manger scene as it is being played out in most church pageants this...

New Perspectives: A Senior Moment – ‘Me Ski?’

A Senior Moment Me SKI? December’s sun makes its welcome rare appearance. Several hours of new snow have quietly floated to earth like millions of white...

More thoughts on Innovation

More Thoughts on Innovation Reading Dr. Campbell’s Letter to the Editor made me again aware of how much we may have lost. Rob Campbell is one...

Kudos … and Nots! by ‘The Stix Man’

“Oh gosh! No way! Not me! Well, I’d never? Out of the question! Maybe, I have! A while ago! Not often! Occasionally! A few...

Selfish antics have jeopardized opportunity says reader

To the Editor:   I am a 30 year resident of Saugeen Shores and normally do not get involved in local politics but pefer to leave...