JUST A THOUGHT

Ron Giofu

but that is no different than any issue they tackle. As for me, I’m simply in “listening mode” at this point as I have yet to gravitate towards either side of the issues.

Budget-wise, who wants to pay more? No one, and a lot of people are hurting. That said, inflation is a word often used these days and the money to pay bills has to come from somewhere. Council has to weigh budgetary asks very carefully as not to put too much on the backs of taxpayers, while at the same time trying to judge what the correct level of investment in the community is.

•I am not trying to jinx anything or anyone, but I am not sorry for the fact that we haven’t had much snow yet this winter.

I am not a fan of the white stuff, particularly when driving. I have probably made this point before, but I will make it again, as I don’t care for being out and about when the snow is flying and the ice is on the roads as well.

Another reason for enjoying drier conditions is the fact I go through a pair of shoes in about one year. The running shoes I am wearing now have seen better days to where the soles have developed holes in them, allowing water infiltration. Dry weather means less money spent for me.

•As town committees get established as this new term of council gets rolling, I just want to give kudos to those who step up in any form. Regardless whether it be going after a spot on a town committee, or whether you give back in other ways, seeing people give of their time and effort is always nice.

I have put my name forward and I am trying for another term on the board of directors with Community Living