Letter from the Editor
and ask, ‘How can I help?’ If we let these community events end, they will likely be lost forever. The other conversation I had was with a reader, who was telling me how much he enjoyed the Port Stanley Villager and looked forward to its arrival each month in his mailbox. This is not the first time I have heard this or a similar statement. My response is this: I appreciate it; I appreciate all of you who take the time to read each issue. This is why I love what I do -- not because people recognize me; I didn’t get into this to be rich or famous -- but because people enjoy learning about what is going on within their community. That is all this magazine is, an opportunity for me (and Peri) to share your stories with your neighbours. It is our privilege to meet you, listen to you and share your stories. I hope you continue to enjoy the Port Stanley Villager for years to come, as I am sure I will continue to enjoy presenting it to you. We have another great issue for you this month. Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day; I often will have breakfast for dinner too, so I for one was very excited to learn that GTs will now be serving breakfast beachside! We have an update on the 200 trees for the 200th anniversary. We also share news of an upcoming local event highlighting historical Port Stanley! Grab your coffee, find your most comfortable chair and sit back and enjoy! Talk to you next month! Geoff
I want to start this issue by telling you about a few conversations I have had in the past month. First, I met with a volunteer who is not only a volunteer but is what I would call a serial volunteer. He wanted to sit down with me and talk about an event he is volunteering for, but more importantly, to talk to me
about a serious issue -- lack of volunteers. Folks over the age of 55, you can sit this one out, it is not aimed at you at all. You folks are the bedrock of volunteers within our community. For those who are 30 to 55, this one is for you! We are so lucky within our community; there is so much to do and so many great events for our family and friends to enjoy. The majority of these events are put on by local volunteers. And not to sound too ominous, but if you like having events like these, then it is time to step up and chip in. 10% of the people do 90% of the work, while the rest of us enjoy the fruits of their labour. But that 10%, for the most part, are growing older, and some are looking to pass on the baton, but when they look back, there is no one there looking to take it. So, they continue running until one day, they just stop, exhausted and frustrated. What happens when they stop? Well, all the local events we love to take part in also stop. I know focusing on family is important; I get that, but your community needs you. Get involved, find a cause you are passionate about
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