To the Editor:
It is amazing that a village office would not give its own tax paying hardware store an opportunity to bid on a contract. I would have thought it in the best interest of any government to advocate shopping locally.
Knowing of the many generosities of local businesses, including ;
- Jake (Home Hardware) supplied restoration paint for a building attacked by a graffiti thug last month.
_ Our new baker supplied treats to a function last week.
- Our grocery store constantly has a hand in supplying food, etc. to community projects.
Knowing this list could continue, I cannot shop elsewhere with a clean conscience. I could not look my neighbours (employees of local business) in the eye were I not supporting those who provide their livelihoods.
Laurie Taylor’s “apology” removes responsibility from the village office. Does the charter not allow local business to bid for local works? I grieve the loss of out Toonie Store, the Tea Shop, the Variety Store, etc.
Each and every resident must search their conscience and choose either to support or disregard Keremeos businesses. I pray that our village office would provide a better example to consumers.
Eroca Bendle. Keremeos