To the Editor, Did you know that wild turkeys can eat 221 acorns in one meal or that a poor acorn crop can affect the black bear’s reproductive success for the following year? More than 30 mammals, song birds, and water fowl depend on acorns for food.

To the Editor, Must the Highlands East municipal council treat employees and electors fairly, honestly and with integrity? The recently published decision of Justice McNamara, in respect to former fire chief Don Middleton, confirms that municipal councils must treat employees fairly. Failure to do so makes it costly for taxpayers.

To the Editor, Re: The long and winding Carroll Road, Cottage Times, May/June issue. It was with joy and delight that I read this story by Janet Trull. I read it with smiles and, yes, some tears.

To the Editor, My elderly parents were visiting last week and my mother had to see a doctor.We would like to thank staff for the great service she received at the Haliburton Family Medical Centre.From the receptionist for arranging an appointment, through nursing and Lab staff, to Dr. Hartwick everyone was terrific in resolving the situation.

To the Editor,I recently mailed the Ministry of Transport a concern about the Ontario Service Centres.

To the Editor, All winter we let the roads department know they didn’t sand, they didn’t salt, they plowed too early, they plowed too late, they didn’t plow far enough.Now it’s time to let them know what a truly fantastic job they did in the recent flood emergency.

To the Editor,Our devastating flood of 2013 is the direct result of the mismanagement of Parks Canada/TSW. All the feeder lakes were at full capacity at the time when they should have been at their lowest levels. When the snow pack melted and spring rains came there was no place for it to go, therefore creating this unnecessary error for the flood.

To the Editor, We all should be happy that we have dedicated firefighters and fire chief Miles Maughan.On April 20, we experienced a roof fire. With the quick response from the Dysart Fire Department and assistance from Minden Hills the fire was put out and our home was saved.Many thanks to everyone and victim services for your help.

To the Editor, The damage which was been caused by recent flooding in Minden Hills and surrounding areas is a result of conscious decision making by the Ministry of Natural Resources/TSW and others associated with the provision of water to the Trent Severn Waterway (TSW).

To the Editor, An open letter to our community, In response to recent cases of sexual violence, and the use of social media used to blame and shame victim-survivors, the Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre reaches out to those affected by sexual violence in Haliburton County.