Dear Editor,
Re: “Homeowner chokes up over loss of eagles,” News, Nov. 30.
My New Year’s Resolution: Talk to my neighbours more.
I never want to admit to a mistake. But, now I must admit to a biggie in neighbourhood relations (or should I say my lack of relations).
I raised a concern about cutting down a tree in my neighbourhood with an eagles nest. I wrote to this newspaper, to the City of Richmond and the provincial government. I shared my concerns with a Facebook group. (I must thank the Richmond News who covered the story with balance and fairness.)
Yes, I had some misleading information, but the simple solution would have been to first talk to my neighbour, the owner of the property.
I didn’t and my concerns led to some unfair comments on Facebook. Recently, I apologized to my neighbour, but too little, too late.
My New Year’s resolution: Before I “shoot from the lip” about a local concern, at least have the gumption to talk to my neighbour!
Steve Guthrie
Richmond
