Viewpoint – Time for healing

We are now two and a half years into the drama that is the Covid-19 pandemic. 

So much suffering has been endured during this time. So many friendships lost. So many businesses lost, and so many careers lost. 

While we still have a lingering problem, I believe it is time for the healing to begin. People are gathering in their hundreds and even their thousands without the world ending. While many have suffered terribly we appear to be through the worst of the pandemic.

While we all still have a duty of care to act responsibly and show understanding of each other, I encourage everybody to move forward with the community healing. We have been divided in so many ways for far too long. I believe it’s time to remember your family and friends are still your family and friends. 

They were not selfish or suddenly stupid because they made different choices to you. Actions and decisions were made individually based on personal fears and personal circumstances. Showing understanding is what real friends and family would do. 

If you have friends or family you disconnected with during this ordeal, I encourage you to reach out and offer the hand of friendship again. A simple phone call or visit could open the door to the healing. Let’s all make the effort to move forward and regain those relationships. Don’t let the suffering we have all experienced during this time define our futures. 

Yes, making that first move can be uncomfortable, but if people mattered to you in the past, they are worth fighting for again.

Protecting our community

Recently the local board in conjunction with Silverdale Business Association provided surveillance cameras that enable the Police to have instant access to observe incidents unfolding and the direction of the suspects as they leave. 

Our intention is to continue this rollout of protection both on the Hibiscus Coast and in the Bays as soon as funds allow. 

At the time of writing this I was made aware of another smash and grab, this time in our own neighbourhood of Silverdale at the Noel Leeming shop. In cases like this, providing police with instant observations will pinpoint the direction of the likely offenders very efficiently, and assist in their prompt capture, as was seen in this incident.