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A shout-out to Ministry staff

Editor: It is common to hear folks criticize government workers. In this town, the Ministry of Social Development seems to attract more than its fair share of negative comment.

Editor:

It is common to hear folks criticize government workers.

In this town, the Ministry of Social Development seems to attract more than its fair share of negative comment.

As an innkeeper, community volunteer, and aware citizen I can not defend strongly enough the good work done by Ministry staff. Here on the Coast, we have an uncommonly high population of homeless, mentally ill, and needy people. All of these folks inevitably sit before Ministry staff to tell their stories and appeal for help. Yes, lies are told, along with sad truths of poverty and need.

The good and dedicated people down at the Ministry manage to do what is best, despite their never-ending caseload.

Hugh Macaulay, Sechelt