Nothing to do with folklore

In reply to Kay Williams of Pearl Beach "Dreaming" (Forum, October 29), it is very disappointing to read the comments made by Kay Williams of Pearl Beach regarding the Ettalong Beach project to install four "Welcome" signs in the local area.

I really don't understand what drives people to make such ill-informed and derogative comments about great community projects like this.

But it is unacceptable when she insults my family name.

It is just bad form to insult those who work very hard for local charities and organizations in a voluntary capacity.

The "welcome signs" were the brainchild of the Ettalong Beach CBD Committee consisting of local business people.

The suggestion to brand the area "Whale Dreaming Country" came from the Chairman of the Central Coast Tourism.

The whole committee felt the words were terrific and asked me to organise the signs and raise the funds to pay for them.

I do so gladly in my free time because I feel passionate about the community.

Despite the fact that this branding has nothing to do with aboriginal folklore, Kay Williams states that our committee didn't do any research.

Our Chamber of Commerce, Ettalong Beach Heritage Committee and CBD Committee are researched out.

A great example is the Ettalong Beach foreshore upgrade which took 10 years of studies which includes the history of our area.

It's a pity I have to waste my time in writing a letter in response to Kay Williams and it is shame that Peninsula News even bothered to print her letter at all.

It only creates divisions where none actually exists.

Fortunately, both the Chamber of Commerce and the Heritage Committee will continue their good work despite Kay Williams.

Debra Wales Umina Beach Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Mainstreet Co-ordinator