Poem was unflattering

Having read the poem by Shirley Hotchkiss over the Ettalong beachfront, it is obvious to all that she is referring to Debra Wales with her "Deb Designs Dunes".

I can only say that this does not do justice to Shirley Hotchkiss or her standing in the community when she feels it necessary to prepare an unflattering piece of verse about some like Debra Wales, who most believe has been a hardworking and dedicated member of our community for many years.

There is no doubt that Debra Wales has had an incredibly positive influence on the wider community, especially in Ettalong Beach, and to add to that, the stunning views that we now see over the foreshore is a result of her hard work and lobbying for the Ettalong Beach Foreshore Management Plan.

The Shirley Hotchkiss poem ultimately reflects poorly on Peninsula News as it purports to be a "community newspaper".

Clearly it isn't, as community newspapers report news and events not barbs and divisions in communities.

Jack Galway Woy Woy