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The Municipality of Leamington is a culturally rich and diverse community that continues to grow and evolve as we welcome newcomers and value those who came before. Help us learn more about the people who call Leamington home by sharing your stories of growing up in Leamington, arriving in Leamington, where you came from, and visiting and/or living in Leamington.
Our goal is to strengthen the sense of community by listening to each other’s stories allowing for shared experiences and a greater understanding of each other. Our stories reveal and enhance the things that make Leamington unique and special.
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The Municipality of Leamington is a culturally rich and diverse community that continues to grow and evolve as we welcome newcomers and value those who came before. Help us learn more about the people who call Leamington home by sharing your stories of growing up in Leamington, arriving in Leamington, where you came from, and visiting and/or living in Leamington.
Our goal is to strengthen the sense of community by listening to each other’s stories allowing for shared experiences and a greater understanding of each other. Our stories reveal and enhance the things that make Leamington unique and special.
You can write a story, share a photo, video, or artwork and connect with other members of the community to learn about their Leamington experiences. Every story is important. Your story is important.
An observation really, I get it. She was just doing her job, but I got thinking on it and though; maybe others should and you could empower your employees to be more community or person-minded.
I came via a volunteer driver from Kingsville to return to your pool, I'm a former member and volunteering in Leamington. It was difficult to get there, I have disabilities and a need for movement in the water, sometimes it's desperate and today it was. It would have been obvious to your worker. I am on the cameras on the couch from about 8:45 to... Continue reading
An observation really, I get it. She was just doing her job, but I got thinking on it and though; maybe others should and you could empower your employees to be more community or person-minded.
I came via a volunteer driver from Kingsville to return to your pool, I'm a former member and volunteering in Leamington. It was difficult to get there, I have disabilities and a need for movement in the water, sometimes it's desperate and today it was. It would have been obvious to your worker. I am on the cameras on the couch from about 8:45 to 9:45 (female all in black).
I had cash, no debit or credit. I was quickly and curtly denied access. I offered to etransfer or pay on Thursday when I would return again. I explained that I really needed to swim and that I had no way of leaving until almost 10 and asked what we could do. So I quietly took my $10 bill back, put it in my bag, teared up and couldn't respond to her and went and sat and waited.
Point of contention: Cash is Canadian Legal Tender and I have every right to use it exclusively as a Canadian Citizen to gain access to things I need. That is a battle for another day.
I was reading the wall of donors, many of their names I know. I considered being offended and calling managers for The Town and be angry.
I am honestly, just sad to think that you turned someone away, vulnerable, hurting and clearly communicating that...for $9.75 and that is clearly not your mission or the intent of your donors.
So, do better, be better, help others. I'll do the same. I didn't want to ruin your Civil Servant's day becuase I had hurt feelings and maybe she was just doing what she was told to do....but that is sad too, right?
I would have pulled out my personal debit card, paid for the client, told my boss I had done it and put my head on the pillow knowing I helped someone in my community. Why am I the exception and not the rule? We need to be better and empower our people to be too.
Let's see here what Peter Neufeld thinks of this story. I leave it here in faith, that this may never happen to someone else again. My number is in my profile or you have my email.
