Vandekerkhove is a man of his word

Re: “Debris of 4,900 trees cleared from Watkiss Way property,” July 21. The article quotes Marlene Todd of the residents association for Strawberry Vale, Marigold and Glanford as saying: “We will be keeping a close eye to see if they actually intend to plant hayfields as promised or if it is just payback for not letting the owners get what they wanted.”

I have known Allen Vandekerkhove for many years and can attest to his hard work, honesty and goodwill. He is a man of his word. If he says he will plant hayfields on his property, that is what he will do. He is an astute businessman, but in his heart, he is a farmer. Lorraine Hawkes Victoria