The photo above is of a lovely, well-thought-out and designed sign to commemorate and remember the late John Bailey.
It was recently erected, with a little ceremony, at the entrance to the track leading into ‘John’s Forest’, a lovely oasis of calm between Mullumbimby High School and Mullumbimby Bowling Club.
The creation of this pocket of regenerated rainforest involving weed clearance and understorey plantings, involved local Landcare groups and many other people’s efforts (and money). I think that John Bailey ‘saved’ this remnant when it was under threat to become part of a carpark.
Many of John’s friends contributed to having the sign produced and we think that it’s important, telling a little of the background, but some dill has thought fit to add to it which is really disappointing.
What a pity that the respect that our region expects, as our normal, also includes a few vandals. Please think again before you deface signage, especially when it is privately funded and meaningful.
For four decades The Echo has printed the stories some people loved, some people hated, and some pretended not to read. If you want us to keep telling the truth, the real truth, not the sugar-coated version. We’ll need your support to keep the presses rolling. 
