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To the Editor: The Prior Chest Nuts Dragonboat Team would like to thank you and the citizens of Arnprior and area who came out and supported us at our very successful Spring Tea and Fashion Show held April 13. We had an afternoon filled with wonderful entertainment provided by Debbie Reid and Friends, delicious desserts provided by the team and many volunteers, and a fashion show by Audrey’s In Town showcasing the beautiful fashions that Audrey has at her store on John Street.We are always so humbled by the support that we receive from family, friends and our community and this was another such occasion. We had a sold-out audience and the money that we raised will go towards upkeep of our dragonboat, insurance, and, most importantly, our trip to Sarasota, Florida in October 2014. Yes, we have registered for this International Breast Cancer Dragonboat Competition and are so excited to have this as a goal for the team.We will be very proud to represent Arnprior and area at this competition, and thank you for your ongoing support. Susan Reynolds Prior Chest Nuts team member
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know the reasons of each councillor for his/ her choice. Nearly six years ago at a public meeting in McNab-Braeside school auditorium, the council of the day stood on that stage and stated clearly that there would never be a permanent asphalt plant in Braeside. Many people believed that councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s word and heaved a collective sigh of relief, not understanding that the process would still continue. Since then we have realized that the council could not make such a decision until all the facts were in. It was only fair to give the Miller Group time to make their â&#x20AC;&#x153;pitchâ&#x20AC;? as to why this industrialization should occur. The people of this Township have elected two new councils since then; people who were chosen to do a difficult job to the best of their ability. And I think they all try hard to do their best. But it still comes down to the fact that we elected them; they are accountable to us. The Township lawyer has made it very clear to this council that they are obligated to listen to our concerns, to read our comments, our questions, and our objections. And we will ask them - have they done that? Have they obtained answers to the questions we asked of the people we asked? So here we are, over seven years after Miller told council of their intention to expand, waiting for that decision to be made, the best decision for all the people of the Township - a decision that will affect people near and far.
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To the Editor: This is another letter about the Miller Braeside Quarry expansion process. A decision must be made soon about this. And the present McNab-Braeside Council has put in one heck of an effort trying to read and understand many technical reports and sifting the wheat from the chaff. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had to put in a lot of extra hours to do the job right, to try to make a decision that will be fair to all the taxpayers of McNabBraeside, whether it be the Miller Company or all the residents. It has been a real burden on Township staff as well. And a decision will have to be made, to allow a rural residential community to be turned into a centre for heavy industry or not. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a big responsibility resting on the shoulders of five people. I mentioned the importance of fairness in their decision, but what we also have to think about is accountability. Because of all the risk factors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the possible depletion and pollution of the aquifers of the Braeside Ridge, the inevitable pollution of the air the neighbours breathe, the damage to the roads from heavy truck traffic, the destruction of the globally rare alvar, the risk of asphalt plant fire, the real loss of property value of residents with a corresponding loss in revenues to the whole township, this is not an average rezoning that council has to consider. So these five people will have to be accountable for their decision. We will want to know their reasons for voting the way they do, making that decision. We will want to
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