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THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2003 12 Parade of Lights tonight Meeting stacked in Hortons' favour To the Editor, Tim Hortons have once again threatened to put a 24 hour coffee shop in Rockwood. This time how- ever, the public meeting \ Wey, - by LET US WELCOME YOU! Our Hostess will bring gifts and greetings, along with helpful information about your new community. "Weta Wao. SINCE 1930 Call Betty Ann 853-1944 originally scheduled at the Rockmosa Community Cen- tre for Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. has been altered to an "Open House" from 3 to 8 p.m. One cannot help but to wonder why and at what conse- quence. When the previous publie meeting with the 24 hour donut shop here took place, it began at 7 p.m. Presum- ably this was so that the majority of Rockwood citi- zens could attend knowing that there would be time to hear the TDL Group market- ing representative deliver a presentation, followed by a time for a question and an- swer period. Now there is a new mayor and two new council mem- bers. What prompted them to support a different for- mat? During the last public meeting, the Tim Hortons representative Mr. Maurice Luchich, began his presen- tation standing in front of the table, then slowly re- treated to safety behind it when he realized the wrath of a large number of the community who turned out to express their discontent. Did Tim Hortons decide they needed a format that might be friendlier and have fewer people from the com- munity in attendance? Or was it something else? For example, it is unlikely that the new mayor and ail the councillors will be present during the full five hours of the so-called pub- lic meeting (a "meeting" implies everyone is there to discuss the issues). Without Get yours today 'R) RadioShack. Tyler Property & Management Ltd. DEALER 373 Queen Street East, Acton. all the elected officials, this is really not going to be a "public meeting" as much as a chance for Tim Hortons to sell the position. Did the new council like the idea that they would not be front and centre on a hot issue for the community? Or was the inexperience of this new municipal govern- ment showing when they negotiated this format with a big, slick U.S. based cor- poration? This community came to- gether last time and proved its support of a new neigh- bourhood and support of local small business. This community needs an opportunity to meet with the mayor, council and the representatives of Tim Hortons. A full public meeting is needed. Respectfully, Margaret kitzi, Rockwood Ridge (519) 853 0558 (across from 1GA Plaza) EWAG News EWAG Community Support Services in Rockwood would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We want to thank all the members of the Guelph/Eramosa com- munity for your support over the past year. Our store and office will be closed over the holiday season from Wednesday, Dec. 24 until Monday, Jan. 5, 2004. If you would like to leave a message during this time, messages will be checked frequently throughout this period. EWAG will be looking for "handy" volunteers in the New Year to help with renovations. If you are good with drywall, paint- ing, etc. and are interested in volunteering, please contact Lynn at the Rockwood EWAG office. This is for all the folks who are interested in tak- ing Tai Chi. We hope to get a class together for Tues- day, Jan. 13. They will start at 1 p.m. at Rockwood li- brary and will run for about 10 weeks. The price will be determined by how many we have attending. Please call Lynn for more information. For those folks that re- quire a Christmas hamper this year, have applications in by Thursday, Dec. 11. Applications are available at the EWAG office and must be filled out and re- viewed to qualify. If you require assistance over the Christmas holidays, call and leave a message on our phone. Please remember our Food Pantry is Tuesdays by appointment only. You need to call ahead if you need this service. Appoint- ments can be made for between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. We are located at 126 Main St. S. in Rockwood. Our phone number is 856- » 2113. Our e-mail address is ewag2@sentex.net. Re- member that we offer fax, laminating and photocopy- ing service for a small fee. We also carry government forms such as Social Insur- ance, OHIP and Canada Pension. STUCCO Looking forward to serving you. Painting, For All Your Interior & Exterior Painting. STIPPLE CEILINGS Residential & Commercial Becorating DRY WALLING TILE SETTING Acton (519) 853-2199 Cell: (905)703-1299 LANDING Rockwood FISHERMAN'S Phone: 856-4950 "The BEST Fish & Chips" in Rockwood and all surrounding areas. Phone-in orders accepted HOURS: Wed, Thurs. & Sat. 11:00 - 7:30 Fri. 11:00 - 8:30 Eat-in or Take-out