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8 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007 ???? ?????????????????????? ???? ?????????????? ?????????????????????????????????? ????? ??? ????? ?? ????????????????? ???????????? ????????????????? ??????????????? ?????? ???????? ??????? ?? ????? ????? ??? ???????? ???? ??????????? ???? ?????? ????????????? ??? ????????? ???? ??????? ???????? ???????????? www.actonjiujitsu.com Acton Jiu-Jitsu 5A MILL STREET, E. ACTON Proud member of the Canadian Jiu Jitsu Association (519)853-2424 Gain Respect, Self Confidence, Self Defense, Fitness & Fun Whats Your Beef? Put it in a letter to the Editor! Deadline is Tuesday at noon. To the people of Rockwood, This past summer our son Adam married a beautiful young woman, Kristina. About a year ago this time we were in full wedding mode, looking for caterers, flowers, music, etc- every- thing to make this day very special. They wanted to be married in the park in Rockwood by the mill ruins, and luckily, the weekend that we needed was available, and so was the Rockmosa hall, and we were well on our way. To fast forward, and to get to the point, I want to ex- press our thanks, and let the good people of Rockwood in on a secret: You dont need to leave home to find services for your special events! We did the things must be better in the big city route, but when we turned round and opened our eyes to what was on our own front door, we couldnt have been happier with service and prices. Brad Dixon and his staff at the Rockwood Conservation area were extremely help- ful (even though it was the Aug. long weekend); Sally Leatherland, and the people that maintain the Rockmosa Community Centre hall should by very proud of the beautiful facility that they have; Mavis and Judy from M&J Catering people are still talking about your pies, as well as the rest of the meal; Karen at The Rose Garden the flowers were so perfect that we all cried when we saw Kristina with her bouquet; Gayle at Sensational Silk Designs I loved my outfit; and to the staff at Teaberry Caf thank-you for a wonderful brunch that we (the 20 or so) enjoyed on Sunday. In short, thank-you to all who helped make it a truly special day. My New Years resolution for 2007 is to take a closer look at what this beautiful little village has to offer just because we may be small doesnt mean that we cant hold our own, and more. We should take pride in this jewel that we have, and all work together to make it shine. You may have heard the phrase It takes a village to raise a child, well this village needs the support of all its people to thrive and grow. Happy New Year, and thank-you again. Sincerely, Leah Youngblut. P.S. Yes, there was fudge at the wedding too! Although temperatures have been well below zero this week, the Ontario Pro- vincial Police (OPP) are urging parents and school officials to advise children to keep well away from streams, ditches and ponds when the weather warms up. The spring runoff could be more hazardous this spring with the abundant snow and thick ice all melting at the same time and filling streams with fast running water. Ice on waterways is often treacherous. It may look safe but the sun often turns spongy and unsafe. In the Feb. 22/07 edition of The New Acton Tanner Re: Former Councillor Gibson Smye. The county pay hike that Chris White has supported is 50.23%. Add the medical and dental, which they did, and it comes to a 68.6% pay hike. Add the pension (OMERS) which they also passed at their first meeting and the pay package exceeds 70%. (I dont have the final figure on the pensions). Chris White says R.O.M.A. is a non profit body. Not really. It is a rural lobby organization with very little clout. He also says R.O.M.A. is not funded by tax dollars! Hello! The members are rural municipalities, they pay a membership fee. The fee comes from municipal coffers which they collect in property taxes. The tax pays the shot, not the tooth fairy. He has billed the township for attending R.O.M.A. meetings, also for REBA meet- ings. Chris claims the Economic Development Committee appointed him to represent coun- cil at REBA; not so. Only the council can appoint a representative on their behalf. It never happened. (Just more of Chris Whites true bear stories?). We have two members on council who are working on behalf of the voters. I understand their frustration. These payouts to Chris were not talked about by the previous council, nor were they approved by council. SO who ap- proved these funds for Chris White? It had to be a deal Chris struck with a member of staff. Where is Councillor John Scott in all this. He seems to think the C.A.O. is his C.A.O. John, you are no longer in the military; the C.A.O. is our employee not a municipal so- licitor. Your job is to the voter not to rubber stamp the C.A.O.s pet projects, the Mayors self-serving wishes. Get your head out of the clouds. Being a councillor is not something to be taken lightly, the truth is important. Remember, youre not in the military flying a plane, you owe the voters better. Clint Martin, Twp. of Guelph/Eramosa To the editor, Regarding your editorial on climate change that ap- peared on March 1, it seems that your never-ending skep- ticism has you confusing the study of climatology and geologic climates with the influence of anthropogenic activities on current climate change. The entire world, includ- ing partisan oil companies and conservative govern- ments, has acknowledged global climate change. The issue that needs to be addressed today is not ques- tioning its validity but rather how we and future genera- tions can change societys behaviour and avoid a major global crisis. I welcome school board initiatives in the curriculum to promote the awareness of global climate change and how society must ad- just. Criticizing this type of program is only doing a disservice to the community you are supposedly serving. Obviously, some members of the current Establishment still in denial will drive their SUVs to their graves. Dan and Lynne Poirier, Acton. Editors Note: We want to make sure all the facts are presented. To the editor, As a developer, Fred Dawkins pleads for more devel- opment. As a long time resident, I plead for no more development. I grew up in Burlington when it was a small town. When the developers and their friends took over the town, I moved to Acton. Having studied the situation in Acton, I see no ad- vantages but many disadvantages to more development. We have a good infra-structure for a small town and the many advantages of living in a small community. We dont need more congestion, more pollution, more crime, more motorized toys, more traffic, more demands for water, etc. The only people who benefit from expansion are the developers and their friends. Ask the residents of George- town and Milton how they like the expansion of their communities. Lets keep Acton the pleasant, small town that we love and enjoy. In closing, who do you think will foot the $20 million bill to improve the water and sewage system to facilitate more expansion? It is us, the taxpayers, the very people who do not want more development. Sincerely, D. Craig, Acton Rockwood provided all needs for special wedding day Creeks can be treacherous County pay raise exceeds 70% says former mayor No advantages to Acton development Says editorial skepticism on climate change a disservice Adam and Kristina in Rockwood park