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10 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2012 Ontario cannot afford Alternative 4-3, MPPArnott said Noise exemption of Rockwood pig roast Partiers at the annual end-of-year pig roast for the Student Federation of the Ontario Agricultural Specializing in: · late model vehicles · tune-ups · electrical diagnosis · Air conditioning · oil changes COME IN AND ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIALS! 108 Station St. Rockwood 519-856-1531 College won't have to keep the noise down at Friday's bash. Guelph/Eramosa Township Council agreed to waive the Township's noise bylaw for party at a Fourth Line farm. In a letter to Council, organizers said they will keep the sound equipment inside a shed on the property, will keep the volume down and will avoid music with "a large amount of bass." Because the property owners will allow the group to hook into his electrical system, they won't have to rent any noisy electrical generators. Last Wednesday, Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott stood again in the Ontario Legislature to raise the issue of the GTA West Corridor Study's Alternative 4-3. Arnott maintains that not only would Alternative 4-3 be detrimental to the community, but the Government simply cannot afford it. He highlighted a recent study commissioned by the Town of Halton Hills which demonstrated the feasibility of widening the 401. "We have recommended a sensible, cost-effective alternative, backed up by a credible engineering consultant. If the Ministry wants to ease traffic congestion through the GTA West area, they should seriously look at widening the 401," Arnott told the Legislature. Given the Government's $16-billion deficit, Arnott argued, the widening of the 401 is the best option: "Surely, in these challenging economic times, this would be a more costeffective solution than building a brand new highway along Alternative 4-3." Arnott believes that this approach could result in significant savings for the Province. Wednesday's speech was Arnott's latest effort to raise awareness of this issue in the Legislature. He has also raised the issue in Question Period, delivering a Member's Statement outlining local concerns, writing and speaking directly to both the Minister of Transportation and the Premier, and attending a briefing with senior officials at the Ministry of Transportation. During the fall Provincial election campaign, Arnott outlined a 10-point plan of actions he wanted to take to pressure the Government to abandon Alternative 4-3. He checked off the points before Christmas. However, Arnott re- mains determined to keep the Government's feet to the fire. He has drafted a petition which was included in his recent newsletter and residents are encouraged to sign it and return it to Arnott's Queen's Park office. What's Your Beef? Put it in a letter to the Editor! Deadline is Tuesday at noon MARCH MADNESS Check out our upcoming FREE workshops: Relaxation and Stress Management Skills Training ­ 6 wk. series Better Sleep Rockwood: starts Tuesday, April 3rd, 6:30-8:00pm and runs for 6 weeks Erin: Wednesday, April 11th, 6:30-8:30pm HUGE HUGE d n o c e S Hand Shop SALE! Heart Health Nutrition Rockwood: Tuesday, April 10th, 3:00-5:00pm Erin: Thursday, April 12th, 9:30-11:30am Nutrition for High Blood Pressure Rockwood: Tuesday, April 17th, 3:00-5:00pm Erin: Thursday, April 19th, 9:30-11:30am h c r a M . Sat Pre-diabetes: Your Chance to Change the Future Rockwood: Thursday, April 12th, 6:30-8:00pm Living Well with Diabetes Erin: Thursday, April 19th, 6:30-8:00pm You must pre-register. To do so, or for more information about these sessions, go to www.ewfht.ca and click on "Workshops" or call 519-833-7576 ext. 341 E F F O 50% HING T Y R VE CASH OR CHEQUES ONLY PLEASE. 1 3 h c r Ma . t a S 24 OPEN every day during sale 11-5 www.rockwoodsecondhandshop.com Over 2,000 sq ft. of · Antiques · Collectables & Oddities · Furniture & Household Items · Books, treasures & trash Erin sessions are held at the Erin Wellness Centre, 6 Thompson Cres.; Rockwood sessions are held at 175 Alma Street 132 Main St. S. (Hwy7) Rockwood