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Comment on Calling on Township to deal with safety concerns by Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 27 May 2012 21:21:24 +0000

I’m curious to know about the age bracket of the people who bring in complaints regarding this issue. I am in the 25-30 age bracket, and I do not see a problem with speeding in Elmira what so ever. In fact, I think that some areas should increase the speed limit. For example, Whippoorwill Drive in Elmira does not have any driveways, driving 60km/h will not hurt anyone in that area. I really don’t see the big deal. Have there been many accidents??

I understand if the speeding problem is WAY over the speed limits laid out, or if the speeding is causing many accidents, but I seriously don’t think we have a ‘problem’ in Elmira. I’m wondering if the people with the problem are the ones who are driving too slow in town and can’t keep up with traffic.

I noticed that the majority of the peopled polled in the observer about their opinion on traffic looked age 50+. hmm…

I was recently stuck behind someone driving 70km/h on New Jerusalem Road, and I also recently sat back and laughed watching an old lady hold up traffic driving around the round about in St. Jacobs. Now that’s a problem! haha

Thanks for listening!
Jennifer

Comment on Elmira contingent gearing up to host Senior Games by Gail McMullen

Gail McMullen — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:57:37 +0000

I have been waiting for registration form in the mail from last years events. Our local legion does not have forms either. Now it is too late to register or is it? Please reply. Thanks

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David — Thu, 24 May 2012 23:55:14 +0000

Way to go Jimmy

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Ania Piorkowska — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:30:41 +0000

Great article about Jason

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Comment on Woolwich goes outside township, country to fill new position by CAS

CAS — Sat, 12 May 2012 18:38:32 +0000

I would like to thank Steve Kannon for the insightful article on Cohen’s new hire.Not only am I shocked at the wages Woolwich employees seem to vote themselves in but the ability to hire who they want without any oversite. When I voted for Mr. Cohen I thought there would be some transparancy in his decision making but like many community members I feel duped.Keep up the good work Mr. Kannon!

Comment on New hire does not appear to line up with job requirements by Charlie Mitz

Charlie Mitz — Sat, 12 May 2012 14:52:05 +0000

Thanks to the Observer for exposing the incompetence at the Township. How can the CAO and Mayor justify such a poor decision? I actually feel sorry for this young woman. She has been placed in an awkward spot. No experience, no relevant municipal qualifications. I also feel sorry for the other applicants (100+), some of whom must have been qualified. Time for a new CAO Mr. Mayor. He is leading you down the garden path to poor, non-transparent administration that has no place in Canadian society. He is the only CAO who has also allowed the newbie Council to hike our taxes by over 5% when most other local governments have kept it to 2% or less given the economy. Well Mr. Brenneman, next time the media asks to justify your incredulous decisions will you have the courage to speak to them? The Mayor alone can’t take the fall for this one.

Comment on Woolwich goes outside township, country to fill new position by Doug Hopf

Doug Hopf — Thu, 10 May 2012 03:39:25 +0000

We all welcome Ms. Koning to the community, but that is not the issue. In the article it states ” but known to the mayor”
I believe this is the issue. Can our elected and appointed officials hire anyone they like? Or does a position have to be created?