LAST FAINT HOPE TO STOP JIGS HOLLOW PIT THIS MONDAY MORNING

Today's Woolwich Observer carrys this story "Bryant lone councillor to vote against gravel pit deal". I will make the following admission. Over two years ago when the three biggest pit proposals were coming forward I thought that West Montrose had the best shot at sucessfully stopping their pit and that the Jigs Hollow Pit unfortunately was the most likely to proceed. Keep in mind this was before professional presentation after professional presentation put on by Laurie Breed, Lynne Hare and Jan Huisson; all representing the Friends of the Winterbourne Valley. Other speakers including from Conestogo's Golf Course subdivision came out to speak against this proposed pit ruining their view of the beautiful Winterbourne valley.

Further testimony to the level of community anger against Woolwich Council's Decision was demonstrated by the public protest, outside the Woolwich Arena last Tuesday night. Councillors in this Observer story are sticking to their guns and Councillor Bauman suggested "There's an illusion out there that township council can stop gravel pits". Oh boy is that an out or a veiled hint that perhaps someone (Mayor Cowan?) made some overeaching campaign promises? I'll be blunt here. If this Council doesn't pick up its' socks and fight to the death for residents from here on out, I expect that this whole Council will be out in two years time.

Quoting the Observer "Five residents given participant status will have a chance to make their case when the hearing resumes Monday at 10 am.". I respectfully suggest that they show up with their guns loaded for bear AND as much support along with them as is possible.