Back yard battle over swimming pool RV park plan
Local swim club and Ag Society pushed an RV park beside the Russell pool to fund operations, inviting grants and revenue but facing a 60-plus signature protest from Memorial Avenue residents. Meeting turnout, worries about vandalism, noise, traffic, fumes, and property values sparked heated debate, while organizers vow to address concerns and revisit the plan.
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Ag Society
Rec
Robin Mack
Russell Swimming Pool
Memorial Avenue
Mather Street
Lawrence Street
Face the reality letter on marriage and dictionaries
A reader argues that homosexuality has long been tolerated in Canada and calls for federal or provincial action to recognize same sex unions. The letter defends dictionaries as descriptive, notes evolving word meaning, and asserts the term marriage should adapt to usage without legislative dictation.
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Canada
Feds
Mason D. Jardine
Letter against camping facility near Memorial Avenue
A reader thanks the Russell swimming pool board for a meeting about a proposed recreational vehicle park along Memorial Avenue south of the pool. The writer opposes the camping facility in the residential area citing property devaluation theft safety and congestion on local routes used by pedestrians and Inn guests. They warn about fifth wheel units and tag alongs harming the green space and local quality of life. Cont. on page 18.
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Memorial Avenue
Tre
Lawrence
Memorial and Mather
Russell Inn
March signs and myths point to spring in Next Year Country
The Almanac notes March 25 the Full Worm Moon and Sap Moon signaling thaw and maple sap flow. Weather lore survives beside modern methods by Robert B. Thomas and Environment Canada, predicting wind chills and rain with satellite and radar aid, while old signs hint at possible late snow.
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Thalassa Crusso
Robert B. Thomas
Earth
Canada
Weather Service
Meteorological Service of Canada
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Swimming Pools
Ments
Cen
Westpark Realty
Mowscarth
Brionner
RO Pony
NCL
Russell Banner
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