[All] Fw: Regarding LRT

Thu Feb 13 09:53:00 EST 2014

Why not phone a few of the alleged authors of the emails and start off thanking them for the email they sent.  See how they react.  Or ask regarding what they meant by a certain point raised or the source of a particular piece of information or data.

I was once admissions officer for my department at UW.  I once got an application that seemed odd - the potential student already had a bachelors degree, his record was very poor, there was no indication that he was interested in environmental studies, and someone had already made a note on one page of the file.  So I phoned the applicant who lived in Florida. A woman answered, I asked to speak to John X, and she replied "Oh, are you the coach calling from Canada for my son?" I learned that way how recruiting was done for the basketball team.  To be fair to the kid, who just wanted to play basketball, I admitted him as  non-dgree student so that he could take whatever courses he wanted, not have to pretend that h was interested in environmental studies, and play basketball to his heart's content, and not have to bump an applicant with a genuine interest in the environment.  Then, in early September, a shadow fell over my office desk. I looked up to see an amicable, 7 foot tall young man who said "Thanks for getting me in.  By the way, what are the chicks like up here?"

Good luck with the forensics,

Detective Greg
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From: All [all-bounces at gren.ca] on behalf of Yvonne Fernandes [fonka25 at hotmail.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 9:46 PM
To: Deb Swidrovich; LulU Lanetainge; GREN2
Subject: Re: [All] Fw: Regarding LRT

HI Everyone,
City Council as well as all Regional Council as well as MP and MPPs and the Premier  have been getting flooded with emails since Sunday afternoon. I believe the count is over 400 all in  a form letter. I have been trying to send them into a file to respond to at some point in time but if I notice a name that I recognize I have been sending a personal response.
Rumour has it that these emails are being generated by the author of an online petition is sending these emails without the permission of the signee. Not sure if it is true but apparently the petition is substantial so I expect to continue receiving emails for a length of time.

Just thought you should be aware.
Regards,
Yvonne
Sent from Windows Mail

From: Deb Swidrovich<mailto:deswid at gmail.com>
Sent: ‎Wednesday‎, ‎February‎ ‎12‎, ‎2014 ‎5‎:‎13‎ ‎PM
To: LulU Lanetainge<mailto:butterflybluelu at rogers.com>, GREN2<mailto:all at gren.ca>

Hi Lulu:

Thank you for submitting the article and contacting the Region.  I am sure the regional councillors who support the plan and others who will campaign in favour of the LRT appreciate your comments.  I am afraid that the public has seen far too many negative articles across the Region, and it is important that we balance those opposing views with facts that cannot be ignored.

Thanks again,

Deb Swidrovich
519-746-8403<tel:519-746-8403>

On Tue, Feb 11, 2014 at 11:02 PM, Louisette Lanteigne <butterflybluelu at rogers.com<mailto:butterflybluelu at rogers.com>> wrote:

On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 10:59:51 PM, Louisette Lanteigne <butterflybluelu at rogers.com<mailto:butterflybluelu at rogers.com>> wrote:
Dear Council members

Here is a letter to the editor I submitted to the KW Record regarding the LRT. Thought I would relay to you for your reference. I do support the project.

LRT: Legacy of Resilient Transportation

Light Rail Transit systems are electric and can be powered by solar, wind and hydro. With Ontario having to sell surplus energy, projects like our LRT can provide renewable energy storage capacity saving taxpayers money.

In reducing emissions, the LRT can reduce the illness costs of smog saving on Regional healthcare.

Each Train can carry 5 times more passengers than a bus: less drivers to move more people. Again, tax savings.

LRT's do not require tire changes, tune ups, paving of roadways needed to function. The life span of a bus is 15 years. The lifespan of LRT is over 30. Again, tax dollars saved.

Waterloo Region's water supply comes from groundwater. Unlike buses, LRT's don't require road salts. Less pollution, less water treatment and associated health care costs.

In the age of climate change we could see physical disruption of oil supply or massive price swings. Investing in an LRT is a great way to bypass long term economic risks so we can offer mass transit at reasonable, predictable prices.

Although some say they won't use it, the investment now would be a stitch in time that saves nine. We all need clean water. We all need the clean air no matter where in the Region you live. If oil supply chains are disrupted, we need choices to adapt and it's cheaper to build the system now, than it is to delay.

Louisette Lanteigne
700 Star Flower Ave.
Waterloo Ont.
N2V 2L2

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