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Ric Holt, January 24, 2006

Historical Record of:

CWCC: Centre Wellington Citizens Coalition

Citizens Working to Nurture the Quality of Life and Ensure Responsible Governance in the Township of Centre Wellington

• See information on the CWCC Water Committee.

• Petition on water. Petition to Ontario Legislature Requests Freeze on Water Permits. See frequently asked questions and actual petition.
• Raffle. Sculpture by Riki, watercolour by Doris McCarthy, painting by Mendelson Joe.
• Gospel Music Jubilee, Central Pentecostal Church, 7:00 PM, Saturday, November 23, 2002, 7674 Colborne St. Elora ON, Adults: $20.00, Students: $5.00, Call for tickets: 846-0272. This is a fund raising event for appellents' costs.
• CWCC General Membership Meeting, Sunday, October 27, 2002, Elora Community Arena, including John Jackson speaking on importance of citizens' actions. There will be discussion of and voting on proposed constitution; see
  • Constitution: Summary
  • Constitution: Draft
• A small town gambles with democracy, CTV National Television W-FIVE Broadcast, on CWCC, Friday, October 18, 2002
• Protect our blue gold, Maude Barlow, Tuesday, Oct 22, 12:30pm. Dialog, on water, of interest to our community.
• We had a country Harvest Hoedown!! September 21, 2002

• We are concerned residents and taxpayers of Centre Wellington - your neighbours, your local business operators, your friends.
• We live in all wards of the Township and represent a cross section of all ages and vocations.
• We share a concern about protecting the community we live in, both now and in the future.
• We believe you care too, and we invite you to join this coalition for positive community review and renewal.

• CWCC presentation to County Council
• Press release: Wellington County moves to heal the wounds, September 28, 2002

• Canadian Civil Liberties Association letter to Mayor
• CWCC letter to Mayor
• CWCC presentations to Township Council
• Fact sheet #1
• Press release

• Racetrack opponents can pay legal tab, Guelph Mercury, January 15, 2003
• From failure springs success, Guelph Mercury, January 15, 2003
• Coalition reaches fund-raising target, Fergus-Elora News Express, January 15, 2003
• A small town gambles with democracy, CTV National Television W-5 Broadcast, October 18, 2002
• Symbolism matters too, Guelph Mercury, September 30, 2002
• Strength in ways that count, Guelph Mercury, September 24, 2002
• Council unlikely to change stance: Pinkney, Guelph Mercury, September 30, 2002
• Money from track foes goes to trail, Guelph Mercury, September 27, 2002
• Pay attention to what unites us all, Wellington Advertiser, September 20, 2002
• Elora case tells activists to chill out or pay price, The Record, Kitchener-Waterloo, September 16, 2002
• Assessor upholds original decision of $86,000 for dispute over raceway and slots in Elora, Fergus-Elora News Express, August 27, 2002
• Canadian Civil Liberties Association Letter to Centre Wellington, Guelph Mercury, August 27, 2002
• Forthcoming decision will affect all of us, Guelph Mercury, August 27, 2002
• Costs remain same for track opponents, Guelph Mercury, August 23, 2002
• Woodbine slots draw crime, Global and Mail, August 24, 2002
• Public input was vitally needed, Guelph Mercury, August 20, 2002
• Elected office has its privileges, Guelph Mercury, August 14, 2002
• Coalition ups the ante on court cost controversy, Fergus-Elora News Express, August 14, 2002
• Council won't budge on costs, Guelph Mercury, August 13, 2002
• Vindictive punishment for citizen's coalition, Guelph Mercury, August 13, 2002
• Cluster bluster will not pass muster, Woolwich Observer, August 10, 2002
• Wellesley will seek to recover OMB costs, Woolwich Observer, August 10, 2002
• More news about CWCC ...

• Petition to Legislature Requests Freeze on Water Permits, January 26, 2003. Related fact sheet.
• Supporting citizen participation in democracy, January 12, 2003
• Coalition Builds Foundation for Its Future, November 3, 2002
• CTV National Television W-FIVE Broadcast, October 13, 2002
• Wellington County moves to heal the wounds, September 28, 2002
• Wellington County Presentation, September 25, 2002
• Harvest Hoedown Builds Community Spirit, September 22, 2002
• What Makes a Community?, September 20, 2002
• National Democracy Watchdog Eyes Council, August 12, 2002
• Healing or Vengeance?, July 31, 2002
• Referendum Results Announced, July 29, 2002
• Coalition to Hold 'Referendum' on Monday, July 25, 2002
• Punishing the Vigilant, July 25, 2002
• More Bad News For Local Democracy, July 23, 2002
• Council Sues Villagers, July 18, 2002

• Fact sheet #1. Quotes from Township Council and the CWCC's Response
• Fact sheet #2. A Failure of Democracy: Background on Court Costs for Public Interest Cases

CWCC officers and committees

Contacts: Harry Panjer (519) 846-9292, Olga Domjan (519) 846-8532

See also: Township of Centre Wellington and its Councillors and Wellington County and its Councillors

To take a pro-active stance on important community issues

Our Objectives

• To provide a citizens' network through which all Centre Wellington residents may voice their needs and opinions, and to be a positive influence for the protection and enhancement of the quality of life in this community.
• To work in cooperation with other community groups, elected officials and municipal staff to initiate and encourage greater collaboration and creativity in future development.
• To encourage the enrichment of this communitys social and cultural environment through thoughtful long-range community planning.
• To support the maintenance and enhancement of our natural environment through responsible development.
• To promote the healthy economic development of this community by supporting the existing business community and planning strategically for new business opportunities and positive employment.
• To adapt our organizational structure to address various community issues as they may arise.

Membership and Supporters

Our members and supporters are involved in many aspects of the community. They include families, homemakers, retirees, caregivers, educators, students, clergy, transportation workers, engineers, lawyers, artists, writers, academics, civil servants, trades people, farmers, and shopkeepers.

Web site: http://www.cwcc.info, E-mail: info@cwcc.info, Phone: 1-800-794-9633, PO Box 1095, Elora, ON, N0B 1S0

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