Morning Coffee – By Aaron Hall
Reminder:
Water Wells First ‘shaming’ not supported
It appears the vast majority of people do not agree with the tactics being used by the Water Wells First group.
A poll question posted on the Sydenham Current last week asked if people thought the shaming tactics were appropriate and justified.
Here are the results:
Is the ‘shaming’ tactic used by Water Wells First appropriate and justified?
No 78.51% (179 votes)
Yes 18.86% (43 votes)
Undecided 2.63% (6 votes)
Total Votes: 228
Wallaceburg Coun. Jeff Wesley was presented with a ‘Shame Award’ recently by the group, for “misleading the public.”
After responding to the allegations, Wesley countered by hiring a lawyer, and threatening legal action.
On Monday, Wesley said demands laid out by himself, and by his lawyer, have not been met by Kevin Jakubec, the spokesperson for Water Wells First.
“I have indicated to you what is required and you have not met the basics of either the apology or the conditions,” Wesley wrote in an email addressed to Jakubec, and copied to the Sydenham Current and other local media outlets.
“This is unfortunate.”
Wesley said last week he wanted to see a poll about him taken down on the Water Wells First website, all “offending materials” deleted from their website and Facebook page, confirmation of the ‘Shame Award’ retraction, assurance of no more ‘Shame Awards’ and the results of this shared in a positive and public manner.
Subsequently over the weekend, the posts about Wesley on the Water Wells First website and Facebook were removed, along with the poll about the Wallaceburg Councillor.
In an e-mail sent to Wesley on Monday, Jakubec said his apology has been reported in the press and on the radio.
“I did not mean to hurt you or your family,” Jakubec wrote.
The ‘Shame Award’ retraction or the possibility of future ‘Shame Awards’ from the group is still up in the air.
However, reports say the group still plans on doling out the awards.
Water Wells First presented the Otter Creek Wind Farm group with a ‘Shame Award’ at the end of January.
If you have a suggestion, story idea, column idea, or if you want to say hello… drop me an e-mail at aaron@sydenhamcurrent.ca.
Photos of the day
It was busy on the weekend at the annual Chili Cook-Off held at the Wallaceburg Legion Branch 18.
A total of 11 pots of chili were entered into the contest, and all the seats were taken at the Legion.
Thanks to Lana and Peter Polkinghorne for sending in their photos.
Weather forecast for Thursday, March 9, 2017
Today – A mix of sun and cloud. Becoming cloudy near noon with a few flurries. Wind west 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light early this morning. High plus 2. UV index 3 or moderate.
Tonight – A few flurries ending this evening then partly cloudy. Low minus 5.
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