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Hi...this is my first post and I am really enjoying reading the comments. Some of the names I recognize from other boards that I have visited.
I would like to clarify a couple of things:
Firstly, although the government has promised the business people of Caledonia funds for losses incurred, the only people that can take advantage of this are the ones who almost had to declare bankruptcy. People with viable business that just took a 30 - 50% hit, stand to gain nothing (but still lose lots). Unfortunately, they have not only lost their native business (not all but some) but have also lost out on the surrounding community business. People who constantly see pictures in the media of burning bridges and people with masks and camo gear tend to not want to visit your town (go figure). The government will pay out most of the money in administration of the fund.
Secondly:
Wrong again Professor! It was all done at the hands the (1832-1844) Grand River Navigation Company. More appropriately the great Samual Jarvis, John Dunn rip-off.
My impression in reading was that the two are actually separate. Jarvis invested trust funds in the Grand River Navigation Company......I didn't think there was a direct connection to the Plank Road surrender. Can you give me your reference. In the statement of defense, the government contends that the money was paid back: http://www.caledoniawakeupcall.com/documen...5%20lawsuit.pdf
Thirdly:
I keep hearing reference to the fact that natives who fought in the war were promised land and never received it as the non-whites did. What war is this? I am only aware that people were entitled to VLA LOANS to assist in purchasing property and education loans to send their kids to university. Can somebody fill me in on this?
Fourthly:
It has been explained that they had to stop this subdivision. I can appreciate their fervour. However, why then are they choosiing to attempt to finish the 10 houses that are already up in time for the cold winter coming. Personally, I find it somewhat hypocritical that they fight against new houses and now want to actually live in them. (Letter from Hazel Hill asking for building supplies to finish houses.)
Well, those are some of my observations and I look forward to hearing back...hopefully not from Tsi the sausage man!