Thursday, April 09, 2009

Essex arena garners praise

"Things are getting better," said Mayor Ron McDermott. He donned a hardhat and heavy boots for the hour-long tour by Loaring Construction officials.

McDermott says he doesn't get any more angry calls and e-mails since the town, County of Essex and province all rejected de-amalgamation.

No doubt some critics will resurface in the 2010 municipal elections, says McDermott, who plans to run again as mayor.

And McDermott says there are still "diehards" in both ends of town not convinced the aging Memorial Arena nearby had to be replaced.

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