The Rumor Mill


Rumor:
1. A piece of unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth. 
2. Unverified information received from another; hearsay. 

There have been some very alarming rumors that have circulated over the years with regard to the destructive nature of some of the decision making policies of some of the more prominent citizens of the Yarmouth area.  I do not know if these are true or not but my hope is that by putting them up on this web site that some verification of the validity of these rumors can be ascertained.  If you have any comments that support or refute these accusations or would like to add you own concerns please email me: 
Godfrey LeBlanc g_routes@ca.inter.net . On the subject line please type rumor as the first word.

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RUMOR MILL

From: "softsister" <softsister@ns.sympatico.ca> 
Subject: RUMOR: DIGBY PLANT 
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:19:20 -0300 

Apparently Michelin to set up in Marshalltown, Digby Co. Applications sent to them from job fair here on Friday and Saturday. Went in to submit an application today and was told that it is only "rumor" or "speculation". A few applications were forwarded, but now they're giving applications to be forwarded on our own. Pay scale to be $13 to $21 per hour. "Rumor" also has it that they are desparate for applications. What's up?

Anyone got any info on this topic Email:  webmaster@yarmouth.org
Webmaster Comment:  Could find no information to support above claim


Staples, Boston Pizza and New 5 screen theatre said to be coming in on Starrs Rd next to Price Chopper

New Lights on Starrs Rd. causing accidents!  ?

Personality conflicts may cause closing of Yarmouth Recycling Plant?

What is the real reason Scotia Prince stopped Yarmouth run ???

Homosexuality is not hereditary ???

 
 

7. Yarmouth recycling plant in old Cotton Mill to be closed.

Latest input:  Feb 7-05
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6. General statements:  Comments good bad or indifferent

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5. Rumor has it that the hold up with the Construction of WalMart is due to Town Council because they fell it will hurt the down town business core. 

Aug 27: ACTUALLY this rumor was probably wrong as things are very active at the site now
Sept16: Comment#3:  We get WalMart Then What?

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4. Apparently several million dollars was available to renovate Yarmouth theater T'Yarc.  Or maybe to construct a new theatre on the waterfront.   Apparently there was concern by the directors of T'Yarc and the money walked away.

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3. Misc. Topics:  Empire Theatre

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2. The first rumor is an old one, concerning the Michelin tire.  Apparently they wanted to set up in Yarmouth but certain influential businessmen thought that this would cause wages to increase in the area so they squashed the plans of Michelin to establish  here. 

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1. It has been said that there were plans to expand the Yarmouth airport and put a container facility there.  The deal was almost complete but a comment by a town council member put an end to that. 

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On the + side


On the flip side of the coin there have been some very good things that have happened in our area notably the new arena, even if it was built a bit to small, and the waterfront area development is going very well.  The side walks look good  and run almost the full length of Water street - WELL DONE!  Also another success story is the development of the old Cotton Mill.  This once vacant building has been transformed into and industrial complex that is employing many individuals- 5 stars for that. 

 

Email: Godfrey LeBlanc g_routes@ca.inter.net . On the subject line please type rumor as the first word.

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