Criticism of MVCA response to ice storm was unwarranted

The Editor, We were shocked by Lilian D’s unwarranted criticism of the Manotick Village Community Association’s executive regarding their response to the recent ice storm and power outages (letters, April 21).

Does Lilian D (who apparently wants to hide behind anonymity) not realize that these people are volunteers and presumably they — like the rest of us

— had families and damaged houses to care for and downed trees to deal with? We are longtime MVCA members but not on the executive. MVCA is not an emergency measures organization. We have always been impressed by the stand the MVCA has taken on local controversial issues and the lengths they have gone to keep us informed. For example, they have spent much time and effort — and remem- ber they are unpaid volunteers — trying to stop truck traffic on Bridge Street and throughout the village.

The MVCA is having its annual meeting in May. We presume we shall see

Lilian D volunteering for one of the positions, given that she is so critical of the present executive.

Maureen and Geoff Johnson Manotick