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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-01-28, Page 66 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Wind turbine court case dismissal to be appealed QMI Agency The lawyer representing three Southwestern families who lost their legal battle in London against wind farms last month is seeking leave to appeal the decision. A panel of three Superior Court justices in December rejected arguments that constitutional rights of the families had been violated when the projects were approved by Ontario's Environ- mental Review Tribunal. The three projects the families attempted to stop were the mas- sive 140 -turbine K2 Wind farm north of Goderich, which will match the largest wind farm in Ontario when it is completed, the much smaller 15 -turbine St. Columban Energy wind farm east of Seaforth, and the 92 -tur- bine SP Armow wind farm near Kincardine. Lawyer Julian Falconer had told the justices the Environmen- tal Review Tribunal had blinders on and were not interested in looking at new evidence on the harm caused by wind turbines. "They're interested in getting the turbines up," Falconer said. Falconer also argued it was unfair that wind farm opponents had to prove the projects would cause serious harm to human health. Instead they should only have to show they might be seri- ously harmed. But in their 51 -page ruling released Dec. 29, the justices said the Environmental Review Tribu- nal acted correctly. In asking for leave to appeal the decision, Falconer argues that the Environmental Protec- tion Act infringes on the families' Charter Rights because it allows the state to act without regard to public health. Peewee tournament carries on memory and beliefs of local man Dave Flaherty Huron Expositor The best way to keep kids out of trouble is to get them involved in sports. That was the belief of local resi- dent, hockey dad and sports enthu- siast Doug Perkes, who passed away in 2009. In his memory, his wife Heather Percival established the Doug Perkes Hockey Fund to help local youths get involved with minor hockey. The main pipeline of proceeds for the fund is the annual peewee local league tournament, which is entering its sixth year in 2015. This year's tournament will be held the weekend of Feb. 6 to 8. Starting with six teams, Percival said the tournament has expanded to 16 teams from all over south- western Ontario. Since the fund was established, money raised has gone on to assist LkL-7I.1 - IT'TIM t. iirY b iri IIrl(4r1C r i 1114W1-. 4 workinj1 smoke ciln+nr' aero Shorey urul ouNitic oil elsc,pic, oroti_ I . 1 11 u. AI 39 youths get involved with minor hockey. Percival said her husband was "quite the avid sports dad." "He always felt sports was the best way to keep kids out of trouble:' However, Doug recognized that hockey was becoming increasingly expensive to play, another driving force behind the establishment of the fund. Explaining that Doug was never "best player but he always tried hard, Percival said tournament organizers always strive to recog- nize those players who may not have the most talent, but make up for it in effort. "We give out "unsung hero" awards to the players who have really outperformed themselves or given the best effort. We are recog- nizing the ones who try hard, not the superstars:' At the end of the weekend, John Steffler, co-organizer of the tourna- ment, donates a hockey stick that is awarded to the player who has improved the most and "gave his all': The tournament has become a highly anticipated annual event in Seaforth. Percival said the stands are usu- ally filled to capacity, and visiting teams take up accommodation in hotels in Goderich and Stratford. Local restaurants report they "are totally swamped" with players and their families, she said. The community is very support- ive of the tournament as well. The Seaforth Knights of Colum- bus will be providing breakfast and lunches during the entire weekend. Percival said they are still looking for "period sponsors" for the tournament. Businesses and individuals can sponsor one or more periods at $50 each and their support will be announced at the beginning of the period. Sponsors will also be recognized in the arena and the program for the tournament. Receipts will also be issued to donors. In the first five years, the tourna- ment has raised approximately $12,000 and Percival said they are hoping to continue that success. Asked what she thinks Doug would say today, she said with a laugh, "I think he would say, "I told you so "He would be so pleased." For a full schedule and list of participating teams, visit http:// c4thstars. ca/Tournaments/ 1334/. For more information, contact Percival at 519-522-2045 or Steffler at johnomac@tcc.on.ca. Huron County Library in search of new mascot Huron County Library is hold- ing a contest to find for its new mascot. We've narrowed it down Helping Protect What's Important to You MCKI LLOP AUTO • HOME FARM • COMMERCIAL Julie Campbell, CIP Agent 43535 Sawmill Road, Walton, ON NOK 1Z0 Phone: 519-527-2798 Cell: 519-525-9759 Fax: 519-527-1127 julie@mckillopmutual.com Proud to Serve Huron/Perth Counties to being a superhero and now we need your help. Your mission is to design an original superhero just for the people of Huron County and their library. Keep in mind all your favourite things about the library. Think about the library's special qualities, programs and services while you create your design. The contest is open to anyone under 18 years of age. All work must be original and only one entry per person will be accepted. Submissions will be accepted at your local library from Jan. 27 to Feb. 28. Judging will take place on March 9. We'll be announcing the win- ner on International Children's Book Day, April 2. The winning entry will receive a $50 iTunes card. Entry and consent forms are available at all the branches of the Huron County Library or online at www.huroncounty.ca/ library/ D Gid j 11 ' l ecToRy You are invited to attend these area churches ST. THOMAS ANGLICAN 21 Jarvis St., Seaforth Rector The Rev. Karine Snowdon Rectory 519-482-9071 Church Office 519-527-1522 SUNDAY WORSHIP FEBRUARY 1st 9:30 am EVERYONE WELCOME ACW meetingTuesdayFeb. 3 at 1:30pm EGMONDVILLE UNITED CHURCH Pastor Steve Hildebrand Youth Coordinator - Laura Nakamura WORSHIP FEBRUARY 1st 10:30 a.m. Youth Sunday School at 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Come as you are. We welcome you all! For more information view our web site www.egmondvilleunitedchurch.com and Like us on Facebook. ST. JAMES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Welcomes You 14 Victoria Street, Seaforth 519-345-2972 Sat. Mass 5 pm • Sun. Mass 9 am ST. PATRICK'S, DUBLIN Sun. Mass 11 a.m. FR. BRIAN McCOLL NORTHSIDE UNITED CHURCH MINISTER MARY FLETCHER Welcomes You SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1st 11 am Coffee Hour prior to Service 54 Goderich St., W 519-527-1449 CS. www.cavannorthsideunited.ca a BETHEL BIBLE CHURCH An Associated Gospel Church 126 Main St. Seaforth 519-527-0982 Rev. Mark Kennedy Sunday Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:45 a.m. Tuesday Evenings Youth Groups - Junior & Senior High 6:30 to 9 p.m. Boys & Girls Club 7 p.m. Wednesdays 7 p.m. Men's & Women's Bible Study ( EVERYONE WELCOME FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59 Goderich St. W. Seaforth 519-527-0170 Rev Rob Congram Lorrie Mann - Organist SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1st 11:00 a.m. ALL WELCOME Sunday School 6. Nursery Provided as Needed LkL-7I.1 - IT'TIM t. iirY b iri IIrl(4r1C r i 1114W1-. 4 workinj1 smoke ciln+nr' aero Shorey urul ouNitic oil elsc,pic, oroti_ I . 1 11 u. AI 39 youths get involved with minor hockey. Percival said her husband was "quite the avid sports dad." "He always felt sports was the best way to keep kids out of trouble:' However, Doug recognized that hockey was becoming increasingly expensive to play, another driving force behind the establishment of the fund. Explaining that Doug was never "best player but he always tried hard, Percival said tournament organizers always strive to recog- nize those players who may not have the most talent, but make up for it in effort. "We give out "unsung hero" awards to the players who have really outperformed themselves or given the best effort. We are recog- nizing the ones who try hard, not the superstars:' At the end of the weekend, John Steffler, co-organizer of the tourna- ment, donates a hockey stick that is awarded to the player who has improved the most and "gave his all': The tournament has become a highly anticipated annual event in Seaforth. Percival said the stands are usu- ally filled to capacity, and visiting teams take up accommodation in hotels in Goderich and Stratford. Local restaurants report they "are totally swamped" with players and their families, she said. The community is very support- ive of the tournament as well. The Seaforth Knights of Colum- bus will be providing breakfast and lunches during the entire weekend. Percival said they are still looking for "period sponsors" for the tournament. Businesses and individuals can sponsor one or more periods at $50 each and their support will be announced at the beginning of the period. Sponsors will also be recognized in the arena and the program for the tournament. Receipts will also be issued to donors. In the first five years, the tourna- ment has raised approximately $12,000 and Percival said they are hoping to continue that success. Asked what she thinks Doug would say today, she said with a laugh, "I think he would say, "I told you so "He would be so pleased." For a full schedule and list of participating teams, visit http:// c4thstars. ca/Tournaments/ 1334/. For more information, contact Percival at 519-522-2045 or Steffler at johnomac@tcc.on.ca. Huron County Library in search of new mascot Huron County Library is hold- ing a contest to find for its new mascot. We've narrowed it down Helping Protect What's Important to You MCKI LLOP AUTO • HOME FARM • COMMERCIAL Julie Campbell, CIP Agent 43535 Sawmill Road, Walton, ON NOK 1Z0 Phone: 519-527-2798 Cell: 519-525-9759 Fax: 519-527-1127 julie@mckillopmutual.com Proud to Serve Huron/Perth Counties to being a superhero and now we need your help. Your mission is to design an original superhero just for the people of Huron County and their library. Keep in mind all your favourite things about the library. Think about the library's special qualities, programs and services while you create your design. The contest is open to anyone under 18 years of age. All work must be original and only one entry per person will be accepted. Submissions will be accepted at your local library from Jan. 27 to Feb. 28. Judging will take place on March 9. We'll be announcing the win- ner on International Children's Book Day, April 2. The winning entry will receive a $50 iTunes card. Entry and consent forms are available at all the branches of the Huron County Library or online at www.huroncounty.ca/ library/