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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2014-07-16, Page 3Motion to appeal the ERT's approval of wind power project is passed Tara Ostner The Clinton News Record Coun. John Gillespie, repre- senting the Hay West Ward, asked Bluewater council last Monday night to pass a motion to appeal to the ERT the REA approval of the Northland Wind Power Project in Grand Bend. The project is planned for just north of Grand Bend, in the municipalities of Bluewater and South Huron, where 40 3 MW turbines could be built within 1.5 kms of 2,500 homes located next to Highway 21. At first Mayor Bill Dowson responded to the request by affirming that he did not have a conflict with this matter. Then, as the discussion continued, the Mayor said that he had to pull out of the conversation and passed the motion onto Councillor -at -large, Tyler Hes- sel, who continued the discus- sion. By the end of the lengthy conversation, it was agreed that the motion would be passed. It was decided that a lawyer would be hired to draft an appeal to the ERT by the July 11 deadline. Coun. Hessel also raised the issue about misleading com- ments made by the Mayor. The claim presented was that the mayor told the London Free Press that the Municipality of Bluewater did not have a posi- tion regarding the wind power project. However, as Coun. George Irvin, representing Stanley West Ward, stated, the Municipality of Bluewater first declared that it was an unwilling host on April 15, 2013. After yells from the audi- ence asking why the Mayor doesn't retract what he said, the Mayor responded by agree- ing to contact the London Free Press and retract his statement. Lambton County has also been a vocal opponent of the industrial wind turbines pro- jects. It is also participating in Nextera's Jericho Project ERT appeal and considering joining Suncor's Cedar Point Project appeal once approved. Representatives from Bayfield Lions Club present proposal regarding off -leash dog park Tara Ostner The Clinton News Record John Reeve and Wayne McKaig from the Bayfield Lions Club approached Bluewater council last Monday night with a pro- posal regarding a dedi- cated off -leash dog park in Bayfield. Specifically, the proposal describes putting the off -leash dog park adjacent to the Bayfield Agricultural Park and Baseball Diamond. The estimated cost of the off - leash park is said to be between $18,000 and $20,000. Reeve stated that the Lions Club already has $1,500 to put towards the project and is currently discussing various fund- raising events. Reeve explained how popular the park would be and that it would be the first of its kind in the Municipal- ity of Bluewater. Coun. Geordie Palmer, representing Bayfield Ward, responded by list- ing his concerns specifi- cally with reference to informing the public about the off -leash park. There has been "no con- cerned effort to contact all surrounding neighbors. There are about 10-12 property owners who are in opposition to this," he said. Palmer explained that he wasn't opposed to the concept but, at the same time, maintained that these people "need a spokesperson." Coun. Janisse Zimmer- man, representing Zurich Ward, said she supported the general idea of a dog park. However, she also stated that she understands that people have concerns with the idea and asserted that she "can't support this tonight." A resident of Bayfield also spoke on behalf of himself and his neighbors. He stated his opposition to the idea and described his concerns which regard safety, increased traffic, loss of property value and liability issues. Safety was his most serious concern. He explained that if a ball from the baseball park went over the fence and into the dog park, a dog could potentially hurt a child who was trying to fetch the ball. 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Dayplanner, trained by Julie Walker, and ridden by Marit Valstad was a close second, with Twin B Excalibur and rider Evelyn Harms rounding out the triactor. (photos attached) "What a huge privilege it was to win this race" states Town, "I want to make a mention that second place finisher Marit Valstad won with this horse last week at Mohawk and had another great race this week". Town is looking forward to the rest of the season riding with RUS. The next scheduled Racing Under Saddle event is set for Georgian Downs on LH Hollys Cam in the fifth took home the lions share of the purse for owner Lois Anderson of Clinton, trainer Robert Anderson and driven to the wire by Ryan Holliday. Ontario Sires Stakes action makes its first appearance at Clinton Raceway for the 2014 season on Sunday July 20,with two year old filly pacers, and celebrates it's 40th Anniversary. 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