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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News Record, 2014-11-26, Page 88 News Record • Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Recognizing agri-food innovation excellence Ontario government presents honours to local innovators Ontario is celebrating local innovators who are contributing to the suc- cess of the province's agri- food sector. The regional recipients of the Premier's Award for Agri - Food Innovation Excellence were celebrated and hon- oured on November 13 at a ceremony in Guelph for their contributions to the creation of new products, adding value to existing products, helping support job crea- tion, and building economic growth in Ontario. The award recipients in Huron County, Perth County, Waterloo Region and Wel- lington County are: • Erbcroft Farms, Stratford • Everdale Farm, Hillsburgh • FarmStart, Guelph • The Garlic Box, Hensall • HeegDairy, New Hamburg • Ontario Independent Meat Processors, Guelph • Shady Grove Maple Co. Ltd., Guelph (Waterloo Region) • Troll Bridge Creek Inc., Arthur Supporting innovation in the province's agri-food industry is part of the gov- ernment's economic plan for Ontario. The four part plan is building Ontario up by investing in people's talents and skills, building new public infrastructure like roads and transit, cre- ating a dynamic, support- ive environment where business thrives, and Bluewater Wind Energy Centre N I ra EVER ' MCA Community Liaison Committee (CLC): Meeting No. 3 December 10, 2014 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Stanley Community Centre, 38594 Mill Road, Varna, Ontario In April 2013, Varna Wind, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy Canada, ULC (NextEra), obtained approval from the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to build a Wind Energy Centre in the Municipality of Bluewater, Huron County, Ontario. We are hosting the 3rd Community Liaison Committee Meeting Good planning involves the community so we have established a CLC to discuss key aspects of construction, installation, operation, maintenance and retirement of the Bluewater Wind Energy Centre. While this Committee is a requirement of our Renewable Energy Approval, it is also a vital part of our continued commitment to communicate and provide a forum to exchange ideas, share information and to offer project updates. The CLC is not intended to re -visit matters already addressed through the MOE approval process. About the Bluewater Wind Energy Centre The Bluewater Wind Energy Centre, which includes a transmission line that extends into the Municipality of Huron East, has a maximum generating capacity of up to 60 megawatts, using 37 wind turbines; this is enough clean energy to power over 15,000 homes. The wind farm created about 150 construction jobs and currently employs 6 full-time local operations team members. Over its 20 year lifespan, this project is expected to contribute almost $9 million to local governments in property taxes and $13 million in lease payments to landowners. About the Community Liaison Committee The Committee is made up of people with diverse perspectives and varied backgrounds and experiences, so as to provide a broad and balanced perspective. Representatives of the following groups were invited to make up the Committee: persons residing or owning lands within 1 km of the Project; other area residents and landowners; members of the agricultural and business community; government agencies; local organizations; special interest groups; and Aboriginal, First Nation and Metis communities. A total of four (4) CLC meetings will be facilitated by AECOM. While committee membership has already been established (i.e., the application process is complete), all meeting materials (e.g., agendas, minutes and presentations) will be made available for public review at www.NextEraEnergyCanada.com/projects/bluewater.shtml. All meetings are open so that the public can attend and observe the conversation — as well, requests for delegations are welcomed. To be considered for a public deposition, please submit a request and the actual written deposition to Avril Fisken (AECOM) by December 3, 2014. CLC Meeting # 3 Agenda • Registration and Welcome • Provide update on the Bluewater Wind Energy Centre • Discuss Construction Mitigation Progress • Discuss Operation and Maintenance Plans • Public Depositions, if any • Identify Future Topics for Discussion Email: avril.fisken@aecom.com Fax: 519-763-1688 Mail: 55 Wyndham Street North, Suite 215 Guelph, ON N1H 7T8 For more information regarding the Bluewater Wind Energy Centre please contact Derek Dudek at the following: Tel: 1-877-257-7330 Email: bluewater.wind@nexteraenergy.com building a secure savings plan so everyone can afford to retire. QUOTES "I am so proud of today's award recipients. It is through their ideas, creativ- ity, dedication and hard work that we are helping ensure that Ontario remains a world leader in the agri- food sector:' — Liz Sandals, MPP for Guelph "I congratulate this year's winners of the Premier's Award for Agri - Food Innovation Excel- lence. Their commitment to creative ideas strength- ens Ontario's world-class agri-food sector and posi- tions our province for eco- nomic growth." — Jeff Leal, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs QUICK FACTS • A total of 50 regional agri-food innovation awards are being announced across the province. • Since 2007, a total of 375 producers, processors and agri-food organizations received a Premier's Award for Agri -Food Innovation Excellence. • Ontario's agri-food sec- tor supports farmers, com- munities and the economy - employing more than 760,000 Ontarians and con- tributing over $34 billion to the province's economy. Manufacturing excellence in Huron County recognized Dave Flaherty QMI Agency The best and brightest of Huron County's manufactur- ing sector were on display last week. The ninth annual Huron Manufacturing Awards were held at the Hensall and Dis- trict Community Centre on Thurs., Nov 13. More than 200 people attended the event, which was hosted by the Huron Manu- facturing Association (HMA). Frank Palen, HMA chair, said the event serves as a way to recognize "those who are doing a lot for their county and their communities:' Members of the public submit nominations, and then a three-person commit- tee selects winners. Huron East and Seaforth were well represented, as Brett and Brian Landsbor- ough of Maelstrom Winery (Junior Manufacturer), Switch Energy Board (Green Leader) and the Village of Vanastra Revival Project (Outstanding Associate Member) all received awards. The Manufacturer of the Year Award went to Blyth Farm Cheese. Joost VanDorp of Blyth Farm Cheese also won the Jun- ior Manufacturer Award. Ron and Ruth Schefter of Wingham won the Chair- man's Award of Leadership. All the winners were as follows: Junior Manufacturer - Brett and Brian Landsborough, Maelstrom Winery and Joost VanDorp, Blyth Farm Cheese Innovative Product - Iceculture Corporate Citizenship - Easy Building Products Green Leader - Switch Energy Corp. Employer of the year - Hensall Co -Op District Health and Safety - Dupont Pioneer, Wingham Parent Seed Plant Exporter - Industrial Drive Service Inc. Outstanding Tech Teacher - Ray Greidanus, Central Huron Secondary School Outstanding Associate Member - Municipality of Huron East's Village of Vanastra Revival Project Huron County Manufacturer of the Year - Blyth Farm Cheese Chairman's Award of Leadership - Ron and Ruth Schefter of Wingham clintonnewsrecord.com