Huron Expositor, 2014-10-08, Page 1010 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 8, 2014
Sisters Samantha and Maranda Klaver dressed in their
Halloween, ready for their 5k run.
Alzheimer Society's Spooky Trail Run
Whitney South
Huron Expositor
More than 60 runners and
walkers from all over Huron
County persevered through
some chilly morning tem-
peratures to raise money for
a great cause on Oct. 4.
In the spirit of Halloween,
the Alzheimer Society of
Huron County hosted their
2nd annual fall run with a
5k, 10k and kids run on the
trails of Central Huron.
"We had an awesome turn
out and the weather cooper-
ated as best it could," said
Brittany Williams, events
coordinator. "Overall it was a
really fun day. People really
got into the Halloween spirit
and had a great time, despite
the mud everybody had a
good run."
The Veenstra family gener-
ously offered use of their
trail behind the One Care
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ENERGY eg
UM.
Goshen Wind Energy Centre
Community Liaison Committee
We're establishing a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) for the Goshen Wind Energy Centre.
On July 24th, 2014, Goshen Wind, LP, a wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy Canada, LP (f/k/a NextEra Energy Canada,
ULC)(NextEra), obtained approval from the Ministry of the Environment (MOE) to build a wind energy centre in the Municipalities of
Bluewater and South Huron in Huron County, Ontario.
About the Goshen Wind Energy Centre
The Goshen Wind Energy Centre will have a maximum
generating capacity of up to 102 megawatts, using 63 wind
turbines; which is enough clean energy to power nearly
25,000 homes. The wind farm is expected to create about
250 construction jobs and 7 to 10 full-time local operations
jobs, and is estimated—over its 20 year lifespan—to
contribute over $4 million to local governments in property
taxes and approximately $23 million to landowners in
payments.
We want to hear from you!
We know that good planning involves the community. We
are establishing a Community Liaison Committee to discuss
key aspects of construction, installation, use, operation,
maintenance and retirement of the Goshen 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 purpose of the CLC is not to re -visit those issues or concerns already addressed through
the MOE's approval process.
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Join the conversation
The Committee will consist of up to 14 members, with membership drawn from a cross-section of the community so as to provide a
broad and balanced perspective. Representatives of the following groups are intended to make up the Committee: persons residing or
owning lands in and around the project area; members of the agricultural and business community, government agencies, local
organizations, special interest groups, and First Nation and Metis communities. All CLC meetings will be open so that the public can
attend and observe the conversation—requests for delegations are welcomed and can be made prior to each meeting.
The CLC is expected to meet four times over the next two years and we expect to hold our first meeting in November 2014. The
meetings will be at a time and location that is convenient to most members. Committee members will be encouraged to share
information gained and the results of discussions with other interested community members. An independent, third -party facilitator
from AECOM has been retained to chair the Community Liaison Committee meetings.
To get involved, please contact Avril Fisken of AECOM by October 27th, 201450 that she can speak with you about your
interest and confirm next steps.
Avril Fisken (CLC Facilitator) Tel: 519-840-2260 Email: avril.fisken@aecom.com
To learn more about the Goshen Wind Energy Centre please visit the NextEra Energy Canada website
www.NextEraEnergyCanada.com or you can contact Derek Dudek, Community Relations.
Derek Dudek Tel: 1-877-257-7330 Email: Goshen.wind@nexteraenergy.com
and Alzheimer Huron
offices, allowing runners to
enjoy a course packed with
beautiful fall scenery.
Participants collected
donations and, along with
entry fees, the money will go
toward a short-term respite
program the society is cur-
rently working on. The idea
is for caregivers to be able to
attend a support group,
while their loved ones take
part in another program in
the same location.
"We believe it's that miss-
ing piece that will make it a
little more accessible for
everybody," Williams
explained. "It's in it's infancy
stages now, but it's a pro-
gram we're working on that
we think will really benefit
families."
For sisters Samantha and
Maranda Klaver of Seaforth,
the day's event was not only
a chance to get out and enjoy
a run, but help raise money
for an important cause.
"You don't see a lot of 5k
or 10k races around here,"
said Samantha. "So, to be in
our home community of
Huron County, it's pretty
awesome and it's great to
support a local organization,
especially something that
affects pretty much
everyone."
For more information on
the Alzheimer Society of
Huron County's event and
programs, as well as how to
donate, visit www. alzheimer.
ca/huroncounty.
Whitney South, Huron Expositor
Madison Morrison, of Goderich, takes first place in the Spooky
Kids Dash.
Brittany Meidinger and Rochelle Doherty, both from Goderich,
set off down the trial.
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