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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-05-30, Page 12PAGE 12. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 2013. Amidst controversy surrounding transmission lines associated with one of its wind projects, representatives from NextEra Energy assured Huron East Council that they planned on working to save several mature trees by re-routing the line. At Huron East Council’s May 21 meeting, Nicole Geneau and Dr. Chris Olsen from NextEra Energy, aimed to set the record straight on the line’s path and adverse health effects associated with transmission lines and hoped to put some of council’s worries at ease. Council had backed the concerns of Jim and Janet Papple, who were upset that several mature trees were going to have to be cut down in order to make room for the transmission line in front of their property. With council now on board, Geneau penned a letter to council assuring that NextEra Energy has done all it can to work with the Papples to alleviate their concerns. Olsen assured councillors that the electricity people are exposed to from transmission lines is far lower than regular household items such as a microwave oven or a hair dryer. Some councillors, however, remained unconvinced. Geneau told councillors that while she couldn’t be 100 per cent sure, she was 98 per cent sure that a deal between Hydro One and NextEra Energy was on the verge of being completed. The deal would mean that Hydro One could bury its power lines on the side of the street opposite the Papples’ home, meaning that NextEra could move their lines to that side of the street. This would save many of the Papples’ trees, Geneau said. She didn’t, however, guarantee that all the trees on the property could be saved. Geneau said that the company does not anticipate any health issues as a result of the project, but if there are concerns, there is a dictated process in place, which was part of the project receiving its Renewable Energy Approval (REA). “It sets out what we have to do,” Geneau told councillors of the REA process. Olsen told councillors that during his time in a consultation role with NextEra, he has never seen any adverse health effects as a result of transmission lines. The project is currently being appealed by an anti-wind turbine group out of Middlesex County, Geneau said. The Papples were in attendance, but Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan told them that he would not allow them to speak or to ask further questions. As a rule, those in the gallery are not given the opportunity for a dialogue with those appearing as a delegation. Singing for the Lord The 16th annual Barn Dance Jamboree weekend wrapped up on Sunday with the Gospel show, which featured Betty Beer on guitar and vocals for one of the show’s performances. (Jim Brown photo) Transmission lineconcerns addressed by wind company Controlled chaos As part of the Emergency Services Training Centre’s flare ignition training, firefighters were at a Marnoch Line site last week shooting flares at a controlled propane leak to get the technique down for finding the source of the gas leak. Nelson Johnson, right, of Firemaster in Red Deer, Alberta, told firefighters that in this rare case, starting a fire with a flare gun was the right thing to do, as Kent Readman, left, demonstrated. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Brussels 519-887-9114 The Citizen Blyth 519-523-4792 Enjoy these and other great books at... FRUITS AND BERRIES FOR THE HOME GARDEN More than 250 pages of information on choosing fruits and nuts, planting them, pruning, controlling disease and pests, and harvesting fruit. Even instructions on reproducing your trees & bushes. $27.95 ALL FIRED UP! Make your outdoor cooking special this summer with recipes and tips on cooking everything from burgers and steaks to fish to kabobs to whole and cut-up chicken, turkey and cornish hens. Recipes for marinades, sauces and rubs, even desserts $24.95 Books to help you enjoy the “Flavours of Summer” THE FRESH EGG COOKBOOK Farm-fresh chicken eggs are nutritious and delicious and versatile in so many dishes. This cookbook provides recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner and desserts to top off the meals. Lots of information about eggs. $17.95 PICKLES AND RELISHES 150 recipes from apples to zucchini with tips on the principles of pickling through choosing the best ingredients to storing, including freezer pickles. $14.95 PRESERVING MADE EASY: Small Batches & Simple Techniques The perfect book for today’s busy cooks who want to enjoy the homemade goodness of fruits and vegetables all year round. Simple inst-ructions plus recipes for jams, pickles and more. $9.99 HERBAL REMEDY GARDENS Enhance your health naturally with herbs from your own garden. Care for your- self and your family using time-tested herbal remedies. Learn about over 20 medicinal herbs and more than 35 plans for gardens for specific health needs.$25.95 By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen