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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes-Advocate, 1978-04-27, Page 21Times-Advocats, April 27, 1978 Letters indicate no substance to nuclear power plant rumors Dear Mr. Batten: I received many enquiries from constituents in the Huron-Middlesex Riding, about the rumoured possibility of a future generating station site on the shores of Lake Huron somewhere between Goderich and Grand Bend. I have pursued these matters with the Minister of Energy and with the Chairman of Ontario Hydro on a number of occasions and I have followed up the letters written by my con­ stituents to the Minister of Energy, carbon copies of which are sent to me. I have enclosed copies of the response to such letters from both the Chairman of Ontario Hydro and the Minister of Energy, in the event that you may wish to allay the fears of the people of Huron-Middlesex with an article in your paper. It is my opinion that ex­ pansion programs of Ontario Hydro will come under considerable scrutiny with public input vironmental done before any program will be plemented. Ontario Hydro has been severely criticized for its tactics in the past and I firmly believe that public opinion will be much more the determining factor in future Hydro plans. Yours truly Jack Riddell, M.P.P. Huron-Middlesex ★ ★ ★ Dear Mr. Riddell: The rumoured possibility of a future generating station and en- assessments such im- site in the Goderich area recurs on a fairly regular basis, without, believe me, any help from us. Nor is Goderich by any means the only location in the province where such rumours pop up. The numerous hearings and studies to which we are subjected at the present time make it impossible, (as much as I would like to do so), to define a likely pattern for the future development of Ontario Hydro’s power system. This applies to both the locational and timing aspects of planning. The Lake Huron shoreline does have potential for development and at some time in the future if planning is to be meaningful, it will have to come under scrutiny. It may well be that when such detailed studies are undertaken, other priorities of the community may eliminate the area from consideration, but of course, that is not necessarily so. In the meantime, how does one stop the rumour mill? I would like very much to have one of our project engineers, involved in the Southwestern Ontario Study, brief you at some length and seek your advice. If such an arrangement appeals to you, please call Mr. T. B. Reynolds, Director of Route and Site SelectionDivision (416)592-5181, who will en­ sure that such a meeting takes place. In my view, this is the most satisfactory way of providing you with the sort of information you require when responding to your constituents. Although our site selection studies will continue both inhouse and with public participation, please be assured that final site selection can not and will not be made in Southwestern Ontario until after the Royal Commission on Electric Power Planning has sub­ mitted its report to the Government, and even then the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act will have to be complied with. Sincerely Robert B. Taylor Mr. R.M. Bell 25 Cheviot Place LONDON, Ontario Dear Mr. Bell:’ Thank you for your letter of September 17, 1976, en­ quiring about the possibility of an electric generating station being located in Huron County, south of Bayfield. First of all, let me say that Ontario Hydro is not considering any specific geographic location in Huron County to the south of the village of Bayfield at this time. Ontario Hydro is making province-wide studies and • regional studies to examine ' alternative possibilities for generating station locations ' and transmission line I routes. The Southwestern i Ontario Study is one of these regional studies which will include Huron County. The Southwestern Ontario Study, which will involve citizen participation, will begin early next month and will be advertised and reported through the local media. It is expected that the alternative electrical systems - combinations of generation and transmission - will be the subject of com­ parison and discussion whether Huron County or any other area of the province should be dropped from further study, or pur­ sued for more detailed analysis, and on what basis. Any site eventually selected will be reviewed under the Environmental Assessment Act, 1975. throughout the area attended the event. Shown with the Ex­ eter display, from the left: Joanne deHaan, Dianne Boersma, Brenda Rooseboom, Julia Knip and Karen Richard. DISPLAY EFFORTS — Members of the Christian Reformed Church in Exeter had an interior decorating display at the Calvinette rally held at the rec centre, Saturday. Girls from DECORA ’ 1 The following remarks are in answer to your questions. As previously mentioned, there is no specific generating station site proposed near Bayfield. The shorelines of Lake Huron and Lake Erie will be studied for possible future sites. I am sure you will therefore realize your remaining questions become hypothetical and answers are entirely dependent on the results of studies only just getting started. I hope this provides you with the information you were seeking. I am fully aware of the strong con­ cerns you have for Huron County. I trust you will agree that the process out­ lined in association with the Royal Commission Hearings and the application of the Environmental Assessment legislation should provide for a fair comparison of all the' alternatives which Hydro must consider. The impact on agriculture and the area economy will need to be an important part of any decision concerning whether or not a generating station should be located in Huron County or anywhere else in southwestern On­ tario. Yours sincerely, Dennis R. Timbrell, Minister of Energy : Mr. J. Riddell, MPP Huron-Middlesex Mr. R.B. Taylor Chairman, Ontario Hydro NEW FOR 1978 WARWICK announces the release of their newest corn hybrid W844 2650-2700 C,H.U. ask the Warwick dealer WARWICK) in your area about W844. Barry Miller RR 3 Exeter 235-1282 Bill Munn RR 2 Hensall 262-5096 Bob Morrissey RR2 Crediton 234-6783 Keith Gill RR 1 Grand Bend 238-2617 Harry Hayter RR2 Dashwood 237-3561 John Dewan RR 3 Lucan 225-2783 Don't Miss The Savings Available During April SI Friends invited to achievement day Security Trust Company P.O. Box 23, Bank Tower Toronto-Dominion Centre Toronto, Ont. M5K 1A1 (416) 361-1294 Member C.D.I.C. Rates subject to change I The 4-H Homemaking Achievement Days for “Focus on Living” represent the end of another homemaking unit presented by the Home Economics Branch of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food in co-operation with local county leaders. The club, “Focus on Living” included a wide range of topics. Some of the topics in this club were: It’s your life, Learning through leisure, People, ideas and laws, Who cares about our envioronment, Safety, Emergency first aid and babysitting, Food and fit­ ness, and Creative use of Everyone is invited. Your presence in the audience would be a most welcome sign. As you gain valuable information pertaining to “Focus on Living” your young people will gain confidence in their abilities to make presentations before an interested audience. Your support is a valuable con- ’ tribution to the continuation of a strong 4-H program in Huron County. Plan to attend the Achievement Day in your area. All afternoon programs start at 1:15 p.m. Friends and relatives are invited to attend this af­ ternoon program. Members. will have project books and ’ handcrafted items will be on display. The highlight of the program, however, will be a series of skits and exhibits presented as a club effort by all participating groups. These performances are an entertaining and educational summary project. 9 Bonus available to investors 60 years of age or over and en- •j of the whole Call For Professional economists and Bea SPRING begun our Spring Fertilization FILTER SPECIAL Five Year Guaranteed Investment Certificates Buy 3 Filters And Ab KJ El fcl Get One K K%fcfci Includes All Oil, Fuel, Air & Hydraulic Filters NOW OPEN SATURDAY MORNING '8:00 A.M. TO 12:00 NOON Tractors Equipment EXETER FORD Equipment Sales Ltd. EXETER 235-2200 leisure. The club members were able to do quilting, knitting and crocheting. This club also helped the girls to become more aware of the community vironment. County home Grace Bird McClenaghan will be con­ ducting Achievement Days throughout the area as follows: Exeter - South Huron High School, Saturday, April 29. .Crediton - Stephen Central Public School, Saturday, May 6. Seaforth - Seaforth Public School, Saturday, May 2. Interest paid annually Planning workshop for finance matters A one-day workshop for community workers, credit counsellors and professionals involved in helping people with financial planning, and for creditors will be held in Goderich on May 17. It will run from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in the Conference Room of the Family and Children’s Services, 46 Gloucester Terrace. E.W. Lang, executive director, Consumers’ Debt Counselling Service, London will be guest speaker and resource person for the day. Workshop co-ordinator will be Amy Cousineau who teaches personal and family finance in the Department of Family Studies, University of Guelph, Mr. Lang and Miss Cousineau will illustrate techniques for helping families budget successfully. Workshop participants will discuss ways of handling financial planning problems, as well as the need for financial counselling in Huron County and how that need can be met. This will be the second of a series of three workshops. The first dealt with “parenting” and the final one on May 31 will consider nutrition education. All three workshops are being sponsored jointly by: Huron County Family and Children’s Services, Huron County Health Unit, The University of Guelph’s Rural Development Outreach Project, the Ontario Ministry of Com­ munity and Social Services, and the department of family studies ata the University of Guelph. The fee for each day-long session is $15.00, and this includes lunch and coffee breaks. 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