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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 2009-05-20, Page 8Page A8 - Goderich Signal -Star, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Canada has a plan for the safe and secure long-term management of its used nuclear fuel. You are invited to participate in its implementation. In 2008, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) initiated a dialogue with interested organizations and individuals on important principles and elements for a fair process to identify an informed and willing community to host a deep geological repository for the safe containment and isolation of Canada's used nuclear fuel for the long term. Guided by this input, we have developed a discussion document outlining a Proposed Process for Selecting a Site. The discussion document describes the project that will involve the establishment of a deep geological repository and an associated centre of expertise. It reviews scientific and technical requirements that will guide selection of an appropriate site to ensure safety. It describes implementation of the project through a partnership with an informed, willing community, to foster well-being and sustainability. And it outlines proposed steps through which interested communities would be able to learn more as they consider potential interest in hosting this project. We invite you to review the discussion document, and share your thoughts on whether this proposed process is appropriate, and what changes may need to be made. We invite and welcome you to an upcoming information session in your region. Your comments will assist the NWMO in refining and confirming an open, fair and inclusive Process for Selecting a Site for this national infrastructure project. Regional Information Sessions Date Location Time Venue May 19 London 2-9 p.m. Delta London Armouries Hotel 325 Dundas St., London, ON N6B 1T9 Teo: 519.879.6111 May 20 Brockton 2-9 p.m. Walkerton Community Centre 290 Durham St. West, PO Box 850, Walkerton, ON NOG 2V0 Tel: 519.881 0625 May 21 Toronto ' 2-9 p.m. Marriott Toronto Downtown Eaton Centre 525 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5G 2L2 Tel: 416:597.9200 For a copy of the discussion document and a complete listing of information sessions, please visit: www.nwmo.ca. If you cannot attend the sessions, we still want to hear from you. You may fill out a survey, make a submission on the website or send your comments to: Nuclear Waste Management Organization Re: Proposed Process for Selecting a Site Address: 22 St. Clair Avenue E., Sixth Floor, Toronto, ON M4T 253, Canada 416.934.9526 contactus@nwmo.ca Fax: Email: www.nwmo.ca Photos by Dominique Milburn Above, soloist David Walker. Goderich Laketown Band trombones; Don MacMillan, Judy Stuart, Tess Burgsma, and Nancy Ross. Bottom, now retired Harbouraires director Paul Howe. Sound of Goderich says goodbye to longtime director Dominique Milburn signal -star staff While visitors to North Street United Church were bathed in the light of count- less musical stars during the May 12 Sound of Goderich, one performer basked in the glow for the last time. Goderich Harbouraire director Paul Howe was honoured by his choir for his 17 year stint as conductor, as he finished his last number before stepping down. "Paul was [the Harbouraire's] accompa- nist before that time and has been with the chorus since the early 80s," said event em- cee Wanda Keith as the ensemble finished its last performance of the evening. Speak- ing on behalf of the group, Keith went on give a heartwarming thanks to Howe for his years of service. "We appreciate all of his hard work and dedication to the Harbouraires over the years. We feel that he has taken the Har- bouraire's to a higher level of performance by introducing new music and a discipline to deliver it." After a rousing round of For He's a Jol- ly Good Fellow, the ensemble added that Howe is welcome back in the bass section of the choir. While the poignant cap of an impres- sive directorial career was a highlight of the evening, it wasn't the only one. The Sound of Goderich annually produces a lineup of popular melody including the stylings of the MacKay Choiristers, the Goderich Laketown Band, and the Huron String School. The latest offering included the works of rising soloist David Walker, most known from his career as a family physician. Walker's deep baritone belted out three tracks featured on his debut CD, Post -Doc.