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Goderich Signal Star, 2017-05-24, Page 66 Signal Star • Wednesday, May 24, 2017 GoOmcM1 Signal -Star VOL. 26 — ISSUE 10 PUBLISHED WEEKLY -- EST. 1860 Signal Star Publishing 120 Huckins St. Goderich ON N7A 3X8 519-524-2614 www.goderichsignalstar.com POSTMEDIA JOHN BAUMAN Group Manager, Media Sales jbauman@postmedia.com ext. 232 JANET SHRIER Office Manager jashrier@postmedia.com ext. 220 KATHLEEN SMITH Editor katsmith@postmedia.com ext. 211 SUSAN MCINTOSH Sales smcintosh@postmedia.com ext. 228 TARA CORRAN Sales tcorran@postmedia.com ext. 230 STACEY SCOTT Inside Sales sscott@postmedia.com ext. 229 RHONDA BUTT Accounting rhbutt@postmedia.com MARY JOHNSTON Accounts Receivable majohnston@postmedia.com CURTIS ARMSTRONG Group Director of Media Sales 519 376-2250 ext. 514301 or 510 364-2001 ext. 531024 Editorial Deadline - Friday 2 p.m. Advertising booking deadline - Friday 1:30 p.m. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ADVANCE: Regular $50.00 includes GST (12 months) Seniors 450.00 includes GST (14 months) US $249.00 plus QST Foreign $416.40 plus GST Single Copy $1.50 includes GST Publications Mail Agreement No. 40064683 RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES: CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 120 Huckins St., Goderich ON N7A 3X8 For any non -deliveries or delivery concerns: 519-524-2614 Goderich Signal Star is a member of the National Newsmedia Council, which is an independent ethical organization established to deal with editorial concerns. For more information or to file a complaint go to www.mediacouncil.ca or call toll free 1-844-877-1163. The Goderich Signal Star shall not be liable for failure to publish an ad for typographical errors in publication except to the extent of the cost of that portion of the ad in which the error occurred. The Goderich Signal -Star reserves the right to reject or edit any advertisement. The Goderich Signal -Star is a proud member of the Canadian Community Newspapers Association (CCNA) and The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA). Member of the Ontario Community Newspaper Association and the Canadian Community Newspaper Association. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. ocna uanaua letters to the editor All `.Fore' the kids Dear Editor, All 'Fore' the kids at Woodlands Golflinks was the course where a record number of participants 'warmed up their swing' for some spirited competition in the 12th Charity Golf Tournament on Satur- day, May 16. The day was the culmination of efforts to share the kid's stories and their success that has truly touched our hearts. It was about raising awareness and critical dollars for expensive, life-saving equipment, education, prevention programs and vital breakthrough research - mission accomplished. I want to congratulate the top team of Mark Duckworth, Ralphy Rubino, Curtis Muxlow and Austin O'Meara for their stellar performance. Sincere thanks to all participants and sponsors for their generous support. To date, this one event has raised over $25, 000 to support our local London's Children's Hospital. - Community support is para- mount for our future leaders - our kids. "Ihanks for being part of the MIRACLE TEAM and for making a difference in a child's life. Regards, Joanne Doherty Contributed photo Tournament Organizer Top golfing team consisted of Mark Duckworth, Ralphy Rubino, Curtis Muxlow Huron County and Austin O'Meara. Environmental concerns Dear Editor, I understand that the passage of the bylaw now approves the site plan for NRStor's proposed devel- opment on the Mill Road meadow. However, I believe that council should consider taking a second look at this complex issue by pass- ing a second motion, which tables the first motion, until the issues noted below have been more fully explored and answers provided. I have concerns, which I believe should be answered to the satisfac- tion of the entire council and the concerned public. My earlier letters to council also address some serious environ- mental concerns, which I will not repeat in this letter. Will the health concerns of Dr Bokout s, Acting Medical Officer of Health for Huron County, as expressed in a letter to council, dated April 26, be adequately answered prior to further site approval? This is a pilot project. A pilot project by its very nature has risks and dangers, which can only be fully assessed once the pilot project is completed. In other words, a pilot project always represents a journey into the unknown. In their comprehensive presen- tations to council, Mr. Dutot and Dr. Stan Spacek clearly expressed valid concerns about the possible contamination of the water table, with inherent risks to the well water of residents on Mill Road. Furthermore, they also expressed concerns about the exhausted air to the atmosphere from the energy regeneration process. Recurrent injection of compressed air into salt caverns could readily become contaminated with moulds and bacteria lurking in the sediment or on the walls of the caverns. This pressurised, contaminated air could then track into the water table and contaminate well water, as well as contaminating the atmosphere as it is exhausted. Accordingly, from a public health Happy to welcome spring Dear Editor, After some rollercoaster weather in the past few months, Goderich Communities in Bloom is so happy to be able to welcome spring. We held our spring meeting on April 11 and welcomed 3 new members. We will again this year be cele- brating gardens in our town through two initiatives, one organized by our local committee and the second one through Scotts Miracle Gro. If you have been a past recipient of a Pay It Forward Outstanding garden sign and it is in your shed, basement or garage, please dust it off and pass it on. The Town of Goderich and Com- munities in Bloom have entered the National Competition again this year. perspective, I believe that any fur- ther development of the site plan should be contingent on the follow- ing: That appropriate baseline test- ing of the well water of those house- holds most likely to have their well water contaminated be carried out by an independent agency approved by council, and that this testing be continued throughout the pilot pro- ject at appropriate intervals; That ongoing testing of the exhausted air be mandatory on an ongoing basis, as determined by public health guidelines, during the pilot project, should it proceed. Having monitored the process of council on this issue over the past several weeks, I'sensed that coun- cil has been pressured by the town's administrative team into making a decision before all valid concerns were fully explored. Accordingly, I urge council to take a second look at this impor- tant issue. An experimental, pilot project needs to be further assessed before any construction We are in the "Canada 150" cate- gory and will welcome our judges on July 20, 21 and 22. In keeping with our country's birthday celebration, we have incorporated reds and whites in many of our garden, planter and basket designs. We would encourage all Goderich gardeners to also add a splash or red and white to their beds and baskets. begins. 'Ihe citizens of Goderich and surrounding area deserved more time to hear of the health and environmental risks inherent in this experimental, pilot project. Citizens also need to be informed that in a recorded vote at the council meeting on May 8, three elected officials voted against NRStor's project at this stage, whilst four elected officials voted for it to proceed. Furthermore, hundreds of citi- zens signed a petition expressing their health and environmental concerns about NTStor's proposal, many attended council meetings and several wrote letters of con- cern to council. This is not a crisis that our com- munity is facing but, accordingly, I believe that further evaluation is essential before the wisest and saf- est decision can be made. Respectfully, Jim Hollingworth, M.D., F.C.F..P, Goderich We still have gardens available for families or individuals to weed and keep tidy. Our Communities in Bloom committee will be sharing space with the Goderich Horticultural Club at the Farmers' Market again this summer. Please stop by and see us. Barb Allen Communities in Bloom LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Signal Star welcomes letters to the editor. Letters must include the writer's full name, address, daytime phone number and signature (for verifica- tion). Anonymous letters will not be published. 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