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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2004-04-21, Page 3News Susan Hundertmark photos Slice of Huron Above, Chase Janmaat and Tyler Eckert, both 5 and of Harpurhey, take a close look at a piglet while at left, Emily DeCorte, two and a half, of RR 2 Hensall, grabs a handful of wheat at Wednesday night's open house at Slice of Huron at the Seaforth Agriplex. Below, Remira Pryce, of Whitechurch, counts eggs at the chicken and egg producers' display at the Seaforth arena. n:t CAI• 1 ales HERE'S AN OFFER THAT'LL MOVE YOU. Buy a BOMBARDIER' ATV before April 30, 2004, and get: FREE -Year service coverages (Vs Industry's standard of only 8 months.) On all new and unused adult Outlander'", Quest"' and Traxter• models. www.bombardler-atv.com See your local Bombardier* ATV dealer: BOMBARDIER*ATV Follow No One. 1/4 Mile North of SEAFORTH 527-0120 Via) 0 2004 Bombardier Recreseonar Rohde Me MOM. A1111.41 marred. • TredernaA0 end • registered trademarks M ORP or es *9eates • Trsdem*A of BaM»rde. 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Thew ATV* are recomme reed foe 6.4 4.0 16 and ddar, and pnaaryers sew 12 and older only Never carry a ryKtinger on any ATV not soecmaay designed for such 01. 1 TNI HUBION IIIMPO$ITOS, AMIII.11 a 1004-3 Landowners sought who are interested in harvesting wind By Cheryl Heath Clinton News -Record Editor Cppturing energy from the wind will be the topic of an information night that will be hosted by the Huron County Federation of Agriculture on Tuesday, April 27 at 8 p.m. at the Goderich Township Hall in Holmesville. With hydro prices set to rise again this spring, looking at the options of harnessing the power in the wind to generate electricity is being discussed by more and more people. A lot of questions remain to be answered about wind as an alternative energy source - what are the regulatory requirements for community owned energy projects, what lease terms are common, what technical systems are being used, and what are the dollars and cents when compared to other energy alternatives. These are the areas that will be covered at the meeting by speakers from the Ontario Sustainable Energy Association, a provincial non-profit association of local organizations who are developing sustainable energy. projects in and for their communities. Also participating in the meeting will be the Research Department of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture. 22 Degree Energy Corp. is banking on the notion the Municipality of Central Huron has a lot of wind energy. Jennifer business manager, corporation attempting landowners Lugtigheid, development says the is actively to recruit interested in leasing out acreage to allow for the installation of 100 to 130 wind turbines. The goal of the $300 - million project is to erect 117 -metre (383 feet) tall wind turbines, each producing between 1.5 to 1.8 megawatts (MW) of energy for a total of 200 MW - enough to power 60,000 homes. Lugtigheid says company officials are currently negotiating with several Goderich Township landowners. She says the area's close proximity to the lake and transmission wires make it an ideal location for the project. She notes garnering the community's support for the project is equally important because 14,000 acres are needed to allow the wind farm to move forward. While a recent meeting was held with potential leaseholders, 22 Degree Energy Corp. officials say it will take at least two years before the project is up and running. If enough cooperation from landowners is acquired, it will take at least a year to compile research data from the area. Lugtigheid notes one wind turbine will be erected before Christmas to aid with research. She says the environment - friendly energy project is likely to be supported by the Ontario Government, which has committed itself to using a minimum of five per cent energy renewable resources by 2007. "It all bodes well for us," she says, adding the Ontario Municipal Bo rd is the regulatory agency for wind energy. She notes the company is also subject to environmental screening by the province. Lugtigheid adds the project requires a large financial investment by the corporation She confirms it will likely take 20 years before the investment starts to show a profit and notes the repair and maintenance of the wind turbines will rest in the hands of the corporation. According to information supplied 'by an area resident, the corporation is offering landowners two options if they choose to sign a contract. The first option allows landowners to acquire a proportion of the actual revenue from the wind form. The second option is a fixed rate paid to landowners both for options and.leases. The corporation is also pledging to cover the cost of liability insurance. SEAFORTH INSURANCE BROKER LTD. 527-1610 • F R - • Home • Commercial *Auto • Farm • Out of Province Travel Insurance 41 Main St. S. Seaforth Ken Cardno, Joanne Williamson, Christa O'Neil and Barb Walt PUBLIC NOTICE FOR CANADIAN FARMERS The Govemment of Canada is investing $995 million to help farmers make the transition to the new Canadian Agricultural Income Stabilization (CAIS) program. The Transitional Industry Support Program (T1SP) includes a direct payment to cattle producers and a general payment to all farmers. Direct Payment for Cattle and Ruminants The direct payment to producers of cattle and other ruminants is a per head payment based on inventories of eligible animals as of December 23, 2003. Producers of cattle, bison, sheep, goats, elk and deer are eligible. To apply, farmers need to complete a form reporting their inventory as of December 23, 2003. Payments will be made within 30 days of form receipt. Application forms are available online at www.agr.gc.ca/tisp or by calling 1-866-367-8506. Note: Some program detail's may be subject to change. General Transition Payment Farmers will receive a payment based on their income history. Cheques will begin to be mailed in late April. Individuals, corporations, trusts, co-operatives and communal organizations reporting farming income (or loss) for 2002 for income tax purposes are eligible for the transition payment. Status Indians farming on a reserve are also eligible. Note: supply managed commodities are excluded. NISA participants and producers who received a Risk Management Funding payment in the last two years will automatically receive a payment. Others must apply. Application forms are available online at www.agr.gc.ca/tisp or by calling 1-866-367-8506. Canadian Farm Income Program (CFIP) The federal govemment is providing an additional $65 million to farmers for final payments under the CFIP 2002 program. Farmers who applied for and received a payment under the 2Q02 program will automatically receive a cheque. Farmers who have questions or would like more information are invited to call 1-866-367-8506. 0' Agrkllhurs and Agdallturs fat Agri•Food Canada Agroelm.ntolre Canada Canada