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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2009-06-17, Page 5Opinion The Huron Expositor • June 17, 2009 Page 5 .The importance of making local voices heard by July 24 about the effects of wind turbines can't be emphasized enough To the Editor, The goal to cease reliance on non- renewable energy sources is cer- tainly important and pressing. The provincial government's com- mitment to this initiative has been most recently demonstrated by the passing of the Green Energy Act. Implementation of such legislation translates into our community in the form of projects such as wind farms. While the intended result of wind turbines is supported, what is of most serious concern and the root of local public outcry is the unaccept- able and irresponsible standards by which wind turbines are installed. Wind turbines are linked to detri- mental health problems to humans, wildlife and livestock. The impact of wind farms on this community cannot be underesti- mated or ignored as they are an in- dication of what is to come. In order for a campaign against irrespon- sible installment of wind turbines to be successful, the public must understand that to maximize our impact we must work within the government process. Until July 24, we the public have the ability to influence the stan- dards to which renewable energy projects (wind turbines being of most recent and local concern) must meet to achieve government approval. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of this opportunity to make our voices heard by providing constructive commentary on the proposed regulations, on-line or in writing. While emotional and personal sto- ries about the impact of wind tur- bines cannot be ignored, the gov- ernment is more likely to consider comments which are clear,critical of specific setbacks and supported by factual information. I also write this letter to appeal to our elected officials, specifically Carol Mitchell, Huron Bruce MPP and the councillors of Huron Coun- ty and Huron East. Your constitu- ents have elected you to represent our concerns and to protect our in- terests. Regulation of wind turbines is close to the hearts of the people of this community and will likely be a deciding election issue. We can work together to achieve a government standard for the im- plementation of wind turbines that does not compromise the health of this community. lb learn more, please come to the meeting on June 18 at 8 p.m. in Seaforth. Clare Murray RR# 1 Dublin, Ontario People living near proposed wind turbines need to get informed To the Editor, There has been a lot of informa- tion presented in The Huron Expos- itor on the wind turbine projects in St. Columban. I am writing to encourage you to become informed. There are cur- rently two St. Columban projects, which include a total of 10 400 ft. wind turbines. How many more contracts are out there that we are not aware of? Will the next project be next to your home? You may not know that your neighbour has a contract until it is See PUBLIC, Page 6 In 1959, Hullett celebrates 100th anniversary of Burns church, which was built for $515 June 13, 1884 The Salvation Ariny had a grand Jubilee service in Cardno's Hall on Tuesday evening last, which was participated in by the officers and members of the force here and sev- eral ladies and gentlemen from a distance. Mrs. C. Carter of Tuckersmith has a field of spring wheat which, is of this years growth and which measures 24 inches in length on the average. Parties destroying or injuring shade trees on the public streets or permitting them to be destroyed are liable to a fine of $25. John Thompson, tailor, has pur- chased and now occupies the cot- tage and lot on John Street, former- ly owned by Mr. M. Morrison. He paid $480 for the property. A meeting of those favorable to the passage of the Scott Act was held in the Temperance Hall in Winthrop on Monday evening last. Andrew Govenlock was appointed presi- dent, John C. Morriso .., secretary and Robert Govenlock, treasurer. The meeting closed by a rousing address from the Rev. Elliot of Wal- ton. June 11, 1909 J. Whiteman of Chiselhurst hav- ing disposed of his business here to A.N. Ackland resigned his position as postmaster and Mr. Ackland, our new merchant is to be appointed postmaster in his stead so that the post office will still remain in the old stand. At St. James Church on Wednes- day morning, Frank S. Sills, eldest son of George A. Sills and Dora, youngest daughter of Thomas Daly, two of our popular young people were united in marriage. Robert Fraser met with a seri- ous and painful accident at the Bell Engine Works on Wednesday after- noon. He with two or three other men were taking a threshing ma- chine feeder off a wagon, when in some way it slipped and Mr. Fraser was crshed between the wagon and the wall of the building. His collar- bone was broken and some of his ribs were crushed. He will be laid up for some time. • June 15, 1934 The exterior of two large stores of Stewart Bros. have been com- pletely redecorated in silver and black, and present a very pleasing appearance. Gordon C. Rennie has been ap- pointed lifeguard at the Lions swimming pool for the summer. Making his radio debut from Sta- tion CFPL, London, on Wednesday evening, Alvin W. Sillery, president of the Local Young Canada Club ad- dressed Western Ontario Conserva- tives on aspects of the present cam- paign. Anna Edmonds, nurse in training at Woodstock General Hospital was presented with the Francis Sharpe Scholarship for intermediate year students at the annual graduation ceremony. The matter of site for the fountain has been left to the property com- mittee with power to superintend its erection. June 12, 1959 The Ontario Labor Relations' Board has granted certification to the United Brotherhood of Carpen- ters and Joiners of America to rep- resent General Coach Works, Hen- sall. Special services this Sunday and the following Sunday will mark the occasion of the 100th anniver- sary of Burns church, Hullett. In 1859, the frame church was built for $515, and serviced missionar- ies. The frame church was removed to Seaforth in 1890 and the present church erected. The building is still in use in Seafdrth as a body shop and is owned by David Schenck, Gotterich Street, West. An auction sale at the entrance to the Town Hall Saturday night marked an end of an era in Sea - forth when the last town owned horse was sold. Purchaser was Al- fred Gummett of Tuckersmith, who won the horse with the highest bid of $215. June 13, 1984 Three Huron County public schools under review for the past five months will remain open. The Huron County Board of Ed- ucation voted to keep the schools open in a 9 to 4 recorded vote with two abstentions and one trustee absent at its June 4 meeting. The three schools, J.A.D. McCurdy in Huron Park, Hensall Public School in Hensall and Vanastra Public School in Vanastra, have been ex- tensively reviewed since January by separate committees made up of ratepayers and trustees. Ernie Williams, a Seaforth ham radio operator, has continued to monitor conversations and has talked to the three local trans-At- lantic sailors. Among the trio is Ken Campbell, a McKillop Zbwnship farmer. The crossing is the second in 11 years for Mr. Campbell and his sailing partner, Harry Whale of Hanover.