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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLucknow Sentinel, 2009-07-15, Page 6I J J , , J / I 1 / / / / / I / • f I . I ! 1 / l I ..! Page 6 Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 , - 1 • • / 1 1 1 , 1 / t 1 , • , . 1 , . 1 \ \ • \ \ 1 1 f I / 1 / . , J , 1 • - A • / 1 • • • • • f♦ s ,t I, t I! Goetz wants consultation to avoid wind farm complications From page 3 Wind farms have been contentious in other areas, where opponents complain about esthetic issues and unresolved health impacts of living near the tur- bines. Goetz wants con- sultation to avoid similar problems in new developments. "If we'm going to partner with it we should be left in the loop," Goetz said. "I'm not sure the Green Energy Act is going to answer all (the public con- cerns)." Nextera-Energy is proposing six -tur- bine wind farm near Formosa, Paisley and Tara, and a 12 - turbine develop- ment near Durham. At this point Bruce County plan- ning hasn't had for- mal ormal notice of any of those proposals. "I think we're prime players here and we don't know nothing about it," Goetz said in an interview. "I just think the Bruce County planning had the same feel- ings that I had - that we were left out of the loop at leastso far" The newly - passed Green Energy Act : takes planning decisions forwind farms out of county hands. . Nextera Energy has negotiated with 17. landowners :. about the proposed devel- opments, evel-o ents,and said it will visit muiucipal councils and hold publicinformation sessions once study areas been narrowed down. 2007 feature exhibit - of ice age mammals earned $125,000, but this year's inter- active dinosaur dis- play beat that by $10,000, curator Barb Ribey told county councillors. Museum mem- berships are also up this year and the children's proms has expanded to two days a;, week with a possible increase to three tdays next year. bey the economy. could be a factor. "I believe #fiat the people ih the area are spending more. in Bruce - y," Ribey said. And, : it's really worked out well for But she said another keyto : the unproved visitor numbers is a :deem- sion to vide: kid= friendly exhibits hands-on . On June 5 2009, songraduated Jfrom Wilfrid: Laurier wn with an Honours : onou chetor of Arts degree in English. This Fall, she will be attending the University sof Toronto for her bachelor's degree in education. CONGRATULATIONS AND LOVE FROM YOUR FAMILY a �futailons RIa1! Matt Van Osch, son of Perry and Wendy, graduated with distinction on Friday, May 29, 2009 from the University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus, with a diploma in agriculture. He is currently :working on the family. dairy farm and dipping and fitting dairy cattle in Canada and the U.S.A. love, Mom, Dad, Brad, Connor and Emily Brice Museum aunty. and ;nth is a record opportunity. "Absolutely it's the young family- oriented exhibits that really.bring the people to die 'nuse- U l," she.said. The hands-on theme extends to the museum's light- house exhibit. Sand and water activities for kids have been added to a ` light- house exhibit that has historic interest for adults. we. re going more toward the Science North type ofexhibits where there's dots of inter- action," Ribey said. "It's not just and laokin artifacts." ions to the overat au.os & 1:est AkhL es Laura Weir graduated recently from Carleton University, Ottawa with a Master of Arts in Public History. She • is currently working as a Research Officer, Pleuralism Initiative, Aga Khan Foundation Canada, In Ottawa. Mark Weir received his Masters of Science degree, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Health Professional Education) from the University of Western Ontario, London. He is employed as a Policy Analyst for the University of Ottawa. Love to you both, from Mum, Dad, Claire, Jason, Anna and Jordan Hary Birthday. July 16 �. Cathy (Hamilton,) McRonald Love, from your family and friends Congratulations! • - Caitlin Agnew graduated from Huron College -. University of Western Ontario receiving an Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree In French and Caitlin will be attending University Teacher's College, in the Fall. • We're very proud. Mum; Mike, family and friends Sociology. Nippissing North Bay, Love, oats: Museuinnear Owen ,Sound and theMay is for.. Museums:member ship drive also hem push :this num positive • heights, Ribey said. Livestock Indus- try Bruce county council wants the federal and provin- cial governments to step in and help the livestock industry. Councillor Ron Oswald said pork producers are in etre straits, Selling piglets for as'httle as $1 each. The price was $13, 40 years ago..: The federal and irvumcial . govern- ments are pouring,billions into the auto :` nidus Osw1d said, an should have the same :k rid of regard for difficulties in the agriculture :;sector. He ` :described the livestock sector as in dim straits ` -with especially desperate - financial problems g podcPie Oswald said some families are ready to "drive down the lane and leave everything behind" because of low prices that.don't cover the cost of production. _ "We're going to , lose.our pork indus- try" Oswald warned. Osv ald said with beef producers already' suffering, ht's `tilde the. govern- ment gave the same. help, tthe livestock o industry; hat it -has to the.auto _andIman- g �s� cto s. He's urging poht- pressure to::back up the . , request, because., with less two per cerin of the population in. e Culture the industry "gets:. the. short end; of the. stick'' when it comes to govern= rent aid, ..Oswald said: *: aa� h 'mss yi , Photo by Garin Reid Lucknow U l 4 midfielder Christine Miltenburg contra's the bail during Play on Thursday night against a tough Goderich -team. graduation Amanda Scott: graduated June 12, 2009 from the Veterinary Technician Program at St. Clair College, Windsor.. She received the Luke Thomson Clinical Pathology Award. Amanda is currently employed at the Ripley Huron Vet Clinic and Mary's Restaurant, Lucknow. • Congratulations Amanda - we are proud.: of you and all your achievements. " Love, Mom & Dad, &others Garry, Steven & D 1- P.S. HAPPY 22ND BIRTHDAY JULY 31 • - REMINDER; Aug. 3 is a holiday. Deadline for the Aug.. 5 issue of The Sentinel is therefore 4 p.m, Thursday, July 30. 528-2822