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Janette Balkh
Capturing beauty
The Port Franks camera club was warmly welcomed at Cuddy
Gardens in Strathroy for a tour and walkabout in the gardens.
The gardens are planted and maintained by the Horticulture
Technician Program students at Fanshawe College. Shown here
Lynn Dukelow (president), Judy Scholz,(guest), Janette Bailile,
Jos Pockett, Annette Hitchins, Lynn Wilbur, Judy Jewell, Paul
Mennlll, Tom Stewart.
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Bandits lurking
They look like spies and photog George Couckyt captured these
two critters on the prowl.
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 • Lakeshore Advance 9
Larry Whiting
Camera
shy
Hiding from
the lens this
little guy was
shy when
Larry Whiting
attempted to get
him on film.
NExTeraM
ENER
CANADA
Bluewater Wind Energy Centre
Community Liaison Committee
We're establishing a Community Liaison Committee (CLC) for the Bluewater Wind Energy Centre.
In April 2013, Varna Wind, Inc .i wholly-owned subsidiary of NextEra Energy Canada, ULC (NextEra), obtained approval from the
Ministry of the Lnvrronme'nt (Hutt ) to build a Wind Energy Centre in the Municipality of Bluewater, Huron County Ontario.
About the Bluewater Wind Energy Centre
The tiluewater Wind Lncrgy Centre, which includes a transmission line that extends into the Municipality of Huron East, will have a
maximum generating capacity of up to 60 megawatts, using 37 wind turbines; this Is enough clean energy to power over 15,000
homes. The wind farm is expected to create about 150 construction jobs, 5 to 6 full-time local operations jobs, and is estimated
over its 20 year lifespan — to contribute almost $9 million to local governments In property taxes and $13 million In lease payments
to landowners.
We want to hear from youl
We know that good planning Involves the community. We are
establishing a Community liaison Committee to discuss key
aspects of construction, installation, use, operation, maintenance
and retirement of the Bluewater Wind Energy Centre. This
Committee is a requirement of our Renewable Energy Approval
(RI A), and will be a forum to discuss concerns, exchange ideas,
share plans and to provide project up -dates. The purpose of the
CLC is not to revisit those Issues or concerns already addressed •
through the MOE's approval process.
Join the conversation
The Committee will consist of up to 14 people with membership drawn from a cross, section of the community so as to provide a
broad and balanced perspective. Representatives of the following groups are intended to make up the Committee: landowners;
residents within 1 km of the Project; aboriginal communities; agriculture; busiAess / industry; environment and local organizations;
and representatives from government agencies. All CLC meetings will be open so that the public can attend arid observe the
conversation — requests tor delegations are welcomed and can be made prior to each meeting,
The CLC is expected to meet at least four times over a two year period, with two meetings each year. We expect to hold our first
meeting by the end of September 2013. The meetings will be at a time and location that Is convenient to most members. Committee
members will be encouraged to share any information gained and the results of all discussions with other interested community
members. An independent, third -party facilitator from AECOM has been retained to chair the Community liaison Committee
meetings.
To get involved, please contact Avril Fisken of AECOM by July 31'' so that she can speak with you about
your interest and confirm next steps.
Avrll Fisken (CIC Facilitator) Tel: 519-840-2260 Email: evrIl.flsken@aecam.Qtr
To learn more about the Bluewater Wind Energy Centre please visit the NextEra Energy Canada website
at yeartalgiaignmsenagemto or contact Derek Dudek, Community Relations.