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Dam project on back burner
The Glengowan dam project is still
on the back burner maintains the
chairman of the Upper Thames River
Conservation Authority.
The controversial dam project Was
shelved in 1982 after it was considered
economically impractical. However,
last week, it made news again after
Batt'n Around
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the game, much of the opinion be-
ing expressed is based on conjec-
ture and equally frustrating is the
fact that even the experts or
spokespeople for various groups
can not come to any conclusive
agreement that would easily spell
out the pros and cons so the
average Canadian could reach an
educated opinion on the matter.
That points up the complexity
of the situation, but more impor-
tantly, emphasizes the need for
the federal government to be
open and communicative in
detailing the pros and cons and in
listening to the reaction of those
who will be affected.
* * * * *
Fran Piercey is quite correct in
noting that one small group may
have no impact on government
decisions, but when people com-
bine their efforts to express their
pleasure or displeasure, there is
no doubt that the desired results
can be attained.
•- Clearly, it is an issue which
must be weighed carefully and it
behooves everyone to get inform-
ed to the greatest extent possible
and not merely follow the vocal
opponents or proponents and then
find that he/she ended up on the
wrong side.
Asking the government to halt
talks may be premature at this
point for some groups other than
the U.A.W., but ' those other
groups obviously have to ask
themselves at what point will
they be ready to make their views
known. Better to be premature,
perhaps, than too late!
The matter is now on the Ex-
eter council table, and should
make its way to other council
tables in the near future. It will
be interesting to see how serious-
ly members consider the role that
they should play.
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UTRCA representatives approached
the City of London's board of control.
The authority people went to the
board of control meeting to make sure
that money paid by the city for the
project would be left in a fund. This
fund was set up in the late 1970's for
purchasing land for the Glengowan
project.
An estimated $1.3 million of the
amount London paid towards the $3
million cost oft buying 688 hectares
(1,700 acres) remains in the fund.
London's board of control made a
recommendation which calls for the
dam project to be considered an op-
tion for ensuring water quality in the
next decade in the forest city.
Hugh Munro of RR 1 Lakeside,
UTRCA chairman, repeated 1982
statements saying the project is on
the back burner. He said landowners
don't have to worry about a dam be-
ing built overnight.
The chairman said the authority
plans to sell up to 324 hectares (800
acres) of land in the Glengowan area.
He said the money from these sales
will be used to buy the rest of about
1,012 hectares (2,500 acres) needed
Molting Hawks
get two wins
The Exeter Molting Hawks record-
ed two impressive victories this week
in oldtimer hockey league play.
Thursday, the Molting Hawks down-
ed the Sarnia Oilers 5-3 and Monday
they romped 15-5 over London Intra -
City.
In the win over Sarnia, five dif-
ferent Hawks shared in the scoring.
Notching one goal apiece were Keith
Ahrens, Mike Cushman, Frank Boyle,
Jim Russell and Pete McFalls. Again
assists were all singles provided by
Bob McDonald, Walt Tiedeman,
Frank Boyle, Mike Cushman, Keith
Ahrens and Bob Jones.
Jim Russell led the Molting Hawks
scoring rout over Intra -City with a
four goal performance. He also gain-
ed an assist. Next with a hat trick was
Ken Bergman.
Next with two successful shots
apiece were Keith Ahrens and Scott
Burton. Scoring in single fashion were
Bob Jones, Bill Pincombe, Jack Chip -
chase and Mike Cushman.
Top playmaker with four assists
was Ken Bergman. Scott Burton
helped set up three goals.
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for the project.
There was a group of landowners in
Fullarton, Hibbert and Blanshard
Townships who called themselves the
organization for the protection of the
Upper Thames (OPUT). They form-
ed back in the middle 1970's.
Ron Christie of RR2, Staffa, one of
the members of this group said it was
formed to lobby for an environmen-
tal assessment of the project. It was
granted and after five years deter-
mined the $30 million project was just
too expensive.
Mr. Christies did admit that in
general, the landowners in the area
of the dam were not in favor of the
UTRCA project.
Two members of the board of con-
trol wanted the project listed as a
priority option for water quality in the
city. They were unsuccessful. London
Mayor Tom Gosnell said supporting
the project is as good as listing it is
a priority.
Times -Advocate, March 19, 1986
Page 5
MEat council wants free trade
The Canadian Meat Council sup-
ports' fully, and wishes to participate
in, improved, .enhanced, freer trade
with the United States,
"The Canadian livestock and meat
industry has flourished ill a North
American economy since 1951. Slow-
ly, trading barriers have been reduc-
ed and we believe Canada should con-
tinue towork for the easing of remain-
ing barriers," points out D.M. Adams,
General Manager, Canadian Meat
Council.
"The livestock and meat industry
has a special relationship with the
U.S. This goes beyond trading which
results from such close proximity -
many U.S. markets are closer than
Canadian markets. There is a similar
culture, language and market struc-
ture. And most importantly, there is
a sophistication in the livestock and
meat industries which is comparable -
herd and flock health, sanitation and
product standards, for instance.
As well, proximity permits livestock
to trade and fresh meat to be
exchanged- neither really practicable
with more distant markets."
While the Canadian Meat Council is
in support of livestock producers in
their quest for a price stabilization
scheme, and is supportive of their
desire for protection from subsidized
imports, the packing industry strong-
ly recommends that the bilateral
discussions with the U.S. include
resolution of the subsidy questions.
The Canadian Meat Council recom-
mends that the federal government
should be moving quickly to the
development of a national livestock
policy in consultation with producers,
processors and others.
"With cross border 'trades in
primary meats there are many non -
tariff barriers which could be reduc-
ed. Both Canada and the U.S. could do
more to recognize the inspection of
the other. Various standards could be
brought closer together," according
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The Canadian meat Packer can and
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