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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1995-11-01, Page 10Page 10 Times -Advocate, November 1, 1995 Your Views Letter to the editor Genuine dialogue needed A society that lives by fear and hate is a society that will ulti- mately fail... Dear Editor: I'n1 writing to thank you for your editorials and fur the column by Eric Dowd. l appreciate the bal- anced approach that you both take in your articles. l appreciate the compassion and the common sense values. 11 is easy to make the poor the scapegoats for our uw n fears. It is easy to label and to look at those dif- ferent from us as the enemy. Genuine dialogue and understanding are critical in times like these. A society that lives by fear and hate is a society that will ultimately fail. If we love our brothers and sisters as we love ourselves (something we learned from the Bible) we can never go wrong. With that as the basis we must he open to understanding and finding new ways of solving the serious problems that face us and the only way to do this is through genuine dialogue. Hymn Fests prove fulfilling experiences GRAND BEND - The two Hymn Iasis at Grand Bend United Church this past summer proved such fulfilling experiences of mu- sic and worship that another one has been planned for Sunday. No- vember 19 at 7:30 p.m. At the last July 30 event, two so- loists of international stature from the special outdoor service presen- tation "Opera and Hymnody" that morning, stated how much hymn tradition was their backgrounds. Adriatic Stewart and Silvia Bucha- nan stayed to lead hymn singing, as well as bring to life some solos and duets. \t the upcoming Hynin Fest. Ad - ward Avey of Norman Heights. will give some verbal continuity, and members of the choir under the direction of Norman Abbott will lead the singing. :\ covenanting service for Rev. I3oh Putman will he held on Sun- day. November 5 at 7:30 p.m. Guest speaker the Very Reverend Doctor Bruce McLeod, former Moderator of the United Church of Canada, will officiate. A special of- fering will he taken which will he [Ionated to the Huron -Perth Presby- tery' Student Bursary fund. There will he a reception following the SL TV ICC .\ i ^ ... rt_ • The 68th. -anniversary service for Grand Bend United Church was hcid Sunday, October 29. with a good attendance Rev. Bob Putman was in charge with the sermon topic "Fighting for our Life". The choir musical offering was Now We Are Ambassadors" with duo. parts taken by Edward Avey and Don McLean. The flowers placed in the sanctuary were in lov- ing memory of Morley Sanders by his family. Lunch was served after the ser- vice by the U.C.W. group. The ser- vice at Greenway United was with- drawn so members could attend the Grand Bend anniversary. Grand Bend Golden Agers eu- chre party was held at the Legion Hall last Wednesday night, October 25 with 25 tables in play. Winners were: Ladies high Martha Weigand of Dashwood; ladies low Marie Cyr; Ladies most lone hands, a tie between Eva Shelton and Mary Comnlaert; Mens high Alan Walp- er; Mens low won by Verna Lovie playing a man's card; Men's most lone hands Joe Miller. Next euchre will be November 8. Grand Bend Golden Agers will hold a euchre-rarna November 10 at the Grand Bend Legion from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will cost $4.00 per person which includes coffee, .lynch and a 50/50 draw. .-The euchre-rama is non-profit. The Legion donates the use of the hall. Exeter Tae Kwon Do students at top won medals at the 1995 Ontario Classic tournament, October 14-15. Medal re- cipients from left, Robin Wong, Pat Grasdahl and Michael Henry. Middle is Robert Khamsouk. The students of South Huron School of Martial Arts com- peted in the Southwest London Karate Invitational on Oc- tober 21. Pictured above from left, Instructor Brian Decker with students Katie Chlasson, Rachael McPherson, Nicole Alexander and Jane McPherson. Front left, Cam Britton, Ann McPherson and Michael Alexander. Absent is Tyler Fea-1 gam. Sincerely. Karen Thorpe RR 1 Grund 13end, Ont. Charlie Beausoleil, of Exeter, relaxes while he gives bloov 9n Oct. 19 at a blood donor clinic at South Huron District High School. it® .m. Ontano Environmental Assessment Board EP -95-02 Schedule "E" NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Township of Stephen The Environmental Assessment Board will hold a public hearing regarding an application to amend Provisional Certificate of Approval No. A162102 by The Corporation of the Township of Stephen for a five (51 year interim expansion of its landfill site located on the west half of Lot 3, Concession 14, in the Township of Stephen. in the County of Huron (Board File #EP•95-021. The proposed amendment to the Provisional Certificate of Approval would allow the Township of Stephen to continue to accept waste at its landfill site for a period of five (51 years and to extend the waste fill area upwards. The proposal is also to extend the.fife of the landfill by five 15) years to allow for the completion of the County of Huron Waste Management Master Plan. It is expected that by the end of the five 151 year expansion period, the County operated landfill site will be in operation. A map showing the landfill location and the hearing location is included with this notice. DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF THE PRELIMINARY HEARING The Environmental Assessment Board will commence the public hearing with a preliminary hearing. The preliminary hearing will be held on: Date and Time: Thursday, December 7, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. Place: Township of Stephen Municipal Offices 38 Victoria Street East Crediton, Ontario NOM IMO Tel: (519) 234-6331 Fax: 15191234-6301 I4 tt r Important Note. The Board's decision may al ct, you. 1% yd�rl have concerns, you should attend the hearing or have someone attend wh an represent your concerns If you for your representative, do not attend the preliminary h ring, the Board may proceed without giving you further notice of the hearing. , PURPOSE OF PRELIMINARY HEARING The purpose of the preliminary hearing is to: • identify groups or individuals who will ba participating in the hearing and how they will be involved: • ask each person or group who wishes td participate to give a list of their concerns and say why these are important for the. Board to consider: • identify which concerns the Board will review during the hearing; • hear parties' suggestions about a schedule for the exchange of information and identification of issues prior to the main hearing and presentation of witness statements and formal questions: • set a date for a funding hearing, if one is necessary; • set a time and place for the beginning of the main hearing: • set a date andtime for an Evening Session to hear from those who cannot attend the main hearing during the daytime: and • hear anything else that people or groups raise tnat the Board decides is relevant to the hearing. No evidence will be heard at the preliminary hearing. BACKGROUND The Township operate, a waste disposal site on the west hall of Lot 3. Conc. XIV. Township of Stephen. County of Huron. This site has been used. for purposes of waste disposal. since 1962. In 1972. the Township obtained authority for landfilling operations at mus site under Ministry of Environment Certificate of Approval No. A162102. The site area is approximately 20.2 ha 150 ac and the 1972 approved fill area was 2 ha (5 ac.), This area was. in fact. the area already l,rdfdled at that time. Since 1972. landf lI oq has occurred over a larger area of about 4 4 ha 110 ac 1 and since 1985. has generally followed an approved Plan of Operation and Management to Closure (Ref 11 The final contours of the Plan of Design and Operations to Closure have been exceeded and m June 1991. the Township applied for an Emergency Certificate of Approval under Section 31 of the Environmental Protection Act fEPAI to continue landfilling. A Provisional Certificate of Approval Mo. A1621021 was issued on October 19. 1992 and subsequently amended to allow landhning until August 31. 1994 This Provisional Certificate of Approval had a number of conditions, including the following: • No. 4.6 • A request should be submitted to the Minister of the MOEE for an exemption to the EAA, under Section 29. by November 30. 1992. • No. 4 7 - An application with all supporting documentation, for an interim expansion order, shell be made under Section 30 of the EPA IRSO 1990, Chapter E•19) and Policy 03-05. by November 30. 1992. Submissions were made in November 1992 which satisfied the conditions of the Provisional Certificate. Review and revisions to the submissions were not completed until mid 1994. An Exemption Order under the Environmental Assessment Act was issued on October 27. 1994 (Ref. 21. It is projected that an additional 58.000 cubic metres of waste. excluding cover, wilt be landfilled during this period. Capacity will be achieved by revising final contours on a 3.3 hectare area which has received waste in the past. The total area of the site will remain at 20.2 hectares. with a total landfilled area of 4 4 hectares. SCALE • 115 ■ Ex.ST.Nr. LANDruLL SITZ ADOrruONAL LANDS OWNED BY TOwNSNIP Or STEPHEN GENERAL LOCATION PLAN HOW TO PARTICIPATE e Groups or individuals interested in participating in the hearing have the right to express their concerns regar4 „1ba public interest or theirivacnce•ns. palteo r.7t3!'ji• ,:`; Submissions may be made in person at the hearing, either verbally or in writing. The Board will not consider any submissions regarding the proposal after the main hearing has been completed. The different categories of public participation in the hearings are observers, participants and parties. As an observer, you can attend and observe any stage of the hearing. As a participant. you can make a presentation to the Board orally and/or in writing. Participants' presentations are usually scheduled for the evening to accommodate those who are unable to attend the main hearing during the daytime. The schedL'ung of an Evening Session. if necessary, will be done at the preliminary hearing. Those persons who request and receive party status from the Board assume the rights and responsibilities of this fullest form of involvement in the hear. •g process. Parties are usually represented by legal counsel or an agent at the hearing. However. they may represent themselves. The Board will consider requests for full-time cr part-time party status FILING OF NOTICE OF INTENT TO PARTICIPATE Anyone wishing to part.upate in thus hearing should sub".t .. ntten notice of they intent to participate to the Board by Monday. November 27. 1995. Tl -e ^leuce of Intent should contain a clear statement of the person's or group's interest in the .,.,:,-,ng and the extent of untended partrcupation In the hearing (lull -time party. part-time parr, c• participant onrvi The Nonce should indicate whether funding veil he sought under the Int,veno, Funding Prniect Act Please include the name. address. telephone and fax number of the person who will be communicating with the Board on behalf of the individual or group. This Notice Should be submitted to the Environmental Assessment Board at the address below. Please quote file number EP -95-02. Please note that the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers of contact persons may be circulated in advance of the hearing in order to ensure discussion among potential parties and participants. Depending on the number of people wishing to participate. Board staff may organize an orientation meeting prior to the preliminary hearing. INTERVENOR FUNDING Under the Intervenor Funding Project Act. funding is available to assist groups or individuals to present issues which affect the public interest. This funding may be given to groups or individuals who have been given party status and who can show, to the Board's satisfaction. that their issues will affect the public interest and that they satisfy the eligibility criteria listed in the Act. Where possible, the Board encourages groups o. individuals to work with others with similar interests to avoid duplication of work. The Board and its staff may be able to assist you in doing this. At the preliminary hearing on December 7. 1995• the Board will set a deadline for receipt of applications for intervenor funding. if necessary. Prior to consideration of those funding applications, a Funding Panel will be appointed under the Intervenor Funding Project Act In accordance with the criteria set out in the Att, the Funding .'anal will determin, whether. to whom and in what amounts funding will be granted. STATUTORY AUTHORITY • the Environmental Protection Act, R.S 0 1990, c.E- 19. as amended. which requires the Board to hold a hearing upon referral by the Director of Approvals: • The Intervenor Fundng Project Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.I-13. as extended by O.C. 819/92 dated March 11. 1992. which allows intervenors to seek funding for their participation in the hearing. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION The Corporation of the Township of Stephen's applicaunn and supporting documentation are available for examination during normal business hours at Township of Stephen Municipal Offices 38 Victoria Street Crediton, Ontario NOM IMO Phone: (519) 234-6331 Fax: (519) 234-6301 Environmental Assessment Board Suite 1201 2300 Yonge St., Toronto, Ontario M4P 1E4 Phone: (416)484.7800 Fax: (416) 484.7825 For further information about the hearing or the Board, please contact Jim Curren, Board Secretary, Environmental Assessment Board directly at (416) 484-7804. The Board accepts collect calls. It is your responsibility to contact the Environmental Assessment Board to determine the dates, times and location for the hearing as it proceeds. DATED at TORONTO, this 25th day of OCTOBER, 1995. Jim Curren Board Secretary