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Home My WebLink AboutZurich Citizens News, 1974-02-28, Page 4PAGE 4 Hydro station could be located in arca (Continued from page 1) the implications of a nuclear development to the Zurich, area, the reeve said he'd thought of many aspects but doubted that "much harm" would come to Zurich if a nuc- lear plant was located outside the village. He saw it bringing "tremend- ous land values and a boom to the area. " He said that to his knowlege the people in Port Elgin and Southampton are coping nicely with the situation which has arisen out of the Douglas Point development. ' "The average citizen doesn't seem to be that concerned, " said Reeve Turkheim. "If he is, he's pot talking about it. " Rumors about the possibility of a nuclear development for Huron County caused quite .a stir in March of 1973. At that time, New Democratic Party Candidate, Paul Carroll, God- erich, lashed out at Ontario Hydro for not approaching Hur- on County planning officials with some notification of int- entions. Although defeated at the polls in that by-election, Carroll has remained interested in the environmental aspects of the production of nuclear energy, and has been keeping in close touch with all phases of the questions through membership in a committee calling itself CANTDU and encompassing five committeed people from Goderich and area. One member of that commit- tee is Mrs. Patrick Shanahan of Goderich. When contacted concerning the official sounding news of a nuclear development in Huron County, Mrs. Shanah- an commented, I would hope that Ontario Hydro's plans don't become reality." "I hope that before much longer and before plans become much more entrenched, that the public becomes inform- ed as to the issues involved about this proposed site and nuclear power in general, " said Mrs. Shanahan. Mrs. Shanahan said the public has not been informed in an unprejudiced way of the options to nuclear energy. She said many people are of the opin- ion that nuclear energy is clean and safe. If they knew the issues, Mrs, Shanahan said, they would seek alternatives. She urged people to forget the "foreign sounding scientific words" and look at three main facts about nuclear energy. The are: no amount of radia - Golden Glimpses The last week of February has given us a bit of blustery weather to remind us that it is still winter, and the weekend will tell the tale as to whether or not it will come roaring in like a lion. This has been a rather quiet week with only the usual routine Monday evening films were shown and refreshments served. As I mentioned previously, we have been having some very interesting films and there may he some of you who would enjoy them as well as the soc- ial part of the evening. Some of our residents are enjoying games such as crokin- ole and cards during the after- noon and evenings and would welcome new faces for partners now and again. Some of our residents prefer to sit back and enjoy their favourite T.V. programs. The sympathy of residents ane staff is extended to the family of the late Mrs. Mary Hilde- brand who passed away here. Mrs. Jennetta Finnigan has returned from South Huron Hospital, Exeter. I would like to mention that on Sunday, March 17, a service is being planned for the dedication of our new chapel organ donated by the Zurich Lions Club. Further announcements will be made when plans are more specific. On Friday evening bingo was played followed by refresh- ments. The date of our Annual Meet- ing has been set for Tuesday, March 26. Those of you who have paid up Memberships in the Home will be receiving a notice to this effect. The Sunday evening Chapel service was conducted by Rev. George Anderson, of the Anglic• an Church, Exeter. Mrs. For- rest presided at the organ during the worship service. ZURICH Citizens NEWS PRINTED BY SOUTH HURON PUBLISHERS -LIMITED, ZURICH HERB TURKHEIM, Publisher Second Class Mail Registration Number 1385 pts 4�a Member: v�pip�r►' Canadian UI®ekly. Newspapers Association Ontario Weekly Newspapers Association Arilts Subscription Rates: $5.00 per year in advance in Canada; - $6,00in United States and Foreign; single -copies 15¢ Vansuescomarmewitmamenr mow ti. ZURICH CITIZENS NEWS tion, no matter how small, can be described as safe; once rad- iation is loose, there is no way of gathering it up again; and that storage of Plutonium 239, a substance encased in the spent fuel in a nuclear power prog- ram in Canada, is crucial. On this final point, Mrs. Shanahan pointed out that it takes 1, 000, 000 years for Plut- onium 239 to reach the radio- active level of natural uranium. Presenity, this Plutonium 239 is stored in facilities with a life span of only 100 years, she said, and while there may be new longer-lifed storage facilities or the way, they are still not dev- eloped. "Hydro says Plutonium 239 storage is safe as long as it is managed, " said Mrs. Shanahan. "But management is crucial. It is a high risk thing, " CANTDU believes that nuc- lear energy clearly is an issue for value judgement as well as a moral issue which could affect many generations to come. CANTDU feel it is unfair to give the responsibility for man- aging Plutonium 239 to people "yet unborn who have no say." "It is unwise to count on the stability of society for the next million years, " added Mrs. Shanahan. CANTDU has made its feel- ings known to Member of Parl- iament, Jack Riddell. Contact- ed at his home Saturday morn- ing, Riddell confirmed the truth of the statement in county council session Friday that some nuclear development is planned for Huron County in the near future. "I would say there is no quest- ion about that, " said Riddell. When asked for his comments concerning the announcement, Riddell edmitted he had mixed emotions. "If in fact, Huron is looking for more industry, there is no question that a power plant will entice new industry, " said Rid- dell. "But we don't know what we're heading for when we look at it from the long range point of, view. "We have no idea what pot- ential dangers there are in con- nection with these nuclear pow- er plants, " said Riddell. "We are being self-centered. We are not thinking of what future generations will have to cont- end with because of our decis- ions." Riddell suggested that not enough government money is being spent to investigate the alternatives to nuclear energy -- tidal energy, wind, solar energy geothermal energy. But if Ontario Hydro is deter- mined to go ahead with plans. for a nuclear power develop- ment in this area of the province Riddell is working to ensure that it does not eat up "prime agricultural land." "This can be avoided, said Riddell. LIVESTOCK SHIPPING TO TORONTO UNION STOCK YARDS Dunn and Levack Every Monday All Loads Fully Insured" CONTACT Campbell McKinley RR 1, ZURICH Phone 262-5430 Hear lecture on abortion THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1974 conception. 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