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The Citizen, 2009-05-28, Page 24PAGE 24. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2009. A delegation of approximately 75 people from the McKillop ward of Huron East spoke to council regarding a proposed wind turbine development at its May 19 meeting. Residents were appalled at the speed with which this project had gone ahead and how little notice they all had been given. A public meeting earlier this month was the first time many had heard about the proposal. However, the project has supposedly been in the works for years. The proposal could see 10 wind turbines up throughout the area. The project is supposed to start in 2010, but residents were asking for a moratorium while the residents conducted more research on adverse health effects, which they said they had found information about in the weeks since the project became known to them. There were concerns about low- frequency noise and its effects on residents living close to the wind turbines as well as several other health concerns. They said they simply wanted more time to investigate, with one resident saying, “if you want to conduct research, then say so, but don’t make us the guinea pigs.” There were also concerns with setbacks, something council has been discussing recently, amending its official plan. Right now, the municipality lists 350 metres as an acceptable setback distance. In the proposed plan, there are some windturbines that will come as close as600 to 800 metres to a residence. However, the group stated, in leading wind turbine nations overseas, many of their wind turbines are up to two kilometres away from any residence, going as close as 1.5 kilometres. Council tabled the issue until members could discuss the issue with the developer, but did say that the time with which the community has been left to act, is unacceptable. There is no set date for the matter to return to council. Hot off the grill Some Grey firefighters were working the barbecue last weekend at a garage sale in Ethel to benefit Relay For Life. From left: Adam Cochrane, a Grey firefighter, Isaac Baker and Mike Stephenson, firefighter. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Wind turbine planworries residentsBy Shawn LoughlinThe Citizen 1. Eat squash. 2. Play squash. Just two things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. Learn more about healthy lifestyle choices. Call the Canadian Cancer Society Cancer Information Service at 1 888 939-3333 or visit www.cancer.ca.