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The Citizen, 2007-04-19, Page 11With the issue of climate change coming closer to the forefront of society, a community forum was held in Goderich to bring the message to Huron County. Last Sunday, the Lake Huron Learning Collaborative brought Victoria Serda, one of only six in Ontario trained to deliver Al Gore’s message of An Inconvenient Truth to Goderich’s Knights of Columbus Hall to present her message. Carrying a Bachelor in Education from the University of Waterloo, Serda started as a private school teacher, but now spends much of her time giving the slideshow and spreading the message of climate change around Ontario. Serda’s presentation was just the beginning of the forum, something for panelists and guests to wet their appetites with before the discussion. Serda went through the familiar slides from Gore’s Academy Award- winning documentary, with several localized facts that might affect Canadians and coastal communities more. Several things that Serda went into that were not in the film were facts about the Great Lakes and other Canadian concerns surrounding climate change. For example, she said that in Kitchener-Waterloo, they are experiencing a slight water shortage, that brings them looking into new lakes they can pump water from. The panel brought together local experts in healthcare, the environment and conservation to answer several questions and discuss topics linked to global warming and climate change. The panel included Pat Donnelly, co-founder of the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation, Bob Budd, a local energy conservation enthusiast, Pam Scharfe of the Huron County Health Unit and Phil Beard of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. The discussion was moderated by John Divinski, acting news director of 104.9 The Beach, who had several prepared questions for the panel. Local farmer and renewable energy enthusiast Tony McQuail proposed that a large problem may be the level of energy intensity that has been taking place over the last 100 years, with the use of fossil fuels at an alarming rate. A citizen asked what had happened to the smart metering concept that was in the news a lot three years ago and now seems to have fallen by the wayside. Another provided some statistics on the system. She said there are currently 80,000 smart meters set up. By the end of the year, that number will jump to 800,000 and by 2010 everyone in the province will have them. She said this system involves an accessible way to check how much energy is being used and will carry different rates per kilowatt hour based on time; for example energy will be more expensive at peak times of the day and a fraction of the cost between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Divinski joked that such a system will lead to a lot more people doing their laundry at 4 a.m. Scharfe brought up several points concerning water supply, dispelling the myth that the supply of drinking water is endless, something the source water protection people have been trying to push lately as well. She also said there is a small initiative springing up around the globe concerning tree-planting to reduce the toxins in the atmosphere. For example, if someone were to fly somewhere, upon arriving home, the passenger could plant a tree to absorb the toxins the flight put into the air. In addition to that, there are people who are looking into abolishing drive-thru restaurants, due to the increased idling of cars which releases more toxins into the air. A major problem with bylaw enforcement on things like idling or water conservation in small communities, Scharfe said, is that the enforcement is weak due to a lack of employees. Divinski had to cut people off from asking additional questions due to time constraints, but he insisted that was a good thing and that he was happy to see such lively debate on the topic. He added that it was good to see people passionate about a topic that is so important to all of humanity. Serda’s 11-year-old daughter took the stage for a short presentation educating people on what they can do to reduce their toxic emissions and how they can help reduce the intensity of the problem. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2007. PAGE 11. Gore designate delivershis message to Huron Two drainage reports for repairs totalling more than $200,000 were read at the April 3 meeting of Morris-Turnberry council. The largest project is work on branches one and four of the Pease Drain on Conc. 7, Morris ward. Bill Dietrich of Dietrich Engineering presented a report that estimated the cost of work at $162,900. Landowners present to hear the reading were Arnold Egli, Marcel Egli, Nelson Nicholson and Luke Schilder. Council passed a bylaw authorizing the proposed work and set court of revision for May 1 at 9 p.m. Council also called for tenders for the work, with tenders to close April 27, at 4 p.m. Dietrich also delivered his report on Branch 3 of the McArthur Municipal Drain on concession 10 of Morris Ward and concession 14, Hullett ward of Central Huron. He estimated $38,800 for the total work with $38,476 of that being in Morris- Turnberry and $324 being assessed to lands and roads in Central Huron. Present to hear the reading were landowners Jeanne Kirkby and John Gaunt. Council passed the bylaw authorizing the project with court of revision to be held May 1 at 9 p.m. Tenders were called, to be submitted by April 27 at 4 p.m. M-T council deals with drain issues NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAWAMENDMENT BY THECORPORATION OF THEMUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry passed By-law No. 22-2007 on the 3rd day of April, 2007, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990. And Take Notice that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, not later than the 9th day of May, 2007,at 4 pm, a notice of appeal setting out the objection, accompanied by payment of the the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Act. Amount of fee payable on appeal is $125.00 with a cheque made payable to the “Minister of Finance”. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. An explanation of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies is provided below and a Key Map showing the locations of the affected lands is attached. The complete by-law is available for inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours. Dated at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry this 18th day of April, 2007. Nancy Michie,Clerk Municipality of Morris-Turnberry RR 4 BRUSSELS, ON N0G 1H0 519-887-6137 PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the proposed zoning by-law amendment is to include the revised Minimum Distance Separation criteria as developed by the Province of Ontario (2006). These requirements apply in a number of zones including AG1 (General Agriculture), AG2 (Restricted Agriculture), AG3 (Agricultural-Commercial-Industrial), AG4 (Agricultural Small Holding), AG5 (Rural Golf Course), NE4 (Natural Environment), I1 (Institutional), and C4 (Salvage Yard) and to a number of proposed uses including proposed new or expanding livestock facilities as well as residences and other rural uses. This by-law amends zoning by-laws 22-1989 (Morris) and 14-1987 (Turnberry) of the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY 2007 Dog Tags and licenses are now available (Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm) at the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Municipal Office, 41342 Morris Rd. R.R. 4, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0 *** Tags can be picked up in person or ordered by telephone*** All dogs must be licensed in compliance with By-law No. 63-2004. A copy of the complete By-law is available for review at the Municipal Office. All dogs must be identified by means of a tag and license, issued for a (1) one year period by: Friday, April 27, 2007 The fee schedule shall be as follows: 1/All Dogs (except those listed in #2) - males, females, and spayed females $20.00 per dog 2/Pit bulls, Pit bull crosses, Staffordshire terriers $100.00 per dog 3/Kennel License Fee $75.00 (for a kennel of dogs that are registered or eligible for registration under the Animal Pedigree Act) 4/Late Payment Charge $20.00 per dog (Shall be assessed in addition to the license fee, if the license and/or tag is not purchased by April 27th) Excrement: The By-law requires dog owners to forthwith remove excrement left by a dog, from property other than the premises of the owner of the dog. Any person contravening this provision is subject to a $50.00 fee. For further information contact: The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Telephone: 519-887-6137 Fax: 519-887-6424 E-mail: morris@scsinternet.com By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen BE A FACE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER BECAUSE CANCER IS IN YOUR COMMUNITY, SO ARE WE. Open your door and give generously when a Canadian Cancer Society volunteer comes knocking this April. www.cancer.ca HELP US MAKE CANCER HISTORY.