[All] Special GREN June Meeting this Thursday in Guelph

[Robert Milligan]

John,

In regard to future meetings after June, I suggest we hold them at the  
Working Centre Cafe at 43 Queen S. It is unfair that the Working  
Centre continues to subsidize us. And we should be able to function in  
that newly renovated space by bringing a few large tables together.  
Great snacks (or a light meal if we missed supper) at great prices are  
available. Arrangements should be made for a specific time at least so  
that we don't conflict with other groups. 7GN used  this space for  
some time and it seemed to work out -- right Susan K? If we organize a  
larger meeting for the general public with an outside speaker, then  
perhaps we could use St. John's Kitchen but pay for it.

Robert

PS: We may have to somehow arrange things during the meetings so that  
there is no spontaneous piano playing by other guests. Is that  
possible Joe?



On 31-May-10, at 3:01 PM, John Jackson wrote:

> GREN is holding a special workshop with our Guelph members. See  
> below. This replaces the regular GREN meetings scheduled for May 20  
> and June 16. We look forward to seeing you at what promises to be an  
> exciting evening this Thursday in Guelph.
>
> John
>
> -----------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Townhall on  Growth, Gravel and Groundwater!   June 3rd 7p.m.
> Event: Council of Canadians, Guelph Chapter is hosting a panel  
> discussion
>             at Harcourt Memorial United Church, 87 Dean Ave, Guelph,  
> ON
>             on   Thursday, June 3rd at 7pm  (right in the middle of  
> Canadian Environment Week).
> Expert panelists will discuss the impact of quarries, pipelines,  
> roads and new-builds on our future  
> sustainability 
>                                                         within the  
> city and Grand River watershed.
> Are there problems ahead for us?  Food security?  Water Security?   
> Can plans be altered?
>
>   8,000 acres of prime farmland at the top of our watershed is being  
> removed for  a 2400 acre quarry 200 ft deep for export of the  
> limestone bedrock from Shelburne to Owen Sound and then across the  
> Great lakes to the west and south?
> Ever increasing demand for gravel, limestone and concrete for more  
> and bigger roads and new-builds is taking precedence over our prime  
> agricultural soil and capacity to grow much of our food within the  
> '100 mile diet' .
>
> In full support of 'buy local' initiatives, protection of our Grand  
> River watershed and preservation of prime agricultural land we will  
> discuss the threats and possibilities for modifications to existing  
> land use practices.
>
>     Council of Canadians-Guelph Chapter has confirmed panelists from :
>
>   1.  GravelWatchOntario representing two activist groups  
> (gravelwatch.org <http://gravelwatch.org> ) who have won OMB  
> hearings in their opposition to aggregate companies.   FORCE   -      
> Friends of Rural Communities and the Environment
>                     and  CARRA  -     Cranberry Area Ratepayers and  
> Residents Association
>
>    2. Grand River Environmental Network   on the proposed Grand  
> River water pipeline to Lake Erie . (www.gren.ca <http:// 
> www.gren.ca> )
>            Guelph Water Supply Master Plan states that "a final  
> decision be reached by 2010 as the Great Lakes Supply discussion  
> moves forward." (www.guelph.ca <http://www.guelph.ca> )
>
>      3. North Dufferin Agriculture and Community Taskforce  opposing  
> the giant quarry above Luther Marsh, at the top of Grand River  
> headwaters.   (www.ndact.com <http://www.ndact.com> )
>
>      Plus hydrological engineering professional, Dr. Hugh Whiteley
>
>      There will be a Q&A session for other growth concerns that can  
> cause dramatic  changes to our present lifestyles.  For information:  
> N . Chaloner  519-823-9601 (co-chair Guelph Chapter)
>
>
> -- 
> John Jackson
> 17 Major Street
> Kitchener, Ontario N2H 4R1
> 519-744-7503
>
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