[All] Special GREN June Meeting this Thursday in Guelph

[Susan Koswan]

I think we should discuss this at our next meeting Robert. GREN does have
some money, and if Joe could provide us with what he considers a reasonable
cost to "rent" St. John's Kitchen for our meetings, I think that would be
useful.

 

Thanks,

Susan Koswan 

 

From: all-bounces at gren.ca [mailto:all-bounces at gren.ca] On Behalf Of Robert
Milligan
Sent: June-01-10 8:23 PM
To: John Jackson
Cc: Joe Mancini; * GREN
Subject: Re: [All] Special GREN June Meeting this Thursday in Guelph

 

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

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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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