[All] Fundraiser in Paris. Fwd: CCOB Press Release

[John Jackson]

Reminder of upcoming fundraiser in Paris. Let me know if you plan to go.

John


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John Jackson
17 Major Street
Kitchener N2H 4R1
519-744-7503




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> From: CCOB <info at ccob.ca>
> Subject: CCOB Press Release
> Date: November 7, 2017 at 9:00:29 AM EST
> To: <jjackson at web.ca>
> Reply-To: CCOB <info at ccob.ca>
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> For Immediate Release
> November 3, 2017
> Toxicologist Returns for Book Launch, Fundraiser and Paris Pit Appeal
> 
> The Concerned Citizens of Brant invite the public to attend “Celebrate Our Waters: A Family Event, Book Launch and Fundraiser” in support of the Paris Pit Ministerial Appeal. (For background on the appeal: http://www.cela.ca/publications/concerned-citizens-brant-reply <http://www.cela.ca/publications/concerned-citizens-brant-reply>).
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> Attendees will be delighted with a wonderful selection of decadent desserts and live music by singer songwriter, Madison Galloway. Auctioneer Nick Maidment will preside over the auction of items donated by local businesses and artists.
> The event will be held at St. Paul’s United Church on Saturday, November 18th from 2-5pm.
> 
> Featured at this event will be researcher and toxicologist Dr. Poh Gek Forkert, who will be promoting her new book Fighting Dirty: How a Small Community Took on Big Trash. It tells the story of how one small group of farmers, small-town residents, and Indigenous people fought the world’s largest waste disposal company to stop them from expanding a local dumpsite into a massive land fill.
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> Poh-Gek Forkert is a research scientist and toxicologist who has published more than eighty papers and book chapters on the metabolism of toxic chemicals. Her most recent work was on the Paris Pit case with the CCOB.
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> Forkert said “It struck me early on, though, that for all their deep roots in this land, community members didn’t have a voice in decisions about how that land was to be used. As a scientist, I was trained to be dispassionate, objective, logical, rational—and none of that changed. But for the first time in my personal life, I joined forces with a community of people as they fought to avert environmental catastrophe.”
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> Like the CCOB Paris Pit Battle, Fighting Dirty is a David vs. Goliath story. Internationally-renowned environmentalist David Suzuki observed “Fighting Dirty is an inspiring read for all activists battling against the money and power of corporations. It shows that when a small group of determined, committed citizens don’t give up, leaders and unexpected opportunities will emerge. When the cause is just, good people can win.”
> CCOB is thrilled with the generous support the community and local businesses have shown for this event and the Paris Pit Appeal to date. The Grand River Environmental Network, OPAL Alliance and others have partnered with the CCOB, sharing our concern for this fragile watershed and supporting the precautionary measures that must be taken to protect our water.
> We look forward to this celebration and the continuation of our journey to protect our community; our water and health for Paris and beyond.
> 
> Tickets are $40 per person, children 6-10 $5 and children 5 and under are free.
> 
> For more information and tickets please call 519-635-6389 or find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/1439192516150276/ <http://www.facebook.com/events/1439192516150276/>
> Media Contact: Anne Ehrlich, Event Spokesperson
> Tel. 519-442-2399
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