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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, December 11, 2009 · 4 Group wants to broaden scope Get away from winter even of campaign against power plant if you can't get away Continued from page 2 TM Tracey announced the group will release a video on YouTube this weekend that seeks to educate the public on exactly what is going on with the power plant in Oakville. The video features interviews with a variety of Oakville residents including a retired doctor, who voices concerns about the effect the power plant could have on the human health. The fact that the plant will be less than 400 metres from the nearest homes and schools was also pointed out, as was the fact that under provincial law wind turbines must be at least 550 metres from residential areas. Ford's role in supplying the land for the project was also discussed, with Mayor Rob Burton making an appearance in the video to talk about the Town's relationship with Ford. "For 56 years Ford has been hosted by Oakville and we've had a fairly happy relationship," said Burton. "They were going in what anyone would agree as a positive environmental direction and then they did this." The video concludes with a small blond girl staring into the camera and pleading for the power plant not to be built so close to her home. Besides the YouTube video the group noted it has hired legal council to help its fight and is posting advertisements in a variety of newspapers to raise awareness. The latest advertisement features a woman with a ventilator over her mouth and nose and cautions against the particulate matter 2.5, which the group believes the plant will generate. The group has also created posters and is calling on local retailers to hang them in their businesses. At the conclusion of the meeting, the group asked those present to make donations, place anti-power plant signs on their lawns and write letters to Premier Dalton McGuinty asking him to put a stop to the power plant. Give a toy and get a tree Saturday The first annual Trees for Toys will be held on Saturday where a toy donation -- specifically for a teens, will see a donor receive a free Christmas tree as a thank you. The event is from 10- 2 p.m. in the parking lot of 467 Speers Rd. (Century 21/Oakville Beaver/Mo's Family Restaurant). This year Trees for Toys is focusing on teenagers -- those aged 12 to 16. For more information, visit www.century21.ca/hans.taal or contact Hans Taal at 905845-9180. Donations may be left at any time at Mo's Family Restaurant, 467 Speers Rd., Unit B. Join us Saturday, December 12th for the First Annual Trees for Toys Sales Representative Visit with Santa · Face Painting · Live Music · Colouring Contest · Festive Treats · And more! Presented by Hans Taal ® Help us help kids and bring an unwrapped toy or gift for a teenager and receive a FREE CHRISTMAS TREE. Date: Saturday, December 12th Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Place: 467 Speers Road Oakville The Trees for Toys project is a fun, charitable program where donated Christmas Trees are given away, free, to anyone bringing an unwrapped toy or gift. All gifts are donated to children in the Oakville area. This year Trees for Toys is focusing on Teenagers (ages 12-16) as they are often overlooked. You Give ­ We Give! Miller Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated nager Great Tee eas: Gift Id s Gift Card es oard Gam es B ronic Gam ies Elect and Toiletr Make up Books T-shirts oodies or H rd Skateboa nt s Equipme Sport l Supplies Schoo Watches Amazing Fire Show Donations may be left at any time at Mo's Family Restaurant, 467 Speers Road Unit 8. For more information please contact Hans Taal at 905-845-9180 or go to www.century21.ca/hans.taal.