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DR. DOV VINOGRAD, Clinical Psychologist PH. D, C.PSYCH 36 Years of professional experience with all age groups 613-273-8771 www.drdovvinograd.com Rideau Lakes Building Centre 613-272-0209 flame@rideau.net rlbc@rideau.net • Fax: 272-5059 7719 Hwy. 42, RR#1 Elgin (Formerly Brown’s Marina) 18 Concession St., Westport 613.273.2075 15Main St., Elgin www.rideauinsurance.com 18 Concession St., Westport 613.273.2075 613.359.5879 15Main St., Elgin R SFOR N. Westport, Ont. www.review-mirror.com Thursday, June 2, 2011 Smaller scale installation sole Rideau Lakes area project in latest approvals Sunnyside solar project approved By Howie Crichton The Review-Mirror A pair of solar energy projects by Sunnyside Power Company Inc. are among 700 renewable energy projects across the province approved last week. The two projects – slat- ed to produce 250 kw/H each on a property near Newboro – are being spearheaded by Chuck Gobeil. Last week’s announce- ment brings the total num- ber of Feed-in-Tariff pro- jects – those larger than 10 Kw/H – to almost 2,000. “It’s good to know we got a contract but we’re still on first base,” he said of the work that lies ahead. “Let’s just hope we don’t get rained out,” said Gobeil, who lives off-grid outsde Westport. When complete, the project will be 1/20th the size of the 10 Mw/H installations near Lom- bardy. Plans are to start phase one in the spring of 2012 and go online in the fall. The second phase would come in 2013. Each phase would cover two acres. Before anything takes place, the next step in the process is to obtain approval from Ontario Hydro to hook into the system – something that has become an issue after new rules were put in place late last year. Ontario Hydro has put a seven per cent cap on the amount of energy they will allow on their lines from such projects. That num- ber has been disputed by solar energy proponents who claim most utilities with experience with solar were unconcerned about penetration levels below 30 per cent. Premier Dalton McGuinty’s office says the cap is under discussion. “Hydro One and the industry have differing views on what internation- al standard should be applied to the amount of power that can safely be connected to the system. This is something that is being addressed through discussions between Hydro One and the indus- try (via the Canadian Solar •Continued on back page Industry Association) to seek a solution. We want to find a solution that addresses this challenge while ensuring the safety of the system,” Andrew Block said in an email from the Premier’s office. Less than 25 per cent of the 20,000 plus approved MicroFIT applications – those under 10 kw/H - have been completed and the approval rate has dropped by 86 per cent since March, according to Robert Hunter of Sustain- able Energy Systems. Vol. 118, No. 22 $1 (95¢ plus GST) Portland’s Julie Bakker, shown here with her son Rhyis, got a surprise outside Athens while driving home Sunday when she stopped to check out a deer that had been hit by a car. See page 2 for more. Antique Show this weekend This weekend Westport Antique Show continues in its 19th year of bringing antique and collectible dealers together from across Ontario and Que- bec. On June 4 and 5 more The big one didn’t get away this time. Aiden Don- nelly and his father Tim were angling for pan fish on a lake just north of Westport Saturday when Aiden latched onto this surprise. Poorly equipped for big fish, it took them 30 minutes to land the 10 lb. pike. They are getting it mounted. duncan s TV & APPLIANCES Continuing a 30-Year Tradition Serving North Leeds Call 53 Main St., Elgin 359-5660 Model #FTF530FS than 50 antique and col- lectible dealers will be dis- playing their wares at the Westport Community Centre. Collectors of antiques and collectibles attending the event are sure to dis- cover something ‘new’ with the large selection of dealers who will be attend- ing the show. This year organization of the show will again be by Classic Antique Shows who have taken over the management of the event from the Chamber of Commerce who held the event for 16 years. The Westport area com- munity isn’t absent from benefits from the event. Rideau Vista School vol- unteers will be returning to serve refreshments at their HERE COMES SUMMER SPECIALS Front Load Washer •3.1 Cu. Ft. •5 Cycles •3 Temp. Selections •Extra Rinse $69995 30” Range •5.4 Cu. Ft. Oven •Quick Bake Convection •Ceramic Glass Top •Hidden Bake Element CASH & CARRY • DELIVERY & SETUP AVAILABLE $89995 Model #CGEF30311CW Model #FFPT12F0KW 12 Cu. Ft. $59995 •2 Clear Crispers “Tea Room” on the show floor. The Rideau District Museum will be selling raffle tickets on a quilt which will have a winner drawn at the Rideau Valley Art Festival in August. Members of the Bedford District Research Centre will be on hand with a dis- play from their collection. Saturday show hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $5, and children under 12 are free. Refrigerator •2 Sliding Glass Shelves •1 Fixed Full Width Door Rack Call 53 Main St., Elgin 359-5660 Y O U R T R U S T E D B U I L D I N G S U P P L Y P A R T N E R

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