3 · Friday, May 21, 2010 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com MICHELLE SIU / OAKVILLE BEAVER MARCHING ON FORD: C4CA protest marchers walked from Kingsford Gardens to the doorstep of the Ford of Canada corporate headquarters building. C4CA wants individual environmental assessment Continued from page 1 them to break that agreement," said Frank Clegg, C4CA chair. "We are saying there is an opportunity for Ford, if the plant does go ahead, to help us make sure it is the cleanest, safest plant for Ford's neighbours, for Ford's employees and for Ford as a good corporate citizen." Clegg acknowledged an individual environmental assessment could mean the examination of alternate locations for the plant. Several hundred people attended Wednesday's demonstration, marching from their staging area at Kingsford Gardens to the very doorstep of the Ford of Canada corporate headquarters building. Participating residents, who ranged in age from tots and area students to adults and seniors, made their presence heard by banging drums and tambourines, blasting noisemakers and chanting, `Do the right thing Ford, Do the right thing McGuinty.' Other participants carried signs reading such slogans as `Ford Loves Money, Not People,' `Spare Our Air' and `Accidents Do Happen.' While Ford did have security on the premises, it did not stop the protesters from crossing onto Ford property, so long as their route avoided busy roads on the site. In the end, the procession led by a large `Stop Power Plants Near Homes and Schools' sign marched down the Ford parking lot, stopping short of the facility's main entrance. At this point C4CA members Todd Finch and Brenda Phelan stepped forward and carried a letter, addressed to Ford Canada President David Mondragon, into the building. "I own two Fords and I'm very disappointed," said Phelan as she approached the building. Once inside, Ford's Vice President of Communications Lauren More greeted Phelan and Finch and accepted the letter stating Mondragon would receive it. She said Ford would review and reply to their requests. "I think the whole message is that for the safety of your employees, the 4,000plus employees that you have here and the child care that is on your premises, we really want you to support and fund an individual environmental assessment," said Finch. "We're not asking you to do anything off the course of your business. We're just asking you to make sure that what we're doing with the power plant is safe." When asked if More was concerned about the proximity of the power plant to See Group page 4 Free hearingand over test For those 55 years old ial aring Aid Spec f rom $295 He y RETAIL & WHOLESALE LIGHTING Upgrade and Renovate Your Home With Lighting SALE Featuring lighting from Framburg · Corbett · Troy · Hudson Valley Stonegate Designs · Art Craft and much more If within 60 da we will give you a 100% refund chase · The latest in hearing technology available · Over 20 years experience · We are an authorized clinic for DVA, WSIB and Green Shield clients Call now to book your appointment: 905-827-7333 Hopedale Hearing Clinic In Hopedale Mall, next to the CIBC 1515 Rebecca Street, Unit 38, Oakville · 905-827-7333 Oakville's Finest LIGHTING STORE 243 Speers Road · Between Kerr & Dorval · Oakville, ON ELEGANT 905.849.LITE (5483) DISTINCTIVE www.conceptlighting.ca