This site contains only some of the evidence in the case.
Please pass this site on to others. It is important that people realize that this same thing could happen to them if there are not amended bylaws to deal with this type of problem. There is no valid reason to foul the air we all need to breathe. You would be surprised to hear of how many people have contacted me about smoke problems since the article came out in the newspaper. I ask for your help. Speak to or email your Town Officials and let them know your thoughts on the subject.... email addresses are on the Town site .... www.amherstburg.ca
***I would like to hear from those of you who support clean air. We can work together, with the town, to find a way to live in a healthier community. Please email me at s.brandie@sympatico.ca
Please sign the letter to Council to amend the bylaw, by clicking here
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"Wood smoke is chemically active in the body 40 times longer than tobacco smoke! The particles are smaller than red blood cells. They transport toxic gases, bacteria and viruses into the lung and directly into the bloodstream. Wood smoke is 12 times more likely to cause cancer than the same amount of tobacco smoke (J. Lewtas-USEPA). Just one important outdoor source of air pollution remains inadequately addressed in most areas - residential fireplaces and wood stoves. Yet this is the one source of air pollution that produces fine particles and gases containing a multitude of toxic substances and carcinogens. (Wayne Ott, Ph.D. Standford University, Science preface to BurningIssues.org)"
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Newspaper article of April 16, 2008
Jim & Shirley Brandie v Salvatore DeSantis & Marina Estrella
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**You will find the wood in the above photo was put in the barn in 2006, post-injunction. Photos are on the 2006 page.**
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Article from United Press International
Assorted photos .... view by year by clicking the links on the navigation bar or bottom of this page.
