Post 17

Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, September 24, 2013
Brainerd/Pine River, MN

We viewed Dirty Oil on September 14th at the Nisswa Library, a film on the tar sands development in Alberta, Canada, from which the United States gets most of its oil. It paints a dark picture of damage and environmental devastation to the air, water and land, and health risks to the native population of the area. Since it took up the hour of our service time, another meeting is scheduled for discussion. Why should we pay attention to this problem, how does it affect us, and what can we do in response, are a few of the questions raised.  Some resources were recommended, but here are a few more where one can start educating oneself. Google 'tar sands' and several sites will appear, including some for The Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council, and others. If you check Wikipedia, there are also links to follow. Bring in your questions and thoughts; we hope to continue the great start made at the last meeting.

Time is 11 am; date is: September 28; place is the Hearth Room, Arbor Glen, 14177 Broadmore, Brainerd. This is a multiapartment building, across from Super One grocery. We will have a pot luck lunch following.

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Mary DeYoung, News Director  218-587-2543