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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-11-15, Page 15PAGE 16. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1989. Walton Grey and McKillop complete one successful year of recycling Compiled by Mrs. Betty McCall. Phone 887-6677 United Church Women meeting theme about Peace Walton Unit I meeting of the United Church Women was held in the church basement on Wednes­ day evening, November 8. The theme for the worship was on Shalom (Peace) led by Heidi McClure and Betty McCall. After the Call to Worship the hymn “Faith of Our Fathers” was sung with Doreen Hackwell at the piano. Heidi read the scripture and medi­ tation on Shalom (Peace). Betty read a poem on Armistice Day followed by prayer. The hymn “Lead on, O King Eternal” was sung. Offering was received and dedicated. The Benediction closed the devotions. The topic on World Wide Peace was capably written and given by Marjorie Humphries. Business was chaired by Phyllis Mitchell. Min­ utes were approved as read by Audrey Hackwell. Seventeen mem­ bers answered the roll call on ‘Peace’ with a Bible verse. A thank you card was read followed by the Craiibrook Compiled by Mrs. Mac Engel. Phone 887-6645 Remembrance poem opens WMS meeting Mrs. Murray Crawford was hos­ tess for the November meeting of the W.M.S. of Knox Presbyterian Church when 10 members were present. The leader Mrs. Leslie Knight followed the theme “Remem­ brance” and opened with a poem “The War of Freedom” followed by the hymn “Onward Christian Soldiers”. “Remember the Day” was read and a moment of silence observed with a prayer. “Blessed are the Peacemakers” and “Lest We Forget” were read. Verses of scripture were read by Brenda Perrie, Laura Strickler and Eleanor Stevenson. “Fight the good Fight” was read in unison. President Eleanor Stevenson Dr. John Osborn acting manager of MNR Dr. John Osborn is the new Acting District Manager for the Ministry of Natural Resources’ Wingham District. As a professional forester. Dr. Osborn has worked in England, Australia, British Columbia and Ontario. He comes to Wingham from the Forest Resources Group main office in Sault Ste. Marie where he is the Manager of the Forest Management Information section. This section is responsible for the province’s forest resources inventory program. With over 20 years of experience in the resource management field, the emphasis being in the area of forestry, Dr. Osborn views this opportunity in Wingham as a chance to broaden his experience in field operations while at the same time contributing to the ongoing successful resource management occurring in the Wingham District. “Successfully managing mineral resources, public land manage­ treasurer’s report by Doreen. Cur­ rent Events were brought from the executive meeting held on Monday evening. This being copper contest month the reports were given from the leaders with only two dollars difference from the sides. Both Walton United Church Women Units are to join for the Christmas meeting December 6 with a pot luck meal at 6:30 p.m. Members are requested to bring an article for Friendship House. Grace was sung and lunch was served by Melva Fraser, Dorothy Sholdice and Au­ drey Hackwell during a half hour of fellowship. Wednesday, November 15 is the hot beef noon luncheon starting at 11:30 a.m. put on by the ladies of the Walton Women’s Institute. It is held at the W.I. hall. The monthly meeting will open at 8:15 p.m. that evening with the topic on Crude Oil products) petro­ leum products; their by-products. Anyone is welcome to attend. conducted the business when min­ utes were read and roll call answered with a remembrance verse. Cards and visits were re­ corded. Readings on current events in the Philippines were given. The December meeting will be at the home of the president beginn­ ing with a pot luck dinner. The Mizpah Benediction closed the meeting and lunch was served by Mrs. John A. Perrie and Mrs. Strickler and the hostess. Weekend visitors with Don and Mrs. Cotton included Mr. and Mrs. Angus Starr, Alliston. Mrs. Mac Engel accompanied Mrs. Marilyn Clark, Stratford, to Southampton on Saturday where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Ross Fowler. ment, fish and wildlife, outdoor recreation and forestry into a co-ordinated and responsive re­ source management program is a challenge”, said John. “I look forward to my tenure here and hope I can contribute as much as I intend to learn from the Ministry staff and the local people whom I am looking forward to working with.” John’s recent long term involve­ ment as an expert witness at the Forest Management Class Environ­ mental Assessment Hearings in Thunder Bay has given him first­ hand insights into public percep­ tions of the Ministry of Natural Resources and its resource man­ agement programs. With a long term background in teaching, John has developed excellent listening and communication skills. These skills combined with his varied background have aptly prepared him for this new and challenging role in the Wingham District. The Townships of Grey and McKillop have just completed one year of recycling at the Walton Landfill Site with very encouraging results, township officials say. During the first 12 months of operation, the recycling program shipped 50.85 tons of recyclables which was slightly above the projected estimate of 50 tons for the first year. In total, 22.84 tons of' paper, 17.98 tons of glass and 10.03 tons of tin were shipped. A small quantity of PET (plastic soft drink bottles) was also shipped. The recycling program in the Townships received a significant boost when they were selected as a pilot program for blue boxes by the Ministry of the Environment. Un­ der present funding guidelines. Priscilla Galloway, writer of such popularchildren’s books as “Good Times Bad Times”, and “When You Were Little and I Was Big”, visited several schools in the area this week to share her views on writing and conduct workshops with the students on imagery and creative writing. Here she answers questions from students at Brussels Public School. Seaforth Community Hospital BOARD OF GOVERNORS Cordially invites you to The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony For The Opening Of The Emergency Expansion And Hospital Renovations Saturday, November 25 2:00 P.M. Seaforth Community Hospital 24 Centennial Drive, Seaforth —Everyone Welcome— funding for blue boxes is only available to municipalities that have weekly curbside garbage col­ lection. However the Ministry of the Environment provided 100 per cent funding of blue boxes in McKillop and Grey Townships as a pilot program and in February, blue boxes were distributed to all households in Grey and McKillop. Prior to the blue boxes being distributed, a simple user survey of the landfill indicated that the recycling program had approxi­ mately 45 per cent participation. After the blue boxes were issued the participation rate has risen to approximately 75 per cent, which is very good for a depot-type recycl­ ing program. More importantly though, was the increase in the quantity of the material being recycled; the average tonnage of material being recovered is now 5.52 tons per month, which is a 55 per cent increase over the first six months of the program. It appears that public support and participation in the recycling program will continue to be high, officials say. In fact, participation across the entire province is high which has somewhat depressed markets for certain recyclables. However, adjustments to the recy­ cling program are being made to accommodate higher specifications by the recycling companies. A good example of this is the high demand for sorted clear glass. The recycling program at the Walton Site is attempting to separate clear glass to meet the market demand.