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Home My WebLink AboutClinton News-Record, 1986-05-07, Page 5Atisistamstiadtmeratinutranistthithmosees. ... l" I TCH IN1V1 1 Local organizations prepare , to clean-up Response to Ontario's largest en- vironmental public participation campaign, Pitch -In, has been overwhelming and resulted in campaign materials being depleted, leaving some participating groups and schools without their supply of free gar- bage bags, which they use in their clean-up and beautification projects during May 5-11, the dates off the campaign. In Goderich, Robertson Memorial Public School and St. Mary's School are participating. In Clinton, Vanastra Public. School, Vanastra Christians, Boy Scouts, Cubs, Lioness Club, Lions Club, Vanastra Good Times and Township of Tuckersmith are Oil; "The good news is that more than 2,000 organizations and schools who responded to the campaign received more than 100,000 free garbage bags supplied to us by Sunoco Inc.'; says Rick Morgan, executive vice president of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, adding, "The bad news is that we have had to turn away more than 100 organizations as our supply ran out." Even though the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters would like to have been able to'tirespond to all requests, the organiza- tion is ecstatic about the excellent response it received to the campaign. "It would be much worse if bags were left over as it would indicate a lack of interest. It's obvious that Pitch -In has become a very popular campaign among residents of our province," says Morgan, adding that, ob- viously, funds for 1987's campaign will need to be increased. Projects are being planned in all parts of Ontario. Many involve the cleaning up of school grounds and parks, while others in- clude- clean-ups of whole communities and wilderness areas. All have received free garbage bags from Sunoco who have co- sponsored the campaign with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment for two years. The marketing students of Georgian Col- lege, Owen Sound Campus, are par- ticipating in the campaign by assisting the Sydenham Sportsmen Club. The students are tackling the environmental project as a marketing project, providing marketing research, sales promotion and advertising. In addition to themselves, the students plan to involve more than 300 students from primary to post -secondary schools in the areas as well as businesses who are ex- pected to contribute support services and funds to cover local expenses. "We would like to see the riverbanks and wilderness areas look more presentable," says Mike Playford, public relations co- ordinator for the project, adding, "If we don't start cleaning up, tourism will decline in Owen Sound." In the 1985 campaign, the Sydenham Sportsmen Club collected 238 bags of gar- bage and, according to organizers, "they put a dent in the pollution problem on our riverbanks." "The Owen Sound project is typical of the response we are getting to the campaign. It's becoming obvious that Pitch -In is more than just a litter clean-up campaign, it's becoming an educational experience and awareness campaign for those involved," says Morgan. Speculating on 1987, Morgan says the campaign may draw even larger response. "We'll need to discuss the implications with the Minister of the Environment as it is becoming obvious that the campaign will warrant greater financial support in the future." 'Federal funding is needed for water... • from page.3 Federal assistance is not only essential, it is an obligation:" "Our need for these funds has not diminished. If anything, this is a particular- ly critical juncture for Ontario municipalities," he said. "Ontario is ready and willing to con- tribute its full share of the funding of these projects immediately.' I hope Federal En- ' vironment:Minister. Tom McMillan can con- vincehis cabinet colleagues to back his pro- mise with cash." From 1961 to 1980, the federal Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation provid- ed over $1 billion in loans and grants for On- tario waste water treatment, storm sewer and water supply projects. This CMHC assistance was terminated after 1980. Total federal infrastructure project fun- ding since 1980 has totalled $65 million, mainly for sewage works related to Great Lakes water quality. The province received more funds in 1980 than in the last five years combined. •Only $9.7 million of the $65 million remains for future infrastructure projects. "Ontario has no federal funding commit- ment for consiauction or rehabiliration pro- jects for municipal water, wastewater or stormwater systems beyond 1986," said Bradley. ' Recent Ministry of the Environment fin- dings reveal that Ontario's sewerage and water distribution systems require prompt maintenance work to prevent further deterioration. These studies were supported by a task force report 'relesed by the Federation of Canadian M • lities last year. The report stated at much of Canada's municipal sewage and water supply systems are in critical need of repairs. Necessary rehabilitation work will cost tens of billions of dollars, the report concluded. "Overloaded wastewater treatment, plants can contribute to poorly -treated sewage being dumped into our lakes andris- ing bacterial levels on our beaches. In fact, we are already living out .this scenario," Bradley said. Rehabilitation funding could save tax- payers about 70 per cent of the cost of fully replacing sewage systems, he said. A strong federal commitment now will save tax- payers billions and billions of dollars later, he said, by prolonging the life of such systems. "If we don't get a firm federal commit- ment soon, it means we will have squandered the efforts, funds and good -will that built our current water- related systems by allowing them to fall into a state of irreversible disrepair," he said. The Environment Minister also said that federal infrastructure funding would help reduce unemployment and the federal deficit. "In Ontario alone,- jobs created directly and indirectly by this type of investment would number in the thousands. I am deter- mined that Ontario will not miss this oppor- tunity to solve a crisis before it happens. I will continue to press Ottawa for the major financial commitment that we need to avert this crisis," said Bradley. Area participants wanted.. • from page 3 It's preferred if the heart patient is ac- companied by a supportive person such as a mate or friend but patients can come on their own if they prefer. The introductory session will be held at 48 The Square, the Huron County Housing Authority office on Ma 1 at 7:30 p.m. Eight to10 people from bath Goderich and Clinton are welcome to participate. Since it's the first course of its kind in Goderich, organizers hope to run it twice a •• year from now on, says cruse. "Heart patients need something like this `to show them the room home," she says. "The course will tell me and my wife what we can expect in our daily lives. It will also tell me how to control my stress and give me a better understanding of the medicine I'm taking," says Tugwell. 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