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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance Times, 1995-06-28, Page 5WEDNESDAY, JUNE28,1995 How long will dump last? Duron WPS students investigate waste management Why do people keep putting their newspaper and pop cans in with their garbage instead of their blue boxes? How long will our dump last? What will we do when there is no more room here for Wingham's garbage? These were some of the ques- tions that the students from the Wingham Public School Environ - 'mental Club had for Doug Foxton when they recently visited the Wingham landfill site in East Waw- anosh Township. Mr. Foxton noted that a large amount of very useful items get thrown out each week — bicycles, clothing, almost -new toys, even a lawn mower that still worked; as .well as recyclable cans and food that could be, composted. All of these items and fairly large amounts of things that should be going into the blue boxes and composters are quickly filling the site, being buried into our earth with who knows what effects for our children in years to come. Trucking to a proposed new cen- tral site in Ashfield Township will be much more expensive, and the people of that area do not want a dump next door to them anymore than any of us would. We need to recycle and use those blue boxes, get composters or use a neighbors and donate good items to needy families, Salvation Army stores, and schools. The dump is not the place! The next step on the club's trip was a tour of the McLellan Recy- cling plant in Mount Forest. This is where all of the things from blue boxes in area municipalities end up for sorting, baling, and shipping. The sight of the mountains of plas- tics, glass — colored and clear, pop cans, and cardboard (and bins of newspaper) was truly amazing! All of this used to go right to area land- fills for burial; now it can be sold and is in high demand. Plastics from pop bottles goes to make fen- ders for Honda cars, among other things. Rather disturbing though, were the tour guides' cofnments that some people still make little effort to sort properly, thus greatly in- creasing the amount of work before the material can be sent off for pro- cessing. So much garbage is fourld, including rotting fish in bins of cardboard, by the workers at McLellans, making their job un- pleasant and even dangerous. The students were encouraged to go back to Wingham with the mes- sage that recycling is really worth- while, but we all need to do our part to make it work. Most impor- tapt as well are the other two Rs Reduce and Re -Use' This is key in putting out less garbage. Remember, your garbage multi- plied 1000s of times needs `some- where to go, so let's make less of it. The day's outing ended with a hike through the conservation area at Mount Forest through the cool woods, meadow flowers and wild strawberries. The contrast with the things just seen earlier in the Jay was only too obvious, and students and teachers'. left determined to keep working to make our world a better place so that the beauty of nature will Still be here to enjoy in years to come. The WPS Environmental Club was started bjr Mrs. Reed and Mr. Bowyer in September of last year and has been busy all year promot- ing lower energy use, and better choices for our earth through its "Green Kid" activities. Litterless lunches at school are an ongoing ef- fort as are composting and recy- cling. If anyone thinks garbage is not a problem, think again. Is it really out of sight when you stick it in that dark green plastic bag...it depends on where you're looking. What the kids said: • What I realized when we went on the trip was that we have been start- ing to recycle and it's making a difference but we need to recycle a lot more. We shouldn't be filling our land with garbage when we could use it to grow food. — Kyle Hodgins • I felt that when we went to the dump it meant that people are throw- ing stuff that could be' used again and that's a waste of time. Nature is so beautiful and we need to keep it that way. Please compost and recy- cle all tins cans and glass and plastic. — Tami Kerr. • The earth started out like a conservation area. Now people are chang- ing that. But if we recycle cans, paper, glass and compost food, we can start making it better again. — Drew Miller • I learned that people in Wingham throw their recyclable stuff in the •• dump. Why? We all have to learn that if we pollute too much there is no tomorrow. — Justin Holden • If we pollute the earth by making so much garbage we will not be able to go and enjoy the sounds of nature. That would be sad. — Trina Daw. • It was fun when we went on the nature trail, but when we went on the dump, I realized how much land was being taken up just for garbage. There were a lot of things that could have been recycled or reused. I was glad when at the recycling plant I see that people are recycling pop cans, newspapers etc. I hope that more people will take the time to use their blue boxes and compost...it really does make a difference. Visit the dump and recycling plant and see for yourself. — Kate Lane • It was terrible at the dump because people were throwing away really good stuff that would be buried in the ground. They could give it to their friends or family instead. It was good to see cans and plastic bot- tles can be recycled. When we went for the walk in the forest, we saw how we wanted the earth to stay...nice and clean. — Tabitha Lindsay All budding writers • GUELPH - Before you leave for summer vacation, send your poetry, short story or essay to the annual Guelph Alumnus—ScotiaMcLeod Writing Competition. You could win up to $500 in cash from Sco- tiaMcLeod Inc. and receive nation- al publication of your work in the University of Guelph alumni maga- zine. First prize is $500, second prize, $300 and. third prize, $200. The deadline is July 15, 1995. Send your entries for the Guelph Alumnus-ScotiaMcLeod Writing Competition to Mary Dickieson, Guelph Alumnus, University Com- munications, Level 4, University Centre, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ont. NIG 2W2. Stop and think of peacekeeper Dear Editor: I am writing this letter so that the residents of Wingham can be aware of something that I believe is very newsworthy and somehow has been overlooked thus far. How many people know that one of Wingham's sons is serving with the Peace Corp. in Bosnia? Ed Sweeney, son of Lee and Joyce Grove of Wingham, left his wife and two small children to go to Bosnia on May 9, 1995. I feel that in these times it is only right that this be known. If Ed feels that it is his duty to leave his family to serve, it is only fitting that the people of his hometown at least ac- knowledge what he is doing and show some kind of moral support. I realize that this is just one per- son's opinion, but I am sure that there has to be more than just my family that would like to see and hear more about Ed and what his experiences and views are. So, if you happen to drive by Grove', home and notice a yellow ribbon, stop and think of Ed and his family. Let's hope that things can be set- tled soon so that he can safely come home to his wife, children and parents. Brenda Sciestel, Wingham ,peeking tales of Gorrie mill Dear Editor: Over the past few months, a group of dedicated Howick Town- ship residents have been working with the Maitland Valley Conserva- tion Authority in an effort to restore the Flour Mill located at the Gorrie Conservation Area. I have been hired, as a summer student, to compile a history of this 140 -year-old building. My search of written sources has provided me with a great deal of information about,, this historical landmark. However, much more is needed to make this mill "come alive" again and I am asking for the help of community members to make my research more than just a list of dates and names. I invite anyone who may have visited, done business or worked at themill, or simply have a story or two to share, to feel free to contact me at the MVCA at 335-3557. I would love to get together with anyone to chat about days gone by, and add your story to the history of the Gorrie Mill. Mary Feldskov, MVCA t library summer program Hour long sessions designed for fun and familiarity GODERICH — As the school year draws to an end, the Huron County Ltrary Summer Reading Program is preparing for a fun filled sum- mer. This year there is a new and exciting theme "Favourites of Mine". All children ages 1 to 12 are in- vited to participate in amazing pro- grams about mythical monsters, fairy tales, the environment and many more. These hour long pro- grams are full of games, songs, sto ries and crafts. Chrissy O'Toole, the program co-ordinator, and Jodi Soldan, pro- grarg .assistant, will present •these. programs at the Huron County li braries. This program is sponsored by the Huron County Library and an Ex- perience 1995 Grant through the 'Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Recreation. The program dates in your local area are as follows: - Wingham Branch: July 4 to Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m. ° Gcbrrie Branch: *Italy 5, 1.9, Aug. 9, 23, 2:00 p.m. Fordwich Branch: July 6, 10, Aug. 3, 7, 24, 10:00 a.m. This is an excellent opportunity for children to become more famil- iar with the library as they are,hav- ing fun. A THE HINGHAMA VANCETiMES Celebration '9 July 13, 14, 15 • Pop `N Save at participating Merchants Arts & Crafts at Cruickshank Park Friday July 14 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. SaturdayJuly 15 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Co -Ed Volleyball Josephine Park Saturday July 15 Registration 9:00 a.m. games to follow 3 on 3 Basketball at Knights of Colombus Basketball Court Saturday July 15 Registration 9:00 a.m. Games to follow (Registration Forms available at Recreation department- Town Hall) Hospitality Tent & Food Booth Josephine Park Hosted by Ironmen & Optimists Friday 6:00 p.m. to Midnight Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wingham BPS s Oldtimers Wingham Colts Friday July 14 at 8:00 p.m. Josephine Park Yuk Yuks Dance at Wingham Legion by D.J. at Legion Friday July 14 at 9:00 p.m. Saturday July 15 - 9:00 p.m. Hank Williams Show at Legion Sunday July 16 - 2:00.p.m. Tickets available at Locker Room Sports or Rosalind's & The Male Room, Canadian Tire &Organized by the Wingham & Area Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee Everyday at GM Goodwrench the price on the :ground is the price on the hoist. 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