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Times Advocate, 1993-07-21, Page 24Fullerton. With the Township Hall more ad- equately furnished it became the habit to hold more meetings in this central .location rather than in the homes of a broadly scattered mem- bership. Over the years the role of the lo- cal institute has changed. Gradually we have become a support organi- zation. Health Council wants to join with Perth CLINTON - At its regular meet- ing of July 14, 1993 the Huron County District Health Council Steering Committee passed the so. lotion: That Huron join with Perth County for the establishment of a joint District Health Council, sub- ject to the negotiation of a mutually acceptable agreement." The Executive Committee, joint- ly chaired by Ken Engelstad and Joan Stamper will organize a meet- ing with the parallel committee from the Perth County Steering Committee. Criteria for the estab- lishment of a Huron -Perth D.H.C. will be defined and recommenda- tions brought back to the Huron Steering Committee, hopefully for its next meeting, September 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Clinton Town Hall. The committee will tttif;laa fbrtlte summer period, however certain work will continue. A sub- committee has been appointed to finalize advertising to begin the process of receiving nominees for a future District Health Council, names to be received between Sep- tember 1 and mid-October. The Ed- ucation Committee will also con- tinue the provision of public information through distribution of a new brochure. It is anticipated that the overture to join with Perth County will meet with a favourable response when the Perth County District Health Council Steering Committee reach- es its decision-making stage in late September. Staffa WI celebrates 9Oth anniversary STAFFA - A special event took place in the Staffa Hall on Tuesday, July 13, 1993, at 2 p.m. when Staf- fa Women's Institute celebrated its ninetieth birthday, with former members 'and guests from all the branches in Perth South District at- tending. It was July 13, 1993 when the In- stitute was organized under the guidanee of Mrs. Geo. Wilson, Staffa and Miss Hattie Baker of Announcing -Dr. Ellen Shapiro lezeivhg the keys to the Exeter Animal -Hospital from' Dr. Garry Belsdon More Farmers are Their Wh*at HENSALL 0I5 TRC T (;O -OPERATIVE • ,�U 11.11 tiplaa\\\\0I1�1111' ■ Hensall Co-op the fastest wheat and barley receiving elevator in the area' ■ Locally owned by farmers ■ Friendly fast efficient service ■ Fair Grades r„a ■ Honest weights ALSO HANDLING NOW PAYING $L'.00 M.T. TRUCKING ALLOWANCE ON HITE WHEAT DELIVERIE fleniL 262-3002 1.Ron.9Rcs•f"t •.� Emir 235-1.150 eitfoirth 92-1000 WE NEED AND APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS Committed To Serving Rural Communities Lo rd Nato' 523-4470 • 066-1399 Page 24 Times -Advocate, July 21,1993 Li Waste reduction makes good business sense By Paula Hohner Approximately 60 percent of all waste is generated by the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional (10) sectors. That is understandable con- sidering they are providing services for the general public. However, there are many options for reducing waste. In addition, many funis have learned that taking care of the environment makes good business sense. Recycling efforts have helped offices reduce their garbage to a great extent. Paper, cardboard boxes, plastics, cans, glass bottles and food waste can all be recycled. For many businesses, such diversion efforts leaves a small amount of garbage for disposal. Recycling is, or course, only one method of waste diversion. Waste reduction is, for some busi- necses, more effective. It has been calculated that the average office worker uses 73 kilo- grams of fine paper each year. According to a colleague, Jacob Peter- sen it is hypothetically possible to eliminate cost of that paper and it would be financially rewarding. Assuming that each sheet of paper costs one cern and weighs a half gram and the total cost for one worker for one year is $1,460.00. Knowing this, if people saved that paper, they would in turn save enough money in approximately two years to buy a good computer. In the long run, this would save a great amount of paper because everything could be saved on discs rather than in file folders. There is art added advantage to this, the computer hardware or software doesn't have to be replaced as would the paper. And, computers can do a lot more than a piece of paper ever will. According to the Canadian Green Consumer Guide, here are five ways to save paper in businesses: - photocopy on both sides, - use waste paper for rough notes, messages, etc. - replace your fax front sheet with a half sheet - make one copy Of a memo and attach a routing slip - make more use of "phone mail" and computer message systems. Other suggestions for reduction are: - reuse envelopes - use rechargeable toner cartridges for photocopiers and laser print- ers. - review inventory and correspondence procedures to reduce waste - provide beverages in refillable or recycable containers only - make greater use of computerized records management systems. Technology has the capacity to help us in all facets of life and econo- my. Society should take full advantage of the waste reduction possibili- ties that technology offers. Next week's article will be about the status of the waste reduction program. Residents visit Wales STAFFA - The June meeting of the Staffa Womens Institute was held in the Township hall on Wednesday evening, June 30, with Caroline Simons as guest speaker. Simons was introduced by Mar- garet Kemp who told us of the de- gree Simons had from. the Universi- ty in Scotland, of her work on a new project she is undertaking, also her love for the outdoors. Caroline was thanked by Vale Mahon and presented with a gift. The Institute was asked to cater to the Campbell Soup golfers on July 10 in the township hall. Final plans were made for the an- niversary party on_ July 13 and members were asked to meet at the hall on Monday to decorate and set up tables. Joyce Miller presided for the meeting after which Marjorie Drake and Freda Kerslake served sandwiches and coffee. Personals John and Roberta Templesnan have returned home from Great Britain, where they enjoyed a thir- teen day tour of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland. Following their tour they enjoyed 10 days of visiting with relatives in southem England, attending the Royal Show in Warwick and meeting with the Weavering Women's Institute in Maidstone. Kent. Carroll Templeman was an assist- ant Camp councillor. this past two weeks at Camp Bimini. Many from this community were guests at the Jackson -Dow wedding and reception this past weekend. Atte n d barbecue SA1NTSBURY - Hugh and Ha- zel Davis accompanied by Heather MacGillivray attended the funeral _last week, in Flint Michigan, of their cousin, the late Bill Hicks. Several from St. Patrick's attend- ed the Beef Barbecue in Granton recently. jichael and Suzanne Davis rid Bi and Betty Johnson have re- turned from vacations to the Coast. Harley and Travis Davis and Ca- leb and Corbin MacGillivray have been visiting with grandparents Hugh and Hazel Davis. St. Patrick's church is closed for July as Rev. Emery is on vacation. Mrs. Mary Davis was a Sunday visitor with Hugh and Hazel and visited the Needham Funeral Home, Sunday where Dorothy Dickins, fust cousin of Mrs. Davis rested. St. Patrick's A.C.W. and Sunday School picnic and pool party will be held at the Davis's on Tuesday, July 27 at 12:30 p.m. weather per- mitting. In case of rain it will be held Wednesday, July 28. .a.