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the HERALD Environment Wednesday December project manager Diane van digs out the shredded remains of some documents kinsmen President Jack shredded in the new shredding machine the Georgetown Kinsmen bought for the recycling non profit organization which recycles office for several big businesses In town approached the Kinsmen Kinsmen shred wisely Club for funding when small businesses raised the concern about confidential documents These businesses can now make use of the self serve shredder located In the Armstrong Avenue warehouse For more information on this project call at 873 Herald Photo Environmentally friendly decorating ideas By Georgina Nipshagen Herald Special Ecological Christmas Decorations Considering that the Christmas tree is sacrosanct in our society any suggestions to modify the tradition meets stiff opposition In spite of this it is imperative that we consider alternatives that are kinder to the environment than our present practices Tremendous loss of wildlife and natural resources have resulted when vast areas are flooded as dams are built to provide tnclty for Southern Ontano Our wholesale waste of electricity needs to be questioned Although electric Christmas lights are con traditional their use was unknown a century ago Perhaps we could ween ourselves gradually by a move to one or two colourful spotlights or by replacing our usual outdoor bulbs with colored ones for the holidays On the indoor tree we might move to the use of smaller and fewer tree lights and gradually replace them with bun ches of colorful wild red berries and other natural materials I would like to suggest a visit to the York Quay Christmas tree display at Harbour Front before Dec 29 for some ideas on unusual Christmas decorating While you are there be sure to seek out the naturally decorated Christmas tree by the Ontario Herbal Association Prune your evergreens in December and make a tree Directions Foundation piece of heavy wire or light metal bent into a triangular shape and covered with chicken wire or wire mesh Allow enough wire to fasten a thick branch or bark from your wood pile to simulate a tree trunk and to create a below the trunk to simulate a tub or the earth Prune everygreen tips 57 in ches long and weave or wire them to produce a bushy flat tree Use those cuttings with pointed ends for the outside edges The top point first and then the two metrical pieces for the bottom sides Cover the base with grape vines or something similar Decorate with natural materials such as cones milkweed pods and any dried plant material As you put your decorations away think about next year and how YOU CAN MAKE A Wastewise involves the community A major campaign spearheaded by resident Linda Walton for the local recycling depot Wastewise is achieving results in more ways than one It was the efforts of Ms Walton said manager Diane van led to Torontobased National donating a and battery charger to the Wastewise located on Avenue in Georgetown collects and markets recyclable material and acts as an environmental resource and education centre for the general public Ms van Valk said the forklift and battery charger are only the most donate to Wastewise as a result of Ms Walton s efforts Since joining the Wastewise team as a volunteer in August Ms walton s efforts have resulted in the following donations from local com a microwave from Broomhead Printing hardware and lumber from bar ware from Home Hardware two- by four wood planks from Lumber shelves and cabinets Neilson and two pump trucks from Bos Lift Trunk Systems Ms van Valk also pointed out Ms Walton s fundraising efforts will likely result in a cash donation to of between and 30 from Torontobased Lever Brothers A final decision on the donation is said Ms van Valk She said the Lever Brother donation will be used to rehire two local residents to help run the depot Both are currently employed at Wastewise and are paid with money provided through a Federal government job creation program However the Federal government money will soon no longer be avialable Pointing out that these two people were unemployed before working at Ms van Valk con eluded the economic spinoffs from Wastewise are pretty clear Wood chipping along local Bruce Trail Power board game soon to arrive By CHRIS WALKER Herald Special What do you do when you have literally tons of unwanted waste wood that you can no longer throw into the landfill You turn it into wood chips and spread it on the Bruce Trail That is exactly what happened on a recent weekend when more than volunteers from several neighboring communities gathered at Silver Creek Hon Centre on Line north of Georgetown The hiking trails along the Niagara Escarpment in the Creek Terra Cotta area are heavily used by thousands of hikers and students every year In order to avoid a developing erosion problem caus ed by too many feet the Toronto Bruce Trail Club which main tains the Halton Hills section of the Bruce Trail arranged for the November workday The wood chips eight tons of them were donated by WCI of Brampton and were delivered free of charge Credit Valley Con servation Authority supplied vehicles and equipment to move parts of the huge chip pile to several drop points along the Trail The Game of Georgetown our version of Monopoly is on its way and is expected for distribu and sale this weekend POWER spokes person David Noble said there have been a number of delays as pro ofs were sent back and forth before all businesses on the board were satisfied POWER claims thir ideal one fits all gift will give ried Stoppers instant relief from Christmas panic A who placed any early order can pick up their at Travel at Street just off Main Street in downtown Georgetown is open Friday from and Saturday from Everyone will be phoned and if that option is not convenient other ar will be made If you did not order ahead you can still pick up a game at Georgetown Yarn and Crafts bet ween Zellers and Shoppers Drug Mart In the plaza and at Up Up and Away on Main Street A number of other businesses will also have the Game of Georgetown on sale for tall David Noble 1780 for more in formation 103 MAIN ST S GEORGETOWN COOKIES FRUITCAKES SCONES MUFFINS FOR CHRISTMAS MORNING GINGERBREAD HOUSES YULE LOGS A Gift Shell Adore THINK GIFT CERTIFICATES They represent what Feminine Women want I Something to pamper themselves Something no one else can use Something that will never be returned Something thai says She s worth it CALL FOR GIFT IDEAS Makeup Application Manicure Manicure Pedicure Spa Facial EXTRA Any new member receives 5 Toning Bonus Hours Facial Deep Cleanse Fecial Manicure 10 Toning Hours plus Free EyeBrow Wax Manicure Pedicure Certificate trout Elizabeth Fashion GST Included California Color Analysis Makeup Application 1 Full European Body Wrap Surrtan or Eyebrow Wax 1 Facial Manicure Makeup Application Pedicure Facial Dinner lor Two at George Dragon 00 value plS Included 10000 m Saturday to I m Sunday 9am to 1 Entrance 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