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the HERALD Page IB- Environment 1MI Canadians top list of world energy users By BARBARA HALS ALL Action Now Yes we are world leaders in two areas but this distinction is nothing to be proud of K Ronald and J from the Institute of Environmental Policy and Stewardship at the University of Guelph point this out in a Toron to Star article that appeared Sept 3rd Canada uses more energy 9 metric tons per capita than any other nation As you read this you are pro bably thinking that our energy use is justified After all we live in a cold climate However if we compare to Sweden metric tons per capita or Norway 2 1 metric tons per capita or Japan l 8 metric tons capita we are using more than twice as much What if we reduced our energy consumption through better in sulated homes more fuel effi dent cars or no cars First we would have more money In our pockets Second we would pro- For All Your Fine China Silver Crystal MAIN ST MILTON 8780050 duce fewer emissions con to the greenhouse effect and global warming Third we would have better air quality And fourth since fossil fuels are not we would be sav some energy for future use NO 1 IN WASTE The second area where we are noted as No l is in waste produc tion Canadians produce more garbage per person than any other population in the world Even more than those wasteful people south of the border ACTION NOW Do you carry bags to the grocery store Are you taking containers to the bulk food stores for mustard and peanut butter all available at Foodstuffs on Main Street in Georgetown Are you still buy ing disposables Did you send your child to school with a litter- less lunch Are you still buying drink boxes or are you using a lunch box and thermos Are you recycling items that are not pick ed up in the Blue Box at 36 Armstrong Avenue Georgetown These things are easy but these things are critical We dont hav to wait for the government we can do something immediately According to the information from the Institute for En vironmental Policy and Steward ship Canadians are using resources on a per capita rate of roughly times or more than people in developing countries On some of my visits to schools I have asked the riddle When is 30 the same as one Or I have had 30 children stand up to take the part of third world children ana compared them to one child living in Canada Now I see I should have been using 40 The Toronto Star article states Realistically in terms of con sumption and compared to our neighbours in the developing world we are a nation of one billion resourcegobblers Anthropologist Bill in his garbage project that I wrote about recently the Maya civilization as passing through a period of incredible waste followed by a period of decline The Maya woke up and discovered resources were in short supply and they became very efficient very fast they recycled they reused But it was too late Are we too late I dont think so But we cannot sit around for ten years deciding who should reduce We all must take action now You can make a difference NB POWER members are needed to assist in writing this column If you could help out call Barbara Halsall at 8730344 Volunteer drivers needed Volunteer drivers for the Canadian Cancer Society Georgetown Unit are desperately needed to transport patients to and from the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto Reimbursement for mileage willbepaid If you enjoy helping people please contact the Georgetown of fice at Guelph Street Georgetown between Monday to Friday or call the cancer of flee at 8771124 Your assistance will be very much appreciated Community Service Bulletins If you are a non profit organ service club or charily or church group and would like us to publish your community ser vice announcement of community interest call us at 877 2201 during regular office hours There Is no charge tor this service to Halton Hills community groups The deadline for submissions is Friday at Noon for publication for the follow Wednesday Deadlines will not be extend under any circumstances Although we will do our best to print alt announcements space is limited and there are no guarantees of insertion COUNTRY SIX Custom Killing Cutting and Wrapping Government Inspected Mon Wad 9 R 2 Georgetown Oil Thtn Frf ATI Custom Sat noon Maate on Trafalgar FOR ALL YOUR MORTGAGE NEEDS CALL CAPTAIN DAVEKRAUSE Lending Experience Personalized Service Great Rates 8734991 FAX 4168733931 Happenings Are you expecting a baby this Fall Regional Health Department often a series for expectant parents You will gain the most benefits by at tending as early as possible If your due date 1b In Oct Nov Dec Jan register now for the early series by calling Hilton 8787281 Want to go back to school But you cut find care If you are a pregnant teen or young mother then TEAM may be the program for you Child care provided while you work on your high school credits Work at your own pace with supportive staff to help you Program to be of fered in Georgetown this Fall Phone Anne Day at 333MB9 or The Victorian Order of Nurses Branch will hold a Foot Care Clink at the follow location The cost is US Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Emergency Dept Georgetown 1 Sept IT For further inform lion and appointment please call 160O7127 and Education is Ageless our Fall SI Program Brochure is now available If you haven t received your copy please pick one up at any Library In Centre local school or call us for additional pick Up locations Adult and Continuing tion Board of tion Pine Valley Dancers will have free nights of square dancing Wednesday September and 18 at Public School Trafalgar Road and 5th Sideroad at a 00 Beginners welcome Come and Join us For more in formation call InfantChild Cardlo Pulmonary Resuscitation Course offered at Peel Memorial Hospital Wed Sept Sept pm to Par attend both sessions Peel Memorial Hospital Educational Services Classroom 20 Lynch Street Brampton Fee Is BO each or for two members of the same family To register call til 1710 SMB Centennial Manor offer an educational series on Aging the Manor Ontario St MUton Session Man Sept IS m Aging A Season of Losses Coping with grief and changes Rev Robert Hydt United Church Minister Andrews Social Worker Call Lauralne Andrews at for more information Squadron the Royal Air Cadets will com training on Monday September IS at at Cedar vale Community Centre All young people between the ages of 12 to 19 years are welcome For further in formation contact Lt G at or Cap J MacLeanatB77 Coffee Break A weekly ladles in Bible study Story hour for 3 to yrs old Nursery provided Georgetown coffee break commences Tues Sept at the Georgetown Christian Reformed Church 9 a Acton coffee break com Wed Sept 11 at the Acton Christian Reformed Church 30U a m For In formation or a ride call or 853 4493 Newcomers wefc Central Badminton Club sessions commencing Sept 7 30 til at Georgetown and District High School Gyms and 2 Everyone welcome The Annual Multiple Sclerals Bachelor Classic will be held on Nov 15 at the Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre Cost per person Ticket on sale at or 18002887582 Centennial I Reunion May 13 1992 Spar tans Come Home for a fun filled and nostalgic weekend All former students teachers and staff interested forward name address and phone number to 289 College Avenue Guelph Ontario NlG 159 Alt Reunite 92 or call Meetings living Cancer groups meets every second Thursday at the Canadian Cancer society Milton Branch 7S1 Mab St at p For more in formation call or Meetings of the Region of Pee Support Group held the 1st Tuesday of each month and offer sup port and discuss birth options CsH or Spedal Needs DropIn Centre of North meets every Wednesday at the Acton Legion I pjn to pan For more Info call Susan at or Jane at 8531758 There will be a meeting of the Es- queslng Historical Society on Sept at 30 at Knox Presbyterian Church Georgetown Topic will be the Paper Mills of Georgetown For more Information call Karen Hunter at Pregnant teens Prenatal classes designed specifically for teens free of charge Transportation provided pregnancy counselling available Call Susan Stuart at 8445502 or Public Health Department for more formation The Georgetown Senior Men Luncheon Club will resume their monthly luncheon on Thursday September 12 at II noon at Holy Cross Church Maple Ave Guest speaker Beheshtt Call Irwin Noble or George Miehm 2G97 for more info Hills British Canadian Club meetings are held In formally on the 1st Thursday of each month in the lounge of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 120 Georgetown Call Dave at for Beta Sigma Phi Chapters In Georgetown and Acton For meeting times please contact Council President Jamteaon at Acton Group Is meeting every Wednesday at Acton Baptist Church side entrance at 8 Everyone welcome For further information con tact Eleanor Patterson at Volunteers Georgetown Vintners are looking for amateur For more Information call Red Cross Georgetown and District requires volunteers to assist in Finance and Publici ty driving and First Aid in For more tion call Bernke at Alcoholic Anonymous can help Call for more In formation Canadian Mental Health tion Halton Region Branch needs volunteers for Hon programs on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday evenings In Burlington Oakville and Acton For more Information Laura CaHumatS4M0ii The Salvation Army pick up appliances in working order For more informal call Volunteer drivers for the dlan Cancer Society Georgeto Unit needed to transport patients to and from the Princess Margaret llosplla In Toronto Beta bursement for mileage will be paid Please contact the Georgetown Units office at 164 St Georgetown between pm daily or call the cancer off Ice at 1124 Support Services Is looking for mature Individuals who are interested In contract positions working 415 hours per week teaching life skills to children developmental handicaps Instruction takes place In the child s home If you are IB or older call 848000 for more information North Distress tion Center 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