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tigel SECTION A THE HERALD Wednesday Questions arise over the sanitary landfill A dump by any other name would smell as In Ihe lost few years the phrase sanitary landfill has become part of everyone a vocabulary Our shared concern for the environment has led us to examine the way we dispose of society waste products The formerly simple question of In to which hole do we throw this gar has become complicated question of whether can throw the garbage anywhere without poisoning ourselves Manufacturers and waste disposal operators can talk about the economic effects of tipping fees and the ton mile costs of waste disposal on the local economy Scientists can wax knowledgeable on ihe subject of the and the assimilative capacity of streams Awash In ex pert opinion is there anything for the average citizen to say except Not in my backyard There is everything to say To assume hat everyone who opposes a dump is part the NIMBY drome Is to miss the principle point of the issue Wc will help produce the garbage and we therefore all have a right and a duly to help determine how the problem is solved If carrying heavy metals or dangerous chemicals escape from a dumpsitc then he backyard can become 30 or miles long If it gets into one of the Great Lakes then your yard suddenly becomes hundreds of miles long The central question with any site must be safety but we continue to Italian North examine the question solely siteby site basis will ne the problem The real to our continued safety Is fewer sites with less dangerous contents and a more responsible and vigorous monitoring of those sites must There are three questions which only the general publl What regulations arc necessary at a and who should be siblc for seeing that those tlons arc obeyed What type of waste should be allowed into a municipal dump and what do we do with things that we refuse to accept do we enforce the rules cancer acceptable and unacceptable waste During the next three weeks am going to use the Queen Park report to talk about each of these questions in turn How we all answer these questions will affect everyone s backyard Ballinafad left the Jim Dandies and one win The season is Its end and the girls are having to drew warmly for cool evening temperatures Vivian Bremner and Maureen Hal penny were hitting well to enable Ihe team to win the game against Black Brigade The recent Hall Board meeting had members discussing the great success of the Beach Party Dunce The hardwood floors in the community centre have been reflnished to a beautiful sparkling clean look Work has begun this week on the wheelchair romp The ramp to be of a wooden construction is slated to be completed before ihe next dance which Is planned for Sept 10 This will be annual Com Boast dance More details to follow Library has the resources to put you in the know Have you ever wondered about haunted houses in Georgetown Or maybe you re in the dark about that odd looking insect that has taken up residence in your backyard Regardless of the reason you may go there the library provides a wealth of Information on virtually any topic And if they don I have the resources there to satisfy your curiosity then chances are library staff con steer you in the right tlon It not Important where it ten you go and the answer says Assistant Chief Librarian Waller Lewis of the Georgetown Library Where Mr Lewis finds the answer varies On occasion he s asked local residents or phoned the Historical Society But often he need look no farther than the library resource materials that number aver People sec the Library as a last resort when they can get the in formation anywhere else sold Chief Librarian Betsy Comwell at the library Church Street location She added that people will ask their family their neighbors and then come to the library if they can using the Library and thai half the population of Ha I ton Hills according to Mrs Comwell request information of a variety of topics But no matter what the Mr and Mrs Comwell rarely show surprise at the ques tions pul to them You train yourself to be absolute ly until you can pick up some further clues about the seriousness the topic said Mrs Comwell Mr Lewis agreed saying I try to take everyone topics seriously Questions asked at the Library range in topics from mercury poisoning at the Dryden paper mill to maze and labyrinth theories In cultures Some more common topics In elude computer technology health psychology sexual disorders and Alzheimer Disease We can t keep information about Alzheimer s Disease In the library said Mrs adding that the demand Tor material Is greater Ihon Ihe supply trend for in formation points toward the elderly and the handicapped and how they can live independently at home said Mrs Comwell The Library attempts to help out all they can transferring books within a computer system and more sources available to Holt on Hills borrowers But some ques tions they can t answer but the library could recommend other sources Mr Lewis said As for the tsetse fly mating patterns we said Mr Lewis Fueled by determination Sam a I r lever owned by Bruce and Jane McKay of Georgetown hin way to an finish during he annual Purina Dog Swim at Canadian National Exhibition Saturday Jane coaxed Sam on from Ihe boat while Bruce helped launch him from dock Thornton News Service Photo Fall tour books available Conference for disabled held in Hamilton tario March of Dimes Annuo In dependent Living Conference for Disabled Persons be held at Hamilton Convention Centre Thurs- Loff In For more information andor registration contact the Ontario You can enjoy Ontario colorful fall season with two free booklets from he Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation The first is the page Fall Aulo Tours which describes more than driving tours These vary In length Government sale planned Household appliances cafeteria equipment including vending machines and a stainless steel coffee dispenser floor polishers rug sham humidifiers and portable and console television sets will be on sale at the Ontario government cash and carry sale Wednes day Aug from Other Items for sale include an on tiquc Singer sewing machine lawn mowers pianos computers and o nearly new set of concrete steps complete with platform and railing A large variety or desks chairs typewriters filing cabinets calculators dictaphones adding machines acoustic screens and other office equipment will also be available at discount prices All goods are on a first come first serve basis Location of the sale Is 155 Judson St which intersects Isl Avenue south of Queen Elizabeth Way in Cosh Visa MasterCard or certified che ques made payable lo the Treasurer of Ontario are accepted Ontario government public servants are not eligible to purchase Items a I he surplus assets sales from to kilometres and many are circle routes The booklet in dlcates the kinds of foliage you re likely to sec from red maple and sumach in the south to yellow poplar and birch farther north The second booklet is Fall Events a description of more than events taking place in Ontario during September October and November Included arc festivals celebrating everything from apples as well as craft shows ting events and steam engine shows For copies call the Ministry of Tourism and Recreation toll free at 18002683735 STEREO SYSTEMS ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR HOME AUTOMOTIVE RECORDS TAPES A MounUlnvlsw Rd Unit NEW RENOVATION SALE SUPERIOR SHOE REPAIR 262 St Eiltndtf Hum 8776259 CHIROPODY FOOT CARE LARGE TREATMENT Fool bath with medicinal It lor better circulation Treatment of- caDuiet nails nail cutting footmasiage SMALL TREATMENT Foot bath with medicinal extrac ti for better circulation Nail cutting tool massage JUST FOR THE SENIORS SPECIAL DISCOUNTS Please call lor appointment VargaB77 SUPERIOR SHOE SHOP FOOT CARE 282 Guelph St SSSSRSSaSSSySfc day Sept Guest author of Ready Willing and Guest speakers will include Norm Disabled and David of City TV will Informative workshops elude Goal Setting and Problem Solving Attendant Care Dos and Don Barriers to Employment Freedom In Travelling and Spinal Cord Research During lunch enjoy the humor median as he enter BREAD BASKET BAKERY CAFE 12 MILL ST ACTON HOURS Tuesday Saturday 8 a m m Closed Mondays Hllde Bruce Colling 8533400 AUGUST Brampton Boanl of Trade Manufacturers GARAGE SALE Public Welcome Friday August Saturday August pm Sunday August 1000 am Chlnguacousy Cutting Arena Ctilnguacousy Park Hwy 7 ft Bramatoa Rd Brampton Ontario ADMISSION per person for seniors Free Parking HOUSEHOLD BUSINESS GOODS ENDS OF ROCK BOTTOM PRICES tana GEORGETOWN FALL FAIR SATURDAY FAMILY DAY Midway a Small I own Br Si 12 noon Pa Bool Oil Noon toe Sound Imfoslmonl Too Sharks 3 on Show OPP GOLDEN HELMETS CANAD AN MINI TRACTOR PULL REMEMBER THEff Family Danes SUNDAY CHILDRENS DAY Conlonn nl at School A Band Chid CI ADMISSION fall Gardening 11 GRASS SEED Late August and September is the best time to renovate or repair your lawn from the damage that has curred this summer Come in to Dominion Seed House to talk to the experts on lawn grass care and varieties that would be most suitable for your garden We carry OSECO Brand Grass Seed professionally mixed with quality seed to give you the best results HARDY PERENNIALS PLANTS FOR FALL PLANTING Top Quality Great Selection of Over 50 Varieties POT 2 each or for 11 75 Pull a I Fnnl T no Ad 1 I pm Clown Bund it Tho mi clan 3D 30 5 POT 4 each or 5 for 2400 You may mix or match within pot sizes Fill in your existing border or make a start on next year s garden this fall BEARDED IRIS Our own familiar varieties that you have seen blooming in our fields in June PLUS many selected new cultivars that extend the colour range ATTRACTIVELY PRICED FREE DESCRIPTIVE LIST AVAILABLE GEORGETOWN L7G4A2 DOMINION SEED HOUSE COUNTRY GARDEN CENTRE CORNER OF STREET MAPLE AVENUE 8772460 Mod 9am Set am