Lake Scugog Historical Society Historic Digital Newspaper Collection

Port Perry Star, 3 Jan 1996, p. 9

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E 4 OLS Sr AIOE St SR Ti HL St WE Ee ET "A Family Tradition for 128 Years" AY] PORT PERRY STAR - Wednesday, January 3, 1996 - 9 Green team to press on wit environmental projects in 96 From Page 1 -ber of ways. Rather than fretting about the state of the ozone, ground and lake water, and the quality of the air we breathe, Mrs. Banting is hoping to con- vince local people to take up the challenge of mak- Ingimprovements. "That's the thing I think people don't understand, 18 how therapeutic action 18," she said. "You feel real- ly good when you do stuff instead of saying, what can one person do?" To that end, the Green Team -- they now number eight, and are always seeking new blood -- have come up with an agenda for 1996 that they hope will push environemental issues once more to the ~ forefront, and bring about change here at home. Q The Green Team will continue with its Dear Green Team members Janet Banting (right) and Lisa Lelliott join Greenbank Where have the birds gone for the winter? They're not all basking in the southern climes. In fact, many of our feath- ered friends are spending these frigid months right herein Durham Region. For an introduction to these winter residents, join CLOCA staff for a tour of the Bird Feeder Trail at Lynde Shores Conservation Area on Sunday, Jan. 28. The walk will start at 2 p.m. from the parking lot and is free. Authority staff will dis- Dental Care for the whole family hy Birding tour is offered cuss operating a bird feed- ing program, types of feed- ers and lead a tour through the trail to see the different species of birds. CLOCA staff will provide bird seed so everyone will have a chance to feed the chickadees. So grab your binoculars, bundle up for the weather and come out to enjoy some winter fun in your lo- cal conservation areas. For more information contact the Authority at (905)579-0411. Lions Club president Larry Doble to view a video on the hazards of ozone depletion, purchased with support from the Lions and donated to the local library. Green Team members have a busy agenda for 1996, during which they hope to get the community thinking -- and acting -- on environmental issues. e DR. J. COTTRELL e DR. J. HARDY e DR. C. BANFIELD ¢ DR. T. KING - orthodontist Introducing - Dr. MCINTYRE - Periodontist Please Call - 985-845 1 DR. L. GIDEON please cai 985-7952 Neighbor campaign this spring. It was staged in various residential areas in 1995 and aimed at con- vincing homeowners to de- cide against using pesti- cides on their lawns. It's ¢ Port Perry 985-0800 . BRONZE Uxbridge Mackey, Bailey & Korb A --_ : 852-3510 4 toh RENOVATIONS CUSTOM golonemoo r Barristers & Solicitors DESIGNING & LETTERING Saturday Mornings 9:00am to 12:00 noon Quality & Satisfaction assured by our own hoped this year's cam- ous." paign can branch out to cover neighborhoods not covered last year, and take the message of the impact of spraying further. Mrs. Banting is hoping ple who live in those (resi- dential) areas that feel as strongly about it as we do." aThe Green Team, with financial assistance from It's hoped "Cancer of the Sky" will increase aware- ness of a pressing environ- mental issue, said Mrs. Banting. "TI don't think people re- alize the health impacts we're looking at," she said. "They are severe, and seri- a And starting this month, the Green Team will host a series of envi- ronmental talks, to be held at the Scugog centre hall in Port Perry. The And throughout these efforts, Mrs. Banting and her colleagues will be look- ing for local people who Mrs. Banting -- but hope an infusion of new blood will provide the energy and vision to continue with the group's work. Anyone interested in the Green Team or its ac- tivities can call Mrs. Bant- ing at 985-3225. Stonemoor Day Care has limited openings for children D, Rha A ® ? ay, gent? Non-profit organization Contact Dianne 985-0800 "2, f ~_/ SPENCE '3 softener salt 2 IN GREENBANK ON HWY, (905) 985-3371 Cee UlfficeC entre 188 Mary St., Port Perry 985-7383 R ) | DayCare Jan. 18 - Mar. 7 "6:30pm to 7:30pm o Parent/Child Bonding Group ~~ Insurance Brokers Inc, 985-8471 34 Water St., Port Perry, Ontario L9L1J2 our best rate Subject to change | without notice Oshawa Rd., Port Perry Lake Scugog Lumber Building 985-7391 5 49% to attract more volunteers first, Jan. 18, will be § FEED 'N NEEDS A : willing to approach their "Green Jobs: Making it § = 3 ' : in 5 bh i neighbors and hand out happéen~here", with guest t* Farm & Feed supplies 4 14251 Marsh Hill Rd. a Haar =m I Bo ure on the issue. Spoaker Wayne Robe rig. © Mobile milling Service EF Invites you to our pi: XelU ISS RA Nz{N) ela 12 ANOLE f "We need new helpers; Others, focusing on or- § ° Pet Foods E PARENT & CHILD ol we would love to attract ganic agriculture, the § ° Animal Health Care 8 week LD some new members," she ozone layer and lawn Products Learning Progr e ms VI NYL 0) | , | NG ) said. "I bet there are peo- spraying, will follow in * Grain Haulage arning ¥'rog amm oY subsequent weeks,/ Bird Seed Register Now! ACC T-3 white the Greenbank Lions club, are interested in enviro- "e Understand Emotions per sq. (approx. 100 sq. ft.) 3 has bought a vides on the nemtnal issues to become « 1 hr. group activities ; hazards of ozone depletion new members of the Green COURIER SERVICE J/ hilds' . 3 that is to be given to Scu- Team. They have no ambi- CANPAR DEPOT SE Ro 3! ALSO ... 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