Page 78 |
Previous | 78 of 229 | Next |
|
small (250x250 max)
medium (500x500 max)
Large
Extra Large
large ( > 500x500)
Full Resolution
|
This page
All
|
PINE LAKE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE
Group learns about environmental concerns, solutions
submitted by E. Marion Brown
Environment Concerns and
Solutions was the topic of Teressa
Greening's presentation ai ihc regular
monthly meeting on Feb. 14. The
branch convener for environment,
touched upon High Tech Junk, Potable
Water used for the extraction of O i l ,
Hydrogen Bus, Water for Healthy
Bodies and Lead based Paints.
Maxus Technology Inc. of Rimbcy
is recycling " e- waste." In the next five
years, 500 million computers will
become defunct producing 1.5 billion
pounds of lead from the monitors
alone. Five employees collect and disburse
useable material. A $ 10 to $ 15
recycling fee is charged to help keep
the plant viable, but is of little consequence
when it saves the volume that
would have to go into landfills.
The Butte Action Committee near
Caroline is pressing oil companies to
discontinue the use of potable water in
the extraction of oil. Media coverage
is alerting the public to the problem of
using precious water that becomes
contaminated.
Winnipeg is using a Hydrogen Bus
to transport its citizens. Water is the
basic ingredient in the electric hydrogen
fuel- cell. This prototype will help
eliminate green house gases and help
meet the Kyoto target.
Water is the life given source for
healthy bodies. Many humans
unknowingly suffer from dehydration,
often as much as 75 per cent. Water
keeps the body healthy preventing
many types of cancer.
Although lead- based paint was
banned in 1978, many buildings still
contain this substance. Lead can not be
absorbed though the skin but is harmful
when inhaled or ingested. Lead
based paint becomes hazardous with
chipping or brushing and " wet cleaning"
is the safest method.
Kathleen Lawrence added to the
discussion by urging all members to
continue with the recycling of the four
litre milk jugs which arc ground into
pellets and in turn can be formed into
flower pots, etc.
In a Minute Report, Faye
Nicholson gave the long- range agriculture
weather report. As of
December 2002, the outlook is for a
warm, dry winter winch will continue
the drought cycle.
President Dons Warke contributed
to the Valentine theme by telling the
story. Love the Second Time Around.
Members made attractive cards from
paper, lace, pictures, and a gold printing
pen to give to their " Valentine." Heart
and Stoke receipt books are available to
issue receipts for the Heart Fund card
party Saturday, Feb. 22. Prizes and food
are donated by the local W. I. branch for
the annual community event. Marion
Brown will assemble a display on
Adelaide Hunter Hoodless to honour
Founder's Day, Feb. 19
Information on our twin province,
Newfoundland and Labrador, will also
be displayed. P. L. W. I. Calendars and
Postcards will be available.
Marion Brown reported that the
branch history for the Constituency
has been submitted and ( he branch history
in being completed.
Information regarding the April 26
Handicraft Tea and the May 10
Constituency Conference was presented
by President Doris Warke.
Registration was paid for the March
20 District Workshop in Bashaw.
The roll call was answered by bringing
containers for the food bank, used
Christmas cards for Michener Centre,
and suggestions for rising money for the
Lorgol ACWW project as well as
expressing a personal Kyoto plan. These
included: turning down the thermostat at
night, banning bath sheets, air drying
laundry, eliminating extensive car idling,
walking instead of driving and refusing
to buy over packaged items.
It's great to k n ow you can count o n some
p e o p l e . . .
7o
To go the extra mile. Thanks tor
volunteering.
Object Description
| Rating | |
| Title | Pine Lake History, 2000-December 31, 2007 |
| Subject | AWI; Pine Lake Branch |
| Description | Branch History |
| Language | en |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Type | text |
| Source | Alberta Women's Institutes |
| Identifier | awi0811090 |
| Date | 2007 |
| Collection | Alberta Women's Institutes - Collective Memory |
| Repository | AU Digital Library |
| Copyright | For Private Study and Research Use Only |
Description
| Title | Page 78 |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | AWI Collection |
| Collection | Alberta Women's Institutes - Collective Memory |
| Repository | AU Digital Library |
| Copyright | For Private Study and Research Use Only |
| Transcript | PINE LAKE WOMEN'S INSTITUTE Group learns about environmental concerns, solutions submitted by E. Marion Brown Environment Concerns and Solutions was the topic of Teressa Greening's presentation ai ihc regular monthly meeting on Feb. 14. The branch convener for environment, touched upon High Tech Junk, Potable Water used for the extraction of O i l , Hydrogen Bus, Water for Healthy Bodies and Lead based Paints. Maxus Technology Inc. of Rimbcy is recycling " e- waste." In the next five years, 500 million computers will become defunct producing 1.5 billion pounds of lead from the monitors alone. Five employees collect and disburse useable material. A $ 10 to $ 15 recycling fee is charged to help keep the plant viable, but is of little consequence when it saves the volume that would have to go into landfills. The Butte Action Committee near Caroline is pressing oil companies to discontinue the use of potable water in the extraction of oil. Media coverage is alerting the public to the problem of using precious water that becomes contaminated. Winnipeg is using a Hydrogen Bus to transport its citizens. Water is the basic ingredient in the electric hydrogen fuel- cell. This prototype will help eliminate green house gases and help meet the Kyoto target. Water is the life given source for healthy bodies. Many humans unknowingly suffer from dehydration, often as much as 75 per cent. Water keeps the body healthy preventing many types of cancer. Although lead- based paint was banned in 1978, many buildings still contain this substance. Lead can not be absorbed though the skin but is harmful when inhaled or ingested. Lead based paint becomes hazardous with chipping or brushing and " wet cleaning" is the safest method. Kathleen Lawrence added to the discussion by urging all members to continue with the recycling of the four litre milk jugs which arc ground into pellets and in turn can be formed into flower pots, etc. In a Minute Report, Faye Nicholson gave the long- range agriculture weather report. As of December 2002, the outlook is for a warm, dry winter winch will continue the drought cycle. President Dons Warke contributed to the Valentine theme by telling the story. Love the Second Time Around. Members made attractive cards from paper, lace, pictures, and a gold printing pen to give to their " Valentine." Heart and Stoke receipt books are available to issue receipts for the Heart Fund card party Saturday, Feb. 22. Prizes and food are donated by the local W. I. branch for the annual community event. Marion Brown will assemble a display on Adelaide Hunter Hoodless to honour Founder's Day, Feb. 19 Information on our twin province, Newfoundland and Labrador, will also be displayed. P. L. W. I. Calendars and Postcards will be available. Marion Brown reported that the branch history for the Constituency has been submitted and ( he branch history in being completed. Information regarding the April 26 Handicraft Tea and the May 10 Constituency Conference was presented by President Doris Warke. Registration was paid for the March 20 District Workshop in Bashaw. The roll call was answered by bringing containers for the food bank, used Christmas cards for Michener Centre, and suggestions for rising money for the Lorgol ACWW project as well as expressing a personal Kyoto plan. These included: turning down the thermostat at night, banning bath sheets, air drying laundry, eliminating extensive car idling, walking instead of driving and refusing to buy over packaged items. It's great to k n ow you can count o n some p e o p l e . . . 7o To go the extra mile. Thanks tor volunteering. |
Tags
Comments
Post a Comment for Page 78
