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t l l l Lobbying Coordinator’s Report . Disposition of the Resolutions By Anne Dyas From the Grey North District re: bulk water exports A letter was received from the Office of the Prime Minister acknowledging receipt ofthe resolution and stating that a copy has been forwarded to the Honourable William Graham, Minister of Foreign Affairs. From the Cochrune District re: rubies An acknowledgement of my letter of thanks for their initial response to our con- cerns, and a request for a copy of our newsletter, was received from Des McKee. Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and In- formation Resources Division of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Letters have been sent regarding all sus- 'ned resolutions, however no other ‘ponses have been received to date. There have been many changes in both federal and provincial governments this year. Possibly after summer recess in September there will be some responses to our concerns. If not, letters will be rewrit- ten. It has been wonderful to receive so many District reports. Thank you! I hope to com- ment on these in future columns. Several books and articles have been published recently, which may be of interâ€" est since they address some of our concerns as expressed in resolutions. In regard to: Genetically Modified Foods: I Travels in the Genetically Modified Zone by Mark L. Winston (Harvard University Press) examines both sides of the question and concludes, among other things, that labeling is essential. Water Safety and Protection: I Well of Lies: The Walkertan Water Tragedy by Colin N. Perkel (McClelland and Stewart) I Blue Gold: The Battle Against Corporate Theft of the World’s Water by Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke (Stoddart) I “And Not a Drop to Drink." Harmwsrnith Country Life, No. 164, June 2002. pp. 91-98, contains much information on wells. I “Healthy Futures" Rural Well Upgrad- ing and Decommissioning Project â€" a brochure and grant application form available from the Ontario Federation of Agriculture re: a grant program for well upgrading and decommissioning under the guidelines of the Ministry of the Environment. Also check with your local municipal office or town hall for this brochure. Anne Dyes is the interim lobbying Coordinator for the Federated Women‘s Institute: of Ontario. She can be reached at RR 3, Cachrane ON PDL ICU, Phone/Fax: Two Branches. the Warwick WI and the Bear Creek WI. from the Lambton North District participated in Celebrating Community Heuhh Day the l‘| Annual Community Health Day at the Nonh Lambton Community Health Centre in June. The day was sponsored by the Lambton Diabetes Prevention Project, the North Lambton Community Health Centre and the Forest BIA. The theme was “Healthy Choices are All Around You!" The event included health fair displays, entertainment, tours of the health centre, re- freshments and team events focusing on healthy choices. Submitted by Mary Jones. Warwick WI. Lamblon North. "Smile and the world smiles with you!" and “Let a smile be your umbrella!" were appropriate motto: for Maple Ridge Wl members at their May meetingt Although it rained heavily and umbrellas were needed, everyone was smiling as the Clown Club from Selby Public School, led by teacher Juanita Everett, presented a fun program at skits, jokes and a juggling act. Teacher Dianna Edmundson has been teaching the era was to [ugglel Women's Institute members entered into the spirit of things by either telling a joke or wearing a clown costume. Program Convener Janet Hayley (shown in photo) enlarged on the motto, "Let a smile be your umbrella!" She not only dressed as a clown, she carried a black umbrella. which, you guessed it, had a smiley face on it! She also talked about smiles and how they can neutralize tense situations and act as a shield in others. So smile! It takes lower muscles to smile than frowu, and besides it's contagious! Submttled by Margaret Winter. Maple Ridge WI. Lennox e. Anoington. ffiififi‘ifi Home 3. Country, Full 2002 9