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' HOMEC The Federated Women‘s Institutes of Ontario , ‘1 9‘ Vol. 58 No.4 WINTER 1992 By Neysrz Clark rudie Miller of RR 3 Brighton is one Women’s Institute member who takes the WI mandate about the environ- ment seriously. She is worried about waste management and ecology, and writes a weekly column in the Brighton Independent » “Help Yourself" - headed by a drawing of the world in the palm of a hand. In this column Trudie gives recy- cling information, useful tips, advice about friendly products and the latest news from the environmental front. Trudie also attends council meetings, confronts politicians, nags county offi~ cials, obtains the latest information from recycling plants, needles manufacturers, and encourages and shames the rest of us to do more towards a cleaner environ- ment. In part, Trudie’s efforts have been responsible for the recycling bins provided at the Brighton Township dump. Some of her current conccms include the need for a chipper to mulch Christmas trees and brush. expansion of the recy- cling program to include boxboard and plastic containers, and increased par- ticipation by the public. Trudie has also persuaded neighbouring churches to col~ lect Styrofoam cups and trays which are taken 25 miles to a plant in Carnpbellford where they are remanufactured. She is a keen gardener and a dedicated advocate of composting and mulching. She uses layers of newspapers covered with earth between her vegetables which combat weeds and conserve moisture, and eventually break down completely. She successfully composts bags and bags of Trudie Miller leaves Over the winter. Trudie Miller lives in Brighton Town- ship in Northumberland County where she and her husband operate an apple orchard. She holds a Bachelor of Household Economics degree from the University of Alberta. She is a mother of four and operated a nursery school for many years. Today, Trudie is a member of the York Road Branch in the hamlet of Smithficld, and she is an enthusiastic booster of the Women's Institute. Neysa Clark is a member of the York Road Women's Institute. A View from Here Profile: President Elect Empire Builton Butter . . . . . i . . Handling the Stresses oi Farming . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizational Profile . . . . . . . V‘finter Driving Tips A Farm and Food Profile: Seed Growers . . . . _ . . . . . Reach for the Stars Cross Country Calendar The Art of Negotiation . . . . . . . . Fine Paper Recycling . . . . . . . . 3 4 5 5 7 9 10 12