MILTONGREEN

Free Movie:POWERFUL - Energy for Everyone

2012-02-03T12:25:00.001-05:00

This movie by by David Chernushenko will be shown Thursday, 09 February, 2012
at 6:30pm (doors open at 6pm) Note corrected times

location: the Southside Community Church (Derry Road between the Sports Centre and the Hospital)

The movie is free of charge
Refreshments will be served

Can we go from a world powered by fossil-fuels and nuclear power to one powered by renewable energy, and what would happen if we tried? By putting it into context the director enables us to discover how to make a difference in our own life through our ability to be part of a clean energy future and an empowered community.
Flick the switch, turn the key, press the button, and pay the Bill! Multiply that by 6 billion and you’ve got a picture of energy consumption on Earth today. We are hard-wired to a conventional energy system regrettably depleting our resources, polluting our air and affecting global climate change.

POWERFUL showcases the remarkable achievements and inspiring examples of people and communities pursuing a path of conservation and renewable energy. Tackling the spin of the big energy lobby and, equally dispelling the myths of a “green utopia” envisioned by many, POWERFUL is a candid examination of what a sustainable future may actually look like.

Please RSVP at: miltongreen2.ontario@gmail.com; 905-878-0995

FLUORIDATION

2011-12-22T10:09:00.000-05:00

Halton Regional council voted to continue fluoridating already fluoridated Halton water

Halton Region council voted on 31 January, 2012 to continue fluoridating Halton's drinking water.
Note that old Milton does not have fluoridated water which comes from a Kelso well.

MiltonGreen, Oakvillegreen, Burlingtongreenand P.O.W.E.R. (Halton Hills) came together to address the Fluoridation ofour Halton Lake source water supply and opposed continuation of fluoridation.

Our opposition to adding thisHydrofluorosilicic Acid (HFSA) to the water incorporates numerous hazards. This video offers Professional Perspectiveson this toxic addition, from Pharmacologists, Toxicologists, Risk assessmentScientists, Environmental Chemists and many more, including Dr. Hardy LimebackPhD, DDS, associateprofessor and head of preventative dentistry at the University ofToronto: http://www.fluoridealert.org/videos.aspx

Consider this:

1. There is indication that topicalfluoride (toothpaste) may be more effective than ingesting/drinking fluoride.

2. HFSA (HYDROFLUOROSILICICACID) is achemical formed when water spray is used to wash the air pollutions scrubbersof the chimneys of phosphate fertilizer plants. It is NOT pharmaceuticalgrade. Sodium Fluoride used in toothpaste IS pharmaceutical grade. HFSA cannotlegally be disposed of into rivers, oceans or landfills. It is considered a hazardous waste and canonly be disposed of in toxic waste facilities OR DRINKING WATER.

3. Toothpaste packaging advises consumersnot to swallow toothpaste (SODIUM FLUORIDE). In addition, labels also indicate toothpasteusage for Adults and children over 12 years.

4. The Canadian Academy ofPaediatric Dentistry recommends that infant formula is mixed only with waterthat is fluoride free or contains low levels of fluoride.

5. Fluorosis (excessive exposure tofluoride, symptoms of mottling or yellowing of teeth) has been recognized in the Halton Region.

6. HFSA has been labelled by theEPA (Environmental Protection Agency) as ‘Toxic’, and 99% ends up in ourstreams – what affect has this on wildlife?

7. The Canadian Association ofPhysicians for the Environment does not support adding fluoride to drinkingwater. See their reasons at (click on): CAPE's positiondocument on fluoridation

See a list of locations which are not or have discontinued fluoridating their drinking water at: http://ffo-olf.org/fnfMunicipalities.html

E-Waste Donation:

2011-11-28T10:36:00.001-05:00

Halton Healthcare Services (HHS) has joined forces with Greentec Recycling Solutions in an effort to promote environmental sustainability by responsibly recycling waste electronics.

HHS staff wants to give back to those in need during this Holiday season. To help fight hunger and reduce waste, bring your outdated, broken or unwanted computers and electronics to the main entrance of the Milton District Hospital (MDH) located at 7030 Derry Road (accessible from Derry Rd).

Also, accepting non perishable food items for donation.
Please do not enter the parking lot.

On December 10, 2011
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Main entrance of MDH (please do not enter the parking lot)

The Salvation Army in Milton will benefit from this unique fundraising opportunity with $0.10 per pound being donated to their organization to give hope and a good food this holiday season to those who need it the most. HHS is also donating all accumulated waste electronics from the Milton site towards this great cause.

For more information:
Nancy White
905‐878‐2383 x7320
nwhite@haltonhealthcare.on.ca