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The Similkameen
Volume 65 Issue 41
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
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Electronics recycling at the Hut Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
A one stop shop for recycling is what Bill and Ann Vowles of The Hut are working towards. The Hut is the local bottle depot ( the Return-It location for bottles and containers with a B.C. deposit). The recycling of milk containers has been included for quite some time and in August of this year, the LightRecycle program began. Bill and Ann are excited to announce now, that electronics are accepted for recycling at The Hut. Approved electronics for the recycle program are items such as; portable audio video products, non-cellular telephones and answering machines, computer and video gaming peripherals, aftermarket vehicle electronic products, audio video and gaming products, printing products and multi-function devices, all-in-one and floor standing products, electronic musical instruments, monitors, televisions, desktop and portable computers, CPUs, laptops, notebooks, netbooks and tablets, servers, server modules and data storage and electronic toys. Items that are not acceptable for recycling are; communication products (ie; cellular phones), small appliances, large appliances and electric power tools. “All the electronic products included in the recycle program are 100 percent recycled,” said Bill Vowles, “nothing ends up in the landfill.” There are a few rules that go along with the
recycling programs at The Hut. Electronics must come in whole—not in pieces. You may if you wish, remove and destroy the hard drive from your computer. LightRecycle - bulbs must be brought in whole. If they are smashed or broken they are considered to be hazardous waste and can not be recycled. Milk containers - should be rinsed and may be crushed flat. Bring in the lids as well (separate from container) as they can be recycled too. Give your beverage bottles and cans a rinse before bagging them to bring them in for returns or even if you are dropping them into one of the donation bins. The Hut donation bins are currently housing donations for Halloween Family Fun Night, The Crisis Assistance Society, The Rotary Kitchen Project and the Community Bin for which Bill and Ann choose the recipients. (Usually sports programs.) The Hut also has a “Book by Donation” program which raises funds for local sport teams and the SPCA. Join Bill and Ann Vowles in their efforts to reduce and recycle. Before sticking stuff in the garbage - headed for the landfill ask yourself, “Can I recycle or return this item?” If it is acceptable in the electronics, LightRecycle or Milk container programs—get it up to The Hut.
Much less to go to the landfill
Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
Electronics are now accepted for recycling at The Hut as well as light bulbs and milk containers.
Celebrate ~ October is Community Living month Lynn Pelly
Princeton & District Community Services
October is Community Living month – a time set aside to acknowledge the great strides that have been made in the lives of people with amazing abilities! For many years the focus was sadly on a person’s disability, losing sight of the many awesome qualities that the individual possesses. Just as many young people and adults were hidden away in institutions, the abilities of each person were rarely identified and appreciated. Today, the possibilities are endless and
I’m pleased to say that the individuals we support are living happy, productive lives in a very welcoming community. We support 27 individuals in our programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Our goal is to assist them in reaching their full potential as members of our community. We provide knowledgeable and innovative support staff to guide them in their journey. We provide or find safe and affordable housing suitable to each person. Together we nurture opportunities that encourage inclusion in the community and employment and social/
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recreational choices specific to individual needs and desires. Each step taken is intended to increase their independence, their choices and their well-being. Their successes, big and small, are celebrated. We are so often humbled by their ability to overcome obstacles as they follow their dreams. Their increased inclusion in community life is rewarding to witness. Our role is to support and guide. The community’s role is to include, accept and guide. The employer’s role is to support, guide and set realistic expectations. The individual’s role is to be the best that they
can be; to be contributing members of their community; to acknowledge their disability but focus on the many possibilities available to them. Together, we will strengthen our community through inclusion and understanding. Most importantly, we must remember that we are all only one incident, one illness or one stroke of fate away from being a “person with a disability”. Walk a mile in their shoes, then practice compassion and thoughtfulness. And when you pass each other on the street, take the initiative and just say “hi”!
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