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laying Coordinator’s Report . Disposition of the Resolutions By Anne Dyas Cochrane District re: Rabies Hon. Helen Johns. Ministerof Agriculture states: “Vaccination tormany diseases is a critical com- ponent of pet and livestock ownership.” A Ministry Fact Sheet is available. Several munici- palities periodically run reduced cost rabies clinics in partnership with local veterinary clinics or associations. The Ministry of Northern Devel- opment and Mines subsidizes veterinarycalls tor livestock in remote areas of Northern Ontario. Coohrane District re: Removal of GST from Feminine Hygiene Products The Prime Minister's Office acknowledges re» Ceipt of our resolution Hon. John Manley states- "GST applies to a very broad base. with only a limited, narrow set of exemptions ,. this en- ables the tax to be set at a relatively low rate. ., Tax relief is provided tor low-income Canadians rather than excluding specific Items from the tax base." ,rora District re: Dairy Product onsumption Letters have been written to several organiza- tions supporting public education regarding the benefits of dairy product consumption Books for Babies Grandvlew WI President Mary Belle Hambly (left) and E d u c a ti o n C o m m I t t e e Chair erlam McKeown (right) Presented Lennox ii Addington Hospital Obstem‘cs RN Brenda Luffman with 120 "Books for Bab/es." Every newborn chich at the Hospital will receive a Compllmsntary book, thus promoting literacy from birth. This project is in “PPM! of the national literacy project known as LINKS (Linking Institutes ‘1' Neighbours with Knowledge and Skills) initiated by the Federated i men's Institutes of Canada (FWIC). Subrmtted by Helen Slaltord, PRO. Gtandvlew WI. Lennox 5 Addinglon. Carleton District re: Banning the Use of Bioâ€" solids in Agriculture. Silvlculture and Aquaculture Letters have been written to several ministries and a written presentation was submitted to the Stage 1 Hearings on Bill 81. Provincial Board Request re: Subsidized Transportation tor Hay West The Prime Minister's Office acknowledged re- ceipt of our request tor immediate provision of subsidized transportation for donated hay to Prairie farmers From the District Reports Branches sent letters or lobbied in other ways on a great variety of subjects, including: - immigration (placement. language require- ments costs to teach English) 0 closure oi Adelaide Hunter Hoodless Homestead a condition oi local gravel roads - provincial amalgamation program ~ removal of Christmas programming from public airways - school closures - weltare and human rights - suggestion to appoint an Ombudsman to the Federal Health Care system - home care tor seniors o protesting bustness closures with iobs going to Mexico - support for proposed heritage areas - restoration vs demolition of a burlding - deregulation of electric power - need to keep physiotherapy pool open Lo nstlowne WI Supports lorol Defibrillator its? - reopen a roadside park - need for flashing light at intersection - removal ol old oak trees - cessation 01 local eye surgery - elimination of Area Conventions - support for Kyoto Accord - a directory With annual supplements to pro» mote community - Wl web page with contact intermation on comâ€" munity website - protesting Lile Member lees - supporting local food banks - necessity of livestock vaccines - reflective vests lor nighttime cyclists, walkers. etc. - remtroduction oi The Lord's Prayer in schools - seat belts on school buses Members met with municipal bylaw officers to express local concerns and received assurance from then Foreign Minister John Manley that he did not constder water to be tor sale, as "a good“ In goods and servtces Program guests spoke on protecting, conservmg and testing water, on sealing unused wells and on Women's Rights in Uganda. From the Perth South District Report: “It our Wls are going to survive we must give concern to everyday aftairs in our own commu- nities and in Canada, whether it is agriculture. health. education government spending or moral and spiritual issues.” Anne Dyes I} the Interim lobby/rig Coordinator forthe Federated Women's Institutes of Ontario. She can be reached at RR 3, Cochrane ON POL 7C0, Phone/Fax: 705 2 72-6886. Emmy «are The Lansdawne WI recently presented the Township of Leeds and Lansdowne and the 1000 Islands with a generous cheque Ior $500 to offset the purchase at a defibrillator for use in their community. Shown from left to right are Connie Burns a Branch Treasurer, Bill Grier â€" Fire Chief and Donna Cross â€" Lansdowne Wl President. Submitted by Nancy Langlon. Secretary, Lansdowne WI. Leeds. Photo courtesy cit The Reporter, Gananoque, Home 8. Country, Winter 2002-03 5