I install a set of commercial “toilet dams" on your old toilet and use be- tween 25% and 40% less water (never use bricks; they can break down over time and cause damage) 0 put two 2â€"1itre plastic jugs ï¬lled with water in your toilet tank 0 check for leaks in your toilet tank by putting a small amount of food colour- ing into the tank; if, without flushing, the colour appears in the toilet b0wl, you have a leak to repair immediately I don’t use your toilet as a wastebasket for tissue, cigarette butts and hazard- ous waste that can cause problems at sewage treatment plants 0 install water flow-reducer attachments to all your faucets and showerheads - repair leaky taps Water-wise tips for the great outdoors: - cut your grass higher than 6 centime- tres to reduce evaporation and provide shade for the roots; remember, short grass belongs on the golf course water your lawn 2 to 3 cm. per week (to determine how long it takes to re- ceive this amount, put a can under your sprinkler and time how long it takes to fill the can to that level); remember, green grass doesn‘t need water give your lawn a thorough soaking once a week to help produce stronger grass with a deep root system prevent evaporation by watering in the early moming use a sprinkler with a coarse spray instead of a fine mist choose trees, plants and grasses that need less water mulch around uees and bushes to keep moisture around the roots design your yard with less grass use a bucket and sponge to wash your car, then rinse it with the hose use a broom to clean your driveway and sidewalks, never use a hose cover your swimming pool to prevent evaporation Organization Profile: The Life of An Artifact: At the Erland Lee Home ocated in the parlour of the Lee Home are two blue vases from the home of Senator McQueston of Harn- ilton, long-time friends of the Lee Family. These vasesrwere given to the Lee’s as apersonal gift. They were in the possession of Miss Marjorie Lee, ,daughter of Erland and Janet Lee. Ontario Advisory Council on Women’s Issues History In 1973, the Ontario Cabi- net created the Ontario Status of Women Council to advise the govemment on matters re- garding women. To more aptly reflect a new role and mandate, the name was changed in 1984 to the On- tario Advisory Council on Women’s Issues. On. May 3, 1991, Council was given a 7-month mandate which called for a compila- tion of views on how to improve communications be- tween women and the government. On December 13, 1991, Council presented its Report to the Government 0n Improving Communica- tions Between Women and the Ontario Government. New Mandate The Council’s new mandate includes: El advising the government through the Minister Responâ€" sible for Women's Issues about economic. social and legal equality issues; El responding to requests from the Minister Responsible for Women's Issues; D meeting annually in each of the six regions (northwest. northeast, southwest, central, east and Metro Toronto) to gather views on issues of concern and exchange infor- mation about government activities; and, D meeting annually in Toronto so Council has the opportu~ nity to meet with the Premier and other Cabinet members. Structure Fifteen members, including a Chair, are appointed on a part-time basis to terms of not more than three years. Except for the Chair, members are apâ€" pointed from nominations by individuals from groups within each region, Three members come from the northwest and northeast, and two from the southwest, cen- tral, eastern and Metro Toronto regions. Activities: Worldng with Women's Groups Council meets regularly with women’s groups in re- gional consultation, responds to requests for information, and identiï¬es issues as they arise for the Chair. Newsletter Council publishes a newsâ€" letter, Council Update, at least once a year. All publications are available to the public, free of charge. A complete publications list is available from the ofï¬ce. Speaking Out The Chair and members will undertake limited speaking engagements. free of charge. For more information call their Communications Ofï¬â€" cer at (416)326-1842. Collect calls accepted in Ontario. For more information about the Council call the above number, or write to The Ontario Advisory Council on Women's Issues. 530 Bay St.. 5th Floor. Toronto, Ontario, M7A 1N3. Homaamunw, Summer'ga 9