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Home My WebLink AboutThe Citizen, 2008-07-03, Page 17THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2008. PAGE 17. Huron County beaches unsafeWith above average rainfallrecently, the Huron County HealthUnit is reminding people of the risksof swimming in beach water afterheavy rains.Public health manager PamelaScharfe said beach water samplescan show high levels of E.coli after aheavy rainfall which indicates thatthere is fecal contamination present from either animal or human or both.There could also be harmfulbacteria, parasites and/or virusespresent in the water. Scharfe says, “Swimming atHuron County beaches is safe mostof the time, but heavy rain flushes the land and ends up in the lake.” “Rain water runs across driveways, lawns, parking lots and roads and picks up bird droppings, fertilizer, oil, and pet waste. In the rural areas the water runs across farm fields picking up manure and sewage from malfunctioning septic systems. It all ends up in the water courses that lead to the lake.” People exposed to pollution in lake water may experience ear, nose, throat, and/or stomach upset. They should see a physician and report that they were swimming prior to becoming ill. The health unit has volunteer rainfall monitors at all public swimming locations who report heavy rainfall events as they happen. Residents can call the Health Unit Beach Water Infoline at 519-482- 3416 ext. 2501 to find out which beaches have had heavy rainfall. The Health Unit recommends not swimming at those beaches for two days after heavy rains. General information on the Health Unit’s beach water sampling program is also available on the County’s website www.huroncounty.ca. Scharfe says, “Based on several years of beach water sample data we know that when swimmers can see their feet at waist depth of an adult it is a safe day for swimming at Huron County beaches.” Taking the plunge Jacob Holthuysen went off the deep end last week at a School’s Out pool party in Brussels hosted by the recreation department. (Bonnie Gropp photo) Business Directory Offering a full range of services: auditing, accounting, business planning, income tax planning, personal financial planning, computer and management services. BDO Dunwoody, LLP Chartered Accountants and Advisors Alan P. Reed, CA P.O. Box 1420, 152 Josephine St., Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 areed@bdo.ca 519-357-3231 Offices throughout Ontario and Canada PAUL COOK ELECTRIC Home, Farm & Commercial Wiring BELGRAVE 519-357-1537 Affordable CAR AND TRUCK RENTALS Large & Small Trucks fridgecarts - piano dollys- moving blankets Complete Selection of Cars Our rates qualify for insurance replacement Passenger Vans full size or mini STRICKLANDS 344 Huron Rd. 519-524-9381 GODERICH 1-800-338-1134 P.O. BOX 127 145 MAIN STREET EAST LISTOWEL, ONTARIO N4W 3H2 PHONE: 519-291-3040 Fax: 519-291-1850 Email: wuca@w-u.on.ca Visit our website www.wardanduptigrove.com TRUCK & TRAILER SERVICE Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7-5; Sat. 8-1 • Fully Licenced Truck & Trailer Mechanics • Truck, Trailer & Bus Safety Certifications • All Heavy Truck & Trailer Repairs BLYTH 519-523-9681 1-800-276-4163 24 hours 519-524-0599 Truck & Trailer Repair Facility Supplier of quality parts for trucks, trailers & equipment ~ Light truck & car parts ▼▼▼▼▼▼ NEW CONSTRUCTION AGRICULTURAL RENOVATIONS RESIDENTIAL Call 519-527-1538 Tarion Home Warranty Builders We have solutions for your storage needs. Great for home, office & business. Ask for Ken at LAKESIDE 519-524-1740 Storage Solutions In stock used Pallet Racking, used decking steel & 4'x8' T&G fir plywood. ZAHND REAL ESTATE LTD. BROKERAGE P.O. Box 38 Listowel, Ontario N4W 3H2 Claude Robin Broker 519-887-6205 Kurt Keller Sales Representative 519-236-7874 www.zahnd.on.ca formerly Radford Auto INSTANT FAX AS FAST AS A PHONE Send your paperwork by FAX instantly! eg. statements, contracts, auction ads, favourite recipes, obituaries, messages... The Citizen has a FAX machine in our office that lets you contact any other FAX machine in the world ... instantly. Our FAX number is also your number so if you want to be reached instantly — we will receive your messages as well. The Citizen Call Us Today For Details 519-523-4792 or 519-887-9114 Fax: 519-523-9140 or 519-887-9021 Susan Alexander, CFP Certified Financial Planner 472 Turnberry St. PO Box 69 Brussels, Ontario N0G 1H0 Phone: 519-887-2662 Toll Free: 1-866-887-2662 Fax: 519-887-2671 Email: alexander@ezlink.ca Something fishy Murray Lowe, left, and Barry Currie of the Brussels Legion were on frying duty over the weekend as the Legion held yet another fish fry. (Vicky Bremner photo)