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The Huron Expositor, 1987-11-25, Page 3920A - THE HURON EXPOSITOR, DECEMBER 2, 1987 SANTA CLAUS PARADE 6:30 P.M. DUKE ST. ARENA (START) STOP LIGHTSIHWY NO. 8 Ta z tn 0 Pesticides found in farm area wells water supplies One or more pesticides were found in half of 42 wells and 13 of 18 municipal treated water supplies tested, according to a 1986 pesticide monitoring study released today by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment. All pesticide levels measured were below Health and Welfare Canada's Interim Max- imum Acceptable Concentrations (IMAC) for drinking water. The sites chosen for the study are located in"agriculturalareas• where there is heavy pesticide use and where water resources are particularly susceptible to pesticide conta iinatie Of the.nine pesticides monitored in wells, four were detected: atrazine, d -ethyl atrazine, alachlor and metolachior... Atrazine and d -ethyl atrazine were found in 50 percent of the wells 'and ranged in con - concentration from 0.2 to 10:5 parts per billion (ppb). The IMAC for. each of these chemicals is 46 ppb. Metolachlor was found in 3• of '42, wells tested, at concentrations of 1.2-3.2 ppb. The IMAC is 60 ppb. Alachlor was detected in two wells at con- centrations of 1.4 and 2.3 ppb. The IMAC for alachlor is 5 ppb. -Most- of --the wells containing -these--: pesticides .also contained elevated concen- trations of other contaminants such as bacteria, nitrates,' potassium, sodium and chlorides. The results suggest that pesticides are entering the wells from the surface• through 'inadequate well seals or infiltration ltration through porous soils. The other five pesticides tested for- simazine,' d -ethyl simazine, cyanazine, metribuzin and prothetryne - were not detected in any well sampled. Testing of treated water at 18 municipal systems found one or more of four pesticides detected on one or more occasions in 13 of the systems. Atrazine was detected in 13 treated water supplies at levels ranging from 0.5 to 37 ppb. Cyanazine was detected in six treated water supplies atlevels ranging from .13 to 8.8 ppb. The IMAC is 10 ppb. Metolachlor was detected in five treated water supplies at levels ranging from .47 to 15.5 ppb. n. ' Simazine-w,asdetected-once-at-one-treated- water supply, at a level of .06 ppb. The IM - AC is 10 ppb. Alachlor, •prometryne and metribuzin were riot detected in any of the treated water samples tested. Pesticides in surface waters. were most frequently detected in ..June, July and August. Treated water at Alvinston, Dresden, Mitchell's Bay and Tilbury each tested positive for three pesticides - atrazine„cyanazine, and metolachlor - dur- ing the course of the study. "This study shows the decades -old trend of increasing use of pesticides is threatening, our--drinking-water: - Our -'government's ---7 pledge to help farmer's find alternatives to pesticides and cut their use by half over the next 15 years is the key to getting these chemicals out of our water before they reach harmful levels," Environment Minister Jim Bradley said. Copies of Pesticides in Ontario Drinking Water 1986 are available on request from the Communications Branch, Environment -. Ontario, (416) 323-4321. VICTORIA - =PARK (Finish) CROMBIE ST. TOPNOTCH II.JIIlii1 1111111111111111111111/:: Santa Claus parade best This year's Santa Claus parade could be the best one ever. Organizers say the parade, which is scheduled to take place Friday at 6:30 p.m., has attracted approximately 60 entries to date, including the Seaforth High School Girls Marching Band, the Kincardine Band, numerous floats and several animated walking characters. A number of Santa's helpers from the Seaforth Lions Club will also be walking the parade route and will ac- cept Letters to Santa from the children. The children are invited to visit with Santa Claus on the town porch following the parade. There will be seating provided along the parade route. The parade will start at the arena and pro- ceed down Main Street before turning at the Top Notch corner and again at Victoria Street. The parade will disperse at Victoria Park. The Nativity Scene which was suppos- ed take place at the park following the parade has been cancelled. Costume judging of the animated characters will be done at the arena bet- ween 5:30 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. Participants in the parade are invited to the Saita Centre following the parade, for a warm snack. AUTO PARTS & SUPPLIES FULL LINE OF AUTO PARTS & ACCESSORIES for all makes of cars & trucks rFISHER//t)PP1.Y SEAFORTH 5271707 11 GObfRICHST. E. 527-1670 is ateo m rrovwm,ev Molars gunding -. Lawrence Beane COMPUTERIZED BOOKKEEPING Serving Haran County for 22 years •INCOME TAX 'CASH FLOWS •O.F F.f.R.R. •FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 233-9260 (formerly 482-9260) BOB'S CARPENTRY • Additions • Renovations • Repairs • Houses BOB REGELE 527-0715 Hoover's Mechanical Plumbing & Heating 'NO JOB TOO SMALL OR TOO BIG' REASONABLE RATES PHONE 4825493 BERG Sales - Service Installation Free Estimates • Barr► Cleaners • Stabling i Bunk Feeders Donald G. Ives R.R. 2 Blyth Brusseis 887-9024 Grants available for As many producers are aware, grants are available from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food for construction of manure storage structures and for erosion control projects. This article will concen- trate on manure storage. ' All liquid manure storages are eligible for a grant of 40 percent of the cost of.construc- tion including excavatlbn and underground piping, etc. to a maximum of $7,500. These storages must be sized to ho"'. -nanure for at least 200 days. Solid manure storages are also eligible, p1 ovided the contaminated liquid that runs off the pad or,cattle yard is collected. This usually means placing a concrete tank 'at the lower end of a manure pad or yard. The tank should be sized to catch at least one foot of contaminated runoff over the area of the entire pad and/or yard. This will give manure storage you about 200 days Of ,storage. Any liquid that runs out of the barn must be added, to obtain the total amount. Either of these storage systems are eligible for a grant of 40 percent of the cost to a maximum grant of $7,500. In addition to this, the Ministry of the En- vironment has targeted certain watersheds in the area to receive extra funds. If you live in the Maitland or Ausable Watershed Huron County for example, you will receive 40 percent of the costto a maximum grant of $12;500. IMPORTANT '= All persons wishing to obtain a grant must first submit a PRO- JECT PROPOSAL FORM. This form is available at your local OMAF office. For further details contact Sam Brad- shaw, Engineering Technician at. 482-3428 or 1-800-265-5170. Proctor -Silex coffeemakers recalled Proctor -Silex Canada Inc. has announced The unit should be packed carefully. Include it is voluntarily recalling certain drip cof- a label with your name and mailing address feemakers made prior to April, 1986, in block print. Send to: Proctor -Silex because they represent a potential fire or Canada .Inc. Dept. No. 514, P.O. Box 1630, shock hazard. Picton, Ontario, KOK 2T0. (613) 476-2191. The coffeemakers involved are Model The coffeemaker will be reworked and A566W Series G3758 and Model A567 Series returned at no charge. Reworked units can D4258 and Series D1068. The model and be identified by the addition of the letter series number are stamped on the bottom of "R" and three additional characters adja- the appliance. cent to the "Series" code. The potential hazard was discovered by The glass carafes and accessories should Proctor -Silex. It results from a defect in a not be returned. component part of the coffeemaker, sup- plied by another company. These units were Incorrect name manufactured during three one week pro- duction runs in the months of September and October of 1985 and March 1986. On the front page of last week's Expositor The coffeemakers subject tothe voluntary a young lady was incorrectly identified. recall are no longer being manufactured, Sharon Fell, of RR 4 Seaforth, was the top nor are they available in retail stores. 4-H award winner at the Royal Agricultural In the interest of safety, the manufacturer Winter Fair in Toronto for her white bean requests that owners of Proctor -Silex cof- 'exhibit. We incorrectly named her Sharon feemakers carrying the above model and Sell. We would like to apologize to Miss Fell series numbers discontinue their use and and to our readers for any confusion or ern - return them by mail, as soon as possible. barrassment this may have caused. DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY ANSTETT MANUFACTURING LTD. Effective December 3, 4, 5, While Supplies Last TARTS 6FOR 0 r= DELICIOUS PIE PECAN 7 WHITE, BREAD 20 oi. 169 -. • ... NOW AVAILABLE `. Christmas Cake, Shortbread Cookies and Mincement ies and Tarts Tasty Nu Store .9„--,:o only -WIDE -VARIETY -OF • CANADIAN & IMPORTED . CHEESES FRESH OFF THE BLOCK OLD CHEDDAR ONLY .3 ®4 9 LB. DANISH ESROM t �F ® LB 4 For The Christmas Season:.. cheese gift baskets, specialty cheeses, cheese trays, candy & nut trays, Christmas cookies & candy, fruit cake, dinner rolls, fancy cookies and more! YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK PROCLAMATION WHEREAS; -the vast majority of the youth are concerned, knowledgeable and responsible citizens, and WHEREAS, the accomplishments and achievements of these young citizens deserve recognition and praise of their elders, and WHEREAS, Optimist International has since 1954 developed and promoted a program entitled Youth Appreciation Week, and WHEREAS, .the citizens of the town of Seaforth and Area have indicated a . desire to join with the Optimists in expressing appreciation and approval of the contributions of the youth, 1• Alf Ross, Mayor of the Town of Seaforth therefore proclaim the first week of December as YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK in Seaforth and Area. By this action let it be known that we have faith In the ability of today's youth as they assume responsible roles in the future of mankind. , ,,jj��a� V {? O ALL BRANDS POP SPECIALS CANNED POP CASE OF 24 a PEPSI, COKE CLASSIC Iso ML. 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