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Times-Advocate, 1978-04-20, Page 2Page 2 Times-Advocate, April 20, 1978 Safety of detectors questioned Since the question of the disposal of old ionization­ type smoke detectors which contain radioactive materials was raised in the House of Commons last week, the Ontario Safety League says it has received several phone calls questioning the use of these items in the home. The disposal problem was raised by Martin O’Connell (L-Scarborough East) in a speech in which he noted that such detectors contain a label stating that they must be disposed of by returning them to the supplier or as directed by the Atomic Energy Control Board. Mr. O’Connell suggested that disposal of these items, which are coming into common use, could “lead to environmental and health hazards” in the future. “They do appear to be safe, “he told the Toronto Star in an interview. "We need better public in­ formation and more assured disposal methods.” Is there a present danger in continued home useage of smoke detectors using the ionization principal? According to the Ontario Safety League, there is less radiation in a smoke detector than that emitted by a color television set or a luminous watch dial. Experts contacted by the League stated that the hazard was exaggerated. In fact, if you were to stand within .25 metres of such a smoke detector, eight hours a day for a full year, the rate of radiation received would be less than .5 millograms. A person is exposed to 100 times that amount each year from such natural sources as sun, rocks and minerals. And one air trip across Canada would expose you to ten times as much radiation. The Ontario Safety League recommends the ionization­ type smoke detector because it provides the earliest possible warning, reacting to the invisible products of combustion long before deadly smoke and gases make escape impossible. Asphyxiation is the prime cause of death in home fires. According to the League, most home and apartment fires occur at night while the family is sleeping. Cigarettes are a major cause in home fires, generally falling on furnishings and smoldering for several hours before heavy smoke and flames are created. Early warning makes escape possible. Early work is important Early pruning and fer­ tilizing are important if you want attractive and healthy roses, says Theo Blom. On- tario Ministry of Agriculture and Food hor­ ticulturist. Roses should be pruned each spring before the bushes leaf out to help main­ tain the quality and overall appearance of the plants. Although each plant should be pruned to its habit and amount of growth, Mr. Blom says there are some general guidelines. Wait until the buds start to swell, so you can determine which branches are alive and which are dead. Don’t cut below last year’s pruning. If you do. you weaken the plant and the new shoots won’t be strong. If the rose bushes are new and this is their first prun­ ing, prune them about 20 to 30 centimetres (8 to 12 in­ ches) about the ground. In subsequent years, prune a bit higher and remove all dead wood and weak, twiggy growth. It is important to prune climbing roses according to their growth habits. Cut off the thin branches so the plant does not have too many blind shoots. Established roses will benefit if fertilizer is applied during the growing season. Mr. Blom recommends three applications of balanc­ ed fertilizer in mid May, June and August. Apply the fertilizer to the soil surface near the plants, then rake or dig it under, A rate of Vs to 1 kilogram (1 to 2 pounds) of fertilizer for each 9 square metres (100 square feet) of rose garden is recommended. Fertilizer formulas for roses are available at gar­ den centers, but you can apply the general-purpose fertilizer used for lawns and gardens. 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