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Port Perry Star, 12 Oct 1988, p. 19

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Durham beaches get cleaner bill of health The quality of the water at beaches in Durham Region im- proved significantly this summer, compared to the previous year, ac- cording to the Regional Health Unit. In fact, of 27 beaches, includ- ing three on Lake Scugog, moni- tored for fecal coliform Tevels in the water, just two had to be "posted" this summer for health reasons. Both are on Lake Onta- rio. The three Scugog beaches at Port Perry, Caesarea and on the Is- land, all showed marked reductions in fecal coliform levels from the weekly testing by the Health Unit, according to a report by Brian Devitt, director of Environ- mental Health Services for Dur- ham. The report says the hot, dry weather was the main reason the beaches were much cleaner this year. : "With very little rainfall, there was less runoff to rivers. streams and lakes from agricultural areas, Guaranteed Investment Certificates 10: 1 YEAR TERM Paid Annually Min. Deposit $500. RATES SHOWN -- PER ANNUM and less effluent discharged from storm sewers in urban areas. Both sources are notorious for high lev- els of fecal coliform. Our sam- pling program revealed some higher levels after the few heavy rainfalls this summer and this clearly proved how runoff affects the water quality. It takes 48 hours after a heavy rainfall before the bacteria counts return to nor- mal levels," said the report. Beaches are posted as being unsafe for swimming when fecal coliform levels reach 100 per 100 millilitres of water. The average for the three Scu- gog beaches was 32 this summer, compared with 139 the previous year. The average reading for the 27 beaches in Durham this summer was 31. A year ago, the average was 88. The two beaches that were posted for a period in July were at Bowmanville and Whitby. Water samples from all 27 beaches are taken each week from Higher Interest on Your Investments Special rates also available on other amounts. All rates subject to change without notice. STANDARD TRUST Member of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation. 165 Queen St., Port Perry Tel. 985-8435 Open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5 pm; Friday 9am to 6 pm; Saturday 9am to 1 pm SHORT TERM DEPOSITS 1/27 30 to 59 DAYS Min. Deposit $5,000. How to organize a happy marriage. THE CLOSET FOR ADULTS NOW ON SALE $159 (BPACE AGE SHELVING) WE MAKE HOUSE CALLS. CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE. 80 Thickson Road S., Thickson Place Plaza WHITBY 430-1636 Store Mours: Monday - Wednesday 10am 10 6 pm - Thursday & Friday 9 am 0 9 pm - Saturday 9 am 10 6 pm May 30 to August 30 and are test- ed at the Ministry of Health lab in Peterborough. People who swim in water where the fecal coliform counts are higher than 100 parts per 100 ml. water risk ear, nose and eye infections and stomach disorders. The report describes the reduc- tions in fecal coliform counts this summer as "significant." PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 12, 1988 -- 19 Stonemoor Day Care Centre Inc. is happy to announce that their new location will be OPENING - MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th in the former Pentecostal Church 399 QUEEN STREET, PORT PERRY AGES: 18 Months to 10 Years; Stimulating Program; Professional Teachers; Hot Nutritious Lunches & Refreshments. We will be open for -- REGISTRATION -- Everyone Welcome TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 11th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 19th from 7:00 to 8:30 PM For further information please call our Uxbridge Location 852-3510 FORD-MERCURY 2985-9815 9865-3665 TAYLOR Hwy. 7A West -- Port Perry FINAL DISPOSAL rue LAST 500 '88s at incredible year end prices! CELEBRATE e AM/FM stereo wiclock Cloth eSliding rear window eSport wheel covers e Argent rear bumper e5-speed overdrive *Much Bronco 11 + BEST-SELLING TRUCK in the WORLD Tachometer * Power brakes Power steering S944 *Availability as of 10/5/88. THE ARRIVAL OF THE' F150 JE ' por seats more! ih * kx A worth of oh ipment at NO EXTRA CHARGE! *B35A package price vs. M.S.R.P. for options purchased separately. HURRY to the PERIMETER DEALER NEAREST YOU! TAYLOR FORD MERCURY Hwy. 7A West PORT PERRY, ONTARIO 985-9815 wy | Where customers become : | Your 15 .FORD-LINCOLN MERCURY 985-3655 friends

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