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THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2006 THE NEW TANNER 17 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 Toll Free: 1-866-4HALTON TTY: 905-827-9833 www.halton.ca Municipality of Halton The Regional If you are concerned about animals accessing your garbage or recyclables: Secure garbage containers with bungee cords or weigh down with a rock or brick. Sprinkle strong smelling repellents (mustard oil, naphtha flakes or mothballs) around or inside garbage containers. Rinse out all bottles, cans, jars, etc., before placing it in your Blue Box. Remember, collection trucks will start to pick-up your waste and recyclables at 7 a.m. on collection day. Dont Be Late You can be sure your garbage and recyclables are collected by putting them curbside by 7 a.m. on collection day To ensure your garbage and recyclables are collected, put your waste curbside by 7 a.m. the morning of your collection day, but no sooner than 5 p.m. the evening before. Collection times can vary from week to week due to route changes, weather conditions and equipment repairs. ROAD CLOSURE DERRY ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 7) FROM MCNIVEN ROAD TO 120M WESTERLY CITY OF BURLINGTON / TOWN OF MILTON IN ORDER TO RECONSTRUCT DERRY ROAD (REGIONAL ROAD 7) FROM MCNIVEN ROAD TO 120M WESTERLY,THE ROAD WILL BE CLOSED TO THROUGH TRAFFIC BEGINNING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2006 FOR APPROXIMATLEY 2 WEEKS CONTRACT NUMBER: R-2385-06 CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR: BOB WICKLUND EXT. 7607 DERRY RD KIL GUEL PH LINE R E G. R D . 1 BRIDE ST TWISS RD MCN IVEN RD MILBUROUGH LINE CIT Y OF HA MILTON ROAD CLOSURE ROUTE DETOUR REG. RD. 7 Rockwood wastewater systems... research. The problem of septic systems leaking con- taminants into the ground water was discussed in relation to proposed subdi- visions in sensitive areas. In Canada, 35 per cent of new houses are being built with septic systems as opposed to municipal sew- age. The light bulb went on and Jowett realized that one solution would be to make the treatment system independent of site size or condition, consistent and predictable. He then came up with his design that treats wastewater in a contained unit before it flows into the ground. To obtain patents in the US and Canada, the system has undergone extensive third party testing by such organizations as the U.S. Environmental Protec- tion Agency and the U.S. National Sanitation Founda- tion. They have since been installed throughout Canada and the U.S., in such ar- eas as Eden Mills, where properties are located on bedrock and near a river. Other ideal locations in- clude areas where the soil is heavy clay, where lots are too small to meet setbacks established in building codes, or where nitrogen needs to be reduced such as in surface water discharge areas (ponds). The system can be used for residences, communal or commercial properties, such as restau- rants, golf courses, or even a small village. The waste- water returns to the earth so clean that many golf courses, including Actons Blue Springs Golf Club, conserve water by recycling it in irrigation ponds. In an interview printed in a Toronto daily, Jowett said that the province should regulate the use of septic systems and laws should be in place and duly en- forced to ensure that all septic systems are function- ing properly and regularly checked. He has found that Ontarios soil, ground water, rivers, streams and lakes are being polluted by effluent from old, leaky septic sys- tems that no longer work. He compares the state of septic system regulations to that of sewage system regulations of 50 years ago, when raw sewage was dumped into the rivers and lakes of Ontario. Continued from page 10 Dylan Strangeman performance on the Festival stage Sunday afternoon earned her the judges nod as Acton Idol. Five finalists were selected for the finals on Canada Day but on was missing for the final contest at the Leathertown Festival. Niki Cuttings performance earned her much applause. Rachel Quinns stage demeanor and voice made the contest close. Kelsey Kirkpatricks performance drew generous applause. Four finalists competed for Acton Idol title at Sundays Festival Acton Idol Contest