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Page THE HERALD OUTLOOK Saturday March 19 Radon gas not as prevalent in local areas Radon gas has been a controver sial issue for the past few weeks as an immediate threat to the safety and health of new homeowners in Ontario This has largely been due to significant amounts of the gas found in nouses in the Elliott Lake area in Northern Ontario Radon has been by both Canadian and US governments as one of the leading causes of lung cancer in nonsmokers Caused by the natural decay of radioactive substances in the ground such as uranium radon is the only gas produced by this pro cess In this state it may seep out of the ground and accumulate in the basements of new homes This was never a problem in the past as many houses were not sealed as well as they are today With more airtight fuelefficient homes radon gas bas the op portunity to collect and build in potency Eventually if it is not checked the gas may filter through an entire house It has been deemed Inherently harm ful by scientists like Nigel Bunce of the University of Guelph If it was found that Georgetown happened to sit on a high concen tration of uranium said Mr then there would be a reason to check for the gas For tunately for residents of Georgetown and the Helton area there are no significant deposits of uranium which naturally occurs in regions with a granite bedrock base Heltons bedrock consists mostly of limestone Elliott Lake became a problem because of its deposits and the danger of workers in the uranium mines near there bringing home the gas in their clothes and hair In response to this the province issued a bylaw stating that any home with a concentration of more than a cubic metre level of radon in its air must consider checking out the reason why the levels are so high To give someone an idea of what the level of measurement of radon means a bouse with a level of cubic metre in its air would be the health risk equivalent of a person smoking 15 cigarettes a day The direct effect radon can have on the body of a person exposed to it is the chance that radon atoms may undergo radioactive decay while in the lungs of the victim This raises an individuals chances Four injured in accident Four people including a two- yearold boy were injured the morning of Feb 21 in a twocar col lision at Winston Churchill Boulevard and Steeles Avenue Regional Police say a northbound 1961 Buick Skylark driven by a Georgetown man struck a southbound 1961 Pontiac Camaro driven by a Brampton woman SO Police say the Buick entered the southbound lane and struck the Camaro on the left front side caus- ing severe damage to both cars The two drivers received minimal injury A twoyearold passenger in the also received minimal injury A 20- yearold female passenger in the was treated for major in juries and released from Lupus Society meets The Lupus Society of Hamiltons monthly meeting will be held on Sunday March 12 at in All Saints Anglican Church Parish Hall at the corner of King and Queen Streets in Hamilton The topic will be selfesteem and assertiveness and the speaker Mrs Judy Stefnitz is a registered nurse counsellor and familylife consultant for St Patricks Church Burlington A question and answer period will follow the SAME DAY TAX RETURNS St Georgetown 8772217 presentation All are welcome to attend the meeting Admission Is free and refreshments are provided For further information call one of the following numbers 5272252 3803925 2894544 Efllinc Off A 8732441 NEW STORE HOURS The Salvation Army Thrift Store 120 Mill St East Acton 8533321 MONDAY SATURDAY 900 am 500 pm Used Clothing and Furniture at Prices Anybody Can Afford The University that comes to you Part- ime SPRINGINTERSESSION 1989 May 1 August 11 including exams Join the growing number of adults starting or continuing their studies parttime at Laurier You may qualify for any number of our classroom or courses available in the Brampton Area For your convenience classes are held at Brampton Centennial Secondary School McMurchy Ave For those who prefer not to attend formal classroom lectures Telecollene can be your alternative At there is a course to suit interests career lifestyle and location Choose from an array of Arts Science Business and Economics courses Help orient yourself to university credit programs admission and registration procedures find out about available student services and meet with other new parttime students Join us at our Information Session Monday March 6 Brampton Public Library Queen Street 730 900 BRING A FRIEND For a complimentary copy of the SpringSummer PartTime Studies Course Calendar or for personal assistance just call us well be pleased to help you 8841970 or tollfree Ext 4447 OFFICE OF PARTTIME STUDIES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION YOU CAN DO IT WILFRID LAURIER UNIVERSITY 75 UNIVERSITY AVE WATERLOO ONTARIO 3C5 of lung cancer In the US it has been estimated that 5000 extra lung cancer deaths among have been caused by radon Means of expelling radon from the borne are simple and extreme ly effective A shaft is drilled through the concrete in the base ment of a home right through the soil or rock below Then a pipe is lowered into the bole with a fan designed to extract air from the pipe Exhaust is allowed to flowe harmlessly outside Radon concen tration in older or well ventilated nouses is usually negligible Georgetown and District Memorial Hospital Police have charged the Georgetown man under the Highway Traffic Act for making an unsafe lane change They say weather conditions were a factor in the collision BRAND REALTY INC fir By Glenda Hughes Sales Rep 8730300 Theres many rewarding moments in this profession and Id be hard pressed to relate to you on a scale of 1 10 where everything fits in but certainly amongst the highest on the scale is being asked to evaluate a home that has been wonderfully taken care of We see the total spectrum every week from homes in bad repair to homes that have been lovingly attended to since the owners have moved in It is the homes that have been loved that give me a feeling of elation as I walk through them to give a market price As you improve upon your home it starts to sparkle and talk to prospective purchasers People see that you care about your investment and are more willing to pay a little extra for that home because they know that in all likelihood there wont be the need for repairs major updating and decorating the moment they move in the door It is difficult sometimes to get people to understand that they will usually get back most of what they put into a home I cant tell you that it will be dollar for dollar in all cases but on the overall average it will be reflected in the end price I have had the opportunity of inspecting three beautiful homes in the last days and all of them have been beautifully cared for Each home is tottally different in different locations in town and each of them stands on its own merits However all of them have had proud owners that have spent time and money in keeping their homes up to date and cared for What a treat it is to be able to tell these owners that their home is worth extra dollars and you know it is usually these people that are the ones that least expect it It is quite often the people that have done nothing to their homes that cant understand why their price isnthigher I guess the object of this article is to tell you that it is well worth it to keep updating decorating and improving upon your investment Your home is truly your insurance for the future and you cant go wrong with keeping it looking its best Most of our agents in town will help you make some decisions about what are the most important things to do first if you are undecided but you can also keep up to date by reading home improvement magazines going to the home shows and even walking through the paint and wallpaper shops for decorating ideas Keep at it you will find it well worth your effort when you sell Canadian wildlife artist YOU Are Invited To Visit The Artists Studio And Gallery Sunday March 5 89 1230 500 For further Information contact or Nancy at