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Call Cathie Mahoney at 849â€"0655 for further information. The Parade Committee is actively soliciting corporate supâ€" port. Shell Canada has again come on board as a major sponâ€" sor â€" their ongoing commitment is greatly appreciated. The parade commences at 9 a.m. from Kerr and Stewart Streets. It is anticipated that the parade will arrive downtown at 9:45 a.m. From chopping down the perâ€" fect tree to sipping egg nog with friends, participating floats promise to depict many different family traditions sure to delight children of all ages. Scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 26th, Oakville‘s 46th annual Santa Claus Paradecelebrates the International Year of the Family with "A Family Christmas" as this year‘s theme. Christmas parade Nov. 26th one millimeter. The easiest way is to see if you can fit the edge of a dime into it. You should also examine it carefully to see if it leaks. 1) Dry, narrow, stable cracks: Cracks less than a dime‘s thickness should not be cause for concern; you can assume it‘s a shrinkage crack. More than 80 percent of basement cracks are of this harmless kind. You can simply ignore it, but if you can‘t stand the look of it, there are many paintâ€"like cementâ€"based products available at hardware stores or building supply stores, to fill the cracks and seal the surface so that it looks fiood again. 2) Leaking wall cracks: If a crack leaks, first check the grading and drainage around the ouse. the ground near the house should slope noticeably away from the foundation, so that water drains away from the house. Many leaks stop right away, when proper grading is restored. Rod holes: Round holes about one centimeter in diameter, located around the upper and lower perimeter of the basement wall, are caused by the rods that held the forms together when the wet concrete foundation was first poured. After the concrete hardens the forms are removed, and the contractor glugs those holes on the outside. he simplest way to repair a leaking rod hole is from the inside. A variety of concrete sealants are available at your local building supply retailer or a good hardware store. 3 _ To date, 25 professionals including accountants, architects, chiropractors, dentists, and lawyers are prepared to dedicate services for a preâ€"determined length of time as a fundâ€"raiser during Professional Week for the United Way. Foundation cracks can typically be classified as shrinkage cracks and structural cracks. If you find a crack in your basement wall, first check to see if it‘s wider than oncrete is a manâ€"made rockâ€"like material. Like rock, concrete is quite brittle, and during the casting operation it undergoes a physical transformation from a fluid to a solid state. During the process concrete is sometimes subjected to stresses which cause it to crack. In addition cracks can also occur as a result of an impact such as during the foundation backfilling operation or due to settlement of the footings which support the walls. Encouraged by the success of an iniâ€" tiative by law firm Marler Kyle raisâ€" ing $2,200 from will preparations last year, the Oakville United Way is set to expand on the idea of local professionals donating client fees during the week of Oct. 17th to 22nd. Professional Week for United Way _ Diamonds are certainly Oakville resident, Peggy Henderson‘s best friend â€" she is the winner of a diamond tennis bracelet from The Jewellery Depot, a new store at Hopedale Mall. The prize draw is part of the store‘s Grand Opening celebrations, and customers can still fill out a ballot to win a 1/3 carat diamond solitaire ring, or a pair of 1/2 carat T.W. diamond earrings. Pictured above are staff members (front row) Pam McAllister, Evie Adair, Jean Anshan, and (back row) Sondrh B. Lea, and Ennie Hurst. DIAMONDS ARE A GIRL‘s Why do concrete foundations crack? Basement Wall Cracks â€" ADVERTISEMENT â€" foundation wall at the crack. 2) Brush the cracked area and wash it free of dirt. 3) Chip out a groove with a chipping hammer 4) Fill it with a nonâ€"hardening joint sealer, available at building supply stores. 5} Waterproof the repaired crack. 6) Backfill the excavation using clean gravel or crushed stone (but fill the last 300mm or one foot with soil to allow for grass) If grading or downspouts aren‘t to blame, the crack should be repaired as soon as possible. If you can‘t do it yourself, look up the name of a reputable contractor specializing in foundation repairs. Foundation wall cracks can be repaired in a number of ways both from the inside and from the outside. The following technique has been used to repair vertical shrinkage cracks that are not structural: 1) Dig away the ground, exposing the Dan Cooper is an awardâ€"winnin, Associate Broker with Countrywi Town Centre Realty Inc. and can be reached at 338â€"6550. 4) Wide cracks: Cracks larger than a dime‘s thickness are considered wide. Sometimes they are caused by foundation settlement. But although some settlement is normal in new houses, it should not continue past the first g:ar. Therefore they should not only repaired, but also checked to see if the house is still settling. Note: Another technique that could be used to repair foundation cracks (from the interior) is epoxy injection. This should be done by a trained contractor. This year‘s campaign goal is $1.887 million, an increase of 9.5% over last year, to fund 34 local agencies with ongoing and special projects funding. Local professionals will volunteer their services, and in lieu of payment, direct a reasonable fee to the United Way as a donation. Services will include will preparaâ€" tion, family law consultation, personal tax reviews, business consultations, teeth cleaning, sports mouth guards and chiropractic services, among others.