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Canadian Statesman (Bowmanville, ON), 13 Jan 1993, p. 3

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f Rodents Aren't a Problem if Composters are Maintained The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. Wednesday, January 13,1993 3 Week in Review EE M.P.'s New Year's Levee Held at Parkwood in Oshawa by Lorraine Manfredo Citizens who fear rodents may be lured to their backyard composters to nest should rest easy. According to information from the Durham Region public works department, rats and other rodents won't even consider moving in if the compost unit is properly maintained. Durham residents may have become become unduly alarmed recently after hearing reports in the media of rats getting into Toronto-area composters. composters. Waste Reduction Facilitator at Durham Region Works Department Mhairi-Paul. McGirr-Scholl responded responded to those concerns last week. "We've had a couple of calls from people concerned what to do about mice. But, we've only had one call about rats," she said "And that was in an area where there was an established population of rats in a nearby farm field." The lone rat tenant she has heard of showed up because the compost heap wasn't being turned frequently enough. They were turning it maybe once a year. The recommended frequency is once every week or two. Rodents will not'choose to nest in a location that is constantly being disturbed, says McGirr-Scholl. Neither will rats migrate to a new area -- such as a new subdivision -- - simply on account of backyard composters, she adds. But, should a rodent family have infiltrated your composter and built a nest, McGirr-Scholl suggests lifting lifting the unit up completely and turning turning the entire heap.Wetting the pile down afterwards should drive the creatures out. To further discourage rodents, the works department recommends lining the unit, inside or out, with small-holed heavy gauge wire. Since mice may still be able to squeeze in through holes, compost heaps must still be turned frequently to discourage the smaller pests. Turning is most important, , McGirr -Scholl stresses. The works department provides these tips for proper composting: 1. Each time food waste is added, be sure to cover the material with other yard waste or soil. 2. Mix the compost regularly. Turn the material from the top to the bottom of the unit about once every two weeks. This is very important, not only to ensure that animals will not nest there, but to allow air through the compost so there will be no smell. 3. Do not add meat, fats or oil to your composter, as this may attract animals. 4. Pest-proof your unit - Use a small holed heavy gauge wire along the bottom and up the sides of your composter so that rodents cannot get in. Lids can be wired in the same, manner and latches can be made if larger animals are able to lift the lid easily. The Durham Region Public Works department continues to endorse endorse backyard composting as a safe and an environmentally sound way to reduce waste, as long as it is done properly. Despite there being only a few isolated complaints in Durham of unwanted rodents, it is still best to take precautions so as not to encourage encourage them. The most important precaution is the frequent turning of the compost, heap. Durham Regional Police Report V Monday, Jan. 11 o r A King Street; E., Bowmanville, resident reported her 1986 Ford was stolen from the underground parking 'garage on King Street E,, Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The vehicle was later recovered in Whitby. A Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, resident reported that an unknown unknown suspect gained access to a vehicle vehicle and removed a two-way radio. A King Street E., Bowmanville, resident reported the theft of her 1987 Mazda parked at the rear of her residence. residence. ? A King Street E., Bowmanville, resident reported that an unknown person person entered her unlocked vehicle and removed her portable cellular phone. ;! A Halstead Road, Courtice, resident resident reported that between 1 and 3:30 p.m. a person entered a home and stole an unknown amount of money from the master bedroom. A Hillier Street, Bowmanville, resident resident had a number of items taken from a vehicle while parked at the municipal municipal parking lot. 1 " Sundav.Jan. 10 Blackstock resident was arrested for driving disqualified on Highway Two at Givens Road, Newcastle Village. Village. He was released. A Gibson Road, Newcastle Village, Village, residence was entered by force. Pieces of entertainment equipment, coins and a bottle of rye were stolen. Dave Homer's Service Station, located located at 195 King St. E., Bowmanville, Bowmanville, was the victim of a grab and run on this date. A male who had purchased purchased a package of cigarettes grabbed three to four bags of potato chips and fled on foot. The person dropped die package of cigarettes, he bought. Saturday, Jan. 9 A Galbraith Court, Bowmanville,. resident reported the theft of a Cobra CB Radio from his Chevette parked on the street in front of his home. An Alonna Street, Bowmanville, resident's vehicle was struck while parked in the parking lot of the 1 Whitby Whitby Racquetball Club. Friday, Jan 8 An industrial accident took place at the Goodyear Canada Plant located at 45 Raines Ave, Bowmanville. A 21- year-old man caught his upper arm in a machine. An ambulance was called and took the victim to Memorial Hos pital Bowmanville where he was treated treated for minor injuries. The incident has been reported to the Industrial Safety Branch. A Poolton Crescent, Courtice, resident resident returned- home from work and found the front door open. A number of items had been taken, including a number of stereo pieces, a gold chain and a jug full of coins. There were no signs of forced entry. A 17-year-old Bowmanville resident resident has been arrested in connection with breaking into a parking meter on Silver Street, Bowmanville. Another youth has also been arrested for damaging damaging a parking meter on Silver Street. Parkwood Estate in Oshawa, the former residence of Col. Sam McLaughlin, was the setting for Durham Durham Member of Parliament Ross Stevenson's New Year's Levee. When our photographer arrived shortly shortly after the levee began on Sunday, January 10, parking space at the estate was at a premium and the levee levee was being well-attended. Among those present were Bette Morrison and Russell and Muriel Nesbitt who dropped in to give Ross and his wife, Elaine, their best wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. . ...» . ... Outdoor Skating Rink at Old Arena Site Lace up your skates and head downtown! An outdoor skating rink in the heart of Bowmanville is now open to the public. The rink is located at the Queen Street park site, at the foot of Temperance Temperance Street. It will be maintained throughout thé remainder of the winter winter by a team of about 25 volunteers who are donating their personal time and resources toward its upkeep. Downtown businessman Kevin Anyan, one of the volunteers who'got the project off the ground, said the Queen, Street site made sense since many people live and work downtown. downtown. Years ago, a skating rink was located on the same .site, which later became the home of Bowmanville's arena. The downtown location was also attractive due to the nearby toboggan Call 623-4004 CENTRAL PAINT & WALLPAPER 295 Ritson Rd. S., Oshawa 434-3939 PARA I* A I NTS & COATI NOS ; PARA , J LR-E-M-1-ü-M Ü Saga during the month of January on Gallon cans hill at neighboring Bowmanville Senior Senior Public School. It all adds up to some inexpensive family entertainment, according to Mr. Anyan. Earlier in the week, volunteers brought in a water truck to flood the 40' x 651 ice surface. A neighbor has offered the use Of his water-taps' for subsequent grooming.' Volunteers were pleased with .the cooperation shown by Town officials, who approved the rink just three weeks after the concept was presented. presented. Picnic tables have been promised by the Town of Newcastle. There are no lights in the lot, but volunteers welcome residents to enjoy a few laps by the light of the moon, if they wish. Sidewalks Needed In Enniskillen Area The public school board would like to see sidewalks extended along Old Scugog Road south to Potter's Lane and the Eighth Concession from Potter's Lane west to the existing existing sidewalk in Enniskillen. A letter from Dick Malowney, the Director of Education for the Northumberland Newcastle Board of Education states that an area parent parent has requested that the school board have a bus along that area for kindergarten students only. "The installation of these sidewalks sidewalks would allow all students from Potter's Lane to walk to Enniskillen Public School," he wrote in his letter letter to the town's clerks department. "Potter's Lane is within walking distance from the school but exceptions exceptions are made for kindergarten students students due to the lack of sidewalks." The request has been sent to the department of public works for review review and the preparation of a report. Newcastle Fire Report Jan. 6 17:55: 1457 Nash Rd., cooking equipment fire response 20:14: 472 Sunset Blvd., power lines down, public hazard Jan. 7 09:28: 5061 Main St., Orono, furnace furnace or stove malfunction 12:17: 2401 Hwy. 2, detector activated, activated, no fire 19:27:.Trulls Rd. & Hwy. 2, unknown unknown odor investigated, no fire 22:24: 54 King St. E., Bowmanville, Bowmanville, unknown odor investigated, no fire Jan. 8 09:31:780 Bellamy Rd., assist police police , •19:14: i. 39 Glanville Cres., unknown unknown odor investigated, no fire f i, . h, Jan. 12;' ./J. 09:40: 9 Proùt Dr., unknown odor investigated, no fire 10:26: 47 Liberty St. S., detector activated, no fire 10:40: Regional Rd. #14, north of Taunton, mbbish fire, no dollar loss NISSAN POWER SALE SAVE $ 1500* p;. NISSAN On all In-stock V6 King Cab Pick-ups including 2WD King Cab V6 4WD King XE 4WD King Cab SE-V6 MIDWAY MOTORS 1300 Dundas Street E. 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