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ee Ppl =" A HAI a EL LL Ea i fit pup " Lis ~ Health Promotion, 8 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, September 28,1993 Letters to the editor More research on pesticide use - Tothe Editor: This past summer I have re- ceived many calls from people concerned with the continued, excessive use of pesticides in ~ this area. The following re- . search may be of interest: ' Dr. James R. Davis (Div. of Chronic Disease Prevention on Missouri Dept. of Health) reported that a *» recent study found that the risk _ of childhood brain cancer in- creased more than five-fold in families that used no-pest strips, pesticide bombs or flea collars in or around the home. Dr. Davis says the potential health problems associated with consumer pesticide use are large. Another study showed that although the U.S. had banned + the pesticide DDT in 1972, min- ute levels can still be found in the food supply. Once stored in the body, it can persist for years, even a lifetime. New York University studying 14,290 women found that the concentrations of DDE, a break- down product of DDT, was 35 per cent higher in women with breast cancer than those with- out breast cancer. DDE can sim- ulate the effects of estrogen, a hormone needed by many breast cancers for growth. This discovery strengthens the sus- pected link between DDT and breast cancer. (Science News Apr. 24, 1993). The Agriculture Canada Soil and Water Conservation Info. Bureau, University of Guelph reported: that significant quan- tities of agriculture pesticides have been found in the air. Some arrive from outside the area but others are due to incor- rect local applications, Half the triallate (AVADEX BW) and tri- flurotin (Trefean) applied on the soil surface (but not incorpo- rated) was lost through volatili- zation. losses .occurred within the first three days after appli- cation. 4 They also found that using standard applications tech- niques, runoff concentrations of herbicides (Atrazine, Metho- lachlor) may exceed national drinking water quality stan- dards for at least one month af- ter application. Conservatio farming in Ont. (e.g. no-till ™ acreage) is increasing and envi- ronmental concern about changes in herbicide movement requires understanding of path- ways (processes of pesticide loss, such as surface transport in runoff). Keeping the runoff water on the farm will help to reduce pesticide losses from ag- ricultural land. (Pestive Reac- tion Sept. 1993) Vol. 2, Issue 2. Pam Beadle, Prince Albert 8 Unsafe use of pesticides To the Editor: Recently I have both wit- nessed and heard tell of a num- ber of incidents where pesti- cides/herbicides have been applied in a totally unsafe man- ner. Personally, I believe that chemicals have no place in the back yard, front yard, or any- where else for that matter, but I realize that while these "quick- fix" chemicals are still being sold, some people will continue to use them. Here is an example of one scene I saw. See if you can find what is wrong with this picture. A father was spot-spraying weeds along his driveway on a windy day with no protection. His trusting young son was walking beside him, occasional- ly jumping out of the way to avoid the spray. On another occasion, a home- owner used Round-Up to kill some weeds that he found offen- sive, and managed to kill his rose-bushes and some young ev- ergreens. Unfortunately, these plans to support the Water Rescue Equipment Fund. for every bottle* of purchased between September 15,1993 and November 8, 1993. is proud to be a part of your community. Scugog Fire Department's A cash donation will be made BACARDI Amber Rum This is our way of saying, BACARDI Amber Rum The Community Spirit in Port Perry BACARDI Amber Rum BACARDI AMBER RUM THE SMOOTH ONE *50¢/375 mL, $1.00/750 mL, $1.25/1.14 1. and $1.50/1.75 L. for purchases through the Port Perry liquor store. i. BACARDI AND THE BAT DEVICE ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF BACARDI & COMPANY LIMITED. scenes are not uncommon. The worst part is, most people are not even aware of the toxic reac- tions these chemicals can have on themselves and their chil- dren. "Organophosphates" the chemical group of a commonly sold herbicide, inhibits an en- zyme in the nervous system with repeated exposures. A gov- ernment handbook states that this compound may have long term side effects through the contamination of the food chain. On the positive side, people are beginning to surface who successfully grow fruits and vegetables and maintain their patch of earth where birds, but- terflies, worms and frogs abound, without the use insecti- cides, herbicides, fungicides or rodenticides. I urge you to seek out one of these organic grow- ers, they'd be more than happy to talk with you. Become one yourself! To get started, pick up a "Pesticide Information Kit" from me (985-9242) or drop by the "Earthdance" store in Oshawa (435-0497). Brenda Stevenson, Seagrave 45 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 7, 1948 ) W. F. Crosier, Manchester, brought home six ribbons for Yorkshires from Markham Fair. Epsom United Church celebrated its 60th anniversary. The building was constructed in 1868, but not bricked until 1898. 35 YEARS AGO | Thursday, October 2, 1958 Five Port Perry High School honor graduates have enrolled in provincial universities. Two have enrolled in Teachers' Colleges and one has entered a school of nursing. The Blackstock High School held its Initiation Dance. One highlight of the evening was a hula-hoop contest, won by Dave Ballingall. 30 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 3, 1963 Fire Chief Guy Raines and five of his men from the local fire department participated in a rescue exercise near Brooklin. Larry Davidson, Greenbank, won a silver medal for being Senior Boy Champion at the District Inter-school Track Meet held in Uxbridge. Grade 3 of Scugog Centre School has been moved to Front School until Christmas. The Yellow team of the Port Perry and District PeeWee House League won the final series from the Blues to become the PeeWee Fastball League champs for this year. 25 YEARS AGO Thursday, October 3, 1968 The James Irvine Memorial Trophy was presented the La Salle Restaurant team, winners of the Tyke Softball Championship. The trophy was presented by Ken Irvine. Groceries advertised for sale in 1968 showed the following: cheese slices, 8 oz. - two packages for 69 cents; two pound pancake flour - 39 cents; one pound Maxwell House coffee - 73 cents. 20 YEARS AGO Wednesday, October 3, 1973 Nearly half the eligible voters turned out to vote in Monday's election. Cartwright Reeve Lawrence Malcolm narrowly warded off a challenge by Jerry Jackman for the Scugog Mayor seat with a total of 2,483 votes to 2,135 votes. Reports indicating that the wolf population is increasing in the area were given further confirmation as Ralph Honey shot and killed a wolf on the 9th Concession of Scugog. Mrs. Glen Hill, R. R. 1, Port Perry, received a Nassau Trip for Two as the lucky winner in the Port Perry Home Show contest, sponsored by Lake Scugog Lumber. 10YEARS AGO : Tuesday, September 27, 1983 A 20th anniversary party was held at the Port Perry Star to commemorate 20 years of ownership by the Hvidsten family. Per Hvidsten purchased the newspapér on September 19, 1963. The paper is presently published by his son Peter Hvidsten. Marina Brock is the student council president at Port. Perry High School. Norma Jean Newbold is the president at Cartwright High School. Dr. Robert McClure, an internationally-known octogenarian, former moderator of the United Church of Canada, and retired medical missionary, was the guest speaker at Prince Albert United Church's 117th Anniversary Service. availability. employment. 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