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SESE 16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 6, 2000 "Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" Claremont Field Centre, local school closed down High coliform levels found in Claremont well water Elevated counts of coliform bacteria were found in well water that serves the Claremont Field Centre, a learning resource centre for school chil- dren operated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Coliform are bacteria that give an indication of the bacteriological quality of drink- ing water. Following routine testing by Durham Region Health Department, laboratory test results received on June | indi- cated elevated levels of col- iform bactemga. As a result, the Field Centre was immediately contacted and a closure order was issued as a precautionary measure. Students and staff from Adelaide McLaughlin Public School, who arrived at the Field Centre on May 31, were sent home and officials at Durham District School Board were advised of the situation. In a letter issued by the Conservation Authority it was recommended that all students and staff who experience diar- rhea nausea or vomiting should seek medical attention and con- tact the Health Department. "Coliforms are not necessari- ly harmful, but their occurrence in water may indicate the pres- ence of other pathogenic organ- isms," explains Dr. Donna Reynolds, Durham Region Associate Medical Office of Health. "While no E coli were identified in the sample as a precaution, we are closely mon- itoring the situation." On June 1, staff of the Field Centre advised the Health Department that they had been manually adding chlorine to the water since May 29, after noticing the pump on the chlo- rination system was not working. From May 24-31, students from a York Region school were in attendance at the Field Centre. York Region schoel board and health department officials have been notified of the situation. Durham Region Health Department is working with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Durham District School Board to resolve the issue. The Field Centre will remain closed until such time. For further informa- tion o this issue, please contact Durham Region Health Department Environmental Help Line (905) 723-8521 or I- 800-841-2729 ext. 2188; the Durham district School Board (905) 666-6408 or the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (416) 661-6600. Letters to the Editor? Email us: port.perry.star@sympatico.ca RE VY, ry S WEDDING © WISHES WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY | VENTVID Studio/Gallery "WHEN IT'S GOT TO BE UNIQUE" Because moments only happen once. 170 Queen St. - upstairs ~ Call 985-8775 Full Floral Service Candelabra Rentals Wedding Arches Consulting Services zehrs ; Th UXBRIDGE ji Location At Hwy. 47 S. 852-1215 Bridal & Floral Shoppe {él 305 Queen St, Port Perry 985-8208 Wedding Gowns, Attendants" & Mothers' Dresses, Headpieces, Tuxedos, Jewellery, Invitations & Flowers FREE CONSULTATION *.In Store Bakery * In Store Dry Cleaning for your gown Call & see just what we can do for you! 985-9772 Th «> independent YOUR INDEPENDENT GROCER Wedding Cakes from our in-store bakery \") o itis ol lsmtthing Huge selection of party platters from our Deli Seafood,Salad bar, He Market Kitchen & Bakery zehrs UXBRIDGE Location At Hwy. 47 S. 852-1215 Located in the Heart of Historic Downtown Port Perry 186 Queen Street (90s) 985-2953 . STREET Scugog Community Centre studio { Port Perry's Wedding & Portrait Studio Wedding Photography with a personal touch. Family and Special Occasion Portraits * large kitchen with appliances * 100 &' rectangular tables * banquet round tables with laminated top * 500 plastic stacking chairs Hall Capacities... e Full Hall - chairs & tables 483 * East section - chairs & tables 320 * West Section - chairs & tables 166 4 Creating lasting memories ...the way you see them (905) 985-0071 For Booking Information, Please Call Township of Scugog 985-7393 or 985-7346