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Newmarket Era and Express, 16 Mar 1961, p. 15

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fop Students To Get Free uition At York University Bruised WrienWHl Spent Cars Collide Q Industrial Sites IS The Newmarket Em A Express J- fed Mil fold to old r PUBLIC NOTICE of importance to you Again in the Spring of 1961 Your Gas Company asks your assistance The severe weather experienced his past year has created a deeper frost level than normal When the frost comes out as milder temperatures prevail ground movement will be greater than in other years The Works Departments of many municipalities have warned of the damage that has already occurred to streets and paving and that more damage will take place Repairs to broken roads water mains etc coat thousands of dollars each year and the this year are greater than ever The many miles of gas mains buried in the ground as well as sewer networks hydro Conduits and telephone cables have been installed and maintained for years in accordance with the best known engineering and operating practices All of these facilities will be subjected to pressures and movement as ground begins to thaw Where our new gas mains and services have been Installed refilled trenches will likely settle Any resulting damage to lawns walks roads and driveways will be adjusted as quickly as weather permits Under these abnormal conditions the possibility of natural gas leakage Is increased The Gas Company therefore requests assistance of all the citizens in the community in guarding against gas leaks that might otherwise go unnoticed Gas leak detecting crews constantly patrol the area checking streets utility manholes sewers and buildings In addition Ibis safeguard we ask your cooperation by reporting ANY ODOUR to us promptly In addition any of the following circumstances should be reported without delay Any noticeable bubbling in pools of water on the ground and streets Any odour which has no readily apparent cause either in buildings or out of doors 3 Any indication thai your furnace regardless of fuel does not appear to be operating as it should door drains should be checked to ensure that they contain water Sewer gases natural gas and other combustible fumes can enter homes through basement drains if they are dry Pour a pail of water into dry cellar floor drains ill the water traps and prevent the entry of gases Your participation in this safety program is appreciated Please assist us to render best possible service by reporting ANY STRANGE ODOUR lo us quickly at any time of the day or night NEWMARKET TWINING 54577

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