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The health unit announced Friday morning two beaches in Smiths Falls and one each in Merrickville and Carleton Place are cautioned against using for swimming and recreational activity.
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Both Junior Beach and Senior Beach in Smiths Falls have been deemed to have bacterial levels unacceptable for swimming. The same goes for Merrickville Beach and Riverside beach in Carleton Place.
The caution means that while the beach is not closed, the water is not recommended for swimming.
Naperville Park District to dedicate Chuck Papanos Honorary Garden July 30 Naperville Park District will dedicate a plaque for the Chuck Papanos Honorary Garden on Friday, July 30. Courtesy of Naperville Park District During his two decades of service to the Naperville Park District, Chuck Papanos oversaw the Riverwalk as well as North Parks. He represented the park district on the Naperville Riverwalk Commission for many years. Courtesy of Naperville Park District
Updated 7/21/2021 5:23 PM
Naperville Park District is honoring the late Chuck Papanos, former North Parks and Riverwalk operations manager, with a dedication ceremony on Friday, July 30.
The ceremony will take place at noon at the garden planted in Papanos honor, located just west of the Grand Pavilion at 912 Sindt Court.
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The health unit announced Friday morning Bellamy Park beach in Elizabethtown-Kitley and Centennial beach in Carleton Place have been cautioned against swimming and recreational activity.
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The caution means that while the beach is not closed, the water is not recommended for swimming. The health unit website states the “latest bacterial tests of the water indicated unacceptable levels of bacteria.”
All other beaches tested in the tri-county area have no warnings for bacteria.
Research has shown there is a direct relationship between people swimming in water at beaches with a high E. coli count and an increase in ear, eye, nose and throat infections, said health unit officials.
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