March 23, 2003

Lebanon

LEAD IN DRINKING WATER -- The city of Lebanon continues to have problems with lead in the drinking water at specific locations.

In 60 samples taken in January, 40 showed levels above the Environmental Protection Agency's accepted level of under 15 parts per billion.

The samples were taken from households that had been identified as being at risk from high levels of lead due to the plumbing.

As required by law, the city is offering tips on how to reduce household exposure to lead in drinking water.

For more information on the lead testing or for a brochure on how to reduce the risk of exposure, contact the city public works department at 451-7703.

SPRING BREAK ACTIVITIES -- "Things That Make You Go Hmmmm?" is the theme for the spring break activities for preschoolers through fourth-graders from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the Lebanon Public Library. Here is the schedule of events:

• Monday -- "Mad Science from Portland." A group of scientists will demonstrate entertaining experiments.

• Tuesday -- Dave Copeland, a local storyteller, will share funny and scary stories.

• Wednesday -- "Art Attack Day." Activities will include painting, drawing and tie-dyeing.

• Thursday -- Guinness Book of World Records Day. Students will have the opportunity to try for their own records as well as hear facts about other world records.

Book Buddies pre-school storytime will be held during its regular time, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday.

All sessions are free. For more information, call 451-7461.

Sweet Home

ROCK SHOW --The Sweet Home Rock and Mineral Society will hold its annual rock and gem show from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 30, in the Sweet Home High School activity gym.

There will be a number of displays and dealers who will be selling lapidary supplies and books.

Admission is 50 cents for adults. Children under age 12 are free when accompanied by an adult.