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.1 A Betaween Youand Me 2B BRUTII COLES Planting time maybe days or a few weeks ahead. i~The cool weather holds us back until suddenly "timing maybe of the essence and we will have to ,1rush to beat the Sun. -For those of us who love our gardens, this time of year-is very exciting. Planning andà creating in our j minds by looking at catalogues, reading and just Sthinking. It's somewhat like planning a trip, haîf the Senjoyment and fun is in the anticipation. i Do you eversit inyour garden on awarm summer jevening and marvel at the wonders ail around you? The magic and mystery of colour, scent and texture to be looked at, touched and enjoyed. Now as in the past, Indians and many others, plant during certain phases of the moon. The resuits 1 1hear are exceptional. As a rule the Almanac has a chart for this purpose and if not the information is, available if you are wiiling to search it out. Mfter l I have heard and seen do I do tuis? No, neyer Sbecause I always forget!1 S For many, and probably ail poisonous plants, jthere is an antidote growing close by. Poison ivy and Touch Me Not is an example. Do you know that by planting certain vegetables by other vegetables you can prevent grubs and such from destroying or spoiling your crop? Certain plants repel insects and theMargol isone. Mosquitoes hate Marigolds and doorways wil repel fleas and flies. Garlic is another frepellent and if this is put by your dog's bet, mint in or by your dog's bed or try a pillow stuffed with win- ter savoury andalI the fleas should leave. How much better for ail concerned than- sparying chemnicals around. A strong tea of chamomile flowers allowed to snd until cool and then sponged on the exposed parts of your body wiil make the insects give you a wide berth. When plants are wet from dew or ràin and you are gardening they can give you a dreadful rash generally on the legs. Just mix somé baking soda and waten, put on the- affected, parts and almost in minutes the rash will disappear. "Caster bean, plants, the pods and seeds' of which are deadly poison nepel mosquitoes. They grow into large and very-beautiful plants, almost like a small tree. Care should be taken with children and the danger explained to them about the pods. Lavender, mint, nosemary and sage nepel bouse moths. Tansy nepels flues, ants and moths while spearmint, if grown near a barn or house, repels an- ts and rodents. We will try to recaîl the likes and dislikes of plan- ts, especially vegetables and what-to plant side by side. An example is to nememben that potatoes and pumpkins dislike each other intensely. WHITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDA Y, MAY 16, 19 84, PAGE 9 Health couneil wants study of 911 The Durham Region District Health Council bas voted over- whelmingly in favor of investigating the feasibiity of 9.1.1 emergency telephone number for Durham Region. The recommendation, directed to the regional municipality and other authorities,. calis for an indepth feasibility study to implement the emergency number tbroughout the region. The District Health Council report, prepared by its emergency health ser- vices, committee, noted that nearly 50 per cent of Durham residents randomly polled, do not know their emergency phone numbers. Cunren- tly, there are over 20 dif- ferent numbers for police, fine and am- bulance throughout the region. Dr. Don Shepley, chairman of the emergency health committee, stressed the importance of 9.1.1. to complement the tiered response system for ambulance, police and fire soon to be im- plemented. It is a prerequisite to the fur- ther development of a panamedic system in Help for vets Veterans or members of vetenans families, who want information about pensions, allowances, or medical assistance available to them can get this infor- mation on the fourth Tuesday of every mon- th, when a represen- tative of the Depar- tment of Vetenans, Af- fains is at the Branch 112, Royal Canadian Legion Hall in Whitby, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Next visit will- be Tuesday, May 22. For further infor- mation and appoin- tmnents, caîl John Razey at 668-7150. the negion, he indlcated. Tom Cowan, chair- man of the district health council, said "We know that from a bealth point of view, 9.1.1. will provide faster access to the eknergency system because it is an easien number to nemember and caîls can be traced back in the event that the caîl is interrupted. " "We have in- vestigated the system in Hamilton and Toronto and are satisfied that the emergency care systems -in those two cities are better off for having 9. 1. 1." he con- tinued. The council's recom- mendation is to be sent to the negional municipality at the- suggestion of Wbitby Regional Councillor Tom Edwards, who sits as a member of the District Health Council. It will be up to. the region to decide when to undertake the study. In Hamilton, it took some four years from the time it was finst recommended to its im- plementation. RAISED PRI NTINMG M BUSINESS CARDS *LETTERHEADS *ENVELOPES Bridge The following are the results of last week's play at the Whitby Curling Duplicate IBridge Club as reported by Mrs. Jim Wbarnie. North and South: Mn. and Mns. Don Wilson earned a tie with Mn. and Mns. Jack Woodnow, 47h; Penny, Laurence and AI Leslie, 461h; and Art Conrad and Leona Smuck, 44. East and West: Mrs. E. Wilson and Mr. C. McDonald, 48'%; Mn. and Mnrs. Bert Oliver, 461h; J. Anbuthnott and P. Loft, 43; and, Bill Fraser and June Thom- pson, 39%. The results of each week's play at the club are reported in the followmng edition of the Whitby Free Press. TheCeiidhPlayers production of "Who Killed Aunt Caroline"p in the auditorium of Fair- view Lodge on May 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for chlldren. They wilI be availabl.eat the door.' 4, '4 f A M SPRING SPECIAIL OFF DRAPERT C&,LEANJNG A CLEANING--SERVICE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY SAME DAY SERVICE ALTERATIONS &REPAIRS ICLEANERS1 112 COMBOME ST. W., WHITBY < 66-2811 THE CORPORATION 0F THETOWNOFWHITBY RENTAL GARDEN PLOTS FOR WHITBY RESIDENTS The Parks & Recreation Department of the Town of Whitby has established garden plots for Coi- munity use for the 1984 season. The sîze of the plots will be 25' x 50' at a cost of $30.00 per plot to the user. The land will be plowed by the Town and water will be made available. Alil requests will be processed on a f irst corne, fîr. st served basis. 1lnterested residents are 1invited to apply ta: Parks & Recreation Department Municipal Building 575 Rossland Road East Whitby, Ontario Li N 2M8 M WHITB'YWE'REGROWINGWI-THýYÃ"U&YOURFAMI-LIES ALREADY THE BEST VHS SELECTION IN WHITBY A5