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B>erry InteresLlng Classifie Wrtten and submltted by 1.B. Bowmanville A sure slgn that sprlng is iot far away, is the dwlndling mount of vegetables in our old cellar. The pile of empty burlap îags is rising and the empty ýushels used to store root egetables and onions are pil- rig up in the corner. The îoxes wth spies are still invit- ng us to take a bite, so no iunry to tumn them into apple pies. Although a few mem- bers of our famlly might dis- igree and choose for the trarm pie wlth meltlng ice ýream. The days are getting longer md the houseplants seem to r reathe In more llght in order o show us their flowers and lew green leaves. Usually we ook for signs of spring out- >I3de, but they're not always bhat clear. Spring air gives is a deeper sleep, as to store îp extra energy for the busy nonth that lay ahead. ýnother slgn of spring is the arrival of the seed catalogue ind the llngering over it to see 3eeds we need to buy and the inew ones we like to try this Trying out new seeds has alway made gardening inter- estlng for me. There is always a surprise one way or the other. Last year my attention was drawn to garden huckle- bernies. (The only huckleber- ry I had ever heard of was Mark Twaln's Huckleberry Finn). Mfter readlng the instructions I planted the seeds in day pots and sure enough, in a few weeks tiny plants popped up and started to grow rapldly. The plants remlnded me of tomato plants. After the rlsk of night- frà'st was over, 1 planted them in the garden where they soon grew into wide shrubs wlith clusters of flowers forming in between the new branches. They looked so much like a nightshade that 1 forbade the children to touch them. Green bernies turned into purple, and then to black. With mnuch aipprehension 1 tasted one. Hm, not much to it. What to do with what was now an overabundance of bernies. Everyone 1 had asked had neyer heard of hucklebenries let alone whàt- to do with them. 1 did not give up. Out of this blali tast- ing, absolutely unattractive fruit came a beautiful deep purple colour when cooked into a pie or jam. The colour overshadowed the flavour. The lesson it taught me was that beauty can be found almost anywere. Hodgson requires hunter orange Natural Resources Minister Chris Hodgson has announced a regulatioil that requires hunters to wear hunter orange. The regulation wilI require most hunters to wear hunter orange during deer. moose and bear hunting seasons. r Bow hunters hunting during archery-only seasons and licensed waterfowl hunters will continue to be encour- aged to voluntarily wear orange. "In requiring hunter orange, MNR is continuing its tradition of promoting safe r hunting practices, making an already safe recreational activîty even safer. These changes bring Ontario in line with miany other North , American jurisdictions and recognize a practice that has been recommended to Ontario's hunters for several years," said Mr. Hodgson. Hunter orange clothing must cover a minimum of 400 square fiches above the waist r and must be visible from all* sides. A hunting coat or vest generally meets this require- ment. Orange headcover will also be required. Camouflage or open mesh hunter orange does not satislfr the regulato- ry requirements. "Wearirig hunter orange helps to ensure that you are visible to other hunters. It has proven to have no negative effect on hunting success. Big game is alerted by movement, not color," advises Rick Morgani, executive vice-presi- dent of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters. The OFAH has long5 been a proponent of hunter orange. MNR is now working to ensure Ontario's outdoors garment manufacturers, many of whom already pro- duce hunter orange, under- stand the standards to be met. The regulation is sched- uiled to take effect f'or the fal 1997 hunting season. The Minister made the announcement at the OFAH annual convention in Hamilton. Ontario's sport fish safer to eat Fishing and eating your catch are better than ever in Ontario. A continuing drop in flsh contaminants is report- ed in the 1997 Guide to Eating Ontario Sport Fish, released today by the Minlstiy of Environment and Energy at the Sportsman's Show in Toronto. Grist Mill Auction Centre Newtonviiie. MAýR. l4th Friday, 6:00 p.m. Selling the contents of a Hope Twp. home, Oshawa home and two apts., appliances, beds, antique dressers. chests of drawers, maple bunk beds, sofa bed. chesterflelds, occasi'onal chairs, occasional tables. lamps. 7 pc. maple dinette, 5 pc. dinette, 9 pc. walnut dining suite, stereos, bookcases rockers, colour TV, glassware. china, dishes, kltchenware, numerous antiques, 8 HP Roper ridlng mower. ý iwn mowers, roto tillers, w leel barrow, chginsaw, gai len tools, powver tredn l., dehumidifier, etc. Preview Friday after lunch. Auction starts at 6:00 p. m. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. AUCTIONEER: Frank G. Stapieton CAI. ICCA, CAPPA 905-786-2244 1-800-263-9886 12 a Bans and rt trictions on substances such as DDT, PCBs, mirex, toxaphene, chiordane and dieldrin have redu~ced levels of these con- taminants in fish and the guidçle has documented a steady decline in these chem- icals in many locations. In this guide, improvements have been noted in Lake Simcoe, the most popular inland fishing location in Ontario, where a decline in mercury levels in walleye was observed. The largest sizes (above 75cm) are now suit- able for two meals per month where previously they were not advised for consumption. Ail "no consumption" advi- sories on fish caught in Lake Simec have been lifted. Onfly the very largest sizes of a few species are restricted. Lake Clear, in Renfrew County, had very high PCB levels when first tested in the late 70's. The situation con- tinues to improve and major improvements in smallmouth bass advisorles are found in this new guide. In the Great Lakes, sam- pling showed that PCB levels in Lake Huron salmon and trout are generally declining. In Lake Ontario, PCB levels in salmon and trout are slow- ly decllning, resulting in some less restrictive advisories. "Fish in our Great Lakes and inland waters are becom- ing healthier to eat because these waters are becoming healthier,- said Environment Minister Normi Sterling. 'Thtis minîstry is committed to reduclng -- and ultimately eliminating -- the contami- nants found in our waters." This. Ad cc»St cImly SG-OO $23.00 a year Please make cheque payable to Orono Weekly limes COMPLETE CAR & TRUCK REPAIRS DIESEL ENGINES - CUMMINS, DETROIT & CAT RADIO DISPATCHED TOW TRUCKS MOBILE MECHANICAL SERVICE TRUCK R.R. #1 ORONO 4 MILES NORTH ONTARIO 0F HWY. 401 ON LOB 1 MO (905) 983-9151 HWY. 35/115 m~~~~~i 5:uug11u iuimu Feature Home Specializing in: Super Value - Cron,. Solid brick 3 bedroom home with sepa- rate living room and dining room. Fuli basement. Oil/wood combination fur- nace. Freshly painted, central air. Immediate possession. Excellent buy at $123,900. Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914 RESIDENTIAL; VACANT LAND; ; FARMS COUNTRY PROPERTIES 1 amn Commnitted To Scrving Ail Your Real Estate Needs! 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