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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, Augustl?, 1994 3 The Right Way...and the Wrong Way...to Keep King Street Clean Belinda Rees is a familiar face in downtown Bowmanvillc. She is employed by the Bowmanvillc Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) to keep the downtown tidy. Her work includes cleaning up garbage, sweeping and weeding. She says she enjoys her summer job and believes her work is being well-received. "You get lots of compliments," she said. Belinda, a graduate of Bowmanvillc High School, will be attending Fanshaw College to study fine arts this fall. She obtained her job through the Canada Employment Centre for Students. You may recall that we were critical of the town's purchase of this Mad Vac sidewalk cleaning machine. We would have preferred to see summer students hired to do the job, like the one in the photo at left. After seeing the machine sit disabled for more than three hours with a flat tire in downtown Bowmanvillc we're even more convinced convinced it was a $35,000 mistake. Actually, we understand the total budget for this beast is closer to $80,000. For less than $300, you can buy a good gas-powered blower/vacuum and bag attachment with a shoulder harness that would easily outperform the Mad Vac. Brooms and dustpans would be even cheaper. The sidewalk cleaner was eventually put back in service after an Oshawa company was called to repair the puncture. Green Thumb for Growing Gladiolus and Garlic From page one ing the Harrowsmith article about the garlic king. "He's very serious about his research. research. He believes in what he is doing," doing," Jenny noted. "He puts up a prize at the Royal Winter Fair and he shows there, too." While his experiments on his property might have seemed a little on the different side, Jenny and Lena were thankful of his help. "He was very helpful. He gave us some seed garlic (cloves)." Not only did the two receive seed garlic but a lot of advice on how to grow the pungent bulbs. However, there was something that he neglected to tell the twosome -- like covering the planted garlic in the winter time. "I lost it all in the first year." Jenny explained that when garlic isn't covered and goes through a winter in which there are several freeze and thaw cycles "the roots will pull away from the clove." When that happens you can basically basically kiss your crop good-bye. The garlic bulbs which survive the rigors of winter can be kept as seed garlic for the next crop. That way a producer can become self- sufficient in garlic growing. That is the trick that Jenny and Lena use. And what about pesticides? "We don't use any sprays," Jenny Jenny pointed out. "There are no diseases that I've encountered," she said. And no insects insects that burrow into it, cither. Any special care for garlic? Jenny likes to use a manure tea when a really dry season hits. "Garlic bulbs are heavy users of moisture. So once or twice a year I make a manure tea." For those who don't know manure manure tea is a liquid made with rotted manure and water. Jenny noted she has had to feed this tea to the garlic patch only once this year. One of the most important things Lena noted about the production of the two crops is that manure is not put onto soil which will be used to grow their gladiolus. "Wè also rotate the gladioli crop each year," Lena said. A look in their "playground" as the two call their garden, will give some new ideas to flower gardeners. The gladiolus have been planted in double rows in hills. "By staggering them the plants hold each other up. We have also planted them fairly deep," Jenny stated. Getting back to garlic, Jenny noted noted that the crop is easy to tend, and could be seen as "an alternative to growing tobacco." She pointed out that there are a number of farms in this area which grew a lot of tobacco at one time. "Garlic supposedly grows better in a lighter soil," she said. She also indicated that tobacco also enjoys a lighter soil, so the switch from tobacco tobacco to garlic could be made with success. Which brings us back to what Jenny and Lena do with their flowers flowers and garlic. "We go to the Port Hope Market on Saturdays," Jenny said. If you're not familiar with Port Hope the market is located behind 3rd Annual Hlopar Show & Shine August 20th, 1994 J\fVH Sponsored by 799 Bloor Si., Oshawa (905) 404-0525 Hi -J CTfrWJ M *>1:1 ! I Ml =fc«el Jd ! MWMIM A ï àë AMC AND JEEPS WELCOME Gates Open 9:00 a.m. Awards at 3:00 p.m. Free Dash Plaques for First 125 Participants Entry Fee $5.00 per Car Spectators Free MOStFU BY OSHAWASUNDAY CRUISERS HWY 1401 MOOR GT s 8 £ I i the town hall across the street from the Canadian Tire Store. On Sunday, Aug. 28, Jenny and Lena are opening their farm gate to visitors during the Great Ganaraska Countryside Adventure. Jenny said, they are looking forward forward to talking to people who are as interested in garlic and gladiolus as she and her mother are. They will have homemade jams herb vinegars and hopefully some garlic for sale. An added treat for those interest ed, Jenny is going to show folks how to braid garlic. For the young at heart Jenny's quarter horses will be roaming the field behind the bam and there are plenty of friendly dogs and cats to keep tour goers entertained. Oh, yes, Jenny suggests that if you're looking for a place to picnic there's a couple of large shady trees that can be used. Just remember to bring your lunches, as she and her mother are not providing vittles. $ # Pop In ^ and visit Ruthie and Lisa during Moonlight Madness* 7 p.m. until Midnight and burst a balloon (No purchase necessary) There's a surprise in every balloon redeemable at participating merchants. Ruthie's Nail Care & Bobette Unisex , 33 King Street E., Bowmanvillc *V> * 6234964 \ ★n ** a Fire Hall on Schedule by Laura J. Richards The building of the new $1.189,000 fire station in Bowman- ville is right on schedule, says the Director Director of Community Services in Clar- ington. "We expect to have everything completed by Oct. 15," said Joe Caru- ana on Monday morning, Aug. 15. "I am pleased with the progress," Caruana said. The new building will replace the one currently being used as a fire station station and courtrooms on Church Street. It is expected that the firefighters, the chief and all equipment will be transferred and using the new fire station station by January 1995. Construction of the building on Highway Two west of the Bowmanvillc Bowmanvillc Recreation Complex began earlier earlier this summer. Oke Woodsmith Contracting Inc. of Hcnsall, Ontario won a tender in February 1994 to design and construct the building amid outcries from local companies. Caruana noted when the council goes back into session in September he will ensure that they have an update update on the buidling's progress. Within a report submitted to council council at the time from Community Services Services it was stated, "The proposal submitted submitted by Ike Woodsmith Building systems Inc. displayed a clear understanding understanding of the project specifications. The details provided a practical site plan, layout and floor plan for the building best utilizing the space made available." The sod-tuming earlier this year was dedicated to former Councillor Ken Hooper who chaired the Fire Department Department for the past six years. Oke Woodsmith's tender allows for a 11,905 square foot building complete complete with a dining/lounge, fitness room, multi-purpose, and offices for the Fire Prevention Officer, the Deputy Deputy Chief and the Fire Chief. CAR AUDIO (M) PIONEER' The Art of Entertainment m lORION HIGH PERFORMANCt AUDIO JB jV0C • Digital AM/FM Cassette $149 • 10 Disc CD Changer $499 • 6x9 3 way speakers $65 FULL LINE OF • Decks • Amps EQS • Subs • CD Changers HWY. 115 AT EASTON CAP SALES 987-2277 FAMILY CARNIVAL '94 All proceeds to support the Lions Club of Bowmanville Sight related activities The Lions and Lioness Club of Bowmanvillc wish to congratulate the following Family Carnival '94 prize draw winners: 1st Prize - Lonnie Dawson 2nd Prize - Dean McNulty 3rd Prize - Courtney Cunningham 4th Prize - Ken English "Win Me Prize - Linda Glaze - Athens, Alabama Family Carnival '94 would not have been possible without the vision and support of the Bowmanvillc Pizza Pizza managers Ron Trickey and Ray Steenburg plus Pizza Pizza store staff and family members. The Bowmanvillc Lions also wish to thank the following organizations who assisted in making Family Carnival '94 a success: Pepsi Cola Canada Tim's Rental Baskin-Robbins Cakes by Carol The Cutting Post Simon's Castle Theatre Dance Academy Bank of Montreal A&P Bowmanvillc Zoo Com. Service Order Goodyear Plus the many members of the community who make our efforts worthwhile. The Lions Club of Bowmanville..."\Ye Serve" People Helping People In Our 60th Year 1935-1995 Moonlight Madness' Save 15% * " •* •• on all merchandise v "• • .. All Day Thurs., August 18th *• 11 12 noon until 12 midnight *'.* Johnathan's Country Patch e • . 24 King St. L. 623 0131 Bowmanvillc Found v s