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f / 2 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, January 4,1984 SMALL TALK By Donna Fairey Giant Ghetto Blaster at Marina B tv# The wilt in my poin- settia tells me two things. First, it reminds me that Christmas is over. Second, the sick looking specimen speaks loudly of my brown thumb. The mere touch of my hand to something green anti growing sentences sentences the innocentvictim innocentvictim to the botanical boneyard. So potent are my powers to destroy the healthiest of flora, that the mere cast of my eyes upon the hardiest plant is like the kiss of death. Flower shop experts insist that everybody is capable of growing healthy garden specimens. specimens. How I wish I could put some stock in their claim. But based on years of brown- thumb experience, I beg to differ. Nobody on this earth can kill a cactus, promised promised the green-thumbs at the local garden centre. Perhaps they would like to take a gander gander at the hollowed out, quite obviously deceased, deceased, cactus in my kitchen. I've got so many notches in my brown thumb for 1983 alone, that it's embarrassing. Insufficient light and humidity levels in my house cannot be blamed, for I've likewise rubbed out a bumper crop of plants at the office, intended to brighten my desk. Most recent was the unfortunate poinsettia. One look at it following the Christmas holiday and an office confrere and part-time comedian comedian suggested we call a priest. I advised him to stifle his unsolicited witicisms and help me rake up the leaves. Giving him his dues, however, it's not the first time he's been called upon to help me with the dirty job of cleaning up the remains. remains. Before the poinsettia poinsettia was the African violet. And preceding the violet was the philodendron. The long list of casualties goes on. They call me the Jack-the-Ripper of the plant world. Moreover, the challenge challenge to succeed has become a "never-say- die" situation. At my own expense and to the delight of area greenhouse owners, I keep buying and trying. If nothing else, these brown-thumb exercises in futility amuse my friends and family. On the critical list, at present, is a Boston ivy. Apparently on its last legs, a sympathetic friend who believes that plants have feelings, feelings, suggested that the ivy should be leached. After two treatments, the struggling vine is currently showing a weak comeback. However, However, once it's returned to my care, the plant's prognosis will, like the hundreds which have gone before it, undoubtedly undoubtedly revert to terminal. terminal. My history of plant failures doth not come from lack 6f effort and enthusiasm. I've tried watering profusely. WhenJhat didn't work, I watered sparingly. I've placed them in sunny" windows. I've protected them from drafts. I've tried talking to them in soothing tones. Moreover, when soft taik failed, I even threatened a few with premature death. Indeed, no amount of diligence and innovation innovation has paid off. The swath of devastation cut by my brown thumb continues to widen. As a result, I've come to grips with a new outlook outlook on the matter. I simply accept that potted potted plants in my care have a short life span and the bontanic turnover turnover at my house is consequently frequent. However, the good news is this. It takes me. only four days to wipe out a bouquet of costly fresh flowers whereas my brown thumb needs a couple of months to choke the life out of the potted variety. In the long run, I save money. New Recording Device at Fire Halls Will Monitor All Emergency Messages TVlû Tzxitrr. rvf* <-.4-1 J m 1 T O XT . .. V. a/** The Town of Newcastle's fire department department has acquired a new recording recording device which will be used to monitor emergency telephone calls as well as radio transmissions from fire department vehicles and stations. In a report to the town's general purpose and administration com mittee on Tuesday, January 3, Newcastle Newcastle Fire Chief Jim Aldridge announced announced that the machine had been acquired. Chief Aldridge pointed out that • the device has been acquired from the Fire Marshal's Office at no cost. "It is a very necessary and vital piece of equipment for documen- Council Asked to Designate Historic Bowmanville Houses tation of emergency calls and immediate immediate playback if additional information information is required relating to the emergency," the Fire Chief explained in his written report. The system will record calls received received on each of the three emergency lines. Members of the general purpose committee were advised this week that the fire department will only be asked to pay for installation of the recorder. Chief Administrative Officer David Johnston said the cost would be somewhat higher than the $1,300 originally estimated. However, elected officials were told that costs will be less than $2,000. Tim Whalen and Bob Gill weren't going to spend the night without some: music while taking tickets at the Port Darlington Marina's New Year's Eve: party. This giant ghetto blaster is easily one of the biggest portable stereos' on the market today. : Town council will be asked to proceed with granting historic designations designations to two Bowmanville homes. The houses in question include the Bleakley Home, at 99 Church St., and the Ramsay house, at 85 High St. J ! In a report from the town's planning planning department, members of the general purpose and administration administration committee were advised that the planning department has no objection objection to a historic designation for each of the buildings. The Bleakley House was built some time prior to 1873, although its exact date of construction is unknown. unknown. The Ramsay House was built around 1860. Both are recommended recommended for designa/tion because of their architectural and historic im-i porta Vice. , |1 *4 T^le genetal ^urp>ee^|)mmitiilJ* recommended Mon'day that the municipality proceed with steps to i designate the buildipgs as historic sites under the Heritage Act. The historic designation was recommended recommended earlier by the Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Advisory Committee, (LACAC). Plans to be Reviewed For Mearns Ave. Subdivision QUCtCBEFORE ITS GONE Prices Are Melting During WINTER SALE DAYS at... THE John & Judy 20% to 50% SHOPPE OFF All Fall and Winter Fashions Sizes 2 to 14 Including Maternity Wear (excludes layettes, maternity lingerie) • All Sales Final • No exchanges or rotunds THE John & Judy 33 King St. W. 623-3293 SHOPPE Bowmanville Town staff, landowners, and a developer developer have been asked to review plans for a 208-unit residential si •diy is iohytexul^d'ioffjMearns Av Bowmanville. , A rezoning application to per: the project was reviewed Tuesd January 3; at a public meeting hefd in Bowmanville. Town planning staff had recommended proceeding with the change in zoning. Bui a Town Hall Visitors tci Have Prime Parking. Town hall visitors will soon have prime parking spaces adjacent to Bowmanville's municipal buildings, buildings, if a recommendation from the general purpose and administration administration committee receives clearance from town council next week. A review of parking adjacent to the town hall states that three spaces for visitors will be allowed at the Bell Building and that a further three spaces north of the Town Hall. ) elected officials opted for a delay after concerns wejre raised by two ... landowners in theUrea. F ie Property âv*r, Robert Mut- V ton, said he was corîerned over the " road alignment i/ihe subdivision and the boundaries of the property as illustrated by the survey. Consequently, the town's general purpose and administration committee committee recommended a meeting between between all concerned in order to sort out details of the development. Mr. B.A. Trinaistic, a representative representative of Penwest Development Corporation, Corporation, told council that the rezoning rezoning is one of 20 or more conditions conditions which the developer must meet before the project could proceed. proceed. He added that the work would likely occur in phases, with construction construction taking place in the southernmost southernmost portion of the planned 47- acre subdivision initially. The subdivision already has draft plan approval. Aniutio The Staff and Management of Artistic hope you enjoyed a happy Holiday Season and wish you and yours all the best in 1984. As our way of welcoming in the new year, we invite you to take advantage of this special offer from Barber Shop - Beauty Salon PERMS Regular $42.50 NOW .. $ 32. 95 Regular $55.00 Regular $32.50 NOW $ 43. 95 NOW ... $ 27. 95 Offer available until January 14th, 1984 233 King Street East _ _ _ _ ^ ^ J Bowmanville PhOflG 623"2931 Also available through our salons in Oshawa Riviera Hairstyling 723-8601 City Hair Salon 725-8710 Academy Hairstyling 576-1850 A Unique 725-9772 Death GRAHAM -- W. Garfield. Suddenly as a result of a drowning accident at Toronto on Monday, Jan. 2, 1984 Garlield Graham (formerly of Bowmanville) in his 32nd year, beloved son of James Leslie Graham and the late Catherine Macdonald, dear step-son of Helen Graham, dear brother ot Gordon and Gregory. Resting at the Northcult Elliott Funeral Home. Funeral service 11 o'clock Thursday. Interment Bowmanville Cemetery. Van Belie Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway Ho. 2 • King St. E., Oihawa • Slmcoa St. N., Oshawa •King St. W„ Bowmanville January Sale 50% Off Ain't love Gund? My Apothecary 26 King St. E. 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