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1 "T'-j Orond Weekly Times, Wednesday, May:5th, 1976+7 Fight crabgrass , -, proud parents attended a showing of children's art from the recently completed , .course for 4 to 6 year olds at the Newcastle Visual Arts Centre in Bowmanville on April 24. Teacher Diane Stapleton reported that 19 children completed the two classes. A new children's art course for 7 to 10 year olds started the same.day at the Centre under the direction of Mary Doezema. Letter to the Editor 73 Alonna Street Bowmanville May 1,1976 Dear Editor: Articles have appeared, this week, in several of the : areas papers about proposed shopping centres in the Bowmanville Bowmanville area, none asked whether the people of the Town of Newcastle wanted this facility? Could I take this - irtunity to pose that' ution, whether you are for or against a centre call or write our Mayor and let him know your feelings. Such a centre could almost certainly change our shopping habits, and* possibly traffic patterns withm Bowmanville. The final final approval or rejection is ; in the hands of our council, this being an election year your opinion could carry more wer ' ' than you realize. Oh" the subject of council I " was astounded to see Councillor Councillor Allin actively participate . in the discussion. As Councillor Councillor Don Allin earns his living in a Bowmanville main street. store was Mr. Allin morally wrong, when as a councillor, he opposed the principle of a centre? I mention this because because the basic fear seems to be that downtown business would. would. Suffer. This I find difficult to comprehend due to the difference in the types of services offered. I put it to any merchant, • who is afraid of a centre - re-examine your business attitude, is it still the same as it was thirty years ago? Look again merchandizing methods methods have changed, competition competition is here to stay. While the bping centre (if approved) iL being build you, 'the merchant, will have your big .chance, a chance to grow with a growing town instead . of thinkinj.L-* ,ti:, .!i. Maybe it Newcastle call your Mayor or ^LU-costTbut if you are that councillor and tell him where close to the red, maybe it is your sentiments lie. time to say pass. Yours truly, People of the Town of Dennis Sadler P.S. One shopping centre could bring up to 700 full and part-time jobs, as well as commercial assessment, to our Town. now • Crabgrass is a problem that can spoil a good home lawn by smothering out better grasses during the hot summer months. months. Crabgrass is a warm weather annual grass which grows from seed each spring. It Can be, found in areas of bright sunlight wherever turf is thin. By using one of the pre-emergent crabgrass killers killers before the Seed is ready to germinate and grow. Almost 100 per cent control Can be attained. Gardeners can obtain a brand of crabgrass crabgrass killer from a local garden centre. They are available in both liquid and granular formulations. Most effective controls are obtained obtained by following the rate recommended by the manufacturer. manufacturer. Cultural methods that ensure strong and healthy healthy turf will also help discourage crabgrass. Adequate Adequate soil moisture and regular use of fertilizer will keep lawns thick and lush, providing sufficient competition competition to smother crabgrass. A lawn should not be cut so closely that it will be weakened. weakened. Mowers set ?t iy 2 to 2 inches cutting height is a good recommendation. By keeping your lawn in good-growing condition and using crabgrass killer when needed, you can avoid that crabgrass purple haze on your lawn in August. Charles Reid Orono's licensed . Auctioneer Valuator Specialize in Farm Furniture Sales Consult me for terms and dates Phone Orono 983-5914 Oxford BRICKLAYERS STONEMASONS Fireplaces Ch mney Repairs All types of House Remodelling Flagstone Patio Slabs Concrete Jobs Phone 983-5606 Bicycling has changed, There are about 2 x h million bicycles in Ontario to- day. Last year 56 bicyclists were killed on Ontario streets and highways, and 3,720 were injured, Ilf ; Even one is too many. yvfe urge you to make yourself and your family II! familiar with the simple rules and guidelines of bicy- III cle safety. Obey all stop sighs and traffic lights. Keep in mind that abicycle is, by definition, a vehicle under the Highway Traffic Act. After all, you don't just "ride" a bicycle - you drive it. And Ontario wants every 111 bicyclist to drive safely. 1 111 That's why the Ontario Ministry of Transportation il and Communications has prepared 3 easy-to- undersiand folders that every bicyclist, should read. They're called "The Bicyclist's Handbook'," "Ontario Laws and'Your Bicycle," and "HowTo Be an §§§ Expert Cyclist." For your free copies, write to: ... f Public & Safety Information-Br^nch 1201 Wilson Avenue Dpwnsview, Ontario M3M1J8 Ministry of Transportation and Communications James Snow,; Minister William Davis. Premier Province of Ontario