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Orono Weekly Times, 4 Jul 1979, p. 5

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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 4th, 1979-5 Up and Down the Book Stacks Proper techniques during hot Proper lawn mowing techniques techniques are important all through the growing season, , but they are particularly vital during the hot summer months, according to gardening gardening specialists in the lawn and garden section of Canadian Industries Limited. Grass makes its food in the leaf. Cut most of the blade away and the grass will starve. Weeds will take over in the bare spots and create problems. Mower conditions and height of cut are the primary considerations in mowing a lawn. The mower must be sharp, otherwise it will fçay the grass ends, and the result is a ragged appearance and a grayish cast to the lawn ' surface. Height of cut is also very important. You should never remove more than one-third of the total grass blade at any one time. Grass roots are normally proportional to the blade length; short blades, short roots. So for strong, drought- resistant roots, cut at I-IV2" spring and fall, but raise the mower blades to 2" during the hot weather. Not only do the longer grass blades help the plant survive Graduate mowing gasoline-powered mower, fill and oil it away from the grass I " IT1 Fit sur ^ ace ' as s P ills wil * cause III UUI I Cl III' dead spots and sterilize the ('■ soil. Wfîâ Tli6i" To make gardening easier, get a free copy of the CIL Lawn and Garden Guide at your nearest CIL dealer. It has a handy gardening calendar calendar with tips on thé care of lawns, trees, shrubs and hedges, roses, flowers, fruits and vegetables. Watch those hazy day s Canada Sa fety CounciI during the hot weather, but they also shade the ground better, and help retain moisture. moisture. Always cut the grass when dry to avoid clogging up the mower. When using the One can burn as badly on hazy days as in brilliant sunshine, says the Canada Safety Council. All too often, people overexpose overexpose themselves because the shade of an unbrella or the Consider summer blood needs urges blood donor clinic Summertime - the time to travel, to go to the cottage or to sit by the backyard pool and so&k in the sun. But for the less fortunate people, this summer could prove to be disastrous for want of blood. Based on projected collections collections for July, August and September, we are forecasting forecasting a shortage of 8,000 units of blood - more than the required required collections for 2 weeks, Historically, areas holding summer elinics experience a drop in attendance of anywhere anywhere from 15 to 45 percent. However, the need for blood does not decrease during these months. Field hospitals must have a more than adequâte supply of blood to handle the increase in accidents accidents which occur during the vacation period. If each clinic was able to recruit 4 donors per bed per hour we may collect the number of units required. This has been copied from a recent memorandum sent from the Area District Supervisor Supervisor for Blood Donor Recruitment, Recruitment, Please consider the summer blood requirements in our own area and attend the Bowmanville Clinic on August 1st at the Lion's Centre from 1-8:30 p.m. Shirley Coyle, Publicity Chairman. cool breeze on an overcast day eliminate the uncomfortable uncomfortable heat we associate with sunburn. But the ultraviolet light of the sun reflects off sand and water, reaching under beach unbrellas and penetrates gray clouds. There are virtually no medical benefits to be gained from exposure to the sun. Some vitamin D is produced, but one receives more than needed from a normal diet. There is no need to pass the summer months secluded indoors avoiding such recreational recreational activities as tennis, golf or swimming but it is wiser and safer to take the until a protective coat of tan has developed. A good choice of suntan lotion will help prevent sunburn; sunburn; The most useful are those which contain a sun- screening ingredient. But no lotion will protect against sunstroke that is likely to result from prolonged exposure exposure to high temperature and sun. Moderation is the answer. Mel Hartwig Excavating ORONO ONTARIO 983-5140 Bulldozing -- Back Hoe Septic and Tile Beds Sand, Gravel and Top Soil ' Margaret K. Santo Margaret K. Santo, B.A. Doctor of Chiropractic, daughter daughter of Mr. artd Mrs. Joseph Santo Jr. of Simcoe, Ontario formerly of .Orono, recently' graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic. College College in Toronto. She attended Orono Public School, Clàrke High School and Trent University in Peterborough. WE'RE IN A WORKING MOOD' WE W/SN7Ü ANNOUNCE.J WE'RE OUTTO GIVE X POOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THE REAL OLD BOUNCE.. ! O. Chatterton Electrical Contracting Phone 983-5546 or 983-5940 1 Orono. Ontario ADULT The Heritage of Upper Canadian Canadian Furniture by Howard Pain (beautifully illustrated) illustrated) The World of the Pharohs by , H. Stierlin Doors and Windows by William William Frankel (home improvements) improvements) E.P. Taylor by Richard Rohmer (biography of a , fascinating Canadian) •; Silent Reach by Osmar White (a novel set in Australia) Portrait of a Scoundrel by ■ Nathaniel Benchley • Point.. of Honour by Alan Scholfield (a man's search for his father, is he a hero or dëvil?)' ' • Ladies in Waiting by Gwen DaVis (a novel of Washington's Washington's women) Error of Judgement by Henry Denker (novel about doctors doctors and medicine) JUNIOR Football by Geoffrey Nicholson Nicholson Kid's Dog by Richard Wolters (a training book) Polly the Guinea Pig . by Margaret Pursell Karting Challenger by Ed. Radlauer (novel) EASY READING AND PICTURE BOOKS Just Being Alone by P.K. 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