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SH 1 Orono Weekly Tunes, Wednesday, June 4,2003 - T V.« a . by Jeanne Burnside Lawnmower Hell The exceptional cool and wet spring has been a godsend godsend for anyone trying to start a lawn but a bit nightmarish nightmarish for those trying to keep ahead of the constant growth. Mowing once a week is not an option at least not on my spring fed property. When we first arrived we had decided to get a riding mower and asked the neighbours neighbours for recommendations. Three different riders were tested and all failed to make much headway due to the steepness of the hills surrounding surrounding the house. The tire tracks left beside many pieces of ripped lawn convinced convinced me a rider was not the answer. Alas, I was left to purchase a regular mower and hopefully find a strapping teenager to aid in the effort. The McAlister boys came to the rescue but grew up and moved on to bigger and better jobs. Since then, we have gone through a string of teens that did the job, some more admirably than others, but they too have moved on. I recently was fortunate to find two young lads to do the enormous raking in spring and fall, but feel they aren't quite ready for the mowing marathon. Over time I purchased a self-propelled mower and have started doing my own lawn and find it both challenging challenging and rewarding once the job is done. Actually my biggest problem is controlling controlling allergies. For years I lived in the city and was totally unaffected by the smog and bus fumes. Now that I live in the country I take medication everyday to breathe the 'fresh air'. Catastrophe struck last week when the 'little engine that could' just stopped dead and could not be revived. As luck would have it, I had about a 10 x 20 area left - thankfully it was one of the few flatter areas of the property - and I used the original push j mower to get it done. Getting the mower to the area and finishing the job was relatively easy, returning returning the mower to the garage, which was uphill was another matter. A neighbour looked at the injured mower and declared it a dead soldier as it was spewing oil„ but I decided to try the lawn- mower hospital run by Wes on Main Street. In the past he has tuned up that lawnmower as well as the other equipment one needs to have on a rural property with no idea how to service it. Thanks to Wes, the green monster is well and running as good as ever. He also suggested my next mower be a Lawn Boy because they make a model 'for the gals'. The real secret is in the mix of the oil to gas and Wes gives the secret formula to all the damsels in distress. Now if only I could get the hang of using the gas trimmer but there's always Clifford! Orono BIA Continued from front These suggestions may not all get to be reality but they can be bantered around. We are inviting people from these community groups, too numerous to mention them all, to attend this meeting. We are also inviting local business and residents to come. Together Sea Lampreys Continued from page 4 applied to the Wilmot in 2000. Despite the documented success of the lampricide treatment, DFO does not consider it to be a cost effective method of lamprey control. Other forms of sea lamprey control DFO is engaged in is constructing barriers to block the lampreys lampreys from migrating upstream to spawn, and sterilizing sterilizing male lamprey. r Can't see a way out? If you are concerned about your own, or someone else's use of alcohol or drugs, the Drug and Alcohol Registry of Treatment (DART) can guide you to the help you need. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ) .1 r -f q ' ■ ll , 'I I' : '■ 1-800-565-8603 we'll raise ideas and discuss them in groups. By having a "plan" for the Orono business area when improvements are made, we will be working towards an end goal. Let's take the opportunity to make our voices heard. We all care about our community community and we always appreciate your support. The BIA hopes to see Orono Town Hall filled Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. Central Band of the Canadian Armed Forces. Toronto Scottish Regiment, True North Brass, Le Musique a Kiosque, MegaCity Swing Band, Queen's York Rangers, Slide Rule, Ragweed Jazz Band, Classic Swing Orchestra AT* .dart.on.ca MORRIS FUNERAL CHAPEL LTD. SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 ALL FUNERAL SERVICES PREARRANGED AND/OR PREPAID BURIAL - CREMATION - TRANSFERS "WHERE PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE IS IMPORTANT" FUNERAL DIRECTORS PAUL R. MORRIS DOUG R. RUTHERFORD GARYM. CONWAY DEBRA D. KELLEHER 623-5480 4 nitflSION ST- BOWMANVILIE - AT QUEEN ST. !# o Grande Cache wants you to draw a picture or write a story about your Dad! Father's Day Contest GREAT PRIZES TO BE WON! Contest open to children from JK to Grade 6 See contest rules for details. Mail or drop off entries to Grande Cache, 5861 Main Street, Orono, LOB 1M0 Contest closes June 13th, 2003 Trwaiuri«/or him, hir and you/ CONTEST RULES: FIND TOUR TREASURES AT 1. There are 4 age categories: JK& SK, Grades 1 & 2,3 & 4, and 5 & 6. 2. Grades 2 and under require a drawing and Grades 3 to 6 require a story to be submitted on why Dad or a favorite male adult is special. PRIZES .IK/RK and Grades 1 &2: 1st place winners receive a set of three Brady, Brady books. GMqJMmMM 1st place winners receive the board game, Straight-As 2nd & 3rd place winners in each category receive Straight A's pencil and eraser set. M PRIZES FOR DADS First place Dad ■ $20 gift certificate, Second place Dad • $10 gift certificate Third place Dad -$5 gift certificate Submissions must Include: name, phone number and Grade. All submissions must be received by Grande Cache by June 13. Winners will be notified on June 17. Grande Cache may display entries In the store. Names of winners to be announced In The Orono Weekly Times.