Richmond Hill Public Library News Index

The Liberal, 7 May 1975, p. 31

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“In most areas of Ontario, soil can be worked during April,” explains Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist, RF. Gomme. Rethe all suckérs and low-growing branches, and It is finally time to grow a garden. “Wait until all the frost is out of the ground though. It’s a waste of time to dig and cultivate saturated soil, especially clay.” As soon as the soil can be worked, trees, shrubs, and evergreens can be tran- splanted. Prune fruit trees and grapevines in April. UNICEF cards have become a familiar part of the Christmas scene but the United Nations Children‘s Fund also offers an at- Gardening hints for early spring UNICEF now offers attractive year-round stationery 315 Yonge Street Newmarket, Ontario Authorized-SALES & SERVICE Introducing our first annual Information Guide that will get you closer to your community. H. J. Pfaff Motors Ltd. The idea' occurred to us. that ifwe put all kinds of community information into one special publication, our readers would have a guide to all the many activities and services in their community. Then. if we made that publication handy in size, and easy to read. bound it and stitched it. you would keep such a guide close at hand and use it many times. That‘s exactly what we did for you. For the past two months our staff went to work and gathered all that you would want to know about your community. Recreational facilities and ac- tivities, government services and agencies. commercial and entertainment information. schools and churches. Complete with names of people. how they can be reached. where the activities are, etc. etc. OLEASING 895-2366 . 881-1806 364-7917 .On May 14, you will receive a brand new, epeeial feature supplement with The Liberal. Hasten spi‘ing by forcing a few branches of pussywillow or forsythia. Trim of! healthy branches by making slanting cuts and place them in water at room temperature. Prune away about a foot from the tips of climbing roses. Shrub roses require little or no pruning. those that are weak and broken, as well as those that interfere with each other. Roses should also be pruned now. Low-growing types can be trimmed to a six-inch height. Féur or five branches in a arge vase make an ex- ellent bouquet. tractive selection of notes, stationery and birthday cards throughout the year. These are an important source of revenue for 61112 mural For subscriptions call 884-0981 Dormant oil sprays aren't always necessary Dormant oil sprays are available from plant centers and garden supply stores. For the best results, spray in April or early May with a hand sprayer according to package directions. V A N D O R F : D r . Frederick van Nostrand died at his home here April 28. His funeral Service was held from St. John’s Anglican Church. York Mills, April 30. Dr. van Nostrand was one of the founders of the Whitchurch Conservation Club long before conservation authorities became a reality. News from next door “These sprays also control aphids and pear psylla.“ “The dormant oil spray covers the eggs of mites or the scales of scale insects and smothers them.” says Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food horticulturist D.B. McNeil]. Although they do not harm plants, dormant oil sprays are only necessary if mites or scales were numerous on apples, pears, peaches, cherries or plums the previous fall. when completed, ensure that On the long term the UNICEF is using fast- growing tilapia to stock many of the country‘s half a million fish ponds to provide a plentiful supply of protein. A UNICEF-aided project to install 300,000 wells will, Malnutrition is the im- mediate target with emergency supplies of corn- soy-milk dietary supplement being provided. In Bangladesh, UNICEF is playing its part to help the people who have suffered from war and flood. UNICEF which provides long-term assistance and emergency relief to children in developing countries and has been doing so for almost 30 years. It proved to be a tremendous job involving hundreds of names and telephone numbers. Then we searched for maps and photographs to make it even more complete. We designed a colourful cover for the book and called it the ‘75 Com- munity Information Guide’. Dozens of local businesses have joined us to bring you information on the many products and services they have available. In all. a real treasure house of day-toâ€"day practical in- formation that you lbok for so often. We believe you’ll like it a lot and that you'll use it a lot. That’s the whole idea behind it. After all, the more you know about your community, the more you’ll enjoy living in it. Watch for it on May 14th! It will come to you,with this newspaper. Three films are also part of the program, which was Posters for business and industry show that drinking can be a costly habit, afâ€" fecting the pocket book, general health and social relations. A series of eight pam- phlets prepared for the general public tells why moderation in drinking habits makes sense and suggests other healthier activities. Keyed to adolescent in- terests and speaking in their language are seven full- color posters and two pamphlets which will be distributed through schools and young people’s organizations. Together with a special pamphlet this is designed to complement alcohol programs already under way in a number of firms and industries with the support of organized labor. As per capita consumption goes up, so does the number of people who drink enough to cause damage to their health, he said. And research shows health is affected negatively by regular as well as by heavy drinking. The program consists of a number of selective in- dividual appeals geared to the personal interests of various segments of society. They are drinking in greater variety, on more occasions, in more situations and at a younger age than at an previous time in our history," said Ontario Health Minister Frank Miller the other day in launching a comprehensive alcohol education program. “More people in Ontario are drinking more alcohol than ever before. More peOple drinking more than ever before clean drinking water will be within reach of the entire population. In Peru UNICEF is providing training and equipment to enable doctors, nurses and dentists to visit families and communities in outlying areas where there have been no health ser- vices. developed with technical advice from the Addiction Research Foundation and the ministry of Education. The first phase of what is to be an ongoing program will be introduced in selected communities in the province later this month. “Also inquire about our same day pick-up service” to all our Richmond Hill and Willowdale catalogue customers! UNICEF has helped equip 73 health centres and 132 health posts in northern Peru, trained midwives, provided midwife kits, supplied medical kits for doctors, nurses and auxiliary nurses and provided 19 vehicles and 14 motorcycles for tran- sportation of medical per- sonnel. It is also working in 113 other developing countries. The proceeds from one box of greeting cards or notes can provide enough vaccine to protect 90 children from smallpox, purchase a stethescope for a health centre doctor, or enough Vitamin A and D to sup- Just reach for the phone, call us and place your order . . . it’s as simple as that, When you use our convenient 24-hour shop-by-phOne service when ordering from any Simpsons-Sears value-packed catalogues and circulars. 883 4511 24-hour Shop-byâ€"phone ' Hot line ‘ to Sears! Simpsonsâ€"Sears Ltd. Sears Proceeds from five boxes can stock a village pond with young fish or provide 105 exercise books for school children. For a complete catalogue of year-round greeting cards, write UNICEF Ontario, 6 Pailton Crescent, Toronto, M4S 2H8. plement the diet of one child for a whole year. BUTTONVILLE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB O‘CJ'I . CHARMING, . INTERESTING & . LOCATION iust minutes north of 4OI on Woodbine to Buttonville MODERN CLUB HOUSE with ex- cellent, fully licensed dinin room. Well stocked Pro Shop. Heated swimming poo . G If 0 CHALLENGING Private Course (Par 70). . LADIES & GENTLEMEN have equal ri hts with NO RESTRICTIONS on playing times. Idea for married couples who like to golf together. . GOLF & SOCIAL events through the season .REASONABLE Initiation Fees 8. Yearly Dues. (Social & Swim Mem- berships 8. a limited number of Jun- ior 8. Intermediate -Memberships available). Cull - HurryilgckLquuger Tel: 297-1711 or 1712 Vacancies for boys 9 - 13 years of age (as of January lst, 1975). Soccer is the only game where the brain and toe work together ‘ Open Registration Thornhill Minor Soccer Club Thornhill Community Centre THE LIBERAL. Wednesday. May 7. 1975 â€"â€" 31 THURSDAY, MAY 8 Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

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