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Wednesday, June 1, 1989 Page 11 Lawn Improves Property Value Dear John: My real estate training taught me all about houses, but nothing about lawns. Can you give me some informa- tion about grass seed? Dear Befuddled: Like real estate, grass seéd depends on location, location, location. Grass seeds are listed under two general categories: warm-climate grasses such as bermudagrass and St. Augustinegrass, and cool- climate grasses like. Kentucky bluegrass or fine fescue. Some types prefer a shady residence; some thrive under full sun. Assess your soil type: certain seed varieties grow better in sandy or dry soil, while others like wet soil. You can purchase seed as a Straight batch, blend or mix. Straight batch seed contains just one cultivar, or type, of grass; a blend contains several cultivars of one common grass; a mix con- tains several cultivars of differ- ent common grasses. It's best to buy either a blend or mix, since some seed types may do better in your area than others. You can actually improve your property's value by choosing high- quality seed. Look for a high germination rate, less than one percent Weed seeds and no seeds of noxious weeds (ones that-are: Selon" ds to control). = Dear John: I work in an office all day and work on my tan on the weekends. Is it okay to mow the lawn in my swimsuit? Dear Golden Grass-cutter: As tempting as it might be, wearing swimwear doesn't provide enough protection while you're mowing. You need long slacks and a shirt to cover your bare skin. Wear closed-toe shoes to protect feet from spinning mower blades and any sharp objects that might be hidden in the grass. Be sure your shoes provide traction on slip- -pery lawns. Avoid dangling jew- elry or scarves that might get caught in the mower controls. Mow early in the day, so you can suntan in the afternoon. Dear John: I made a quick trip to pick up some pretty flowers. Do I just set them in my window- box and wait for rain? Dear Hasty Hanna: Slow down! Wait until after the last frost before moving flowering plants outdoors. While the days may be warming up, one last frost can. kill your flowers. When the time comes, break off the bottom of the peat pot to free the roots. Cover the top - edges of the pot when planting; otherwise, they can act as a wick to draw moisture out of the soil. Firm the soil around the plants and water with a starter fertil- izer solution high in phosphorus. 'Re -- Forest Fires When you discover and are reporting a forest fire be prepared to provide the following: 1, Give your name and phone number where you can be reached. 2. Location of the fire as detailed as possible. 3. Time discovered. 4. Size of fire. 5. What is the fire burning - grass, slash, between trees, etc.. 6. Distance from water. ' 7. Values near fire - i.e. cottages, cut wood, machinery, etc... 8. Access to the fire. 9. Do you have any information that may be important in determining the cause of the fire? 10. What action has been taken to control the fire? Canada Day july 1* Ory: uillet La Féte du Canada ae NORTHERN CONCRETE A division of Northern Construction & Equipment Rentals "Doxe Suiper's Pray Bau ties #5 WARMING UP Proper warm-up is essen- tial to participating in all sports. If muscles, ligaments and tendons aren't warm they won't work properly and serious injuries can result. 2 | Run around the ball field once or twice to get your muscles warmed up for stretching. This will also help get your legs into good shape. 2 Trunk rotations get your back muscles loosened up for bending and reaching for the ball. Feet shoulder width apart, rotate five times in either direction. Bend forward as far as you can. Nh 3 Arm circles help your arm and shoulder muscles. Stand still and rotate both arms in big circles first for- ward, then backward. five times each way. For more information on Petro-Canada Play Ball, phone 1-800-268-2244. Next Week... Playing The Outfield! Disgusting dog habit can be hard to break By Alice Scott Because commercial dog foods are so well balanced, we seldom see nutrition deficiencies. Some signs of deficiencies are weak and running infected eyes. This tells us that our dog isn't receiving enough vitamin A. Vitamin B deficiency results in loss of appetite, nervousness or »convulsions.-Brewers' yeast is an excellent source of Vitamin B, as - well as liver 'and-egg yolk. Other signs of nutritional defi- ciencies are dry, scaly skin, excessive shedding, stunted growth, running eyes, anemia and nervous disorders. Coprophagy (eating one's own droppings) can be a symptom of a lack of vitamins and minerals caused by incomplete digestion of whatever food the dog is fed. Once this habit is established, it is difficult to break. Do not allow your dog to cat stools, both for aesthetic reasons and because stools are a source of intestinal upset and carry germs ~ and parasites. Changing your dog's food Schreiber Hydro-Electric Commission ANNOUNCEMENT Schreiber Hydro Electric Commission will have Nickel Centre Line Construction Limited providing service maintenamce and construction for their utility as of June 1, 1989. could help to alleviate this prob- lem. Sometimes your dog will have difficulty digesting a certain brand, even if it is considered top of the line food. You can also try supplement- ing your dry food with 25 per cent canned food. Sprinkle a meat tenderizer on the food as an aid in its digestion. Also, kelp tablets added to the food will give the stools a dis- agreeable flavor. If these methods do not work then behaviour modification may be the only answer. You must catch your dog in the act. When you do, scold him and remove the stools. You may also have to go outside with th dog to prevent him from eating the stools. Usually the dog will learn in a few weeks what you expect from him, National Access Awareness Week, June 4 to 10, 1989 pro- vides an opportunity for indi- viduals, organizations, busi- ness and government to address issues of concern to people with disabilities. Our objectives. include assessing barriers at the com- munity level and developing short and long term goals to remove them, allowing full social and economic integra- tion of people with disabili- ties. By the time he was twelve years old, Thomas Alva Edison had a severe hearing impainnent. \ But that's not why we remember him. During his lifetime \ he brought the world the phonograph, the movie camera iN a Where would we be if Edison's disability had-stood in the way of his abilities? _#, Support that allow all people and of course, the light bulb. In Canada today, over "~.. National Access Awareness Week <> It is an-opportunity to make Canada the best place in the world for people with disabili- tics to live. It is not a fundraising weck. Access means more than just removing physical barriers; it means changes in attitudes and with visible or invisible dis- 'abilities to be part of commu- "nity life. People with disabili- il, ties should not be forgotten '" when we strive for equal *. access. three and a half million people have a disability. By providing all-Canadians with access to trans- portation, housing, employment, recreation and education we can put aside whaft,people can't do and 79 benefit from all that they can. Integrating Disabled Persons - + Reavation « Education Transportation « Housing « Empk June 4-10, 1989 READY MIX CONCRETE Forming & Finishing Available Garage Pads, Sidewalks, Curbing, Retaining Walls Granular A & B 3/4 Crushed Stone Sand & Topsoil Phone 825-3594 After Hours Call Randy Mecure 825-3324 Schreiber Hydro-Electric Commission As of May 31, 1989 all new customers requiring apartments, homes or trailerhomes must pay a Customer Deposit of $100.00, for power. This deposit will be efunded on the Final Reading of the meter. Multiple Sclerosis Group Any people interested in forming an information group. Contact Marathon 229-0521 First meeting will be held at Marathon Public School Library Tuesday, June 13 at 7:00 p.m.