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Mowers, check your engines It‘s Earth Day, and soon Oakville will be abuzz with the sound of runâ€" ning lawnmowers. Music to Cliff Carley‘s ears. The owner of Cliff‘s Lawn and Garden Equipment Ltd., 488 Morden Rd., Cliff is revved up for the 1994 mowing season, and says many homeowners are already bringing their mowers in for a thorough going over. Most lawns probably won‘t require mowing for another couple of weeks, he says, but some residents have already mown small patches which receive a lot of sunlight. "After the long winter we‘ve had, they‘re anxious to get out there." Most are concerned about whether they can convert their mowâ€" ers to mulchers, in light of the Town of Oakville‘s environmentally responsible ban on including grass clippings in the municipal wastestream. Some highâ€"end mowâ€" ing equipment can be converted, he says, but many homeowners will end up scrapping their $200 model for a new one, or using it at the cottage. If you‘re ready to invest in a product which lasts ten to twenty years, instead of the average fiveâ€" year lifespan of massâ€"produced modâ€" els, be prepared to pay more, he notes. "We sell only highâ€"quality prodâ€" ucts, and they start at $400. But you‘re not only paying for a better machine, you‘re backed by an indeâ€" NEW MOW FEED FERTILIZER SPREADER, THE ONEâ€"TRIP TORO. ADVERTISING FEATURE by Stephanie Henderson LAWN GARDEN EQUIPMENT LTD. Sales * Service * Rentals 488 Morden Rd., Unit 2, Oakville,. Ontario L6K 3W4 844â€"4304 vings based on loval dealer option. See dealer for detaily When you want it done right CL]Pf"» pendent dealer who gives you conâ€" tinuous support. We do warranty work for most major manufacturers." The familyâ€"owned and operated business offers a full repair service and sells an extensive array of resiâ€" dential and commercial landscaping products and accessories from such established manufacturers as Toro, Lawnboy, John Déere, American Yard Products and Ariens. When you purchase a product at Cliff‘s, it is assembled, lubricated and ready to go. Cliff‘s is an authorized dealer for the Toro Company, which Carley enthusiastically refers to as "one of the leading environmental specialâ€" ists." Toro is in the process of develâ€" oping many innovative products, and has recently introduced a fertilizer spreader that is mounted to a lawnâ€" mower, combining two jobs into one. In Canada, Toro is currently testâ€" marketing an organic fertilizer that Carley says could revolutionize the fertilizer industry. Like cars, mowers last longer when they are maintained. Whether you prefer to do it yourself or have it serviced, the oil, air filter and spark plug should be changed annually, and the engine should be checked for loosened or damaged components, advises Carley. For gasâ€"powered mowers, buy fuel a gallon at a time, as fresh fuel reduces hard starts and carburetor buildâ€"up, he notes. This is a good rule of thumb even if you‘re adding © 1994 The Toro Company * Exclusive Toro Mow and Feed" system combines two tasks into one * Unique Recycler‘ I mowing system produces a power ful vacuum for a clean cut, + Mow Feed system applies fertilizer exactly where you mow, eliminating skips and streitks. Quantities limitedâ€" offer available while supplies last a commercial stabilizer to the fuel. "We spend a lot of time explainâ€" ing. this to customers. At the end of the season, run it completely dry, and put the leftover gas in your car." Modern computerized mowers have become so sophisticated that service technicians at Cliff‘s spend much of the winter in school, honing their knowledge of engine systems and the specialized tools required to service the new products. Computerized trimmers and chainâ€" saws frequently find their way to the service counter, Carley says. "The untrained novice doesn‘t have a chance any more. Even if you manage to put it back together, it may look all right, but it won‘t run right." Visit Cliff‘ s Lawn and Garden Equipment soon or call them at 844â€" 4304. Located at 3rd Line THE COMMUNITY and HOPEDALE â€" Brookdale Public School presents three classrooms from kindergarten to Grade 7 taking part in the Centre Court. Come and see what all the fuss is about... what are they teaching our kids and what do the kids do at school? Find out at Hopedale! Putting fun in public safety and awareness! THURS., APR. 28, 9 A.M. â€" 3 PM. The Oakvilie Community Centre for peace, ecology human rights will be handing our information as well as dIStrIbUtInS 200 FREE HOPEDALE MALL RECYCLED CLOTH SHOPPING BAGS! EDUCATION WEEK AT HOPEDALE _ // FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND EARTH DAY m APRIL 25TH TO MAY 3RD %KIDS SENSE | KIDâ€"PROOFING | CHI W aramwe |BIKESAFETY| KID _A _ in the Allâ€"Canadian _ Shopping Centre child _ safety program with p the following presentations: APR. 27 â€" MAY 3 Hopedale takes part Visit Hopedale Maill for dlsplays and information on these important services in our community: The spirit of giving will be alive at Hopedale‘s annual one day Charity Bazaar! On Wednesday, May 11th, Hopedale will play host to approximately 25 nonâ€"profit and charitable organizations who will sell their goods to raise funds for charity. So come to Hopedale and get what you need by giving to those in need. and Rebecca in Oakville : Telcphone 227â€"0229 WEDNESDAY, MAY 11TH CHARITY BAZAAR FRIDAY, APR. 29 3 p.m.â€"7 p.m. Halton Regional Police will meet with local children to answer questions and hand out information. CO.â€"OP STUDENTS PROGRAM Talk to the students. Find our what they are doing, and more what YOU can be doing to encourage and assist them in their efforts. TUES. MAY 3, 9 a.m. â€" 3 p.m. Blakelock High School presents their 11 a.m. â€" 3 p.m. FREE fingerprinting for all children accompanied by a parent This program endorsed by the Ontario and Canadian Chiefs of Police. CHILD FIND KID CHECK SATURDAY, APR. 30