Whitby Free Press, 10 May 1989, p. 45

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WHJITBY FREE PRESS. Sununer, MAY 10, 1989, PAGE A13 f Stay bug-free to enjoy the outdoors With the proper preparation and information the great outdoors can be even greater. A few basic tips can make one'si day ini the woods a truly erjoyable WhIr en setting up camp or a cottage, avoid major mosquito breeding aras such as swamps, luhs or damp areas subject to e An exposed site is preferable, rather than one closely surrounded by trees and low vegetation, where mosquitoes and blackflies rest. e Keep mosquito couls handy around the campsite, cottage, and backyard. Lake land will be required CORNWALL - Outflow reductions from Lake Ontario began March 30, 1989. In light of current below average Lake Ontario levels and probable conditions this spring, the International St. Lawrence River board' of control will improve Lake Ontario's below average level. During the Ottawa River freshet (spring runoff), the outflows from Lake Ontario are being reduced from Plan 1958--D outflows, with an expressed goa of raising Lake Ontario water levels by about 15 centimetres (6 inches). The deviation will depend on downstream conditions, that is, the board will take care not ta induce adverse conditions downstreani. The pattern of discretionary deviations over the next several1 weeks will take into consideration the pattern of the Ottawa River freshet. The flow reductions will be carried out while respecting the requirements of the orders of approval. Michael Turner, deputy commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard, is the Canadian chairman of the International St. Lawrence River board of control; Brig. Gen. Theodore Vander Els, north central division engineer LAKE ONTAIO OUTFLOW REDUCTIONS for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is the United States chairman of the St. Lawrence board. Additional information can be obtained from J.R. Robinson, head, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence study office, Environment Canada, Cornwall, at (613) 938-5725. 0 Bath bla.ckflies and mosquitoes have shown an inclination ta, bite those wearing bight colors or scent; khaki is advised for serlous treks in the woods. e Repellents should be applied ta ail areas of exposed sIn and spread with the band ta obtain GREAT "DEEP WOODS" TIPS FOIR A BUG FREE SUMMR miaimum efficiency. The biting insects will find any area that bas flot been treated. e Clean any standing water, where possible. No stagnant water ineans no developing mosquitoe larvae, thus no mosquitos. e Blackffies are known for crawling inta celothidng; thus. for 'Mothers Day' is a big event at our Garden Centre.. We've got Deer Mothers, Duck Mothers, Swan Mothers - and lots of Goose Mothers! So why flot bring Your Mother to Brouwers on Mothers Day? We'il give her a FREE CARNATION to make, her feel special, and she can browse to her heart's content! Besides, there's s uh to do and see at Brouwers that EVERYONE wiII have a gettime .. . Dads, Kids and ail the other Mothers, too! sure protection, one should tuck in garments where possible. At outdoor get-togethers, ants can be repelled by spraying table legs with Raid Yard Fogger or by setting the table legs in jar caps with water and vegetable ail. @0 For the adve nturous FROM PAGE A4 the store also offers rock-climb- ing instruction. for $145, there are four days of training at Rattie Snake Point in Milton and two in-class les- sons at Seneca Colle ge Manders says thispackage extends over two weeken ds. "It is very popular, especially among h ougrgeneration. Ail te gear an d equipment is also included,» he says. For more information, cail the Outdoor Inn at 668-0474. ~','i.*,, *t$m~$~ ~ '4 4.........- -M M I 1 1 b 1 -1--% Wý1.1jn& MZIK à. % lqu% là w= év- 1 0 .2

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