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Re a a,.Rpor Lar e R u sto ebroth eyci eCon COMPOSTING TEIRMS (from C to N -. a continuation of composting terminology) Compo n:Cmoting is the breakdown -of organic matter b y bacteria and other organisms into a dark soil-like material. Unlike chemical fertilizers, compost bas a built-in, time-release mechanism. Household garbage can be reduced by about one-third b y composting kitchen and gardon wastes.. Decomposere: Ti ny living creatures that convert organic matter into compost are alie d decomposers. Excess nitrogen: An ammonia smell occurs when there is more nitrogenous material (greens) in the pile than the microbes can use. The excess nitrogen is given off as ammonia gas. Aerate to allow the gas to escape and add materials (browns) sucb as dry brown leaves or twgs wth a bigb carbon content. Fermentation mites: These mould mites are transparent-bodied creatures that feed primarily on yeasts in fermenting masses of organic debris. Flies: Part of the composting process includes flues. However, if you get too many, cover aIl exosed *food scraps witb a two to three cm (one inch) layer o f soil or leaves. A tight-fitting lid will help doter flues. Fungi: Most fungi are classified as saprophytes because they live on dead or dying material and obtain energy by breaking down organic nriaterial. Fungi take. over during the final stages of composting when the organic material has been changed te a more digestible form. Ground beeties: Many kinds of beetlos are found in the soul spaces. Most of themn feed on other organisms, but some feed on seeds and other vegetable matter. Leaves: The amount of dry brown leaves added to the compost pile should be proportionate te the amount of greens added. Manures: Cat and dog manures can contain pathogens that are harrnful to children.1These pathogens are not always kidIed in the heat of the compost pile. Droppings from non-meat-eating pets, such as rabbits or guinea pigs, are acceptable. Moisture: Ail life on earth needs a certain amount of water te sustain itself. The texture of the pile should be similar to that of a wrung-out sponge. Muleh: It is a vory slow way of cornposting. To mulch, spread organic materials in a layer over the surface of the soil. é6me common organic materials used for mulches includo wood chips, lawn clippings, compost, sawdust, straw, leaves from dociduous trees and shrubs, manure and pine needlos. Mulching benefits the soil by suppressing weeds,1 keeping plant roots cool and 'moist, and proventing the soil from comLpacting or eroding. îNematodes: Often called roundworms, nematodos are the most abundant invortebrates in the soil. Less than one mnm in length, they prey upon bacteria, fungal spores and eacb other. Stay turnod for the next alpbabotical composting terms taken from the Recycling Council of Ontario's 1991 Master of Composter Manual. free lea ad. Tenante facing a court p~roceig fer evictien from their hornes cen new gt free legal advice at the cortbeuse undor a six-montb pilot project sponsored by tbe Ontario Legal Aid Plan and a numnber ef legal aid clinics funded by the plan. The cinica specialize in advising and representing tenants in residential tenancy metters. A landiord wishing te evict a tenant of residentiel premises must give the tenant proper written notice te end the tenancy. If the tenant does net move out, the landlord must got a court order te evict tbe tenant. The landlerd epplies te the court and gives a notice of tho application te the tenant, specifying a date and timo te appear et the local courtbouse before a court official, the local registrar. The project will put a duty counsel in tbe court bouse on days thet these landiords' applications are te b. considered by the local rogistrar. The local registrar bas tbe power te, give an uncontestedjudgment against the tenant, -te order a trial or te dismias the landlord's application. A survey conducted in the feU of 1991 by the loge) aid cinice participating in the project shewed that moot tenants were net represented by agents or Iawyers hefoce the les) registrar and that the reiarw, inmet caesgmave judgomet againat the tenant se that any dispute of the landlord's caims, as well as any counterclaims by the tenant, were neyer triod before a judge. The survey aise confirmed the findings of provious studios that many judgments given by the local registrar suffered from tecbnical deficiencies that would permnit a court te cancel the judgment if the tenant applied te cancel it. In' order te provide botter service te the pbic and to ensure thet tenants facing eviction receive information on their rigbts, tho cinics bave launched this project. Duty counsel will be staff members from perticipating chinics, either lawyers or non-lawyors, who are failiar witb tenants' rigbts. Ho or she will giveh tenants information on tbeir rigt under the Lendiord and Tenant Act, speak te the local registrar for them te have a trial date set and refer tbem te the local legal aid ciînic for further advice and possible representation. Clinics can represent tenants in court if the tenant qualifies financially (that in, bas income and assets below set levols). If the tenant dees net qualy financially, the chnic cen still give advice on what te do at trial. TMW local participating legal aid climc in DurhamCenununity Loge) Clinic, 40 King St. W., suite 306, Oshawa, Ont. LUI 1A4, telephane (416) 728-7321. A 'CASINO WEEKEND' wiII be held at Tiffany's restaurant Feb. 13-14 to raise funds for the children's program of the Oshawa-Durham Rape Crisis Centre. Tiffany's manager Paul Giovis (left) and owner John Beck are shown with Sandy Saunders (second f rom Iet> and Dawn Rawcliffe of the centre. Advance tickets, for $3, are available at Tiffany's or by calling 725-61 52. There wiIl also be tickets at the door. Photo by Peter Tomblin, Free Press Lottery ine mounced The grand prize winner in the Arthritis Society's'Cost of living> lottery was Norma Peacock of Pickering. The lottery was launched lest October as a new way to raise fu*ds, as well as help people with "tlie cost of living." The final draw was held on Jan. 21 and, in addition to the grand prize of $100,000, other prizes included vacations, stereo equipment and appliances. The Artbritis Society is Canada's only net-for-profit organization devoted sobely te funding and promoting artbritis research, client caro and public attention. Harvey Hawthorn of Whitby bas completed the 25-day dog guide training course at Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Michigan. During bis stay, Hawthorn and bis leader dog 'Duke' trained in Rochester and other Detroit suburban areas. Hawthorn is the school's most rocent active graduate in Ontario area (MD-A) which bas had more than 340 graduates in the last 50 years. The 50.year.old school has provided new-found 'mobility and independence to more than 9,000 blind people tbroughout the world. Founded 'in 1939 by three businesspeople wbo were mem- bers of the Detroit Uptown Lions Club, Leader Dogs for the Blind is the largest dog guide training school in the U.S. Its principal benefactors are Lions and Lioness clubs tbroughout tbe United States, Canada and Spain. This dedication to community service makes it possible for a blind person te attend without charge, even thougb it costs about $9,500 te train a student and dog. Wbile Hawthorn trained for one montb, Duke had been in training for four months prior. Thoir successful completion of the rigoroue training prograia enters Duke inte an exclusive club. Approximately 300 leader dogs graduate annually. Almost 700 are rejected for various medical and hby* al reasons whicb makes themn not suitable for tbe awesome responsibility to be dog guides. Harvey and Duke are now home in Whitby. Lob laws plan Address theAissu FROM PAGE 1 ciel units and offices was started but has been on boid since last faîl. The appeal was filed because of tho Os hawa Group's inability to obtain a market analysis study, prepared for Graywood, on the need for a grocery store in that location. A copy of the study was even- tually released te the Oshawa Group, but only efter appeals te both the 0MB and'tho Ontarie Freedom of Info rmation and Pri- vacy Commission wero filed. In bis letter, Krugor says the prehearing conference will iden- tify the partieF, participants and issues to be addressod a t the subsequentnearing, if held. "The board will thon be in a position te est.ablish rules for the prefiling of documents and te set out the ordcr of presentation of evidence," states Kruger. Althougb a date has net yet been set for the meeting, Oshawa Group spokesman R. L. Penny- cooke said it wili likely be held witbin "four te eigbt weeks." Pennycooke said tbe Graywood studj is still being examined by bis ient's consultants. "We haven't received their con- clusions yet, it's a pretty involved document,» be saxd. Until the analysis is completed and the Oshawa Group convin- ced that the four-year-old study's findins are still valid, the 0MB appealwill remain, said Penny- ceoke in a previeus interview. Councillor Ross Batten, chair of Whitby's planning and deve- lopment committee, was surpr- ised by the board's decision. "I don't understand the reason, tbere's ne explanation for it,» said Batten. "Trhey (Oshawa Group) have tbe information, I don't see the teeth ini their appeal," ho said. (Whitby officiais have repea- tedly stressed that the market stu dy was available for public scrutiny when Graywood's appli- cation came before council. (Pennycooke, however, said the study could only be viewed at the Town offlice, making it impossible for a thorough anelysis.) Batten hopes the matter, if it does get to a heering, cen be expedited quickly. «We've got a development elready started and wo can cor- tainly use the building permits," ho said. Graywood president Garnot Wetchorn is aIse optimistic of an early hearing date. "Theoroblem is when it gets to the OMB t difflicult to got a hearing, it could take two or three years," hoe dmitted. Wetchorn said discussed the situation with Oshawa Group off iciaIs, but to no aveul. "They say 'it's a matter of policy to object te any develop- ment that involves food stores," ho said. Watchorn said ho bas not heard from Loblaws or any other tenants about how long they are prepared to wait for an 0MB ruling. (A spokesmen for Loblaws was not evailable for immediete com:- ment.) Watcborn estimated that "600 to 800 permanent jobs" will be creatod once the complex is built. "It's a matter of concern to the area ... but I'm notpessimistic (about an unfavourabbe ruling)," he said. "There's nover been one (appeal) where thero's such a frivolous objection.» The plaza is the first phase of the firmn's Durham Heights deve- lopment. Graywood owns 49 acres extending from Rossland te Dry den Blvd. and eventually intenda te build townhouses and apart- ments te complement the com- mercialbMock. conversation of words between Mr. White and myself, perhaps the matter may receive some more attention. Maybe we cen look forward to a compromise solution on the part of the province. Hore's hoping Mr. White bas someth'ng positive te say to us next timte. Lynda J. Buffett Former Whitby councillor CORRCTIO A headlino in last week's edi- tion incorrectly stated that Vox Pox meetings would continue. It should h ave been stated that Vox Pop meetings, held by Ontario riding MP Nne Soetens, will continue. The Pree Press wishes to apo- logize for the errer. Answers to Whitby Trivia from page 12 1 . Post offices wero opened at Brooklin in 1847 and Ashburn in 1852. 2. Ashburn stono mason William Pearson buit the Sunnycrest Nursing Home as a f arro sidence for Jeremiah Lick in 1884. 3. Thicksons Point was called Corbett's Point before 1947, in honour of John Corbet who settled there-about 1830. 4. Whitby Arts Station Gallery was built in 1903 as the Whitby Junction Railway station. Whitby resident receives leader dog I -