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p22 weekender september 7 1985 theres plenty of insects that plague houseplants whiteflies aphids and spider mites were mentioned a while back in a previous col umn as some of the insects that can plague houseplants heres a few more worth knowing about because of their debilitat ing effect on indoor greenery scale insects look like raised dots clus tered under leaves and clinging to stems wash with soapy not detergent water or scrub off their flat hard shells with a cot ton swabold toothbrush dipped in rubbing alcohol or handpick if theres not many and only if youre not squeamish mealy bugs are slow moving and resem ble tiny pieces of white fuzz assembled be neath foliage and on junctions of leaves and stems try washing off woth a forceful stream of tepid water or use insecticidal soap or dab individually with a rubbing alcohol soaked cotton swab or handpick if limited in number fungus gnats are tiny nuisances like fruit flies and quick elimination is some times easier said than done especially when there is a lot of plants involved to kill larvae feeding in the soil try dren ching the soil after a houseplant insecticide dust has been added use an insecticidal soap spray on adult gnats when severe infestations require che- green n growing g5 oxjo mical sprays take every caution to avoid skin absorption by wearing gloves and dont inhale fumes or allow spray near eyes always apply in a wellventilated area preferably outdoors and never near food stuffs birds aquariums or pet food bowls it is wise to keep children and pets away from chemically treated plants too helpful hints use a potato peeler for popping up weeds in hard to reach places the tumbling foliage from a large and mature ivy can be equally as effective on a plant stand as in a hanging basket a turkey baster has another function when used for terranium or seed water ings did you know many years ago mashed columbine roots were rubbed on joints that ached dinner for premier almost a sellout a 1500seat richmond hill complex is the site for premier david peter sons first major fundraising event since the may 2 election we thought we might be able to sell about 1000 seats said event chair man dennis mills about the 250-a- plate dinner the response has been overwhelming we probably couldnt sell 50 more the sept 12 dinner being held at the richmond green sports centre on elgin mills rd e was a second choice organizers found out construction of the almostcompleted complex was six weeks ahead of schedule and chose it over buttonville airport mr mills said the response for the first major fundraiser ever held in york region included both large and small businesses and added that it is a reflection of petersons widespread popularity the dinner will be less formal than past fundraisers and mr mills said the usual head table will be noticeably ab sent the premier and guests will sit at regular tables towards the front of the room the dinner starts at 630 pm for more information call barry ap- pleton at 4779222 large turnout expected for terry fox 10 km run in the spirit of the kinsmen club the word is bring a friend to help raise money for cancer in markhams 5th annual terry fox 10km run on sept 15 anyone can come and run it walk it bike it roller skate it or anything else said run organizer bob noble of the mar- kham kinsmen the rain or shine event starts at 10 am at markham district high school mr no ble said organizers hope to top last years contribution of 5000 to cancer research raised by the more than 80 runners who participated hopefully well get a lot of people to show up just for the exercise mr noble noted wed like to have at least 150 parti cipants this year pledge forms can be obtained at shop pers drug mart kentucky fried chicken collegiate sports or the post office for more information call bob noble at 294- 9713 markham mir boards annual mr queen contest dance introducing iss tarkham saturday september 21st 8 pm 100 am general exhibits building markhamfair grounds 7th concession mccowan mat 18th ave tickets available call 6401576 2941016 sgoo discjockey i application form miss markham fair 1985 name of contestant address age interests activities hobbies nome of sponsor optional note applicants must be single between the ages of 18 and 24 and live in the area bounded by stcelcs ave south and yonge street west and pickering town lino east please submit your applicaton no later than september 14 198s miss markham fair contest do 272 main street north markham ontario l3p1y8 miss markham fair contest co miss carrie purcell rr2 markham ontario l3p 3j3