! Page 6—SUSQUEHANNA TIMES ( TOMATOES for canning and eating 40° a quart $3.25 2 bushel 1/8 mile west of Maytown on Stackstown Road (Maytown to Bainbridge Road) Phone 426-3992 eee, oy Hallmark GRANDPARENTS DAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th may we recognize and remember those who have meant so much to the Livesof us all .............. OUR GRANDPARENTS. When You Care Enough To Send The Very Best... ......... NT ..on the comer since 1893 Third & Locust Sts., Columbia ) x! September 3, 1980 Hikers beware—don’t get irritated; Avoid these plants while walking in the woods If you're planning a walk through the woods to enjoy the autumn foliage, here’s a reminder Wildlife magazine that the familiar three-leafed poison ivy. vine isn’t the only irritating plant to avoid. The National Wildlife Federation’s bimonthly pub- lication warns hikers to keep their eyes open for these other plants that cause rashes and skin irritations. Lady-slipper: One of the nation’s most handsome native orchids, the regal showy lady-slipper inhabits northern bogs. Handling the plant can result in an affliction resembling poison ivy rash. Unfortunately, this unpleasant property has not kept it from being picked to near extinction in some areas. ye 20% FAMILY RESTAURANT 454 W. Main Street G24 Cola Mount Joy 653-2332 FREES e meee owe snne eens. STEAK SANDWICH Buy One Large Steak Sandwich at Regular Price, And Get One Small Steak Sandwich FREE! Off Good with this Coupon through September 14, 1980 At Either Location. Limit One Coupon Per Purchase. JUMBO RESTAURANT 349 Main Street 8998-0221 from National _ B #® Landisville Hu # = Nettle: This plant makes ~ bare-legged hiking an or- deal, for its entire stem and leaves bristle with spiny- tipped hollow hairs which contain a variety of hist- amines and other proteins. Brushing against a nettle causes these hairs to penetrate the skin where they break off and release the fluid. Immediately, the affected area stings and itches fiercely. The sensa- tion lasts only a few minutes, and when an application of juice from the jewelweed usually relieves the itching. Nettle Celandine: This plant's deep yellow flowers invite picking, but the bright orange juice that drips from the broken stems can cause an irritating skin inflamma- tion. \ \ Celandine Poison Oak: Similar in appearance and effect to poison ivy, this erect shrub of dry, snady coastal woods has three leaflets which are distinctively lobed. Poison Sumac: Still an- other relative, this large shrub or small tree bears drooping clusters of small ivory-colored _ fruits and should not be confused with harmless red-fruited su- macs. Ths poison variety prefers a swampy environ- ment. : eo x ai Nel we oe v ' Ig 5 Poison Sumac Manchineel: One of the most notorious U.S. plants is this small tree of southern Florida and the Keys. Its sap causes severe blistering after contact and the crab- apple-like fruit is extremely poisonous when eaten. Manchineel Symptons of external poisoning vary with a person’s sensitivity and with the species of plant, ex- plains National Wildlife. But by recognizing potentially hazardous plants, hikers can avoid unpleasant encount- ers. The Haldeman Mansion reservation Society’s an- ual chicken Bar-B-Que will e held Sunday, September 7, from noon until 7 pm, on he mansion grounds. The 14 room Haldeman mansion is situated on a hill verlooking the Susque- hanna River just off Route #441 near Bainbridge. The Society has been working on the restoration of the buildings on the property. The oldest build- ing, the summer kitchen, is HMPS plans Sept. 7th Chicken Bar-B-Que Haldeman Mansion near completion. The sum- mer kitchen includes a beehive bake oven and an open hearth fireplace. Also near completion is the exterior work of the main building. Music will be provided for the day’s event by Tammy Messimer on the guitar and George Engle on the organ. Guests may stroll about the grounds or take a tour of the buildings after lunch or before supper.
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