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The Huron Expositor, 1996-05-15, Page 96 -THE HURON EXPOSITOR. May 1L. 1t11i Agriculture Community A community garden is in the works for Egmondville. Organizers hope the seed grows and are open to all ideas. They aren't exactly sure where it will all end but they know where this garden will go, behind the Van Egmond House and between the cemetery. The notion for a "commu- nity garden" was approved by the Van Egmond Foundation last Wednesday. Members feel any extra veg- etables could go to the needy via the new food hank in Seaforth, spearheaded by. area clergy. Milton Dietz says he has no idea how big this garden will end up being, but the board wants input - all kinds, for instance: How many people are inter- ested'? What kind of expertise is out there and would'garden- ers be willing to share and teach others how to grow? garden planned at Van Egmond House How should it all be orga- with any extra veggies donat- nized? How shall it be tilled, ed to the foodbank. Residents of the Bluewater Youth Centre have agreed to cut grass. and with what? Dietz says . produce would probably go to participants, Anybody with any bright ideas about this communi 1D' garden and how it might grow or go is asked to call Dietz at 522-0440. k PHOTO BY DALE ANN McKICHAN FOODGRAINS DONATION - The Youth Group at 1st Presbyterian Church in Seaforth dont, d $600 to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank Sunday. Fr row from left: Mike Dillon, Ryan Powell, Dale Ann cKichan, Jill McKichan, Jamie Bell. Back row: Ian McMillan, Ryan Nicholson, lan McKichan, Chris Bach, Erin Nicholson, Jim - Murray (Foodgrains bank), Julie Shewan. Fire destroys chicken barn at Holmesville Fire destroyed a chicken barn near Holmesville early on Saturday morning, May. 4. Clinton and Goderich fire departments responded to the alarm, which sounded at 5:55 a.m. from RR 2 Clinton, at the farm of Nick Rasa. There were no chickens in the barn at.the time, however set-up equipment was destroyed. The day before that, On the day before, about 20 Thursday, the Clinton fire pigs were lost in a. blaze and department also answered an owners Bill and Joyce alarm raised because of grass Dawson say 30 more will fire on Highway 8 towards have to be destroyed in Seaforth, which began with a another fire in Stanley person from the area burning papers. The fire got away from him and ruined about 24 bails of hay. Township. Brucefield and Bayfield fire departments fought that blaze. Shutterbugs pick up photo basics on picnic BY KATE CARNOCHAN The -third and fourth meet- ing of the Shutterbugs was held at Pine Lake. Members of the McKillop 4-H club all packed a picnic supper, bathing suits, towels and of course our cameras. We had the opportunity to take action pictures of each other when we were playing different sports. We had fun playing basketball, tennis, soccer and swimming. Andrea Flanagan, our junior 4-H leader, taught us that the proper time to take Landscapers' an action picture is when the person is half -way through BY KAITLYN CANNON The Seaforth landscaping 4- H group met at Vanden Hoven's on May 6. Roll call followed the pledge. We went to Paul and Mary Eisler's house in St. Columban. When we got there we looked at a garden full of perennials growing along the side of the, founda- tion. We went into a gazebo and Mary showed us some pictures.of the yard when the landscaping was just being done. We went for a walk through the garden and she showed us how they'huilt the arbour and how they built the ponds. She told us what all the different kinds of flowers were and when they would bloom. Mary and Paul gave us all a ground -cover plant. Mike Van Bakcl thanked Mary and Paul for having us to sec their .garden. We all had a good time. ?Tankyou SEAFORTH VETERINARY CLINIC would like to thank everyone who visited us during our Open House and Petting Zoo. Thank -you also to the following people for sharing their animals with us. VTanne Culbert Murray Johnston Brenda De Jong Arnold Campbell Sue Hannon Dixie Bowden Ken Scott Mike Watson Bill Bennett .Mope to see you next year! Dr. Brian MAn and staff. the motion. At Pine Lake there is a pond and lots of trees so we could take some nice scenery pictures. We tried taking reflection pic- tures in the water. We learned to try and not have too much clutter behind the object that we're photographing. Our next meeting is May 20 at 7:30pm. Annual auction earns millions Wore than 25,000 people Organizers say this year's a expected in New event is a special milestone Hamburg a week Saturday, "since the proceeds from this May 25, for the 30th Ontario sale, added to the 29 previous Mennonite Relief Sale. ones will exceed $8 -million. .2444) 601444 o►o@lbc9 Velez 6540 38 Railway St. 527 -BIKE IAuthorized Sales & Service for: & NORCO' N/SH/K/ h� ' •Mountain *BMX •Hybrid **Cruisers Repair to ALL makes & Models Va Come see us! 4) .(43) 64e-oelbc k o►.c#bc NOTICE EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER AT THE SEAFORTH VETERINARY CLINIC WILL BE CHANGED TO Courtesy Plus Paging 1-800-265- CENSUS, • R E C F N S F \1 E X T Canada's Farm Community Important Enough to Count Twice As a proud member of Canada's. farm ' community, May 14 is doubly important for you. On May 14, farm operators across Canada are required to complete a Census of Agriculture questionnaire, as well as a Census of Population form. Why is the Census of Agriculture important? The Census of Agriculture is the backbone of Canada's agricultural statistics program. It provides valuable information on the agri- culture industry, from the county/township/ rural municipality level to the national level. How is the information used? Census of Agriculture data provide the back- ground to support producers' lobbying efforts to legislators and the public, and to defend agricultural interests in international trade negotiations. Why is the Census of Population Important? Census information is important to your community, and to you. In order for your community to get funding for education, health and social services, everyone must be counted. What do I do if I didn't receive a census form? If you do not receive your Census of Agriculture and/or Census of Population form by May 14, please call 1 800 216-2299. Do I have to fill out both census forms? Yes. Farm operators across Canada must, by law, complete a Census of Agriculture questionnaire in addition to their Census of Population form. Remember, by law, your census information is kept confidential. Personal census information cannot be given to anyone by Statistics Canada — not banks, not another government depart- ment, not another person. If you have any questions, please call: 1 800 216-2299 1+1 C(111;1(I:1