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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTimes Advocate, 1994-04-20, Page 14Page 14 Times -Advocate, April 20, 1994 A/tLJlI\T T T Y Learn more about a ricrifltui e _.....:jiff fl1 litrip .r,.• 01 \0_11,1,,:: i ; ‘','`, Cyt ,It 1A ♦ 1 t t e s 1' Stephen Central Pub- lic School travelled to the "Slice of Huron" which was held in Sea - forth last week. Shown above, Carie Pertschy stands ay one of the many displays in the red meat section. At left, Deb Campbell from Centralia College of Agricultural Tech- nology surprised a lot of students, parents and teachers with her display of different kinds of grains which are found not only in our food but in products we use everyday. Attracting birds that will help, not harm your crops LUCAN - We've all heard of the expertise of purple martins in controlling insects but several other birds share those talents. Nuthatches, blue jays, wrens and vireos do their share of the work as well. But to attract these birds to your neighbourhood and farm, you have to have the shrubs and trees that they prefer for their homes. For example, more than half of a vireo's diet is insects but they use sugar maples or black walnut trees for shelter. More than 100 people gathered in Lucan Thursday to hear experts talk about shrubs and trees that will attract birds and wildlife which will help to control pests. The day -long workshop was hosted by the Ausable Bay- field and Upper Thames River Conservation Authori- ties. Brandon Anthony of the Ontario Federation of An- glers and Hunters presented details on the various birds that will eat insects and agricultural pests. He also out- lined the shrubs and trees that those specific birds re- quire for cover or for food supplements. David Thomson, a landscape architect encouraged people to plant native species. "We should copy what has worked for thousands of years. Natural systems are finely balanced. No substitute can match the native species' specific adaptations to local conditions and challenges," he said. We have to follow the laws of natural ecosystems when we plant trees and shrubs. Site and soil analysis are essential. Plants won't survive if they're planted in unsuitable soil or topography. "This also includes rela- tionships with other plants," said Thomson. Although many people may want to plant native shrub species, they're not always available at provin- cial or private nurseries. Exotic species may be easier to establish and grow. Unfortunately, they can also take over an area such as purple loosestrife has done in our wetlands and Norway maple has done in urban ra- vines. Even buying a tree that grows in Canada naturally doesn't guarantee that the specific tree was grown in Canada. "Just because you buy a sugar maple doesn't mean that it was grown here. Most are imported from i Oregon or Europe," said Dolf Wynia, a retired MNR forester. As more people realize the benefits of growing na- tive species, the demand will increase and the nurseries will respond by supplying more of the natives, he pre- dicted. A series of four wildlife shrubs were hosted by con- servation authorities across the province with funding from Agriculture Canada. Smorgasbord plans are made EXETER - Previous to the UCW meeting plans were made for the smorgasbord being held on May 5. Alma Langford presided for the meeting with a poem "Will you make the squares?" followed by repeating the UCW prayer. The minutes were read and role call taken. Treasurers report was given and collection taken. The UCW anniversary will be May 15. Olive Thomson reported 11 quilts had been quilted since October and there are several to start on in the fall. On April 18 the quiltcrs will have a pot luck dinner at 12 noon. Alma reported meetings will be on Women of Faith with one at each meeting. She also noted 'the WA prayer was also the "Mary Stewart Collect." Mary Neil, assisted by Chris Phillips and Gladys McDonald, was convener of program with theme Present Happiness. Beautiful numbers were given by Maxine Sereda on the organ and Josie Ryckman on the piano. Mary read a poem "The rules that Count", also Psalm 46. Bev Lam- bert read a poem "This is the Day" also Clara Harris read a poem and Mary read "I may not have a Chance." Kay Greene offered Musical skit enjoyed EXETER - Easter was the theme of the Presbyterian Church Wom- en at the April Thankoffering meeting. An Easter tree, and paper bag bunnies made by Helen Toorn- stra, decorated the church base- ment. The program consisted of guest panelists, Margaret Strang, Rev. Charles Henderson, Rev. Mark Gaskin answering questions asked by the audience. Questions about the Mission work undertaken by the Women Missinoary Society; points of view on some church technology problems faced by the church memmbers; and the work and the structure of the Presbyteri- al, Synodical and Council of the Presbyterian Church. Pauline Simmons and Helen Toornstra presented a musical skit on Easter bonnets. Catered meal prices for Smor- gasbord $8.50, sit down dinner $9.50 and lunches S6. were ap- proved. The church postcards were priced at 3 for S1.00. prayer followed by the UCW Ben- ediction. A delicious lunch was served by the committee. lye. Carmel CWL Long time service appreciated MT. CARMEL - Mt. Cannel CWL meeting was opened on April 5 in the church meeting room with 19 members present. Correspondence included a letter from Prolife to support the 18 prolifers who have been targeted by the government in an injunction which would "ban all prolife counselling, picketing, and praying outside 23 locations across Ontario including abortion clinics and public hospitals. The government is seeking $500,000 in damages from the defendants and these prolifers could also be compelled to pay for the government's legal costs. The injunction would be an un-precendented restriction of the rights of individ- uals to assemble and protest peacefully". (Campaign Life C'oalition). The group was also informed that in 1992 the four Toronto abortion clinics received $7 million in tax- payers dollars including $3 million to Dr. Morgantal- er. The NDP government is giving $7 million per year to fund abortion clinics at the sante time as it makes less dollars available for essential health services to the public. Our council agreed that abortion is being used as a medical solution to a social problem. Mem- bers are urged to write to their MPs in protest. Members are invited to attend a retreat at Sacred Heart Parish in Parkhill on Monday April 18. Regis- tration is at 9:30 a.m. Speaker is Fr. Dwyer on "Role of Our Blessed Mother in Our Life." The Carioke fun night at CWL convention April 26 was discussed. Members may car pool with Carla Revington and meet at her place for that evening. Carla presented 50 year pins to Yvonne and Mary Dietrich for their involvement and long time service to CWL. The trip to "Geritol Follies" is now being opened up to other parishes. Notices will he sent to these par- ishes. Information regarding nominees for Diocesan Council was read. A letter from the Catholic Mar- riage Tribunal was read by Carla. This tribunal is looking for donations to fund an ev- angelization project to bring separated, divorced, and divorced and remarried couples hack to the church. It was decided to donate to this cause and also to host a bake sale May 7, 8 weekend with proceeds to go to this project. Gifts for perfect attendance were given out to Jean Fleming, Nell McCann, Helene Regier, and Carla Revington. The meeting was ended with a prayer for priests, followed by refreshments served by Helen Ryan's line. Begin in May Senior games set EXETER - Exeter will he holding community senior games this May to promote a little fun and friendly competition among seniors, 55 years and over. The games are being organized by Ray and June Hodgson, who represent Exeter at the District committee level. "Participation is the key to successful community games" and that is -what Ray and June are hoping for. The winners of these games can advance to Strath- rov to the District senior games to he held in June hut, they stress that if winners choose not to advance, second, third or fourth place win- ners can go on in the winner's place and participants can play just for the fun of it. Seventeen events will he offered at the community level and al- though the committee is not certain that all events will have partici- pants, they will be offered to com- munity members. The following list provides events and dates of competitions for each event: Monday, May 2 - carpet howling, 5 pin howling, cribbage; Tuesday, May 3 - crokinole, walking, triathlon, swimming; Wednesday, May 4 - shuffle- boW.� ,l::rts contract bridge; b.., Thursday, May 5 - snooker. shuf- fleboard; Friday, May 6 - euchre, solo; Wednesday, May 25 - golf; Thursday, May 26 - tenni, lawn howling. horseshoes. Fee to participants in the commu- nity games is $5.(X), but events such as golf and 5 pin howling will have additional green fees and bowling fees payable on the day of 1NO117ICE Numbers In the TA Phone Book for Dinney Furniture and Dinney Funeral Service were transposed The correct numbers are: Dinney Fumiture 235-0173 Dinney Funeral Service 235-3500 by 'utui. •M�11K Mark Coulthard OVERSEEDING Overseeding means sowing grass seed over a lawn where some grass Is already established. Dead patches left from winter, disease or Insect damage are often overseeded. When overaeeding, rake the area well, seed as evenly as you can, then stamp the seed Into contact with the soil. The newly -seeded area must be kept molts by watering 11 frequently. Homeowners are sometimes disappointed with the initial results from overeeeding. Overseeded areas take approximately one whole month to become established and people easily get frustrated. Overseedrng can help to improve a problem area, so be patient and keep watering! Next Werk: The Fertilizer Recipe tliss this space sash week for a valuable Weed Man Turf Tip. ligketIMAte WE CARE FOR YOUR LAWN GODERICH Proprietors TOLL-FREE ChrCouN � Mark 1-800-387-0342 524-2424 `Now Serving over 1400 lawns In Huron County—end growing," the event. This $5.00 fee allows you to participate in as many events as you desire. Anyone interested in competing in Exeter's community games can register by signing up at the South Huron Recreation Centre, week- days 9 until noon and 1 to 5 p.m be- fore Friday, April 22. Registration fee of $5.00 will be payable when you register. Participants can also register for the games through their local club e.g. shuffleboard. bridge etc. one week prior to events. Events are being held at the Roy- al Canadian Legion Branch 167, Exeter Lions Youth Centre, South Huron Recreation Centre, Kicks Aquatics Centre, Exeter Lawn Bowling Club, Zurich Lanes, Riv- erview Estates and Exeter Golf Club. For information on Community Senior games, call the South Huron Recreation Centre at 235-2833 or Ray and June Hodgson at 235- '2104. Ifdagad:e.dd :v FUR.1\TITtXEZE FOR. &ixIE DY 6& 1 Warrot 4, Vsk*hrottudY,artal ttoo4ier g-�C- `J 1]1-(90... Caueffnt, /Ntoc+(tt vb , cV„ti F� nil: i picture, f rorra,41ow , ui l+ in irOvt:olq , a rkl combir,af+'bn ircrio lEaotard/pOlcal. 4Aokl rrt- 9nrAutepowi cot 83 weirinoot:vtq•Nentaii Phoerm �',iY1 2 21or}- NOTICE T HAY TOWNSHIP RATEPAYERS A Public Meeting will be held Tuesday, April 26, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hay Township Hall, Victoria Street, Zurich to address the funding, construction. and location of the new Municipal Office. 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