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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1985-04-24, Page 45v::,e... lffireVERIVCWir �F. 1X. Winning pries no fent for Clinton area gird Winning first place ribbons and success in general isn't anything new to Gwen Holland._ Miss Holland competes in a number of flower shows in the Clinton area and last year took the most number of points in thesenior class And at 16 years of age Miss Holland is the youngest competitor in the senior class. Irl the world of flower competitions the Rose show in June and the Flower show in August are the biggest events for area competitors. Last year Miss Holland won the Middleton Memorial Award. for an arrange; ment of gladiolas and 50 dollars in prize money. She has won a.nurrlber of ribbons and Prizes for other flower arrangements. Miss Holland first became interested in flowers when as a child she was babysat by Margaret Sloman of Clinton, who was then the leader of the Junior Gardeners. In addition Miss Holland learned the technique of flower arranging from watching her Aunt Viola, who has been showing towers for years. "When I was a little girl I used to watch my Aunt Viola arranging her flowers and I got Visit our booth at the Seaforth Home & Garden Show THIS WEEKEND-THURS.-FRI.-SAT. APRIL 25-26-27 Bring thls ad to the Seaforth Home Show and we'll give you e SNIFFING OUTA WINNER — Gwen Holland of Clinton competes in a number of flower shows each year. The last few years she has won top honors in the senior class In the Clinton event. (Mowatt photo) flilthweI 1 METALI5GRAFT b`ID. •Custom Ornamental Railings 1discount ON PATIO DOORS • TERRACE DOORS - AND CASEMENT WINDOWS SHOP and COMPARE you'll choose D&D Glass for expert Sales, Service and Installation Entrance Systems Patio Doors Terrace Doors Replacement Windows; Thermal Unit Safety Glass Mirrors Screening Storm windows and Doors 1 WATCH FOR OUR GRAND OPENING IN MAY AT OUR NEW SHOWROOM mer*sty OWNED AND OPERATED BY STEVE RATHWELL • RR 5 -GMB 123-CLINTON LOCATED IN VANASTRA 482-3523 k " : � iliidtY'�ta� P. 41sor �r�r..u�m.a�rss+vn r �.•: