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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2007-08-22, Page 88 Times -Advocate Wednesday, August 22, 2007 "Festival of Flowers" transforms building into garden centre Award winners —The "Festival of Flowers," hosted by the Kirkton Horticultural Society, transformed the Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre into a garden centre Aug. I 4.A guest speaker and prizes were two highlights of the night.Above from left in front are award winners Sandra Kemp and Elaine Stephens; back row are Cindy Bilyea, Robert Trout, Gertrude Willis and Toni DenOtter.The next meeting is Oct. 2,"Autumn Splendour." (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) KIRKTON-WOODHAM — The Kirkton Horticultural Society held its summer meeting and flower show, "Festival of Flowers" Aug. 14 at the Kirkton/Woodham Community Centre. With a delightful mix of statuary and plants, the entrance of the community centre was transformed into a beautiful garden setting. President Rosemary Schaefer welcomed everyone and the meeting was opened with the singing of "0 Canada," accompanied by Verla Copeland. Director Owen O'Brien then intro- duced guest speaker Jim Stinson of Canadale Nurseries, near St. Thomas Stinson graduated from the University of Toronto with an honours degree in geography and economics. While deter- mining his next career step, he took a summer job at Canadale. This summer job developed into his full time work and after 20 years, he has learned a great deal about landscaping using the "hands on" method. Using a slide presentation and com- mentary, Stinson described some of his favourite and not so favourite plants, trees and gardening techniques. Everyone enjoyed his presentation and especially the question and answer peri- od. Many guests were also able to buy plants from the nursery and had the advantage of expert advice on planting methods. Next, flower show convener Cindy Bilyea announced the results of the flower show. Judges Darlene Irwin and Cathy Filson were pleased with the high standard of the show and the quality of the plant material despite this year's difficult growing season. There were 15 exhibitors with 160 entries and seven junior exhibitors with 19 entries. Quadro Communications Co-operative sponsored the special prize section, and the following entrants earned awards: • Best Gladioli exhibit: Gertrude Willis; Hensall Habitat —A Fish Fry was held at the Hensall Arena Saturday night, sup- porting the Habitat for Humanity Huron County Hensall home.Above from left are Whalen Corners resident Rob Morley and Brussels Legion member Murray Lowe serving fish to Hensall Habitat building co -chairperson Jerry Traquair and his wife Linda. Between 1,200 and 1,400 was raised for the Hensall Habitat project. (photo/Nina Van Lieshout) Flower and vegetable show in Kirkton By Muriel Lewis GRANTON CORRESPONDENT GRANTON - The Festival of Flowers Kirkton Horticultural Society meeting was well attended at the Community Centre in Kirkton on Tuesday evening, Aug.14. The speaker was from Canadale Nurseries Ltd. in St. Thomas on the topic `garden trends.' Numerous slides were shown of all types of perennials, biennials and annuals including pertinent information listed on each one. There was also a flower and vegetable show which was judged and prizes were given for various classes. The hall was beautifully decorated in keeping with the season. Cool refreshments were available following the program. A huge crowd enjoyed the annual Middlesex Beef Producers barbecue at the park in Poplar Hill on Thursday evening, Aug. 16. Entertainment was provid- ed by the popular Rod Beatty. There was no service at Granton -Wesley United Church on Sun., Aug. 19, as the Granton congregation and Pastor Paul Vollick worshipped at a joint service with Lucan United Church in Lucan. Lloyd Mardlin lit the Christ Candle and the Ministry of Music was a solo by Pastor Vollick entitled "You are mine". The service was also led by Pastor Paul and the readings were from Psalm 80 and Luke 12. The mes- sage was `Which is Better: Jiffy or Kraft?' Regular ser- vice will resume at Granton -Wesley on Sun., Aug. 26. At St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kirkton on Sun., Aug. 19, Rev. Lynn Mitchell, associate minister of St. James Anglican Church in Stratford, led the service and celebrated the Holy eucharist. Mary Blackler read the lessons. The message was that each person is accepted and loved by God. Hensall fish fry is a hit with 250 people By Liz Sangster ZURICH CORRESPONDENT HENSALL - At Hensall United Church Ken Elder was on hand to welcome everyone. Bill Gibson was the pianist for the worship service. Lucielle Beer was the reader with Judy Kyle looking after the ushering duties and also receiving the offering. Rev Lewis' message was "Burned by the Fire of God." Rev Lewis is interested in making pottery and had sev- eral samples of his art to illustrate his talk. The service closed with commissioning, benediction, and choral amen. The Hensall Fish Fry was well -attended by between 240-250 people. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity (Hensall Build). The Committee appreciated the support from the village and surrounding area. Watch for news next week concerning the Hensall and Community Horticultural Society's fall plant auction. Please note the Hensall Fair Board meeting will be Mon., Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Hensall Arena auditori- um. • Best Rose: Elaine Stephen; • Best Design in show: Gertrude Willis; • Best Exhibit plant section: Toni Denotter; • Most points Cut Flower section: Sandra Kemp; • Most points Container Section: Pat Down; • Most points Design Section: Cindy Bilyea; • Most points Vegetable Section: Robert Traut; • Most Points in Show: Sandra Kemp; • Most Points Junior Division: Nicole Willis Bilyea offered thanks to the Flower Show Committee, inviting everyone to view the exhibits during the refreshment period. Director Sandra Kemp gave a report on the upcoming bus trip to Hamilton Place and the Geritol Follies Dec. 6. President Rosemary Schaefer adjourned the meeting reminding everyone of the Oct. 2 meeting, when Iris specialist Rick Mann will be the featured speaker. 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