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The Huron Expositor, 1976-04-29, Page 20et ii AARON EXPO4TQR1 APRIL, 29, 19.1. a vailable 'for:idIe'fcirin land Hoggarth heads Open- East W , C.5 $' 44111A1 4:4 r o Many farms in Huron, Bruce, and Perth Counties have some laud once cleared and farmed but a now idle because It is too steep or rocky for cultivation, lacks sufficient moisture or. nutrients, or is too small or irregular in shape. Changing .metflods of farming also have resulted in many acres of marginal farm land becoming idle. Trees are a crop which can make these idle lands productive again. Reforest ing such areas is important for many reasons in addition to production of lumber, fence posts, fuelwood, and Christmas trees. Windbreaks or, shelterbelts enhance the beauty and comfort of farm buildings and. protect field crops from strong winds. Good woodlots and shelterbelts. increase the sale value of a farm. Forest cover helps reduce run-off 'and controls soil erosion by wand or water, Forested areas also improve wildlife habitat and enhance the aesthetic beauty of the landscape. More assistance than ever before .is-.now available to land- owners for planning and establishing this new forest crop. The Ministry of Natural Resources provides a free tree planting service for ,011 land- owners willing to have 10 acres or more of suitable land planted to trees. Under this program the Ministry will, free of charge, inspect the property to be planted, consider the objectives of the landowner, offer advice on the proper species to plant, and carry out the actual planting work. The landowner purchases the nursery stock at nominal cost from the Ministry of Natural Resources nursery ,and assumes responsibility for protecting the young plantati"on from fire, livestock, insects and disease. Any landowner interested in ,fertkr details of this free service should contact the Wingham office bf the Ministry of Natural Resources. WEDDING INVITATION 'S THE HURON EXPOSITOR PHONE 527-0240 Mrs. Stewart Pepper; treasurer - Mrs. Harold Parsons. District Director Mrs. R. Kinsman; Alternated director -. Mrs. James Drummond; public, relations Mrs. Harry Caldwell; Branch directors Mrs. Harry Caldwell, Mrs,. Grant McLean, Mrs. Vern Alderdice. Resolutions - Mrs. Dave Trieb- ner; sunshine conveners • Mrs. Jack Sinclair, Mrs. Campbell Eyre; Curator - Mrs. Hugh Parsons; sewing - Mrs. Alex McGregor; education and cultural activities Mrs. Vern Alderdice, Mrs. James Drummond; Family and consumer affairs - Mrs. Grant McLean, Mrs. Campbell gyre; Agriculture and Canadianibdust- ries - Mrs. Robert Bell, Mrs. Ernest Whitehouse ; citizenship .and world affairs - Mrs. M. Connolly, Mrs. James Chalmers; Pianists, - Mrs. Ross Broadfoot4 Mrs. Jack Sinclair; auditors - Mrs. Charles Eyre, Mrs. Robert Bell. Personals - Mr. Elzar Mousseau is a patient in Seaforth Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton -Cooper and family have moved back to Canada. contents of a parcel. Secret Pals identity was revealed. Reports given indicated meet- ings had been interesting, educa- tional and humourous. Members had contributed to the Erland Lee Home Fund, Pennies for Friend- ship, Nutrition, Education, a burned-out family and a needy family. Money was raised when the cook books went on sale through a booth at the Bean Festival, several euchre parties, bake sales and a' yard sale. -A bus trip. bowling and entertaining patients at Huronview and Blue Water Rest Home were some of , the activities. Mrs. R. Kinsman was in charge of the business. Mrs. Hoggarth, leader of the winners in the attendance contest, was in charge of the program and Mrs. H. Caldwell, leader of the losing side was in charge of the pot luck supper. The following officers we're installed: Honorary Pres. - Mrs. R. Kinsman; President - Mrs. Al Hoggarth; 1st vice-president Mrs. Dave Triebner; secretary CorreSpondent Mrs. Rena Caldwell Mrs. Al Hoggarth was installed as president of Kippen. East W.1. at the annual meeting which, was preceded by a pot luck supper on April 21. The roll call was answered by naming your first school. teacher and bringing an old time and present picture of your home. The motto "Don't clutter up your life needlessly" was given by Mrs. Hugh Parsons. Mrs. H. f Caldwell and Mrs, Grant McLean ' were given life membership pins and certificates. Mrs. E. Whitehouse gave current events, Mrs. H. Caldwell, chairman of the nominating Committee brought in the report and Mrs. R. Bell was in charge of the election and installation of officers and conveners., A bit of fun and, /nonsense followed with a hit alid miss fashion show, readings and a sing song. Mrs. Al Hoggart and Mrs. Grace Drummond received a gift for perfect attendance, Mona Alderdice for taking grace Drummond to hospital and Phyllis Parsons for correctly guessing the LANDMARK GONE'r—. A Seaforth landmark that has stood tor more than-a century disappeared last week when a wrecking ball crumbled the solid brick structure. Vacant for a number of years the former poultry plant was purchased recently by Les Seiler of Seaforth Creamery Ltd. Mr.' Seiler said Wednesday while the site was being tidied 'up no plan's had been completed for its use. In the early 1860's when Seaforth was the grain market for much of Huron Bruce and Perth the site was used by the trade. The present brick mill was erected by Thompson. Bros. in 1875 and continued to be used for miffing and grain storage until 1961 when it was converted to poultry use. (Staff Photo) SEAFORTH Donations spark Maitland . Conservation Foundation Forsythia , peach Hard winter hurts 161 SEAFORTH - AYR - CAMBRIDGE 1111 , t' and only 5 percent killed on a shoot just below. It is likely that there has been some injury to tender buds of other plants also, he concludes. Peach flower buds are frequently damaged by low winter temperatures. In the Guelph area for example, one cannot depend on a regular peach crop even in sheltered gardens. Often late. maturing twigs and the bark in narrow crotches are injured, too, better. Although exposed tender forsythia buds have suffered from low winter temperatures, there may be quite a show of bloom in spring on protected branches near the ground if the snow, which serves as an insulator; was deep „when, the cold spell came along. On a hardier forsythia variety examined on February 8, Professor Kelly found about 15 percent of the buds dead on a 'shoot well above the snow line, Plant any size seed— sized or unsized— with air power simplicity placed under increasing pressure. , The 4,000 acre Sasratoga Swamp is a haven for a wide variety of wildlife. As well it ,contains areas of forest which have never been logged over. Such areas are extremely rare in rural Ontario. The Maitland Conservation Foundation is a registered charitable organization dedicated to the preservation of the natural environment. To this end, the members are constantly searching for people or organiz- ations who are likewise inclined and who are willing to donate parcels ofke real or personal property to the Foundation. Donations,of real property will be placed under the protection and management of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority members and staff. - Financial donations will normally be directed towards the purchase of new properties, Donors, of READ and USE EXPOSITOR CLASSIFIED Action Ads PHONE DIRECT 527-0240 "Old Fashioned" ,winter may hamper forsythia bloom If you have brought in forsythia branches to be forced into bloom in the house recently, you may have noticed that fewer blooms opened this year. The cold weather in January was probe bly responsible, states Professor C.B. Kelly, of the Ontario Agricultural College's Department ' of Environmental Biology. The weather last fall may also have been partly to blame; some forsythias had open blossoms late last fall, others had buds which looked as. though they might open. "Some buds on an exposed branch from a forsythia bush in my garden were sliced in half, lengthwise, with a razor blade to see if the -flowers inside were dead. Of 102 buds On one branch, only four were found alive. On another bush, 35, of 76 flower buds. were •cleadp •he' says. Branches covered b.y.ssiow fare course, are free to specify as to how they wish ' to have their donations used and wherever possible, their wishes will be respected. Other business conducted at the meeting included the election of William Manning, Blyth; Robert Wenger, Listowel; George McC utcheon , Brussels; Kelly Dalton, Seaforth; and Vince Judge, Listowel as directors of the Foundation for a one year term.Williarn Manning and Robert Wenger will serve as chairman and vice-chairman respectively. Designs for a Foundation • advertising brochure and letter- head were approved and the firm ofMacGillivray — Co., Chartered Accountants were retained . as auditors. Other Foundation member's in attendance were Jack— David Hay, and Doti,glas Bricker. NAME THE DATE & WE'LL - DEMONSTRATE TRACTORS 8 RELATED. EQUIPMENT • "Maitland Conservation Foun- dation has received a total of $1,300. in donations. Two 'cheques were presented to the Foundation at its annual meeting held at the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority headquaraters in Wroxeter on April 8th, 1976, The gifts represent the first major donations to the Foundation which held its inaugural meeting a year ago and will 'be directed towards the purchasing of ecologically significant properties within the water shed. Ian Desiazialers„ Resources Manager for the Authority ' outlined on a map, for the members, the Saratoga Swamp ' area in West Wawanosh Town- ship and explained why it is the area of highest priority for property acquisition. The preservation of swamplarid is crucial to good water management, as well as to the healthy survival of many forms of wildlife he said. He added that as swamps have been drained and cleared flooding problems in the watershed have grown • more serious and the wildlife resources have been 1 Notice of t .Change in Rates SEAFORTH 521-0 .120 • lif practise Breast Self-Examination CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY As a result of instructi ns received from the Ontario Ministry of Health Seaforth Community ospital is required to introduce new and, increased room rates for private and semi- private accom modation effective May 1, 1976 , The newrdtes are as follows: 1- Sethi $1 '1 .09 per day Private .gi”iiii-10-$22-..09 per day: 24362 - 12 volts reg. $47.95 10530 - 6 volts reg. $36.95 Both with carrying strap 24302 - 12 volts With free carrying strap. Reg. $36.95 $25 . 50 These rates are over and above .the standard ward rates and are payable by the patientssxcupying these accommodation .As a result of the Ontario Ministry of Health order Seaforth Community Hospital has no alternative other than to collect from patients, payment based on the new Ministry rates . The hospital recommends that everyone seek to obtain coverage from an insurance company or organization that offers supplementary coverage in order to provide protection and lessen the impact of the new increased rates ,4 . XtfrOpTiyE It4DUStiliAL SUPPLY 58' MAIN ST. SOUTH, P.O. '130k,689 SEAFORTH, ONT. NOK 1W0 ar GORDON G: McKENZIE CLAYTON LOOBY • Chairman of the Board Administrator