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i The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville. August G, 198G 19 Town Hosts Glad Show From Page 1 they lasted until Saturday morning. "Then the bottoms started to wilt." This year, however, he doesn't face that problem. Most of his flowers won't blossom until sometime next week, well after the weekend competition. But he's confident he'll still have something to enter in the show. He says he'll begin picking flowers for entry on Thursday. Like most of the other competitors, he will then keep the flowers in a cold room until Friday night when people begin setting setting up their arrangements. Some of the contestants bringing their flowers from other areas will have to keep their blooms cold during delivery. Mr. VanCamp said one way this can be done is to freeze vinegar bottles and then put them in the trunk with the flowers and plastic on the top. This creates a refrigerator effect, he said, and it was the method he used when he competed in Montreal last year. Other gimmicks are used to create the perfect flowers once it's time to set up. Mr. Van Camp said cotton batten is often used to push flowers out from the stem. One person even tried stapling stapling a broken plant back together, but the judges disqualified the flower when they saw the staple. Most, however, just have to hope nature nature has been kind to them when the judging occurs. The judges are very particular about what type of flower will win. The perfect flower will have five flowers open at the bottom, five just showing in the middle, and five just green at the top. The flowers in full bloom should also be close together so that few spaces can be seen between them. This created a particular problem for local growers this year. They're not sure why, but it seems the gladioli have grown taller than usual, creating creating more space between the flowers. Mr. VanCamp said he thinks this happened because there was a lot of rain this year, and that caused the> flowers to grow more quickly than normal. "They each have a character of their own," Mr. VanCamp said. "They're just like people." People entering flowers for competition competition can compete with single flowers or exhibit an entire arrangement. arrangement. The rules for the show say single flowers must be grown on your own yard, but arrangements can come from a variety of sources. The flowers are judged as either 200's, which means the flower is two inches in diameter, 300's for three inch flowers, and 400 to 500's for those flowers four to five inches. Competitions also exist for new flowers, where the entrants put hybridized hybridized flowers up on trial by judges in Canada and the U.S. Mrs. Bertha Barnes is currently judging some hybridized flowers here in Bowmanville. Bowmanville. The show is free to any person wanting to enter a flower. Mr,, VanCamp VanCamp said vases are provided for all people entering flowers. "All they've got to do is bring the flowers," he said. Prizes will be awarded to people competing, although Mr. VanCamp said some of the people coming from far away come for the glory of the victory, victory, since the prizes don't even cover the travelling costs. The event will begin on Saturday. People can start setting up their flowers flowers on Saturday morning, and it's possible possible people will be arriving at all hours on Friday night. At noon, the judges go to work. Then, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Saturday, the show is open to the public. It opens again on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M.P.P. Sam Cureatz will be opening the show and Councillor Ann Cowman Cowman will bring the town's greetings to the club during the banquet Saturday Saturday night. And all people from out of town will be given a list of things to do while visiting Bowmanville. This means many local merchants will receive calls from people who live as far as Conneticutt and Baltimore. "It's a good thing for Bowmanville," Mr. VanCamp said. "You get people from all over." He'll Be Celebrating His First Birthday y.V * 5 , Hi! My name is Bryan Arthur. I will be celebrating my first birthday on .August 16, 1986. My proud dad and mom are Art and Denise Watts, Cobourg, Ontario. My grandparents are Don and Edna Elliott, Newtonville, Ontario, Bill and Jean Watts, Port Hope, Ontario, and great grandmother is Mrs. Winnifred Elliott, Newtonville, Ontario. Museum to Hold Crafts Sale / -,;i : $r?, Happy First Birthday Hi! My name is Amanda Louise Brock and I am celebrating my first birthday on August 12,1986. My proud Mommy and Daddy are Deborah and Dan Brock of Oshawa. My proud grandparents are Harold and Helen Hammond and Ron and Shirley Brock. Great grandparents are Ray and Alice Brock, all of Bowmanville. By Susan Cancilla If you are a crafty person, you'll certainly enjoy the Arts & Craft Show and Sale to be held at the Bowmanville Museum. Local craftsmen and women will display, demonstrate and possibly sell their works, Saturday, August 9, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This summer's list of talented participants includes: Mr. Eric Glenholmes (pen and ink drawings), Mrs. Mary Cooke (knitting and crocheting), Carole Bandurchin (pottery), Mrs. W. Teeple (rug hooking), Mrs. Gladys Ashton (dolls and toys), Mrs. Helen Francis (smocking), Webster Wilton (embroidery), Mr. and Mrs. Lettner (leatherwork and painting), Bonnie Cowle (tatting), Charlie Downey (chair caning), Hazel Drouin (knitting) and Kellie Lumley (clothes painting). We're overwhelmed by the response to our coloring contest! At least 50 pictures have been handed out for coloring. This is a reminder that the deadline for entries is Saturday, August 9, at 5 p.m. The Museum will also have a display set up at the Legion Hall, Saturday, August 9, in support of the Gladiola Society's Flower Show. Long History for Gladiolus Association Teens Run Guelph Computers Gladioli mav be nlain or morning when exhibitors it doesn't grow without a The bulbs are dusted and sium-rich soil. They differ 1 M. Gladioli may be plain or fringed or frilled. They may be scented or unscented. They come in a rainbow of colors and a variety of heights. But, no matter how you pick them, the gladiolus is the favorite flower of a whole world of gardeners. An ancient member of the iris family, the first gladiolus was discovered growing' wild in Africa. Explorers brought the plants to England and Holland Holland where they have been delighting gardeners ever since. Many of North America's top glad-growers and Dahlia growers will be in Bowmanville this weekend for the National Gladiolus Show at the Bowmanville Legion Hall. The program gets underway underway at eight a.m. Saturday morning when exhibitors will prepare their flowers. Judging commences at noon and doors will be open to the public between two p.m. and nine p.m. Saturday as well as from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. "We will have well over it doesn't grow without a considerable amount of labor on the part of.the gardener. gardener. Some hobbyists propagate propagate their own plants by pol- lenating the flowers, collecting collecting seeds and then developing developing the bulbs over a 300 entries from across Can-: \ four-year process. > ada and the U.S.," explained Sherrell Leetooze, public relations chairman for the Durham Region Gladiolus and Dahlia Society. The Society is the host of this year's show. Nineteen eighty six marks the 65th anniversary of the national exhibition and it's the 50th anniversary anniversary of the Durham Gladiolus and Dahlia Society. Society. While the gladiolus produces produces blooms that are nothing nothing short of spectacular, ^ MIDWAY MIDWAY MIDWAY E | .. f Tf-ir rj MIDWAY MIDWAY M i Q vmv Mtnpns. V Î j.\.V ;• MIDWAY MOTORS 1300 Dundas St. E., Whitby NISSAN 668-6828 DURHAM REGION'S No. 11MPORT TRUCK DEALER National Gladiolus Show August 9th & 10th Bowmanville Legion Hall Saturday 2-9 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE Hale's Bridge - Road Closing Residents are advised that repairs to the bridge (spanning the river) located within the road allowance located between Lots 12 and 13, in Concession 3, former Township of Clarke, shall be commenced on/or about July 21, 1986. The said bridge shall be closed to vehicles until approximately August 29,1986. Access to the landfill site operated by Regional Reclaimers Limited (located on the subject road immediately south of the bridge) shall be via Highway No. 2 and Ihence northerly on the second road west of Newtonville. We apologize lor any inconvenience this temporary closure shall cause to the travelling public. Telephone inquiries regarding regarding this mailer may be directed to the undersigned at '116-263-2231. Gordon J. Ough, Director, Public Works Depnrlment, Corporation ol the Town of Newcastle, First dale ol publication July 16. 1986 But most glad-growers simply plant the bulbs and, if all goes well, they will reap a harvest of color around the first week of August. August. Mrs. Leetooze explains that the bulbs are planted at the end of April or early May in trenches six to eight inches deep. They require a dusting with insecticide to prevent'fungus and insect attacks. And during the growing season they require require well-watered soil rich in potassium. In the Fall, they must be dug up before the first frost. 4H Members Reach for Top by Rob Savage What happens when the Sheep go head-to-head in a competition against the Beef? Apparently, the sheep win. That was the conclusion conclusion drawn from last Thursday's Thursday's "4-H Reach For the Top" county competition at Maple Grove Hall. The Sheep Club won the event in a final match against the Beef Club, with a score of 315 to 180. It was the Sheep Club's highest score of the night. The members of the Sheep Club were Mike Coombes, Shannon Cornish, Cornish, Nancy Green and Todd Ormiston. Eight teams competed altogether altogether in the event which was viewed by about 60 spectators. Young people competing in the game were between the ages of 12 to 21. The four-member teams were quizzed in areas of agriculture, agriculture, 4-H, and lifeskills in a manner similar to tjie popular television series "Reach For the Top". Each team in the competition competition played two games and their scores from each game were then combined. The two teams with the highest total scores then squared off in a final competition. Jim Coombes was the quizmaster and John Findlay and Barbara Weese were the judges. The other six competing teams were the Hope Calf team, the Swine team, the Senior Dairy team, the Junior Dairy team, the Poultry team, and the Farm Machinery team. From those teams, an all- star team was picked for the Durham East competition. Its members were the people who seemed to answer answer the most questions. The four selected all-stars were Todd Ormiston, Elaine Barkey, Brent McLaughlin, and Brian VanCamp, The bulbs are dusted and stored in a cool, dry place where the temperature is above freezing. A cold-room or the coolest corner of a basement basement are the best locations and the glad bulbs will need another dusting of insecticide insecticide to keep, them healthy during the winter. "There are dozens and dozens of varieties," says Mrs. Leetooze in describing the flowers. And she notes that although they plants are tall, they are certainly not beyond the capacity of smaller city gardens. One tiny corner of a lot can yield 100 plants. The popular half-barrels used as planters planters can hold 15 or 20 of them. Dahlias, named after an 18th Century Swedish botanist, require the same careful tending as gladioli. Bulbs must be planted in the spring and dug up for the winter. And, like the glads, Dahlias need potas sium-rich soil. They differ somewhat from glads in that their blooms continue into the autumn. The Durham . Region Gladiolus and Dahlia Society Society can provide expert advice advice to novice growers. And, while the bulbs are available available at commercial ■ nurse- ; ries, the Society-'also sells ' its own bulbs each'spring. The organization has periodic meétings to discuss discuss the art of gladiolus and Dahlia growing and it's affiliated affiliated with the national organization and the North American Gladiolus Council. Council. But, of course, the best way for anyone unfamiliar with this famous flower to learn more about it is to drop by the national show this weekend. Both professional professional and amateur growers will be on hand. "Hopefully, on the weekend, we'll have a spectacular show. It's breath-taking--just gorgeous," gorgeous," Mrs. Leetooze said. Summertime means games, sports and barbeques for many teenagers, but campers at the University of Guelph prefer spending uninterrupted hours in front of a computer monitor. "We have to practically practically v pry some campers away j^om the computers and insist that they join recreational recreational activities," laughs David Swayne. A professor in Information and Computing Science, Professor Swayne is academic co-ordinator of the University's unique Computer Camp. "Our campers come to indulge indulge their fascination with computers and to gain a competitive competitive edge in school and future careers," explains Prof. Swayne. "During the regular school year, students students often have difficulty in gaining access to sufficient computing equipment and tutoring." Now well established and in its fourth year, the camp limits its size so that campers receive maximum individual attention. Campers who range in age from 12 to 16, spend a minimum of five hours each day in the labs. This year, a handful of seasoned campers are being considered for tutorial duties. The University has proven to be an ideal place for young people to study computing, according to the co-ordinator. "We provide expert tailor- made instruction by faculty, and our hardware is first rate." This includes six Digital Digital Equipment Corporation Micro Vax II computers, graphics equipment, a robot arm, and an abundance of software. Professor Swayne points out that the social aspect aspect is important too since young people discover friends with similar interests and skills, who can share their expertise on a higher, more satisfying level. Campers commute or live on campus in a university residence. This year the sessions are July 6-12, July 13-19, August 10-16, and August 17-23. Rookies, those with interest but little or no computing experience, experience, may attend week one or week three of the camp. They have the option of a second follow-up week as a more advanced hacker. All weeks of the camp are open to hackers, the mainstay of the program. Five gurus, those with an extensive background in computing, are accepted into each week of the camp. A camper need not be a computer computer whiz to attend, but a recommendation from a math, science or data processing processing teacher is required. Computer programming and languages, with a good balance of formal instruction and guided individual exploration, exploration, are emphasized. Depending upon each camper's camper's individual needs and preferences, the program can include basic program design, problem-solving, artificial intelligence, intelligence, operation systems, games, and computing theory and architecture. And to ensure that even the keenest computer types have a well-rounded summer despite despite themselves, swimming, outdoor barbecues, and socials are an integral part of the program. Teenagers from across the province and beyond have attended Computer Camp. "You weren't put down for being smart," commented one, while another "learned that anybody can use computers computers if they are taught properly." properly." A third preferred "meeting new friends, different different people and living in residence." For information, contact Continuing Education, University University of Guelph, Room 160 Johnston Hall, Guelph, Ontario, Ontario, NIG 2W1 or call (519) 824-4120, Ext. 3956. Ahead with Photocopies from Us featuring the Minolta EP450 Zoom Photocopier We Make Photocopies Reduced We Make Photocopies Original Size We Make Photocopies Enlarged While-U-Wait Service 1-10 Copies 25* each 11 - 50 Copies 20 e each 51 -100 Copies 15° each Over 100 Copies 10° each JAMES PUBLISHING COMPANY LIMITED PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS SINCE 1854 62 KING STREET WEST 623-3303 BOWMANVILLE