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A a LOND, On Oe, ' Auxiliary tag day. (Also Saturday, May 17). Vasey 4-H home garden club meets by Alberta MacDonald Mrs. Grant Rebinson The first meeting of the included requirements of Vasey 4-H Home Garden the club members, where Club was held Monday to plant a garden, and evening, April 14, at the some points to remember better acquainted, the annual. Canada's' Food leaders put either a' Guide pertaining to fruit vegetable or fruit picture and vegetables was also on.each girls' back, they mentioned. worked in pairs 'then, Alberta MacDonald asking questions, to find outlined the record book out what the picture was guideline using a record of that oe et taggedon book from a_ previous them. garden club as an example. The roi call was then to The members all en- give your name as wellas joyed an identification the mame of whatever you quiz trying to name five discovered on your back. kinds of vegetable seeds / Election of officers was and eight kinds of held as follows: President flowers. It was noticed Reporter - Alberta sheet for meeting number Macdonald. one was then filled out by The discussion led by each member. Huronia Community Calendar May 6 to June5 -- Georgian College course, Hooking Crafts on Tuesdays and Thursday. 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Midland Curling Club. Instructor Betty Stott Fee: $30. (For further information on Georgian College courses being offered in the Midland area, please contact Bonnie Morrison, area coordinator at 526-6887). Sunday, May 11 to May 17 -- Midland OPP, Midland Police Department and Penetanguishene Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies across the country for Police Week. Wednesday, Naj24\ -- The Penetanguishene Secondary School students' council is showing the movie Jeremy at the Pen Theatre, to raise money for its projects. Advance tickets for two showings:-- 7 and 9 p.m. are available from students, and at the door. -- Gordon E. Smith, MPP, will be holding a clinic at the Midland armoury from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 ; p.m. Friday, May 16 _ Penetanguishene General Hospital Aomen's Saturday, May 17 -- Dinner Dance, 17-piece PSS Dance Band. Social hour and dinner, 7 p.m. Dancing 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Country Mill. -- The Georgian Shores Swinging Seniors are holding a Maypole tea and luncheon plate, bake table and variety sale at The Surf, Balm Bese 12 to 4 p.m. -- Carwash -- Zeller's parking lot, 12 to 4 p.m. $1 per car. MSS French exchange students. Friday, May 23 -- The United Church Women of St. Paul's Church Midland, are holding their Golden Tea on Friday May 23 in the Great Hall of the church. Come and help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the United Church in Canada. Saturday, May 24 -- The Dorothy Lukes Auxiliary Rummage Sale, Knox Presbyterian Church auditorium, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Proceeds for the Boiler Fund? For pickups call 526-2907 or 526-6215. Saturday, May 24 Sunday, May 25 -- Huronia Kennel Club Championship Dog Show, Exhibition Park, Collingwood, Starts at 9 a.m. with 1001 dogs entered for both days. Sunday, May 25 -- Reverend Bud Morden, minister at St. Paul's United from 1958 to 1966, will be the guest speaker at St. Paul's on Sunday May 25. Rev. Morden is presently serving at Colborne Street United Church in London, Ontario. Wednesday, May 28 -- On Wednesday May 28, a satirical revue of the Mary Kelly; Vice- how much radish and Diagnostically President - Brenda _ spinach seeds resemble Equipped. Simpson; Secretary - each other. P Rotating; and Press The subject matter General Repairs The urban side of farming While area farmers tend to their fields this spring, many urbanites are starting to work on their own planting this spring by Alberta MacDonald The Vasey 4-H Home Garden Club held its second meeting at the home of Cindy, Jean, and Mary Kelly Monday evening, April 21. Seven members and the two leaders opened the meeting with the 4-H Pledge. The roll call, "The reasons why I plan to grow' a garden and a name for the club", was then answered. The members decided on "Vasey Vigorous Vegetarians" to be their club name. Minutes of the first meeting were read by Cindy Kelly and declared adopted as read by President, Mary Kelly. The guest, Mrs. Don Kelly, gave an_ in- formative and interesting talk and demonstration on preparing the soil for the preparation of seeds before planting, things to remember when tran- splanting young plants and how this is done. Even experienced gar- deners were able to learn some helpful hints. . Each member then planted a few broccoli seeds and transplanted some snapdragons to take home and care for. The main topic for discussion following . the planting and _ tran- splanting activity was cultural directions 'for various crops. A list of three vegetables was given to everyone and they were to describe the planting instructions and care of these crops. Subject matter sheet for meeting number two pertaining to fertilizer, soil preparation, tran- splanting, and care of the garden was discussed and filled in by thi Weed control key to alfalfa seeding by: Robert A. Humphries Associate agricultural representative North Simcoe Each year at this time we get enquiries from farmers who would like to seed alfalfa without a companion crop. The key to a successful establishment is weed control. The herbicide Eptam should be applied to a dry soil surface and incorporated immedi- ately before planting. The rate is 3 lbs. active per the alfalfa plants reach the three true leaf stage. Remember that these treatments are for direct seeding legumes, do not add bromegrass' or timothy to the mixture. Downer was out in his 'field' on Sunday with his roto- tiller, preparing for seeding time this weekend. Fertilizer, Peat Moss and Bedding Plants VISIT OUR NURSERY AND MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS HURONIA NURSERIES LTD. R.R. 1 322-1994 WYEVALE At our garden centre -- shade trees, fruit trees, evergreens, roses, perennials, annuals. 'YOUR GARDEN NOW... - grain - lawn seed & aad - peat moss - Starter soil - field seeds - fertilizers bagged or bulk J.S. Ferguson HWY.92 ELMVALE 322-2363 The North Simcoe _ terested in hosting one of Junior Farmers spon- these young farmers, sored a very successful please call Wayne Simp- hockey tournament and _ son at 726-6958. dance on April 26 with the The junior farmers trophy won by Brant haveagreed to co-sponsor County, with Peter- the annual 4-H judging borough County as the competition being held on consolation winner. July 23, 1975 at the h : e 100 hp Tractor home of Mrs. David when developing the Plans are being made pig ol Si a a 4 1 p : Jones. garden plot. Mrs. David for the Annual 4-H ae : e 18% ft. Cultivator Seven members and Jones discussed the ob- Summer Games. The OR PaEnE divestgck \ two Hat ee ne jepves a He sath ne date has been set as vuetae bere Boe 1.) 16 ft. Disc ® ) ft. Plough meeting wi e 4- arden Reference File, Sunday, June 22 on the : iE i Bes: der that th ey van at Feaat grounds of the Huronia Kieubetbiea. be e Post Hole Digger n order a e where to plant flowers, Centennial Elementar P } _members could become and the definition of an % swine, Don Campbell e 175 bu. Manure Spreader School in Elmvale. On July 27, a Reunion of During the weeks of North* Simcoe Junior July 14-28, two delegates Farmers is being held at from the United Kingdom the Oro Fair Grounds. will be visiting junior The County Association is farmer host families in 30 years old in 1975 and North Simcoe. The _ the Executive felt that a delegates are Margaret celebration would be in Wilson from Scotland and order. Invitations 'will be Graham Willmetts from sent to as many past England. If you are in- members as possible. 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