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weekender september 21 1985 p13 instructions from an expert a 4h plowing club has been organized in york region last week members put their skills to the test at a match held on the property of savagedale farms in vaughan here club leader floyd forsyth left of stouffville provides poin ters for murray meek seated and scott stover both of markham jim thomas whosbehind newbodys fitness and lifestyle centre km and joanne andlsyears of experience kim linton and joanne witt are two local residents with 18 years combined experience in the health and fitness field they have just opened newbodys fitness and lifestyle centre and are ready to offer the women and men of markham everything from floor classes weight training and body focus groups to individual counselling and assessment give us a call or come for a tour of our facilities ask for kim or joanne you wont be disappointed newbodi newbodys fitness and lifestyle centre 20 main street north markham l3p 1x2 phone 2948400 kim linton joanne witt ask us about our couples membership green n growing cans fyoxdon the backyard a private oasis what could be more relaxing on a hazy lazy day then being ensconced barefoot in a com fortable lounge chair accompa nied by a cool drink and that bestselling book you had hoped to find time to read quiet thoughts are restored as cares temporarily drift away on the fragrant sum mers breeze more and more people are enjoying their backyards as re treats from hectic lives or as outdoor entertainment rooms or simply because they love nature and find solace abounds when one is surrounded by flower beds a bloom lush greenery and the joyful song of birds as busy gardeners are al ways keen in adding unique plants to this their private oasis perhaps growing a money plant or a gas plant would be of interest honesty or money plant lunaria annua is an old- fashioned biennial takes two seasons for flowering whose transluscent pods complement many dried flower arrange ments its also known by the name of silver dollar because the papery flat round discs look like coins honesty is self- sowing grows about 2 high with a v spread likes average soil in a welldrained area of sun or part shade and flowers early summer the gas plant dictamnus is an unusual perennial because the oil it produces in the upper stem below the inflorescence flower is said to ignite if lit after a warm day it has dark green aromatic foliage and grows to a 2- 3 height with a 2 spread which is ideal for the center of a well- drained bed in rich soil where sun or light shade is received white or pink flower spikes appear in june and july this attractive plant dislikes transplanting so it is best left undisturbed its longlasting when established and staking is unnecessary helpful hints peonies or bleeding hearts are excellent when planted close by bulbs as they camouf lage withering foliage after bulbs have flowered a chopstick is a handy tool for teasing out roots before a houseplant is placed in an up graded pot plant ivy up walkways and across the length at the back of a flight of steps for an interest ing entrance effect guild holds meeting the general meeting of the markham guild of village crafts is approaching and everyone is welcome to attend the speaker will be jeanne field of rittermere-hurst- field who will discuss native art particularly as it relates to rug hooking the meeting will be held tuesday oct 8 at 8 pm at the guilds 98 church st location quality pool service special on pool closings to get the proper winter protection for your pool the following services will be per formed 1 vacuum pool 2 drain pool to proper levels 3 drain all lines 4 winterize filter heater skimmer re turns 5 remove diving board ladder steps 1 6 add winter chemicals chemicals supplied 7 install winter cover water bags for a specific closing date call today bill crawford 2942638