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st tbibune apriu 91997 j 7 9 r m community horticultural society celebrating its 73rd anniversary by kate gilderdale correspondent like many homeowners doug gowan and sharon hill look forward to spring and the opportunity to work in their yard the couple joined the whitchurchstoufiville horti cultural society which celebrates its 73rd anniver sary in 1997 at the suggestion of their neighbor who works at weall and cuuen we had a nice garden and he suggested we might like to join the society explained gowan we didnt really know anything about gardening before we moved here because we lived in a condo minium in scarborough not only have they gained plenty of practical knowledge said hill but weve also found a greatway to become involved with the community for the next two years gowan and hill will serve as copresidents of the society they needed a president and we said wed do it together said gowan there are so many good peo ple on the executive and everybody contributes so much were not running everything were just over seeing things everybody seems to have a particular aspect that interests them hill observed some are interested in membership drives others in speaker programs brochures or the yearbook we let them choose the aspect which appeals to them most lucky prize draw attention music mania fans when you purchase your ticket for one of our upcoming performances of mystery aboard the heritage express you will receive a prize ballot fill in the ballot you must be 1 9 yrs or older to participate and when you come to the show drop your ballot into the prize drum the draw will take place on saturday evening april 26th winner will be notified the prize a suitcase full of products or vouchers worth 500 call anywhere in ontario from per month this is our newest and best program call for full details tdehop 4164063977 the informal friendly atmosphere makes everyone feel welcome she noted you can get information from other members about what works in their garden and what doesnt and you can also get involved in local projects like the planters on main street this year people can adopt their own planter and put in plants supplied by the society said gowan among special events in 1997 are a presentation by professional landscaper grant mckeish april 21 enti tled go wild with wildflowers casa loma comes to stouffville presented by the head gardener at casa loma on may 12 and timing is everything with popular guest speaker marjorie mason hogue on aug 18 and for the individual who hates the endless ritual of cutting the grass no mowing required presented by martin galloway offers a fascinating alternative involving the use of ornamental grasses galloway who is the owner of chalk lake greenhouses and a contributor to harrowsmith country life on televi sion will be the societys guest sept 15 the stouffville horticultural society meets month ly from april to november at the united church and welcomes gardening enthusiasts of all ages annual membership dues are 5 a year for more informa tion call gowan or hill at 6400784 help the library the librarys giant booksale date has been set circle may 8 to may 11 on your calendar the library staff has received many donations so far but more are needed books can be delivered to the library or call for pick up at 6402395 ask for marilyn let that cash register ring win 1 of 3 zehrs soo gift certificates tickets 3 each or 2 for 5 tickets on sale now at the zehrs courtesy desk hurry only until april 17th draw to be held 1 2pm saturday april 19th at the zehrs uxbridge location buy your ticket today draw not open to zehrs employees or immediate family gift certificates may not be redeemed for cash all proceeds to the multiple sclerosis society of canada zehrs food plu hwy 47 south uxbridge multiple sclerosis society of canada ontario division mmum mmmh mhh mmmmm