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RIDEAU LAKES HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Since Johnny Appleseed did his famous 'walkâ€"about', there are now more than 100 varieties of MacIntosh apples grown and enjoyed. On April 2, Larry Robinson of Roblyn Eyrie Farm gave a fascinating talk on the propagation and cultivation of fruit trees. He advised on the selection of fruit trees for our area, Zone 5; best locations for planting; the benefits of pruning and methods of protecting fruit trees from mice, rabbits and sun scald. He made available a comprehensive study and guide on planting and growing fruit trees. There are a lot of people in this' area interested in adding fruit trees to their gardens. This was evident by the many questions asked and which were competently answered by Mr. Robinson. Our next meeting, the Spring Plant Swap, will be held May 7, 7:45 p.m. at Forfar Community Hall. Master Gardenersâ€"inâ€"Training will be on hand to field your questions. i+++++++++++++++++i : LEEDS CHAPTER 255 4, + i EASTERN STAR 4; ¢ TEA i BAKE SALE 3: + CRAFTS E FORFAR MAY 25TH E + 13010 3:30 1 ¢ ¢ + + a + + + + + + + a + + + + + + + + : +++++++++++++¢++++ (3.1;. 6 NORTH LEEDS LANTERN MAY 1991 :i EIGIN NURSERY SCHOOL a‘% The Elgin and District Co-op Nursery School has been a busy place during the past couple of months. In March the children did activities around the themes of Easter, spring, occupations and recreation. The themes in April were food and fun. There were also three field trips in April- The senior class visited the Chant's sugarbush near Chantry to learn abéut making maple syrup. Thank you to Arthur, Dave, Paul and Danny Chant. The children visited the fire hall in Elgin to see the equipment and learn about fire safety. Thank you to the firefighters who talked to the boys and girls. The children visited Box Arrow Farms near Portland to see the horses and colts. Thank you to Ruth Hayslett for the interesting tour. The nursery school children and parents sold Easter Eggs in March. This was a very successful fund raiser and we would like to thank all those who supported us by buying chocolate eggs. There are two events special coming in May. On Thursday[ May 16th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. the nursery school will hold its Open House. Anyone is welcome to come to see what the nursery school has to offer and what the children have been doing this year. Registration for the fall can be done at that time. On Friday, May 17th during regular class time children accompanied by an adult are welcome to visit the nursery school. This is an excellent opportunity to introduce new children to the nursery school. On Monday[ May 27th at 7:00 p.m. the nursery school will hold its graduation. Thank you. Nancy Sheffield (CINDY) MAR, 3.1L, ‘LL.B. BARRISTER & SOLICITOR is pleased to announce the opening of her Law Office P.0. Bbx 238 Main Street, ELGIN, Ontario in the Rideau Insurance Building All clients, new and old, are welcomed. Mbn.â€"Fri. 9:00 a.m. â€" 5:00 p.m. sassyâ€"es47ns CHAFFEY'S LOCK WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The April 16th meeting was held at the home of Marion Goulah. It was the annual business meeting and nine members attended. President, Kathy Eberhard opened the meeting and then turned it over to lifeâ€"time . member Mary Warren for the installation of officers for the '91 - 92' season. Mary read the report of the nominating committee and the positions will be filled as follows: Past President - Laurel Fleming; President â€" Kathy Eberhard; lst Vice President 4 shelah Carruthers; 2nd Vice President - Loris Truemner; Treasurer Linda Pyne; Secretary â€" Eleanor Pinsonnaultr P.R.O. - Anne willoughby; Scribe â€" Thea Dodge; Resolutions - Janice Cross: Tweedsmuir History Curator â€" Sue Warren; Auditors â€" June Alford, Helen Burns; Program Coordinator Sharon Fleming; District Director - Mary Warren; Alternate D.D. â€" Katherine Scott. The correspondence was read by Secretary, Thea Dodge and included a thank you card from Lisa Freeman, recipient of the award given by the WI for her 4H work. The District Annual at Lombardy on May 16th was announced and at least four members from Chaffeys will attend. Roll call was "Describe one of‘ your most embarassing moments" and there were a good many laughs at some of the incidences. The new Treasurer, Linda Pyne, collected the $4.00 membership fees for the year and the new programs were distributed. President, Kathy thanked the past program co-ordinator Lorie Truemner and the incoming coâ€"ordinator Sharon Fleming for all the hard work and interesting programs that they and their committee have' 1 gotten together. President, Kathy thanked all outgoing officers and wished the incoming executive success in their work. The meeting was then adjourned. Next meeting will be May 21, 7:30 p.m. at Mary‘ Warren's home and the members will hear about the May l990 trip of students to Russia. There will also be a plant auction. Everyone is welcome. Thea Dodge DR. JO HN KELK HOME MEDICAL CARE 342-0755 CHAFFEY'S LOCK WOMEN'S INSTITUTE The Chaffey's branch of the Women's Institute met in the Community Hall on March 19th. The 4H group, under the direction of Nancy Hayes and Jansje Keates provided the delicious refreshments. These young people cooked squares, cakes and cookies and decorated the tables with a St. Patrick's day motif and displayed some of their needlecraft. President, Kathy Eberhard thanked them and Nancy Hayes was given a cheque from the W.I. to present to Lisa Freeman for her many achievements. Mr. Pep Burt, a local farmer and tourist camp operator, owns and works a profitable sugar bush and brought us a video tape to show _tapping and sugaring off. He explained how his family tapped trees and made maple syrup and brought us samples to taste. It was not a night to be counting calories. Prsident Kathy thanked Mr. Burt and presented him with a small gift. The Chaffey's branch were hosting the Lombardy and Philipsville branch ladies. Unfortunately, the Lombardy ladies could not attend but about six ladies from Philipsville were present and told us of some of the activities carried out at their meetings. They do many interesting projects and a lot of valuable community work. President Kathy thanked them for their contribution to our meeting. After the guests left, the business part of the meeting began with the Ode and Collect. The motto and roll call were read. The roll call was, "What' are your earliest memories of something sweet?" Fourteen ladies answered with recollections of penny candy, humbugs, homemade sweets and sugar making. Secretary, Thea Dodge read the minutes of the last meeting and Treasurer, Marion Chester gave the financial report. President Kathy reminded everyone to bring their old used stamps to the next meeting. She announced the District Annual to be held May 16 at the Lombardy Agricultural hallfi Lunch will be $8.00 and registration starts at 9:00 a.m. Next meeting will be April 16th at Marion Goulah's home. This is a business meeting with the election of officers adoption report, and payment of dues. All members are urged to attend. Thea'Dodge . 1... . l Lurkâ€"p.“ 7.“, . ,