Master gardeners have useful advice
By Angie Maccarone (905) 859-5174 Horticulture Submitted by Hans Nielsen

"Along the line of smokey hills, the crimson forest stands, and all the day the bluejay calls, throughout the autumn lands." (William Wilfred Campbell, 1889)

Master Gardeners is a volunteer organization dedicated to public service by encouraging public interest in gardening and horticulture.

Ontario's master gardeners volunteer at least 30 hours annually and must initially complete three horticultural courses through the University of Guelph, as well as attend technical workshops, to be certified. As well , they must keep a library of books on garden and horticultural matters.

Many master gardeners go on to give talks to garden groups, give advice at garden shows and garden tours and judge community gardens, as well as give advice to the members of horticultural societies.

The Nobleton and King City Horticultural Society is very lucky to have, among its members, several Master Gardeners, as well as many veteran gardeners and specialists, who can help the membership with their garden problems. For information about the Master Gardener program, contact volunteer coordinator Peter Cox at pcox1@rogers.com

The society members and the public are reminded of the society plant sale coming up this Saturday (Oct. 14) at 10 a.m. The sale will be conducted on the lawn on the south side of the King City Senior's Centre, 30 Fisher Street and adjacent to the arena, and will be held at the same time the King City Lions are conducting their annual auction in the arena parking lot. Plants for the sale can be dropped off ahead of the sale at Blair Day, 29 Fisher St. Phone (905) 833-5173 for more information.

Please, pot and mark the plants if possible, and no invasive plants.

The plant sale is a fundraiser for the society.

Like to see 75,000 chrysanthemums in bloom? The annual mum show is on at Gage Park Greenhouses in Hamilton, Oct. 20 to 29, from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. There will be more than 100 varieties on display, as well as a horticultural trade show, display from the Aviary and a tearoom. Go to www.hamilton.ca/mumshow for more information. Also call (905) 546-2424 ext. 4179. It is an awesome show.

Seniors' euchre

Oct. 3 euchre winners were Helen Groombridge, Doris Hill, Colleen Coulter, Bill Groombridge, Blake Coulter and Laura Seager. The next euchre will be Oct. 17 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dropin Centre.

Women's Institute

vitamins and supplements

The Nobleton Women's Institute (WI) will meet next Thursday (Oct. 19) at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Hall at 19 Old King Rd.

A very interesting speaker, a pharmacist from Pharmas are Drug Store will enlighten the group with very important knowledge on vitamins and supplements. Many people are more aware of the need and proper use of vitamins and supplements and are asking questions and need answers to their concerns. We are sure our pharmacist from our own home town can give us great information.

Gloria Jansons and Cathy Ball are convening the October meeting on Family and Health. Roll Call will be Where were you born? Motto is Good beginnings - Great People.

The WI invites the ladies of the community to our meetings. Please do join us for good speakers, friendship and fun. Sweets and cup of tea will follow the meeting.

Don't forget to get your book - the History of Nobleton.

Call Mary Anne at (905) 859-0709 for more information.

Nobleton Lions

Fall Report

The Nobleton Lions Club wishes to report that a very successful golf tournament was held Sept 16. More than $3,600 was raised, and is earmarked for use in kids' programs in and around the Nobleton area this year. Many thanks to the golfers who participated, and the gift and hole sponsors for their donations.

Upcoming in November is the annual clothing drive to be held Nov. 4. Good used clothes and small household articles will be accepted and put to good use. Residents are advised to have donations on their porch or curb as pickups will begin by 9 a.m. and be completed by noon. Watch for a flyer which will be mailed prior to the event.

The club wishes to advise residents of Nobleton and surrounding areas of an ongoing project. That is the collection of used eyeglasses. These can be dropped off at the Nobleton Post Office, and will be collected and taken to Lenscrafters where they are cleaned and refurbished, then taken and donated to the poor in Third World countries.

Upcoming community events in December include the annual skating party which will be held at the Nobleton arena Dec. 16, with free skating for all, and Santa will be visiting to see the children. Hope to see you there.

NobletonUnited Church

This Sunday (Oct. 15), we celebrate the 161st anniversary of Nobleton United Church and the 110th anniversary of the Nobleton Church building.

We are pleased to have as our guest speaker Rev. David Walker, minister of

our pastoral charge from 1979 until 1990. We are also delighted that our music will be led by the Spirit Band of Westminster United Church in Orangeville. Our Service is at 11:15 a.m. with a light lunch to follow. Please join us as we celebrate this joyous occasion.

St. Paul's Presbyterian

Join us tonight (Wednesday) for our mid week prayer and communion service. This 20-minute service is a good opportunity for anyone in the community who can not make a regular Sunday morning worship service. Everyone is welcome!

The Quilting group will meet this Monday (Oct. 16) at 9:30 a.m.

Our Sunday morning service begins at 9:45 a.m. Nursery care is provided during the service for children aged up to 5. Sunday school for all ages follows the service at 11 a.m.

For information about any of our events, please call the church office at (905) 859-0843. Annual Nobleton United

Church bazaar

Once again, Nobleton United Church is holding its annual bazaar Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

You will find delicious baked goods, a gourmet table with items such as meat pies, lasagnas, and shepherd's pies, a treasures table with new and gently used items, a sewing table with place mats, aprons etc., a quilt table with baby and queen size quilts, tea towels and casserole covers, a preserves table with jams, jellies and pickles, and a Christmas table with seasonal items for sale.

Have lunch in our tea room or at our outdoor barbeque. Buy a ticket on our raffle with the prizes being a queen size quilt, a hand-knitted afghan or a pair of designer pillows.

Looking forward to seeing you there.