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38 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 29, 1989 71:30 at Beacon Marina Nestleton-Caesarea News by Mabel Cawker ' A Real Treat! Isn't it a thrill when the tomatoes commence to ripen in your garden? No bought tomatoes can "hold a candle' to the home grown ones! And the taste is just out of this world, warm off the vine. You planted those little spindly stalks; you saw them coming in- to flower; you petted them from the start; those green marble siz- ed babies! Finally! one day you judge them to be at the peak of readiness. You bring a few in...the most elegant colourful still life you have ever seen. When you have admired them as long as you dare...you slice and serve, and have a real treat! Yum! Yum! Blackstock Fair The 124th annual rural fair at Blackstock was a great success with former Mayor Lawrence Malcolm of Nestleton, officially opening the event. All kinds of ac- tivities for young and older folk. It involves almost everyone within the area which makes for a true community activity with so much enthusiasm shown! The president David Petrie and the directors of the Blackstock Agricultural Society need to be congratulated on another very successful fair; where all the ac- tion takes place in the one day! The Masters of Ceremonies for the day were Glenn Larmer and Richard MacKenzie with their glib, witty comments...marked by ease and informality! Port Perry Fair Three exciting days of family fun for the 1989 Port Perry Fair, which will "kick off" this coming Saturday, September 2nd, and continue on Sunday and "warps up" on Labour Day Monday. There will be something for every member of the family, young and old alike! So- you won't want to miss this fine Fair folks! Mark your calendar for the day you wish to attend - you'll find it a pleasure and will want to return next year for certain! Nestleton United Church On a delightful summer morn- ing the Nestleton United Church Service at 11:15 a.m., saw a smaller attendance than usual. Minister Rev. Dale Davis brought an excellent message to the con- gregation entitled, *...Try, Try Again," based on Scripture lessons from Isaiah and Luke. The choir composed of Kay Not- man, Regenia Walker, Kathy Tromans, Shirley Jackson and Gwen Malcolm sang, "I Found the Answer; I learned to Pray," with the organ accompaniment by Gwen. Norm Mairs and Ralph Sadler received the offering. Ser- vice closed with the grand old hymn, "The Churches One Foun- dation," Benediction and Three Fold Amen. Family Interests Mrs. Elva Fluery of Brockville, has been enjoying a visit with her cousin Mrs. Marion Hall of Williams Point! Lawrence and Gwen Malcolm of Nestleton, were pleased to renew acquaintances with Rev. and Mrs. Victor Parsons, Cobourg, over a cup of tea follow- ing the Nestleton Cemetery Ser- vice. Guest in the evening were Judd and Velma Sinclair of Emerson's Beach. Neta Fish of R.R. 1 Blackstock, stepped out in style this past week when she was the guest of Clare and Madeline Curtain of Lindsay, and travelled with West Ops Women's Institute on a lovely Lake Scugog cruise on the Skylark (4-5 hours) from Lindsay to Port Perry. After arriving at the pier...they had luncheon at Emiel"s Place Restaurant and Dining Lounge. Later, after a satifying meal, a shopping trip was of interest, before boarding the George Freeman Bus back to Lindsay! An enjoyable day for those participating! 8 year old William Leishman of Reaboro, had a great holiday this past week with his cousins, Chad, Craig and Alanna, with grandma Neta Fish, and Uncle and Aunt, Calvin and Yvonne Holland, ac- ting as host and hostesses! Wm. went to Blackstock Fair, and other entertaining activities before returning home with his Mom Audrey Leishman on Satur- day evening! On Thursday evening, Sam and Mabel Cawker, Scugog Pt. Rd., had a delicious steak dinner with Grant and Merna Cawker, of Oshawa. A nice visit with family members Chris, Cathy and Curt and Christine - the newly weds - and had a tour of their home. Winners at the Fair The Sadler - MacKenzie families did well at Blackstock Start this fall for a beautiful lawn in spring If you are trying to grow a healthy and luxurious lawn, late September or early October is the time for the last fertilizer applica- tion of the year. Grass continues to grow until the soil temperature at root level is just above freezing. The basic nourishment of grasses is car- bohydrate, produced by the pro- cess of photosynthesis - the action of the sun on the chlorophyll in the individual blades. Fertilizers pro- vide the minerals required for the formation of more complex compounds. If possible, it is a good idea to have your soil analyzed before you fertilize it. Any fertilizer you use on your lawn should contain nitrogen to give good growth and rich green colour, phosphorous for vigorous roots and potash to give plants resistance to diseases. The most commonly used fall fer- tilizer contains ten parts nitrogen, five parts phosphorous and twen- ty parts potash. The ideal fer- tilizer program for a lawn allows the grass to grow at a uniform rate throughout the season. Quick release fertilizers are soluble in water and can be immediately assimilated by the plants. The result is a sudden intake of the available nitrogen, followed by a slow loss over the next two to six weeks. To ensure a uniform growth rate over a period of time, it is necessary to make frequent small 'booster' applications of nutritive materials. In contrast,' materials in the slow release fer- tilizers are continuously released over a long period of time. This calls for applications after longer intervals of time, which means less work for the gardener. Without water, plants cannot take in food, so unless you are us- ing a fertilizer combined with a weed killer, you must water heavily right after applying fer- tilizer. All fertilizers are thirsty for water. If they can't get it from other sources, they will exert pressure on the plant itself and pull moisture from the cells, which 'will in turn collapse and turn brown. This is the typical burning often blamed on fer- tilizers instead of on the true cause: lack of water. If you are applying a weed killer with a fer- tilizer, the lawn must remain dry for at least two days before you can water. Gardeners often complain that their lawns grow unevenly. Many times, the uneven growth is due to inefficient spreading of the chemical fertilizer. The best way of tackling this job is to use a spreader. With a good spreader, it is possible to avoid putting too much fertilizer in some places and not enough in others. While home gardeners and ex- perts argue about the relative merits of various kinds of fer- tilizers, all agree on the benefit of moving up to the first frost. After moving late in the fall, rake off the clippings. Remember, grass is a perennial herb; this year's blades though they may remain green in colour under the snow, die off and are replaced next spring by fresh shoots. Beautiful lawns require fre- quent maintenance. Here are a few hints that will help keep your lawn healthy. Mow frequently with a sharp mower, but don't cut grass lower than two inches. Fer- tilize in the very early spring, twice during the summer and once in the fall. Water with an eye to the weather and soil conditions. The soil should be wetted six in- ches deep; this requires one inch of water on average soils, more on clays and less on fast draining soils. Do this whenever the grass blades approach the point of wilting, and when they appear bluish and glassy. Make daily checks for weeds, hand cutting or spot spraying any that show up. Where crabgrass is a problem, use a herbicide, or crabgrass preventer. Keep foot traffic to a minimum especially when the soil is damp. The final fertilizer of the year allows the grass to build up a reserve of nutritive matter to get it through the winter and lets it survive until the following spring. If you need advice as to which fer- tilizer to use Phyo lawn, contact your local garden centre. Fair. Ralph Sadler won 3 firsts - 1 second and 1 third in the Hackney class, and Leslie MacKenzie won 1 first, 1 second and 1 third with her saddle horse. Our congratulations! A Friendly Visit Don and Norma Frew of Nestleton, were down to Rich- mond, Ontario (near Ottawa) to see friends Garnet and Lois Ralph recently. While there, the four of them went to see the new Museum of "Man and Civilization' in Hull, Quebec, and were very disappointed. Caesarea Community Church An average attendance for the last Sunday re-holiday period. Rev. Dr. W. H. Crawford con- ducted the service and used as his text Matthew 27:22. His theme, "What Will You Do With Jesus?" | The Scripture was read by Karen Buchanan and Klaas Stek led the responsive reading. A girls Quintet sang. Those taking part were: Melanie Devons, Rebecca and Rachael Marple, Joan Ander- son, and Samantha Lawrie. Kathleen Watt accompanied on the piano. The organ was used for the hymns. Holy Communion was observ- ST I TS Ct I CEES ries = TE rare Next Regatta meeting Sunday ed. Aspisting Rev. Dr. Crawford were Norman Boynton and Klaas Stek. A meaningful service for all. Next Sunday at 11 a.m.. The children's Bible Vacation School was quite successful with Jacqueline McDermott in charge! Several girls assisted her! A few Reminders! The Lake Scugog Regatta meeting will be held this coming Sunday, September 3rd, 1:30 p.m. at the Beacon Marina in Caesarea. Everyone welcome to attend! On September 6, 1:30 p.m., Nestleton Women's Institute will meet at the home of Gwen Malcolm. Theme: Tweedsmuir History! Women's Institute members of Ontario South District - please keep in mind your homemade cookies for the W.1. Booth (in the Christie Building) at Port Perry Fair on Saturday, September 2, 10 a.m. The Honeydale Branch of W.I. will meet in September at the Presbyterian Church, on Monday, Sept. 11th, at 2 p.m., with Margaret Cornish's group in charge (Please note change of place and day). Durham Recycling is vndergoing revision Members of the Region of .Durham's Waste Management Committee and Durham Recycl- -ing's Board of Directors met on Thursday August 10, 1989 to discuss the role of Durham Recycling in the development of recycling in the Region of Durham. Although more discussion on this subject is planned, this com- mittee did agree to return to their respective groups with a recom- mendation that a Joint Board of Directors for Durham Recycling be created comprised of the eight members of Durham Recycling's Board who are not Regional Coun- cillors but elected from the membership and the eight members of the Waste Manage- ment Committee plus the Regional Chairman. This Joint Board will oversee the operations of Durham Recycling reporting to Regional Council on a regular basis. : 3 YEARS 4 YEARS 5 YEARS Rates Subject to Change without Notice. SCUGOG FINANCIAL SERVICES A DIVISION OF CRESSBROOK FINANCIAL PLANNING LTD. 250 QUEEN STREET -- PORT PERRY "Serving Scugog for Over 15 Years" PHONE 985-3832 All Members of Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation