Oakville North News (Oakville, Ontario: Oakville Beaver, Ian Oliver - Publisher), 9 Jul 1993, p. 5

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Third prize was awarded to the Selbys for their insight in not erectâ€" ing a perimeter fence, allowing them to borrow depth from their Both judges had a harder deciâ€" sion in selecting the runnersâ€"up. Since several of the gardens were rated equally, the judges relied on the impressionability of the gardens. The Days‘ garden was chosen for its creative use of an irregular shaped lot by well planned division of recreational areas and good use of perennials and shrubs in both front and back. Both judges, horticulturalist Barr and landscape architect de Bruyn, were unanimous in their choice of first place. It was the lushness of the rearâ€"side yard that impressed the judges the most. Careful placement of plant material, combining everâ€" greens, shrubs, groundcovers, ornaâ€" mental grasses and perennials. Water feature, texture, colors, and fragrance were successfully incorâ€" porated. The Pitfield‘s were able to make efficient and diverse use of their limited space while maintainâ€" ing proper scale and balance. First prize â€" a one year free IRRA membership, plus a $50 gift certificate from Agram Garden Centre â€" was awarded to Pam and Jim Pitfield. Second prize â€" a one year free IRRA membership, plus a $25 gift certificate from Agram Garden Centre â€" was awarded to Louise and Scott Day. Third prize â€" a $25 gift certificate from The Original Garden Centre â€" was awarded to Hillary and Roger Selby. The judges set their own criteria that included all aspects of the garâ€" den and anything was fair game. To qualify, gardens had to be within the IRRA boundaries (QEW and Royal Windsor Drive to the south; Trafalgar Road to the west; Dundas Street to the north; and Town limits to the east). The Iroquois Ridge Resident‘s Association (IRRA) recently held its first garden contest. IRRA‘s social director Neena Singh, a sales representative with Canada Trust Realty, chauffeured judges Allison Barr, horticulturalist and general manager of Agram Garden Centre, and Marius F.M. de Bruyn, landâ€" scape architect and principal of the firm Aesthetics+Design, around Iroquois Ridge on Saturday, July 3rd, to view 16 nominated gardens. Iroquois Ridge garden winners Today is Registration Day at Oakville Place for ‘An Amazing Journey Back to Bible Times,‘ the Vacation Bible School at Faith Baptist Church, 1415 Trafalgar Rd., on Aug. 23rd to 27th. For more information, call842â€"0938 Please forward announcements for What‘s Up . . . North to Kathy Yanchus, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville, Ont., L6K 384, or call the Update Mailbox at 845â€" 5585 Box 5440, or FAX 845â€"3085 BEFORE NOON WEDNESDAY for next publication date, free. Priority is given to local, nonâ€"profit groups. Car wash, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 2 C i< â€"= ha \o All 16 proud homeowners deserve recognition for their diverâ€" sity of styles, arrangement, and dedâ€" ication. Glen Abbey Toastmasters meet every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Ignatius of Loyola High School. Call John at 847â€"1235 or Dennis at The Halton District Health Council holds a public meetingâ€"to announce interim findings of the Hospital Resource Utilization Study between 7 and 9 p.m. at the Sir John Colborne Centre for Seniors, 1565 Old Lakeshore Rd. Everyone welâ€" come. Mr. Lube (Speers and Dorval), with proceeds going to Big Brothers of Halton to be used for the purchase audio visual equipment for orientaâ€" tion sessions for potential Big Brothers. 827â€"8216 for details. FRIDAY JULY 16 Oakville Singles Club m p.m. at Oakville Legior Street (upstairs). Dancing 1 of a DJ. For information E INSTALL most Ce We also do custom framing, stretching of needlepoint, crossâ€"stitch work, etc ... Over 350 mouldings to choose from. Full selection of mats e Lube, O“ fllter change S T \ * Cooling system flush * Air conditioning performance check (if car equipped) * Install new anti freeze * Bumper to bumper maintenance inspection includes brakes, tires, suspension steering. Jo ff Suggested 0 Retail Prlce Over 800 Wood Frames In Stock For Worry Free Summer Driving Offer expires July 17/93 The 7th annual Oakville Peace Festival takes place at Coronation Park, 1:30 to 8:15 p.m., rain or shine, with 12 bands, community groups, speakers, children‘s fun area. Free presentation of the Oakville Community Centre for peace, ecology and human rights. Burlington Friends of Schizophrenics holds its annual Family Picnic, 12:30 to 4 p.m. in Area 6 (behind snack bar), Hidden Valley Park. Bring a lunch; softâ€" drinks provided. Support group proâ€" gram the last Thursday of each month. 7 p.m. Port Nelson United Church library. Appointment not necessary. Confidential. Call Peggy 637â€"0135. Oakville Singles Club meets at 8 p.m. at Oakville Legion, Navy Street (upstairs). Dancing to music of a DJ. For information, call Joan at 849â€"6747. * Custom Trailer Hitches SATURDAY JULY 17 Are you concerned about your drinking or drug use? ADAPT offers professional alcohol and drug yB PARIY ; ;«X LARCE ma=SPECIAL | PIZZA 3 ?'?5. I 1| 44. 2199 | | 4 mo9 | COUPON OFFER ONLY! NO ADDMmiONs Expires Sept. 19/93 COUPON OFFER ONIY NO Expires Sept. 19/93 RIVER OAKS GLEN ABBEY Upper 6th Plaza â€"1500 6th Line 1131 Nottinghill Gate Rd 19/93 cmos ho cmor 6â€"PACK OF COKE 4 CANS kems and COUPON OFFER ONIY! NO ADDMiONs Explres Sept. 19/93 assessment and counselling. For an 38 appointment call ADAPT between _ 8:30 .m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at 847â€"6547. All services no charge. COUPON OFFER ONLYI No Expires Sept. 19/93

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