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Herb Grey speaks at Liberal barbeque The Durham-Northumber-• • que that is bringing liberals land Liberal Association field together, their annual beef barbeque in Pictured above, Norma à picturesque setting on the Ransberry assists with serving farm of Harold and Norma barbequed beef at the barbe- Ransberry last Wednesday que with a full menu in- (Xrono Weekly l imes, Wednesday, August 17, 1983-5 I ^ iks on rose growing evening. Herb drey, Minister of Industry, briefly addressed the gathering stating that it was such events as the barbc- cluding watermelon. Herb Grey said the liberals were working towards an election that was on the horizon and he was of the opinion that the liberals would still be there following such an election. The Minister pointed to a number of signs of encouragement encouragement in the country including a big drop in interest interest rates and a sizeable reduction in inflation. Grey also stated that the opposition scoffed at the introduction introduction of the restraint program of 6 and 5 by the federal liberals. He said they now see that his program did have a lot to do with the economic recovery that is now taking place. Dudley ' Deeley showed slides and spoke on the growing growing of roses at the annual fall flower and vegetable show held last Thursday under the auspices of the Orono Horticultural Horticultural Society. ■Deeley is a prominent grower'in this area of roses, gladioli and other flowers winning many prizes and awards in area shows. The speaker said it was important important to grow roses that grow in the area and try not to use root stock that is imported imported to the country as it is not climatized to the region. In this Deeley -suggested growers consult with their nurserymen when making purchases. As to fertilizing of roses Deeley said he stopped applying, applying, fertilizer in mid-July but continued spraying until such time as the roses are cut back in the fall. In preparing for overwintering overwintering the speaker said he cut the roses back about waist high and then dumped a pail of earth down through the middle of the bush. Just prior to freeze up he applies a coating of leaves which he states helps to keep the ground frozen during the spring spring period. He said the major damage to rose bushes results from the heaving of the ground in the spring when the ground thaws and then freezes again. This heaving breaks the root fibres and damages the roots. The leaves, points out Deeley, tends Mo retard the thawing and freezing of the ground. Using this process Deeley has lost only five rose bushes over the-past five years. Deeley said he catalogues all his roses, dahlias and gladiolis. Mr. Carlos Tamblyn playing playing the trumpet accompanied by Mrs. Prust on the piano also entertained with à number of musical selections. Horse rides a popular feature Horseback rides were a set at the annual Durham- que held at the Ransberry Wednesday evening, popular event for the younger Northumberland Beef Barbe* Farm • at Enterpise last Orono Figure Skating Club and Orono Minor Hockey Registrations ORONO ARENA 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday, August 26th and Tuesday, August ,30th Tyke, Novice, Atom, PeeWee, Bantam: $95.00 Midget and Juvenile: $105.00 Registration fee covers 10 hours Power Skatfng and Family Pass until February 1, 1984 . All jockey players must reglster on above dates. Late registration on availability of'team. Anyone going to be away please contact the Arena before above,dates. Oroho Amateur Athletic Association Hands-on exhibition from Science Centre A hands-on exhibition from the Ontario Science Centre, The Seeing Brain, opens at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery on Wednesday, 17 August. The various displays in the exhibit explain the process process of seeing, optical illusions and how the brain interprets information. This will provide an understanding of how we see art, and why artists sometimes paint as they do. Colourful abstract works from -the permanent collection will allow viewers to see how these optical principles apply ' to actual works of art. Visitors are invited to experience experience the various elements in the display. These include a test for finding one's blind spot, a procedure that shows the viewer his iris in action, and experiments with the primary colours of light; red, green and blue as well as 3-D Vision. Seeing the impossible is . demonstrated with lithographs by Escher and Hayward. A Mona Lisa portrait portrait "painted" by Leonardo de Computer will also be on view as will demonstrations of reversing images and optical illusions, " The exhibition will continue to 11 September. Also on display beginning 17 August is a creative exhibit from the first Durham Board of Education Art Camp ) held in June of this year. Organized by Art Consultant, Dan Tomlinson, the exhibit consists of over 100 works by students in all media: clay, paint, printmaking and photography among others. Gallery Hours: weekdays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays noon to 5p.m. and Sundays 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. ■s Call of the wild 133 picture perfect playgrounds for you to discover. ' Ontario Provincial Parks © Ministry o( *»*■.*. ft*» Natural For information; call toll frqe: *' , 1-800-268-3738