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2 Clackamas Print News Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007 GARDENING: Novices and experts welcome Continued from GARDENING, Page 1 Megan Koler Clackamas Print Students Mike Spence (left) and Jake Theisen (middle) watch as George Abramson (right) gives a tree between Barlow Hall and Pauling Center a much needed pruning. Attendees are asked to bring their own pruning tools. The fee “Fairchild, who is the gar is $10, and pre-registration is dener at the Leach Botanical encouraged. Garden, is one of the speak Following the demonstration, ers,” said Howely. “He is just there will be fruit tree grafting going to knock folks’ socks off, workshops in Clairmont Hall, providing them with informa Room 118, on Sat., Feb. 24. tion about growing great plants The first of the two events from seeds and cut runs from 9 tings.” * a.m. to 10 “Beutler, one of a.m. and will our part-time fac offer prac ulty members in tice in whip “[Fairchild] the Horticulture grafting. Department, is an The sec is just amazing user of ond event going to plants in the garden takes place for striking arrange from 12:45 knock ments inside, as p.m. to 2:15 folks 9 well as great com p.m. and will socks off...99 binations outside,” cover graft she added. ing methods Beutler will also like cleft, be talking about kerf and gardening in the inarching. Elizabeth Howely winter. The orga Horticulture Dept. “White is going nizers ask Chair to talk about con that those tainer gardening,” attending said Howely. “Lots bring their of people like gar own straight- dens on their decks or front edged knives to both events. parkways.” The fee for both events is Admission is $7. Interested $15. parties can register at the Howely assures that novices door or call Lorretta mills, the are welcome right alongside department secretary, and pre seasoned gardeners at all the register. events. The next event will be a “That’s what these are all fruit tree pruning demonstration about,” said Howely. “It’s peo from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sat., ple that are very skilled and Feb. 10 at the Clackamas Home people that just want to start to Orchard Society Arboretum. begin their skill-building.” Schedule for Horticulture Dept. Events Feb. 2, GARDENERS GALORE 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fri., Feb. 2, in the Gregory Forum. Fee: $7. Feb. 10, FRUIT TREE PRUNING 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Sat., Feb. 10, at CCC Home Orchard Society Arboretum. Fee: $10. Feb. 24, FRUIT TREE GRAFTING - BEGINNING 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Sat., Feb. 24, in Clairmont Hall, Room 118. Fee: $15. Feb. 24, FRUIT TREE GRAFTING - INTERMEDIATE 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., in Clairmont Hall, Room 118. Fee: $15. Gardening Terms for the Novice\ Graft: a buJ shoot, or scion of a plant inserted in a groove, slit, or the likl in a stem or stock ol another plant in whiclfl it continues to grow. I Scion: a shoo! or twig, especially! one cut for grafting ol planting; a cutting. Cleft: (of a leaf, corolla, lobe, or other expanded plaid part) having division! formed by incision! or narrow sinuses th! extend more than hall way to the midrib ol the base. Kerf: a cut or inc] sion made by a saw the like in a piece of wood. dg Inarching: Ta . graft by uniting, as a scion, to a stock, witl out separating eithi from its root before the union is complete. ( BOND: Saves taxpayers money, upgrades campii [ rate,” said Dierdorff. As requis by law, the process was ovej “Timing is dependent on by an adviser, Charles Cart the interest rates in the market Co. In changing by a large enough mar November 200( Clackamas Cod gin to make the sav voters approve ings worthwhile,” said Dierdorff. the $47 millic “It is help When market con bond measur ditions were good to The money froi ful... to the bond final refinance, federal remind the six new O1A UVV» builfl UU11UUM offices were closed and upgrades] upgrade^" f( to honor the death voters that old buildings ! of Former President we are good the college. I Gerald Ford, creat stewards While the refi ing a higher demand nancing has n for bond sales. At of their direct financii the time of the sale, money. 99 impact on thqcol > there was only one lege, Dierdorf e other bond sale avail says it sends is able nationwide. Bill Dierdorff good message tc Because of this, the Vice President of Clackamas Count] amount of money Campus Services taxpayers: ,, the college saved “It is helpfid in went up, according future bond cam- j to Dierdorff. paigns to remind I Northwest Investment Bank coordinated the bond sale and the voters that we are good stew-l helped secure the lower interest ards of their money.” Continued from BOND, Page 1 NOW HIRING DELIVERY DRIVERS ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Earn up to $11.00 to $ 18.00 per hour: (Minimum Wage, Plus Tips, and $1.50 Per Delivery.) Flexible Hours Must Have Proof of Insurance and Reliable Car Must Be Licensed for 2 Years Minimum 18 Years Old With A Good Driving Record Looking for Friendly People With A Neat Appearance Open Sun-Thurs 19735 Trails End Highway Fri ' Sat 11:00 am--l 0:00 p. m. Oregon City, OR 97045 ¿5057 5/8-5000 Apply in-store today!!! No inquiries from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 to 7:00 pm please.
