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The Horticultural Class of Saugeen District Secondary School (SDSS)

It was the hottest day of the year as the Horticulture Class of SDSS  in Saugeen Shores took on the planting and maintenance of the Chippewa Golf Course flower beds.

Weeding in the hot sun

"This is our third year doing it," said teacher, Keith Day.  "It's a chance for the students to get real hands-on experience in a commercial setting. All the plants were grown from seed in the high school greenhouse and, this year, we also put in an herb garden."

The horticulture initiative is totally self-supporting and receives no funding from the School Board.  Therefore, one of the major fundraisers is the annual plant sale held at the high school on each Thursday during May.

(L)Tyler Higgins, Celine Greig, Olivia Cook, Kyle Seehaver, Kyle Stoner and Hunter Roote

Geza Kocsis, owner of Chippewa Golf and a former teacher, said that he believes in helping young people.  "They do a great job with the flower beds," he said, "and it's important to give them that chance." 

Chippewa owner, Geza Kocsis (R) BBQs while teacher Keith Day lends a hand

Chippewa also provided a barbeque lunch for the more than 30 students, who after three hours of weeding, tilling and planting were more than ready.

Volunteer Robin Hachez (R) & teacher Keith Day, give direction to students at the entryway garden

Taking a well-earned rest in the shade

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Tuesday, May 25, 2010