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The Colors of Autumn By: Ann Petrous
Ever wondered why leaves change color in the fall, and how these leaves manage to display such beauty? Plants, like trees, produce their own food from the sun and absorb water through their roots. By fall’s end, leaves stop producing food due to less sunlight, water and cooler temperatures. Chlorophyll production, which keeps leaves green all summer begins to decrease. Therefore, other pigments that were always present like reds, yellows, oranges and browns begin to show until, eventually, all deciduous trees drop their leaves and become dormant until spring arrives. Warm days and cool nights in the fall produce the most vibrant leaves. The summer drought may even prolong the changing colors! The peak of fall color change in Michigan is usually seen in mid October.
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For more information about nature programs or fall foliage visit the Farmington Hills Nature Center in Heritage Park of call 248-477-1135 NEWS EVENTS PROGRAMS At Heritage Park Sept 21-Nov 2____ Hayride Central Sept 20-Nov 15___ Forest Fitness Oct 2___________ Hay Day Oct 5___________ Mom/Son Dance Oct 7___________ Pizza Palooza Oct 10__________ Fall Color Walk Oct 13__________ Junior Naturalist Club Oct 20__________ Scout Saturday Oct 20__________ Boo Bash Oct 21__________ Labyrinth Walk Oct 24__________ Fall Night Hike Oct 25__________ ½ Day Nature Day Nov 17__________ Michigan Weavers Guild Winter Market Dec 7-8_________ Holiday Shopping Expo Play, Explore, Learn…Live! Seasonal Brochure at: www.fhgov.com
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If you’ve never done genealogy, consider taking a class to get started. This might be a good winter project, with the end result benefiting your family for generations to come. Matilda Charles regrets that she cannot personally answer reader questions, but will incorporate them into her column whenever possible. Write to her in care of King Features Weekly Service, P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475, or send e-mail to columnreply@gmail.com. (c) 2012 King Features Synd., Inc.
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Orchard Lake
St. Mary’s Preparatory
A Catholic College Preparatory High School for Young Men, A part of The Orchard Lake Schools, A Center for Excellence in Education, Catholic Formation, and Championship Athletics
Celebrating 128 Years of Catholic Education
Next Open House: Sunday, October 28, 2012 11am Mass • Shrine Chapel of Our Lady of Orchard Lake
Tours follow Noon to 3pm • Registration at Adam Cardinal Maida Library following Mass
• Accredited by MANS/MNSAA • Grades 9-12 • Twice weekly All-School Mass • Boarding Students: 90 • Average Class Count: 18 • Student/Staff Ratio: 11/1 • College Professors: 10 • Alumni On Staff: 14 • Varsity Sports: 13
• Roman Catholic Education • College Preparatory • Enrollment: 500 Boys • International Students: 55 • Largest Class Count: 22 • Faculty with Ph.D: 5 • Faculty With Master’s Degree: 33 • NHS Student Members: 60 • State Athletic Championships: 34 [18 non-MHSAA, Rowing]
3535 Indian Trail • Orchard Lake, MI • 48324 248.683.0532 • www.StMarysPrep.com