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Bumper cron SHEPHERD (Coninued from page 2) dering why the federal govemn- ment is interested. People believe there is a role for the federal government to play in healthcare and the delivery of health-care ser- vices. I'm fed up with provincial politicians who blame the fed- eral government for their inability to properly administer the system by reducing the debate to funding. It is time the federal govern- ment developed a broad accountability framework to measure how effectively tax- payers' dollars are being spent. As well the federal govern- ment should police health-care standards across the nation. Why? To ensure Canadians do flot have to live in fear of flot having access to the system when they are in genuine need. Food-2for thought!,, Sharing a Heaithier [ Future, -ÀNî1,7l Piled on this 625 lb. pumpkin are: front row 1- Colleen, Jennifer, Rebecca, Ellanne and Michael. Back Row - Wayne and Darreil who were responsible for growing this beauty L SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1841 FUNERAL SERVICES PRE-ARRANGED & PREPAID ~'WIere 'rofessional'Etiquette is Important' Funeral Direotors Paul R. Morris Robert E. Williams Gary M. Conway Doug R. Rutherford ANSWERING VOUR CALL 24 HOURS 623-5480 4 Division St. Bowmanvilll. Good seeds, and good gar- dening skills is ail it takes to grow a giant pumpkin, accord- ing to Wayne Kennedy. Equipped with the seeds fromn last years World Champion pumpkin,' Wayne and son Darreil set out to grow a giant of their own. In just their second year of competitive pumpkin growing, it seems they've found the right combination. From one plant the Kennedy's harvested the 401 lb. pumpkin that won at the Orono Fair, a 616 lb. puxnpkin that placed first at the Co-op competition this year and set a new record, and a 625 lb. pumpkin that placed 1 8th at the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth in Ottawa. "You just don't snap your fingers and grow a big pump- kmn," said Waýyne. First you need good seeds, and these you get from a competitive grower. A growing pumpkin needs plen- ty of water,* up to 100 gallons per day for each plant. Then there is the fertilizer, the con- stant vigilance for stem cracks, the slow rotation etc. The Artists. teatured at "Christmas at Presqu'iIe il'98 Christmas at Presqu'ile is once again gearing up to pre- sent top quality arts and crafts that have been the trademark of tis Show, and this year anexciting addition will be featured. Michael Dumas and Brent Townsend, world renowned Canadian- wldlife artists, will be exhibit- ing at the new Lighthouse Gallery. They will be on hand to show originals and prints of their unique wildlife art. These two have had popular exhibits in the United States. Japan, Europe and through- out Canada. The Friends of Presqu'ile are honoured to, have these artists participat- ing in this-endeavour sup porting Presqu'ile Provincial, Park. 1The cornrittee members of Christmas at Presqu'ile are also excited by the addition of 25 newjuried artists/arti- sans to the Show at Cousln's Cottage. Their addition will augment the reputation of this Show as being unique for original talent. This year will feature -more woodworking, sewing and exceptional crafts from around southern Ontario. Stonehedge Cottage will again be transformed into a Tearoom serving tasty desserts and beverages. Students from Centennial Secondary School will be catering and are already planning the creation of the Kennedy's found the internet to be agood source of informa- tion. As if growing, those, giant pumpkins wasn't enough fun, the trip to Ottawa towing 625 lbs. of pumpkin was a riot. The support and the thumbs-up from fellow travellers was really neat said Wayne. Wayne, and Darreli will make the seeds of their giant pump- kins available through the Co-, op this spring. The pair are also quite willing to pass on their growing tips. famous rum cake and cookies that have become synony- mous with the Presqu'ile Show. Another new feature this year is that radio station OJ 95.5 FM has been designated as the officiai sponsor. Listen for our updates about this exciting annual event. .Autumn is one of the most beautiful Urnes to visit Presqu'ile Provincial Park and there will be no entry fee to the Park or the Show on October 3 1,ý November 1, 4, 7 & 8th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Please corne out to meet Michael Dumnas and Brent Townsend at the Gallery, browse.for gifts at Cousin's Cottage, satisfy your cravings at the Tearoom or just enjoy the wonders of the Park. The Friends, Santa and the Elf are awaiting your arrivaI. Senior citizen's-and the physicall1y disabled Sidewalk and Drive way Windrow Snow Clearing Pro gram The Municipality of Clarington is offering senior citizens 65 years of age and over and the physically disabled a snow clear- ing service on municipal sidewalks and for driveway windrows adjacent to, single family dwellings, which includes semi- detached, link housing and row housing in the urban areas of Bowmanville, Courtice, Orono, Newcastle Village and in the Hamiets of Bondhead, Newtonville, Tyrone, Leskard, Haydon, Kendal1, Solina, Hampton, Burketon, Enniskillen, Maple Grove,, Enfield, Mitchell Corners and Kirby. To be eligible for this service, applicants must be 65 years of age or older or be physically disabled, occupy a single family, dwelling which fronts onto a Town street in the specified urban areas or the urbanized areas of the specified hamiets, and have no -able bodied persons under the age of 65 years resid- ing on the property. Senior citizens must providea copy of birth certificate or Senior Citizens Number; physically disabled appli- cants must provide a doctors certificate. Application Forms can be obtained from the Public Works Department, Municipal Administrative Centre at 40 Temperance Street in Bowmanville, or by calling 623-3379 ext 247 or 263-2291. If you wish to verify that you qualify for the service, please contact Grant Ashton at the above phone num- bers. AIl applications should be completed and returned to the Municipality of Claringt on, Public Works Department on or before November 1, 1998. ONTARIO Date of Publication: October 21 & 28, 1998 P.O. #7024