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WtfoWel ieWdedy oebr2,19 Big Brothers 2Oth anniversary Bowmanville celebration a success Big Brothers of Clarington celebrated its 2th Anniversary Celebration on November 8, 1997. The din- ner, dance and sulent auction held at Newcastle. Cornmunity Hall raised over $6000 and gave past and present Big Brother volunteers, frienids and family the opportunity to sh-1are memories and renew acquaintances. Guests had the opportuni- ty t o enj oy an exc ell ent buffet dinner catered by King's Court Catering and to dance the night away to the music provided by the band "Chaser" and DJ Andy from Playmore. The sulent auction, with items provided by many com- munity businesses and indi- viduals, was a huge success. Many took advantage of the wide selection of items to pur- chase the perfect grift for themselves or frienids. The many volunteers who helped organize the celebra- tion also helped to make the evening special. Big Brothers of Clarington thanks everyone who helped make the 20th Anniversary Celebration a success and everyone who has supported our agency throughout the years. Mem orial Hospital news Sitting back Iooking out our front window last week, something that I seldom do, I was rewarded with a flush of birds at the bird feeder. I was somewhat surprised especially when you consider that almost everyone bas a bird feeder somewhere in their yard and there are only so miany birds to go around. There were eight Mourning Doves, ai goodly numrber of Biack-Capped Chl-ickadees, som-e Nuthatch- es, both White and Red breasted along with mnany Juncos scratching airound in the leaves under the hedge. There was also three American Goldfinch on the Niger seed feeder. But there is a reward at times for being diigent and putting out an extra effort in attracting birds. The home- made feeder is filled with black sunflower seeds while Niger seed flis the tube feeder and the scatter of a good mix of mixed grain on the grnund and under the hedge seems to have paid off, at least for the time being. Birds do move about in their searchi for food and they are not goinigto survive totally on Back Sunflower seed or any mix in a feeder. A survey in Wisconsin, U.S., founid that only 21 percent of energy supply for Black Capped Chickadees came from home bird feeders. The other 79 percent came through a natural sup)ply availabie iii the wild. It s quite noticeable that the Chickadees, as well as other species, during the winter, travel about in a circuit, ail the time in search of food. They look under limbs, clip away at loose junks of bark for insects that may be surviving the coid or in a dormant stage. The search is neyer enidinig. The same survey, however, also found that Chickadees having access to feeders had a better winter survival during real cold periods, below -18C for a period of live days. During miilder months the survival rate was near equial. It was a.lso determined during this surivey that birds do not go 'sof"t' duie to an unlii;ted foodi suppiy. Possibly there is an in- buiit need for a well balanced diet and nature provides for this through a bird's instinct. It is amnazing how many do enjoy bird-watching and especiaiiy hanging up a bird feeder during the winter months. Tt is something for the whole family. If youi wish to add a further dimension to birdwatching you couid consider joiniing "Project Feederwatch". Your observations can provU e valuabie information that heips ornlithoiogists study and protect birds. To get inivolved, contact Project Feederwatch at: Bird Stuldies Caniada, Box 160, Port Rowan, Ontario NOE iMO, tel. 1-519-586; 3531. PUBLIC M EET ING TO DISCUSS RESTRUCTURING REPORT TIhe recently released inter- îm report on hospital restruc- turing and recommendations for Memorial Hospital Bowmanville wlll be dis- cussed at a public meeting at Bowmanville Higli School on Monday, December 1. Representatives from Memorial Hospital Bowmanville's Board of Directors and administration will be presenit to discuss the report, released Novemnber l8th, from the Health Services Restructuring Commission. The report makes recommendations on hospital services in Durham, York, Halton and Peel Regions. There will also be a question and answer period. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the school's auditoi- um, located on. Liberty Street North, north of Highway 2. Everyone is invited to attend. Clarington Fire u-C-ails The Clarington Fire Department responded to the fllowing fire calis duLýring the period of November 17 to Novemnber23, 1997: 1 struc- ture f'ire, 3 vehicle fires, 2 fires, 6 motor vehicle acci- dents, 16 medical assis- tances, 1 assist other agency and 2 alarmn activations. 2) Hazel Murphy 77, 3) Paul Mucha 76 , 4) Matt Julicher 75, 5) Normia Moffat 73;,Low - Marion Sear s; Draws - Julie Wilson, Thelma Vagg. Charlie Campbell 2, Walter Murp hy. AFTER HOURS CLINIC CHANGES HOURS The After Hours Clinic at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville is changing its weekend hours starting Monday, December 1, 1997. The new hours will be 10 a.m. to 2 p -m. Saturdays and Sundays. The Clinic contin-, ues to be open Monday to Fridays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. It is located beside the main Hospital building. Dr. Luigi Pedretti, the Clinic's current physician coordinator, says the changes is in response to a contfinued need in the community. "A number of people in our community told us they would like the Clinic open at slightly earlier times on week- ends. There are still a large number of people who do not have a local fam-ily physician, and the cltnic bas deflnitely helped to fi that gap"', expËiains Dr. Pedretti. The -After Hours CinP:e first opened Its doors just over a year ago. The phone numnber us 623-3331, ext. 1900. Toastm asters Bowm-anvlle Toastmasters lived up to the theme of chair- man Toastmaster Nancy Bamnes at their November 18, 1997 meeting. Toastmasters demonstrat- ed their versatility in the con- duct of the meeting. Toastmaster Gordon West, in a sertes of mini debates, challenged the assemably to demonstrate their versatility. Both speakers presented speeches from Advanced Communication Manuals. Toastmaster Irene Konzelmann extolled the virtues of Madame -Marie Curie, a Nobel prize winning scientist. Toastmaster Carol Wonnacott presented a news bulletin appropriate for tele- vision. 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