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OooWeek-y Times, Wednesday. Decenbr2,19 Brad Wood from Kendal recently competed at the Royal. Brad came home with a new titile, 1997 Reserve Champion Jr. Exhibitor. Brad is a mnember of the Durham East 4-H Sheep Club led by Jimn Coombes. Competing at Blackstock Fair with his club, Brad won Champion jr. Showman and Reserve Champion Lamb. This show made him eligible for the Central Ontario show at Lindsay Fair. Brad came hiome with honours of Championl There is niot that miuch ta report as to the birds of winter but then you well know that Santa is on his way. Perhaps by the time you read this he will have come and gone. It is a busy time of the year. But not that busy that I can't take time, on behaîf of the Forrester household, to wish you and yours A Merry Christmas and a most Joyous New Year. The sighting of b irds over the past couple of weeks have been rather spotty from ail reports. Somie are even reporting a total loss of sightings and this has them somewhat mystified. Donna is an early riser and keeps an eye open for birds at the feeder, on the suet bag and on the ground Showman overaîl and Reserve Champion Lamb. With this strong showing at the local levels Brad trav- elled to Toronto to compete against rivais from Ontario and Quebec. Competing against 22 people in the Junior Division Brad was the 1997 Grand Champion J r. Showm)ani and the 1997 Reserve Jr. Champion Showman at the Royal Winter Fair. 1Brad's lamb was born and raised at Kendal Wood Farm operated by Brad, Keithi and Glen WVoodJ. whîle read ing the paper. When I mention there are no birds around she states that "you have to be up at daybreak." Needless to say I'm going to take her word whe-n she reports the sighitinig of Doves, a Cardinal, some Amnerican Goldfinch and Juncos. "They are hard to see but they are there most momnings," she states. one thing is for sure the ground feed that is tossed around does disappear and the Niger seed does drop some. I didsee a couple of Woodpeckers at the suet bag. To be sure it was long past day-break. Perhaps I shall have more to report following the holiday season. In the meantime "Ail the best"! Seniors' Day program in Clarington up and running on January Startinig on January 5, Communiiiity Care:'s Aduit Day Program iwi*ll be up and run- ning. The westerly portion of the former niursing homte oni 20 Robert St. W. i n 'Newcastle lias been reniovat- ed to accommiiodate this pro- gramn.'Thle program wîll occupy the mnaini floor of the buildinig, whichi lias been mnade comnpletely whieel-chaîr accessible. The miaini focuis of this programn is to provide temipo- rary; relief to the primiary care givers of seniiors wýho are physically fr-ai], imemiory impaired or socially isolated. Th-e programr is also geared towýards disabled aduits. Social anid recreational Oddfellows turkey draw winners The Orono Oddfellows held their annual Card Party and Turke-y Draw on Wednesdaiy, Decemiber 17, 1997. The wlnners of the turkeys were: Lori Robinson, Orono; Evert Harniess, Bowmanillie; Nancy Scott, R R. 1, Orono; Jack Gordon, Newcastle; Marie Couroux, Kendal; E. Blewett, Orono; Viola Vanderveen, Orono; Inez Harris, Orono; D. Compton, Cobourg and Paul Mucha, Pontypool. Biowmanville Toastmaste,ýrs Bowmanvllle Toastmnasters were gripped by an efflgent mood at their season finale on Decemher l6th. In keeping with the Christmas themie, Toastmaster Marilynn Dow had Santa leave various gifts for the impromptu speakers. She asked each what he or she would do with such things as "a cup of good cheer," "a sack filled with peace," "a blanket full of hugs,". ... Following sumptuous refreshmnents, Toastmnaster Mike Sullivan enthralled members with tales and sîldes ofhis experlences in attracting bluebirds to his trail of nesting boxes. He also answered numerous ques- tions from interested mem- bers. The Bowmanville Toastna-sters Club resumes regular meetings on January 6th, 1998, at 7:30 p.m. at the Information Centre of the Darlington Hydro Generating Station. For more informa- tion, please caîl Irene Konzelmnann, 983-94123. activities wvill be geared to individual needs, and avail- able from 9:30 to 3:30, Monday throughi Friday. A staff of three, comprised of one recreationial therapist, and two activity workers will supervise and assist in ail actîvities. Structured, thera- peutic recreational activities will include everything fromn bakinig to bingo. "We'r e excited," said staff member Julie Farmer. The goal of the programn is to keep the memn- bers stimulated while provid- ing, relief to their primary care givers at home. The programl is partially fundced by the Ministry of 5 Health, with Meals on Whecels providing the mnid daymieal. Aféeeof $21 a day for program recipients does flot include transportation. Subsidies are available for those unable to pay the per day fee. The programi cani accomn- modate 12 to 14 miemnbers eachi day. Persons interested in making use of the programn ,will have their- needs assessed by an assessmnent director, whlo \wilJ decide \what pro- gramn would best suit the famn- ily. An open house is schied- ûled somie time in February 1998. "Local Champion at Royal Winter Fair" [ýL E Funeral Homne THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family Owned Business, Offeing: Traditional Funeral Services Prearranged & Prepaid Services - Cremnation Arrangements Alternatives to Traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping Cory Kulpers - President 53 Division Street 623-5668 Bowmanville, Ontario LiC 2Z OFF STREET PARKING The Regional Munficipality-of Durham Works Department Holiday Closure of the Region's * - Waste Management Faciities The Region's Waste Management Facilities in Oshawa, Port Perry and Blackstock will be closed on December 25th, December 26th and January lst. These sites wiIl also have reduced hours on December 24th and December 3lst, closing at noon. Normal operations of Tuesday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. wili resume as of January 2nd, 1998. V.A. SILGAILIS, P.Eng. Commissioner of Works