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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender, Bowman ville, Saturday, April 9,1994 19 Watercolors OnDisplay at Town Hall A collection of floral and landscape watercolors by Scarborough- based artist Bernice Harper is currently on display at the Town Hall in Bowmanville. The artist attended the Ontario College of Art in the early 60's and made her career teaching art at Ontario high schools and colleges. She was head of Dunbarton High School's Art Department Department when she retired in 1988. She has also taught at the Visual Arts Centre in recent years. Animals Need Our Help Walk-in Clinic Will Promote Conservation The Oshawa Green CAP (Conservation (Conservation Action Program) has opened it's Public Information Centre right beside the TD Bank at King and Sim- coe. This walk-in "conservation clinic" clinic" offers literature and displays on- water, waste and energy management along with expert advice on many other environmental concerns including including backyard composting, hazardous waste disposal, vermicomposting, community bulletin boards, transportation, transportation, recycling and much more. Come and see us soon and bring the kids, we have programs for them too! Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m to 5 p.m.; Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Spring is here, and with it comes the birth of many new things, including including a staggering number of unplanned unplanned litters of puppies and kittens which will contribute to the current pet over-population problem in our area. This is a reminder on behalf of Durham Animal Adoption of how important it is to have your pet spayed/neutered to help reduce the number of dogs and cats that end up in our local pounds and shelters, and are tragically euthanized every year. By having your dog and/or cat spayed/neutered, you not only prevent prevent unwanted births, but you also reduce reduce your pet's risk of disease and help to minimize some behavioural problems, such as male cats spraying to mark territory, and the yowling of female cats in heat. This measure, coupled with regular veterinary checkups and vaccinations, will make your pet's life happier and healthier, and your time together more enjoyable. enjoyable. If you are considering the adoption adoption of a new pet, please remember the many beautiful, adoptable dogs and cats at our local animal shelters just waiting for a family to love. There are animals of every size, age and description, so make them a priority priority when looking for your new pet. Oshawa Animal Services can be contacted contacted at 723-3488, Pickering/Ajax/ Whitby Animal Control at 427-8737 and Clarington Animal Control at 623-7651. If you are unable to provide a permanent permanent home for an animal, but would still like to help, volunteers, foster homes and donations are always always desperately needed. Please call Durham Animal Adoption at 263- 8915 or 623-0770. THE NORTHUMBERLAND-CLARINGTON BOARD OF EDUCATION REGISTER NOW FOR SENIOR KINDERGARTEN FRENCH IMMERSION Ontario Street Public School and Courtice South Public School continue to offer Senior Kindergarten French Immersion. We are now accepting registrations for the 1994- 95 school year. The program is open to children five years of age on or before December 31,1994 whose parents or guardians reside within the boundaries of The Northumberland- Clarington Board of Education. For more registration information, please call Ontario Street Principal Steve Fortier at 905-623-5437 or Courtice South Principal Pat Adams at 905-436-2054. © Stop-Smoking Program Starts In Oshawa on Tues., April 26 There's still time to register for the Lung Association's stop-smoking program, "Countdown". This seven- session course will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, 1994 at the Lung Association - Durham Region, 40 King St. W. Suite 300 (North East comer of King and Centre). Oshawa Leader Cathy Sakata describes describes the program as a "very positive positive experience". Based on behaviour behaviour modification techniques, Countdown shows participants how to deal with their smoking habit, and is particularly effective when combined combined with nicotine patch therapy. "It really puts each individual in control of their own health and future" says Mrs. Sakata. Unlike many commercial Stop Smoking programs (that can costfce- tween $200 and $700) the Lung Association Association offers Countdown for a very moderate fee. The registration fee for this session is $95, of which $45 will be refunded at the end of the course. Credit card registrations can be accepted. To register, or for more information, information, call the Lung Association in Oshawa at 436-1046. CPR Refresher Program Comes To BHS Apr. 11 Durham Save-a-Heart is offering a CPR Basic Rescuer Refresher Course at Bowmanville High School during April. This six-hour course will run on Monday evenings, April 11th and 18th from 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. An individual must have successfully completed the Basic Rescuer course to be eligible to take this program. The cost for this course is $38,00 per person. To register for this course please contact Durham Save-a-Hcart at (905) 666-0995. DURHAM FARMER'S CO-OP TACK SALE for our Prices in effect until April 30th Picador $Q99 RIDING * GLOVES 100% Cotton "Pimple Palm" ont -- ^ VU I Paddock BOOTS Brown or C Black only Many in-store Sales! Cadetf RIDING BOOTS $OQ99 SAVE20% CiO All Tack Shop CLOTHING 15% OOFF Selected HALTERS $Q99 Horse Foal $1 099 Coloured COTTON LEADS $799 Salt Lick HOLDERS $099 SAVE 40% Curry-Combs Sweat Scrapers Mane Combs Nylon LEADS $799 DURHAM FARMER'S CO-OP Hwy. 115, Orono 983-9134 N in W- Taunton Rd. T X ©