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12 The Clarington Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, December 17,1994 The Newcastle Lions presented a refurbished wheelchair to Newcastle Newcastle Health Care Centre on December 10th. The chair was presented presented in memory of Rudolph St. Amand, a member of the Newcastle Lions Lions Club. Shown above, at Newcastle Health Care Centre, are: from left (seated) Irving Kammelman and Bob Renaud and (back row from left): Roy Hopkins, Barb Bugden, Sharon Back, Amos Langley and Gail McKenzie. Lions Club President Amos Langley and Club Member Roy Hopkins made the presentation to Newcastle Health Care Centre's residents and staff. Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program For New Zealand farmers, the answer answer was obvious! "What we needed to do," said New Zealand High Commissioner, Commissioner, Maurice McTeague, "was redesign our sheep. We needed sheep that would produce $30 instead of $13. So we looked at the market. A rack of lamb sold for more than a chop, so we had to sell more racks." An oversimplified version to be sure, but this was the nature of New Zealand's approach to economic reform, reform, as McTeague explained it to the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Leadership Program participants in Ottawa last month. McTeague would not comment on the feasibility of similar sweeping change in Canadian agricultural agricultural policy, but the differences in population, size and diversity of land and production are an obvious stumbling stumbling block. Charlene Rostkowski, R.R. #1, Bailieboro and Charles Stevens, R.R. #8, Newcastle are members of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Leadership Program. In addition to McTeague, the group met government government and opposition M.P.'s, lobbyists, lobbyists, bureaucrats, a senator and the Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada. The 30 participants of the New York State Food and Leadership Program Program joined the Ontario group in Ottawa Ottawa for two of the three days. Agriculture and trade policies were high on agenda. The impacts of GATT and NAFTA are felt throughout throughout the agri-food community in Canada Canada and the U.S. Not surprisingly, there was some scepticism among the leadership participants from both sides of the border about the way the new rules are enforced. Lyle Van- clief, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada, discussed Canadian programs and polices. Richard McDonnell, Agricultural Attaché for the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, presented presented the American view. The aim of the Advanced Agricultural Agricultural Leadership Program is to enhance enhance the leadership capabilities of individuals involved in the Ontario agri-food industry. The two-year program program consists of nine three-day seminars, seminars, each held in a different Ontario location, plus two travel seminars. This class visited Saskatchewan and North Dakota in July 1994, and will visit Southern California and Mexico in March 1995. Through this program, program, participants broaden their understanding understanding of the forces that shape both our industry and our society. They meet leaders who are dealing with complex issues and gain skills to deal with issues themselves. The Class 5 participants range in age from 30 to 50, represent a wide geographic cross-section of Ontario and a variety of agricultural sectors and commodities. Nineteen are fulltime fulltime farmers; the others are in agribusiness, agribusiness, food processing, education, government and finance. We have one veterinarian and a lawyer who raises beef cattle. The program was initiated by the 1 Agricultural Leadership Trust, a partnership partnership between Ontario Ministiy of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; University of Guelph; Foundation for Rural Living; and Ontario Federation of Agriculture. The Trust celebrated its 10th anniversary during the Ontario Ontario Federation of Agriculture annual convention in Toronto, November 22. Funding for the program comes from the Trust partners, private and corporate donations and participant tuition fees. For information about start of the next program contact Patricia Migh- ton, Box 1030, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 6N1, Phone 519-767-3266. OPTIMISTS SELL CHRISTMAS TREES - The Bowmanville Optimist Club is back at the Bowmanville Mall selling Christmas trees. Proceeds will benefit the club's many community service projects. ROTARY CHRISTMAS TREES - At last report, there were over 500 trees to choose from at the Rotary Club's Christmas tree lot in Bowmanville. It's located at the Canadian Tire Parking lot. It is open from now until December 24th. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. from Monday to Friday and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ••■«•••••>•• CHRISTMAS AT THE INDEPENDENT - Be sure to visit our office between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd, to phone anywhere in the world free of charge. There's nothing to buy and there are no strings attached. You can call anywhere to wish friends a Merry Christmas on December 23rd between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Calls will be limited to five minutes. To avoid line-ups, we will be limiting calls to one per person. We wish to thank the many people who contributed to our Toy Drive. The toys have been turned over to the Bowmanville Salvation Army and they will be distributed to families in our community who need them. Join ft g for &u ®fo-fas8iottetr Christmas attEfc* Mill est. 1846 • Freshly-pressed apple cider • Large variety of cheeses from Empire Cheese Co-op of Campbellford • Doughnuts made fresh on the premises while you watch • Pies - Tarts - Apple Dumplings from "Betty's" [special orders available) • Jams, Honey . . . and so much more! OPEN MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. SUNDAYS 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. "Enjoy a touch of Early Ontario " Eprotte jWtU North of Bowmanville on Liberty Street 263-8871 GOLD REFLECTIONS makes Gift Giving Easy Handcarved GEM BIRDS Natural Stone on mineral bases $19 95 and up Watches $29?® reg. up to $59.99 Warranty Special Men's Diamond and Gold Rings $QQ Also F amily Rings and School Rings Large selection of Charms, Chains, Rings, Earrings % Off Manufacturer's Clearance Selected Rings Gemstone and Diamond Men's and Ladies' * CUSTOM JEWELLERY and APPRAISALS Jewellery, Watch and Clock Repairs GOLD REFLECTIONS in the Bowmanville Mall 243 King St. E. Hours: Tues. - Wed, 10 - 5:30; Thurs, - Fri. 10 - 8; Sat. 10 - 5:30; Sun. 9 - 4