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I, The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, January 7,1998 Page 13 Clarke Students Help Bring Christmas To Beihesda House Families Students at Clarke High School pitched in to help eight families (and 19 individuals) individuals) over the festive season. The response was impressive, with all home rooms bringing in gifts, decorations and food for the women and Children of Bethesda House. Some of the volunteers in charge of the project are pictured above, along with Kelly and Deborah, Bethesda House representatives. Shown in the photo arc: Andrea Rutherford, Ricardo McLean, Emily Tufts and Denny Hipgravc. Old Town Hall Hosts Mayor's Levee Forward Contracting Now Available For Sheep Producers The Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency (OS MA) has recently launched a "Forward Contracting Project". The objective of the program is to ultimately increase the consumption consumption and consumer awareness of Ontario lamb. Currently, Ontario lamb can only be bought through freezer or farm-gate sales, butcher shops or small independent grocery "stores. Large chain stores cannot source a consistent supply of Ontario lamb. The project would enable producers to (market larger groups of heavy, uniform lambs (using future contracts, sold by rail grade to 'processors. Lambs will be formula priced (using a rolling average as a base price and -then adjusted for grade and month of sale. All (carcass grading will be done by independent, ■qualified graders and an "index" value will be ■generated using the muscling score and a (yield measurement. Lamb specifications include a preferred ■weight range of 50-55 lbs dressed weight ."(DW) - no heavier then 60 lbs DW. Lambs must be clean and youthful with no tags or bums. It is recommended that lambs are grain fed and rams may be discounted if too sexually sexually mature. To purchase a contract, producers complete complete and return a master contract. They can telephone a published number to obtain price quotes. Upon verbal acceptance of a quote, a written written confirmation will be issued. A producer is notified 7 days before shipment as to the exact date and location lambs are to be delivered. delivered. There will be a contract fee which will include a commission fee of $3.00 per lamb, OSMA licence fee of $1.00 per lamb and a forward contract deposit of $50.00 per lamb. Forward contracting will enable producers to receive better returns for high yielding carcasses, carcasses, know their sale price in advance and arrange delivery dates to match their production production cycle. For more information on forward contracting contact OSMA at 1 -519-836- 0043. Solina Rings in New Year Solina News by Harvey Yellowlees "When the little boy started school his mother (told him to put on a fresh ;pair of socks every day. He (did, and at the end of the week his shoes would ■hardly fit". Well, the Christmas ■rush is over and we are ■starting a new year - 1998. (I hope everyone has a (good year. We at Solina had a New (Year's party at the church (with 41 present. The party was planned by Bruce and (Jean Taylor, Vi Ashton and ■Charles and Alma (Langmaid. A big thank (you to the committee. At six-thirty we sat (down to a Pot Luck supper. supper. No one needed to go (hungry. Games of Court (Whist, Crokinole, Euchre •and Lost Heir were played lots of fun. During the (night some lucky prizes were given out to winners (- Lloyd Broome, Marion (Broome, Doris Flett, Don ■Taylor, Lois Yellowlees, (Don Cochrane, Alma Langmaid, Charles Langmaid,. Verna (Robinson, Blaikie (Rowsell, Barbara (Kapteyn, Elaine Baker, (Scott Merchison and ■Bernice Watson. We were able to have lunch again before midnight midnight - then hats and noise (makers to usher in the new 'year, Some of the group went home early to get their beauty sleep, A real nice party on a very cold night. With Mary Millson on Saturday for a New Year's party were the Stutzman, Smith, Clancy and Millson (families. With Harold and Lois Yellowlees for a New .Year's gathering were (John Yellowlees and his ■friend Kristy, Isobcl Davis, Ross and Pat (Kossatz, Shelly Kossatz (and friend Peter, Dawn (and Chris Ford. Vi Ashton, Ken, Cindy, Sandy and Kim Ashton, Murray, Lois and Graham Flett were at the Bob Martins on New Year's Day. With Harvey and Lois Yellowlees for supper New Year's Day were Michael Metcalf and friend Shannon Hunter from Smith Falls, Doris Flett entertained Donald and Marie Kellctt Bowmanvillc, Terry and Jcnn Kellctt Toronto on New Year's Day and Jean and Art Youngman on Monday, December 29th. . Our sympathy to Orville Hindman and family family on the passing of a beloved wife, mother and friend, Barbara. A group-out for supper,, with Fred and Bernice Watson for New Year's were the Trimbles, Browns, Doug, Laurie and boys and Bob and Janet Trimble. They had a nice evening at the Amadeus restaurant. Don and Joyce Taylor returned Wednesday from Plano, Texas after spending spending Christmas with their daughter Valerie and her husband Hal Kauffeldt. Their daughter Gayla and Jim Boritz of Vancouver, British Columbia joined them there. The Ken Knox family had an open House last Sunday afternoon. Many from the community attended. Thanks to the Knox family. Fred and Bernice Watson had several several neighbours in on Friday evening. They enjoyed some good card games and of course lunch! Bruce and Jean Taylor have a new granddaughter Sophie Angeline, born January 1, to Francine and Bcrnie Gobeil of Calgary. • Lloyd and Marion" Broome had all their family family home for Christmas. Saturday evening their granddaughters Holly and Ashley Broome of Mitchell's Corners were dinner guests. Greeters at Eldad Church were Bob and Joan Blackburn. Helen Wotten was the lay reader. Allan Garbe invited the January birthday people to the "Birthday Box", Elaine Baker presented "Minutes for Missions". She reported reported that our church had gone over the objective for 1997 and thanked everyone everyone for their help. Allan Garbe welcomed Ron Tidy on this his first Sunday as organist, choir leader and presented him ' with a flowering plant, Reverend Munro had. a story for the children about "Hugs". Cindy Ashton had a solo part in the choir number. The message was "We Kneel in Celebration". Service closed with "As With Gladness" and the choral benediction. A nice service, try it sometime. One man parked his car right outside the door of the church and left it running running - to keep it warm, I Simpson's on the weekend was Neil's mother Inez Simpson. by I. Challice Quote - "Life was a lot simpler when we honored father and mother, rather than all the major credit cards". A happy and prosperous New Year to all our faithful readers, and remember that keeping a healthy lifestyle is a great asset!" Sunday, January 4, a dreary, dreary, cool day welcomed the crowd to the "Mayors Levee", held this year in Orono's old town hall. A good crowd in attendance from surrounding surrounding areas. The Challiccs, in greeting our Mayor, Diane Hamre, couldn't help admiring her beautiful Chair of Office. She graciously explained the various various buttons to make it more interesting. Good luck to all council and the Mayor in '98. A rather belated vote of thanks to "Mardi's Flower Shop" (Mary Clapdorp) for their gracious gift of (12) lovely poinsettias to our Christmas dinner, December 18, 1997, at Durham Srs. Complex. Following the dinner, dinner, the plants were sent to sick and shut-ins in the complex. complex. Mr. Paul Tamblyn, Acton, was Friday dinner guest of his mother, Mrs. Mary Tamblyn, Mill St. Friday evening guests of her mother, Mrs, Jenny Bowins, were Mrs. Sandra Haslam and daughters Sarah, home from university in Ottawa, and Rachel, Oshawa. During the Sunday evening T.V. news there was an interesting item about an elderly lady by the name of Thornton, celebrating her 109th birthday from Lindsay. The name "Thornton" was a well known name in Orono- Kirby areas many years ago! We wonder if other folks have run into the discouraging discouraging disarray of so called "Christmas Sale" items, and when brought up to sale counter, the clerk tells you "that number is not on sale"! We witnessed one poor lady who had (3) different items put back on the shelf, and several other customers expressed the same story! Over the New Years holidays, holidays, visitors at Challiccs included their 2 great-granddaughters, great-granddaughters, Jessica and Jennifer Heckbert, Oshawa. Deanna and Maurice Harmer, Donald Challice and friend Betty, all from Oshawa and Misses Jackie and Jo Anne Sutherland, Bowmanville, Orono News Mrs. Dale Fcrrier, Peterborough and Milton Mylic, Peterborough. Orono Church News "Embracing Transformation" - This is a programme prepared by the United Church of Canada to try to promote GROWTH in our congregations. The main resources arc a video about 'transformed' congregations, and a discussion guide. Two sessions have been planned for this programme: Saturday, January 24, 9:30 - 12 noon and Saturday, February 7, 9:30 a.m. - noon, in the Lower C.E. Hall at Orono. This is an important topic which we all need to take an interest in, so anyone and everyone is welcome at both or one of these sessions. Welcome Our Neighbour! The Reverend David Chisling has been appointed as the Minister of Newcastle United Church. The Covenanting Service for David, the Congregation, and Presbytery will be on Sunday, January 11th at 7:00 p.m., Newcastle United Church. Proposed Tai Chi Classes: Probable days and times - Wednesday or Thursday morning, and/or evening. Possible Location - Orono Church. Minimal Fee. Starting mid-February. If you have an interest in this non- strenuous, health-enhancing exercise for all age groups, please call Pat Lycett, 983- 9475. Tyrone News Away we go on another new year where we still write 1997 on our cheques for a few weeks, T'is the season of annual meetings and information sessions. The first one for farmers is the annual Soil and Crop meeting on Friday of this week in Canton. Perhaps there will be some comment on how this up-and-down weather will affect the crops, particularly wheat and fruit trees. Loads of good wishes go to Meta Swain, who is in hospital after falling. Broken bones are no fun. A big thank you to all those who gave us the annual light show in the village and through the countryside during the Christmas season. It was. much appreciated. Tyrone UCW meets Jan. 14 at 1:15 p.m. This will be our annual recycling meeting, so if you have Christmas cards, stamps, soup labels, eyeglasses, pop can tabs, grocery store tapes or some , craft materials, please drop them at the church. We are also collecting good used clothing, particularly men's coats, etc. For further information, call Jacqueline Vaneyk at 263-8460. After the fun and excitement of the Christmas pageant and the full house of the Christmas Eve service and the joined service last week, church services were at the regular time of 10:45 a.m. again. Church reports are due this coming Sunday! Our Congregational meeting will be Sunday, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. There will be a potluck lunch right after the service with the meeting to follow. We must plan for our future! v v "'TiM Bowmanville Mall Coloring Contest Winners The Bowmanville Mall held a coloring contest recently, and the winners in a variety of age groups were presented their prizes from Santa Claus just prior to Christmas. Each winner received a sweatshirt with their name on it, and the picture they colored crested onto the front of the shirt. Pictured above are all of the winners with Santa Claus. 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