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cio tribune february 10 1988 chickadee cheerful in winter by art briggsjude youll find him active on the most blustery days of this cold season when all the other feath ered creatures seem to have vanished his pleasing deedee chickadeedee notes are a well known greeting to woodland traveller or bird feeding enthu siast alike little wonder his dis plays of limitless energy ignite a welcome spark in all who acknow ledge his appearance and while this fact alone contributes most to the birds widespread appeal there are other reasons that make the little chickadee a perennial favourite sporting a black cap and a bib to match on a predominantly gray coat with a lighter vest this acrobatic sprite of a bird seems to come right out and challenge old man winter at his own game it also comes right out and makes its presence known if you saunter into its favourite neighbourhood if this happens to be a remote woodland area chances are good factory sale incredible savings of up to 70 for rrien and women on roots shoes jackets sweats sweaters handbags and more 2 days only february 13 14 1988 saturday am to 9 pm sunday 9 am to 4pm new location arts- crafts and- hobbles building at the cne oufferjn gates roots factory sale location bathurst street cab loop roots ontario place cash sales only allsaes final limited quantities all enquiries 7813574 a chickadee will soon appear and immediately set out to win your admiration beginning with a series of introductory notes and gaining confidence with each run the restless chickadee closes the distance between itself and its potential audience when only a foot or so separate the two the little bird pauses and peers out in quisitively with a twinkling ebony eye i know this face is seems to say but so help me i cant remember your name it stares for only an instant though then spins around a small branch hangs upside down and grabs a sleeping grub all in the same mo tion closer to home chickadees upon finding your feeding station will furnish you with a season of interesting moments an exam ple is the contrast shown between it and the blue jays loud call announcing the feed tray needs replenishing the coy little chick adee on the other hand achieves the same results in a manner that makes the blue begger look like a rank amateur if its animated antics arent being observed suffi ciently to warrant the arrival of some tidbits this tiny black- capped artist beats out a rat-ta- tatat with its bill on your feed tray or window sill it is here too with regular exposure to people that these midget bundles of ener gy can actually be trained to feed out of your hand nutmeats along with sunflower seeds are his favourite handouts along with chopped suet in his woodlot home away from mans influence chickadees thrive on such natural foods as insect eggs wild berries and weed seeds a cavity dweller this active year round resident will nest in a bird house if the dimensions and sur roundings are suitable occa sionally we find them raising a family in some of our bluebird nestboxes especially those placed near woodlands or brushy ravines while many words have been used to describe this tiny birds antics or disposition theres one that stands out most in my mind for a mighty mite to brave the strongest north winds to survive the coldest winter nights and to still come bouncing around and add a little joy to a seemingly dis mal day this bird just has to be called cheerful plowmen pushing for 1991 match dear editor as some of your readers will recall the durham region plow mens association made an un successful bid last year to bring the international plowing match and farm machinery show to the area in 1990 although understandably dis appointed by the rejection the plowmen have launched another bid in an effort to bring this event to durham in 1991 the annual convention of the ontario plowmens association will be held feb 15 and 16 at the constellation hotel toronto the durham region delegation has received excellent co operation and support from the region of durham the twp of brock host farmer robert jibb and family as well as neighbors and area agricultural businesses we will do our best to represent durham as the vibrant growing community it is in advamce we wish to thank our many suppor ters please wish us good luck sincerely ted smith chairman international plowing match steering committee durham re gion plowmans association spring cleaning sale up to 50 off february 111213 always a little something different 4 main st w stouffville 6403070 exiting from their limo venetia gerodimos and joey greco ol scarborough are welcomed by doug barber general manager of chimo hotels to the chimo hotel lor a royal treatment weekend venetia was the winner in the economist sunchimo hotel christmas contest for the war amputations of canada child amputee program with her guess of 2222 bulbs on chimos outdoor christmas tree the correct number 2224 the prize includes limo to and from chimo two nights accommodation a romantic dinner for 2 in the berczy room and brunch for 2 in quincys