Jason Eberle, the Golf Pro at the Gibson Bay Golf Course spoke about golf in Madison County and the importance of a vigerous youth golf program on November 11. He said there are seven golf courses in Madison County and they need a total of 200,000 rounds each year to make them profitable. He said an active youth program is vital to making that happen in the county.  He also discussed handicapped golf and specialized golf courses for small children and seniors.

December 14-20

Tell Someone They're Doing a Good Job Week ­ Every day this week, tell someone, "You're doing a good job." For information: Joe Hoppel, Radio Station WCMS, 4489 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462; phone: 757-671-1000; e-mail: wcms@norfolk.infi.net; Web site, www.wcms.com.

December 22

Abilities Day ­ Celebrates all people with disabilities and their caregivers. To celebrate this day, wear a white ribbon. For information: Paul Cannaday, 4971 Wixson Road, Croswell, Michigan 48422; phone, 810-679-0236, e-mail: disablenet@aol.com.

December 31

World Peace Meditation ­ An opportunity for people around the world to focus their thoughts and energy on peace. The event is observed internationally, beginning at noon Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and lasting one hour (7 am ­ 8 am, EST). For information: Quartus Foundation, PO Box 1768, Boerne, Texas 78006, phone, 830-249-3985, e-mail, quartus@texas.net, Web site, www.quartus.org.