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Orono Weekly Times, 20 May 1992, p. 3

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Orono WeelcIy Tîmes, Wednesday, Mayr ~O, 1292 - 3 Comrp'unity Care registers growth The Orono Horticultural display. Society Spring Flower Show was There was much to talk about a maze of colour with an with the above group on the excellent collection of spring selection and the colour flowers and arrangements on' displayed. Another bird migration season is ahl but over or at Ieast will be, by theend of the week with the exception of- some of the, stragglers. There just hasn't been time to catch too many as they passed through this year and the hot spots haven't been visited wîth the exception of one hour at Point Traverse in Prince Edward County on Saturday afternoon., Point Traverse is somewhat of a finger running out into Lake Ontario in the south of the County and from our viewpoint is one of the better locations to view warblers as they corne north. It is a short stay in that area for the birds but when the mun is on it is a busy place. it does seern as if the area is not that well known by birders as are places such as Point Peele, Presquile and Long Point. As a result the area is not crowded with birders and one can sit in peace letting the birds move along to be viewed. An hour doesn't give one much time but on Saturday it was rather productive as far as warblers were concemned. It was the more spectacular warblers that camne into view -that made the trip worthwhile. Included in the parade of birds was the colourful Amnerican Redstart as well as the Bay Breasted, the Blackburian and Chestnut-sided and all in full colour. They are easily identified due to thecir distinctive splashes of colour. 0f course the Yellow Warbler was well represented going through the bushes and to add just another dash of colour was the, Rose Breasted Grosbealc with its blood-red chest, black top and white wing patches and under body. It was this bird that added to the Ganaraska Walk for S AGA on Sunday. It made it presence noted with its song and to later appear in-person for a most convenient viewing by the sixteen who were present. For most in the group it was a new bird. The Rose Breasted which had always passed through to a more northern site for nesting bas slowly been edging fartier south for nesting and are becomning a sumymer resident of this area. Both Bill and I rather enjoyed the SAGA forest walks and the some 45 who took part over the threce Sundays were most in- terested in the story of the forest, the identification of trees, the forest's purpose, its early spring plants and a srnall number of birds coring into view. The staff at the Forest Centre were most helpful and there is no- doubt that Bill has a real library of knowledge on the development of the forest having been part of the systernthat saw, to the plantings of what were, in rnany cases, blow-sand areas. According to Donna on Monday evening there was a phone caîl asking identification of a beautiful blue colouired bird about Sparrow size. No doubt it was an Indigo Bunting and if it happens to be In prc(gra1f The anniaî -meeting of Newcastle ComfillUlflty Cârs ftnd COPE once again noted a busy year with expanding programs and expanding dlentelle. It was a time, the annual meeting, to once again pay tribute to staff and the many volunteers which has made the Community Care program a success in the Town of Newcastle. Betty McGregor, chair of'the executive outlined the expansion of staff at Community Care and noted a computer lînk with the Town of Newcastle Library system. The computer link is a most welcomed addition to the operation of the organization and with provision of information. In brief the foot care clinics continue to expand with 120 appointments monthly. The report also notes the setup of a Fniendly Visiting Program with suitable match-up from volunteers with clients. The COPE-program continues with success with not only one-on- one match ups but also with group involvement. Community Care continues to oversee the Good Neighbour program and report Tom Webb chosen as Good neighbour of the Year from nominations that were received. Community Care with the Library are now offering books for shut-ins on a regular basis and have been involved in the promotion of a LETS Bartering System. With program expansion and needed expansion of staff Community Care and COPE are seen in direct sunlight the blue is most irredescent. The bird is late in migration and summers mainly along tree and shrub lined sideroads., It does have a rather distinctive song to that of other birds. and in cientelle looking for new quarters with ALMitiflMflôôe ýpâté. Meals on Wheels continues as a popular program along with other services in transportation, home maintenance, telephone securi ty checks, errands and assistance in the completion of forms for clients. During the past year a total of 924 clients were served with 870 clients on file as of March 31, 1992. Community Care has on file a total of 332 volunteers on file., In total over the past year there were 20,009 volunteer hours given by volunteers who also recorded transportation mileage of 129,330 kilometers. In speaking of the volunteers and the great part they play in the success of the organization Betty McGregor said "It drives home the truth that no one is so blessed as those who help others.", Volunteers in the Over 400 Club (hours and tasks total 400) were Greta Brown, Helen Devitt, Lorraine Filiatrault, Thelma Gilbank, Nesta Newnham, Glenn Prout, Ernie Roberts, Heather Sturman, Aileen Turner and Keith Yeo. 1Awards and Plaques presented during the evening went to Nesta Newnham, Glenn Prout, Greta Brown, Wanda Hîuntington, Art KMây, NAnley smftilBwini Kinettes, JFC's, Canadian Legion Poppy Fund and Peter Hobb, C.A. Approve Taunton Road bridge link A four land bridge which will carry Taunton Road traffic over Duffin Creek at Pickering has been approved to linkup with Steele's Avenue. The project will cost the Region a total for $ 14.2 million of which a -large amount cornes fromn the province. The completion of the bridge will provide a new access route into Metro Toronto. Report on police favourable The Port Police departmnent has received good marks in a new recent provincial inspection ,states Mayor Betty Collins. -1 ,The inspection report, which has not been made public, is expected to assess the impact of the changes that were made last year following a report and inspectioin that found problems with morale. DENTISTRY FOR THE FAMILY r (General Denlstry including Orthodonties and Implants) DR. B. KOSTTUK, B.Sc., D.DS. DENTAL OFFICE ONE 30 Cobbledick Street Orono, Ontario cail 983-5825 DENTAL OFFICE TWO 5 King Street E. Newcastle, Ontario cail 987-5256 New Patients Welcome * Saturday Appoinumint Available PIONEER - SONY - MTX Show Vehicles on CAR ALARMS Reg. $279.00 SALE $1 49.00 installed PIONEER AND SONY Am/Fm Cassette Reg, $269.00 SALE $1 99.00 installed PIONEER 6m 600 amps Reg. $129.00 SALE $99.00 AU DIO VOX 5 inch Speakers $7.50 * 5 x 7 $15-00 - 6 x 9 - 3 way $19.00 WE ALSO HAVE OUR TRUCK ACCESSORIES ON SALE FOR THIS OPEN HOUSE SPECIAL $100,00 OFF any LEER FIBERGLASS & ALUMINUM TRUCK CAPS CONTOURED HOOD PROTECTORS Reg. $60.o0 SALE $1 9.95 C&C PENDALINER 8EDLINERS Reg. $30000o SALE $199.00 installed BED MATS Re-g. $119.00S.ALE $75.00 We invite you out to see us and get your FREE Hat, Hot Dogs and Pop RAIN OR SHINE LOCATED 5 KMS. NORTH 0F HWY. 401 ON EAST SIDE

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