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Orono Weekly limes, Wednesday, November 15, 2000 - 11 by Jacqueline A Vaneyk, Friends of Second Marsh The Corn harvest is moving right along with surprisingly good yields in some fields; others are not so great. The rain of last week was welcome, welcome, as we need the ground moisture. I picked the last of my roses on the weekend. Sympathy is extended to the friends and family of Mildred Stainton, who passed away on Tuesday of last week. Mildred and her family lived on Liberty Street for many years and then in Hampton. Sympathy is also extended to Calvin and Isia Yeo, whose son, Ryan, was killed in a car accident oil Monday. Ryan was the grandson of Murray and Arlene Yeo and Sherron and John Lloyd. Better health is wished for Lorna Swain, who has not been very comfortable lately after falling. Happy birthday to Grace Smith! Grace is a resident of Marnwood, and keeps an interest in everything going on in the neighbourhood. Happy birthday to Walter Park! How fortunate we are to have these older people with their stories and experiences. experiences. The UCW/Club 50 Penny Sale saw a good attendance, with lots of prizes. Everyone seemed to enjoy the afternoon. afternoon. Thanks to Betty Pascoe and Sandra Milne for the organization, and to all those who helped and supported. Remembrance Day service service was, as always, a moving tribute to those who served their country. Alyssa Stravakos played the prelude; Sheryl "Hunter accompanied the choir. On Nov. 12, we welcomed Rev. Barry Pogue to our pulpit. , Tyrone UCW is sponsoring sponsoring a collection of articles, to be sent to Nicaragua, where they are still rebuilding after Hurricane Mitch did so much damage. Needed items are quilting supplies, school supplies, supplies, medicines such as antibiotic çreams, bandaids, gauze, tape, cotton balls, etc., and hammers, saws, tape measures, screwdrivers and the like. Please drop any donations at the church by Nov. 26. Call Jacqueline at 263 8460 for further details. A big thank you to all the municipal candidates who picked up their signs promptly! promptly! Much appreciated. If you read this in time, there is a forum for agriculture agriculture with the Federal Election SUBSCRIBE Candidates of this area in Scugog Community Centre tonight (Wed.) at 7:30 p.m. The importance of agriculture agriculture as an industry needs to be stressed to our governments. governments. Millions of dollars are added to the economy by the food sector. Just what are the platforms of each party on this subject? This forum is sponsored by Durham Federation of Agriculture. Don't forget to vote on Nov. 27. With the Christmas Season quickly approaching, the Friends of Second Marsh have the perfect gift for nature enthusiasts: a Visitor's Guide to the McLaughlin Bay Wildlife. Reserve and Second Marsh Area by Jim Richards. For those interested in nature hikes or bird and wildlife watching, this 74 page guide provides an excellent excellent introduction to the Second Marsh Area through a compilation of more than 75 colour photos depicting wildlife, habitats and interpretive interpretive features. The guide contains detailed trail maps and written descriptions of the history and development of the area from pre-settlement pre-settlement times to the present. It also includes a comprehensive comprehensive checklist on birds, mammals, mammals, fish and reptiles found in the area giving visitors an opportunity to sharpen their I I 5 E T O U R S E N 10 R P A RT N E R. bird and wildlife identification identification skills. The guide is available for $6 at Gagnon Sports Store on Bloor St. in Oshawa, the Whitby Information Centre on Brock Street or by mail order from Friends of Second Marsh. All proceeds from the guide go towards preservation preservation and enhancement of the Second Marsh and its watershed. watershed. Those interested in purchasing purchasing the guide or would like more information, please contact (905) 723-5047. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE m 'Water. For Ontario a huge arid* emissions-free source of electricity. * Ontario Power Generation's 69 hydroelectric plants are a key part of Ontario's electricity production. Our Sir Adam Beck station at Niagara Falls has Been in operation since 1922 and is our Senior partner. Ontario Power Generation 's unique mix of power sources; hydroelectric, nuclear and fossil, allows us to generate 75% of our electricity with no smog producing emissions. While new hydroelectric potential is limited, we continue to v improve. In the next five years we will quadruple our green power portfolio, just a little something to mull over the next time you visit the Falls. Putting our energy to good use. n|V|TARin WWW. on tariopowergeneration.com UlB IrsBEBU _ utNcKAHUnl