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6th Annual Owl Prowl at Ganaraska Forest ■Ç > Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, March 19,2003 - 5 The Heather Rebekah's served us some hot chili at their St. Patrick's Day Luncheon at their lodge Monday afternoon. Pictured are Mrs. June Heard (left) and Mrs. Jessie Watkins (right) Mild weather causes dangerous spring runoff GANARASKA FOREST - The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority (GRCA) is hosting, their 6th Annual Owl Prowl in the Ganaraska Forest on Saturday, March 22nd, 2003 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Participants are taken on a guided hike in the forest to hear, and possibly see, these nocturnal creatures in their natural habitat. Everyone is invited to come out to the forest and discover the intriguing intriguing world of owls. After viewing slides and displays at the Ganaraska Forest Centre, Owl Prowl participants participants will venture out into the forest for a guided walk. The group will be looking for a glimpse of saw-whet, barred, great-horned and possibly screech owls during one of the Ganaraska Forest Centre's most popular public programs of the season. Due to the popularity popularity of this program, a sècond owl prowl event is scheduled to be held on Saturday, April 26th, 2003 from 7-9 p.m. Participants are encouraged to dress'warmly. Space is limited. limited. Please pre-register by contacting the Ganaraska Forest Centre at 905-797-2721 or via email at gfc@eagle.ca. Admission is $12 for families, $6 for adults and $4 for students students and seniors. Members of the Ganaraska Forest receive a $2 discount on family rates and $ 1 per person on all other rates. The Ganaraska Forest Centre is approximately a 20- minute drive from Port Hope and Orono. If you're traveling from the west, exit Highway 115 and travel east about 10 km on Durham Road 9. Turn left at the Cold Springs Camp Road sign and proceed 4 km to the Forest. From the east, travel travel west off County Road 28 onto County Road 9 and proceed proceed about 2 km west of Elizabethville. Turn right at Cold Springs Camp Road into and proceed 4 km into the Forest. For more info on the 6th Annual Owl Prowl and other programs, call the Forest Centre at 905-797-2721. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority would like to remind the public of the dangers that exist around our area streams, rivers, ponds and lakes during the spring runoff period. Spring is quickly approaching approaching and we look forward to warmer weather and being outdoors. outdoors. Spring weather also brings us melting snow, rain and the breakup of ice along our rivers, streams, ponds and lakes. During this time of year we can expect higher, faster flowing water along with slippery, slippery, unstable stream banks and extremely cold water temperatures temperatures that can lead to very haz ardous conditions close to any water body. The snow pack has increased substantially over the last few weeks with above normal normal amounts existing for this time of year. The colder than normal temperatures we've been experiencing have also developed significant ice covers covers along our rivers and streams. As temperatures rise through this weekend and into next week the potential for flooding and ice jamming remains significant. The Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority continues continues to monitor river and stream conditions and will issue any related flood messages as conditions conditions warrant. Please exercise extreme caution around any water body over the next few weeks and help make this a safe and enjoyable spring. This Public Safety message message is directed to the general general public, but parents and caregivers are especially reminded to alert children of the dangers that exist around area water bodies this time of year. For more information please contact the Ganaraska Region Conservation Conservation Authority at 905- 885-8173. Main Street; Orono Proprietors: Gary & Carol Vreeker Wedding Cakes Cakes for a\\ Occasions Pastries - Donuts - Pies ■ Bread & Buns 905-983-9779 Closed Sunday and Monday Sorting it all out... Please bundle and tie boxboard and cardboard together. Boxboard includes the following material: • Cereal Boxes • Shoe Boxes • Detergent Boxes • Toilet & Paper Towel Roll Cores • Kraft Paper Bags • Gift Boxes DO NOT mix Boxboard with your household papers! For more information contact Durham Region Works Department 1-800-667-5671 or 905-579-5264 www. region. durham. on. ca K +m «j» «Ap „ us» «A» fcSSU mA* sA* Bf? m&m % S IP* 3E5 it 8 » BS? mZ «V 8 * " 1* * ft- ft ft s* V Quj Orono Veterinary Hospital Opening April Small Animal Veterinary Care Emergency Service Available Dr. Derrek de Haan Dr. Mathew Stephenson located at 30 Cobbledick Street in Orono (former site of the Orono Medical Centre) Call now to book an appointment or for more information (905) 983-9010 m iip ™ * up " n <ii* i" 4 *. » «• !•* w ft ft ft ft Pi#