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r'eiiassritaasa^ s h U ! ï n.m s s t i z f ? i a i ? ï c 1 « î : f ; I ; » * ? ! t » ' c r ; i I 3 f ilH { Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, April 30,2003 - 3 From Around Home by Roy Forrester No sooner was the Orono Times out on the street last week than I had a couple of phone calls. Mrs. Mary Fim of the Starkville Church area was quiet excited with the sighting of a Yellow-Shafted Flicker. Indeed, the bird is sizeable--12 sizeable--12 to 14 inches in length as well as most colourful colourful with it's spotted underbody, underbody, black chest band, red at the back of the head and the not-to-be-missed yellow under the wings when in flight. Also, along with the Red-Shafted Flicker, it has an impressive sizeable bill. We hope the bird does take up residence in the Starkville Church area. It is one to enjoy. Kelly McDonell of Pollard Road reports a sighting of a shoveller Duck in the Port Hope area. It belongs to what they call the Dabler group and does have a most sizeable bill to prod around in the shallow ponds for food. Finally there has been a sighting of a Blue Bird at a nest box along the Blue Bird Trail off the 9th Concession of Clarke east of Highway 35. There are 20 bird houses along this trail which provide summer homes for not only Blue Birds but Tree Swallows and Wrens as well. Last week I spoke of cleaning cleaning out birdhouses and being confronted by deer mice. I have been told the mice build nests of grasses in cavities in which they give birth to their young. I feel somewhat guilty and perhaps I could have allowed the two to give birth and raise the family in a bird house. Don Lycett always goes one better and on telling him about the mice incident he told me of his encounter when cleaning out a bird house. A few taps on the side of the house and out glided a flying flying squirrel taking refuge in a nearby tree. It now happens that bird houses are just not for birds. It's all part of nature. Spent an enjoyable Saturday evening attending the Hannaford Street Silver Band presentation in the Bowmanville High School auditorium sponsored by The Great Canadian Town Band Festival group. It was indeed a night of enjoyable brass music and presented by a band with many many pluses. The program included selections from the Canadian Folk Song Suite and Moorsides Suite. It was a true brass sound and one to enjoy. Following intermission the band featured some of the Duke Ellington delights along with others of a similar nature. The top highlight of the evening had to be the trombone trombone solos by Alaster Kay. To me, it was unbelievable. St. Stephen's presents "The Outsiders" St. Stephen's Secondary School production of Christopher Sergei's "The Outsiders" will run May 8, 9 and 10 with the curtain rising at 7 p.m. This powerful play is an adaptation of the popular novel by S.E. Hinton dealing with different issues of family, family, peer pressure, violence and responsibility. Because the play, with it's mature themes, focuses on the issues that are relevant to today's youth, it is considered an excellent choice for a secondary secondary school drama production. production. The "Outsiders" is the story of a 14 year-old orphan Ponyboy, trying to break out of the "Greaser" mold. It's the story about a feud between the "Greasers"--the poor tough guys and the "Socs"--the affluent kids from the "right" side of town. "The Outsiders" provide an opportunity for both the actors and audience to explore various issues relevant relevant today as well as giving the students the opportunity to express themselves creatively creatively through drama, set design and stage management. management. This production features a large and talented cast. The lead of Ponyboy is played by Scott Bosy, a grade 9 student. Other cast members include Devon Hyland, Christian Aucoin, Jared Hansen, Allen Olisoff, Matty Kerrigan, Jose Sanches, Andrew Gaboury, Andrea Kimber, Jenna Gerald, Lindsay Goguen, Nicole Penak, Meghan Lawless, Keisha Young, Delia Locatelli, Jen Lynn Gunn (Orono), Alyssa Gray, Greg Jeeves, Lisa Cupelli and Rob Cavanagh. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 students. All seat are reserved seating sold on a first-come, best available seat basis and arc currently available by sending money with a student to St. Stephen's (30 Middle Rd., Bowmanville) or call the school 905-623-3990 to make other arrangements. ITER Canada Continued from front Ontario's Minister of enterprise, opportunity and innovation said he was willing now to commit to paying half of the $2.3 billion billion it would cost to host ITER if the Federal government government would pay the other half. Flarety also said his government was willing to support ITER even if the project was not built in Canada. Canada's cost to be a partner rather than the host community for ITER is $l billion. This offer too from Flaherty was dependent on the Federal government paying the other half. Flaherty's offers are pending pending cabinet approval. The second big stumbling stumbling block to Canada bid is the fact that this country has no existing national fusion research program says Stewart. Canada's fusion research program was scrapped by the Federal Government in 1997. According to MP Alex Shepherd, the science community community in Canada is luke warm to the energy fusion program. At Friday's meeting meeting Shepherd stated that he felt a long-term investment in alternative energy might be better spent on existing proven options. He did not rule out the possibility of a Federal commitment by June, but wanted a formal commitment from the Province with no conditions. conditions. In a phone call with the Orono Times Monday afternoon, Shepherd stated," stated," "Some people left Friday's meeting thinking I'm not supportive of the ITER bid. Nothing could be further from the truth," he said. "This is not about how nice Clarington is, we have to talk about fusion science." MPP John O'Toole stated stated in a phone interview with Orono Times on Monday morning that he * felt Friday's meeting demonstrated strong support support from the community for ITER. He did say however however that he was surprised at Shepherd's comments. "It appears the Federal government is trying to conceal the fact that the bid is in serious trouble," he said. Both O'Toole and ITER Canada's Dr. Stewart claim there is support from the scientific community for this type of research. Mayor Mutton announced announced at Monday night's Clarington council meeting that he had a chance to speak with Whitby/Ajax MP Judy Longfield who said she really wants to work on this. She said she thinks "We can pull this out of the fire as long as we can get effective lobbying." lobbying." Mutton announced that Ottawa busses will be running ITER ads starting next week, and that Metroland will be sending letters from himself and Regional Chair Roger Anderson, along with their "We Want ITER" publication publication to all 300 MP's. Birth Announcement for William Peter Buma John and Claudette are proud to announce the birth of their son William April 4th, 2003 in Oshawa 6lbs. 10 oz. at 7:05 a.m. Proud big sister is Cassandra. Proud Grandparents are Bill &Toni Buma and Wilt &Genny Doyle. Big thanks to Dr. Kassirer and all the maternity staff at Lakeridge Health £0 Oshawa. G& is hosting an Open House in honour of his 80th birthday Saturday, May 10th Orono's Oddfellow- Rebeccas Centre. Gift suggestion: a perennial plant for Mac's flower gardens. Everyone is welcome ~ HAPPENINGS ~ Saturday, Mav 3-6 p.m. Newtonville UCW Turkey Supper - Newtonville United Church. Tickets $12; Children 6- 12 $6; Under 6 Free. For tickets call 905-786-2286 or 905-987-5243. Sunday. May 4-2 p.m. Blessing of Animals at Orono Fairground. Sponsored by Orono and Kirby United Churches Wednesday. May 7 Orono Horticultural Society BUFFET LUNCHEON - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Orono United Church. Advance tickets $8. Call Dini 983-5311 or Lorna 983-5608. Wednesday. May 7 - 7 p,hl Orono Figure Skating Club Annual General Meeting at Orono Arena upstairs. May g, 9 qq "The Outsiders" presented by St. Stephen's Secondary School, Bowmanville at 7 p.m. Tickets $8 adults and $5 students. For tickets reservations call 905-623-3990. Friday. May 9-7 p.m. Community Euchre Party - St. Saviour's Parish Hall, Orono. Admission $ 10/person. Refreshments/Door Prizes/Participant Prizes. For info call Shelley Molica 905-987-9856. Saturday May. IQ . , „, Kendal United Church LUNCHEON - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets call Jean Hoy or Joan Blackburn. Also this day the Kendal United Church BAKE SALE being held at the Kendal Orange Lodge at 12 noon proceeding the PENNY SALE held by the Lodge that evening. Wednesday. May 14 St. Saviour's Church Buffet Style SALAD LUNCH (12 noon till 2 p.m.) and SALAD SUPPER (6 p.m.) in the church hall on Mill Street. Tickets $10 ($5 children 5-12 years). Call Charles Gray 987-5591 or Beryl Clark 983-5591. Wednesday. Mav 21-7 pjm Monica Rose Fashions - presented by Newcastle UCW. Tickets $10. Call Jane 905-983- 6312 or Thelma 905-987-2223. Dessert, coffee and door prizes. X