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.- Raa * wr TG Scugog Cilisen ~ Tuesday, April 35, 1995 7 a Lishman's geese return home to Nestieton On December 10, 1994, a flock of 85 geese imprinted to fly with two ultralight aircraft arrived at the Thomas Yawkey Wildlife Center in South Carolina after flying over 800 miles from Nestleton, Ontario. Last week, 29 of the geese returned to Nestleton without the leadership of the ultralight aircraft after wintering in-8outh Carolina. J, These geese are part of research projects into the rer establishment of migratory routes of certain waterfow! being conducted by Operation Migration. The arrival of these particular geese proves that the imprinting process applied to these birds from the time of hatching works. On October 11, 1994, Bill Lishman and Joe Duff took off in their ultralight aircraft from Nestleton, Ontario with 38 Canada geese. Six days and 400 miles later, they arrived at Airlie Center in Warrenton, Virginia. Dr. William Sladen, heading up a team of biologists, took over for six weeks studying the birds, collecting scientific data before the geese and the aircraft « resumed their migration south. jr (Virginia. Of the 16 geese that Airlie's scientists will apply this. survived the winter, 13 returned data to future work involving to Lishman's home in Spring, threatened or endangéred 1994. waterfow] such as the Whooping The 1994 project provided for a Crane or Trumpeter Swan. larger flock to travel on a longer On December 1, 1994, the migration route. It also allowed pilots and birds left for South Lishman and Duff to perfect the Carolina afriving at Cat Island imprinting process and provided on December 10th. The pilots an opportunity for more flew with the birds to familiarize scientific data. them with their winter home. The success of these projects The birds had other thoughts has lead to'fpcorporation of the however, and left the island two registered charitable days after Lishman and Duff organization, Operation departed. Despite all the help Migration, which will allow for from the local media and people donations to be made towards in both North and South the future work and endangered Carolina, none of the birds were waterfowl. ' sighted throughout the winter The next five yearw have been leaving the entire. crew slated to work with Whooping disappointed and at a loss. cranes starting with Sandhill In 1989, Bill Lishman made his cranes in 1995. From the first attempt to imprint 12 geese Sandhills, Lishman and Duff to his ultralight aircraft and will learn the flying and successfully lead them on flights behavioral habits of cranes. around his home in Ontario. In the summer of 1995, Frustrated by red tape Lishman Columbia Pictures will start did not resume his work with' production of a feature film geese until the spring of 1993 based on the geese migration. when he partnered with Joe Duff, a commercial photographer, and successfully led 18 geese to the Airlie Center flock of geese for the movie and once again, lead them on a migration to South Carolina. Lishman and Duff will raise a - "Bill Lishman is a world- renowned sculptor, film maker, author and +EViIORmetalint. Lish has just pl autobiography which will = "released in 1996. Joe Duff, an award- winning commercial photographer and long-time pilot, partnered with Lishman in 1991 to work op these projects and lends his expertise by documenting the flights on film. Dr. William Sladen is professor emeritus from Johns Hopkins, founder of the Wildfowl! Trust of North America and the recipient of The Explorers Club Medal in 1991. Borelians will hold auditions he Borelians Community Theatre group will be holding auditions this month for the hilarious comedy "Sinners," which will be staged in July at Town Hall 1878 in Port Perry. Producer Dave Ellis and director Ed Daigle extend invitations to all interested people to audition on Thursday, April 27 at 7:30 PM and on Sunday, April 30 at 2:00 PM. Both auditions will be held at the Prince Albert Community, 19 Jeffrey St. in Prince Albert. The roles call for three males and three females over 30 years of age. And anyone who is interested in working backstage or in the technical aspects of this production can contact Dave Ellis at 985-0579. With Town Hall 1873 now fully air-conditioned, the Borelians will stage "Sinners" by Norm Foster on July 13-15 and on July 20-22, Last February; the Borelians staged the Norm Foster comedy "Opening Night," and this well known 'and award winning theatre group is confident that "Sinners" will be greeted in similar fashion by appreciative audiences. These graduating students at Port Perry' High School were honoured for thelr centribution to the Drama department on Reriday, April 21. They are A'me-Boule, Erin Chellew, Melissa Vaughn, Trevor Hayman, Doug Taylor, Vanessa Mumford. x (Photo by Melissa Crawford) [Z{o eo] QF, [0] SFFEEEN (Zell ul u l= EI CR LEI CUE (Ll or Supply Only 42 WINDOWS & PATIO DOORS ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS Reduce Drafts and Increase . Warmth in Winter and Cooling in Summer. FINANGING AVAILABLE - 5 yrs. from 8.28% 0.AC. 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The awards were handed out by Katie Talbot, a former student of Port Perry High School and a veteran of the drama department. s The Merit, Awards of Excellence were as follows: For writing - Doug Taylor; For Performance - Melissa Vaughn; For Performance - Robin Butler and the entire cast of Heat Lightning. Erin Chellew and Kyle Brough won award for best actress and best actor. "The Friendly Rival" won for best play and Erin Chellew and Ryan Edgar were named best directors. Six students who are graduating this year were also recognized for their contribution to the Drama department. They are Ame Boule, Erin Chellew, Trevor Hayman, Vanessa Munford, Doug Taylor and Melissa Vaughn. TIMEO THANKS. THANKS season with singer/songwriter Stephen Fearing at Greenbank Hall on May 13 at 8 p.m. But, before breaking for the summer, the Society thinks that it's time to 'say THANKS. To the people of this publication for excellent and essential press coverage throughout the season. THANKS. To the many businesses and individuals who acted as ticket sdlers and/or suppliers of raffle prizes. THANKS. To our volunteers. Anyone bringing together an eyent finds out really fast how really important they really are. THANKS. And to all you many music lovin' folks who are the ones who breathe life into Greenbank concerts. THANKS. It's been great and we hope to see you on May 13 and then enjoy a festival-filled summer. And, by the way, old friends meet again in Greenbank on September 16 with Ken Whiteley, Mose Scarlett and Jackie Washington. And, just in case we haven't mentioned it yet, The Greenbank Folk Music Society is presenting the last concert of this