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48 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, August 1, 1989 Nine little ducklings waddle in for a visit _ by Rob Streich Five weeks ago, Shirley Love had nine little strangers waddle into her life. One day in mid-June, Shir- ley came back to her home in Caesarea to find a handful of little yellow balls of fluff hiding in her Greenhouse. She heard a rustling be- neath a sheet of plastic, and suspected it was the cat. Ima- gine her surprise when she lift- Scugog. A predator of some sort probably grabbed her, but the ducklings escaped and just con- tinued walking until they came to rest under the sheet of plas- tic. Shirley has never had any previous experience with duck- lings, but she quickly set about putting together a little cage to protect them from cats, fox or other predators. The young. ter and bedding twice a day, they appear healthy and hap- py. In the period the duckil- ings have been with her, they have outgrown two water dis ponds, and the third is now to small for more than five to fit into at a time. The ducks are now a mot- tled brown and black, and their wings are nearly ready to sup- _ port them. Shirley estimates 3 What would you do if nine feathered friends walked into your yard? Keep them of course. These mallard ducklings mysteriously appeared in Shirley Love's greenhouse, and for the past five weeks she has watched over them. In two weeks more, she feels they will be ready to leave the nest, and she will release them in the wild. ed it up to uncover a snowstorm of baby mallard ducks. Shirley looked around for the mother, but she was unable to locate any ducks in the near- by field, nor in neighboring yards. She suspects that the mother was taking her clutch through the field and across her backyard on her way to Lake birds were old enough to eat milk-soaked bread for the first meal, and she was able to pur- chase duck starter for them from the feed mill. Recently graduated to a mature duck diet, supplement- ed by dandelion greens and the odd delicacy they pick up in the cage. Together with fresh wa- RONALD D. BRIDGEWATER, ba. Li. LAW OFFICES 38 WATER STREET, PORT PERRY 985-8491 -- providing 14 years experience in -- REAL ESTATE -- INCORPORATIONS FAMILY LAW -- WILLS -- ESTATES 52 Water St., Port Perry PHONE 985-4241 MON-SAT 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM SUNDAY 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM Country Lane Hwy 7A & High "Whoever wants to reach a distant goal must take many small steps." Street. Port Perry, Ontario AEA IRA two more weeks of care before they will be ready to go out on theirown. Mrs. Love has taken great care to avoid handling the young birds or treating them as pets. They still retreat into the corner of the cage when some- one is nearby, showing a healthy distrust of humans. In speaking with a biolo- ist at the Ministry of Natural sources, she was informed that she is taking the proper ac- tions. When she releases them in two weeks near the Nonquon Conservation Area, they will have a chance of survival. Shirley says she has en- joyed caring for them, watching them move around the cage and seeing them make mud ies (taking dirt up in their aks and dumping it into their Scugog Island by Mrs. Earl Reader At last August is here, sometimes the favourite month for an annual vacation. However, Island activities come to life again. The first one being the chicken barbeque at the Island United Church for Aug. 12. So this should be the week for you 'to call one of the Stewards as listed last week and order your tickets so that they may plan the quantity of food. If you can't recall this information, just give me a call. Vacation Bible School comes during the 20's. Then it is time for another trip to Roy Thompson Hall to attend the "Senior Jubilee Concert' in which our 'Golden Slippers' will prove their talents. Order your complete tickets for $37.50 from Mrs. Bettie Smith 985-7639. water dishes). "I have really enjoyed hav- ing them here," Shirley said, "I love to watch them play - all diving into the pool (a large plastic pan) at one time. "It will really break my heart to let them go." Shirley has a reputation as a animal lover, and her home is considered to be the place to bring sick or lost creatures. PORT PERRY Ri PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCH Rev. D. Robert J. LePage, B.A., M. Div. Rev. Donald E. Tansley B.A. M. Div. Associate Minister SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 10:00 a.m. Port Perry Morning Worship Nursery Care Always Available UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Miss Edith Bolton Scugog Island 9:45 a.m. Manchester 11:15 a.m. UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Rev. Dale Davis Blackstock 10:00 a.m. North Nestleton 11:15 a.m. Nursery & Church School During Worship CALA BAp oN Tis, GD [& oe PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH Hwy. 7A & Island Road East of Port Perry 985-8681 Pastor: Rev. David S. Daniels Sunday Services: Bible School 9:45 a.m. Worship 11:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Junior Church Wednesday 7-8 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Adults & Youth Nursery Provided Youth Program 985-8681 Special Welcome To The Handicapped GREENBANK PASTORAL CHARGE SERVICES Rev. David Shepherd, Minister 9:30 a.m. Seagrave 11:00 a.m. Greenbank 12:30 p.m. Pinedale EMMANUAL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Regional Rd. 8 at Simcoe Port Perry, Ontario Rev. David Beesley, Pastor 985-4441 SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship 6:30 p.m. Praise Service: Nursery Care and Children's Church Provided in Both Services "A Church Reaching Out in Love" ~ HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH A Christian Reformed Fellowship 166 Simcoe Street, Prince Albert 985-9679 Guest Pastor: Rev. Henry de Moor _ (Oakville) ~ Special Music: Jackie & Rod Song Service: 9:50am. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship 11:15a.m. Evening Worship 7:00 p.m. Sunday School & Nursery Provided "Everyone is Welcome' ANGLICAN CHURCH The Rev'd Charles E. Bull Incumbent < St. John's SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 9:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Playtime & Nursery Church of the Ascension SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 8:00 a.m. Said Eucharist 11:15 a.m. Holy Communion New Rite Playtime & Nursery THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN CANADA Rev. Stuart McEntyre, B.A., B.D. Office: 985-3881 -- Home: 985-3409 SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 ST. JOHN'S - PORT PERRY 9:55 A.M. Family Worship & Church School Mr. McEntyre's Topieé: Life With Prayer In It Nursery Care Provided EMMANUEL FULL GOSPEL FELLOWSHIP Durham Road 23 and 7th Conc. Reverend Timothy Godfrey, Pastor Church: 852-7054 Residence: 852-5871 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 9:45 a.m. - Family Bible School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services 6:00 p.m. - Praise Meeting Tuesday - 9:30 a.m. Ladies Fellowship Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer & Bible Study Saturday - 7:00 p.m. Youth Group BURNS PRESBYTERIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH ASHBURN 10:00 a.m. Church School 11:15 a.m. Family Worship Mr. McEntyre's Topic: Life With Prayer In It Sound Evangelical Biblical Theology BAHA'I FAITH For information about Baha'i meetings & activities please write P.O. Box 1153, Port Perry, Ontario, LOB 1NO or Call 985-9339 NESTLETON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Closed Month of August Service on Sept. 3, 1989 11:00 a.m, Rev. F. Swann All Welcome ST. BERNADETTE'S CATHOLIC PARISH SUNDAY MASS 11:30'a.m. Nestleton Community Hall Nestleton Serving Cartwright Townshi Come On Home, Father Tom Lyneh : - 708-932-2712 "© . AAU rR A Nr A AS ANA SU mas phe Sor ER i wi IX ht ga gts Re An we ST PERRO TE RR wit rl SRG ai PE we Jd