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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 29, 1984-3 Dedication plaque unveiled at fire hall .uunc viane r-amre ana former fire cheif Jim Hayman unveiled the dedica- Breeding scores hig It was the best field season yet for the Ontario Breeding Bird Atlas. Now entering its fourth year, the Atlas is a five-year program to map the breeding distribution of every species of bird that nests in the Province. More than 2500 reporting cards were sent in this winter from the 1450 participants who have signed on to date. They show that last year atiassers again made some in- teresting and startling discoveries. Cinammon Teal were found in Essex County, fully 1000 miles from the closest known site where normally observed. No one knows why they're here. Far to the north, at Fort Severn on Hudson's Bay, another atlasser confirmed Harris's Sparrow. In between, at Kenora, a Swainson's Hawk nest awaits confirmation. So does the female Canvasback with brood, far to the south, in Luther Marsh. Many sightings of Connecticut Warblers and Pine Grosbeaks were reported across the Pro- vince but so far no nests have turned up. Atlas information is stored in Ottawa in the same com- puterized data base as that for the LANDSAT satellite. This allows for the conve- nient map overlay of Atlas in- formation with habitit fac- tors such as forest types. The Canadian Wildlife Service and the Lands Directorate of Environment Canada deserve uon piaque att opening of ther fire hall on Fric omtcial' Orono of last bird Atlas vh again commendation for con- tributing the data and mapp- ing services. Not surprisingly, large areas of Northern Ontario pose a real challenge to Atlas co-ordinators. Many of the 100 kilometer square areas designated for systematic field work remain to be fully explored. Both their size and remoteness, together with the frequent difficulty of confir- niing northern birds, means there is no limit to the amount of useful work that can be done. A major boost is provided to this effort by the Ministry of Natural Resources and other carriers which fly pairs of atlassers in- to remote areas free of charge. Ironically, the Algonquin Park region continues to rank as one of the least surveyed areas in the Province, accor- ding to Atlas Co-ordinator Mike Cadman. Special field trips are being organized for the 1985 survey season to en- sure that this problem is remedied. Interested naturalists are invited to volunteer. For more information on these outings or any other aspect of the Atlas project, contact co-ordinator Mike Cadman, in the Atlas Office (355 Lesmill Road, Don Mills, Ontario M3B 2W8, Telephone 416-444-8419). The Atlas is co-sponsored by the Federation of Ontario Naturalists and the Long Point Bird Observatory. Jim Hayman, retired from the Newcastle department, is Students present exhibit at Garden Festival Durham's Environmental Horticulture students took part in presenting a mam- moth display at the Garden Festival in Toronto. Between Sixty and seventy thousand people attended the Festival, which ran from February 22 to 26 at the Canadian Na- tional Exhibition grounds. The students worked in conjunction with Niagara Parks College, with Durham providing the wooden con- struction of the exhibit, and Niagara preparing the plan- ting of the garden areas. The exhibit was the main feature in the Automotive Building, covering a central area of 2125 square feet, and was a large project for the students. The display was in multi-tier levels and consisted of five cedar pagoda-style trellises in Chinese design (as seating areas), and planters made of pressure-treated timbers. Garden areas were planted with a mixture of bulbs, as well as a variety of deciduous and flowering shrubs and trees. Formerly known as the Canadian Garden, Pool and Landscape Show, the Garden Festival was sponsored by Workshop play, March 1, 2, 3 Time is running out. Thos, involved in staging, "You Know 1 Can't Hear You When The Water's Running" are making last minute preparations. The actors are polishing up their lines and the set con- struction crew are putting the finishing touches on the set and we on the Publicity team will soon be finished our job for another play. The busiest people will be those who are in charge of ticket sales. There are almost sixty people involved with the production. If they are friends of yours you will know it because you won't have seen then for awhile. They will have been spending their weekends and evenings getting ready for the play. All those people will have tickets or you can call 623-5416 or 987-5122 or when you are in Bowmanville you could pick up tickets at Hockin Real Estate. The main thing is that you come out on March 1, 2 or 3rd and support the Bowmanville Drama Workshop, a group that has been bringing you first class entertainment in your own community for a good number of years. You will be seeing many of your favourite actors and we will be introducing some new talented performers in this production. The play is an adult com- edy that was written in the 60's. There are four different stories and you will be in- troduced to some people who are facing some crisis times in their lives. You will laugh because if you don't you might cry. Come out and see your friends and neighbours both on and off stage. Curtain 8:15. Tickets $4.00. noted as special for the project. Landscape Ontario, the largest horticultun in Ontario. The featured balcony townhouse gardens, arranging compet educational display garden and landscap hibits such as th prepared by Durha Niagara Colleges. The Environnenta ticulture course is a 4 program spread ov< years, and is sponsore Canada Employment( Prerequisite for enter program is at leas season's experiencei horticulture ind Students are instruc Tom Leedie and Groeneveld at the C Ajax campus at 400 M Avenue. iance rec rThe possible elimination of the graduation dance at the Pines Senior Public School for the 1984 graduation classes is proving somewhat upsetting for some parents who are seeking the re- instatement of the dance for their students. It appears that the Senior Public school principals have jointly agreed to a program for graduation that would be less elaborate and less expen- sive for graduating students. They have questioned the need to buy new outfits and the need for hair appoint- ments. It has also been suggested that sandwiches and other goodies could be eliminated along with the gradution dance thus lessening confu- sion and a major promotion. The parents have been isutant notified of the proposed changes at the Pines by letter from the principal, R. L. Moore. It is suggested in the and is letter that the day following re show the graduation a dance would show be held at the Pines at which y a n d both grade seven and eight flower students would attend. itions, it aiso suggests that follow- s, and ing the graduation exercises ing ex- e one m and il Hor- i0-week er two d by the Centre. ing the St one in the ustry. ted by John ollege's onarch onsidered at Clarke High school that both teachers, students and parents could assemble at the Pines for an informai gather- ing. Mrs. Lina Shetler points out that contact has been made with the school over the change and as weil contact has been made with trustee Bob Wilshire and Area Superintendent, Harry Knap- per. Mrs. Shetler said the graduation dance has always been a tradition at the school and would wish to see it con- tinue. She said the students have never had a night dance before and graduation is a significant occasion for them. She states she has made contact with other parents who also feel the graduation dance should continue. "I can remember my graduation and dance and getting ail dressed up", she said. In speaking with Mr. Moore on Tuesday he said he has met with the teachers to again consider the pros and cons and there may be a good chance the dance will con- tinue. He said a decision wili be made before the March break. Phone983-5201 3RD ANNUAL Kidney Foundation Dance Sat., March 3rd, 1984 Newcastle Community Hall music by THE TRADESMEN 5 PIECE COUNTRY & CONTEMPORARY BAND Sponsored by The Ransberry Family Lunch Time 8:30 - 1:00 a.m. Admission $12.00 per couple Tickets at door. For information call 983-9597 *Red&Whiâ 109 HUGE PRICE SA VINGS Red & White and Super Save have launched their biggest combined sale of the New Year this week-end Coloured flyers were mailed to each household in our area on Monday of this week Check with the postal people if you haven't received your copy PRICES EFFECTIVE UNTIL CLOSING MARCH 3, 1984 HURRY - THERE ARE VALUES GALORE AT YOUR RED & WHITE STORE CORN ISH'S