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OrorioWeekl Tim.~ Wdns........o ...# Back Home sent cards, gift ba skets of. fruit, Again After an eleven-day stay at Toronto General Hospital in tbe beart of the city bere we are, back home, at tbe old stand. Perhaps a little sore in places that are flot yet to receive too mucb of a jar but overail the recovery bas been amazing. It is flot only the case witb me but with tbe number 1 became associated wîth as tbey went under tbe same operation. Tbe second day after the operation we were on our feet again, somewbat sbaky of course but sbuffling along with lots cf encouragement. 1 would just lîke to take a couple of uines to say that this systemn of bealtb care we live witb and support bas to be top of the line. As you walk around the corridors it is evident our systemn is open to ail peoples in this country and you have to be proud of this fact in itself. Well, wbat about the crew back at the Times, wbile the boss was away being repaired and pam- pered. The Orono Times didnt miss a beat and in fact the one issue had a total of twenty pages. As well they met a couple of other critical deadlines as to getting some dance programs out for a provincial event in Toronto along witb a couple of other jobs. So I take my hat off te Elaine, Chris, Carol-Anne, flot to forget Donna, Helen and Phyllis. But nephew, Ronnie, came to tbe rescue for deliveries and general running around as did Bill Bunting, Bll Carmnan and wîtb assistance from the Canadian Statesman. Nephew Ronnie has the car running in excellent condition and its as clean as a whip something that hasn't existed for years, ever since Donna tumned tbe vehicle over te me. It ail makes me feel good and 1 have te thank ail those who have No tax increas e for new pool Like the Town of Newcastle the Town cf Ajax expect te bave a new $8 million community'centre built in nortb of the Town at a cost of $8 million. The first stage of tue Ajax plan includes a recreational swimming pool and branch library te be com- pleted by the faîl of 1994. The complex will finally include fitness facilities, gymnasium, tennis courts and squash courts. It is stated the Ajax plan will net cost tbe taxpayers a penny witb funding available from the province along with accumulative development lot charges. Tbe Town of Newcastle is seeking a plan and cost from the private sector for the Courtice Complex and expect a proposai in the near future. flowers, and words of encouragement and assisted me back and forth to the hospital along witb Donna. Tbis brings us back to wbere we are to-day and the birding season is rapidly opening. The bird feeder at tbe front of the bouse is being attacked by flocks of House and Purple Finch as well as American Gold Fincb and of course the general run of Juncos, Nuthatches, Wood- peckers, Doves and Chickadees. You will also notices that bird songs are becoming increasing more numerous and bubbly. It is a l part of spring. Tbis week-end and next week end Presquile Park at Brighton, only an hours drive froin Orono, features die return of ducks te the area. They will count ducks in the tbousands and possibly record some 25 different species of waterfowl. Those in charge of the event are most eager te assist with your identifications and -have equipment available for your use. Some dloser te home the McLaugblin Bay Wildlife Reserve at tbe General Motors Headquarters in east Oshawa, Colonel Samn Drive, is offering a waterfowl viewing day on Sunday, April l8thi from 10 a.m. to3 p.m. Four viewing stations will lbc open to the public witb assistance from naturalists te make identification of birds and wildlife at the wildlife reserve and the surrounding waters. Happy 2nd Birthday r DENTISTRY FOR THE FAMILY <Goneral Dentistry including Orthodonties and Implants) DR. B. KOSTIUK, B.Sc, D. DS. 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