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In honoinr of lard aid Lady Baden Powell SScouts/Guides attend Orono Church Servlice The Municipality gave thrce readings ta a by-law in which the municipality enters into a contract with Oak Woodsmith Contracting of Hensail, Ontario, for the construction of the new fire department headquarters in Bowmanvile. Oak Wopdsmith Contracting was choosen fromt five firms which had pre-qualffied for the bidding process. The design chosen by the municipal committee contains a total of 11,905 square feet which the consultant has stated meets al conditions set out in the pretendering documents. Flock of Redwings arrive One of the earliest birds to arrive froin the south other than the Horned Lark la the Redwing Blackbird and they are back. Bill Bunting and I observed a flock of possibly thirty and above at the Cranberry Woodlot south of Whlitby on Sunday. At first it was only the cail of a single Redwing from the shrubbery but it wasn't long before the place seemied to be alive with Redwings. The bird is easy to identify with the Red wing patch. SWhat was surprising was the appearance of a couple of female Red Wings with the group of males. It has always been my understanding that the males first arrive to setup the home quarters before the female arrives ta look over the home turf. Perhaps the females were flot taking any chances on the loss of their mate in this case. We did meet up with another birder who made laim that the flock had a number of Rusty Blackbirds but was unable in the end to point them out. One or two Rustys may have been possible but a number would bc most unusual. Perhaps this is an indication that spring is really on its way. Kristen McRae has been telling us that they have had a Redwing at their place during the winter and it makes regular trips to the bird feeder for its nourishinent. Both Donna and BI Bunting have, heard robins in the Village over the past week so spring is just around the corner. The Hensaîl firm's bid totalled $1,189,900 which was the highest bld received of the five bids. The closes bid was la the amount of $ 1,165,708.00 with less floor space. Ontario Hydro has agreed to provide soute $1.2 million for the new station to be located west of Bowmanville on the north side of Highway 2. The building ia intended to be completed prior to the end of the year and possibly in October. The municipality lias signed an agreement with hydro that the stationwill be Another indication of spring is the cuddling-up of Red Tailed Hawks. If not cuddling-up then they are certainly being seen in pairs for the most part. They are also in full colourful plumage at the present tiine, a sign of mating and soon to nest. Saturday afternoon had taken us close ta Presquile Park s0 we did pay the park a visit with the thought that some of the ducks may be returning somewhat earlier than mid March. The usual were active in diving, the Buffleheads,- Scoup, Golden Eyes and Old Squaws. A pair of Red Heads did catch our eye and possible were the vanguard of what is ta come later titis month. The Presquile trip was mucli more than ducks however and soniewhat of a surprise. The ice formation ran out into the lake and fromn appearance was of some depth. The interesting feature was the hundreds of inverted ice cones ranging in height froin six feet to close to twenty feet that ranged along the length of the shoreline. It could be seen that some of the ice cones had holes and appeared as little volcanos where the water had been forced up tlu'ough the cone ta spill over the edge as a volcano. Thisin itself was reward enough for the visit ta the park The saine features were not seen at the lake front in the Oshawa, Whitby, Pickering area. The other feature of the Presquile extravaganza was the cleanliness of the display, pure white. Nature has many wonderful ways in which to re- veal itself. __ ,ýt for Orono team in 10 years Fvamiey Auto in Quarter Finals play Orono) Arena Sunday In OMHA Atomn action in Bowmanvile Selects, and finally Bobcaygeon this past weekend, Peterboro's St. Johns. Family Orono's Family Auto Salles Auto outscored their opposition emerged as tournament champs. 15-4, while outshooting themn 69- Enroute ta their 'spoils', Orono 50 overail in the weekend event. knocked off Otonabee, Once again kudos go out ta the PeterboroS StL. 'lames, Orono coaching staff of John completed by the end of die year. The two parties, Ontario Hydro and the municipality, have also signed an agreement that Hydro assist with the funding of a permanent staff of firefighters on a 24 hour basis. This assistance will carry for dhe next ten years. With the acceptance of the Hensali firm bld and the passing of the by-law the process for the building of the new headquarters is on schedule, Witheridge, Pete Landers, Dave McGlynn, Kevin O'Halloran and manager Ray Bester, as well as die boys themselves. Tbanks also to sponsor Stan. Gylytiuk for his continued support for braving a very cold arena and supplying the teamn bench banners! In continuing playoff action, Orono is up 2 gaines to 1 over the Ops Flames. Faniily Auto could wrap up the best-of-five, six point series with a win Monday night, February 28. in gaine 4 up in Ops. Should a gaine 5 be necessary, it was played in Orono Tuesday, March 1lst at 7:30 p.m. Bobcaygeon Tournament Resuits: Game 1 - Family Auto 3, Otonabee Wolves L. Orono Goals: Pat O'Halloran/Brandon Kettela/Bob Witheridge. Orono Assists: Tyler Robinson/Greg Shetler/Matt McGlynn; Paul Landers. Shots on Goal: Family Auto 15, Wolves 9. Game 2 - Family Auto 4, Peterboro St. James 1. Orono Goals: Bob Witheridge/Brandon Kettela/Tyler Robinson/Greg Shetier. Orono Assists: Greg Shetler/Matt McGlynn/Paul Landers/Brandon Kettela/Pat O'Halloran. Shots on Goal: Faniily Auto 17, St. James 16. Game 3 - Family Auto 5, Bowmanville Selects 1. Orono Goals: Bob Witheridge (2)IMatt McGlynn/Brafldofl Caruana/Pat O'Halloran. O)rono Assists: Jarnie Parry (2)/Greg Bester/Tyler Robinson/Greg Shetler/Bob Witheridge/Brandofl Hills/ Matt McGlynn. Shots on Goal: Faniily auto 24, Selects 5. Game 4 - Family auto 3, Peterboro St. Johns 1. Orono Goals: Paul Landers/Bob Witheridge/Brandon Kettela. Orono Assists: Greg Shetler/Tyler Robinson/Brandofi Caruana/Greg Bester/Jamie Parr-y. Shots on Goal: St. Johns 20, Farnily Auto 13. Ice Shavngs... Defencemnan Brandon His did'an admirable job in the lineup in Bobcaygeon after behind called up ta the 'Bigs' . .. Good news on injured winger Ryan Tresise, a previously suspected broken collar bone turned out ta be a bruised shoulder, Ryan should be back in the lineup within a week ... Captain Bob Witheridge was named tournament MVP for Orono in Bobcaygeon Manager Ray Bester was given full birthday honors in a surprise 1party held by the teamn and Members of the Boy Scout organization and the Girl Guide organization celebrated Lord and Lady Baden-Powell Sunday at the Orono United Church on Sunday. The main body of the churvh was packed with the local Guides and Scouts and church members. The Rev. Mervyn Russell said it was an excellent tournout with a lot of participation from the Sparks, Brownies, Girl'Guides and Pathfinders, along with the parents last week as he turned forty something!.. SPORTS EXTRA: Orono Family Auto Sales eliminated Ops Flames in OMHA Atoms playoff action MOnday, February 28. Family Auto defeated Ops 5- 3, taldng the best-of-five six point series in four games. Orono now advances to the quarter final round against Tamsworth, which is located approximately 15 miles nortli of Napanee. This also will be a best-of-five six point series. However, OMHA rules dictate herc on in that the gainer duration will bectdree 15 minute stop tinie periods with an ice flood between the second and third periods. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. A time for fellowship and retreshinents followed the service in the basernent of the church. in the announicements Holy Communion is to be held both in Kirby and Orono"on Suniday, March 6th. Members of the congregation were also reminded that items for the food bank could be left at the (Continued page 9) Should the score remain tied after 3 periods, one ten minute overtime period will bc played. Gaine 1 of the series is scheduled to be played in Tamsworth, Saturday, March 5 at 6 p.m. Gaine 2 will be played in Orono Sunday, March 6 at 5 p.m. Furtber game dates arecflot confirmed at this tume. It's been over 10 years since any Orono "Rep" team has advanced to the quarter final round, so come out and support the boys! Orono arena should prove to bc a pretty exciting place to be in the next couple of weeks. Be part of the action! See you there! 'f ~.N Northcutt Elliott j'E Funeral Home, THOUGHTFULNESS, SERVICE & CONCERN A Family Owned Business, Offering: Traditional Funeral Services Prearranged & Prepaid Services - Cremnation Arrangements Alternatives to Traditional Funerals - Out of Town Shipping Cory Kuipers - Prerident 53 Division Street 623-5668 Bowmanville, Ontario LiC 2Z OFF STREET PARKING