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OooWoekly Tîms, Wednesday,,juy2,19- I'nteresting signs of life Newcastle Jr. Y'ers looking for interesting signs of life in Foster Creek. Last Thursday, if you were to wander down to Foster Creek, Newcastle, you would likely have corne across a dozen or so youngsters reveling in the sights and sounds of aquatic nature. SThis group was 'from the Newcastle Jr "Y", and they were taking part in one of the many activities that have been planned for this summer. Each Jr. "Y" session hasts two weeks and each bas a special theme. The theme for this session was "water works." At the creek ast 'Thursday, the budding marine biologists, rubber boots protecting their feet, and net in band were busy secing what thcy could find to bring back to the scbool for further studying. Neil, one of the participants, while proudly displaying a bucket brimming witb seaweed explained that they wihh keep alot of thc findings in an aquarium so that they can learn wbat they can from it and at thc end of the week return it to its home in the creek bed. Beth and Annette, who run thc day camp at Newcastle Public Schooh say that planncd activities also- inchude puppet shows, woodworking, and daihy swimnming lessons. Tamblyn family picnic held in Orono Park The 1994 Tamblyn Famihy Reunion was, as usual, hiehd in Oiono's beautiful park thc second Saturday in Juhy and perfect weater . Altbough attendance was down slightly, President Gerald Brown and wife SHirley and committee saw to it the welcome and camaraderie were neyer finer. The smorgasbord was abundant and delicious and enbanced by the yummy white hots brougbt and barbecued, as usual, by Art Dalbcrbt from Rochester, New York. The children enjoyed games, contests and a 'cat and mouse'. <. They participated in a candy scramble and were pheased with their prizes. Thanks were extendeci to Linda Sargent, Tim and Michael.. .Gcrald conductcd Uic business portion reminding Uic executive they complete their 2 year ternu next year. He expresscd special appreciation to secretary Laurie Goodwin for the attractive and professional, invitations this year. Frankdin Tamblyn created fun_ with bis contests and appropriate prizes. Carlos Tamblyn won for the eldcst gentleman. 92 ycar young Clara Tbompson was eldest lady and amazingly won for most recently passing ber driving test. Bill and Marie Tamblyn, who just that day returned from attending catthe shows and visiting cousins in Great Britain won Uic worhd map for coming the greatest distance to the picnic. Art Dahberth won the oldcst coin prize with bis 1921 silver dollar. Youngest baby was Jessica Tamblyni and John Cringle had thc most keys on bis key ring. Teenager with most cohorful chothes was Gerahd Brown (at lcast he bad Uic most cohorful chothes and probably a few times teenager.) Shirley cntertained with a couple of brain teasers. Ella. Bowman rehated a few of the highlights of bier and sister Myrtle by Helen MacDonald Home. y@ur own bed. Your own kitdhen. Your own bathroom. A§ much pleasure as a vacation is, coming home is a nice finish. Éven if the garden is fried and tphêre awaits a pile of bills and lauriÈ'Y* Weve speJpt a couple of weeks roaming thé Maritimes. And, what a beautiful place to vacation! ffntastic landscape combined With the kindness of Maritimers';Ïd the ricb history of settlement, particularly of Acadians and Highlanders, made our journey a grand adventure. At Arichi*t, a small fishing village on î§leMadame, soutb Cape Breton', we enjoyed a pancake bS ast held as part of an annual community festival, in the companY of a wondcrful couple. He Wgas Acadian, she of Highland ailIestrY. We talked about their village and about the politics of Quebec separation. Many of us don't realize how many Canâdians of French ancestry thçre are in places outside Quebe-c. Quebecers appear to bce particularhy guilty of forgetting th& rsbared histories. Cape Breti)n 15 botb one of the most beautifill places I have ever seen, and One of the most unyîeldirlg. As thc decine in fish stocks plungês the conomy into vacuity, and thle coal mndustrY also declines, thère is only rock and the vast oc~tc asing the eye with hope. Ihere is virtually no agriculturae potentia1 on the land. Tourists fl@ck to the hargest breeding gropinds of BaId Eagles in North Ariferica -- the region surrounding die magnificent Bras D'Or Lake. Ojr, YOu can travel1 the magnificent Cabot Trail, go whale watchJPll Off the north-east coast, or to tfie Bird Islands for an exquisite p@,ak at puffins and other sea speêies. We stuck to the less expensive small villagPs and enjoyed the endless roâdside carpets of lupines, wild roses and other wildfhowers. We enjoyod talking with the local people. We saw 7 bald eagles if our travels. It is our unesadP this number exceeds that of the Taniblyn's viéit last September to Cornwall Efigland where a few years ago they ad a Tamblyn reunion attentld by 500 relatives. Not only did theY appreciate the quai nt beaut:< and bistory of the country but the warm welcome of cousins and the opportunity to study 1the falpily lic. At David Tambhyn's hèm~e was a stone wall recorded in tpe -Doomsday Book. Ed Millsofl brought greetings and a humaurous story from Glenn Tamblyn, Victoria, B.C. who had bis plane ticket to corne but was kept Iiome by illness. Ahi too àoofl a perfect day came to an end and we were saymng, "Sec you next year, saine place, sane jime." Bunting/Forrester birding duo! Travelling 5,200 km. with two children can also bc a treat! Except for one testy day, we played endless card games (few of which'I won). We acquired a list of 43 licence plates ... all ten provinces, nonc of the territories, and 33 states. We saw one German plate. Kyle kept bis eagle eyes on the hunt for plates from Hawaii. The furthest American plates we saw were from Texas on a motorcycle plunked in front of us on a ferry which carricd us from New York to Vermont at Ticonderoga. Wc amassed a collection of interesting bumper stickers. A few of my favourites were: "You think Education is expensive -- Try Ignorance", and "Nu clear Weapons -- May they Rust in Peace". Home but a few days, it already scems like a dream. But, what a dream! PORT DARLINGTON MARINA HOTEL Unique WatefrontSefing EVERY FRIDAY 3 PM. TO 8 PH. Seafood Buffet '49 (A ]à CwkteMenu Av"iabe) Reservations Appredate 905-623-4925 Talce lake Road off Llboet St, South te 70 %1rtDarlingtoo Roud Bowxnanville Dance in the Brig Sut. Nights ,jPlay Pool in Lounge Nightly - Weed Spraying - Fertiliz'ng - Insect Spraying - Ants & Trees - Plug Coraeration See the ^Dffference Quality Makes r!LAWN~ 983-5598 (Orono, Newcastle) THANK YOU!e The Orono Town Hall Board would like to pass along a big Thank-You to al those who attended and asslsted in making the Canada Day celebration such a success at the Orono Park. It was a community event with a family atmosphere. A special thank-you goes to the Volunteer Fire Fighters, the Orono Downtown Business Association, the Durham Regional Police, Arjay's Video, Clarington Concert Band, Clarington Community Services Department and rmstrong s IGA store. It was a great co-operative effort. am 1 Lpe Roofers end strike House roofers are back on the job across Durhamn Region after a six week strike ended last week- Roofers walked off the job of new construction seeking their frst contract and improvement ini piece work rates. Oshawa City in the fight The City of Oshawa is taking part in a fight against the legalization of basement apartments that is in the throws by the Rae governrnent in Toronto. Oshawa is providing $1000 to the City of London ini London's bid to have the courts rule out the bill allowing basernent apart- ments. Local muaicipalities fear such a move will become a planning and safety mightrnare. A pleasant surprise A twenty-year old business major in his flrst year at Wilft-ed Laurier University was somewbat surprised when he received a phone cail from the University telling bis he had scored in the 90 percent range, A+, in his exams. Brandon Nussey was told that bis mark was the highest ever given since the University faculty opened twenty-five years ago.