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Oronio Weekly 'imes. Wednesday, Apnii 8, 19q98 - 3 WHIT RONLYAE SPARROWS PREDOMINATE Over the week-end it was Sparrows daat predomhaated as far -as our sightings were concerned. Conng out of the>house Sunday rnorning it was th e sang of the White Crowned Sparrow siniging frorn the high Spruce tree ha dae back- yard. I did get da:-e bhaoculars on a couple who were on their way a little to the norda of us. Then tripping on the Provincial lands along the Wilrnot Creek 1 crossed over what one right cal Savannah lands ha the area of the old Forestry dunp. Here I slghted anothier tbree species of Sparrows two of which have red caps, the Tree Sparrawi with a black dot on its chest and dae Chipping Sparrow.with a clear chest. In dais area a number of Song Sparrows were also sighted. On the way out of dae for- mer Nursery lands a sang carne frorn a tree near the parking lot. At first 1 said anodaer Sang Sparrow but ha fact dae bird turned out ta, be a Vesper Sparrow with its white outside wing feadaers. Later downtawn a pair of House Sparrows made for the total of seven species. Not bad for a few hours I thought and 1 will return ta the area later ha dae year ta browse about. The area of 900 ta 1000 acres west of the Village does seem popular for walking and hiking with six cars in the parking lot Sunday rnorning and seven in the late after- noon. In speaking to one couple they stated that they were from Caurtice and do corne to Orona quite often for a bike. In speaking to the couple th ey said they heard a lot of ducks ha the wetlands of the property but fail to fhad thern. ia fact, they stated, the sound was being made by frogs. "They sounded just like ducks". It was interestlng that they should mention tbis as Bill Perryman, a regular at Dulee's for a.rn. coffee, spoke of tbis very fact a couple -of days ago. He also stated that he had been faoled by dis ha the past and was quite sur- prised to find out that daey were frogs. - 1 had ta admit that a nurn- ber of years ago I had also been fooled wida the sound of the Spring Peeper frogs in dae Ganaraska. 1 was to get a dloser look for these ducks and travelled up a small wet strearn area. On arriving at the norda end the "duckC" sound was daen coming frorn the. southern portion and likewise when I retreated to the south end, the "duck" sound was at the nortbern end. 1 was beginning to dlue-ha that hadeed it was not ducks but sometbing else. Finally il registered "Springer Peepers". Certainly 1 arn always glad ta hear someane having dae sarne problern and thank Bil Perryrnan and the couple FOR CANCER- The mnass hecad shaving off ail Durhairn Regi onal Police Otfticers involved with the Cops for Cancer campaign, will begin at 9:00 on April 2lst at ail "First Choice Haircutters" locations in the Durham Reg ion. Last week we reported that 13 officers fromi the Clarington Detatchment and Kate Lang from Orono, who is a member of the Pickering Force will be participating in this "Close Shave Fundraiser." Members of the Durham Regional Police Service have been canvassing family, friends and local businesses for pledges 10 the Canadian Cancer Society. Ail moneys raised through the Cops for Cancer event will sup- port cancer research, patient services, public education and advocacy programs in commu- nites throu ghout the region of Durham Anyone who would wish to support this fundraiser in the battle against cancer may make a contribution at any branch of the Canadian Imperia] Bank of Commerce in the Durham Region. Donations to suipport Kate Lang's effort can also be made at 'Stutt's Pharmacy in Orono. Ann iversary Service Kendal United Church Wornen's Anniversary Service is bemng held on Sunday, May 3rd at 7 p.m. Guest speaker is Barbara Laucks, Leadership and Development Canvenor for Bay of Quinte Conference U.C.W. She has just returned from a cross-cultural experience wi th Theological students and professors from Queens University to Nicaragua. Barbara is a graduate of Queens University and a m ember of the Port Hope United Church. She is an interesting and energetic speaker and we invite you to join us to hear of her experi- ences in Nicaragua. frarn Courtice. Surely there is a lot of difference between a frog and a duck.' On Sunday we also made our first sighting of a Turkey Vulture. There is no doubt they have been around for sorne Urne. That's il for dais week other than there were a con- siderable number of Rainbow Trout in the Wilmot on Sunday. Many were paired- off over their egg nests assur- ing the continuation of the breed and thepurpose of coming to the Wilmot from the Lake. Some would be a real tus- sie for the rod and reel group. - SPARKY Suddenly , at his home in Orono on Wednesday, April 1, 1998, in his 58th year. He leaves behind friends and acquaintances toa numeraus to count who mourn his passlng. -Sadly missed by Carl, Kathy, Curtis and Kaitlin. Special thanks to Larry Lunn of the Durham Regional Police Force for-his acknowl- edgmnent of, and sensitlvity towards all of us during his search for next-of-kin; to Mabel Ubsdell of Mabel's Village Cafe for- her gener- ousity in offering a place for us to gather after the service; and to the Orono Firefighter's Association for their determi- nation to bring Sparkzy back home is style. The veritable flood of con- cern and generousity is testi- rnony to his involvement in da-is community, bis home, for the past 35 years. We, ail of us, will miss him. Arrangements entrtisted ta Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home ina Bowmanville. 9 '1, 2) Tom Simpson - 84, 3) Lavina Downes - 82, 4) May Tabb- 81, Lii Bolderstone- 81;- Low - Flora Sharpe;, Draws - Velma Jakeman, Grace Coatham, Ruth Grady, Shirley Bubar, Lena Graham, Joan Sutcliffe. KENDAL UNITED CHURCH Kendal, Ontario "The Heart of Our Community" Easter Morning Sunday, April 12, 1998 11:15 ar. "Yes To Life!" Maundy Thursday Worship & Fellowship April 9, 1998 Pot Luck Supper - 6:30 p.m. Communion Presentation - 7:30 p.m. Everyone Invited Prostate Cancer: Let's Pray About it Frayer, Information & Support for Men Living with Prostate Cancer & their Families Tuesday. April 14, 1998 7:30 p. m. Everyone Invited Pleasej oi n us Miîster: Rev. David Black 786-2950 ORONO vPASTORAL CHARGE Rev. Mervyn Russel Secretary Marlene Rsebrough 983-5702 Church Office 983-5502 CHURCH SERVICES Kîrby United Church at 9:30 a. m. Orono United Church 11:00 a. m. Sunday School Classes and Nurser facilities available during Church Services A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. EASTER SERVICES Maundy Thursday, April 9th Communion Supper & Service 6:30 p. m. Good Friday, April lOth, 10 a.m. Service at Orono United Church This service is shared wth St. Saviours Anglican Church. Mr. Gordon Leek from St. Saviours wiII be the speaker. Sunrise Service Easter Sunday April l2th, 7 a.m., at Lang Chapel, Orono Cemetary. This is ashort service of approx. 40 min- utes welcoming Christs victory over sin and death . Foilowed by coffee and hot cross buns. Kirby United Church Easter Morning Breakfast 1April l2th, 8 - 9 a.iu hosted by Krby Sunday School Easter Sunday Morning Services April l2th Kîrby 9:30 arn. - Orono il ar. St. Saviours, Anglican Church MILL ST., ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. Cliff Evans 983-5594 * 983-9639 Suinday Service, SundaySchooi & Youth Group 9:30 a.m. lst & 3rd Sunday of Month HOLY COMMUNION 2nd & 4th Sunday MORNING PRAYER