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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 17, 1989-3 Four Generations It's not everyday that a family is lucky enough to capture a picture of four generations, but the Carscad- den family has done just that, Pictured Pictured above from left to right are: Brenda Cameron of Newcastle with daughter Katie, Mary Carscadden of Orono and Jean Curtis of Kendal. Kendal. Not Such an Unusual Happening The Town of Newcastle agreed to a payment of $98.00 for fourteen hens reported to be killed by a coon on the property of F. Bianco. It resulted in some debate as the Town does not have a by-law that gives reason for payment for such a killing by coons. If it had been a dog or a wolf it would have been a different matter as a by-law does exist, Frank Stapleton stated as there was no by-law it would be setting a precedent that could lead to other similar cases with any wild animal. Councs. Wotten and Hamre, both in support of the payment, said it was a rare case that happens very seldom and if such does rise to any level then the Town could pass a by-law. The deputy-clerk said it only happens happens perhaps once in seven or eight years. But coons in the chicken house is' not something that only happens once in a while. Coons have a compelling compelling compassion for killing* chickens even though they do not relish them for a full course meal. We learned all about coons and chickens last year. After being out of the chicken business for a couple of years I had decided I missed them running around the back yard and as result ordered fifteen day-ol^s from Allinbrook Allinbrook Feed and Supplies., The whole fifteen survived my care and were doing well reaching a pound to a pound and a half in a short order. It was time to let them run out into into the runway which we did and then penning them up at night. The ^opening to the runway was somewhat of a make-shift adopta- tion of a small door which could be * closed giving the birds protection from whatever that may be prowling prowling around. We under-estimated the ingenuity of a coon which made entrance through the small door and as a result I had not one live chicken the next morning. The next evening we happened to be in the back yard and just happened happened to notice the tall grass moving moving in a direction again to the chicken house. It was the coon and upon seeing me climbed up a tree to > gain some protection. I thought, "you will now pay for your misdeamour last night." That thought was short-lived for after all the coon was only responding to its natural instincts and certainly the chickens could not be blamed for their misfortune. The problem rested with the so-called carpenter that devised the small door and his Clarke Township Museum and Archives Tree Replacement Programme On Sunday, May 21st the Clarke Museum will be dedicating a special commemorative plaque in the main gallery to thank the many groups who donated trees for planting on the grounds in 1988. The tree replacement programme was created to safeguard the natural beauty of the Museum's grounds and insure that future generations will be able to enjoy the natural environment. environment. As a very special added feature on Sunday, Curator Mark Jackman will be conducting a hands on demonstration of papermaking from recycled newspaper while Museum Conservationist, Jennifer Jones will be showing visitors how to manufacture books from the paper. The demonstrations are continuous continuous from 1-4 p.m. on. Sunday. As always admission is free. ■ Everyone is welcome. Council balks at extra cost of $60,000 underestimation of the ability of the coon. Coons in the chicken house is not something of a rare happening. Frank Stapleton is right a precedent precedent has been set and I now feel the Town owes me at least $98.00 for my fifteen young poults and roosters. Unfortunately I only have a few feathers left on which to make my case. While talking about birds it would appear that a good percentage percentage of the wild birds have returned to the country-side especially when Len Pears reports a Indigo Bunting at his feeder. Bill Bunting and I travelled to Presquile Park a week ago Sunday and almost froze but still recorded Yellow Warblers and one lone shorebird, a Dunlin. The shorebirds should be well on their way by this time along with some of the later warblers. On Sunday there was an easy sighting of a pair of Bluebirds only the roadway south of the Forest Centre. This pair seem to be taking up quarters at a nest box right at the field farm gate about a quarter of a mile up the road. Bill and I did sight a Field Sparrow Sparrow to which we were attracted by its song. It wasn't that we,knew the song but rather that it was one we could not identify. I would say the Field Sparrow song is almost the reverse of the Song Sparrow's offerings. offerings. Last Sunday was a great day for a walk in the bush where even, the heat of the sun could be felt and the songs of the Ovenbirds, an elusive bird to sight, could be heard frdm' all quarters. Visiting our daughter Elaine and family on Sunday her husband, Ken, reported twenty-two Turkey Vultures roosting along a bush border east on the boundary road between Manvers and Clarke. It was an early morning sighting. So much for the chickens, my $98.00 and so much for the birds. Council quick to oppose proposal (Continued from page 1) eventually with the Newcastle Sewage plant. The proposed main was to carry leachate from the landfill site to the Newcastle plant a distance of 7.74 miles. There was little or no debate on the request when council voted to deny such a request. . L. E. Kotseff, chief administrative administrative officer, said details of the proposal were missing and it Council, members on Monday balked at a price of $100,000 to provide provide access to private property north of Bowman ville by building'a bridge across the Bowmanville Creek. The bridee would provide . access for two families. At the present time the residents have access through the use of what is known as the Williams Mill Road bridge, a bridge that is in bad repair. It was proposed on Monday by Public Works that the bridge be replaced with a 20'9" culvert at a cost of $100,000. It was pointed out that Public works had meet with the two families and that both had objected objected to an alternative that would have provided access from: Holt Road at a cost of $40,000, Council, in their budget deliberations deliberations had considered the repair of the access from Holt Road at the $40,000 figure. When the matter came up on Monday CoUnc. Wotten said he had difficulty with the additional $60,000 for the two families when access to their properties could be provided over land rather than across the Bowmanville Creek. It had been proposed that the existing bridge would be demolished demolished and barrier placed at either side of the creek. Counc. Hamre said she also had concerns stating that because the two people were opposed to the alternatives it was going to cost the Town an additional $60,000. She pointed out that many now have to travel further to gain entrance to and from Highway 115. Mayor Hubbard said there were legal implications and that the matter matter had bèen around for the past eight years. Counc. Hamre called for a two week delay on the decision and that Public works provide a map showing showing the extra distance the residents would have to travel if the bridge was removed. The motion was supported by all members of council. Heritage Week events (Continued from page 1) heritage walking home tour which will leave from the downtown. Activities open again in the evening evening with an Old Tyme Hoedown and Box Social at the Orono Town Hall. It will be old tyme music by local musicians with lots of fun bidding bidding that lunch box at lunch time. Tickets will be available at Reflections Reflections for this event. A limited number of tickets available. And let us not forget the community community quilt that will be assembled at the Orono Town Hall during the day and as we ündestànd will be raffled raffled off at the end of thé day. Join the Heritage Week *89 parade A parade in downtown Bowmanville Bowmanville will launch Heritage Week *89 celebrations in the Town of Newcastle. A large fleet of antique cars, floats, clowns,- and even an elephant are among the entries expected expected for this event. It commences at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2*1. Both commercial enterprises and community groups are welcome to join the parade. There is no entry fee and prizes will be awarded to the top floats. If you wish to enter the parade, call Stewart ChishSlm at 623-4301 for further details. DURHAM THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM HOLIDAY CLOSURE of Sanitary Landfill Site The CARTWRIGHT TRANSFER STATION will be closed on Monday, May 22,1989, for the Victoria Day Holiday. Normal operations will resume on Tuesday, May 23, 1989 . W.A. TWELVETREES, P. Eng. COMMISSIONER OF WORKS was not known whether the proposal was for the infilling project project or the expansion. He also mentioned mentioned the possible lack of capacity at the Newcastle plant which capacity has already been committed. committed. It was said the proposal would cost millions of dollars. Counc. Hamre said Laidlaw has been refused expansion on two different different occasions and will not get expansion expansion either through the Region or the Town. The site is not a safe site, she said. We will do them (Laidlaw) a favour, they need not spend the millions of dollars. Not only did the Town of Newcastle make a decisive decision on the request for use of the road allowances as requested by Laidlaw but also the Newcastle Port Granby/Environment Granby/Environment committee did likewise last week at their regular meeting. The Port Granby group had two representatives from Laidlaw present present at their meeting who upon outlining their purpose in attending the meeting which had been prearranged prearranged were told to leave. A motion by Bernie Martin to the effect that as the committee did disapprove of the proposals being put forward by Laidlaw there was no purpose in hearing the representatives and they were asked to leave. This they did. Clarke Museum & Archives Hwy. 35/115 at Regional Road 9, Kirby Port GranbyNewcastle Environment Committee Presents "TANGLEFOOT" in concert at CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL Thursday, June 1st at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 per person and are available at CLARKE MUSEUM.(KIRBY) ' FITNESS CENTRE (BOWMANVILLE) REFLECTIONS GIFT SHOP (ORONO) For Information Call: Mark Jackman 9&3-924S