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( Qrono Weekly limes, Wednesday, February 9, 2000 - 3 " From Around Home Calling all by Roy Forrester Last week I wrote about the Ministry of Natural Resources 1000 acres west of the Village and just how fortunate we are to such so close by. Step out of the house and within minutes you are there. That was seven days ago and I'm still of the same feeling even with seven afternoons being there. Let me tell you, you do not need knee-deep snow for X-country skiing. This is especially so in the Ministry lands where the terrain is fairly flat and X- country skiing becomes a touring event rather than up and down hills or breaking for corners and to reduce speed. You can settle-in for a comfortable relaxing outing being able to enjoy the scenery and deep breathe of fresh air. In the past it had been racing up and down hills, dodging trees and carving comers especially in the Ganaraska. Age no doubt has made a difference. 1 like what we have so close to home. As far as birds are con-, cemed we do have some sightings to report and we can start with the former tree nursery lands with a count of seven Ruffed Grouse perched in a grove of 30 foot maples on the edge of a hardwood bush. On being alerted by the sound of two taking flight from the maples to a plantation plantation of Spruce we were able to count them along with the five others. During the spring and summer season you may well have heard the male bird drurp with their wings. It sounds like a tractor motor reeving up and closing closing down. The sound is often in the area of this sighting. The bird feeds on poplar and birch buds this, time of year both of which are available in the forestry lands. The birds make a dainty dainty four-point print in the snow. These were noted in the Spmce plantation. Royal Lee, back Leskard way, reports a small flock of Juncos. Blue Jays have been active in a number of areas we have visited from the Skelding Road area, over Mosport way and west of the Village. At home the Chickadees and Red- Breasted Nuthatch have been flying in and out. Of course that is to the feeder'. Spent an interesting hour this week in the Orono Times morgue root ing out some information on the former Orono Hydro Electric Utility which came into existence in October 1938. Like anything else new it was three years in debate before the sum of $8,128.40 was put on the line to purchase thé Orono system from Ontario Hydro Electric Power Commission. Commission. It was expected to be paid for in less that six years. Of course it had to go to a vote of the people with the result being 132 yes' and 16 'no* *. The familiar names were Charlie Miller, Perc. Lunn, Bill Armstrong, Bill Riddell and Ernie Dent who became Orono's "Mr. Hydro" for at least forty years of the 50 year life span. It was Ernie Dent who asked, "Does anyone know of a hydro system that had gone bankrupt?" Of course the answer was "No" and likely todoay it is still "No." By the way we had "Feminine Hockey" in the Village with the line-up including Enid Cobbledick, Ethel Stark, Olive Brown and Ruth Goode in goal. What about the coaches Ron Patterson and Jim Powers. The above names are no doubt familiar names with the old timers of today. Girl's hockey has been a sleeper for many years since 1938 but the recent surge is not some thing new for Orono. That's it for this week. love to write Kidwriters, for kids who love to write, is now accepting accepting registrations for its February program for children children aged 9 to 12. Sponsored by The Writers' Circle of Durham Region and Simcoe Hall Settlement House, this skill enhancing program will run for our Saturday mornings, mornings, from 10:00 a.m. to noon, from February 19 to March 11 at Simcoe Hall Settlement House, 387 Simcoe St, South, in Oshawa. The cost for the four-session series is $40. Kidwriters provides an opportunity for children to meet with other young writers writers and share their own writing, writing, while learning from adult writers in a fun, nurturing environment. Facilitator, Marjorie Green, is a freelance journalist, editor and business business writer who has trained and motivated hundreds of aspiring writers. The author of Spywriter: Licensed to Write, she is also current Writer in Residence for the Canadian Authors Association, Toronto and Central Ontario Branch. To register, or to leârn more about Kidwriters call Marjorie Green, (905) 579- 3229. Subscribe to the Orono Weekly Times Share a Valentine's gift give blood- Feb. 15th Canadian Blood Service is calling on all eligible blood donors to have a heart and give the gift of life in time for Valentine's Day. Your sweetheart may not need blood, but someone in Canada needs blood products products every minute of every day. If you knew you could save a life...would you? Your single donation can help save as many as four lives. Each unit of blood is broken down into red cells, platelets, plasma and cryo- precipitate. Each of these components could go to a different different recipient - an accident or bum victim, a cancer or organ transplant patient or a person Undergoing surgery. The Toronto Blood Centre needs, to collect an average of 650 units of blood per day in order to meet the needs of patients in the 59 hospitals in Central Ontario. Only 3% of the Canadian population donates blood, but almost everyone will either personally personally need blood or bipod products in their lifetime, or know someone who does. If you are healthy, between 17 and 70 years of age, with a Blood Donor Card or photo and signature ID, you are urged to attend the Bowmanville clinic : Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church 130 Scugog Street Bowmanville Tuesday, February 15/00 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Blood. It's in you to give. Tim & Kristi Our love and best wishes go to Kristi and Tim on their recent engagement. Kristi Wood, daughter of Eleanor Wood, Newcastle, and Tim Green, son of Debbie and Jim Green of Orono, plan their wedding for October 2002. Kristi is in her first year of nursing at Durham College while Tim pursues his machinist career. Their families give them both support on their future together. Myrtle Wood celebrated, her 95 th birthday birthday on January 8, 20001 Her family gathered for a birthday celebration. Call Big Brothers. Euchre Results . Wednesday Night • Euchre Results for February 2 High - 1) Hilda Caswell - 86, 2) June Wilson & Marion Marion Sears - 84, 4) Reid Harness - 83, 5) Lil Bold- erstone - 81; Low - Archie Rupert - 47; Draws - Lil Bolderstone, Marie Couroux, Marilyn Rupert, Reg McCool. Next card party: Wednesday, Wednesday, February 9 at 8 p.m. ORONO PASTORAL CHARGE Minister Rev. Mervyn Russell Church Office 983-5502 SUNDAY SERVICES Kirby United Church at 9:30 a.m. Orono United Church 11:00 a.m. "Wheelchair Access" ***** Sunday School Classes and Nursery facilities available , during Church Services ***** A.A. meets every Thursday 7:30 p.m. St. Saviour's Anglican Church MILL ST., ORONO, ONTARIO Rev. David R. Saunders, CD 983-5594 ■ 987-2019 Sunday Service, Sunday School & Youth Group 9:30 a.m. ***** 1st & 3rd Sunday of Month HOLY COMMUNION * * ** * i 2nd & 4th Sunday- MORNING PRAYER Your not tm lute to start! REGISTER INOW CENTRE FOR INDIVIDUAL STUDIES Adult & Alternative High School New classes start February 7thè à • Computers • Grade 12 • Flex Hours • Classes or Self Direct KAWARTHA MME RIDCK DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD & Tea Room Proprietors Gary & Carol Vreeker Main Street, Orono Surprise your Sweetheart with a cafee or a heart- shaped box of truffles for Valentine's! or choose from our large assortment of cookies! 983-9779 Closed Monday's