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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday. May 17, 2000 - 3 DURHAM REGION The Orono United Church Women held a 'so long' Tea, last Thursday for Patricia Russell, who will be leaving the charge with her husband Mervyn at the end of June. Patricia (R) is joined by Norma Long, whose husband led the Orono charge for 23 years. by Roy Forrester J Every week I always wonder where to start with this column. The decision came quickly - "in our own backyard." The chickadee is a patient mother, still sitting on six eggs which should. hatch this week. On Sunday who should arrive none other than the pair of Great Crested Flycatchers. Already they have inspected inspected their nesting box and are busy looking for food in the trees. They are also busy with their vocalization. vocalization. Donna reports a good selection of birds at the feeder. "They are all there, 1 ' she states, even to the White Crowned Sparrow , that has been making its 1 presence known this year, generally feeding on the ground. Another bird making its 1 presence known is the Indigo Bunting showing up at the Schoenmaker's in mid-town Orono, also at Elva Reid's, Doug Ferguson's, Hwy. 35, as well as other feeding stations stations in the area. Definitely a bunting feathered out in metallic blue 'and when located, sings out high, up on : a dead tree limb. ; Out on the nesting box trail!, aecompaefed "by Don Lycett, it was Bluebirds, Bluebirds at a number of our stops. ■ Unfortunately ■ Royal lost one nest of four eggs due to unknown circumstances circumstances but with the pair of birds still present and building a nest in an adjacent adjacent box. ; The count now stands at two nesting pair and one pair completing a nest for both Royal and myself. Tree Swallows are showing up for both and with Wrens taking a real liking to the Forrester boxes in occupying five. One may be a double. We 1 sighted Bluebirds at five sites and chalked up a Brown Thrasher, the elusive elusive Wrens, Meadow Larks, a King Bird, brightly coloured Orioles and a possible possible dark-phased Savanna Sparrow. Don had some great up-close viewing of Bluebirds. I pass along a few tips for birding as this is the weekend of weekends, May " 20-21 for birding. The warblers warblers are on the move and you can't see them sitting at home. Thickson Woods in south Oshawa, Thickson Road South, of course, is ,a must for both the beginner and the experienced birder this Saturday. You can even leave home, early without breakfast breakfast " as Thickson. Woods ■ : Foundation members are ' serving breakfast: ; for' a •spall.fee from 8 till noon Likely you will find Robert and Ester Allin, third line Clarke, wearing aprons. There are organized bird hikes through the woods which are free of any charge and led by qualified birders of the area. A good place and time to get a good introduction in birding and enjoying the outdoors. The event is organized by the Thickson Woods Heritage Foundation who own the property following a purchase a number of years ago., If you are up for an hours drive, Presqulle Park, down Brighton way, is offering bird walks, bird banding and evening programs programs both May 20 and 21. View the elusive Whimbrel and colourful warblers as they pass through the area on this peak birding weekend. weekend. There is a lot to explore at Presquile along the lake- front and through a couple of wood walks. There is a charge per car. Another hours drive from Orono would take you to the village of Kirkfield to then travel north to the lift- locks and again north to a bend in the road west where you turn east for a short distance to a north- south road. Here you .drive along a country road 'north watching for birds along the road side : and pasture fields. A good birding area. Keep your eyes open for many species. Don't forget about Thfefcsbh Woods. Durham Region Health Department reports that a drug kit was stolen from one of the Durham Region Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ambulances on atur- day, May 13 in Bowmanvillè. The stolen kit contains drugs for the treatment of heart attacks, severe allergic reactions reactions . diabetes and asthma. "The amounts of the drugs in the kit are large enough to pose a severe danger or threat to life to anyone experimenting experimenting with them or to a young person who may hot understand the purpose of the medications," explains. Durham Region EMS Director Rick Armstrong. "It is critical that anyone finding this kit notify Durham Region EMS immediately." (continued from page 1 ) quite alright with me. ' It's not much closer to me than Cat World, if he has proper cages, 1 have no concern. Viola Vanderveeiv down the road further,' is opposed to the rezoning, and is working on getting a petition together for council. À jyhblic mëetirig is scheduled scheduled for June 3. 9:30 a.m. at the Council Chambers as a requirement of the re-zoning application. . Newcastle Community Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.nu 390 Mill St. North (North at lights, first right to end) ~ AMPLE PARKING ~ Preaching this week Rev. David Chisling "Doing Well, Thanks for Asking" Health Department officials officials are urging Durham Region rsidents to call an ambulance or seek immediate immediate medical attention if they know of anyone who has taken any of the drugs contained contained in the kit. If yôu know of the whereabouts whereabouts of the kit or have any information regarding the Incident, please contact Emergency Medical Dispatch at (905) 723-8177 or Durham Region EMS at (905) 438-4837. 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 * ***** 2nd & 4th Sunday. MORNING PRAYER ***** " DRIVE FOR FOOD BANK & Tea Room • Wedding Cakes ' • Cakes for all Occasions • Pastries - Donuts - Pies • Bread & Buns Closed Sunday & Monday Proprietors: Gary & Carol Vreeker Main Street, Orono; 983-9779 ST. SAVIOUR'S ANGLICAN CHURCH SALAD SUPPER St Saviour's is holding their Salad Supper, Wed. May 17, 2000, Parish Hall, Adults $10.00, Two Sittings 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Phone Charles Gray 987-4551. * .orono'horticultural SOCIETY , , The Society is holding their Spring Show and Plant Safe, May 18th - 7:30 p.m., Orono United Church. Bring a Mend.