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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, June 26, 2002 - 3 > w ■ : n h I took some time this past week to bring my records up to date as to the use of the thirty thirty bird houses out and around the country side. The boxes provided 14 successful successful nestings of which 5 were Bluebirds, 5 Tree Swallows and 4 Wrens. Some Bluebirds have started started on their second nesting and this is also the case for the Tree Swallows. I'm not sure whether I should be satisfied with this or not. The majority of action has been on the ORTA Bluebird Trail. It will be interesting to see what happens over the next two weeks. The Van Liths, north of the Village are enjoying the nesting nesting of a pair of Cedar Waxwings that have completed completed nest building on a horizontal horizontal tree limb and are now in the process of starting a family. Although it is a single pair at the Van Lith's it was interesting interesting to learn that this specie of bird under the proper environmental environmental conditions will undertake colony nesting. It has been recorded in Ontario that 11 nests had been built and used within a 25 foot radius. Bill Bunting continues to report a pair of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks corning to the feeder. feeder. One call last week certainly brought out the cruel side of nature and really I didn't have an answer or solution. * A pair of Sparrows are feeding a nest of young where one is much larger than the others and crowds the others away from being feed. No doubt the larger young is a Cowbird and it's part of nature that the Cowbird lays its eggs in other bird nests and accepts no responsibility in hatching the egg or feeding the young. It's a cruel part of nature. What do you do? Destroy the young Cowbird to allow the rightful nestlings to survive, survive, or do you let nature' take its course? I really did not have an answer even though sometimes sometimes I have destroyed Wren nests in Bluebird boxes providing providing the Wren eggs have not been laid. Our caller came up with a solution whereby they will move the Cowbird to a nearby nest and see what happens. The result should be somewhat somewhat interesting. Will the surrogate surrogate parents look after the young in the two nests or, look after the true family? Hiking in Ciarington by Roy Forrester The Ciarington Chapter of the Oak Ridges Trail Association has announced its schedule of hikes for the summer summer months of July, August and September. There are a total of 14 events being held over the three month period which you are free to take part in. The supervised hikes are over various parts of the Ciarington Hiking Trail system system that has been developed over the past couple of years. Wednesday, July 3rd Meet 10 a.m. .5 Kms east of Hwy. 115 on the j j Pantry Table - Plant Sale Saturday morning, June 29 th in Newcastle (at the four corners at the lights, Mill St side) 8:30 AM - until it's gone! A project of the Newcastle Community Church Call905-987-4561 for information if you need it M An open house is being held to honour Jidda Caswell on her 95th Birthday Saturday, July 6th, 2002. 2pm - 4pm at Durham County Seniors' Complex 200 Station St. 'West, Orono Best Wishes only, please Wild herbs for dummies BOWMAN VILLE - Local historian, Sher Leetooze, will give a talk and slide presentation presentation on how to recognize, harvest harvest and use herbs at the Clarke Museum & Archives on Saturday, July 6th, 2002 at 2 p.m. Knowledge of herbs and their properties were well known to our pioneer ancestors. ancestors. Sher will speak about the different herbs found in this area, what they look like, when they should be picked, and what medicinal or culinary uses they have. For more information please call the Clarke Museum and Archives office at 905- 697-9243. The cost is only $5.00 per person and light refreshments will be served. Loyal Printing 905-983-5301 Has your subscription run out? Call 983-5301 for renewal. r Clarke/Manvers Boundary Road. 2.5 hours. 5 K through forest and open country. Easy terrain, easy pace. Roy Forrester 905-983-5147. Wednesday, July 10th Meet 10 a.m. 2 hours. 3 K stroll through bush learning about trees and anything else that may crop up like summer flowers etc. Meet at the comer of Cone. 8 at Darlington/ Clarke Town Line. Murray Yeo 905-263-2546. Watch for-further hikes in two weeks time. Hiking leads to better fitness and health while enjoying the outdoors. Happenings A Thursday. June 27 Orono Horticultural Society June Flower Show Being held at Orono United Church, 7:30 p.m. Cecil Lamrock will be the featured guest speaker. Topic: "Growing Hardy Roses - including Miniatures". All welcome. Old Fashioned Strawberry Social Presented by Marthas of St. John's Church, Bowmanville. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sandwich and Shortcake. Adults $5.50; Children 12 and under $2.50; Family (2 adults & children 12 & under) $15. Monday. July 1st Canada Day & Queen's Jubilee Celebrations At Bowmanville Museum - Come celebrate Canada's 135th birthday and Queen Elizabeth's 50th reigning year. It all begins at 11 a.m. with sack races followed by the flag raising and national anthems at noon. Ongoing will be the Shriner Clowns, apple bobbing, face or hair painting, tattoos, looney raffle, guessing contest, hamburgers, sausages and hot dogs, museum tours, birthday cake, balloons, flags, reading tent, candy floss, snow cones, popcorn and a jumping castle. The Mountaineers will provide the ^ mpsic, Magician Earl Brown vyill be on hand to entertain the kids, and local children's _ author, William Swan will be On hand for a book signing of his new book "Fast Finish", which is based in Ciarington. Bring your own blanket or chair. For more information call the Museum office 905-623-2734, 37 Silver Street, (Comer of Wellington and Silver) Bowmanville. July 826 Job Search Program -Are you looking for work? Gain creative and effective job search skills in the Job Finding Club. Meta Vocational Services Inc. in Bowmanville is offering a three-week job search program from July 8, 2002 to July 26, 2002. In this program you will leam how to access the hidden job market, market, effective interview skills, preparing resumes and cover letters and more. The Job Finding Club is sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada. For more information information please contact Cathleen Lycett at 905-697-8887. July 15-19 Orono/Kirby Community Vacation Bible School From 9 to 12 daily at Orono United Church. $ 10/child per week or $25 for 3 or more children in a family. July 20-21 Antique Tractor Show & Games - Doc Ville 816 North Street, Newcastle; Dead Sled Pull Saturday at noon; Parade and games Sunday at 11 a.m.; Wagon Rides, Wild West Town open; Fun for all; Vendors on grounds; Bring lawn chairs. For more info call 905-987-5696. , -J