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From Around Home by Roy Forrester Donna, my wife, received a rather unusual bird sighting sighting this past week. A Northern Saw-Whet Owl was reported by Helen Graham of Bowmanville. The description provided by Helen certainly fits that of the Northern Saw-Whet Owl with the white feathers above the eyes and what she calls "rick-rack" brownish braid down the front. Seldom is this bird sighted sighted during daylight hours as it spends that period of time in dense shrubbery. It saunters saunters around with its activities activities during the period between sunset and sunrise. This lifestyle is further proof of Helen's identification identification as the sighting happened happened at the early morning hour of 4:30 a.m. as the bird perched on the railing of her fifth story balcony. Indeed a good sighting for any birder. It was further interesting to learn that this bird does take to man-made bird houses houses and was proven so in a U.S. experiment undertaken by a boy's group. We have a bush behind the house so I expect by next year to have half a dozen boxes in place built to specifications specifications desired by the Saw-Whets. Thank you Helen for the inspiration. Doug Ferguson also had a rather interesting sighting during the past week. Some 15 or so young yellow wild Turkey chicks. They were accompanied by two adult females. There has been a lot of chatter in our back yard of late as the young and adults of the Great Crested Flycatchers family chatter back and forth during the feeding operation. It has been a continual "weep, weep, weep" being rather strongly delivered. There had to be at least five young learning the ropes of survival. survival. On top of this, the Black Capped Chickadees are again feeding young. I want to thank the Leskard gentleman who called regarding the route of the ORTA trail in the Leskard area. He was helping helping a young couple who apparently were hiking an 'over-all end-to-end' hike and finding it difficult to understand the route in the Leskard area. There is still some work to be done in this particular area. The problem was solved. I was glad to hear that there is 'end-to- end' interest in the trail which in total is some 200 kilometers. The Clarington section is 35 kilometers of the total. PLANNED AREA HIKE Wednesday, July 9 7:30 p.m. 4 km evening stroll of the Bluebird Trail. Meet Hwy 35 parking lot, south east of the Hub Cap fence. For further information contact Rick Patterson 905-623-2184. Hike is open to everyone. Summertime at the Museums Clarington Museums (Bowmanville Museum and Clarke Museum) are pleased to announce that they will be offering their popular summer summer programs again this year. Tea on the Verandah Bowmanville Museum - at 37 Silver Street. Join us for tea and scones on the museum's lovely verandah. The museum is a perfect place to enjoy an afternoon cup of tea. The large verandah, verandah, antique dishes and linens all help to create a unique ambiance. Cost is only $3.75 per person and includes your choice of tea, coffee or juice, and two scones with jam and butter. The teas arc held every Wednesday afternoon from July 9th to August 27th. Tea is served from 12 noon to 3 p.m. Queen Victoria will open the Tea Season on July 9th. Heritage Crafts We will hold our heritage craft sessions at both sites. Tuesdays - July 8 to August 26, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bowmanville Museum. Thursdays - July 10 to August 28, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Clarke Museum (7086 Old Kirby School Road, 1-Ivvy 35/115, at Regional Road 9.) Some of the crafts include snow globes, tornado tornado soap, picture frame magnets, magnets, and candle making. Cost is $10 per child and a snack is included. Children ages 6 to 12 arc welcome. Each session is limited to 20 children. For more information, please call the museum office at 905-623-2734. ( Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 9,2003 - 3 Livestock Continued from page 2 Government officials expect expect the compensation will help when the price of cattle falls below a reference price and payments will be determined by a sliding scale. OFA supports the Canadian Cattlemen's Associ-ation and the Ontario Cattlemen's Association in their call to have the program extended for 15 days beyond the date the border re-opens with the U.S. This additional time is needed needed to allow for a clearing of market-ready cattle through the system. There is also concern with the level of Canadian slaughter capacity once the border is re- Terry Fox Continued from page 2 sponsibilities will include adhering to the Foundations policies, accurately accounting for monies, managing an inventory of merchandise, and ensuring the Run site is properly properly organized and staffed to make participation an enjoyable enjoyable and rewarding experience for our most appreciated supporters. supporters. The time commitment can be anywhere from 2-4 hours a week in the months leading up to the Run. We all benefit from the funds raised for cancer research. If you would like to take an active role in the ongoing ongoing battle to conquer cancer, opened. This capacity has been reduced following the "mad cow' discovery and efforts are needed to move the system to its former size. The livestock sector in Ontario is a major contributor to agriculture's overall economic economic significance. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture will continue its efforts with industry partners to make sure provincial and federal federal governments recognize the economic importance of the sector and implement measures to assist the sector to survive this crisis. Ron Bonnett President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture call 1-888-836-9786. For more info please contact: contact: Martha McClew, Provincial Provincial Director or Nick Boyce, Community Events Coordinator Coordinator at 1-888-836-9786 or oncomm@terryfoxrun.org NUKKALA, Nolan Harper Cedar Valley Resort welcomes its newest little happy camper. Nolan was delivered on June 27th, 2003. The proud parents Keith & Heather Nukkala welcome him into the world with all of their Love. \ Lawrence & Cheryl are delighted ! to announce the safe arrival of ^ their beautiful grandson. Cameron Lawrence Faliis jl Born on May 26,2003, weighing 1 12 lbs. Proud parents Adam and Jennifer and big sister Olivia are thrilled with their blonde-haired boy. Cameron is also welcomed S l by his Uncle Matt, Nitch, Sadie & I Cheech. Lots of Love, Gramma and Grampa, OX D ' """"gs*!: ' r - HAPPENINGS ~ Every Wednesday afternoon from July 9 - August 27 Tea on the Bowmanville Museum Verandah - from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at 37 Silver Street, Bowmanville Sunday. July 13th McCrae Cemetery Decoration Day Service - 11 a.m.; Guest Speaker - Mabel Henderson; Please bring lawn chairs. Friday. July 25 Wadebridge and St. Columba Male Voice Choirs - Bowmanville High Sschool at 7:30 p.m. as part of the 12th Gathering of Cornish Cousins. Tickets $8 in advance or $10 at the door are available at Stutt's Pharmacy - Orono; Heart to Heart Florist - Newcastle; ^^rchibald's Winery-^rone^apidPhoto - Bowmanville; or phone 905-623-9147. jj : .. h r. ' .:«x JiT't:":! 1 -: t: 1 "I Siii üSlilüMlîülüllil?!*" • •. : -- ; an..». -• 1 t « ,•*: i CONCERT SERIES Wtfourfe Sumuet at the Ovum , . ü'i'îiii! I: ismpy ÉI'ÜÜIÜ : V l lilj Wi HIM I r-. - Friday, July 18th: ' w lit* ill! FREE LIVE MUSIC & ENTER TAINMENT Il fi:||i , ii i tu, l!| v,IV !! ! ; ! sail Wed litaifliiB m I X Vlf -v, Aug |||! Friday, August 15 th: Ü ip !;« 1 8th: ll|! 1! life The Jazz Cats Trio San Murata Jazz Trio Durham Benefit Wind Ensemble Friday, Aug. 29th: ! III! ililliii * ■ • " O - ■: m:. I ïïitt'Hftil!!' 11, I:!1' $ïii Ilililllllillllil ijjllihl! n P .T, ^ w ^ ^ k Night with Torsion & Thneed ... .M ÜIIÜ Mandv Dollev & Mike Havward WFt'i r? * r<\ ■ ^ a F Ganaraska Country nt Blllïïil!fl|l|P»&l' Iiil||l!l«li!il|li John Roinanchuk, Judy and Ken Campbell •*) y xx®, s,** 1 xxx ;,x - him doggers I HiXXhXnXOPxi., iMtexj XiXijf jiii jl « '"iiiijii! -, I 111, Clarington Concert Band Country J amboree ! ; t-r.T--. M ■ i/W'l'XiXX All concerts begin at 7:00 PM II l!a«l|||||l!l| lllll lllllllllhl |ill!!Nllllllllilillll" l i 1 ° 1 "'I MIL 'ii'iiii'i'li iii Xi^XlTx MIS XlX'l; ix ; X" ,x i| l! i 0M XXli.l 1 Iîill! , l'îiil"ij llj lull jifiii is located at the OronoLibrary lillawn' ^ Please brmg a lawn chair or blanket (in case of rain, concerts will be at Orono Town Hall) liüj:-!,' 1 l! il i.,| II ! j |; llj H I iii ! • If 1 i! 'iiji ji : ! iili;||!i|! i| !" ill |! I X!: I i!!X Concert Series made possible by Municipality of Clarington, Charlie Reid, Clifford Francis, Orono Country Cafe, Councillor Cord Robinson, Orono Lumber, HR's Five Hearts, Di's Pizzeria, Grundy's Country Upholstery, Mcdcssn-on Main, Orono Times, Orono Mills, f'hrjiiotmi Sum's Pharmacy, Evergreen Farm & Garden, Orono Antiques Mall, & Torrens Wellness Centre. vMfJ**g>W*I