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Wednesday, January 6, 2010 Orono Weekly Times - 9 Birds of a Feather Birding by Markus Lise Durham Region hosts evening workshop for parents WHITBY, ON - The Regional Municipality of Durham, Social Services Department will be hosting a two-hour evening learning workshop"Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse"-to provide parents with information and techniques to keep their children safe from sexual abuse. This workshop is presented by the Family Services Division. WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: The Regional Municipality of Durham Headquarters, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby WHY: This workshop series is aimed at parents with children of any age. It is intended to help parents recognize the signs of sexual abuse. The workshop also teaches parents what information to pass on to their children, safety techniques, what to do if abuse is suspected and how to raise sexually respectful children. NOTE: A fee is required for participants: $20 per person and $35 per couple. Childcare will not be available. For more information on the workshop or registration, please call Family Services Durham at 905-666-6240 (press "0") or visit www.durham.ca/FamilyServi cesResources. CBC Over 80 Species of Birds in Oshawa area! CBC is coming to a close for most communities. The Christmas Bird Count is what CBC stands for. In centers all over the USA and Canada ordinary citizens of people like you and I have been counting birds. One particular day close to Christmas Day has been singled out by different places. Everyone participating has to get up before sunrise and end the day after sundown. We are considered as part of Oshawa area. The count was well over 80 species and into the thousands of bird's altogether. The next bird count for our areas throughout the USA and Canada is 4 day period from February 12 -15. This year it will be the 13th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count i.e. GBBC. Discover and help the birds in your community. It's fun, family-friendly, and educational, free and open to all ages and skill levels. For more information type in the following website which describes the project: www.birdcount.org The top 20 most commonly reported species in GBBC 2009 and in my backyard were the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Northern Cardinal Mourning Dove Dark-eyed Junco American Goldfinch Downy Woodpecker Hairy Woodpecker House Finch Red-breasted Nuthatch Black-capped Chickadee White-breasted Nuthatch American Tree Sparrow European Starling Blue Jay American Robin Common Goldeneye Canada Goose Mallard Goose Merganser Bufflehead Swans Church Directory Newcastle United Church newcastleunitedchurch@bellnet.ca 84 Mill St. S., 905-987-4515 Orono United Church 111 Church St. N. 905-485-5502 orono.uc@rogers.com Sunday, January 10 Epiphany 10:30 a.m. Worship Nursery Care Provided Wheelchair Accessible Sunday, January 10 1st Sunday after Epiphany The Baptism of Jesus Service starts - 11:00 a.m. Wheelchair Accessible Sunday School & Nursery Room Available Faith in Motion 5yrs to teen Workshop Rotation "Kids' Travel Guide to the Lord's Prayer" Rev. Canon David R. Saunders, CD Anglican Churches St. George's - Newcastle 250 Mill St. S. · 905-987-2019 8 a.m. - Commumion 11:15 a.m. - Worship Sunday School Holy Communion 1st & 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer 2nd & 4th Sunday Coffee and Fellowship to follow St. Saviour's - Orono 27 Mill Street · 905-987-2019 9:30 a.m. - Worship, Sunday School Youth Group Holy Communion - 1st & 3rd Sunday Morning Prayer - 2nd & 4th Sunday Coffee and Fellowship to follow Hopefully you will enjoy participating in the 13th annual GBBC and getting ready for it. If you need any forms please contact me. If you have any bird stories or questions to share, please phone 905-987-9889 or e-mail at lise.markus @gmail.com Markus Lise lives in Newcastle. He is a retired minister who now spends his time as a "minister of Nature." Chicken and Vegetable Bake with Maple Mustard Glaze Here is warming comfort food at its best with economical Ontario winter vegetables. It's easy to toss together and it all bakes in one pan. Parsnips cook faster than carrots, so cut the parsnips in larger pieces than the carrots. Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Serves: 4 Ingredients: 2 lb (1 kg) Ontario Chicken Thighs (about 8) 2 medium Ontario Potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges 2 medium Ontario Carrots, cut into chunks 2 medium Ontario Parsnips, cut into chunks 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive or vegetable oil 1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme leaves Pinch crumbled dried rosemary leaves Pinch each salt and pepper 2 tbsp (25 mL) Ontario Maple Syrup 1 tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard Preparation Instructions: Remove skin and any excess fat from chicken thighs. Line large roasting pan with parchment paper or lightly oiled foil. In large bowl, combine chicken, potatoes, carrots and parsnips. In small dish, combine oil, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper; pour over chicken and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Arrange in single layer in prepared pan. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are almost tender and juices run clear when chicken is pierced. Stir maple syrup with mustard; drizzle over chicken mixture and bake for 10 to 15 minutes to glaze. Nutritional Information:1 Serving: Protein: 44.0 grams Fat: 16.0 grams Carbohydrates: 34.0 grams Fibre: 4 grams Calories: 465