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Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, May 14,2003 - 8 %■■■■■■ - aJ Conservatists to conduct frog census With the help of a roadside survey, the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority ( GRCA) will be able to determine determine the mortality rate of frogs and toads during the wet weather. weather. This involves standing at the side of the road adjacent to wetland wetland areas and recording the species and number of individuals individuals heard within a three- minute period. When enough data is collected, GRCA should be able to determine if the frog and toad populations are rising or falling. The survey results will also contribute to broader provincial and national amphibian monitoring programs. programs. One of nature's great spectacles spectacles is the sudden appearance of amphibians soon after the ice melts. These frog and toad calls provide the perfect opportunity opportunity to monitor the status of the population. "This is important information information because amphibians are good indicators of environmental environmental health," said Keith Towle, GRCA Ecologist. Towle continued, continued, "Frogs, toads, and salamanders salamanders have very sensitive absorbent skin and as a result they are highly susceptible to pesticides and other pollutants. Studies have also demonstrated that amphibian eggs may be sensitive to increases in ultravi; olet (UV) radiation. Some amphibians also require very particular types of high quality wetland and forest habitats. The decline or disappearance of sensitive species can therefore therefore inform us about changing environmental conditions that may be less obvious than the ANNUAL/REGULAR MEETING of the Orono Amateur Athletic Association will be held at the Orono Arena and Community Centre Wednesday, May 21, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome outright loss of wetland habitat." habitat." In short, amphibians are like the proverbial canary in the coalmine - warning of impending impending trouble. Species, such as the tiny western Chorus Frog, appear to be in decline in Ontario. The familiar bright green Leopard Frog has all but disappeared in Alberta, and many frogs have been found with deformities in Minnesota. A contributing factor factor to amphibian declines may be roads. More roads combined with increased traffic have resulted in more mortality for frogs and toads as they disperse from wetlands during wet weather. , NEWCASTLE LATEST SCORES Olive Little - 68 Ruby Brunt - 63 Audrey Gogerty - 61 Shirley Watson - 60 Kay Powell - 50 Elaine Doty - 41 Rita Guay - 46 Betty Blaker - 32 LONE HANDS: John Guay - 3 50/50 Draws: Roy Hopkins Russell Powell Alec Martin Agnes French Betty Blaker Hilda Call Stan Powell John Tigwell Bertha Powell Hilda Cochrane Alice Hopson Roy Hayward SENIORS' LEAGUE Playoff Scores 150+ Tuesday, April 22 GAME GAME BOWLER ONE TWO Ruby Brunt 209 153 Hilda Call 150 Hilda Cochrane 188 205 Jean Hall 181 174 Roy Hayward 166 Alec Martin 189 169 Marilyn Martin 154 159 Eleanor Perrin 177 Bertha Powell 183 210 Russell Powell 194 John Tigwell 159 169 Frank Tufford 180 ■ Bill Wade 168 168 I Marg Wade 159 167 | SENIORS' 1 LEAGUE I Playoff Scores 150+ I | Tuesday, April 29 - GAME GAME BOWLER ONE TWO John Guay 174 Jean Hall 254 195 Alec lyiartin 213 199 Marilyn Martin 162 Maureen Powell 188 152 Bertha Powell 157 Russell Powell 159 167 Joyce Stacey 176 Helen Thorne 179 Frank Tufford 191 Bill Wade 178 Marg Wade 165 183 ORONO EUCHRE Wed., May 7 Results HIGH SCORES John Gorman- 85 Jane Tomlinson- 82 Ann Julicher- 78 Walt Mitchell- 77 Reid Harness- 75 Joyce Cowan- 74 DRAWS Esther Allin Kathy Mitchell Thelma Vagg Dora MacDonald Mon., May 5 Results HIGH SCORES Reg McCool - 88 Marie Couroux - 80 Theresa Langstaff - 75 Jean Allen - 74 Minnie Taylor - 70 Violet Dunlop - 69 DRAWS Clara Meuleman (2) Doris Falls Wed., Apr. 23 Results HIGH SCORES Wanda McNeil - 90 Shirley Gordon - 81 Mark Marchant - 81 Ray Bryson - 78 Jean O'Neill - 76 Marion Sears - 75 DRAWS Shirley Gordon Ruth Grady Marian Staples Rose Mann Ontario VICTOR! (pcUpcovet Presents SERIES * Scott Pruett Returns to Mosport undefeated in 3 Trans-Am Starts! TRANS-AM WEEKEND MAY 16, 17 & 18, 2003 Featuring the Trans-Am Series for the BFGoodrich Tires Cup Also included, championship rounds for: •Pro Spec Racer •SCCA Open Wheel •Canadian Formula Ford Championship presented by Deringer •Ontario Street Stock Challenge •Ontario Touring Car Challenge •Kumho FV 1200 MOSPTKT XvXvXv. INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY Hot Imports ! $45 COME FOR THE RACES... until May 14th ($60 after) includes: parking, paddock access and PartSource presents MR.SUB Saturday Night Stock Car races. STAY FOR THE CAMPING For tickets or information Call:(905) 983-9141 or visit www.mosport.com