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"A Family Tradition for 127 Years" h PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, January 11,1994 - 21 Ron Ward's passion is his birds. Mr. Ward and his wife Jenny are surrogate parents to more than 20 McCaws which live in their home. "They are like children to us,' Mr. Ward, also known as Avian Ron, said. Together, Mr. and Mrs. Ward have about 60 years of experi- ence with "exotic birds and oth- erinterests." Their interest in McCaws be- gan many years ago when they began to gather parental stock. EMMERSON INSURANCE BROKERS L LIMITED 193 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY, ONT. L9L 1B9 (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE NATIONAL TRUST A Division of * National Victoria and Grey Trustco 35 1 YEAR ANNUAL INTEREST 5.25% - 5 Year Annual Rates Subject to Change without Notice. FEMMERCON Ron and Jenny Ward's McCaws are like children to them. The Janetville-area couple share their home with a multitude of birds and tend to their every need. Mr. Ward, also known as Avian Ron, is pictured with two of the exotic birds. See story. "Waktged our own now," Mr. Ward sat "The toughest thing to get right was their diet." The birds eat "people food" he) said. And plenty of it! The Wards spend about $400 on nuts, $180 on fruits and vege- tables, $60 on beans and $120 on baby formula each month for the birds. Mrs. Ward's day begins at 3 a.m. when she starts preparing the first of the birds' two meals. Things are especially hectic if they are caring for babies. The babies are fed hourly until they are two weeks old. Then they are fed about five times a day for the next 12 weeks. The Wards take the birds out of their cages three times a day so they can fly around the house. The birds are released between 7:30-8:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m.to2p.m., and 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. This "free-flying" time helps them develop socially, Mr. Ward said. - "We do sell them (the birds) but we are awfully particular," he said. "I'll spend any amount of time with those who want to learn (the proper techniques) but many don't. You don't just walkin here and buy a bird." And ifthe first question out of a prospective buyer's mouth is about cost, the person is asked toleave, Mr. Ward said. He 1s presently putting to- . gether two packages. The Rolls Royce is $3,950 and includes a custom-made cage, playbar and the customer's choice of McCaw. Wards are passionate about their birds The Honda package is $2,625 and includes a custom-made cage and choice of McCaw. The Wards also open their home to school children, sen- lors' groups and other interest- ed persons who would like to vis- it during the "free-flight" times. Avian Ron can be reached at (706) 277-2376. 1994 Sport Coupe} from $13,895 \Y (0410) {®i} 1% SATURN SAAB ISUZU 1520 Dundas St. E., Whitby (905) 430-2350 prices do not include freight, tax and licence Janet Hoy-Harper, your area Saturn Sales Rep will be pleased to arrange a test drive at your convenience. Call (905) 430-2350. (C\VN SVS Me) d= SH aU] Sle] u FART Si 2d WANN IVANV/AN | IVAN =] 8 SCIP CR CCA RE 8.8 We carry suit sizes from 34 t0 52 VISA « MASTERCARD AMERICAN EXPRESS 2 LOCATIONS TEMPORARY LOCATION BESIDE THE BODY SHOP AND TWO LOCATIONS IN THE OSHAWA CENTRE OSHAWA CENTRE Open: Mon.-Fri. 10:00-9:00 Sat: 9:30-9:00 & Sun: 11:30-5:00 EER DUNN'S OL EVER IT = VETER (0) (=) ER CIA: OUR OTHER LOCATION BESIDE RADIO SHACK. Mi