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At present there are no regulations governing the hunting of snapping turtles, which are found in lakes and swampy areas of the Kawarthas, including Lake Scugog. Mr. Yeo lives in Toronto and for the past seven years has been spending summer vacations at a camp-site on Put ASmileon Your Face, Test Drive A HONDA KEVIN CANNON Lake Scugog. He says his concern for the fate of the snapping turtle goes back several years, and he was especially upset when he saw an article in the Port Perry Star two summers ago about a group of Americans who hunt in this area each year and take significant numbers back to the States with them. Mr. Yeo says that over- hunting of turtles in some American States has been a factor in the disappearance of some species and he doesn't want the same thing to happen here. It is not only hunters who pose a threat to the turtles, but encroachment of their natural habitant and the draining and filling of swamps could be a factor as well. Aside from the fact he strongly believes snapping turtles have a right to live the same as any other animal or reptile, he says they play a role in keeping lakes and swamps clean. Turtles eat dead and diseased fish which if left to decay would make the. lakes rather unpleasant. And Mr. Yeo says it's a myth that the turtles are a threat to swimmers. x City-Centre Automobiles 1110 Dundas St. East - Whitby 666-1772 985-8656 -.. YOUR LOCAL HONDA DEALER [age [ape [ope [apm [pm [en [age [gm [gn [gm [gm [cu [age [ge [ge [ape {ape [pe [ Take ce T cde The Lhe | le he] whe ke | he | he | he | he | i] he] wh] ele | he | ') Trarse A aellny LIMITED "_+<. 197Queen Street-Port Perry OPEN: Monday thru Saturday 9A.M. to 6 P.M. 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Mr. Yeo believes there are many people who feel the snapping turtle must be protected and he is hoping to line up public support before the meeting with Natural Resources _officials. Anyone wishing to contact Mr. Yeo can leave their name and phone number at the Port Perry Star office, or contact the Star at 985-7383. Mr. Yeo has a deep interest in snakes and amphibians. In his spare time, he gives lectures to cub Snapping turtles such as these are found in the swamps and marshes of Lake Scugog and the Nonquon River. This photo was taken by a Star photographer two summers ago, and these turtles INSURANCE AGENCY LIMITED 193 QUEEN STREET - PORT PERRY 985-7306 ~The one you're looking for. and scout groups, and other youth organizations. He has taken part in rattle- snake hunts in Pennsylvania - (the snakes are released after. capture) and is an - expert at handling rattle- snakes. 4 He feels that the Massa- sauga rattler, the only venomous snake native to Ontario is facing danger much the same as snapping turtles from senseless killing. Mr. Yeo says that if he is successful in having the government bring in controls to protect turtles, he will ask for similar controls to protect the rattlesnake of Ontario. : Mr. Yeo feels there is a lot of needless apprehension on the part of the public when it comes to snakes and turtles. They are not high on the priority list and the public doesn't seem to recognize just how important they are in the balance of nature. But snakes and turtles have an ally in Mr. Yeo, and he is determined to pressure Queens Park into action before it's too late and these species are wiped out. 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Singing: Grade Two: Lisa Bailey-78-Honours. Hilary Fairburn-71-Honours. Grade Four: Kathi Bracken -72 -Honours. Grade Nine: Joyce Lane- 64. Marlene Parsons-64. Congratulations to all for a job well done!