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Big Brother Wi nn ers Courtice Carnival May 25th and 26th Courtice Secondary School The Big Brothers of Clarington awarded the businesses that raised the most money during their Celebrity Day during their Bowl For Millions Campaign at their Annual Meeting and Recognition Dinner held at the Baseline Community Centre in Bowmanville last Thursday night. The win- ners of the Challenge Trophies were: the Royal Bank, Cowan's Pontiac Buick, St. Paul's Church in Bowmanville, the Bowmanville D.B.I.A., Central Ontario Hydro Commission, Avery Dennison, the Fire Department, the Orono Weekly Times, the Coggan Family, RCMP, Remax/Cornerstone, Kirby Public School, the Rotary Club, and National Home Video. This year they raised $19,781.30, their highest total ever. Big and Little Brothers were honoured for their efforts during Bowl For Millions at the Recognition Dinner last Thursday. Here Big Brother Rob Pascoe (High Score). Little Brother Jon Williams (Senior High Score, Most Money Raised) , L.B. Ryan Bones (2nd Most Money), L.B. Simon Farquhar (Intermediate High Score), and Daniel Bates (Junior High Score). Wayne Aasen raised the most money of the Big Brothers. -= rm irrc -T~hc EE ré,i r-c>r m> r,t 'Ab' "Ci A "" LA by M.H. Parnu A healthy environment is critical to sustaining our agriculture. To help protect our rural environment, each provincial government has implemented strict environ- mental regulations which farmers must follow. What kinds of things are considered environmental or pollution hazards? • surface water or ground water contamination " soil compaction and mismanagement • soil erosion by wind or water • well water contamination • unsafe pesticide and fertilizer storage and handling • unsafe storage or transport of petroleum products " unsafe disposal of farm wastes " no treatment of household waste water • improper storage of agricultural waste • allowing livestock waste to affect ground water • improper harvesting and storage of silage • contamination from milk- ing centre washwater • general noises and odours • nutrient run off infiltrating the water supply " improper manure use and management • careless chemical pest control " stream, ditch and floodplain mismanagement • no protection for wetlands and wildlife ponds • improper livestock carcass disposal The Environment Act of each province is the legal backdrop against which all businesses, including agri- culture, operate. The goal of government regulations is not to penalize farmers and cor- porations, but to work togeth- er to ensure our land is healthy and available for future generations. For farmers who choose to ignore regulations in their provincial environmental acts, penalties can range from fines of $50,000 to $1 million to jail time or, in the worst case sce nario, both. And it's not just the farmers who pay - officers of corporations that do not comply with environmental regulations are also subject to penalties. 'To make sure you and your farm are follow- ing government legislations, the first thing you should do is an assessment of your cur rent farming practices," says Chester Wozniak, an under writing expert with The Co- operators. This assessment is different for the various regions of Canada: In the prairies, the three prairie wheat pools have shared in the development of "The Environmental Assessment Guide" and you can obtain a copy by contacting them. In Ontario, a coalition was formed which develbped an entire program called "Our Farm Environmental Agenda". To find out how you can participate, contact any of the organizations in the coalition (Ontario Federation of Agriculture, Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, AGCare and Ontario Farm Animal Council). In British Columbia and the Atlantic provinces, you should contact the Agriculture Department of your provincial government. "We strongly urge you to con- tact your appropriate provin- cial agency and do a complete environmental assessment of your own farm," says Wozniak. "Completing out of these assessment guides may help you demonstrate "due diligence", which is a legal term meaning you have taken proactive measures to avoid an offense. Today, due dili- gence is the only defense accepted by environmental legislation." It is CARNIVAL. TIME AGAIN,! Come out and sup- port the Courtice and Area Conmunity Association raise funds and community aware- ness for the Courtice commu- nity centre. Theatre Dance Academy, will entertain both Saturday and Sunday. M.J. Hobbs Sr. Public School Band will be at carnival on Sunday. Other entertainment plans are being confirmed. The booth and table*rentals for the community yard sale will feature local community groups raising funds for their group and providing informa- tion on what is happening in your community with their group. Groups to include the Clarington Public Library, Clarington Youth Committee, Courtice Baseball Association plus others. March Midway will be pro- viding the midway rides and games. This Durham Region midway has been a supporter of the Carnival, for the past four years. A petting zoo and pony rides will also be in attendance. On Saturday (weather per- mitting) the ReMax Hot Air Balloon will soar over the car- nival. Child Find will also be at the camival Saturday 11 -3 bring your child and have them finger printed. You keep all information. If you had your child's finger prints done when they were younger could you find them if you needed them know? Come and sign the SPIRIT OF THE WALL. These pages will be forwarded to be placed with other messages that will go to Atlanta to support our Canadian olympians. This will be your only local oppor- tunity. The committee may return to Toronto Nathan Phillip Square in late June. Come out and see the plans for the community cen- tre. Purchase Your Build Courtice Campaien products. (Packaged candy, t-shirts, golf shirts, and buttons). Eric Nagler is coming to support the Build Courtice Campaign September 28th. Ticket infor- mation will be available at the booth. Remember there is no charge for admission, or parking. Donations are always welcome. This is a rain or shine event. See you at the carnival. 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