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Junior Conservationist program at Centre Leader Shayne Mann gets together with his group of Junior Conservationist, Award Program boys at the Ganaraska Forest Cen tre. Pictured above (not in order) are Shayne Mann, Ian Pyke (Toronto), Nick Phomasona (Mississauga), Jason Vanstack (Kitchener), Bill Whiting (Parkhill), Ken Fowlar (Sarnia), Doug Howe (North Bay) and Darren Mills (Port Cobourne). Seven take part in Conservationist project The issue of conservation and preservation seems to be a focal point of national interest these days, the fight against acid rain, the protection of our forests, are to name but a few concerns. The voices we hear speaking out are mostly from adults who have a deep commitment to their cause but today's youth also share a concern for the future and many are taking • the time to learn about their enviro- ment and how it functions. Seven students are learning just that in the Junior Conservationist Award Program at the Ganaraska Forest Centre. On June 28 seven boys from around Ontario, as far away as North Bay, began a summer geared towards "an exposure to, and study of resource management and conservation conservation work," said group leader Shayne Mann. Shayne has been involved in the Conservationist Award Program for a few years and was a teacher at the Forest Centre last year. It seems this is neither a summer job fior a summer camp, "it's a real learning experience and gives us a chance to explore the area of conservation conservation and find out more about a field a lot of us want to get into in the future," explained Doug Howe, a member of the group. ■ The boys are given $15 a day and are given free room and board. Even though many gave up higher paying summer jobs to attend the Junior Award Program it's turned out to be a "fun and really worthwhile worthwhile summer." The boys range from 16 to 18 years of age and are just one of the four groups that have been sponsored sponsored this summer for the program. When the boys all left home and friends to travel, some hundreds of miles, to the Forest Centre they were sure they were not in for any ordinary summer. Amoung the various projects this summer the two largest are first, to create a self-guiding interpretive trail at the Forest Centre. The public will be able to use these booklets and follow trails year round with a general guide to what they are seeing. The second project is a resource jnventory which involves looking at vegetative communities and recom- ■ mending the best way io manage the sights. But work does not end at 4:30. "It is' a structured 24 hour a day program, a real living, working experience," experience," said Shayne. ^ Ind'eed after work the boys return to their rented house in Millbrook with Shayne, make dinner and talk about the days findings and plan the next day's agenda. Although life is a little isolated and laundry night may be the high point of the social scene, the working working and living experience is good. / The four groups |et together from time to time and a canbe trip is planned later this month. What these boys take home with them will be a lot more than fun summer memories it will be new friendships and concrete experience for their future. Call for safer work habits on the farm Nâtionai Farm Safety Week is from July 25-31 this year and the Canadian Safety Council hopes to promote- safer work practices on Canadian farms. This year's campaign draws attention attention to the value of using personal personal protective equipment to reduce the frequency and severity of work related injuries and illnesses. Statistics just released by the Canada Safety "Council show that 107 Canadians were killed on farms in 1985, down from 120 the previous year, 22 per cent were among children under 15 years; 20 percent were seniors 65 years and older. Two thirds of all fatal accidents accidents involved the use of agricultural machinery. New national park for Bruce Peninsula A new national park, encompassing encompassing Canada's first national marine park, will be created on the Bruce Penninsula July 20 when the federal Environment Minister Tom McMillan and Ontario Minister of Natural Resources Vincent Kerrio sign a joint Agreement in Tobermory. Tobermory. The 270-square-kilometre national national park will incorporate two existing existing provincial parks Cyprus Lake and Fathom Five, the latter an underwater park. Flowerpot Island will also be included. The total contribution from Environment Environment Canada, Parks is ex-' pected to exceed $ 14 million over 10 years. Mr. McMillan said, "the Bruce Peninsula has the potential to become as world famous as our national national parks at Banff, Jasper and Prince Edward Island." Though the building boom has gotten residents into a full blown fluster the Ministry of Housing says the building activity in Ontario will stabilize over thenext 12 to 18 months. months. Growth can cause head aches Lower activity levels are predicted primarily in the housing sector. The pace will be less hectic in the future but still brisk, said Harold Shipp, Chairman of the building Industry Strategy. We have had a housing boom in the central Ontario region and non- residential construction has been going at full capacity as well. According to Shipp the construction construction industry is vitally important to the economic growth and development development in the province. ' "Our government wants to ensure ensure that every part of the industry is prepared to meet the challenges of the coming decade." he said. Growth definitely has assets for a community but too much can cause the region more headaches than it needs. The slow down in growth may well come as a relief In many. Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, July 22, 1987-7 Durham East Agri - News By Joel Bagg Ontario Farm Management, Safety & Repairs Program A new $50 million provincial program program ■ has been announced to stimulate the rural economy and help farmers make improvements to their operations, that, may have been postponed due to the tough financial times. • The program will pay individual farmers up to $2,500 for 1 improvements improvements in safety, farm machinery, on-farm storage, and farm management analysis. The new program will be available to farm families in Ontario with annual annual value of production of $12,000. The program consists of four parts: - A $300 grant for participation in the Ministry's Farm Management Analysis Project. - A grant of 80 per cent of specific on-farm safety projects such as roll bars and safety cabs for tractors, personal protective equipment, child-resistant fencing of farm ponds and manure storage areas. - A grant of 50 per cent of the cost of replacement parts for field machinery parts and for farm shop equipment. - A grant of 40 per cent of the cost of on-farm feed and storage facilities. Farmers will be able to get their $2,500'on any combination of projects projects that suit their farm operation, and they can also apply on as many occasions as it takes to reach the $2,500 maximum. To be eligible, items must be purchased purchased between June 1, 1987, and May 31, 1^88. Applications for the program will be accepted until July 15, 1988. Applications will be mailed mailed to Ontario' farmers during the first week of August. Minister states "Safety is Everyone's Business!" Jack Riddell, Minister of Agriculture and Food states that "Safety on the farm is everyone's business". Farm Safety Week July 25th - 31st, is a time for the entire industry to focus on the importance of farm safety. It is an opportunity to increase public awareness on the safety and health hazards associated with agriculture. The Farm Family Safety Workshop on July 25th sponsored by the Durham Region Federation of Agriculture will focus on the safety of farm children. A large number of farm injuries happen to children under the age of fifteen. While children can be very helpful (Continued on page 8) Announcement... 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