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Page 6 The Colborne Citizen Nov. 27, 1974 Wolf paraded in E.N.S.S.gym Wolves are considered a nuisance. They kill deer, leaving less game for the hunters and prey upon livestock jeopardizing the livelihood of farmers. November 19, a group appeared in Brighton trying to squash this myth. The group was from California, representing the Ontario Wolf League. Four members were in the group, Sandy Madden, Debby Geier, Judy Bull and John Harris. They visited three schools in the area, Brighton Public School, Spring Valley Public School and East Northumberland Secondary School, spreading the gospel of animal preservation. A timber-wolf called 'Rocky' was the main performer in their show. Rocky is two and one half years old, and weighs eighty pounds. His ancestors were found in the MacKenzie River Delta in the Northwest Territories. Rockey has lived in captivity all his life, he was born and raised in a wolf sanctuary in Northern California. According to Judy Bull, spokeswoman for the group, the sanctuary "receives a large number of wolves who were formerly pets. Owners-realize that wolves do not make very good pets, so the only alternative is to either have the wolf killed, or put him in this sanctuary. The group calls itself the Clem and Jethro Lecture Service. Clem and Jethro are two wolves who were poisoned by a woman last year in New York City. The woman broke into the group's van and fed the wolves strychnine. The group's purpose is to educate the public of the true worth of the wolf. According to Judy Ball, wolves are almost extinct in the United States, only 500 remain. In Canada she estimates between 8,000 and 12,000 have survived. However some counties in Ontario have placed bounties on wolves, endangering their survival. "We are trying to make Canadians aware of the need for stricter laws. We don't want the Canadian wolf to be an endangered species," states Ms. Ball. She goes on to say wolves are a vital part of any ecosystem. They don't kill off deer, but use them strictly for food - food which is necessary for their survival. The group would like to see implemented, a closed season when wolves couldn't be hunted, a limit on the number of wolves killed and removal of the bounties. A prepared program to influence the students was presented. The first part was a film entitled, "Death of a Legend". It was made by the National Film Board. The film showed the wolf in his natural habitat, and depicted it as the focal point of nature's life cycle. As the film stated, it was 'a beautiful design of nature that didn't count on the invasion of man'. Rocky was then brought out for display to the students. Says John Harris, a member of the group, "The wolf is an example of the wilderness and its beauty. We show it to the students so they can see for themselves." The students were warned not to make any unnecessary noises^ the wolf is shy and sensitive, sharp noises will frighten, him. He was led around the gymasium for all the students to see and was paraded up and down each aisle to enable each student to get a closer inspection. Everyone enjoyed it except the wolf who was leery of the whole experience. The woll was then seV upon the stage while the group answered questions about his personal life. He eats a two or three-pound-chicken every day. In the winter he might even devour a five pound meal. Since he was born in a sanctuary he is tame. If he was put in the wilderness now he would not be able to survive, because he does not know how to hunt. Wolf cubs are trained by their parents for two years how to hunt in the wilderness. Rocky can't be housebroken because he is unable to live in a house. No wolf can - they tend to be destructive. The last time Rocky was in a home was in New York where he ate his way through a bathroom wall. The group gives him as much freedom as time will allow, running with him wherever space is available. After fielding all the questions from the enthusiastic audience, the animal lovers ushered Rocky back into the van and hurried off to another school spreading their gospel. Unfortunately, most hunters would not be of public school age, so they would not necessarily receive the group's message. The county of Northumberland has a bounty of $25 on all wolves brought in. When county-clerk, Ken Symons was asked why this bounty was in effect, he stated, "The number of wolves in the. county is increasing and they do damage livestock." The county used to have a bounty of $50 for the females and $25 for the males but, after 1973, the extra money for females was discontinued. Rocky and his friends. From left to right, Dolan and Kim Cole. Dick Rittwage, Sandy Madden, Shane Interest seminars planned From 10 to 12 interest seminars are planned for ENSS students at all levels. The seminars will take place Dec. 3 during the houseform period for Years 1 and 2, and during the first period for Years 3, 4 and 5. Students may choose from any of several Seminars on Social Work, Canadian Armed Forces, Geological Services, Bell Telephone, Canadian National Railways, Banking Services, Veterinarian Services, Nursing Services, Radio and TV Broadcasting, Financial Aid, and Horsemanship. Registration for the various seminars will take place at the Guidance office where students will be issued with a ticket which will excuse them from their classes at the time of the seminars. Space is limited so an early registration is advised by Guidance personnel. If there is enough demand, additional careers will be added to the list already planned. 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