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4 OFAH Ontario's largest conservation organization is hailing a Supreme Court of Canada decision of last week which upheld an earlier conviction of an Ontario native for fishing dut of season. . "This is a major victory for conservation," said Terry Smeltzer, president of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) He was commenting on the Bupreme Court which upheld the 1986 conviction of George Howard for fishing out of season near Rice 2 He is a member of the Hiawatha Band, one of six Indian bands, including the Scugog Island Band that signed lauds rec aL of fish and wildlife the Williams Treaty in 1923, In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court upheld the "eonviction on the grounds the native bands gave up special hunting and fishing rights under the terms of the Williams Treaty. . *Until now, the Ontario government has allowed virtually unrestricted access for Williams Treaty natives to fish and take wildlife in this area. They were allowed to fish in closed seasons and take spawning fish. Obviously, there was a real concern that species would be affected. Now, the Ontario government must treat natives the same as anyone else when it comes to the > t Supreme Court ruling laws," said Smeltzer. The OFAH had intervenor status at the Supreme Court The area covered by the 1923 Williams Treaty stretches over much pf south/central Ontario from Georgian bay to Lake Ontario and east agfar as Peterborough. The_Coyrt ruled the Williams Treaty provided compensation for bands to give up special hunting and fishing rights. "The OFAH was able to point out to the Supreme Court that conservation is not a philosoghical notion--it is a scientific measure," said - Smeltzer. "We expect this case The Port Perry Plaza held some special promotions recently and there were lots of gifts for lucky shoppers. In the photo above from left are Heather Ann Postma, $50 gift certificate from Taco, Terri Chiasson, $50-from Cdn. 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Farm Fresh group will help you with raising money Members of the Durham Farm Preésh Marketing Association are offering an unique opportunity to groups or organizations that do fundraising activities An opportunity to sell products that are grown right here in Durham Region. Products, that are anvil lly responsibl useful, healthy, profitable and locally grown. In addition to the product, the Association will provide an educational kit with each of the products to be used by teachers in the classroom. To promote this new marketing initiative, the Dyrham Farm Fresh Marketing Association is holding a trade show, inviting participants to "sample their wares" and discuss fundraising ventures directly with the producer. The trade show will be held Saturday, May 28, 1094, from 10:00 a.n% until 12:00 noon at Kedron Public School Gymnasium, in Oshawa. As well as the opportunity to Make personal contacts, Carol Kenley, Market Development Officer, Agriculture and Agri. Food Canada, will report on consumer trends and helpful tips on fundraising. For more information or to register, please contact Sandy Archibald at 905-263-2306 Admission is free to all fundraising personnel position to be filled soon A new curator for the Scugog Shores Museum should be hired by the first week in June Historical Society president Paul Arculus said interviews of six "short list" candidates for the position started last week. Speaking at a meeting of the Historical Society he said there more than 40 applications from all over the country for the position, and he added the applications were from us in our Scenic lunch or dinner. Fresh or Smoked # CADMUS COUNTRY CLUB 13300 Cartwright amen 980-0488 One mile south of Cadmus ® NOW OPEN B or : Come and enjoy a day of Rainbow or Speckled Trout Fishing (no licence required) and / of join Room for THIS WEEK | f= Speckled Trout with i vegetable, rice or potato, tea of coffee .. $8.95 - candidates qualifications. The curator's job aw the with excellent * Museum is vacant after the resignation for health reasons of Kim Harper. The Museum is also seeking to fill a part-time position (Dec- Feb) when the facility will be closed to public and has had about 30 applications for this Job, said Mr. Arculus. hatobototatotot bibbatatot hsbatototot AAA -- A : pe Var 986-0828 "Cx 5 x v) Z 0 TE NTRE