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"Scugog's Community Newspaper of Choice" 16 - PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, March 31, 1992 ix WN Numerous classes at Cartwright C Central Public School have incorporated a Buddy Program into their curriculum. The pro- gram pairs a primary student with an intermediate counterpart. The students work together for at least 10 minutes each day on various projects, such as writing stories and reading. The pro- gram started in November and about 80 students are presently participating. The success of the program has been outstand- ing. Doing extremely well in the program are Colleen Arbuckle, Grade 7, and her buddy Alex McRae, Grade 1. MUTUAL FUNDS Invest Wisely ROBERT ). GOW 434-6161 (TORONTO LINE) 683-1081 EE ET Invest ment advisors lo Canadian enterprise and enterprising Canadians 12 King Street East, Oshawa, Ontario L1H Call Robert J. Gow Conservation Officers celebrating 100 years of protecting resources Ontario's Conservation Offi- cers are celebrating 100 years of commitment to conservation. In 1892, five officers protect- ed the province's wildlife from wilful and thoughtless exploita- tion. Today there are more than 250 officers throughout the province, as well as 400 volun- teer deputy officers and close to 90 other badge-carrying super- visory staff, continuing this tra- dition of resource protection. The public can meet officers in schools teaching students about wetlands, at an exhaust- ed gravel pit ensuring the com- pany is restoring the site to its natural state, or at a cottager's dock checking dock regulations to ensure there is no risk to fish habitat. They can be found at a provin- cial park checking an angler's li- cense and catch, at alogging site inspecting work permits and li- cences and along the roadside checking hunting licences and firearms as well as counting game. Conservation officers are part of the Ministry of Natural Re- sources team, working side-by- side with biologists, forest tech- nicians, parks personel, lands and waters technicians and ecologists. They work closely with fish and game clubs, naturalist groups, Girl Guides and Scouts, as well as members of the public such as cottagers, to protect the shoreline habitat. These officers are responsible for protecting the one million kilometres of lakes, forest, fields and populated areas that make up Ontario. They are appointed guardi- ans and protectors of our lands, waters, wildlife and fisheries. They are well-trained profes- "Energy efficient windows reduce drafts and increase = warmt | LOW-E GLASS | or = \| WATCH FOR OUR UPCOMING FLYER Enermark Contractor -- 2 years warranty on all work. 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Their work can be divided into three key activities: enforc- ing conservation game and fish- eries laws, creating an aware- ness of conservation issues and undertaking resource manage- ment protection acitivites. There have been many high- lights from the past 100 years for the Conservation Offiers in- cluding: in 1889, the Act for the Protection of Game and Fur- . Bearing Animals was enacted tobe enforced by game wardens. The Ontario Fishery Regula- tions were extended in 1894 and in 1903 the sale of game fish was prohibited. North America, court accepted the viability of In 1916, rapping licences were issued for the first time at a cost of $5. In 1930, wardens re- ceived their first official uni- form and in 1979 the Ontario Conservation Officer Associa- tion was formed, setting profes- sional standards for the officers. In 1991 for the first time in an Ontario DNA fingerprinting at a poach- ing trial, and in 1992, 100 years after their emergence as a con- servation force, Ontario's con- servation officers are helping determine the future of conser- vation enforcement through a new branch of the ministry called the Compliance Policy Branch. Conservation officers enforce many acts, but are mainly re- sponsible for the Game and Fish Act, the Fisheries Act, Ontario Fishery Regulations and the Migratory Birds Convention Act. In the act of enforcing these legislations, conservation au- thorities may encounter water safety, firearm and Liquor Li- cence Act violations. These are not formally part of their man- date but it is within their au- thority to enforce any of these laws. Dr. Hackner to speak at next UCW meeting by llean Pugh 5 SSS SSS William and Birdie Bonnell had their oldest daughter Irene and her husband George Roberts of Val Caron near Sudbury, home to visit for a few days during the week of March 22. They were returning from a very entertaining and interesting motor trip to Florida. The talent auction was very suc- cessful on Friday night. What a variety of things!! Many thanks to those people who volunteered things and also a humungous thanks to those who came out. A good time was had by all. What a talented community we have. Another fun-filled bonspiel was held at the curling club. Prince Albert was even better represented. Leanne and Dave Roth did a fine job curling with the rich and famous. We are proud of their performance. Fred and Vivian Canning have returned home from a five-week holiday touring the United States. They spent some time in Arizona with Vivian's sister and family. On Thursday evening the weekly euchre was held with nine tables. The winners for the evening were Heidi Kreig, Mary Cannon, Elsie Forbes, John Sheridan, Richard Manns, 'Andy Munro. Lucky draws: Mary Cannon, Ruth Sheridan and Heidi Kreig. 'The U.C.W. meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 8 at 8 p.m. in the church hall. It will be the Easter Thank Offering. Special speaker will be Dr. Hackner with her slide presentation of work done in other countries. Bring along any old glasses, contact lenses or cases. The Hospital Auxiliary Spring Fair will be on April 18 at the Lat- cham Centre. Watch for more par- ticulars the next couple of weeks. from my peart Queen Street, Port Perry in the Settlement House Shops 4 & 2pm to 4pm FREE PHOTOS TAKEN Easter Open House Saturday, April 4 10am to 12 noon =) i aaa { : : } i | ¥ $