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Page 12 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, December 30, 1998 How to Stop Trespassers by Michelle Wyton Staff Writer The best way to get rid of hunters trespassing on y our land is to call the police. That, according to Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officer, Milch Phinncy, is the quickest solution. But, the problem is catching the hunters on the property. "If there's an immediate immediate problem, the police will come out and they put a call out to me," he said. "The set fine for trespass to hunt under the Game and Fish Act is $125. In some situations, the case could go to court and the hunters could lose their equipment." If your property is fenced, that should be a clear sign for anyone to keep out. But, if it isn't, it would be a good idea to mark your property. "1 suggest marking the property at any natural entrance," Phinncy said. "But it is also a good idea to mark along the entire property line." Marking your property is as simple as putting up a no trespassing sign or spray painting red and yellow yellow dots along the property property line. "A red dot means no trespassing and a yellow dot means the person should locale the landowner landowner and find out what is Police Briefs Windows Smashed At BHS Arrests arc pending after a number of windows windows at Bowmanvillc High School were smashed early Tuesday morning. Durham Regional Police say damage is estimated estimated at over $5,000. Police are continuing their investigation of the incident. Pedestrian Hit By Car A 16-ycar-old teen received minor injuries when she was struck by a car at the intersection of Nash and Townline Roads in Courticc last week. Durham Regional Police say the girl was crossing on the walk signal signal at about 4:15 p.m. on December 22 when a car making a left hand turn struck her. The girl received bruising bruising to her left shoulder as a result of the incident. Thieves Make Off With Christmas Presents Christmas wasn't quite so merry for some Hcthcringlon Drive residents. residents. Police say the Bowmanvillc residence was broken into during the day on December 22. Assorted property, including including several Christmas presents, was stolen. Around Town SUNDAY. JANUARY 3 MAYOR'S LEVEE -- Everyone is cordially invited to join Mayor Hamrc and Members of Council at the Mayor's Levee to be held on Sunday, January 3, 1999, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., at the Clarington Beech Centre, 26 Beech Avenue, Bowmanvillc. Tours of the facility will also be available if you so wish. allowed. The owner may allow cross-country skiing, skiing, for instance, but not hunting." The dots should be about 9 cm in size, so they arc clearly visible. When giving permission permission for people to hunt on your property, it is a good idea to let them know where your boundaries arc. "There is nothing in the law that says an owner must explain where his property ends, but common common sense says that is the first thing a hunter should ask the owner," said Mr. Phinncy. Recent problems have been with deer hunters but deer season closes on Dec. 31 and front there Mr. Phinncy says coyote hunting hunting becomes the issue. "Unfortunately, with coyote hunting we get a lot of calls from people complaining complaining about the dogs on their property. But, I can't charge the dog with trespassing, trespassing, only the hunter." Mr. Phinncy works out of the Aurora office. Anyone with concerns can call him at 905-713-7400. Help for the Newcastle Hall The Newcastle Lions Club gave the Newcastle Community Hall a Christmas present recently. The club donated $25,000 to help with the Hall's renovation fund. At the formal cheque presentation were: (from left) Gabriclle Worslcy and Cathy Abraham, both members of the Hall Board; as well as Brenton Rickard and Sid Delong, both Lions and members of the Hall Board. Accepting the cheque on behalf of the municipality arc Councillors John Mutton and Charlie Trim. MONDAY JANUARY 4 LADIES NUTRITION AND LOW IMPACT AEROBICS -- Is getting fit part of your new year's resolution? Let our Ladies Nutrition and Low Impact Aerobics help you gel off to a great start. Each Monday from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. beginning January 4th at Liberty Pentecostal Church, corner corner of llwys. 1157 and #2. Call 623-5100, Suggested $2.00 donation. I ; .a; • ► !! ■" ! u,,; h M M a I mÆKêMMSimXk t