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The problem stillis cruelty Dear Sir: - The Government of Ontario has recently an- nounced that it is supporting, with a financial subsidy, the manufacture, sale and. use of the Novack snare. The Government has apparently decided that this snare is "Humane". I would agree that the snare is more humane than the leg-hold trap, but only just. The only difference between this and any other snare is that the Novack snare locks around the leg in such a way that, whilst holding the animal securely, the snare doesn't actually bite into the leg. There are four basic reasons why the Novack snare will cause suffering to animals: 1. A wild animal caught by the le¥ will suffer distress, even terror by being caught and held in such a way. 2. The trapper may not visit the trap or line for a considerable period of time. The animal will suffer, therefore, from lack of food, water, and shelter. In itself, this would be an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada for those animals fortunate enough to be protected by the Code. 3. The animal is fair game for predators. It certainly cannot escape and it probably won't be able to defend itself. 4. Finally, the trapper comes along and has to kill the animal. How does he do it? He either clobbers it over the head with a stick, or holding its neck with a stick, stamps on the chest until it is dead! Hardly a humane way of killing the hun- dreds of thousands of animals that will be caught in the Novack "humane" snare. I am afraid the problem of cruelty in trapping, whilst reduced by the development and _in- troduction of the Novack snare, has not been eliminated. T.1. Hughes Executive Vice-President Ontario Humane Society A big birthday Dear Sir: Town of Kapuskasing is 60 years old this year. We are celebrating this birthday with a party during Rendez-Vous Week from June 28 to July 5. This week will be full of fun for everyone. It starts with a Marathon Run for the athletic types. Official opening ceremonies are at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday June 28. Immaculate Conception parish will hold a special Mass on June 28 to commemorate its 60th anniversary. The Starategic Air Command Band will be in attendance not only for concerts but also to play for dancing. Rendez-Vous Parade will be July 1. The Kap, Invitational Golf Tournament starts on Saturday, July 4. Hospitality centres will be open all week. Many organizations are holding Open House. These are but a few of the activities planned. For more information and the calendar of events please contact me at P.O. Box 321, Kapuskasing, Ontario. We want all former residents to make a visit to "Kap" this year. Hope we see you there! Mrs. Isabel (Poolton) McDonald Search and Invite Committee Reception Committee Three vehicle collision No charges were laid turn left. by the Midland OPP The drivers of the first after a three car and _ second ears, collision early Sunday Lawrence Norris, 19, of evening that resulted in Waubaushene, and $6,000 damage. Three cars _ nor- thbound one before the other, on Highway 69 near Forest Harbour, piled up when the leading car stopped to Elizabeth Hickley, 23, of Onaping, received very minor injuries. The driver of the third car in line was Sault Ste. Marie resident Halina Gendek, 56. New face on police force Constable Gordon Evans, 33, started with the Penetanguishene Police Department on Monday. His wife, Eleanor Patenaude, was born here. He comes to Penetanguishene from the Metro Toronto Police Force. Penetang to be busy place Town will honor McAllen Parks superientendent Harold "Mac" McAllen will be honored at Town of Midland's annual Christmas party in December, council agreed Monday night. McAllen, who has been on the town's payroll for the past 33 years retires at the end of this month. It is understood the town's board of park management is planning a boat cruise on the evening of the day "Mac"' officially retires from active service to the municipality. The cruise, with McAllen as its guest of honor, is intended to show the board's ap- preciation for all that '"Mac"' has done for the municipality over the past 33 years. Special people to mark special weeks The week of June 15-19 is to be declared by Midland council as Hire A Student Week. On June 15, the Canada Employment Centre for Students at 521 Bay St., West, in Midland, has invited municipal officials, some local employeers and CEC manager Don MeNee to be on hand to officially kick off the week. Meanwhile June 21-27 is to be declared Senior Citizens' Week while July 1-7 will be declared Safe. Boating Week. FOR POOL, HOT TUBS & SPA -- Less work, more leisure time to enjoy life -- Less irritation to eyes & skin -- Eliminates combined chlorine problems There will be a variety of activities planned for this sum- mer by the Town of Penetanguishene Arena, Parks and Recreation Departm- ent. The tennis courts at Memorial Park and McGuire Park will both be open for use by the public, | memberships available at the Municipal offices at 10 Robert Street West. Membership fees are $5 for public school children, $10 for high school and _ university students, $15 for adults and $25 for a famly. Pay as you play fees will also be available for those without a mem- bership. ~Areéther summer program planned by Penetanguishene will be two separate Day Camps, those being held in co-operation with the County of Simcoe Recreation Departm- ent. The dates for the first camp are July 13 to July 24 with the second camp being held Aug. 10 until Aug 21. It will only cost $15 for each child to attend the two week period with a sleep out being held for those who wish to at- tend. You must be registered for the first camp by June 30 and by July 27 for the second camp. Further information can be obtained by calling the Municipal Offices at 549-7453. Plans for do wntown soon to be unveiled Midland's Business Improvement Area's planning committee is to meet with town council following council's June 22 meeting. =a = poh, = 77) CELEBRATE IT YOUR Way! Il.. our day, Canada! Our chance to make Canada Day a day to remember, together. And weve got dozens of ways to help make it happen. We can help with ideas like a street dance, a town picnic, or a dazzling night of fun and fireworks in CANADAS BIRTHDAY, JULY 157 Council for Canadian Unity Ny Citizens Committee of the National Capital Region Q Canadian Folk Arts Council > a are | ~~ ~~ t your way. Pa At that time, it is understood, the BIA's proposed plans for the revitalization of the business improvement area will be unvieled. ----s your community park. Great ways to make a great day even better, in our Canada Day booklet that's yours for the asking. Just mail the attached coupon and welll send your free copy, post haste, in plenty of time for youto planCanadaDay | TER JUILLET, LA FETE DU CANADA Conseil pour l'unité canadienne Comité des citoyens. régionde Ia copitale nationale Conseil canadien des arts populaires -- Eliminates odor -- Kills bacteria 15 times faster than chlorine tested SAVE *10" ON A BROMINATOR Building boom | Pl d f ee * ' Call DON'S POOLS and ease send me a free copy of keine ea is Aen cenity E pacaite: sistent Sie --tne purchase of a your Canada Day booklet. And please hurry! report shows. Prominater. , We want to make our day a day to remember! Last month there were 18 permits issued for er expires July Ist, 1981 construction calued at $289,400. In May of 1980 NAME there were 156 permits issued for a total of $43,400. | And for those of you keeping score, 59 permits | | ADDRESS have been issued since the first of the year for a | ie total value of $796,500. ' i TOWN This compares to 68 permits that were issue ; last year for constructions valued at $2,478,395 up I Penetangu ishene SS CODE ' Ge until the end of May. ] Write to COMMITTEE FOR CANADA'S BIRTHDAY Much of the construction last year centered | PO. Box 2040 6) S, 949-7619 Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3T4 around expanding the town's water pollution treatment plant which is to come on stream within the next few weeks. Page 6, Wednesday, June 10, 1981 or