HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1983-02-09, Page 16by
steve
cooke
!'he importation of the Asian Raccoon Dog started a
lot of controversy, but that has all come to a definite
erid as far as the govenunent is concerned Federal
Environment Minister, John Roberts, has released the
final payment to Supi Farms Ltd. after beingassured
that the farm's entire commercial stock oraccoon
dogs had been killed and pelted under an agreement
signed last September.
"The final payment of $37,000 brings to an end, a
story that began in September 1980 when 140 of the
animals were Imported as breeding stock for this On-
tario fur farm operation. Through the co-operation of
the owners and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and
Food, we have removed a potentially serious threat to
wildlife while compensating the farm owners for their
financial loss," Mr. Roberts said.
The 'animals had been imported to Ontario from
Finland as breeding stock for a new fur farm. The
Canadian Wildlife Service, the provinces and non-
government organizations were concerned, however,
that a possible escape of the prolific animal would lead
to serious wildlife and agricultural problenrs, based on
similar European experience.
As a result, further imports were prohibited un Oc-
tober 26, 1981. Provincial governments and the U.S. im-
posed similar bans.
Supi Farms agreed to destroy its existing stock of
raccoon dogs in return for compensation for loss of in-
come and costs of converting the farm to raise blue and
silver foxes, both native Canadian species. Total pay-
ment to Supi Farms Ltd. is $115,000.
The raccoon dog is native to Eastern Asia. It is a
short -legged canine, similar in appearance to a
badger. A burrowing animal, it hibernates in cold
climates and is quite prolific. Raccoon dogs are
predators on small mammals and birds, but will also
eat berries and fruit.
If it escapes from captivity, the animal will not only
compete with native wildlife, like fox and raccoon, but
could well cause the extinction of some species and
become a serious agricultural pest.
While the possibility of an exotic species taking over
is always possible, I personally wonder if this threat is
as real as it might seem. In order for animals, which
have been raised in captivity like this, to re-establish a
wild population would take a considerable length of
time and require the escape of a large number of
animals. It is also highly unlikely that it would cause
the extinction of foxes or raccoons either. But why take
chances? The rabbit was a disaster in Australia and
the English Sparrow is a pest here, so I guess the old
adage "better safe than sorry" is the rule that should
apply.
Anyway, I guess we're safe from the raccoon dog
now at any rate — or are we? Have there been any
escapes to date (? ); what about the raccoon dog farms
rumored to exist in the northern US (?) ; and what
about the animals found at the present in zoos in
Canada? Only time will tell, but you can be sure
everyone will be pointing a finger at someone else if
they start to show up.
fl'ace blings
from page 12
two years with a 2.09.1 nude
III the tenth.
Currently at August De
(;roof's farm at H.R.3,
Clinton, the five-year-old
rr►are by Iron Rail - Carols
Camp by Camp Hanover has
been trained on the Clinton
track
Although Wu►dspun didn't
have much luck last year, in
1981 she took a 2.08 record
and had a i 6-4-1) standing
from 17 starts, good for
$2,833
An unfortunate spill in the
second race caused only
three of the seven starters to
finish.
While going into the first
turn HB Mathers, a four-
year-old Dallas Almahurst
000004.
mare driven by ktay Mathers
for Charles E. Mathers of
RR 3, Clinton and the Broken
M Stables of Godertch, fell
and three others piled into
hurl.
Wayne Dupee driving
Shadows End Run for Bruce
Duper of Clinton had to pull
sharply around the mishap
causing his horse to break
but he continued on finishing
third.
Shadows End Run also
raced on January 31
finishing fifth
Ross Batt►n drove Darius
lady to a i►fth place finish
for Ron Kerr of Goderich on
February 5 at London.
Bowling results .........
from page 12
Tuesday Ladies
Standings this week are:
Winnie's Parrots, 110;
Mert's Magpies, 103'2 ;
Jean's Woodpeckers, 101;
Pat's Pigeons, 100; Stirling's
Starlings, 99'2; Carol's
Cuckoos, 96; Francyna's
Flamingoes and Gerry's
'I'weety Birds, 95 each.
.va Reid was the high
bowler. Taking the single of
273, the triple of 618 and the
average of 199. Gerry
Mountford also tied for the
high average.
Clinton -Blyth Ladies
The Misfits are on top with
32. The Nickel Grabbers and
June Bugs have 23 each and
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St. John Ambulance has
provided first aid training to
industry in Canada for all of
its one hundred years here.
The Grand Trunk Railway
carried St. John first aid kits
on its trains, and taught
employees how to use them.
St. John safety oriented first
aid has a proven record of
reducing the number and
severity of on the job ac-
cidents.
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Reducing excess body fat
Y DOUG LAFRENIERE
Lake Huron Zone Recreation
Association's Fitness
Service Co-ordinator
At present, dieting alone is the most
commonly -used method of reducing ex-
cess body fat. Physical activity is rarely, if
ever, incorporated into fat loss programs.
This emphasis on dieting is wrong!
Most people adopt the rigors and disap-
pointments of dieting for one reason - to
improve the shape of their body. Body
shape in this instance is simply the propor-
tion of body fat to body muscles; the
greater the amount of muscle combined
with a reduction in the amount of fat, the
better the shape.
While it is true that dieting alone can
reduce the amount of excess body fat, the
shape of the body will remain basically the
same. The reason for this relates to the
equation above. If a person is dieting
without exercise, the proportion of fat to
muscle does not change significantly.
When muscles are inactive they become
smaller. Even though the inactive dieter
has reduced a small portion of their excess
body fat, their muscles have grown
smaller as well.
The best way to reduce body fat and in-
crease body shape is through a combina-
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number of calories one expends. Fat loss is
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Besides being a great way to expend
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CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1983-- l'AGE 13
SPECIAL GROUP
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SIZES 13 to 17
The Clinton Kinsmen turned over more than $5,000 last week to four community projects
and organizations. From left are, Sue McIntosh and Ron McKay receiving $2, ;:',I; for
minor hockey, Kinsmen president Tony Stauttener; Gary •,enaud, St. John Ambulance,
$1,000 fur the new mobile unit; Kinsman treasurer Wes Chambers; George Yeats
receiving $750 for the Legion games room and Frank MacDonald, receiving $2,000 for the
new arena sound system. (Shelley McPhee photo)
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