REGIONAL FIS E IES NEWS

J liaRY 1970

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DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES OF REGION REDUCTION PLANT OFFICIALLY OPENED The ne3 3/4-million NATLAKE herring reduction plant at was officially opened January 28th by Premier J. R. Smallwood. Among special guests attending the opening ceremonies were: federal Transport Minister Don Jamieson, provincial Minister of Fisheries A. Maloney and our Regional Director, H. R. Bradley. Privately financed, the new plant is a joint effort of Spencer Lake, the Clyde Lake Group and National Sea Products of Nova Scotia. Ten herring seiners from Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and British Columbia are under contract to land catches at the plant. Fifty people will be employed as production workers at the plant which will operate on a 21-hour, three shift basis.

- 0 - 0 - 0 - ATTEND CAMFI CONFERENCE Four representatives of Regional Headquarters staff are attending the Conference on Automation and Mechanization in the Fishing Industry being held in Montreal February 3 - 6. The conference is sponsored by the Federal-Provincial Atlantic Fisheries Committee which is comprised of the deputy ministers responsible for fisheries in the Federal Government and the governments of Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland. The Secretariat for the conference was provided by the Industrial Development Service, Department of Fisheries and Forestry, Ottawa. Attending the conference from the Newfoundland. Region were: J. P. Hennessey, R. n. Prince, m. Barnes and E. B. Dunne. ****** ****** FROZEN TROUT RETURN TO LIFE A true story told by Bob Ebsary, a former technician with our Inspection Laboratory, makes one wonder whether or not trout, like cats, have nine lives. On January 15, opening day of the 1970 trout fishing season, Bob's brother-in-law Frank Tilley went fishing through the ice on a pond about 30 miles from St. John's. - 2 - After catching about 16 mud trout Frank decided to call it quits for the day and return home. The drive back to St. John's took about one hour. The trout were frozen solid when Frank left the pond, but were beginning to thaw out by the time he reached home. That evening Frank presented his brother- in-law with three of the trout... all were very much alive and showed little ill effects as a result of their remaining in a frozen state on pond ice for almost two hours. Bob immediately brought the trout home and placed them in a bathtub filled with water. They remained there overnight and were still alive the following morning. We're not certain what happened to the trout later, but we understand Bob went trout fishing in his bathroom one day recently using the new fly rod and reel presented to hin by his co-workers in the lab. as a farewell gift on the last day of his employment with the Department.

SHEA ENTERS P. C. LEADERSHIP RACE. Hugh Shea, a technician with Resource Development Branch, will tse taking leave without pay, effective February 16th, to contest the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Newfoundland. Mr. Shea, 37, served with the Department of External Affairs in Cairo, Egypt, prior to joining the Department of Fisheries. He received his education at St. Patrick's Hall School, Memorial University and the University of Indiana. Married and the father of three children, Mr. Shea operates a grocery business in Kilbride.

- 0 - 0 - 0 - INDEMNITY BRANCH NOTES Tom Donahue's three-year-old son suffered a painful accident recently, piercing his eye with an old rusted fishing rod while playing with a companion.

E. C. Simms has been hospitalized again and has undergone eye surgery.

. . . /3 The Indemnity Branch staff are exceptionally busy on the S a lt Fish Deficiency Payment Program. In fact, it has been found necessary to call on field staff for assistance. Fred Bishop from helped out with the work one week and Frank Bennett from Carbonear another. Field staff are presently awaiting final details for the extension of the plan to cover vessels up to 100 feet in length with no limit on the appraised value. April 1, 1970, has been established as the date for the extension.

PERSONNEL BRANCH NOTES Bob Ebsary, technician with the Inspection Laboratory, has resigned to accept a position with the new thermal power plant operated by the Newfoundland and Power Commission at Holyrood. He was s.o.s. January 17.

S. S. Goodyear, student engineer, joined the Resource Development Branch January 5 as the first appointee under the University Co-Operative Engineering Program.

Mr. A. Best joined the "Cape Freels" January 5 as a Seaman, having come from the Fisheries Research Board where his position was redundant. R. J. Barnes joined the "Arctica" January 8 in the same capacity, and he too came from the Fisheries Research Board.

G. C. Slade has been actively involved in the Data Stream Retrieval Process and has had several discussions with groups who will be preparing Data Stream forms. On January 12th, Mr. Slade visited District Office at , stopping off at klarystown on his return to discuss preparation of the forms with officers of the "Cape Freels".

Mrs. F. Goobie resigned her position as Secretary to the Chief of Administrative Branch and was struck off strength January 16.

• • •/1+ Hector Green is still recuperating at home after a period of hospitalization following a heart attack.

Patrick Bannister, Fishery Officer at , has given notice of his intention to retire from the service and he will be leaving us February 14th.

We would like to welcome Captain Tom White, Master of the M/V "Hawke Bay", back to his old job. He returned to duty January 6 after a period of illness which commenced September 15, 1969.

JOINS CONSERVATION & PROTECTION SERVICE, OTTAWA. J. W. Carroll, Assistant Chief of the Department's Conservation and Protection Branch in this region, has taken up duties with the Conservation and Protection Service at Ottawa. A native of Holyrood, Conception Bay, where he received his early education, Mr. Carroll is also a graduate of St. Bonaventure's College, St. John's, and St. Francis Xavier University, Antigonish, N. S. Other positions occupied by him in addition tri that of Assistant Chief of Conservation and Protection Branch, were Administrative Officer and District Officer at Bonavista. Prior to entering the Public Service, he served with the Royal Canadian Navy. Mrs. Carroll is the former Miss Therese LaMothe of Lac St. Joseph, Quebec. Jim, his wife and five children departed for Ottawa in mid-January. We wish him the best of luck.

NOTES FROM THE FIELD District "A" The fishery in Trinity Bay ceased in late Lecember and since then only two vessels have fished in their area on occasions. Crab fishing continued in Conception Bay where one vessel is securing good catches at present. The herring fishery in Placentia Bgy is one of the

• • • 15 worst on record and plants there are operating part time on "imports" from other areas, mainly Fortune Bay. Shipments of salted fish to market slowed down considerably and most firms have laid off part of their staff, retaining only a small number to operate dryers and attend to any orders received. Offshore trawlers landed average catches, once again concentrating on sole which has highest market acceptance. Several fishing companies are carrying out repairs and renovations to their premises in preparation for the 1970 season. The plant at Fermeuse is being completely overhauled by Bonavista Cold Storage Co. Ltd., and should be an efficient operation by opening date, now estimated to be sometime in February. Opening of the 1970 trout fishing season was dis- appointing to followers of Isaac Walton. Ponds were unsafe and only a few trout were taken in the St. John's area. Similar results were reported from the . However, the situation has changed since as a result of heavy frost, although catches have not increased prm- portionally. Officers of the District attended EMO training courses at Arnprior, Ontariol during the month, and although all were aware how serious hostilities could be, the lighter vein sometimes showed through. Commented Bren Paul: "The first time I'v ever spent a week in the deep freeze." (Temperatures ranged from to -26 °F.). Another quote in the Mess referred to Arnprior as the land of which Robert Service wrote in his "Songs of a Sourdough". It was nevertheless a worthwhile course. Congratulations to District Officer Bartlett who completed 25 years service with the Civil Service on January 5. Just goes to prove the Bartletts are a hardy race. A. Parsons, Warden, was t,o.s. January 15th. Stats. must be slipping, only one bulletin for eight days? * ******* *** Di strict "B" After an unusually lengthy absence Old Man Winter paid a visit to the district in early January. He enjoyed the visit so much that he decided to stay on and hand out some free samples in the way of high winds, snow flurries, drifting snow and below freezing temperatures. In fact, he was so free with his merchandise that he hampered the work of inshore fishermen, herring seiners and patrol boats and even went so far as to interfer with the activities of trawlers and draggers. However, despite his free handouts the trawler fleet managed to secure good catches and the herring seiners and inshore fishermen did fairly well. It was a case of nature against man with a lot of giving on one side an a lot of taking on the other. Volume of fresh fish landings at processing plants throughout the district reached an all time high during 1969. Production and fish prices were also up. The present outlook for the fresh fish industry in the district is bright and all concerned are looking fotrward to a prosperous 1970. The trout fishing season got off to a slow start in the area, and high winds and drifting snow have kept all but the most ardent anglers away from their favourite fishing spots. The side trawler "Foam V" was seriously damaged by fire early in the month and at present it isn't known when the vessel will be ready for operation. The fire occurred while the vessel was at the Marystnwn shipyards where she was being converted to a mid-water trawler. With the assignment of the M/V "Pistolet Bay" to the district early in January, day and night patrols are being maintained in the Fortune Bay area where interference by herring seiners with the activities of local inshore fishermen was reported last month. Since these patrols have been inaugurated no reports of interference have reached District Office and the operation appears to be working smoothly. Tvo cases involving breaches of the Newfoundland Fishery R egulations were held at Grand Bank during 1969. The two defendants were convicted and fined $50 each. One more case was postponed until February 4th. When this case concludes, all pending court cases in this district will have been finalized. It seems that fishery offieers in the district have finally settled into the new method of statistical reporting and it now appears the new system is working well. This assumption is based on two facts -- no moans, groans or complaints from officers, and very few complaints from Ec onomics Branch. Gordon Slade, Staff Training and Development Officer, visited District Office during the month in connection with preparation of Data Stream questionnaires. Due to Mr. Slade's able presentation of Data Stream information and instruction 2 staff in this district were able to complete questionnaires with a minimum of effort. • • •/7 - 7 -

We were happy to welcome to the district during the month the captain and crew of the "Cape Freels", and the captain and crew of the "Pistolet Bay". Both vessels were assigned patrol duty in the area. The "Cape Freels" later moved to for refit while the "Pistolet Bay" remained in the Fortune Bay area. Conservation Supervisor R.W. Morris made a patrol on the "Cape Freels" during the vessel's assignment in the district. During the patrol Mr. Morris visited LaPoile and held discussions with fishermen there in connection with the new Fishing Gear Marking Regulations and the operations of herring seine•s in the area. Fishery Officers J.F. Rogers, Ramea; E.N. Pardy, Gaultois; and J.A. MacDonald, , attended a fisheries emergency planning course at the Canadian Emergency Measures College, Arnprior, Ontario, during the month. With the recent installation of a new radio-telephone on the H/V "Badger Bay", coupled with a new radar set, a new heating system, minor renovations and repairs, this vessel can now assume the regular role of flagship of District"B".

District "C" Snow and gale force winds along with below average temperatures persisted in the area throughout the month, and, as the month ended, below zero temperatures and heavy snow falls were being recorded along the St. Barbe Coast. Poor weather hampered the fishery throughout the month but during days that fishermen could get out good catches were taken both in the herring and cod fisheries. The fish plant at Port aux Choix is still operating with about 15 longliners landing their catches there. This is the first time on record that the plant has stayed open until late January. Although the angling season opened January 15 in non-scheduled waters, catches to date have been poor. Bad weather and heavy snow combined to make it difficult for fishermen to travel to their favorite ponds. Ski enthusiasts have now taken to Marble Mountain by the hundreds and conditions are said to be excellent for the fast growing sport. The flu bug forced several staff members to lie low for varying periods during the month. However, at month's end everyone was back on deck. District Officer George Rendell spent the week of January 12 to 16 at Arnprior, Ontario, where he participated 'in an EMO Course relative to fisheries. District_ "D"

Up to midmonth very little snow ane: fairly mild temperatures were being experienced on the west coast of the province. However, by press time the situation had changed as temperatures dropped considerably and several snow falls were recorded. Requests for inspe c tion, particularly for pickled fish, were at a minimum. This permitted Messrs. Dailey and Randell to spend two weeks in District "C" where they gained consider- able knowledge relative to the new type of headless scotch and new methods of curing herring. They also assisted with inspection in general. Reports from the northern section of the district indicate only a few seals have been taken to date. Already some sealers have obtained sealer's licences for the 1970 fishery. The commercial salmon fishery closed December 31. The fall fishery for this species can only be classed as a total failure with very few salmon having been landed. Patrols by our fishery officers ascertained that, contrary to other years, all nets were removed from the water long before the season closed owing to scarcity of salmon. The trout angling season opened January 15, but with the lack of frost up to that date the ice on most lakes and ponds was unsafe and there was, therefore, very little angling activity reported. However, within the past few weeks temperatures have dropped considerably and travel conditions, particularly by motorized sleds, have improved considerably and angling is now picking up. The Assistant District Officer attended the Fisheries and Forestry Emergency Planning Course at Arnprior, Ontario, January 10-17. Visitors to the district during the month included: G. Rendell, District Officer District "C"; L. Crane, Assistant District Oificer, District "C"; J. Marshall, Conservation and ijrotection Supervisor, District "C"; and, G.C. Slade, Staff T raining and Development Officer. With reference to the hunting prowess of "A" District personnel, we figure it would have been much cheaper to purchase Filet Mignon, taking into account the present price of shells and liquid primer. While on this subject, if anyone knows of any trappers who might be looking for a supply of fox bait we would advise them to contact fishery officers at either Bonavista or Catalina. We strongly sug7,est that all would-be hunters from District "A" brush up on animal identification before visiting God's country next season.

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R.E. Cutting and R.J. Wiseman attended meetings of the Canadian Committee on Freshwater Fisheries Research, in Ottawa. C. Whalen took part in a Seminar on Black Fly and Mosquito Control Programs in Quebec City. Sean Goodyear, a second year engineering student at Memorial University, joined Resource Development Branch staff in early January. Sean represents the Department's involve- ment in the University's CeN-operative Engineering Program. He will receive on-the-job training for four months and then return to University. Most Branch activities are now restricted to report writing and planning the coming field season. However, some monitoring programs are continuing, such as the Long Harbour Pollution program, the Come-by-Chance River Study, and a creel census at certain ponds along the Trans-Canada Highway outside St. John's. ********** BREAKS COLLARBONE DURING JUDO EXLRCISES Flip artist Wayne Saint of the Inspection Lab will have to wait at least another month before he can compete for his black belt in Judo. Wayne suffered a broken collarbone during Judo classes January 7 at Memorial University. He hopes to return to the sport within the next three to four weeks. *********** PSAC CONFERENCE HELD IN TORONTO Alex Cowan of our Resource Development Branch was among seven representatives from Newfoundland who attended the national convention of the Public Service Alliance of Canada in Toronto January 26-30. Mr. Cowan was among approximately 300 delegates who attended the convention from across Canada. The alliance has a membership of approximately 140,000, all employees of the Federal Government and its various agencies and boards. The Toronto convention was actually the first national convention of the PSAC to be held since the Alliance was formed in 1966 with the amalgamation of the Civil Service Federation and the Civil Service Association.

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OBITUARY

Mr. Allison Downey, father of Doug Downey of our Inspection Laboratory staff, passed away January 11 in his 62nd year. He left to mourn, besides his wife Caroline, two sons, two step-daughters and three brothers. The funeral took place from the Salvation Army Temple, Springdale Street, January 13 with interment in the Salvation Army Cemetery, Blackmarsh Road. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

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BOWLING LEAGUE STATISTICS TOP TEN AVERAGES Men &Dan D. Snow 238 P. Quigley 181 L. Whitten 216 E. Peet 178 E. Wiseman 211 D . Stone 170 B. Mills 208 I. Powell 166 D. Stone 205 L. McCrindle 164 K. Powell 201 M. Noseworthy 164 F. Brocklehurst 196 P. Lundrigan 163 D. Downey 195 D. Powell 163 E. Quigley 184 B, Spencer 160 G. Slade 184 R. Downey 147 TEAM STANDINGS HIGHEST TRIPLES FINBACKS 22 TEAm - TOMCODS - 2341 TOMCODS 19 MEN - D. SNOW - 797 SMELTS 15 WOMEN - P. QUIGLEY - 686 TURBOTS 15 SCULPINS 13 HIGHEST SINGLES FLOUNDERS 9 POTHEADS 7 TEAM - FINBACKS - 894 SHRIMPS 6 MEN - D. STONE - 395 WOMEN - P. QUIGLEY - 305 The Captain of a Canadian trawler was convicted and fined ,d, OW January 22nd for fishing inside the three-mile limit. The fine was imposed on Captain Lloyd Power of 1ova bcoti, skipper of the tra,/ler USIPEC. 'Jae incident occurred. June 17th, 19o8 at Big Brook Cove in the straits of Belle Isle. The arrest was made by the federal Department of Fisheries patrAl vessel Cid'E l'it,L,LL_ under the co Nana of Captain H. UPK6. The defendant was charged with a breach of Section 55, ;.Alb-Section 3 of the Fisheries iict. The case was heard at Grand Bank before ilaEistrate A. (7. ,instey. Captain Cake was chief witness and u. Morris, I- rotection :supervisor of the federal Department of fisheries at Grand Bank, conducted the prosecution. • REGIONAL • FIS E IES NEWS

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DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES OF CANADA NEWFOUNDLAND REGION MATERIEL MANAGEMENT COURSE UNDERWAY Thirteen employees of Regional Headquarters are currently participating in a two-month course in Materiel Management being conducted by A. J. W. Troke, Chief, Materiel Management, Newfoundland Region, Mr. Troke, who completed a Materiel Management Course in Ottawa last fall, was requested to conduct a similar course in a condensed form for employees of New- foundland Region. He is being assisted by G. C. Slade, Staff Training and Development Officer. The course, which is held each Wednesday after- noon in the Board Room, commenced January 14. Attending the course are: T. Barron, F. Brmcklehurst, C. Coombs, E . Higdon, M. King, H. G. Mugford, G. Power, F. Thomas, K. Voisey, W. Walsh, A. Watton, E. Wiseman and B. Tobin, Fisheries Department; F. Bannister and F. Crawford, Forestry Service; and F. Porter of Fisheries Research Board of Canada. During the opening session of the course Regional Director H. R. Bradley outlined the purpose of the course and this was followed by addresses given by Mr. Peter Jones, Chief, Materiel Management, Department of Fisheries and Forestry (Fisheries Service), Ottawa, and E. W. Noseworthy, Chief, Administration Branch, Newfoundland Region. Among topics being discussed during the course are: Introduction to Materiel Management; Materiel Cycle; Initial Requirements and Contracts; Materiel Maintenance; Objects of the Materiel Management System; Organizing for the Materiel Management Function; Purchasing Authority and Sources of Supply; Warehouse Planning; Inventories; Disposal of Materiel; Traffic and Transportation; Standing Offers; Specifications and Identifications; Decentralization of Personnel Administration and Financial Process. Guest speakers who have attended the course tm date are G. C. Manuel, R. J. King and E. P. MacDonald, Department of Supply and Services, and W. E. MacDonald, Department of Labour. ********* *** OBITUARY It was with deep regret that his many friends and co-workers in the Department learned of the sudden passing on Thursday, February 12 of John Andrews in his 55th year. ./2 - 2 - Born in St. John's March 15, 1914 9 the late Mr. Andrews was employed for 25 years with the St. John's Daily News on the Conception Bay route and for two years with the newspaper as a collector in St. John's. For two seasons he worked as a driver with the Department of High- roads. He joined the Department of Fisheries as a Driver on January 6, 1961. For many years the late Mr. Andrews was an active member of the C.L.B. Band in St. John's, and after moving to Kelligrews in the 1940's became actively involved in activities of St. Peter's Church, Upper Gullies. He left to mourn his passing his wife, the former Dora LeDrew; three children, Flora, Violet and Alex; and three brothers, Cecil and Charles in St. John's, and Walter at Manuels. Funeral services were held in St. Peter's Church, Upper Gullies Sunday, February 15. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family‘

- 0 - 0 - 0 - 25-YEAR PINS PRESENTED Regional Personnel Administrator C. C. Cousens and S. W. Bartlett, District Officer, District "A", were presented with 25-year service pins February 3 by Regional Director H. R. Bradley. Born in St. John's March 14, 1915, Mr. Cousens received his education at Prince of Wales College and Memorial University of Newfoundland. He joined the New- foundland Fisheries Board as Accountant in November, 1944, and transferred to the federal Department of Fisheries at the time of Confederation, In December, 1953, he was appointed Chief of the Department's Administrative Branch and since June 1, 1962, has served in the capacity of Regional Personnel Administrator. Prior to his career in fisheries administration, Mr. Cousens served with the Bank of Nova Scotia for 10 years at St. John's, Carbonear and Grand Bank. He is married to the former Elizabeth Bartlett of St. John's and they have two sons. Mr. Bartlett was beim at Brigus, Conception Bay, January 15, 1924. After completing his high school education he attended Memorial University College 1942-44. During the same period he was engaged in the military service of the American Merchant Marine, serving in the Greenland, .•./3 - 3 - Baffin Land and Ungava Regions. From January 5, 1945 to March 31, 1949,he was employed with the provincial Department of the Auditor General. On March 31, 1949, he transferred to the Department of National Health and Welfare and on September 12 of that year became Departmental Accountant with the Department of Fisheries. From 1952 to 1958, he was employed as Assistant Chief with the Department's Inspection Branch in Newfoundland. Mr. Bartlett was appointed District Officer, St. John's, in October, 1958, and has served the Department in this capacity since that time. He is married to the former Shirley Thompson of Liverpool,. Nova Scotia, and they have two children.

FORMER ASSISTANT DEPUTY MINISTER RETIRES Regional Director H. R. Bradley travelled to Ottawa the last week in February and while there attended farewell ceremonies for S. V. Ozere whm has gone into retirement. For many years Mr. Ozere served as Assistant Deputy Minister of the federal Department of Fisheries. It can truly be said that he was a specialist on the law of the sea and matters related thereto.

Earlier in the month, Mr. Bradley visited Ottawa to attend meetings on Reciprocal Fishing Rights between Canada and the United States. In the third week of the month he was present at meetings between the Department and representatives of the Canadian whaling industry.

OOOOOOO o • • e • Also in February the Regional Director and J. P. Hennessey, Chief, Inspection Branch, held meetings with the provincial Minister of Fisheries and the Deputy Minister in connection with the administration of the Provincial Fish Inspection Act and Regulations.

- 0 - 0 - 0 - P. J. BANNISTER RETIRES P. J. "Pat" Bannister, Fishery Officer at Port Rexton, went into retirement February 14 after many years of service with the Department. -4- Upon completion of service as Warden with the Province, dating from June 6, 1947, Pat was self employed in various capacities before joining the Department of Natural Resources as a District Warden. From June 1940 to July 1946, he served overseas as a Scaler and Driver with the Newfoundland Forestry Unit. We wish Mr. and hrs. Bannister many years of happiness together.

ON THE MOVE J. P. Hennessey, E. B. Dunne, R. A. Prince and M. Barnes attended Conference on Automation and Mechanization in the Fishing Industry in Montreal February 2-6.

R. A. Prince visited Ottawa February 9-12 for discussions in connection with joint share and federal projects.

K. G. Spencer, Inspection Laboratory, attended a Workshop on Organoleptic Examination of Domestic and Imported Fish Products in Montreal February 9-13.

G.C. Slade, Staff Training and Development Officer, departed for Ottawa March 2 to participate in a three-month course on Classification Techniques being conducted by Public Service Commission. The course will run until June 10.

SOCIAL AND PLRSONAL NEWS Art Johnston of the Inspection Laboratory suffered a slipped disc and was off duty for approximately two weeks.

Congratulations to Gerry and Beulah Brothers who became the proud parents of a baby girl February 19. Gerry is employed as a Gear Technician with Industrial Development Branch. We offer congratulations as well to Frank and Sharon Neville on the birth of their first child, a daughter, on February 24th at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital.

NOTES FROM THE FIELD District "A" Nothing static about our weather of the past month -- rain, snow, ice name it, and we've had it in quantity. Probably the worst episode was the sleet storm when everyone drove to work "broadside". Minor accidents were numerous, and many missed by the thickness of one coat of paint. Standard car equipment is now considered to include an anchor; not however as shown on television, that is with the flukes parallel to the ground. Nautical staff feel the correct position is at right angle. One or two boats continued to prosecute the inshore fishery in Trinity Bay and St. John's. These boats took small catches on the few days when weather permitted. Herring fishermen using gillnets also recorded small catches in all areas, particularly Placentia Bay. Prices are good, but most of the herring produced at Arnold's Cove, Southern Harbour and is trucked in from other areas. Renovations are being carried out at a number of plancs in the district and the final result tends toward higher production. However, more important still, the improvements to the plants will result in the implementation of most, if not all, plant standards recommended over the years. Problems will certainly remain, but with effective management a consistently higher level will be maintained. Offshore landings during the month were average. However, the crews of some vessels obtained near record earnings. The deckhands of one Trepassey trawler earned 43412 each for a 10-day trip. This reflects higher prices for the product rather than a bumper trip. E. Kelly and W. Gordon spent some time in District "A" during the month assisting with herring inspection, while Fishery Officer Lake was assigned temporary duties at Fishery Products Limited, Burin. A number of officers are attending a training course in canning organized by the College of Fisheries. Plans are being formulated by District Office staff for additional practical training of both fresh and salted fish inspection officers. However, no decision has been made to date on this matter. Our condolences this month go to the staff of Regional Office where flu bugs took a heavy toll. "Statistics" are not available, but surely a form will be devised to record future outbreaks. The flu bug also paid a visit to District Office, .../6 -6 - although very few casualties were recorded. The only culprit was Supervisor Paul who was reported missing for four days. Fishery Officer G. Ennis has decided to lick the weight problem. Now minus 15 pounds and still dropping, his objective is to "be thin as a customer (with arms)". Last month's notes from District "D" commented on the hunting prowess of officers of this district. In return,we remind the writer that instructions in the endeavor were received from his staffwboseexpertise is now considered questionable.

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feather conditions throughout February while far from ideal ) showed considerable improvement over that experienced in the previous month. Heavy rainfalls were recorded and snowfalls were relatively light. With the milder temperatures the heavy snows of January disappeared. Excellent results were experienced in the offshore fishery with all processing plants operating at full or near capacity. The inshore fishery was also fairly successful, when weather conditions permitted the small boats to operate. The herring fishery, however, continued to decline, both offshore and inshore, and landings to date are considerably lower than for the same period last year. A record catch of 600,000 pounds of groundfish was landed from the stern trawler "Arlene E. Mellon" at Fortune early in February. The crew earned 0450 tach for the six- day trip. Meanwhile, at Burin crew members of the stern trawler "Zeeland" also earned 4450 for a six-day fishing trip. These record figures were short lived, however, as the crew of the trawler "Zory" landed a near record trip and the crew earned 4526 for the same fishing time. Another report reaching District Office indicated that one fishing captain had 0700 deducted for income tax during one fishing period. Who says fishing is not a profitable f)ccupation? Sea birds, particularly turrs and ducks, have been washed ashore by the hundreds in the Grand Bank to Lamaline area of the Burin Peninsula. The mass destruction of these birds has been attributed to oil spillage from an oil barge owned by Irving Oil Company Limited. The incident is being investigated by the repartment of Transport.

...17 We were pleased to welcome to the District during the month the captains and crews of the patrol vessels "Burin Bay" and "Eastern Explorer". The "Burin Bay" has been assigned general patrol duties while the "Eastern Explorer" is carrying out patrol duties in the Bay L'Argent area. The patrol boat "Pistolet Bay returned to her home port February 18. To Captain Slade and his crew we extend our sincere thanks and appreciation for the services they performed while assigned to this district. Fishery Officer Hedley Lake, District "A", was assigned temporary duties at the Burin plant during the month but due to illness in his family had to return to his headquarters February 18. While enroute to the Burgeo area during the month the M/V "Garia Bay" became disabled after experiencing mechanical trouble and had to be towed to Grand Bank by the C.G.S. "Cape Freels". Repairs were carried out on the vessel at Grand Bank and the vessel again became operative by mid-month. Mr. L. Banfield, Cook on the "Nebalia", and M. H. Grandy, Engineer, were both stricken by the 'flu bug early in the month and have been on the sick list for several weeks. .ge sincerely trust that both these gentlemen will experience a speedy recovery. Mr. W. Gregory, Cook on the "Burin Bay", underwent minor surgery in hospital at Burgeo but is now feeling well and is back on duty.

District "D" Weather throughout the month followed closely the weather pattern of January, and as the month ended zero temperatures and light snow falls were being recorded throughout the District. Although the trout angling season opened January 15 in non-scheduled rivers, reports indicate very little fishing effort to date. We assume weather conditions have been a contributing factor in this regard. However, fishing for smelt with hook and line in the Peter's Arm-Norris Arm areas has been rewarding and reports indicate smelt are still very plentiful in these areas. Inspection slowed down considerably during the month and most export firms laid off employees, retaining only maintenance staffs. It's understood casual workers will be hired to take care of outgoing shipments of •../8 8 packaged fish and any future packaging required to fill allocations. The District Officer spent a couple of days at Regional Headquarters during which time an R/T set was installed in the District Office car. the set is working satisfactorily, remedial action is now being taken to eliminate vehicle motor interference. Fishery Officers James Randell and Raymond J. Dawe are participating in a two-week course on canning at the College of Fisheries in St. John's. One of the worst flu bugs in years hit the District during the month. Among those hardest hit by the bug were H. Ryan, G. Smith and T. Curran. While Ryan and Smith are back on duty, Tom is still under doctor's care and convalescing from an attack of pneumonia. Fishery Warden N. S. Gillingham is also back on duty following an extended period of illness. Among visitors to the District during the month were H.V.E. Smith, Chief, Conservation and Protection Branch, and Roger Peet, Biologist, Resource Development Branch. Mr . Peet lectured to biology students in the Bursey Memorial High School, Grand Falls.

RESOURCE DEVELOPM1NT NOTES Due to much sickness and the time of the year field activity within the branch was slow during the month. Practically every member of the staff was on sick leave in Fp,bruary. Most staff members are now preparing reports on the last season's activities and drafting schedules for the coming field season. Monitoring studies are continuing at Long Harbour and Come-by-Chance River and Lakes Unit is continuing the creel census along the Trans-Canada Highway. The Branch's annual report is now in the final editing stages and should be ready for distribution. Congratulations are extended to Susan Mercer, daughter of Ken Mercer who placed first in her group in piano solo, and to Linda Taylor, daughter of V. R. Taylor who placed second in her piano solo group at the Kiwanis Music Festival in St. John's. .../9 - 9 - During the month of March the branch will host the Program Working Party on Anadromous Atlantic Fish. Branch Chief, V. R. Taylor, will be chairman for the two- day meeting. Dr. A. J. Went, an Irish Salmon Specialist, gave a lecture at ,,iemorial University on Movement of Atlantic Salmon in Irish waters. Several members of the branch attended the lecture. Resource Development Branch will be losing two engineers shortly. John Villamere will take up work with the Resource Development .Branch in the Pacific Region in June, while B. Beattie will move to in early March as Assistant City Engineer.

- 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 101-YEAR OLD LADY DIES A woman who resided for a short time with Fishery Officer and ,.dr s. P. J. Bannister at Port Rexton, passed away in St. John's January 30 at the age of 103. Mrs. Julia Bannister (no relation to Pat) was born in Upper Amherst Cove, Bonavista Bay, in 1866, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brown. In 1907 she married Job Bannister and they moved to Port Rexton about five years later. Following the death of her husband in 1966, "Aunt Julia", as she was affectionately known by her many friends, went to live with Pat Bannister and his wife at Port Rexton. In 1967 she entered the Hoyles Home in St. John's. On her 101st birthday 1,Irs. Bannister recalled in an interview with a local newspaper her childhood days when the harbour at Port Rexton was filled with schooners and fishing boats and the shoreline was dotted with flakes and stages, all of which have since dis- appeared. She remembered as well living in an old sod but in Upper Amherst Cove with open fire places anc , sand floors and recalled when the community was surrounded by tall trees with trails leading to the water's edge. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Bannister were held at Port Rexton February 2nd. *********)i-**

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A LANGUAGE ALL THEIR OWN Those who inhabit the business world speak a language all their own. Who outside of it, for example, knowls the real meaning of such terms as "activate" and co-ordinate" and "expedite"? In the interest of elucidation (and a smile), as well as a favour to newcomers to the office, the editors of an employee magazine of a major corporation have compiled a handy business glossary, from which the following are a few highlights:

A PROGRAM .... any assignment that can't be completed by one telephone call. TO EXPEDITE .... to confound confusion with commotion. CHANNELS the trail left by inter-office memos. CO-ORDINATOR the man with a desk between two expeditors. CONSULTANT any ordinary guy more than 50 miles from home. TO ACTIVATE .... to make carbons and add more names to 'Lie memo. UNDER CONSIDERATION never heard of it. UNDER ACTIVE CONSIDERATION .... we're looking in the files for it. A CONFERENCE .... a place where conversation is substituted for the dreariness of work and the loneliness of thought.

REORIENTATION ... getting used to working again. RELIABLE SOURCE .... the guy you just met. INFORMED SOURCE .... the guy who told the guy you just met. UNIMPEACHABLE SOURCE .... The guy who started the rumour originally. A CLARIFICATION .... to fill in the background with so many details that the foreground goes underground. WE ARE MAKING A SURVEY .... we need more time to think of an answer. NOTE AND INITIAL .... let's spread the respon- sibility for this. SEE ME, OR LET'S DISUUSS ... come down to my office, I'm lonesome. List of books available from Regional . The story of Newfoundland. 1959. Perlin, A. B. Smallwood, Joseph Roberts. The Book of New- foundland, etc. Conservation of natural resources. 1966. Smith, Goy-Harold. Nfld. Conference on the Economic Prospects of the Port au Port Peninsula. 1965. Northern Newfoundland Conference. 1956. Southern Newfoundland Conference. 1956. Economic Outlook for Province of Newfoundland. New York, 1969. Boni,'catkins, Jason & Co. Royal Commission on economic state and prospects of Newfoundland and Labrador. 1967. Group dynamics - key to decision making, by Robert r. Blake and Jane S. Mouton. 1961. Fishing vessel subsidy and loan programs in Canada, by JThn Proskie. Ottawa, The Department. 1967. Fresh and frozen fish processing establishments. Ottawa. 1968. Canada, Dept. of Fisheries. Canneries. Ottawa, Inspection Service. Dept. of Fisheries, 1967. Market study; the Frozen Fish Trades Association Limited, St. John's, Nfld. Robert J. Gruber. Phase 1 of a productive study of the frozen fish industry in Newfoundland. Ft. John's. 1968. Exports of Newfoundland cured codfish, the European Markets, and costs of certain fishery supplies. Handbook on public relations. Dept. of Fisheries. Canada. Training and development handbook. Robert L. Craig and Lester R. Bittel. 1967. Cat Harbour: a Newfoundland fishing settlement. 1966. James C. Faris. , Eskimos and settlers in a Labrador community. 1966. Ben-Dore, Shmuel. Giant fishes, whales and dolphins, by J. R. Norman and F. C. Fraser - 12 - Notes from the field - DISTitICT "C' 1 Alen weather conditions permitted the fishery in the Port aux Basques - Hose Blanche area was considered good with some longliners securing as much as 38,000 pounds for a two day trip. Herring seiners operating along the south west coast also enjoyed good fishing and all factories in the District engaged with processing herring were kept quite busy. Miss Cathy o'Brien, Consumer Consultant with the Department was in Corner Brook on february 17th and 18th, and in her usual c_;.pable manner pre-recorded two television programs for the CBC on fish preparation and cooking. One of these programs has already been shown and received very favourable comments.

Enjoying wedding anniversaries this month were fishery Officer Bud and hrs Parsons, february 8th and Fishery Officer Stan and hrs. LeDrew on February 21st. Congratulations are extended. 'Ahile extending congratulations, we might include Bud Parsons again who celebrated his ? th birthday on February 27th.

Seasonal .Aarden Likev Alentered hospital at Corner Brook on February 13th and on February 18th underwent surgery for ulcers. Like is coming along nicely and has asked us to advise district Officer J. Bartlett that he will be able to dot as ''pointer'' again next season. Conservation and Protection Officers visited a number of schools throwdlout the District during the month in our continuing educational program. i number of interest- ing films were shown on conservation ani in most cases short talks were presented by the Officers involved. following this there was a question and answer period and the whole program is going over quite well. Inc many friends of A. L. Dunphy of Curling, will be sad to Lear of his death at Corner Brook on february 20th in his 76th year. The late Mr. iiunphy was the founder of Dunpny Fisneries i,imited and was active for many years in the herring fishery which is still a flourishing operation under the same name at Curling today. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. At this time deepest sympathy is extended to hr. Hay Hartigan on the death ofhis wife, Margaret, on February 16th at Burin Hospital, after being taken with a heart attack the previous Friday. The Hartigan's lived at Curling for a number ofyears and only moved to Burin last fall. f4any of our fishery Officers and at least two district Officers over the past years boarded at the Hartigan home and will hear of her passing with much regret.

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2isnery Officer Collins for tie 1,:at two weeks of the month attended a cannery course at the College of Fisheries, st. John's. uff for periods of time during the month with tae flu were 3. Parsons L. Crane. iisnery Officer 6tan Gardner retired on 2ebruary 27th after over thirty-five years of lung and faithful service. titan joined the Department of Natural Resources in 1925 and transferred to the Department at tile time of Confederation. Practically the whole of Stan's time was spent on the Northern Peninsula where the only mode of travel at that time was by foot and dog team. In those days there were no roads, no cars, no ski-doos. titan is one of tie last of a vanishing breed of men who blazed trails for our present day staff. On the evening of his retirement a number of Stan's friends gat Bred at his f'lower's Cove home where he was presented by the District Officer with a gift on behalf of all personnel in District °C". Tars. Gardner was presented with a bouquet of flowers. Present also for the occasion were Captain Norgan, t4ueen Ann and Johnny calker. The latter three, however, did not remain lon.

A very enjoyable evening was spent by all with old times and happenings being reminisced. Best wishes are expressed for a long and happy retirement. REGIONAL FISH IES NEWS

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DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES OF CANADA NEWFOUNDLAND REGION REGIONAL CONFERENCE HELD The annual Newfoundland Regional Conference of the Fisheries Service, Department of Fisheries and Forestry, was held in the Board Room of Regional Headquarters, Pleasantville, March 23-25. Attending the meeting were District Officers and senior Regional Headquarters personnel. The three-day meeting was opened March 23 by Regional Director H. R. Bradley, Chairman for the conference, who reviewed the activities of the Department over the past year. During the conference various branch heads met with the District Officers to discuss in detail matters relating to field activities. Among topics discussed at the conference were management of Newfoundland's commercial and inland fisheries with emphasis on problems associated with fish inspection, conservation, pollution control and fishermen's indemnity.

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MATERIEL MANAGEMENT COURSE CONCLUDES , The Materiel Management Course, which began January 14, concluded march 11 with the completion of the tenth and final session. Among special speakers who gave talks to course participants in the latter couple of sessions were C. C. Cousens, Regional Personnel Administrator, and L. W. Bourgeois, Financial Advisor. In his closing remarks during the final session Regional Director H. R. Bradley noted that from the information gathered he felt the course would certainly be beneficial to those who took part in it. On behalf of all participants he thanked Mr. Troke for directing and conducting the course successfully. Mr. Troke expressed his appreciation for being given the opportunity to conduct the course and for receiving the full co-operation of the Regional Director and Assistant Regional Director. He was also appreciative of the manner in which all those taking part in the Materiel Management Course showed their keen interest by their attentiveness as well as by their participation in discussions. The course concluded with a written review which all candidates passed successfully. Certificates are being awarded to all participants. . .2 - 2 - PROGRAM WORKING PARTY mFETS IN ST. JOHN'S The Program dorking Party on Anadromous Fish held a two-day meeting in the Board Doom of the Department of Fisheries and Forestry, Pleasantville, march 18-19. Established by the Federal-Provincial Atlantic Fisheries Committee, the program working party is comprised of Dr. P. Bison, Fisheries Research Board, St. Andrews, New Brunswick; C. P. Ruggles, Department of Fisheries and Forestry, Halifax; Dr. A. i\ Jay, Fisheries Research Board, St. John's; and V. R. Taylor, Department of Fisheries and Forestry, St. John's, Chairman for 1970-71. The working Party is a forum for co-ordination on all matters relating to investigation and management of anadromous fishes, particularly Atlantic Salmon. In addition to the members of the official party, visiting scientists from the other Atlantic Provinces, Quebec and Maine in the United States attended the two-day meeting along with representatives of provincial governments.

- 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - NFPA PLANS 1970 PROGRAM A special meeting of the Education Committee of the Newfoundland Forest Protection Association was held at Hotel Gander March 17. Purpose of the meeting was t.9 discuss plans for the Association's publicity and education program for the 1970 forest fire season. It was unanimously agreed by the Education Committee members in attendance that the NFPA should once again this year conduct a comprehensive program of publicity and educational activities including a school essay com- petition and the annual Forest Queen Contests. Present for the G ander meeting were representatives of Price (Nfld.) Pulp and Paper Limited; B owater's (Nfld.) Limited; Newfoundland Forest Service; Fisheries Service, Department of Fisheries and Forestry; Newfoundland Tourist Development Office and Canadian Forestry Service. The Department was represented at the meeting by I nformation Officer E. P. Quigley. In order to carry out a comprehensive and effective program of publicity and education in 1970, specific areas of responsibility were delegated to the NFPA Education Committee members in attendance.

• • • • 3 - 3 - Chairman for the meeting was D. E. Nickerson of the Canadian Forestry Service in Newfoundland. On the basis of the enthusiasm displayed by the members present at the meeting, the Chairman said he felt confident an extensive and effective fire prevention program will be carried out by the Newfoundland Forest Protection Association during the coming season. ** *** *** *=Or ** NEWS FROt'i THE FIELD District "A" Weather during the month gave little cause for complaint with some rain and several days of sunshine bringing about spring-like conditions towards the end of the month. The inshore fishery is getting underway in the district, particularly in Trinity Bay where more boats are being readied each Catches of cod and turbot are reasonably good Although herring is scarce. Large amounts of herring were reported in St. Mary's Bay, but proved to be too small in size for commercial use. In the area of protection, activity has increased as open water in ponds exerted an influence on anglers. Catches of trout improved considerably and some of the sea variety taken were fairly large in size, particularly some of those taken in New Harbour, Cape Broyle and Renews. Salted fish inspection slowed somewhat since the majority of 1969 production is already packaged. Steers Limited and Fisheries hold the bulk of stocks and movement to market indicates clearance of all salted products by the end of April or early May. Projects un,Thrtaken earlier by fresh fish establish- ments are nearing completion and all should be completed in time for the trap fishery. In general, most plants throughout the district will show signs of improvement over previous years both in respect to construction and sanita- tion. Fishery Officers, Fleming, Mulcahy and LeDrew sailed for the seal fishery during the month and reports to date indicate a fairly successful hunt this season.

....4 - 4 - Fishery Officer Lake completed another stay at Burin and returned to regular duties March 26. Fishery Officer Gordon also returned to the District for a few days but has once again taken up inspection duties with District "C". Frank Fleming, son of Fishery Officer Fred Fleming, lost part of a leg when he was involved in a snowmobile accident recently in the Montreal area. We all sincerely trust the handicap will not interfere with normal living. The mother of Fishery Officer Simmons recently passed away at Harbour G race at the age of 91. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. At the time of writing Mrs. Vallis is absent because of eye trouble resulting in double vision. We wish her a speedy recovery. Real economy An envelope mailed from District Office to a resident of this district was received, turned inside out, reformed and mailed again to us. Should this be doubted by unbelievers, we have the envelope as evidence.

District "B" Fishery activities during the month continued at a brisk pace. Offshore landings were good and inshore fishermen secured good catches when weather conditions permitted fishing. Herring catches improved somewhat especially in the western section of the district. Patrol boats were kept busy during the month with offshore and inshore patrols and although weather conditions sometimes interfered with their patrols they were able to operate efficiently on most days. Two herring seiner captains were convicted and fined ',460 each in magistrate's Court at Grand Bank March 13 for fishing without a licence contrary to Section 32 of the Fisheries Act as amended by Section 12 of the Territorial Sea and Fishing Zones Act. Fishery Officer Morris conducted the prosecution and called as witnesses Captain N. Slade of the M/V "PISTOLET BAY", Captain B. Hillier, M/V "NEBALIA", and Fishery Officer John A. MacDonald, Harbour Breton.

. • • • 5 The flu bug which was prevalent in other parts of the province earlier in the season has finally hit the B urin Peninsula. Several members of our staff have been confined to home for periods of up to several days. Mr. L. Banfield, Cook on the M/V "NEBALIA", was hospitalized at Grand Bank and later transferred to the St. John's Sanatorium as a result of the flu. We wish Mr. Banfield a speedy recovery. Mr. James P o rter, Engineer on the M/V "AURELIA", was airlifted to hospital from Burgeo during the month and at last report had been operated on for a stomach and bowel condition. He is presently a patient at the St. John's General Hospital and is not expected to be discharged from that institution until early April. We also wish Mr. Porter a speedy recovery. During the month of February Booth Fisheries Canadian Company Limited set a record in production when over 2,000,000 pounds of finished product were processed for export. The stern trawlers "NFLD . HAWK", "NFLD. KESTREL", "NFLD. EAGLE", and "NFLD. FALCON", all of which were purchased last year by B onavista Cold Storage Co. Ltd., are scheduled to leave Grand Bank the end of March and will in future use Fermeuse as their home port. Since last Fall these vessels have been operating out of Grand Bank. Repairs to the trawler "FOAM FIVE", damaged by fire early in January, are still being carried out at the Marystown shipyard. The fire, which caused an estimated 490,000 damage to the vessel, occurred when the trawler was being converted to a mid-water trawler. It's expected repairs will be completed by the end of April. The trawler is under charter to the Department for experimental fishing. Tenders are being called by the Department of Highways for upgrading and paving of a further 25 miles of highway linking the Burin Peninsula with the Trans- Canada Highway. This is welcome news indeed to residents of the Burin Peninsula who for so long have been denied an adequate road link with civilization.

District "C" Excellent catches of fish were reported taken by longliners in the Port-aux.-Basques-Rose Blanche area

••••6 -6 - during the first two weeks of the month and several boats landed as high as 58,000 pounds of fish for three days of fishing. Throughout this period T. J. Hardy's fresh fish plant at Rose Blanche operated at full capacity. However, the last two weeks of the month showed a sharp decline in landings and a number of longliner fishermen operating out of margaree and Isle-aux-torts remained on shore rather than go through the expense of fishing for practically nothing. Contrary to other years, trout angling activities declined rather than increase during the month of March. Conservation and Protection Officers reported very few anglers fishing the ponds and streams throughout the District. The "stork" made two visits to this District in March. The first occurred March 7 when Fishery Officer Gordon Gushue of Deer Lake was presented with a nine pound baby girl. The second visit came on March 8 at which time Fishery Officer F. A. White of Corner Brook became the father of a seven pound baby boy. Congratulations are extended to the happy parents. Seals made an appearance along the St. Barbe Coast towards the end of the month and several longliners operating out of Port-aux-Choix and Port Saunders were reported to have taken small catches. Heavy ice in Port-aux-Choix Harbour prevented some longliners from taking part in the fishery. However, this did not hamper one longliner Captain who, using block and tackle, managed to haul his boat across the ice to open water. Landsmen in the Flower's Cove-Green Island Brook area also reported taking seals. However, the exact number taken to date is not known. District Officer G. H. Rendeli spent the week of March 23 to 26 at Regional Office in St. John's where he attended the R e gional Annual Meeting. Assistant District Officer L. Crane retired a few days annual leave during the latter part of the month and spent the time visiting the Southwest Coast town of Burgeo. It would appear that Lew expected a stormy trip since he was observed purchasing a supply of sea sick tablets at the local drug store prior to his departure. Winds of up to 50 miles per hour were reported along the route travelled.

••••7 Fishery Officer B. Gordon, who has been with us for the past few months, travelled to St. John's February 21 to retire a week of annual leave and enjoy the Easter holiday at home. To assist with inspection duties during Bill's absence we were fortunate in having Fishery Officer J. Randell on loan from District "D". Fishery Warden C. J. Keating was taken on strength March 6. Cyril is at present assigned duties along the St. Barbe Coast where he is busy selling sealing licences and maintaining patrols. Several meetings were held during the month in connection with the new Fishing Gear Marking Regulations. The first was conducted by Protection Supervisor John Marshall at Port-aux-Choix on March 8. A second was conducted at Anchor Point March 18 by Assistant District Officer L. Crane and Supervisor Marshall. Approximately 100 fishermen attended the two meetings.

District "D" The unpleasant weather conditions experienced throughout March, coupled with local slob, northern slob and light, medium and heavy Arctic ice forcing its way south along the coast, brought to mind tales such as the "Silver Thaw", Morris Crotty and the long, hungry month of march that ate the old lady's pork. H owever, as the month progressed, and even though there was no appreciable change in angling activities, demands on our Conservation and Protection field staff increased considerably. As we go to press we have two officers stationed on board the m/v "ARCTIC ENDEAVOR" on the Front, one at Cartwright carrying out helicopter patrols and Supervisor T. Curran and Fishery Officer h. W. Dalley carrying out aerial patrols by fixed wing aircraft from Deer Lake, Gander and Goose Bay. This has aggravated the chore of licencing fishermen for the seal fishery. For a time during the month old harp and bed- lamer seals were very plentiful in the , Little Bay Islands and Nipper's Harbour area. However, adverse weather and ice conditions prevented landsmen from taking more than the scattered seal. Requests for inspection have been at a minimum and as a result Fishery Officer James Randell is in District "C" assisting the inspection staff with pickled fish inspection.

• • ••8 - 8 - For would-be well wishers, before we go to press next month Fishery Officer William Willis will have gone into retirement. However, a recent conversation with Billy confirmed that present at the zero hour will be "Captain Morgan", "Johnnie Walker" on board C anadian Corvette "Gin". Recently, a fisherman contacted one of our fishery officers requesting a sealer's licence. While completing the licence, the officer began to interpret the regulaticns to the fisherman, reminding the fisherman that he could not kill seals that were born in 1970 before the opening date of march 22. The fisherman interrupted .; Well skipper, I got one a few days ago. I don't know how old he was. I asked him three times to fork over his birth certificate. He wouldn't do it, so I shot him.

Mary Whitten CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER, A GIFTED mUSICIAN The St. John's Daily News ran a special feature article recently on mary Whiffen, daughter of Captain Bernard Whiffen, skipper of the fisheries patrol vessel "GARIA BAY". An extremely talented and gifted musician, Mary lost her sight through illness iihen she was but an infant. According to the Daily News article Mary, who was born in Rushoon, Placentia Bay, entered the Halifax School for the Blind at the age of five. After completing her high school education, mary taught for a couple of years at her Alma Mater after which she attended Dalhousie University and later the University of Toronto where she studied for her bachelor's degree in organ music. At present she is studying music in St. John's under Mr. Andreas Barban. Mr. Barban said of Mary in the newspaper article "She is a very well educated young lady with a very good sense of humour. She has an enviable ear and memory for music. She is a very pleasant person to work with, and in spite of her handicap she "sees" far more than most people do. She still has far to go in music, but she has the ability and the courage to accomplish her goal." Next fall Mary hopes to pursue her career in music at Dalhousie University following completion of French and English courses at Littledale College in St. John's.

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• • •9 FISHERIES BOWLING LEAGUE TIGHT RACE FOR TOP POSITION Sixteen games have been rolled to date in the Federal Fisheries Bowling League at Plaze Bowl and with only five games left to go at least three teams are caught in a close struggle for the league championship trophy. Listed below are the team standings after sixteen games and the top ten bowlers, men and ladies. MEN LADIES

T. Barron 235 E. Peet 181 D. Snow 232 P. Quigley 175 E. Wiseman 216 Duane Stone 168 L. Whitten 214 M. Noseworthy 165 K. Powell 210 L. picCrindle 165 D. Stone 205 P. Lundrigan 161 B. Mills 204 I. Powell 161 F. Brocklehurst 202 D. Powell 160 W. Saint 202 R. Downey 160 D. Downey 201 B. Spencer 158

TEAM STANDINGS HIGHEST SINGLES

Finbacks 33 Men -- Dennis Stone -- 395 Tomcods 33 Women -- P. Quigley -- 305 Turbots 29 Team -- Flounders -- 976 Smelts 25 Sculpins 23 HIGHEST TRIPLES Flounders 22 Potheads 15 Men -- D. Snow -- 797 Shrimps 12 Women -- E. Peet -- 740 Team -- elounders - 2668 The next game in the league schedule will be rolled at Plaze B owl on monday, April 6, beginning at seven o'clock sharp.

CIVIC HOLIDAY JULY 11 The Civic Holiday for all employees of Fisheries Service, Department of Fisheries and Forestry, will be observed throughout the Newfoundland Region on Monday, July 13, 1970.

....1 0 - 10 - Regional Director H. R. Bradley visited Ramea March 9 to attend funeral services for Mrs. Marie Penny, only woman ever to hold the presidency of the Fisheries Council of Canada. Mrs. Penny died in Boston March 6 at the age of 77. As there was no representative of Provincial Government at the funeral,Mr. Bradley was asked by telegram if he would represent Provincial Government as well as his own Department of Fisheries and Forestry of Government of Canada.

Tom Curran and Ross Bennett carried out aerial patrol of the seal fishery during March.

Born at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital March 4 to Tom and Jean Barron a son, Craig Michael. Congratulations are extended.

The mother of Everett Rose, Bait Depot Operator at Hermitage, passed away during the month.

Hector Green will be taking early retirement for medical reasons. He will be s.o.s. May 2.

C. D. Parrott visited Ottawa March 17-19 for meetings in connection with extension of the fishing vessel insurance plan. Also in march, Mr. Parrott and B. G. Lawrence made several field trips throughout Newfoundland re the plan extension.

In early March W. L. Hollett travelled to District Offices "D" and "C" in connection with revenue and accounting systems. LIST OF BOOKS $VAIL ~ BL1 FRom REfjILIBi. ARY HN29 Hayes, Samuel Perkins. H37 Evaluating development projects; a manual for the use of field workers. 1966, c1959 116 p. QH Zim, Herbert Spencer. 92 Seashores, a guide to animals and plants along #12 the beaches, by Herbert S. Zim and Lester Ingle. 160 p. illus. SH Crutchfield, James A. ed. 151 The fisheries, problems in resource management. C76 1965. 136 p. illus. al Fishing Communities of Nfld. Photographs taken 229 during survey sponsored by the Government of F5 Canada and the Government of Newfoundland. 1954. SH Lilly, H. 229 Marine inventory west Newfoundland 1965 L5 741. SH Garner, John 331 Modern deep sea trawling gear. G3 London, Fishing News: 1967. HB Chiang, Alpha C. 74 Fundamental methods of mathematical economics. M3C5 1967. 690 p. illus. HB Yamane, Taro 74 Mathematics for economists; an elementary survey. M3Y3 1968. 714 p. illus. HD Richmond, Samuel B. 71 Operations research for management decisions. R5 1968. 615 p. illus. HF Canada. Royal Commission on Govt. Organization. 5549 Increasing manpower effectiveness. Ottawa, 1965. C3 HN Skolnik, Michael L. M531 Viewpoints on communities in crisis. St. John's, #1 Nfld. 1968. 90 p. JL Canada, Royal Commission on Government 78 Organization. 1962-63. 6 v. illus. 1962 JL Canada. Civil Service Commission. Jeb analysis 111 and job description writing. 1964. 72 p. A34 PN147 Government of Canada Style Manual for writers C2 and editors. 1966. 186p. 26 cm. ....1? - 12 - GOBBLEDEGOOK: The following article was submitted by F. N. Clarke, Manager of Newfoundland Bait Service, for inclusion in this month's edition of Regional Fisheries News: I was pleased to read your article in the February Newsletter on modern business gobbledegook "A Language All Their Own." In Newfoundland we are not, perhaps, as guilty as the Ottawa types of compounding linguistic felonies though we do participate in the more common utterances of the Plain Business man. The horrific examples quoted are likely to be with us a while and others to come pacing the Computer and its inarticulate acolytes. "In" words come and go; included in the recent crop were; Viable, Hopefully, Complex, (Anything)-Wise, Presently. These are now "hopefully" passe except to members of Resource Development Branch, Financial Management and Junior Chambers of Commerce. "Presently" in vogue are: At this moment in time Now Nitty Gritty The crux of the matter Dicey Up sticks Up Tight Miss the Coffee Break As I say, they come and go. Happily, we place less emphasis now on these old business correspondence utterances Inst., Ult., and Prox., except for the Regional Director who sometimes commits the Ultimate

" as stated in your penultimate paragraph," and C.C.C., who still insists on asking us to "Please find hereto attached." In respect to the Inst., Ult., and Prox., bit, I recall a piece of doggerel by that great friend of the language, too of Newfoundland, A. P. Herbert. Sir Alan composed a love-lyric about the months of Inst., Ult., and Prox. I heard the happy lark exult, Too soon, for it was early ult., And now the land with rain is rinsed Ah, mournful is the month of inst., Love, like a lizard on the rocks, Is hungry for the suns of prox. ....13 - 13 - Boy Cupid with his catapult, Could find but sorry sport in ult., But through the woods, with bluebells chintzed, My lady comes to me in inst., And 0 may Cupid speed the clocks, For she will marry me in proxl

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- DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND FORESTRY NEWFOUNDLAND REGION FISHERIES COUNCIL ANNUAL MEETING SCHEDULED The annual meeting of the Fisheries Council of Canada will be held in St. John's in May. Delegates from across Canada and parts of the United States will attend the meeting, to take place at Holiday Inn May 11-13. It will mark the first time the Fisheries Council of Canada has held its annual meeting in St. John's. Current President of the Council is W. O. Morrow, son of C. J. Morrow, who was the first Council President in 1945-46. Special guest speaker for the annual meeting will be the Honourable Jack Davis, Minister of Fisheries and Forestry.

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ANGLING SEASON OPENING SOON The 1970 angling season on Newfoundland's scheduled rivers opens in another couple of weeks. Under the regulations the bag limit for salmon for a day's fishing is four and for a week's fishing the limit is 21. The regulations stipulate that no one may have in his possession at any one time more than eight salmon. The catch limit for trout is the lesser of 24 fish or 10 pounds plus one fish and, as in the case of salmon, it is illegal to have possession at any time more than the limit of two days' fishing. Anglers on scheduled rivers may use only arti- ficial fly. The use of bait or other lure is strictly prohibited. Through ignorance, sometimes on the part of well-intentioned anglers, salmon smolt are mistaken for trout and are retained. As a guide for differentiating young salmon from trout, the following descriptive informa- tion is provided: SALMOki PARR: The parr has vertical bars on its side and red spots like a trout, but it has black spots as well, particularly on the back, and fairly well-forked tail.

2 - 2 - SALMON SMOLT: A silvery coat covers the bars and red spots on the smolt, though some of the black spots remain visible, and the tail is well-forked. Smolts measure from six to eight inches in length. Parr and smolt are often referred to as "salmon peel" trout. They are actually young salmon in varying stages of development, and are not to be taken at any time.

BRO01S...... (...spesj,clL_ed,TROUTg Known in Newfoundland as the mud trout, this species has red spots and on its sides vertical bars. As it matures the bars change to a marbled arrange- ment of the general marking. Unlike the salmon, the trout has no pronounced black spots, except when very small, and its tail is squarish (rather than forked) as is the tail of the young salmon. The angling season for scheduled rivers extends to September 15 and for non-scheduled rivers to September 30. Rainbow trout may be taken only during the period between June 1 and September 30. OBITUARIES ********** Mrs. Agnes P. Clench, mother of H.V.E. Smith, Chief, Conservation and Protection Branch, passed away April 18 at the age of 83. Funeral took place April 20 from the Anglican Church at Angle Brook to the Anglican Cemetery, . Passed peacefully away at the St. John's General Hospital on April 16 Abner Mullins, father of Jim Mullins, Fishery Officer at Port-aux-Basques, in his 76th year. Funeral service was held April 18 from the Church of St. Mary the Virgin with interment in the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved. -o-o-o-o- FISHING VESSEL INSURANCE DIVISION NOTES The field and office staff of the Fishing Insurance Division of the Industrial Development Branch have been busy planning and implementing the extension of the insurance to cover larger, more expensive vessels.

Mr. Andre Sauliner, Management Consulting Service, Department of Fisheries and Forestry, Ottawa, spent April 7 at Regional Headquarters in connection with administration

3 -3- procedures dealing with the specifics of the plan such as the type of forms to be used and completion of forms.

B. G. Lawrence, Assistant Regional Manager, spent from April 6 to April 17 inclusive at Headquarters, Ottawa, acting as National Co-ordinator for the Vessel Insurance Program.

Mr. M. M. Manuel, who had grieved against the level set in the general technical category for his position by the recent decision of the Board of Classifica- tions Review, had his grievance upheld. Mr. Manuel was the only grievant resulting from the Classification Bureau's 1969 decision on the level for Adjustors under the General Technical Category.

Insurance Adjustors will be attending a study session shortly in St. John's to become acquainted with the new regulations and with procedures to be followed under the new regulations.

THE BIG ONE THAT DIDN'T GET AWAY Five-year-old Gerard Gosse has disproven state- ments made by many ardent fishermen to the effect that ponds located near St. John's and a short walk from the Trans-Canada Highway have been fished out. Gerard, who is the son of Mrs. Carm Gosse, Secretary in the Inspection Branch, caught a one pound, 13J7 ounce ouananiche April 26 while fishing in Little Triangle Pond. It took him about 15 minutes to land the fighting beauty. The young angler caught the fish on rod and reel about 8 o'clock in the evening.

- 0 - 0 - 0 - PERSONAL NOTES Mr. Winston Hibbs, Supervisor, Records Branch, entered the St. John's General Hospital April 7 to undergo an operation on a foot. He is presently recuperating at home. We wish him a speedy recovery. -4- H. C. Macdonald, Assistant Chief, Inspection Branch, is spending 3-4 weeks vacation visiting relatives in the United States.

Congratulations to Ralph Cooper of the Inspection Laboratory and his wife on the birth of a baby girl April 24.

E. B. Dunne, Chief, Economics Branch, is attend- ing a Management Development Course sponsored by the Public Service Commission at Carleton Place, Ontario. The course began April 27 and concludes May 8. ********** DISTRICT "A" At the time of writing a clear sky seemed to indicate an end to "Snush and Snice" which were patiently endured during the past several weeks. While on the subject of good news, we are happy to report that Mrs. Vallis is again with us after an absence of five weeks. Unfortunately a vision defect still remains. However, her specialist believes this will correct itself in time. The fishing industry is moving forward with some vigor this spring. Trinity Bay produced some fair catches of cod and turbot prior to restrictions being imposed by the Northern ice. St. Mary's and Placentia Bay also report a catch increase by trawls and gilinets. Some cod traps have been set mainly to hold berths and have produced nothing to date. The crab fishery in Conception Bay yielded excellent catches which kept the plant at Hant's Harbour in full production. Returns from the lobster fishery are fair and on a par with last year. However, an increase in licenced fishermen was reported, particularly in the Bonavista area. Price being paid fishermen on the Avalon Peninsula is 95 cents to $1.00 per pound. All processing plants are being readied and will be in production shortly. Generally, standards have improved somewhat over last year. Charges by F. & D. against a Quidi Vidi plant regarding disposition of reject fish were heard in District Court April 15. Two of our staff gave evidence. A decision will be handed down shortly. Wardens were t.o.s. April 1 and were actively engaged in patrolling fishing areas and licencing fishermen.

5 Catches of trout were reported good in Renews and Trinity Bay and pond fishing was fair in some areas although poor weather somewhat restricted this sport. A fair number of seals were taken by gilinet fishermen in Trinity Bay in depths of water up to 150 fathoms. Deepest sympathy is extended to Frank and Gordon Slade on the tragic death of their brother Lloyd who at one time worked with this Department. Sympathy is also extended to John and Roselyn Emberley on the loss of their son at birth. We hail with mixed feeling the resurgence of vitality in stats division. One new form was introduced and as a reward we promise a bushel of purchase slips per month.

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Stormy weather during the early part of April interfered considerably with fishing activities especially with the inshore operations. However, despite this fact fair landings were made in all areas of operations. The stormy weather also hampered operations of patrol boats and fishery officers in the issuance of lobster licences. The herring fishery has just about ended for the season. Most seiners have returned to their home ports and inshore fishermen are preparing for the lobster and salmon fisheries. Reports on the lobster season so far are very scanty. From the number of licences sold the effort appears to be on a par with last season. The trout angling effort has dropped off considerably as a result of cool temperatures and high waters in all sections of the district. Fishery Products Limited, Burin, is planning to carry out installation of new equipment and renovations in the company's fish plant in order to produce more sophisticated fish products including the cooking and breading of fish and fish portions. When this work is completed more new jobs will be created and a much larger increase in production is expected.

6 -6- Installation of a new water supply for the town of St. Lawrence got underway in early April. Valued at 241,000, the contract was awarded to Babb Construction Company Limited of Harbour Grace. Work on the project is scheduled to reach completion by December of this year. Cod trap fishermen in the Lawn-Lord's Cove area have commenced operations for this season. To date several cod traps have been set, but so far no fish have been taken. A move is presently underway to reactivate the fresh fish processing plant at Lawn, but according to reports received at District Office no definite decision has been made as yet. Considerable renovations will have to be carried out and additional equipment installed before this plant can measure up to registration standards. Two breaches of ICNAF Regulations were investi- gated at Eamea during the month and in both cases sufficient evidence was procured to warrant presentation of information in each incident. Fishery Officers engaged in the issuance of lobster licences and vessel registrations are to be commended for the very fine job carried out during the assignment. A special word of praise is due the Captains and crews of the patrol vessels assigned to the trans- portation of the various officers concerned. Congratula- tions to all for a job well done. The M/V "EASTERN EXPLORER", which was assigned to the Fortune Bay area of the district, returned to her home port at St. John's during mid-April. Through the medium of this Newsletter District Office extends sincere thanks and appreciation to the Captain and crew for their work in this area. The M/V "AURELIA" was t.o.s. April 1 and we welcome Captain Bowdridge and his crew back in service after their seasonal layoff. However, Mr. Porter, Engineer, will not return to active duty until the end of May due to illness. Congratulations are extended to Fishery Officer S. G. and Mrs. Rideout on the birth of a son April 8, and to District Officer and Mrs. HiscocL on the arrival of a new grandson April 17.

7 -7-- A fire on board the stern trawler "Nfld. Eagle" at Grand Bank April 17 claimed the life of Captain Michael Puddester. This vessel was recently overhauled and renovated and was in readiness to resume fishing when the accident occurred. No further details are available at this time. ******** DISTRICT "C" During the first two weeks of April the weather was far from ideal with temperatures on occasion dropping to the low and mid twenties during night time. In addition, there were two heavy snow storms accompanied by strong to gale force winds. However, towards the end of the month there was a marked improvement with a number of clear sunny days with temperatures reaching the low fifties. With seals reported as being fairly plentiful in the Straits area, approximately 40 longliners were licenced as sealing vessels and participated in this year's hunt. Ice for the most part remained fairly heavy and limited the operations of these boats, but most enjoyed reasonable success with some vessels picking up as many as 400 seals. Further north in the Flower's Cove area small inshore boats were used as these could be dragged over the ice flows. To ensure that there were no infractions of the Sealing Regulations, regular fixed wing plane and helicopter patrols were maintained in the Gulf and Front areas. Also engaged in patrol duties were the pi/V "GANDER BAY" and C.G.S. "CAPE FREELS", with the latter being called on at least three occasions for search and rescue which involved picking up stranded hunters and towing. The M/V "LOMOND", while not engaged with seal patrol, was active in the Bay of Islands area especially during the latter half of the month in connection with the lobster fishery. On April 20th the Isle-aux-Morts based herring seiner "ENTERPRISE" with eight men on board foundered and sank approximately 20 miles off Cape Breton resulting in the loss of all hands. Four members of the crew were from Isle-aux-Morts. Also lost was the C.N.R. gulf ferry "PATRICK MORRIS" which was diverted from North Sydney when the seiner's distress calls were heard. Forty-seven crew members of the "PATRICK MORRIS" were picked up by other boats in the area but the Captain and three engineers were lost. A number of bodies have since been picked up.

8 -8- Deepest sympathy is extended to Fishery Officer Jim Mullins on the sudden death of his father April 16. With the herring fishery just about over for this season, Fishery Officer G. W. Gordon returned home around mid month after spending practically the whole winter assigned to inspection duties in District "C". Thank you William and we look forward to having you with us again. Five seasonal Wardens were taken on strength April 1, 1970. During the latter part of the month the C.G.S. "ARCTICA" was in the Lark Harbour-Corner Brook area supplying depots, units and buyers with bait to be used in this season's lobster fishery. A number of foreign trawlers were in port at Corner Brook during the month to take on supplies.

- 0 - 0 - 0 - DISTRICT "D" Unseasonable and unpleasant weather prevailed throughout the month and the two heaviest snow falls for the season in the Grand Falls area were experienced during the weeks of April 11th and 18th. As we go to press the town and general area is struggling to get out from underneath a blanket of snow piled to a height of 10 feet in some places. The continuous onshore wind, which was responsible for the adverse weather, brought the heavy Arctic ice tight to land blocking the whole coastline from Change Islands, Notre Dame Bay, to White Bear on the Labrador Coast. As the ice pressed in sufficiently safe for landsmen to travel over, they experienced good hunting for about three days. The success of the landsmen resulted in a substantial increase in the number of licences issued. However, with the re-hiring of our seasonal wardens the situation was under control at all times. Unlike the past three or four years when longliners accounted for a much higher number of seals killed than landsmen, this season when seals were available the ice was so closely packed the boats were unable to navigate and were jammed in harbours on the mainland or such places as Horse Islands and Grey Islands.

9 -9- Aerial patrols have been maintained at the Front during the month. Again onshore -winds, and close packed ice made it very difficult for both Canadian and Norwegian sealing vessels to operate and as a result considerable time was lost by most vessels. To date, the lobster fishery is at a standstill throughout the district. Present ice conditions indicate at least three or four days of continuous strong south westerly winds will be required to move the ice sufficiently to permit lobster fishermen to operate. The present winterish conditions have curtailed trout angling activities considerably as most ponds and lakes are still frozen over. While education is learning a lot about how little we know, yet someone has said our economic situation is one where this generation pays the debts of the last generation by issuing bonds for the next generation. ***********

RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT NOTES The Annual Resource Development meeting was held in the Board Room April 23-24. The first day was devoted to administration problems both new and old. During the second day each section presented a review of past, present and future field activities. A lively discussion followed each presentation. It was agreed by all that the meetings were of benefit, particularly the last day. R. E. Cutting, R. Peet and J. Pratt attended a one-day biologist forum in Halifax April 21. The topic discussed was "The Distribution and Survival of Atlantic Salmon on the High Seas." V. R. Taylor attended a meeting in Quebec City in mid April in connection with the Salmon and Trout Section of the Federal-Provincial Atlantic Fisheries Committee. All branch field activities have picked up momentum with a mass exodus from headquarters expected in early May. Lakes Group personnel have begun their continuing study along the Trans-Canada Highway. Several sections have made trips to the field in preparation for

10 - 10 - the summer, i.e. preparing equipment and organization. Student Assistant Eric Stone was t.o.s. April 27. Eric is working in the Environmental Protection Section with B. LeDrew. Mrs. Joan McGrath, steno to V. R. Taylor, has replaced Mrs. R. Williams who is presently on maternity leave. ********* BOWLING SCHEDULE CONCLUDES TOMCODS CAPTURE TOP HONORS Tomcods are the 1970 champs of the Fisheries Bowling League. The league schedule, which commenced November 24 at Plaza Bowl, concluded Monday night, May 4. Members of the championship team are Frank and Alice Brocklehurst, Dave Snow and Lois McCrindle. Dave Snow also captured two other titles -- highest triple for men, 797, and the top average in the men's division, a fine 231. In the ladies division Elizabeth Peet of the Finbacks, second place finishers, copped the trophy for the top average, rolling a respectable 179, and also bowled a 740 triple to lead all lady contenders in that category. Dennis Stone of Sculpins posted the highest single frame in the men's section with a 395, while Pat Quigley of Finbacks topped her division rolling a 305 single frame. Final team standings are listed belowg TOMCODS 42 FINBACKS 41 TURBOTS 37 SMELTS 33 SCULPIS...... 32 FLOUNDERS 32 POTHEADS 18 SHRIMPS ...... 17

- 0 - 0 - 0 - LIST OF BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM REGIONAL LIBRARY P Z Mitchell, Joseph Old Mr. Flood. C1944-1948 111 p. h699 Q Van Nostrand's scientific encyclopedia. 121 4th. ed. 1968. 2008 p. illus. V3 1968

Q American Men of Science, 145 A Biographical Directory. A5 8th ed. 1949 2836 p. 1949 Q Wadsworth, Augustus B. 161 Standard methods of the Division of Laboratories W32 and Research of the New York State Dept. of 1947 Health. 1947. 990 p. illus. Lab QA Allen, Edward Switzer. 47 Six-place tables...with explanatory notes. A4 147. 232 p. 1947 QA Veldman, Fonald J. 76 Fortran programming for the behavioral sciences. .5 1967. 406 p. v4 Nfld. Jerrard, H. G. QC82 A dictionary of scientific units, including J56 dimensionless numbers and scales, etc., 1964. 1964 204 p. 20 cm. QC Keller, J. D. 47 Fundamentals of spectrophotometry. K4 n.d. 19p. QC Miller, Carl F. 795 Introduction to long-term biological effects M4 of nuclear war. 1966. 156 p. QC Mitchell, N. T. 795 Radioactivity in surface and coastal waters M5 of the British Isles, 1968. 41 p. illus. QC Sabo, Julius J. 795 Studies of the fate of certain radionuclides S3 in estuarine and other aquatic environments. 1963. 73 p. illus. QC Wade, James E. 795 Radiation monitoring a programmed instruction W3 book by James E. Wade and G. E. Cunningham. 1967. 281 p. illus. - 30 - WM- REGIONAL HS E NEWS

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- 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 - 0 BOWLING AWARDS PR4:ENTD The Fisheries Bowling League held its dance and presenta- tion of trophies May 22 at the Royal Canadian Legion Club, . Although the turnout was small everybody seemed to enjoy themselves immensely, particularly the Inspection Laboratory staff who walked off with all the prizes offered for dancing as well as the Door i-rize. The Elimination Dance prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Cooper while the prizes for the Spot Dance went to Clarence "Fred .taire" Barnes and his partner "Ginger." The Door 1-'rize was claimed by Mr. and Mrs. Doug Downey. The bowling awards were presented to the various winners by Regional Director and Mrs. H. R. Bradley. The following is a list of trophy winners League Champs -- Frank and Alice Brocklehurst, David Snow and Lois McCrindle; Highest Singles -- Dennis Stone, Pat Quigley; Highest Triples -- David Snow and Elizabeth Peet; Highest Averages; David Snow and Elizabeth Peet; Booby Prizes -- Brian Tobin and Ann Walsh. A gift was also presented during the evening to Eric Dunne, the League's statistician for the past bowling season. Music for the dance was supplied by the Angus J2„mes Combo. -o-0-o-o-0-o RECEIVES THREE DEGREES FROM M U N It's not very often that more than two degrees are conferred by Memorial University of Newfoundland on one candidate during University's Annual Convocation. However, it happened at MUN's Spring Convocation in May when Joseph W. Roberts, son of Stanley G. Roberts, Bait Depot Operator at Port-aux-Basques, received no less than three degrees, namely a B.A., BSc, and a Bachelor of Education degree. Mr. Roberts plans to take up teaching duties at Port-aux- Basques next September.

- n - 0 - 0 - - 0 - 2 NEWS FROM THE FIELD District TA". Catches on the 24th. were about average, except for a few lucky anglers who appear to be blessed with supernatural powers judging from size of fish displayed. Weather was cold on this weekend; early morning brought a few flakes of snow, hopefully, a farewell to winter. The inshore fishing improved greatly during the last two weeks. Sizeable catches were reported by cod trap from Placentia, Trinity and Conception Bays. Longliners secured fair returns and most of the fleet are now active. Some processing plants are working full time and all seasonals are in operation. This includes all meat operators at Hants Harbour and Bonavista. The lobster fishery was fair at the outset over all the District. Prices ranged from :60 to 4;1.00 per pound. At the end of the month salmon were running well and excellent catches were secured in Trinity and Conception Bays, and sections of the Southern Shore. Prices .700 - ,.1.00 per pound. Protection staff are "hopping" these days and a number of charges in connection with the lobster fishery are pending. One case regarding early setting of monofilament nets in the Old Perlican area was heard on the 26. A fine of 4;25.00 was imposed on each charge. Rainbow trout have now left the spawning areas, unfor- tunately in lesser numbers than were present at entry, due to intense poaching activity. A training course for inspection personnel held at Carbonear drew favourable comment from all who attended. Supervisors Emberley and Sears are holding a similar session at Grand Falls May 27-28. Decision regarding a quantity of fillets detained at Fort Amherst Sea Foods was handed down in District Court. The charge laid by Food and Drug was upheld, and the fish involved will be disposed of as directed by that Department. This case originating mid-summer, 1969, is the first of its kind in Newfoundland. Captain Eddy has again been laid up with a slipped disc and his date of return to duty is unknown. Mrs. Vallis was absent for two days doing battle with flu bugs. We offer our heartiest congratulations to Fishery Officer graduates of Memorial University; an excellent show. Disputes arising among cod trap and salmon net fishermen have this year surpassed anything in District Office history. Consid- erable time spent in settling such matters could be used more advantageously since they contribute nothing to conservation. We submit for inclusion in this issue a contribution from a writer who wishes to remain anonymous. - 3 -

FISHERY OFFIC PS SERVICE REWARD He stood before the pearly gate His face was scarred and old He immediately asked the man of fate Admission to the fold What have you done Saint Peter said To gain admission here? "I've been a Fishery Officer, Sir, For twenty-five long years". The pearly gate swung open wide Saint Peter touched the bell "Come in my SON and choose your harp You've had your share of hell". Surprised he knelt down by the gate The tears they fell like rain He prayed and thanked Saint Peter And cried, I'm so damn glad I came. On the job he was Mr. Versatile And he worked till he grew thin The more efficient he became The more was heaped on him Now he plays the harp and sings the songs Of the golden crown he won No more he'll know of fishermen, of pink or heavy dunn.

OOOOOOO District "IT! 0 • • Weather conditions have improved somewhat as seasonal temperatures prevail in most areas of the district. The inshore fishery commenced during the early part of the month as quantities of haddock were taken in traps by Lawn fishermen May 5. Catches were not consistent with cod making up only a small part of the overall catch. Reports by offshore trawlers that caplin have been taken on the Grand Banks indicate that the main trap fishery could begin at any time. Booth Fisheries will have 37 traps operating at Lawn this year and initial prices to be paid by the company are r2.50 per 100 pounds for cod and 44.50 per 100 pounds for haddock. The plant at Harbour Breton is collecting fish from McCallum, Pass Island and St. Jacques. Offshore trawlers are obtaining fair to good catches of redfish, flounder and cod. Redfish catches have dropped off somewhat according to reports from the western area of the district and a fu11 load is a rarity. However flounder and cod are still being taken in large quanti- ties. Lobsters are reported scarce throughout the district with prices ranging from .600 to .300 a pound. On the peninsula much of the catch is sold locally while the pool at English Harbour West is collecting in the Fortune Bay area. Foreign buyers from St.Pierre are also active in Fortune Bay buying from the fishermen and the pool. Good catches of trout are being taken in the Hr. Breton and Parkers Cove areas as warmer weather enticed many anglers to the open country. Checks have been made on bag limits as much as possible and no infrac- tions were encountered. Construction of the new post office and wharf at Harbour Breton is progressing slowly., In addition 10 new houses are being built in the town by local residents. Under the DREE Program this community will be connected by road to the Trans-Canada Highway as will other settlements in the area, thus ending many years of isolation. The "Newfoundland Eagle," which was damaged by fire to the extent of 4100,000, will be repaired at Grand Bank, Personnel from Newfoundland Marine Works will carry out electrical repairs and installations while local help will be employed to do the carpenter work, Two trawler Captains fishing out of Ramea were each fined 4100. for using undersized mesh gear. Prosecutions were conducted by Supervisor R. Morris while Fishery Officer J. Rogers acted as witness. R. Matthews, newly-appointed Primary Products Inspection Officer, arrived in the district during the month to receive field training. While here he will train under various officers at processing plants for about a one month period. We welcome him to the Department. Born to Fishery Officer and Mrs. Pretty at Milltown April 30, a baby girl, weight 9 pounds, 41, ounces. Congratulations.. Mr, Ross Bennett visited the area recently and conferred with various plant personnel regarding ICNAF matters. District "C" Weather daring, the month was very changeable with a few clear sunny days, but in the main rain, snow, wind, fog and drizzle persisted and temperatures for the most part during the third week were well below normal. There was a noticeable decrease in the cod fishery in the Port-aux-Basques/Rese Blanche area during the month as many fish- ermen were engagod with lobster fishing while others were prepar- ing for the commercial salmon fishery which opened May 15th. Landings to date, however. have been poor with shore nets during the first week or so cf the season having more success than drifters. In connection with drift netting a number of charges have been laid for violations and hearings are scheduled for early June. The lobster fishery can only be described as spotty with catches being reported from poor to excellent depending upon location. Prices, however, remain good all through. Around the latter part of the month, however, strong to gale force winds in the Bay St,George/Port-au-Port area caused some heavy damages and losses to lobster gear. The plant at Port-aux-Choix opened around mid month and for the first few days fish was reported as being quite scarce. Landings, however, have now improved. With the opening of the Salmon Sports Fishery May 23rd., a goodly number of anglers visited rivers in the western section of the District and had fair success despite the very cold weather. South West and Bottom Brook was the most productive followed by Middle Barachois. Rating boards were held around May 19th., to fill a number of Guardian positions prior to the opening of the Salmon Sports Fishery and boards are still continuing at this writing to fill remaining positions. Conservation and Protection personnel this District were kept busy during the month carrying out patrols and getting cabins, boats and equipment in shape for this season's operations. Equally busy, as well, were our Inspection and Indemnity Officers. Active in patrol duty were both the "GANLER BAY" and "LOMOND" while the C.G.S. "ARCTICA" was quite busy supplying units and depots with bait. In connection with both inland and coastal patrols assis- tance was provided by the services of a helicopter. Visitors to the District during the month included the Regional Director, Mr. H.R. Bradley, who attended our first meeting of the season with Conservation and Protection Officers on May 5th. Mr. Doug Tilley spent some time in the District visiting Field Staff re statistical collection while personnel from Resource .7evel- opment Branch were here in connection with proposed projects which involved Conservation and Protection. On May 7th. Fishery Officer J. Marshall and the Assistant District Officer, L. Crane, visited the American site at Pine Tree, Stephenville. A number of interesting films were shown and this was followed by brief talks on Conservation and Protection which resulted in a question and answer period on rules, regulations, etc. Mr. David Gosse, engineer on board the M.V. "GANLER BAY" resigned his position May 8th., and was replaced May 13th., by Mr. James Whitehorne.

Mr. Frank Bursey, Cook on board the pi.v. "GANLER BAY" resigned his position May 15th. due to ill hea:th.

0 00•0000•000 District "D" Even though weather conditions have improved considerably during the past two weeks, on the night of the 24th. temperatures drop'Ded to 25 degrees and a snow blizzard, which lasted for more than two hours, was experienced throughout the District. Arctic drift ice continues to hamper fishing operations through- out the whole of Notre Dame Bay and White Bay. Because of the pressure of drift ice, there are still a number of landsmen who are continuing with the seal hunt. However, reports over the weekend indicate seals are very scarce in the Green Bay and White Bay area with only the scattered seal being taken. 6

Late reports from the Green Bay indicate a good sign of cod in that area in the deep water, and as a result, the fish and frozen fish processing plants at LaScie and St. Anthony are in readiness to swing into production immediately the ice moves off the coast and fishermen can operate. The commercial salmon fishery got off to a very poor start. Again drift ice has completely tied up this fishery. The lobster fishery has been so hampered by weather and ice conditions, fishermen now say it will have its detrimental effect on the early fisheries such as salmon and lobster. Trout angling picked up considerably during the past two weeks, and the usual checking by our Conservation and Protection field staff revealed quite a number of anglers were securing the bag limit. As the long weekend drew to a close, many ardent fishermen looked to the north-east, defying the north-east wind, as it increased in velocity, which caused temperatures to drop to the low twenties with drifting and blowing snow; thus their bag for the weekend was nothing more than memories of yesteryear. Slowly but surely our Conservation and Protection field staff is being strengthened as efforts continue to t.o.s. seasonal guardians. Ten were t.o.s. May 15th., five May 22nd., and the balance will be t.o.s. around June 1st., 1970. Mr. C. D. Parrott, head of the Fishermen's Indemnity Plan, Newfoundland Region, visited District Office. At the same time he visited Fishery Officer E. C. Simms in the Central Newfoundland Hospital. Mr. Simms is presently convalescing as the result of injuries received in a car accident. The District Officer spent one day at Regional Headquarters, at which time he availed of the opportunity to have the District Office R/T adjusted to its correct frequencies.

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FISHELI S uspyyl*L4.,i4;./kqu, The Fisheries Service has again this year entered a team in the Civil Service Softball League of St. John's. Ten teams are competing in the league for the H.R.Bradley Champ- ionship Trophy which was won last season by the Newfoundland and Labrador Power Commission. The Department's entry in the league this season is being coached by Murray Chaplin with Clarence Barnes as Manager. The regular league schedule opened Friday, May 29 at the Pleasantville Diamond and will continue until sometime in August when the playoffs will comrpence.

• ••0 00000 0000 ON THE MOVE Regional Director H.R.Bradley and District Officer Steve Payne attended the Annual Meeting of the Newfoundland and Labrador Wildlife Federation at .

H. R. Found, Assistant Regional Director, attended an EMO Management Seminar at the EMO College, Arnprior, Ontario, May 20-22.

OO OOO OO O • • • • • E. B. Dunne Chief Economics Branch, completed a Management 9 , Development Course conducted April 27 to May 8 at Carleton Place, Ontario. The course vas sponsored by the Public Service Commission.

D. Tilley, Economics Branch, visited District "C" and the Bonavista area of District "A" in May in connection with collection of statistics.

The Regional Director attended a meeting of Fishery Officers J1 Conservation and Protection Branch at District "C" Headquarters in May. Purpose of the meeting was to plan C & P activities for the summer season.

LAKES.MANAGNT GROUP_ Biologist R. Wiseman is continuing his studies of ponds on the Avalon Peninsula and can be seen along the TCH looking for creels, on which he is doing a census. Biologist G. Barbour will be on the West Coast to do preliminary surveys of some selected lakes in that area. His base of operations will probably be Corner Brook and a certain MJN graduate. The staff collected fish for the fisheries display trailer which was exhibited during the annual meeting of the Fisheries Council of Canada at Holiday Inn. POLLUTION CONTROL UNIT The pollution group's one and only enviromental engineer depar',- for Vancouver during the month. We wish John Villamere the best of luck in his new position. The long-awaited laboratory trailer, with all its attendant "bugs," finally arrived during the month. When it has been fully equipped Andy Jamieson will have a new domain in which to practice Lab services. Biologists P. Chamut and D. Mascaluk have been working on the Humber Arm estuary. Biologist Whalen is preparing to go to Labrador and most of the technical staff are now located at Bishop's Falls Field Headquarters. ENGINEERINGSERVIOES GROUP_ Brian Flynn returned during the month from the Renews River area following completion of an obstruction survey. Mackenzie Turner was t.o.s. as a student under the Co-operative Engineering Training Plan. ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION GROUP B. LeDrew spent some time at Salmon River, Hare Bay, and will be working on several rivers to study the effects of industry on the enviroment, DEVELOPK,NT GROUP Congratulations to Roger and Laizabeth Peet on the birth of a baby girl at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital May 21 -- total length 20 inches, weight 7 lbs., 7 oz. Unfortunately Roger was unable to take a scale sample but hopes to plot a growth curve. The rest of the group will be going to the field in the near future, and all correspondence may be addressed to Indian River, Noel Paul or Sandhill Rivers. J. Bursey, C.Best, E. Stone, A. Sear, R. Guy, T. Anderson and L. Coady, among others, have been T.O.S. for the summer season.

ANGLING SEASON OPENS The angling season on Newfoundland's scheduled rivers opened a day earlier than usual this year. The season commenced on Saturday, May 23, instead of May 24 which this year fell on Sunday. The bag limit for salmon for a day's fishing is four and for a week's fishing the limit is 21. The catch limit for trout is the lesser of 24 fish or 10 pounds plus one fish and, as in the case of salmon, it is illegal for a person to have in his possession at any one time more than the limit of two days' fishing. The angling season for scheduled rivers extends to September 15 and for non-scheduled rivers to deptember 30. Rainbow trout may be taken only during the period between June 1 and September 30. In the meantime, the 1970 commercial salmon season opened in Newfoundland May 15. The season closes midnight December 31.

•••••••••••••••• MY WE,,,K2::;NDS- FR'LE. The following poem ended a weekly report recently sent in by Fishery Officer Roy "Shakespeare" '.sh of Carbonear: Oh, I long to have my weekends always peaceful-like and free, So that I can go to the hills, or perhaps the sea, And I hope I'm never bothered by some cod or turbot buyer who claims he has some urgent work to do, When on weekends I am longing for the skies of blue. I much rather would be working in the week quite late each day, So that Saturday and Sunday I can get away. And I hate to have my weekends as a time to be at home, For then my heart grows restless and I want to roam. Oh, I long to have my weekends free from all fish stores, And to be over the hills or on some sandy shores, Especially since our Department says overtime no more.

Economics Branch reports it requires the following from the holders of "bushels of purchase slips": a) A number of units in aforementioned "Bushels" ID) Description of contents of said "Bushels" to ensure they do not contain any third generation compatible hardware or any pictures of ADO's.

••• •••••••••• Congratulations to Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins on the birth of a baby boy June 5 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital.

••••••••••••• DATA SCREAM The wording on the cover of a Data Stream booklet recently returned to Regional Headquarters was changed to read: "THIS IS DATA SCREAM.". No further comment is necessary. - 1 0 - LIST OF BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM REGIONA], LIBRARY QC Ontario. Department of Transport. Meteorological 879 Branch. Eastern Canadian Seaboard. 1967. 05 7 p. illus. Aerial Ice Reconnaissance and Ice Advisory Service, Dec.,1967-June, 1968. QC Canada. Department of Transport. Meteorological 985 Branch. 1964: 11 p. tables. .5 The Climate of Newfoundland. N4c3 QC Canada. Dept. of Transport. Meteorological 985 Branch. 1966. 71 p. Annual meteorological .5 summary, 1965, long term records 1942-1965 N4C36 together with City of St. John's temperature 1965 and precipitation data for 1965 and long term records from 1873-1965. QC Canada. Dept. of Transport. Meteorological 985 Branch. 1966. 51 p. Annual meteorological .5 summary, 1966, long term records 1942-1966 N4c36 together with City of St. John's temperature 1966 and precipitation data for 1966 and long term records from 1873-1966. QD Lange, Norbert Adolph, ed. 4 Handbook of chemistry; a reference volume for L3 all requiring ready access to chemical and 1967 physical data...... 1967. 2001 p. illus. QD Merck & Co., Inc. 4 The Merck index of chemicals and drugs. 1960. m4 1643 p. 1960 Lab. QD Bennett Ho cd. 5 Concise chemical and technical dictionary. B47 1947. 1055 p. QD65 Handbook of chemistry and physics. C5 QD American Public Health Association. 142 Standard methods for the examination of water 43 and wastewatero...1946. 286 p. A9461 QD American Public Health Association. 142 Standard methods for the examination of water, A43 sewage, and industrial wastes.....1955. 1955 REGIONAL I

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DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND FORESTRY NEWFOUNDLAND REGION ICNAF MEETS IN ST. JOHN'S The 20th Annual Meeting of the International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries was held in the Arts and Education Building of Memorial University June 1-6. Attending the six-day meeting were delegates from Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, USSR, United Kingdom and the U.S.A. as well as observers from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea, the General Fisheries Council for the Mediterranean, the International North Pacific Fisheries Commission and the Government of Japan. Chairman for the meeting was Dr. A.W.H. Needier, Deputy Minister, Department of Fisheries and Forestry of Canada. Among other Canadian delegates to the meet- ing were Regional Director H. R. Bradley, Assistant Regional Director H. R. Found and H. R. Bennett, Con- servation and Portection Branch. Information Officer Ed Quigley was also present for the sessions. High on the list of subjects discussed at the meeting were: the proposed ban on fishing for Atlantic salmon on the high seas of the Northwest Atlantic (this proposal came into effect for all ICNAF member countries except Denmark, Germany and Norway on April 3, 1970); the effects of the heavy fishing on the herring stocks in the Newfoundland, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Nova Scotia, Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Maine areas, and on yellowtail flounder stocks in the Gulf of Maine-Georges Bank area and the need for conservation measures; a review of the regulatory measures adopted January 1, 1970, for haddock on Georges and Browns Banks, and the form of a scheme of joint enforcement to provide for international inspec- tion at sea. It was particularly appropriate that ICNAF should have celebrated its 20th anniversary in Newfound- land where the oldest fisheries in the Western Hemisphere have been prosecuted for more than 300 years. The 21st Annual Meeting of the Commission will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, May 27 to June 5, 1971.

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2 2 CAPTAINS CONVICTED The captains of two Booth Fisheries Trawlers were fined $200 each in Magistrate's Court at Grand Bank June 12 for fishing in international waters with nets of undersized mesh. The charge constituted a breach of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Convention Act. It was laid against Captain Alister Stone of Grand Bank, Master of the dragger "JEAN FLETCHER", and Captain Fobert Myles of Nova Scotia, Master of the dragger "GEORGE KENTNER". Both cases were heard before Magistrate Anstey at Grand Bank. ********* OBITUARYg F. ROSS YOUNG His many friends throughout the Newfoundland Region were shocked to learn of the sudden passing on June 9 of Frederick Ross Young, a member of the Newfound- land Fisheries Development Authority since its inception in 1953. Born in St. John's, August 8, 1907, the late Mr. Young was educated at Methodist College and Memorial University College. He worked for ten years with the Accounts Department of Royal Stores Ltd. and later joined the firm of Crosbie and Company Ltd. He was a former Director of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council, a chartered member of the St. John's Laurier Club and a Past President of the St. John's Kinsmen Club. He was married to the former Ida Maude Wells of Bonavista and they had six children.

- 0 - 0 - 0 - ICNAF DELEGATES GUESTS AT SEAFOOD LUNCHEON Heads of delegations to the 20th Annual Meeting of the International Commission for the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries were guests of the Department at a seafood luncheon in the Regional Test Kitchen June 3. The tasty luncheon was prepared by Consumer Consultant Catherine O'Brien, with assistance from

. 0 • . • 3 - 3 - Miss Eleanor Driscoll. The menu consisted of the followings Signal Hill Chowder, Baked Atlantic Salmon Newfoundland Style, Breaded Cod Tongues, Salted Codfish and Rice Casserole, Local Shrimp - India Style, Coquilles Saint Jacques, Fresh Newfoundland Lobster, Hot Sliced French Bread, Bakeapple Pastries. Another seafood luncheon was held in the Test Kitchen in June for members of the Eastern Advisory Committee of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada. *********

ANNUAL PICNIC - JULY 8 The Department's annual picnic will take place on Wednesday, July 8, at Bellevue Beach. If the weather is unsuitable on Wednesday the picnic will be held the following day.

- 0 - 0 - 0 - DEPUTY MINISTER ADDRESSES ROTARIANS Dr. A.W.H. Needier, Deputy Minister, Department of Fisheries and Forestry, was guest speaker at a luncheon meeting of the St. John's Rotary Club June 4. He was introduced by Regional Director H. R. Bradley, who is himself a Rotarian.

The C.G.S. "CAPE FREELS" underwent refit at the Marystown shipyards during the month.

Dr. R. R. Logie, Assistant Deputy Minister; R. D. Gordon, Regional Director, Maritimes Region; and our Regional Director attended meetings of the Eastern Advisory Committee of the Fisheries Research Board of Canada in June. NEWS FROM THE FIELD **** **** * DISTRICT "B" The annual migrations of cod accompanied the influx of caplin to the shores of the Burin Peninsula during June. Catches were made by fishermen in all trap 4 - 4 - fishing areas with sales being made to local fresh fish processing establishments. Prices received by fishermen are slightly higher than those of last year for round cod. dandline fishermen on the north side of Fortune Bay are also securing fair returns using caplin bait. Salmon angling swung into high gear during the month as these fish began entering rivers throughout the district enroute to spawning grounds. Conne and Garnish Rivers are again yielding good returns and many anglers are being lured to these areas. Around the last part of the month fish were reported on most all restricted rivers. Commercial fishermen were plagued by sharks late in the month and this resulted in the curtailment of drift net fishing among Burgeo operators. The fishery using this type of gear is reportedly slower than last year with much reduced catches. Sharks in Hermitage Bay caused a reduction in fishing effort, thereby hampering an already poor season. In the Burin area salmon were more plentiful with most of the catch going into local consumer markets. Work is continuing on several engineering projects at Gaultois including a new power line from Bay D'Espoir, wharf construction, water system survey and dock reconstruction. These contracts, when completed, will alleviate the power shortage and water problems at the fresh fish plant. The pollution that now exists in the town should also be reduced. Construction of an extension to the Cottage Hospital at Burgeo is nearing completion. This additional space will provide for more efficient service to an area which is rapidly growing in population. The District Officer participated in the annual prizegiving and presentation of diplomas on June 16 at the closing of the Grand Bank elementary school. The invitation was extended to Mr. Hiscock for donating $50.00 in prize money to the school. A labor shortage at Ramea, caused by part of the work force gaining employment on the Great Lakes, has slowed down work on auxiliary operations to the fresh fish plant. Students filled in some of the slack as school closed for the summer holiday.

5 Lumpfish roe is being purchased at Lord's Cove on an experimental basis by the local improvement committee in the area. The fishermen receive ten cents per pound for the product which is salted in barrels using forty pounds of salt per 200 pounds of roe. Fishery Officer Alban Moraze spent some time at Grand Bank and Narystown where he underwent field training for the Inspection Branch, We welcome him to the Department.

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DISTRICT "C" While showing an improvement over May, the weather during June month still could have been much better. A few clear sunny days were experienced and on two or three occasions the temperature rose to the low seventies during midday but usually dropped to the forties at night. Rainfall was fairly heavy during the first two weeks of the month causing rivers to rise above normal. However, at month's end the levels had receded to the point where salmon found it quite difficult to continue their upstream migration. With the appearance of sharks and dogfish the salmon drift net fishery in the Port-aux-Basques area tapered off considerably around the third week of June with most fishermen reporting a poor overall catch for the season from this source. Shore nets, however, had reasonably good results. The lobster fishery was somewhat spotty with the most productive area being Bay St. George and along the Port au Port Peninsula. Prices, however, remain quite good. Cod landings were low in the Port-aux-Basques area but this is normal at this time of year since most fishermen are engaged in either the salmon or lobster fishery. Longliners in the Port aux Choix area using gillnets and trawls also found fish to be quite scarce but due to the number of boats involved the plant was able to operate just about on a full time basis. During the month a team from Lake's Unit, Resource Development, has been carrying out a survey on lakes in the Corner Brook area. The team is trying to

6 -6 - evaluate the effect of hard water on trout growth and work has already been done on Pinchgut Lake with Adies Lake being next on the agenda. Results so far have been quite encouraging. With the exception of one or two rivers the inland salmon fishery got off to a slow start but has since picked up considerably. However, up to June 20 0 the 1970 catch was down compared with last seasnr_ On June 3 and +, Mr. Richard Buck and Dr. Glasgow of the U.S.A., while attending ICNAF meetings at St. John's took time out to visit the District for a two-day salmon fishing trip. Rivers were quite high at the time but on the second day out Dr, Glasgow was successful in landing a grilse on Robinson's River. This was the Doctor's first visit to Newfoundland and his first try at salmon fishing. Needless to say he was quite pleased indeed. On June 2, Mr. W. Samson of Brig Bay was "taken on strength" as Fishery Officer with the Conserva- tion and Protection Branch and is presently undergoing a period of field training after which time he will be taking up permanent residence at Brig Bay. On June 16, Mrs. Ruth Rossiter was "taken on strength" as CR1 at District Office and on June 15, Mr. Bruce White joined the M.V. "GANDER BAY" as engineer. On June 23, Mr. A. Moraze, Fishery Officer with the Inspection Branch, arrived Corner Brook and on the following day proceeded to Port aux Choix in company with Fishery Officer Collins for further field training. During the month both the M.V. "GA DER BAY" and "LOMOND" were kept active on patrol duty in the Bay of Islands, St. John's Bay and Port aux Choix areas. A number of boards were held throughout the district during the month in connection with the hiring of Guardians, all of which have now been taken on strength. Having acquired a Conservation and Protection Officer, an Inspection Officer and a CR1 for District Office, both field and District Office staff are living in hope that next on the list will be a Statistical Officer.

7 -7- Of course, a noted improvement should be noticed as with the acquisition of new motor bikes, we have equipped these with saddle pouches for the delivery and pickup of Purchase Slips. "And a good. day to you Economics Branch." * ** *** * ** DISTRICT "D" Weather conditions in the district have improved somewhat and as we go to press temperatures are reaching the high seventies. The inshore cod fishery got off to a good start early in June in the Green Bay area and the larger percentage of catches obtained to date have been taken by gillnets in depths from 100 to 180 fathoms. Codtrap fishermen are less fortunate as the fishery has been a failure thus far. The commercial salmon fishery was poor throughout the district up to June 17. However, since then and particularly since June 23 in the Leading Tickles, Cotrell's Cove, along the north side of the Green Bay and in the Conche areas fishermen have realized good catches ranging from 18 to 120 fish per haul. the month. The lobster fishery remained spotty throughout

All conservation and protection officers have been busily engaged with both licensing and statistical duties in addition to their work on coastal and inland water patrols. As a result of these patrols several incidents respecting violation of the commercial salmon fishery regulations have been uncovered. Four cases involving possession of undersize lobsters were disposed of by court with fines ranging from " 175 to '25 being imposed. Several other lobster cases, some cases under the commercial salmon fishery regulations in the Notre Dame Bay and Bonavista Bay areas are awaiting court action. All Guardians are now on strength and all equipment is in readiness in anticipation of a busy July and August month on rivers throughout the district.

• • • • 8 -8- Salmon began to make their appearance in the rivers on June 20 and small runs have now been reported from all Central Newfoundland rivers. Anglers have not been too successful to date although water levels in most rivers are normal for - this tiEe of year. Angling activity has not been as heavy as in previous years due to the exodus of Central Newfoundland anglers to the Conne River on the southwest coast where a good run has been experienced to date. Reconstruction of the Trans Canada Highway from Bishop's Falls to Gander is continuing at a brisk pace. In addition, two contracts have been let for the rebuilding of two sections of the Road to the Islet, and three bridges on the Trans Canada Highway between Notre Dame Junction and Glenwood are being enlarged. Two bridges at Campbellton and one at Western Arm are being rebuilt and two others at Loon Bay are slated for rebuild- ing during the summer. Both the contractors and Highways Department personnel are co-operating with Fishery Officers in minimizing as much as possible the amount of silt escaping into the various rivers and streams. Fishery Officer W. Lynch has been transferred to District "A" where, no doubt, the training he has obtained in District "D" will stand him in good stead. We are wondering whether a deal could be cooked up whereby District "A" and staff training could allocate us some funds to be used in on-the-spot training of personnel for that district. Fishery Officer A. Boyd, the most recent addition to our field staff is presently undergoing training in the Lumsden-Musgrave Harbour area.

•• 0 - 0 - 0 - PERSONNEL BRANCH NOTES N. S. Gillingham, Fisheries Warden at Glenwood, has retired due to ill health and was struck off strength May 26. Born at Gander Bay in March, 1907, Mr. Gillingham joined the Department of Natural Resources in May, 1935, as a Fisheries and Game Warden, following a period when he acted as a guide to surveyors. He was transferred to the Department of Fisheries of Canada on April 1, 1949, as a Fisheries Warden and served within this capacity in the Glenwood area up to the time of his retirement. Mrs. Gillingham passed away in October 1966. They had four children, two sons and two daughters. H.V.E. Smith, Chief of the Conservation and Protection Branch, expressed

9 -9- his thanks to Mr. Gillingham for his excellent service while with the Department and, at the same time, sent good wishes for a happy retirement.

James Beauchamp, Bait Depot Operator at Rencontre West, has also retired for medical reasons. He was struck off strength June 24. Mr. Beauchamp took up employment at the Bait Depot at Rencontre West in September, 1938, as Assistant to his father, Samuel, who was then the chief operator. He was subsequently formally appointed to that position on August 3, 1940. It's of interest to note that an Assistant Operator in the 1930's received 44)30.00 a month on a short-term basis and 414o.00 per month for full-time continuing employment. Mr. Beauchamp's father refused this offer for his son because he felt it was unfair for one household to have so much money coming in while others were in such need. He decided to pay Jim for "time worked" and for his first month's duties he received , ,11.00. Jim assumed full charge of the Bait Depot at Rencontre West on September 17, 1943, on the retirement of his father. Jim was born at Rencontre West on December 28, 1918. He is married to the former Elizabeth Buffett of that same community and they have one daughter Mary, Mrs. Joseph Durnford, who resides at 37 Penmore Drive, Mount Pearl. Mr. and Mrs. Beauchamp are now occupying an apartTent in their daughter's home. Best wishes are offered to both retiring employees for many years of well earned rest.

Bill Smith, Chief Technician of the Bait Service, and J. P. Hennessey, Chief, Inspection Branch, have both returned to duties following extended absences and periods of hospitalization.

Q•0.7•00C Harold P. Grandy, Engineer on the M.V. "NEBALIA", underwent surgery in late May. We understand he is making satisfactory progress and wish him a speedy recovery.

Barry Henderson, Bacteriologist with the Fish Inspection Laboratory, and Danny Mascaluk, Biologist with the Resource Development Branch, both resigned during the month and will be struck off strength August 8 and September 9 respectively. Both are returning to University. 10 -1 0 - Len Whitten, Regional Senior Personnel Clerk, attended a course at Departmental Headquarters June 22-26 on Introductory Supervisory Training for Support Staff.

OOOO O •• • • Gordon Slade returned to duty June 29 after a four-month course on Classification and Pay Techniques. He successfully passed a qualifying board and is now a full fledged classification officer. The new role will be in addition to his staff training responsibilities.

• • • • • • • • Mrs. C Phelan, successful candidate last year for appointment as day clerk in Personnel took up her new duties on April 1 of this y e ar with the exemption of the position from recruiting restrictions.

• • • • • • • • Mrs. Mary Whiffen, formerly stenographer in the Personnel Records, qualified in a clerical competition and took up her new duties as Personnel Records and Leave Clerk. Her stenographic vacancy was filled by transfer of Miss M. Penney from the term position in the Stenographic Pool to a continuing position in Personnel Records.

.• • • •• •..• • • Mrs. Joan McGrath was the successful candidate in the competition for the ST4 (Stenographer) vacancy in the Financial Branch brought about by the resignation of Mrs. F. Goobie.

• • •• OOOO O The competition for Storeman (STS4) in the Purchasing Section closed June 25. It was open to employees of the Department located in the St. John's area and the results of the board are expected to be announced shortly.

• • OOOOOO Miss Margaret Cummings, Assistant Regional Director, Public Service Commission, Halifax, visited St. John's in late May and held interview boards to select a staffing officer for the Personnel Branch. An offer of employment is pending..

• • • • 0.• • • • • *.••11 Mr. Gordon McCarthy, Chief, Staffing Division, Ottawa, visited the region for a few days last month to discuss staffing matters with the Forestry and Fisheries Services and the Fisheries Research Board.

0 • 0 0 • 7 0 • Mr. Simon Tulk, Seasonal Fisheries Warden at Deer Lake, has retired for medical reasons and was struck off strength June 20. We hope that Mr. Tulk's illness is not as serious as presently diagnosed and that he will soon be back to good health.

• 0 • • 0 • • • Mr. James Sadler, Staffing Officer, Public Service Commission, Halifax, will conduct a one-day course in the Regional Headquarters Board Room July 14 to provide instruction on the completion of personnel action forms. Other Departments have been invited to attend and it is expected that 20-25 people will be present.

Messrs. Rex Matthews and Alban Moraze have joined the staff of the Inspection Branch as Primary Products Inspection Officers, effective May 1 and May 25, respectively.

Messrs. Almon G. Boyd of Lawrenceton, Notre Dame Bay, and William Samson, Brig Bay, joined the Conservation and Protection Branch as Field Officers in early June. Mr. Boyd will eventually be posted at Valleyfield and Mr. Samson will maintain Headquartrs at Brig Bay. Both are presently undergoing field training.

o 0 • • 0 • 0 • Bruce White recently joined the "GANDER BAY" as Engineer effective as of June 15.

The following persons recently joined the Department on a term basis: Miss Edwina Noseworthy and Miss Lois Broderick, Economics Branch; Miss Kathleen White, Accounts; Miss Joan Wheeler, Purchasing; Mrs. Theresa M. Morris, Stenographer in the Steno Pool; Miss Lois V. Rowe,

12 - 12 - Inspection Branch; Mrs. Ruth Rossiter, District Office, Corner Brook; Mrs. Muriel H. Whelan, District Office, St. John's; Mrs. Georgina E. Porter, District Office, Grand Falls; Mason H. Denty, M. V. "NEBALIA"; Miss Ann Benson, i'ishing Vessel Insurance Branch; Miss Glenda Flight, Purchasing Section; Lloyd Powell, Conservation and Protection Branch; Norman R. Roberts, M.V. "GANDER BAY".

Mrs. Audrey Hann, Stenographer in the Inspection Branch, resigned her position June 11.

A three-man performance study team consisting of Mr. F. Cunha and B. Driscoll of the Department's Management Consulting Service and a term secretary, Mr. Yves Alie l visited the region June 22-26. During their visit they gathered information on personnel procedures, forms and problems in the region, as. part of an overall study of the personnel service. The three spent some time with the Fisheries Research Board and the Forestry Service before returning to Ottawa. ********* RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT NOTES Branch Chief, V. R. Taylor, attended a con- ference on control and prevention of fish diseases in Ottawa June 22-23.

Chief Biologist R. E. Cutting, and Lakes Biologist G. Barbour gave talks at Rod and Gun Club meetings in St. John's and Corner Brook during the month.

Chief Engineer, B. R. Bauld, visited field establishments in Central Newfoundland during the month.

Congratulations to Mrs. Ruby Williams who gave birth to a bouncing baby boy Juno 19. The baby weighed in at eight pounds, four ounces.

13 -13- Danny Mascaluk, Biologist in the Pollution Control Unit, plans to leave the region in August for Saskatoon where he will study veterinary medicine.

Jim Huxter, Cook at Indian River, completes his Grade XI education this year. Congratulations Jim.

Since the last edition of the Newsletter was compiled activities in the field have increased to the point where all planned projects are now underway and in full operation.

In the Arctic section, Cal Whelan and crew are monitoring insecticide spray activities in . Harold Murphy is continuing his count of smolt and salmon at Sandhill River while G. Traverse has completed his "Stint" at Salmon Brook, Hare Bay.

Operations at Indian River and Noel Paul were in full swing during the month with smolt and fry migra- tions. At Noel Paul more than 300,000 fry have been counted for a survival of approximately 65% 7 while at the Indian River operation approximately 30,000 fry have been counted to date with a much lower survival rate.

Engineering services personnel are continuing their far flung work which runs from Labrador to St. John's. Eric Tulk and Ken Powell have made trips to Sandhill River while Reg Fitzpatrick is continuing with the fishway at Bishop's Falls.

Bob Wiseman is continuing his sampling of ponds on the Avalon Peninsula. Bob recently reported catching Arctic Char in Middle Gull Pond.

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14 - 14 - LIST OF BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM REGIONAL LIE ARY QD American Public Health Association. 142 Standard methods for the examination of water A43 and wastewater..... c1960. 626 p. 1962 QD American Public Health Association. 142 Standard methods for the examination of water A43 and wastewater.... 1965. 769 p. 1965 QD Faust, Samuel D ed. 142 Principles and applications of water chemistry, F3 1967. 643 p. illus. QD Merck & Co., Inc. 1952 4 The Merck index of chamicals and drugs; 1167 p. M4 1952 Lab. QD Merck & Co., Inc., 1960 4 The Merck Index of chemicals and drugs X14 1960 qp476 Schwarz, J. C. Peter ed. 1964 S3 Physical methods in organic chemistry, xl, 350 p. illus. 23 cm. QH1 Fisheries Research Board of Canada. Ottawa, 1967- F5T Technical Reports

QH1 Butler, T. H. F5t A bibliography of the Dungeness crab, Cancer #1 magister Dana. 1967. 12 p. (Fisheries Research Board of Canada. Tech. report I\o. 1) QHl Bernard, F. F5t Prodrome for a distributional check-list and #2 bibliography of the recent marine mollusca of the west coast of Canada. 1967. QH1 Thomas, M.L.H. F5T A biotic survey of Oozy Creek; 1967 15 p. #3 QH1 Forsythe, M. G. F5T Analysis of the 1965 smolt run in the Northwest #4 Miramichi River, 1967, 73 p. QH1 Stoddard, Judith H. F5T Studies of the condition of herring. (fatness) #5 1967. 7 p. -30-