Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1994-06-29, Page 42Family plans fishing derby as memorial Don Cook of Wingham has fulfilled one of his dreams. After acquiring some bushland in the peaceful countryside near Belgrave Mr. Cook started to think of ways to enjoy it. Picturesque and quiet, it was a place where people could easily forget all the troubles and worries of everyday life. Mr. Cook tried to figure out a way to share this bit of enjoyment with others and came up with the idea of a fishing pond, where families could come and refresh themselves in the outdoors and in each other's company. No license is needed and there is no limit to the number of fish anglers can catch. Since his retirement the trout stocked spring fed pond is run full time and Mr. Cook is planning to move into a log home which was built on one side of the property. On Sunday, June 5, Cook's Fish Out Pond, which is on Cone. 9 of East Wawanosh, will be the site of the second annual Spring Fish Out. The event was Sanctuaries provide extra safety Continued from page 13 Bayfield and Maitland Rivers. During the winter northern pike, yellow perch and panfish can be caught in the inland lakes as well as the river mouths. Fish santcuaries have been established to provide extra protection for fish when spawning. Along the Nine Mile River, a year round sanctuary has been established 100 metres above the Port Albert Fishway. begun by Mr. Cook's children as a way to bring something positive out of tragedy following the death of their brother. "Through Garry's death we learned of the Meet the people who make the food Huron County visitors and residents alike will have a chance to meet the people who grow and produce their food, face to face at an event in Blyth July 23. The first A Taste of Country Food. Fair will give consumers a chance to see how their food is made, and in some cases, get to taste it. On hand will be representatives of farm groups that produce the beef and pork and dairy products that stock the shelves of the supermarkets across the province and around the world. Producers of some lesser- known county products like wild boar and quail will also be on hand. Maple syrup producers will have their taste tempting products on view and producers of such things as toasted oat breakfast cereals will display their manufactured products. Some will be providing free samples of their product. Some will have their product for sale. All will have displays giving information on the way the food is grown or raised. Recipes will be given out at some of the booths. There will be cooking demonstrations put on by Huron County home economists showing how food can be prepared. Proceeds from the minimal admission charge to the event will go to the Blyth Continued on page 15 importance of family," said his sister Nancy Machan. "We saw the Fish Out as a way to bring families together to enjoy each other, relax and have fun." "We're trying to take the sadness and somehow turn it around." The Cook children are using their own money to purchase the refreshments and trophies for the event, which begins at 8 a.m. and runs to 6 p.m. Trophies will be awarded in two divisions for the largest catch of the day. "It's fun watching those small faces as they wail for that big bite," says Nancy. There is no admission fee and no entry Natural fun Even the dismal weather couldn't keep anglers from coming out to the Fish Out in Belgrave last year. Families can enjoy the relaxing atmosphere and beautiful scenery while trying for that big catch. fees. Anglers, who must bring their own poles and worms, pay 25 cents per inch with 10 per cent of the proceeds going towards the Big Brothers Association. "We felt that was appropriate for us as our father lost a son and our brother left behind a seven-year- old son and a two-year-old daughter," said Nancy. Despite the inclement weather last year, the first annual Spring Fish Out was a success and Nancy says they are hoping for an even bigger turnout this year. "We want to sec a lot of people come and enjoy a 'care free' day." T CELTIC ROOTS FESTIVAL AUG. 12,13,14, 1994 HARBOUR PARK, GODERICH Thirty hours of mainstage music, three workshop and children s areas, theme food and craft artists continuing Celtic traditions, in a beautifully treed park by Lake Huron. PERFORMERS TIP SPLINTER ARRANDALE TRANBY CROFT FINOLA MACGINTY LORETTO REID BRIAN TAHENY THE GURRIERS TONY DOHERTY THE KELLYS SCULPINS MARY HEARNE ANDERSON & BROWN EILEEN McGANN BAND COUNTY VAUDEVILLE GLEN ELG FULL MOON MADELEINE O'LOGHLIN GOPHER BAROQUE NICOL & McLAGHLIN KEVIN FULLBROOK TELFORD DANCERS ABBY SMALLWOOD JUNE BUTLER ACADEMY OF IRISH DANCERS TROUBLE IN PARADISE FiRe KILLIKRANKIE NONESUCH HOMESPUN FAILTE HEATHER & DAVID JACQUELYN BROWN BIGELOW & SALTRE COLLEEN MAGUIRE THE CROZIERS SULLY FAMILY For information, phone (519) 524-2125.