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
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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
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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.