Lakeshore Advance, 2013-07-10, Page 22Z2 Lakeshore Advance • Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Go Fish! Ontario family
fishing events run July 6-14
Canadian residents
invited to try fishing
during license -fi'l'e
days
Lakeshore Advance
Ontario Family Dishing Week gets
underway this weekend, and clubs
and service organizations across the
province, are getting ready to host
family -friendly events. During the
week of July 6 to 14, fishing derbies
and festivals will be running in more
than 50 communities, including sev-
eral in the'Toronto arca. "he popular
Initiative is designed to bring families
together in the outdoors to enjoy fish-
ing on one of Ontario's more than
250,000 lakes or countless rivers and
streams.
The Ontario Federation of Anglers
and Hunters (()FA11) delivers Ontario
Funnily Fishing Week as part of Ontario
Family Fishing Events (O1:1F12,), which
is an Ontario Ministry of Natural
Resources (MNR) initiative, 'Ihr l)I AI l
and its partners are working hard to
introduce more people to fishing.
"Fishing gives families the chance
to reconnect lvithout the distractions
Of everyday life getting 1n the way,"
said Angelo Lombardo, OFAII Execu-
tive. Director. We want to encourage
everyone to go fishing during Ontario
Family Fishing Week to experience an
activity that will provide them with a
lifetime of !memories."
During 011l?, Canadian residents
between the ages of I it and 64 year's
who would normally he required to
purchase a fishing license, can fish
Ontario waters license -free. Conser-
vation license limits apply, as do all
other provincial fishing regulations
(available at www.onturto.ca/fishing).
With over 100,000 members, sub-
scribers anti supporters, and 710
member clubs, the OFAI l Is the prov-
ince's largest nonprofit, fish and wild-
life conservation -based organization,
and the VOi(:I of anglers and hunters.
For more information, visit www.
ontariolamllyfishing.cont or www,
ofah.org and follow 1)I1 1 ,'1'ackleShare
and the OI:All on Facebook and
Twitter.
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Huron Country Playhouse
Guild tap Into Aquafest
Elizabeth Milne
'lhe l luron Country Playhouse Guild held their
lune luncheon at Bluewuter Golf dub, Bayfield.
Guests were introduced. Ann 1loitttes was a
guest of Sandy Dixon. Penny Nelligan introduced
her guest, Lydia Napper.
Sue Maines was pleased to present the
speaker, Mcu issa Vaughn, the Secretary 'I measurer
for Aquafest.
She told us about their 2013 plans. Aquafest is a
celebration of water, which began 5 years ago
to enhance our billeting designation. Since fresh
water is a dwindling resource. this festival is meant
(o
raise awareness of our amazing resource of fresh
water. Aug. 9 th is the Festival kick-off, with musi-
cal fun withthe "Water Brothers ". 'There is some-
thing for all ages, and a particular popular event is
the chowder
contest, with lots of tasty samples. More infor-
mation is available at Grand Bend aquafest.ca .
Pres. Doreen Chester congratulated Sue !fatties
& her committee for organizing a successful book
sale Inst week -end at the legion. More fundrais-
ers are coming up. Mary Cardiff is planning the bus
trip
to the new (:Tnbridge theatre Oct. 9. Just it few
seats left. Bed pepper jelly will be made & for sale
in the fall, to be chaired by Mary Burdon.
HCPH Guild
Susan Haines (1) with Marissa Vaughn
Maxim 1.veland reported on the very successful
spring fashion show.'lhere is no July meeting, but
the Aug. 211th luncheon will be held at Sandhills
Golf Club. The speaker w1II be from Lakewood
Nursery, For more information, contact Margue-
rite at 238-2331.
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Celebration of lives lived
At their annual meeting last month the Grand Bend Area CHC was pleased to have the Health Services
Foundation re -dedicate their Memorial Donor Wall. As the fundraising arm of the Grand Bend Area
Community Health Centre, the Grand Bend Area Health Services Foundation receives and distributes
financial resources necessary to meet the capital requirements of the Health Centre, and enhances health
care services available In the community. There are a number of ways by which you can support the Grand
Bend Area Community Health Centre through the Foundation, and make a difference. Donations can be
directed to a program or project of your choice. You can pledge a contribution over a period of time; make
a special occasion gift In recognition of a person or life event; arrange a "planned gift" through a bequest
In your will or make a memorial gift recognized by a plaque on the Memorial Wall which will designate the
person's name In perpetuity.
For more information about the remarkable difference that donations can make to the delivery of health
care services at the Grand Bend Area Community Health Centre, please contact the Foundation at 519-238-
1556 ext.288. Shown here at the dedication were Rev. Grayham Bowcott, Bruce Hough and Hank Winters.