The summer is just warming up and
$173 million
there are just so many ways to enjoy
ourselves in the Far East of Ontario. Since
people love being told where to go, as a
free public service, this space, over the
budget
course of the next few weeks, will
sporadically offer options for outings.
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But first — a safety message.
Whileeveryoneiseagertogetthemotor
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running, get out on thehighwayandbegin
Gone fishing in the Far East
summertime adventures, for everyone’s
The Catholic District School Board of
sake, we should just ease off the gas pedal
Eastern Ontario has approved an
a tad. That lake, tennis court or fairway is
usheadoff toa fishinghole. “There isgold in
Remember that only Ontarians may fish
operating budget of $164.9 million and a
not going anywhere. Slow down. And
the Ottawa River that is floating by your
in provincial waters licence-free during that
capitalbudget of $7.6millionfor the2011-
please, if you are driving, get off the cell
doorstep,” said Reno Viola earlier this year
specialweek.Non-residentsrequirelicences.
12 school year.
phone, idiot.
when he landed an allocation of $15,000
Some facts:
The 2010-2011 operating budget was
The number of fatal crashes in Eastern
fromHawkesbury to promote the town as a
Anglers in Ontario catch more than 100
$157.5 million while capital allocations
Ontario is on the rise. That is why the
fishing destination.
million fish each year.
totaled $17 million last year.
Ontario Provincial Police would like to
The onetime co-host of TV shows such as
Approximately 1.3million anglers fish in
The board has received $1.4 million in
remind everyone that safety is everyone’s
Fish ‘N’ Canada, Viola points out that the
Ontario each year and spend $2.5 billion in
newcapitalfundingtoaddressboard-wide
responsibility. In2010,theO.P.P.inEastern
investment will pay off big time if the casts
the province annually.
school renewal needs, and $3 million to
Region investigated 17 fatal crashes
for anglers have the desired ripple effect.
With 250,000 inland lakes, countless
address accommodation requirements for
between January 1 and June 27. Of the 17
“Wehave themoney fish,”hesaid, noting
rivers, and shorelines on four Great Lakes,
full-day kindergarten.
victims, sevenwere not wearing a seatbelt
that bass, walleye andmusky can be hauled
Ontario is home to 160 species of freshwater
Construction projects include a 12-
properly, four were ejected from vehicles
in from the Ottawa River which offers the
fish.
classroomaddition at St. ThomasAquinas
and one had consumed alcohol before
best multi-species waters in Ontario.
If you lack the means or the desire to toss
Catholic High School, in Russell.
gettingbehind thewheel. In2011, between
Fishing is a huge $13 billion industry in
a line, you may want to amble onto the
The budget includes provisions to
January 1 and June 27, 23 people had died
Canada.
Prescott-Russell recreational trail. Built on a
implement full-day, every day, junior and
in20 fatal crashes. Five canbeattributed to
Some 17 million anglers are hooked on
former railway bed, the corridor runs the
senior Kindergarten programs in
improper seatbelt usage, resulting in four
the sport and will spend fortunes in the
length of the united counties and provides a
September at 21 schools.
people being ejected; alcohol was a factor
pursuit of the big ones.
different perspective of our little corner of
DirectorofEducationWilliamGartland
in four collisions. Summer has just begun
Do not judge a river by its surface. Take
theworld. This summer, several stops along
said:“The EarlyLearningProgram and Ready
and already officers have investigated
theSouthNationRiver,whichinmanyplaces
the route have been spruced up by the
to Learn continues to benefit our youngest
drowning deaths related to cliff diving
is not much more than a creek.
counties and local schools. Under the
learners. It gives them a great start and an
and boating. Summer recreation can be
The South Nation watershed is teeming
Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Wild about
opportunity todevelopskills thatwill help
fun, but not if someone dies in the process.
with a wide variety of fish — 69 different
Gardening program, groups of pupils have
them over the course of their Catholic
Only you can ensure your safety and the
species to be exact.
been creating habitats for hummingbirds,
school careers.”
safety of your loved ones. Be responsible,
Familiarity can breed contempt. But in
bees and butterflies by planting gardens
The2011-2012 financial estimates allow
drivesafe, playsafeandfollowgoodsafety
thegreatoutdoors,familiaritybreedsrespect.
along the trail in Hammond, Bourget,
the board to continue to remain compliant
practices.
That is one of the reasons South Nation
Pendleton, Plantagenet and Alfred.
with the provincially mandated primary
“Wewill continue to enforce the lawon
Conservationorganizesayouthfishingcamp
These plots are fun, educational, and if
class size requirement and will also allow
ourhighways,waterways and trails,” said
every year.
you are fortunate enough to see a
the Board to reduce class sizes in grades 4
Inspector Chris Lungstrass, Manager,
In addition to teaching youngsters the
hummingbird in flight, a source of high-
to 8.
Traffic and Marine Eastern Region.
basics of angling, the program helps to
energy entertainment.
Additional funding allows for an
“Education and enforcement are key
familiarize young people with the natural
To paraphrase the licence plate, The Far
increase of ten minutes per week in
components, but only you can prevent
environment in the watershed.
East has much to discover.
elementary teacher preparation time and
unnecessary death and injuries.”
RyanRobson,whocoordinates theevent,
Next week: Bears with us!
increased support for elementary teacher
So, now that we are all buckled up, let
explains the approach is based on the belief
professional learning opportunities.
that those who learn early to appreciate the
natural surroundings develop into
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conservationists conditioned to protect
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wildlife and its habitat.
Alliance holds its first Family Day fund-
At the same time, it should be noted that
raiser, at noon July 30 and at 4 p.m. July 31,
bird-watching, cycling and walking are
at221CheminduDomaine,Lefaivre.There
other, less intrusive pursuits that instill an
will be volleyball, face-painting, a reptile
appreciation for flora and fauna.
petting zoo, barbecue and kids’ games.
Anyway, fishing isagreat familyactivity.
Macdonell-Williamson
The fishing camp, which was held this
year in Casselman, coincides with Ontario
House
Family Fishing Week which began July 2
The Macdonell-Williamson House, 25
and ends July 10, a time when fishing can be
des Outaouais Rd., Chute-à-Blondeau,
enjoyedonacatch-and-releasebasiswithout
hosts Saturday, July 9 a genealogy
a licence.
workshopwith Jennifer Paquette at 2 p.m.
“At the endof the day, fishing is all about
Sunday, July 10 is the opening of “Jack the
having fun with friends in the great
Diamond King” Exhibit at 2 p.m.
outdoors,” Robson points out.
July 16, at 2 p.m., there will be a wool
Fishing Week must be a good thing,
spinning demonstration with members of
because the Ontario government says so.
the “Twistle Guild,” and July 17, also at 2
Strengthening tourism is part of Premier
p.m. Roberta Histed will explain
DaltonMcGuintygovernment’splantogrow
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thenumber of visitors, strengtheneconomic
866-269-2962, 450-451-5666, or visit
growth and support jobs in Ontario.
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