In August 2010 we had five stewardship rangers and their co-ordinator come to do some work on the grounds. They cleared old trail debris, made some new trails and cleared a couple of fishing areas along the ponds edge. They all worked with enthusiasm and always had a smile on their faces, especially the last day when they had an opportunity to fish in the pond. Special thanks to Jason Ritchie, Stewardship Coordinator, Grey County Forest Stewardship Network and Emily Balderston the Stewardship Program coordinator. The names of the five Rangers are, starting with the leader, Emily, Erin, Duncan, Rowan and Connor.
Rainy weather didn't dampen the spirits of 97 area children & their parents who came out for the 24th Annual Optimists kids fish day, at the Town Dock Sat. June 26th from 8 am to 12 noon. The docks & rocks were dotted with kids fishing & having a great time.
Every child received a Rapala Rod & Reel package with tackle included secured by the efforts of the Georgian Triangle Anglers Association, Hot Dogs & Pop supplied by Sobeys of Collingwood.& a Kids meal certificate by Boston Pizza,
There were 112 fish entered mostly Rock Bass, Round Goby & 1 ling The winners in each Division were presented trophies for theie achivements
Results of the Fishing
Junior Division, 1st Dre York, 2nd.Gabby Campbell, 3rd.Landon Ward, all of these winners are 3 years old.
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Intermediate Division, 1st Bradley Haley, 2nd. Chace Dimitroff, 3rd. Sean Plater.
Senior Division, 1st.Ryan Sacerty, 2nd. Austin Ward, 3rd. Darren Weldon.
Ugliest fish was caught Gabby Campbell (ling)
Results of the casting contest.
Intermediate Division, 1st Austin Baldry, 2nd.Sean Plater, 3rd. Zackery Mather.
Senior Division, 1st. Nathan Anderson, 2nd.Austin Ward, 3rd. Ryan Sacerty
The Optimist Club expresses a heart felt Thanks to the many other volunteers from GTAA, & Town of Collingwood Parks for there tables, chairs & barriers,& Paul & Ryan's assistance.
Frank Degraff receiving Award for Outstanding Work for 2009
Jay Kivell receiving Award for Outstanding Work for 2009
The 2008/2009 Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Bruce Green (on the right) by the President Gary Lawrence (on the left). Bruce was a member of the Board from 1992 to 2009. He was in charge of the hatchery and stocking the fish raised into the local streams, ponds and rivers.
