Cake Photo by RON DEVOST

Nugget Article by DAVE DALE

ASTORVILLE--- Paul Perron has a hard time bragging about one of the most successful projects undertaken by the Nosbonsing Anglers & Hunters.

As a founding member and longtime president, Perron was called upon Saturday to list the club's top achievements as part of its 25th. anniversary celebration.

Rehabilitation of the Lake Nosbonsing walleye spawning beds and bass transplants into area lakes easily make the Top 3.

"We've got a good core group and we've done well," he said while eating cake in the clubhouse, purchased a few years ago.

The bathrooms were updated to handicap accessibility standards and there's more than four acres to expand.

They're even looking at a kitchen to feed members when they gather for meetings. The club has about 90 members, although it grows to as many as 150 depending on the issues at hand.

But it's the deer feeding stations that drew in and expanded a small Algonquin Park population that got out of hand.

"Everyone is mad now," Perron said, referring to complaints about there being too many deer in East Ferris while many other residents continue to offer feed in their backyards.

Many residents are now trying to protect their cedar hedges and gardens from the munching animals.

Perron said there were no deer in the township in the 1960s and hard winters made it difficult for herds to make a comeback on their own.

Two annual pike tournaments -- the 12th annual June 8th. offers $18,000. in prizes and the 23rd. annual Family and Friends event Aug.17 -- raise thousands of dollars toward activities and projects.

And the club has earned praise for its partnerships with Police, the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.

Just a month ago, it donated about $2,000. to the Ministry to buy a modern deer decoy to be used throughout the district to enforce safe hunting regulations and act on trespassing complaints.

The club, however, doesn't shy away from lobbying for change.

Perron said the new regulations for field management Unit 11 are going to make "unknowing  poachers out of everybody ... It's too much to absorb."

Before, everything was closed at the same time so when you saw someone on the lake you could tell if they were doing something wrong, he said.

The ministry says it was trying to "streamline and harmonize" regulations, but the enlarged zone now includes part of old Division 15, south of North Bay, and old Division 18.

Lake Nipissing, Lake Temagami, Lake Temiskaming and the Ottawa River have their own regulations.

There is now a slot size for Walleye and sauger with no fish permitted between 16.9 and 23.6 inches, with opening day for many fish sanctuaries pushed back to June 15.

Any Brook Trout any longer that 12.2 inches have to be thrown back.

Northern Pike Anglers, particularly south of North Bay in old Division 15, are urged to review the new regulations.

From the Nugget: Cole Kunkel, 7, hammers nails into a bat house Saturday during the Nosbonsing Anglers and Hunters 25th. anniversary celebration at its clubhouse in Astorville.

The following pictures were sent in by Norma McQuoid from Ron Devost camera

From left: Club President, Paul Emile Perron; East Ferris Mayor, Bill Vrebosch; M.P. Anthony Rota; M.P.P. Monique Smith; Club Vice President, Ron Devost; and special cake cutter, Molly Davis, daughter of Club Director, 'Cooter' Sherman & Carrie Davis.

From left: Ron Devost; Township Councellor, Rick Champagne; Town Mayor, Bill Vrebosch; Paul E. Perron; Township Councellor, Dan Corbeil; Anthony Rota; Monique Smith

Additional photos will be put on the 25th. Anniversary link as they come in.

posted by ros

The Nosbonsing Anglers and Hunters had their Highway cleanup on May 3, 2008.

15 members were out to help with this community project inclucing one teen. Jennifer Ruttan, who is also our barbecue chef for our August Pike Tournament. They covered the Lake Nosbonsing Road.

5 full truckloads and one load of scrap metal and critters  "4 deer, 4 coons, 1 beaver and 2 bunnies" found along the road.

Posted by Norma McQuoid

A few days ago, a person was recharging his cell phone at home.

A call came in and he answered it while still connected to the wall outlet.

After a few seconds, electricity flowed into the cell phone unrestrained and the young man was thrown to the ground with a heavy thud.

His parents rushed to the room to find him  unconscious with a weak heartbeat and burnt fingers.

He was rushed to the nearby hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Cell phones are a very useful modern invention,

however, we must be aware that it can be an instrument of death.

NEVER USE THE CELL PHONE WHILE IT IS CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET

posted by Ros

This will bring a smile to all who have ever lived where there were dirt roads... and maybe to our children who have heard us talk about the "Good Ole Days"... enjoy

Click here: Dirt Roads

The Nosbonsing Anglers & Hunters inc. Club members recently voted unanimously to purchase a decoy to help the Ministry of Natural Resources with their anti-poaching program.

The cheque was presented to the M.N.R. at the N.A.& H. club March 2008 general meeting.

Shown below accepting cheque from Mark Rich, chair of the June Pike Tournament  is Mike Regis, District Enforcement Officer for the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Picture Presented by Tim Rochette

Please read before viewing picture.... It's worth it!

A picture began circulating in November.

It should be the picture of the year, or perhaps the picture of the Decade.

The picture is of a 21 week old unborn baby named   Samuel Alexander Armas, who is being operated on by Dr. Joseph Bruner.

The baby was diagnosed with Spin Bifida and would not survive if removed from his Mother's womb. Little Samuel's mother Julia Armas is an obstetrics nurse in Atlanta. She knew of Dr. Bruner's remarkable surgical procedure. Practicing at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, he performs these special operations while the baby is still in the womb.

During the procedure, the Doctor removes the uterus via C-Section and makes a small incision to operate on the baby. As Dr. Bruner completed the surgery on the Samuel, the little guy reached out his tiny , but fully developed hand and grasped the surgeon's finger.

Dr. Bruner was reported as saying that when his finger was grasped, it was the most emotional moment of his life, and for an instant during the procedure, he was frozen, totally immobile.

The photograph captures this amazing moment with perfect clarity. the editors titled the picture, "HAND OF HOPE"

Little Samuel's mother said "they wept for days" when they saw the picture.

She says "the photo reminds us that pregnancy isn't about disability or illness, it's about a little person.

Samuel was born in perfect health. The operation was 100 percent successful.

Now see the actual picture, it is awesome... incredible

Posted by Ros

This is unbelievable but might be good advertising

"Two Fish For The Price Of One"

posted by Ros

In Zimbabewe, Africa, you will find the magnificent Victoria Falls at a height of 128 m.

The location is known as "The Devil's Swimming Pool".

During the months of September and December, people can swim as close as possible to the edge of the falls without falling over!

These falls are becoming well known amongst the radical tourists industry as more and more people look for the ultimate experiece.

WOULD YOU DARE?

posted by Ros

Proof that we can live in harmony with nature.

This mother picked a quiet  spot in a small neighbourhood in Naubinway, Michigan, at 5:30 am. to have her baby. these pictures were taken 12 hours later.

Posted by Ros

Hundreds of thousands of Ontarians who enjoy  fishing and snowmobiling are trying their luck at their favourite fishing spot.

The Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) wants to help ensure that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time on the provinces lakes and rivers.

As stewards of the enviroment, conservation officers are responsible for protecting the natural resources of Ontario from abuse, and are also actively involved in enforcing the public safety legislation that allows everyone to enjoy the great outdoors.

After two years of public consultations and the drafting of new laws, Ontario has a new set of sport fishing regulations in place effective January 1st. 2008.

Conservation Officers will be out patrolling to make sure that people are following the catch limits designed to protect our fisheries for future generations to enjoy.

Officers will check for the wearing of proper helmets (winter) and lifejackets, and the possession of ownership and insurance for all persons operating equipment.

They will also be enforcing the Liquor Licence Act, making sure public safety is not endagered by those who might consume liquor illegially on public lakes and trails.

The OCOA offers the following advise to those planning a day of fishing:

* Before heading out, be sure to check local weather conditions.

* Make sure you know your route of travel and tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.

* Carry basic rescue and survival equipment in your clothing; not in a backpack or on a snowmachine.

* Learn how to perform basic field maintenance on your equipment and carry a simple tool kit.

For more information about natural resources and regulations and enforcement, please visit the OCOA website at www.ocoa.ca or contact your local CO.

AND pick up a copy of the NEW regulations and familiarize yourself with the new rules.

Posted by Ros

Lots of pictures taken from the trailcam.

Here is a just a few to share with those who have same interest.

Posted by Wilfrid Weiskopf

The members of the Nosbonsing Anglers & Hunters, along with his family and the community, are mourning the loss of Adrien Perron who passed away at his residence on January 18, 2008 at the age of 84.

Adrien will be remembered in our A.&H. group for his contributions in assisting in many conservation projects and for his generous donations of his fine wood work projects for many years as fund raisers.

Posted by Gerry Point