Grant supports Oxford County Naval Veterans Association fishing derbies
Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters funding will help stock pond with fish
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A grant from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters is helping the Oxford County Naval Veterans Association with its ongoing Fishing Derbies for Youth and Veterans project.
The $2,100 grant will help the naval veterans association with the purchase of fish, and fish food, for the large pond in front of its building. Each year, the pond, which was built in 1957, is stocked with trout for a number of fishing derbies and outings. The association hosts its annual Navy Club Kids Fishing Derby and co-hosts the Kids & Cops Fishing Derby with Woodstock police. The association also holds an annual fishing trip for veterans from Parkwood Hospital in London.
“The impact of this . . . grant cannot be overstated,” association treasurer Lyle Ball said in a release. “This grant gives the (association) a much-needed support and boost for our upcoming fishing derbies this year.
The Oxford County Naval Veterans Association provides support to veterans, their families and the Oxford County community by offering a series of social and physical activities, as well as public education on naval affairs. More information is available at the association’s website at www.ocnca.ca or its Facebook page.
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