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st weekender apr1l p29 outdoors trout expected to take a big bite at opener if you think last years spring rainbow trout fishing was good this seasons opener which commenced today at the stroke of midnight holds just as much potential thats the report issued by the ministry of natural resources in their survey of lake ontario feeder streams during days this past week tim ranee a ministry fish eries biologist from the york region office said the unusu ally cold spring has delayed the annual spring spawning ritual somewhat its a lot like last year noted ranee of the unseason able spring weather condi tions it hasnt been as wet in april but its been cold the fish are still a couple of weeks behind in spawning based on his observations of nearby watersheds like the rouge river and duffin creek ranee cites plenty of fish are inhabiting these waters now he also anticipates the pres ence of more seasonable tem peratures and some rain should induce more migratory rainbow trout to find their way into feeder streams ranee feels fish could even enter streams right up into early may itll be excellent for anglers he predicted for those venturing out on opening day be sure to carry an ample supply of terminal tackle including hooks such as an eagle claw style 42 size 12 or 14 varying sizes of small split shot sinkers quill or balsa floats and swivels one- two- or threeway varieties if running lightline leaders if the fish are shy on feeding on dimesized spawn bags sin gle salmon eggs or small earth worms dont hesitate to toss a outdoors mike hayakawa number 2 or 3 vibrax spinner wobbling plugs like the skunk- colored kwikfish or artificial flies wearing a good set of polar ized sun glasses can assist in yoxir efforts to spot fish which could be holding in deep pools or shallow riffles in ginclear water conditions dont be shy to run hght line fine diameter leader material you might lose more fish than you land but chances are you will get more strikes then those not using hght line with spring weather being so unpredictable its a good idea to dress warm in the early morning hours and possess a good fishing jacket with store- age space to hold any unwant ed clothing in the later hours those donning waders should check them for any small leaks before using them anglers should also pay close attention to where they are wetting a line if fishing on pri vate property its imperative to have proper permission from the landowner and be sure to have a valid angling licence if you are required to do so fish bites the late arrival of spring has also delayed the annual smelt run on lake simcoe were getting large open water areas now theres still ice cover on the main body of the lake but my guess is that the run will take place by this weekend predicted ron solid team effort keys tim adam davies and bryan hfflar wards nichote singh zach pop- backstopped the selects efforts in per daniel james nicholas mail- goal the teams solid defence was let ryan laduca david hogg made up of chris rand kyle matt mulder kevin rainbow and buckley justmlbrugger and kee- bradhulshof legion car rally may 3 the claremont branch of the royal canadian legion is to hold a car rally with a difference may 3 the second annual claremont trivia car rally is to be a fun event with the 500 grand prize to be awarded according to the number of questions answered correctly not on how fast teams complete the course teams of two three or four people are permitted car and driver registration costs 30 with 10 for each navigator on board entrants can save 5 per team by signing up before april 20 chil dren under 12 are free there will be a barbecue and social time after the event is completed for further information call 649- 2295 allen a spokesman from the min istry of natural resources lake simcoe fisheries assessment unit in sutton traditional netting areas along the lakes eastern portion include the public piers off beaverton jack sons point gamebridge or lagoon city in brechin once the smelts begin their run allen notes it usually lasts for about a week to 10 days anglers of age should remember that anyone smelt fishing is required to have in their possession a valid fishing licence anglers should also respect private proper ty of which there is plenty along the lake simcoe shoreline and be sure to clean up any htter left behind don valley north lexus toyota athlete of the week jodi gram a 14 year old point guard with markham mystics minor- bantam girls basketball team was voted mvp in the oba basketball championships held in trenton on sunday april 20th jodi lead her team to the ontario championship don valley north lexus- toyota 3120 steeles ave e east of the atsm aoaa 404 ipkwy 4750722 markham missionary church presents heart to change the world missions conference 1997 sunday april 27 1055 am peter dennison nigeria 630 pm ginny eby campus crusade wed april 30 700 pm awan a awards night saturday may 3 630 pm international banquet mizo messengers concert vanlal nghaka sunday may 4 630 pm jeff bleijerveld spain wed may 7 700 pm ethnic ministries focus saturday may 10 800 am men for missions breakfast sunday may 11 1055 am visionsaires concert phil dempster 630 pm murray sherk china wed may 14 700 pm social action focus prison fellowship tips sunday may 18 930 am sunday school open session 1055 am edwin smart nigeria 630 pm rick tobias yonge street mission wed may 21 700 pm church planting focus pickering brampton saturday may 24 900 am ladies missions breakfast sunday may 25 1055 am tba 630 pm heart to change the world childrens presentation new tribes video etouw wed may 28 630 pm short term missions focus camps ywam ghurch focus fellowship baptist church is scheduled to celebrate 20th anniversary on may 3 weekend fellowship baptist church fbc at the corner of kennedy and deni- son roads will be commemorating its 20th anniversary on may 3 at 7 pm there will be an evening concert and on may 4 a special worship service will be held at 945 am followed by a lunch fbc began when thorold mar- saw a former lieutenantcolonel took up the challenge to start a church for its first 11 years fbc was markham missionary church 5438 major mackenzie dr east markham ont l3p3j3 9052945081 bethesda lutheran church 20 union st unionville 4771731 near hwy 7 main fc easter sunday services va 800 am 1030 am grace church anglican 2943184 19 parkway avenue markham parkway runs east from hwy 48 3 stoplights north of hwy 7 the fifth sunday of easter april 27th 830 am holy eucharist 1000 am- choral eucharist church school 700 pm prayer priase service thursday 1000 am holy eucharist all are welcome to join us the rev paul g walker rector located at two schools alexmuir jr public and later at agnes mcphail public the present church was built in 1988 fbc has had three senior pastors over its lifetime during the anniversary weekend all the pastors rev marsaw michael mawhorter and lloyd markle will be present loving the lord loving others has been the purpose of fbc since its inception nt e isi njal ommvmty whether it is the hagermans corner housing development or the friendship cafe teen dropin pro gram the church has consistently retained a vibrant focus of concern and compassion for the community all are welcome to come and help celebrate this special occasion but individuals who have had involve ment with fbc in the past are especially invited to attend please phone 4709775 for more details himcm a f licensed nursery school 2944920 p baptist warmly welcoming the community 945 am family sunday school 1100 am worship service white before their very eyes by pastor mark lowrie 630 pm evening fellowship 8176 mccowan road gust south of hwy 7 markham on tel 9054757695 all faiths welcome to advertise please call susan obrien 2942200 central united church 131 main st unionviuc 4740183 sunday service 930 1100 am that spring outfit a warm welcome awaits you to know him end to make him known 9 1115 1000 markham baptist church 110 church street opposite markham high 2945830 wwwarexcommbc worship bible school canadian baptist ministries