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FIRST OUTDOOR CONCERT CHASED INDOORS Mother Nature threatened Richmond Hill’s first outdoor concert this summer and Jazz in the Plaza was chased indoors at the Centre for the Performing Arts Tuesday. It didn’t seem to dampen the enthusiasm of either performer Shannon Butcher or the appreciative audience. Tomorrow the first Sunday afternoon outdoor concert will be staged at the Richmond Green amphitheatre, then Thursday, the 38-year-long Mill Pond Park concert tradition continues. See story page 7.

‘Painful distraction,’ says mayor BY MARNEY BECK

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Yesterday Councillor Carmine Perrelli made good on his threat to sue the Town of Richmond Hill over a bylaw. At press time yesterday the ward 2 councillor told The Liberal that his lawyer was in Newmarket court filing lawsuit papers against the town, which would be delivered to town officials that same day. He said he was paying from his own pocket to challenge a new bylaw governing residents’ meetings with councillors that, in his opinion, goes outside the jurisdiction of the municipality. “It’s unfortunate, I’ve tried meeting with those in favour of the bylaw to rescind it. I’m hoping they’ll realize I’m not bluffing and will rescind the bylaw Monday,” said Mr. Perrelli, referring to council’s last meeting before the summer break. Mayor Dave Barrow said it was difficult to comment on a lawsuit about which he had no details, but said he is confident the new bylaw is in the best interests of the public. Mr. Perrelli said in his opinion, the new bylaw ties his hands and hampers how he does his job as a councillor, also invading the privacy of his residents. He explained that as he understands the terms of the bylaw, whenever regional matters such as transit or housing are discussed with residents, individual councillors must invite regional councillors and staff to any meeting. “That means if I hold a (private) meeting, I’ll be judged as going against the bylaw. That limits how I do my job and affects the privacy See ‘COST’, page 8.

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Unions blast Catholic teachers’ deal BY KIM ZARZOUR

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Not good enough. That’s the word from the hold-out teacher and school staff unions who, at a joint news conference yesterday, blasted the McGuinty government for reaching a “back-room deal” with Catholic teachers they say will demoralize the workforce. “Shocked, dismayed, disheartened, upset and occasionally angry” were words being used by the leaders of Ontario’s elementary, secondary public school teachers unions who said they have “tremendous concerns” about a deal that imposes a twoyear wage freeze on the province’s 45,000

Catholic teachers. Presidents of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Ontario (CUPE), the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF), the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) and l’Association des enseignantes et des enseignants franco-ontariens — who still don’t have a contract — met at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto to respond to the separate school agreement made public Thursday. Education Minister Laurel Broten called the Catholic school deal a road map for other unions, but roadblock to local bargaining is a better way to describe it, elementary union head Sam Hammond said.

Ken Coran, head of the secondary teachers, said his members are demoralized, upset and don’t understand why the government is attacking them. While the union leaders have assured parents there will be classes in September, the high school teachers will be taking strike votes at the end of August and similar votes are planned for elementary teachers in mid-September. Catholic teachers union executives ratified a deal that would see a two-year wage freeze for all educators in the Catholic system, including principals, no more banking See ‘DIFFICULT’, page 12.

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Jean Vanier celebrates first graduating class The first-ever graduating class from Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Richmond Hill celebrated personal and school milestones June 28. Some 140 students took part in the graduation ceremony at the Crystal Fountain Banquet Hall in Markham, being among the first to enter the new school in September 2009. Each year since then, an additional grade has been added to the York Catholic District high school, so this year’s graduating class has been setting an example for all other students and are the first graduates. The valedictorians were Nicole Daniels and Hilton Chiu. Janet Tsoi received the top academic award, the Governor General of Canada’s bronze medal, while Hirad Raisi was presented with the Antonio Mazzotta award by board Trustee Dominic Mazzotta. The school is named for Canadian humanitarian and social visionary Jean Vanier, who founded L’Arche, an international organization that creates homes and day programs for people who have developmental disabilities. ”The creation of L’Arche in Richmond Hill has inspired our school community to follow Jean Vanier’s principles and teachings in the establishment of our Catholic learning community,” said principal Ron Crocco. “I am confident our graduating

students will continue to give back to their community as they enter the next chapter in their lives.” Jean Vanier Catholic High School offers a variety of academic

options, including a health care specialist high skills major program tied to Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. - Marney Beck

Janet Tsoi (left) received the Governor General of Canada bronze medal from principal Ron Rocco, while classmate Hirad Raisi (below) was given the Antonio Mazzotta award by Trustee Dominic Mazzotta.

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EDUCATION: Students following namesake’s principles

The very first valedictorians for Jean Vanier Catholic High School in Richmond Hill were Hilton Chiu and Nicole Daniels.

Alexander Mackenzie student is public board’s top scholar Langstaff student also among top five graduates

Top scholar Graeme Baker

The York Region District School Board’s top scholar for 2012 is Graeme Baker of Alexander Mackenzie High School, who achieved an overall average of 99.5 per cent. “Congratulations to Graeme on his hard work and personal achievement,” said Ken Thurston, director of education, in a media release.

“On behalf of the York Region District School Board, I wish Graeme and all of our graduates, continued success in their postsecondary endeavours.” The Richmond Hill student was unavailable for comment as he is away at camp. Here is a list of York Region District School Board’s top students and their average marks for

2011-2012: • Christopher Olesovsky of Sir William Mulock Secondary in Newmarket achieved a 99.33 average; • Newmarket High School graduate Dongfang Ge earned a 99.17 per cent average; • Langstaff Secondary School’s Sonieya Nagarajah of Richmond Hill earned a 99 per cent average, and;

• Michelle Jia from Markham District High earned 98.83 percent. The board has 31 secondary schools and is among the top boards in terms of achievement in provincial testing. For more on the board, visit www.yrdsb. edu.on.ca

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New doctors’ office opens Yesterday, three family physicians celebrated the opening of their new clinic in downtown Richmond Hill. Richmond Hill Medical Clinic at 10243 Yonge St. invited Mayor Dave Barrow and provincial and federal representatives to help launch their new medical and walk-in clinic. The public celebration is today, Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All three physicians — Dr. Safarad Kakavand, Dr. Mahnaz Mahmoodi and Dr. Homa Hormozdi — are accepting new patients and have specific areas of expertise and experience. Dr. Kakavand has been a family doctor for 15 years in Iran and has been practising medicine in London, Ont. and Keswick since 2004, with special expertise in geriatric and palliative care. Dr. Mahmoodi has worked as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Iran before coming to Ontario and she is happy to help women with any health care issues. Dr. Hormozdi has also practised family medicine in both Iran and Canada, and the clinic also boasts a registered dietician and IDA Pharmacy. For more, visit www.ida-pharmacy.ca or call 905-237-7874.

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The heat wave is on, but go easy on the water, the York Region cautioned this week. Officials are strongly urging you to obey municipal outdoor water bylaws during this heat wave and all summer long. Excessive water use during heat waves

will put emergency services at risk and a full ban of all outdoor water use can be instituted should use approach extreme levels, regional officials warned. Each municipality in York Region has an outdoor water use bylaw, stipulating even-numbered houses may water on

even days, odd-numbered houses may water on odd days. Unless otherwise stated, the outdoor water use bylaws are in effect May 15 to Sept. 30. • For information, visit waterfortomorrow.ca

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JACK BARMAK RICHMOND HILL

As a senior citizen of Richmond Hill, I strongly object to the unnecessary waste of money for the hospital name change. That money could be used toward a reduced parking fee for seniors. Also prefixing Mackenzie to the name of both hospitals could result in patients going to the wrong hospital. Obviously, we need better CEOs for our hospitals. RICHMOND HILL

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Re: Mandatory cycling helmet policy has downside, June 21. The tragedy is not always someone getting killed while riding a bicycle, but the aftermath of an accident where, through no fault of the rider, he ends up on the pavement with severe head trauma. We have a tragic scenario now with one of our club members, who, after being knocked off his bike by a dog six months ago, is still in hospital and not aware of his surroundings. It is doubtful he will ever recover. He was not wearing a helmet. It shows you cannot be ready for every circumstance that may rear its ugly head. The parent riding with a child may get crossed up and go down. The child has a helmet on because it is the law, but the parent doesn’t. I ride my bike on the road, follow the traffic laws, stop at stop lights, ride in the same direction as the traffic and wear a helmet, all of which doesn’t guarantee I won’t be hurt. I have broken two helmets, my collarbone and two ribs over the 30 years of riding in this area. If you ride on the sidewalk, ride on the same side as the flow of traffic.

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As a taxpayer, user and neighbour of the former York Central Hospital, I suggest that the CEO and executives who agreed to spend $300,000 at this time of fiscal restraint should be fired for misuse of funds, or at least incompetence. The hospital wants to raise millions of dollars to make additions and to enhance its service to the community. How then, can we trust we will make donations that are not going to be wasted in something so superfluous as a name change? I am sure we will continue calling the hospital York Central for many years.

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Olympics hard to watch for armchair athlete

eople who know me at all, know that the Olympics are a bad time for me. I don’t enjoy the Games as much as I should. Instead of revelling in the amazing feats of human athletic ability, I find myself secretly wishing I had somehow stuck with events I was good at in my youth, so I might now be the best in the world at them. What events might those be? Riding my bicycle around and around the block or walking really fast or maybe ping-pong come to mind, so that, with training, dedication and the support of others! (I’m talking to you, family members!) — I’d find myself standing on the medal podium for the whole world to see, crying and getting some of the words wrong during O Canada, after winning gold in speed walking or sailing. Or maybe fencing or equestrian. If they knew what was best for me, the people who loved me would hide my old grey Adidas track pants and white Walmart kicks (my sons’ term for my no-name brand running shoes) and emphasize that, at age 49, it is indeed too late for me to come out of retirement and begin rigorous (as opposed to rigor mortis) training to pursue my

Bernie O’Neill Olympic dream. Unless, of course, amateur gardening, lawn furniture staining and repair or weekend laundry folding are ever sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee as official sports. As it stands, I don’t have a chance, so I am left to watch, cheer, love the drama of it all and be envious. I am also forced to listen to endless commentary by the commentators wondering aloud if Canada has spent enough money on its athletes, if Canada has done enough to win medals, if Canada has not embarrassed itself on the world stage by being beaten out by some run-of-

the-mill communist dictatorship in a sport where we really shoulda, woulda, coulda been a contender, if only we had poured more resources into the thing, done something differently, taken it all more seriously “as a nation”. More money for athletes, better coaching, more corporate sponsorship, more money from taxpayers. To me, it always sounds a little desperate, as if the measure of a country is how well it does on a sports field and not how peaceful or prosperous or free it is. I don’t really get the equation. If fewer Canadians reach the pinnacle of athletic success as compared to a poor or oppressed country where sports are a way out of poverty or where the government picks the athletes from a young age and more or less forces them into a life of sport (then has secret agents keep an eye on them through the duration of the Games so they don’t defect to the West), it doesn’t bother me in the least. That’s how it should be. If we have super-high participation in youth soccer, on par with the rest of the world, that’s great. There’s no need for a royal commission because we didn’t qualify for the Games in soccer. I think most Canadians feel the same way — except, it would seem, during

the two weeks of the Olympics every two years. Then we lose all perspective. We’ve heard much around here about Bill Crothers Secondary School, the public high school built for the region’s top young athletes and those who hope to make a career in sports. We could well see a future Olympian from this Unionville school — I’d say it’s only a matter of time, which is great. Nevertheless it does not come without a price — the school’s very existence has impacted the high school sports scene across York Region, and not necessarily for the better. While BCSS opened four years ago, in the mould of arts or gifted schools, now it seems the pendulum has swung back (as pendulums tend to do) and there is a push to scale back specialty programming, to make what is offered closer to equal at all schools. Will this impact BCSS? It seems doubtful, considering the school’s namesake is a former Olympian who served as trustee. But it is one of the first schools of its kind around here and could end up being the last — at least until a former BCSS student becomes a household name in sport and the commentators rave about how he or she got there.

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Enjoy music-filled summer It’s a beloved tradition now offered in three different venues, outdoor music concerts for all ages all summer. Best of all, they are free. Concerts in the Park, an annual Richmond Hill summer tradition for 38 years, brings together residents for enjoyable music in relaxing settings at both Mill Pond Park and Richmond Green Park throughout July and August. Three Sunday afternoon concerts at Richmond Green kick off tomorrow, Sunday, at 1 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheatre (north of the Sports Complex at the northwest corner of Elgin Mills Road East and Leslie Street). Juno award-winning children’s performer Jack Grunsky will be the featured performer. The Mill Pond concerts begin Thursday, July 12 at 7 p.m. with the Beach Party Boys tribute band and continue every Thursday evening at the corner of Mill and Trench streets. For a nominal fee, Thursday concert goers can enjoy barbecued fare, beginning at 6 p.m. Bring lawn chairs, blankets or cushions for seating. Non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Richmond Hill Food Bank. In case of inclement weather, a sign will be posted on the gazebo at Mill Pond Park by 6:30 p.m. that evening or at the Richmond Green Park front gate sign by 1 p.m. signaling the concert’s cancellation. Last but not least, every Tuesday night enjoy free Jazz in the Plaza at the outdoor courtyard of the Richmond Hill Centre for the

Performing Arts from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Listen to talented jazz performers as the sun sets on the downtown theatre, on Yonge Street at Wright. For the list of Thursday and Sunday performances visit richmondhill.ca; for the Tuesday jazz lineup, visit rhcentre.ca

Entries sought for youth film festival The Town of Richmond Hill and its Youth Action Committee are holding a film competition, about Richmond Hill by this community’s youth. You have to move quickly; the deadline for submissions is 4:30 p.m. July 13. Films must feature Richmond Hill within one of the following themes: • Honouring the Past: Historic Richmond Hill; • Celebrate the Present: One Day in Richmond Hill; • Richmond Hill: What’s the Burning Issue; and, • Envision the Future: 2036 – a walk down Yonge Street, past, present or future. Films will be judged by a panel of professionals and peers and the winning films will be screened Friday, Aug. 17 at the Eyer Wideman Youth Centre. For Film Festival contest guidelines and to fill out an application form, visit RichmondHill.ca/youth

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‘Cost’ will be factor in lawsuit decision: mayor all councillors continue to work together for the town on other matters. “We are moving forward, approving an arts policy, a cultural plan, purchase of the (observatory) panhandle lands.

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of residents. That’s why I’m personally incurring the costs (for the legal challenge),” said the councillor. Mr. Barrow said if the lawsuit is filed and the action comes before council, they will decide if they wish to defend the town against it, admitting that “cost considerations” would have to be discussed. “The majority of council approved the bylaw, it came back for consideration regarding if we exceeded our jurisdiction under the Municipal Act, and the majority of council is confident it is in the best interest of residents,” said Mr. Barrow.

UNCHARTED TERRITORY When asked if this is uncharted territory, to have a sitting councillor sue a municipality over a bylaw, Mr. Barrow laughed, but then outlined ways that

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‘GETTING THINGS DONE’ “Despite painful distractions, we are getting things done,” said Mr. Barrow. The resolution at the source of Mr. Perrelli’s legal action was initially championed in April by Regional Councillor Brenda Hogg, who said councilwide invitations to any councillor meeting involving residents are not only courteous, but in the best interest of the town. A majority of councillors approved the bylaw in early June. Monday’s council meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. No more meetings are scheduled through the summer; the next full council meeting would be Sept. 10.

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Province wants child-care guidance BY TERESA LATCHFORD

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The province wants to know how you want our child care system improved. The government admits aspects of the system are out of date and, as a first step, has released a discussion paper, Modernizing Child Care. The 16-page paper focuses on funding, consistency of quality of programs, laws and accountability and capacity, outlining the challenges each present and posing questions that need answers from those working in the field and families using the facilities and services. The discussion is long overdue, according to Family Daycare Services CEO Joan Arreda. The non-profit organization operates many day care centres across York Region and the STAFF PHOTO/STEVE SOMERVILLE Greater Toronto Area. Allison Takacs (foreground) enjoys art time and socializing with friend ‘NO SIMPLE ANSWER’ Luvita Mendonca at the Thornhill Early Learning and Family Centre. The

“There is no simple or provincial government wants parents, day care providers and all stakestraightforward answer to any holders to weigh in on how to modernize our child care system. of the questions, as it’s a complicated system,” she said. families that need the service. hasn’t been reviewed in three Although the discussion may The Day Nurseries Act, which decades, she pointed out, addbe lengthy, the end goal is the sets out the minimum standards ing this means anyone can open same for all involved — to create a system that is accessible to all day-care providers must meet, a day care if they meet some

very basic standards. “It begs us to question what the quality of the programs are and the consistency across the province,” she said. With so much emphasis on early learning enhancing a child’s development, evident by the implementation of the full-day kindergarten program, it is important for children in day care to receive educational programing through play. The province suggests increasing data collection, evaluation and reporting to ensure programs are keeping up and benefiting the child. “It’s no secret that bad child care is bad for children,” Ms Arreda said. “We especially need to make sure those day-care facilities receiving public money have measures of quality control.”

FUNDING STRUGGLE Since full-day kindergarten has been put in place, day cares have struggled with funding, since four and five-year-olds no longer require this service. This age group previously offset the cost of operating a facility as younger children require a great staff-to-child ratio. As for home child-care opera-

tors, the paper states its goal is to improve safeguards and communication in the informal sector. The province seeks feedback on creating a registry that could help it communicate with caregivers to provide them with information about program quality as well as health and safety.

PLEASED BY DISCUSSION “People who have been in the field for a long time have been asking for this discussion for 30 years,” Ms Arreda said. “I’m pleased to be seeing this paper circulated to open the window.” The five guiding principles in the province’s long-term vision for early learning and child care include support and choice for children and families, commitment to quality programs, efficient funding formula, supportive legislation and regulations and evidence-based decision making and reporting, the paper states.

SOUND OFF • What changes would you make to the current child care system? E-mail a letter to the editor to assistant editor Pat Mangion at pmangion@yrmg.com

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of unused sick days, three unpaid PD days (amounting to a 1.5-per-cent wage reduction) and sick days cut from 20 per year to 10. “These were never going to be easy discussions, but I’m pleased that after months of difficult talks, we were able to reach an agreement with OECTA,” the education minister said. Catholic union president Kevin O’Dwyer said these were one of the most difficult negotiations he’s encountered in his 20 years of bargaining experience. “We continued discussions, even when other unions left the table, because we believed negotiations were the best way to secure a fair and reasonable agreement for our members.” For parents and students, there’s still no guarantee of labour peace in the separate school system, however, as Catholic trustees say they are dismayed by the deal and OSSTF and CUPE, who represent some Catholic school staff, remain staunchly opposed to the deal.

REACTION FROM THE TWITTERVERSE “Feels like I have been sucker-punched. Thanks OECTA for selling us down the river.” - Janet Whiting “In two years, OECTA won’t even exist because the government will wipe them out. Hope they enjoy their last two years.” Lainey “Congratulations OECTA on taking bargaining back 50 years. I hope your members are smarter than you.” Krista (Dubya) B “Bloody OECTA caved. So excited for wage freeze!” Melissa C “Way to go, OECTA. you just stabbed your own future in the back in addition to the rest of us. You were always the weakest link.” Jamie Cheslo “OECTA didn’t bargain. They sold out+gave government everything they wanted. Brutally bad tradeoff+an absolute sell-out to all teachers.” - Colin MacKay “Shame, shame OECTA. 30 years of contract negotiations thrown away in one swipe of the pen. Sad day to be a Catholic teacher!” Lammer

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Get hooked during fishing week BY MICHAEL HAYAKAWA

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Fishing is often portrayed as a recreational activity in which an individual wishing to wet a line must travel numerous miles away from home, sometimes by plane, to a secluded body of water. That doesn’t need to be the case, though. Especially for those wishing to get indoctrinated into this activity. In many cases, the Ministry of Natural Resources is quick to point out there’s bodies of water which are inhabited by sport fish and located within a relatively short driving distance or even a few blocks from home for aspiring anglers to catch. In an effort to create this awareness and to encourage individuals of all ages and families to try their hand in this time-honoured recreational activity, the ministry has instituted a Family Fishing Week program. Receiving full support from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, Canadian Sportfishing Industry Association and Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation, as well as many local sponsors and dedicated volunteers, this year’s program runs from July 7-15. As a part of the program, Canadian residents can fish any body of water in Ontario without an angling licence providing they follow the conservation licence limits set out in the 2012 Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. For York Region residents wishing to take advantage of this program, one of the most productive bodies of water can be found at their front doorstep in Lake Simcoe.

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Elise Kendall inspects a bass during last year’s family fishing day at Fairy Lake Park in Newmarket. The province’s sixth-largest inland body of water plays host to a variety of warm- and cold water species. As well, it offers angling opportunities on a year-round basis from shore, vessel or on solid ice during the winter months. For those seeking to acquire some basic knowledge of the sport, opportunities exist through Urban Fishing Festivals held throughout the Greater Toronto Area this weekend. Among those in York Region include one at the Toogood Pond pavillion area off Carlton Road in Unionville today from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Representatives of the Ontario Chinese Anglers Association, Town of Markham, Hawgtown Bassmasters and ministry’s Aurora District Office will be on hand to provide demonstrations and field questions. A limited number of rods and reels available to take hom on first come, first served basis. Another urban fishing festival taking place today is in Pefferlaw along the Pefferlaw River at the mouth of Lake Simcoe from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All rods, equipment, bait and refreshments will be offered at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis after pre-registered participants have been accommodated. To avoid disappointment, free pre-registering at lake-simcoe.ca is recommended. The third festival will take place Sunday at Fairy Lake in Newmarket from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Representatives from the Newmarket Optimists, Aurora Bassmasters, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, Kids, Cops & Canadian Tire, York Regional Police Association and ministry’s Aurora District Office will be on hand to give displays and demonstrations. A limited number of rods and reels can be borrowed on a first-come, first-served basis. Free hot dogs and refreshments will be available for kids. Bait will be supplied at no cost. Fairy Lake is located in Wesley Brooks Park, off Eagle Street just east of Main Street. “So many people don’t know that their local waterbody can provide some fine fishing and we hope their first fishing experience there won’t be their last,” the ministry said.

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