Save Our Native Species Inc.
S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie Fishing Club
(A 501 C (3) not for profit organiz

News

THE FRIENDS OF FISH FOUNDATION AWARDS ANOTHER GRANT TO THE S.O.N.S.

For the third year in a row the Friends of Fish Foundation has bestowed a generous and substantial gift to the S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie. The Friends of Fish Foundation is headquartered in Philadelphia. The foundation’s goals parallel those of the S.O.N.S. that is, to enhance fishing and the fishery. The 2007 grant will be applied to our 2008 projects. We are currently working with the Erie Western Pennsylvania Port Authority in planning a fishing pier on the North end of Liberty Pier in Presque Isle Bay. Other projects include the installation of web cams on the Bicentennial Tower, installation of a wind warning light at Shade's Beach, a litter boom at the mouth of Mill Creek. Other projects will be studied as they are proposed.

We are extremely grateful for the grant and we will put it to good use.

ICE OUT PARTY SET FOR SUNDAY, March 30th

The S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie’s only fund raiser the“ICE OUT PARTY” will be held on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at the Cauley Memorial Auditorium, 215 East 4^th St. Erie, PA  from 1P.M. until 5:30 P.M. The price of admission to the party is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for kids under 12, payable at the door (toddlers are free). Free hot dogs and refreshments will be furnished throughout the afternoon. There will be numerous door prizes and games for your enjoyment.

The highlight of the day will be the: “FANTASTIC FIN AND FUR DRAWING”. Enclosed with this announcement you will find 6 raffle tickets for this drawing. The tickets are $5.00 each or three for $10.00. The five-dollar per ticket donation will give you a chance to win one of 11 great prizes. The Grand prize is a 2008 YAMAHA “Grizzly” 4X4 automatic ATV with trailer purchased from Alex Power Sports, West 15^th and Peninsula Dr. Erie, PA 814-833-3861             

OTHER PRIZES INCLUDE:
2.       Lake Ontario Fishing Charter for 4 on “Just Eleven” with Captain P.J.Woznicki Ph.814-459-8044
3.           Half day Walleye Charter for 4 on Lake Erie on the “Ciao” with Captain Dick Torrelli Ph. 814-838-6317
4.          Choice of 2 children’s seasons passes or one adult pass on the Edward John fishing party boat 914-881-7611
5.           $250.00 gift certificate sponsored by Poor Richards Bait & Tackle Ph. 814-474-5623
6.       Hand Held GPS sponsored by Janitors Supply Co.
7.       Benelli pump 3 ½”  magnum  shotgun sponsored by Church and Murdock Electric
8.       Marlin 22 Magnum Bolt-action rifle sponsored by Winschel Bros. Landscaping
9.           $100.00 gift certificate sponsored by fishusa.com and fisherie.com
10.          Gift certificate sponsored by Tom’s Carpet World
11.          Membership to Lake Shore Towing sponsored by Capt. Eric Guerrein 814-453-6387

You may deposit your tickets in person at the “ICE OUT PARTY” or you can mail them back with your donation in the envelope provided.
If you wish to obtain more raffle tickets or have any questions please call the club phone number at 814-453-2270.

The ATV will be on display at our booth at the Sport & Travel Expo at Bayfront Convention Center, One Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA. Feb.29,March 2 and 3. Tickets may also be turned in at the show.

Thank you in advance for your support. The proceeds of this raffle will be used by the S.O.N.S. to improve fishing and the fishery on Lake Erie.

70,000 STEELHEAD IN S.O.N.S HATCHERY

In Co-operation with 3-CU and the PFBC Co-Operative Nursery Division. The Hatchery crew has hatched out 70,000 Steelhead eggs. The Steelhead fry will remain in the S.O.N.S hatchery until the end of March when they will be moved to 3-CU raceways where they will stay for the next two years. They will grow to a 6-8 inch size and then they will be stocked into Lake Erie tributaries.

In late March the hatchery will be converted to hatch Walleye and Perch Eggs.