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Special Events
Larry E. Smith Recognised for his Contributions to South Nation Conservation de la Nation Sud
In February of 2018, the SNC Board of Directors recognised Larry E. Smith as a Friend of SNC for his on-going partnership and support of SNC’s stewardship programmes. Congratulations, Larry!
For almost 10 years, Larry E. Smith has been an active and involved member of South Nation Conservation’s stewardship and lands programmes. Since 2009, he has logged hundreds of hours volunteering for various SNC programmes, such as the annual youth hunt where he has mentored over 70 youth. Also, he volunteers his time regularly monitoring SNC properties as a forest steward.
Not only does Larry sit on the SNC’s Fish and Wildlife Committee, he is also Vice-chair of the Eastern Ontario Deer Advisory Committee (EODAC) where he works closely with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) and the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) to help manage deer populations within the Kemptville district.
Through his participation in out-reach and conservation initiatives, and his strong commitment to preserving local forests, Larry E. Smith is truly a Friend of South Nation Conservation and the local environment.
Below: Larry E. Smith (2nd from right) at the presentation and the glass artwork of the SNC logo.
Our Oldest Student passes away at 94 years young
It is with sadness that Kathy and Larry must report that Mr. Peter Kearvell passed away on May 06, 2016. He was a wonderful human being and loved his archery, which he found very late in life (started at age 90). For two years, almost every week, he would travel the 45km (at 80 kph exactly) from Alexandria to Winchester, Ontario to take lessons and become strong enough to purchase his own equipment.
He moved back to his beloved Saltspring Island, BC at the feisty age of 92 where he shot his bow up to the time of his last hospitalisation.
Thank you, Peter, for sharing your life experiences and enthusiasm for life!
South Nation Archery on CTV Morning – 2015
Sarah Freemark makes a return visit to South Nation Archery Supply/Club to look at stabilization’s effect on a high-performance recurve bow.
Enjoy watching all 4 segments with Kathy and Larry. This show aired on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2015.
http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=752700
http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=752702
South Nation Archery on CTV Morning – 2014
Sarah Freemark makes a return visit to South Nation Archery Supply/Club to learn that you don’t need your eyes open in order to make a good shot and that you need to execute the shot properly in order to be accurate with a release aid.
Enjoy watching all 4 segments with Kathy and Larry. This show aired on March 31, 2014.
http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=316418
http://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=316434
CTV Ottawa’s Sarah Freemark visits SNAS again in 2014
The always charming and genuine television personality, Sarah Freemark joined us again at South Nation Archery Supply and Club to follow up on her archery skills and knowledge.
She worked with Larry and Kathy to learn the finer points of shooting compound bows with release aids and recurve bows for kinaesthetic awareness and proper form.
This pre-taped session will air on CTV Ottawa’s Morning Show on March 31st. It should be fun!