On February 12, 2013 I was honored to be awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for the technology training program I developed and over-saw for blind Canadians seeking to stay abreast of advancements in office place technologies. 35 blind professionals and a team of trainers spent

By Lawrence Gunther Euteneier Fishing is largely about ones ability to, “feel the bite”. Whether with or without sight the nature of this sport cares not.  I think that’s why I like it so much.  I enjoyed fishing as a child, but as I grew and my sight faded away, fishing is one thing I

By Lawrence Gunther Euteneier Photographs by Scott Campbell (Photo of Lawrence and Maestro heading out on the ice) Flowing past the foot of Canada’s Parliament and 4th largest city, the Ottawa River may rank as one of Canada’s least appreciated recreational fishery.  Musky, Pike, Bullhead,

By Lawrence Gunther Euteneier / Feel the Bite! Photographs by Scott Campbell Anyone who is considering or has already taken up the sport of ice fishing has wrestled with the idea of purchasing three of the more pricey “must-haves”.  1, some form of portable shelter; 2, a power auger; and 3,

12 days of Boat / sportsman shows have been booked for the Blind Fishing Boat to exhibit at so far this year. 14 “Feel The Bite” seminars have been confirmed. Competitions: 10 Walleye tournament series organized by Ottawa Regional Walleye League  6 B.A.S.S. Master competitions with Ottawa

While compiling the highlights of the 2011 Blind Fishing Boat season I took some time to re-read previous annual reports.  I was amazed, once again, just how much further the yard sticks have moved.  Sure, the year included lots of great moments on the water, but even more importantly, there