[June 11, 2013]
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This past weekend was the
annual Nathan Turner youth fishing day at Hickory Lane Campground,
Atlanta. The annual event, sponsored by Lincoln D.A.R.E. and
the Lincoln Park District, honors the late Nathan
Turner, a young Lincoln native who enjoyed fishing. He
died unexpectedly in February of 2009 at the age of 29.
This week, Nancy Turner,
Nathan's mother, shared a few comments about the day with Roy Logan
of the park district, who shared them with LDN.
Mrs. Turner wrote:
"The fishing derby went great!
The weather was perfect. We had approximately 100 attend including
60 children. Donuts were provided at registration.
Lunch included hot dogs, Goldfish crackers, watermelon,
strawberries, and chocolate fish cookies for dessert. Every child
went home with a squirt gun or frisbee.
"Special Thanks go to Roy Logan representing the Lincoln Park
District along with Ken Greenslate representing DARE....both
organizations are sponsors of the Fishing Derby."
Prizes were awarded in three categories:
largest fish, most fish,
smallest fish
Largest fish:
First prize -- $100
Biggest fish, girls: Kalley Cobill, 4 pounds, 12 ounces
Biggest fish, boys: Aris Tanner, 4 pounds, 12 ounces
Second place -- fish combo set
Dreyden Pozsgai, 4 pounds, 8 ounces
Ryan Miller, 4 pounds, 8 ounces
Most fish:
First prize -- fishing set
Clayton O'Donahue, 24 fish
Second place -- new fishing pole
Three-way tie: Zack Menzel,
Ryan Miller,
Jamilynn Hill
Smallest fish:
First prize -- fishing pole and tackle box
Clayton O'Donahue, 2 3/4-inch fish
Second place -- new fishing pole
Three-way tie:
Zack Menzel,
Ryan Fruge,
Jamilynn Hill
Nathan Turner Friendship Award:
Isiah Huynh received the Nathan Turner Friendship Award. This is
given each year to a child who displays a kind and friendly attitude
toward others, reminding us of Nathan. Isiah received a fishing hat and
billfold with a fish on it.
Information and pictures provided by Nancy
Turner and Roy Logan |