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Youth and families enjoy Turner/D.A.R.E. morning of fishing
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[June 11, 2013]
ATLANTA -- On Saturday, the
local D.A.R.E program and the Lincoln Park District sponsored a
special event: the third annual Nathan Turner Fishing Derby.
Children from ages 4 to 15 and their families were invited to
participate in the event at the Hickory Lane Campground, Atlanta.
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 Nathan Turner, a former city council member in Lincoln, was known
for his love of fishing. His family established the fishing derby in
his memory. He is survived by his wife, Sarah; his son, Benjamin;
and other members of his family.A fishing clinic earlier in the
week helped to ensure the children understood proper safety
measures.
The pond had been stocked just days before the event.
Prizes were awarded for participating and for three categories:
smallest fish, biggest fish and most fish caught.
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Police Chief Ken Greenslate was on-site, cooking hot dogs and
providing sodas to those in attendance.
The Turner family gives their thanks to D.A.R.E and the park
district for their continued sponsorship of the fishing derby.
[By DEREK HURLEY] |
