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. |
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.
Police Chief Ken Greenslate was
on-site, cooking hot dogs and providing sodas to those in
attendance.
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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] |