[June 14, 2013]    

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

Aris Tanner was the boy with the biggest fish. His catfish weighed 4 pounds, 12 ounces. As the winner, Aris received $100.

Kalley Cobill was the girl with the largest fish. Her catfish also weighed in at 4 pounds, 12 ounces, and she, too, received $100.

 

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Clayton O'Donahue was the fisherman  who caught the smallest fish. Clayton's tiny catch measured 2 3/4 inches.  Clayton won a fishing pole and tackle box.

Clayton also won the prize for catching the most fish, with a total of 24.

 

Isiah Huynh was given the Nathan Turner Friendship Award.