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Optimists host annual fishing derby

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Optimists host annual fishing derby
The Arthur Optimists pose in front of the trophies up for grabs at the 57th annual fishing derby on June 14. From left are: Duke Woods, Henry Curtis, Tom O’Donnell, Owen O’Donnell, James Neal, Pete Mulhall, Tim Wright and Dave O’Donnell. The club served up hotdogs and cold drinks for hungry anglers. Photos by Sue Hogenkamp

ARTHUR – The Arthur Optimists held their annual Fishing Derby at Burns’ Family Pond on June 14.

Over 60 kids registered for the chance to catch one or more of 200 stocked rainbow and speckled trout.

The Arthur Optimists have been holding this popular free family event for 57 years.

The next event sponsored by the club will be the Canada Day three-pitch tournament at the Arthur Fairgrounds, with men’s and mixed teams competing on June 27 and 28, and family and business teams competing on June 29.

For more information or to register a team, call or text 519-803-3809.

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