The following is copied off of an article in The Canton Observer & Eccentric Newspaper: "Some 200 youngsters competed in the 15th annual fishing derby sponsored by the Wayne County Parks department and the Vietnam Veterans of America Plymouth/Canton Chapter 528 and chaired by Tom Brown, Bill Boudreau and Dean Bell. Along with many prizes for each age group, the biggest fish - caught by Ethan Elsey - was mounted by Dave Reeves, commander of VFW Post 6695 in Plymouth. Scott Maher represented Wayne County Parks. Ethan and his family said they will be back next year. (Big catch)" Thank you "Bear" for letting me know about this article and photo!
VVA Chapter 528 has long been a partner with Wayne County Parks and Recreation to help provide this wonderful experience for the children 12 and under of Wayne County. We help out with providing the money and man power to orchestrate such an event. Prizes are given out for three age groups. Chapter 528 buys fishing poles, tackle boxes, and other appropriate items. One of our own members, Dave Reeves, takes the largest fish caught and mounts the fish for the winner.
This year our 2010 Fishing Derby took place on Saturday, May 15, 2010. The following members helped out: Gene Spurgess, "Bear", Dale Luebke, Bill Browning, Frank Gilbo, Jan Spittler, Rico Ciaramitaro, Bill Gravett, Al Kerbyson, Ron & Aggie Little, Debby Bradley, Doug Fox, Vaughn Hull, Tom Brown, and Bill Boudreau.
(Left to Right) Dave Reeves, Tom Brown, Doug Fox, Debby Bradley, Bill Browning, Bill Boudreau, Dale Luebke, Aggie Little,
Ron Little, Dave Ramsey, Jan Spittler, and Rico Ciaramitaro. Gene Spurgess also volunteered but is not pictured.
(Left to Right) Al Kerbyson, Bill Gravett, Vaughn Hull, and Frank Gilbo
"Bear"
Grand Prize Winner with Dave Reeves who has volunteered his taxidermist service
Mounted Winning Trout - by Dave Reeves
Grand Prize Winner Kyle Arzoobyan 1 lb. 15 oz. Ch. 528 Member and taxidermist Dave Reeves has volunteered to mount the winning fish.
Doug Fox & Tom Brown
Dean Bell's grandson, daughter, & son-in-law
Darrell Bazman, Dale Luebke, Aggie Little, Dean Bell, and Vaughn Hull in the back
All Kerbyson, Darrell Bazman, Dale Luebke, Aggie Little, and Dean Bell's hands
Tom Brown's granddaughter, daughter, & son-in-law
Bill Boudreau, Dean Bell and Dean's nephew and grand nephew
Bill Boudreau with Grand Prize winner Armana Wells
Largest fish mounted
