Fishing enthusiasts help the needy
Fishing enthusiasts took to the banks of Peabody Country Club lake Saturday for the Third Annual Craig White Fishing Tournament.
Twenty-three two-person teams signed up for the competition.
Rod Conquest and Allie Morris placed first hauling in 13.933 pounds of catfish. Stan Ammeter and Loy Dorsey took second place with a weigh-in amount of 8.95 pounds.
Ammeter also had the largest fish at 8.95 pounds. Mike Hurst caught the smallest catfish at 0.132 pound.
"Team Cuz" (Ken Kangas and Sherri Bowlby) turned in the largest catch with 11 catfish.
Oldest fisherman this year was 74-year-old Bill Demain, while Harry Henderson fished with the oldest fishing pole — a 15-year-old rod and reel.
Scott Kershner of Pennsylvania came the farthest distance.
Money raised from the tournament and a raffle of donated prizes is administered by Sons of the American Legion. Funds are used to assist individuals or families who have financial hardship due to long-term illness, injury, or catastrophe.
During the past year money was given to a family in need after a fire, vehicle accident victims, cancer patients, funeral expenses, and hospital expenses.
The tournament is held annually in memory of Craig White who died from an accidental gun shot wound while camping at the country club in August 2000.
