Manitouwadge Families Get Hooked

Written by Reader Submission on 27 February 2012

PHOTOS & ARTICLE BY KATHY HUDSON, MOE

Fun at the 2012 MOE Family Fish Derby. Photo(s) Courtesy Kathy Hudson

MANITOUWADGE, ON – Saturday, February 18th, the Manitouwadge Outdoor Enthusiasts (MOE) had another successful Family Fishing Derby. Participation was up this year, we had 40 children come out and have fun trying to catch fish. The weather cooperated beautifully.

Photo by Kathy Hudson

There were trophies for 1^st and 2^nd place in three categories, Walleye, Pike, and Other Species.

MOE 2012 FAMILY FISH DERBY WINNERS:

PIKE

1^st Jesse Talian
2^nd Kaitlin Lessard;

WALLEYE

1^st Derek Labbee;

OTHER SPECIES

1^st Sarah Haliski,
2^nd Skyler Haliski.

We have so many people to thank for making this day the great day it was. All the children who registered received prizes. This was made possible by our wonderful sponsors. A huge Thank you to Barrick Gold, Manroc Developments, Turner’s Northwood Adventures and Northern Comfort Bed and Breakfast. Manwood Home Hardware again provided us with our shelter for registration and keeping warm all day, this was very much appreciated. Thank you to all the people who helped out with the details. B&M Hauling for clearing out the parking area by the boat launch by the Geco Bridge. Charrly Killingbeck, Chris Denny, Gary Morris, Gary Vickory, Frank Reiser, James Lidster, Bob Kirkpatrick, Lorne Boyd and Kathy Hudson. This couldn’t have been done without you.

A very special Thank You to the Public Works employees who volunteered your time to plow the the beach are and parking lot.

The Breakfast Club provided a tasty BBQ for everyone to enjoy.

Many fish were caught, a few got away but everyone had a good time getting out with family and friends. Hope to see everyone next year.