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BBBS
enjoy fishing with Shelby County Bassmasters
Volunteers from Big Brothers Big Sisters and their “Littles” recently
enjoyed a Youth Day Fishing Derby at the home of Mike Meyer in Fort
Loramie. The Fishing Derby was co-sponsored by the Shelby County
BassMasters and Sidney Kiwanis. Over 30 volunteers and Littles
attended the annual event, which was held on Saturday, September 16.
The outing included a cookout for all BassMaster members, their
children, and the Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers and Littles. The
fishing event concluded with an award ceremony for the top fisherman in
several age categories.
Shelby County BassMasters were able to put on this event as a result of
local fisherman participating in bass tournaments throughout the year
with a modest portion of the entry fee going toward the purchase of
individual poles for each child. Other donations were received by
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Buckeye Ford, Minster Machine,
Jayne Watkins and Carol Freisthler with Wagner Realty, Patrick’s Pub
& Grill, Meyer’s Garage & Drive Thru, Mully’s Drive Thru,
Spillway Bait & Tackle, Al’s Place Pizza, Russ Michael, Playtex,
Wagner’s IGA, Greenthumb Nursery, and Dan Eilerman Construction.
Jennifer Bruns, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Shelby & Darke County, stated, “The Shelby County BassMasters do an
outstanding job every year with this activity. The children who
participate in this outing truly look forward to it each year, and it
exposes them to a new hobby that they might not otherwise get the
opportunity to do. I have kids ask me all year round when the fishing
derby is going to be held. They love this event.” Bruns
continued, “Being outdoors, getting fresh air, and learning about
fishing is a neat experience for the children in the program; and for
some of them the first time they have been exposed to the sport.”
Group activities are part of the mentoring program for children from
at-risk homes. Presently, the Shelby & Darke County agency
has 62 matches with a list of over 14 children yet in need of an adult
volunteer. Volunteers are required to see the children two times
per month, offering support, fun, and educational activities. It
should be noted that match activities can be scheduled around a
volunteer’s calendar, and offer a fantastic way to have a positive
impact on youth in our community.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit United Way member
agency. If you would like to become a volunteer and make a
difference in a child’s life, contact the local agency at 937-492-7611
or go to www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org for more information.
Photo: Little Brother, Elijah Barger grandson of Cheryl Wolaver waits
patiently for a fish to bite at the Shelby County Bassmasters Fishing
Derby.
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