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  Fishing Rodeo huge success for county youth web posted May 12, 2008  COUNTY – Though the
early morning brought
strong storms, lighting, and hail, the skies cleared and the sun
shinned upon the Jimmy Shay Memorial Fishing Rodeo Saturday. “I think
we might have more people than last year,” Edgefield County Sheriff
Adell Dobey said. The event is organized each year by the Edgefield
County Law Officers Association and is sponsored by several local
businesses and agencies providing an opportunity for youth to “Get
hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs”. With hundreds of local youths turning
out and the fish biting, it was a grand day for all.  The Fishing Rodeo
provided fishing tackle and bait for the youths as
they began lining the shoreline of Lick Fork Lake waiting to get a
bite. The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources overstocks the
lake with additional catfish for the event and the fishing could not
have been better. Several youths caught from six to twelve catfish,
many weighing between two to five pounds. Among them were Garret
Hammond and Josh Wates (Left), both of Edgefield, who could not carry
their
catch without the aid of parents.After a few hours of fishing parents and children were provided with a free lunch consisting of hot dogs, fixings, chips, and drinks. The Merriwether Fire Department manned the grill cooking well over 1,200 hot dogs. “We’ve got 1,200 hot dogs now,” Johnston Police Chief Chris Aston said around 11 am, “but we have more on the way.” Chief Aston said the association was pleased with the turnout and the enthusiasm of the youth. “It’s great to see them have a good time. It’s all about the kids.” Before the day was over almost 800 attendees had passed through the gate, not counting those who camped out for the event the night before.  And if the fishing
and free food was not enough to make their day, the
best was still to come as the drawings for free prizes got underway
just after noon, including the much anticipated bicycle giveaway. As
the time drew near hundreds of children began gathering around the
dozens of bicycles pointing to the one they would choose if their
number was called.Among the many lucky winners of a new bike was Durauys Nelson, (above) of Johnston, who took little time making his choice of bikes when his number was called. “I want that one,” Durauys said, pointing to a Mongoose XR-75 off road ten-speed.  Children could also
take their turn in a hunting simulator provided by
the Department of Natural Resources which allowed them to hone their
skills in hunting deer, turkey, quail and other game. The simulator was
enjoyed by those young and old. Chief Aston wanted to point out the event would not be possible without the sponsors. “We really appreciate them and all that they do,” Aston said. In addition to the Edgefield County Law Officers Association, sponsors included the US Forest Service, SC Department of Natural Resources, Quail Unlimited, Log Creek Timber, Mathis Realty, Smith Oil Company, Jim Satcher Ford, Edgefield Fuel and Convenience, Gregg’s Gas Plus, Alex Hamilton Paving, EdgefieldDaily.com, Total Site Containment Company, IGA, the Merriwether Fire Department, and a vast array of volunteers from the Boy Scouts to the Strom Thurmond FFA. To become a sponsor or to contribute to the annual event contact any of your local law enforcement agencies. ©
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