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Dustin
& Kelly Burton, of Sidney, share the outing with their
Little Brother Blaine Carey, son of Angela Carey,
of Sidney, and their
former Little Brother Nikolas Wagner, son of Janice Wagner, of Botkins.
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BBBS Fishing Day
Big Brothers Big Sisters...
Sponsored by Shelby County Bassmasters
A group of Big Brothers Big Sisters Volunteers and assigned Littles
recently enjoyed a beautiful day at the Hungates Pond near Anna, when
they attended a fishing derby hosted by the Shelby County
Bassmasters. Around 40 Volunteers and Littles attended the annual
event, which was held September 10th.
The outing included a cookout for all Bassmaster members, their
children, and the BBBS Volunteers and their Littles. The fishing event
concluded with an award ceremony for the top fisherman in several age
categories.
Although the children were not able to take home the loot of fish
caught during the days’ activities, they were treated to their very own
rod and reel.
Lisa Brown, Executive Director for Big Brothers Big Sisters stated,
“The Shelby County Bassmasters should be commended for this wonderful
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 to partake in.” Brown stated, “This
outing ties in nicely with our mentoring program. For many of the
kids we serve, getting them outdoors and fishing is a great way to get
them away from the television or video games.”
Group activities are part of the mentoring program for children from
at-risk homes. Presently, the Shelby & Darke County agency
has 106 matches with a list of over 40 children yet in need of an adult
volunteer. Volunteers are required to see the children two times
per month, offering support and fun, 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 of Shelby & Darke County is a non-profit,
United Way member agency. We are always looking for additional
volunteers. If you would like more information on enrolling your
child in the program or becoming an active volunteer, please call
937-492-7611 or 937-547-9622. You can also log onto the agency
website to view all the volunteer opportunities and upcoming activities
at www.bigbrobigsis-shelbydarke.org.
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Ashley Wilt, of Minster, holds the pole for his Little Brother
Trenton
Wilson, son of Karen Taylor, of Sidney.
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Littles enjoy the opportunity to fish at Hungates Pond near Anna during
the
Shelby County Bassmasters Fishing Derby.
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Che’Lynn Hunter baits her hook. Che’ is the granddaughter of
Shirley Murphy, of Sidney.
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Nojah Browning watches his catch flip in the grass as they are
counted.
Nojah is the son of Veronica Stearns, of Sidney.
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Nicholas Stearns is proud of his big catch! Nicholas is the son
of Veronica Stearns, of Sidney.
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Littles enjoy the picnic lunch provided by Shelby County Bassmasters
following the Fishing Derby.
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Littles enjoy the picnic lunch provided by Shelby County Bassmasters
following the Fishing Derby.
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