Take A Kid Fishing 2010

This past Saturday was the fifth year that Bob and Corky have hosted "Take A Kid Fishing". For several days last week, members of the Sheriff's Posse, Corky, Mike and others cleaned and mowed and just plain worked hard (under Bob's direction) to get ready. On Saturday morning, there were over 60 kids who gathered at the lake to participate in a very fun fishing adventure.

It takes a lot of volunteers to make an event like this work. Curt brings his grill from next door to fry up the hamburgers and hot dogs.

The ladies bring food and run the registration of kids and boat operators.

Gander Mountain gives the Sheriff's Posse a good deal on life jackets, rods and reels, and tackle.

Les brings the rookies from the Minnesota Vikings to make the day extra special. They were a little late this year, but adults and kids were eager to see them when they arrived. Each of the volunteer pontoon drivers took at least four kids and a Viking out on German or Jefferson Lake for three hours.

Most of the children caught at least one fish.

And when all the fish were brought in, there were posse members there to clean every one.

After all the Vikings, volunteers, posse, and kids had lunch,

it was time for the Vikes to sign footballs. Each child received a football and a Viking Pennant.

And then, it was time for the kids to head home and the adults to do a little cleanup. The rain that came around lunch time didn't dampen any spirits; there were a lot of smiles on faces of all ages.