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Federation sponsors fishing derby at fairgrounds

| 24 May 2016 | 04:38
    New Jersey State Federation of SportsmenþÄôs Clubs member Jim Cosmano laughs as Damon Arapkiles helps his son Nicholas, 11, with a 12-inch small-mouth bass. They are all from Andover Township.
    New Jersey State Federation of SportsmenþÄôs Clubs member Jim Cosmano laughs as Damon Arapkiles helps his son Nicholas, 11, with a 12-inch small-mouth bass. They are all from Andover Township.
    Being aided by his father Damon, Andover Township resident Nicholas Arapkiles, 11, is shown with a 12-inch small-mouth bass.
    Being aided by his father Damon, Andover Township resident Nicholas Arapkiles, 11, is shown with a 12-inch small-mouth bass.
    The fishing derby was a success for both the children and their families.
    The fishing derby was a success for both the children and their families.
    The fishing derby was a success for both the children and their families.
    The fishing derby was a success for both the children and their families.
    At center, Steve Brady, 9, of Sussex came to fish along with his dad. One after the other he reeled in a series of sunfish and then returned them to the pond.
    At center, Steve Brady, 9, of Sussex came to fish along with his dad. One after the other he reeled in a series of sunfish and then returned them to the pond.

AUGUSTA — Despite a cloudy sky and passing showers, hundreds of children and their parents and grandparents tried a morning of fishing at the pond of the Sussex County Fairgrounds.
While workers were preparing for a fundraising rodeo for the Sussex Borough Fire Department and a private wedding on the other side of the grounds, the pond was the place to be for outdoor family recreation.
Held on Saturday, the event was sponsored by the New Jersey State Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, which had volunteer members on hand to help as needed.
The event was open to children 15 years of age and younger and participants were asked to bring a can of food for the “NORWESCAP” food program. At the close of the derby, prizes were awarded.
— Photos by Chris Wyman