Hill’s Bassmasters held its 13th annual Youth Day on Saturday for the benefit of Arc/Rowan, a United Way agency that serves developmentally disabled people.
The fishing club got assistance from the East Rowan High School Student Council.
Because of bad weather, Bassmasters already had rescheduled Youth Day twice, and rain continued through midnight Friday.
“The clients from Arc/Rowan braved the wind, the chilly air and the mud from the rain for a fun day of fishing and a cookout,” club member Jim Mullen wrote.
Twenty-one Arc/Rowan clients participated, and the Bassmasters club assigned a fishing buddy to each.
Hill’s Minnow Farm Store and owner Terry Hill provided tackle, bait and the fishing pond behind the store.
Client winners were Andrew Stirewalt, most fish caught (by number); Lauren Bolton, big fish; and Dale Galey, most fish caught (by weight).
The fishing club and Arc/Rowan presented a Community Service Award to the East Rowan Student Council. Faculty Advisor Charlotte Cherry and Student Council Co-President Jaimie Mullen accepted.
Arc/Rowan clients participating were: Stephen and Deborah Russell, Justin Safrit, Andrew Stirewalt, Walter Gulledge, David Hunsucker, Cory Kyslinger, Patrick Mowish, Lillian Overcash, Kevin Brown, Thomas Keith, Jessee Robinson, John Luther, Mackenzie Williams, Marquez Banks, Lauren Bolton, George Cain, Dale Galey, Mickey Boatwright, Andrian Alexander and Teresa White.
Hill’s Bassmasters and friends participating were: Jimmy Robinson, Jack Vanderford, Ellen and Jim Mullen, Dave and Tammy Harless, Michelle and John Ayers, Amy and Scott Eggleton, Matt Harmon, Doug File, Katie File, Kara Bean, Kinsley Bean, Pam Smith, Tommy Kesler and Tony Honeycutt.
East Rowan Student Council members and friends were: Sam Weisensel, Jaimie Mullen, Dale Davis, Melisa Hollar, Thomas Obarowski, Reid Lippard, Jordan Sheperd, Dillon Brewer, Megan Bullins, Madison Puckett, Charlotte and Ben Cherry, Keyan Clanton, Nanci Lefko, Caroline Smith and Sam McSwain.
Others providing donations and assistance were: Sgt. Tony Sharum, of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission; Cheerwine; Vic Shives; Powles Funeral Home; Meyers Septic; and Penninger Distributing.