Derby on Jan. 18-19 coincides with Membership Drive
— from Dave Resch —
The 35th Annual Salmon Derby will take place on January 18 and 19,
There are fish out there and good tides for some good fishing. The entry fee is $50 per person — registration required by midnight on Friday, January 17.
First prize for the biggest salmon is $1,100, and over $2,600 in prize money given out on Sunday night at 7 p.m. Sign ups take place each day this week at the Legion Hall near Country Corner (376-4987), or by mail.
Even if you’re not fishing, come and have dinner and check out the fish in the boat. Dinners are served each night: Friday night — tasty cheeseburgers; Saturday — spaghetti; Sunday Hot turkey sandwich with potatoes, stuffing and gravy!
Saturday night door prizes are awarded to those who have entered the derby BUT you must be present to win a door prize. The Salmon Derby committee is busy with many chores to make this a successful derby! For more information, rules and registration cards, go to www.orcaspost93.org/fishingderby
The annual membership drive will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18. The public is welcome to come and enjoy the Legion lounge. Call 376-4987 for more information.
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