Get Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs

The Knights of Columbus, Father John F. Hogan Council #14236 in Dartmouth sponsored the annual “Get Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” Fishing Derby on August 1st at Mello’s Pond in Dartmouth. Approximately, 55 kids and young adults plus parents, relatives and volunteers participated. The derby was for ages 6-16 with trophies awarded to the top three participants in the categories of largest fish, most (number) fish and total weight. The event provided a fun and safe experience for the area youth. Knights and volunteers cleaned and prepared the area around the local pond, assisted the youth and provided safety and direction. Many made the morning a family event by bringing relatives and friends to fish. “the message is a very powerful one. “The fact that so many participated is a strong sign for the future. Families shared their precious time with each other and that strengthens them and our community” said Grand Knight Chris Pereira.

The Dartmouth Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring the derby again next year and thank all of the wonderful kids and volunteers. Special thank you to the Mello’s, Ed Viveiros, Ken Cotta and all sponsors including Dartmouth Rotary Club, Main Bait & Tackle, A1 Home Improvement, Subway and Bob Peckham. A full listing of all sponsors is available on the Dartmouth Knights council Facebook and Twitter pages.

The Knights of Columbus is a Roman Catholic fraternal service organization with over 15,000 councils and over 1.8 million members in the United States. The Knights participate in many charitable events and work with a variety of nonprofit groups to support the community. The Knights of Columbus stand for four core principles which are charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. The Knights donated more than $173 million dollars to charity and volunteered over 71.5 million hours last year. These contributions are the most ever by The Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus Father Hogan Council serve the Dartmouth parishes of St. Julies and St. Mary’s.

Winners:

Biggest Fish:

Girls = 1st PL – Ashley Griffths, 2nd PL = Kaylin Silva, 3rd PL = Isabella Viveiros

Boys = 1st PL – Lenny Gzapiga, 2nd PL = Ryan Phillips, 3rd PL = Brandon Silva

Most Fish By Weight:

Girls = 1st PL – Juliana Riviera, 2nd PL = Andrea Thibodeau, 3rd PL = Jillian Leary

Boys = 1st PL – Aaron Charest, 2nd PL = Ian Hamlet, 3rd PL = Kory Silber

Most Fish By Count:

Girls = 1st PL – Jacquline Thibodeau, 2nd PL = Molly Costa, 3rd PL = Brook Davis

Boys = 1st PL – Chase Healy, 2nd PL = Mathew Costa, 3rd PL = Sam St.Dennis