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Every kid (12 years and under) who enters the Ed’s Kids Casting Contest
sponsored by Ed Herrington’s Lumber will take home a prize from the prize
table, and a French Fry coupon from McDonalds. Even the three smallest
catfish wins a prize!
“We started the “Team Challenge” when Captain Bob Lewis with Fins and
Grins Charter Fishing contributed “A Day of Charter Fishing” for a prize.
When four fishermen register as a team, the combined lengths of four catfish
will determine the winner
The “big deal” for the fisherman who sets the New York State Record for a
Channel Catfish is a new Village Dodge Pickup truck, with a new Boat, Motor
and Trailer from Riverview Marine Services in Catskill.
“Each year the CatfishDerby is a host tomany individuals with developmental
disabilities”, Brad Poster continues; “By registering on the website at www.
unitedwaycatfishderby.com people can Sponsor a Child of their own or a kids
who belongs to a group.”
“New this year is our Sponsor a Warrior category (also found on our website).
We have teamed with the Wounded Warrior Project out of New York City and
the Warriors in Motion at the Adaptive Sports Foundation in Windham, New
York to help give those who sacrificed for our American Freedom a day of
fishing, recognition and prizes.”
Many have asked -
Who was Leo Lasher?
"Sounds too simple... but Dad loved to fish. So do I....and I always wanted
to do a tourney in his honor.” said Perry Lasher, The Bank of Greene County,
Senior Vice President, Commercial Lending. Perry's father passed away in
1999 and they shared a love for at least a couple of life's treasures including
fishing. Four years ago, in an endeavor to honor his father he became Event
Chairman the United Way of Columbia and Greene Counties Leo Lasher
Catfish Derby.
“The biggest prize of all goes to me” finishes Brad Poster. “Watching the
joy on the faces of the families, the kids and the volunteers who make this
event a family destination in beautiful Dutchman’s Landing Park is the
greatest feeling. Allocating the United Way funds to improve the lives of
people in Columbia and Greene Counties is a “mission well done”.
Casting lessons are part of the day’s events.