By Raven Nyman
CADOSA Fishing Derby results
The annual ice-fishing derby hosted by the Clinton and District Outdoor Sportsmen Association (CADOSA) took place on Sunday, February 11 at Beaverdam Lake. The event, which began at daylight and lasted until the afternoon, started out with some considerably chilly weather; derby-goers arrived to a brisk -27 degrees. But cold temperatures didn’t stop Clinton folk from getting out to enjoy their Family Day weekend; a total of 32 individuals registered for the ice-fishing derby, with 10 fish caught during the event.
The winner of the derby was Teri Shostak, who caught a fish that weighed in at 2.12 pounds and received a cash prize of $150. In second place came Terry Kennedy with a 2.1 pound fish and a prize of $100. Ron Dyck’s 2.09 pound fish gave him third place standing and a cash prize of $50, while Joanne Dyck placed fourth with a 2.08 pound fish, winning herself a club hat to take home. Last but not least, in fifth place came Brook Campbell, who won a fishing rod to commemorate the day.
The event was well-attended and enjoyed. A big “thank you” is owed to Rolly Higginbottom and all members of CADOSA for organizing another successful event for the Village. CADOSA’s next meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 7 at 7 p.m. in the Legion basement, 310 LeBourdais Avenue, Clinton.
Clinton and District Agriculture Association receives cheque
In January, the Clinton and District Agriculture Association accepted a cheque for $3,060 from TNRD Area “E” Director Sally Watson. The cheque, which was jointly accepted by Clinton Ag president Jane Munro and vice president Katie McCullough, will allow the Ag association to purchase panels for portable pens for use at Clinton’s rodeo grounds in the event of an emergency evacuation. The fence panels will help to keep animals and people separate if and when the community is faced with another wildfire, or even a local flood.
The Clinton and District Agriculture Association is responsible for maintaining the Village’s rodeo grounds, and hosts the annual May Ball Rodeo, as well as the Little Britches Rodeo. The association is also in charge of overseeing rodeo ground rentals for other groups and local events, and works collectively to encourage all sorts of equine-related events in the area.