On May 30, The American Legion Post 209 of Forestville put on its first fishing derby in 30 years at Rockwell Park. Post officials said it was an outstanding success. In a press release, the Post said everyone won that day but the children won big and the event was a big hit. The winners that day were Lillian Roddrigue, first trout of the day; next winner was Isabella Loreal, who won first to limit out (two trout). Chase Loreal won the fishing pole (limit out two trout).

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