Members of the Abingdon Ruritan Club hosted a fishing event on Saturday at Beaverdam Park, organized by Raven Cash, chair of the club’s Public Services Committee. Officer Joe Morris of the Conservation Police assisted by donating fishing poles and accessories to all children attending. The event included fishing on the lake, a K9 tracking demonstration, a raffle of many prizes and lunch. The 130 hot dogs prepared by Ruritans fed 50 children plus their families. The fishing team included, from left, Jhie Hale, Don Sciria, Sid Dugas, John Snyder, Cash, Steve Brown, Julianna Woolley, Dianne Wooley, Betsy Tuttle, Ann Dugas and Roger Dick. Officer Morris, in photo at right, is shown with the collection of donated fishing poles.

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