2007 Harriman Ice Fishing Derby

                         Deerfield Valley Sportsmen’s Club
                24th Annual Harriman Reservoir Ice Fishing Derby

Despite Friday’s snow storm, there was a great turn out for the 24th
Annual Harriman Reservoir Ice Fishing Derby. Competing for over
$26,000 in cash and prizes, contestants from all over the northeast fished
on fresh snow under clearing skies on Saturday and enjoyed bright sun
and warm temperatures on Sunday. Derby anglers went home with over
$10,000 in cash and prizes announced during Sunday’s awards
ceremony.

Micheal Trevorrow of Townsend took home with a brand new 4-wheel
Drive Artic Cat ATV, valued at $5700. Second place in the raffle (a gas
powered auger) went to Scott Seargent of Jamaica, who reported that he
was leaving the derby for a fishing trip on Lake Champlain. Marcel
Lameire of West Dover was a big winner under the new prize structure,
taking 1st and 3rd place in the Lake Trout category as well as the
heaviest fish caught on both days of the derby. Noah Crawford won not
only third place in the perch category for kids ages 1-8, but also took
home the Kayla Lackey Award, presented at the awards ceremony by Brad
and Erin Lackey.

Of the 150 trout that were tagged, stocked in the lake and sponsored by
local businesses, 5 were caught this year, paying out a total of $175. The
“big fish" - worth a whopping $10,000 during the derby - was still at large
at the end of the event. Anyone who catches the fish between now and
the start of next year’s derby can redeem the tag (grey tag #008) and
collect a $100 cash prize from the Deerfield Valley Sportsmen’s Club.

Lots of kids were on hand, sledding, fishing and competing for trophies
and prizes. This year’s winners in the 1-8 year old category included:

1st place to Cassidy Purrington, age 6
2nd place to Celia Betit, age 5
3rd place to Noah Crawford, age 7.

Cassidy Purrington also won a prize for the heaviest fish caught on
Saturday.

8 year old Reis Jones caught the heaviest fish on Sunday.

In the kids category for 9-14 year olds:

1st place: Justin Hicks, age 9
2nd place went to Connor Harris
3rd place to Ben Ogden, age 13.

The heaviest fish on Saturday was caught by Justin Hicks, and on Sunday
by Ben Ogden.

Prizes in fish categories for adults were awarded as follows:

Lake Trout             1st: Marcel Lemaire 7.95
                              2nd: Josh Hayes 5.64
                              3rd: Marcel Lemaire 4.67

Brook Trout           1st: James Allard 1.63
                              2nd: Anthony Lampasona 1.26
                              3rd: Robert Stewart 1.13

Rainbow Trout 1st: Josh Emond .58

Brown Trout          1st: Eric Adams 1.62
                              2nd: Joshua Leslie 1.61
                              3rd: Robert Grate 1.46

Perch                     1st: Bernie Hindes .64
                              2nd: Bill Myers .54
                              3rd: Brad Lackey .53

Heaviest Fish prize for Saturday and Sunday was won by Marcel Lemaire.

This event would not be possible without its sponsors and the tireless
efforts of all of its volunteers. On behalf of the Sportsmen’s club, our
thanks to the Dix family: Gary, Ashley, BJ and Ryan, Larry and Linda
Brown, Nicole Gamache, Ben Brissette, Justin McNary, Mike Fayette, Joe
Szerjeko and John Zack. Our appreciation to RL Fuller, Inc. and Bartlett-
Boyd Construction for snow removal and Triple T Trucking for trash
removal. Thanks to TransCanada and Matt Cole for providing access to
the lake for the weekend. Thanks to all of our ticket outlets for all of your
hard work. Thanks to the E-Z Riders Snowmobile Club for being there
and keeping us all fed and happy!

Most importantly, thanks to Doug, Laurie, Steven, Brian and Nicholas Dix,
who year after year put an amazing amount of energy into the club and
this special event!

2008 Harriman Reservoir Ice Fishing Derby

Deerfield Valley Sportsmen's Club