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Saxtons River Fishing Derby to be held May 3

Wednesday, April 30, 2014 — Issue 252

SAXTONS RIVER — Fish will be biting at Saxtons River Recreation Area on Saturday, May 3, when the annual fishing derby, for kids 4 to 14, gets underway at 9 a.m.

Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The pond is 1.3 miles north of the rec area on Pleasant Valley Road.

Derby participation is free, but the rec area is conducting a 50/50 raffle and a bake sale to support its activities.

Prizes are donated by J & H Sporting Goods; trophies are underwritten by the Saxtons River Village Market and the Saxtons River Inn.

Organizers say they seek volunteers to help with the derby and to provide baked goods.

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