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HICF
Kids’ fishing contest has lots of winners
By IRENE NOLAN  Some
84 children participated in the Hatteras Island Cancer
Foundation’s annual kids’ fishing tournament on
Saturday,
Sept. 22, at the Cape Hatteras Fishing Pier, also known as the Frisco
Pier.
The morning dawned gray and drizzly, and clouds threatened the festivities. But before the contest, which began at 10 and ended at noon, was over, the sun was shining. The youngsters fished and enjoyed hot dogs and drinks donated by island businesses. The contents winners were: Kindergarten through second grade Biggest Fish: first place to Hannah Barnett and second to Emma Chapin. The most fish awards went to Simon Wilson for first place and Max Bigney in second. Third through fifth grades Biggest Fish: first place to Christian Meekins and second to William Willis. Most fish awards to John O’Neil for first and Indica Willis for second. Sixth through eighth grades Biggest Fish: first place to Josh Willis and second to Andrea Wilson. Most Fish awards to Josh Willis for first and J.B. Pitteiti for second. Prizes for the contest were donated by more than 40 local businesses The trophies were donated by Jodi Midgett. Bait, rods, and reels came from Frank and Fran's tackle shop in Avon and Teach's Lair Marina in Hatteras. Food and drinks were donated by Risky Business Seafood, Burrus Red &White Supermarket in Hatteras, and Food Lion in Avon. The cancer foundation also thanks Angela Gaskill and Dominick Vince at the Frisco Pier for their help and the Cape Hatteras Anglers Club for providing tackle and judging. All proceeds benefit the cancer foundation, which helps Hatteras cancer patients pay for medical care and prescription drugs that aren’t covered by insurance and also assists patients with the cost of travel for medical treatment. For more information, visit www.hicf.org. 
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