What a beautiful day it turned out to be on Oct. 25, for the 3rd Annual Lions Club Catfish tournament. Lions Peter Alexieff, Doris Wieding and Linda and Joe Halbrook were at Choke Canyon Calliham unit by 5:30 am registering the contestants. We had a turn out of 22 teams. The beautiful early morning sunrise was an indication that the day was going to be perfect for fishing.

Family and friends were gathered at the Choke Pavilion that afternoon to await the winning catch of the day. The teams had to weigh-in in by 3 p.m. to qualify.

We were honored to have Harry Wright, his daughter Elizabeth, and Ann Janson representing the TR Valero Refinery. Without the participation of our main sponsors, TR Valero Refinery and Veolia Environmental Services of Baytown, this tournament would not be possible.

The Three Rivers Lions Club would like to extend a gracious thank you to TR Valero Refinery and Veolia Environmental Services.

This fund raiser is a lot of fun for its members. It is worth the work and effort when we present The Texas Lions Camp, in Kerrville, $1500 of the money raised to help this organization. Other portions of the profits go towards scholarships and supporting other local charitable organizations.

Winners of this Catfish tournament were:

Jr. Thomas and Stoney Naylor of Three Rivers, first place; Michael McTighe and Roy West of Three Rivers, second; Donald Kasper and Dennis Maurer of Three Rivers and George West, third; Paul Phillips and Bobby Bustillo of San Antonio, Ronald Olinick and Chris Sralla of Floresville tied for fourth place; Randy Svoboda and Travis Svoboda of Floresville, fifth; and Ron Yuhas and Tim Bellings TR and Pleasanton, sixth.

Contestants were automatically registered to win some very nice door prizes donated by Wal-Mart, Academy and The Bass Pro shop.

Lions Club president, Donald Kasper and Lions Club members would like to thank all the contestants that made the fishing tournament a success for 2008.