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FARRAGUT, TENNESSEE
THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2014
Fishing rules at Anchor Park Saturday Annual Bob Watt Fishing Rodeo draws scores
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ALAN SLOAN asloan@farragutpress.com
Already a four-time champion in Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo history, 13-year-old Tori Schrubb made it No. 5 last Saturday morning. But Tori’s twin brother, Alex, also grabbed some championship recognition during the Rodeo’s 30th Annual competition at Anchor Park June 14. While Tori’s 11 fish caught was most overall among the 6-andunder, 7-to-9 and 10-to-13 age groups — 72 children total — Alex tied for first place in boys 10-to-13 for biggest fish caught. “I also won a couple of years back,” Alex said. In a friendly yet competitive exchange, Alex said he’s the better fisherman. Tori, however, replied, “I’ve sort of won more.” About which twin is more into fishing, Alex said without hesitation, “I like it more.” Their father, James Schrubb, said the twins “bring me great pride and a legacy of passing on the basic life skills of fishing. “They do like the outdoors,” James Schrubb added. “… Tori has a lifetime sportsman’s license.” Other winners for biggest fish: 10-to-13 boys co-champion was Tristan Cooper; girls 10-to-13,
Brooklyn Galindo (1.5 pounds); 7-to-9 girls, Dakota Hodler (1.28 pounds); 7-to-9 boys, Ethan Koch (3.16 pounds); 6-and-under girls, Bella Galindo (1.95 pounds), and 6-and-under boys, John Sawyer. Each winner received a certificate plus a Target gift card. Silas Gruzalski, 2, made one thing clear during his first Watt Rodeo: “I’m trying to get a big fish,” he said while being assisted by his father, Jacob Gruzalski, and Silas’ big sister, Ella, 6. Kevin Greene said about bringing his daughter, Maddie, 5, to her third Watt Rodeo, “It’s always father-daughter time.” “It’s just a good time for us to get together and kind of get away from mom [Melissa Greene] and little brother [J.R.] for a little while and just have our own little time out here,” Greene added. Staking out the far western end of the park’s cove in Fort Loudoun Lake, “We try and get on this end every year,” Greene said. “It seems a little quieter on this end.” “I caught a fishie,” Maddie said moments after hooking a small bluegill with her favorite bait: hot dogs. They also used worms and chicken liver. Joshua and Kelly Smith See RODEO on Page 5A
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Seven of the eight winners during 30th Annual Bob Watt Youth Fishing Rodeo at Anchor Park display their certificates following the competition Saturday morning, June 14. In back, from left, are Tori Schrubb, 13, Most Fish Caught (11); her twin brother, Alex Schrubb, co-winner for biggest fish caught in boys 10-to-13 age group, and Brooklyn Galindo, biggest fish, 10-to-13 girls. Biggest fish winners in front, from left, are 7-to-9 boys, Ethan Koch; 6-and-under boys, John Sawyer; 7-to9 girls, Dakota Hodler, and 6-and-under girls, Bella Galindo. Not pictured is Tristan Cooper, cowinner for biggest fish in 10-to-13 boys.
Town gears up for annual Independence Day Parade ■
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As headliner Dishwater Blonde provides the music, Gina Pack, left, Cindy Van Dyke, center, and Mika Rogers strut their stuff as hundreds watch during Farragut Business Alliance’s third annual Red, White & Blues Pre-Independence Day Community picnic, presented by TDS Telecom, July 3, 2012.
Red, White & Blues kicks off long weekend
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TAMMY CHEEK tcheek@farragutpress.com
Farragut and area families can show their patriotic pride while having a good time before Independence Day. Live entertainment, food and activities for youngsters await families as Farragut Business Alliance co-hosts the fifth annual Red, White & Blues PreIndependence Day Community
Picnic, presented by TDS, with the town of Farragut. “It’s a great opportunity to get out and meet your neighbors, enjoy some great local music and keep the kids entertained, right in practically your own backyard,” Allison Sousa, executive director of FBA, said. The event is slated from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday, July 3, See RWB on Page 5A
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Spots are filling up quickly for Farragut Independence Day Parade, Sue Stuhl, Farragut Parks and Leisure Services director who is organizing the parade, said. “I believe we have three spots left, so we are very close,” Stuhl added. If people or groups want to join in the parade, they need to register quickly. The deadline to register is Thursday, June 19. “We will not take more than 95,” she said. However, she added, there will be a waiting list. “We typically will have one or two entries that will have to cancel for one reason or another, so we will call anyone, if there is a space, up to the day before the parade,” Stuhl said. Entries submitted by businesses and community organizations will feature antique cars, floats and animals. Farragut High School Marching Band, dance groups and elected officials also have registered. “We will post the numbers of where they line up July 1 on the Town website [at www.townoffarragut.org/parade],” she said. The lineup also will be posted at
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Farragut Independence Day Parade is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 4, rain or shine. Last year, Emma Kate Kilpatrick was ready for any weather during the parade.
8 a.m., Tuesday, July 1, at Farragut Town Hall, 11408 Municipal Center Drive. No parade lineup numbers will be given over the phone. “”They will know what number they are, and we will have staff on site to tell them where they are, but it will be easier if they go
to the website,” Stuhl said. “The important thing is they have to be pre-registered,” she added. “If they are not pre-registered and received a confirmation from us, they cannot participate.” See PARADE on Page 5A
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