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| 05 May 2015 | 04:36
    Dads and daughters who caught two trout, a Rainbow and a Brown: From left, Adam Becz and his daughter Emma, 3, with Larry Cuccio Jr. and his daughter, Makuyla, 6.
    Dads and daughters who caught two trout, a Rainbow and a Brown: From left, Adam Becz and his daughter Emma, 3, with Larry Cuccio Jr. and his daughter, Makuyla, 6.
    Earlier that morning the club members stocked approximately 300 to 400 hundred trout in Wawayanda Creek on Baird Farm.The picturesque farm, which has often served as a backdrop for television and print media commercials, has traditionally been the site of the annual event held for children who live in the Town of Warwick.
    Earlier that morning the club members stocked approximately 300 to 400 hundred trout in Wawayanda Creek on Baird Farm.The picturesque farm, which has often served as a backdrop for television and print media commercials, has traditionally been the site of the annual event held for children who live in the Town of Warwick.
    Thanks to an annual community service provided by the Warwick Valley Rod & Gun Club families enjoyed another opportunity to þÄúTake a Kid Fishing Day.þÄù From left to right, club officers are: Vice President Jim Flaherty, Treasurer Kevin Unick, Event Chair Jerry Debold, President Ken Long and Secretary John Buckley.
    Thanks to an annual community service provided by the Warwick Valley Rod & Gun Club families enjoyed another opportunity to þÄúTake a Kid Fishing Day.þÄù From left to right, club officers are: Vice President Jim Flaherty, Treasurer Kevin Unick, Event Chair Jerry Debold, President Ken Long and Secretary John Buckley.
    Patsy Legge can be proud of his grandson Chris Palmieri who landed a huge Rainbow Trout.
    Patsy Legge can be proud of his grandson Chris Palmieri who landed a huge Rainbow Trout.
    "I'm using worms for bait" - Angelina Kanz, 7.
    "I'm using worms for bait" - Angelina Kanz, 7.
    "We're having a great time" said Tammy Schuler-Williamson pictured here with her son, Ayden, 7.
    "We're having a great time" said Tammy Schuler-Williamson pictured here with her son, Ayden, 7.
    Larry Cuccio Sr. brought along a clipping of a 1984 Advertiser photo taken at this event with his son Larry Cuccio Jr. who was fishing with his daughter Makayla, 6. "It's a family tradition," said Cuccio Sr.
    Larry Cuccio Sr. brought along a clipping of a 1984 Advertiser photo taken at this event with his son Larry Cuccio Jr. who was fishing with his daughter Makayla, 6. "It's a family tradition," said Cuccio Sr.

WARWICK — The weather could not have been better and Saturday, May 2, turned out to be an ideal day for catching fish as over 100 people, youngsters along with their parents or grandparents, enjoyed comfortable temperatures, clear blue skies and a creek well stocked with trout.

Thanks to an annual community service provided by the Warwick Valley Rod & Gun Club, families enjoyed another opportunity to "Take a Kid Fishing Day." And every boy and girl also received a valuable prize to take home.

Earlier that morning the club members stocked approximately 300 to 400 hundred trout in Wawayanda Creek on Baird Farm.

The picturesque farm, which has often served as a backdrop for television and print media commercials, has traditionally been the site of the annual event held for children who live in the Town of Warwick.

The event is provided for youngsters who may not have access to a stream.

"Take a Kid Fishing Day" was organized by club members for boys and girls under age 14 to give them an opportunity to enjoy the wildlife and environment surrounding their community.

Although many of the participants were successful, a child did not have to catch a fish to win one of the prizes awarded at the close of the event.

Since it is not a contest, it has been the practice for the club to award a prize to every participating child, whether the child was lucky that day or not. The prizes, most of which were donated by the local business community and some individuals, included fishing rod and reel combos, vests, tackle boxes, lures and other outdoor recreation items.

Contributions collected during the day and proceeds from the sale of food and refreshments will be used exclusively for next year's "Take a Kid Fishing Day."