Last Sunday marked the second Kids Fishing Tournament held in Winfield's Doubletree East subdivision. The tournament was rescheduled due to the torrential rains two weeks ago.

Twenty-eight youngsters ranging from 3 to 16 participated in what turned out to be a great day to fish! Approximately 60 parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends attended. Lake Committee Chairman Lou Rinaldo and members Annette Williamson, Ron Johnson, Jim Feltzer, and Bill Williams organized and supervised the event. Josh Elder, another committee member, was unable to attend.

A total of 64 fish were caught. The longest fish was reeled in by 7-year-old Max Hall who landed a 21-½ inch catfish!

Jim Feltzer and Bill Williams did a wonderful job instructing, judging and baiting hooks for the kids. Winners were: Age 10 and older - first place, Nick Ewart, $60; second, Ashton Kristevski, $40; and third Mike San Juan, $20; Age 9 and younger, first, Max Hall $60; second, Madelyn Hussey, $40; and third, Mathew Black, $20.

McDonald's Restaurant gift certificates and prize money was donated by a Doubletree resident. Snacks and refreshments where supplied by the developer.

Road still closed

Motorists are well aware that 109th Avenue has been closed since June, and was scheduled to reopen to traffic in October after a new bridge was constructed.

Lake County officials have notified Winfield that the reopening has been pushed back to Nov. 10, weather permitting.

Fall Fantasy coming

The annual Holy Spirit Catholic Church Fall Fantasy on Oct. 12 will be held at The Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza in Merrillville.

Tickets are $35, which includes a style show featuring the latest men's and women's wear from John Cicco's. A cash bar will also be available. A silent auction will be held and a 30-minute live auction will be conducted by auctioneer Rich Cooke.

Proceeds will be donated to St. Vincent de Paul Ministry. St. Vincent de Paul is a group that helps those less fortunate by providing food, clothing, home furnishings and spiritual guidance.

Visit www.holyspiritchurch.org

Pancake breakfast

LOFS Fire Force and its auxiliary will host a pancake breakfast and bake sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday at Jerry Ross Elementary School, 11319 Randolph St.

Breakfast tickets are $6 for ages 13 to adult and $3 for ages 4 to 12. Call (219) 988-5394 or purchase tickets at the door.

Wellness Fair

LOFS Lions Club, Fire Force, Fitness 1, Leader 1 Fitness, and Bodyworks Spa are sponsoring a community event featuring preventative health care information and screenings.

This Wellness Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday at Jerry Ross Elementary School.

Free screenings form local health care practitioners will be featured along with flu and pneumonia shots. So have breakfast Sunday and learn about your health in one trip.

Do you have a special occasion to brag about or news in your neighborhood? Let me know and I will share it with the community. Call (219) 895-6528, or e-mail JimmyGems@aol.com. Opinions expressed are solely those of the writer.