ROCHELLE — The Rochelle Wildlife Conservation Club held its Annual Fishing Derby on June 23.

Marty Gorsuch, acting president of the Northern Illinois Bass Masters, and his fellow members facilitated fishing activities of over 151 kids. Throughout their previous year, the Bass Masters have a number of fundraisers, donors and sponsors who, with their combined effort, afford a variety of fishing gear i.e. poles and tackle boxes, as prize giveaways. Every participating kid walked away with a new fishing accessory!

The response from the kids & adults in attendance had been overwhelmingly positive with comments of gratitude and hope for a future return.