Hemet Mayor Joe Males hands a box of worms to young angler Kenya Butler, 10, at the free kids’ Fishing Tournament at the Golden Era Golf Course in San Jacinto Saturday, April 15. It was the first time Kenya ever went fishing and she caught a largemouth bass. Valley News/Tony Ault photo
Three lakes at the Golden Era Golf Course in San Jacinto were not hazards for more than 100 excited children who, some for the first time, had the opportunity to catch a real fish April 15 at the free kids’ Fishing Tournament.The catch-and-release tournament brought enjoyment to children, their parents and grandparents on a beautiful spring day.Muriel Dufresne from Golden Era Productions said, “The fishing event was about the kids. It is family oriented and very memorable for the kids and parents, as some kids caught their first fish ever. Its purpose was to give kids the opportunity to experience the sport. It was an outpouring of community support to make this happen, creating a small town friendly atmosphere which historically has been so much a part of this valley.”Va
