Letter to the Editor: published June 7, 2024

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Thank you from ‘Just for the Halibut’

Thank you to all 35 anglers, sponsors, raffle prize donators, and over 100 participants who joined us for the 31st annual Just For The Halibut, Just For The Kids Fishing Tournament. We are proud to say that we raised over $10,000 that will be distributed to local youth in the Avalon and Two Harbors communities!

Congratulations to our 1st place winner Billy Katkov with a 19.78lb halibut! 2nd place to Jeffrey McElroy for a 14.78lb and 3rd place to Nathan Lins for a 9.84lb. All weighed in by our beloved Rosie Cadman and granddaughter Heather Cadman!

Thank you sponsors, A Touch of Heaven, ACE Clearwater, Antonio’s Pizzeria, Avalon Freight Services, Bluewater Grill, Catalina Beverage, Catalina Courtyard, Catalina Divers Supply, Catalina Express, Catalina Golf Cart, Chet’s Hardware, Coyote Joe’s, El Galleon, Fine Line Construction, Island Fire Extinguishers, Island Water Charters, Lobster Trap, Love Catalina, Marlin Club, NDMK, Northwind Refrigeration, Steve’s Steakhouse, The Locker Room, Topside, Vons.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our community! You really know to show up for each other! Thank you to our team members Mallory Sterling, Missy Norvelle, Nicky Flynn, and Nicki Konigsmark. There are still shirts and hoodies available at Chet’s Hardware if you weren’t able to make the event. We look forward to seeing you June 1, 2025.

Co-Captains Cinde Cassidy & Angela Bogard

Please email jfth.catalina@gmail.com for interest in receiving funds from these proceeds.