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Fishing Rodeo For The Disabled Held In Walnut Hill
May 3, 2009
“I caught one! I caught one!”
The sounds of excitement were all around Saturday for the 35th annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo in Walnut Hill.
Over the 35 year history of the fishing rodeo, it has been held at locations ranging from Ft. Pickens to the Three Mile Bridge in Pensacola. Since 2001, it has been held at Jantz’s Catfish Pond on South Highway 99, just off Highway 97.
Dozens of volunteers stood ready Saturday to help the disabled fish. They baited hooks, tossed a line and offered words of friendly encouragement. Many of the volunteers were from the Walnut Hill Mennonite Church.
About 60 disabled people were registered in Saturday’s fishing rodeo. They were from around the area, including Pensacola and Century. Several residents from the Century Care Center participated. Everything, including lunch, in Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo is provided to the disabled for free as a project of the Pensacola Fiesta of Five Flags organization.
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While Jantz Catfish Pond is not open for public fishing, nearby ponds belonging to Steve Hiebert (Steve’s Sweet Corn) are open for public fishing. For more information, call 327-4020.
Pictured: Scenes from the 35th annual Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo in Walnut Hill Saturday morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
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3 Responses to “Fishing Rodeo For The Disabled Held In Walnut Hill”
It’s really good to know there are still good people in this world.
God Bless.
My husband is a resident of Century Care Center and has participated in the fishing rodeo for several years. He is always excited and loves the day out. All of the volunteers do a wonderful job helping the disabled and giving them a rare treat. Thank you all for what you do for my husband and the others.
Elizabeth Holsberry
Hats off to all the Pen Wheels Fishing Rodeo Volunteers and supporters.
What a great job Mr. and Mrs. Warren Jernigan, Pensacola Fiesta of Five Flags Organization, Mennonite Youth Group, my brother Chester Jantz and family!
I am Chester Jantz’s older brother John from California and was privilaged to be
at the first fishing rodeo at Jantz’s Catfish Pond in 2001. My wife and I have been back for 2 more times. It has been my pleasure to supply the California roasted almonds gift packs for the weirdest fish and no fish prizes. What a great day for fishers and well wishers. God Bless.
John M Jantz
Winton California