The Second Annual Mill Pond Improvement Association Fishing Tournament was another huge success.

The tournament, held June 23, raised $2,249 for the association, which maintains the dam and will use part of the proceeds for weed control on the pond in the future according to acting association president Don Wolford.

The tournament featured divisions for bass, bluegill, crappie and carp.

This year’s winners were:

• First place: Tyler Wade and Jacob Nolke – most combined weight in carp (33 pounds)

• Second place: Mark Barret Jr. and Greg Schonbok, most combined weight in carp (15.2 pounds)

• First place: Mike Polly and Matt Phillips – heaviest bass (3.2 pounds)

• Second place: Dennis Ferrier Jr. and Jeffrey Davies – heaviest bass (2.8 pounds)

• First place: Jim and Linda O’Konski – longest bluegill (7 and 3/4 inches)

• Second place: Brad and Robert Bundy – longest bluegill (7 and 1/2 inches)

• First place: Brent Reeves and Doug Sebasty – longest crappie (10 and 5/8 inches)

• Second place: Jim and Linda O’Konski – longest crappie (10 and 1/4 inches)

First place winners received $100, which was donated by Heddon Museum, Wolford Electric, Lyons Industries and Wilson’s Farrier Services

Second place winners received $50, which was donated by Lyons Industries, Matthews Real Estate and Haley’s Septic Services.

James Hough won the grand prize drawing of a Motorguide 40 trolling motor, which was donated by the Mill Pond Improvement Association.

Mill Pond Improvement Association

Second Annual Fishing Tournament

Donors and volunteers

Eugene F. Wilson, DVM

Don and Joan Lyons

City of Dowagiac

David and Lynda Timmons

Susie (Langley) Holcomb

ABC 57 News

Tony Spehar

WGTO Radio

Swap Shop

Bob Barzcak

Adele Straub

Dowagiac Daily News

Aly Gibson

Scott Novak

National Fishing Lure Collector Club

Jim Fleming

Florida Antique Tackle Club

Gary Simpson

Michigan Outdoor News

Herald Palladium

R. Lakeburg

Scott McCall

Jim and Linda O’Konski

Rick and Donna O’Konski

Madison Kurzhal

Don and Claire Wolford

Nick Bogen

Jim West

John Johnson

Dr. Alan Montgomery

Dr. Frank Butts

Bob Jirgl

Mark Davis

Tym Steinman

Gordon and Janet Gwilt

Chris Smith

Mark and Paula Granger

Don and Lori Davis

Larry and Kasey Sibley

Kaden Frye

Pearlee Frye

Alan Stanton

Dean Clayborn

Ernestine Matthews in member of her sons Kevin Matthews (Dec. 11, 2010), Ron Matthews (March 29, 1971)

Bernice Berry in memory of Jim Berry (May 1, 2007)

Amy Carmichael

Cindy Rolback

Cecil Boliger

B&G Discount

Kevin Vandenberg

Jenifer Kurzhal

Boy Scout Troop 563

Bob, Chris and Mike Symonds

Sponsors

Chuck Heddon

Heddon Museum

Lyon Industries

Budweiser

Jackson Tire

Dr. Montgomery

Underwood Shoe Store

Dowagiac Auto Service

Jim D’s

Round Oak

Huntington Bank

Caruso’s Candy Kitchen

Larry Collins

D&R Sports

Wounded Minnow

Mahar Insurance

John & Curt’s Brake & Alignment

Honor Credit Union

Deals on Wheels

Mr. Wahoo

Jerdon Real Estate

Pizza Hut of Michigan

Wolford Electric

Lunkers

C. Wimberly Automotive Group

Cranky Hanks Bait Shop

Bakeman’s Barber Shop

After Shock Audio

Steinman Shell Mart

Steinman Service

L.A.D.D. Inc.

NAPA Ridge

Hales Hardware/Radio Shack

Benny’s Barber Shop

Chet Nichols

Amdersdorfer/Wiltse Insurance

Beeson Street Bar

Division Tire

Great Lakes Angler

Saylor’s Pizza

Creative Vinyl Signs

Manor Mini Mart

Movies, Movies

Eckman Chiropractic Center

Lake Effect Powersports

2BS Gold & Trade

Vylonis Contracting

Wilson’s Farrier Services

High’s Marina

Cass Outdoor Power Equipment

Dialo’s Catering

Lindy’s

The Inn-Between

Mark Roberts Construction

Image Screen Printing

Judd Lumber

Farm Bureau Insurance

Matthews Real Estate

Squirrelly Hurle Tree Service

Affordable Automotive Service

D&R Sports Center

Symonds Machine Co.

Kentucky Fried Chicken

Haley’s Septic Services

Dowagiac Animal Hospital