FORT LORAMIE — A group of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County volunteers and children recently attended a fishing derby hosted by the Shelby County Bassmaters and the Kiwanis Club at the home of Mike Meyer in Fort Loramie.

The outing included a cookout for all Bassmaster members, their children, the BBBS volunteers and their “littles.” The fishing event concluded with an award ceremony for the top fishermen in several age categories.

Jennifer Bruns, executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters said, “The Shelby County Bassmasters do an outstanding job every year with this activity. The children who participate in this outing truly look forward to it each year, and it exposes them to a new hobby that they might not otherwise get the opportunity to do. I have kids ask me all year round when the fishing derby is going to be held. They love this event. Being outdoors, getting fresh air and learning about fishing is a neat experience for the children in the program and for some of them, the first time they have been exposed to the sport.”