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PHOTO SHOW: A Fish Tale From Milpitas: One Catch; Lots of Morning Fun

Rose School fourth-graders were treated to a memorable event courtesy of the Rotary Club and others in the community.

News from Frank De Smidt of the Milpitas Rotary Club:

We had a successful Fishing Day Saturday, March 7, from 8 to noon with about 60 Rose School 4th Grade Students assisted by volunteers: Interacters from Milpitas High, Milpitas Police, Milpitas Fire, Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Dept., Teachers, Milpitas Rotary and more.

The awards ceremony at Rose School for fishing essays is scheduled for 9:00 AM, May 1st.

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Photos:

  • Rose School 4th Grade students casting with their rods and reels.
  • Fishing begins with the assistance of volunteer fishing buddies from Milpitas PD, Milpitas Fire, Spring Valley Volunteer Fire, Rotary Interacters, Teachers, Rotarians, and more.
  • That’s fishing buddy Christina Bruce (R) from Spring Valley Volunteer Fire Dept.
  • A turtle joins our fishing day.
  • Don Peoples, Norm LaCroix, Robin Hays, and Pete McHugh preparing our delicious lunch.
  • Victor San Vicente, Pete McHugh, Bill Cilker, and Sandra Zib serving hot dogs, fruit, chips, and more.
  • Fishing Day Chair John Jay’s humorous commentary.
  • Nathan with his prized fish the only one caught.
  • Nathan (center) with his BIG fish, fellow students, and volunteers.
  • Rose 4th graders leaving Spring Valley Pond with their teachers after this exciting event.

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