Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church in Many held its Second Annual Team Bass Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday, September 24th at Buckeye Landing Marina on Toledo Bend Lake. The first place team prize of $1000 went to Tommy Washington of Milam, TX and Shane Slaughter of Many with a 10.030 weight. Second place team winners were Tanner Meyer of Mermentau, LA and Katelyn Mott of Jennings (8.77 weight). Third place was awarded to Clint Paddie and Matt Sepulvado of Many (7.495 weight). Tanner Meyer was the Big Bass Winner with a weight of 5.390.
The Kayak Division winner was Don Lemaire. The Children’s Division First Place winner was William Tarver with a 1.285 weight and Second Place winner was Jase Nichols with a .905 weight.
The Church would like to thank the sponsors who made the fundraiser possible: Gold Level Sponsors ($500.00 or more donation): Chris Sylvia Law Corporation, Allfield Equipment, Inc. (Bill Allen), Saint Joseph (Zwolle) Knights of Columbus Council # 4818, Charles D Soileau Law Corp; Silver Level Sponsors (donation of $250 or more): Curtis Family Pharmacy, Byles Welding & /Tractor, McGraw Chiropractic Clinic, Foy Motor Company, Sabine State Bank, Adam Sullivan Law Office, Tedd and Sandy Dumas, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Busby, Sheriff Aaron Mitchell, Jimmy Granger Ford of Stonewall, Sam A Rivers III, James and Beckie Bayer, Pierre Malus; Bronze Level Sponsors (donation of $175 or more): In Memory of Steven & Ernest Rodrigues, Toledo Bend Lakeside Realty (Kelly Girouard), Bison Auto, Cecelia Hambleton- Knippers, Ronald D. Brandon Law Corporation, Crow Physical Therapy, Sam A Rivers, Jr., R & R Fuel Suppliers, Inc., EZ-River Harvesting LLC., R & R Logging LLC, Warren Meadows Funeral Home; Donors: Quad C Physical Therapy, Sabine MFD Homes, W. S. Miller, Cindy Pervola, Toledo Bend Auto Care, LLC, Toledo Bend Hardware & Supply, Buddy Wood – State Farm Insurance, Debra Manasco, H & R Block - Natchitoches – Kristy Spillyards, Andy Payne State Farm Insurance, Many Veterinary Hospital, William Daniel Dyess, Broussard Physical Therapy Clinic, Judge Verity Gentry, Mary Kay Consultant Lynette Mitchell, El Patio – Toledo Town, The New Look (Lois Britner), Jean Rains, Dixie Stems by Callie, Roseneath Funeral Home, Anna Hill, Jean Rains, Saint John the Baptist Youth Group Gift Shop, Bobby Anderson, Dairy Delight, Sarah Heard Andries, J C Andries, Beneath the Line Studio (David Dragon), Edward Jones (Hall Adams), Mid Lake Marine, Auto Zone, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Nichol’s Department Store, Brookshire Brothers, Market Basket (Toledo Town) and Dakota Rivers. Raffle donations were made by Rickey Wriborg (LSU rod), and David Nichols (Adirondack chair).
Special thanks to Buckeye Landing Marina for their hospitality in serving as the host marina for the Saint John the Baptist / Saint Terence Second Annual Fishing Tournament Fundraiser!
All proceeds from the tournament will benefit church repairs and operational expenses.