Walter McCartney

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Hi, my name is Walter McCartney. I received the # 8 nomination for the “ Hammer Award for my gracious attempt to return my day’s catch to their home environment. I attempted to place my fish back in the water and I could see a couple were struggling to get to deeper water and were caught on the rocks in extremely shallow water. I leaned forward to give them a boost to get them on their way and in doing so lost my balance. I stepped in shin deep with one foot then managed to regain my balance. I looked quickly over my shoulder hoping no members saw me. Too late, all were applauding and laughing. Oh well I have joined many competitors for this marvelous club award.

Additional resume for Hammer Award

Upon arriving at the Lay Lake Dam parking lot. I did like everyone else. I unhooked my boat straps and made sure my plug was in lace prior to launching my boat. Once launched my vehicle was placed in one of the parking spots. When I returned at weigh in time I noticed a piece of paper on the windshield. I first thought it was just some locals putting a flyer there to announce some upcoming tournament or some other event. I removed it and prior to discarding it in my floorboard, ( there are no trash receptacles at the launch site ) I noticed that it was a handicap parking ticket. Then I noticed that my van and trailer had been parking in a handicap spot all day long and now I would be the only one paying for parking in a free state boat launch. There was also no no one around that I could plead my case to about me being mentally challenged. Thus I have added my name to a long list of nominees ( half the club ) for this ward.