The annual Lake John and Cowdrey Lake ice fishing contest Saturday and Sunday will offer a wide range of prizes, including a $750 first prize. In addition, a $75 prize will be paid for the biggest fish each hour during the contest, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. to noon Sunday.
Entry fee is $30 for adults, $5 for youth. Entry may be made at Lake John Resort General Store or North Park Chamber of Commerce, phone 970-723-4600.
Sterling contribution
The city of Sterling has agreed to lease 188 acres of prime South Platte River bottom habitat to the Division of Wildlife for inclusion to the Bravo State Wildlife Area. The city acquired the land about two years ago; the lease will cover a period of 25 years.
Also, Sterling plans to work with Ducks Unlimited to develop seasonal wetlands on other crop and pasture land it owns adjacent to the river.
