The City of Glen Cove Billy Blind Memorial Bluefish Derby was held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 28 and 29 with great success. Over 80 fishermen participated, despite the small craft weather advisories for both days. Cash prizes were awarded for the 10 heaviest fish caught in the waters of Long Island Sound from the Throgs Neck Bridge on the west, east to the entrance of Port Jefferson Harbor, and to Tongue Point in Bridgeport Harbor, CT. The winners and their fish weights were:

1st Prize	$2,500	George Raynor Sr.	15.58 lbs.
2nd Prize	$1,250	Bill Stanley	15.32 lbs.
3rd Prize	$750	John Cook	14.56 lbs.
4th Prize	$250	Bruce Vesloski	14.40 lbs.
5th Prize	$100	Artie Hall	14.36 lbs.
6th Prize	$100	Robert Weisinger	14.02 lbs.
7th Prize	$50	Charles Dakin	13.36 lbs.
8th Prize	$50	Chris Coughlin	13.30 lbs.
9th Prize	$50	Denis Burke	13.12 lbs.
10th Prize	$50	John Marino	12.50 lbs.

The derby is held annually in memory of local fishing legend Billy Blind, who passed away in July, 2000. Blind was the driving force behind the revival of the City of Glen Cove annual Bluefish Derby in 1999 after a seven year absence. All proceeds from the derbies will be dedicated to the improvement of the City of Glen Cove Boat Ramp and the Pryibil Beach fishing pier.

The City of Glen Cove wishes to thank the Bluefish Derby Committee members for their tireless efforts in planning and carrying out the event - Billy Blind, Jr., Margaret Granberg, Bibbet O'Neill, Ed Malloy, Norman McAleney, Frank Pena, Diane Rifino and Angie Ritchie (Billy's mom). Special thanks to Paul Grippo from the Glen Cove Harbor Patrol for his many hours spent manning the weigh-in station.

The event would not have been the resounding success it was without the generous support of the following sponsors: Accent on the Home, Andrew Quasha, physical therapist, Angie Blind Ritchie, Arata's Deli, Bibbet O'Neill, Cantor's Garage, Carol and Roland Crawford, Causeway Bait & Tackle, Charlie's Stationery Store, Charles Hardware of Glen Cove, Clearwater View, Country Club Landscaping, Daniel Gale/MacCrate Real Estate, Dave Losee Sign Co., David and Nancy Dorfman, Duffy's Bait & Tackle, Fairview Service Station, Frank's Auto Body, Frank's Beverage Center, Glen Floors, Glen Cove Anglers Club, Glen Cove Beer Distributor, Glen Cove PBA, Glen Cove Yacht Club, Glen Plaza Mason Supply, Gloria's Beauty Shop, Good Time Charlie's, Graziose Plumbing & Heating, Hair Above Salon, Hempstead Harbor Anglers Club, Joseph Basile Electric, Inc., Joseph M. Capo, MD, PC, Jerry and Donny's Hairstyling, Maccarone Plumbing & Heating, Margaret Granberg, Matinecock Rod & Gun Club, McLaughlin Kramer Megiel Funeral Home, North Shore Golf Car Repair Service, Page One, Rallye Lexus, Sherlock Homes, Sorenson Lumber, Steamboat Landing, Swezey & Newins and Valley Trophy.

The generosity of all our sponsors is greatly appreciated, with special thanks to Henry's Confectionery & Luncheonette for providing the barbecue lunch and to Glen Cove Beer Distributor for their donation of beverages for the event.