RISON - The Cleveland County Cutters & Strutters Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is currently taking donations to help fund prizes to be given away at its Jakes Day event scheduled for March 2, 2024, at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds in Rison.
Jakes Day is an event designed to get youth interested in the outdoors. The Cutters & Strutters are currently accepting donations for chances to win one of two Lazyman deer stands, a .243 rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun, a 20gauge shotgun, a .22 rifle, a scope from Thermal Optics Plus, and one night's cabin rental along the Caddo River near Glenwood.
Each chance is a $5 donation or five chances for $20. See Jimmy Edmonds, Brett Davis or John Varnell (contact phone numbers below) to make a donation, or stop by the Cleveland County Herald office, 215 Main Street in downtown Rison. The Cutters & Strutters will also have a booth at Rison in the Fall taking donations.
Also, the organization is accepting used rods and reels, and other outdoor equipment that can be part of the giveaway for youth.
Any business or church group that would like to help and/or have a booth at the 2024 Jakes Day event is encouraged to contact one of the following committee members: Brett Davis (870) 313-2857; Jimmy Edmonds (870) 715-4557; or John Varnell (870) 718-3268.
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