Hunt to benefit local teen

There will be a benefit predator hunt for Jarod Durham from 6 a.m. Friday, April 9, to noon Saturday, April 10. 

Cost is $25 per person and registration is needed b 7 p.m. Thursday, April 8.

Those participating can hunt in teams of up to three.

Check-in will be at 2917 Hwy. 198 in Canton. Drawings for prizes will be done at check-in.

Barbecue plates will be available for lunch at a cost of $5.

Hunters will get 75 points for each coyotes and 100 points for bagging a bobcat.  Trophies will be awarded for first through third places.

All proceeds from the hunt will go to help Jarod Durham, a Canton High School student who recently suffered a brain aneurism.

Jarod, 14, has been in the hospital since Feb. 11. He was moved to Our Children’s House rehab facility about a month ago and continues to make progress, according to information from his family.

 “This benefit hunt is for Jarod who loves to hunt himself and for people to pull together and help him and his family. Let's get together and help and have a good time,” said organizer Preston Roberts.

For more information, call Roberts at 903-288-2271 or Heath Burton at 903-386-6822.

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