Members of the Rhea County Eagle Anglers pose before planting trees in Spring City.(Photo:GaryBolden)

Anglers Plant 500 Trees Thanks to TWRA Grant

2/22/22

Spring City, TN -- The Rhea County Eagle Anglers recently participated in a community project in Spring City. The anglers meet at the recently constructed dock just off Toestring Road in Spring City. They anglers along with coaches and board members had the opportunity to plant 500 cypress trees that they received from TWRA via a Grant. There are 34 anglers on the team this year, with eight high school teams and nine junior teams.

Angie Hester, the treasurer for the Rhea County Anglers shared some information about the community event.

Anglie said, "Our team is out here today planting cyprus trees that we got from grant at TWRA. We have 500 of these trees and we will be planting them at the new ramp in Spring City and also well plant some at Jackson Island."

"These kids are out here in the cold weather. They are eager to be here. This project will provide opportunity to get in community service hours."

"They may not see much from their efforts today, but their children and grand children will benefit from this going forward."

Juniors Anglers:

Coach James Ray

Pierce Baucom
Mason Wampler
Braden Davis
Drake Smith
TJ Murray
Jackson Ray
Owen Ray
Blake James
Turner Tharpe
Camdyn Cranfill
Philip Tucker (not in picture, but planted in Dayton)
Not present:
Jayden Fitzgerald
Hunter Gore
Wyatt Gothard
Noah Mayton
Kaiden Mayton
Cole Wampler
Gage Dodd

High School Anglers:  

Coach Andy Goins

Jace Patten
Spencer White
Daniel Moon
CJ Stanley
Andon Goins
Ben Hester
Mason Caldwell
Will Travis
Blake Wheat
Evan Williamson
Colton Parten
Amos Goins

Not Present:
Colton Teffer
Bree Tilley
Steven Janow
Austin Hall
Brayden Reel

Board of Directors:

Buddy White-President
Jeff Hester-Vice President
Angie Hester-Treasurer
Erin Stanley-Recording Secretary
Christina Goins-Corresponding Secretary