I wanted to remind everyone about an event coming up before it got too late. The Annual Trout Unlimited Banquet is coming up on August 2nd in Leavenworth. The Icicle Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is the most dynamic chapter in the entire western region and sets the standard for fish enhancement and recovery projects. The annual banquet is the major fund raiser for the various projects that the chapter dedicates their resources. One of their significant projects is the creation of a steelhead acclimation pond on Blackbird Island, which will help ensure continued fishing for steelhead on the Wenatchee River. The banquet is famous for it auction items, which vary from fishing tackle, fishing trip, to artwork and more. The event is schedule to begin at 5 p.m. at the Enzion in Leavenworth. Those who attend can preview the silent auction items at that time. The dinner, which consists of filet mignon and all the trimmings, begins at 6:30. Those who are interested in attending are urged to get their tickets right away, and can do so by calling Dennis at 509-548-5522, or Bob at 509-548-7662. There are some very special presentations planned for this year’s auction, too.