The American Legion Post 93 of Orcas Island concluded its 33rd Annual Salmon Derby with 71 participants.

The proceeds from the event, Feb. 18-19, go to supporting programs sponsored by the American Legion, Women’s Auxiliary of the American Legion and the Sons of the American Legion for Veterans and their families in need, high school scholarships, boys state, food bank, mercy flight, YMCA camp and children of the island just to name a few.

More than 50 door prizes were handed out for those entered in the derby. They were all donated by merchants in the community.

Cash prizes were given on Feb. 19 to the following winners:

• First prize: Ron Thorneycroft, $1,100, 17 lbs. 7 oz.

• Second prize: Shannon Franks, $500, 17 lbs. 6 oz.

• Third prize: Robert Kent, $400, 12 lbs. 8 oz.

• Fourth prize: Rick Doty,  $150, 12 lbs 4 oz.

• Fourth prize: John Cadden, $125, 12 lbs 4 oz.

• Fifth prize: Derek Franks,  $100, 11 lbs 6.5 oz.

• Sixth prize: Alan Roitsch, $150, (blind draw weight), 10 lbs. 9 oz.

• Seventh prize: Michael Silves, $150 (blind draw weight), 10 lbs. 2 oz.