Photo: Edwin Evers - Grand Lake O' The Cherokees (and Grove, Oklahoma) was the home of the 2016 and 2013 GEICO Bassmaster Classic launch that took place daily out of Wolf Creek Park. Edwin Evers, 2016 Bassmaster Classic Champion, recently visited the Grove City Hall to sign Bassmaster Classic banners that you may have seen throughout the community and downtown Tulsa. Photo: Edwin Evers
Photo: Edwin Evers - Edwin Evers walks in with good friend Brent Davis, Fisheries Coordinator/Tournament Director for the GRDA(Grand River Dam Authority).Photo: Edwin EversPhoto: Edwin Evers
Photo: Edwin EversPhoto: Edwin EversPhoto: Edwin Evers - Edwin strolls down the main hallway in City Hall.
Photo: Edwin Evers - Edwin and Brent visit with Bill Keefer, City of Groveâs City Manager.Photo: Edwin Evers - A humbled Edwin listens to a one of many stories that were told during his visit.Photo: Edwin Evers - Bill Keefer helps aligns the 2016 Bassmaster Classic banners that were displayed throughout Grove and Tulsa.
Photo: Edwin Evers - Edwin prepares to sign an unknown amount of posters.Photo: Edwin EversPhoto: Edwin Evers
Photo: Edwin Evers - Bill Keefer, City Manager, Brent Davis, Fisheries Coordinator Grand River Dam Authority, Edwin Evers, Craig Criger, Superintendent of Buildings & Grounds, Debbie Bottoroff, Assistant City Manager pose for one of many photo ops with the 2016 Champion.Photo: Edwin Evers - Craig Criger tries to lift the trophy after a little persuasion from Edwin. Craigâs expression says it all, itâs heavy.Photo: Edwin Evers - After a little more persuasion from Edwin, Craig tries hoisting the trophy over his head to see just how hard it is to hoist.
Photo: Edwin Evers - City of Grove City Manager Bill Keefer pose with Edwin Evers for a quick photo.Photo: Edwin Evers - Assistant City of Grove Manager Debbie Bottoroff wanted her turn as well with the Champ.Photo: Edwin Evers - A quick stop at Debbieâs door to sign one of the banners from the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.
Photo: Edwin EversPhoto: Edwin EversPhoto: Edwin Evers - âDebbie, Thanks for everything! It was a great event! -Edwin Eversâ
Photo: Edwin Evers - Edwin takes a quick stroll by the Tulsa World archive displayed on the wall from the 2013 Bassmaster Classic.Photo: Edwin EversPhoto: Edwin Evers - Edwin and Brent Davis exit out the back of City Hall. Thanks to everyone as City Hall for welcoming us inside during the visit. The banners will be auctioned off; proceeds will go to numerous organizations that helped with Classic week and all the work that led up to Classic week.