Author: Anees Patla

by Jill Whalen jwhalen@tnonline.com Franklin Brea, 8, proudly described landing his first trout at the 70th Annual Special Needs Fishing Derby, while his classmate, Nah’zir Harris, 7, beamed with excitement. “I caught three fish with a worm,” Harris exclaimed, her enthusiasm shining through her wide smile. That spirit of joy and discovery is exactly what the derby, hosted by the Germantown Grove Club and the Jim Thorpe American Legion Post 304, is designed to foster. “The focus is on the kids — making them smile, making them laugh, and giving them the chance to enjoy a day outdoors,” said Dave…