OXFORD – The Oxford Lions Club is pleased to announce that NBT Bank is sponsoring the $1000 prize for the first perch caught with a 2010 tag at the Chenango Lake Perch Derby to be held on Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. As in the past, if no tagged perch is caught, the $1,000 will be raffled off to registered anglers only. $500 sponsored by Preferred Mutual Insurance, New Berlin will be awarded to the angler catching a second perch with a 2010 tag. Postponement date for the derby is Feb. 20.

Registration is $5 on the ice the day of the event and begins at 6 am. Pre-register by Jan. 31for only $4. Forms are available at Mayhood Sporting Goods, Norwich and at www.oxfordlions.org.