BASS FISHINGBass Fishing Sports Blog

July 24, 2011 12:00 AM

DARTMOUTH — No fish tale here. The inaugural fishing tournament Fishing for a Cause was a great success, bringing in more than $54,000 to benefit the programs and services of the Schwartz Center for Children.

The multi-day tournament, held earlier this summer, included a seaside dinner with live music, family fun activities, and an awards barbeque, Schwartz officials said in a news release. All events were held on Popes Island.

Awards, which included custom-made trophies and high-end fishing gear, were given to anglers bringing in the highest weight total for each of the eligible species caught: bluefish, stripers, and fluke.

The winners were: Striper 1st place, John Whittemore (86 pounds total); Rick Hersom, second; and Ralph Hersom, third.

Bluefish 1st place: Emily Rader (10 pounds total); John Whittemore, second; Connor Rader, third.

Fluke 1st place: Joann Cameron (6 pounds total); Joshua Philips, second.

Fish caught during the tournament were donated to Sister Rose’s House in New Bedford. In total, 369 pounds of bluefish, striped bass and fluke, went to feed clients of the food pantry run by Catholic Social Services. All donated fish was processed courtesy of Raymond Canastra and the Whaling City Seafood display Auction.

“We are so pleased to have had all of these talented anglers participating, and are also thankful to all of our sponsors, and attendees of the events,” said Mary Hodgson, Schwartz CEO, in a statement. “We are ever so grateful for the support of the City of New Bedford and the Harbor Development Commission, who helped make this event such a success in its first year.”

Plotting is already under way for next year’s event, Schwartz officials said.

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Posted July 10 2011 – 03:26 PM

how would you pair these rods and reels and for what techniques? plus I'm needing a suggestion for a new rod (or two). six weeks ago I had 8 reels and 8 rods although I didn't really have a reel for the Falcon Light. believe that I now do. Plot on putting a Pixy spool in the Sol I just received for use on the Falcon Light. Then I fell and broke a Falcon Elite 7' Medium. Falcon is sending a 7' MH Cara. Falcon said it would best match the action of the Elite I had. planning on mounting one of my 2 tuned Fuegos on it. good thought?I've got an STX with 40lb braid on a MH Techna AV. (May go to 50lb or heavier.) planned on using this combo in Florida for 10 inch plastic worms in the lily pads and reeds. I've been told the rod is under-rated and would also do a good job with frogs. I assume it would do jigs and small swimbaits occasionally should I want to try these lures. I didn't send it to Florida earlier this year because of the high cost of shipping back and forth. Now that I have several more reels, I am thinking about sending the rod there to stay for use during my yearly visits. does this sound like a good thought? I would carry the STX back and forth.a diehard Daiwa fanatic said my Alphas ito and a Zillion 6'6" Medium Extra Quick would make a fantastic combo. Got the rod a couple weeks ago, but haven't fished since falling.I have a Zillion 7'6" Zillion Flip and Pitch rod. was planning on using my TD-Z 103HL Type R with 50 lb. Samurai Braid for flipping and pitching (something I rarely do here in Pennsy), and using my Cabela's Prodigy with 15lb. Daiwa Steez FC for everything else I might throw on this rod. does this sound okay?considering mounting another tuned Fuego on my 6'6" Falcon Elite Medium. Currently using my Zillion 50th on an Airrus 7' MH Ultra (with 12 lb. Sufix Elite).My last rod is a Tec Spec 6'8" Medium Quick on which I thought to mount my last Fuego…an untuned reel with 10lb mono. Rod has only been used once so far. That's about it for combos that I reckon may work together well. if you have any other suggestions as to how I should pair them up, I'd be glad to hear your suggestions, and the techniques you would use them for since I am quite new to bass fishing.Now for the unknowns. Just received a new Curado 51E and have a Chronarch 100B on the way. no rods for either. One rod I am very interested in is a Cumara. probably the 7'2" MH although a Medium isn't out of the question based on your thoughts. this rod (used) is on the high end of my budget, but I was really impressed by the comments made in a recent thread on this model. I've also been impressed by all the like shown for Dobyns rods. I might be able to swing a used Champion model. I prefer multi-purpose rods for the most part. I'm thinking along the lines of a 733. Possibly a 734. I've come to like longer rods. I don't want to eliminate rods such as some of the Powells or Phenix models (to name a couple other brands)…preferably about $150 although I am willing to go as high as $175 for the right rod. But not for two rods at that price. I'd be looking for $100 max rods if it weren't for the fact I'm currently working 2 jobs. I see there are some new rods coming out. One model selling new for $159-$189 (depending on length) that sounds like another brilliant rod. I don't have to buy a new (to me) rod immediately. can wait for some of the new models to come out. the problem is that there are so many good choices today. makes it hard to choose just one or two.I've never tried drop-shot technique, and not sure I would like it. Never tried a Carolina rig either. I like throwing cranks, but never had much luck with them. probably because I've read where you have to be digging the bottom for them to be very successful. a good way to lose lures. I hate throwing money away. I've had good luck with spinnerbaits. I want to use jigs and tubes more. been investing in quite a few plastic baits. also have been getting some flukes to try. Just one more lure I've never used.not sure what else I could tell you that would help with making qualified suggestions. thanks in advance for any help you may be able to offer.oh yeah. I picked up 2 Falcon Originals (a Medium and Medium Heavy, both 7') and a 7' custom rod (Medium) built on an all Star blank (if I remember correctly) when in Florida earlier this year. I left the rods there. the custom rod doesn't seem as sensitive as the Falcons, so I thought I would use it for cranks and spinnerbaits. I throw a lot of 10 inch worms there. What 3 reels should I carry with me to use on them? also I up line strength for the reels that I take to Florida.

July 07, 2011

• Festivals• Fundraisers• Hikes / Walks• Nature• Art and Exhibits• Meals• Talks• Sales• Kid Stuff• Etc.• On Stage• Auditions• Coming UpFestivals

· Cahoon Museum’s Fantastic Brush off! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Cotuit Village Green, Main and School streets (next to Cotuit Library). Twenty-first annual art auction. Silent auction, 10 a.m.-noon. Live auction begins 1 p.m. and includes many pieces painted that morning. Also music by four Guys in Tuxes and food. Rain date: Sunday. 508-428-7581.

· Family Fun Day fair, 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Peter’s Church-on-the-Canal, 165 Main St., Buzzards Bay. Live entertainment, vendors, pony rides (noon-2 p.m.), games, moon walk, dunk tank, raffle, silent auction, more. Rain date: Sunday. 508-759-5641.

· Osterville Historical Museum Summer Sampler: Pigs & Pearls, 5 p.m. Sunday, Osterville Historical Museum, 155 West Bay Road. Ribs, shellfish and more, featuring items from Osterville Farmers Market, Cape Cod Beer and others. Also silent auction of one-of-a-kind Osterville historical prints from museum’s archives. Benefits Osterville Historical Museum. 508-428-5861.

· Car wash, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Cove Clubhouse, 383 Route 28, Harwich Port. $5. Benefits Cove Clubhouse, a nonprofit mental health rehabilitation program. 508-432-7774.

· Clambake & Dancing, 6-8 p.m. Friday, Chequessett Yacht and Country Club, 680 Chequessett Neck Road, Wellfleet. Clambake by Outer Cape Clambake, dancing at Boathouse with music by the Rip-It-Ups. all proceeds benefit Cape Abilities, a nonprofit organization that supports people with disabilities. Cash bar. $50. Tickets at Chequessett Yacht and Country Club, and online at CapeAbilities.org.

· Kaitlin M. Silk Memorial Scholarship Car Wash, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, our Lady of Victory Church, 230 S. Main St., Centerville. Benefits graduating seniors from Barnstable High School. 508-771-7383.

· Bayberry Quilters raffle quilt show and ticket sale, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dennis Public Library, 5 Hall St., Dennisport. Quilt features outline of Cape Cod and whimsical details. Tickets: $1 each or six for $5. Second and third prizes also offered. Proceeds go to fund scholarships for Cape Cod Regional Technical High School students pursuing higher education. 508-760-6219.

· Salt Pond kayak tours, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily, Eastham. two tours offered. saltpondkayaktours.yolasite.com; 774 207-8161.

· Hands-On Marine Discovery Cruises with OceanQuest, 10:30 a.m., 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 12:30 p.m. Saturday, 100 Water St., Woods Hole. $25, $24 seniors, $20 ages 4-12, $8 ages 3 and under, free for infants. Reservations: 508-385-7656.

· PhotoWalk of Hyannis’ Main Street and harbor area, 9 a.m. Friday, Monday and Wednesday, meet at JFK Museum, 397 Main St., Hyannis. Sponsored by Photography Center of Cape Cod. $20, $15 seniors and students, $5 under age 12 with participating adult, $35 families. Private or group tours. 508-362-2909.

· Ancient Harbor Life-Saving Station open house, 3-5 p.m. daily, Cape Cod National Seashore, Provincetown. Park at Race Point Beach; beach fees may apply. 508-487-1256. FREE!

· Guided brewery tour, 1 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cape Cod Beer, 1336 Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis. Free guided tour lasts about an hour. all ages welcome. must be 21 to sample beer. Children must be supervised at all times. 508-790-4200.

· Kayaking Cape Cod’s Scenic Waterways: Twilight Paddle-Barnstable Harbor/Sandy Neck, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday, meet at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Bone Hill Road, Cummaquid. $45, includes all equipment. Preregister: 508-362-7475, ext. 9355.

· the 2001 annual secret garden tour, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, secret gardens in Provincetown’s East End. Self-guided walking tour. Ticket-holders receive map and booklet with tales and details about each garden. Visitors then invited to Provincetown Art Association and Museum to tour Art of the Garden, an exhibition of floral works in air-conditioned galleries. $30. Tickets: 508-487-1750.

· Nauset Light tour, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday, Nauset Light Beach, Eastham. Sponsor: Nauset Light Preservation Society. Donations accepted. 508-240-2612.

· Lighthouse tour of three Sisters, 5-6 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday, meet at Cape Cod National Seashore Nauset Light Beach, Eastham. 508-255-3421. FREE!

· Waquoit Bay Estate Tour, 10:30 a.m. Monday, meet at Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center, 149 Waquoit Highway, East Falmouth. 508-457-0495, ext 125. FREE!

· Wednesday Night Community Paddles, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oyster River, Stage Harbor or Chatham Harbor/North Beach (depending on conditions). Sponsored by Adventure Chatham. Free with own paddle board; $20 rental. Confirm location at 800-809-1750, visit store on 1150 Queen Anne Road in East Harwich, or check Facebook page at facebook.com/adventurechatham.

· Aquatic Explorations, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Ocean Street dock, Hyannis. Family-oriented cruise; travel through Lewis Bay, Hyannis Harbor and near shore on Nantucket Sound. $40, $30 children. Sponsor: Massachusetts Audubon Society’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary. Preregister: 508-790-0696 (question for Mass Audubon’s Aquatic Exploration Cruises).

· Barnstable Oyster Farm Tour and Tasting, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, meet at Visitors Center of Mass Audubon’s Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, Bone Hill Road, Cummaquid. $18. Reservations: 508-362-7475, ext. 9355.

· “Cape Light,” group show, through July 26, Falmouth Art Center, 137 Gifford St.

· “the Raptor’s Eye: the Natural World of Robert Verity Clem,” through Aug. 31, Atwood House Museum 347 Stage Harbor Road, Chatham. $5, $3 students, free under age 12. 508-945-2493.

· “Edges,” by Peter Roux, through July 21, Rice/Polak Gallery, 430 Commercial St., Provincetown. Reception 7 p.m. Friday. 508-487-1052.

· Fresh Paint Gallery, now open daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays, 169 Route 6A, Yarmouthport. Six award-winning artists and new exhibitors present collection of recent works in a variety of media. 508-375-9220.

· “Totems to a past,” by Willie little, through July 21, Rice/Polak Gallery, 430 Commercial St., Provincetown. Reception 7 p.m. Friday. 508-487-1052.

· Works by Anna Poor, through July 20, ArtStrand, 494 Commercial St., Provincetown. 508-487-1153.

· “New Work,” by Olga Antonova, through July 21, Rice/Polak Gallery, 430 Commercial St., Provincetown. Reception 7 p.m. Friday. 508-487-1052.

· New works by Deb Norton, through Thursday, Eastwind Gallery, 34 Main St., Orleans. 508-240-2133.

· New work by Joseph Fanelli, through July 20, Lyman-Eyer Gallery, 432 Commercial St., Provincetown. Reception 7 p.m. Friday. 508-487-3937.

· “On the Edge: Hamptons Artists in Provincetown,” works by Gregory Botts, Robert Harms, Mary Heilmann and Billy Sullivan, through Thursday, DNA Gallery, 288 Bradford St., Provincetown. 508 487-7700.

· Tile and wood art show, through Aug. 1, Coffee Obsession, 38 Water St., Woods Hole. 508-540-8130.

· Guild of Chatham Painters exhibit and sale, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday and Thursday, first Congregational Church, 560 Main St., Chatham. guildofchathampainters.org.

· “Outermost Embrace: 21 in Truro,” through Aug. 8, Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28). 508-428-0669.

· Hyannis Harbor Artist Shanties, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, Bismore Park, Ocean Street, Hyannis. 508-862-4990.

· Meet the Artists: John Glass and Jane Annis, 4-6 p.m. Saturday, the Art Gallery of the Guild of Harwich Artists, 551 Main St. (Route 28) Harwich Port. Reception and demonstration. 508-769-6759. FREE!

· “Music – an Artist’s View,” 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Saltworks Fine Art, 39 Main St., Orleans. Work of Jo Leal Clark with live music and refreshments. 508-240-1450.

· “the Art of Music and Dance,” reception 5 p.m. Saturday, Rowley Gallery, 84 Route 6A, Orleans. Featured artists: Janet Gilmore, Susan Kanaga and Dorothy Strauss. 508-255-3690. FREE!

· Reception for Cape Cod Art Association Camera Club & 21 in Truro, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28). 508-428-0669. FREE!

· Grand opening, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Ancient Village Gallery, 554 Route 28 Harwich Port. 508-432-2372.

· “Christmas in July,” reception 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Gallery 31, 34 Main St. Square (Route 6A), Orleans. 508-247-9469.

· Yarmouth Art Guild outdoor show and sale, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, grounds of Cape Cod Cooperative Bank and Bank of America, Route 6A, Yarmouthport.

· Art in the Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Doane Park, Post Office Square and Route 28, Harwich Port. Rain date: Wednesday.

· Brewster Monday Painters show and sale, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, front lawn of Brewster Council on Aging, Route 6A. Weather permitting.

· “Mighty Ships and Their Journeys beyond,” Tuesday through July 24, Cahoon Museum of American Art 4676 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit. Admission: $6, $5, seniors, $4, students, free under age 12. 508-428-7581.

· Reception for works by Ken Northup, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Gallery 31, 34 Main St. Square (Route 6A), Orleans. 508-648-8780.

· “New Works,” 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Fantastic Room Gallery, New Church, 266 Main St. (Route 6A), Yarmouthport. Presented by Yarmouth New Church Preservation Foundation. Screen-print, wax and oil by Dorothea Van Camp; photographic-based mixed media by Jeffrey Heyne. 508-362-3832.

· Lobster luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, the Federated Church of Hyannis, 320 Main St. Also lawn sale and piano player. Eat in or take out. $13 lobster, $5-$8 sandwiches. 508-775-0298.

· Lobster roll luncheon, 11:30 a.m. Friday, Christ Church Episcopal, 671 Main St., Harwich Port. $14, free PB&J for kids. Pie slices for dessert sold separately. 508-432-1787.

· Lobster roll supper, 4:30-7 p.m. Friday, first United Methodist Church, Main and Cross streets, Chatham. Eat in or take out. $15. call 508-945-0474 to order ahead.

· Friday Night Grill, 5-7:30 p.m. Friday, St. Christopher’s Church, 625 Main St., Chatham. Before Chatham Town Band concert.

· Fish fry, 6 p.m. Friday, Wareham Lodge of Elks, 2855 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Tickets sales begin 5 p.m. 508-295-6000.

· Pancake breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Fraternal Lodge, 1989 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Centerville. $6, $3 ages 12 and under.

· Lobster and scallop roll dinner, 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday and Thursday, Nauset Light Lodge, 52 Ancient Harbor Road (Route 28), Chatham. $2 for hot dog up to $16 for lobster roll and chowder combination.

· Ham and bean supper, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, 37 Sandwich Road, Bourne. Sponsored by Bourne United Methodist Women. $8.50, $6.50 children.

· Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. Sunday, Buzzards Bay Eagles Hall, 39 Cohasset Ave. all you can eat. $7. 508-759-9974.

· Ham and beans supper, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Christian Union Church, 27 Shore Road, North Truro. $12, $8 ages 12 and under.

· Thursday Night Chowder Supper, 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Eastham United Methodist Church, 3200 Route 6. Takeout available.

· “Cape’Scaping: Making & Managing Landscapes on Cape Cod,” by Michael Talbot, 3 p.m. Friday, Centerville Historical Museum, 513 Main St. Learn how to make and manage landscapes in harmony with Cape Cod’s fragile environment. $8.

· “Whales: Scarred for Life,” 6 p.m. Friday, West Barnstable Community Building, Route 149/Meetinghouse Way. Lee Burnes, retired scientist, discusses identification and tracking of whales. $5. 508-771-2585.

· “the Desert of Forbidden Art,” by New York Times journalist Stephen Kinzer, 7 p.m. Monday, Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Ancient Main St., South Yarmouth. Talk on film about Igor Savitsky’s rescue of 40,000 forbidden works of art and his creation of a museum in the desert of Uzbekistan. $10. 508-394-7100.

· Gallery talk with William P. Quinn, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Cahoon Museum of American Art, 4676 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit. Talk on well-known shipwrecks off Cape Cod. $6, $5 seniors, $4 students, free under age 12. 508-428-7581.

· “where the Rivers Meet the Oceans,” by Bernhard Peucker-Ehrenbrink, marine geochemist, 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution’s Exhibit Center, 15 School St. part of Science made Public, a series of talks by WHOI scientists and engineers. 508-289-2985.

· “Why Cape Cod Has the Most Fascinating Weather on Earth,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Cape Cod National Seashore, Salt Pond Visitor Center, off Route 6, Eastham. Presented by New England Cable News (NECN) meteorologist Tim Kelly. 508-255-3421.

· “Cape Cod’s History of Fishing and Fishing Today,” by Ray Kane, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Orleans Historical Society’s Meetinghouse, 3 River Road. Second in series of programs sponsored by Orleans Historical Society in connection with its summer exhibit, “A Century of Tourism.” Donations accepted. 508-240-1329.

· “Taking difference seriously: God is Not one,” by Stephen Prothero, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Falmouth Jewish Congregation, 7 Hatchville Road, East Falmouth. Lecture on religious difference and how opening our eyes to them can help us appreciate the unique beauty of each of the fantastic religions. Reception follows. $5. 508-540-0602.

· Christmas in July, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, St. Vincent De Paul Clothing Center, 4463 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Cotuit.

· Annual book sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Yarmouthport Library, Route 6A. 508-362-3717.

· Book sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Whelden Memorial Library, Route 149 and Lombard Avenue, West Barnstable.

· Annual book sale, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Cotuit Library. 871 Main St. 508-428-8141.

· Summer fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Holy Spirit, Monument Road at Route 28, Orleans.

· Summer fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, our Lady of the Cape Parish Center, 468 Stony Brook Road, Brewster. Items for sale, cash raffle, cafe and barbecue. 508-385-7867.

· Summer Village fair, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jacob Sears Library and first Evangelical Church, Center Street, East Dennis. Attic treasures, bake table, face painting, more. Lobster roll luncheon 11 a.m. Rain or shine. 508-385-6525. FREE!

· Summer fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Holy Spirit, Monument Road and Route 28, Orleans. Part of proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity. Games, ancient-fashioned cake walk, vintage clothing, attic treasures, plants, crafts, vendors, more. 508-255-0545.

· Blueberry bake and book sale, 10 a.m. Saturday, the Friday Club, 365 Main St. (Route 6A).

· 25th Annual Brooks Park July Arts and Crafts Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Brooks Park, Route 39 and Oak Street, Harwich Center. Also children’s hands-on craft activities, raffles and refreshments. Benefits Harwich Cranberry Festival Scholarship Fund.

· Meat raffle, 5 p.m. Saturday, American Legion Post 188, 20 Main St., Sandwich. 508-888-9832.

· Phinney’s Lane Flea Market, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 1336 Phinney’s Lane, Hyannis, next to Cape Cod Beer. 774-238-9546.

· Book sale, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Wellfleet Town Hall, Main Street. Sponsor: Friends of the Wellfleet Library. Rain date: July 17.

· Sale, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Sea Captain’s Thrift Shop, 2198 Main St., Brewster. 508-896-8180.

· other Tuesday Craft fair, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Chatham Congregational Church lawn, 650 Main St., at rotary.

· St. Pius X Annual Summer fair, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Station Avenue and Barbara Street, South Yarmouth. Lunch 11:30 a.m. FREE!

· Osterville Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Osterville Museum grounds, 155 West Bay Road. 508-428-5861.

· Nantucket Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Monday through Thursday, downtown, Main and Federal streets.

· Buzzards Bay Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, near Chamber of Commerce, 70 Main St.

· Orleans Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, 21 Ancient Colony Way.

· Nantucket Farmers and Artisans Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, downtown by St. Mary’s Church, Cambridge Street at North Union Street.

· West Tisbury Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday and Wednesday, Grange Hall, 1067 State Road, West Tisbury.

· Provincetown Farmers Market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, across from town hall, Commercial Street at Ryder Street.

· Sandwich/Village Green Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, village green, Route 6A.

· Vineyard Haven Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Tisbury Wharf, Beach Road at Beach Street.

· Chatham Farmers Market, 3-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, parking lot of Thyme After Thyme and Christmas Joy, across from the Box Office Cafe, Route 28 and Morton Road, South Chatham. 508-247-7268.

· Sandwich/Oakcrest Cove Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday and Wednesday, Oakcrest Cove, 34 Quaker Meetinghouse Road.

· Mid-Cape Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. Wednesday, parking lot at Hyannis Youth & Community Center, 141 Bassett Lane, Hyannis.

· Bass River Farm Market and Al Fresco Artists, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Ancient Main St., South Yarmouth. 508-394-7100.

· Falmouth Farmers Market, noon-6 p.m. Thursday, Peg Noonam Park, 300 Main St.

· Harwich Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m. Thursday, Brooks Academy Museum, 80 Parallel St. Museum exhibits open. 508-432-8089.

· Summer Silent Art Auction, through 6 p.m. July 29, Maser Gallery at Falmouth Community Television, 310A Dillingham Ave. Paintings, drawings, photography, sculpture and mixed media. Bidding hours: Sunday and Monday, 2-10 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 10-6 p.m. Closing reception, 4-6 p.m. July 31. 508-457-0800.

· the Art of the Party, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Coonamessett Inn, 311 Gifford St., Falmouth. Annual art auction hosted by Falmouth Artists Guild. Live and silent auction. Preview through Wednesday at Falmouth Artists Guild. $75. Reservations: falmouthart.org or call 508-540-3304.

· Rainy Day Gymnastics Lessons & Classes, GymKids Gymnastics, 3 Main St., Eastham. call to reserve. 508-240-5747.

· Heritage Museums & Gardens Summer Family Fun Friday, 11 a.m. Friday, Heritage Museums & Gardens, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Kids’ concert by Bari Koral Family Rock Band, followed by hands-on crafts projects, treasure hunts, temporary tattoos and historical games. $15, $12 seniors, $7 ages 4-16, free age 3 and under. 508-888-3300.

· Tale time: Small Fry Special, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Friday and 10-10:30 a.m. Monday, Cape Cod National Seashore, Salt Pond Visitor Center, off Route 6, Eastham. Hear seashore tales or participate in hands-on fun learning critters that live here. Geared for young children. 508-255-3421. FREE!

· African Dance & Drumming for Kids, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Eddy Elementary School, 2298 Main St. (Route 6A), Brewster. $12. 508-896-7900.

· Kids Pajama Ice Cream Party, 5-7 p.m. Friday, Polar Cave Ice Cream Parlour, 22 Falmouth Road (Route 28), Mashpee-Cotuit line. Bring the kids down in their “jammies” along with a stuffed animal (special surprise if a polar bear) and they get free Bear Cub ice cream. 508-477-5553.

· Kids’ carnival and tag sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Woods Hole Public Library grounds, 581 Woods Hole Road. Run by kids for kids. Includes wheelbarrow rides, clowns and juggling, face-painting, fishing booth, shaved ice treats. 508-548-8961.

· Meet Clifford the Huge Red Dog, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 769 Iyannough Road, Hyannis. Meet Clifford and listen to a tale.

· Hip-hop for Kids, 9:30 a.m. Monday, Eddy Elementary School, 2298 Main St. (Route 6A), Brewster. $12 per class or $30 for three classes. 508-896-7900.

· Pirates Booty workshop, 10 a.m.-noon Tuesday through Thursday, Cape Cod Art Association, 3480 Route 6A, Barnstable. begins with scavenger hunt, then make wooden treasure chests to hold loot. Ages 6 and up. $75 includes materials. 508-362-2909.

· “here, there & Everywhere” tale hour, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, South Dennis Free Public Library, 389 Main St. Ages 4-9 suggested. 508-394-8954. FREE!

· Bash the Trash! 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Waquoit Bay Research Reserve, 149 Waquoit Highway (Route 28). Make instruments with recycled items. 508-457-0495 . FREE!

· Live animal tale time, 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Hyannis Public Library, 401 Main St. Reading of “Jimmy Skunk Looks for Beetles,” from Ancient Mother West Wind book; also an American toad, snake, rabbit and skunk artifacts. 508-775-2280. FREE!

· Free Summer Family make & take Crafts, 3-5 p.m. Wednesday, A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Southwind Plaza, 65 Independence Drive, off Route 132, Hyannis.

· Photo Scavenger Hunt, 9 a.m. Thursday, meet at Aselton Park sign, Ocean and South streets, Hyannis. Offered by Photography Center of Cape Cod. Bring camera, or even a cell phone. $10. Preregister. 508-362-2909.

· Scavenger Hunt: the amazing Race – Provincetown, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Cape Cod National Seashore, Pilgrim Monument, Provincetown. Learn Provincetown’s history one clue at a time. as you race against time to win grand prize, experience town’s unique treasures and best-kept secrets. Wear comfortable shoes. Meet ranger at Pilgrim Monument parking area. Admission fee charged for Pilgrim Monument from $3.50-$7 depending on group size. $10 parking fee; refunded for stays shorter than two hours. by reservation only. 508-487-1256.

· Yoga on the Beach, 7:30-8:45 a.m. Saturday, Cape Cod National Seashore, Coast Guard Beach, Eastham. Meet in parking lot. Reservations required. 508-255-3421. FREE!

· Low-cost rabies & microchip clinic hosted by Animal Rescue League, 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Drummer Boy Park, Route 6A, Brewster. $10 rabies vaccine, $15 microchip (includes enrollment). Cats in carriers, dogs on leashes. Pet eligible for three-year rabies vaccine with proof of current one-year rabies vaccine administered between July 10, 2010, and Oct. 10, 2010. 508-255-1030.

· 100th Year Anniversary of opening of West Barnstable Train Station and 25th Anniversary of Cape Cod Chaper, NRHS, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, West Barnstable Train Station, 2469 Meetinghouse Way, Route 149. Station opens 9 a.m. Ceremony begins 10 a.m. Historical Cape Cod rail video for sale, live steamers rides, face painting, music by Amber Crowley Band. Donations accepted. capecodnrhs.org. FREE!

· Civil War Encampment, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Falmouth Museums on the Green, 55-65 Palmer Ave. Civil War living history encampment by 22nd Massachusetts re-enactor group. Donations welcome. 508-548-4857.

· Heritage Museums & Gardens 2011 Annual Auto show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 67 Grove St., Sandwich. Family-friendly event showcases antique and classic automobiles, as well as hot rods and custom cars in brilliant original or restored condition. $15, $12 seniors, $7 ages 4-16, free age 3 and under. 508-888-3300.

· Archery open shoot, 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Cape Cod Bible Alliance Church, 3600 Main St., Brewster. Rain or shine (indoor range available). all equipment provided. 508-896-24553. FREE!

· Grand opening celebration of Monomoy Beach Company, 2-6 p.m. Saturday, Shop Ahoy Plaza, Route 28 (corner of Barn Hill Road), West Chatham. Music, food, children’s activities, door prizes, lectures, more. 508-945-6463.

· Caribbean Picnic, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Onset VFW Pavilion, 4 Gibbs Park Road. Food, raffles and music by Mentos and the New Horizon. $10.

· Guns & Hoses charity softball game, 7 p.m. Saturday, McKeon Park, High School Road, Hyannis. Barnstable Police Department vs. Hyannis fire Department. Donations accepted. Benefits Hyannis Athletic Association Scholarship Fund.

· Cape Cod World War II show, Jonathan Bourne Historical Center, 30 Keene St., Bourne. Presented by Cape Cod Military Museum in conjunction Bourne Historical Society. Hours: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through January. Groups by appointment: 508-759-8167 or 508-888-0633.

· Free stand-up paddle board demos, 8 a.m.-noon Monday, Oyster Pond, Harding Beach, or Jack Knife Cove, Chatham. Sponsored by Adventure Chatham. try out equipment and take a mini lesson. call or check Facebook to confirm location. May be canceled due to weather. facebook.com/adventurechatham; adventurechatham.com; 800-809-1750.

· Cape Cod Laughter Yoga – Laughing in the Park, 9:25-10:10 a.m. Monday, Falmouth band shell, Marine Park, 180 Scranton Ave. Bring lawn chair, water bottle, sunscreen. Wear loose, comfortable clothing and hat for sun protection. 800-990-8290. FREE!

· Model Railroad Open House, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, lower level rear of Hilltop Plaza, 180 Route 6A, Orleans (across from bowling alley). Model trains running on five different layouts built by club members. 508-896-5898. FREE!

· Barnstable County 4-H Coastal Explorer Van, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, parking lot of Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, 869 Route 6A, Brewster. Saltwater aquariums, computer and interactive games, microscopes to view marine life, hands-on exhibits, more. Free with admission. 508-896-3867.

· Garden Party by the Sea, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Osterville. Presented by Osterville Garden Club. Stroll grounds and glimpse seven Osterville homes, each featuring a party vignette highlighted by floral designs. Boutique and complimentary refreshments served under tent. Tickets available at all Claire Murray Stores and Puritan Cape Cod, Hyannis. $35. 508-775-9189.

· Eighth Annual Bleu Bastille Day Celebration, noon-10 p.m. Thursday, Bleu, 10 Market St., Mashpee Commons. Special menu only, noon to closing, live entertainment, imported European beer, barrels of French wine and absinthe. Bastille Day waiters race, 4 p.m. 508-539-7907.

· Historical Re-enactment: Beach Apparatus Drill, 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Ancient Harbor Life-Saving Station, Cape Cod National Seashore, Provincetown. Park at Race Point Beach and take small walk to Ancient Harbor. $5, $2 seniors over 62 and children 7-17, free children 6 and under. 508-487-1256.

Upper Cape

· “23 Feet in 12 Minutes,” by Mari Brown, 8 p.m. July 14-16, Falmouth Academy, 7 Highfield Drive. Presented by the Cape Cod Theatre Project. $20. capetheatreproject.org; 508-457-4242.

· “Paris 1890 – Unlaced,” mystery featuring five women performed by Anne Undeland, 7:30 p.m. July 11, Sagamore Beach Colony Club (Arts on the Beach), Clark Hall, 30 Robinson Road. $20. 508-888-2181.

Mid-Cape

· “no Way to Treat a Lady,” musical thriller, 8 p.m. July 8-9, Cape Playhouse, Route 6A, Dennis. $39.25, $59.25 and $79.25. 877-385-3911.

· “the 39 Steps,” by Alfred Hitchcock, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays, through July 17, Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Route 28, $20, $18 seniors, $10 students. 508-428-0669.

· Black Box Summer Series: “the further Adventures of a Stout Ass Cancer Bitch,” starring spoken-word artist and acclaimed playwright Christine Rathbun, 8 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 22, Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28). $12. 508-428-0669.

· Black Box Summer Series: “Night Falls on Emerald City,” 8 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 27, Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Falmouth Road (Route 28). $12. 508-428-0669.

· “the dark Pines,” by David West Read, 8 p.m. July 8-9, Falmouth Academy, 7 Highfield Drive. Presented by the Cape Cod Theatre Project. $20. capetheatreproject.org; 508-457-4242.

· “the Graduate,” 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, July 11-23, and 4 p.m. July 16, Cape Playhouse, Route 6A, Dennis. $29.25, $49.25 and $69.25. 877-385-3911.

· “the Reluctant Dragon,” 7 p.m. July 7-8, 12-15 and 19-22, Barnstable High School Performing Arts Center, 744 W. Main St., Hyannis. Presented by Barnstable Summer Family Theater. $10. 508-771-6246.

· Bob Saget, comedian, 8 p.m. July 8, Cape Cod Melody Tent, 21 W. Main St., Hyannis. $35, $53. 800-745-3000.

Lower Cape

· A “funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” 8 p.m. July 8-9, Academy Playhouse, 120 Main St., Orleans. $22. 508-255-1963.

· “Circle Mirror Transformation,” comedy by Annie Baker, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, through July 16, Cape Rep Indoor Theatre, Route 6A, Brewster. $25. 508-896-1888.

· “the Imaginary Invalid,” costume farce by Moliere, 8 p.m. July 8-9, Monomoy Theatre, 776 Main St., Chatham. $28, $23 matinee. 508-945-1589.

· “Games People Play,” 17th annual Broadway Musical Dinner Revue, 6:30 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 4, Ancient Sea Pines Inn, Route 6A, Brewster. Additional performances 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8, 15, 22 and 29. $59, includes show, gourmet four-course meal, tax and tip. 508-896-6114.

· Drag star Jackie Beat, 10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, through Sept. 4, the Art House, 214 Commercial St., Provincetown. ptownarthouse.com; 508-487-9222.

· Randy Roberts, live vocal impersonations, 8:30 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, through Sept. 4, the Art House, 214 Commercial St., Provincetown. ptownarthouse.com; 508-487-9222.

· Tom Judson, actor/composer/writer/musician, 9 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, through Sept. 17, the Art House, 214 Commercial St., Provincetown. ptownarthouse.com; 508-487-9222.

· “Mama and Her Boys – the Hit Musical,” 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturdays through Aug. 20, Counter Productions Studio, Whalers Wharf, 237 Commercial St. $15-24. 508-413-1000.

· “Snail Road – A Musical,” 8 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 1, the Art House, 214 Commercial St., Provincetown. $25-$30.508-413-1000.

· Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” 7:30 p.m. July 8-10, 15-17 (dinner theater included July 9, 15 and 16), Paraclete House, Rock Harbor, Orleans. Presented by Elements Theatre Company. $30, $25 seniors, free ages 18 and under. $50 dinner. 508-240-2400.

· “always Patsy Cline,” 8 p.m. July 8-9, 15-16, 22-23, Aug. 12-13, 19-20 26-27 and Sept. 2-4, Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. $25, $15 ages under 21. 508-432-2002.

· “Mass Appeal,” 8 p.m. July 8-10, Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. Presented by Cape Cod Thespians. $20. 774-487-0006.

· “Grease,” 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, July 13-Aug. 13, Academy Playhouse, 120 Main St., Orleans. $22. 508-255-1963.

· “Bearitone,” with Patrick Mellen, a “cabearet” about identity, 7 p.m. July 12-13, Provincetown Counter Productions Studio, 237 Commercial St., Provincetown. part of Bear Week celebration. Doors open 6:30 p.m. $20. ovationtix.com/trs/pr/840365.

· “Simply Barbara,” by Steven Brinberg, 7:30 p.m. July 13-16, the Art House, 214 Commercial St., Provincetown. ptownarthouse.com; 508-487-9222.

· “Gaylebrity,” 7 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 28, Provincetown Counter Productions Studio, 237 Commercial St., Whalers Wharf. Features music, comedy, special guest stars and surprises. $15. counter-productions.org. 508-413-1000.

Children’s theater

· “Aladdin,” by Hampstead Stage Co., 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. July 8, Cape Playhouse, Route 6A, Dennis Village. Post-show activities include meet-and-greet with performers. $11. 508-385-3911 or 877-385-3911.

· “Rock Recess” performed by Joel Warren and Character Rising Band, 9:30 and 11:30 p.m. July 14, Cape Playhouse, Route 6A, Dennis Village. Post-show activities include meet-and-greet with performers. $11. 508-385-3911 or 877-385-3911.

· Trevor the Juggler, 10 a.m. Fridays and Mondays, through Aug. 27, Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main St. $7.50 at door. 508-896-5577.

· “Cinderella,” musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein, 4 p.m. Fridays and Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, through July 17, Harwich Junior Theatre, 105 Division St., West Harwich. $20-$25, $15 youth under 21. 508-432-2002.

· Pitter Patter Puppets, 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Aug. 30, Cape Rep Outdoor Theatre, Route 6A, Brewster. Rain or shine. $8. 508-896-1888.

· “Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type,” 10 a.m. Wednesdays through Sept. 1, Cape Rep Outdoor Theatre, Route 6A, Brewster. Rain or shine. $10. 508-896-1888.

· “Alice in Wonderland,” 10 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays, through Sept. 3, Academy Playhouse, 120 Main St., Orleans. $10. 508-255-1963.

· “It’s Magic,” featuring the amazing Richard and Co., 7 p.m. Mondays and 10 a.m. Tuesdays, through Aug. 29, Unitarian Universalist Meeting House, 819 Main St. (Route 28), Chatham. $10. 617-354-3005.

· Quirky Circus, puppet show, 1 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, through Aug. 11, Wellfleet Preservation Hall, 335 Main St. $9, $6 children.

· “the Fairy Circus,” by Tanglewood Marionettes, 10 a.m. July 12 and 14, Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main St. (Route 6A). $7.50 at door. 508-896-5577.

· “Sleeping Beauty,” by Tanglewood Marionettes, 10 a.m. July 13, Brewster Baptist Church, 1848 Main St. (Route 6A). $7.50 at door. 508-896-5577.

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Elite Series pro Skeet Reese of Auburn, Calif. and his wife Kim, hosted a kids fishing day on May 21, 2011. The first Skeet Reese Kids Fishing Day was set up as a fundraiser for the uncompleted Community Center in Meadow Vista, a community of approximately 4000 near the Reeses’ home.

The day included fishing, bounce houses, a casting kids area, vendor booths including face painting, nature centers and food items, an extensive raffle and a live auction for items including a signed tournament jersey from Reese, a soccer ball signed by Mia Hamm and a custom made Woodshop Rocks guitar.

The event was available to children to age 15 and received more than 300 pre-registered anglers. At day’s end, the number of children fishing had nearly doubled; altogether, an estimated more than 2000 people attended.

“I’ve wanted to do a kids fishing day for years, and raising money to end the community center seemed like a great reason to do it,” said Reese. “We have been working on this for several months, with Kim being the driving force behind it, it turned out to be a great day.”

Total monies are still being calculated, but early estimates point to several thousands of dollars being raised. for Reese but, the day was about more than raising money. “I like the sport of fishing,” he said. “It inspired me as a kid to want to fish more. Many of the kids that fished Saturday were doing it for the first time, and many caught their first fish there; if any one of them falls in like with fishing because of it, then that’s enough for me.”

The event was sponsored by Wright & McGill co., Eagle Claw, Berkley Catch more Fish, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Meadow Vista Lions Club, Meadow Vista Merchant’s Association, Meadow Vista Community Center, California B.A.S.S. Federation Nation and many other local businesses. for a complete list, visit skeetreeseinc.com

About Skeet ReeseSkeet Reese, a Bassmaster pro, is the 2009 Bassmaster Classic Champion and the 2007 BASS Angler of the Year and has compiled more than $3 million in career earnings. Reese has qualified for 12 Bassmaster Classics, and has 53 “Top 10″ finishes, including six wins in B.A.S.S. competition in a 13-year career.

His sponsors include Lucky Craft, Berkley Powerbait, Berkley Trilene, Redemption Lures, Stratos? Boats, Mercury Outboards, TroKar Hooks, MotorGuide Trolling Motors, Wright & McGill co., Wiley-X Sunglasses, Lowrance Electronics, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Advanced Angler.com. Visit his website: skeetreeseinc.com.

Solve the following system of equations using any method.

12(x-2)-(2y-1)=14 (1)
5(x-1)+2(1-2y)=14 (2)

Write the let statements and the equations for the following questions:

2 Brad, the candy store merchant, wants to mix two types of candies together and sell the mixture in order to make more money. Candy A sells for $2.50/kg and Candy B sells for $5.00/kg. How much of each type of Candy should be used in order to make up a 100kg mixture that would sell for $4.00/kg?

3. each spring, the conservation authority stocks the local lake with 10000 bass and perch. If there were tree times as many bass and twice as many perch, the total number of fish would be 22000. How many of each type of fish make up the 10 000?

4. As the owner of a banquet hall, you are in charge of catering a reception. There are two dinners: a chicken dish that costs $16 and a beef dish that costs $18. the 300 wedding guests have ordered their meals in advanced, and the local cost to prepare the dinner is $5256. How many of each type of dinner are you preparing?

5. at a silversmith's shop , they have alloys that contain 40% silver and others that are 50% silver. A custom order for a bracelet requires 150 g of 44% silver. How much of each alloy should be melted together to make the bracelet?

6. the student council made $750 from a dance. They place part of the $750 in a savings account that earns 4%/a interest and the rest in a chequing account that earns 2%/a. If the total interest after one year was $27, how much was place in at the 4%/a savings account?

7. In a running-swimming race, Andrew C. ran at 12km/h, and swam at 3 km/h. he completed the race in 1.75 hours, and traveled 16.5 km. How far did he run and swim?

8. the sum of the two numbers is 56. the larger exceeds twice the smaller by 2. What are the numbers?

9. If 1 is added to the numerator of a fraction and 2 subtracted from the denominator, the result is equivalent to 2. If 1 is subtracted from the numerator of the same fraction and 2 added to the denominator, the result is equivalent to 1/3. What is the fraction?

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The proceeds from the Foundation’s Rampin’ It Up Huge Bass Benefit Tournament will provide dedicated funding for public lakes access projects in Polk County.

The $2,500 first place prize was awarded to Dustin Bozeman of the Lakeland Junior Bassmasters Club and Chris Maxwell for a total weight of 23 pounds, 4 ounces.

Rick Wilson and Jimmy Williams won $1,000 for second place. The $500 third place prize winners were Bryan Winton and D. W. Goodman.

Raffle drawings for Rick Powers art prints, a $350 kayak and paddle, and lots of other fantastic prizes were awarded following the weigh-in.

Action Watersports donated the Spitfire Kayak with Escape Paddle, and exhibited its products and services at the event along with Rick Powers and other tournament partners and sponsors, which included Chevrolet Center, Marine Supply, Jarrett Gordon Ford, Hoppy’s Marine Sports Center, Coastal Angler Magazine, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Andy Thornal Co., Bridgemaster Fishing Products, Parker’s Custom Canvas & Awnings, Metal Mommas, Katydid Fishing Products, Lake Region Lakes Management District, Dershimer Insurance Agency, Jean Reed, Regal Automotive Group, Smokin’ Jim’s Bar-B-Q, and the city of Winter Haven.

David Hupp, chairman of Friends for Public Lakes Access, the Foundation’s recently formed sub-committee, spearheaded the fundraising effort in partnership with the city of Winter Haven and Ron’s Tackle Box, LLC of Lake Alfred.

The Friends of the Parks Foundation is a local non-profit organization whose board of directors include Marian Ryan, president; Dennis Guenther, vice president; Deena Wilbur, treasurer; and board members Mimi Hardman, Larry Helms, Bob Wiedrich, David Hupp, Chuck Geanangel and Jana McCarty.

Friends for Public Lakes Access is a new sub-committee of the Friends of the Parks Foundation, dedicated to raising funds and awareness for improved and greater public access to public lakes within Polk County.

When you make a tax-deductible gift to Friends of the Parks, you are helping to provide public access to our lakes, as well as trails, environmental lands and neighborhood parks that bring our communities together.

You can make a donation today at any Magnify Credit Union location. for more information, visit friendsoftheparks.net.

Student Wins History Competition

The Ponce de Leon Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Winter Haven is proud of their very own eighth-grade American History Essay Contest winner, Gabriella Liwanag, who has now gone on to win the state competition.

Liwanag is a student from Grace Lutheran School in Winter Haven.

She was invited to attend the spring Florida State DAR Conference held at the end of March, where she received a check, certificate and a Florida State DAR medal.

Her family and friends attended the ceremony also.

Upon completion of the award ceremony, all the elementary and high school state winners, guests, American history chairmen and chapter regents, were escorted to a private reception where they were greeted by various DAR members and state regent visitors.

The contest essay was titled, “Memoirs of Paul Revere.” The Ponce de Leon Chapter American History Chairman, Renny L. Prhys had selected three judges who evaluated the essays. There are more than 101 chapters in Florida. an essay contestant had to meet all the criteria stated on the NSDAR form for the contest or would be eliminated.

They report Liwanag met every one. her essay will now compete in the DAR Southeast Region contest.

Her family states she is a voracious reader and likes the literary classics of Shakespeare, Jane Austin and Emily Bronte. Music is a passion she shares with the rest of her family.

She comes from a family who firmly holds onto the belief that the best legacy they could pass on is a good education. Both her parents taught at a local university in the Philippines and both her grandmothers were elementary school teachers.

Hounds and Hugs

Kathie Graydon from Heartland for Children spoke to classes at Auburndale High School in April, which was child abuse prevention month.

She questioned the students a lot of questions and shared valuable information for them to be aware of how to prevent abuse.

The team of Small Hounds, student teachers and Early Childhood Education I class was able to present Graydon with more than 15 Hounds with Heart hug blankets so that she might get them into the hands of those who can really use them.

Heartland for Children has more than 1,800 children in their tri-county area that are in alternate housing from their families.

On Bikes, off Drugs

The fun place to be last month was the Kid’s Bike race and Bicycle Rodeo at Central Park in downtown Winter Haven.

The event, held in conjunction with the Annual Chain of Lakes Cycling Classic, included a bike rodeo, free bicycle helmets and fittings, and bike safety.

InnerAct staff shared drug prevention materials with parents and kids.

Event sponsors were Safe Kids Florida Suncoast, All Children’s Hospital, Florida Department of Transportation, Cycling Classics, Inc. Tammy and Ronnie Edmiston, InnerAct Alliance and StandUP Polk.

[ Send your news regarding civic groups, social clubs, religious organizations, special events and community news to Paula Stuart at pstuart@peoplepc.com or to The Ledger, 455 Sixth St. N.W., Winter Haven, FL 33881. Fax is 863-401-6999. Photos are welcome.

One final cast pays off huge! 

A Hole-in-One Kinda Cast!By Drew GregoryGolf has 4 major championships each year; these courses are known to have some of the highest rough, fastest greens and in general the toughest conditions the pros will face during their season. Amateurs love to watch these tournaments because the experts struggle to tame the course and look downright average as they fight to just stay at even par. Still, each year, someone grinds it out and comes away victorious despite the harsh conditions shared by all.

the opening stop in the 2011 River Bassin Tournament Trail presented by Jackson Kayak can be compared to one of golf’s majors. Cold weather and heavy rains hit the Charlotte, NC, area the Wednesday and Thursday prior to the event and the majority of the rivers inside the fishing boundaries were swollen with what most would consider chocolate milk. however, like the golf pros, the wisest and most steadfast anglers toughed it out and hacked their way through a tough, windy day of river bassin!

The turn out, given the conditions, was actually quite impressive – 27 anglers from 6 different states competed for the title. 24 of those anglers also took part in the new team division and it turned out to be one of the best changes to the 2011 format according to participants who cited the fellowship and camaraderie as their main reasons. the trail also saw one youth and two female participants brave the elements.

When the paddles were finally place away and the anglers returned to our Charlotte host, Bass Pro Shops, only 15 anglers checked in a fish. of those 15, five came back with only one fish on their virtual stringers, five came back with two and only five had a full stringer of three fish! as you can see it truly was major championship conditions!the lone youth that entered the Paddle and Trail Young River Basser Division failed to land a bass alongside all the other adults who had a tough time as well. this leaves the youth title in Charlotte vacant for a year. In the Kokatat Team Division we had 7 teams come back with fish, although not all had a full four-fish stringer, in which two fish from each angler combine to comprise the team’s total. the top three teams are as follows: Eric Boyd / Caja Ormand, Drew Haerer / Bill Kohls and Tim Steward / Bo Anders.

According to Boyd, Ormand assumed the captain’s role within his team and took him to a spot he had been pre-fishing where he knew they would have some relatively clear water on a day when most rivers were not. Using a custom jig that he makes, Ormand pulled in one of nicer fish of the day, a 21.25 inch largemouth giving his team an early lead. Not to be outdone, further north on the same river system, Bo Anders hooked into what ended up being the Bass Pro Shops Huge Fish of the tournament, a gorgeous 23.5 inch largemouth bass! this was going to come down to the wire in the team division because Haerer and Kohls were also landing fish on a different river system over 60 miles away.on stage the crowd finally got to see who came away as the first Kokatat Team Division Champion of 2011. That title went to Eric Boyd and Caja Ormand who came in with a 4-fish total of 68.75 inches, giving them an average of over 17 inches per bass! Now, that is some good river bassin’ in the midst of the flooded rivers and 30 mph winds! For winning the title the duo drove away with a groundbreaking new NuCanoe that can sit two anglers making it the perfect team prize! the other teams walked away with some great prizes from Tallon, RAM Mounts, Gorilla Glue, Kayak Angler Magazine, RiverBassin.com and Bass Pro Shops. In the Aqua Bound Individual Angler Division the top 3 competitors, Drew Haerer, Brian Cope and Eric Boyd joined Drew Gregory on stage and boasted healthy 3 fish limits given the circumstances. however, after two fish were scored, all three competitors were locked in a tie at 29.75! this couldn’t be scripted any better and it would now come down to one final fish to determine the winner. Brian Cope’s last fish was a 15.75 inch bass, followed and overtaken quickly by Eric Boyd’s gorgeous 19 inch lunker. So, it all came down to whether or not Drew Haerer also had at least a 19 inch beauty. well, turns out his final fish was a respectable 17 incher giving the title to Kings Mountain, NC, resident Eric Boyd by a mere 2 inches!

When interviewed after the tournament Boyd shared the story of the cast that landed his final fish in true hole-in-one, bottom of the ninth fashion!

“I learned a valuable lesson at the tournament, it takes just one cast!! I got two fish early in the day totaling 29.75 inches. Caja and I went to another spot and place in and didn’t get a bite for a couple hours and then the water released (from the dam) and with 20 mph gust down river we both knew we couldn’t get back upstream. I booked it as hard as I could to the landing, which wasn’t that far away. At this point I had all but given up (on getting a 3rd fish to fill his virtual stringer). I took the ‘yak out of the water and started casting from the landing on a windblown riprap bank. I got caught on a rock and started trying to unhang myself when I felt the rock start shaking it’s head! Then it jumped and I knew i was in contention! it just takes one cast! Don’t ever give up, your next cast could be the one!”

Haerer and Cope still walked away with a great start in the RiverBassin.com River Basser of the Year points race and some great prizes from our sponsors, most notably Aqua Bound or Bending Branches paddles,Kokatat Watersports Wear, Gorilla Glue, RAM Mounts, RiverBassin.com, Kayak Angler Magazine and Bass Pro Shops.

The strategy that Boyd employed was to use a tailrace of a lake in order to find some clearer water. Numerous anglers on this stop figured out unique river situations where fish could still be caught despite the high water. the most common strategies used in catching fish in these conditions were to fish behind a dam, fish in a smaller stream that may clear up quicker or fish in an oxbow area where the current is cooler than the main river. All strategies were used and it just happened to be that Boyd’s tailrace strategy, recommended by his partner Caja, was the ticket.

on stage he gave the credit to his partner Caja Ormand and claimed “He took me to the spot he found and showed me what baits to throw.” he then proceeded to shock Caja and the crowd by announcing that he is going to give his winning kayak, a Jackson Kayak Coosa, to Caja for being such a great partner and friend. it made for quite the memorable and emotional results show. Eric was a humble champion and the perfect example of what this sport is all about, even down to the most important person he thanked at the end, his wife, in which he said, “…thanks to her because she lets me go fishing,” which got a nice laugh from the spectators. So what looked like a murky situation in Charlotte ended up being one the clearest pictures of what this sport is all about – friendship, camaraderie and family. the Bedrock Series heads to Birmingham next on April 16th, whereas the NuCanoe Everglades Series starts this Saturday, April 9th, in the Fort Meyers area. the Diablo Paddlesports Texas Hill Country Series will start on April 30th. All series and competitors eventually end up at the grand finale in Roanoke, VA on September 10th.

Photos: Bo Anders’ 23.5-inch beauty (top); Caja Ormand and Eric Boyd take the team title (bottom). Courtesy River Bassin Tournament Trail.

The fantastic majority of Bass anglers in Minnesota would do just about anything to get an earlier bass season in some form, whether it be experimental regulation lakes, catch & release season or just an earlier start date.  well time to organize and unite, check out this Facebook Group and discussion board, time to get involved if we you want to see this become a reality.
mnearlybassseason.com

I am really behind this idea, here is my general stance on the situation:
“I believe the only way this changes is to convince law makers that we are losing money to WI & IA because of our long closed season. Tons of guys travel out of state, spend money on licenses, gas, food & lodging to fish bass legally, not to mention, potentially the state could save money on trying to enforce the extended close season or use the resources to enforce poaching or exotic species issues.

Not to mention, an earlier season extends our tourism season, more opportunity for more anglers to travel to MN and spend their money in our local economy.

So in the end, we need to put a business case together!”

Hope you are interested in joining the cause!

Source: bassinblog.richlindgren.com/2011/04/10/minnesotans-for-an-early-bass-fishing-season.aspx?ref=rss

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