FROM THE PRESIDENT’S ANCHOR!
The next meeting for BARS will be held July 6th. Our guest speaker will be Tom Marcotti, Shellfish Biologist of the Town of Barnstable Department of Natural Resources. Matt Loo will bring us up to date on clams and his programs for the remainder of the year.
Also, we have an additional guest speaker. Rick Barry, Esq. Councilman for Cotuit, Town of Barnstable will be making a presentation on the town's proposed zoning ordinance relating to shellfish relay areas and recreational shellfishing areas. The proposal is scheduled for a hearing on July 15, 2010 at Barnstable Town Hall.
BARS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
On behalf of the Scholarship Committee and the Board of Directors, Gerard Ganey is pleased to announce that the recipients of the 2010 BARS scholarships are Steven Glover for the Avery Woo Scholarship and Richard Clement for the Stan Negus Scholarship. Each recipient will receive a check in the amount of $1,500.00. As is our policy, upon submission of their first semester grades to BARS and providing that their grades are satisfactory; the checks will be sent to them.
NEWS FLASH! MANY MANY TIPS OF THE BULL RAKE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS!
To Donna DeFlorio (Charter member of Bars) for the representation given to BARS and to her dedication to Shellfishing by putting on a Shellfishing class (indoors) at the Marstons Mills Library. Also Tips of the Rake go to the following BARS members for assisting with their presentations: Fred Dempsey one of BARS charter members, and Tamar Haspel, BARS board member and owner of an aquaculture business. A slide show and presentation was given on “What to do with your catch”.
To those members that were able to attend and help out at the
BLESSING OF THE RAKES on May 22nd at Bridge Street, Osterville at 1:30 PM. Rev. Philip A. Davignon from the parish of Our Lady of the Assumption officiated and gave a very nice blessing!
To all those BARS member volunteers that came out to help Matt Loo on June 16th at Handy Point: Warren Nickerson, Jack Frano, Bob Hurley, Bill Nicholson, Frank Thacher, Conrad D'Esopo, and Gerard Ganey.
To all those BARS members that helped Jon Gorecki at the Chowdah & Tackle Sale on June 19th. Thank you Andre, Bette, Bob, Don, Fred, Gerard, Kris, Lenny, Penny, Steve, John and of course Jon! $922 in sales from this event are going to the BARS Scholarship Fund
To all that participated in the Joe's Grand redistribution of shellfish; nearly 200,000 clams were moved. Dick Knutson,Warren Nickerson, Jack Frano, Bob Hurley, Bill Nicholson,Frank Thacher, Conrad D’Esopo & Gerard Ganey
To Paul Wasilewski for contributing plants for the Blessing of The Rakes raffle which the scholarship fund earned $45, and a huge Tip of the Rake for all his great photography of BARS events throughout the years.
To Gretta and Martha Ribb for donating a rake to the Blessing of the Rakes event on May 22nd.
To Kathleen Ganey for the Blessing of the Rakes trinkets.
To Jon Gorecki and Steve Hoxie for introducing 33 people to shellfishing techniques and rules at the June 5th BARS Shellfishing Class.
JULY 4th WEST BARNSTABLE PARADE
Penny Scott along with her committee are busy preparing for the parade. Please call her at (508) 420-1887 if you have any questions.
Just in from Amy Raitto at the Barnstable Department of Natural Resources:
Hi All,
I just wanted to let everyone know that Monday July 5th is NOT a shellfishing day for recreational shellfish permit holders. The holiday falls on Sunday July 4th, which is already a shellfishing day.
On a similar note, Friday December 24th is also NOT a shellfishing day for recreational shellfish permit holders. The holiday falls on Saturday December 25th, which is also already a shellfishing day.
When we get closer to the end of the year, I will send another reminder!
I am sure most of you already knew this but, there had been some confusion over this issue, so I just wanted to clarify.
I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend!
Thanks,
Amy Raitto
UPCOMING EVENTS
SHELLFISHING WORKSHOP AT WHELDEN MEMORIAL LIBRARY CANCELLED
Route 149, W. Barnstable, Wednesday, July 21st, 6:30–7:30 pm
A Shellfishing Workshop organized by BARS Charter Member Donna DeFlorio will include speakers from the Town of Barnstable with Shellfish & Propagation knowledge, Fred Dempsey, BARS Charter Member and Donna DeFlorio. Workshop will include a slide show about how the Town and volunteers propagate shellfish, demonstration of shellfishing tools, stories about shellfishing and information on how to store and cook your catch.
Please note: All attending need to register at the library or call 508-362-2262. If you have any questions, please contact Donna at 508 428-4027.
SHELLFISHING CLASSES SPONSORED BY BARS
Please volunteer! We need your help!
• Saturday, July 17th at 10 am
• Sunday, August 15th at 10 am
• Location: Bridge Street, Osterville
BARS members will assist with the instruction for quahog class.
A shellfishing license is required if you want to keep your quahogs.
Rakes and/or baskets will be available to borrow.
Please turn out to help Jon! The last class had 33 students and only two BARS helpers. Please Call Jon Gorecki with questions/signup at (cell) 508-775-6234 or email Jon at jongorecki@gmail.com.
COASTAL CLEAN-UP
BARS will participate in the Coastal Clean-Up on Saturday, September 25, 2010. We have pledged to clean up the Town Landing at Scudder Lane and the Barnstable Harbor bulkhead. This will run until it's completed. BARS continues to be committed to a cleaner and better environment.
See you at the July 6th meeting
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