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Marco Sportfishing Club PO Box 2104
Marco Island FL 34146-2104
www.MarcoSportfishingClub.com
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MSC Newsletter February 2014
Marco Sportfishing Club
2014 Board of Directors
Allan Bristow
Howard Laskau
Ed Shebert
Marion Hamilton
Andrea Battaglia
Paul Milici
Bill McIntosh
Daniel Flynn
David Rasmussen
Jim Mueller
Victor Ordija
Keith Wohltman
Pete Arcidiacono
President
VP/Administration
VP/Fishing Comm. Chair
Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer
Secretary
Membership
Quartermaster
Newsletter Editor
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Member-at-Large
Past President (ex-officio)
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239 642-6044
201 704-0788
914 564-6638
614 563-7187
239 216-1918
901 413-9646
239 642-9051
239 389-0813
518 859-7033
513 490-4764
239 494-6741
732 444-0190
239 821-7499
Marco Sportfishing Club
2014 Activities and Event Directors, Committee Chairs and Assistants
Fishing-related activities:
Backwater Events
Buddy Trips
Kayak Events
Pied Piper Trips
Triple Crown Tournament
Offshore Events
Sponsored Tournaments
Sponsored Tournaments
Charters
Backwater Charters
Offshore Charters
Jim Mueller
Joe Perino
Victor Ordija
Howard Laskau
Victor Ordija
Pete Arcidiacono
Howard Laskau
Keith Wohltman
Pete Arcidiacono
Ron Mack
Ralph King
[email protected]
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513 490-4764
631 581-5370
239 494-6741
201 704-0788
239 494-6741
239 821-7499
201 704-0788
732 444-0190
239 821-7499
262 909-6090
443 994-3158
Other activities:
Asst. Newsletter Editor
Historian
Name Tags/50-50
PR/Community Outreach
Social Events/Picnics
Webmaster
Kim King
Ed Shebert
John Baker
Howard Laskau
Dave Walsh
Ed Crane
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443 223-8363
914 564-6638
239 970-0296
201 704-0788
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239 537-1061
MSC Tackle Box
www.MarcoSportfishingClub.com
Allan Bristow, President
Dedicated to Safely Fishing in and around Collier County
February 2014
Outgoing President’s Message by Peter Arcidiacono 821-7499
I am pleased to announce that we have a new president, Allan Bristow!
At our January board meeting we elected our new officers for the 2014 year. They will all
be introduced to you at our February meeting.
I would like to thank all of the board members that volunteered their time over the years of
my presidency and the entire membership for their enthusiasm and cooperation; it really
made my job fun!
I know Allan will be successful and bring this club to new levels of enjoyment.
Thanks Again Everybody!
Remember: If you wanna have fun, all you have to do is try.
See ya’ at the bait shop,
Pete A
2013 Final Leaderboard by Ed Shebert-Fishing Chairman
Species
Cobia
Black / Gag Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel
Min
Size”
33
22
20
24
Angler
Alvin Jennings
Dick Larson
Alvin Jennungs
Jeff Erickson
Mike Mueller
Mike Kropp
Spanish Mackerel
12
Howard Laskau
Permit
11
Jim Mueller
Pompano
11
Jon Kramer
Redfish
18
Dick Yeaton
Sheepshead
12
Chris Laimbeer
Lane Snapper
8
Ken Bullock
Mangrove Snapper
10
Frank Sroka
Yellowtail Snapper
12
Chris Laimbeer
Snook
27
Alvin Jennings
Amberjack
30
Jeff Erickson
Triggerfish
12
Ken Bullock
Blacktip Shark
24
Keith Wohltman
Tarpon
36
Mike Kropp
Triple Tail
15
Ron Shudes
Spotted Seatrout
15
Mike Kropp
Gulf Flounder
12
Bryan Mordecai
Black Drum
14
Jack Walsh
2013 FOM Winners to Be Announced at February Meeting!
Check MSC website for latest update and to register your catch!
Actual
Size”
53
34
33
49
49
49
25 1/2
30
18
39.5
20 1/2
18 1/2
24 3/4
18 1/2
39 1/2
55
16
61
78
27
27
19
34
MSC Supports Pirate Day at Marco Museum- Jan 25
David Rasmussen, Bryan Mordecai and Dale Rod taught over 120 young buccaneers
how to tie three types of boating knots.
Sheepshead Shootout Fishing Tournament by Keith Wohltman
The annual MSC Sheepshead Shootout
will take place on Saturday, Feb 8th.
This is a club sponsored event and it will
include three divisions.
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No Boat - you can fish from a
dock or rock jetty
Boats with less than 10HP kayaks, canoes, etc.
Boats with more than 10HP
There will be individual and Boat prizes. You may only fish in one division and you
must declare your division choice prior to the event.
There will be a Captain's meeting to review the tournament rules and collect the $10
tournament entry fee on Tuesday, Feb 4th, 4pm at Vandy's.
Look for emails that will contain the sign-up form, or sign up at the Captain's meeting or
General Club Meeting on Feb 6th. These “bait stealers” are fun to catch.
If you have any questions, contact Keith Wohltman at [email protected]
RECENT CATCHES- Submit Photos of Your Catch!
Kim’s Korner
Hi, MSC newsletter readers! Our Fish of the Month (FOM) for February is
the Sheepshead. MSC member, Jim Romerill, submitted the following
recipe which can be made with Sheepshead or any other flaky white fish:
Puerto Rican Fish Stew
1 lb. flaky white fish cut into 1-¼ ” pieces
2 tbsp. EVOO
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1 14oz. can diced tomatoes
1 pepper (poblano, green chilies, jalapenos or use the diced tomatoes with
chilies)
3 tbsp. to ¼ cup fresh cilantro
2 tbsp. stuffed olives
1 tsp. oregano
¼ to ½ cup water
Heat oil in pan over medium heat. Add diced onions, cook until soft. Add diced garlic.
Cook for 1 minute. Add all other ingredients except fish, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
Add fish and cook another 15 minutes. Serve with crusty bread or rolls.
Hints: For a more flavorful stew, refrigerate the stew, except for the fish, overnight.
Heat the mixture to a simmer the next day, then add the fish. This recipe also works
with shrimp, mussels, etc. Jim and his wife Linda add a small can of sweet corn to the
stew. He says, “It’s optional, but seems to add some “body” to the recipe.”
According to www.gameandfishmag.com: Sheepshead hang around structure such as
pilings, rock jetties and piers and are fond of crustaceans. The fish have chopper-like
teeth and are often seen chomping on barnacles to get at the meat inside. For that
reason, they can be “chummed” up. Sheepshead pros take along a shovel to scrape
barnacles off structure to put food and scent in the water, which often causes a
sheepshead stampede! Fishing is done vertically, very close to the structure. This
means you have to be quick on the hookset so you can pull the fish away from the
barnacle-covered structure. A 6-pound sheepshead will put a strain on your wrist if
you’re not prepared. The meat of a sheepshead is often served as imitation crabmeat.
Cut off any red meat from the filets and cook it in crab boil for a few minutes (until
flaky). Then cool the meat and substitute it in dishes that call for crabmeat.
News Flash! You may win a cap with our MSC logo. Just submit a recipe, tried and
true, and your story along with it. When you get selected and published, you get the
hat compliments of your MSC Board of Directors. Ready to submit? Contact Kim.
Plans are actively in the works for a Ladies’ Fishing Event. We are looking for
interested fisherwomen – experienced and not – and guys to captain boats. Plans are
for a relaxed day of fun and education. Our list of interested parties is growing; please
add yourself to it! Contact me, or Bobbie Ordija [email protected], or Marion
Marciniak [email protected].
I’d love to hear from you. Feel free to contribute to my Korner, thanks! KK
[email protected]
Kayak Fishing in Hell's Gate by Vic Ordija
On a cloudy and breezy January 9th, eight kayakers ventured out to fish Hell's Gate; a
meandering channel that connects Goodland Bay and Lighter Bay. A cold front had just
passed through and while some light showers were expected, none materialized.
The bite was expected to be slow, but the group was surprised with some good fishing
activity. Several small Snook and Seatrout, two Redfish, an 18” Black Drum and lots of
Mangrove Snappers were caught.
George Stein registered a nice 18 inch Spotted Seatrout and Ron Linn recorded a 16
inch Snook making their catch eligible to possibly receive at the end of the year, a high
quality shirt monogrammed with the Marco Sportfishing Club logo.
While George had a good fishing result, he experienced a bit of a mishap and
capsized his kayak while trying to retrieve his fly-rod which had become entangled in
some mangrove trees. Fortunately he was able to recover with no loss of equipment or
injury other than being bit cold as the water temperature was below 70 degrees.
The kayakers ended the day with refreshments at the quaint Little Bar in Goodland.
George Stein is having “Fun”
George Stein’s 18” Trout
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Sheepshead Shootout Captains Meeting.
MSC General Meeting 7PM. Captain Bill Walsh to
discuss fishing for Sheepshead. Greeters: Keith and
Andrea
Offshore Charter on Weiss Guy
Backwater Charter with Kevin Merritt
Feb 4 4pm Vandys
Feb 6 Rose History
Auditorium at
Marco
Feb 7
Feb 7
Kayak Trip Contact Vic Ordija.
Feb 7 Leave from
Everglades City
Feb 8
Sheepshead Shootout (MSC sponsored
offshore/backwater tournament). Event coordinator: Keith
Wohltman
MSC Board meeting 8:30 AM Doors open at 8:15.
Feb 10 CG Auxiliary Bldg
Caxambas Park
Feb 11
Buddy Trip. Contact Joe Perino
Feb 14 Candy and Roses!
Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget your significant other!
Feb 14
Miami Boat Show Trip with Walkers Marine
Feb 19 See Flyer at end of
Picnic (Febrewfest). Event coordinator: Dave Walsh.
Note: Sheepshead Shootout awards at the picnic
this newsletter
Feb 19
Offshore Charter on Findictive
Feb 19
Backwater Charter – with Kevin Meritt
Last day for March Newsletter Submissions
Feb 21 Send to editor by email
Fish Of Month
Sheepshead
MARCH EVENTS
MSC General Meeting 7PM. TentativeFishing/Boating Clinics. Event coordinators: Pete
Arcidiacono and Victor Ordija. Projected clinics: Boating
Knots by Andy Battaglia, Fishing Knots by Paul Milici,
Backwater Equipment by Victor Ordija, Offshore
Equipment by Dave Rasmussen, Backwater Rigging,
Offshore Rigging, Backwater Charting by Jim Mueller,
Offshore Charting by Bert Hoell, Fish Identification and
Measuring. Greeters: Keith and Andrea
Mar 6 Rose History
Auditorium at
Marco
Museum
Backwater Charter Kevin Merritt
Mar 7
MSC Board meeting 8:30 AM Doors open at 8:15.
Mar 10 CG Auxiliary Bldg
Caxambas Park
Mar 11
Mar 18 4pm at Vandy’s
Mar 19 See Flyer at end of
this newsletter
Mar 20
Offshore Charter-WildThing
SeaTrout Roundup-Captains Meeting
Picnic-St Patty’s Event coordinator: Dave Walsh.
Offshore Charter - Findictive
Sea Trout Roundup (MSC sponsored backwater
tournament)
Backwater Charter Kevin Merritt
Last day for January Newsletter Submissions
Kayak Trip (Turner River). Event coordinator: Victor
Snapper Challenge - Captains’ meeting
Snapper Challenge-MSC sponsored offshore tournament
Fish Of Month
Mar 20
Mar 21
Mar 21 Send to editor by email
Mar 24
Mar 24 4:00 pm at Vandy’s
Mar 27
SeaTrout
MSC 2014 Backwater & Offshore Charter Schedules
Check MSC website for latest listings or see attached.
Buy-Sell-Wanted-Trade More Info on MSC Website
New Lower Listing!! Hurricane Deck Boat. Fun Deck 211 Center Console type with
200 HP Honda Engine. 120 Hours. Fishing option with Bimini. Alum tandem Trailer.
Stored indoors. No bottom paint. $18,500 Contact David Rasmussen 518 859 7033.
Boat For Sale: Sea Hunt 2009 Ultra 232 - 23' center console- with windlass
Yamaha 2009 225 HP 4 Stroke engine. 2010 Continental AluminumTrailer
Asking price - $39,500. Can be seen at: TRAPPER MARINE 2959 DAVIS
BLVD NAPLES, FL. Contact JASON TRAVIS 239-732-8800
Boat For Sale: 2009 SEA FOX 205, Only 20 hours! Like New! Great bay boat. Center
Console 20'6", Garmin GPS and Fish Finder, Bait Wells, Canvas Cover, 115 HP
Suzuki, 4 Stroke Engine. Asking price-$17,999 Contact:[email protected] MSC Club members are now offering dockside fuel delivery.
Call 239-389-2012 or email at [email protected]. Go to website
WWW.ParadiseFuel.com and click on Order Tab. (25 gallon minimum)
Boat For Sale: New Price! 1999 Cobia. 24'7 Walk around with cuddy cabin. 250 hp
Yamaha with 600 hours. T-Top, Bimini Windshield and canvas, kept on lift, excellent
condition, asking $19,900k Call Al at 239-389-0037
Boat For Sale: 1998 Intrepid 339 Walkaround. Twin 250HP 4 Stroke Suzuki engines
(around 550 hours), this boat spent most of its life as a yacht tender and is lift kept.
Cabin AC, windlass, microwave, fridge. Clean and all needed updates are done. Check
it out! $72,000. Trades considered. Email: [email protected].
For Sale: Minn Kota Riptide 80 24V 52" Shaft Trolling Motor. Several Years old, it
works well. First reasonable offer will be accepted. Contact Dave Henderson 717-9512064.
Gift for Kayak/Nature Fans! MSC
member Alex Saputo is an award
winning nature photographer and is
selling a Backwater Photo calendar with
local nature scenes. Contact Alex 239595 7495 or order online at
www.floridabackcountryadventures.com
$26.50 with tax.
Notice: Effective Nov 11, 2013, “CAPT
PETE’S ROD AND REEL REPAIR”
business will be assumed by MSC
member, Paul Neptune. Past owner
Capt. Pete says “Please be assured that
Paul will continue with the best service
possible.” The business name will stay
the same. PAUL NEPTUNE 239-3983855
Free Postings for Members’ Boats, Member Want ads, Fishing Gear and Other Good
Stuff.
Contact Editor, David Rasmussen to Post Ad. [email protected] VHF/DSC Marine Radio Seminar ‐‐‐
VHF radio with Digital Selective
Calling is the mainstay of coastal
communication ‐‐ both routine and
emergency. This seminar focuses on
how to effectively use your marine
radio.
Member$20,Non‐member$30
ClassSchedule:
Thursday
3/20at6:00to8:00pm
Mariner’sCompassSeminar‐‐‐
This seminar explains how to: select;
install; calibrate and adjust for local
magnetic influences; and use your
compasson the boat. Member$20,Non‐member$30
ClassSchedule:
Monday
3/24at6:00to8:00pm
Anchoring Seminar ‐‐‐ the seminar
assists boaters in understanding the
issues and problems involving the
theories of anchor weight, the
methods used to anchor and the
choices of anchor design for different
areasofboating.
Member$20,Non‐member$30
ClassSchedule:
Thursday
3/27at6:00to8:00pm
MarcoIsland
SailandPower
Squadron
BOATING
COURSESAND
SEMINARS
MARCOISLAND
SAILANDPOWER
SQUADRON
MEMBEROFTHEUNITED
STATESPOWERSQUADRONS
DISTRICT22
ForAdditionalCourseand
SeminarInformation
andRegistration
Call:BillHughesat
239‐394‐3484
VisitWebSite:
WWW.marcoislandsail
andpowersquadron.org
12‐11‐2013
FALLOF2013AND2014
ClassroomLocation:
1114NorthCollierBoulevard
MarcoIsland,Fl34145 One of the main goals of the Marco
Island Sail and Power Squadron is
“safe boating through education,”
believingthataneducatedboaterisa
safe boater. We are the local unit of
the United States Power Squadrons
and for 35 years have provided
boatingskill‐buildingopportunitiesto
thegeneralpublicbyofferingavariety
of educational courses and seminars
in our education programs and on‐
the‐watertrainingclasses.Ourclasses
are fun, informative and bring you
into contact with other boaters.
MISPS’s public education programs
areoutlinedinthefollowingcolumns.
SeamanshipCourse‐‐‐isthesequel
to the America’s Boating Course.
Topics covered are: preparing the
boat for use; boat handling under
various conditions in close quarters
and on the open water; rules of the
road; skipper emergencies; and
construction and function of a boat.
Thecourseiseighttwohoursessions
scheduledoverfourweeks.
Member$54,Non‐Member$69
ClassSchedule
MondayandThursday
2/3to2/27at6:00to8:00pm
SEMINARS
Introduction to Navigation and
GPS Seminar ‐‐‐ covers the core
principles of coastal navigation
including: marine chart reading;
America’s Boating Course ‐‐‐ meets
waypoint navigation fundamentals;
twice a week for two weeks. The
basic chart plotting; set up and
topics include: rules of the road;
operation of your GPS unit; and
requiredsafetyequipment;navigation
integration of the chartplotter with
aids; anchoring; communications;
PC based navigational software.
lights and sounds; boat handling and
Member$20,Non‐Member$30
trailering. The topics cover the
ClassSchedule
information needed to obtain a State
Monday&Tuesday
ofFloridaBoatOperatorcertificate.
12/9&12/10at6:00to8:00PM
Cost:$30ClassSchedule
Tuesday&Wednesday
Monday&Thursday
1/28&1/29at6:00to8:00PM
1/13to1/27at6:00to8:00pm
3/18&3/19at6:00to8:00PM 3/3to3/17at6:00to8:00pm
PUBLICBOATING
COURSES
PartnerinCommandSeminar‐‐‐an
introduction to boating for crew
members and partners who need
basicinformationtoassisttheskipper
in the safe operation of a boat
including actions required to respond
toemergenciesonthewater.
Member $20, Non‐Member $30
ClassSchedule
Monday2/3at10:00amto12:00
Advanced Powerboat Handling
Seminar ‐‐‐ This three night seminar
showswhyandhow a boat will behave in response to the controls. Advanced
graphics and animation are used to
illustrate the principles of close
quarter maneuvering and how boats
handle at sea. Understand what the
pros’learnedthehardway!
Member $20, Non‐Member $30
ClassSchedule:2/4,2/11,&2/18
Tuesday’sat6:30to8:30pm
Mastering the Rules of the Road
Seminar ‐‐‐ provides an explanation
ofthe37RulesforboththeU.S.Inland
Rules and the International Rules
[COLREGS]. It simplifies the complex
lawsrelatingtoboatoperationforthe
recreationalboater.
Member$20,Non‐Member$30
ClassSchedule:Tuesday
2/25at6:00to8:00pm
Updated January 20, 2013 MSC 2013‐2014 Backwater Charter Calendar Please note: The Backwater charters previously announced with Captain Ron Hueston have been cancelled. The chart below shows the Backwater Charters we currently have scheduled for the
2013-2014 season. All of these Backwater Charters are with Captain Kevin Merritt and
depart from Goodland around 8 AM and return around 3 PM. Captain Merritt, a local
guide with over 25 years’ experience, fishes the 10,000 Islands for reds, trout, black
drum, etc. You can reserve your spot(s) on any of these charters now by emailing Ron
Mack ([email protected]) to let him know which charter you want and for how
many people, then sending a check payable to Captain Merritt for $165/person (limit 3
anglers per charter) to: Ronald Mack, 14265 Manchester Drive, Naples FL 34114
(please be sure to note on your check the date of the charter and send separate
checks if you are signing up for more than one date).
The price on these Backwater Charters includes tackle, bait, ice, fish cleaning and tip.
You may bring your own fishing gear or use that provided by the captain. You should
bring sunscreen, bug spray, hat, water, lunch and your camera. No fishing license is
required.
Cancellation Policy: Once your check is received you are committed. If you must
cancel we will help you find a replacement but be advised this may not always be
possible.
MSC 2013‐2014 Backwater Charter Calendar Date Captain
Marina
Cost/Angler Status
Jan. 24, 2014 (Fri.) Feb. 7, 2014 (Fri.) Feb. 21, 2014 (Fri.) March 7, 2014 (Fri.) March 21, 2014 (Fri.) Merritt Merritt Merritt Merritt Merritt Goodland
Goodland
Goodland
Goodland
Goodland
165
165
165
165
165
Full
2 Spots Open
1 Spot Open
2 Spots Open
Full
Updated January 20, 2014 MSC 2013‐2014 Offshore Charter Schedule The chart below shows the Offshore Charters we currently have scheduled for the
2013-2014 season. You can reserve your space for any of these now (they fill up
fast!!!) by sending your check for the amount indicated on the chart and payable to the
captain indicated on the chart to Ralph King; 309 Waterleaf Ct. Marco Island FL
34145 (be sure to indicate the date of your charter on your check and send
separate checks for each charter you want to sign up for).
The price on these Offshore Charters includes tackle, bait, ice, fish cleaning and tip.
You may bring your own fishing gear or use that provided by the captain. You should
bring sunscreen, bug spray, hat, water, lunch and your camera. No fishing license is
required.
Cancellation Policy: Please be aware that once you commit (by sending a check),
you really are committed. If you must cancel we will try to find a replacement and
refund your money, but there is no guarantee. As the scheduled Offshore Charters fill
up, we will maintain a waiting list in case there are dropouts or so that an additional
charter might be scheduled if there is enough demand.
This is a great way to meet new Club members, have fun and stock your freezer.
2013‐2014 MSC Offshore Charter Calendar Date 2/1/2014 (Sat.) Rescheduled from 1/7/2014 2/7/2014 (Fri.) 2/19/2014 (Wed.) 3/11/2014 (Tue.) 3/19/2014 (Wed.) 4/4/2014 (Fri.) 4/10/2014 (Thur.) 5/2/2014 (Fri.) 5/8/2014 (Thur.) Vessel Captain
Marina
Cost # Signed Up
Findictive Mike Avinon Naples City Dock $200 Full (6/6) Weis Guy II Findictive Wild Thing Findictive Weis Guy II Findictive Wild Thing Findictive Jody Weiss Mike Avinon Randy Hamilton Mike Avinon Jody Weiss Mike Avinon Randy Hamilton Mike Avinon Rose Marco Naples City Dock Rose Marco Naples City Dock Rose Marco Naples City Dock Rose Marco Naples City Dock $260 $200 $240 $200 $260 $200 $240 $200 Full (6/6) Full (6/6) Open (4/6) Open (5/6) Open (2/6) Full (6/6) Open (0/6) Open (4/6) St. Patrick’s Picnic
With Sister Kaite
FeBREWfest Rescheduled to 2/25
Sarazen Park
Wednesday,
ednesday, March 19
Set up at 11:30, gather at noon
$13.00 Each*
*$16.00 after March 14
$20.00 at the door
Jason’s famous New York Yankee Sandwich
Beer, Wine, pop and water included
Questions?? Call Dave Walsh 389-9755
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RESERVATION for St Patrick’s Picnic
NOTE: New Parking Rules Apply
NAME:
Number attending
@$13.00 each $________
@$16.00 each $________ after 3-14
Sarazen Park 12 Noon
TUESDAY, February 25
$14.00 Each*
*17.00 after Feb. 20, $21.00 Walk-ins
Brats and Sauerkraut, Roasted Chicken,
German Potato Salad and Red Cabbage
Catered by Pepper’s
Beer, Coors Light,
Wine, Pop and Water Included
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Make check payable to MSC and mail to:
Dave Walsh
1530 Caxambas Ct. Marco Island, FL 34145
Same envelope OK but need separate checks
WARNING: Anyone climbing over the fence
will be asked to leave without a refund.
Insurance could be invalidated due to unlawful conduct.
RESERVATION for FeBREWfest
MEMBER’S NAME:
Number attending__________
@$14.00 each
$___________
@$17.00 after 2-20
$___________
Make check payable to MSC
Mail to:
Dave Walsh
1530 Caxambas Ct.
Marco Island, FL 34145