I have a distinct memory of watching T.V. weather forecasts as a child. Wally Kinnan or Dick Goddard would describe a “fifty percent chance” of showers and my father (who forecasted weather in the Army Air Corps in the Aleutian Islands during WW II) would quietly chime in “and a twenty five percent chance of being correct”.
Often as not, my dad was correct… Meteorology is an inexact science… especially just south of Lake Erie. And right he was on April 9th and 10th 2008 when the forecast was for blustery showers. The showers were gone, however, and a gentle but steady southerly wind combined with mid-fifty degree temperatures as our small but determined group occupied Rockwell Springs Trout Club in Castalia for our semi annual Cast & Blast.
Most important, the fishing was fantastic. Wid Lyn stopped counting after over a dozen fish. “The Kens”… Kato & Kalish were hooking up regularly. Lou Sharpe, Peter Korycan John & Wendell Babson and Bob Mattlin were all successful.
Perhaps the best indicator of the fishing was the experience of Thom Webster, a new member of Woods & Waters who decided to give fly fishing a try. After a short period of instruction, Thom hooked up on over a dozen fish and landed seven fat trout on his first afternoon of fly fishing. Never tried fly fishing? Consider Thom’s experience and join us in December.
Happy Hour convened on the patio of “The Willows” building as many of us soaked up the first sun of the season and enjoyed snacks and beverages.
Supper was served in Rockwell’s Conant Room where we dined on our choice of prime rib, chicken picatta, or fried perch. Les Demaline’s homemade wine was the perfect compliment. For dessert, we surprised Lou Nagy with a birthday cake celebrating his 90th! God bless you Lou. What a great example he sets for all of us.
Thursday morning dawned sunny and mild so it was back to the streams for some and off to WR club for a challenging morning of sporting clays for others.
So, my father was right again. The lesson? Let’s not be slaves to the forecast. You never really know what the weather will be until you experience it. Consider experiencing it with us December 3rd & 4th Watch for the November notice & join us.

Wild Game Dinner – April 8, 2008

The Sixth Annual Wild Game Dinner was held on April 8, 2008 at the Behind The Woods Party Center. Seventy-seven (77) members and guests were treated to a wonderful evening hosted by Owner Chad Chillemi and Chef Salvatore “Sal” Grillo. The staff was accommodating handling the hot and cold hors d'oeuvres and the bar service leading up to an outstanding meal. We enjoyed nine hors d'oeuvres as we gathered and considered various raffle opportunities. Les Demaline brought in some of his smoked white bass, steelhead and quail. Sal’s rosemary squirrel, supplied by Paul Karla, was a special favorite.
We arrived at 7:00 and the feast started with a wonderful salmon/corn chowder. This was followed by five entrees, each one eloquently prepared and presented (See menu.)
Those members who contributed game to the occasion were recognized for their success and their generosity for making this night possible.
A number of past presidents were enjoying the evening including Lou Nagy, Al Klavora, Jack Gregg, Cathy Kowalczyk, Kit Kimmich and Jim Faddoul. Cindy Dragen had literature available for an upcoming Women in the Outdoors event. Ken Kuentz, President of the Woods and Waters Club of Cleveland President’s Scholarship Foundation, was present and acknowledged the club’s generosity in support of the foundation.
Paul Karla arranged for raffle prizes for the evenings entertainment.

Dan Adams of Accurate Arms and Accessories handled our gun transactions once again this year.

The result of the evening was a favorable financial effort for the club. A number of the guests are considering joining our organization and we discussed some of the upcoming activities. A good time was had by all. Keep us in mind when you are fishing and hunting so that next year we can enjoy another outstanding Woods and Waters event.

WOODS AND WATERS CLUB SIXTH ANNUAL GAME DINNER

Cocktail Hour Appetizers

Spicy Pheasant/Chucker                                    Smoked White Bass
Smoked Steelhead                                                              Smoked Quail
Venison Chili                                                                        Beer Marinated & Grilled Goose Bratwurst
Venison Swedish Meatballs                                               Rosemary Squirrel

Canada Goose Smokies

Salad & Soup

Dinner Salad w/Julienne Roasted Venison

Entrees

Roasted Feral Hog w/Bordelaise Sauce

Elk & Venison Meatloaf w/Mushroom Sauce
Wild Boar Stew w/Spaetzle
Baked Walleye Filets w/Lemon Beurre Blanc
Pheasant Parmigiana & Venison Meatballs w/Penne Marinara

Woods & Waters Club Pheasant Hunt and Lunch - Beaver Creek Club on January 9th 2008
Submitted by Les Demaline

The hunters started at 9:30am on a very nice day with temperatures in the mid 40s and partly cloudy skies. All of the hunters were back at the club house by 11:30. Lunch was served by Smith Catering of Avon, Ohio. Lunch consisted of roast beef, fried chicken, potatoes, green beans, salad, and delicious apple and cherry pies. This hunt will be scheduled in the first part of November next year. Look for it in the flyer for September and October 2008.

A total of 13 shooters attended this event to enjoy a day of shooting clays and big high flying pheasant at beautiful Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club on February 9, 2008. This popular event started at 10 am with a warm-up session on the Club’s automated Sporting Clays course. Many of the shooters thought the course had gotten more difficult but it was only the winds that caused many of us to have a hard time scoring well. The session only foretold the afternoon’s success shooting the real thing off the high tower. Our shooting barely improved as the difficulties encountered with the morning’s clay targets carried over to fast, high-flying birds in the afternoon’s hunt.

After we left the sporting clays field, the group enjoyed a nice warm lunch prepared by the Elkhorn staff as the birds were staged for the main event. The lunch served in Elkhorn’s large dining hall included hardy potato bacon soup, barbeque beef sandwiches, beverages and dessert.

For the after-lunch tower hunt, the hunters were arranged in 10 blinds surrounded the tower from which the pheasants were released. The high winds caused many a bird to swiftly fly out of range but after a slow start, we were able to collect 62 of the 130 birds released thanks to some sharp shooting by Dick Van Hala, his son and young grandson, Denis Gadzic, Bob Mattlin, and perennial top shooters Jeff Mattlin and Marc Dubay. Also pitching in were Bob Collins, Bob McCarthy and Lee Billi. The specially marked bird worth $70 was claimed by Dennis Stone however, at least three blinds opened up on that bird. Officially, it is Dennis’s bird! Good Shooting!

After a short rest and warm-up at the lodge, three groups entered the field with guides and dogs to find those birds that escaped the earlier tower hunt. The group of Paul Karla, Denis Gadzic, Dick VanHala and his son claimed 17 additional birds. The other groups netted and additional 14 birds.

In all, 93 pheasants were collected and it amounted to a great day overall. A fine time was had by all and the group enjoyed drinks and talking about the hunt afterward while waiting for the club to finish dressing and packaging the birds. Special thanks to Sam and Peg Ballou and the staff at Elkhorn for their generous help and assistance in making this a memorable event. Sam even put out additional birds for the group as many of the tower birds glided way off his property. Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club is open to the public and hunts can be arranged for even small groups. I hope more club members take the opportunity to check out this fine facility.

Recently fellow Trustee Lee Billi and I had an opportunity to hunt ducks in Maryland. Lee met guide Chad Muse at the Harrisburg, PA sportsman show last spring, liked what Chad told him, and booked the trip. Chad owns Bucks and Ducks Guide Service in Hurlock, Maryland. Hurlock is located about an hour and a half drive southeast of Baltimore on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Chad charges $150 per day per man for a half day hunt and $300 for a full day. The price is based on a 3 man hunt. His price includes lodging in a nice facility he has built over his garage and breakfast, lunch, and supper. A 7 day non resident license costs $54 and is available at the WalMart near Chad’s home.

Chad has the consummate duck hunting boat. It is a specially designed 23 foot metal flat bottom pram with high sides and a specially designed, semi V bow for cutting through the sometime rough waters of the Chesapeake Bay area. The boat is powered by a 200 horse power Suzuki four stroke outboard, and contains special side shelves that easily hold Chad’s 200 plus decoys and a flat, carpeted, floor that will hold up to four hunters not counting Chad. The hunters sit on removable, padded, swivel chairs that are sturdy and comfortable. The boat has a specially designed, fold down, camouflage tarp that extends up one side of the boat and a fold down framed tarp that extends up the opposite side of the boat and halfway overhead creating an excellent off-shore blind. Chad told us he has about $38,000 invested in his boat and motor.

Lee and I original planned a 3 man hunt, but a life-long hunting companion and friend took a new position in northern Texas just before Christmas and was unable to accompany us. Lee and I absorbed the added cost and went anyway. The drive, including a stop to eat, was approximately 6 and one half hours, mostly expressway, and scenic enough to keep you from getting bored.

We arrived on a Thursday evening. Chad provided a dinner of Spaghetti with meat sauce and garlic bread. His little lodge includes 3 bunk beds, bathroom with shower and a kitchen / living room that included a coffee maker, stove, sink, and television. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. We awoke at 4:00 AM Friday morning for our first half day hunt. The weather was overcast, with a chance of rain, and pleasantly mild temperatures. Chad took us to one of his blind sights on the Little Choptank River. He had not hunted this sight yet this season, but had seen a lot of ducks in the area the week before and figured the low ceiling and rain would provide good shooting. Much to our dismay the area we hunted had few ducks. We did manage a little shooting and bagged one surf scoter, but it was a very disappointing hunt. To his credit, Chad tried to make up for the lack of shooting by extending our hunt to the full day. In the afternoon we moved to more open water, but although we saw a good number of divers and sea duck, few decoyed and our day ended with the one scoter bagged.

Saturday morning called for a drastic change of plans. Chad had received word from other guides that a large number of divers and sea ducks were in Tangier Sound closer to the mouth of Chesapeake Bay about and an hour and a half drive south of his house.
We departed at 3:00 AM and set up in open water in Tangier Sound. During the first hour and a half of hunting we managed to kill one old squaw and knock down and lose one blue bill. At 8:30 we pulled our decoys and headed about 3 miles out to the area just off Bloodsworth and South Marsh Islands. We set out our decoy spread of sea duck lines and divers on a reef in about 7 to 8 feet of water. Finally, the day began to go our way. Although we were not overrun by duck and had lulls there was more than enough action to satisfy Lee and me.

We had been told that shooting divers and sea ducks would be a challenge. These little streakers make mallards, wood ducks, and even teal seem like slow pokes. It is a little tough to get used to swinging on a duck and past the duck to allow a 15 foot lead. We had also been told that if we were not used to this type of hunting, it would probably take a box of shells to bag one duck. That estimate was close, but a little low. Lee, Chad, and I got enough trigger time to go through 6 and a half boxes of shells between us. All we had to show for our efforts was the oldsquaw killed in the morning before we moved, two surf scoters, and two buffleheads. The misses became comical at times, and even the frustration of trying to figure out the amount of lead was fun. Again, due to our frustration of the prior day, and poor hunting in the morning, Chad kept us out all day instead of the planned half day hunt.

I would be amiss if I didn’t mention Chad’s 5 year old black Lab, Drake. Drake is an terrific water dog. It was a pleasure to watch him work in the open water, sometime ranging as far a 60 yards from the boat to retrieve our kills. The looks and the whines we received when we missed and had to tell Drake “no duck” told the story of Drakes love for his work.

Lee and I highly recommend Chad Muse and Bucks and Ducks Guide Service. His address and phone numbers are 908 Geans Dr., Hurlock, MD 21643, telephone numbers, (410) 320-4550 and (410) 943-4094. Besides waterfowl, Chad offers deer hunts on private land near his home and fishing guide service aboard his 43 foot fishing boat for rockfish and other denizens of the deep.

The best time for waterfowl is late in the season. Maryland’s waterfowl season runs until the end of the third week of January. Hopefully, temperatures will be colder than we experienced so the marshes are frozen and the duck have come down from the north in larger numbers. Lee and I are booked for the second to last and third to last days of the 2008-09 season with hope the colder weather will provide even more shooting.

Although fun, open water hunting can be hard work. Lee and I had plenty of reason to be tired after a day on the water. Setting and retrieving over 100 decoys on often choppy water can be tough, wet, and cold. Be prepared to help the guide. If you cannot take physical activity then make sure one of your hunting companions is younger and in good shape. Most importantly, I recommend that you hone up on your shooting before you go. I recommend some five stand or sporting clays to get you into the “swing” of things.

ROCKWELL SPRINGS TROUT CLUB
CAST & BLAST – DECEMBER 2007
Submitted by Scott Poffenberger

December 5th, an intrepid group took to the streams under gray skies, gusting winds and temperatures in the 30’s. Reports of nibbles were sparse. The Mattlin entourage, minus Bob and Jeff… (Get better & join us in April, Bob) were present and casting in full force. The Wilkesons, Wid Lynn, Jock Thompson, the Babson Brothers (Congrats on the Prez award, John) and others enjoyed a day on the stream.

Wednesday evening happy hour was scrapped as both the primary and backup plans fizzled. Sorry, folks. We’ll make an effort to avoid a similar failure next spring.

Supper convened in Rockwell’s clubhouse and soon became the scene of “The Great Steak Riot of 2007”. It seems that (Gasp!) several of the steaks were overcooked. Somehow we persevered…Hey folks… the chicken picatta and pan seared trout were excellent. Les Demaline’s homemade wine was delicious. Dessert was a choice from Rockwell’s home made pies.

Supper was followed by cards in the card room (Hey Wid… how about a loan?), billiards and conversation in the bar.

Thursday morning had ushered in clear and cold. Many headed back to the streams and Jon Brausch, Mike Norehead and the writer were off to WR club for an interesting morning of Pheasant Hunting. Nice job Samantha… Love that dog!

I still marvel at the opportunity Woods & Waters Club members have. A short drive from home and we’re fly fishing and pheasant hunting. Watch for the March notice & join us in April 2008.

2007 Sporting Clays League
Submitted by Jim Faddoul

This season was again blessed with decent weather but we had only 35 shooters, one less than last year. The new format of rounds of 100 was in, in general, a success, but it did require a slight adjustment in the starting time. Again, all of the events were held at the Hill N’ Dale Club and I would like to express the sincere thanks of myself, all the league participants and the Woods and Waters Club for the hospitality shown to us. Our awards dinner was also held at Hill N’ Dale and was catered by Tom’s Country Place, great steaks and all the trimmings. We all owe a dept of gratitude to Shawn Spindel, the Hill-n-Dale manager. Congratulations go out to Richard Krenz who won first place (Scratch) with a score of 259. Our Handicapped winner was Ken Lane, a relatively new addition to the group. Coming in second was Bill Buga. As usual, the standings were fairly close with the final shoot being the determining factor. Dave Griffiths, a second year shooter was the recipient of the Most Improved Shooter award. Thanks to Larry Koverman for helping me out throughout the season and thanks to all the shooters who participated. Pictures of the Awards Dinner activities will be available on the web site www.woodsandwatersclub.com in the near future!

Thanks to all of you who participated and I look forward to seeing al of you again next year. Bring a friend or two and let start growing this group

This year’s Clambake was another success with 40 adults and 7 children in attendance. It was held at the

Albion Cabin in the Strongsville Metroparks and as always the facilities were warm, clean and comfortable with a nice fire in the stone fireplace. We also were blessed with a beautiful fall day.

The delicious food was once again provided by Gargus Catering of Elyria, Ohio (#440-324-3912).

Jason Podojil and Kit Kimmich were nice enough to help out again this year by entertaining the children and they also donated some great kid prizes.

Jason also donated a day’s use of a brand new Toyota, which was won by Luther Norman.

And don’t forget to mark your calendars for next year’s clambake….November 8, 2008!!

Our first trip was scheduled for Wednesday Sept. 12 th. On Tuesday, the winds were howling at about 25 to 35 mph out of the west. The weather forecast was for the winds to continue thru the day and all night. The waves were running 8 to 10 feet. So, after rechecking the forecast and several calls to Capt. Ray Henry, the trip was cancelled.

The next trip was scheduled for Wednesday Sept 19 th. Three Woods & Waters members and one guest went out on a beautiful sunny day with winds out of the SSW, waves about 1 to 2 feet. We went out to the shoal northeast of Kelleys Is. Captain Ray wanted to start there since his trip yesterday did very well there. Evidently the fish moved during the night because we didn’t do didley. After moving several times, we finally found a few fish. The winds died down and it became calm and warm, about 80. Finally we called it quits at 3:15. This day the fish were not too hungry. We ended up with only 63 fish and few jumbos.

The next trip was Sept. 25th. Three Woods & Waters members and one guest went out on another beautiful sunny day with winds out of the southwest, waves about 1 to 2 feet. We anchored off Ballast Is. The winds died down and it became calm and warm, about 80. Finally we called it quits at 3:15. We had to work a little harder this trip. Lots of white bass and sheepshead and small perch. We ended up with 108 nice perch (not quite our limit).

Since Wid’s wife was scheduled for surgery on the 26 th . We didn’t schedule a make up day for the cancelled Sept. 12 th trip. After the surgery and recovery we may set up another trip if things go well.

Our next Lake Erie fishing trips will be in May of 2008 for walleys. Stay tooned and watch the schedule after January 2008.

Our first walleye trip was scheduled for May 16 th, but was cancelled due to bad weather. It was rescheduled for May 31 st.

So, on Thursday May 31 st, five Woods & Waters members and One guest went out on the Lake to battle the elements and test their skills and luck at catching the elusive “eyes”. The day was bright, sunny, warm and no breeze. So, we set up to troll after a short run to South Bass Island. We trolled between South Bass and Kelley’s. The fish started hitting as soon as we began setting the lines. The action was great! In fact we couldn’t get all the lines set until about 10:00am. Everyone caught their limit including the captain. We were done at 11:00am. We caught 42 nice walleyes with a few over 31lbs. A great catch!

The next trip was June 14 th. Six Woods and Waters members were on this trip. The weather was another beautiful day, sunny, warm and a light breeze. We had to work a little harder this trip. Lots of white bass and sheepshead. Les Demaline kept a lot of the white bass (he likes to smoke them, Ha!). It took a little longer to get our limit this time. We finished at 2:00pm. Another great catch!

While we were waiting for the fish to be cleaned, we were invited to Larry Koverman’s new house on the lake in West Harbor. He and his wife served snacks and refreshments. Thanks Larry and Ann, it was great and you have a beautiful home.

Our next trip will be for perch in September. The dates will be Sept. 12 th, 19 th and 25 th (3 trips). More details and sign up sheets are included with this newsletter. So, any one interested in the perch trips, please contact Wid Lynn at 419-798-8616. Or send your reservation to 601 Oak Ave., Lakeside, Ohio 43440

Our first pistol shoot was held at the Beaver Creek Club in Amherst. We gathered around donuts and coffee on a beautiful overcast morning. Wid Lynn was the first to show up bearing a commemorative Sam Houston muzzle loading pistol that come equipped with cotton gloves. Obviously, any gun that was beautifully gold inlayed should remain unfired and appreciated for its uniqueness. Past President Lou Nagy and Fred Kidd were next to show up. Lou gallantly attempted to compete with a 2-inch snub nose 38 revolver and Fred performed well with a 22-caliber Smith & Wesson model 41. At the pistol range, we warmed up on targets of United States Enemies #1 and #2. After the warm up, we entered into some lighthearted competition from the 50-foot line. Using 22-caliber pistols, Phil Fulton outscored the group with 53 with 5 shots. I think he and pal Jack Keeler kept everyone on their toes. The next event was any caliber handgun, where Tom Palya scored a 44 with 5 shots.

We proceeded to an unconventional shooting game where a deck of cards (including jokers which had no value) was stapled to a target and hung at 50-feet. The five shot competition produced a poker hand. The competition using 22-caliber pistols at 50-feet was won by Paul Karla with a pair of aces, 10 high followed by Fred Bangeman who scored a pair of aces, nine high. We repeated the poker game, this time using calibers greater than 22-caliber. This was won by Jack Keeler using a 357-magnum Smith and Wesson with an ace-king. The four winners of the competition were then invited to shoot a “blind poker” hand. That is to say a target was reversed so the shooters were shooting at a blank target. Paul Karla won with a pair of jacks using his new 450 Cassel.

The next stage of the entertainment involved shooting at individual plastic gallon jugs filled with water. Bill Heppner showed up with a nice variety of firearms and had some impressive hits with the larger calibers. Gerry Chomos also came in with a variety of “toys” and was a serious contender throughout the competition and vented his disappointment on the water jugs. Ken Lane, President of Sportsman Gun & Reel and a new member of the Woods and Waters Club was impressive using his 357 magnum. Larry Koverman expressed greater satisfaction shooting pictures rather than “snapping a cap”. The grand finale was everyone shooting the remaining gallons simultaneously.

We retreated to the clubhouse for cheese, ham and crackers while lunch was prepared. Lunch consisted of a mixed grill (lamb chops Greek style, boneless skinless chicken thighs and Italian sausage). The meal was complete with macaroni salad, potato salad, coleslaw and crescent rolls. Dessert consisted of apple and cherry turnovers. The atmosphere was warm and friendly and we all shared a moment of reflection with our friend Larry Heinrich, who was unable to attend. Talk to any of those who participated so that we can make next year’s event even better.

The sharp-shooters from Woods and Waters Club converged on Hill’n Dale June 6, 2007 to enjoy the challenge of Sporting Clays at Ohio’s premier venue.

22 members and guests shot on the most perfect weather day seen in a long time! We had 100 rounds, followed by a steak cook-out.

Prizes were awarded after dinner. High Score went to guest, Gary Frankowski . Wid Lynn was high 20 ga. winner; and the secret team of Wid Lynn, Bill Buga & Bob Waldron won as well.

Lou Sharpe took home $65 on the 50/50 drawing. ( He was heard to say “ I never win anything”). That’s what they all say!

Three new members were added to Woods and Waters that evening. They took advantage of an offer to apply the non-member fee as a reduction in membership costs. Welcome!!

We thank everyone who was able to participate and thank the Hill’n Dale Club and staff for helping make a great day.

With all due respect and no attempt to be blasphemous, I believe God is on the side of Woods and Waters shot gunners when it comes to weather. At 11 a.m. on the 26 th the rain was coming down hard, in blinding torrents. I was inside the Beaver Creek Club house frantically thinking what I was going to do with 30 plus hostile shooters if the rain kept up. At noon, we ate chili, salad, cornbread, hot dogs and fixings followed by soft drinks, coffee and pie for dessert. The clouds passed, the rain stopped and the shooting was underway. When the shooting was over and the sun was pushing its way out, we again sat down to pheasant stew, with birds contributed by Joe DiGiacomo (and no BB’s), while scores were tallied.

High over all was won by Rich Krenz with 112 out of 125 targets (90%). Trap was won by Ken Lane with 24, Bill McCabe won Skeet with 23 and Jack Spencer took 5 stand with 24. Best score in sporting clays with 44 of 50 earned Tex Mobley the win.

Several others who also scored over 100 were Tex Mobley 110, George Horvath 109 and Ken Lane 102. Considering that this was the first time for many participants to shoot Beaver Creeks 5 stand and sporting clays course, all the scores were very competitive. A prize was available to anyone hitting a black clay, 5 of which were strategically placed in traps. Phil Fulton smashed one on the trap course and one member who will remain unnamed missed 2 others. The team of Joe DiGiacomo, Dan Miltner, Pete Balunek, Jack Spencer and Jim Roseman reportedly saw one. No shots were fired.

Tom Polen registered his annual protest claiming that he won but jealous members of his team turned in the wrong score. They did it to him last year too! According to Tom. Also special welcome to new member and first time Chili Shooter Gil Polansky. We hope to see other first time shooters, Dan Miltner, Peter Balunek, Jim Roseman, Joe Coticchia (owner of the world’s fastest bird dog) and Dean Bradley again next year.

As always, there were conversations among old friends and new acquaintances which is really the purpose of sharing a day with others of common interest. Winning is nice, but shooting and friends, old and new is the reason we get together. Thanks to everyone for attending, and thanks to Beaver Creek for the use of their fine facilities.

Keep the Chili Shoot in mind for next year, when some special twists will be introduced.

Sometimes gifts come in surprising packages. Do you remember Monday, April 2 nd? We broke the record high temperature at eighty degrees. It was a picture perfect day to be on the streams of Rockwell. Unfortunately, we were scheduled for Wednesday the 4 th and the bottom had dropped out. High winds and forty degree temperatures greeted us instead. Perhaps it was Holy Week that reduced our usual sellout to a mere twelve but whatever the reason(s), we persevered.

I mentioned a gift. Even with the weather, this was one of the best Cast & Blast events in my memory. First, the fishing was fantastic. The gray skies and riffling winds combined to make for very cooperative trout. Ron Varesco single-handedly landed nineteen fish. Anyone who braved the elements caught trout and lots of them. The Solomon boys, Dad & son, Joe Post, Larry Heinrich and Bob Mattlin all worked their roll casts in the stiff winds and were well rewarded.

Others relaxed by the fire or in the cabins with books, cigars and conversation. Happy Hour commenced at 4:00 PM and our small group enjoyed adult beverages, a delicious smoked steelhead with cocktail sauce provided by Les Demaline and wild boar sausage.

Our “Dirty Dozen” enjoyed supper in Rockwell’s Conant Room where we dined on our choice of filet mignon, chicken picatta, or fried perch. Les Demaline’s homemade wine was the perfect compliment. Dessert was a choice from Rockwell’s renowned home made pies. Normally, the crowd disperses after the evening meal to the bar or the billiard, fireplace or card rooms but this year was different. We replenished our beverages and enjoyed a spirited conversation at the supper table that continued for two and one half hours. The spirit of camaraderie was high, we solved the world’s problems and many commented on how this was one of the most enjoyable get togethers ever.

Thursday morning remained cold and windy but it was back to the streams for some and off to WR club for a challenging morning of sporting clays.

On April 10, 2007 we held our Fifth Annual Game Dinner at the Behind The Woods party center. Seventy-four members and guests were privileged to enjoy a meal unsurpassed in Cuyahoga County on that night. Host Chad Chillemi and chef Salvatore (Sal) Grillo along with the staff at the restaurant served a variety of appetizers during the cocktail hour that would have been an end in itself. Game Dinner Menu

The entrees beautifully utilized the full range of the game contributed. In fact, the Venison Meat Loaf with Garlic Mashed potatoes was one of the most popular dishes that was inadvertently omitted from the menu. Ironically, it was Ray Henry who donated the ground venison and was also overlooked on our list of contributors. Ray has been a strong promoter and generous supporter of our club for twenty – seven years. Once again he donated a perch fishing trip for six aboard his boat, Fishing Feaver. The trip was raffled off with Marc DuBay winning and now faced with the problem of who he will select to share in his good fortune.

Another error on the menu was the Penne Pasta and Broccoli was prepared with Scott Poffenberger’s Boar sausage and not venison. And, lastly the menu omitted the Strawberry shortcake ice cream dessert, as if we needed it!

The night found Trustee Chet Talarczyk pleased after winning a substantial 50/50 raffle. One of our guests Louis Lousin, was the delighted winner of a Henry Golden Boy zz caliber rifle with octagon barrel. Don Adams of Accurate Arms and Accessories, another regular supporter of our club, made arrangements to have the gun at the dinner. Paul Karla selected a nice variety of prizes for our regular raffle and many smiling faces were seen around the dining room. As usual Ken Dawson was greeting everyone as they arrived. Ron Varesco and Jason Podovil and Bill Richardson were busy selling raffle tickets making the night a lot of fun and successful for the club.

The food was great but the attendees made the night. Don O’Neil arranged for fifteen guests to sample a taste of what it means to be part of the Woods and Waters Club. John and Dorthy Babson traveled the furthest to attend the Game Dinner coordinating their return from Florida in order to participate. Les Demaline brought his grandson, Eric Demaline, to his first game dinner and he was the youngest attendee and he ate like an adult. Past Presidents Bill Switaj, Jim Faddoul and John Murphy were busy greeting old and new friends. Inofficial food critics Bob Schlemmer and Gary Weiss agreed that Sal “did good”. Margaret Double who usually walks away with a nice prize from the raffles had to be satisfied with going home with husband Jim in his hunter orange hat. Tom Polen had three members of his family with him and apologized that his daughter who recently gave birth was unable to attend – next year.

Thanks to all who donated fish and game. Thanks to all who helped make the night a success. And thank you all for coming out. Pictures by Jim Faddoul

An enthusiastic group of 10 pheasant hunters, well dressed, honed their shooting skills on the sporting clays course with the temperature hovering around 12 degrees.

But the sun was shining and no one was cold. We had a nice lunch including chili and bratwurst, then Sam Ballou, our host gave us final instructions and a time table for the rest of the day.

During the tower shoot, the enthusiasm of our group was evident as the air was filled with lead. Most of the birds were never in danger and during a discussion later in the day, there was a consensus of opinion that we are good shooters, but we were up against specially trained pheasants, wearing body armor and capable of flying at highly unusual altitudes and speeds. Bob Mattlin and Dick Van Hala were not bashful in this event. Later we took to the field behind hunting dogs and a group lead by Lou Sharpe, Jeff Mattlin, Marc DuBay and Denny Stone who did a good job of bagging 19 more. A second group lead by Lee Billi, Peter Korycan and Andrew Van Hala brought in 13 more. As usual, it was a great day of shooting and hunting and the participants left smiling with bags of cleaned fresh pheasant. A good time was had by all. Life is good.

The Woods & Waters Club Chairman Les Demaline and three groups held their 8 th Annual Pheasant Hunt and Luncheon at Beaver Creek Club. The day was very good with everyone getting their birds released. Weather conditions were good. The temperature was 35 with a light snow. Lunch was outstanding, salad, rolls, stuffed chicken breast, hot roast beef and gravy, augratin potatoes, country green beans, and home-made apple pie. The lunch was served by Smith Catering of Avon, Ohio. The 2008 Beaver Creek Shoot-out will consist of pheasant hunting, skeet shooting and lunch. The Woods & Waters Members & Guest can do one or all of the activities.

December 6 th, the usual suspects took to the streams under gray skies, gusting winds and temperatures in the 40’s. Although the winds made for interesting casting, the fish were biting well and fish were caught. The Mattlin entourage, minus Bob… (Get better & join us in April, Bob) were present and casting in full force. The Wilkesons, Dick Deacon, Nick Popovic, Lou Sharpe and “The Kens” (Kato & Kalish) enjoyed a day on the stream.

Wednesday evening happy hour convened on the porch of the Streamside Cottage and we snacked on Les Demaline’s smoked trout and consumed adult beverages.

Supper convened in Rockwell’s clubhouse where our members dined on their choice of filet mignon, chicken picatta, or fried perch. Les Demaline’s homemade wine was the perfect compliment. Dessert was a choice from Rockwell’s renowned home made pies.

Supper was followed by cards in the card room, billiards, conversation and cigars (for the last time) at the bar.

Thursday morning had ushered in a cold front and it was back to the streams for some and off to WR club for an interesting morning of Pheasant Hunting. Will Babson, Joe Post and Larry Heinrich braved strong winds in big sky country behind three German Shorthairs. It was a gas just to watch the dogs hunt, point & honor.

It never ceases to amaze me how quickly the time passes at our Cast & Blasts. We’ll do it again in April 2007. Watch for the March notice & join us.

This season was blessed with decent weather but we had only 36 shooters. All of the events were held at the Hill N’ Dale Club and I would like to express the sincere thanks of myself, all the league participants and the Woods and Waters Club for the hospitality shown to us. Our awards dinner was also held at Hill N’ Dale and was catered by Tom’s Country Place, great steaks and all the trimmings. We all owe a dept of gratitude to Shawn Spindel, the Hill-n-Dale manager. Congratulations go out to Dave Deioma who won first place (Scratch) with a score of 124. Our Handicapped winner was Fred Bangeman who came out of the woodwork in the final two rounds to finish a hair over 130. Coming in Second was Joe DiGiacomo with a little over 128 A close third was Earl Harris, only one point back. Earl did not go unrewarded however, as he was the recipient of the Most Improved Shooter award. Thanks to Larry Koverman for helping me out throughout the season and thanks to all the shooters who participated. Web site for pictures of the Awards Dinner activities! PICTURES

On September 16, fourteen of us met at Eldon Russell Park in Geauga County for a guided canoe trip on the Upper Cuyahoga. The weather was perfect and there was plenty of water in the river to navigate the canoes. Our guide, Linda, was well versed on the history as well as the flora and fauna of the river. She explained about the "onion wars" that took place on that part of the river around the turn of the century. She also pointed out beaver lodges, nesting boxes and numerous plants along the way.

It was an excellent experience and we hope to do a similar trip again next year. If anyone knows of other guided trips of any other nearby rivers, let me know.

The first trip was scheduled for Tuesday, Sept, 12 th. Five members showed up at Captain Ray Henry’s trailer ready to go. But, the weather did not agree. The winds were howling out of the northeast. So, we had to reschedule. The new date was set for Thursday, Oct. 5 th.

The next trip was set for Thursday Sept. 21 st. Three members and two guests went out on a beautiful sunny day with light winds. This was a perfect day for perching. The first set up off Ballast Is. Did not work out too well. Too many white bass and sheepshead and some small perch. However, Wid caught a nice 2 ½ lb. walleye. S, we moved to the green can off northeast Kelly’s. Bingo! Ray found a great spot. Every one caught his share of nice perch and we limited out by 4:00 pm. Captain Ray said that this was his first trip that limited out on perch this year. Thanks to the good weather and good fishermen on board.

The next trip was scheduled for Tuesday Sept. 26 th. Five members and one guest went out on another beautiful day. Slightly overcast with light winds. We went out to south of Middle Is. Near the Canadian boarder. Again everyone caught his share of nice perch and we limited out again about 1:15 pm. Another great day on the Lake. Again thanks to the excellent fishermen on board, good weather, and a great Captain.

The next trip was the rescheduled date of Thursday Oct. 5 th. On Wednesday the winds were howling out of the northeast again. Wednesday evening the Captain called to cancel the trip due to the current high winds and the forecast for Thursday. We tried to reschedule another trip for the following week. Nut, couldn’t get a minimum of four people due to busy schedules. So, this is the last of the scheduled perch trips for this year. Those members and guests that went out on the two trips had a great time and ended up with a nice mess of perch for their freezer. The limit this year was raised to 40 perch. And, they were running larger than last year.

The Club wishes to thank Captain Ray Henry again for his contributions ton the club and for his efforts in making the fishing trips a success. He has a great boat with the latest electronics and he knows the lake and where the fish are. For those members that would like to go fishing, we’ll have two walleye trips and three perch trips again next year. Watch for the listing in the new calendar and the fliers when they come out with the monthly newsletters next year.

Annual Kid's Luncheon:August 8, 2006
Submitted by Kit Kimmich

So on to an easier subject, on Tuesday, August 8th we had our annual kids luncheon. Ken Dawson did a great job as usual. We had a great turn out there were 48 yes 48 kids at this event. We held the event at Wallace Lake in Berea. We had visitors from the Metro Parks and Jason the Cuyahoga County game warden. And the kids caught fish. I heard a girl caught up wards of 10 - yes 10. The kids liked it so much they did not want to stop for our gourmet lunch. We had a large affair for lunch prepared by Ken and Dorothy Dawson, Josephine a friend of the Dawson's and Kathy Kowalczyk and my lovely wife Michele < that should get me some points>. But the best was our two yes two chiefs doing our cooking Chief George Vosmik and Chief Lou Sharp the burgers and dogs were excellent. After lunch each child won a raffle prize, and we had a 50/50 raffles for the adults. Lucky Kathy Kowalczyk won that. Im sure she can buy something new for her new house. The party broke up after 4:00pm as some kids fished until then. All the worms were used up by then PICTURES http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/553792075QvCgvs

The annual A & A Shoot was held on Weds. Aug. 2 nd 2006 attended by 17 members & 9 guests. Temperatures soared in the 90’s, causing less participation than in the past, but those who attended shot HOT and well! We finished the day with the popular Annie Oakley and Smoke Shoots, followed by a great steak dinner including a selection of delicious fresh baked Amish pies.

Top guns for the day were Joe DiGiacomo, Lou Sharpe, Ron Varesco, Bob Waldron, Andrew Eilberg, and Jon & Jeff

Fruits of the Annual Banquet
Submitted by Joe DiGiacomo

At the annual banquet held in February 2004, I was fortunate to win a one-day salmon fishing trip on Lake Ontario for four people. This was a prize generously donated by Captain Tony Sambunjak of Reel Thrill Charters, which was part of the members only drawings. On July 31, 2006 Ken Kuentz, Ron Varesco, Mike Pandoli and myself departed the Town of Newfane Marina located in Olcott, NY on a beautiful, sky blue day with a steady wind from the southwest. Over the next four hours, we landed fourteen fish including some king salmon in excess of 22 pounds and steelhead trout in excess of 10 pounds. Tony's 26 foot boat was well suited for the conditions and he used all of his resources to keep us positioned on the "honey hole". First mate Roy Letcher, a native of the area, used all of his expertise to make our day a thoroughly enjoyable experience. The convenient fish cleaning facilities were appreciated in allowing us to take our harvests home in excellent condition. PICTURES http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/553787069KRapBm

Tony Sambunjak, along with Chris Efing of Crysalis Charters of Spencerport, NY have been long time generous sponsors for our annual banquet. These prizes are generally available for members only and should serve as an inducement for individuals to become members of Woods and Waters. Certainly I would recommend either of these individuals for anyone desiring a first-class salmon/steelhead/lake trout fishing on Lake Ontario.

YOUTH SPORT SHOOTING EVENT : July 15, 2006 PICTURES
Submitted by Cathy Kowalczyk

The Woods & Waters Club held its 9 th annual Youth Sport Shooting event at Beaver Creek Club in Amherst on July 15, 2006. 25 kids attended the event. The event was held in conjunction with Beaver Creek Club’s Kids Day. Gun Safety & Handling instructions were given to all who attended. The kids had the opportunity to shoot clay targets on the trap & skeet fields, shot at the rifle range and shot targets with long & cross bow. Some of the youngest kids that were too small for the shotgun portion, fished in the Beaver Creek ponds. The morning was ended with a great lunch provided by Beaver Creek. Each kid received a small soft sided cooler/lunch bag. A prize drawing was also held and 5 kids won fishing rod/tackle sets. A great time was had by all who attended. I would like to extend my thanks to all parents/grandparents who took the time to bring their kids to this event and introduce them to sport of shooting. Many thanks goes to Beaver Creek for allowing our club to join theirs in presenting this event!!

20 Members and guests attended an enjoyable day ofSporting Clays followed by a great steak dinner at Hill’n Dale Club.

The course was set especially for our group and included some challenging stations that had been in place from the previous weekend’s tournament!

Everything turned out just right. Great weather, good targets and great fellowship. A formula for a good time!

This outing is set up more for fun than highest score. However, we did have awards for:

Secret teams were made up of 4 shooters and no one knew who were their team members until after the shoot.

The team of: Tom Polen, Gerold Chomos, Al Zanetti & Ed Reich took top honors and each received a beautiful Woods & Waters business portfolio.

Everyone expressed their gratitude for a fun event. And each person received a bottle of (now famous) Woods & Waters BBQ sauce.

Hill’n Dale for making their facilities available to our group. They make it easy to set up an outing.

Hill’n Dale Club is located in northern Medina county. If you have any questions or interest in Hill’n Dale, call Shaun Spindell at 330-725-2097.

On Thursday June 15 th, five Woods & Waters members and two guests went out on the Lake to battle the elements and test their skills and luck at catching the elusive “eyes”. It was a little choppy at first. Then things settled down. The breeze became light out of the northwest, the clouds broke up, and it became warm and sunny. What a welcome break in the cool and weather. We trolled all day and caught 42 nice walleyes with a few over 3 lbs. Lou Sharpe’s brother took the prize money with a winning poker hand. The total weight of the catch was 74 lbs. Nice catch!

Our next trip will be for perch in September. The dates will be Sept. 12 th. 21 st and 26 th (3 trips). More details and sign up sheets will be sent out with the August newsletter. So any one interested in the perch trips, please contact Wid Lynn at 419-798-8616, or send your reservations to 601 Oak Ave., Lakeside, Ohio 43440

On Wednesday, May 17 th, five Woods and Waters members and one guest went on the Lake to battle the elements and test their skills and luck at catching the elusive “eyes”. After 7 days of continuous rain due to a stalled low pressure area, there was a lucky break in the forecast. It was a little choppy at first. Then things settled down, the breeze became light out of the southwest, the clouds broke up. The sun came out and it warmed up a little. What a welcome break in the long rainy, cool and dark week. We trolled all day and caught 20 nice walleyes with many over 3 lbs. Wid Lynn caught a 7 ½ lb’er. But Lou Sharpe took the prize money with a winning poker hand. The total weight of the catch was 60 lbs. with an average of 3 lbs. each. Nice catch!

Our next trip has been changed from Wed. June 22 nd to Thursday June 15 th due to some scheduling conflicts. Please make a note of this new date.

Also, Captain Ray wants to try drift fishing next trip since reports have been good from others that have tried it this year. So any one interested in having a great trip, please contact Wid Lynn at 419-798-8616, or send your reservation to 601 Oak Ave., Lakeside, Ohio 43440

April Game Dinner:2006

Greetings to all members. You should have been there. Where- Behind the Woods for our Annual Wild Game Banquet. We had a great time. We had 51 attendees. The food was great. And lots of it. So if you did not attend you missed a great time. Link to Menu Pictures

Chili Shoot: April 6, 2006

This years Chili Shoot was held under sunny skies and cool weather. It started at noon with a catered lunch of chili and quail. Twenty-nine (29) shooters participated in trap, skeet, 5 stand and sporting clays. When the dust cleared around 4:30 p.m., Tex Mobley was awarded the :Top Gun” prize having hit 111 of 125 clays. Bill Heppner took the trap prize with 24 of 25 clays. Bill Buga and Jack Spencer tied on the skeet field with 24 of 25 clays. A tough 5 stand was won by Russ Schaffer with 24 of 25, and a high of 45 of 50 gave the sporting clays prize to Dick Stroup. Good shooting!

Overall there were many impressive scores produced by a competitive group which averaged 80 of 125 clays. It appeared that even for those of us who didn’t win an award it was a fun day shared by friends with a common interest. My thanks go out to all who attended with special recognition to my co-organizer Joe DiGiacomo and to Bill Buga, President of Sportsmen’s Gun and Reel Club, recovering from recent heart surgery, and his first Vice President Ken Lane. Also to Carl DeLau President of Beaver Creek and his staff for the fine conditions and hospitality. Les Demaline, our Activities Chairman, shot well and contributed very tasty smoked steelhead he caught the day before. Wid Lynn, Peter Korycan, Lou Sharpe, Jeff Mattlin and guest, John Custer, Jim Double, Homer Smith, Ken Harden and Russ Shaffer all traveled a fair distance to attend. Tom Polen brought several guests who all shot well.

We received favorable comments on the lunch and everyone received a bottle of member Bill Skaryds barbeque sauce from his American Culinary Concepts company. Last, but not least, it must be mentioned that Cathy Kowalczyk held her own as usual. Keep this event in mind for next spring, it’s a good way to start the shooting season. Please use this link to link to the pictures http://www.woodsandwatersclub.com/Page_9x1.html

ROCKWELL SPRINGS TROUT CLUB

CAST & BLAST –APRIL 19-20, 2006 PICTURES

Forget the rationalizations about camaraderie and fellowship. Most of us are pretty annoying characters, anyway. I know I wouldn’t hang out with MYSELF if I didn’t have to. The fact is, WE WANTTO CATCH FISH!

BOY DID WE! The usual suspects took to the streams under blue skies and in warm temperatures and slammed ‘em. Well over 300 fish were caught by the time the carnage ended Thursday afternoon. It should be noted that the “Reel Fisherman” award for this outing was won by Steve Levine. Steve reports that fly fishing is much easier when the reel remains attached to the rod and stays on dry land.

Wednesday evening happy hour convened on the patio of the Willows cottage and we snacked on Les Demaline’s smoked trout and consumed adult beverages.

Supper was followed by cards in the card room, billiards, conversation and cigars at the bar.

After breakfast on Thursday morning, it was back to the streams for some and off to WR club for sporting clays shooters.

This was perhaps the best Cast & Blast in recent years. We’ll do it again in December. Watch for the November notice & join us.

A total of 12 shooters attended this event to enjoy a day of shooting clays and big cock pheasant at beautiful Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club on February 11, 2006. This is the second sponsored event at Elkhorn and it is proving to be a popular event. The day started at 10 am with a warm-up session on the Club’s automated Sporting Clays course. Many of the shooters had to knock off some winter rust to break the clay birds but this session was designed to get the shooters tuned up for the main event.

After we left the sporting clays field, the group enjoyed a nice warm lunch prepared by the Elkhorn staff as the birds were staged for the main event. The hearty lunch included pheasant soup, sandwiches beverages and dessert. The difficulties encountered with the morning’s clay targets were only a precursor to fast high-flying birds in the afternoon’s hunt as our shooting barely improved.

The hunters were arranged in 10 blinds surrounded the tower from which the pheasants were released. After a slow start, we were able to collect 62 of the 120 birds released thanks to the sharp shooting of Lou Sharpe, Peter Korycan, Jeff Mattlin, Marc Dubay and newcomers to this event, Jim Deacon and his young son and Andrew Karla and his friend Greg from Columbus. Ron Varesco sporting a 20ga. gun with low brass rounds added to the totals. The specially marked bird worth $60 in the pool escaped, flying over Jim Deacon as he was concentrating on another bird! After a short rest and warm-up at the lodge, three groups entered the field with guides and dogs to find those birds that escaped the earlier tower hunt. This is when our shooting really improved. Jeff Mattlin’s group including Marc Dubey, Mike Mallchok and John Clark got 22 additional birds by themselves! The other groups netted and additional 24 birds.

In all, 108 pheasants were collected and it amounted to a fine day after all. A fine time was had by all and the group enjoyed drinks and talking about the hunt afterward while waiting for the club to finish dressing and packaging the birds. Special thanks to Sam and Peg Ballou and the staff at Elkhorn for their generous help and assistance in making this a memorable event. Thank you also to Jim Deacon and others for the photographs recording the day’s event. Photos will be posted in the future.PICTURES

Well… the unvarnished truth is… It was COLD. It was an intrepid group of Woods & Waters Club members who gathered in early December at Rockwell Springs trout club in Castalia. Lines froze in the guides as toes froze in the boots but somehow we all had a great time.

Past Presidents Lou Nagy and Joe DiGiacomo and Activities Chair Les Demaline attacked the streams and fireplace room. Wid Lynn, Joe Post, Lou Sharpe and Elmer Davison alternated between the cold of streamside and the warmth of the cabins. Dick & Donna Wilkeson, Jock Thompson, Steve Levine, Marc Dubay & Joe Hric were seen searching for ice shanties and tip ups.

Happy hour convened on the heated porch of the streamside cottage and it was evident that the frigid temperatures might chill spirits but not our spirits. It was great to spend time with a group of outdoorsmen who were determined to enjoy the outdoors despite the cold.

Supper was followed by cards in the card room, billiards, conversation and cigars at the bar.

After breakfast on Thursday morning, it was back to the streams for some and off to WR club for a pheasant hunt for four shooters. Calm winds and temperatures moderating into the mid 20’s made for great hunting. Joe DiGiacomo, Ron Varesco, Jerry Chomos and this writer released and bagged sixteen pheasants. What a pleasure it was to watch the dogs work.

All too soon, our visit to Rockwell was over, but Woods & Waters will return to Rockwell in April for another overnight. Consider joining us.

This year’s Clambake was another success with 37 adults and 6 children in attendance. It was held at the Albion Cabin in the Strongsville Metroparks and as always the facilities were warm, clean and comfortable with a nice fire in the stone fireplace. We also were blessed with a beautiful fall day.

The delicious food was once again provided by Gargus Catering of Elyria, Ohio (#440-324-3912).

Kit & Michelle Kimmich were nice enough to help out again this year by entertaining the children while Paul Karla provided the prizes. Paul also held his annual 50/50 raffle, which was quite a success.

The Pheasant Hunt was held on January 11, 2006. The weather was unbelievable – temperature of 40 degrees and partly cloudy. Almost unheard of this time of year! Twelve hunters joined in the activity along with their dogs and the Beaver Creek Guides.

The guides are some of the best I have ever hunted with. The cover at Beaver Creek is just right, k nee high, and the dogs and hunters do not have to work too hard to get their pheasants and chukkars. After the hunt lunch was prepared and served bySmith’s Custom Catering of Avon, Ohio. What a feast! The meal started out with a tossed salad, followed by roast beef and gray, fried chicken, green beans, escalloped potatoes with home-made apple pie for dessert. Make sure you sign up early for next year’s hunt on January 10, 2007.

2005 Sporting Clays League
Submitted by Jim Faddoul

After getting off to a rocky start with a rain out on the first week, and a change of venue for 2 of the last five shoots, the league finished strong. A second rainout for the next to last shoot did not wet the spirits of the 50+ shooters in the league. I would like to express the sincere thanks of myself, all the league participants and the Woods and Waters Club for the hospitality shown to us by Hill-n-Dale Club which hosted the last 5 outings and provided the facilities for our awards dinner. We all owe a dept of gratitude to Shawn Spindel, the Hill-n-Dale manager. Congratulations go out to George Horvath who won first place (Scratch) with a score of 135, beating out Tex Mobley by one bird in what turned out to be a great finish! Our Handicapped winner was Cathy Kowalczyk who finished with two strong rounds to comfortably edge Larry Koverman who finished second by a hair over Ron Varesco. The most improved shooter honor went to Mike Samsel. Thanks to Larry Koverman for helping me out throughout the season and thanks to all the shooters who hung in despite the bad weather and helped us have another great year. I am looking forward to next year when the shoots will return to Wednesday afternoons and all our outings will be at Hill-n-Dale.

Deep Springs Trout Club : October 12, 2005
Pictures sent in by Larry Koverman.Pictures

Walpole Duck Hunt : September 26 & 27, 2005
Submitted by John Murphy

There were again 4 Woods and Waters Members who ventured to Hunt Ducks in Walpole Island, Ontario this year.

We left Cleveland on Monday September 26 th. And arrived at the Oaks Inn in Wallaceburg, Ontario. Joe Digiacome and I drove together and arrived about 4:00PM. We unloaded our gear and went to our Guide’s house on Walpole Island. We found out what time we were to meet the next morning to begin hunting. Joe and I had dinner at the Oaks Inn and waited for the other two hunters in our party to arrive. The other two were supposed to be Bob Mattlin and his son-in-law Marc Dubay. At the last moment Bob was not feeling well and a friend of Marc’s, Jeff Ferenczy filled in.

On Tuesday morning at 5:30AM we arrived at Kris Jacob’s house and meet our guides for the day. Joe and I took our guide Elliot to Goose Lake on Walpole. We hunted until about 10:30 in the morning and then went back to the Oaks Inn until the afternoon part of the hunt. We again meet Elliot at about 3:30PM and hunted until dark. Joe and I together shot 8 ducks that day.

Marc and Jeff went into a Pothole in the Walpole marsh but only got 1 duck all day.

On Wednesday Marc and Jeff went out onto Mitchells bay to hunt. In the morning they shot 10 ducks by about 10:30AM. They came back and meet Joe and I for Lunch.

Joe and I hunted at pothole in the Walpole marsh and shot 6 ducks between the morning and afternoon hunt. The only problem was that we only got 2 of the ducks. The others were lost in the high weeds surrounding the pothole.

Marc and Jeff hunted in a pothole in the afternoon and got 2 ducks to fill out their limit of 12 ducks for the day.

Mark, Jeff, Joe and I went back to the motel and changed clothes and went to the China House restaurant for supper. They used 4 ducks, which Kris supplied and fixed them about 4 different ways. We then went back to the motel and got ready to come home on Thursday.

Thursday morning we went to Kris’s house and got our ducks, which were frozen. He filled out the paperwork to import them back into the States and we left for home.

Joe has talked to several people since we got back and some have expressed interest in going next year. We shot Bluewing Teal, Greenwing Teal, Mallards, Blacks, Wood Ducks, Redheads and a Ring Neck Duck. The hunt is very nice and the conditions in the marsh and on big waters of Goose Lake and Lake St.Claire were outstanding

YOUTH FISHING ACTIVITY: September 10, 2005 PICTURES
Submitted by Cathy & Jay Kowalczyk

On Saturday September 10, 2005, Woods & Waters held a Youth Fishing Activity at Ohio Division of Wildlife, District 3 Headquarters in Akron. We had exclusive use of the fishing ponds at District 3 Headquarters for the entire day. The weather was beautiful and the kids were eager to fish!! 25 youth attended (ages 3-15) and 21 adults accompanied the kids. DOW Natural Resource Specialist, Rachel Sokira was available for the day to help the kids. Rachel reviewed use of fishing rods, bait & tackle. She also showed the kids the proper way to carry the pole and gave tips on casting so everyone stayed safe!! After the kids fished for awhile, Rachel then gave a presentation on fish identification. Each child was given a fish identification guide to take home. Later in the day Rachel demonstrated how to filet a fish. The kids fished for many hours and we had a hard time getting them to stop for lunch. Hamburgers & hot dogs were served with all the sides & trimmings. It was a great day enjoyed by all who attended. It was wonderful to see many of these kids catching their first fish ever!! Each child was allowed to keep one fish, but many others were caught & then released. All of the kids were given a small tackle box, courtesy of Woods & Waters Club, with tackle packed inside to take home with them. This was a new event this year, but based on the success, we will probably hold it again next year.

DOW, District 3 Headquarters is open for youth fishing (15 years old & younger) every Saturday & Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day (9am-7pm). Fishing is free of charge. Bait, tackle & rods are available for use at no cost for those who need them. Keep this in mind for next summer. It is a great place to take kids to fish as the ponds are easily accessible and they will most definitely catch some fish!! We would like to thank Jeff Herrick, DOW for helping to arrange this day for us and also thanks to Rachel Sokira, DOW for her help & presentations at the event.

P.S. A 50/50 raffle was held at the event and congratulations to Dan Margheret took home $65!!

P.S.S. Many thanks to Joe DiGiacomo who brought donuts for everyone to enjoy in the morning!!

Annual Kids Picnic: Aug. 9, 2005 PICTURES
Submitted by Kit Kimmich

On August 9th we had our annual kids lunch. It was a success, if you have kids, grandkids or neighbor kids and don't bring them they are missing a fun time. This year Lee Billi arranged for the Cuyahoga Ht. firemen to visit our lunch. The firemen brought two trucks the pumper and a ladder truck. They gave the kids an awesome tour of the trucks. After that we and hot dogs and hamburgers with all the fixings, prepared by Chief George Vosmik. After lunch we had a raffle for the kids, each kid won a super prize. In our 50-50 drawing George's grandson Conor won $50.00, I hope he doesn't spend all on girls. Many thanks to Kathy Kowalczk and Ken and Dorothy Dawson for making this lunch possible and thank to Joe DeGigacomo for running the kids raffle.

A & A Skeet-Trap & Sorting Clays Soot: August 3, 2005 PICTURES

Submitted by Dick Deacon

A great turn out of 21 Club Members and 17 guests on a very hot day, thoroughly enjoyed by 38 HOT shooters. This was probably one of the finest and enjoyable shoots in many years. We all enjoyed the ambience and the excellent steak dinners prepared by the Spolarich Family – no one does it better than Ann and Al. Best pies in Ohio.

We started the afternoon with everyone shooting their favorite game followed by the popular and challenging (but fun) Annie Oakley and smoke shoots. A real blast! Top shots were John Lennon and Bob Waldron (skeet). Joe DiGiacomo and Ray Gurnick (trap) and Larry Koverman with Jim Negrelli, John and Tim Lenwood tied for 2 nd place – Ray Gurnick knocked Jim Deacon out of The Oakley and Ed Reich squeezed out Jeff Pratt.

Thanks to all who attended and don’t miss next years shoot!

Sporting Clays at Hill'n Dale Club: June 8, 2005

Submitted by Larry Koverman

There were 17 members and guests at Hill'n Dale club June 8th on a very warm, but pleasant day.

The group was challenged by a tough 100 target Sporting Clay course. Fast targets were set among wooded flats and valleys. Some flew over ponds and were last seen flying away untouched! That's the fun of Sporting Clays!

There were groups of "SECRET" teams that combined scores for prizes. No one knew who their partners were until after the shooting!

It turns out that the foursome of Lou Sharpe, Tom Palya, Joe DiGiacomo and guest Emery Adanich took top honors and each received a great Sporting Clay Cap.

Bill McCabe (Mr. LUCKY) picked up a case of shells for the top score AND won $70 in the 50/50 drawing at dinner. How does he do that?

Ron Varesco won 5 boxes of shells for bringing in the top score in the small gage category.

The evening ended with a nice steak dinner served in the club's farm house.

Everyone expressed their thanks for a great time!

Walleye Fishing: May 18, 2005 Pictures

Submitted by Wid Lynn

On Wednesday May 18th, six Woods and Waters members went out on the Lake to try their skills and luck at catching the elusive "eyes". The weather was cool and a light breeze with 1 to 2 foot waves. We trolled all day and caught 10 nice walleyes all over 3 lbs. Lou Sharpe took the prize money with a 7 1/2 lb eye. We had plenty to eat at the fabulous cookout prepared by Ann and Ray Henry at the State Park. Everyone ate his fill of fish and other goodies. We even had some fillets for everyone to take home. "It doesn't get any better than this" was heard from all in attendance. The Club wishes to thank Ray and Ann for preparing, cooking and serving another fine meal.

Our next trip is scheduled for Wednesday June 22nd. So, any one interested in having a great trip, please contact Wid Lynn at 419-798-8616, or send your reservation to 601 Oak Ave., Lakeside, Ohio 43440.

Nemacolin and Hunting Hills: May 11 and 12, 2005 Pictures

Submitted by Ron Varesco

Six Woods and Waters members experienced two extraordinary days of shooting sporting clays, 5 stand and wobble trap at Nemacolin and nearby Hunting Hills Reserve in the Laurel Highlands of southwest Pennsylvania. Transportation over and back was provided by Jeff Mattlin and Larry Koverman. Te weather co-operated and spring foliage was beautiful. Before shooting Nemacolin on the first day, we had lunch at nearby Glisans restaurant in Markleysburg, which served up old fashioned country food and 18 choices of pie for $4.75.

The courses provided challenging but fair shots. There were easy shots missed and tough shots made as is usually the case. Bob Mattlin "showed us how" on long, high crossers, he has those shots down pat. Larry Koverman has obviously been practicing and was smooth and effortless in breaking clays from all directions and angles. Before leaving Nemacolin property, we toured the posh resort hotel with its paneled lobby and bar. The group gave a unanimous nod of approval, then proceeded to a Chinese dinner in Uniontown, Pa. We stayed overnight at the Hampton Inn.

The second course, Hunting Hills Reserve, which hosted 3 state sporting clays championships is unique in that it is difficult at times to concentrate on clays as we moved among open meadows, deep valleys and steep hills. Before taking on the 17 station, 100 rounds sporting clays course, we were challenged by 2 unique 5 stand courses. The first was a single high tower which threw clays in random directions and heights as singles, report and true pairs. The shooter did not know in advance what to expect. The second course was a low house which hurled wobblers, many only 3 feet off the ground. The rolling terrain and random presentations made for fun shooting.

According to Bob and Jeff Mattlin, Larry Koverman, Tom Palya and Joe DiGiacomo who all shot very well, it was a great 2 days. Keep this trip in mind for next year, it is well worth it.

Deep Springs Trout Club: May 4, 2005 Pictures

Spring Chili Shoot: April 28, 2005

Submitted by Ron Varesco

The day started with a heavy downpour that threatened to delay the scheduled noon start of activities. By eleven o'clock, before participants started arriving the rain stopped and within minutes the sun was shining. The wind disappeared and the sky's remained bright the remainder of the day.

Nineteen anxious shooters gathered at the Sportsmens Gun and Reel Club to compete in trap, skeet and sporting clays. The first to arrive were Dick Deacon and Bob Waldron from the eastside followed closely by Chuck Smith and guest Jim Jefferis who came all the way from New Jersey. As shooters filtered in, many started shooting practice rounds led by Bill Buga, Larry Taylor, Bob Shauck and Bill Hepner all of SGRC. Soon Wid Lynn from Akron, Les Demaline, Ed Reich, Larry Koverman, Phil Fulton and guest Jim Wismar arrived. The field of 19 was rounded out by Tom Polen, shooting buddy Tom Newell and Jim Faddoul who hurried to the trap practice field to loosen up.

The competition and fun started and continued until 4 P.M., interrupted only long enough to enjoy a hearty buffet of homemade chili, corn bread, muffins, salad, brownies, four flavors of pie, coffee and pop. No one left hungry.

When the guns went silent and final scores and handicaps for small gage guns were posted the winners emerged.

Trap-Jim Wilson-(25) won a large all weather outdoor thermometer.

Skeet-a 3 way tie with 23 between Bill Buga, Bob Shauck and Larry Taylor. Larry won the tie breaker and received a unique wooden "knot chest" box.

Sporting Clays-Larry Taylor won out right with a 24. This time he took home a folding hunting knife and sheath.

High over-all score- went to Larry Taylor having hit 97% of all clay targets. Nice shooting. This time he received a 12 x 18 shadow box containing mounted antique fishing lures.

There were many outstanding scores and the competition was enjoyed by all. Congratulations to the winners and those of us that tried our best.

Behind Larry, the top 4 scores were:

Bill Buga 92%

Chuck Smith 89%

Bob Shauck 89%

Jim Jefferis 87%

It was a good day and thank you for attending whatever your score. I hope you plan to attend next years Chili Shoot because shooting with a group of guys who share a common interest always tops watching re-runs of Law and Order on TV. Next year bring a buddy or two.

My final thanks are extended to Bill Buga, President of SGRC, for the use of club facilities and Bea, Jean and Pete for their professional support. Also to Les Demaline, Chairman of the Woods and Waters Activity Committee and last but not least to Joe DiGiacomo who contributed mightily to this effort.

APRIL GAME DINNER: April 12, 2005 Menu

Submitted by Cathy Kowalczyk

On April 12, 2005, The Woods & Waters Club held their Third Annual Game Dinner at �Behind the Woods� Restaurant in Rocky River. 50 members & guests attended. The staff at The Woods did an outstanding job preparing and serving the meal. We were treated to a variety of game dishes including appetizers of Rainbow Trout, Catfish, Canada Goose and Mourning Dove. The meal began with a field greens salad topped with Roasted Duck and Italian Wedding Soup complete with Turkey & Buffalo Meatballs. The main course was Venison Roast, Yak Meatloaf, Asian Water Buffalo Stew and Pheasant Caccatorie that was served with Roasted Potato and Mixed Vegetables. This delicious meal was made complete with a dessert of Orange or Vanilla Sorbet.

Many thanks goes to all those that contributed their harvest of game for this event, Paul Karla, Joe DiGiacomo, Les Demaline, Ted Hellmuth, Lou Sharpe, Ron McKinley and Cathy & Jay Kowalczyk. This dinner would not have happened without these generous contributions!! I would also like to thank Joe DiGiacomo for coordinating many of the arrangements with the restaurant.

Paul Karla provided us with many great prizes. The evening�s winners were as follows: Ray Gurnick won $83 in the 50/50 raffle. Joe Roessler won a .17 cal. Savage Rifle with Scope in the Card Raffle. Other raffle winners were Paul Swasey (fishing rod & tied flies shadowbox), Roy Seese (binoculars & flashlight set), Don Stanley (walkie talkies), Bob Widden (tackle box) and Mike Mallchok (wildlife print). A good number of doorprizes were also given. Thanks to Paul Karla and Kenny Dawson for handling the ticket sales and prize drawings!!

We appreciate Dan Adams from Accurate Arms & Accessories (Bunker Rd., North Royalton) who provided us with the gun for the raffle. The winner of the gun raffle was able to take the gun home with him that evening as Dan did the FFL check the same night!!

It was a great evening to spend with friends and enjoy a fabulous meal of wild game!!

Cast & Blast: April 13 & 14, 2005 Pictures

Submitted by Scott Poffenberger

CAST & BLAST � APRIL 2005

Once again the fishing gods smiled upon the Woods & Waters Club members who gathered on April 13^th & 14^that Rockwell Springs trout club in Castalia. Well okay�. Maybe the gods just grinned� but despite the bracing northeast winds and cool temperatures, the clear blue skies and warm sun made for a couple of great days outdoors.

A gathering of �the usual suspects� included past Presidents Lou Nagy, Bill Switaj, Joe DiGiacomo and Activities Chair Les Demaline. Wid Lynn convened a fishing clinic during Wednesday�s happy hour as regulars Nick & Monica Macek, Joe Post, Lou Sharpe and Elmer Davison relaxed in the sun. Scott Griffith, a longtime regular of this trip, was not going to let a dislocated knee stop him from trout fishing.

Terry Solomon Jr. quickly distinguished himself by landing six fish before lunch on Wednesday. Terry Solomon Sr., who arrived after lunch quickly equaled and then surpassed Jr. in fish caught. Second time fly fisherman Larry Heinrich showed himself a quick study as he hooked and landed several rainbows.

Supper convened in Rockwell�s clubhouse where our members dined on their choice of filet mignon, chicken picatta, or fried perch. Les Demaline�s homemade wine was the perfect compliment and yes� Chef Frank can cook. Dessert was a choice of home made pie and birthday cake as we serenaded Lou Nagy who had turned 87 on Monday April 11^th. Happy Birthday once again Lou and thanks for all you�ve done for the Club and this writer.

Supper was followed by cards in the card room, the Indians in the TV lounge and conversation and cigars at the bar. Life is good.

After breakfast on Thursday morning, it was back to the streams for most and off to WR club for sporting clays for nine shooters. Jerry Chomos led the pack with high score and Bob Mattlin won the � Robert Dole 10^thMountain Division Award� when we learned that April 14^th was the anniversary of Senator Dole�s wounding in Italy during WWII. How did we know this? It seems that Bob Mattlin� also of the 10^th Mountain Division� was wounded the very next day. Thanks for your service, Bob. Mark �Pratfall� Dubay, (Bob�s son in law) was so impressed with Bob�s shooting that he had trouble keeping his feet. Les Demaline won the �Stalwart Shooter� award for adapting to his detached retina by shooting his .410 left handed and left eyed.

Woods & Waters Club will return to Rockwell in December for another overnight. Consider joining us.

Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club Pheasant Hunt: Feb 11, 2005 Pictures

Submitted by Paul Karla

Ten Club members braved the cold and winds to shoot the inaugural European style pheasant hunt at beautiful Elkhorn Lake Hunt Club on February 11, 2005. The day started at 10 am with a warm-up session on the Club�s automated Sporting Clays course. Brisk winds added difficulty for the shooters to the already tough shots on the course. A cold crew then enjoyed a nice warm lunch prepared by the Elkhorn staff as the birds were staged for the main event. The hearty lunch included elk chili, sandwiches, lasagna beverage and dessert. The difficulties encountered with the morning�s clay targets were only a precursor to fast high-flying birds in the afternoon�s hunt. The hunters were arranged separately in 10 blinds surrounded the tower from which the pheasants were released. After a slow start, we were able to collect 62 of the 100 birds released thanks to the sharp shooting of Lou Sharpe, Joe DiGiacomo, Bob and Jeff Mattlin and Marc Dubay. In addition, Jeff Ferenczy and new member Steve Ferenczy along with Pete Korycan, Greg Rogers and Paul Karla contributed with good shooting. After a short rest and warm-up at the lodge, two groups entered the field with guides and dogs to find those birds that escaped the earlier tower hunt. In all, 79 pheasants were collected, not far off the club�s record of 82! A fine time was had by all and the group enjoyed drinks and talking about the hunt afterward while waiting for the club to finish dressing and packaging the birds. Many thanks to Ron Varesco for recording the days event on film. Some of the photos taken can be seen by opening the picture link.

Beaver Creek Club Pheasant Hunt & Lunch: Jan. 5, 2005

Submitted by Les Demaline

The turn out was good. The weather for the morning shoot was fair, clear with just a little snow. John Babson & Joe DiGiacomo headed up the morning hunt. All hunters got their limit of birds. At noon Smith's Catering of Avon brought in our lunch. We started with a salad, and then we had fried chicken breast, roast beef, green beans, and potatoes augratin. On top of all of this we served homemade apple pie. This was a feast!

The afternoon after lunch started with Kevin Noss and his group. They shot skeet and 5 stand before going out to get their limit of pheasants and chuckers. It was a great day!

Rockwell Springs.: Dec. 8, 2004

Submitted by Scott Poffenberger

ROCKWELL SPRINGS DECEMBER 2004 CAST & BLAST

Wednesday, December 8, 2004 was cool & cloudy as 28 Woods & Waters Club fisherhumans took over Rockwell Springs Trout Club. Past Presidents Lou Nagy and Bill Switaj joined many regulars of this semi annual event. Dick & Donna Wilkeson, Wid Lynn, Joe Post and Lou Sharpe were seen casting to numerous rainbows and browns. Although the fishing this year was tough, Bob & Jeff Mattlin were once again able to escape from the Oxbow Lodge�s fireplace and make a cast or three.

The unseasonably temperate weather allowed our traditional Happy Hour to be held on the Willows cabin outdoor patio. Complementary cocktails, soft drinks and snacks were enjoyed by all. Cocktail hour shifted to the Rockwell Springs Bar for a short time until we adjourned to a private dining room for our supper. Afterwards, members adjourned to the fireplace room, the card room, the billiard room and even back to the streams.

On Thursday, as the mercury dropped, the fishing got a little tougher. John & Wendell Babson, Joe Post, Dick Deacon and your host trekked over to WR hunt club for a morning of pheasant hunting. Nary a bird escaped. What a joy is was (and is) to hunt over a good gundog.

It is always a treat to escape to Rockwell. So close to Cleveland and yet a world away.

Join us next time. Watch this newsletter for specifics of our April trip in your February and March issues.

2004 SPORTING CLAYS LEAGUE WRAP-UP: Aug.-Nov. 2005

Submitted by Jim Faddoul

Friday, Nov 5^th was the final day for the Sporting Clays league and it ended on another beautify day with 28 shooters and 31 eaters at the awards banquet. Unlike the previous year there was a close race for the Top Gun handicapped award. At least 10 shooters were within range of winning, but no one made a move on the leader, Earl Harris. Earl finished with a score of 133.27, only a few points better than Tom Polen, the runner-up. An outstanding performance by both. Unfortunately, when it came to the scoring of the scratch shooters, I made a grievous error. I inadvertently missed the fine shooting done by Larry Taylor and awarded Top Gun Scratch to Tom Polen. In fact, Tom had to share this award with Larry, as both had identical 127 scores. My apologies to Larry, who was denied the opportunity to gloat in front of his �less than peers�. Close behind was Bill Buga with 126.

The League formally would like to thank Hill N Dale Club and Beaver Creek Club for allowing us to use their fin facilities. These are two of the finest shooting (and hunting) clubs in Ohio, if not the Nation, and we are quite privileged to be able to use their facilities. Not only are the facilities first class, but the staff are most gracious and make my job of running the league a pleasure. Thanks also go out to Bill Hricovec of Tom�s Country Place, the caterer for our Awards Banquet. The food was great and enjoyed by all. Thanks also to Mother Nature for giving us 6 FANTASTIC days to shoot!!

Overall the league was very successful this year, with 178 total rounds shot, an average of almost 30 for each of the 6 events. There were 35 shooters in the league (paying league fees). We have slipped a little from the great year we had in 2002 when we shot 198 rounds and had 36 league shooters. With this in mind, I express my appreciation to all of you who came out and made the league a great success this year, and in years past. Hope you all come back and bring a Buddy or two with you. Also please note that Buddy is not masculine. Bring a feminine buddy if you can. My only disappointment is that we haven�t been able to draw more lady shooters. Thanks also for making this a FUN league. The only complaint I hear is that it doesn�t go on long enough.

Family Clam Bake: Nov. 6, 2004

Submitted by Ken Kuentz

We have found the idyllic setting for a clambake � the Albion Woods Cabin in the Strongsville MetroParks.

The facilities included a large cabin with 10 tables of eight and outdoor shelter with additional picnic tables. Toilet facilities were heated and indoors.

When we arrived, the caterer (Gargus Catering of Elyria, Ohio #440-324-3912) was all set up with a specially outfitted trailer containing a steamer, char broiler, grille, warmer, etc.

After Joe DiGiacomo and his team of boy scouts par excellence had a warm crackling fire going in the cabin�s fireplace, it was easily determined that we would eat in the cabin.

There were 54 adults and seven children and Kit & Michelle Kimmich performed their magic again with games for the kids. Mr. Paul Karla provided the prizes for the children, which were all received with wide eyes and smiles.

The clambake, provided by Gargus Catering, was outstanding with the best chowder we�ve had, followed by succulent clams and broth and a half chicken (which was more than you could eat!).

President Cathy Kowalczyk provided beautiful fall table decorations, which were well received.

Thanks to everyone who attended and to everyone who worked to make this event another success.

On October 6, 2004, thirty seven Woods and Waters Club members enjoyed a great day at Deep Springs Trout Club in Chardon, Ohio. It was a beautiful Fall day with perfect temperatures for wetting a fly. The trout were a little more finicky than some days, but many members still landed quite a few beauties.

This was the �Len Hengenius Memorial Outing� paying tribute to our missed long time Woods and Waters member. It was Len who was responsible for starting this popular event and it was great to have Len�s wife Carol and his son, Jerry attend.

In honor of Len, Brad Wright (B.W. Wright & Assoc.) representing St. Croix Rod Company donated a beautiful 3-weight fly rod and a St. Croix Imperial reel valued at $195.00 which we raffled off. Every attendee got a free ticket and the lucky winner was David Myers, son of longtime member Don Myers. Congratulations David! We know you will have much enjoyment with your new St. Croix fishing outfit. A special thanks goes to Brad Wright for his generous donation to the Woods and Waters Club. If you have any questions about the St. Croix rods and reels, you can visit their website at www.stcroixrods.com or contact Brad at bwwright77@verizon.net.

The Club would also like to thank Tom Montagna and his staff at Deep Springs Trout Club for the hospitality and super meal provided following a great afternoon of fishing. Tom served a superb Filet Mignon along with fresh pan-fried trout entr�e that was to die for.

ANNUAL KID�S LUNCHEON: August 10, 2004 Pictures

The Annual Kid�s Luncheon was held at Morgan�s Hollow Picnic Pavilion in Cuyahoga Heights on August 10^th.

Ken Dawson & his wife Dorothy planned and prepared a terrific picnic lunch for all those that attended! Many thanks to Kenny & Dorothy for all of their hard work. We appreciated the help of George Vosmik & Lou Sharpe who manned the grills and cooked the hamburgers, hot dogs & sausages for the 24 kids & 21 parents/grandparents that attended.

The kid�s were greeted by �Jungle Terry� who brought a collection of animals for

their enjoyment. Thanks to Chris Fassnacht who arranged & provided for Jungle Terry to be our speaker for the day. Jungle Terry showed the kids his collection which included a chicken, chinchilla, baby skunk, baby and grown alligators & snakes, a 12� Python snake and a tortoise. Jungle Terry shared information about each animal with the kids and let them hold them and pet them. He was terrific with the kids and they thoroughly enjoyed the presentation. Jungle Terry will be giving daily presentations at the March Sportsman Show, so if you missed him at the picnic, be sure to see him at the IX Center in March!!

After lunch the kids enjoyed a relay race and Paul Karla organized a great raffle for the kids. They all took home the prize of their choice!! The kid�s cooked marshmallows over the fire and made S�Mores for dessert.

A 50/50 raffle was held for the parents/grandparents. Joe DiGiacomo was the winner and took his half of the money home, which was $70. Congratulations Joe.

Thanks again to everyone who helped make this a great event and thanks to all the parents/ grandparents who took the time to bring their children & grandchildren to the picnic!!

Rockwell Springs Trout Club Cast & Blast – April 2008:

Submitted by Scott Poffenberger

Wild Game Dinner – April 8, 2008

WOODS AND WATERS CLUB SIXTH ANNUAL GAME DINNER

Cocktail Hour Appetizers

Canada Goose Smokies

Salad & Soup

Dinner Salad w/Julienne Roasted Venison

Entrees

Roasted Feral Hog w/Bordelaise Sauce

2007 Sporting Clays League
Submitted by Jim Faddoul

Annual Kid's Luncheon:August 8, 2006
Submitted by Kit Kimmich

Fruits of the Annual Banquet
Submitted by Joe DiGiacomo

April Game Dinner:2006

Greetings to all members. You should have been there. Where- Behind the Woods for our Annual Wild Game Banquet. We had a great time. We had 51 attendees. The food was great. And lots of it. So if you did not attend you missed a great time. Link to Menu Pictures

Chili Shoot: April 6, 2006

ROCKWELL SPRINGS TROUT CLUB

CAST & BLAST –APRIL 19-20, 2006 PICTURES

2005 Sporting Clays League
Submitted by Jim Faddoul

Deep Springs Trout Club : October 12, 2005
Pictures sent in by Larry Koverman.Pictures

Walpole Duck Hunt : September 26 & 27, 2005
Submitted by John Murphy

YOUTH FISHING ACTIVITY: September 10, 2005 PICTURES
Submitted by Cathy & Jay Kowalczyk

ANNUAL KID�S LUNCHEON: August 10, 2004 Pictures

Rockwell Springs Trout Club Cast & Blast – April 2008:

Submitted by Scott Poffenberger

Wild Game Dinner – April 8, 2008

WOODS AND WATERS CLUB SIXTH ANNUAL GAME DINNER

Cocktail Hour Appetizers

Canada Goose Smokies

Salad & Soup

Dinner Salad w/Julienne Roasted Venison

Entrees

Roasted Feral Hog w/Bordelaise Sauce

2007 Sporting Clays League Submitted by Jim Faddoul

Annual Kid's Luncheon:August 8, 2006 Submitted by Kit Kimmich

Fruits of the Annual Banquet Submitted by Joe DiGiacomo

April Game Dinner:2006

Greetings to all members. You should have been there. Where- Behind the Woods for our Annual Wild Game Banquet. We had a great time. We had 51 attendees. The food was great. And lots of it. So if you did not attend you missed a great time. Link to Menu Pictures

Chili Shoot: April 6, 2006

ROCKWELL SPRINGS TROUT CLUB

CAST & BLAST –APRIL 19-20, 2006 PICTURES

2005 Sporting Clays League Submitted by Jim Faddoul

Deep Springs Trout Club : October 12, 2005 Pictures sent in by Larry Koverman.Pictures

Walpole Duck Hunt : September 26 & 27, 2005 Submitted by John Murphy

YOUTH FISHING ACTIVITY: September 10, 2005 PICTURES Submitted by Cathy & Jay Kowalczyk

ANNUAL KID�S LUNCHEON: August 10, 2004 Pictures

2007 Sporting Clays League
Submitted by Jim Faddoul

Annual Kid's Luncheon:August 8, 2006
Submitted by Kit Kimmich

Fruits of the Annual Banquet
Submitted by Joe DiGiacomo

2005 Sporting Clays League
Submitted by Jim Faddoul

Deep Springs Trout Club : October 12, 2005
Pictures sent in by Larry Koverman.Pictures

Walpole Duck Hunt : September 26 & 27, 2005
Submitted by John Murphy

YOUTH FISHING ACTIVITY: September 10, 2005 PICTURES
Submitted by Cathy & Jay Kowalczyk