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teners designed to break off when a fish is caught." The laws however do not specifically address foul hooking or snagging, the real bone of contention with the guides.

"I’ve seen every kind of foul hooking going on out there. It's disgusting," said Futch, who added he had used jigs at one time himself until he saw what it did to the fish. "Now, I'm vehemently against using them."

Enforcement of new regulations may also come into question with the film, said Joiner. "We'll just have to wait to see it," he said. "The snagging and jigging is ruining the fishery and we hope that the FWC will finally listen to us. We've been fighting this for 10 years now."


Capt. Mark Futch, fishing guide and seaplane pilot.


Cappy Joiner, president of the BG Fishing Guides Association

Silver King Art Festival: Something for Everyone
Furnished By The Chamber of Commerce

An art show will be set up along Park Avenue (Main Street) where all of the festivities will be happening throughout the day on Friday (July 8).

Artists from the area of Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda and Englewood will be showing handcrafted wares that run the gamut from Hand

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"We're optimistic and going forward. There's plenty of fish in the Pass and along the beaches."

And there's the Silver King Art Fest and Street Party. "We’re going to have a terrific Silver King Art Fest on Friday, and we're expecting a great turnout."

Painted accessories for the home, to special designs in Handcrafted Jewelry and Pottery, and everything in between. The show will also be a showcase for Island artists from Boca Grande, showing their original designs in Stained Glass and various other mediums, including Original Water Colors and Pottery.

The Tarpon Tournament Street Party will feature a Silent Auction of artwork to raise money for the Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. In addition to the art show kids can enter the tarpon coloring contest from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Creative Face and Body Painting will decorate their little faces for free from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Airbrushing and Henna tattoos will also be available for anyone interested.

Beer, wine and other beverage vendors will be on hand and many restaurants plan to be open. Vertigo will have you dancing in the street from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tournament awards are to be given out at about 6:30 p.m. 

Pet of the Week

Bitsy

1 1/2 - 2 year old spayed female Domestic Short Hair. Bitsy is aptly named. This petite, sweet kitty is desperate for affection. Her gentle nature makes her an ideal companion for someone who prefers a small cat. Bitsy is good with other cats and this loving stray is anxious to feel secure.

This and other pets are available for adoption at Suncoast Humane Society, 6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, 474-7884, www.humane.org Photo by Jim Hanushek
History of the Fourth of July


Information provided by PBS


"WHEN IN THE COURSE OF HUMAN EVENTS..."

Taxation without representation! That was the battle cry of the 13 colonies in America that were forced to pay taxes to England's King George III with no representation in Parliament. As dissatisfaction grew, British troops were sent in to quell any signs of rebellion, and repeated  attempts by the colonists to resolve the crisis without war proved fruitless.

On June 11, 1776, the colonies' Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia formed a committee with the express purpose of drafting a document that would formally sever their ties with Great Britain. The committee included Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Roger Sherman and Robert R.

Livingston. The document was crafted by Jefferson, who was considered the strongest and most eloquent writer. (Nevertheless, a total of 86 changes were made to his draft.) The final version was officially adopted by the Continental Congress on July 4.

The following day, copies of the Declaration of Independence were distributed and, on July 6, The Pennsylvania Evening Post became the first newspaper to print the extraordinary document.

The Declaration of Independence has since become our nation's most cherished symbol of liberty.

Bonfires and Illuminations

On July 8, 1776, the first public readings of the

Declaration were held in Philadelphia's Independence Square to the ringing of bells and band music. One year later, on July 4, 1777, Philadelphia marked Independence Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating with bonfires, bells and fireworks. 

The custom eventually spread to other towns, both large and small, where the day was marked with processions, oratory, picnics, contests, games, military displays and fireworks. Observations throughout the nation became even more common at the end of the War of 1812 with Great Britain.

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