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My First Year Of Blogging
I'd like to say thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read my posts or make a comment. You have encourage me, greatly. Thank you also to those of you who have decided to follow me on an ongoing basis. I've learned so much from you all as well--about blogging, about writing, about genealogy, and about the generosity of the geneablogger community. It has been such a positive experience.
Over the year I've discovered that my blog and my blogging has been a changing, evolving process. I am facing new challenges with my time, and am trying my best to still blog on a regular basis. You may have noticed that I'm not posting quite as much as I use to. I've been asked to fill in for a bit at my old job, so that is taking up much of the time I use to spend blogging and researching. At home we try to follow the Cub Scout motto--Do Your Best--so that is what I will do to try to keep posting on a regular basis.
My short term goals are to post on Monday and Wednesday, and maybe occasionally post on one of other daily themes as time allows. I hope to continue to contribute to the Carnival of Genealogy each month. I also hope to post on one special topic per month, such as my Flu 1918 series in January and my interview with Colleen Fitzpatrick in February. I already have a topic in mind for March. I know this seems like an ambitious schedule given my time limitations. I'll have to see how things go and adapt as needed.
Thank you all again for being such a generous and supportive group of bloggers. You are the reason I'm looking forward to year two.
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17 comments:
- Kerry Scott said...
One of the great things about blogging is that you can do it any way you want to. If you can post twice a week, great...and if not, no big deal.
Happy anniversary!
- February 28, 2011 at 10:48 AM
- geneabloggers said...
Congratulations on your first year! What great progress you've made and I hope it has been a fun journey!
- February 28, 2011 at 10:50 AM
- Cheryl Palmer said...
Happy Blogiversary to you! Great blog! Looking forward to another great year, congratulations!
- February 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM
- Michelle Goodrum said...
Happy One Year Blogiversary! Yours is one of my top blogs to check regularly Whether you post once in a while or several times a week I'll still be reading! We're all in the same boat as we travel down the river that is called life. I think most of us understand the ebbs and flows that pull us in varying directions along the way.
- February 28, 2011 at 11:03 AM
- Carol said...
Congratulations. We enjoy, we are reading!
- February 28, 2011 at 11:07 AM
- Gini said...
Happy Blogiversary...looking forward to many many more!
- February 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM
- Barbara Poole said...
Congratulations Cindy on your one year Blogiversary. You have given us many wonderful posts to read, and I'm another follower who looks forward to your excellent posts, so whenever you write, I'll be reading. Cheers to you.
- February 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM
- Donna said...
Happy Blogiversary! Sto Lat~
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- February 28, 2011 at 11:50 AM
- Amy Coffin, MLIS said...
Happy blogiversary!
- February 28, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- Lisa Wallen Logsdon said...
Happy Blogiversary! I just had my first one a few days ago too! Congrats!!
- February 28, 2011 at 5:32 PM
- Greta Koehl said...
I would say that you have had a fantabulous first year - Happy Blogoversary and many more!
- February 28, 2011 at 9:03 PM
- Cynthia Shenette said...
Thank you all for your nice comments!
It has been a fun journey, and I'm happy you are all reading. As I said, it's definately been a learning year, and I suspect year two will be a learning year as well. That's a good thing. Learning, friendship, and research--that's what it's all about.
Thank you all again. Now, on to year two!
- March 1, 2011 at 9:53 AM
- Heather Rojo said...
Happy Blogoversary! I thought you had been around a lot longer, but one year is a great milestone!
- March 2, 2011 at 10:39 AM
- Jennifer said...
Happy Blogiversary!
- March 3, 2011 at 4:28 PM
- Nolichucky Roots said...
Kudos on a wonderful inaugural year. You've been top of my must read list ever since I 'discovered' genealogy blogs last year. Looking forward to whatever you post, whenever you post it!
- March 5, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Congratulations, very good first year!
- March 10, 2011 at 3:22 PM
- Cynthia Shenette said...
More thank yous all around!
- March 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM


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Thank you so much to Mad in Crafts, who featured my solar lights -- hugs and thank yous to you!
And thank you, thank you to Sunny at Life In Rehab who has an awesome list of her top ten brand new bloggers -- and I was fortunate enough to be on it -- you are too sweet!
And my last "Thank You" today goes to ..... Remodelaholic. I'm an
Enough of my gushing....
Do you ever try to make a recipe that uses a bunch of ingredients you have left over from other meals? Or you try to cook something using up a stock of something in your pantry? Well I felt it was time to do that with my project left-overs. Every now and then I think it's a good idea to go through all my "treasures" and try to use them up (or sadly sometimes toss them). If I didn't do this I have a feeling I might end up on an episode of "Hoarders."
So do you remember these? They're leftover from my colorful solar lights...and I had 12 of them:
And do you remember this?? The glass part is what's left of the lamp I used for my Pottery Barn meets Mod Podge lamp:
And in honor of our Country's Birthday around the corner -- I HAD to make it Independence Day themed.
So I got out all things red, white and blue and went to town creating. First, I found some Glitter Mod Podge (oh yes, that's right, glitter PLUS Mod Podge -- and go to their website they have glow in the dark too!) for only $.99 at Joannes. Oh, and on a side note -- I've been told I'm becoming borderline obsessed with this stuff - so I may have to tone down my Mod Podge projects before my fingers become permanently Mod Podged. : )
I took scrapbook paper leftover from another project I did and cut it into geometrical shapes. Then I slathered on the Mod Podge and adhered it to my glass light case.
Then I took nine of my solar light things (twelve was going to be just too many) and I spray-painted three of them red, left three clear and ..... are you ready......Mod Podged three of them with blue food coloring. (You can see my technique here and here). This time I used my new Glitter Mod Podge.
I tied a knot in some twine and threaded it through the little hole in the bottom of my plastic solar light cases, so that they could hang upside down from the string:
Next I took my glass Mod-Podged light base and used more twine so I could hang that too. I tied two pieces of twine to a washer and threaded that through the hole in the top:
So NOW, it's ready to attach our plastic solar light protectors -- just tie them onto a piece of twine around the bottom lip so they hang upside-down in the wind.
Just a little way to use up some leftovers!

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Eye-Fi Announces New Version with Geotagging and Hotspot Access
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Good news today for digicam users (read: pretty much everyone). Wayport and Eye-Fi today announced a partnership that will enable users of the new 2GB Eye-Fi Explore ($129) wireless memory card to upload photos (for free for one year) at any of Wayports 10,000+ hotspot locations in the U.S. Wayports network of hotspots includes major hotels, such as Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in New Jersey, McDonalds restaurants, Hertz airport locations, and other nationwide retail sites.
We havent tested the new card yet, but company reps say that its as simple as turning on a digital camera in a Wayport location. The Eye-Fi Explore card will automatically connect to the Wi-Fi hotspot and begin uploading photos either to an online sharing site, such as Flickr, or to the users laptop (PC or Mac). Users do not need to set up a Wayport account or have a laptop with them to upload pictures wirelessly from their digital camerasjust the camera, the card, and the hotspot should do.Geotagging
Eye-Fi has also partnered with Skyhook Wireless to provide Wi-Fi-based geotagging capabilities for the Eye-Fi Explore.
The Eye-Fi Explore delivers the two enhancements most requested by our users, said Jef Holove, CEO for Eye-Fi in a press release issued today. Our geotagging service automates what is today a compelling, though time-consuming and manual, experience. And, our hotspot access will allow travelers, bloggers, and anyone on the go to upload, share and save their pictures before they even get home.
Through the partnership with Skyhook Wireless, the Eye-Fi Explore can offer automatic geotagging. The card uses built-in wireless technology from Skyhook to locate nearby Wi-Fi access points. It then uses this data to encode each photo with its geographic location. Photos then arrive the users computer or in an online sharing account automatically tagged, making organization easier and sharing more meaningful.
Geotagging makes it easier to manage and search for your photos on your computer, and it also makes them more fun and relevant to share on the Web. Tagging has exploded on sites like Picasa Web Albums and Flickr, where users can share with each other where a picture was taken, said Ted Morgan, founder and CEO of Skyhook Wireless. Were thrilled to work with Eye-Fi to make it easier for users to map where an image was taken.
The one catch is that the geotagging only works in areas with Skyhook coverage. Fortunately, Skyhook has been hard at work expanding its coverage area. Currently, in North America, Skyhook provides coverage of more than 70 percent of the population; in Europe, the top 50 metropolitan areas are covered, along with 70 percent of the population in Germany, France, and the UK. The rest of Western Europe should be covered by mid-summer. Coverage expansion in key Asian markets, including Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and other countries is also in the works.
The Eye-Fi Explore is scheduled to be available to consumers beginning June 6, 2008.
Naomi Graychase is Managing Editor at Wi-FiPlanet.


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English rockers Gomez have both expanded and evaded a variety of traditional genres over the span of their 15-year career. By blending Ben Ottewell's gritty vocals with rock-driven harmonies and bluesy instrumentals, the band's uniquely versatile sound has earned them both critical acclaim and a solid international fan base.
Whatever's On Your Mind, released in June 2011, is a compilation of well-crafted, stripped-back tracks that Ball claims "has a voice of its own". Rather than taking a typical approach to the writing process, the band spent several months spread across different continents modifying their ideas through technology. This long-distance style of writing proved successful, as Ball said, "I enjoyed the way that it went down, it was really interesting and cool, and definitely my favorite way to record so far." Paste Magazine said Whatever's On Your Mind "maintains Gomez's eclectic genre influences, while achieving a new level of spirit and introspection."
EPISODE LISTThe Head and the Heart / Gomez (37)
- Encore: The Head and the Heart/Gomez
- Encore: The Head and the Heart & Gomez
- Encore: The Head and the Heart/Gomez
- Season 37 Poster Auction – Another Round!
- ACL Season 37, Episode 8: The Head and the Heart/Gomez
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Commission endorses quail recovery plan
At its regular monthly meeting, held Dec. 3 in Oklahoma City, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to endorse a quail recovery plan that emphasizes improving habitat and increasing awareness about bobwhite quail. A key component of the 10-point plan involves working with the State Legislature to provide funds for habitat assistance projects on private lands.
Surveys show quail populations are down considerably over much of the state, a trend witnessed throughout the southeastern United States. Oklahoma, however, is one of the few remaining states where hunters can pursue relatively large numbers of wild quail.
"Oklahoma, Texas and Kansas are the last strongholds of the bobwhite quail," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "A lot of folks are asking what it will take to bring back the birds. There are ways to reverse the decline in quail numbers, but they are expensive."
Peoples said that quail hunting is a multi-million dollar endeavor, with a recent survey estimating almost $100 million is spent in Oklahoma by bird hunters every year. One of the first goals of an energized quail improvement program will be to establish baseline data on hunting participation and economic impact, he said.
The Wildlife Department's comprehensive quail initiative, being called "What About Bob?," was developed in concert with wildlife professionals from Oklahoma State University and the Noble Foundation, along with conservation groups like Quail Unlimited. A critical part of the plan calls for payments to assist landowners in enhancing their property for quail. To fund these payments, the Department will ask the Legislature to provide either an annual appropriation or an endowment.
"Quail don't like Bermuda, fescue or Old World bluestem," Peoples said, "but they do need weeds and insects. Unfortunately, it costs an estimated $130 per acre to covert non-native grass pasture back into native range. That's more than most landowners are prepared to spend to help quail populations recover.
"Ten years ago, duck populations were at all-time lows due to habitat degradation. Since the inception of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, an international habitat improvement initiative, duck numbers have rebounded dramatically. More than $300 million has been spent on waterfowl habitat since the Plan was created, but it definitely shows that wildlife populations will respond to better habitat."
In other business, the Commission voted to authorize one bull elk permit at Cookson Hills Wildlife Management Area to be auctioned by sealed bid. Funds from the sale of the permit will be earmarked for the Hunters Against Hunger program. The elk auction permit has raised about $10,000 each of the last two years.
Additionally, Commissioners voted to take over the administration of Hunters Against Hunger. Through the program, which is a cooperative effort with the Oklahoma City Food Bank, deer hunters can donate all or part of their harvest to needy state residents. Hunters simply drop off their legally harvested deer at a cooperating processor, along with a $10 donation to help pay for processing, and the venison is ground, packaged, then delivered to a qualified charity where it is distributed statewide.
To help fund the program, Steve Scott brought the Department a $12,000 donation. Scott had been administering the program for the last year. The program has operated under several names and has been previously administered by several organizations, including the Wildlife Department.
"It is an important program which serves a critical need, and it's just too much for one person to oversee," said Richard Hatcher, assistant director of the Wildlife Department. "We believe the Department's administration of Hunters Against Hunger could open doors for corporate and private fundraising efforts."
As an informational item, Gene Gillilland, a fisheries biologist working out of the Department's Fishery Research Lab in Norman, briefed the Commission on the Largemouth Bass Virus (LMBV) in Oklahoma.
LMBV is a naturally occurring virus that to date has only affected largemouth bass. The disease first gained attention in 1995, when it was implicated in a fish kill in South Carolina. Since then, the virus has been found in lakes throughout the South and portions of the Midwest. In 2000, the disease caused a bass die-off at Lake Tenkiller during July and August. Other lakes testing positive for LMBV include Arbuckle, Eucha, Eufaula, Ft. Gibson, Grand, Hudson, Konawa, McGee Creek, Sardis, Skiatook, Tenkiller, Texoma, Thunderbird. Of the lakes tested for LMBV to date, only Broken Bow and Holdenville City lakes tested negative.
Not all bass that have the virus die from the disease, in fact, most bass that carry LMBV appear normal. Where the virus has triggered the fatal disease, dying fish often swim near the surface and have trouble remaining upright. Unfortunately, there is no known cure or prevention for the bass virus.
"If the virus follows the same course as it has elsewhere, this will all be a memory in four or five years," Gilliland said. "Once the virus hits a lake, it appears to drop off the radar screen and to date, no lake has experienced a reoccurrence."
Gilliland added that fisheries crews will conduct their annual electrofishing surveys next spring and anglers are encouraged to observe these sampling operations. Wildlife Department personnel will continue to follow the status of LMBV in lakes across Oklahoma, and will keep the public informed on any new developments.
Commission members also heard from Bert Castro, director of the Oklahoma City Zoological Trust and Botanical Gardens, about a pending partnership between the Oklahoma City Zoo and the Department. Castro said the Zoo will house two offices and a conference room for personnel with the Department's Wildlife Diversity Program. More than 650,000 Zoo visitors will be exposed to the Department through an informational kiosk and a future native wildlife display.
In other matters, Commission members voted to adopt a number of hunting regulation changes, most of which were housekeeping in nature. One provision did provide for procedural changes in how the Commission establishes bag limits for spring turkey season. Under the changes, Commissioners will have greater flexibility to adjust the county-by-county bag limits in response to changing turkey populations.
Also approved were permanent rules relating to the sale of advertising in Department-approved media productions. The approved advertising policies call for ads to be consistent with state and federal guidelines and reflect the agency's mission and goals.
Also presented to the Commission at the December meeting were the results of the Department's 2001 financial audit by KPMG. Dee Niles, KPMG representative, told the Commission that they would issue a clean, unqualified opinion for the FY2001 audit.
In his monthly report, Wildlife Department Executive Director Greg Duffy informed Commissioners that the deer harvest is down slightly (nine percent) from this time last year. The total harvest through the end of gun season is almost 86,000, compared to 93,000 at this same time last year. Duffy added that the special antlerless deer gun seasons that will be held later in December could make up the different in the harvest to date. Warm weather slowed deer movement, as did a lack of a pronounced deer breeding activity, both of which contributed to a lower harvest during the gun season.
The Commission's next monthly meeting will be Monday, Jan. 7, at 9 a.m. at the Wildlife Department's headquarters in Oklahoma City.
Quail initiative unveiled at meeting
Wildlife Department personnel outlined a multi-million-dollar 10-point quail recovery initiative at the December meeting of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Population surveys show quail numbers are down over most of the state, a trend observed throughout the entire southeastern United States. Even with recent declines, Oklahoma is one of the few remaining states where hunters can pursue relatively large numbers of wild quail. Hunters harvest an estimated one to two million birds a year in the state, which consistently ranks nationally in the top three for harvest.
Commissioners voted to endorse the comprehensive quail initiative that emphasizes improving habitat and increasing awareness about bobwhite quail. Wildlife Department personnel developed the initiative, being called "What About Bob?," in concert with wildlife professionals from Oklahoma State University and the Noble Foundation, along with conservation groups like Quail Unlimited. One key component involves asking the State Legislature to fund habitat assistance projects on private lands, with options ranging from a $40 million annual appropriation to a $40 million endowment to $7 million a year for an effort focused in one region of the state.
"More than 95 percent of the state's land is privately owned, and those landowners aren't going to spend $100 an acre to convert their CRP, pastures and wheat fields back into native rangeland without some kind of monetary incentive," said Alan Peoples, wildlife chief for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Realistically, you can't hope to address quail habitat without focusing on the private landowner, and that's going to take incentive payments."
Peoples said that a recent study commissioned by the directors of state fish and wildlife agencies in the southeastern U.S. determined that to stabilize quail populations at levels seen in 1980, hundreds of millions of dollars would need to be spent on private lands habitat assistance programs. In Oklahoma, for example, the study suggests that spending $234 million to enhance several million acres of land, much of it CRP, could conceivably result in an estimated 204,000 new coveys.
"We've got about a million acres of CRP, primarily in western Oklahoma, and much of it is poor quail habitat," Peoples said. "Folks hear 'CRP' and they think, good quail hunting. The problem is that much of Oklahoma's CRP was planted to Old World Bluestem and other non-native grasses.
"Quail don't like Old World Bluestem, just like they don't like Bermuda or fescue. Weedy native pastures provide more food and cover, but there aren't too many landowners and farmers who want weedy, overgrown pastures."
He added that quail are only one of a number of prairie species that have experienced declining populations in response to habitat loss. Declining numbers of prairie chicken, prairie dog, burrowing owl, mountain plover and long-billed curlew are all indicators that significant landscape changes have degraded the state's prairie habitat. States such as Texas, Colorado, Kansas and Nebraska also have seen similar habitat alterations, leading many biologists to call for intensified prairie habitat improvement initiatives.
Similar nation-wide habitat improvement programs have been successfully undertaken, most notably efforts such as the North American Waterfowl Management Plan (NAWMP). Through NAWMP, more than $300 million has been spent since 1990 on waterfowl habitat improvements in Canada, Mexico and the United States. Duck and goose populations have increased dramatically during that time, and habitat conservation measures and adequate rainfall have been credited for bringing the birds back.
"Wildlife will respond if they are provided with the right habitat conditions," Peoples said. "Quail are no different. We can reverse the trend, but we have to make the financial commitment to do so."
10-Point Quail Initiative Activities
1. Educate landowners, sportsmen and policy makers on the status of bobwhite quail and other grassland bird species.
2. Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to identify areas for habitat improvement based on the likelihood of success for increasing localized quail populations.
3. Seek funding to improve quail habitat on private land and provide incentives for landowners to enhance habitat.
4. Educate landowners and natural resource professionals on quail habitat requirements, management techniques and practices that harm quail habitat.
5. Establish private land demonstration sites for bobwhite quail management.
6. Promote existing landowner incentive/cost-share programs to benefit quail.
7. Work to perpetuate the wise use of prescribed burning to improve quail habitat.
8. Support the Red Cedar Coalition in controlling the invasive Eastern red cedar.
9. Work cooperatively with agriculture agencies to modify conservation planting and existing programs to better enhance quail habitat.
10. Work with public utilities and the Department of Transportation to develop right-of-way management practices that conserve nesting habitat for quail and other grassland birds.
Holdenville Lake highlighted on show
Oklahoma is well known for its fishing on large reservoirs such as Texoma or Eufaula, but the state also has several smaller lakes that provide excellent fishing opportunities. One of the best small lakes, particularly for catching dinner plate-sized sunfish, is Holdenville Lake.
Located in Hughes County, Holdenville Lake is operated by the city of Holdenville as a water supply, but offers excellent fishing for sunfish. A look at the lake's facilities and other types of fishing are covered in an upcoming episode of Outdoor Oklahoma. In addition, boating safety, a nostalgic look at Lake Texoma striper fishing and an exciting northwest Oklahoma quail hunt are featured.
"Oklahoma has between around 50 and 60 medium sized lakes and Holdenville is a shining example of how good the fishing can be on some on our smaller lakes," said Rich Fuller, information supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Particularly in the months of May through July, anglers can catch some whopper sized bluegill at Holdenville either from the bank or from a small boat, and bluegill is certainly one of the best eating fish around."
The show airs December 16 at 8:00 a.m. and again December 22 at 6:00 p.m. on OETA. Outdoor Oklahoma features such topics as fishing, hunting, and fisheries, game and non-game wildlife management. The 30-minute program can also be seen on the KSBI Network, Mondays at 5:00 p.m., Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. and each Saturday at 1:30 p.m. In addition, Outdoor Oklahoma can be seen in southcentral and southeastern Oklahoma at 5 a.m on KTEN. The program is also available in the Stillwater area on the KWEM-UHF Channel 31, Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m., Fridays at 7:00 p.m.
For a complete listing of show times and channels in your viewing area, consult the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com or your local TV guide.
Editor's note: County by county tabulation of the deer harvest including buck and doe numbers through the close of deer gun season will be part of next week's news release.
Deer harvest record still a possibility
Preliminary results from Oklahoma's deer harvest show the total harvest through the end of gun season is down nine percent compared to the same point in last year's deer hunting seasons.
Unusually mild and often windy weather contributed to the decline, according to officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC). Harvest figures show 85,645 deer were harvested through gun season, compared with 93,327 at the same time in 2000. Last year, additional deer harvested on properties enrolled in the Deer Management Assistance Program, along with the late season archery harvest, resulted in an end-of-year record of 102,100 animals. ODWC officials say that with the establishment of special antlerless gun seasons coming up in December, a new record is still possible.
"Since the special antlerless hunts are new, we really don't know how many hunters will take advantage of these hunting opportunities, and we certainly don't know what kind of weather we're going to have," said Mike Shaw, research supervisor for the Department. "We have been encouraging hunters to harvest antlerless deer, and that message seems to be translating to action. Based on that, we certainly can't rule out the possibility of another record harvest."
Shaw said that unusually mild weather during the first half of archery season through both the primitive and regular firearms seasons resulted in hunters reporting poor deer movement. Bucks often become less cautious during the rut, thus becoming more visible to hunters. Although primarily influenced by photoperiod, or diminishing day length, cooler temperatures can result in a marked increase in deer activity. Many hunters believed that the temperatures and gusty winds had a detrimental affect on this year's deer rut and kept deer from moving during daylight hours.
"Reports from field biologists across the state said hunter participation levels were equal to last year's regular gun season," Shaw said, "but most said that rutting activity was significantly off compared to last year."
In April, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission approved special antlerless deer gun seasons for large areas of the state. The first three-day hunt, to be held Dec. 21 through 23, will be restricted to the north central and northwestern portion of the state. Much of the state, except for far southwest, far southeast and panhandle, also will have three days of antlerless-only gun hunting running from Dec. 28 through 30. Hunters should consult the antlerless deer hunt zone map on page 22 of the 2001-2002 Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations to determine which areas will offer the special antlerless deer gun seasons.
Hunters who participate in the special antlerless gun season must possess a special antlerless deer gun license in addition to their annual hunting license. Lifetime hunting and combination license holders are exempt and do not need to buy the special antlerless deer gun license. Youths under the age of 18 may purchase a special youth antlerless deer gun license for $14.75.
The statewide season limit during the special antlerless deer gun season is one antlerless deer, which does not count against the annual combined statewide bag limit of six deer. All hunters participating in the special gun season must comply with the same blaze orange requirements as set forth for the regular deer gun season, as well as tagging and checking requirements. Archery deer hunters afield in areas open to the special antlerless gun hunting and those hunting other species (quail, squirrel, pheasant, etc.) must wear either a blaze orange hat or vest.
"These new special antlerless deer gun seasons were established to better manage the state's deer population," said Shaw. "By increasing the antlerless deer harvest, hunters will be helping to balance the state's deer population with available habitat, improve buck to doe ratios for better herd health, reduce agricultural depredation and reduce deer/vehicle collisions."
Getting hunters to shift from a strong buck preference to an attitude that encourages the harvest of antlerless deer has been a slow evolution. In 2001, the ODWC adopted the slogan, "Hunters in the know . . . take a doe!" to increase hunter awareness with harvesting antlerless deer.
"Hopefully with the new special antlerless deer gun season and changing attitudes toward harvesting does we can reach our management objectives," Shaw said. "In many areas of the state we simply have too many deer, and/or we have local populations where the does far outnumber the bucks. The most sound management strategy that can be employed in those areas is to harvest more antlerless deer."
To learn more about the special antlerless gun season and deer management in Oklahoma, consult the 2001-2002 Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations or log on to the ODWC's official Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com. Look under the "Hunting" link for complete deer season information.
Green-winged teal to grace stamp
A single green-winged teal floating on the water will appear on the 2002-2003 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp.
The 2002-2003 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp competition was held Dec. 7 at the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's central office in Oklahoma City. Brian Blight of Old Forge, PA, painted the winning duck print.
"Oklahoma waterfowlers have benefited greatly from the duck stamp program," said David Warren, chief of information and education for the Department. "Through the program, critical funds have been generated to establish and maintain nearly 30 wetland development units across the state. Not only do these areas provide resting habitat for migrating waterfowl, but they provide habitat for a host of other species such as wading birds and small mammals."
Funds generated from the sale of Oklahoma waterfowl stamps go toward a number of habitat related projects, including purchasing, restoring and creating wetlands.
Three honorable mentions were named in the 2002-2003 contest as well. They were Jeffrey Klinefelter of Etna Green, IN, Gilda Byrd of Whitefish, MT, and Donnie Hughes of Lexington, SC.
wildlifedepartment.com to get new design
Wildlifedepartment.com, the official Web site of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC), has become one of the most popular destinations for hunters, anglers and wildlife watching enthusiasts. Department officials are now giving Web visitors an opportunity to help give the site a facelift.
"We are conducting an online survey to determine which of two possible designs will be incorporated onto our award winning site," said Kristen Gillman, the Department's webmaster. "We know we have a growing legion of regular visitors who check the weekly fishing report or read our weekly news stories, so it was just natural that we would ask those folks to help us redesign our look. In the rapidly changing world of the Internet, people have become accustomed to change, and we think people will like our new appearance and navigation improvements."
The public is urged to go to the Wildlife Department's Web site, www.wildlifedepartment.com and click on the link to the on-line survey at the top of the page. The Department will review the vote totals and based on a combination of votes and design considerations, will select one of the images for the new main page. The runner up design may be incorporated into other areas of the Web site.
Visitors to wildlifedepartment.
com can find a variety of information to help plan a trip outdoors including:
• Maps of department owned lakes and wetland development areas;
• Hunting and fishing regulations;
• Answers to frequently asked questions;
• Information on upcoming outdoor events throughout the state; and
• Hunters will again be able to apply online for the popular controlled hunts drawing beginning in March or April.
Oklahoma City to host trout clinic, derby and season
Central Oklahoma anglers wanting to experience the thrill of catching a rainbow trout will soon get the chance at Oklahoma City's Dolese Youth Park. Located at the northwest corner of NW 50th Street and Meridian Avenue in Oklahoma City, Dolese Park Lake will be stocked with trout during the months of January and February. A special fishing clinic and kid's fishing derby will kick off the new trout season on January 11 and 12.
According to Kim Erickson, chief of fisheries for the wildlife department, the trout season will provide a unique and convenient opportunity for metro area residents to give trout fishing a try.
"We are excited to be working with the OKC Parks and Recreation Department to bring trout fishing to the Oklahoma City area. Dolese Youth Park Lake is already a great place for kids and families to fish, and the trout will just add to the fun," Erickson said.
Two events are scheduled to kick off the trout season. Friday, Jan. 11, a special fishing clinic will be held at the Putnam City High School gymnasium (directly south of Dolese Park) from 6:30-8 p.m. Instructors from the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation's Aquatic Resource Education Program will teach a variety of topics such as casting, angling ethics, knot tying and special sessions on how to catch rainbow trout. Pre-register for the clinic by calling 405-755-4014.
A kid's trout derby will be held Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Dolese Youth Park Lake. Participants will have from 8:00 a.m. to noon to earn prizes by catching tagged trout. In addition, all anglers will be eligible for several drawing prizes whether they catch a trout or not.
In order to participate in the derby all adults must be accompanied by a child and all children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. From January 13 through the end of February, anglers can fish by themselves, regardless of age.
Approximately 10,000 trout will be stocked over the two-month season. In order to trout fish at Dolese Youth Park Lake, anglers ages 16 to 62 must possess an Oklahoma City fishing permit, and must comply with state fishing license requirements unless exempt. However, a state trout license is not required to trout fish at Dolese.
City fishing permits are $12.50 for an annual permit, or $2.00 for a daily permit. Several Oklahoma City area fishing tackle retailers offer OKC fishing permits as well as state fishing licenses. Anglers can call (405) 497-4014 to get a complete list of license vendors. Special regulations including daily limits will be posted on signs throughout Dolese Park.
The Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department will be enhancing Dolese's facilities to accommodate anglers. Parking areas, handicapped accessibility and bank fishing sites will be improved to bring anglers closer to the fish.
Wendel Whisenhunt, director of the Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department, said the trout season and the kids fishing derby will be great excuses to visit Dolese Park this winter.
"For many years we've sponsored a very popular event called the Rainbow Trout Fish Out, which is held during the third weekend in March at our Woodson Park swimming pool," said Whisenhunt. "Through that event we know that lots of people like to trout fish, and we expect a good turnout for the derby at Dolese January 12. If folks can't attend the actual derby, they'll get the rest of January and February to try their luck.
"This year, we implemented a new program called 'Close To Home Fishing' which creates partnerships with cities and towns to establish new fishing areas, or enhance existing ones," Erickson explained. "We applaud Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department for not only offering a unique wintertime trout fishing opportunity in the metro area, but also for enhancing their facilities for anglers at Dolese Park. They have similar plans for several of their other parks too."
Private donations from the OKC 89er Chapter of Trout Unlimited and the OKC Sportsman's Club are helping to make the Dolese Youth Park Lake trout season possible. For additional details about the trout season and information about becoming a sponsor, call Bob Martin, Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department (405) 755-4014, or Gene Gilliland, ODWC, (405) 325-7288.
Broken Bow area Popular with anglers
Regarded by many as Oklahoma's prettiest lake, Broken Bow Lake is located in the far southeast corner of Oklahoma in McCurtain County. Whether fishing in the lake, or visiting Beaver's Bend State Park, the area offers a host of fishing opportunities during the winter months.
The area has mountains and pine forests that rival those found in rocky mountain states," said Fuller.
"If you like to fish, then you can catch both rainbow and brown trout within Beaver's Bend State Park or you can fish for several species in Broken Bow Lake. In addition to largemouth bass, sandbass and crappie, Broken Bow is quietly becoming a very good smallmouth bass lake as well."
Several outdoor opportunities will be featured on an upcoming episode of Outdoor Oklahoma scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 23 at 8 a.m. on OETA. A striped bass trip on Lake Texoma will also be featured.
Outdoor Oklahoma can be seen each Sunday at 8 a.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. on OETA. Outdoor Oklahoma features such topics as fishing, hunting, and wildlife management. The 30-minute program also airs Mondays at 5:30 p.m., Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. and each Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on KSBI.
For a complete listing of show times and channels in your viewing area, consult the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com or your local TV guide.
Deer data shows need to harvest does
Preliminary county-by-county deer harvest totals are in and as anticipated, results indicate that unusually mild weather resulted in slight declines in the statewide deer harvest.
Although wildlife officials hoped for an increase in the percentage of antlerless harvest this fall, the recent figures showed that many hunters still have a strong preference for harvesting bucks. Of the total harvest of 85,675 deer through the end of the regular gun season (includes harvest totals for the first half of archery season, primitive season and gun season), does accounted for only 38 percent.
"We simply need to harvest more does in order to satisfy our management goals," said Mike Shaw, research supervisor the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. "Hopefully our hunters will take advantage of the special antlerless deer season coming up in December which will help balance the herd and reduce the population in those areas with too many deer."
In April, the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission app-roved special antlerless deer gun seasons for large areas of the state. The first three-day hunt, to be held Dec. 21 through 23, will be restricted to the north central and northwestern portion of the state. Much of the state, except for far southwest, far southeast and panhandle, also will have three days of antlerless-only gun hunting running from Dec. 28 through 30. Hunters should consult the antlerless deer hunt zone map on page 22 of the 2001-2002 Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations to determine which areas will offer the special antlerless deer gun seasons.
To participate in the special antlerless season hunters are reminded to follow several regulations and requirements:
• All resident hunters aged 18 and over, except for holders of lifetime hunting, lifetime combination licenses, senior citizens hunting or senior citizens combination licenses must possess a special antlerless gun season license ($16.75) to participate in the special antlerless gun season. (Unfilled antlered or antlerless deer gun licenses that were purchased for the regular firearms season are not valid during the special antlerless gun season).
• Resident youths under the age of 18 may purchase a special youth antlerless deer gun license for $14.75.
• The statewide season limit during the special antlerless deer gun season is one antlerless deer, which does not count against the annual combined statewide bag limit of six deer.
• All hunters participating in the special gun season must comply with the same blaze orange requirements as set forth for the regular deer gun season, as well as tagging and checking requirements.
• Archery deer hunters afield in areas open to the special antlerless gun hunting and those hunting other species (quail, squirrel, pheasant, etc.) must wear either a blaze orange hat or vest.
• Hunters can not assume that since a wildlife management area or public hunting area is open for the regular deer gun season that it will also be open for the special antlerless gun season. Hunters should consult the 2001-2002 Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations for information on public areas that are open to the special antlerless gun season. Public areas that are open for the special antlerless gun season will be specifically defined as "same as statewide season" for that season.
Additionally, hunters are reminded to be aware that some deer management zones (see zones 1,8 and 10 on page 22 of the 2001-2002 Hunting Guide), are not open for the special antlerless gun season. So WMAs in those zones such as - Honobia Creek and Three Rivers WMA-are not open for the special antlerless gun season.
Harvest statistics show that Osage County is again tops in number of deer harvested with 5,055. The following counties rounded out the top five: Cherokee (3,574), Pittsburg (2,629), Creek (2,385) and Delaware (2,295). Shaw said that although the first half of archery season and the regular firearms season was down, that the total during the primitive firearms season was actually higher this fall than in 2000.
"Although we've experienced unusually mild conditions ever since the beginning of the archery season on October 1, some hunters may be surprised to learn that we actually saw nearly a four percent increase in the primitive harvest. It is possible that with the warm conditions that typically hamper deer movement, that primitive season hunters may have stayed in the field longer than usual which resulted in the slight increase," said Shaw.
To learn more about the special antlerless gun season and deer management in Oklahoma, consult the 2001-2002 Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations or log on to the ODWC's official web site: www.wildlifedepartment.com.
Archers get two extra weeks to hunt
Due to wildlife biologist recommendations and requests from state archery groups, this year's archery deer season will run through Jan. 15, 2002, with only antlerless deer being allowed from Jan. 1-15.
According to Mike Shaw, research supervisor for the Department of Wildlife Conservation, the additional days were granted as part of the Department's comprehensive deer management strategy. A slate of changes were implemented by the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission earlier this year, including extending archery season, increasing the antlerless harvest limit and eventually special antlerless only gun hunts in December.
"In many areas of the state we simply have too many deer, and the most cost effective means of reducing them is through hunting antlerless deer," said Shaw. "For several years, we've had bowhunters request a longer season into January, and we felt that the time was right for it.
"The period of January 1 through 15 will be for antlerless deer only, and will hopefully provide archers an opportunity to get back into their treestands after the Christmas and New Year holidays."
Archers planning to take advantage of the extended season are reminded 2001 annual hunting licenses and 2001 deer archery licenses expire December 31, 2001. Unless resident archers have a lifetime hunting or lifetime combination license, they will need to purchase both a 2002 hunting license and a 2002 deer archery permit in order to hunt deer in January. Holders of the lifetime senior citizen's hunting license will have to purchase only the 2002 deer archery permit.
Should bowhunters purchase a 2002 deer archery permit and not harvest a deer in January, the unfilled permit remains valid throughout the rest of 2002 open archery season dates (Oct. 1 through Nov. 22 & Dec. 2 through 31).
Other regulations that January archers need to be aware of are the archery season bag limit and the combined season bag limit. Through the archery season (all open dates from Oct. 1, 2001, through Jan. 15, 2002), archers are allowed to take up to four deer, which may include no more than two antlered deer. Additionally, deer hunters are allowed a combined season (all deer archery, deer primitive and deer gun seasons from Oct. 1, 2001 through Jan. 15, 2002) limit of six deer, which may include no more than three antlered deer.
"Of course, January archers are prohibited from harvesting bucks, but they still need to be mindful of the archery bag limit and the season bag limit," said Shaw. " If, for example, an archer took two bucks and two does with his bow, then he's reached his archery limit of four deer and can't harvest any more until next October. Likewise, he can't hunt during January if he's already taken a combined total of six deer through all of the deer seasons up to that point."
The second half of deer archery season has typically accounted for less than 10 percent of the state's total deer harvest. However, wildlife officials hope the additional days combined with the special antlerless deer gun seasons in late December will boost the state's post-gun season harvest.
"Considering our numbers of deer hunters and our current framework, we really don't expect dramatic increases in our gun season harvest. For our harvest to grow, it's going to take more hunters taking advantage of these other opportunities like the extended archery season and the special antlerless season," said Shaw.
To learn more about the state's deer seasons and management strategies, consult the 2001-2002 Hunting Guide and Regulations, or log onto wildlifedepartment.com.
Outdoor Oklahoma special to re-air
On Sunday, December 30 at 8:00 a.m., OETA-The Oklahoma Network will replay The Outdoor Oklahoma 25th Anniversary Special. The special takes a nostalgic look at the show's evolution from narrated segments shot on 16-millimeter film through the current video age.
According to the show's producers with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC), the state's outdoors is the source for the program's longevity.
Outdoor Oklahoma has aired continuously since 1976, and remains one of the most popular programs broadcast on OETA's statewide network. Typical Outdoor Oklahoma segments include fishing, hunting, and wildlife management, however the show has evolved to include more outdoors related news.
"Oklahoma has so many great opportunities for hunting, fishing and watching wildlife that we've never run out of ideas for TV segments," said David Warren, chief of the ODWC's information and education division. "There's always going to be a new way to catch a fish, or a new technique for hunting. And certainly there is always going to be new places to visit with new people who enjoy the outdoors."
"With cable and satellite networks, there's certainly lots more hunting and fishing shows than there was in 1976, but Outdoor Oklahoma is the only place where people are going to get specific information on what is going on in Oklahoma. "
Outdoor Oklahoma" can be seen each Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. on OETA. The 30-minute program also airs Mondays at 5:30 p.m., Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. and each Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on KSBI.
For a complete listing of show times and channels in your viewing area, consult the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com or your local TV guide.
Nation's symbol featured in tours
Every winter, hundreds of bald eagles choose Oklahoma as their favorite winter vacation spot. And, increasingly, Oklahomans are showing up with cameras and binoculars to watch and photograph the birds as they swoop down to snatch fish from Oklahoma lakes.
Beginning in the 1980s, many states parks and lake areas have been hosting organized eagle watches and tours that allow visitors a better chance of seeing eagles. Park naturalists often host these events, and improve the experience by teaching the public about the huge raptors' biological connections to Oklahoma. The eagle watching events are normally free or very inexpensive, but will provide a wealth of information and possibly a good look at one of North America's largest winged predators.
According to Mark Howery, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) biologist, the bald eagle is more than our nation's symbol - it's a living success story as well.
"This good news is due in part to the efforts of Oklahoma's Sutton Avian Research Center in Bartlesville. In recent years, Sutton biologists worked with state wildlife professionals to release a total of 275 bald eagles in the southeast U.S. as part of a recent captive breeding program," said Howery. "These efforts, along with a ban on the use of certain pesticides, have allowed bald eagle numbers to rebound dramatically."
Reintroduction efforts have been so successful, that the US Fish and Wildlife Service down-graded the bald eagle from endangered to threatened status in 1996. Eagle numbers have increased steadily over the past 40 years from 425 pairs to around 6,000 breeding pairs of eagles in the lower 48 states.
ODWC biologists will help with presentations at the Kaw Lake eagle watch listed below, as well as the "Birding over Byron" watch. Call the numbers listed here, or the ODWC Wildlife Diversity Program at (405) 521-4616 for more information. Updated eagle watch information, as well as other upcoming outdoor events, can be found on the Department website at www.wildlifedepartment.com.
2001-2002 Eagle Watch
Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
January 12 & 26, 2002
918/489-5643 or 918/773-5251
Beavers Bend State Park, Broken Bow
November 6, 2001 through March 11, 2002
Lake Thunderbird State Park
Dec. 15, 2001
Jan. 12 & 26, 2002
Feb. 9 & 23, 2002
Lake Wister State Park
January - March, 2002
918/655-7756 or 918/655-7886
Wichita Mountains Nat'l Wildlife Refuge
January 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2002
Arcadia Lake
January 4, 5, 6, 2002
Keystone Lake
January 12 & 20, 2002
918/663-0973 or 918/865-2084
Washita National Wildlife Refuge
January 12, 2002
Fort Gibson Lake
January 19, 20, 26 & 27, 2002
918/478-3920 or 918/682-1896
Lake Texoma State Resort Park
January 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2002
Quartz Mountain State Park
Jan. 5, 6, 19 & 20, 2002
Feb. 2, 3, 16 & 17, 2002
Sequoyah State Park, Wagoner
January 12, 2002
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
All Winter (self-guided)
Greenleaf State Park, Braggs
January 12, 2002
Grand Lake of the Cherokees
January 12, 2002
Birding Over Byron, Bryon
January 12, 2002
405/521-4616 or 580/474-2663
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
January 12 & 26, 2002
February 23, 2002
A Day in the Kaw Lake Area
January 22, 2002
580/762-9494 or 405/521-4616
Fountainhead State Park, Checotah
February 2, 2002
Backyard birders wanted
What may be a hobby for many may translate into important biological data for state wildlife officials. Once again backyard bird feeding enthusiasts are being asked to participate in the 2002 Winter Bird Survey. Survey participants will be asked to record the number of each bird species that visit their feeders during the survey period, which is Jan. 10 through 13. Specific instructions on how to gather the data is included on the survey form, and the Wildlife Department welcomes all levels and ages to participate.
Since 1987, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation has conducted the survey, which has generated an extensive database on various bird species. Through the survey findings, ODWC biologists have documented increasing and decreasing trends in certain species, as well as irregular peaks and drops in several migrant species.
According to Julian Hilliard, information specialist with the ODWC's natural resources section, many surveyors are repeat participants.
"We have a large number of people who have submitted their surveys every year since the program began in 1987. We are very grateful to these individuals, but the growing database needs more help- especially from people in western Oklahoma," said Hilliard. "This year we have a heightened need for accurate survey data, which will undergo a relatively new form of analysis called Geographical Information Systems."
Commonly referred to as GIS, wildlife biologists represent just one group of scientists who are using the new technology. Through the use of satellite imagery, biologists are using GIS to analyze wildlife populations and a variety of habitat parameters such as vegetative composition, soil types, and topography. When the habitat parameters are cross-referenced with survey data, it can define which habitats correlate with certain species.
2002 Winter Bird Survey form can be obtained either by contacting the ODWC's Wildlife Diversity Program (405/521-4616) or by accessing it from the Department's website: www.wildlifedepartment.com. Click on the link for Watchable Wildlife Opportunities and Events.
The results of the Winter Bird Survey are usually reported in the November/December issue of Outdoor Oklahoma magazine, and in the newsletter of ODWC's Wildlife Diversity Program, Wildlife Diversity News.Time to renew hunting/fishing licenses
While ushering in 2002, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) officials remind sportsmen to renew their annual hunting and fishing licenses. With the exception of a few annual licenses for waterfowl, furbearers and trapping, all other annual hunting, fishing and combination hunting/fishing licenses expire December 31 each year.
"For those hunters and anglers who purchase annual licenses and don't have a lifetime license, they need to purchase their new 2002 licenses before going afield in the New Year," said Julie Johnson, supervisor of the ODWC's licensing section. "The only exceptions are the state and federal waterfowl permits which run from July 1 through the end of June. Also, the trapping license and the Bobcat-Raccoon-Gray Fox license expire later in the year (trapping, raccoon, and gray fox-Jan. 31, bobcat-Feb. 28)."
For those who enjoy both hunting and fishing, sportsmen can save more than 15 percent off the cost of individual hunting and fishing licenses by purchasing an annual combination license. "A combination license is a great bargain," Johnson said, "And it means one less license you have to carry in your wallet, especially if you purchase some of the auxiliary permits at the same time."
Due to the implementation of a universal license form several years ago, the possibility of license vendors running out of certain licenses or permits has been eliminated. All annual licenses and even a subscription to Outdoor Oklahoma magazine can be purchased at any license vendor. Some of the more popular auxiliary permits are the special trout fishing permit, as well as permits for deer and turkey. Another auxiliary permit available is the unique Land Access Fee. For just $16, the permit gives hunters and anglers a passport to enjoy more than 725,000 acres of the Three Rivers and Honobia Creek wildlife management areas in southeast Oklahoma. For a $10 fee, people can subscribe to one-year worth (six issues) of the Department's award-winning magazine Outdoor Oklahoma.
Due to the recent extension of the state's archery deer season, bowhunters who plan to take advantage of the added January days need to be particularly mindful about renewing licenses and permits. Unless archers possess a lifetime hunting or lifetime combination license, they will need both a 2002 hunting license and a new 2002 archery deer license to hunt during the period of Jan. 1 through Jan. 15 (antlerless deer only). Bowhunters who purchase a new 2002 deer archery license, but do not harvest a deer in January, should hold onto their permit. The unfilled license remains valid throughout the rest of the 2002 open archery season dates (Oct. 1. through Nov 22 & Dec. 2 through 31).
License requirements and exemptions are outlined in the Oklahoma Hunting Guide and Regulations and the Oklahoma Fishing Guide. These publications are available at hunting and fishing license dealers statewide. Information is also available from the Department's licensing section at (405) 521-3852 or at wildlifedepartment.com.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is responsible for managing Oklahoma's fish and wildlife resources. The department does not receive any general state tax revenues to accomplish its mission. Its operations are funded primarily from revenue generated by the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, and also from revenue generated by special excise taxes on guns, ammunition, motorboat fuel and fishing equipment.
Outdoor Oklahoma kicks off new season
Watchers of Outdoor Oklahoma are urged to tune in during the coming year. In 2001, the popular television show celebrated its 25th anniversary on OETA-The Oklahoma Network, and according to Rich Fuller, production supervisor for the show; the 26th season has plenty to offer viewers.
"We've got several shows coming up that feature spring and summer outdoor activities which of course translates to fishing for many Oklahomans," said Fuller. "Over the next three to four months we're going to show a variety of fishing for bluegills at Holdenville Lake, pond catfishing from float-tubes, hybrid striped bass action from Lake Waurika, largemouth bass fishing on McGee Creek lake plus a carefree canoe trip down the beautiful Baron Fork creek."
Fuller added that fishing won't be the only activities shown during the next round of premier episodes. An exciting spring turkey hunt filmed in northwest Oklahoma will start the new season on Sunday, January 6 on OETA at 8:00 a.m.
"This hunt features our own Todd Craighead who many folks recognize as a regular host of the show. Not only does Todd harvest a nice gobbler, but this show captures some exciting footage of two turkeys fighting for several minutes."
Other shows scheduled for the season include a feature on the unique Red Slough Wildlife Management Area in far southeast Oklahoma, a documentary that covers a new type of wildlife science called a "Bio-Blitz" and a visit to the Tall Grass Prairie Preserve in Osage county. In addition to the feature segments, show producers encourage viewers to watch for news and information regarding the state's wildlife and the activities of the wildlife department.
"Within each show, we will be giving out lots of information such as the statewide fishing report, an outdoor calendar of events, biologist's hunting and fishing tips and lots more. This information should really help people plan their outings this spring and summer," Fuller said.
Outdoor Oklahoma" can be seen each Sunday at 8:00 a.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. on OETA. The 30-minute program also airs Mondays at 5:30 p.m., Thursdays at 10:30 p.m. and each Saturday at 1:30 p.m. on KSBI network .
For a complete listing of show times and channels in your viewing area, consult the Department's Web site at www.wildlifedepartment.com or your local TV guide.
Meetings to discuss fishing reg changes
Fisheries biologists with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation encouraging anglers
to attend upcoming meetings to discuss several proposals that would change or alter fishing regulations for 2003.
Each meeting will begin with fisheries biologists explaining each of the proposed rule changes, along with the reasons for the proposals. The public will get an opportunity to ask questions and discuss each rule change as it is proposed. Once discussion has concluded, the public meeting will adjourn and a formal "hearing" will be called to order. During the hearing, anyone wanting to make a formal comment, either for or against any of the proposed changes, may do so. Comments from the regional meetings will be compiled and forwarded to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission, the Wildlife Department's governing body. The Commission will then take the comments into consideration when ruling on the proposed changes.
Meetings will be held Jan. 14 in Tulsa, Alva, and Ada, and Jan. 15 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma City and Broken Bow.
Proposed changes include:
• imposing rod and reel angling only in the section of Salt Fork of the Arkansas River that runs between the spillway of the Great Salt Plains Lake downstream to the State Highway 38 bridge. (Juglines, throwlines, trotlines, yoyos, limblines and bowfishing would be prohibited in this area.)
• removing the 16- to 22-inch slot length limit on largemouth bass in Konawa Lake, and imposing a six (6) fish per day bag limit, of which only one may be 22 inches or longer.
• imposing a 9- to 12-inch slot length limit on smallmouth bass in the Baron Fork Creek from Arkansas state line downstream to the Illinois River. The daily limit would remain at six (6) fish, of which only one may be 12-inches or longer.
• adding Zoo Lake on the list of lakes covered under a fisheries management agreement with Oklahoma City Parks and Recreation Department which designates certain public fishing sites as "Close to Home" fishing waters.
• changing the daily bag limit on white bass and hybrid striped bass in Skiatook Lake to twenty (20)(combined) fish, of which only five (5) may be 20" or longer.
• removal of the April 25 through May 9 closed fishing period on the Arkansas river from Zink Lake Dam downstream to the PSO rock jetty. (This would open this portion of the Arkansas River to fishing year-round.)
• imposing a 12-inch minimum size limit and a daily bag limit of three (3) smallmouth bass in the Glover River (from the forks of Glover River downstream to the Little River confluence in McCurtain County).
Persons wanting additional information regarding the proposed changes can contact the ODWC's Fisheries Division at (405) 521-3721.
Public Meeting Schedule for Fish Proposals
January 14, 2002, at 6:30 p.m.
Tulsa - Zebco Corporation Cafeteria, 6101 E. Apache
Alva - Northwest Area Vo-Tech, 1801 S. 11th St
Ada - Pontotoc Technology Center, Seminar Center C,601 W 33rd St
January 15, 2002, at 6:30 p.m.
Tahlequah - Tahlequah Public Library, Carnegie Room, 120 S. College
OKC - Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, ODWC Auditorium, 1801 N Lincoln
Broken Bow - Broken Bow Public Library, 404 N. Broadway
Youth writing competition winners announced
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Oklahoma Station of Safari Club International (OSSCI) recently announced the results of its annual Youth Writing Competition.
"Oklahoma's youth writing competition is divided into two categories," said Colin Berg, education section supervisor for the Wildlife Department. "Students ages 11-14 compete in a junior category and students ages 15-17 compete in the senior division. Students have the option of writing an essay or a short story about sharing their hunting heritage."
Winners in the ages 11-14 category were Trent Sanders, 11, a student at Tupelo Elementary in Allen; Timothy Bridgman, 13, a home schooled student and Cody Bruce, 13, a Gypsy Elementary student in Bristow. Winners in the ages 15-17 category were Robert Rothell, 15, Roff High School; and Jordan Basden, 15, Stigler High School.
"The winners in the age 11-14 age category receive a scholarship to the YO Ranch Apprentice Hunter Program," added Berg. "One male and one female annually are selected in the age 15-17 category, and they receive an all expenses paid antelope hunt in Wyoming. Publishing of the winning entries qualifies the writers to enter a national essay contest sponsored by the Outdoor Writers Association of America."
The Youth Writing Competition is designed to promote America's hunting heritage among Oklahoma's youth. It provides them an opportunity to express the importance of hunting in their lives and to affirm their commitment to carrying on the hunting tradition. Students use the essays or short stories to relive memorable hunts, to explain why hunting is important to them and to recognize mentors who have influenced them to grow as hunters.
"The essays are always very thoughtful and sometimes very introspective," said Sam Munhollon, of OSSCI. "America's hunting culture is alive and well today, and outdoor experiences learned while hunting help shape our appreciation for the freedoms we have. Kids with a strong hunting background, especially those who are mentored by a hunting adult, are well-adjusted, sensitive individuals who display a higher than average degree of perception about the world around them. From reading these essays, I can tell you that America's hunting heritage is in good hands."
The Wildlife Department and the OSSCI will submit the winning essays to the Youth Writing Contest held annually by the Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA). A number of previous Oklahoma student essays have been selected as being the best across the country by the OWAA, and judging by the quality of this year's entries this year should be no different," Munhollon said.


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Student Heliostat Design Team Scores EPA Grant
SOCORRO, N.M. May 28, 2009 – A group of Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students received a National Student Design Competition award from the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The heliostat team submitted a report that was scored high enough to earn a competitive research grant of $9,415.
Team leader Kyle Chavez and fellow students Evan Sproul, Walker Sroges, Victoria De Oreo, Ian Luders, Joshua Christian, Derek Lucero and Kendra Valdez will use the grant to continue their research on the "Design and Fabrication of a Reduced Cost Heliostat."
The grant is from the EPA's grant program for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet.
This is a second award the mechanical engineering design team has received from the EPA. Two years ago the team (and its previous members) received a $10,000 grant.
The Heliostat Design Team is Kyle Chavez, Evan Sproul, Walker Sroges, Victoria De Oreo, Ian Luders, Joshua Christian, Derek Lucero and Kendra Valdez (not in order).
"We were a little surprised," Chavez said. "We received a similar grant two years ago, which we used to build the prototype. Last year, we attempted to get the same grant, but we weren't accepted. So, this year, we re-formatted our report."
Chavez said the research report submitted for the competitive review was changed to focus on how advances in heliostat design could help make solar energy more efficient and cost-effective, with an eye toward the positive effects of solar energy on American society.
A heliostat is a solar-energy collector that follows the movement of the sun and reflects sunlight off a mirror on to a stationary target or receiver. An array of heliostats is thought to be one of the most efficient manners to collect solar energy and convert it to electricity.
However, the cost of design and operations are prohibitive. The Tech mechanical engineering team is on the hunt to devise a water-ballast system to mount the mirror, coupled with a GPS device to automate movement of each mirror mount. See the team's comprehensive report.
"As far as proven technology, a heliostat has shown the capability to generate a lot of heat that can be turned into electricity," Sproul said. "If the cost can be reduced, then it could be right up there with some of the most beneficial solar technologies."
The team must meet strict accuracy and lifetime specifications created by Sandia National Labs and Tech. The team emphasizes hands-on learning experiences and cutting edge research. The team is working with scientists from Tech and Sandia while both getting valuable real-world experience and contributing to the reduction of the world's reliance on fossil fuels.
A recent prototype of the heliostat designed, fabricated and assembled by the New Mexico Tech senior design team in the mechanical engineering department.
The team has devised a "liquid-ballast" heliostat drive system, which reduces the cost of heliostat drive mechanics, utilizes an inexpensive mirror design, and eliminates an unnecessary support pedestal.
The New Mexico Tech design includes an A-frame housing, with an inner and outer ring. The rings allow the mirror to move in any direction.
Using an algorithm created by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the team created a circuit board with GPS support. The circuit board will be able to automate the movement of the mirrors to track the sun across the sky.
By implementing this new design, the team will help to create a more economically viable and clean energy source that will benefit all energy consumers as well as the environment. To successfully complete the project, the team must create a heliostat that reduces the cost of production and operation by 30 percent.
The Heliostat Team is entering its third year as part of the Junior and Senior Design Clinics in the Mechanical Engineering Department.
The first EPA grant was used for development of circuit boards, sensors and the team's initial prototype mount. With the new grant, Sproul and Chavez want to spend the bulk of the funds to have a professional machine shop build a second prototype mount that will refine and optimize the heliostat design.
"Some of the components need to be upgraded, but it's almost done," Chavez said. "So the majority of the grant will be put into continuing to develop a new prototype mount that will improve upon what we've already accomplished."
Chavez and Sproul have successfully completed the Junior and Senior Design Clinic requirements; however, they are continuing to work with the team through the Advanced Design Clinic class. In the fall, they will lead the effort to integrate and test their customized control circuit board.


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On January 10 we left sunny and warm California for a work trip to Washington, DC. The first few days were bitterly cold, at least by mid Atlantic--and definitely southern California--standards. It was windy. Oh yeah, that drill: tights, hat, gloves, jacket... Boo. Yuck. Even after spending 30+ winters in Vermont, I'd forgotten how much laundry results from one rather average winter run.
But enough whining. We did some neat things with some cool people:
- While checking into the hotel, Chris ran across a '97-'98 C4P (then Mugu 50-50) runner, Kathy, who also happens to be a Chi Running instructor. The three of us went for a late afternoon run on the Mt. Vernon Trail and Roosevelt Island (wearing above-mentioned ensemble). Knowing nothing about Chi Running, Chris and I got to observe this intriguing method up close and personal. Another day we ran a section of the C&O Canal Towpath. (I would be running the same trail a little later in the week.)
- I visited the Smithsonian Museum of American History for the first time in about 15 years. My favorite exhibits this time were Julia Child's Kitchen, especially the video of her preparing a beef tongue (um, yum?), and the lunch box display, only because they actually had my 2nd and 3rd grade Campus Queen one, above. Alas, no such luck with my sis's Bobby Sherman model. (I mean, really! Bobby Sherman doesn't rate?) Afterward, after having tried a couple of times in the past, only to be discouraged by long waiting lines, I finally got to go up the Washington Monument (the tall one--there are actually two). This time it was so cold and windy that there was NO line. Yippee-ki-yay! But the major accomplishment of the day was flying solo on the Metro--I'd never done it before, and [SEGUE: Yes, this IS the same woman who would feel perfectly at ease venturing into the wilderness solo for weeks on end] was quite intimidated by the whole process. But I did it! That small victory thing... (And may I add that the Rosslyn Metro Station has THE longest, steepest escalator I've ever ridden.)
- Midweek I ventured up to Lancaster County, PA, and spent two days with my sis and her family, especially enjoying (and at the same time oh-so-freaking-thankful that I myself never produced one of the little rug rats) my 3-year-old great nephew, and enduring quizzical stares by the buggy-riding Amish as I ran their quiet country roads. We went to Chilis for dinner one night, and I have just one question: How can food that looks yummy taste like... nothing? Seriously, there was NO TASTE. Except for Dunkin Donuts and Cracker Barrel (yes, I suppose that makes me a redneck) I tend to avoid chains. The most recent experience at Chilis further reinforced my resolutions to (a) avoid chain restaurants, and (b) never eat Mexican east of the Rockies. It's usually very disappointing.
- On Saturday, thanks to my sweet husband's willingness to crew, I finally accomplished something I'd first heard about many years ago on my Appalachian Trail thru-hike: the Quad State Quad Buster, 44 miles on the AT from the Pennsylvania border, through Maryland, the 3 or so miles in West Virginia to the Virginia border. The weather had moderated somewhat, with midday highs in the lower 50s. (Being a California wimp now, I still donned tights and gloves.) There was still some snow on the ground here and there, but more annoying were frost heaves, whereby one or both feet would break through the dirt crust and sink ankle deep. I referred to them as land mines. Where there weren't land mines there were rocks. But it was a fun day, "fun" in the ultrarunners' sense of the word; I just couldn't progress as quickly as I would've liked. I looked forward to, and thoroughly enjoyed, the almost 3 smooth miles of C&O Canal Towpath into Harpers Ferry--hey now, THIS is running!--while trying to figure out how many times I've run the Boonsboro-to-Weverton JFK50 section (sadly, more than a dozen). Chris got in over 20 miles himself. Oh, and that other Washington Monument--the first one? Yes, I did take the little detour to climb it.
- We finished up our trip back East by spending a couple of days with some very good friends who shall remain nameless as they would be mortified to see their names in a blog. Suffice it to say, we had a wonderful time, ate some great food, drank an interesting variety of wines, including these folks' 'Chili Dawg' (which must be consumed with canned Cheese Whiz!), and went on a really nice trail half marathon on MLK Day.
- And then it was back to RAINY, COLD California!! What the...?
Friday, January 22, 2010
Ten days on the East Coast (or,brrr...)
Posted by RunSueRun
3 comments:
- Sunshine Girl said...
Me, I had the Happy Days lunch box. I had a crush on Potsy. The Fonz still creeps me out.
- January 26, 2010 at 10:32 AM
- I am a runner. "We are what we repeatedly do" said...
can't believe you were 2+ miles from my house and running on my C&O and mt vernon trails without me knowing! Give me a ring next time you come to town.
- January 28, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- RunSueRun said...
Sorry Spiffy, I wasn't sure where you're living now but will make a mental note for next time!!
- January 28, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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by Paula M. Riley
When Priscilla Sands, president of Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, describes the new school year she repeatedly uses the word "joy".
"We are creating school on the foundation of joy in learning, joy in being together and joy in our history – all to create a joyful experience for our children," she said.
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy is the result of combining Springside School and Chestnut Hill Academy. Though the two private academies had shared consolidated elements of their organizations in the past few years, this new school year marks the first as SCH Academy.
As one school, SCH Academy is the consolidation of all administrative offices and academic departments and includes five divisions – two lower schools, two middle schools and one upper school – and now refers to the school's 62-acre campuses as the Willow Grove (formerly CHA) and Cherokee (formerly Springside) campuses.
This school year, the lower schools and middle schools will remain single-sex, and the upper school will follow its coordinate program (partial co-educational program in 9th & 10th grade and fully co-educational in 11th & 12th). Next year marks the first year of SCH Academy opening its doors to a fully co-educational high school. There are no plans for either the lower or middle schools to go co-ed.
Karen Tracy, director of communications and marketing, described the blending of the schools.
"This is so epic – we have examined every aspect of school life and looking at it through a new lens," she said. "We have been purposeful, intentional and thoughtful in all we've done."
From the outside, it may seem as if the new school began as a blank canvas where everything is starting anew, but Sands is quick to emphasize that SCH Academy is the result of "taking and leveraging the best of what we do."
During the past year, academic departments were combined, and faculty members were challenged to introduce new and exciting approaches and to transform the curriculum to project-based, passion-based learning.
"This is a place that is completely open to the power of "possibility," Sands added. "We encourage creativity and innovation and invite everyone to think boldly, take intellectual risks and collaborate in new and exciting ways."
This summer faculty members participated in the "Sandbox Series," professional development classes for faculty. Over 100 faculty members participated, investing 1000+ hours in various workshops, digital playgrounds, roundtable discussions and peer coaching sessions. Ten faculty members participated in Stanford School's Design School Boot Camp and two attended the Nueva Design Institute at the Nueva School in California
Student focus groups and informal lunch meetings provide students with an opportunity to share their thoughts on developing the new school student life.
"The kids are hugely invested in creating the school," Sands said. "We have empowered them to make a lot of decisions."
The students have engaged in conversations on dress code, discipline, leadership and roles (Will there be a female head of student body and a male head of student body or just one?). They have been asked questions, such as "What are the tenets of an ethical and compassionate community – how do you create this?"
Sands described this year as the most exciting beginning she has ever experienced.
"We have the best faculty meetings ever," she said. "When Frank Steel and I addressed the full faculty on Wednesday, we felt the energy in the room."
Frank Steel, former headmaster at CHA, is the head of school at SCH, running day-to-day operations atthe school.
The transition to Springside Chestnut Hill Academy has not been joyous for everyone. When news first broke of a potential blending of the schools, many alumni were very apprehensive of a merger and what it would mean to the rich traditions that defined their student experience. Rumors were flying, and alumni, as well as existing parents, were getting nervous.
CHA alumni wondered what would become of the Blue Devil and those five blue stripes that have such significance, and Springside alumnae worried that girls would not be given a strong voice and might be lost in the shuffle of a co-ed school.
"Yes, it was hard on some alums," Sands said, "but not all."
Sands said many of the alumni considered the combining of schools to be a very good idea. She said she knows this because she has meet with hundreds of alumni, as well as parents and students, during the last 12 months. Over intimate chicken curry dinners at her home and individual and group meetings, she answered many questions but mostly she tried to listen.
"There were so many rumors, we had so many questions," said Wendy Concannon, Springside '82, parent of Springside alum and parent of two boys at SCH Academy.
As her questions were answered and she got over the initial shock, Concannon saw the many benefits.
"To me, they have taken something really great and made it even better," she added.
Mark Greenberg, CHA '92, had a similar experience. He is the parent of a son and daughter. When Greenberg first learned of the schools merging, he was apprehensive.
"Yes I was opposed to this initially, and I although I am still unclear on all that will come of this change, I do accept it and look confidently towards the future," he said. "I trust that the very capable leaders who have invested extensive time and effort are doing what is in the best interest of the school."
He equates the change to when Epsicopal Academy created an entirely new campus and facilities when the school moved to Malvern.
"It seems as though SCH Academy has the opportunity to do the same for their academic programs and offer new and progressive methods of learning," he said.
Concannon reminds her fellow alumni and parents that for nearly five decades the schools have shared a coordinate program and in the past few years have begun to combine security, maintenance, admissions and other administrative departments.
Today, the focus of SCH is looking toward its future as it becomes a much larger school (1130 students). The board of trustees has authorized Wallace Roberts and Todd architects to provide master planning services. The firm will review existing conditions of both campuses and address the long-term needs of the institution as one school. It will meet with various stakeholders – administrators, alumni, parents and neighbors – and will submit formal recommendations to the board.
The master plan is another thrilling element of this process, and Sands remains excited about what it will deliver. She is confident that as parents, alumni and community members learn more about the programs, new media, faculty and resources at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, they, too, will share her joy.
To those who are concerned about the change, she reminded them of the history of the two institutions.
"The wave of the future is partnerships," she said "We are just expanding on something that has been part of the school for the last 40 years."


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94 N. Main Street, Jasper, GA - (706) 253-2457
Joseph Murray, Sr.
Joseph A. Murray, Sr., 73 of Jasper, Ga., passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Born to the late Hugh and Gertrude (Somers) Murray in Plainfield, N.J. in 1936, he attended St. John?s School in Dunellen, N.J .and St. Peter?s High School in New Brunswick, N.J. before entering the U.S. Air Force in 1954. Mr. Murray was a brick mason by trade and a member of the Plainfield and Somerville Bricklayers Unions. Projects included several apartment buildings and shopping centers in the Central New Jersey area. Mr. Murray continued his education by taking classes at Rutgers the State University of New Jersey for Building Regulations. In the late 1970?s, he became the building inspector and code enforcer for the Borough of Dunellen, prior to moving to Jasper in 1981, where he has lived for the past 29 years. Mr. Murray was a retired State Resident Engineer with the Georgia State Finance and Investment Commission where he worked for 16 years. Projects under Mr. Murray?s supervision were the Olympic Village, Graduate Housing at Georgia Institute for Technology, North Georgia College & State University, Dahlonega, and Amicalola Falls Lodge and Conference Center. Prior to working as a state inspector, Mr. Murray owned the Pizza Box in Ellijay, Ga.
Mr. Murray worked as a brick mason on the following buildings in the Atlanta area: the Marriott Marquis and the Georgia World Congress Center.
Mr. Murray was a communicant and founding member of Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Jasper. He served as a Eucharistic Minister bringing Holy Communion to the sick and those in nursing homes, as well as being an active member of the Men?s Club. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at both the John Barry Council #2544 of Dunellen and Council #14348 in Jasper.
Gypsy Joe, as he was known to those who loved him, enjoyed traveling and visiting with his family and friends and had many special times down at the Jersey Shore. He was predeceased by his parents; brothers, Richard, Hugh, Francis and Robert Murray; and sisters, Eleanor Hugenbruch and Terese King.
Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Rose Marie, children, Joseph A. Jr. and wife Joan Short, Raritan, N.J., Michelle and husband Tony Cruce, Suches, Ga., Jayne Murray and Nadine and husband James Harrison, all of Jasper, and Amy and her husband Andrew Schmalen, Dahlonega, Ga.; grandchildren, Jacob, Alicia and Matthew Bailey, Jamison, Nicholas and Emily Cruce, Patrick, Mary, Andrew, John Paul, Killian, Teresa and Catherine Harrison and Andy Schmalen, Jr.; brothers, James and wife Myra, Center Valley, Pa., Donald and wife Ruth, Watchung, N.J., and Eugene, Palm Beach, Fl.; brother-in-law; William Hugenbruch, Conyngham, Pa.; sisters-in-law, Mary Kaiser Murray and Mary Renda Murray, both of Green Brook, N.J., and Lucy Mines Murray, Marietta, Ga., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. His funeral was held Friday, March 12 from Roper Funeral Home in Jasper, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, Jasper. Burial followed in Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Ga. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Our Lady of the Mountains Building Fund, 1908 Waleska Hwy. 108, Jasper, Ga. 30143.
Robert Jordan
Mr. Robert E. Jordan, age 59 of Ball Ground, passed away on March 9, 2010.
Mr. Jordan was a painter and member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Judy Jordan, Ball Ground; children, Kevin Jordan, Ellijay, Melissa Childers, Jasper, Kim Perry and Travis Jordan, both of Smyrna, and Hollie Thompson, Jasper; and grandchildren, Andon Lee and Kilee Marie Jordan, Abigail Riley Thompson, Kasey and Kyle Jordan, Laken Padgett and Ashton Childers.
The funeral service was held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 11 from Sosebee Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Tony Greene, Horace Biddy and James Thompson officiating. Interment was in Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery.
Hobert Ratcliff
Mr. Hobert Ratcliff, age 75 of Jasper, formerly of Canton, passed away March 9, 2010 at his residence.
Survivors include his daughters, Cheryl Jarrard, Jasper, Pamela Homiller, Ball Ground, and Cynthia Fowler. Canton; brothers, Clifton, Troy, Lee and Weldon Ratcliff all of Waleska, and Wayne Ratcliff, Ellijay; and sisters, Katie Chester, Waleska, Betty Lawrence, Canton, Martha Blanton, Ball Ground, and Patsy Towery, Holly Springs. Ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service was held Friday, March 12 at 11 a.m. from Darby Huey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Hogan officiating. Interment was in Goshen Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mary Ellen Padgett
Mary Ellen Padgett of Ball Ground, Ga. went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 5, 2010.
Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother grandmother, sister and friend to many. Along with her devotion to her family and church, Mary (Mrs. Padgett) was extremely dedicated to educating and mentoring children as a first grade teacher for her entire career. Mary began this career by beginning her education while working for Ball Ground Day Care and completed her degree while working as a para pro at Ball Ground Elementary. After receiving her degree from Reinhardt College and Brenau University, she began her tenure as a first grade teacher at Ball Ground Elementary where she retired in 2005.
Survivors include her husband, Huey Padgett; daughter and grandson, Anita and Elijah Gurley; son, daughter-in-law and granddaughters, Travis, Holly, Anna and Laurie Padgett; and sisters, Dorothy Wiggington Barbara Holden, Frances Sullens, Carol Kime and Pam Chastain. Numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family members who were so important to Mary and her life also survive.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 8 from Whitestone Baptist Church with the Revs. Mark Johnson and Cory Rich officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were: Carlton Trout, Tim and Eric Duncan, Tony Padgett, Robert Kime and Zack Chastain. Cagle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The family sincerely thanks everyone for the thoughts and prayers that have been extended during Mary?s (Mama?s) over two-year battle with cancer.
Janie Morgan
Mrs. Janie Sue Morgan, age 67 of Woodstock, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at her residence.
Mrs. Morgan was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She was a loving wife, mom and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Massey and Anne Greene Perkins. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Lloyd Morgan; children, Trina (Randall) Young, Talking Rock, Rennette (Steve) Jenks, Jasper, and Dwayne (Angie) Morgan, Darron (Rhonda) Morgan, Marc (Amanda) Morgan and Donald Spivey, all of Woodstock. Ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 15 from Sosebee Memorial Chapel with the Revs. Nathan Brandon, Vernie Worley and Leon Goodwin officiating. Interment was in Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Harold Mulkey
Mr. Harold Mulkey, age 47 of Dawsonville, passed Friday, March 12, 2010 at his residence.
Survivors include his mother, Stella Mae Mulkey, Dawsonville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Wayne and Patsy, Richard and Mandy and Donald and Peggy Mulkey, all of Dawsonville; and sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara Perry, Dawsonville, and Pamela and Mark Niman, Jasper. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 15 from Gospel Temple in Ball Ground with the Revs. Butch Roberts and Don Williams officiating. Interment followed in Lake Forest Memorial Park in Jasper. Pallbearers were: Darren, Derek, Dwayne and Scott Mulkey, Billy Jarrett and Ricky Helton. The family did receive flowers or you make donations to help with the funeral expenses. Cagle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mary Crowe
Mrs. Mary Crowe, age 76 of Marble Hill, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Gerald Carlton, Trenton, Tn., and Debra and Charles Stanfield, Jasper; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tommy Cantrell, Tate, Jackie and Colleen Cantrell, Nelson, Larry and Angie Cantrell, Jasper, and Lamar and Rachel Cantrell, Waleska; and sisters and brothers-in-law, Ramona and Art Gay, Florida, and Sue and Roy Boling, Jasper. Eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Mrs. Crowe was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Crowe; and sons, Gary, Jeff and B.C. Crowe.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Monday, March 15 from the Chapel of Cagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Troy Redmond officiating. Interment followed in Free Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were: Allen Bell, Justin Carlton, Jeremy and Tyler Crowe, Harold Cantrell and William Payne.
Tony Carroll
Robert Anthony ?Tony? Carroll, age 18 of Jasper, Ga., passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper following a sudden illness.
Born Jan. 19, 1992 in Pickens County, Tony had suffered with Muscular Dystrophy since birth.
Survivors include, his parents, Dawn and Neal Carroll, Jasper; grandparents, Wayne and Nancy Childers, Jasper, James and Peggy Moss, Dallas, Ga., T.O. and Annette Carroll, Tate, Ga., and David and Lila Faris, Ellijay, Ga.; great-grandmother, Mrs. Omada Childers, Jasper; and great-grandfather, Mr. Wallace McFarland, Somerset, Ky. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 17 from Jerusalem Baptist Church with the Revs. James Thompson and Nathan Smith officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Roper Funeral Home until the Funeral Hour on Wednesday.
Robert Jordan
Robert E. Jordan passed away March 9, 2010 after a lengthy illness.
Survivors include his wife, Judy; and children, Kevin Jordan, Melissa Childers, Kim Perry, Travis Jordan and Hollie Thompson. Seven grandchildren also survive.
Special thank you to Georgia Mountains Hospice, nurses Gretchen and Cheryl and Jeff and the staff at Ball Ground Pharmacy.


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Can somebody explain how TNW's semi sear works?
I see how the trigger gate hits the sear to release but I don't understand on how it's holding of the firing pin. TNW's set up is all in a horizontal holding and movement of the firing pin. And TNW's small sear spring doesn't look strong enough to hold, but some how it does, against TNW's massive firing pin spring.
I have worked on many sears and all have some surface on another pushing at each other untill one is moved and the other slides off. A good sear has a slight angle opposed to the release sear or release arm. If they were straight & polished you'll have a nice trigger pull but an unsafe firearm.
The surfaces are at different focal points. As in a revolver, the hammer with its sear wants to twist down in a rotating motion with the hammer hitting the firing pin or such. And the trigger sear lever is stopping that until the trigger pull slightly pushes up enough to slide off the hammer's sear then hammer rotates firing the gun.
Most of you here are probably aware of what I just tried to explained but with TNW's sear I haven't a clue.
Can someone explain TNW's set up?


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