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Wildlife Action, Inc. Upstate Chapter Newsletter

January 2015

Our Motto: Local Folks Solving Local Problems Our Slogan: To Put Back More Than We Take

Websites: www.wildlifeaction.com and www.wlaupstate.org

December WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting Year-End Banquet and Awards The 2014 Banquet was held on December 8th at O’Charley’s. A total of 36 members and one youth attended. Following dinner, award certificates were presented by Dick Cassel. Thanks to everyone who made this a festive occasion.

2014 WLA Upstate Awards

Retiring Board Member ........ Jesse Charles Retiring Board Member ........ Ron Rutledge President .................................. Dick Cassel Vice President ......................... Nancy Hughston Treasurer ................................. Nancy Biggerstaff Secretary .................................. Betty Anschel Preservation Award ............... Henry Grimsley Conservation Award .............. Polly Bennett Education Award .................... Jane Hughston Sportsmanship Award ........... Dan McCall Fellowship Award ................... Dick Cassel Media Award .......................... Steven Anschel Chapter Spirit Award ............ Linda Harris Outstanding Service Award .. John Harris Pink Lady Slipper Award ...... Nancy Biggerstaff Spirit Award ........................... Polly Bennett

Certificates of Appreciation Jim Biggerstaff Janet Grimsley Ed Foster Barry Long Julian Foster Bill Tart Nancy Foster

Partner Recognition Award Joyce Davis ...................... United Forest Products, Inc.

Retiring Board Member Jesse Charles (left) receiving Retiring Board Member plaque presented P by Dick Cassel

Door Prize

Dot Long (left) won the wreath donated by Dick (right) and Leneda Cassel

Speakers Needed for Monthly Meetings

Nancy Hughston is looking for speakers or ideas for speakers for 2015. If you would like to be a speaker, know of someone who would be interested in being a speaker, or have an idea for a speaker topic, contact Nancy at 576-7689.

Jeannette Finkelstein – We Miss You

Jeannette Finkelstein, a long-time member of WLA, passed away at 7 PM on November 26th at Spartanburg Medical Center. She was a dear friend to many WLA Upstate members. Recently, Jane Hughston spent most of her day with Jeannette, taking her to a doctor’s appointment and then, at her request, having a Happy Meal at McDonald’s and then buying bologna for her as she really wanted a bologna sandwich. Jeannette was prone to say, it’s important to have a good attitude. It has carried me through some of the most difficult times of my life.

Jeannette was born to Samuel Davidson and Tina Beinstock Davidson on May 17, 1919, in Columbia and graduated from Greenville High School in 1937. She married Jack Phillip Finkelstein who was born in New York City on November 5, 1917. Jack and Jeannette designed and built their house in Spartanburg in 1947. They had four children, Charles Finkelstein (WLA Upstate member), Sam Finkelstein of Canton, OH, Harriette Firestone of Myrtle Beach and Ann Finkelstein who passed in February 2009. There are six grandchildren including Jessica Wright (WLA Upstate member), and eight great-grandchildren.

Samuel Davidson, Jeanne’s father, was a Russian immigrant who came to the Upstate in 1903. As a traveling salesman, he saved enough money to start Davidson’s Department Store in Chesnee in March 1928. When he passed in 1954, Jack and Jeannette took over the ownership of the store. Following Jack’s death in September 19, 1957, Jeannette managed the store every day until her retirement in August 2009. She was an active member of the Spartan Chapter of the American Business Women's Association and Temple B’nai Israel, Spartanburg.

Jeannette was buried on December 2nd next to her husband, Jack, and daughter, Ann, in Beth Israel Cemetery, Greenville. See also: http://www.goupstate.com/article/20081127/ARTICLES/811271045/0/search?p=2&tc=pg

Chapter Meeting: Monday, January 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM New China Restaurant, 860 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Program: Dr. Mark Fullerton – Easy Effective Weight Control

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WLA Upstate Upcoming Events

Fund Raising

Buy or sell Business Card Ad space for our supporters’ page – $60 for 6 months; $100 per year. Buy or sell bricks for our building. For details call John Harris 864-576-1410.

Make checks payable to:

Upstate Chapter Wildlife Action, Inc.

Mail to: P. O. Box 2394 Spartanburg, SC 29304

Characters per line include spaces and punctuation

Mon. Jan. 12 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at New China Restaurant, 860 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Program: Dr. Mark Fullerton - Easy Effective Weight Control

Tue. Jan. 27 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

Mon. Feb. 9 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Senior Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301 Program: TBD

Tue. Feb. 24 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

Gun Give‐away Winner

John Harris (left) presented Jim Biggerstaff, Jr. with the Remington Model 110 Shotgun he won in the 2014 WLA Upstate Gun Give-away. The shotgun was donated by Jane Hughston. Proceeds of the Give-away go to the WLA Upstate Building Fund.

(Photo by Linda Harris)

WLA Upstate 2015 Calendars are Now Available at $10 Each

For Copies Contact Jim Biggerstaff

579-3624

Access the WLA Upstate Online Monthly Calendar

from the News/Forms tab at www.wlaupstate.org

2015 Officers 2015 Board of Directors Dick Cassel President 474-3004 Barry Long 3 Yr 205-4099 Dr. Nancy Hughston Vice President 576-7689 Ron Rutledge 3 Yr 576-6035 Betty Anschel Secretary (864) 234-8137 Jim Biggerstaff 2 Yr 579-3624 Nancy Biggerstaff Treasurer 579-3624 Jane Hughston 2 Yr 576-2236 Jane Hughston VP Education 576-2236 Henry Grimsley 1 Yr 574-2133 Dan McCall VP Hunting 541-8831 Linda Harris 1 Yr 576-1410 Henry Grimsley VP Fishing 574-2133Polly Bennett VP Environment 574-6653

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2014 WLA Upstate Chapter Awards

Board Member – Ron Rutledge President – Dick Cassel Vice President – Nancy Hughston

Treasurer – Nancy Biggerstaff Secretary – Betty Anschel

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Preservation – Henry Grimsley Education – Jane Hughston Fellowship – Dick Cassel

Media – Steven Anschel Chapter Spirit – Linda Harris Outstand Service – John Harris

Pink Lady Slipper Nancy Biggerstaff Appreciation – Jim Biggerstaff Appreciation – Nancy Foster

Appreciation – Janet Grimsley Appreciation – Barry Long Appreciation – Bill Tart


February 2015



New Year’s Eve at Lost Acres

Margaret Suits, Nancy Biggerstaff and Jane Hughston are Celebrating the New Year with Sparklers

Fourteen WLA Upstate members and 2 children attended the 3rd Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at Lost Acres. Linda and Dick Deahl were in the area for the holidays and met up with the group. There was plenty of food and hot cocoa. Members roasted hot dogs, smokies, and marshmallows. John Harris roasted chestnuts collected from their tree. Midnight was celebrated with the lighting of sparklers. In spite of the cold and with the help of a roaring bonfire, everyone had a great time.

January WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on January 12th at New China Restaurant. Twenty-one members and one guest attended. Dr. Mark Fullerton (left) spoke on Effective Weight Control. He outlined the reasons why diets and meal replacement programs do not provide lasting results. As an Executive Promoter of ViSalus, he reviewed the benefits of the company’s weight loss shakes. Dee Fullerton informed the group about the AWES International Foundation’s January 30th Health/Wellness Fair and concert “Music for the Soul in All Seasons” held at the District 5 Fine Arts Center in Duncan, SC.

2014 Upstate Educational Activities

During 2014, 692 children from 15 schools or organ-izations participated in educational activities led by WLA Upstate volunteers. A total of 609 bird boxes were assembled by the participants. Four of the sessions were held at their facilities. The offsite activities included Skins & Skulls and Bird Boxes. A listing of the events compiled by Jane Hughston was recently distributed to the WLA Upstate members. Check with Jane Hughston if you would like a copy.

Birthday Includes Bird Boxes

Hatcher Garden and Wood- land Preserve was the site of a birthday party for 3-year old Jefferson (left) and his friends on January 24th. The party started with members of WLA Upstate assisting the children in assembling bird boxes. This was a great learning experience for the children, their parents and the ever patient WLA Upstate volunteers.

Eastern Bluebirds are House Hunting

Winter is the time when pairs of birds start hunting for suitable nests. Left is a male Eastern Blue- bird examining a bird box while his mate watches. The Anschel’s also have seen Tufted Titmice, Carolina Chickadees, House Wrens and Carolina Wrens regularly inspecting their four bird boxes this winter.

WLA Upstate Photo Contest Winners The two winning entries for the 2014 WLA Upstate Photo Contest were independently selected by members of the Spartan Photo Center. These are the two winning photos.

Photo by Steven Anschel Photo by Barry Long

Steven Anschel took the left photo of a little girl holding an earthworm during the WLA Upstate Pioneer Day morning fishing event with his Nikon D310 camera. Barry Long took the right photo of a Great Blue Heron with his Canon 20D camera. Both photos were submitted to WLA National as the WLA Upstate entries for the 2014 WLA National Photo Contest.

New Enclosed Building for WLA Upstate

Dick Cassel, Project Manager for the new construction, announced that the new, enclosed building construction was assigned to Glen Koepke. The first step will be to grade the area and pour a 65’ x 30’ concrete slab. See building layout design on www.wlaupstate.org.

Chapter Meeting: Monday, February 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM Yannis Restaurant, LeBaron Plaza, Suite C, 2600 East Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307

Program: Steven Anschel – Scenes of Nature

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Mon. Feb. 9 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Yannis Restaurant, LeBaron Plaza - Suite C, 2600 E. Main St., Spartanburg, SC 29307 Program: Steven Anschel – Scenes of Nature

Tue. Feb. 24 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

Mon. Mar. 9 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Senior Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301 Program: Mary Taylor – Genetically Modified Foods

Thu. Mar 19 Fairforest Elementary School 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (60 Second Graders). Will bring lunch. Contact: Lynn Brady Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail & Skins & Skulls. Volunteers needed

Fri. Mar 20 Fairforest Elementary School 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (60 Second Graders). Will bring lunch. Contact: Lynn Brady Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail & Skins & Skulls. Volunteers needed

Tue. Mar. 24 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

Mon. Apr.13 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at New China Restaurant, 860 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Sat. Apr. 25 Wild Day at Lost Acres (Rain Day is Saturday, May 9th)

Tue. Apr. 28 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

Sat. May 16 Yard Sale at John's TV, 4225 South Church Street, Roebuck, SC 29376

2015 Officers 2015 Board of Directors Dick Cassel President 474-3004 Barry Long 3 Yr 205-4099 Dr. Nancy Hughston Vice President 576-7689 Ron Rutledge 3 Yr 576-6035 Betty Anschel Secretary (864) 234-8137 Jim Biggerstaff 2 Yr 579-3624 Nancy Biggerstaff Treasurer 579-3624 Jane Hughston 2 Yr 576-2236 Jane Hughston VP Education 576-2236 Henry Grimsley 1 Yr 574-2133 Dan McCall VP Hunting 541-8831 Linda Harris 1 Yr 576-1410 Henry Grimsley VP Fishing 574-2133 Polly Bennett VP Environment 574-6653

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2015 New Year’s Eve at Lost Acres Photos by Steven Anschel

Dot Long keeping her feet warm Dick Deahl and Betty Anschel Jane Hughston keeping warm

Jim Biggerstaff roasting a marshmallow John Harris roasting smokies Margaret Suits, Nancy Biggerstaff and Jane Hughston

celebrating with sparklers

Mia Harris Morgan Harris

Photo by Dot Long

Roasting Chestnuts

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Jefferson’s Birthday Party at Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve

Jane Hughston Supervising Jim Biggerstaff Supervising Betty Anschel and Jane Hughston Supervising

Fund Raising


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March 2015



WLA Upstate

Wild Day at Lost Acres

Saturday, April 25, 2015

8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Rain Date Saturday May 9, 2015)

Children Ages 7 to 11

Morning Afternoon

Scavenger Hunt Archery BB Rifle Target Practice Skins & Skulls Leaf Printing Bird Boxes

Invite your friends’ and neighbors’ children!

For a Registration Form go to

www.wlaupstate.org/news/WildDay/WildDayRegistrationForm.pdf

Spring Yard Sale Saturday, May 16th

Start collecting all types of items (household, electronics, garden, toys, sporting goods, bric-a-brac, business, etc.) for the annual WLA Upstate Yard Sale. Don’t forget to also save "man-things;" they were a big hit last year. The annual WLA Upstate Yard Sale will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, May 16th from 7:30 AM until noon at John’s TV, 4225 South Church Street Ext. (Hwy 221 South), Roebuck, SC. You may bring smaller items in advance to John’s TV during the week of May 11th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM or any item from 6:30 AM on the day of the Sale. For pickup of larger items call John at 576-1410. Please tag your items with pricing before bringing them. Keep the prices reasonable and be prepared to negotiate. Volunteers are needed during the Yard Sale.

New Enclosed Building for WLA Upstate

Dick Cassel, Project Manager for the new construction, announced that the new, enclosed building construction was assigned to Glen Koepke. The first step will be to grade the area and pour a 65’ x 30’ concrete slab. See building layout design on www.wlaupstate.org.


Mon. Mar. 9 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at New China Restaurant, 860 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302 Program: Mary Taylor – Genetically Modified Foods

Thu. Mar 19 Fairforest Elementary School 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM (60 Second Graders). Will bring lunch. Contact: Lynn Brady Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail & Skins & Skulls. Volunteers needed

Fri. Mar 20 Fairforest Elementary School 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM (60 Second Graders). Will bring lunch. Contact: Lynn Brady Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail & Skins & Skulls. Volunteers needed

Tue. Mar. 24 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

Mon. Mar 30 High Point Academy 1 – 3 PM (Kindergarten) at the School. Contact: Erica Smith Activities: Skins & Skulls and Bird Boxes

Thu. Apr. 9 Middle Tyger YMCA 9 – 2 PM. Will bring lunch. Contact: Chris Huff Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail, Skins & Skulls & BB. Volunteers needed

Mon. Apr.13 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Senior Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301 Program: Steven Anschel – Scenes of Nature

Sat. Apr. 25 Wild Day at Lost Acres (Rain Date is Saturday, May 9th) Tue. Apr. 28 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

Mon. May 11 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Program: Sgt. Tony E. Brown, Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office – Scams


Chapter Meeting: Monday, March 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM New China Restaurant, 860 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Program: Mary Taylor – Genetically Modified Foods

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We Plan to have Special Activities for Children of Attendees

during the Chapter Meetings at Lost Acres

Fund Raising





2015 Officers 2015 Board of Directors Dick Cassel President 474-3004 Barry Long 3 Yr 205-4099 Dr. Nancy Hughston Vice President 576-7689 Ron Rutledge 3 Yr 576-6035 Betty Anschel Secretary (864) 234-8137 Jim Biggerstaff 2 Yr 579-3624 Nancy Biggerstaff Treasurer 579-3624 Jane Hughston 2 Yr 576-2236 Jane Hughston VP Education 576-2236 Henry Grimsley 1 Yr 574-2133 Dan McCall VP Hunting 541-8831 Linda Harris 1 Yr 576-1410 Henry Grimsley VP Fishing 574-2133 Polly Bennett VP Environment 574-6653


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Saturday, April 25, 2015

8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Rain Date Saturday May 9, 2015)

Children Ages 7 to 11

Morning Afternoon

Scavenger Hunt Archery BB Rifle Target Practice Skins & Skulls Leaf Printing Bird Boxes

Invite your friends’ and neighbors’ children!

For additional information contact Jane Hughston at 864-576-2236

For a Registration Form go to

www.wlaupstate.org/news/WildDay/WildDayRegistrationForm.pdf

Spring Yard Sale Saturday, May 16th The annual WLA Upstate Yard Sale will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, May 16th from 7:30 AM until noon at John’s TV, 4225 South Church Street Ext. (Hwy 221 South), Roebuck, SC. You may bring smaller items in advance to John’s TV during the week of May 11th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM or any item from 6:30 AM on the day of the Sale. For pickup of larger items call John at 576-1410. Please tag your items with pricing before bringing them. Keep the prices reasonable and be prepared to negotiate. Volunteers are needed during the Yard Sale.

March WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on March 9th at the New China Restaurant. Twenty-one members attended the meeting. The speaker was WLA Upstate member Mary Taylor (left) who spoke on genetically modified foods. These foods are produced from Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO). The US is one of the few industrialized countries that does not require GMO labeling. The most common GMO containing foods are corn, soy, canola and cotton seed oil. They were engineered to resist pathogens and herbicides (such as Monsanto’s Roundup). For more information contact Mary for a copy of “Non-GMO Guide: Food Secrets for a Long and Healthy Life.”

WLA Upstate Committees

Education – Jane Hughston, Vice President, with Nancy Biggerstaff and Janet Grimsley

Hunting Committee – Dan McCall, Vice President

Fishing Committee – Henry Grimsley, Vice President, with Charles Finkelstein, Dr. Nancy Hughston, Richard Cassel and Dan McCall

Environmental Committee – Polly Bennett, Vice President, with Mott Hope, Jim Biggerstaff and Jane Hughston

Director of Land Management – Ron Rutledge with Board Members

Director of Memories/Souvenirs/Awards – Steven Anschel

Director of Membership – John Harris

Ethics Committee – Dick Deahl, Chairperson, with Dan McCall and Mott Hope

Nominating Committee – Ron Rutledge, Chairperson, with Jim Biggerstaff and Henry Grimsley

Fairforest Elementary 2nd Graders

Henry Grimsley leading the Nature Walk

A total of 116 Second Graders with their teachers and parent volunteers visited Lost Acres on March 19th and 20th. After the Pledge of Allegiance, they watched the Eddie Eagle Gun Safety video. Then they participated in assembling Bird Boxes and learned about Skins & Skulls. On the second day (no rain) they also walked the Nature Trail. Thanks to all of the WLA Upstate volunteers who assisted.

We plan to have special activities for children of

attendees during Chapter Meetings held at Lost Acres

Chapter Meeting: Monday, April 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Senior Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301

Program: Steven and Betty Anschel – Scenes of Nature Linda and John Harris – Properties around Lost Acres

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Thu. Apr. 9 Middle Tyger YMCA 9 – 2 PM. Will bring lunch. Contact: Chris Huff Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail, Skins & Skulls & BB. Volunteers needed

Mon. Apr.13 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Senior Blvd., Spartanburg, SC 29301 Program: Steven and Betty Anschel – Nature Scenes, Linda and John Harris – Properties around Lost Acres

Wed. Apr. 15 Covenant Methodist Child Development Center 9:00 AM – 11:15 AM (42 Kindergartners) Activities: Bird Boxes, Nature Trail, Skins & Skulls. Volunteers needed (Rain date is Wednesday, April 22nd )

Tue. Apr. 21 In-Depth Garden Study Club, Spartanburg, use of Lost Acres from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Thu. Apr. 23 Arcadia Elementary School 9:00 AM (80 2nd Grade Students) Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail, Skins & Skulls. Volunteers needed

Sat. Apr. 25 Wild Day at Lost Acres 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Volunteers needed (Rain Date is Saturday, May 9th)

Tue. Apr. 28 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

Thu. Apr. 30 Grimsley Event (7 Kindergartners) at Lost Acres Activities: Bird Boxes, Nature Trail and Leaf Printing on Shirts (Rain Date is Friday, May 1st)

Sat. May 2 Upstate Photography Pink Lady’s Slipper Photo Shoot 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Lost Acres Organizer: Steven Anschel. This event is open to WLA members

Tue. May 5 Oakbrook Preparatory School 9:00 AM (1st Grade, 23 students) at the school Activities: Bird Boxes & Bird Sounds. Volunteers needed.

Mon. May 11 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a covered dish Program: Sgt. Tony E. Brown, Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office – Scams


Tue. May 26 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

2015 Officers 2015 Board of Directors Dick Cassel President 474-3004 Barry Long 3 Yr 205-4099 Dr. Nancy Hughston Vice President 576-7689 Ron Rutledge 3 Yr 576-6035 Betty Anschel Secretary (864) 234-8137 Jim Biggerstaff 2 Yr 579-3624 Nancy Biggerstaff Treasurer 579-3624 Jane Hughston 2 Yr 576-2236 Jane Hughston VP Education 576-2236 Henry Grimsley 1 Yr 574-2133 Dan McCall VP Hunting 541-8831 Linda Harris 1 Yr 576-1410 Henry Grimsley VP Fishing 574-2133 John Harris: Membership

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Fairforest Elementary School Second Graders at Lost Acres March 2015

Barry Long discussing Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Dick Cassel helping with Bird Boxes

Janet Grimsley helping with Bird Boxes Girl adding her name to the bird box

Examining turtle shells Linda Harris teaching Skins and Skulls

Some of the Fairview Elementary 2nd Grade Students with their bird boxes


May 2015



WLA Upstate


RESCHEDULED to Saturday, May 9th

This year’s Wild Day at Lost Acres scheduled for April 25th was rescheduled due to rain for Saturday, May 9th. The morning events will be Scavenger Hunt, Archery and Leaf Printing. The afternoon events will be Skins & Skulls, BB Rifle target practice and building Bird Boxes. Register children in advance with Jane Hughston. Volunteers are needed.

Spring Yard Sale Saturday, May 16th The annual WLA Upstate Yard Sale will be held, rain or shine, on Saturday, May 16th from 7:30 AM until noon at John’s TV, 4225 South Church Street Ext. (Hwy 221 South), Roebuck, SC. You may bring smaller items in advance to John’s TV during the week of May 11th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM or any item from 6:30 AM on the day of the Sale. For pickup of larger items call John at 576-1410. Please tag your items with pricing before bringing them. Keep the prices reasonable and be prepared to negotiate. Volunteers are needed during the Yard Sale.

April WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on April 13th at Fuddruckers. Fifteen members attended the meeting. They viewed the Anschel’s Nature Scenes and the Harris’ Properties around Lost Acres videos. Both videos may be viewed on YouTube.

Lost Acres Hunter Education Safety 2015 Course Schedule

To fulfill the hunter education requirements for South Carolina, you must complete the In-Person Exam portion of the Hunter Education Safety Course. The Hunter Education Safety Course It is being offered at Lost Acres on: Saturday, May 16, 2015 Saturday, June 20, 2015 Saturday, July 18, 2015 Saturday, August 15, 2015 Saturday, August 29, 2015 Saturday, September 19, 2015 Saturday, October 17, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Saturday, November 21, 2015 Saturday, December 19, 2015 Note: Classes require a minimum of 10 participants. Contact Dan McCall at 864-621-6949 for details.

We plan to have special activities for children of

attendees during Chapter Meetings held at Lost Acres

WLA Upstate Chapter Educational Programs

Kindergartners examining Skins & Skulls

On March 30th between 1 and 3 PM members of WLA Upstate instructed 63 High Point Academy kindergartners on Bird Box assembly and Skins & Skulls at the Academy.

On April 9th members of the Middle Tyger YMCA spent the morning at Lost Acres assembling Bird Box, learning about Skins & Skulls, walking the Nature Trail and participated in target practice with BB guns.

On April 22nd kindergartners from Covenant Methodist Child Development Center participated in Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls and Nature Trail.

On April 23rd second graders from Arcadia Elementary School participated in Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail and Gun Safety. Thanks to all of the WLA Upstate members who volunteered for these events.

Chapter Meeting: Monday, May 11, 2015 at 6:30 PM Lost Acres – Bring a Covered Dish

Program: Sgt. Tony E. Brown, Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office – Scams


Fund Raising





Ground Breaking Ceremony at Lost Acres After years of planning and fund raising, WLA Upstate Chapter finally broke ground on April 23, 2015 for an enclosed activities building at Lost Acres. The construction site is located southeast of the kitchen. The area for the 65’ x 30’ structure was cleared, graded and covered with four truckloads of fill dirt. Dick Cassel (left) is the Project Manager for the new construction and Jane Hughston (right) who with her late husband Newt donated the land for Lost Acres. They are breaking ground with a “gold” shovel. Construction is being performed by Glen Koepke. See building layout design on www.wlaupstate.org.

Sat. May 2 Upstate Photography Pink Lady’s Slipper Photo Shoot 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Lost Acres Organizer: Steven Anschel. This event is open to WLA members

Tue. May 5 Oakbrook Preparatory School 9:00 AM (1st Grade, 23 students) at the school Activities: Bird Boxes & Bird Sounds. Volunteers needed.

Sat. May 9 Wild Day at Lost Acres 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM Volunteers needed

Mon. May 11 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a covered dish Program: Sgt. Tony E. Brown, Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office – Scams

Sat. May 16 Yard Sale 7:30 AM – Noon at John's TV 4225 South Church Street, Roebuck, SC 29376 Sun. May 17 Covenant Presbyterian Church 4:00 PM (Adult Group) Sat. May 23 Roebuck Presbyterian Church 5:00 PM Cookout for retiring pastor Tue. May 26 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Mon. Jun 8 Chapter Meeting 6:00 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a covered dish Program: DNR Officer Eric Quinn, Skeet Shooting for Members Only.

Tue. Jun 9 Boy Scout Camp Noon at Optimist Acres (120 Scouts). Program: Bird Calls




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High Point Academy Kindergartners – March 30, 2015

Johnny Kirkland Assembling Bird Box Dick Cassel Assembling Bird Box

Henry Grimsley Assembling Bird Box Barry Long Assembling Bird Box

Linda Harris Teaching Skins & Skulls Polly Bennett Teaching Skins & Skulls

Betty Anschel Assembling Bird Box Dan McCall Assembling Bird Box Jim Biggerstaff Teaching Bird Calls

Middle Tyger YMCA at Lost Acres – 4/9/15

Johnny Kirkland Assembling Bird Box Edwin Foster Assembling Bird Box

Jim Biggerstaff and Barry Long Teaching Bird Calls Nancy Biggerstaff Leading the Nature Walk

Jim Biggerstaff Teaching BB Gun Target Practice BB Gun Bull’s‐eye

Polly Bennett Teaching Skins & Skulls Examining Skins & Skulls

Acadia Elementary School 2nd Grade Students

Guy Edge Assisting with Bird Box Assembly Linda Harris Teaching Skins & Skulls

Barry Long Teaching about Birds


June 2015



WLA Upstate


This year’s Wild Day was held on Saturday, May 9th. A total of 47 children along with 20 parents participated in the Scavenger Hunt, Archery, Leaf Printing, Skins & Skulls, BB Gun target practice and building Bird Boxes. Twenty-eight members of WLA Upstate volunteered for the event. We greatly appreciate the fantastic chili prepared by Leneda Cassel. Hotdogs, buns, chips, condi-ments and paper products for lunch were donated by Spartanburg Costco Wholesale. Each child took home a backpack also provided by Costco. Special thanks go to the WLA Upstate members who donated food and volunteered for Wild Day. Everyone had a great time.

May WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting

Speaker Sgt. Tony E Brown and Dick Cassel

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on May 11th at Lost Acres. We had a great turnout with 28 members, 4 Pioneers, 2 guests and 2 presenters attending the covered dish dinner and presentation. The speaker was Sgt. Tony E Brown of the Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division who talked about various forms of scams ranging from door-to-door to internet and passed around printed examples. His advice is if you think it could be a scam, Google it! If you are scammed, immediately report it to law enforcement and file a Law Enforcement Report. Unfortunately, when funds are sent overseas, typically to Nigeria, they cannot be retrieved. Sgt. Brown also distributed copies of “Taking Charge – What to do if your identity is stolen” by the Federal Trade Commission.

Upstate Photography Photo Shoot

Nine members of the Upstate Photography Meetup group enjoyed the morning of May 2nd

photographing the large collection of Pink Lady’s Slippers at Lost Acres. The full sun filtering through the trees made for exceptional photo shoot conditions.

St James Methodist Kindergarten

On April 30th, 9 kindergartner’s from St James Methodist Church spent the morning at Lost Acres assembling bird boxes, walking the nature trail, decorating bird feeders, and printing leaves on shirts. Thanks to Henry and Janet Grimsley, Jane Hughston, and Jim and Nancy Biggerstaff Photo by Charlotte Tamel for assisting.

Pack 23 with Their Bluebird Boxes

Photo taken by John M. Scott

Members of WLA Upstate and the Westview Ruritan Club helped 16 Cub Scouts of Pack 23 assemble bird boxes on April 17th at Arcadia Methodist Church.

Spring Yard Sale

View of the WLA Upstate Yard Sale at 8 AM

The annual WLA Upstate Yard Sale was held on Saturday, May 16th from 7:30 AM until noon at John’s TV. Hundreds of items ranging from Christmas decorations to an electric organ were displayed on this absolutely beautiful day. Thanks to John and Linda Harris who let us use their facilities, provided refreshments and lunch. Thanks also to everyone who provided donations and the 20 WLA Upstate volunteers who helped make the Yard Sale a success. Our Chapter took in $1,844.10 for the WLA Upstate Building Fund.

Recycling Cans for Bird Box Nails

Jane Hughston and Polly Bennett took 162 lbs. of cans to OmniSource for recycling. They received $81 which will be used to purchase nails for bluebird boxes. Thanks to everyone who contributed cans.

June Members Meeting

Skeet shooting is from 6 PM unti l dusk. Covered Dish dinner starts at 6:30 PM.

Chapter Meeting: Monday, June 8, 2015 at 6:00 PM Lost Acres – Bring a Covered Dish

Program: DNR Officer Eric Quinn, Skeet Shooting for Members Only



To fulfill the hunter education requirements for South Carolina, you must complete the In-Person Exam portion of the Hunter Education Safety Course. The Hunter Education Safety Course is being offered at Lost Acres on:

Saturday, June 20, 2015 Saturday, July 18, 2015 Saturday, August 15, 2015 Saturday, August 29, 2015 Saturday, September 19, 2015

Saturday, October 17, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Saturday, November 21, 2015 Saturday, December 19, 2015

Note: Classes require a minimum of 10 participants. Contact Dan McCall at 864-621-6949 for details.

Fund Raising







Mon. Jun 8 Chapter Meeting 6:00 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a covered dish Program: DNR Officer Eric Quinn, Skeet Shooting for Members Only

Tue. Jun 9 Boy Scout Camp 12 PM (Noon) at Optimist Acres (120 Scouts). Program: Bird Calls

Tue. Jun 16 Middle Tyger YMCA 9 AM – 1 PM (40 K5 – 3rd Grade). Will bring lunch Activities: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls and Nature Trail

Thu. Jun 18 Middle Tyger YMCA 9 AM – 1 PM (20+ 4rd Grade and up). Will bring lunch Activities: Bird Boxes, Nature Trail and Archery or BB Gun

Tue. Jun 23 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Tue. Jul 7 Bethel Methodist Church Summer Camp 10 AM to 12 PM (Noon) (20 to 25 students) Activities: Bird Boxes, Nature Trail, Skins & Skulls

Mon. Jul 13 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Cookout; bring side dish or dessert

Tue. Jul 21 Kids First Summer Camp 9 AM – 12 PM (Noon) (30 children) Activities: Bird Boxes, Leaf Printing and Archery

Tue. Jul 28 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres


$75




$125





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Wildlife Action Upstate Chapter


May 10, 2015

Margaret Suits and Jane Hughston preparing Registration Jane Hughston registering Children

Ready to start Wild Day Barry Long starting Wild Day with the Pledge

Nancy Biggerstaff leading the Scavenger Hunt Henry Grimsley leading the Scavenger Hunt

Leaf Printing Ann Rutledge helping with Leaf Printing

Leaf Printing Leaf Printing

Dick Cassel helping with Archery Dick Cassel helping with Archery

Barry Long helping with Archery Archery Winner – Photo by Ron Rutledge

Janie Hughston, Grant Varnum, Mott Hope andPatsy Crocker serving Lunch

Mott Hope, Grant Varnum and Janie Hughston serving Lunch

Enjoying Lunch Enjoying Lunch

Barry Long assembling a Bird Box Janet Grimsley assembling a Bird Box

Betty Anschel assembling a Bird Box Assembling a Bird Box

Grant Varnum assembling a Bird Box Janie Hughston assembling a Bird Box

John Harris, Grant Varnum and Dick Cassel assisting with BB Gun Dick Cassel assisting with BB Gun

John Harris assisting with BB Gun BB Gun Bull’s‐eye

BB Gun Practice BB Gun Bull’s‐eye

Henry Grimsley teaching Skins& Skulls Linda Harris teaching Skins& Skulls

Wild Day ends with Ice Cream

Photo of Steven Anschel taken by Ron Rutledge

Janet Grimsley serving Dessert Betty Anschel distributing Costco donated Backpacks

WLA Upstate Chapter Annual Yard Sale May 16, 2015

Starting early Tent for the Beach

Betty Anschel, Janet Grimsley and Margaret Suits Henry Grimsley, Dick Cassel and Jim Biggerstaff

Steven Anschel and John Harris with their new Hats John Harris

JoAnne Welch Jane and Janie Hughston

Jane Hughston

Dr. Mark Fullerton John Harris

John Kirkland, Nancy Biggerstaff, Johnny Harris and Jim Biggerstaff Dr. Mark Fullerton and Grant Varnum loading Truck

Upstate Photography Lady Slipper Photo Shoot at Lost Acres May 2, 2015

Steven Anschel

Ali van den Broek

Claire C.

Gordon Drohm

Bob Spalding

Chuck Reback

John Bryant


July 2015



June WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on June 8th at Lost Acres. Eighteen members and 3 Pioneers attended the covered dish dinner. Thanks to everyone who supplied a covered dish.

Grant Varnum Skeet Shooting, Officer Quinn, Guy Edge and Dan McCall

As part of the SC Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Education Program, DNR Officer Eric Quinn offers on-site Skeet Shooting Instruction. The Skeet Range was set up by Dan McCall at the Lost Acres Overnight Camping area. Officer Quinn supplied shotguns, ammunition, traps and clay targets and supervised skeet shooting for the WLA Upstate members and their families. Novice and experienced marksmen had a great time successfully hitting the clay targets. Thank you Officer Quinn and Dan McCall for organizing and managing the program.

Lost Acres New Building Progress

Ron Rutledge and Dick Cassel admiring the new slab

WLA Upstate Chapter broke ground on April 23, 2015 for an enclosed activities building at Lost Acres. The area for the 65’ x 30’ structure southeast of the kitchen was cleared, graded and covered with four truckloads of fill dirt. Following stubbing for plumbing and electricity, a slab was poured on June 22nd with 40 yards of fiberglass-reinforced concrete. Construction is being performed by Glen Koepke. See building progress on www.wlaupstate.org.

Pioneer Day Saturday, September 26, 2015

at WLA Upstate Chapter Lost Acres

The 2015 Pioneer Day will be held at Lost Acres on Saturday, September 26th from 8:30 AM to 3 PM. The rain date is Saturday, October 10th. Registration is open to children ages 7 – 12. A fun-filled day is planned. It will include morning activities of Leaf Printing on tee-shirts, Archery, Scavenger Hunt along the Nature Trail, and Gun Safety and afternoon activities of Bird Box assembly, BB Gun instruction and practice, and Animal Bingo. Each child should bring a plain tee-shirt for Leaf Printing. Lunch will be provided. Detailed information and application forms will be available with the August Newsletter.

Remind Your Relatives, Friends and

Neighbor Children to Attend

YMCA Summer Campers at Lost Acres

John Harris Instructing Archery

Children from the Middle Tyger YMCA in Duncan and the Thomas E Hannah Family YMCA in Spartanburg spent a day at Lost Acres. On Tuesday, June 16th, 85 children from K-5 through 3rd grades participated in Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls and Nature Trail. On Thursday, June 18th, the 57 children were from 4th grade and up. They participated in Archery, Bird Boxes and Skins & Skulls. Thanks to all of the volunteers who braved the 90°F and higher temperatures.

Buy or Sell Bricks for Our New Building

For Details Call

John Harris 864-576-1410

Chapter Meeting: Monday, July 13, 2015 at 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Hamburgers and Hotdogs will be Provided – Bring a Side Dish or Dessert

Program: BB Gun Target Practice Open to Members and Guests




Saturday, July 18, 2015 Saturday, August 15, 2015 Saturday, August 29, 2015 Saturday, September 19, 2015

Saturday, October 17, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015 Saturday, November 21, 2015 Saturday, December 19, 2015


Fund Raising







Tue. Jul 7 Bethel Methodist Church Summer Camp 10 AM to 12 PM (Noon) (20 to 25 students) Activities: Bird Boxes, Nature Trail, Skins & Skulls

Mon. Jul 13 New Life Baptist Church Summer Camp 9 AM to 1 PM (15 children) Bird Boxes, Leaf Prints on Shirts (they bring shirts), Archery and BB Gun

Mon. Jul 13 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Cookout; bring side dish or dessert. Program: BB Gun Practice

Tue. Jul 21 Kids First Summer Camp 9 AM – 12 PM (Noon) (25 children) Activities: Bird Boxes, Leaf Printing and Archery

Tue. Jul 28 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Mon. Aug 10 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a covered dish Tue. Aug 25 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Mon. Sep 14 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a covered dish Tue. Sep 22 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Sat. Sep 26 Pioneer Day 8:30 AM – 3 PM at Lost Acres


$75




$125





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YMCA Summer Camp 2015 Outing at Lost Acres

Barry Long – Flag Ceremony Dick Cassel – Getting Started

Assembling Bird Boxes

Linda Harris ‐ Skins & Skulls

Archery

Henry Grimsley Dick Cassel

Dick Cassel Barry Long

Picking Blackberries along the Nature Trail

Skeet Shooting at Lost Acres With DNR Officer Eric Quinn on 6/8/2015

Dan McCall Dan McCall

Grant Varnum Ron Rutledge

Jim Biggerstaff Guy Edge

Dick Cassel Mia Harris

Jill Harris Johnny Harris

Steven Anschel (photo by Ron Rutledge) Jill Harris (photo by Ron Rutledge)


August 2015



Upcoming Events

A Work Day at Lost Acres is scheduled for Thursday, September 10th from 8:30 AM – 12 PM (noon).

Margaret Suits is organizing a Lake Lure Area Outing for Saturday, September 12th that includes the Tryon International Equestrian Center, lunch at Larkin’s, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, and a Lake Lure boat ride. See www.wlaupstate.org for more information.

July WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on July 13th at Lost Acres. Twenty-two members and 9 Pioneers attended the cookout. Thanks to everyone who supplied a side dish or dessert.

The activity was BB target practice. All of the pioneers and a number of the WLA Upstate members shot at targets and metal objects with air guns.

New Life Baptist Church at Lost Acres

WLA Upstate Chapter hosted 8 children from New Life Baptist Church Summer Camp at Lost Acres on Monday, July 6th. They enjoyed Skins and Skulls with Polly Bennett (see left), Archery and BB gun target practice and assembling bluebird boxes.

Bethel Methodist Summer Camp

Thirty children attending the Bethel Methodist Church Summer Camp visited Lost Acres on Tuesday, July 7th. They participated in Skins and Skulls, assembled Blue- bird Boxes, and walked the Nature Trail. Dan McCall assisting with Bird Boxes

Kid’s First, Chesnee at Lost Acres

Nineteen children and 2 leaders from Kid’s First Child Development Center, Chesnee spent July 21st at Lost Acres learning Leaf Printing on tee-shirts, Archery, and how to assemble a Bluebird Box

Linda Ebert assisting with Leaf Printing

Special Thanks to All of the WLA Upstate Volunteers

Pioneer Day WLA Upstate Chapter at Lost Acres

The 2015 Pioneer Day will be held at Lost Acres on Saturday, September 26th from 8:30 AM to 3 PM. The rain date is Saturday, October 10th. Registration is open to children ages 7 – 12. A fun-filled day is planned. It will include morning activities of Leaf Printing on tee-shirts, Archery, Scavenger Hunt along the Nature Trail, and Gun Safety and afternoon activities of Bird Box assembly, BB Gun instruction and practice, and Animal Bingo. Each child should bring a plain tee-shirt for Leaf Printing. Lunch will be provided. Detailed information and application forms in PDF format can be found and printed from www.wlaupstate.org main page.

Invite Your Relatives’, Friends’ and Neighborhood Children to Attend

WLA Upstate Board of Directors Election

The Upstate Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the election of two new Members to the WLA Upstate Board of Directors. Any WLA Upstate member is eligible to run. The term for these two positions starts on January 1, 2016 and runs for three years. Please contact a member of the Upstate Nominating Committee if you would like to run for a position on the Board. The Nominating Committee members are Jim Biggerstaff (579-3624), Henry Grimsley (574-2133) and Ronnie Rutledge (576-6035). The deadline for receiving nominations is the September Upstate Chapter Meeting on September 14th. We need a minimum of 4 candidates and no more than 10.

WLA Photo Contest and Upstate Calendar

WLA Photo Contest: Submit your Black and White or Color, 8” x 10” or 16” x 20” wildlife, nature, landscape, etc. photo print entries by September 30th to Barry Long, 112 Lockwood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Photos must be taken by WLA members in the wild; no zoo or studio pictures. Include on the back: the photographer’s name, contact information and identified subject matter. The maximum number of entries is 5 per WLA Upstate participant. Prints will be judged. The winning entry will be published in the Upstate Newsletter and submitted to WLA National as the WLA Upstate entry. WLA may freely use the submitted prints in any way consistent with the purpose of the organization. All submitted photos become the property of WLA.

2015 Upstate Calendar: Email your color photos in JPEG format of WLA Upstate activities by October 31st to Jim Biggerstaff at [email protected]. Images should show WLA members and/or activity participants. For each photo, include the photographer’s name, contact information and the photo title. The Calendar will have a cover photo and twelve monthly photo pages.

Chapter Meeting: Monday, August 10, 2015 at 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert

Program: Barry Long – Nature and Animal Photography Tips


Lost Acres Education Center Building Progress

WLA Upstate Chapter broke ground on April 23, 2015 for an all-weather Education Center building at Lost Acres. The first phase of construction is nearing completion. The 60’ x 30' building is almost roughed in and then will be ready for electrical wiring. See building progress at www.wlaupstate.org.

Lost Acres Hunter Education Safety 2015 Course Schedule To fulfill the hunter education requirements for South Carolina, you must complete the In-Person Exam portion of the Hunter Education Safety Course. The Hunter Education Safety Course is being offered at Lost Acres on:

Saturday, August 15, 2015 Saturday, August 29, 2015 Saturday, September 19, 2015 Saturday, October 17, 2015

Saturday, October 24, 2015 Saturday, November 21, 2015 Saturday, December 19, 2015


Fund Raising







Mon. Aug 10 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a covered dish or dessert Program: Barry Long – Nature and Animal Photography Tips

Tue. Aug 25 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Thu. Sep 10 Chapter Work Day 8:30 AM – 12 PM (noon) at Lost Acres. Sat. Sep 12 Lake Lure Area Outing. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Tryon International Equestrian Center Mon. Sep 14 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a covered dish or dessert Tue. Sep 22 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Sat. Sep 26 Pioneer Day 8:30 AM – 3 PM at Lost Acres. Rain date is Saturday, October 10th. Oct. 17 - 18 Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) at Lost Acres (Saturday – Sunday)


$75




$125





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New Life Baptist Church at Lost Acres July 6, 2015

Bluebird Boxes

Dick Cassel teaching Archery Close Enough!

Barry Long Teaching BB Gun BB Gun Bull’s Eye

BB Gun Bull’s Eye

Bethel Methodist Church Summer Camp at Lost Acres July 7, 2015

Polly Bennett Teaching Skins & Skulls

Kid’s First Child Development Center, Chesnee July 21, 2015

Archery Bull’s Eyes

Painting the Leaf Placing the Leaf with Betty Anschel Pressing the Leaf

Barry Long Teaching About Birds Completed Bluebird Box

WLA Upstate Member Meeting at Lost Acres July 13, 2015

Dick Ebert, WLA Upstate’s newest member, shooting with a Daisy BB gun


September 2015



Work Day at Lost Acres

A Work Day at Lost Acres is scheduled for Thursday, September 10th from 8:30 AM – 12 PM (noon). WLA volunteers are needed to prepare Lost Acres for upcoming fall activities and events. We will be cleaning facilities and clearing trails.

WLA Upstate Lake Lure Area Outing Margaret Suits has organized a Lake Lure Area Outing for Saturday, September 12th for WLA members.

The first stop is the Tryon International Equestrian Center, 4066 Pea Ridge Rd, Mill Spring, NC 28756, Phone: (828) 863-1000. Plan to meet at 9:00 AM near the office on the left after you enter the Center.

Lunch will be at Papa T's Barbecue & Broasted Chicken, 795 Memorial Highway, Lake Lure, NC 28746, Phone: (828) 625-0937. Meet at 12:15 PM.

Lunch will be followed by a walk on the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge, Town Center Walkway, Lake Lure, NC 28746. Meet at 2:00 PM at the Parking Lot on the right which is just north of the Broad River Bridge.

Meet at Lake Lure Tours, 2930 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746, Phone: (828) 625-1373 at 3:30 PM to take the Lake Lure Boat Tour.

Dinner will be at Larkin's on the Lake, 1020 Memorial Hwy, Lake Lure, NC 28746, Phone: (828) 625-4075. Reservations are for 6:30 PM.

Please contact Jane Hughston in advance of the trip at 576-2236 or email [email protected] if you plan to participate. She needs a count for dinner reservations.

August WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on August 10th at Lost Acres. Twenty-three members and 7 Pioneers attended. Thanks to everyone who supplied a covered dish or dessert. The program was a presentation by Barry Long (left) on Nature and Wildlife Photography Tips. He described the basics for capturing a quality photo- graph. Of particular importance were image quality and rules of composition. He emphasized understanding your equipment and used examples of his nature scenes and photos from nature photography magazines to illustrate his points.

Wildlife Prints with Postage Stamps for Sale

Dick and Linda Deahl donated framed, signed, and numbered wildlife prints with postage stamps and letters of authenticity for WLA Upstate Chapter to sell. Contact John Harris at 576-4781 for details.

Pioneer Day WLA Upstate Chapter at Lost Acres

The 2015 Pioneer Day will be held at Lost Acres on Saturday, September 26th from 8:30 AM to 3 PM. The rain date is Saturday, October 10th. Registration is open to children ages 7 – 12. A fun-filled day is planned. It will include morning activities of Leaf Printing on tee-shirts, Archery, Scavenger Hunt along the Nature Trail, and Gun Safety and afternoon activities of Bird Box assembly, BB Gun instruction and practice, and Animal Bingo. Each child should bring a plain tee-shirt for Leaf Printing. Lunch will be provided. Detailed information and application forms in PDF format can be found and printed from www.wlaupstate.org main page.

Invite Your Relatives’, Friends’ and Neighborhood Children to Attend


The Upstate Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the election of two new Members to the WLA Upstate Board of Directors. Any WLA Upstate member is eligible to run. The term for these two positions starts on January 1, 2016 and runs for three years. Please contact a member of the Upstate Nominating Committee if you would like to run for a position on the Board. The Nominating Committee members are Jim Biggerstaff (579-3624), Henry Grimsley (574-2133) and Ronnie Rutledge (576-6035). The deadline for receiving nominations is the September Upstate Chapter Meeting on September 14th. We need a minimum of 4 candidates and no more than 10.

WLA Photo Contest and Upstate Calendar

WLA Photo Contest: Submit your Black and White or Color, 8” x 10” or 16” x 20” wildlife, nature, landscape, etc. photo print entries by September 30th to Barry Long, 112 Lockwood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Photos must be taken by WLA members in the wild; no zoo or studio pictures. Include on the back: the photographer’s name, contact information and identified subject matter. The maximum number of entries is 5 per WLA Upstate participant. Prints will be judged. The winning entry will be published in the Upstate Newsletter and submitted to WLA National as the WLA Upstate entry. WLA may freely use the submitted prints in any way consistent with the purpose of the organization. All submitted photos become the property of WLA.

2016 Upstate Calendar: Email your color photos in JPEG format of WLA Upstate activities by October 31st to Jim Biggerstaff at [email protected]. Images should show WLA members and/or activity participants. For each photo, include the photographer’s name, contact information and the photo title. The Calendar will have a cover photo and twelve monthly photo pages.

Chapter Meeting: Monday, September 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert

Program: Jes Sdao Swanson – The Finer Points Regarding Recycling


Lost Acres Education Center Building Progress

WLA Upstate Chapter broke ground on April 23, 2015 for an all-weather Education Center building at Lost Acres. The first phase of construction is completed. The 60’ x 30' building is roughed in and wired. Roofing is scheduled for the last week in August. The exterior will be covered with HardiePlank Lap Siding. See building progress at www.wlaupstate.org.



Saturday, September 19, 2015 Saturday, October 17, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015

Saturday, November 21, 2015 Saturday, December 19, 2015




Thu. Sep 10 Chapter Work Day 8:30 AM – 12 PM (noon) at Lost Acres. Sat. Sep 12 Lake Lure Area Outing. Meet at 9:00 AM at the Tryon International Equestrian Center

Mon. Sep 14 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Program: Jes Sdao Swanson – The Finer Points Regarding Recycling Bring a covered dish or dessert

Tue. Sep 22 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Sat. Sep 26 Pioneer Day 8:30 AM – 3 PM at Lost Acres. Rain date is Saturday, October 10th.

Mon. Oct 12 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Hamburger and hot dog cookout; bring a side dish or dessert Program: Dan Pollock – Stars and Planets

Oct. 17 - 18 Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) at Lost Acres (Saturday – Sunday) Tue. Oct 27 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Thu. Oct 29 Westview Elementary School (70 4th graders). Contact: Donna Brooks Fri. Oct 30 Westview Elementary School (65 4th graders). Contact: Donna Brooks

Sat. Nov. 7 USC Upstate University 101. Contact: Carol Broadus Morning: Volunteer work. They bring lunch. Afternoon: Skins & Skulls and Bird Boxes

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Fund Raising






$75




$125




October 2015



Work Day at Lost Acres

Twelve WLA Upstate Members participated in the September 10th Work Day by cleaning facilities, clearing brush and working on the new Education Center. Left are Henry Grimsley and Dick Cassel installing vinyl fascia to the building. See building progress at www.wlaupstate.org. The remainder of the construction will be performed by WLA Upstate volunteers. If you cannot help, we would appreciate your financial contribution to complete the building. The WLA Upstate Building Fund Pledge Form can be printed now from the WLA website and will be included in the November 2015 Newsletter.

WLA Upstate Lake Lure Area Outing

Jane Hughston and Jim Biggerstaff at Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

Photo by Ron Rutledge

The Lake Lure Area Outing on September 12th was attended by eleven WLA Upstate members. The weather was perfect and everyone had a wonderful time. The first stop was the Tryon International Equestrian Center where members had a private tour and watched horses going through their paces. Lunch was at Papa T's Barbecue & Broasted Chicken followed by a walk on the beautiful Lake Lure Flowering Bridge and a pontoon boat ride on Lake Lure. Free time was spent at the Welcome Center Museum and dinner was at Larkin's on the Lake. Thanks to Margaret Suits, Jane Hughston and Nancy Biggerstaff for organizing this memorable event.



Pioneer Day

In spite of the all-day light rain and thanks to the new, all-weather Education Center, the 2015 Pioneer Day was held at Lost Acres on September 26th from 8:30 AM to 3 PM with 28 Pioneers and 12 parents attending. Eighteen WLA Upstate members made Pioneer Day an enjoyable learning experience for all. Morning Sessions: The activities included Leaf Printing on tee-shirts, Archery, Animal Bingo and the Gun Safety video. Lunch: All of the Pioneers and volunteers enjoyed a picnic lunch of hot dogs topped with Leneda Cassel’s famous homemade chili, chips, dessert and a drink. Afternoon Sessions: The activities included Bird Box assembly and bird calls, BB Gun instruction and practice and a Scavenger Hunt along the rain-soaked Nature Trail. The day ended with a surprise ice cream sandwich. Each Pioneer left with a fishing rod and reel and an Eddie Eagle Gun Safety comic book.


The Upstate Nominating Committee received two nominations for the two WLA Upstate Board of Directors positions. The term for these two positions starts on January 1, 2016 and runs for three years. An election ballot with instructions accompanies this Newsletter. Mail your completed ballot to WLA Upstate Chapter to arrive at the post office by Friday, October 9th or bring your ballot to the October 12th Chapter Meeting. The election results will be announced at the October Chapter Meeting.

2016 WLA Upstate Calendar

Email your color photos in JPEG format of WLA Upstate activities by October 31st to Jim Biggerstaff at [email protected]. Images should show WLA members and/or activity participants. For each photo, include the photographer’s name, contact information and the photo title. The Calendar will have a cover photo and twelve monthly photo pages.

Chapter Meeting: Monday, October 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Hamburger and hot dog cookout; bring a side dish or dessert

Program: Steven Anschel – Waterfalls of the Carolinas


Lost Acres Hunter Education Safety 2015 Course Schedule To fulfill the hunter education requirements for South Carolina, you must complete the In-Person Exam portion of the Hunter Education Safety Course. The Hunter Education Safety Course is being offered at Lost Acres on:

Saturday, October 17, 2015 Saturday, October 24, 2015

Saturday, November 21, 2015 Saturday, December 19, 2015


Fund Raising







Mon. Oct 12 Boiling Springs Elementary School 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (60 2nd graders) Activities: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle. They bring lunch

Mon. Oct 12 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Hamburger and hot dog cookout; bring a side dish or dessert Program: Steven Anschel – Waterfalls of the Carolinas

Tue. Oct 13 Boiling Springs Elementary School 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (60 2nd graders) Activities: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle. They bring lunch

Oct. 17 - 18 Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) at Lost Acres (Saturday – Sunday)

Mon. Oct 19 Boiling Springs Elementary School 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM (60 2nd graders) Activities: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle. They bring lunch

Wed. Oct 21 Lone Oak Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (60 Kindergartners) Activities: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle. They bring lunch

Sat. Oct.24 Westgate Baptist Church group 2:00 PM hosted by Kay & John Freeman Tue. Oct 27 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Thu. Oct 29 Westview Elementary School 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM noon (72 4th graders). Contact: Donna Brooks Activities: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle

Fri. Oct 30 Westview Elementary School 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM noon (66 4th graders). Contact: Donna Brooks Activities: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle

Sat. Nov. 7 USC Upstate University 101 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (25 USC students). Contact: Carol Broadus Morning: Volunteer work. They bring lunch. Afternoon: Skins & Skulls and Bird Boxes


$75




$125





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WLA Upstate Lake Lure Area Outing 9/12/2015 Photos by Ron Rutledge

Tryon International Equestrian Center

Papa T's Barbecue & Broasted Chicken

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

Pontoon Boat Ride on Lake Lure

Dinner at Larkin's on the Lake

Pioneer Day at Lost Acres 9/26/2015

Photos by Steven Anschel

Registration

Jane Hughston Janie Hughston

Bingo

Nancy Biggerstaff

Leaf Printing

Poly Bennett Linda Harris

Archery

John Harris and Dick Cassel Guy Edge Archery continued

John Harris

Lunch

Bird Boxes Scavenger Hunt

Jim Biggerstaff and Barry Long Nancy Biggerstaff and Mark Fullerton


November 2015



Progress on the New Education Center

The groundbreaking ceremony for the WLA Upstate New Education Center was held on April 23, 2015. The first phase of the 65’ x 30' Education Center building construction was completed by Glen Koepke in early August 2015. The building is roughed in. Since then the roof, electrical wiring and wall insulation were installed. For details of our progress, see www.wlaupstate.org/about_us/NewBuilding.pdf. The remainder of the construction will be performed by WLA Upstate volunteers. Contact Dick Cassel if you would like to volunteer to help with construction. If you cannot help, we would appreciate your financial contribution to complete the building. A pledge form accompanies this newsletter and is also available at the website: www.wlaupstate.org/Pledge.pdf. Thank you for your contribution. Your financial support will be used exclusively for the building fund.

October WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on October 12th at Lost Acres. Nineteen adults and one pioneer attended. Thanks to everyone who supplied a side dish or dessert for the hot dog cookout.

Triple Falls in DuPont Forest, NC

The dinner was followed by Steven Anschel’s presentation of photos and movies of some of the beautiful waterfalls of the Carolinas he and his wife, Betty, and/or fellow photographers visited over the past three years. They included easily accessible falls in SC: Glendale Shoals, Reedy River Falls, Cedar Falls, Ramsey Creek Falls, Triple Falls, High Falls, Issaqueena Falls, Keowee-Toxaway Falls, Laurel Fork Falls, Devil’s Hole Creek Falls, Eastatoe Falls; NC: Pearson’s Falls, Whitewater Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Dry Falls, Hooker Falls, Looking Glass Falls, Toxaway Falls and Nantahala Shoals.




Ron Rutledge announced the winners of the election for the two WLA Upstate Board of Directors positions. They are Henry Grimsley and Linda Harris. The term for these two positions starts on January 1, 2016 and runs for three years. Congratulations to Henry and Linda!

Boiling Springs Elementary School

Over a three day period in October, 164 second grade students from Boiling Springs Elementary School visited Lost Acres to view the new Eddie Eagle gun safety video and participate in Bird Box assembly, Skins and Skulls and the Nature Trail.

Lone Oak Elementary School

On October 21st 61 kindergartners from Lone Oak Elementary School visited Lost Acres to participate in Bird, Boxes, Skins & Skulls, and the Nature Trail. They also viewed the new Eddie Eagle gun safety video. The photo of the Lone Oak Elementary School kindergarten class was taken by Henry Grimsley. . Thanks to all of the WLA Upstate volunteers who made these two schools’ first experience at Lost Acres a most memorable event.

Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders

Spartanburg area Webelos Leaders participated in the Outdoor Leader Skills for Webelos Leaders (OWL) at Lost Acres on October 17 – 18. Cub Scout Pack 79 Cubmaster Craig Edwards commented “Thank you for everything with a great place like Lost Acres. It was a great training place for us. I talked with my boss at the Scout office downtown Spartanburg. He mentioned that we could help you with some of those projects around there as a Service Project for my unit. Probably the best thing is to get a list of everything that needs to be completed. If there is ever anything to assist you or any others with at Lost Acres - please let me know.”


Lost Acres Hunter Education Safety 2015 Course Schedule To fulfill the hunter education requirements for South Carolina, you must complete the In-Person Exam portion of the Hunter Education Safety Course. The Hunter Education Safety Course is being offered at Lost Acres on:Saturday, November 21, 2015 Saturday, December 19, 2015


Fund Raising







Sat. Nov. 7 Brookwood Cub Scout Pack 767. 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (30 Cub Scouts). Contact: Carol Broadus Morning: Volunteer work. They bring lunch. Afternoon: Skins & Skulls and Bird Boxes

Mon. Nov. 9 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316 Bring a side dish or dessert. Program: The Firemen will present a program on their work, duties, etc.

Tue. Nov. 24 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

Mon. Dec. 14 Chapter Year-End Banquet and Awards 6:30 PM at O'Charley's, 106 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301 Members only

Thu. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration 9:30 PM at Lost Acres. Contact Jane Hughston at 576-2236 for weather cancellation. Bring snacks (hotdogs, marshmallows, s’mores, hot chocolate, etc.) to share.

Note: No December Upstate Chapter Board Meeting

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Walking Along the Nature Trail

Following all of the rain in the Upstate during October, the Nature Trail was covered with sourwood trees covered with red leaves, bright green moss, light green lichen and fungi of all types. Nancy Biggerstaff spotted beautiful ringed bracket fungi on dead trees. Even the black cherry burl specimen was covered with moss and several mushrooms each less than one inch tall.

Sourwood Leaf on Pine Bracket (Shelf) Fungus

Moss and Mushrooms on the Black Cherry Burl


December 2015



Progress on the New Education Center

The groundbreaking ceremony for the WLA Upstate New Education Center was held on April 23, 2015. The first phase of the 65’ x 30' Education Center building construction was completed by Glen Koepke in early August 2015. Since then the roof shingles, electrical wiring, trim, window moulding and wall insulation were installed. For details of our progress, see www.wlaupstate.org/about_us/NewBuilding.pdf. The remainder of the construction is being performed by WLA Upstate volunteers. Contact Dick Cassel if you would like to help with construction. If you cannot help, we would appreciate your financial contribution to complete the building. A pledge form was included with the November Newsletter and is available at www.wlaupstate.org/Pledge.pdf. Thank you for your contribution. Your financial support will be used exclusively for the Building Fund.

November WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on November 9th at the North Spartanburg Fire Station. Fourteen WLA Upstate members and 4 Firefighters attended. Thanks to everyone who supplied a main course, side dish or dessert. Jane Hughston reported that during 2015 WLA Upstate Chapter participated in 21 activities that involved 1,024 children. See the newsletters at www.wlaupstate.org/news/news.htm for details of all of the events. Jim Biggerstaff mentioned that he recently received 3 truckloads of lumber from United Forest Products, Inc. for future bird boxes.

Battalion Chief Nick Fortner (right) of the North Spartanburg Fire District was the guest speaker. He talked about the operations of the Fire District. The 911 operators use a graduated system to assess the nature and severity of a call. Delta and Echo level calls are routed to the Fire District. They receive about 2,800 fire and emergency calls per year. It takes 7-8 minutes to get to any location in the District. Other Districts may also respond if they are closer. Fortner mentioned that fire engines may appear at the scene of an accident to deflect cars and protect medics. He emphasized the “close the door” approach to isolating a house fire, namely, a closed door reduces the spread of fire to other rooms and increases your chance of survival. Also controlled burns are limited to natural materials and only during daylight hours. You should advise the Fire District if you are planning a controlled burn.

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION AT LOST ACRES

WLA members and their guests are invited to attend the Fourth Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at Lost Acres on Thursday, December 31st starting at 9:30 PM. There will be a traditional bonfire at the Fire Ring with roasted chestnuts. Bring snacks (hotdogs, marsh-mallows, s’mores, etc.) and hot chocolate to share as the New Year is welcomed in at Lost Acres. Contact Jane Hughston at 576-2236 for weather cancellation information or check the website (www.wlaupstate.org) for any updates.

Westview Elem. 4th Graders at Lost Acres

Over two days (October 29 – 30), 138 fourth graders from Westview Elementary School spent their day at Lost Acres. The activities included watching the new Eddie Eagle video, assembling bird boxes, learning about nature along the ¾ mile Nature Trail and studying about animal skins and skulls. Thank you to the WLA Upstate volunteers who made this a fun and educational event for students and teachers.

In appreciation, the 4th Grade classes participate in an ongoing aluminum can collection program. They regularly donate the cans to the WLA Upstate Chapter. The proceeds from recycling the cans are used by the Chapter to purchase nails for assembling bird boxes.

Wildlife Prints with Duck Hunter Stamps

Dick and Linda Deahl donated framed, signed, and numbered wildlife prints, stamps and letters of authenticity for the WLA Upstate Chapter to sell. Most are SC Duck Stamp prints. Duck hunters must have the stamp to shoot waterfowl. There is an annual stamp contest with the winning entry appearing at http://dnr.sc.gov/wildlife/stamps/ducks.html. The winning entry is used for that year’s stamp and print. The lighthouse series prints all have the same number which should appeal to collectors. For additional information and to purchase them, contact John Harris at 576-4781 or email him at [email protected].

Chapter Meeting: Monday, December 14, 2015 at 6:30 PM O’Charley’s, 106 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Program: Chapter Year-End Banquet and Awards – Members Only


Lost Acres Hunter Education Safety 2015 Course Schedule To fulfill the hunter education requirements for South Carolina, you must complete the In-Person Exam portion of the Hunter Education Safety Course. The final 2015 Hunter Education Safety Course is being offered at Lost Acres on Saturday, December 19, 2015.

Note: Classes require a minimum of 10 participants Contact Dan McCall at 864-621-6949 for details.

Fund Raising







Mon. Dec. 14 Chapter Year-End Banquet and Awards 6:30 PM at O'Charley's, 106 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301 Members only

Thu. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration 9:30 PM at Lost Acres. Contact Jane Hughston at 576-2236 for weather cancellation. Bring snacks (hotdogs, marshmallows, s’mores, hot chocolate, etc.) to share.

Note: No December WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting

Mon. Jan. 11 Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM. Location to be determined Program: Membership Growth Discussion

Tue. Jan. 26 Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316

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Westview Elementary School 4th Grade Classes

Linda Harris Teaching Skins & Skulls

Julian Foster Assisting with Bird Box Assembly

Betty Anschel Assisting with Bird Box Assembly

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