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Wildlife Action, Inc. Upstate Chapter Newsletter

January 2019

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

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WLA Upstate Board of Directors

Guy Edge (photo left) is our newest WLA Upstate Board Member replacing Henry Grimsley who served on the Board for the past six years. Guy is a Spartanburg native who graduated from Spartanburg Community College in 1967 and retired from Griffin Gear as VP of Manufacturing in 2016. He teaches OSHA forklift certification at Spartanburg Community College. As a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church, he participates in Christmas in Action as well as volunteers with Morningside Baptist Church’s Bike Ministry. Guy likes hunting and fishing, and is a professional woodworker (follow his woodworking on Facebook).

WLA Upstate Chapter 2019 Yard Sale Keep collecting all types of items for the WLA Upstate Yard Sale. Please do not bring clothes or shoes. The Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 7:30 AM to noon at John’s TV in Roebuck, SC.

Fund Raising

Buy or sell bricks for our new Education Center

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WLA Chapter Meeting and Awards Ceremony

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting and Awards Ceremony were held on December 17th at Bowen's Landing with 21 WLA Upstate members and 2 pioneers attending. Dick Cassel presented the 2018 WLA Upstate award certificates and Grant Varnum called out the raffle winning numbers. Thanks to everyone who made this a truly festive occasion.

2018 WLA Upstate Awards

John & Linda Harris, Steven Anschel, Jane Hughston, Henry Grimsley, Barry Long

Retiring Board Member Linda Harris Retiring Board Member Henry Grimsley

Preservation Award Linda Harris Conservation Award John Harris Education Award Jane Hughston Sportsmanship Award Barry Long Fellowship Award Henry Grimsley

Media Award Steven Anschel Chapter Spirit Award Nancy Biggerstaff Outstanding Service Award Jim Biggerstaff Pink Lady Slipper Award Polly Bennett

Spirit Trophy John Scott

Partner Recognition Award

To Joyce Davis, United Forest Products, Inc. for all of the wood they supply for bluebird boxes

8" by 4" by 2¼" Clay Brick

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with 1 ‐ 3 lines of custom engraving (16 characters/line)


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WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, January 14, 2019 Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301

WLA Upstate Benefit: A part of the proceeds from ALL meals sold at Spartanburg Fuddruckers on January 14th from 5 PM – 8 PM, will go to WLA Upstate. Invite your friends to dine; patrons need not attend the chapter meeting.

John Scott with Spirit Trophy

Steven & Betty Anschel with Raffle Wreath made by

Leneda Cassel

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WLA Upstate Upcoming Events

Mon. Jan. 14

WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg, SC WLA Upstate Benefit: A part of the proceeds from ALL meals sold at Spartanburg Fuddruckers on January 14th from 5 PM – 8 PM, will go to WLA Upstate. Invite your friends to dine; patrons need not attend the meeting.

Tue. Jan. 22 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

WLA Upstate Chapter

2019 Officers 2019 Board of Directors

Dick Cassel President 474‐3004 Guy Edge 3 Yr. 574‐2122

Dr. Nancy Hughston Vice President 576‐7689 Linda Harris 3 Yr. 576‐1410

Betty Anschel Secretary (864) 234‐8137 Barry Long 2 Yr. 205‐4099

Nancy Biggerstaff Treasurer 579‐3624 Ron Rutledge 2 Yr. 576‐6035

Linda Poag VP Education 621‐0946 Jim Biggerstaff 1 Yr. 579‐3624

Dan McCall VP Hunting 541‐8831 Jane Hughston 1 Yr. 576‐2236

Henry Grimsley VP Fishing 574‐2133 John Harris: Membership 864‐576‐1410 or 864‐576‐4781 Polly Bennett VP Environment 574‐6653

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February 2019



WLA National Photo Contest Winner

WLA Upstate Member, Steven Anschel, is the 2018 WLA National Photo Contest Winner. He took the photo, Great Blue Heron in Water Lilies, (left), at Furman University while with the weekly St. Francis Lifewise walking group. He will be honored with the plaque at the Annual WLA National Banquet in February 2019. This is the third time in six years that he has received this award.

WLA Upstate Chapter 2019 Yard Sale Keep collecting all types of items for the WLA Upstate Yard Sale. Please do not bring clothes or shoes. The Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 7:30 AM to noon at John’s TV in Roebuck, SC.

Fund Raising

Buy or sell bricks for our new Education Center


January WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on January 14th at Fuddruckers with 21 WLA members, 1 pioneer and 1 guest attending. Frank Oliver, WLA CEO, and Jimmy Sawyer, WLA Board Member, spoke on rebuilding Fork Retch after the recent flooding.

WLA Upstate Committees

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

Hunting Committee – Dan McCall, Vice President Fishing Committee – Henry Grimsley, Vice

President, with Charles Finkelstein, Dr. Nancy Hughston, Dick 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 Jane Hughston


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WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, February 11, 2019 Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301

WLA Upstate Benefit: A part of the proceeds from ALL meals sold at Spartanburg Fuddruckers on February 11th from 5 PM – 8 PM, will go to WLA Upstate. Invite your friends to dine; patrons need not attend the chapter meeting.

Frank OliverRon Rutledge Jimmy Sawyer

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Mon. Feb. 11

WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg, SC WLA Upstate Benefit: A part of the proceeds from ALL meals sold at Spartanburg Fuddruckers on February 11th from 5 PM – 8 PM, will go to WLA Upstate. Invite your friends to dine; patrons need not attend the meeting.

Tue. Feb. 26 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Tue. Mar. 26 Beth Milam Home School Group 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (10 – 15 Students K – 2nd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video

Wed. Apr. 17 Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (55 Students 3rd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video

WLA Upstate Chapter

2019 Officers 2019 Board of Directors

Dick Cassel President 474‐3004 Guy Edge 3 Yr. 706‐3607

















Programs


March 2019



WLA National Photo Contest Winner

WLA Upstate Member, Steven Anschel (left), is the 2018 WLA National Photo Contest Winner. He was honored by Frank Oliver, WLA National CEO (right), with the plaque at the Annual WLA National Banquet in February 2019. This is the third time in six years that he has received this award. View the photo at www.wlaupstate.org/images/StevenHeron.jpg.

February WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on February 11th at Fuddruckers with 19 WLA members, and 1 pioneer attending. Fellowship was enjoyed by all who attended.

WLA Upstate Chapter 2019 Yard Sale

Keep collecting all types of items for the WLA Upstate Yard Sale. Please do not bring clothes or shoes. The Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 7:30 AM to noon at John’s TV, 4225 S. Church St. Ext., Roebuck, SC 29376.


Mon. Mar. 11 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers. Program: Vondra Hendrix with Spartanburg EMS. WLA Upstate Benefit: A part of the proceeds from ALL meals sold at Spartanburg Fuddruckers on March 11th from 5 PM – 8 PM, will go to WLA Upstate. Invite your friends to dine; patrons need not attend the meeting.

Tue. Mar. 26 Scholé Kids Home School (Beth Milam) 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM (15 – 20 Students K – 2nd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Tue. Mar. 26 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Mon. Apr. 8 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Wed. Apr. 17 Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (55 Students 3rd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Sat. Apr. 20 Discover Your Watershed-10:00 to 3:00 PM at Lake Cooley Park, 100 Cooley Dock Rd, Inman, SC 29349. Activities: Skins & Skulls and Bird Boxes. Lunch included

Mon. Apr. 22 Tue. Apr. 23

Lyman Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (120 2nd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Tue. Apr. 23 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Fri. Apr. 26 Mary Bramlett Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (40 Students 2nd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Sat. Apr. 27 Pioneer Day-8:00 to 4:00 PM at Lost Acres. Activities: AM- Leaf Prints, Candle Making, BBs, Gun Safety Video; PM: Archery, Skins & Skulls, Bird Boxes. Lunch for children included

Fri. May 3 Denise Lowery Cannons Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (32 Students 2nd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video

Sat. May 4 Pink Lady’s Slipper Photo Shoot 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM at Lost Acres. Upstate Photo Meetup event. WLA Members may attend

WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, March 11, 2019 Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Program: Vondra Hendrix with Spartanburg EMS

WLA Upstate Benefit: A part of the proceeds from ALL meals sold at Spartanburg Fuddruckers on March 11th from 5 PM – 8 PM, will go to WLA Upstate. Invite your friends to dine; patrons need not attend the chapter meeting.

Some Photos from Steven and Betty Anschel’s Trip to Huntington Beach, SC – February 2019

Great Blue Heron Double‐crested Cormorant Great White Egret

WLA Upstate Upcoming Events continued

Mon. May 6 Tue. May 7

Spartanburg Preparatory School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (80 2nd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Sat. May 11 WLA Upstate Yard Sale 7:30 AM to noon at John’s TV Mon. May 13 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Fri. May 17 Little Me Academy 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (15 Students K) at Lost Acres (rain date May 24) Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Tue. May 28 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

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2019 Officers 2019 Board of Directors Dick Cassel President 474‐3004 Guy Edge 3 Yr. 706‐3607

Nancy Hughston, DVM Vice President 978‐9943 Linda Harris 3 Yr. 576‐1410
















Programs


April 2019




The date of the WLA Upstate Yard Sale is Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 7:30 AM to noon. It will be held at John’s TV, 4225 S. Church St. Ext., Roebuck, SC 29376. Keep collecting all types of items (household, electronics, garden, toys, sporting goods, bric-a-brac, business, etc.) for the Yard Sale. Do not bring any clothes or shoes. Please tag your items with pricing before bringing them. Keep the prices reasonable and be prepared to negotiate. You may deliver smaller items in advance to John’s TV during the week of May 6th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM or any item from 6:30 AM on the day of the Sale. Contact John Harris at 576-1410 before bringing larger items.

Scholé Kids Home School visited Lost Acres

Nancy Biggerstaff, Jane Hughston, John and Linda Harris, Linda Poag, Barry Long, Guy Edge, Mark Fullerton and Dick Cassel with Scholé Kids

On March 26, 12 Students of Scholé Kids Home School visited Lost Acres to participate in Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls and Nature Trail and viewed the Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Video. Thanks to the WLA Upstate members who volunteered!

Fund Raising

Buy or Sell Bricks

for our new Education Center building


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March WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on March 11th at Fuddruckers with fifteen WLA members and one pioneer attending. Fellowship was enjoyed by all who attended.

WLA Upstate Work Day

On March 23 ten members of WLA Upstate Chapter participated in a Work Day at Lost Acres. They painted the exterior of the Activity Building (left photo of Guy Edge), cleared the Nature Trail and cleaned the buildings in anticipation of the school groups visiting Lost Acres for educational programs this spring. Guy Edge left a few spots to paint for Ron Ruttledge who could not attend the Work Day.

Thanks to everyone who participated!

2019 Pioneer Day at Lost Acres

Pioneer Day will be held on Saturday, April 27th at Lost Acres from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The Rain Date is Saturday, May 4th. Children ages 7 – 11 may participate. The morning activities will be BB Rifle Target Practice, Candle Making and Leaf Printing. The Eddie Eagle Gun Safety video will be shown during lunch. The afternoon activities will be Archery, Bird Boxes and Skins & Skulls. Pre-registration is required for this event. The individual child registration deadline is April 20th and for groups the registration deadline is April 13th. The Pioneer Day Registration Form and Information are available at www.wlaupstate.org/news/Forms/PioneerDayRegistrationForm.pdf. Remember to invite your relatives’ and friends’ children to this fun event. If you are a member of the WLA Upstate Chapter and would like to help with activities or lunch, contact Jane Hughston at 576-2236 to sign up.


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WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, April 8, 2019 Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301

Program: Denise Patton with Wild Birds Unlimited

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Mon. Apr. 8 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers. Program: Denise Patton with Wild Birds Unlimited.

Wed. Apr. 17 Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (55 Students 3rd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Sat. Apr. 20 Discover Your Watershed-10:00 to 3:00 PM at Lake Cooley Park, 100 Cooley Dock Rd, Inman, SC 29349. Activities: Skins & Skulls and Bird Boxes. Lunch included

Mon. Apr. 22 Tue. Apr. 23

Lyman Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (120 2nd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Tue. Apr. 23 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Fri. Apr. 26 Mary Bramlett Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (40 Students 2nd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Fri. Apr. 26 Arcadia United Methodist Church, ARCH Ministries, 377 Arcadia St, Spartanburg 2:45 AM – 3:45 PM (40 Students 1st Grade). Program: Bird Boxes

Sat. Apr. 27 Pioneer Day-8:00 to 4:00 PM at Lost Acres. Activities: AM- Leaf Prints, Candle Making, BBs, Gun Safety Video; PM: Archery, Skins & Skulls, Bird Boxes. Lunch for children included

Fri. May 3 Cannons Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (32 Students 2nd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video




Sat. May 11 WLA Upstate Yard Sale 7:30 AM to noon at John’s TV

Mon. May 13 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres











Contact Jane Hughston or Nancy Biggerstaff if

you wish to Donate Items for the Walls of the Activity Building

Work Day at Lost Acres – 3/23/2019

Janie Hughston Linda Harris

Steven Anschel John Harris


May 2019




The date of the WLA Upstate Yard Sale is Saturday, May 11, 2019, from 7:30 AM to noon. It will be held at John’s TV, 4225 S. Church St. Ext., Roebuck, SC 29376. Keep collecting all types of items (household, electronics, garden, toys, sporting goods, bric-a-brac, business, etc.) for the Yard Sale. Do not bring any clothes or shoes. Please tag your items with pricing before bringing them. Keep the prices reasonable and be prepared to negotiate. You may deliver smaller items in advance to John’s TV during the week of May 6th from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM or any item from 6:30 AM on the day of the Sale. Contact John Harris at 576-1410 before bringing larger items.

Cooley Springs Elementary at Lost Acres

On April 17th, 57 third grade students from Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School visited Lost Acres to view the Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Video, participate in Bird Boxes and Skins & Skulls, and walk the ¾ mile Nature Trail.

Fund Raising

Buy or Sell Bricks

for our new Education Center building


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April WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on April 8th at Fuddruckers with twenty WLA members and four guests attending.

The program was about hummingbirds by Denise and Eric Patten (left) of Wild Birds Unlimited, Spartanburg. The species of hummingbirds found in our area is the ruby- throated hummingbird, although Western species have been spotted on occasion in the Carolinas. Most ruby-throated hummingbirds migrate from southern Mexico and northern Panama, typically beginning to arrive in the Upstate in March and leave our area by October. Unbelievable as it may sound, some do winter here. Denise recommends that only cane sugar and water at a ratio of 1:4 should be used in hummingbird feeders. During winter months, the ratio should be 1:3. Clean the feeder every 2-3 days to reduce the risk of fungus infection due to Candida albicans.

Lyman Elementary at Lost Acres

Children lining up for Bigfoot Photo Op with Dick Cassel

On April 22nd and 23rd, a total of 120-second grade students from Lyman Elementary School visited Lost Acres to participate in the usual four activities (Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Video, Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls and Nature Trail). As they departed, one child commented: This was the best field trip ever!

THANKS to all of the WLA Upstate members who volunteer their time and knowledge! It means a lot to the children and teachers we serve.

Help Needed for the Yard Sale Please volunteer to help price tag items

the day before and the morning of the Yard Sale


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WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, May 13, 2019 at Lost Acres Hamburger and Hotdog Cookout – Bring a Side Dish or Dessert

Program: Vondra Hendrix with Spartanburg EMS

WLA Upstate Members at Discover your Watershed

Grant Varnum, John Harris, Jim Biggerstaff, Linda Harris and Jane Hughston

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Sat. May 11 WLA Upstate Yard Sale 7:30 AM to noon at John’s TV

Mon. May 13 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Program: Vondra Hendrix with Spartanburg EMS



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Lyman Elementary School at Lost Acres April 22 and 23, 2019

Eddie Eagle is now shown in the Activity Building with Dick Cassel

Bird Boxes with Barry Long Bird Boxes with Janet Grimsley

Nature Trail with Henry Grimsley Nature Trail with Nancy Biggerstaff


June 2019



Pioneer Day at Lost Acres

Pioneer Day was held on April 27th from 8:30 AM until 4 PM. Forty-one children and their parents attended. The morning activities included BB Rifle Target Practice, Candle Making and Leaf Printing.

Lunch in the Foster Pavilion

Following lunch, everyone viewed the Eddie Eagle Gun Safety video and then participated in Archery, Skins & Skulls and Bird Boxes. Look for additional images at www.wlaupstate.org/photo_gallery/PioneerDay2019.pdf and article at www.GoUpstate.com (search 20190427).


The WLA Upstate Yard Sale was held on May 18th from 7 AM – 2 PM at John’s TV. The weather was great and customers came all morning. Thanks to the members who helped with making it such a success!

In the photo are Jo Ann Welch, John Harris, Grant Varnum,

Betty Anschel, Janie Hughston and Barry Long

WLA Chapter Members at ARCH Ministries

In the afternoon of April 26th, members of the WLA Upstate Chapter helped 34 first grade children assemble Bird Boxes at Arcadia United Methodist Church.

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May WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on May 13th at Lost Acres with twenty-three WLA members, one pioneer and three guests attending.

The program was by Vondra Hendrix, Senior Paramedic 3 with Spartanburg EMS (see left), about their services and recommen- dations. EMS has 350 employees and 26 trucks, five of which are chase trucks for fast response. Trained paramedics are on all EMS trucks. Spartanburg EMS responds to 55,000 calls annually, but the number of calls is increasing. If you call EMS, they are obligated to transport you to a hospital except if it is a diabetic shock case where the patient recovers and can be supervised for 24 hours. Important considerations are to carry a copy of the completed Universal Medication Form and attach one in a Ziploc bag to your refrigerator. A PDF version of the form where you can type in the information is at www.spartanburgent.com/docs/Universal_Medication_Form.pdf. You should also inform your local fire department as to the location of your hidden house key or provide them with your house door keypad code. Spartanburg Community College offers EMT and Paramedic Training Programs.

Recent Educational Programs at Lost Acres Children from the following schools visited Lost Acres to participate in the Eddie Eagle Gun Safety Video, Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls and Nature Trail.

Mary Bramlett Elementary School

On April 26th, 30 second grade Mary Bramlett Elementary School students visited Lost Acres. Students are ready to leave with their bird boxes (see left).

Spartanburg Preparatory School

On May 6th and 7th, a total of 83 students in K5 from Spartanburg Preparatory School visited Lost Acres.

Little Me Academy On May 17th, 15 students from Little Me Academy visited Lost Acres.

WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, June 10, 2019 at Lost Acres Fish Fry – Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert

Fund Raising

Buy or Sell Bricks for our new Education Center building

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Thu. May 30 Boiling Springs Home School Co-op 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Program: Bird Boxes, Nature Trail, Skins & Skulls, Archery, Leaf Prints and Eddie Eagle.

Mon. Jun. 10 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Fish Fry – Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert

Tue. Jun. 25 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

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Pioneer Day at Lost Acres 4/24/2019

Candle Making

Barry Long John Harris Nancy Biggerstaff & John Harris

BB Guns

Henry Grimsley & Grant Varnum Dick Cassel & Grant Varnum Ron Rutledge, Grant Varnum &

Dick Cassel

Leaf Printing Lunch

Linda Harris Janie Hughston Janet Grimsley, Jane Hughston

Mott Hope, Leneda Cassel & Mary Elliott

Archery

Dick Cassel & Grant Varnum Ron Rutledge Henry Grimsley

Skins & Skulls Bird Boxes

Linda Harris Mary Elliott Barry Long Jim Biggerstaff

Pink Lady’s Slipper Photo Shoot 5/4/19

Steven Anschel

Chris

Bob Spalding

John Bryant Richard W. Holzman

WLA Upstate Yard Sale 5/18/2019

Mark Fullerton Dick Cassel, John Harris & Betty Anschel John Harris


July 2019



Boiling Springs Home School Co-op On May 30th, thirty students from Boiling Springs Home School Co-op spent a full day at Lost Acres. The program included Bird Boxes, Nature Trail, Skins & Skulls, Archery, Leaf Prints and Eddie Eagle video.

Fund Raising



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June WLA Chapter Meeting

Dick Cassel cooking fish with Barry Long observing

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on June 10th at Lost Acres with 17 WLA members attending. Dick Cassel treated the members to a catfish fry while Leneda Cassel prepared deep fried French fries.

Thanks to everyone who brought a side dish or dessert.


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Mon. Jul. 8 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert Program: Rett Gibson and Tessa Russell – Wedding Photos

Tue. Jul. 23 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Mon. Aug. 12 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert Program: Reed Severance – Haygood Mill History and Current Operation

Tue. Aug. 27 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Lost Acres Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert

Program: Rett Gibson and Tessa Russell Wedding Photos

Bluebird Chicks Leaving the Nest

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Programs


August 2019



Harris 50th Wedding Anniversary

Wildlife Action Upstate members, John and Linda Harris celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in the Activity Building at Lost Acres. Family and Wildlife Action Upstate members attended the event.

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July WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on July 8th at Lost Acres with 16 WLA members and one pioneer attending. Fellowship was enjoyed by all. Thanks to everyone who brought a side dish or dessert.

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, 115 Fernridge Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Photos must be taken by WLA members in the wild; no zoo or studio pictures will be accepted. Include on the back: the photographer’s name, contact information and identified subject matter. The maximum number of entries is five per WLA Upstate participant. Prints will be judged and the Upstate winning entry will be published in the WLA 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.

2020 Upstate Calendar: Email your color photos in JPEG format, 8½” x 11” horizontal 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 12 monthly pages.

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, 2020 and runs for three years. Please contact a member of the WLA Upstate Nominating Committee if you would like to run for a position on the Board. The Nominating Committee members are Jim Biggerstaff (579-3624), Jane Hughston (576-2236) and Ronnie Rutledge (576-6035). The deadline for receiving nominations is the September 9th WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting. The Committee needs a minimum of four candidates and no more than ten.


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WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, August 12, 2019 at Lost Acres Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert

Program: Reed Severance – Haygood Mill History and Current Operation

Save the Date:

Skeet Shoot at Lost Acres will be on Saturday, October 12, 3 PM

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Mon. Aug. 12 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert Program: Reed Severance – Haygood Mill History and Current Operation

Tue. Aug. 27 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Mon. Sep. 9 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert Program: Suzy Downing – The Gibson Wedding and Nature Photos

Tue. Sep. 24 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Sat. Oct. 12 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert Program: Skeet Shoot at 3 PM













Programs


September 2019



August WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on August 12th at Lost Acres with 20 WLA members and one guest attending. Thanks to everyone who brought a side dish or dessert. The program was about Haygood Mill History and Current Operation by Reed Severance (see left). He and his son Ethan are Certified Millers. They operate the gristmill on the third Saturday of each month and sell the various grist products produced at the mill. Reed also repairs the mill with period tools. Interesting phrases originating from mill operation include “Nose to the grindstone,” – millers smell the grindstones to check for burning; “Waiting your turn;” and “Show me your metal.” In addition to grinding, the mill features monthly events, an Indian petroglyph museum, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, moonshine still and nature trail.

SKEET SHOOT

AT LOST ACRES Saturday, October 12, 2019

Invite your Friends

Limited Entry

Call John Harris (864) 576-1410 to Reserve your Friend’s Spot

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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, 115 Fernridge Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29307. Photos must be taken by WLA members in the wild; no zoo or studio pictures will be accepted. Include on the back: the photographer’s name, contact information and identified subject matter. The maximum number of entries is five per WLA Upstate participant. Prints will be judged and the Upstate winning entry will be published in the WLA 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.

2020 Upstate Calendar: Email your color photos in JPEG format, 8½” x 11” horizontal 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 12 monthly pages.


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, 2020 and runs for three years. Please contact a member of the WLA Upstate Nominating Committee if you would like to run for a position on the Board. The Nominating Committee members are Jim Biggerstaff (579-3624), Jane Hughston (576-2236) and Ronnie Rutledge (576-6035). The deadline for receiving nominations is the September 9th WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting. The Committee needs a minimum of four candidates and no more than ten.

WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, September 9, 2019 at Lost Acres Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert

Program: Suzy Downing – The Gibson Wedding and Nature Photos

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Mon. Sep. 9 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert Program: Suzy Downing – The Gibson Wedding and Nature Photos

Tue. Sep. 24 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Thu. Oct. 3 Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (40 Students 3rd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Tue. Oct. 8 Oakbrook Preparatory School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (32 Students 3rd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Fri. Oct. 11 Wellford Academy 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (70 Students 2rd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Sat. Oct. 12 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert Program: Skeet Shoot at 3 PM

Tue. Oct. 22 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres













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2020 Upstate Calendar: Email your color photos in JPEG format, 8½” x 11” horizontal of WLA Upstate activities by October 31 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 12 monthly pages.

SKEET SHOOT

AT LOST ACRES Saturday, October 12, 2019, 3:30 PM

Invite your Friends

Limited Entry

Call John Harris (864) 576-1410 to Reserve your Friend’s Spot

Fund Raising



September WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on September 9 at Lost Acres with 17 WLA members and one guest attending. The first half of the program was by Suzy Downing (left) who showed photos of the Gibson Wedding that was held at Lost Acres and a movie of the Over the Hill Hiking Group. Suzy is the photographer for the group. This was followed by a performance by Tessa and Rett Gibson of songs that they sang at their wedding.

Tessa and Rett Gibson


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, 2020, and runs for three years. An election ballot with instructions accompanies this Newsletter and can be printed from the WLA Upstate website www.wlaupstate.org/BALLOT2019.pdf. Mail your completed ballot to WLA Upstate Chapter to arrive at the post office by Friday, October 11 or bring your completed ballot to the October 12 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting. The election results will be announced at the October Meeting.


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WLA Chapter Meeting, Saturday, October 12, 2019, 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert

Program: Skeet Shoot beginning at 3:30 PM

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Thu. Oct. 3 Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (40 Students 3rd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Tue. Oct. 8 Oakbrook Preparatory School 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (32 Students 3rd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Fri. Oct. 11 Wellford Academy 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (70 Students 2rd Grade) at Lost Acres. Program: Bird Boxes, Skins & Skulls, Nature Trail, Eddie Eagle Video. Will bring lunch

Sat. Oct. 12 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert Program: Skeet Shoot at 3:30 PM

Tue. Oct. 22 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres













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November 2019



October WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on October 12 at Lost Acres with nine WLA members attending. The Skeet Shoot began at 3:30 PM.

Skeet Shooting with Dick Cassel, Henry Grimsley & John Harris

Fund Raising



October Educational Programs at Lost Acres Three grade school classes attended educational programs at Lost Acres in October. Students watched the Eddie Eagle video, walked the Nature Trail, built Bird Boxes and learned about Skins & Skulls.

Cooley Springs-Fingerville Elementary School 10/3/2019 – 35 students 3rd Grade

Oakbrook Preparatory School 10/8/2019 – 32 students 3rd Grade

Wellford Academy of Science and Technology 10/11/2019 – 68 students 2nd Grade

WLA Upstate Board Election Results

The winners of WLA Upstate Board of Directors election are Jim Biggerstaff and Jane Hughston . The term for these two positions starts on January 1, 2020 and runs for three years. Congratulations to both of you!


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WLA Chapter Meeting, Monday, November 11, 2019, 6:30 PM at Lost Acres Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert

Program: Steven Anschel, Carolina Nature Photographer’s Video

Skeet Shoot at Lost Acres 10/12/2019

John Harris & Henry Grimsley John Harris & Dick Cassel John Harris & Steven Anschel

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Mon. Nov. 11 WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres. Bring a Covered Dish or Dessert Program: Steven Anschel, Carolina Nature Photographer’s Video

Tue. Nov. 26 WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at Lost Acres

Mon. Dec. 9 Chapter Year-End Banquet and Awards Ceremony – Members Only. Bowen's Landing, 8681 SC-9, Inman, SC 29349, USA













Programs

Cooley Springs‐Fingerville Elementary School at Lost Acres 10/3/2019

Jim Biggerstaff with Bird Boxes Barry Long with Bird Boxes

John Scott with Bird Boxes Linda Poag with Skins & Skulls

Oakbrook Preparatory School at Lost Acres 10/8/2019

Dick Ebert with Bird Boxes Nancy Biggerstaff with Bird Boxes Jim Biggerstaff with Bird Boxes

Henry Grimsley with Bird Boxes Polly Bennett with Skins & Skulls


December 2019



November WLA Chapter Meeting

The WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting was held on November 11 at Lost Acres with 15 WLA members attending. Thanks to everyone who brought food.

The program was about the Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association Clemson Fall Foliage Photography Weekend, November 7-10, cohosted by Bob Spalding and WLA Upstate Chapter member, Steven Anschel. Steven showed slide presentations including Steven’s 12-minute introduction video with photos of the outings (see YouTube), and photographs of the outings he led which were to Whitewater Falls and a Lake Jocassee Pontoon Boat Ride. The photo of a bald eagle high in a tree (see left) was taken by Steven from the boat.

Fund Raising

Buy or Sell Bricks for Our Education Center Building


NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION

AT LOST ACRES

WLA members and their guests are invited to attend the Eighth Annual New Year’s Eve Celebration at Lost Acres on Tuesday, December 31, starting at 9:30 PM. There will be a traditional bonfire at the Fire Ring with roasted chestnuts. Bring snacks (hotdogs, s’mores, marshmallows, etc.) and hot chocolate to share as the New Year is welcomed in. This year you can warm up in the Education Center; it will be heated! Contact Jane Hughston at 576-2236 for weather cancellation information or check for updates at www.wlaupstate.org.

WLA Upstate 2020 Calendar

The WLA Upstate 2020 Calendars will be available for pickup at the December Chapter Meeting at Bowen's Landing. The cost for the calendar is $10 each. Please reserve your copies by contacting Nancy Biggerstaff at (864) 579-3624 by Saturday, November 30, 2019. They make wonderful holiday gifts for friends and relatives.


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WLA Chapter Year-End Banquet and Awards Ceremony Monday, December 9, 2019 starting at 6:30 PM Bowen's Landing, 8681 SC‐9, Inman, SC 29349

This Event is Only for Wildlife Action Members

Merry Christmas

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Common Loons on Lake Jocassee 11/11/2019

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Mon. Dec. 9 Chapter Year-End Banquet and Awards Ceremony – Members Only. Bowen's Landing, 8681 SC-9, Inman, SC 29349 starting at 6:30 PM

No December WLA Upstate Chapter Board Meeting

Tue. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration at Lost Acres starting at 9:30 PM. Bring snacks













Programs

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