Wildlife Action, Inc.
Upstate Chapter Newsletter
October 2014
Our Motto: Local Folks Solving Local Problems
Our Slogan: To Put Back More Than We Take
Websites: www.wildlifeaction.com and www.wlaupstate.org
Chapter Meeting: Monday, October 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM at Lost Acres
Bring a Covered Dish
Program: DNR Officer Eric Quinn, Skeet Shooting for WLA Members Only
Pioneer Day at Croft State Park
Pioneer Day at Croft State Park continued
This year’s WLA Upstate Chapter’s annual Pioneer
Day was held at Croft State Park on Saturday,
September 13th from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Thirty-one
children from Spartanburg and the surrounding area
participated in a fun-filled day at Croft State Park.
Seventeen WLA Upstate members, four Friends of
Croft members (our event co-sponsor) and local Kohl’s
volunteers made Pioneer Day an enjoyable learning
experience for all participants. Each child received
gifts to take home consisting of a rod and reel donated
by the SC Hunters and Landowners for the Hungry,
fishing tackle donated by Academy Sports + Outdoors
and a large backpack donated by Costco.
Registration: Nancy Biggerstaff, Mott Hope and Jane
Hughston registered 31 children. Included were
members and their leaders from Girl Scout Troop 1501.
Fishing: All of the children spent the morning fishing
on the banks of beautiful Lake Craig.
Friends of Croft donated worms. For
many of the children this was their
first experience baiting a hook and
casting a reel. The photo on the left is
of WLA Upstate member Guy Edge
watching his grandson fish.
Lunch: All of the participants and volunteers enjoyed
a picnic lunch of grilled hot dogs
topped with Leneda Cassel’s famous
homemade chili, chips and a soft
drink. The food, donated by Food
Lion, Publix, Sam’s Club and Costco,
was prepared and served by Friends of
Croft members and Kohl’s volunteers.
Afternoon Sessions
BB Gun Target Practice was supervised by Ron
Rutledge, John Harris and John
Kirkland. Children and adults
practiced shooting with their choice of
BB pellet rifles or BB pellet guns and
various targets. The photo on the left
is of two children who are proudly
displaying their targets.
The Scavenger Hunt was led by Nancy Biggerstaff
and Steven Anschel. Each child received a list of
twenty naturally occurring items and a specimen
collection bag. The items included mushroom and
lichen samples, and specific leaves, seeds and bark
from plants and trees. Twenty-four
children were awarded the Scavenger
Hunt certificate for collecting all of
the items on the list. The photo on the
left is of a sister and brother each with
a certificate.
The Skins and Skulls program was led by Linda
Harris (left), Bill Tart and Polly
Bennett. The specimens on display
ranged from sharks to bears. The
children learned about each animal’s
habitat and unique behaviors.
Following the presentation they could
examine and handle the various skins and bones.
The Birds and Bird Calls session was presented by
Jim Biggerstaff and Barry Long. Children were taught
to identify birds by appearance as well
as songs and calls. They also learned
about some bird behaviors. In the
photo to the left, Jim (left) is playing
a bird call while Barry (right) shows a
picture of the bird.
Feedback: Randy S. Alexander (Costco) – We are
happy to help anytime we can.
To view all of the Pioneer Day images on line see
Continued on next column.
www.wlaupstate.org/photo_gallery/PioneerDay%202014/album/index.html
September WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting
The September Chapter Meeting was held on
September 8th at Lost Acres with 23 members
attending. Thanks to everyone who brought a covered
dish. John Harris showed the video produced by
WSPA of Jane Hughston receiving the CARING for
the CAROLINAS September 2014 award. See
www.wspa.com/video?clipId=10565037. This was
followed by a video of the Anschels’ orchid collection.
See www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTpVjjAniz8
WLA Upstate Board of Directors Election
The Upstate Nominating Committee received three
nominations for the two WLA Upstate Board of
Directors positions. The term for these two positions
starts on January 1, 2015 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 10th or bring your ballot to the October 13th
Chapter Meeting. The election results will be
announced at the October Chapter Meeting.
2015 Upstate Calendar
Email your uncropped, color photos in JPEG format of
WLA Upstate activities to Jim Biggerstaff at
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[email protected] by the October 31 deadline. Images
should show WLA Upstate 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 pages. Each month will have one or
more photos of an Upstate activity or event.
WLA Upstate Upcoming Events Sat.
Oct. 4
Sat.
Oct. 11
Mon. Oct. 13
Tue.
Oct. 28
Thu.
Oct. 30
Fri.
Oct. 31
Mon. Nov. 3
Mon. Nov. 10
Thu.
Nov. 20
Fri.
Nov. 21
Tue.
Nov. 25
Mon. Dec. 8
Birthday Party for Peyton Hamblett, son of Jason & Katie Hamblett 1 PM at Lost Acres
New Life Baptist Church, Roebuck 10 AM (15 participants ages 4 to 18). Contact: Kathy Brannon
Activities: Leaf Prints, Archery & Bird Boxes. Volunteers needed
WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6 PM at Lost Acres. Election of 2 WLA Upstate Board of Directors Members
Program: Officer Eric Quinn, Skeet Shooting for WLA Members Only
Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316
Westview Elementary 9 AM (80 Fourth Graders). Contact: Donna Brooks
Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail & Skins & Skulls
Westview Elementary 9 AM (40 Fourth Graders). Contact: Donna Brooks
Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail & Skins & Skulls
District 6 Schools 9 AM (39 Gifted Children). Contact: Sally Dover
Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail & Skins & Skulls. Volunteers needed
WLA Upstate Chapter Meeting 6:30 PM at Fuddruckers, 1509 John B White Sr. Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Program: Jack Roper Magic Show
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
Fairforest Elementary School 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM (63 Second Graders). Will bring lunch. Contact: Lynn Brady
Activities: Eddie Eagle, Bird Boxes, Nature Trail & Skins & Skulls. Volunteers needed
Chapter Board Meeting 6:30 PM at North Spartanburg Fire Dept., 8767 Asheville Hwy., Spartanburg, SC 29316
Chapter Year-End Banquet and Awards 6:30 PM at O'Charley's, 106 East Blackstock Road, Spartanburg, SC 29301
Members only
Skeet Shooting at Lost Acres
As part of the SC Department of Natural Resources Education Program, DNR Officer
Quinn offers free Skeet Shooting Instruction. The program for the October WLA
Upstate Chapter Meeting will be a Skeet Shooting session supervised by Officer Quinn.
It will begin at 6 PM and is open only to WLA Upstate members and their families ages
8 and up. The Skeet Range will be set up at the Lost Acres Overnight Camping area.
Officer Quinn will supply all of the equipment including shotguns, ammunition, traps
and clay targets. The Nature Trail will be closed during the Skeet Shooting session.
Order Your Wildlife Action Upstate Chapter T-Shirts & Sweatshirts
John Harris is taking orders for WLA Upstate Chapter long or short sleeved tee-shirts or sweatshirts.
National's Wolf logo in four colors will be on the back and a small one color logo will be on the front left chest
area. You may order by size, color and style. Email [email protected] or call John at (864) 576-1410. He
will provide final pricing before placing the group order.
2014 Officers
Dick Cassel
Dr. Nancy Hughston
Betty Anschel
Nancy Biggerstaff
Jane Hughston
Dan McCall
Charles Finkelstein
Polly Bennett
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
VP Education
VP Hunting
VP Fishing
VP Environment
2014 Board of Directors
474-3004
576-7689
(864) 234-8137
579-3624
576-2236
541-8831
576-7689
574-6653
Jim Biggerstaff
Jane Hughston
Henry Grimsley
Linda Harris
Jesse Charles
Ron Rutledge
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579-3624
576-2236
574-2133
576-1410
587-7876
576-6035
Vern Travaille, Webmaster, 529-0463
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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.
8" by 4" by 2¼"
Clay Brick
$75
with 1- 3 lines
of engraving
(16 characters/line)
8" by 8" by 2¼"
Clay Brick
$125
with 1- 6 lines
of engraving
(16 characters/line)
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
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(864) 814-1888
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T-Shirts & Sweatshirts
Contact John Harris to Place Your Order
(864) 576-1410 [email protected]
Specify Size, Color and Style
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Additional Pioneer Day Photos by Steven Anschel BB with Ron Rutledge 4