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Northwest Illinois Audubon Society
A chapter of the National Audubon Society
An American Icon: Utah‟s Red Rock Canyonlands NIAS Monthly Meeting—St. John United Church of Christ
March 1, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Clayton Daughenbaugh, current Midwest Regional Organizer for the
Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, will host a traveling presentation
entitled “Wild Utah: America‟s Red Rock Wilderness”. In addition to
a 15-minute multi-media slide show narrated by Robert Redford
which documents citizen efforts to designate public lands in southern
Utah‟s spectacular canyon country as part of the National Wilderness
Preservation System, Clayton will present on the current status of
the Utah wilderness movement.
NIAS Monthly
Meetings: Held on the 1st
Tuesday of the
month.
Oct.-Mar., location
is St. John United
Church of Christ,
1010 S. Park Blvd.,
Freeport; 7 p.m.
for announcements
and reports. Pro-
gram begins at 7:30
p.m. followed by
refreshments.
April, May & Sept.
special mtg. times/
place.
Feb.-March 2011 Newsletter
www.nwilaudubon.org
The Bald Eagle became our National emblem in 1782. Did you know it is the only eagle unique to North America and that a Bald Eagle nest can measure up to 8 feet across? Picture by Carole Litus
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Calendar
Considerations
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Electronic Updates 3
Christmas Bird Count
and Birdathon
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Toward a Cooler Planet 5
Crane Count 6
Connections 7
GBBC and Birding Trip 8
Reptile & Amphibian Enthusiast—Pam Otto NIAS Monthly Meeting—St. John United Church of Christ
Feb. 1, 2011
7:00 p.m
Northwest Illinois Audubon Society will host reptile
and amphibian enthusiast Pam Otto of the St. Charles Park Dis-
trict. Pam Otto‟s program will feature reptiles and amphibians
native to northwestern Illinois environments, and will also include
basic training in frog monitoring. Pam Otto is currently the
manager of nature programs and interpretive services, and she
helps to oversee the St. Charles Park District‟s award-winning
environmental education programs.
What a great way to prepare for the Northwest Illinois Audubon
Society „Pizza and Frogs” activity on March 25th! See the article
on page 6 of the newsletter for more information. Picture by Carole Litus
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Calendar Considerations
Feb. 1—”Reptile and Amphibian Enthusiast—Pam
Otto”. NIAS monthly meeting, St. John United
Church of Christ, 7 p.m. See front page of newslet-
ter for more information.
Feb. 15—”Talking About the Issues” monthly dis-
cussion session 7-9 p.m. at the home of Violet and
Lauren Frederick, 3170 Sandy Pointe Drive, Freeport.
(815-235-1418). Everyone is welcome at these infor-
mal discussions of various environmental issues. Call
the Frederick‟s for directions.
Feb. 18-21—2011 Great Backyard Bird Count. See
article on page 8.
Feb. 24—The NIAS Conservation Committee and
all other interested individuals will meet at Amigos
Restaurant, 306 N. Galena Ave. in downtown Freeport
at 5:30 p.m. Join us for fine food and a stimulating
discussion. We wrap it up before 7:30 p.m.
March 1—”An American Icon: Utah‟s Red Rock
Canyonlands”. NIAS monthly meeting, St. John
United Church of Christ, 7 p.m. See front page of
newsletter for more information.
March 8—NIAS Board Meeting, 7-9 p.m., St. John
United Church of Christ.
March 12—Quarterly Audubon Council of Illinois
(ACI) meeting. Call Blackmores (815-938-3204) for
agenda, location and carpooling information.
March 15—”Talking About the Issues” monthly dis-
cussion session, 7-9 p.m. at the home of Chris Kruger,
201 W. Zimmerman, Dakota (815-449-2019). We‟ll
carpool from the Staples lot in Freeport at 6:30.
Everyone is welcome at these informal discussions of
various environmental issues. Call Chris for direc-
tions.
March 25—Evening Pizza and Frog Listening at the
Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve. For details see
page 6.
March 31—The NIAS Conservation Committee and
all other interested individuals will meet at Amigos
Restaurant, 306 N. Galena Ave. in downtown Freeport
at 5:30 p.m. Join us for fine food and a stimulating
discussion. We wrap it up before 7:30 p.m.
SAVE THE DATE !!!
April 2—Bluebird Workshop. See article on page 8 for
more information.
April 16—Crane Count. See article on page 6.
May 1—Birdathon Fundraiser. See article on page 4.
May 9-13—Spring Birding in Crex Meadows. See ar-
ticle on page 9.
Thank You To…
the 18 individuals who processed this year‟s seed col-
lection: John and Anita Nienhuis, Tom and Chris Har-
tung, Judy and Harlan Corrie, Willem and Claudia Di-
jstelbergen, Larry and Phyllis Seffrood, Dan and Diana
Nye, Mary and Keith Blackmore, Anne Straight, Melody
Farringer, Laura Dufford and John Walt. Special
thanks go to John and Anita for hosting everyone.
Lynn Feaver, Jeremy Dixon, Tim and Teresa Smith,
John and Anita Nienhuis and Mary and Keith Blackmore
for helping with the November woodcut at the Elkhorn
Creek Biodiversity Preserve.
Keith Blackmore and Richard Benning for organizing
the December Christmas Bird Count. See page 4 for
the results of the count.
Anne Straight for her continual updates of the Elk-
horn Creek Biodiversity Preserve species list. The list
now numbers 377 species divided among 15 categories.
For a copy of the list, contact Keith Blackmore at 815-
938-3204.
Burn Volunteers Wanted We invite you to get on our contact list for prairie
burns this spring. Due to weather factors that can foil
even the best-laid burn plans, we don‟t schedule burns
weeks in advance. When conditions are right, we call
you, and if you‟re available, you join our crew. Usually
you‟ll get the call 24-48 hrs. beforehand. The burn
season for us typically runs from early March through
mid-April. Don‟t worry if you lack experience. There
are some tasks on burn days that are fine for novices.
Snacks and water are provided. To get on the list, sign
up at the February or March monthly meetings or call
Mary Blackmore at 815-938-3204.
The public is welcome at all chapter activities.
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Electronic Updates? Hello members. In an effort to keep everyone up to date on NIAS meetings, field trips, weather cancellations,
volunteer opportunities and other news, we are compiling an email list for any members who choose to participate
in electronic updates. We are also working to supply the NIAS newsletter to those members who wish to receive
an electronic version only (please note that the newsletter is currently available in electronic PDF format on our
website, http://nwilaudubon.org). Opting in for the electronic version does not exclude a participating member
from receiving the paper copy, though the goal of reducing paper waste and postage expense is a key considera-
tion.
During the January meeting, a revised sign-in sheet was circulated with options for email registry and interest
topics. This sign-in sheet will continue to be used at future meetings. Please feel free to fill in your email address
and any of the designated interests which may apply to you. We have future plans to utilize your specific inter-
ests as a means to direct important updates, news and volunteer events directly to your inbox. You may also sign
up for electronic updates or the electronic newsletter by contacting Teresa Smith (membership) or Dan Barron
(public relations).
Kindest,
Dan Barron, P.R. Chair Teresa Smith, Membership
[email protected] [email protected]
Audubon Adventures! Thanks to everyone who sponsored an Audubon Adventure classroom! This year we have classes in eight differ-
ent schools using the Audubon Adventure kits. A special thanks to people who sponsored a classroom(s) this
year:
Charlotte Flickinger (2), Judy Corrie (2), Sandy Tune, Fred & Carol Redmore, Judy Kurr, Kara Gallup, Keith and
Mary Blackmore, John and Susan Walt, JoDaviess Conservation Guardians (3), Dick Luthin, Charlotte Hartman,
Gil and Sharon Mitchell, and Alice Akins.
This year‟s Audubon Adventure theme is „Migration‟ and it looks like it will be a great help in having a wonderful
learning adventure. If anyone knows of any teachers in grades 3-6 that might be interested in using a kit in
their classroom, please have them contact Laura Dufford (815-947-2720 or email: [email protected]).
Welcome New Members
Northwest Illinois Audubon Society would
like to extend a welcome to new members:
Vernon Ruthe—Freeport
LaVerne Flack—Freeport
We‟re glad to have you join us!
Have you noticed the
new black and white
drawings? Many thanks to Carole Litus who has
recently submitted new black and white
drawings of animals and flowers for use in the newsletter.
Carole used to submit drawings for this newsletter and we
are glad to welcome her back. As you might have noticed,
she is very talented! She drew the Eagle and the toad for
us on the cover. Can you find a few more drawings in the
newsletter by Carole?
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CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT NEWS The 2010-2011 Christmas Bird Count (CBC) was held on De-
cember 18 for our Freeport (ILFR) count circle. This year
marks the 35th count for our circle, which is sponsored by the
Northwest Illinois Audubon Society. The day of the count was
quite good weather-wise. We had clear skies in the morning
and partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. It was a little cold
early in the morning with the temperature standing at 9 de-
grees and a light breeze blowing out of the west. However, it
warmed up to 17 degrees later in the day, and the morning sun
reflecting off the snow cover had some of us wishing we had
our sunglasses.
This year‟s count produced several highlights. The species
total was 48 which tied the highest for our count circle in its
35 year history. Individual species high counts were observed
for Bald Eagle, Eastern Bluebird, Belted Kingfisher, American
Robin and White-crowned Sparrow. The most notable of these
was the Robin with 124 individuals observed compared with the
previous high count of 22 in 2005. Robins in Krape Park were
observed eating hackberries. It will be interesting to see if
they stay around as the winter progresses and food availability
becomes more limited. On the down side were House Finch and
American Goldfinch with the lowest numbers since the mid-
1990‟s.
The data from our count circle will be sent to National
Audubon Society‟s CBC database where it will be stored along
with data from all other Christmas Bird Counts done this year
and previous years. You can access this data and other infor-
mation at their website www.christmasbirdcount.org. This data
is extremely valuable because of the 111 years that the Christ-
mas Bird Count has been taking place. While one cannot make
conclusions from the data for a single year, it is valid to look at
long term trends in bird populations and distribution.
Thanks to the following individuals who participated in the
Christmas Bird Count. Field counters were Dan Barron, Richard
Benning, Keith and Mary Blackmore, Harlan and Judy Corrie,
Jeremy Dixon, Melody Farringer, Mark Keister, John and Anita
Nienhuis, Dan and Diana Nye, Larry Seffrood, Tim and Teresa
Smith, Anne Straight and Eve Wilczewski. Feeder counters
were Bonnie Bade, Somer Bozovsky, Chris Fye, Judy Kurr and
Diane Stevens.
Thanks also to the Stephenson County Convention and Visi-
tors Bureau for allowing us the use of a room to eat lunch and
regroup on count day.
Submitted by Richard Benning
CBC Freeport Count Co-compiler
BIRDATHON! It‟s time to start thinking about spring bird-
ing! The date for this year‟s Birdathon has
been set for Sunday, May 1st.
Please consider being a part of this year‟s
event. Birdathon is a fundraiser for our
chapter and the money raised is used to sup-
port activities to help protect bird wintering,
migrating, and nesting habitat and also local
bird banding efforts.
Each person participating finds sponsors to
donate money for the number of species seen
during the day of the event. On May 1st, the
birder will spend as much time as they wish
looking for different species of birds. After
the Birdathon, the participant collects the
pledges and sends the money to the coordi-
nator.
This event is fun and can be done by both
beginner and experienced birders. Grab a
friend and spend some time out birding on
May 1st!
If you are interested in participating in this
year‟s Birdathon or would like more informa-
tion, please contact Laura Dufford at 815-
947-2720 or she can also be reached at
Picture by Carole Litus
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Toward a Cooler Planet 21st in a series
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
I received a nice phone call from Chris Geiselhart, a
member of the Lake County Audubon Society, whom we
met through work with the Audubon Council of Illinois
(ACI). She had a number of questions about how our
chapter had gone about getting the Kill-a-Watt meters
into all of our local libraries. I was glad that they were
trying to do the same thing in their membership area.
As Chris and I reviewed the steps that our chapter
had taken, I said that getting the meters placed in the
libraries was the easy part. Getting folks to check
them out and use them is much more challenging.
Sitting on a library shelf collecting dust certainly
does the environment no good at all. The meters are
checked out just as one would check out a library book.
Then the meter can be used to measure the electrical
consumption of virtually any 110-volt appliance one has.
The meter has with it a nifty little instruction booklet
and some useful comparative data. This information
helps the user to get a better grasp of what the meter
numbers mean.
While some in our chapter have been able to make
very considerable financial savings by using the meter,
it is well to remember that each kilowatt-hour one
saves means that 1 ½ pounds of CO2 are kept out of the
atmosphere.
If you have used one of the meters, write a letter
to the editor of your local paper telling of your experi-
ence. That will help make others aware that they, too,
can profit from using the meter.
If you haven‟t yet used a meter, give it a try. They
are as close as your local library.
— Keith Blackmore
And since we‟re talking about energy, did you know…? Keith Blackmore and Lynn Feaver were featured in
the Winter 2010 issue of the Audubon Chapter
Networker, a resource of Audubon chapter leaders
across the nation in the article “Community Diets
to Curb Global Warming”. In the article, other
chapters can read about how Keith was inspired by
David Gershon‟s book, Low-Carbon Diet—A 30-day Program to Lose 5,000 Pounds, and how he and our
chapter Vice-President, Lynn Feaver, launched the
concept as a chapter program. They also mentored
students from Highland Community College‟s Stu-
dent Leadership Program and helped them take
the program to local schools. In addition, they
trained several Chapter volunteers as group lead-
ers, who then worked with small groups of commu-
nity members to assess their carbon footprint and
provide them tools to help reduce it.
NIAS also purchased 25 electricity load meters
and donated them to local libraries, as Keith de-
scribes in „Toward a Cooler Planet‟ this month.
Great job Keith and Lynn...we thank you and the
planet thanks you.
Lynn Feaver, Jeremy Dixon, Tim and Teresa Smith, John
and Anita Nienhuis and Mary and Keith Blackmore take a
well-earned break at the November Elkhorn Creek Biodiver-
sity Preserve woodcut. (Teresa is taking the picture)
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PIZZA AND FROGS
Join us as we identify amphibians by sound at the
Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity Preserve on Friday,
March 25. We hope to hear Spring Peepers,
Western Chorus Frogs, Northern Leopard Frogs
and more. As the sun sets we may be lucky
enough to hear an American Woodcock as well.
Meet at the Preserve at 6 p.m., or if desired, at
Mimo‟s pizza in downtown Forreston at 4:45 for a
bite to eat beforehand. Dress for the weather
as we‟ll be walking short distances. For more in-
formation, if the weather is questionable, or to
connect with a carpool, call Blackmores at 815-
938-3204.
Picture by Carole Litus
JOIN US FOR CRANE COUNT!
Everyone is welcome to be a part of this year‟s Crane
Count on Saturday, April 16. Our count is included in
the larger Midwest Crane Count organized by the
International Crane Foundation (ICF).
Crane counting is an early activity but very reward-
ing. Pairs of counters are assigned a specific area
within Stephenson County. Counters are on the site
from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m. on count day to listen and
watch for Sandhill Cranes. Following the count we‟ll
gather at a local restaurant for breakfast and to
turn in count forms. Prior to count day, new counters
need to view a short video from ICF that will cover
the crane census in greater detail and provide infor-
mation on crane field marks and vocalizations. Addi-
tionally, new counters are always paired with experi-
enced counters. Last year 30 participants at 14 sites
observed a total of 45 cranes, including 12 pairs.
If you would like to participate in this year‟s count,
contact County Coordinator Mary Blackmore at 815-
938-3204 or sign up at either the February or March
monthly meetings.
High-quality Prairie Protected with NIAS
Help In December, the Prairie Preservation Society of
Ogle County (PPSOC) was able to give the residents
of northern Illinois a wonderful Christmas gift: the
protection of the most valuable remnant prairie in
Ogle County.
The 83-acre parcel south of Oregon had been a
Christmas tree farm for the past 25 years. Despite
this, parts of the remnant prairie on the property
survived, and a 2007 survey of natural areas in Ogle
County confirmed its value in representing the pre-
settlement landscape.
PPSOC‟s purchase was made possible by a grant
from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Founda-
tion and other donations, including $40,000 from
our chapter. Our gift was treated as a “buyout” of
PPSOC‟s share of the Elkhorn Creek Biodiversity
Preserve, which the two organizations purchased
jointly in 1999. The money used came from the es-
tate of Clarence Mitchell, which gave our chapter a
bequest of $48,000 in 2009. Congratulations to all
those who worked to make the purchase possible.
Lucas Bradley, NIAS President, and Keith Black-more, NIAS Conservation/Preserve Management, sign the buyout document for Elkhorn Creek Bio-diversity Preserve.
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CONNECTIONS: DAN AND DIANA NYE New Adventures
Dan and Diana Nye are always up for new adventures. Their latest is fearlessly taking on several acres of land
and a new home (new to them) near Cedarville, where they are raising free range chickens, who are producing
organic eggs. It is a new adventure, but they are equal to the challenge. “Once you do this,” Diana says, “you
understand why organic eggs are so expensive.”
They are used to adventure; they started traveling in the late 60‟s and went west for a year. They ended up in
the West for 16 years, living in California, Oregon, Mexico, Utah and Idaho. Dan, an electrician, worked in
power plants, and Diana usually worked in the medical field in doctor‟s offices. Their two children, Tracy and
Charley, were born in California. They visited national parks and nature preserves and enjoyed thoroughly the
beauty of the west. When their daughter Tracy was ready for school, they returned to Freeport so that she
could start school here and the children could get to know their grandparents and cousins. They thought this
would be a good experience for them for a year. That was in 1986. They stayed. In the summers, the family
would often be heading west in their camper, off to visit the national parks with the kids and having wonderful
times camping. But they were also glad for the pleasures of home.
Dan had grown up in Freeport, enjoyed camping with his brothers at what is now Oakdale. His mother was in
Audubon in the 60‟s. Diana grew up in Lena, at the edge of town; they were near a swampy area which was the
place of adventure for Diana and her friends; they would pack a lunch and be gone all day.
They took their own children camping — spent much time at Oakdale, where the kids were in “Little Critters” —
and they explored the Mississippi, relishing the great variety of birds they saw along the flyway. Also, they
took their kids on the Bird Counts.
Although heart surgery for Diana kept them home this past year, they hope to travel west again and would like
to get a small motor home; those with diesel Mercedes engines can get 20 to 25 mpg as opposed to the 7 to 10
the campers used to get.
They always have plenty of family to visit. Their son, Charley, lives in Urbana and daughter Tracy lives in Ore-
gon; there are also three children of Dan‟s from a former marriage, and there are 14 grandchildren, counting
biological, adopted, step, and foster grandchildren. Many adventures lie ahead...and meanwhile they have happy
chickens that are producing healthy eggs for all of us.
— Carol Redmore
Carol‟s Choices Carol is off to Jamaica but she did leave us with some „winter book‟ choices that are perfect for a slow read,
chapter by chapter with kids. These are a good „winter experience‟ for children and adults so cozy up for a
long winter‟s read with an eager child...and try not to think too hard about Carol in Jamaica.
Charlotte‟s Web by E.B. White
Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit: A Book of Changing Seasons by Il Sung Na is a nice book for
young readers...filled with rich illustrations and charming animals.
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Bluebird Workshop
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 2nd and join us for
a jam-packed morning full of bluebird fun. Everything you
would ever want to know about these little blue gems will be
available at our bluebird workshop. Local experts will be
speaking on attracting bluebirds to your home, nest box know
-how, and the history of how this bright little bird has come
back after years of help from many individuals. More infor-
mation on time and location will be in the next newsletter.
Save the date!!! Picture by Carole Litus
Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual four-day event that engages bird
watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the
birds are across the continent. Anyone can participate, from beginning bird watch-
ers to experts. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or you can count for as
long as you like each day of the event. It‟s free, fun, and easy — and it helps the
birds.
To participate in this effort or to learn more about it, go to the Great Backyard
Bird Count national website at: http://www.birdcount.org. The website tells you how
to participate, helps you learn about birds, presents a photo gallery and includes a
wonderful section for children with:
bird coloring pages,
jigsaw puzzles,
words about birds,
a „Guess Who‟s Squawkin‟?‟ sound quiz and
how to make Marvel Meal bookmarks.
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SPRING BIRDING IN CREX MEADOWS Severson Dells Nature Center is sponsoring a birding trip to one of the premiere birding
spots of the upper Midwest, Crex Meadows Wildlife Area in northwest Wisconsin. The trip
is scheduled for May 9-13 and space is still available.
Crex Meadows contains 30,000 acres of wetlands, brush prairies and forests scattered
across a gently rolling landscape. This diverse habitat attracts a diversity of birds, both
migrating and nesting species. Some of the more unusual species that are common at Crex
Meadows include Sharp-tailed Grouse, Clay-colored Sparrow, American Bittern, Black Tern
and Brewer‟s Blackbird. In addition to abundant birdlife, a breeding pack of Timber
Wolves has been present since 1995. On the return trip to Illinois, time will be spent at
the Necedah national Wildlife Refuge to observe the recently established eastern migra-
tory Whooping Crane flock and other species of interest.
The cost for the 5-day trip is $400-475, depending upon the number of participants.
This fee includes transportation, lodging, over half of the food, leader services and a dona-
tion to Severson Dells. Leaders are Keith and Mary Blackmore, experienced birders and
trip leaders.
To register, call Severson Dells at 815-335-2915. Following registration, a $100 deposit
is required to secure your reservation.
For more information, including a trip fact sheet, contact Severson Dells or the Black-
mores at 815-938-3204.
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ADDRESSES OF YOUR LEGISLATORS
Federal
Senator Richard Durbin
Kluczynski Building 38th Floor
230 S. Dearborn
Chicago, IL 60604
Senator Mark Kirk
Senate Office Bldg.
Washington, DC 20510
(16th District)
Rep. Don Manzullo
415 S. Mulford Rd.
Rockford, IL 61108
(17th District)
Rep. Phil Hare
1535 47th Ave., Suite 5
Moline, IL 61265
State
Sen. Tim Bivins
State House
Springfield, IL 62706 (45th District)
Sen. Mike Jacobs
State House
Springfield, IL 62706 (36th District)
Rep. Jim Sacia
State House
Springfield, IL 62706 (89th District)
Rep. Jerry Mitchell
State House
Springfield, IL 62706 (90th District)
Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121
State House Switchboard (217) 782-2000
(When using either switchboard, simply ask to be connected to the legislator‟s office.)
Board Members:
President-Lucas Bradley
4205 Beach St. #203 Rockford, IL 61108
Home: (815) 238-7120 Vice President—Lynn
Feaver
Secretary—Anita Nienhuis
Treasurer—Judy Kurr
At large—Steve Simpson, John Nienhuis, Tony Gra-hame, Tim Smith, Sharon Shaw and Willem Dijstel-
bergen
Committee Chairs:
Conservation —Keith
Blackmore
Programs—Eve Wilczewski
Education—Laura Dufford
Publicity—Dan Barron
Membership—Teresa Smith
Field Trips— Rick Weber
Sustainable Agriculture—Dick Benning, Mary Black-more, Laura Dufford and
Heidi Thorp
Newsletter Editor:
Kara Gallup
752 SW 36th Ave.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
(815) 871-8014
Regular Contributors
Keith Blackmore
Carol Redmore
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