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Roanoke Valley Trout Unlimited Chapter 308 |
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PO Box 11725, Roanoke, VA 24022-1725
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PO Box 11725, Roanoke, VA 24022-1725 |
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September - October -November- December 2007 Latest News Hugh C. Garst. Hugh, who retired from
HSMM in 2003, passed away on December 24 after a courageous battle with cancer.
For those of you who may not have had the pleasure of working with Hugh, he was
a true gentleman. His quiet demeanor often hid a well-sharpened, quick,
and very dry sense of humor. Hugh enjoyed the outdoors through a variety
of activities including hiking and rock-hounding. He was also an avid
tennis player. He was a member of Roanoke Valley TU. Hugh is survived by
his wife, Charlotte, and his son, Clay. Hugh will always be remembered for
his dedication to his family and to this firm, and he will truly be missed.
I ask that you join me in keeping Charlotte and Clay in your thoughts and
prayers as they face this difficult time. Visitation will be held on
Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, from 2-4 p.m. and from 7-9 p.m. at Simpson Funeral Home, South Holston Fishing Trip- November 29, 30, December 1 and 2, 2007 Click here for details and pictures. Roanoke TU - Orvis Sign Up Day Click here for pictures and story by Dick Taylor. Roanoke TU and Orvis Alliance Click here for full story. More discussion will follow at our November meeting. November 2007 Meeting - Important CHANGE!!! - Meeting will be on Nov. 28, 2007 Click HERE for full details and story of the meeting. Election of Officers. Also Tom Brown, Ron Herring and Marvin Huffman are going to make a presentation at the next meeting on where Roanoke Trout Unlimited would like to be in the plans for Orvis's Roanoke Valley Plan. We will then take a vote to determine if the membership wants to pursue it. Also Ray Mullins TU's Habitat Restoration Biologist for South Western Virginia and he will be attending the November meeting. He will talk about what is roll is with TU. Handicapped access pier on the Jackson River at Johnson Springs/Natural Wells access. Pier project a success!!! November 14 and 15, 2007. Click here for pictures and story. Chapter sponsored fishing trips. We are planning the following fishing trips: TRIP 1: South Holston - November 29, 30, December 1 and 2, 2007. Click here for details and pictures of the trip. We have room for a total of 12. We will rent the same cabins as before with an estimated cost of $35 to $40.00 per night per person. Meals will be done as before. I need to confirm reservations by October 24, 2007 so please let me know as soon as possible if you are going. I will need a head count as soon as possible to book the cabins if you wish to go. You can stay the whole time or choose the nights you prefer. Those who have signed up so far are: George Kesler, Dick Vipperman, Dover England (he will be staying with daughter), Jack Ward, Lane Hudson, Bill Bainter, Mike Collins, Robert Mareck, Ken Seagle, Bill Braden and Jon Wilson
Meadow Lane Lodge, on the Jackson River in Bath County. We have room for a total of 10. This trip will be March 14 and 15, 2008. The cost will be around $125.00 per person for two nights and includes rod fees. Meals will be done as before on trips and will be decided close to the time of the trip. We also need to confirm the head count as soon as possible to book the cabins. Please contact Jon Wilson by email or telephone 580-3731 as soon as possible if you plan on going. Those who have signed up so far are: Dover England, Lane Hudson, Jack Ward, Robert Marek, Joe Nawrocki, Ron Newmura, Bill Braden, Anthony Stavola, Janice Hess and Jon Wilson. Those on a waiting list are: Mike and Ashley Waters, and Ted Potrocci. Current list as of 1/22/08
October 17, 2007 - Roanoke TU 308 Annual Raffle and Meeting. Our October meeting will be our annual raffle. Click here for full details of the meeting and who our lucky winners are. This link submitted by Dan Phlegar. He met artist while in Jackson Hole. "1000 Legged Worm" fly pattern by Dick Taylor Click here for link to tie this fly. Looks great!! If link is missing try the one below. Also click here for more details. Trout Stocking Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Click here for story and pictures. Click here for Smith River Fishing Report, September 2007 Upcoming Chapter Events
CLEANUP- Green Hill Park, Saturday, Oct 6, 9:00am,
at picnic shelter by the river.
Waders/rubber boots are optional, -most of the trash is
along the river bank. To coincide with the Clean Valley Fall
cleanup. We have 10 volunteers signed up at the September meeting, but others
are welcome to join (no need to confirm you attendance).
STOCKING- Tentative stocking date is Wednesday, Oct. 10.
I will confirm and provide further info. Hans
September 30, 2007 Carvins Creek news story. Follow
this link for complete storyhttp://www.roanoke.com/outdoors/wb/134220 South Holston Fishing Trip, September 23 -26, 2007 Click here for story and pictures. Also anyone with pictures and stories please send to me so I can post to website. Thanks, Jon September 19, 2007 Meeting Click
HERE for complete write up. In addition to
everything else, Jim Gracie, President of Brightwater, Inc, will be at the
TU meeting next Wednesday to get ideas about restoring Carvins Creek. He
also will give an overview of what can be done. His company specializes in
stream restorations and is located in Columbia, MD. He would like you to
inform the membership of his appearance at the meeting so that they can ask
any questions they and express any ideas they may have. Email or call me if
you need more info. Wes Our September meeting will be very informative. Gary R. Martel, Director of Fisheries for VDGIF, Bud LaRouche of the VDGIF, and Sherry Smith Crumley, Chairman, Board of VDGIF will be our guest speakers and will discuss many upcoming changes to the fishing regulations. There will also be a guest speaker, Susan Alger, program director, to discuss the Auxiliary Game Warden Program,. Jerry Payne of Big Pine Mt. Stream Fishing will also be attending the meeting to hand out literature on his facility.
There will also be discussion on the upcoming raffle and tickets will be available at that time. Many thanks to George Kesler for doing an outstanding job heading this up for the chapter. TO: CHAPTER 308 MEMBERS AND OTHERS
I wish to express my sincere appreciation to everyone for the
kindness shown to me and my family during the time of my wife's death in
August. Your cards, food, and many other expressions of sympathy were
greatly appreciated and will always be remembered.
As I think about the many interesting programs and activities
which we have had this year I am extremely pleased with the progress we are
making particularly with the environmental and youth activities. Our
programs this year have included Game Warden Sgt. Brian Young, Sherry
Crumley and Bud LaRouche from the Fish and Game, Virginia TU
President John Ross, Brian Beers from the Paint Bank Fish Hatchery, fly
tying by several of our members, and a most enjoyable picnic at Wysor Smith's
place in Craig County. Youth activities have included assisting with
Kiwanis Kids Day at the Baptist Home, Botetourt Children Fishing
Day, and Franklin County Heritage Day.and sponsoring a student to the state TU
Center Camp. A busy and exciting year with a major event yet
to come: THE ANNUAL RAFFLE IN OCTOBER.
Preparations are now well along for the raffle under the able
direction of George Kesler, Chairman of the Raffle Committee. George did
an outstanding job in this capacity last year and all of us appreciate his
services again . All prizes are being DONATED this year. This
certainly and indication of the postive support we have from members and
supporting firms. Many thanks to George and everyone for the work and
effort that goes into making the raffle a success. Funds from the raffle will
help support our main environmental project of Carvins Creek at Hollins
University. Fingerling trout have been stocked in the creek and seem to
be doing well despite the hot summer we have had. The Orvis Company has
expressed interest in being a supporter of the project and perhaps other local
environmental projects.
Again I wish to say thanks for the many considerations
and support shown to me personally and as Chapter President. Best wishes
to everyone. Let's keep up the good work.
Dover England, President
540-562-1840
Chapter 308
Roanoke Valley Trout Unlimited
P.O. Box 11725
Roanoke, Virginia 24022-1725
Roanoke TU, Chapter 308 Mailing address: PO Box 11725, Roanoke, VA 24022-1725 New Raffle Items!! (as of 8/8/07)
**Click here for poster of raffle prizes.** *ORVIS Fly Rod and
Reel, Clearwater 904, 2pc. 4Weight 9ft., with Battenkill Bar Stock Reel,
$300.00
*Henry Big Boy 44 Magnum Rifle, from the Hunters Den, New Castle ($1200.00 value) *Fly rod and reel combo donated by Orvis of Roanoke. *Buck knife from
Chuck Buck. *2
pair of Sunglasses from Ono’s *Meadow
Lane Lodge (Weekend trip staying in the Jackson Cottage) *Derrick
Barr – 2 1-day rod fees at Escatawba Farms ( *Jake
Musick – 2 1-day rod fees at Riverbound Extreme (Claypool Hill) See note
below. *Try
to get a rod donated by National TU *New Item: Thanks to David Vacellio we have another great raffle item. Riverbound Fly Fishing is and outstand private fishing club in Richlands and Lebanon VA. They have water on Little River and Big Cedar Creek. BIG FISH, just ask David. Jack Musick owner has donated 2 day rod fees a $250.00 item. David has also volunteered to Guide the recipients of this raffle prize. Thanks David for your help, George Kesler Click here to for more past archives. |
