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Christmas
in Baghdad
Hello all,
I spent another Christmas in Baghdad. And
I'll ring in the New Year at FOB Falcon
too. The good news is that we are almost
done here, and I expect to be back at Fort
Polk no later than January 15,
 probably
sooner. That's no secret, since it's been
published online and
in
the news. I know I have done a horrible
job of keeping in touch with most of you.
I will endeavor to do better in the
future.
Happy Kwanzaa and Happy New Year!
God bless America, and God bless each and
every one of you.
Peace always,
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Friends of Wertheim Welcome Cabin
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Thoughts From FOW Board Member Helen Geraghty
The Friends of Wertheim propose to build a Welcome
Cabin, which will be heated and open twelve months a
year to serve as a space for visitors, volunteers,
and school groups. There will be a display rack
filled with books and pamphlets, tables so that
workshops can be held indoors and a place for FOW to
store their equipment. Visitors will be able to
borrow binoculars and bird lists so they can
identify what they’re seeing.
 The
Friends of Wertheim have a history of creative
programming that includes owl prowls, guided canoe
trips, guided walks, watercolor and photography
workshops, newsletters, native seed harvesting, and
turtle surveys. Having a home would make it easier
to gather new volunteers to expand the programs. One
visitor said, ”I’ve been living in this neighborhood
for thirty years and I never knew the refuge
existed.” This is a tragedy because Indian Landing
on the Carmen’s River is not only beautiful, but
historically important, having once been used by
Native Americans. The river mouth at sunset is a
sight that has been celebrated by local artists for
two hundred years.
Link to Complete Article
Bicoastal Seals
Former
South Country science teacher and Science
Chairman Art Cooley may
 have
moved to the west coast, but has not slowed down
when it comes to environmental issues. He is
currently involved with Catch shares for
fishing, Congestion pricing for cities, Carbon
emissions and global warming to name a few. Art
has agreed to do an occasional article
concerning various environmental issues. This
issue contains the first of these articles.
Link to Complete Article
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 Sunshine Reminder:
If you know of any colleague or
family member who is sick, hospitalized or has had an accident, please
email me the particulars and I will email them to the general membership.
I'm sure a little note or two to lift their spirits.
Memorial Services
If you know of any colleague or
family member who has passed away, please email me the Memorial information and
I will email them to the general membership.
Volume I
Issue 1 January 2009
Site Maintained by
JIM MCGOWAN
BELLPORT, NEW YORK
USA
 If you
have any
photos or articles
you would like added
to the next Newsletter
email them to:
jmcgowan@sc.rr.com
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