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The Des Moines
Ike Newsletter
DES MOINES
CHAPTER NEWSLETTER
DEFENDERS OF SOIL, AIR, WOODS,
WATERS, AND WILDLIFE
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Notes from President, Tom Holm
Look for
notes from your President, Tom Holm in this section of future
newsletters.
S.O.S. Committee Report
Stream
monitoring at Yeader creek was held on 9/19/04. The stream was
found to be clear and the PH balance, Nitrites, Nitrates,
Phosphates and Chloride levels checked out favorably. Water
Striders and minnows were observed, indicating pollutant levels
low.
Participating in the monitoring were: Tom Holm, Sonny Satre,
Fred Kokke Jr, Jim Durbala, Mike Lucas, Mike Roland, Wimpy
Stifel, Jim Kilts, Jack Soulis, Vivian Vogel, Jeff Primmer and
Anita Walker-Purcell.
Door
prizes
We are in
need of door prizes for the weekly drawing. See the new program
chairman, Sonny Satre if you can donate
an item.
Uncle
Ikes! By Mike Roland
Uncle
Ikes Who are we? We are the kids and grand kids of the Ikes.
We are a parent or grandparent doing something together with our
kids. We have made bat houses and duck nesting boxes. We have
gone camping and fishing. We have carved pumpkins. We meet the
4th Tuesday of the month unless some other activity is planned.
The kids ages run from 3 to 14 or so. We have boys and girls,
moms and dads, and grandparents involved. Please come check us
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Hillbilly Auction
The
Hillbilly Auction, one of the primary funding sources of Uncle
Ikes activities, is coming up October 19th. So, start thinking
about it and set some good items aside to sell.
The kids
really thank you for the support provided for the campout &
crafts that we do at Uncle Ikes. Its all made possible by you
helping out at the Hillbilly auction!
National Dues Update
As you
all are now probably aware, the IWLA at the National Convention
approved an increase in the National portion of your dues. The
IWLA Executive Board recently approved extending the deadline to
increase the Life Membership dues rates until the end of the
year.
The
Leagues membership staff will continue to accept life
membership applications at the rate of $350 (individual) and
$500 (family) until December 31, 2004 (postmarked). January 1,
2005 National Life Membership dues will increase to $500
(individual) and $750 (family).
Calendar of
Events
10/12 S.O.S.
Meeting 6 pm 7 pm
10/19 Hillbilly
Auction
10/23 Uncle Ikes
Fall Outing
10/26 Uncle Ikes
Pumpkin Carving
11/9 S.O.S.
Meeting 6 pm 7 pm
11/23 Uncle Ikes
Pizza Party |
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Menus and Program
Oct. 5 Iowa
stuffed Pork chops Program: Clive Pwr & equip., Chainsaw Safety.
Oct. 12 BBQ Ribs - Program: Dr. Pulley, Chiropractic Health Center,
Back injuries etc.
Oct. 19 - Walleye Program: Hillbilly Auction.
Oct. 26 Steak & Shrimp Program: Fred Scaletta, DSM Police, Drug
Dogs.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
Hunting Seasons
for 2004/2005
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Rabbits |
Sept.
1 Feb. 28, 2005; Limits 10 daily, 20 possession.
Shooting, sunrise to sunset. |
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Squirrels, Fox &
Gray |
Sept.
1 Jan 31, 2005; Limits, 6 daily, 12 possession.
No specific shooting hours. |
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Ducks |
Sept.
18 22 (north duck zone), Sept. 25 26, (South duck zone).
Check regs for limits and zone boundaries. Shooting ½ hr before
Sunrise to sunset. |
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Canada Geese |
Sept.
25 Oct. 3 & Oct. 16 Dec. 5, (North zone), Oct. 2,
10 & Oct. 30 Dec. 19, South Zone. Shooting same as ducks. |
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Bow seasons: |
Deer &
Turkey open statewide Oct. 1st. |
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Note: Hunting and fishing licenses may be purchased at the
chapter house on Tuesday evenings. |
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