Tenkiller Property.com Newsletter

June 2011

In This Issue

-- Lake Tenkiller Update

-- Don't Become A Red Dot On A Map!

-- Sallisaw's Diamond Daze Festival

-- Area Events

-- Fishing Report

-- Team Tenkiller

-- Tenkiller New Homes

Greetings from Lake Tenkiller

Lots of things are happening in the Lake Tenkiller area, and we would like to share a little of it with you. Thanks so much for being one of the 1800+ subscribers! We Love Lake Tenkiller! Celebrating 11 years of Service to the area.

While our immediate thoughts may be with what is happening on our favorite lake and river, our hearts are with the folks in Joplin and Tuscaloosa, and all our neighbors that are suffering from the weather that has taken place. A personal note from me: several decades ago, I experienced the tragedy of a neighborhood tornado, nothing to the extreme that has happened recently, but housed a neighbor for some time, which was one of several, that had lost their home. Spending that first night without utilities and waking up cold and empty hearted, one of this first things for us to see that morning as we ventured out, was a Red Cross truck, serving hot coffee and breakfast to all in need. I have always remembered that is one of the best breakfasts I have ever had in my life, and is just one of the many things that Red Cross does to help our neighbors. Thank you Red Cross. Click here to donate to the Red Cross.

Lake Tenkiller Update

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Mother Nature is not showing us any love right now. On Monday of this week, the lake was at a low of 5 ft above normal, the Corp was busy cleaning campgrounds, marina owners were getting ready for the holiday weekend, things were looking up. With the heavy rains that have happened since Monday, the lake is at 15 feet above normal and rising (Thursday May 26, 10am). Our suggestion to you if you are planning on coming to the area, is to try and call ahead to the business to get an update. To our knowledge, everyone will be OPEN. Click here for the most current list of business phone numbers we know of. Camping or putting a boat in the water? See the list to call

the State Park and Corp office for updates. The highway crossing the dam will be limited to one lane because of painting. Have a safe Holiday weekend.

Some interesting factoids on Tenkiller for the storm April 24-29

May 1950: Stage 27.94 feet at Tahlequah. Dam was under construction and did not hold the water, therefore, the Gore flow was about 150,000+ cfs.
April 26, 2011: Stage 25.97, highest since Tenkiller Dam has been in service (60 years). Inflow was 84,000 cubic feet per second.
Tenkiller started the flood below normal pool due to lingering drought conditions over the winter.
Maximum flood storage available in Tenkiller is 576,700 acre-feet. Maximum water stored in this flood was 526,640 acre-feet on April 29th.
Approximately 280,000 acre-feet were released April 25 to May 5.
The volume into and out of the lake represents about 8.50 inches of runoff from the 1,610-square-mile watershed with well over 10 inches of rainfall on average.

Don't Become A Red Dot On A Map!

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Keep a life jacket on yourself and your children when in a boat, in the water, or on the shoreline
Avoid alcohol while boating and swimming (If not, always designate a non-drinker to operate the boat, as well as, someone to watch any children in your group.)
Teach children to ask & receive permission prior to entering the water
Keep a watchful eye on all children as they play in or near the water (even if they wear a life jacket)
Obey boating rules when operating any vessel on the lake - this includes personal watercraft
Use caution when launching a boat
Do not dive into a lake -- whether from a boat, a bridge, or cliffs. Hitting submerged hazards and impacting the water from extreme heights potentially can be fatal.

These water safety "rules" are some of the simplest things we can do to make a trip to the lake safe and enjoyable for everybody.

The Diamond Daze Festival will take place June 2nd, 3rd & 4th on the Sallisaw High School Campus. There will be a KCBS BBQ society contest, arts & crafts, car show, games & rides on the carnival midway, battle of the bands, including a talent showcase and great country music straight from Nashville! There is something for everyone at Diamond Daze 2011!

It's a Red Dirt Friday night as "Sherman Connelly & War Pony" and "The Turnpike Troubadours" take the Diamond Daze stage! Come see the hottest Red Dirt band on tour and hear their current hits "Every Girl" and "7 & 7". It's a dancing good time on Friday night, June 3rd @ 8:00 PM!

On Saturday night, The Brandon Butler Band will open for one of Nashville's most popular rising stars-James Wesley! Wesley's music is smooth & authentic, with hits like "Jackson Hole", "Real" & "Didn't I". And rocking the stage at 9:30 is an American Idol favorite and country super star Josh Gracin! He is back with a new album in the works and will perform your favorite hits like "Nothin to Lose", "I Want to Live", "Stay With Me (Brass Bed)", and "We Weren't Crazy".

It's a triple feature on Saturday night; starting at 7PM, so don't miss the concerts under the stars!

Admission is just $10 per carload-Reserved seating for additional $10 (cash or credit) from Chamber Office For a complete schedule of all Diamond Daze 2011 events log on to: www.sallisawchamber.com or call the Sallisaw Chamber @ 918-775-2558.

Area Events

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Events list compiled by George Harris, have an upcoming event? email: george@tenkillerproperty.com,

Fri-Mon May 27-30 Memorial Day Breakout - Greenleaf State Park. Break out of the winter blahs by coming to Greenleaf State Park for canoe races, a boat or wagon ride,a campfire program and more. All are part of the Memorial Day party.

Sat, May 28, 7-11, Blackgum Volunteer Fire Dept pancake breakfast, Hwy 100, Community Building

Sun May 29 Betty Wilhite will be hosting an Open House in Petit Bay from 2 to 4pm. Click here for the home information and follow the open house signs at Petit Bay for the location.

Mon May 30 1pm, I-40 Bridge Memorial Service at Webber Falls Park, Timekiller Band will be playing with a flyover around 2 pm

Thurs-Sat June 2-4 Diamond Daze Festival, see info above.

Sat Jun 4 Fishing Clinic/Derby - Greenleaf State Park, The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Wal-Mart, the park and others are all coming together to present a fantastic fishing experience for everyone. Meet at the Kid's Fishing Pond for this extravaganza. Learn proper fishing techniques in casting, fish identification, water safety, fishing rules, knot tying and more. Prizes will be awarded.

Sat June 4 The 2011 FOCAS Kid's Day will be Saturday, June 4, 2011. The Lake Tenkiller Chapter of The Fellowship of Christian Anglers Society will begin accepting reservations on May 2. This annual event will be held at the Jimmy Houston Outdoors Store. The 2010 event saw over 300 children and over 100 volunteers experience a day of learning about fishing techniques, conservation, water safety, Bible Stories, and astronomy. Lunch will be provided for the children. The event is funded by donations. For more information, please contact 918-457-5115.

Fri-Mon, July 1-4 Fourth of July Blowout - Greenleaf State Park, Celebrate this summer holiday by coming to Greenleaf State Park for canoe races, wagon rides or boat rides, a campfire program and more.

Sat July 2 Tenkiller State Park's Fourth of July Festivities - First Annual Bike Parade, Call for more information 918-489-5641 or 5025 ext. 6

Mon July 4 Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration Sponsored by the Greater Tenkiller Area Association, Fireworks start at dusk. Shot from the Tenkliller State Park Lagoon Area. Contact John Ellis to Donate 918-776-5394, jhellis@sequoyahfuels.com

Fishing Report

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Got a Tenkiller Fishing or Hunting Picture? e mail it to me

george@tenkillerproperty.com, Pictured is Joe Duncan from Tahlequah with a record Crappie he caught on Tenkiller, Mar 31,2011. He was using a Shakespeare rod, an Abu Garcia reel, with a jig in the Petit Bay area. The crappie was 16 inches, with a girth of 12.75 inches weighing 2.4 pounds.

Tenkiller:Elevation 15 ft. above normal and rising, water murky. Largemouth bass slow on topwater lures and soft plastic bass jigs in flooded brush. Report by Monte Brooks, Cookson Village Resort

Greenleaf:Elevation normal, water clear. Largemouth bass good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits and bill baits along shorelines, riprap, creek channels and brush structure. Catfish good on fresh cut bait on bottom. Crappie good on minnows and jigs around fishing docks and brush structure. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Webbers Falls: Elevation 6 ft. above normal, water murky. Largemouth bass good on spinnerbaits and crankbaits in creek channels and riprap. Catfish good on fresh cut bait on bottom along the mudflats and drifting. Crappie good on minnows and jigs around brush structure and bridges. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Lower Illinois:Elevation above normal, water 43 and muddy. River is at high water marks and running fast. Report submitted by D. Tracy, Town of Gore.

Lower Illinois Trout Stocking Schedule May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28 Contact Marvals's for current updates due to water released from Tenkiller

Team Tenkiller

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