Tenkiller Property.com Newsletter

Mar 2011

In This Issue

-- Lake & River Dams Categorized in Corp Assessment

-- Agent Is Area's First to Earn Resort Property Certification

-- OSRC Consolidation Status-Edmondson Contribution

-- ReVisiting Our Retro Addtion

-- Area Events

-- Fishing & Waterfowl Report

-- Team Tenkiller

-- Tenkiller New Homes

Dear George,

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.

Lake & River Dams Categorized in Corp Assessment

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been evaluated for dam safety risk and designated in categories ranging from Low Risk to Extremely High Risk. The overall objective is to reduce the risks to public safety.

"Let me emphasize that currently there is no evidence to suggest that an emergency situation exists at any of our projects," said Col. Michael Teague, district commander. "The district's dams have been protecting lives and property in this part of the country for 70 years, and this assessment helps ensure that they continue to do so."

The deficiencies that place dams in the Corps' high risk categories generally are not new. In fact, the Corps has monitored these projects for many years. What is new is the process by which the Corps assesses and analyzes its dams to make sure any high risk projects receive the appropriate prioritization of funding for studies, investigations and remedial work. The Corps' evaluation system considers public safety the top priority, so lakes sitting upstream of large population areas automatically are considered to have higher risk. Ratings could change as more information is received but at this time, the breakdown for Lake Tenkiller and Robert S Kerr is:

Robert S. Kerr Lock & Dam (Lock & Dam 15) R.S. Kerr Lock and Dam is considered a very high risk dam due to potential consequences from seepage through the embankment foundation and abutment, seepage along the conduit, and structural issues with the lower miter gate. A major component of the risk from R.S. Kerr Lock and Dam are economic consequences due to impacts to navigation. Interim risk reduction measures include emergency preparedness such as updating emergency action plans and emergency exercises, stockpiling of materials for use in the event of an emergency, further investigation and instrumentation of the embankment foundation and abutment, and preventative maintenance.
Tenkiller Dam Tenkiller Dam is considered a moderate to high risk dam due potential consequences from gate operations and wave overtopping of a portion of the dam during a probable maximum flood. Interim risk reduction measures have included emergency preparedness such as updating emergency action plans and emergency exercises, stockpiling of materials for use in the event of an emergency, and replacement of motors on the auxiliary spillway gates.

Corp Press Release

Agent Is Area's First to Earn Resort Property Certification

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George Harris, Broker/Owner of Tenkiller Property.com proudly announces that Betty Wilhite was recently certified as a Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) by the National Association of Realtors. Wilhite is the first in the Lake Tenkiller area to earn this designation.

Launched in 2006, the RSPS Certification was created by the National Association of REALTORS® to better serve the growing second-home and resort real estate market and now has over 1000 elite members. RSPS is recognized as an official NAR certification and allows buyers and sellers to have confidence in the ability of a REALTOR® who specializes in resort and second-homes to assist them with their search.

"The RSPS certification program

recognizes the vitality of the second home market, like we have here at Lake Tenkiller" says Harris. "Resort and second home seekers are savvy buyers and more and more demand the expertise of a real estate professional with proven knowledge of resort and second-home market conditions."

An NAR study of second-home buyers showed substantial growth in the second-home market. The study indicated that investment property and vacation homes make up a significant portion of the overall housing market, accounting for more than one-third of residential transactions. Harris said, "Acquiring a second home has grown in popularity over the last 15 years, and our brokerage is proud to have Betty and her expertise on our staff." Tenkiller Property.com is located at the southern gateway to Lake Tenkiller at the intersection of Highways 82 & 100

OSRC Consolidation Status-Edmondson Contribution

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author of the House bill consolidating state agencies including the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission, seems to be a positive development. The email was received by STIR on Monday. OSRC Administrator Ed Fite met on Monday with members of Governor Fallin's staff and some state agency heads to discuss consolidation steps and a severe cut in the commission's budget. Ed said he thought the meeting was constructive.

Rep. Murphey, R-Guthrie, has been invited to attend the STIR Board of Directors meeting on Friday, March 11 in Tahlequah. The meeting will be held at 5:30 PM in the Dogwood Room of the NSU University Center. Board members will discuss matters impacting scenic rivers including the proposed budget cut and consolidation. All STIR members are welcome to attend.

The OSRC is not off the consolidation hook but the following email message from Rep. Murphey shows it is not currently in the House consolidation measure.

We would like to know how our members feel about the proposed consolidation of the OSRC as the State of Oklahoma attempts to meet a $600 million shortfall in its budget. If you cannot attend the meeting, please email STIR with your thoughts and suggestions.

STIR is very proud to announce that Drew Edmondson of Oklahoma City recently donated $10,000 to STIR. STIR President Kurt Robinson expressed our appreciation for the gift and our gratitude for the former Oklahoma Attorney General's long time dedication to scenic rivers protection.

"We understand and appreciate your hard fight to protect the Illinois River. Your work is perhaps the most important event in the history of the watershed. It not only addresses an enormous pollution problem in our watershed, but has placed the issue at the forefront nationally. No doubt, the results of your work will affect water quality in watersheds throughout the country. We are deeply honored to receive your support and your gift. You can count on us to use the money wisely, and to continue the battle for clean water in the Illinois River, its tributaries and Lake Tenkiller."

ReVisiting Our Retro Addtion

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Click here to read an October 1959

issue of Outdoor Life Magazine with a feature on Tenkiller Bass. I hope you enjoy seeing/reading the article by Erwin A. Bauer as much as I did.

Over the years I have had a lot of fun collecting vintage Lake Tenkiller post cards. I have purchased these from Ebay at different times, and they have come from all over the world. I finally took the time to scan all of them and post them to the internet. There are some from all eras of the lake, as early as the 50's, and guessing, I would say the black and white postcards are dated before the dam was built. Click here to see our collection with some recently aquired cards.

I put together a webpage of some of the retro stuff I have collected over the years that is Tenkiller, some of the original marketing and advertising of the lake and more. Click here to see the web page,

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

Fri-Sun, Mar 4-6 Marval's Spring Trout Tourney, Come catch one of the "Big Ones". Only tournament contestants may fish in the river this weekend. Call for advanced entry.

Sat Mar 5, 2011 Eagle Tours Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge is home to a number of these nesting Bald Eagles; the most recent census showed a record of nearly 75 pairs utilizing the area. Join us as we take you around the tour loop in search of these majestic birds. Several of the nests are visible from the road and we also provide binoculars and spotting scopes to enhance your experience of viewing our Eagles. Tours begin at 9 AM from the main office and

will end at noon.Click here to watch a live feed of the majestic bald eagles as they raise their young.

Mon Mar 7 Tenkiller Park Partners After the Holidays Dinner at Big Daddy's 6:00 P.M. Come enjoy an evening of fun at Big Daddy's Restaurant to help raise funds for projects within Tenkiller State Park. Tenkiller Park Partners will be selling tickets for door prizes and will also be having a silent Auction to raise money. The fee you pay for your fabulous catfish and chicken dinner will go toward your membership into TPP and toward continued projects within Tenkiller State Park. Hope to see you there

Sat Mar 12 The Blackgum Community Center is hosting a social chili dinner Performance from the Timekiller Band will at 7 pm. Admission is free. The chili dinner will be held at 5 pm. Adults eat for $5 and children for $3. You can also vote for the best chili. A popcorn and soft drink concession will be available. There will also be a 50/50 drawing. Proceeds will go to the Center.

Sat Mar 12 Fly-A-Kite Day - Greenleaf State Park, Celebrate the coming of spring by going to the park and flying a kite. Participants will be shown how to make their own kite with the material provided.

Sun Mar 13 At 2 a.m., groggy Americans will turn their clocks forward one hour, marking the begining of Daylight Saving Time (DST).

Thurs Mar 17, St Patricks Day, feeling lucky? Check out one of the Tenkiller Area Casinos, Cherokee Casinos in Sallisaw and Tahlequah, and Keetowah Casino in Tahlequah.

Fri Sat Apr 1 and 2, Okla City Astronomy club Star Gazing Party, Meet behind cabins 27 and 28 at 8:00 p.m. weather permitting. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION: 918-489-5641 or email lbunn@oklahomaparks.com

Fishing & Waterfowl Report

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spinnerbaits, crankbaits and bill baits along creek channels, shorelines and rocky points. Catfish fair on fresh cut bait on bottom. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs in yellow, green and red around the fishing dock. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Webbers Falls: Largemouth bass fair on spinnerbaits, crankbaits and jig and worms in creek channels and brush structure. Catfish good on fresh cut bait on bottom. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs in black and brown around bridges and brush structure. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Lower Illinois: Elevation normal, water 46 and clear. White bass slow on jigs at 1-3 ft. below Gore Landing. Channel catfish good on cut bait on bottom all along the river. Crappie slow on jigs at 1-3 ft. all along the river and brush piles. Trout excellent fly-fishing the surface, on rooster tails at 1-2 ft. and on power bait on bottom above Gore Landing. Report submitted by D. Tracy, Town of Gore.

Lower Illinois Trout Stocking Schedule March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Waterfowl
Webber Falls: Lake level is 2.60 ft above normal. Habitat conditions are good, with smartweed, barnyard grass, bidens, cut soybeans, corn, milo and wheat in the area. Goose numbers are moderate. Hunting activity is moderate, with good success. Good bird movement in the area.

Team Tenkiller

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