Tenkiller Property.com Newsletter

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Tenkiller Property.com E-Newsletter September 2011

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In This Issue

-- So, You Are Asking Me About Cylindrospermopsis???

-- Cherokee National Holiday, Labor Day Weekend

-- Fin and Feather Annual Fall Festival

-- George is a Resort & Second-Home Specialist

-- Area Events

-- Fishing Report

-- Team Tenkiller

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 to our award winning newsletter! We Love Lake Tenkiller! Celebrating 16 years of Service to the area.

So, You Are Asking Me About Cylindrospermopsis???

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by George Harris

I am sure everyone is looking forward to fall. Shorter days, cooler temperatures, and it really is my favorite time of year here at the lake. With the onset of fall, the worry of all this 'algae scare' should go away for awhile, with cooler lake temperatures.

So with Labor Day Weekend upon us, everyone is asking all of us everyday lake folks, about what we think on the Corp water warning. The Internet is such a great tool to learn about anything, including Blue Green Algae, and the current one, Cylindrospermopsis, I am not

bashing the Corp here, in fact if the truth were known, I am sure the Corp is wondering how they became the keeper of what's 'in' the water. And it is surprising that the DEQ or the Health Dept is not involved with all of this.

From my understanding, the testing that took place at Tenkiller, was done back in the coves, in areas that people do not swim in, and in shallow areas where boats can't even get into, stagnate areas. Also, by the time test results are completed, then rolled out to the public, days to weeks have passed, and from what I have read about any kind of algae, things can change rapidly, to better or worse conditions. So in my opinion, the warnings that we are hearing from the Corp, in theory, are already obsolete, and not current. The lake association is looking into the cost of these, so we can possibly give the lake visitor a more current observation, that is taken from a part of the lake that has heavier use, rather than up in a cove.

In the past week, the Corp has been posting about Cylindrospermopsis, kinda the Loch Ness Monster of algaes. In reading about this one, it is very unique, in the sense that it travels beneath the surface of the water. Again, it was found up in the coves.

So, if you are asking me? I swam last weekend in open water last Sat and Sun, with no ill effects. I hope that there is more study that takes place on all of this, because I can't find any studies talking about humans and algaes, only what happens when a farm animal laps it up when they are thirsty. So if you add, no lapping up of lake water to your cautions, you should be all right. Again, google is an awesome learning tool, have a look for yourself.

I am sure, everyone is looking forward to fall.

Click here for the Tulsa District Corp of Engineers Website

Cherokee National Holiday, Labor Day Weekend

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Celebrated yearly since 1953, the Cherokee National Holiday commemorates the original signing of the 1839 Cherokee Constitution. With an exciting selection of entertainment, cultural and athletic events, it has grown into one of the largest annual festivals in Oklahoma, attracting nearly 100,000 visitors from around the world.

This annual event is a celebration

of spiritual, mental and physical well-being. It is a focal point emphasizing our strong Cherokee heritage, our cultural awareness and the reuniting of our families. Thousands of Cherokees and visitors from across the United States and abroad will make the pilgrimage to the historic Cherokee Nation capital in Tahlequah this September to renew friendships and celebrate the Cherokee spirit.

Our three-day celebration is jam-packed with sports activities for all ages, from traditional games such as Cherokee marbles, the cornstalk shoot and the blowgun competition to more familiar golf and softball tournaments. Hundreds of vendor booths offer visitors the opportunity to view and purchase authentic Native American-made products and foods. Music lovers can pick and choose from gospel and bluegrass music, a toe-tapping fiddler's competition and even music from the internationally-known, award-winning Cherokee National Youth Choir.

The Cherokee National Holiday is a festive time in Tahlequah; a time for family and friends. We hope it will be an event you will want to experience every Labor Day weekend.

Click here for more information on the Cherokee National Holiday

Fin and Feather Annual Fall Festival

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Although every season has its own charm and beauty, autumn is the traditional time for fairs. Each September, Fin & Feather Resort hosts its annual Fall Festival, one of the most popular arts and crafts shows in the state. Last year, thousands of visitors flocked to see more than 200 exhibitors displaying and selling their unique handiwork during the three-day event.

Since its inception, the festival has grown in size and attendance every year.

The 2011 event looks to be no exception. Already, many of last year's exhibitors have already reserved their booth space for the 43rd Annual Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show, to be held September 23rd, 24th, and 25th. Admission is free.

Nestled among the beautiful rolling hills of Oklahoma's Green Country near Lake Tenkiller, Fin and Feather Resort is the perfect setting for family reunions, church retreats, business meetings, weddings, or just a weekend getaway

Book A Room at Fin N Feather

George Harris with Tenkiller Property.com and The Greater Tulsa Area Association of REALTORS® has been awarded the Resort and Second Home Specialist (RSPS) Certification. The RSPS Certification is a nationally-recognized certification awarded by the National Association of REALTORS® to real estate professionals who wish to demonstrate and promote - to consumers and their peers alike - their expertise in the resort and second home specialty.

George Harris joins more than 1,300 real estate professionals who have earned the RSPS certification. REALTORS® who receive the RSPS certification have successfully completed the Resort & Second Home Markets Course along with another designation or additional advanced courses in the field of resort and second home real estate. He now joins other real estate professionals who specialize in buying, selling, or managing second homes in a resort, recreational, and/or vacation destination and properties for investment, development, or retirement.

"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." The Tenkiller Property.com office is located at the Southern gateway to Lake Tenkiller at the Junction of Highways 82 & 100

George joins Betty Wilhite in the office with holding this prestigious designation

Area Events

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

Sat-Mon, Sept 3-5 Cherokee National Holiday Tahlequah, With its exciting array of entertainment, cultural and athletic events, it has grown into one of the largest festivals in Oklahoma, attracting more than 90,000 visitors from across the world. website

Fri-Mon Sept 2-5 Labor Day Endof Summer Party - Greenleaf State Park, Join us for an end of summer party at Greenleaf. There will be canoe races, wagon rides, campfire programs & more.

Sat, Sept 3, 7-11, Blackgum Volunteer Fire Dept pancake breakfast, Hwy 100, Community Building

Thurs Sept 8-Sat Sept 10 Muskogee, Three Forks Harbor, The ESPN Bassmaster Open brings up to 200 anglers and 200 co-anglers for a 3 day fishing tournament. The Arkansas river is the setting for this highly competitive event with the top 3 anglers from each division qualifying for the Classic and the top 10 anglers from each division qualifying for the following season's Elite Series. Launch and weigh-ins are free open to the public. More details at www.bassmaster.com

Fri Sept 9 Thrilla on Tenkilla, Keys vs Vian High School Bedlam Football at Keys! 7:30 pm, better be there early!

Sat Sept 10 Vian Lions Club will be holding a fundraiser from 8 am to 4 pm selling the entire contents of a house on Hwy 64 across from church with playground in Vian.

Sat Sept 17 Fall Cruise Night and Burn out in Gore, Cruise 5 pm to 11 pm, Burn out starts at 6pm

Fri-Sun Sept 23-25 Fin & Feather Resort hosts its annual Fall Festival, one of the most popular arts and crafts shows in the state. Last year, thousands of visitors flocked to see more than 200 exhibitors displaying and selling their unique handiwork during the three-day event.

Sat Oct 1 Marble City Fall Festival, Car, Motorcycle, and Truck Show, Garage sales, food vendors, gospel singing, (918) 775-5908

Fri-Sat Oct 7-8 Kool Kars, Guitars, & Handlebars, BBQ & Chile Cook-off & Burn-out All Day-Downtown Sallisaw (918) 775-6241

Sat Oct 22 Tenkiller State Park Halloween Haunting, 7:00 P.M- 10:00P.M. Come join us for a spooktacular evening, there will be a little something for everyone. Tenkiller State Park and And Tenkiller Park Partners will be providing clean fun for you and your family.

Sat-Sun Nov 5-6Women In The Outdoors Event, Over 25 Classes are featured in workshops covering the entire weekend. A variety of classes, weekend fun and a great get-away all lead to the perfect choice for a "Chick Trip" Contact Leann Bunn e-mail: lbunn@otrd.state.ok.us, to learn more about classes, dates, registration, etc.

Fishing Report

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Got a Tenkiller Fishing or Hunting Picture? e mail it to me george@tenkillerproperty.com, Pictured is George Adam Vascellaro of Mustang. George set a Lake Tenkiller record by catching the biggest largemouth bass on Sept 17, 2010. He hauled the 6.3 pound, 22 inch bass in with a Shimano reel and a jig. It was caught in the SixShooter Area. courtesy Okla Wildlife Dept

Tenkiller:Elevation 4 1/2 ft. below normal, water 90 and clear. Largemouth bass slow on soft plastics baits in shallow cover. Sunfish good on worm tipped jigs at 10-20 ft. in docks. Report by Monte Brooks, Cookson Village Resort.

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

Webbers Falls: Elevation normal, water murky. Largemouth bass good on spinnerbaits, crankbaits, bill baits and plastic worms along riprap, brush structure and mudflats. Catfish good on fresh cut bait and stinkbait drifting on bottom and mudflats. Crappie fair on minnows and jigs around bridges and brush structure. Report submitted by Lark Wilson, game warden stationed in Muskogee County.

Lower Illinois:Elevation normal, water 48 and muddy. Largemouth bass fair on topwater lures in creek channel coves. White bass slow on spinnerbaits and jigs at 1-2 ft. all along the river. Striped bass good on live shad at 1-3 ft. at the mouth of the river. Channel catfish good on cut bait on bottom all along the river. Crappie slow on jigs and spinnerbaits at 1-3 ft. all along the river. Trout good on fly-fishing the surface, on rooster tails at 1-2 ft. and on Power Bait on bottom at the dam and Watts. Report submitted by D. Tracy, Town of Gore.

Lower Illinois Trout Stocking Schedule Sept. 6, 14, 20, 28;

Click here for the release generation schedule from the Tenkiller Dam into the Lower Illinois River

Team Tenkiller

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