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Written by Mary the Goose
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May 8, 2009
First, let me say I really appreciate you humans cleaning up my lake- well, our lake. Of course it was humans that trashed it to begin with. But I don’t blame all of you, I know it’s not all of you.
Not to insult you, but did you know that humans are the only species that pollute? The waste from all other species produces something useful to the soil or other creatures. Some humans have taken responsibility and started recycling. We would love to have you join the rest of us animals in lessening the pollution. Your pollution affects all of us other species.
One of the problems I see is a population increase. Not just an increase in number but concentration in limited areas. You call them cities. Back in the 1800s, land grants were for 40 acres for a family. Can you imagine every family having that today?
I must admit, though, the Canada Geese are experiencing a population
boom also. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, our
population went way down between 1985 and 1995. Bus since then, we have
increased in numbers by 5-6% per year. Most people are kind to us and
like to see us. But just like you humans, when we have too many geese
in a small area, there are problems.
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Written by Mary the Goose
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April 24, 2009
It’s about time I introduce myself. My name is Mary. Many of you see me as you speed by- I mean literally speed by. And some have stopped to stare at me and my family. Since so many in the community seem curious, I will tell you my story.
I came to Clay a few years ago after I found my life partner, Garrison Taylor. I met him at Cosby Lake when I was just a chick. That spring, we traveled together back to New Jersey. I admired the strength he showed in his wings to be able to fly so far with such energy. Although very young, he was confident enough to take the lead in our flight at times. I also noticed that when he honked, my heart skipped a beat.
Two years later, we were inseparable. While up north, we spoke about our desire to return to Cosby Lake to start a family. The hills in Clay are so attractive. And we have so many lakes to choose from including Lake in the Woods, Echo Lake, Shadow Lake, Lower Shadow Lake, Zamora Lake, Camp Lake and many others.
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Written by Steve Ward
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August 29, 2009
Note: This story was originally published in the June 2004 Clay News.
Gee! Haw! Whoa! Back up! Snake and tongs. If you recognize those words, then you might be speaking to mules while logging timber.
Recently, Clay News observed Jimmy Cambron and his co-worker Albert Kennedy of Cambron Logging using two mules to clear pine trees from some Bill Maxwell’s property on Clayton Road in Clay. Mules are preferred to clear timber because they can maneuver heavily-wooded areas without tearing up the ground. “Logging with mules is environmentally safe,” said Cambron. Mules were used for this type of operation for hundreds of years, up to the advent of gasoline-powered machinery in the 1940’s and 1950’s.
The two mules, Kate and Noah, are described as draught mules specifically bred to do heavy work day-in and day-out. Kate is eight years old and weighs approximately 1,350 pounds and Noah is three years old and weighs 1,100 pounds. Cambron said that the two mules can pull up to twice their combined weight. Hence, Kate and Noah can pull logs weighing up to 4,000 pounds.
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