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Weather worsens for lost mountain climbers
COOPER SPUR, Oregon: A group of three climbers remain lost as intensifying winter storms
continue to drive back rescue efforts.
One climber, Kelly James, is thought to be near the eleven thousand foot summit of Mount
Hood. while companions Brian Hall and Jerry Cooke may have descended a few hundred feet in
search of help. Rescue workers have set up a base camp around six thousand feet in an attempt to
make repeated efforts easier.
These are three of the most phenomenal men you could ever meet. They're smart, they are
strong. and they care so deeply for one another," said Karen James, wife of one of the climbers.
Rescuers received a new sign of life Thursday when telephone company T-Mobile reported that
James' cell phone, which had previously been turned off, had been turned back on and was return
ing "ping" signals.
"My heart was in my throat when I heard that, because if it's true it means Kelly is alive, and he
has his wits about him," said James' brother, Frank.
However, a new wave of winter storms are again approaching the Oregon coast, bringing with
them winds expected to gust up to one hundred miles per hour. The rapidly increasing winds
have forced even unmanned search drones to be grounded and further attempts at rescue have
been aborted.
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Avid hunters and fishermen with years of experience wouldn't be
the only members. Both male and female students who have a desire
to learn about the sports could also participate. Junior Finance major
Tim Campbell goes fishing but has never hunted. Campbell said that
he would definitely join a hunting club because it would introduce
him to the sport.
The other advantage that a hunting and fishing club would have is
a group knowledge of the area, which would ultimately build over
time. Sophomore Plastics Engineering major Andrew Koleck fishes
often in the summer at home, but is unfamiliar with the Erie area. In
regards to starting a fishing and hunting club, Koleck said, "I don't
know of any good places in Erie for fishing. A club would be a good
way to find some. It would also be a good way to learn about differ
ent techniques. I would love to join."
A group of young men who are involved in a very similar group is
the Tau Phi Delta fraternity at University Park. This chapter has been
collecting techniques and strategies concerning fishing and hunting
for 84. years. The Deli's mission is to preserve the interests of hunt
ing, fishing and the outdoors in a group of young people where the
interest is drastically declining everyday. Each year during trout sea
son, the brothers spend a weekend camping and fishing at their frater
nity's mountain camp. The fraternity also takes fishing trips to the
Little Juniata River and Lake Raystown, in addition to Spring Creek,
which is the finest wild trout stream in Pennsylvania.
However, the possibilities of fishing hot spots are equally, if not
more so, abundant around our area. Lake Erie, Walnut Creek, Lake
Arthur, Conneaut Lake, and Pymatuning Lake are all well-known
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Lake's Angler Online," Lake Erie is the "Walleye Capital of the
World." Presque Isle Bay also has great ice fishing in the winter and
Walnut Creek is a great place to throw your line in the spring and fall
for steelhead.
An advantage University Park has, and a contributing factor to their also a great way to learn respect for nature, which many people today
fraternity's success, is the Wildlife and Fishery Studies degree that lack." Hunters and fishermen at Behrend could partake in similar
they offer. Students with hunting and fishing interests are drawn activities as members of Tau Phi Delta, who participate in communi
together first by the major. Like Tau Phi Qe.lta, a c „ ,,„4,4or i vice events like cleaning trails at recreation areas and holding an
could join with the , • • •vok— P I pal blood drive.
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••• gh hard work and dedication are puriiiient in starting a
club, it's possible for anyone who possesses a potent idea and interest
that is unique to a campus. If you are interested in starting a club at
Behrend, contact SGA Financial Supervisor Lynn Oborski and pick
up a form. A minimum of five people must have an interest in begin
ning the club and a "template of constitution” must be written and
submitted to SGA for approval. If the club's constitution meets the
standards of SGA's Senators and Constitution Committee, a club can
be formed in as little as three weeks. Restrictions and regulations
regarding the clubs activities and actions are up to the Office of
Student Activities. If you are a student that shares a similar interest
with others, don't hesitate to start an organization. "It's a simple and
straight forward procedure here," said Oborski.
Whether it's a hobby, a passion, or even something new you would
like to try, a club is a great way to draw the attention and company of
those who share your same passion. If you are interested in finding
Pennsylvania Boating
and Game
Commissions, both of
which offer intern
ships. Since a degree
in Wildlife Studies
isn't available at
Behrend, a club could
give students the
opportunity to estab
lish connections with
specific environmental
groups
Senior Management
major Mark Lukasko
not only hunts and
fishes, but loves the
outdoors enough to tie it into his future career. "A management posi
tion with the Pennsylvania Game Commission would be great for
me," said Lukasco. Lukasko believes that a hunting and fishing club
would be beneficial because it's something that all majors could par-
Somali civil war threatens to expand, intensify
MANAS, Somalia: The battle between the business-backed government and Islamic revolution
ary groups continues and threatens to draw in neighboring countries.
The combined forces of several revolutionary groups have finally surrounded one of the few
remaining government strongholds, the city of Baidoa. Muslim soldiers, some in their teens, now
patrol the borders of the city brandishing AK-475, the most common weapon in the long-running
standoff.
"Morale is very high and we are ready to fight," the government's military commander, Maj.
Gen. Ismail Naji, said near the front lines. "The clock is ticking toward war."
Meanwhile, neighboring countries of Eritrea and Ethiopia are backing opposite sides in the war
and are sending massive amounts of weapons over their borders to government and revolutionary
forces.
Government officials claim that peace is still hoped for, but representatives from both sides
claim that war is now inevitable. The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution last
week to send peacekeeping troops to the region, as well as lifting an embargo on arms in order to
allow the defensive training of government forces before the war explodes into unrestrained vio
lence.
"When this battle starts, it will be a fight to the finish," General Mohamed Warsame said. The
country, already suffering from widespread famine and disease, has a current average lifespan of
under 50 years.
Source: CNN.com, Yahoo! News
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"I don't know of any
good places in Erie
for fishing. A club
would be a good way
to find some."
- Sophomore Andrew Koleck
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If you are interested in:
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Then The Behrend Beacon is an organiza-
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Community service could also be a part of the club's involvement
with the area. Senior marketing major Mike Grisnik said, "I think
hunting and fishing are great ways to form lasting friendships, and
where the biggest bucks are and what the trout are rising on, perhaps
you should consider starting a hunting and fishing club at Behrend.
For more information contact Lynn Oborski at Imolo@psu.edu
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