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By Jim Morris, Staff Writer 2:35 AM Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Greene County Parks will host a day for women in the outdoors on Monday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. until dark at Clifton Reserve and Lodge, 2762 S. River Road, Clifton.

The program will include instruction and hands-on experiences in archery, campfire cooking, fire building, outdoor survival, wildlife laws and more. Lunch and dinner will be included.

The cost is $30 for Greene County residents and $40 for non-residents. To sign up or for more information, call (937) 562-7440. The Ohio Division of Wildlife and National Wild Turkey Federation are co-sponsors.

St. Marys tourney

A crappie and catfish tournament will be held this weekend at Grand Lake St. Marys. Sign up at The Outdoorsman on the northeast corner of the lake.

The entry fee is $15 per person, per category. Tournament hours are:

Day 1: Friday, Oct. 9, noon to Saturday, Oct. 10, noon.

Day 2: Noon Saturday, Oct. 10, to noon Sunday, Oct. 11.

All contestants must register at The Outdoorsman. For rules and information, call (419) 394-5769.

Short shots

DU banquet: The 35th annual Grand Lake Ducks Unlimited banquet will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Romer’s on Ohio 127, Celina. For tickets and information, call (937) 264-4000, ext. 15 or (419) 394-8322.

Pulling stumps: While the water level is down at Grand Lake St. Marys, the state park wants boaters to mark stumps they come across. Starting Oct. 12, a barge will move around the lake, pulling stumps that damage propellers. Stumps should be marked using a gallon milk jug painted orange, secured with a sufficient line and anchor. For more information, call (419) 394-3611.

Photo winner: Tom Greene of Tipp City was recently named one of the winners of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission’s annual amateur photo contest. His photo, titled “Don’t Give Up the Ship II” and all winning pictures can be seen at lakeerie.ohio.gov.

Contact this reporter at  (937) 225-2409 or  jmorris@DaytonDailyNews.com.

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