The President’s HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.April 2005 Two years ago, the board and I wrote down some goals for PIAS to achieve. I want to review these with you. Some have been met, but others still need attention. Strengthen the County’s Tree and Landscaping Ordinances. The tree ordinance was revised due to PIAS’s recommendations. A…

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The President’s HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.March 2005 What is important in our city, town and county elections? If you follow the editorial pages and letters to the editor, you might think it is Gloria Estefan concerts, wine near churches, and city officials getting a piece of plywood even if not requested. Unfortunately, sometimes the real…

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The President’s HootRichard Baker, Ph.D.February 2005 Our government in Washington is discussing outsourcing the management of our National Wildlife Refuges, which are currently being managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Due to budget restraints some positions in the Service are not being filled, as some of the more experienced staff retire, they may…

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The President’s HootRichard H. Baker, Ph.D.January 2005 Yesterday, Nita and I participated in Audubon’s 105th annual Christmas Bird Count. We look forward to it every year as we get an opportunity to systematically bird with friends for a full day (early morning before sunrise to after sunset) over a specific area to see as many…

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