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CURRENTS
photos-Andrea Feeney

Award Presentations at the January 28 Commission Meeting

Waterways Conservation Officer (WCO) Robert J. Bonney, Northern Chester County, presented
the Stanley Long Outstanding Volunteer Service Award to Damian and Mary DiEuliis. The award
honors exemplary and inspiring volunteers. Damian has been volunteering for the Pennsylvania
Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) over the past 40 years, and Mary has been volunteering for
36 years. Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery staff also attended the award presentation in support of
Mary and Damian. Pictured are (left to right) Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery staff Daniel Beckey,
Andrew Wagner, Heath Ausherman, award recipients Mary and Damian DiEuliis, Huntsdale
State Fish Hatchery staff Joe Tusing, Nicholas Goble, and WCO Bonney.
Ashley Nikles, Clerk Typist 2, was presented
the "Wave of Excellence" Award. This
award allows employees to recognize
other employees who have gone above
and beyond in performing their work
or who have provided extraordinary
customer service. Co-worker Tim Klinger,
Telecommunications Specialist 2, nominated
Nikles. Pictured are (left to right) Tim
Klinger and Ashley Nikles.

Denise Enders, retired United States
Army Colonel, presented the Patriotic
Employer Award to Colonel Corey L.
Britcher. A member of the Guard or
Reserve may nominate a supervisor
for the Patriotic Employer Award,
which reflects the efforts made to
recognize the supervisor for support
provided directly to the service
member or their family. SSGT Ryan
Walt nominated Colonel Britcher.
Pictured are (left to right) Denise
Enders and Colonel Corey L. Britcher.

Winter Fishing and Boating, Safety, and Stocked Trout at Restored Lake

photo-Mike Parker

The Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC)
joined with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation
and Natural Resources (PA DCNR) to promote safety related
to statewide winter fishing and boating activities. The event
took place in conjunction with a winter trout stocking at
Chapman State Park, Pleasant Township, Warren County.
Tim Schaeffer, PFBC Executive Director, and staff
reminded the public to take precautions when ice fishing this
winter. Ice anglers are encouraged to wear life jackets when
venturing onto the ice. Never go ice fishing alone, avoid areas
that have visible cracks, and keep a safe distance between
other ice anglers to avoid too much weight in one area.

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During the cold weather period from November 1
through April 30 annually, anyone riding on a boat less than
16 feet in length, including all canoes, kayaks, and standup
paddleboards, must wear a United States Coast Guard
approved life jacket at all times. This regulation is in place
to prevent fatalities associated with cold weather shock and
hypothermia for those who fall into cold water.
Chapman State Park was chosen as the backdrop for the
event to highlight Pennsylvania State Parks as great places
to fish and boat but also because the lake was only recently
reopened after a lengthy dam reconstruction and sediment
removal project. This was the first trout stocking at the lake
since March 2016. A 3-year restocking plan is also underway
at the lake to restore the population of warmwater fish
species including Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch, Bluegills,
and other sunfishes.
The PFBC stocks approximately 3.2 million Brook Trout,
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and golden rainbow trout
annually into public waterways across Pennsylvania. More
than 113,000 trout are stocked during the fall and winter
months to replenish dozens of select, high-use waterways,
many of which will provide ice fishing opportunities.
Video of this event is available at www.youtube.com/
PaFishandBoat.

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