[Texascavers] Video of the Day

[David]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2zcnT9ZBYk
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[Texascavers] Frederick Stone

[David]

I do not recall if someone else posted about the passing of caver Frederick
Stone ( of Hawaii )

His obituary is the first I have found in my speleo-obituary-surfing that
asked for donations
in his memory to a caving organization.  That seems worthy of an NSS
posthumous award.

https://classified-media.staradvertiser.com/1108523-03.jpeg


FREDERICK DOREN STONE 79, of Kurtistown, Hawaii, died May 29, 2018.

Born in Freetown, New York,

he earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from Cornell, and PhD. in bio-geography
from the University of Hawaii.

After serving with International Voluntary Service in Vietnam and Thailand,

Stone taught at SUNY Oswego, Evergreen State College, University of Hawaii,
and was director of the Forest TEAM program at Hawaii Community College,
inspiring thousands of students during his teaching career.

He pioneered an interactive cave management model with the National
Speleological Society.

Stone led biological surveys of caves and threatened habitats in Hawaii,
Thailand, and Australia,
and authored publications about the evolutionary biology of cave-adapted
insects.

He provided expert witness testimony regarding industrial development
impacting Mauna Kea's
vulnerable biologic ecosystems.

A life-long farmer, Stone developed a Cordyline (ti leaf) nursery where he
specialized in the
development of unique cultivars.

He is survived by his partner, Deborah Ward and
daughter, Achariya Tanya (Dave) Rezak, granddaughter, Alba, and sisters,
Beth, Laura and Nancy,
nieces and nephews.

Memorial gifts in his memory to:

Cave Conservancy of Hawaii
P.O. Box 7083
Ocean View HI 96737
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[Texascavers] Ernie Garza

[Nancy Weaver]

Ernie has entered rehab at Warm Springs in Kyle for a week or so of rehab 
following a major infection/fever/collapse over the weekend.  
He is in room 234, phone number  512.268.9807
He appreciates phone calls from friends. Visiting is problematic as he will be 
doing a lot of therapy and there is no fixed schedule.
As I find out more I’ll post to texascavers and UTG facebook.  I appreciate 
your support and am using all my avail. time to figure out how to proceed next, 
so would rather not get calls and emails for now.
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[Texascavers] Free Caving Basics book for new NSS Members until 2/28/3029

[Geary Schindel]

Folks,
Here is a new offer from the NSS>
FREE "Caving Basics" book for new NSS members until 2/28/2019
Join the NSS today and get a free book on caving techniques and safety.
All new members are eligible to receive a FREE "Caving Basics" book from the 
NSS until 2/28/2019. Just join the NSS online, and when you receive your 
membership number, you will also receive a promo code you can use to order a 
free copy of Caving Basics from the NSS Bookstore. It takes a few days to 
process your membership, so don't wait until it's too late! This offer is only 
for people who have never been an NSS member.
Join here: 
https://members.caves.org/

Geary Schindel

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