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"National Order Of The Double-Ended Beaver Stick"™

• This award goes to the person that exemplifies the term "no dang bs" when it comes to positive effects on animals (domestic and wild) and the environment. This award is not freely given out because only a small percentage (less than .00001) of the population really does something about these issues with no strings tied or attached.

Franklin Tn.- Laura Turner receives the first double-ended beaver stick (NODBS) . For her untiring devotion to all living things including things that effect the environment. Laura has saved wetlands that saved beavers in Ashland City Tn. She has lobbied day and night for for legislation for the "cruelty to animals" bill. Laura receives calls from people all over Tennessee and the U.S. for advice on wounded animals, humane issues and other concerns involving animals. There hasn't been anything "no holds barred" that Laura hasn't been involved in, including going against sewer plant discharge increases, development, unnecessary road building, and ancient shrub clearing along ancient roads (the old Natchez Trace to be exact). There are hundreds of other examples why Laura has received this award. the main reason is that when she gets involved her attitude is NODBS. Thanks Turner Family!

Ashland City Tn.- Skip Hilliker receives the second NODBS award. This award was presented on site at one of Skip's beaver projects. He flew down from Connecticut to build and oversee a beaver dam control mechanism he invented to allow beaver to thrive without causing flooding problems. Along with scouts and leaders of Boy Scout Troop 458 the back flow preventer was a success. Brandon Biggs chose this for his eagle scout project. Also present for the build was Laura Turner, The Army Corps of Engineers, The Fund for Animals, and Save the Cumberland. Thanks Mr. Hilliker for your untiring devotion to the beavers and your no bs approach.

Columbia Tn.- Elizabeth Queener has received the long awaited third NODBS award. Her untiring devotion to conserving land so that things can naturally thrive and her generous heart in helping people, animals and the environment have earned her this important title. "No dang bs" exemplifies her spirit and character. Thanks and congratulations Elizabeth! 

Franklin Tn.- Gina (GG) Butler receives the fourth NODBS award Oct. 9, 2010. This award is from her donations given for the Flower Power cupcake during the month of April celebrating Earth Day. Gina owns GG Cupcakes www.gigiscupcakesusa.com and is involved in helping animals and the environment. Remember to buy a Flower Power cupcake or any other of the wonderful cupcakes she has at her store.

First recipient of NODBS award. Laura Turner with possums. 1998

Vic Scoggin, Laura Turner, and Skip Hilliker ©2000

Elizabeth Queener (middle) getting award. Earth 2004 Centennial Park Nashville Tn.

Gina Butler receives the fourth NODBS award from STC Pres/Founder Vic Scoggin. 2010