Giant oak downed on Katies Run was
about 13 feet in circumference
Expansive root system gave way during high wind
2014
The good news, a lot of wood for winter burning
A giant oak tree fell victim to recent high wind, at the McCormick-Yoak
Camp on Katies Run, off State Rt. 5 at Annamoriah.
 Jim McCormick (left) said the large tree had a circumference of about 13 feet, and has flourished along a small stream.
McCormick and his son spent Wednesday splitting the tree into firewood. "It's going to make a lot of firewood for this winter, "he said.
The Calhoun woods have taken a beating since the Ice Storm of 2003 and more recent high wind events.
Calhoun is among America's most forested counties, about 90%. | 
