Thanks guys.  Dictionary, I thought Kid's staves were pretty self explanatory.  It is a stave for a kids bow.  Is there a joke I am missing?  
POC grows on the southern Oregon coast, several hours from where I live.  I might make a trip down there someday for arrow wood.  It is an absolutely georgeous part of the world.  
Keenan, well I am actually up to something.  I have started a small archery business.  Echo Archery (
EchoArchery.com)  I am still working on the website, so there are some obvious problems with it, but any feedback from you guys would be appreciated.  And yes, I am now a paid advertiser in PA mag, so I can post the direct link.