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More Race News: Here are times for additional participants: Brett Dohnal (1:45:50) Paul Gambka (2:48:05) Tom Smith (3:10:50) Richard Rotrumel (2:52) Christine Smith (2:12) Lisa Brazzil (2:12) David Wykec (2:15) Diane Anderson (2:15) Aaron Warbling (2:16) Katie Stone (2:16) Gail and Bill Vandercook (2:27) Lori Perry (2:40) Susan Alexander (2:52) Ed Krupa (3:02) Page Ballinger and Inga Garzelewski (3:05) Mary Jean Carlson (3:05) John Stout (3:18) Sarah Shaw (3:22) James Shaw (3:22) Kaitlyn Koss (3:24) Charles Koss (3:24) Margatet Martin (3:28) Robert Hof (3:28) Chris Cherry (4:08) Thanks to all who helped produce and provide safety for the paddle down the Shiawassee on Sunday May 18th. Chris Baum, registration; Doug Lanyk, set up and sweep boat; Willi Gutmann, Race Master and course set up; Maggie Yerman and Delores Vliet, information booth; Chuck Julian, timer; Chris Harbowy, parking; Ian Rosa, end point greeter; Margaret Martin and Stacy Kitchen; Gisela King, volunteer check-in; Josh McCreedy, saftey spotter; Denise Smith, safety spotter, the staff of Heavner Canoes, the Holly Police Department, the Holly DPW, and Sue Julian, race organizer. Providing back up support were Mary Blanchard, Merle Richmond and Dot LaLone and the many hands of WWAM volunteers. Tim Stallcup turned the video cams at the Waste Water Treatment Plant toward the river and images of the paddlers can be seen at http://home.comcast.net/~hollywastewater. The seemingly simple event had many hidden costs and the adventure of the river paddle could not have taken place without the help of our sponsors. Dort Federal Credit Union, Tanglewood Assisted Living and City Aluminum Foundry were especially generous. Thank you one and all! Shiawassee Paddle, Sunday May 18. The Holly to Fenton Canoe Races are coming, Sunday May 18. If you don't have a canoe or kayak, you can reserve one from Heavner Canoes at 248-685-2379. Prior to the morning races and the afternoon pleasure paddle, volunteers have cleared the Shiawassee River of trees that have fallen over the winter. Doug Lanyk (248-634-4551) has coordinated that work according to the guidelines set out by the MDNR Fisheries Division. Concerned about safety? Headwaters Trails is providing volunteer spotters, stationed at various points down the river and a sweep boat will patrol for anyone in difficulty. Return transportation is provided by Heavner Canoes to ALL participants. Insurance through American Canoe Association requires that everyone wear PFD's. The river flows slowly and the depth in most places in only about two feet. Click here for registration forms in PDF format for the May 18 Races starting at 11:45 in the morning or the afternoon Pleasure Paddle at 1:15pm. You can bring them with you on Sunday or just register on site. Registration costs cover the costs of holding the event. Participant ribbons will be awarded to everyone and trophies will go to the top two finishers in each race. Come and join us for a great day at the "Top of the Shiawassee River Trail." --the Volunteers of Headwaters Trails, Inc. 248-634-3513 answering machine; or 248-388-1313 cell phone for questions.
Past News:
Tornado!! Thank you for responding to this message: "Many trees are down in the river and the banks of the river are a mess. We are scheduling work days for anyone who is willing to wade in the river, pull branches to the side, chain saw out the biggest trunks, and help anchor large sections to the river bank to create more fish habitat. Headwaters Trail will obtain permission from landowners in advance. The work involves wading in the river. Volunteers should wear either waders, or do what I do--wear long jeans and shoes that I don't mind getting wet. You might want a pair of light work gloves and your own bottled water--although I find the work in the river very pleasant and not exhausting, sort of like water aerobics!" Thanks for volunteering! 8/27/07 - Ride the Rose and Cruise the Connector, Sunday August 26th was a Success
Forty Equestrians rode the 3 1/2 miles of park trails and then headed out to "Cruise the Connector." This is a route that follows along gravel roads to Springfield Oaks County Park for a distance of 8.6 miles. A barbecue lunch awaited at the horse-friendly back fields in Springfield. Shuttle between the parks was provided by the Rose Oaks Equine Adventurers Club. Oakland County Parks provided coordination and signage and Oakland County Sheriffs patrolled the major street crossings. Thank you to all who made this sunny day a pleasure and a landmark occasion for northwest Oakland County. Through pledges and donations, $420 was raised to help create more equestrian trails in this successful annual fundraiser. Watch for postings about how these funds will be used to advance our trail network.
7/28/07 - Shiawassee River Cleanup August 11th The Shiawassee River needs your help! The river is shallow in August and it is the best time to work.
Please call 248-634-3513 to get an assignment appropriate to your interest and learn what tools to bring and clothing to wear. A light lunch will wrap-up the morning's clean-up. Thanks for volunteering! The Headwaters Trails Team 6/7/07 - Slow-speed Adventure Elizabeth Shaw wrote a great article on June 7th in the Outdoors section of the Flint Journal after taking a trip on the Shiawassee between Holly and Fenton. It can be viewed at http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/
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