Shiawassee River clean up in Fenton

Volunteers knee-deep in Shiawassee River clean up in Fenton | MLive.com

DON'T attempt going over Dam

What looks "easy" will pin and drown you - KILL - you and your friends.
Stay away from Low Head Dams which look like an infinity pool from a distance.
If you see a "flat line" on the river, immediately get off the river, and walk around the dam
 - live to paddle another day !

How life vest is made - material, manufacture, history, used, structure, steps, product, industry, machine, History, Raw Materials, The Manufacturing Process of life vest, Quality Control

A great article explaining a bit of history, construction, etc.
http://www.madehow.com/Volume-2/Life-Vest.html

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CleanUp - June 16 - Linden/Argentine section

A river clean up this Saturday, June 16 !
Section :  from Linden through Argentine Township.

 A pancake breakfast will kick-off the clean up
at 8 a.m. at the Argentine Township Hall.
 9048 Silver Lake Rd, Linden, MI 48451

Gear Needed: chainsaws, loppers, hand saws, etc.,
bring your canoes, kayaks and flat bottomed boats

Volunteers are asked to register beforehand
Call ahead (810) 735-7980  and/or (810) 735-5050

Contact Maggie if you need more info
yerantmag  AT  yahoo.com

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Winners - June 3, 2012 Shiawassee River Race

Last Sunday, June 3, 2012  Headwaters Trails Inc.
held it's 8th annual Holly To Fenton canoe/kayak race.
It was a wonderful day for a race.
The weathercooperated with a slight complication
of a stiff breeze kicking up to slow the racers.

The winners are:

In the experienced class
First - Mark Rowe and Lauren Fry at 1 hour 51 minutes.
Second - Nathan Kissling and Micah Kissling 2 hours 10 minutes
Third -  Jack Fry and Marcia Fry 2 hours 28 minutes

In the solo paddler class
First -  Mark Irish at 1 hour 38 minutes
Second  - Ken Foss at 1 hour 39 minutes
Steve Hoffman at 1 hour 49 minutes.

Congratulations to the winners and
thanks to all the participants.

Posted on behalf of 
Douglas Lanyk
Vice President Headwaters Trails Inc.

THANKS for June 3, 2012 attendance

A Huge THANK YOU to all that came out and paddled June 3, 2012
on the Shiawassee River in Holly, MI.
A great sunny day with some wind, okay, a lot of wind !
(We roll the dice every year on the weather reports)

 Looking for input/feedback as to what we can do to make
 it bigger better more wonderful next year.
We are grateful you've attended in the past and value your opinion.
What keeps people away - weather, timing/date, location, promotion,
feel/ambiance/organization - ?
Why don't we have 500 paddlers coming out year after year  ?
- Any Thoughts ? - If you want to contact me personally
(off the public forums in private) catch me, via
 Willi_H2O {AT} Yahoo {DOT} Com.

The river is open all year long, enjoy it !

Willi Gutmann