Five of us did a short paddle this afternoon from the Forks to Scheck's on our home town river. We were very impressed by all the work that Steve Largent did to make the river navigable. I think every cedar within 20 feet of the river had to be pruned. Steve didn't just make the river navigable; he also improved the fish habitat by placing all the cuttings along the river's banks.
Jocelyn and John B. were in the Planter, and Lois and I were in another tandem canoe, while Marvin used his kayak. Marsh marigolds were starting to bloom, and most of the trees had buds, so spring must finally be here. We even saw one trout fisherman in waders with no shirt on, so you know it has finally started to warm up.
John Heiam