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Photo by Lucas Conklerocky waterfalls. Lindley Butler read from Byrd’s journalabout his early exploration of the boundary between NorthCarolina and Virginia. Byrdnamed many streams, includingMatrimony Creek where, like hiswife, the water was “exceedinglynoisy and tempestuous.”On our hike back to ourcars, we admired the beautifulsurroundings, discussingholly berries, pipsissewa, andrattlesnake orchids. We also sawthe freshly chopped stumps andtrees of some resident beavers.We safely returned to a tray fullPhoto by Lucas Conkleof brownies after a beautiful day of fellowship and nature.–Samanthe Tivera fussy Kingfisher, congenial conversation, and that sense ofaccomplishment that comes with completing a worthwhiletask together.As always with litter clean-up, some strange itemswere found: an unbroken automobile headlight, loads ofplastic bottles, and one life-size Curious George, gratefulfor his rescue from the river.All in all, twenty-one bags of garbage collected, alittle more practice in river negotiation for this novice, andthe realization that whatever the threat to this river basin,whether garbage or greater, teamwork is the key, and thisgroup can accomplish it!–Susan LassiterRiver Clean-up: Observations of aNon-MemberDespite forecasts of blustery weather, eight good citizensmet on October 1 st for DRBA’s annual participation in NCBig Sweep. The Smith River in Eden was chosen for littercollection in what turned out to be a most pleasant andproductive effort. T and Lindley Butler led the group, withcareful instruction on safety, plus interesting informationabout the history, natural and human, along that stretch ofthe river.So, how does one accomplish river clean-up of litter,mostly along the banks, from a moving canoe or kayak?Teamwork. Whether fishing out trash, holding the bag, orsteadying a canoe for another to step out and collect plasticbottles, this is not a task accomplished solo.Rewards? A very pleasant paddle along a beautifulstretch of river, fly-overs of a graceful Great Blue Heron andAbove: Hikers enjoying the fall and winter lanscapes alongthe Dan River. Photos by Brian Williams10Winter 2012 • danriver.org
Memberships Sept. 16, 2011 | Dec. 15, 2011Sponsor - River Legacy CircleB. H. Cooper Farm & Mill, IncGary and Joan CarlJoe and Ellen JesseeDr. David JonesSuzanne Marshall & Mike MarvinnyRichard and Kathy MillerW. L. PannillEdwin and Alice PennJoan RaglandGeorge SweazeyProtectorSam and Lea ThompsonStewardMichael DornJohn and Sylvia GroganDoug and Lewis RiddleEarl SmithFriendBoys and Girls Clubs of the BlueRidge, IncBarry and Kaye DunkleyDwight and Martha HopkinsSharon OlsonLinda and Coy M Park JrRusty and Ann ReaserAlbert and Amy SmithRoger WardEzekiel and Joanne WilliamsFamilyBoyd and Ann BennettJoe and Alyson BestMarty and Tine BullinsPaul and Ivey ButlerGary and Joan CarlWilliam and Mary ClarkDeborah and Gerald ComerNeil and Ann FairWalter and Helen FlytheDavid and Teresa HenrySteven and Nancy KaylorHarold and Edith KnightRegis and Louise KoslofskyRev Richard and Nancy LindseyPaul LowryFred and Laura MederPhillip and Barbara MitchemHenry and Nancy MooreRichard and Lita SwansonJoe and Brenda WilliamsIndividualBrett ByerlyCatherine ClarkGary and Joann CollinsWard CollisGlenn Bozorth, Dan RiverCampgroundLinda DragePaul FergusonKatherine FoxJames Franklin, JrRandy HaleSarah HambletWavie HubbardRandy JeffriesValentin Lukashuk & OlgaKolotushkinaJim and Kim MartinKaren MauteTerry MayewTracy McKoyLarry & Ann ParkerJim PlantJo ProiaLeigh RodenboughVance SaulsBarry SmithAnn SomersMelissa TalleyNeil TatumSamanthe TiverJerry WestonJudith WinstonJay YoungDonations:BenefactorHarold and Edith KnightStewardLindley and T ButlerBobby StanleyWilliam and Mary ClarkEzekiel and Joanne WilliamsKarl and Deborah FieldsGreg and Phyllis GendronNathaniel HallHopkins Lumber ContractorsBobby and Debbie IrvingWayne and Betty KirkpatrickWomens League of EdenFriendDeborah and Gerald ComerNancy GarnerBill and Cheryl GarrityLisa HallBurke HerringMike and Mary LinvilleDon Moss, JrJames MuehleckKathleen PettittEric and Janet SchaeferRichard and Lita SwansonMrs. Lee Plummer TempletonDan and Jackie WiggersOtherJoe and Alyson BestCatherine ClarkWard CollisLinda DrageJames FranklinDavid and Teresa HenryDr. David JonesTed and Elizabeth LordKaren MauteKen & Margo PerkinsJon PhillipsJohnny & Ashby PinkardLarry PuckettDavid & Deborah SharpPatricia SissonRandy SweattRoger WardJerry WestonWinter 2012 • danriver.org 11
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