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Only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself. ~Ruth Stout
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2010 Upcoming Trips and Events
The MCC officers really appreciate all trip and event leaders. Those that lead many trips and those that lead one. Those that
lead out of state trips and those that paddle the creeks an hour away. We hope if you led a trip previously, you will lead again
this year. For 2010 would some of you that haven’t led any trips step forward and volunteer to take on a trip. We really need
people to take on more trips. The officers of the Mackinaw Canoe Club would thank you and we would very much appreciate
it. These trips we schedule really are a lot of fun. Good food, good fellowship with great people, getting out in the fresh air
and on the river, away from computers, TVs, and just getting away from the hectic everyday grind. If you have questions
about leading a trip, please call any officer for answers and encouragement.
PLEASE consider leading a trip or submitting a trip. We will try to find a leader for you. We will make all leading and
reporting as easy as possible for you. Thank you for your leadership—MCC Officers.
Remember to fill out the Trip Request Form. Just click on Forms from the MCC website home page.
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MCC Winter Activity - The Conklin Barn II Dinner Theatre in Goodfield, IL - February 28, 2010 - PLS LET LORRIE KNOW BY JAN 20th IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO GO
Float and Lorrie would like to see if anyone from the MCC would like to join us on Sunday afternoon for dinner and a play
at the Conklin Barn II Dinner Threatre in Goodfield, IL - pending the weather - of course. Dinner is served at noon and the play starts
at 1:30. It's $33.00 per person - we've always found it to be a nice play to spend some time. Because Lorrie & Float would need to make reservations as
soon as possible - if you could let Lorrie know by January 20th - that would be great.
Email Lorrie or call at 217-935-4451 if you're interested.
Go to www.barn2.com for more details on the Barn and the play. Just click on 2010 Season and then on 'Weekend Comedy' for details on the
play. You can also find directions to the Barn if you haven't been there before.
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Canoecopia-Madison, Wisconsin scheduled the weekend of March 12 - 14, 2010 - Friday through Sunday
“Canoecopia is the world's largest paddlesport exposition, and it didn't get that way by accident. We
love what we do, we love providing these services to the paddling community, and we love the
family reunion atmosphere of Canoecopia. If you haven't been to Canoecopia before, we welcome
you in advance and hope you enjoy your weekend! Good paddling....The gang at Rutabaga” Check
out the details….http://www.rutabaga.com/canoecopia/page.asp?pgid=1046
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Mark your calendars for March 13th 2010 at Canoecopia. The Illinois Paddling Council will be
hosting the first annual Paddling Club Rendezvous on Saturday evening from 5:30-7:00pm in the
Superior Room at the Clarion Hotel next to the Alliant Energy Center campus. The Rendezvous is an
opportunity for paddling club members from all over the Midwest to get together to network, share
favorite paddling destinations, plan joint activities, recruit new members, and just get to know each
other over pizza and soda. ~Tom Lindblade, President, IPC
Contact David and Mary Stjern, 217 546 6474 or Lorrie and Float Prothero, 217 935 4451 or email Lorrie at lorrieprothero@hotmail.com to let them know if you're interested in getting together for dinner Friday and/or Saturday.
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Winter Kayak Pool Sessions at Five Points - 2010 - Washington, IL
LAST SESSION FOR 2010 - 5:00PM-6:45PM, on Mar.14
The Mackinaw Canoe Club will hold its winter kayak instructions at Five Points Washington in Washington, Il. The informal clinic
is open to the public and is an opportunity for people of all abilities to develop their paddling skills in the controlled
environment of a heated swimming pool. Canoe Club members will teach basic paddling techniques and roll skills.
The sessions will be held from 5:00PM-6:45PM, on Jan. 17 & 31, Feb. 14 & 28, and Mar.14. There will be a $5.00 charge to cover the cost
of the pool rental. Children under 10 are free.
The Canoe Club will provide a limited number of kayaks for those who do not have one. We never know how many will attend or how many
boats will be available. We’ll do our best to get everyone some paddling time. Kayaks and gear must be clean in order to be used
in the pool.
The Five Points facility is at 300 North Wilmor Road in Washington, IL.
Map to Five Points address by MapQuest.com.
More info at: Five Points website
For more information contact Roy Johnson at (309) 347-7494 or roy@rivers-end.org.
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Saturday, March 20, 2010 10:00 am - Kickapoo Creek - Heyworth, IL
This is a winding, scenic creek that will have sandbars, beaver dams, and log jams. It is isolated so expect wildlife. Bring dump bag
and lunch. Owner permission is needed at the access so calling first is a must if you want to go. Take out is at Waynesville Blacktop.
Water and Weather Dependent Trip - call to confirm details. Marilyn Black - 217-935-8603 (Home) 309-262-8604 (cell)
blusgrdn@mchsi.com. Alternate trip will be Lick Creek, Springfield.
REQUIRED SKILL LEVEL: Beginner - Intermediate Level depending on the water and air temps and water level. Beginner Level Paddler
with the expectation of a long paddle day portages.
Directions: From Heyworth, IL take SR 136 west to 1075E. Turn south 2 1/2 miles
to the bridge.
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March 27th and 28th, 2010 - Shuttle time 10 am Upper Buffalo National River
Leader's Name: Greg McKenney, putin location: Ponca Bridge Take out: Kyle's Landing Campground
The nearest town is Jasper, Arkansas. Required skill
level is experienced. Contact Greg McKenney if you'd like to paddle this trip. You can reach him via phone
at 501-454-6665 or via email mckenney56@yahoo.com.
We'll paddle from Ponca to Kyle's Landing on Saturday, March 27th. Kyle's Landing to Pruitt Access on Sunday, March 28th.
Camping out at Kyle's Landing Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. You'll find this is well worth the drive. This is Class II and some III.
Pack your own drinking water. Call me or Email and I’ll get whatever you need to get there.
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Saturday, April 10, 2010 9:30am
Sangamon River; Decatur, IL; Lincoln Park Drive to Lincoln Trail Homestead Park
We will paddle past 2 heron rookeries. This is undeveloped land so wildlife is expected and also
logjams, riffles, rocks and low water. Bring water, lunch, pfd, dump bag and a sense of adventure.
Intermediate Level Paddlers. This can be broken into two trips if participants desire. Each section is
5-8 miles long. Meet at 9:30am for shuttle shortly after that. Meet at the parking lot below the Lake
Decatur Dam. We will take out at the bridge at Lincoln Trail Homestead Park. Marilyn Black
(217)935-8603 Home (309)262-8604 cell blusgrdn@mchsi.com. Call to confirm details.
DIRECTIONS: The canoe access near SR 51 is on Lincoln Park Dr, which is the first street north of
Lake Decatur on SR 51. It doesn’t matter if you are going north or south, turn west at the first street
north of the Lake interchange. Going south on SR51, Decatur Street is the last street in the Business
District. Main Street south goes beneath an underpass. Get in the right lane and turn right (west) at
the top of the hill onto Lincoln Park Drive. Follow it to the dead end. Pull into the parking lot on the
right. The put in is below the old dam near the gate for the bike trail.
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April 24 and 25, 2010 - Shuttle time 10 am Jack's Fork National Scenic River
Leader's Name: Greg McKenney, putin location: Prongs Access Take out: Rymer's Ranch campground
The nearest town is Mountain View, Missouri. The meeting place is Rymer's Ranch campground. Required skill
level is experienced. Contact Greg McKenney if you'd like to paddle this trip. You can reach him via phone
at 501-454-6665 or via email mckenney56@yahoo.com.
We'll paddle from Prongs to Rymer's Ranch on Saturday, April 24th. Rymer's Ranch to Alley Spring on Sunday, April 25th.
Camping out at Rymer's Ranch Friday and Saturday nights. You'll find this is well worth the drive. This is Class II.
Pack your own drinking water. Call me or Email and I’ll get whatever you need to get there.
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2010 Montana Trip
Marilyn Black is in the early stages of planning a trip on the Missouri River in Montana next June from Judith's Landing to James Kipp SRA. Following are some initial questions
and answers to those questions about the trip!
I was unable to attend the meeting on the 2010 Montana trip, but I may be interested. Here are a few questions.
1. What skill level is needed for a kayaker? Answer: I think I'll always consider myself a beginner Beginning level skills are all that is needed.
This river is listed in a top ten list for families with young children. I also know a gentleman of 83 years paddled one summer. He took naps each
afternoon in the bottom of the canoe. You could float and never lift a paddle except to steer.
2. What is the total length of the trip? distance on the river? days on the river? Answer:I don't have the map with me but I think the length
is 80 miles and we will spend 3 nights 4 days on the river.
3. When do you intend to go ?- Answer: I would like to go in June. We will make the final decision in January or February when we have to
reserve the shuttle. dates Leaving Illinois and returning to Illinois
4. Where will you put in (town in Montana)? Answer - The outfitter is located in Virgelle MT but we will put in at Judith's Landing which is a
bridge that crosses the Missouri. There is a state campground at that location that might show up on a map.
5. For a kayaker, can I assume that any camping gear will be transported? Answer: We really want everyone to share the loads. That means we would
hope everyone would find a partner and travel in a canoe on this trip. That includes me; I don't have a partner yet for sure. Canoes can be rented
from Missouri River Canoe Company and sometimes they even have someone available as a paddling partner. (Funny story) Having said that we will try to
find a way for everyone that can go to go.
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June 26, 2010
Sixth Annual Illinois River Trip
Save the date! Details in the next newsletter! Ken Powell kenpow34@comcast.net
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"Canoeing takes only a few simple tools, a few refined movements that
require a short time to learn and a lifetime to master, and a willingness to be a joyful
apprentice to your craft for the remainder of your days." - Gordon Grant
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