It seems a few things are getting sorted out and returned to their owners. Steve Allen let me know tonight that their canoe has been returned by someone - he doesn't know who found it and got it back to them, but he's very appreciative.

Patti Powell Nichols sent a reply (see below) about the kayaks that the Beatties were missing - the green one may have been located at Ginger Erdmann's. Patti said she left a message on their answering machine, but just in case she posted it here and on the website "comments," too. She also said there is a black floatation device, the kind that is used under a dock and looks like a half barrel at Erdmann's. It's under the deck, if you are looking for it. There is a nice set of stairs washed up at the Jacobs' cottage, too. Patti and her sister, Ginger think at least some of this may have come from the big island. The Jacobs cottage is the third one from the JPA boat landing near the recreation field; Erdmann's is the last house towards the rail/trail in back of the JPA pavilion.

Thanks, Patti - and Ginger, too, for securing the stuff that has floated into your cove and for checking your neighbors' for strayed equipment.

Keep an eye out for that orange buoy that belongs to the Joe's Pond Association. If you spot it, please let Jamie Dimick know - 563-2381, or email him at: jamie.dimick@katv.org