As part of the geotechnical study of Cummings Dam a number of core samples are being taken at various points around the dam. In this photo the core samples show that at 69 feet a layer of coal was encountered. The coal seam lies underneath and around the perimeter of the lake and was never mined. The seam is about 4 feet in thickness.
One of our local Mennonite stores has gotten into the spirit of promoting the Hoodlebug Trail in a unique way. The mix contains a variety of nuts, pretzels, jelly beans and marshmallows. No word on how many calories each serving contains.