As noted by Jim Holland....
Jim wanted to take a moment to remember Tom Van Orden also known as Tommy Turtle. Tom passed away this fall and was a great fan of the Black River Joumal as well as being an avid outdoorsman. He had a big heart and always supported our Kid's Fishing Derby. Opening Day won't be the same without him.
He always had a party on that day, welcoming a new season of trout fishing and his bam held quite an array of artifacts collected over a life time of hunting and fishing. The river will miss him and our condolences go out to Carol his wife and family.
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