Bridge at Klemgard sees repairs

A 30-year-old log foot bridge on the trail at Klemgard Park is being replaced by county park crew members and volunteers. The bridge tilted over during the winter. It crosses a creek about a half mile up the trail.

Klemgard park is a 69-acre county park on Union Flat Creek.

Park ranger Dave Mahan has been working with park board members and other volunteers to haul in the materials needed to repair the foot bridge. Last Friday, eight people packed in lumber and other supplies on the Klemgard trail.

“Just put it on your back and power up there,” said Mahan.

Myers noted they carried in 23 sacks...