American Tobacco Trail Workday South Durham Saturday,June 16 9 a.m.

[Bill Bussey]

Hi Volunteers for the American Tobacco Trail,

This message is to remind you of our American Tobacco Trail workday, 
this *Saturday, June 16*, on the American Tobacco Trail at the Scott 
King Road Trailhead <http://triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> at *9 a.m.  *

Please join us,* Saturday, June 16* at *9 a.m.* at the Scott King Road 
Trailhead <http://triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> in southern Durham. 
Please click on the link <http://triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM>for 
directions.

It has been awhile since we've done some of our regular trail 
maintenance activities on the Durham section of the ATT, so we will make 
up for lost time! Our plan is walk on the trail south from Scott King 
Road, and clear, pick up and move any fallen trees, limbs, logs, brush 
and trash that might be partially obstructing the trail or in the 
drainage ditch. We'll probably finish/continue removing a major tree 
fall several months back that we cut up and moved partially off the 
trail. We'll lop or pull any briars which are growing into the trail. 
We'll also empty the two trash cans on the trail in this area and do any 
other maintenance issues that we can fix that day.

Last week, Scott Drebitko, Alyx Drebitko, Roger "Tool Man" Truitt, Dilys 
"Digging Queen" Bowman, John Ramsey, Susan Deupree, Frank Bennett and 
me, continued to work on lengthening and enlarging the drainage ditch on 
the ATT north of the Chatham-Wake county line. Roger and John did a 
fabulous job on ditch digging, while the rest of the group spread out 
and compacted the dirt which had been earlier dug out of the ditch. This 
area continues to improve each week. Thanks to all who have worked many 
hours in this area.

As always,bring *work gloves*, *full shoes or boots*, *long pants*, and 
other clothing appropriate for the weather. Bring *water and a snack* if 
you like. With Summer here, be prepared for briars because you will be 
in the woods. Also be prepared for ticks and poison ivy.  For ticks, 
we've had success using Permethrin (available at most drugstores and 
outdoor retailers) sprayed on cuffs and waistbands on clothing. 

You will need to sign a waiver and participation list.

While you don't have to bring any tools because we do have some tools, 
we do have a wish list of tools if you'd like to bring them.

We could really use a push (or rider) mower in this area. A brush mower 
would be perfect. While much of the trail requires a high clearance, we 
can use it only in areas, such as the Scott King Road crossing where 
high clearance isn't needed. If you have one that you can bring, we'll 
pick up the gas and oil.

We can also use one or more string trimmers if you can bring it. We'll 
have at least one at the workday. Again, we'll pick up the gas and oil.

Feel free to bring a small hand pruning saw if you like. Loppers are 
always needed as well. 
   
We can REALLY use a pickup truck which you don't mind hauling brush, 
logs and trash on the trail, please contact Bill Bussey 
<mailto:billbus at gte.net> 919 545-9104 so we can make plans.
 
We'll work till about noon or so. 
 
We normally plan on working at least a little if it is anything short of 
a widespread hard rain. Feel free to contact or call Bill Bussey 
<mailto:billbus at gte.net> 919 545-9104 or Frank Bennett 
<mailto:FJB675 at hotmail.com>  919-851-3992 as late as 8 a.m to verify a 
go or no go.  However, if you aren't comfortable with the forecast, use 
your best judgment and join us or not as you prefer.
If you or your group would like to work days or early evenings other 
than Saturdays, please let Bill Bussey <mailto:billbus at gte.net> know.

Please let Curt Devereux <mailto:cdevereux at nc.rr.com> 919 919 544-3948  
Frank Bennett <mailto:FJB675 at hotmail.com>  919-851-3992 or Bill Bussey 
<mailto:billbus at gte.net> 919 545-9104 know anytime if you have any 
questions.

For more information on ATT workdays, please see our Volunteering page 
at: http://triangletrails.org/VOLUNTEERS.HTM

For directions to workday meeting places and ATT Trailheads go to our 
directions page at: http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM*

*Future workdays are still being planned. Here is the tentative schedule 
for upcoming workdays.

*Upcoming American Tobacco Trail Workdays * 

*Saturday, June 16* Durham Workday  Scott King Road Trailhead 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.

*Saturday, June 23* Chatham Workday Chatham/Wake County line. 9 a.m. See 
directions previous emails or contact Bill Bussey 
<mailto:billbus at gte.net> at 919 545-9104

*Saturday, June 30 * Durham Workday  Fayetteville Road Parking Area 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.
.
*Saturday, July 7* *No Workday* Join us at the Durham Open Space and 
Trails/TRTC Booth at the Festival for the Eno 
<http://www.enoriver.org/festival/> July 4, 7 & 8 Is it THAT time already?!

*Saturday, July 14* Chatham Workday Chatham/Wake County line. 9 a.m. See 
directions previous emails or contact Bill Bussey 
<mailto:billbus at gte.net> at 919 545-9104

*Saturday, July 21* Durham Workday  Fayetteville Road Parking Area 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.

*Saturday, July 28* Chatham Workday Chatham/Wake County line. 9 a.m. See 
directions previous emails or contact Bill Bussey 
<mailto:billbus at gte.net> at 919 545-9104

*Looking for Clean Fill Dirt

*TRTC is looking for clean fill dirt for a project we are partnering 
with the Carolina Godiva Track Club <http://www.carolinagodiva.org/> and 
Durham Parks and Recreation in southern Durham. Please contact Bill 
Bussey <mailto:billbus at gte.net> at 919 545-9104 for more information.*
*
*Looking for Help to Open or Close Fayetteville Road Access Gate!*
We are looking for help in opening and closing the gate at our 
Fayetteville Road Parking Area 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> in the morning and/or 
early evening. If you live near or pass by the Parking area in the 
mornings or evenings, or you regularly use the trail here, this might be 
a way you can help open this facility and earn some extra money as well. 
We are willing to pay a small stipend for this work. If you are 
interested in finding out more, or know someone who might be interested, 
please contact Bill Bussey <mailto:billbus at gte.net> 919 545-9104.

And let me take this opportunity to* Thank You* for all of your help and 
support in building, cleaning and clearing the American Tobacco Trail in 
2006 and into 2007. Thanks to your hard work, expertise and diligent 
efforts, we are making steady progress. Thousands of trail users are 
*now safely using* the sections of the trail and facilities you have 
helped clear, clean and build. We get so many wonderful comments and 
thanks on how well the trail looks when folks use these facilities. 
These trail users are often *amazed* to find out that these improvements 
were done *completely* by volunteers. Thank you for the great work and 
for volunteering your valuable time to help with this project. Know that 
it wouldn't be possible without the great work of each and every one of you.

Thanks for your help and support in building the American Tobacco Trail.

Happy Trails,

Bill Bussey
Triangle Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
americantobaccotrail at earthlink.net
www.triangletrails.org
919 545-9104

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