American Tobacco Trail Workday Saturday August 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,
*Saturday, August 16*, at the at the  Scott King Road Access 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> in Durham County at 9:00 
a.m. 

Please join us for this workday *Saturday, August 16*, at the Scott King 
Road Access <http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM>in southern 
Durham County.at 9:00 a.m.

*Note that this is a change from previous reminders*.
**
Our goal is to do general trimming of growing briars, roots, trees and 
limbs in drainage ditches, maintenance and upkeep, south from Scott King 
Road to the Northeast Creek Trestle, on this heavily used section of 
trail. We'll empty the trash here as well.

Last week, Bob and Mark Tiffany, Jim Suiter, Emily Tatton and friend, 
Dan Clever, Dave Connelly, Dilys Bowman, Bob Salano, Frank Bennett, and 
Bill Bussey staffed the first rest stop at the Carolina Tarwheels Bike 
Fest. It was great to see old friends and make new ones, of the thousand 
or so riders on the three rides that came through for nourishment and 
relief at the rest stop. Thanks to all who worked hard to make this a 
success.

On August 2, Jennifer and Kelsey Tuttle, Amanda Sovderi, Mikayla Pillar, 
Phyllis and Erin Sheets, Bob and Mark Tiffany, Jim Suiter, Frank 
Bennett, Bob Salano and Bill Bussey cleaned and cleared the trail from 
the Wake County line north to New Hope Church Road. This section is 
among the most heavily used sections of the trail in Chatham County. 
Thanks to all for the great job in breaking up and hauling away some 
rather large logs.
 
At this Saturdays' workday, as always, bring *work  gloves, full shoes 
or boots, long pants,  *and other clothing appropriate for the weather. 
I generally wear a lightweight long sleeve shirt to protect against 
briars and sun. Bring water and a snack if you like. 
Be prepared for briars and ticks because you will be in grass and in the 
woods.
 
The weather can be sketchy this time of year. Use your own judgment to 
make the call whether you want to attend the workday in sketchy 
conditions. We do not work in heavy or constant rain.

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 can use string trimmers for this workday.

If you have a mower of any kind, and care to bring it, please do so.

If you have some, bring a pair of loppers. 

If you have a pole saw, please bring it.

Feel free to bring a small hand pruning saw if you like.
 
We can always 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 or Frank Bennett 
<mailto:FJB675 at hotmail.com> 919-851-3992 so we can make plans.

We'll work till about noon, and probably a bit after.

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 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. *Note that these can change if there is an area 
on the trail that needs immediate attention.*

*Upcoming American Tobacco Trail Workdays *

*Saturday, August 16* Durham Workday Scott King Road Access 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> in southern Durham 9 a.m.

*Saturday, August 23* Chatham Workday  O'Kelly Chapel Road Access 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.

*Saturday, August 30 *5th Saturday and Labor Day. Probably rest day. 
However this may change.

*Monday, September 1* No TRTC Meeting. Join us October 6. Happy Labor Day!

*Saturday, September 6* Durham Workday Fayetteville Road Access 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> in southern Durham 9 a.m.

*Saturday, September 13* Chatham Workday New Hope Church Road Access 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.

*Saturday, September 20* Durham Workday Scott King Road Access 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.

*Saturday, September 27* Chatham Workday North of Chatham/Wake line. See 
directions in previous emails 9 a.m.

*More News
*
Construction of the Chatham County section of the ATT should begin 
sometime in late August, with anticipated completion no later than 
September of 2009. We hope they get out there sooner and finish sooner! 
Stay tuned!

Keep in mind that significant portions of the trail that we maintain and 
are heavily used, will be closed during construction. TRTC, Chatham 
County, the Town of Cary,  the City of Durham, and NCDOT all request 
that trail users stay out of the trail construction zones during this time.
 
You can print out our latest ATT map *right now* at 
http://www.triangletrails.org/ATT.HTM . Click on both links under the 
thumbnail for both sides of the map.

Don't let the thumbnail fool you. This is our new color ATT map done by 
Wayne Horton of Winston-Salem.

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 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 embarqmail.com
www.triangletrails.org
919 545-9104


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