American Tobacco Trail Workday Saturday October 4 9 a.m.

[Bill Bussey]

Hi Volunteers for the American Tobacco Trail,

This message is to remind you of our American Tobacco Trail workday, 
tomorrow,
*Saturday, October 4*, at the O'Kelly Chapel Road Access 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> at 9:00 a.m.  *
*
Please join us for this workday, *Saturday, October 4*, at the O'Kelly 
Chapel Road Access <http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> at 
9:00 a.m. 

Our goal is to clean and clear this access as well as clean and clear 
the ATT north and south of it.

We'll also do general trimming of growing briars, low hanging limbs, 
pick up trash, and do  any needed maintenance and upkeep on this section 
of trail.

Last week, Chris Baylies, Marcus Cooke, Dilys Bowman, Julia Nan, Frank 
Bennett, and Bill Bussey cleared, cut and trimmed trees, weeds and brush 
at the Fayetteville Road Trail Access. Thanks to Marcus for bringing his 
chainsaw. Thanks to all for the great work!
 
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 rainy this time of year. Use your own judgment to 
make the call whether you want to attend the workday in sketchy 
conditions. We generally 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.

We could use a leaf blower as well.

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, October 4* Chatham Workday O'Kelly Chapel Road Parking Area 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.

*Monday, October 6* TRTC Monthly Meeting Woodcroft Professional Center 
at intersection of Fayetteville Road and Woodcroft Parkway in southern 
Durham 7:30 p.m.

*Saturday, October 11* Durham Workday Scott King Road Parking Area 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.

*Saturday, October 18* Chatham Workday Cleanup on the Haw River at the 
Robeson Creek Boat Ramp off Hanks Chapel Road east of Pittsboro Contact 
Tom Colson at 630-2569  at tpcolson at hotmail.com

*Saturday, October 25 *Durham Workday Scott King Road Parking Area 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.

*Saturday, November 1 *Durham Workday Fayetteville Road Parking Area 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/DIRECTIONS.HTM> 9 a.m.

*Monday, November 3 *TRTC Monthly Meeting Woodcroft Professional Center 
at intersection of Fayetteville Road and Woodcroft Parkway in southern 
Durham 7:30 p.m.

*More News
*
Construction of the Chatham County section of the ATT has begun! Holmes 
Contracting are working first on the section of trail between the 
Chatham/Wake County line to the south, and New Hope Church Road to the 
north. This section of trail is now CLOSED because it is a construction 
zone.They've been cutting down a LOT of trees. *Please stay out of this 
area while construction is going on.* Please read and heed all signs 
related to construction in this area.

Span Builders, LLC, which is the subcontractor for the Chatham County 
bridges, will start construction on the Panther Creek trestle on October 
13. Still no word on whether they will be accessing this bridge via 
Pittard Sears Road (shorter) or New Hope Church Road. Stay tuned...

For more information be sure to check out our TRTC/ATT News Link 
<http://triangletrails.org/NEWS.HTM>.

The I-40 Bridge Design meeting was held at Durham City Council Chambers 
at Durham City Hall on Wednesday, September 17. Here is a letter 
describing the project. <http://triangletrails.org/ATTMEET08.PDF>

About fifteen trail users attended during the two hours. While we are 
disappointed that more didn't attend - probably due to the early hour 
and very late notice - Durham staff receive some good feedback on the 
two bridge designs.

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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