American Tobacco Trail Workday Saturday, October 17 9 a.m.

[Bill Bussey]

Hi Volunteers for the American Tobacco Trail,

This very late message is to remind you of our 
American Tobacco Trail workday,* **Saturday, October 17* at the Scott 
King Road Access 9 a.m. 610 Scott King Road, Durham, NC 27713 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=610+Scott+King+Rd,+Durham,+NC+27713&vps=4&jsv=163d&sll=35.875316,-78.934096&sspn=0.00865,0.007392&ie=UTF8&latlng=&ei=TLI7So-cJIfwMsjMiIgE&sig2=S6ASsa95BLZz5xffFuZV6Q&dtab=5> 

. 
Check the link or Google 610 Scott King Road, Durham, NC 27713 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=610+Scott+King+Rd,+Durham,+NC+27713&vps=4&jsv=163d&sll=35.875316,-78.934096&sspn=0.00865,0.007392&ie=UTF8&latlng=&ei=TLI7So-cJIfwMsjMiIgE&sig2=S6ASsa95BLZz5xffFuZV6Q&dtab=5>* 
*for directions from where you live.
You'll note that Google maps has now labeled this the American Tobacco 
Trail. Sweet!

We'll be doing our regular trimming, cutting and clearing of the trail 
at and from this access.  We'll empty the trash cans here as well.

Since we'll be volunteering at the ATT 10 Miler Race next weekend 
<http://www.ncroadrunners.org/att10miler>, and probably doing some 
clearing work on our Lawson Street connector in Durham the following 
weekend, this will probably be a good time to do some cleanup after the 
recent rains. *Please see more info on the race below.
*
Our particular emphasis will be on trimming of this parking access, as 
well as the trail itself. If you have a lawn mower - push is fine and in 
fact preferable - and/or string trimmer, please bring it.

At this Saturdays' workday, as always, you should bring *work gloves, 
full shoes or boots, long pants,  *and other 
clothing appropriate for the weather. It is supposed to be fairly warm 
on Saturday, with a possibility of rain. Keeping hydrated is important, 
so bring water and a snack if you like.  

Use your own judgment to make the call whether you want to attend the 
workday in sketchy or uncomfortable 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 can use the following if you choose to bring them.

As recent rains have the grass and Lespedeza growing faster and higher 
on the trail than at any other time this summer, we plan to mow and trim 
the trail as much as we can.

*/We can use any number of string trimmers. You use your own trimmer. 
We'll supply the mix gasoline./*

Bring a push mower if you have it. Again, we'll supply the gasoline.

We can use some trash bags to pick up trash along the trail and in the 
two cans at this Access. We sort recyclables and take them to the 
appropriate centers.

Bring loppers if you have them for cutting back the briars which grow 
out onto the trail.
 
Don't forget to mark your tools so that you can readily identify them!

We can always use a pickup truck which you don't mind hauling materials 
and tools. 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 or 1 p.m.

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

Remember, you *can always *help the ATT and other trails, greenways and 
paths in the Triangle - or anywhere on the planet - by *picking up and 
hauling out at least one piece of trash*, or picking up and throwing as 
far off the trail, at least one stick, limb or fallen tree, on every 
visit or use. If everyone who used our greenways, trails or paths picked 
up and removed at least one piece of trash, stick or limb, we'd have the 
cleanest trails around!

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 17*  Durham Workday Scott King Road Access 9 a.m. 610 
Scott King Road, Durham, NC 27713 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=610+Scott+King+Rd,+Durham,+NC+27713&vps=4&jsv=163d&sll=35.875316,-78.934096&sspn=0.00865,0.007392&ie=UTF8&latlng=&ei=TLI7So-cJIfwMsjMiIgE&sig2=S6ASsa95BLZz5xffFuZV6Q&dtab=5>

*Saturday, October 24* American Tobacco Trail 10-miler 
<http://www.ncroadrunners.org/att10miler/> 7 a.m.1305 White Oak Church 
Road Apex, NC 27523 
<http://www.ncroadrunners.org/att10miler/attparkinginfo.html> Volunteers 
should sign up *using this form 
<http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dFhsRVdDTmt1UXdNbFU1dnVrUThWSEE6MA>*. 
Please do this now so you can reserve your T-shirt! Questions? Contact 
volunteers at ncroadrunners.org <mailto:volunteers%40ncroadrunners.org> or 
the race director at att10miler at ncroadrunners.org 
<mailto:att10miler%40ncroadrunners.org>.

*Saturday, October 31 * Lawson Street Connector Cleanup 9 a.m. South 
Street and Lawson Street 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=South+Street+and+Lawson+Street,+Durham,+NC&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&resnum=1&ct=image> 
just south of Downtown Durham. Check the link or Google South Street and 
W Lawson Street, Durham, NC 27707 for directions from where you live. 
This will be mainly a "hauling and toting" cut up trees and trash 
pickup. Trash bags are especially welcome.

*Monday, November 2* TRTC Monthly Meeting Woodcroft Professional Center 
at intersection of Fayetteville Road and Woodcroft Parkway in southern 
Durham 7:30 p.m. All are Welcome!

*Saturday, November 7* ** Durham Workday Fayetteville Road Access 9 a.m. 
7682 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=Burton+Road,+Durham,+NC&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=UyfeScfRA57slQf-k6hV&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1>  
This may change.
**
*More News
*
Construction of the Chatham County section of the ATT about 4/5ths 
complete! Holmes Contracting is finishing up work on the first section 
of trail between the Chatham/Wake County line to the south, and New Hope 
Church Road to the north. The asphalt has been put down between New Hope 
Church Road to the south and O'Kelly Chapel Road to the north.

All of the ATT in Chatham County is now CLOSED because it is a 
construction zone. *Please stay out of this area while construction is 
going on. If you see construction equipment moving, then turn around. 
*Please read and heed all signs and instructions related to construction 
in this area.

The Town of Cary has asked us to tell all that the *ATT in Chatham 
County should be considered closed until *the entire 4.6 mile section is 
opened at the beginning of November.

Yep, I know we've been pushing this date back, but those are the breaks! 
Also, we've been informed that the formal "Grand opening" probably won't 
be until National Trails Day on June 5, 2010. However, the ATT in 
Chatham should be open in November.

Span Builders, LLC, which is the subcontractor for the Chatham County 
bridges, are well underway on* *construction on both the *Panther Creek 
and Northeast Creek trestles*. They are accessing this via Pittard Sears 
Road. However, as mentioned above, *trail construction is now happening 
between Scott King Road to the north and New Hope Church Road in the 
south. Please stay off the trail in this area, particularly if you see 
working construction equipment.*

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

*Do You Live Near the ATT in Chatham County?
*Do you plan on using the ATT in Chatham County on a regular basis once 
it is completed? If so, the trail needs your help to be the "eyes and 
ears" for safety and maintenance concerns, as well as to help keep the 
trail clean. This should be fun and easy to do. It should be just an 
extension of what you normally do on your walk or ride on the trail.

For more details, contact Bill Bussey <mailto:billbus at gte.net> 919 
545-9104.*
*
*Here is an easy way to help TRTC support the American Tobacco Trail 
*while using your computer. Go to http://www.goodsearch.com/ . At the 
"Who do you Goodsearch for?"  button in the middle of the page, enter 
TRTC, or Triangle Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Save it as instructed.
*
Or Better Yet, make it Your Homepage in your browser!* See your 
browser's instructions on how to make this page your homepage.

Instead of using Google or Yahoo as your search engine, use 
http://www.goodsearch.com/ . TRTC will get about a penny a search in 
most situations. You can read all about it at the website. Check it 
out!* It works very well!* It is now my search engine of choice!  Please 
let me know if you have any questions. comments or concerns.

*Please Remember the ATT in your Gifts 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/MEMBERS.HTM>*

Thank you for your support of the Triangle Rails to Trails Conservancy!

Our work continues in 2009 and beyond, and donations 
<http://www.triangletrails.org/MEMBERS.HTM> of any amount are gladly 
accepted and needed. TRTC will continue to apply for trails-related 
grants but funds from memberships and donations remain an important 
mechanism for acquiring tools and supplies used in our year-round 
efforts to maintain the ATT and other local trails. We need donations 
and memberships to pay for our trail workday insurance as well as to 
assist in matching grant funding. Thank you for your continued support, 
and happy holidays!
*
You Lookin' for Maps?!

*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. Thanks to Wayne Horton for this map 
which is arguably one of the most popular trail maps in the triangle.

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 2008 amd 2009. 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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