Special Haw River Beach Workday Saturday December 59 a.m. in Bynum

[Bill Bussey]

Hi Volunteers for the American Tobacco Trail,

This message is to remind you of a special Haw River Beach workday, 
*Saturday, December 5* at 9 a.m. at the Bynum Beach Rd, Pittsboro, 
Chatham, North Carolina 27312 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=Bynum%20Beach%20Rd%2C%20Pittsboro%2C%20Chatham%2C%20North%20Carolina%2027312&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl> 
on the banks of the scenic Haw River.

Check the link or Google Bynum Beach Rd, Pittsboro, Chatham, North 
Carolina 27312 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=Bynum%20Beach%20Rd%2C%20Pittsboro%2C%20Chatham%2C%20North%20Carolina%2027312&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl> 
for directions from where you live.

*Note: this is a change from last weeks' calendar!

*We'll be pulling and removing invasive plants from this park and paddle 
access area owned by Chatham County. This workday will be led by Chatham 
County Resources Division Director Fred Royal, with help from Michael 
Burke of Duke Forest, and Elaine Chiosso, Executive Director of the Haw 
River Assembly. This is open to everyone, especially nearby residents.

This is an excellent workday for students looking to get their 
environmental service hours in.

Last week, (please forgive if I get these spellings incorrect or miss 
anyone!) Hannele Feiring, Jeff Pinnow, Jordan Wadsack-Stewart, Danlei 
Yan, Matthew Guan, Toqir Aziz, Daven Sharman, Christian O' Rozario, 
Cathy Cortell, Bob Morris, Amy Yang, Diana Fu, Jack O'Brian, Hiromi 
Maeta, Tatrick Wadsack-Stewart, Curt Devereux and Bill Bussey cleaned 
drainage ditches and picked up trash, limbs and brush along the ATT 
north of Scott King Road.

The group picked up lots of trash and did some great work in cleaning 
and clearing drainage ditches in this area. Thanks to all who went the 
extra mile and got a bit dirty in opening up the drainage ditches here. 
Trail users are no doubt grateful for your efforts!

*At this Saturdays' workday, as always, you should bring work gloves, 
full shoes or boots, long pants, *and other 
clothing appropriate for the weather. As of this writing, the forecast 
is calling for cool temperatures with a chance of rain on Saturday.

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.

Keeping hydrated is important, so bring water and a snack if you like. 

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.

We can use some trash bags to pick up any trash on the property. We sort 
recyclables and take them to the appropriate centers.

Bring loppers if you have them for cutting back the briars which are on 
the property.

Don't forget to mark your tools so that you can readily identify them!

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 and open space 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, December 5* 9 a.m. Bynum Beach Invasive Plant pull. Bynum 
Beach Rd, Pittsboro, Chatham, North Carolina 27312 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&source=hp&q=Bynum%20Beach%20Rd%2C%20Pittsboro%2C%20Chatham%2C%20North%20Carolina%2027312&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl>

*Monday, December 7* 7:30 p.m. 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. December 12* 9 a.m. Trash Pickup on Massey Chapel. Meet at 
Fayetteville Road Parking Area 7682 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=7682+Fayetteville+Road,+Durham,+NC+27713&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=M607SsrdJZf2MNapsaAO&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1>  
and we'll drive or hike there.

*Saturday, December 19* 9 a.m. Chatham ATT Workday. 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>
This could change.
*
Saturday, December 26* No Workday on this Boxing Day (in Canada.) Get 
out and enjoy the ATT with your family and friends.
*
Saturday, January 2* 9 a.m. Durham Workday Fayetteville Road Parking 
Area 7682 Fayetteville Road, Durham, NC 27713 
<http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=7682+Fayetteville+Road,+Durham,+NC+27713&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&gl=us&ei=M607SsrdJZf2MNapsaAO&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1> 


*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 O'Kelly 
Chapel and the Durham County line, with screenings to be installed this 
week or next.

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 December. 

Yep, I know we've been pushing this date back, but those are the breaks! 
The recent wet weather hasn't helped speed the completion of the trail. 
So please be patient! 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 mid December. It is usable 
now.

Both bridges over *Panther Creek and Northeast Creek trestles* are 
essentially complete. Safety fencing and other final details are now 
being installed. However, as mentioned above, *trail construction is now 
happening between Scott King Road to the north and O'Kelly Chapel Road 
to 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 2010 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 and Happy Thanksgiving,

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