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On July 8, we had an emergency situation.
We were called out at 8 p.m. on 4 wheelers to look for Bill Moseley from the
Highlands. Lavera Peters found Bill’s horse in a barn with the saddle and 1
rein. She called the police, rescue squad and several Spruce Creekers.
There were15 people from the Spruce Creek area that responded. Bill was
found and air lifted to Knoxville. His condition is extremely grave with
severe trauma to the head
If you can be called on in an emergency,
please let me know. We are compiling a list of names and phone numbers that
will be distributed to the area campgrounds and developments in case
something like this happens again.
There will be a donation taken at the July
potluck for the benefit of the rescue squad. These guys responded very fast
and were extremely efficient.
There will also be a drive to join the Air-Evac.
In case you aren’t aware, you can join the Air-Vac for a nominal fee and in
case of an accident you don’t have to worry about paying for a helicopter to
get you to medical help asap.
It has gotten hot and muggy in Spruce
Creek. We are still riding, but it is early and back by noon. I am sorry
you didn’t receive a newsletter in June, but time and vacation caught me
completely off guard. I am combining the Board of Directors’ meeting info.
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The Board of Directors met May 27 and June
24. The waiver of liability was finalized and will be distributed to the 4
commercial members.
New officers were elected for 2006/2007.
President Mike Smith
Vice President, Tom Pickard
Secretary/Treasurer, Ruth Watson
New committee chairman are:
Public Liasion, Brenda Lawson
Fund Raising, Michelle Fleenor
Trail, Tom Pickard
Information, Ruth Watson
Pavilion, Tom Jancek
Ken Pasternack has completed a map of the
Spruce Creek trails and surrounding vicinity. Copies will be put in a
waterproof container and placed at the Pavilion. The map will also be put
on the website.
There has been some discussion on the
bathrooms in the pavilion remaining open to the general public after
completion. The restrooms will be locked unless there is a function going
on at the pavilion.
Appreciation expressed
- We want to thank Tom Jancek and his
wife Barb for the 3 years of dedication they have put towards getting the
Association off the ground and the pavilion on the ground. Tom has worked
tirelessly and sometimes not getting the credit he was due. Anytime any
thing was needed for trails or pavilion, Tom was there with equipment or
time and sometimes just moral support. He is aptly named the Spruce Creek
Hardware, because if anyone needs ANYTHING, Tom usually has it, whether it
is a wrench, a pipe fitting, or any other little item that was needed to
fix a leak, pull someone out, or look for a lost sole. We want to thank
Barb for letting Tom do these things at the expense of not getting some of
his work done at home. When you see Tom and Barb give them
A handshake or a high five for without
them, some things wouldn’t have gotten done
BREAK INS at Spruce Creek.
Lately there have been a few break ins in
the Spruce Creek area. Mostly what has been taken are hand tools, chain
saws, etc. If you don’t come up very often, and need someone to check on
your house or property, let me know. You can call me or e-mail
rrawatson@twlakes.net or use
the info button on the website.
Trail Committee
When you are riding and notice an unsafe place on our
trails, please advise Tom or one of the Board of Directors.
Public
Liaison
Calendar
July 29th – Board meeting 9:00
am Pavilion
Pot Luck – 6:30 p.m.
Pavilion
Donation will be taken for rescue squad.
Thought for the Day
Aspire to inspire
before you expire.
For Sale/Rent/Trade
Cabin for Rent –
Vacation, family or guests. Rent
our cabin in Spruce Creek. It will sleep 6-10 people, has a fully equipped
kitchen with ALL the gadgets. A washer/dryer, fireplace, Jacuzzi, etc. will
make your stay very enjoyable. Visit our website:
www.kickingbackcabin.com to see
the interior and check for availability dates.
For Sale: Amana gas stove. Exceptionally
nice. $325
Judy Ashley 879-0719
Claw Foot Tub with
fixtures. Very nice. $150. Judy Ashley 879-0719
MOWING & WEEDEATING by RITA
References available
931-879-7088
For Sale
A large trunk originally
from my grandfathers store in Virginia, about 1912. Dark wood, 24 X 26 X 39
inches. Interior tray needs some work, but I did not want to mess with the
authenticity of it. Very slightly domed on the top,
but could easily be made
into a glass topped table with about 1 1/2 " lift at each edge. Price
$349.00. 879-1277 or email
ancientway@twlakes.net. . Thanks, Margie
Officers and Board Members
President
- Mike Smith, 441 Gibbs Lane, Gallatin, TN 37066 - e-mail - mike.d.smith@elpaso.com
V. President – Tom Pickard, 365 Spruce
Creek Dr. Jamestown, TN 38556
Secretary - Ruth Watson, 707 Deer Haven
Trail, Jamestown, TN 38556 e-mail rrawatson@twlakes.net
Board
Members
Roy Sillman, Deer
Haven Trail, Jamestown, TN 38556
Tom
Pickard, 365 Spruce Creek Dr., Jamestown, TN 38556
Don
Mitchell, 1011 Buffalo Road, Jefferson City, TN 37760
Brenda
Hyde, 1036 Sullivan Bend Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122
Brenda
Lawson, 634 Spruce Creek Dr., Jamestown, TN 38556
Michelle
Fleenor, 13522 Sinking Creek Road, Bristol, VA 24027
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Tom Pickard will be the contact personnel
with Big South Fork personnel on the new trailhead to be located on Obie
Blevins Road. Tom Jancek will be the assistant.
If a member is absent 3 consecutive times
from a board meeting without notifying someone, they will be replaced.
National Trails Day
On
June 3, National Trails Day, 26 Spruce Creekers worked on 4 trails for BSF.
By starting work on the Salt Pine Trail, Proctor Ridge Trail, Hicks Ridge
Trail, and Yellow Cleft trail, we can now work in the park as needed without
park personnel. Wally Linder has promised park support by loaning us any
tools that are needed for the work. More volunteers are needed to do work
in the park, picking up trash or just clearing brush. If you want to
volunteer for this type cleanup, call or e-mail Sue Duncan to let her know
you are in the park, what day you worked and the number of hours that you
worked. Sue’s email address is
Sue_Duncan@nps.gov .
Trails
Tom Pickard, Trail Chairman prioritized
trail work with unsafe conditions being the first priority. Second will be
the blocked trails, followed by commitments to Big South Fork personnel and
general trail maintenance. These will be determined by the Board.
Several trails were discussed and work will
begin soon. If you see an unsafe area, please let us know.
Big South Fork is planning a new trail head access at
the end of Obie Blevins Road. The trailhead will be the Salt Pine Trailhead
and will open up a new area of the park for us. This will greatly benefit
Spruce Creek property owners and the surrounding area making our property
even more valuable.
NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Dorothy Holder is a full time resident of Spruce
Creek. She lives on Crocket Creek Drive in the house with the bright blue
roof.
She was born and raised in northeast Mississippi. She
is a nurse at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. They moved here 3 years
ago to increase her horse experience. Dorothy was taught to respect, use,
and take care of the outdoors. She is an active hiker and horseback rider.
You can meet Dorothy and Mable, her bulldog, on the trails any available
time she has. She is willing to extend and continue that practice in
relation to the trails in Spruce Creek and surrounding areas. She says, “May
we, as a group realize the impact and keep it low as possible on the
environment, but at the same time maximize the fun of the great outdoors.”
Riding with Dorothy is a “hoot” so ride with her if you get the chance.
Roy Sillman was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He
is a graduate of Carnegie Melton University with a degree in Metallurgy. He
held various positions in engineering and management in the steel industry
and operated his own executive recruiting firm. He moved to east Tennessee
in 1967 and has been involved in various horse-related activities for over
25 years. Activities included operating a boarding barn, breeding Arabian
horses and competitive trail riding. He became a full time Spruce Creek
resident in 2002.
Brenda Lawson was appointed by the Board to fulfill the
term of Jackie Goldsmith. She and her husband, Hugh, live in Spruce Creek
full time and raise Rocky Mountain horses. I don’t believe you will find a
person that loves to ride or loves horses more than Brenda. She rode all
winter this past winter. Her Jack Russell, Holly, usually accompanies
Brenda
Fund-raisers
Don’t forget, we have Spruce Creek Trails shirts. T’s are $15, Denim
$25. These have a colorful design and a portion of all shirts goes directly
to Spruce Creek as a donation. See Ruth Watson if you would like one.
Comments:
If you have
to ride by yourself, make someone aware of the route you are taking and be
sure to put a helmet on your head. Bill left Highlands by himself on a
horse he was having trouble with and
got into serious trouble. If the circumstances had been different, it might
have meant life or death. IF Lavera had not gone back to the barn and IF
his horse had not gone to a strange barn, no one would have known he was
gone until sometime the next day. Take the time to make a call or get a
chalk board and write where you are going and when you think you will be
back and leave it where it can be found. Horses are living, breathing
creatures and you never know what can or will happen.
FOR SALE - Picture
Diana Beach's (Chicamauga Cherokee) After the Battle.
It consistently sells on the internet for over 4,000.00, but I am asking
1500.00, with no tax. If you would like to visit or for me to email the
image, call me at 879-1277 or email
ancientway@twlakes.net. . Thanks, Margie
Emily Martin – Mature
Christian Horsewoman –
Will caretake and
secure your property and/or animals in exchange for RV space.
Professionally trained German Shepherd (from Germany) with portable
kennels. I have excellent references including local referral. I am
meticulous, dependable, honest, and a non-smoking-drinking person. Call
931-752-8901 for contact.
For Sale By Owner
Beautiful Barna Log
Cabin, 8 x 30 covered porches $250,000 931 879 4749
maneytrailrider@yahoo.com
Located at 225 Indian Rock Trail, secluded 2-l/2 acres with trail access,
Property level to slightly rolling. Constructed in 2000, all wood interior
w/pine cabinets, natural wood finishing,1 bedroom downstairs,1 bath
w/claw-foot tub. New appliances 2000, Trane heat pump 2003,1,058 sq ft
living space, metal roof, 2 rv hook up, 5 stall barn w/bunkhouse, wash rack.
For Sale – CM 2001 Gooseneck Trailer 3 horse slant $26,000, 931 879 8044
rrawatson@twlakes.net
Weekender package, 6.0
cuft ref. Microwave, 30 gal fresh water, A/C w/heat strip. Sink and cooktop
Oak Cabinets, awning. Commode w/shower in 1st stall. 7’wide 7’
high. All aluminum
Trail Equiette
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If you ride a horse that kicks, please tie a ribbon on its
tail to let others know.
Recipe of the Month:
Armadillo Eggs – Mary Maney
2 c grated cheese
1-l/2 c Bisquick
l/2 lb raw ground sausage
6 oz Shake N’ Bake Pork
l/4 lb grated Monterey Jack
1 – 28 ox can whole pickled jalapeno
peppers
Drain juice off peppers and rinse. Remove
Stems and slice off end of each pepper to
remove seeds. Combine the grated cheese, sausage and Bisquick and mix well
with your hands to make
a dough. Stuff each pepper with the Jack
cheese. Pinch off enough dough to make a
wrap for pepper, pinching ends
together to keep in cheese. Roll in Shake N Bake and bake at 425 for 20
minutes
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