Bordering the

Big South Fork National Park

The Board of Directors met April 29^th.  The waiver of liability was finalized and will be distriubuted to the 4 commercial members.

 Jackie Goldsmith resigned from the Board and Brenda Lawson was appointed in her place.  At the May meeting the new board members, Roy Sillman, Dorothy Holder and incumbent, Michelle Fleenor will be introduced.  A short bio on the new members follow.

 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.

 When the weather starts cooperating, trail work, restroom completion,  etc. will become a top priority.  If you haven’t been up for awhile, we have had loads of rain.

 If a board member is absent 3 months consecutively they will be replaced. 

 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.

 For those of you who were unfortunate enough not to be here for the April potluck, it was a rousing success.  The meat was wonderful and the one-man band was a huge success.  He could play and sing songs from almost every decade and did it very well.  There were approximately 100 people in attendance.  So if you want a good time, try to make the one in May.

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

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 and Gary Holder are full time residents of Spruce Creek.  They live 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 horse back rider.  You can meet Dorothy and Mable, her bull dog, 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.

Reasonable prices.

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

1987 350 cubic inch engine with Heavy Duty 400 Automatic Transmission

Spencer Bailey 931-879-7723

For Sale

1991 Chevy truck.  Regular cab, short bed.  Lot of miles but lots of service left..  Bob Watson 931 879 8044, rrwatson@volfirst.net

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. . Thannks, Margie

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

Trail Equiette

·         When you meet other horse riders, the smaller group should get off the trail as far as possible to let the larger group pass.  Try to keep you horse’s head to the trail  so it can see what is going on.  Sometimes rear ends tend to kick.

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.  Brenda is usually accompanied by her Jack Russell, Holly

Newsletter

The newsletter is being sent out in Word format.  If you cannot open it for some reason, it is available on the web site. 

Fund-raisers
Don’t forget, we have Spruce Creek Trails tee 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.

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Be as courteous to others as you would want them to be to you.  You never know when you might need their help or become their best friend.

Thought for the Day

Be who you are
say what you feel
because those who mind
don't matter
and those who matter
don't mind.
~ Dr. Seuss ~

For Sale or Trade

 Embroidery and Monogramming  T’s, sweats, towels.  Will embroidery your horse (Most all breeds) 1,000s of designs. Phone 931-879-8044 or e-mail rrwatson@volfirst.net