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THE HITCHING POST
IS OPEN AGAIN
Claudia and Jim
Barker and Leslie and Ned Helm recently opened a general store called
The Hitching Post at the Cumberland Trailhead in the stone building
that you have probably passed many times. Claudia and Jim own Big
South Fork Lodge, just across the road, and have for a long time been
supplying horse campers with forgotten tack items, forgotten RV/LQ
items, food items, shavings, etc. All of that will now be consolidated
in a very convenient setting.
Leslie and Ned
live on Trailhead Lane, less than a quarter of a mile away, in Spruce
Creek, and have moved their 20-year-old mail-order company, Wingset
Country Clothing, into one end. The Hitching Post carries basic tack
items and welcomes consignment tack and stable items for the “back room”
as well as consignment items that pertain to horse camping and maybe
even cabins.
More importantly,
they carry basic food staples, picnic supplies, pharmaceuticals, pet
food etc. as well as camping supplies and some automotive supplies for
those who need to top up or make minor repairs. They also carry cold
beer, sold by the six-pack or by the case, as well as cases of soda and
cases of water.
They welcome
suggestions and want to stock what YOU need, so stop by. The phone
number at the store is 752-2888.
HORSE STUFF HAS
CHRISTMAS CARDS
Stephanie Richmond
says to stop in early because she has a great selection of Leanin’ Tree
Christmas cards in stock and they are usually gone long before
Christmas.
PLEASE MEET…
Howard & Lynn Tucker
who recently purchased Barb and Tom Jancek’s house at 612 Spruce Creek
Drive. They will spend half of the year in Florida and the other half
in Tennessee.
We will miss Barb
and Tom in Spruce Creek but they are only up the road at their Twin
Parks property.
HOW I FEEL WHEN
I’M WITH MY HORSES
If you have internet
access, look up this website for a wonderful presentation:
http://www.thehorsediary.com/
LYNN PALM
PARTNERSHIP TRAINING
East Fork Stables
presents Lynn Palm Partnership Training October 4th and 5th.
The two day session is $450 and there are only a limited number of
spots. Auditors are $25 each day. Register at the office.
Phone (931)
879-1176.
WHO ARE THESE
PEOPLE?
See last
page for answer
QUICK TIPS
Reporting Trail
Problems on BSF Trails
If you encounter down
trees or bad spots on the BSF trails, please notify Wally Linder, the
trail crew leader in BSF at (423) 569-9778. The trail crew does a great
job keeping the trails in good shape but appreciates input from riders
when there is a problem.
Big South Fork also
keeps track of volunteer hours and they can count your input in these
hours.
It’s not “911” in Big South Fork!
If you have an
emergency in BSF and are still in Fentress County do not dial 911.
Dialing 911 routes the call to Scott County and hampers rescue efforts
because the dispatchers are not familiar with our side of the park.
Instead, program your cell phone to 879-8142
or (931) 879-8142 and your
call will be taken by the Jamestown dispatcher who is familiar with the
trails, trailheads and roads.
 
10”
Delta Table Saw
Model Ts300 with a mobile base. $175.00. 752-8388.
Sewing by Joan.
Embroidery, slipcovers, curtains, trailer accessories. 752-7643.
For
Rent: Bedroom
w/bath, 4 stalls, 2 trailer hookups. Brenda Lawson, Saddle Drive,
879-1958.
OFFICERS & BOARD
President -
Sharon Vaughn, 898 Spruce Creek Drive,
chvsnv@twlakes.net, (931) 879-7537
Vice President –
Mike Smith, 441 Gibbs Lane,
Gallatin, TN 37066. (615) 230-8429.
mike.d.smith@elpaso.com
Secretary/Treasurer
– Roy Sillman, 749 Deer Haven,
rsilman@twlakes.net, 879-0508
Trail Crew Leader -
Tom Pickard, 365 Spruce Creek Drive,
tjpickard2001@msn.com, 879-6784
Directors:
Ron Brinkerhoff,
lanceb11@twlakes.net, 752-5169
Beverly Chase,
gaitinlady@yahoo.com, 752-5355
Michelle Fleenor,
michellefleenor@gmail.com, 879-6820
Brenda Lawson, (931)
879-1958
Tom Pickard,
tjpickard2001@msn.com, 879-6784
Roy Sillman,
rsillman@twlakes.net, 879-0508
Cathy
Roberts,
c_roberts@gkfclaw.com, 879-2002
Ricky
Rains,
rrains@hotmail.com, 397-4626
Newsletter:
Joyce Pickard,
tjpickard2001@msn.com
Donna Smith,
smith1297@bellsouth.net
ANSWERS TO PHOTO
QUIZ
The photos of the
two little girls are Joyce Pickard and her twin sister Jeane. They are
on a two year old horse called Diamond, who would walk around and around
the house if the reins were tied up. Diamond contracted tetanus and had
to be put down.
The other lovely
lady is Donna Drochak. She is on one of the Quarter Horses she has
owned. She is quite the horsewoman and has won many championships,
including state championships and several saddles. She has also been a
professional horse show photographer and was the official photographer
at the Dixie National.
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RESERVING THE
PAVILION
You may reserve the
Pavilion for activities
by signing the sheet
in the brown envelope which is hanging on a pillar in the Pavilion.
BURN PERMITS AFTER OCT. 15
Burn Permits are required after October
15. Phone (931) 879-7173 to get a permit issued.
OCTOBER 5-11
NATIONAL FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Fast Facts about
Fire and Cooking
Cooking
fires are the #1 of home fires and home fire injuries.
In
2005, cooking equipment was involved in 146,400 reported home structure
fires, the largest share for any major cause. These fires resulted in
480 civilian deaths, 4,690 civilian injuries, and $876 million in direct
property damage.
The
majority of home fires – 40% – start in the kitchen.
Unattended cooking is the leading factor contributing to ignition in
home cooking fires, accounting for one-third of such fires. More than
half of all cooking fire injuries occurred when people tried to fight
the fire themselves.
Most
home cooking fires (67%) in 2005 started with the range or stove.
Electric ranges or stoves have a higher risk of fires, deaths, injuries
and property damage, compared to gas ranges or stoves.
24 HOUR EMERGENCY
CARE
Upper Cumberland Veterinary Clinic
4635 Highway 127 N., Crossville
(931) 484-9059
IN THE SADDLE (a
poem)
Who
carries your burden, who carries your load
On tumbleweed land or a long dusty road
Who asks you no questions, who tells you no lies
That four legged friend with the two honest eyes
--“A FOUR LEGGED FRIEND”
From the film "Son Of Paleface" (1952)
(Jack Brooks) (sung by Roy Rogers)
 
This “cardpack” is available from a company
in Ohio that carries equipment for endurance riders. This particular
item is used for a vet card and/or map when participating in a
competitive ride but the application for trail riders is obvious. Clip
it to your saddle dee and your breastplate or anywhere that someone
would look for your ID. Put a photocopy of your driver’s license, your
insurance card, your Air Evac membership card, emergency contact info,
some money and a copy of your Coggins. If anything happens on the trail,
your companions will have all the info handy to get help for you.
The cardpack is made from sturdy Cordura
with a clear plastic window and it attaches with either the two
stainless clips on either side OR the loops on the backside. It is water
resistant so you won’t have to worry about using it on a sweaty horse.
The cost is $12, it comes in a variety of colors and is available from
www.runningbear.com
or by calling 800-533-2327.
Cabin for Rent:
2 bedroom, 2 bath, furnished. Winter months. Reasonable. Judy
Lentz. 512 Spruce Creek Drive. (931) 752-7817. (956) 797-5846.
Cabin for Rent:
1 bedroom/bath on quiet cul-du-sac. Can sleep 4. Private stalls with
turnout. Next to Spruce Creek trail. Contact "Pat" at (404) 992-0700
or email: PKent23906@aol.com
For Sale:
1993 20’ 4-Star gooseneck
aluminum stock/combo 7 ft h 7’w, center gate, 4 ft DR. Nice. $9400.
Michelle Fleenor. 931-879-6820 or 276-669-1716
michellefleenor@gmail.com
For Sale: 6.52 acres,
606 Spruce Creek
Drive.
60x48 barn
w/laundry, 24x30 pole barn w/bathroom. 2 RV hookups. Elaine Hixson.
(931) 704-1267.
Professional Dog Grooming,
baths, haircuts,
nails, ears. Jane Johnson, Boone Ridge Road. 752-5124.
FREE - Firewood: Mary Warren 752-7264
Notary Public:
Connie Ross, 434 Spruce
Creek Drive, 752-8920.
Mowing, Weedeating,
Critter Sitter, Emergency Shoeing. Professional equipment / references /
free estimates. Rita, (931) 879-6835.
Mobile Home for Rent
2BR mobile home available
for month to month rental. Horses welcome. Doreen Mendola. (931)
752 8201.
Bush hogging,
post holes dug and light grading. Tom Jancek. (931) 879-8660.
Cabin for Rent -
Sleeps 6-10, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, fireplace,
Jacuzzi, etc.
www.kickingbackcabin.
Barns, buildings and garages
built. Bobcat work.
Brian Matchette. (931) 879-5312.
Pet Adoption:
Donna Drochak is a volunteer for Best Friends Sanctuary and fosters
dogs. If you are looking for a new pet, call Donna 752 -8388.
ELECTION DAY-NOVEMBER 4
Every election is
extremely important and this election is hotly contested. Please vote
for the candidate of your choice.
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Spruce
Creek Trail Association