Spruce Creek Trails Assoc., Inc.
September/October Edition
October 1, 2005


October 1, 2005

It is finally the time of year we horsey people have been waiting for. The weather has cooled somewhat, the leaves are turning, and we can do our favorite thing, saddle up and ride the trails.

The traffic in Spruce Creek has definitely picked up.

Trails Committee
Now that the weather has finally gotten cooler, the flies have dimenished somewhat and the snakes are mostly gone, the trails committee is back in action.

Once again, they have done an outstanding job of maintaining our trails. On September 23, they put in 2 culverts, put down fabric, and rocked the low spot in front of Lot 104 on Spruce Creek Drive. This will keep you off the blacktop in wet weather.

They also fixed the creek area on the Spruce Creek Trail going to the Cumberland Valley Trailhead. This is probably the most beautiful spot on this trail and now it is safe as well.

Plans are already in the works to fix fill the holes on the Crocket Creek trail, and fix the washed out place next to Ricky Rains property.

When you are riding and notice an unsafe place on our trails, please advise one of the Board of Directors. The contact information is available at the end of this newsletter and also on the web Site.

When you ride the trails and pick up trash , PLEASE make a note of the date and time, and email the information to Sue Duncan at Big South Fork. Sue is in charge of the volunteers and needs this information in her log. Her e-mail address is Sue_Duncan@nps.gov.

Newsletter

The newsletter will now be sent out every month during the months April thru November. This is being done to keep you better informed.

The newsletter is being sent out to several of you via e-mail. If you cannot open it for some reason, it is available on the web site.

Web Site

Our web site has been revamped and is now more user friendly. You can now advertise your horsey or otherwise items for sale. You can view the financial records, Board of Director minutes, newsletters. If there is something else you would like to know about our Association, use the contact info and you will have an immediate answer.

Our website is www.sprucecreektrails.com. Log on and see how it has changed.
Fundraising

We also have the Spruce Creek Trails shirts. You can get t-shirts, polo shirts, denim shirts and caps with the Spruce Creek Trails logo. Just e-mail Ruth Watson or give her a call at 931 879 8044. She has some shirts in inventory, but will get you what you want.

Cookbooks - When you bring your favorite dish to the potluck, bring a copy of the recipe. These recipes will be compiled and put in a cookbook.

Comments:
Hey ladies, the Spruce Creek ladies have started an all-girls ride every Friday. It is open to any lady that wants to ride. If you are going to be in this area, give me a call or e-mail and I will let you know where and what time we leave. The first ride was deemed an all-out success, we had 16 riders and no one complained about the trails, heat, horses, husbands or anything. We just enjoyed being with our comrades.

For the first ride we rode the Evergreen trail and it was so pretty.


Calendar

October 22 – Potluck at Highlands

October 29 – Potluck at pavillion- 6:30 p.m.


Thought for the Day

You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves
Abe Lincoln



Did you know -----
About 56,000 Americans are 100 years old.


For Sale or Trade

All members are entitled to a For Sale Ad. This will run 3 newsletters free of charge, but only one item per month per member.

For Sale – Registered Missouri Foxtrotter Mare, 3 years old – 14-2, gentle, naturally gaited, sorrel. She is a pretty mare, good bloodlines, (Missouri Traveler E). Call 931-879-8044 or rrwatson@volfirst.net. $2,000.

Officers and Board Members

President - Mike Smith, 441 Gibbs Lane, Gallatin, TN 37066 - e-mail - mike.d.smith@elpaso.com

V. President - Tom Jancek, 612 Spruce Creek Dr., Jamestown, TN 38556

Secretary - Ruth Watson, 707 Deer Haven Trail, Jamestown, TN 38556 e-mail rrwatson@volfirst.net

Board Members

Ricky Rains, P. O. Box 1544, Jamestown, TN 38556

Jack Peters, 710 Deer Haven Trail, Jamestown, TN 38556

Don Mitchell, 1011 Buffalo Road, Jefferson City, TN 37760

Brenda Hyde, 1036 Sullivan Bend Road, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122

Jackie Goldsmith, 6321 Dunlap Lane, Knoxville, TN 37914

Michelle Fleenor, 13522 Sinking Creek Road, Bristol, VA 24027

SAFETY TIPS
IF CAUGHT OUTSIDE
 If you are in the woods, take shelter under the shorter trees.
 From all indications, you should also get away from your horse.
 If you are boating or swimming, get to land and find shelter immediately!


 

Spruce Creek Trail Association