December 2010

Spruce Creek Trails Association
Newsletter
December
2010
2010 in Review
The SCTA Board of Directors would like to
thank the members for their input and contributions this last year. It has been a productive year
for trail maintenance work. Unlike 2009,
which was a very wet year, we were able to
work on and improve our trails in 2010.
Many thanks to all who worked so hard on keeping our trails in good shape.
We have had several special events at the
pavilion this season. Jack and Mary Jo Peacock
and Tom and Pat Seay hosted a great gettogether with good food and plenty of free horse
related items given away to those who were in
attendance. Also, we had a weenie roast hosted
by Tracey and Danny Hatcher and Claudia and
Brian Matchette, with good hotdogs and plenty
of potluck goodies brought by the rest of the people who were there.
A big thanks goes out to our musical entertainers: Jeff Crouch and Lee Allen who kept
our toes a tappin’.
Work on the pavilion bathrooms and storage
area has been completed, thanks to Ken Pasternack and his helpers.
Winterizing tips:
Disconnect and drain
garden hoses.
Clean chimney to remove soot and creosote.
If needed, install or
Spruce Creek Winter Wonderland
Please be aware the
pavilion bathrooms
have been winterized
and are not to be
used. Water has been
turned off.
replace weather-stripping
around doors and windows.
time, leave the heat set at
55 to prevent pipes from
freezing.
Inspect roof, gutters
and downspouts for potential problems.
Prepare an emergency
kit incase of a power outages due to winter
storms.
If you leave your home
for extended periods of
.
Inside this issue:
Trails Log
2
Membership Dues
2
Treasurers Report
3
Items for Sale
4
Services
5
2 attachments
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Spruce Creek Trails Work
We have had good weather this
year so work on the trails could be
done. Danny Hatcher, Ricky
Rains, Tom Pickard, Ivan Whitehead, Ned Helm, Sharon Vaughn
and Dino did most of the work. If
I missed mentioning anyone
please accept my apology and
know that your work on the trail
system is greatly appreciated.
Several of the items (closed and
open) will be an on-going maintenance problem. This is mainly
due to the terrain and drainage.
Some things we can overcome, but
large boulders we cannot.
If you come across a problem
on the trails PLEASE send an
email to the newsletter email:
[email protected]
Laurie LeRoy has kept a log on the
trail work needed as it is brought to
the attention of the board. Currently there are fifteen items, ten
items have been completed, and 5
are still open.
Or you can contact Danny
Hatcher who heads up the work on
the trails. A copy of the trail log
has been included as an attachment to the newsletter.
2011 YEARLY MEMBERSHIP DUES
Yes, it’s that time again folks.
SCTA 2011 membership fees will
be due in January . Be ahead of
the crowd…...we encourage you to
pay them now so you won’t forget.
An application form is included
as an attachment. So take a minute and fill it out and send in
your dues.
As a part of your dues, you
will receive the SCTA Newsletter
and email updates of important
items. You can also use the
newsletter to post classifieds :
promoting your business, services
that you can offer, or things for
sale. If you don’t pay your dues
you will not get advanced notice
of the upcoming events at the
pavilion and any special festivi-
ties that are planned.
The amount of the dues has
not been increased . It is still
only $35.00. ($ 39 if you want the
newsletter via U.S. Mail)
This money goes to the upkeep of the pavilion and trail
work. Since most of us are not
able to do the manual labor that
is required for the trails, we have
to hire out this work. Also, we
have to purchase the rock and
materials used on the upkeep of
the trails...as an example, a load
of rock will cost $300. This can
add up fast when you have trails
with drainage problems.
Please show your support for
the Spruce Creek Trails.
If you have any questions regarding the trails and their condition, send a comment/question
to the newsletter.
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Treasurers Report
Roy Sillman, our SCTA Treasurer has filed the financial statement, as of December 4, 2010.
There are no other expenditures anticipated for this year.
SCTA 2010 INCOME vs EXPENSES
Available funds: ( 0 l-0l-2010 )
$
Income: 2010 YTD
$ 7,312.00
Total Funds Available:
$ 8,143.45
Expenditures: 2010 YTD
- $ 7,705.64
Funds Available:
Checking Balance
$269.00
Petty Cash
$178.81
Total
$447.81
841.45
$
447.81
Balance Sheet —YTD 1-1-2010 through 12-4-2010
Income
Uncategorized
35.00
Donations Unrestricted
2,596.00
Donations, Jeff Crouch
250.00
Gift Received
200.00
Membership
Other Income
4,156.00
75.00
Total Income
$ 7,312.00
Expenses
Annual Report Filing
Entertainment
20.00
500.00
Gifts Given
25.00
Office Supplies
20.00
Pavilion Grounds
340.00
Pavilion Structure
1,032.71
Pavilion Supplies
354.55
Postage
113.00
Real Estate
41.50
Tax—State
124.00
Tax Preparation
Trails Expense
Utilities
Electric/Water
Overall Total
50.00
4,475.97
608.91
Total Expenses $ 7,705.64
Net
- $ 393.64
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CLASSIFIEDS
ITEMS
FOR
SALE
2 horse bumper pull trailer, not too pretty, not too ugly, functional and solid: $900
Can be seen at lot 706 Spruce Creek Dr. Simco western saddle for sale, older saddle
but in good shape: $300; also a brand new 2 saddle rack on wheels: $80.
Contact Jeff & Carolyn Leek at 859-393-3419
or email [email protected]
For Sale: Bomb Proof Horse is available for purchase. Her name is Jewel and she is
a jewel. We have owned her for 11 years and she has raised 6 beautiful babies. She is very
smooth on the trails. We are down sizing and is the ONLY reason she is for sale. You won’t
be disappointed with Jewel. Contact Darren Rudd @ 931-879-9994 or [email protected] for picture or more information
Bona Allen Western Pleasure Saddle, 14 1/2” seat, 7” gullet, with girth straps and back
cinch, solid tree, fully tooled, real suede seat, all original leather and fleece. I am the
original owner, saddle was purchased from Bona Allen in Ft. Worth, Tx in 1969. Always
stored in house, not ridden since 1997, in excellent condition. Call or email for additional
info or pictures:
Sheila Ferraro 706-342-0949 [email protected].
2004 Jay Flight 27 Ft Travel Trailer, Queen suite in front, bunk beds in rear. Full bath; awning, large refrigerator/freezer; Surround sound, ducted heat and a/c; full twin LP tanks, loads of storage space…..ready to
go! Excellent condition, everything works! Located in Spruce Creek. Asking $7,500. Call Linda at 931-8797991 or email [email protected]
10 year old Liver Chestnut TN Walker: Reg TN Walker—Black/Liver chestnut very talented. Gelding nearly
10 yr old with 4 white socks and big soft eyes. We were told when we bought him that he was broke to buggy,
trails and wagon trains. Great bloodlines and Very Gentle, Loves attention. Ridden mostly locally. He is a
big beautiful brute—fell in love when we first rode him. Husband no longer able to ride. $1500.00 Call 423743-4690 Hm after 7:30
Hay For Sale: 4’ X 4’ tight round bales—fall 2009 cutting $ 20 each. We will load. Call Jack or Inez Troxel
931-879-1112 or Jack’s Cell 931-704-1939
1364 Oby Blevins Road.
23’ Slant load Bison 2004 Model living quarters horse trailer. Trailer is loaded, lots of closet space, bath has
a shower, AM/FM CD/Radio player, microwave, 1.5 cu ft refrigerator (runs on gas or electric) , gas furnace,
TV connection with antenna on roof. Has electric hoist, two gas tanks & spare tire w/cover. Walk-thru from
bathroom to the horse cargo area. Escape door in third bay, stud wall, storage under hay mangers. Tack
room w/3 adjustable saddle racks, and an awning. Contact Dixie Peters at 865-607-1073.
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SPRUCE CREEK NOTARY:
Leslie Helm
Leslie Sloan
Connie Ross
752-8102
752-5855
752-8920
PET ADOPTIONS;
Donna Drochak is a volunteer for Best Friends Sanctuary.
If you need a barn cat or a new dog—Call 931-752-8388
MOWING AND WEED-EATING:
You choose the price to fit your budget— call Just Rita 931-879-6835
EMERGENCY HORSE SHOEING: 15 years experience, specializing in gaited horses.
Call Rita Rosshirt 931-879-6835
CUSTOM SEWING: Embroidery, slipcovers, curtains, window treatments, cushions, trailer accessories.
Call Joan 931-752-7264
GIT-R-DONE EXCAVATING: Excavating work and also electrical work for residential and commercial.
Call Danny at 931-879-4549
WEEDWHACKERS—ODD JOBS SPECIALISTS; Mowing, weed-eating, yard work and all kinds of odd jobs.
Gutters cleaned out, leaves raked, etc. We also do detailing: autos, trucks and horse trailers!
Reasonable prices…...Give us a try!
931-879-2857
CONSTRUCTION: Darren Rudd has over 25 years of commercial and residential experience in the building
industry. Please contact him for your next building project. He can be reached at
931-879-9994 or stop by 2950 Leatherwood Ford Road (Hwy 297).
Board of Directors:
President: Ricky Rains 510-9109
Treasurer/Secretary: Roy Sillman 879-0508
Sharon Vaughn 879-7537
Ned Helm
752—8102
Pete Peters
879-8759
Vice-President: Laurie LeRoy
752-7716
Trails Coordinator: Danny Hatcher 879-4549
Tracy Hatcher
879-4549
Beverly Chase
752-5355