Westwoods Trails Meeting
October 21, 2002
Guilford Community Center

Chair: Fred Richards Paul Proulx arranged for Fred to chair this meeting in his absence.
Attendance: Fred Richards, Sandy Porter, David Middleton, Lucy Cross, Dia Robinson, Susan Kuckle, David Hamilton, Reid Ogren, Matt Richerson, Mary Richerson, Audrey Teofilo

Corrections to Sept 16 minutes: None, minutes approved.

Resignations/New Members/Members news: Peter Otis has resigned, Karen Klugman is taking a leave of absence. Sandra Porter will be taking on the secretarial duties that Karen was responsible for. Mary, George, and Matt Richerson are new members.

GLTC Report: Susan Kukle
-a. Dues for GLTC membership have gone up
-b. There are fundraising projects being planned
-c. Jesse Hotchkiss a High School Student with the help of some board members is compiling a list of all GLTC landholdings and stewards.
-d. There was a work party on October 19th clearing the path near the Yacht Club. N Eagle Scout Tom Pazicki (sp?) is creating a sign.
-e. A gate across the entrance to the Mulberry Farms Rd property has been taken down and GLCT has put a new sign.
-f. GLCT is interested in submissions of photos or drawings of Land Trust properties for a new flyer that is being put together.

Trail Reports: Fred reminded us that all Trail Reports go to the Forest and Park Association and an annual report is made up of all submissions. It was suggested that reports be detailed regarding the number (names) of people in attendance, the hours of work completed, and the type of work that was done.
Westwoods: Westwoods Tree Removal: From Sam Hill Rd. to the powerlines there are finishing touches only needed on the White Circle and the Orange Circle. Paul reported 14 hours work felling and clearing 33 trees on the White Circle trail north of Lost Lake, south of the power lines. Peter Johnson wanted to thank Ty Streeter for his help tree cutting.
Team C - Susan Kukle, Mary Richerson and Elizabeth Evarts worked on the Red rectangle for 5 hours on September 19th and 4 1/2 hours on October 3rd. All clipping and painting completed.
Paul Trail: On 10/16 Dia and two helpers each worked 4 hours at general clearing. They will go back and reblaze the trail and clear two trees that fell 10/20. It was also reported that Peter Johnson dismantled a make shift bar at the end of the trail.
Kampmeyer: Joe Kaufman reports that there are a number of hemlocks down and that many are large, he would like some help. Joe has taken down some sort of blinds that were erected on either side of the trail near Janeway. He also stated that there is some bridgework needed, but that he can handle that.
Eastwoods: No report
Hoadly Creek: Susan said it looks good
Spencer Creek: No Report

Work Parties: Nut Plains: Bob Handschumacher, Sandy Porter, Paul Proulx, Fred Richards, George, Mary, and Matt Richerson, Dia Robinson, and Reid Ogren worked a total of 20 hours clearing and blazing the white circle trail which runs around the perimeter. There is a short distance that needs to be completed. The letters on the sign at the trail entrance were also painted. There was a reminder that a work party is needed on Cable Rock for glass clean-up.

Old Business: Someone has been cutting on the White Cirlce just south of Lost Lake and not including the work hours in a report. Please include hours and numbers of trees downed.

New Business:
-Forest and Park Association Meeting: there was an announcement that anyone wanting to attend the annual meeting from WWTC would need to act quickly as the event was scheduled for November 1, 2002. David Middleton spoke briefly about his attendance in recent years and mentioned that the food was good, the speakers and the slides were interesting.
-Dave Middleton asked about paint for the Nature Trail location markers. He will be getting the new trail guide for locations and Bob will be contacted for paint info.
-GLTC Autumn Walks: October 12th with Bill Yule was rained out. Dia Robinson led a group of 6 people on the Paul Trail on October 20th.
-Next GLTC walk will be on the Matabessett Trail on November 16th at 10am. Raindate November 17th at 1:00pm. Meet at Bluff Head parking lot Rt 77.
-On Dec 7th at 10am meet at Bluff Head parking lot for a walk past the Myer Huber Pond, up the north shoulder of Bluff Head and along a stream, eventually connecting to the Blue Trail baack to the parking lot.
-Mr. Piscatelli (retired Adams science teacher) is interested in putting together educational hikes with kids east of Broomstick Ledges. Susan Kukle will be staying in touch with him.
-Announcement that Internationally known Ornothologist David Sibley, will be at Guilford Library on Thursday evening October 24th at 7:30pm.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm Recording
Secretary: Sandra Porter