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EARTHWORKSVolume 8, Issue 12 December, 2014November Trail Report- “Watch Out: Initiative “We had yet anotherbeautiful trail day.Some 120 volunteerscame out on a coldmorning and enjoyedworking together asthe sun came out andthe weather warmedto a very comfortabletemperature. Wewere again veryfortunate.The Trail Club December TrailDay Proposed WorkOur Trail Day this month begins at 11 am and will concludeby or before 4 pm.Check-in is prior to 11:30 am at the Old 41 overflow parkinglot and all volunteers please assemble at the visitor centerpicnic area/Amphitheater by 11:30 am.We’ll break into teams headed by Trail Club Crew Leadersto perform the following trail and park improvements. (Note:all work will be on the Brumby Trail and a hike of severalmiles is to be expected; please dress accordingly.)In opening remarks,I pointed out somesignificant dates. On November 8th 150 years ago, Northerntroops were burning and leaving Marietta. I also notedthat November 10th is the 239th birthday of the Marine(1) First group to walk to the area some 2.45 miles fromvisitor center (this is greatest distance for trail day). Thisis a large growth of invasive privet that is to be cut downand stacked for chipping at a later date. This growth hasencroached upon the trail and causes a sight line faultaround a major turn in the trail. (@ Intersection of BrumbyTrail and Pigeon Hill Cut Off Trail.)InsideThis Issue 1 November Trail Report - “Watch Out:(2) A group will install rock reinforcement to the LittleKennesaw cutoff on Brumby Trail. Work will includeremoving aged/dead roots from trail abutment and addingfill and rock to this spot. (Material will be on site.)Continued on Page 2Initiative “1 The Trail Club December Trail Day Proposed Work3 A Special Thanks!4 WABE Story On the Kennesaw Mountain NationalBattlefield Park Cannoneers4 Congratulations, Donald Olds!4 Civil War History: From the Classroom to theBattlegrounds5 Nick O’Neill Eagle Scout Project Report6 Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club Calendar6 Mark Your Calendars!7 Ticket-To-Ride - 11/1/147 Civil War 150 years ago January 18658 Ticket-To-Ride - 11/12/149 11/8/14 Work Day11 Autumn Arrives!11 Contact List - Updated 11/4/1413 Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Civil War13 150th Commemoration13 Sponsors14 Sponsors/Partners Corner14 January Newsletter Deadline(3) A group will walk to flag marked “DIRT;” trail is to bebuilt up and berm removed from downward side to facilitatedrainage. (Material on site--Jerry will give on site instruction.)(4) Same crew as Job #3: See “BERM” flags. Removesome 6” of material from down side berm edge and throwback to high side of trail.(5) A group will walk to flag “CUT.” At this location removeberm buildup from downside of trail and move material totrail. Add rock to armor trail to stabilize this area. (Materialon site and Jerry will provide instruction).(6) A group will walk to flag “DROP.” Perform minor changein trail grade; drop lower edge and form ‘good’ size gradedip. (Scott will provide site instruction)(7) A group will walk to flag “ARMOR.” At this location largeflat rock is to be added to build up and armor trail to matchlarge trail dip and extend down trail to form a ramp to thebuilt up area. (Material on site)Newsletter 1http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgContinued on Page 2
December Work Day PlanContinued from Page 1November Trail ReportContinued from Page 1(8) A group will add rock reinforcement to trail uphill side.Clean out drainage area by culvert and break down bermbuildup along the downside of trail. Also, mixture of graveland dirt is to be added to trail section to fill washed out areabetween cemented rock retainer walls at both ends of theculvert. (Material will be on site.)Corps and that during the Civil War, USMC had troops onboth sides - North and South. November 11th, VeteransDay, is observed to honor the contributions and sacrificeof all who performed in military service to this country. Allthese dates should be important to anyone who performsvolunteer service.(9) A group will cut and stack extensive privet growth at anarea on left side before dry creek.With your work at Kennesaw Mountain, you are now aveteran volunteer.(10) Same as job #9 except on right side of trail by dry creek.Fortunately, our trail day work plan was just right to make surethat everyone was able to take an active part in getting thejobs completed. We do some fantastic things which requireuse of equipment to successfully complete the work. It wasvery important for safety’s sake that everyone watched outfor movement of equipment, people and tools! Thankfully,everyone was safe, in large part due to guidance from ourcrew leaders and key volunteers. Our work was especiallysuccessful because people took the initiative to select a toolthey felt comfortable using and they respected their fellowworkers’ space. Everyone was told before going to workthat they would be amazed at what they would accomplish.They found that to be very true!(11) Same as job #9 except further down trail, same area,on left side.Our Outreach Director, Cindy Witt, is going to greetvolunteers and give safety briefing. Please give her yourcooperation and appreciation for this duty in the absenceof Trails Director.This work will be a true and lasting holiday present to ourpark.Happy Holidays!Doug TasseKMTC Trails DirectorOne team chose to repair the entrance to the trail on thewest side of Cheatham Hill Road. That job was completedand the area is now stable and much more accommodatingfor hiker and equestrian use. Another team performed trailmaintenance by renewing and shaping drainage areas alongthe fire road trail. These improvements are now text bookexamples of how that job should be performed. A largegroup went to the field area and repaired the worn out trailsections. It was a remarkable job of transforming a bunchof dished out, rutted paths into a defined and usable trail. Agood number of volunteers ‘went the distance’ to cut bambooin an area off west Kolb Farm Trail. That’s a tedious andtough job but they all had a good time and made significantimprovement to that area.Another great trail day thanks to good planning andpreparation. And, most importantly, to the participation of ourTrail Ambassadors, crew leaders and volunteers. It takes alot of initiative to pick up those tools and pitch in. And I knowwe all appreciate the young man who trooped the long linepassing out water. It’s great working with a bunch of veteranvolunteers who are watching out for each other.Crew Leader Class - November 15, 2014Happy Holidays and Thanks,“Earthworks” is published monthly by the KennesawMountain Trails Corps.Editor:Fred Feltmann770-516-9120E-mail: faf1948@bellsouth.netAdditional Volunteers needed! Call today!FAX:Doug TasseKMTC Trails Director770-516-9120 (Call first, so I can turn it on!)Newsletter 2http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
A Special Thanks!Each year we have various groups who come out and helpus. Henceforth, we will make every attempt to list your grouphere for the current/past fiscal year. If you are participatingas a group, be sure to let us know when you are registering!Following is a list, in alphabetical order, of the groups whoparticipated during Fiscal 2014 (October 2013- September2014) and Fiscal 2015 (October 2014 - Present):FY 2014Allatoona HS Beta ClubAllatoona HS NJROTCAmericorps AlumniAmericorps-NCCC-FEMA CorpsAmericorpBayhawk Asset ManagementBSA Pack 121, Mount BethelBSA Pack 287, St. Joseph’s Catholic Ch, Service ProjectBoy Scout Troop 29 Eagle Scout ProjectBSA Troop 75, Transfiguration Catholic, Ch, Eagle ScoutProject (3Projects)BSA Troop 187, Kirkwood Presbyterian Ch, Eagle ScoutProjectBoy Scouts, Troop 204, Eagle Scout ProjectBSA Troop 232, Northwest Presbyterian Ch, Service ProjectBSA Troop 252, First Presbyterian Ch, Eagle Scout Project(2 Projects)Boy Scout Troop 277, First UMC Ch., Eagle Scout Project (2)Boy Scout Troop 277, First UMC Ch., Service ProjectBoy Scout Troop 444, Walker School, Service ProjectBoy Scout Troop 445, Eagle ProjectBoy Scout Troop 772, Eagle Scout ProjectBoy Scout Troop 795, Service ProjectBoy Scout Troop 1776, Marietta, GA, Service ProjectBoy Scout Troop 1776, St. Anne’s Catholic Ch., Eagle ScoutProjectChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, PowderspringsStakeCottages on Mountain CreekDevereuxE. Paulding AFJROTCFresenius Medical CareGeorgia State University HousingGeorgia State University CaresGeorgia Tech - Kappa SigmaGeorgia Tech TrailblazersGeorgia Victory 2014Girl Scout Troop 2517Hewlett Packard EmployeesHillgrove HS NJROTC (Tree Planting - 3/15/14)Hillgrove NJROTCInternational Academy of SmyrnaInternational Club, Kennesaw State UniversityKappa Sigma- SPSUKennesaw Mtn HS NJROTCKennesaw State UniversityKennesaw State University - Beta Alpha PsiKennesaw State University - Delta Tau Delta FraternityKennesaw State University - Dpt. of Fraternity & Sorority LifeKennesaw State University - Gamma Phi Beta SororityKennesaw State University - Management 3100 ClassKennesaw State University - Phi Alpha Social Work Honor SocietyKennesaw State University - Phi Sigma PiKennesaw State University - T. R.U.S.T.McEachern Beta ClubMcEachern Honor SocietyMill Creek Middle School Beta Club, Woodstock, GANorth Atlanta ChurchThe Newly Wed Group at North Metro ChurchNorth Cobb Christian High SchoolPope HS Beta ClubPope HS Honor SocietyProject PlusRACKSPACE (June 20th)SogetiSouthern Polytech State UniversitySouthern Polytechnic State University, Kappa SigmaSouthern Polytechnic State University, Theta Chi FraternityU.S. Marine Corps VolunteersU.S. Navy VolunteersWalker School Sophomore Class (8/15)Walton Teen Service CorpWoodstock HS NJROTCIn addition, the following individuals/groups/businesseshave donated materials, etc. to the Club:Zachary Fox, owner of “Fox Specialty Dogs and StreetEats” donated 6 large cases of drinking water for ourNovember work day. Zachary has volunteered with usseveral times as well.Hertz Equipment Rental, Sandy Plains Rd.FY 2015Allatoona NJROTCBoy Scouts, Troop 22E. Paulding AFJROTCFresenius Medical CareKappa Sigma- SPSUHillgrove FBLAHolder ConstructionMcEachern Beta ClubNewsletter 3http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgContinued on Page 4
A Special Thanks!Continued from Page 3The following groups participated in our November Workday:Hillgrove HS NJROTCMcEachern Robotics TeamHistory Club of Austin Middle School, Paulding CountyWABE Story On the KennesawMountain National BattlefieldPark CannoneersWABE 90.1 FM/PBA Channel 30 did a story on December5th, 2014, on the cannoneers at Kennesaw Mountain whoperiodically provide artillery demonstrations at KennesawMountain National Battlefield Park. It is a demonstration ofhow it was during the Civil War. Be sure to catch one thesedemonstrations when visiting the Park on the weekends.The schedule is posted on the www.nps.gov/kemo websiteand is also posted in the Visitor Center. They will begin,again, in the spring, ingcannon-conversation-cannoneerCivil War History: From theClassroom to the BattlegroundsMFL and REACH students attend class.at Cheatham HillMarietta, GA-- Marietta Mentoring for Leadership (MFL) andREACH taught students about the Civil War on November20; but this class wasn’t held in a classroom, these twomentoring programs were going outside of the classroomand instead were using a great resource in their ownbackyard-- the Cheatham Hill battlegrounds.“It is an opportunity for them to take what they learn fromthe history books and to see and experience where theactual battles took place,” said Joyce Caldwell, an MFLBoard Member.Sharing a passion of providing support for students in needbrought these two mentoring programs together. REACH,a program launched by Governor Nathan Deal, providescollege scholarships to five 8th graders with a requirementfor students to have a mentor and an academic coach.MMFL was responsible for selecting the scholars, matchingthem with a mentor, and providing the academic coach anda family liaison. Now, they are taking thirteen 8th gradestudents, including these REACH scholars, to participate inthis Civil War history “class” where they will learn about theCivil War through an educational hike around Cheatham Hill.“[The students] will learn map-reading skills as they exploreroutes that will lead to signage describing historical eventsthat took place along the trails,” said Lucy Denzin, an MMFLmentor and volunteer at Kennesaw Mountain NationalBattlefield Park. “They will finish up the activity by “reenacting” the Union charge up Cheatham Hill toward theConfederate earthworks at the top of the Hill, and assembleon the steps of the Illinois Monument to hear an historianrelate the story of the battle.”“It is seeing that light bulb of understanding come on whenyou put history and the physical place together, just like Iexperience when I tour Europe, and watching the kids realizethat learning can be fun,” said Caldwell.Artillery Demonstration during the 150th Anniversary of theBattle of Kennesaw Mountain. Photo by Fred Feltmann.Congratulations,Donald Olds!If you are interested in more information or being a part ofthis mentoring experience, please contact Joyce Caldwellat joyce@rejoyceinteriordesign.com.###About Mentoring for LeadershipDonald Olds was selected by the AtlantaArea Council of the Boy Scouts ofAmerica as one of this year’s recipientsof the Silver Beaver! Congratulations!This is the highest recognition forservice that can be awarded to avolunteer by a Council.Marietta Mentoring for Leadership, a 501(c)(3), was foundedin 2010 by a group of community leaders with the vision ofhelping Marietta students achieve their goals. Each studentis matched with a mentor in hopes to create a lifetimerelationship that fosters the encouragement and motivationneeded for success. The program currently serves over 85students, and is determined to continue their growth andincrease the number of student and mentor matches in 2014.Newsletter 4http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
Nick O’Neill Eagle Scout Project ReportEagle Scout candidate Nick O’Neill of Troop 29, American Legion Post 29, completed hisservice project in the park on November 16th with the help of 18 Scouters and Scouts.They spent 135 man hours working on the Unknown Soldier trail, installing a series ofgrade dips to remove excess water that was washing out the trail, along with other projectsin the area.The Scouts refortified, with rebar, the stacked rail at the top of the Unknown Soldier trailand exasperated the grade dip at the top of the trail. Pic #1They filled the ‘kiddie pool’ at the McCook sign and placed chips. The water should runoff and not pool at the base of the sign now. Pic #2They put in five grade dips/bars on the Unknown Soldier trail. The fifth is at the naturalrunoff of the water where the trail was washing out several weeks ago. Pic #3The Scouts installed stones in front of the Unknown Soldier grave which fortify the gravesite and have stopped the erosion around the site. Pic #5Pic #6 looks up the trail towards the monument and the refortified fence.An awesome job by Life Scout O’Neill and his crew. Troop 29 has had or has four Scoutsdoing projects in the park this year. On behalf of the park and thetrail club we thank them for their super effort!#3Donald V. Olds#6All photos byDonald Olds.#1#5#4#2Newsletter 5http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
Kennesaw Mountain Trail Club CalendarDate Time LocationEventDecember, 201412/13 11:30 am - 4 pm Old Hwy 41 parking lotTrail Work Day(Note the Winter Start time!)January, 20151/1011:30 am - 4 pm Old Hwy 41 parking lotTrail Work Day(Note the Winter Start time!)February, 20152/1411:30 am - 4 pm Old Hwy 41 parking lotTrail Work Day(Note the Winter Start time!)March, 20153/148:30 am - 1 pm Old Hwy 41 parking lot3/28TBD Old Hwy41 parking lotTrail Work Day(Note the Winter Start time!)National Park DayMark Your Calendars!Upcoming Work Day Schedule:Our trail work days are open to the public on the 2ndSaturday of each month and are a wonderful way to getoutside & enjoy nature while helping preserve the nationalpark for future visitors. We will meet by 11:30 am at thenew parking lot, .2 miles north of the Visitor Center on Old41 and usually are finished by 4:00 p.m. Activities usuallyinclude the use of shovels, rakes, picks, and other tools tofix erosion problems on the 20 mile trail system. Please donot wear open-toed shoes & long pants are recommended.As winter months approach, weather conditions can changequickly. We value our volunteers’ health, comfort and safetyso to promote safer work conditions, we’ll cancel work daysif the temperature is below 40 degrees and/or there’s a highprobability of precipitation. If we must cancel a workday,we’ll post an announcement on the front page of the KMTCwebsite at: www.kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgIf your school, church, business, or community organizationwould like to schedule a special work day as a teambuilding or public service activity, e-mail us at kmtctrails@kennesawmountaintrailclub.org at least 4 weeks inadvance. Trail work can be performed any day of the week.We work closely with the Park Service and assist the parkstaff by providing critically needed volunteer effort to installsigns, build bridges, and maintain the 20 miles of trails.Since our beginning in 2002, the Trail Club has donatedover 45,000 volunteer hours to Kennesaw Mountain NationalBattlefield Park.We hope to see you at a work day soon!Newsletter 6http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
Ticket-To-Ride - 11/1/14Photos by Donald OldsJan 12Civil War 150 years ago January 1865Francis Preston Blair Sr. attempts to negotiate peace with Jefferson Davis. After Lincoln’s re-electionin 1864 Blair thought that his former close personal relations with the Confederate leaders might aid inbringing about a cessation of hostilities, and with Lincoln’s consent went unofficially to Richmond andinduced President Jefferson Davis to appoint commissioners to confer with representatives of the UnitedStates (although this may have been a result of internal pressure). This resulted in the futile “HamptonRoads Conference” of February 3, 1865.Jan 13-15 Second attack on Fort Fisher, North Carolina begins. After the failure of his December expedition againstFort Fisher, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler was relieved of command. Maj. Gen. Alfred Terry was placed incommand of a “Provisional Corps,” including Paine’s Division of U.S. Colored Troops, and supported bya naval force of nearly 60 vessels, to renew operations against the fort. After a preliminary bombardmentdirected by Rear Adm. David D. Porter on January 13, Union forces landed and prepared an attack on Maj.Gen. Robert Hoke’s infantry line. On the 15th, a select force moved on the fort from the rear. A valiantattack late in the afternoon, following the bloody repulse of a naval landing party carried the parapet. TheConfederate garrison surrendered, opening the way for a Federal thrust against Wilmington, the South’slast open seaport on the Atlantic coast.Jan 23Joseph E. Johnston opposes Sherman’s march through the Carolinas.Jan 31U.S. House passes 13th Amendment abolishing slavery.Newsletter 7http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
Ticket-To-Ride - 11/12/14Photos by Lucy DenzinNewsletter 8http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
11/8/14 Work Day“After” project photos. Nice work! Photos by Doug Tasse.Photos, below, by Fred Feltmann.Newsletter 9http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
11/08/14 Work DayContinued from previous pagePhoto, above, and photos to the left by Fred Feltmann.Photo, below, by Bruce Rugg.Newsletter 10http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
Autumn Arrives!Photos by Fred FeltmannContact List - Updated 11/4/14PositionNameE-mailPresident Scott Mackay president@kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgVice President Curt Spinneyvp@kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgSecretary Anne Strand secretary@kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgTreasurer Tom Okerberg y or, Program Development Lucy Denzin fundraising @kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgTrails Director Doug p DirectorSherry reach Director Cindy Wittoutreach@kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgDirector Donald Olds ns DirectorFred ewsletter EditorFred nformation/Technology DirectorJerry Givanwebmaster@kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgTrail Ambassador DirectorCam ts Director Danny Leigh plants@kennesawmountaintrailclub.orgWebsite http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org/Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/kmtcsocialNewsletter 11http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
Leave No TraceAwareness WorkshopPresented by the Kennesaw Mountain Trail ClubThursday, January 22, 2015REI KennesawThe Awareness Course is a vital component of the nationwide Leave No Trace program, to helprecreationalists minimize their ecological impact while enjoying the outdoors. This program assiststhe participants in learning more about the seven principles of Leave No Trace.There is no charge for this informative workshop and participants will receive a certificate uponcompletion. Seating is limited to 25 participants. For more information and to sign up go towww.rei.com/kennesaw. Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find inimi e Camp ire mpacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other VisitorsDate: Thursday, January 22, 2015Time: 7:00pmPlace: REI Kennesaw(740 Barrett Parkway)Presented by:Jay M Dement, Master Educator404/731-1901 jay@jayDphotos.comRegister at www.rei.com/kennesawNewsletter 12http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
Battle of Kennesaw Mountain Civil War150th nWith your help, we raised 114,086 for this Anniversary celebration!Thanks! 0K 10k 20K 30K 40K 50K 60K 70K 80K 90K 100K 110K 120K 130K 140K 150KNewsletter 13http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
Sponsors/Partners CornerMany thanks to our Sponsors and Partners for theirsupport!http://americanhiking.orgJanuary Newsletter DeadlineIf you wish to have an article published in the JanuaryNewsletter, please submit it to Fred Feltmann atfaf1948@bellsouth.net no later than December18th!Newsletter 14http://kennesawmountaintrailclub.org
Kennesaw State University - Management 3100 Class Kennesaw State University - Phi Alpha Social Work Honor Society Kennesaw State University - Phi Sigma Pi Kennesaw State University - T. R.U.S.T. McEachern Beta Club McEachern Honor Society Mill Creek Middle School Beta Club, Woodstock, GA North Atlanta Church The Newly Wed Group at North Metro .
