It’s been a good run for the Teutul clan, but all good things come to an end, and after a seven-year run, American Chopper will be taking its final ride into the sunset. The Learning Channel is pulling the plug on the reality TV show that has brought the foibles and follies of the custom bike building crew from upstate New York into millions of living rooms. The last episode is set to air this Thursday, February 11, at 9 p.m. (8 Central).
While the show has progressively been on decline, it hit rock bottom when it lost the dynamic that was the most appealing, the terse but real relationship between a father and his sons. If you’ve ever worked with family, you know it isn’t easy. Throw in the mix cameras following you everywhere, TV ratings, the trappings of fame, an intense production and promotional schedule, and there’s more than enough catalysts to send relationships to the breaking point. And right now the Teutul clan is broken. The hit show has sunk low since two of the original Teutul trio have stopped speaking to their father. There’s a Junior vs. Senior lawsuit pitting son against father currently being contested. The timing of the show’s demise couldn’t have come at a better time because there are bigger issues that need to be resolved. Maybe Senior can remember that blood is thicker than water.
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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Long running car show “Shades of the Past” is moving?
Long running car show “Shades of the Past” is moving?
It's no longer a rumor! The long time event “Shades of the Past” Run will be moving to DollyWood's Splash Country in 2010!
Experience Luxury in the Great Smokey Mountains...The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge is now the official hotel for the 2010 Run. Check out the Christmas Place website and to make your reservations.
Check the website out for more "Shades" Rod Run info. They should have the registration forms up by mid- February.
www.shadesofthepast.com/
Greg G
Staff writer PowerandPlay.com
It's no longer a rumor! The long time event “Shades of the Past” Run will be moving to DollyWood's Splash Country in 2010!
Experience Luxury in the Great Smokey Mountains...The Inn at Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge is now the official hotel for the 2010 Run. Check out the Christmas Place website and to make your reservations.
Check the website out for more "Shades" Rod Run info. They should have the registration forms up by mid- February.
www.shadesofthepast.com/
Greg G
Staff writer PowerandPlay.com
Monday, February 1, 2010
WD-40 and BFGoodrich/Hurst Vehicles Bring Big Bucks for Kids
Among the rare, classic and custom vehicles on the block at last weekend’s Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction were two special vehicles that raised money for children in need.
The WD-40/SEMA Cares Camaro—a custom 2010 Camaro SS/RS—was sold for $75,000. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Childhelp and Victory Junction Gang Camp, two charities that SEMA actively supports.
The second vehicle, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang, sold for $120,000. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the sale of the Mustang benefit the newest Victory Junction Gang Camp in Kansas City, Kansas.
The one and only original pace car from the Ford Racing Mustang Challenge Series, the 2010 BFGoodrich/Hurst Mustang was built by Hurst Performance in conjunction with Woodhouse Auto Family of Blair, Nebraska, and BFGoodrich. The collectible pace car features a 435hp/400 lb.-ft. ROUSH supercharged engine, a Magnaflow exhaust, Wilwood brakes and Hurst-tuned Eibach coilovers, springs and a sway bar.
Read more: www.SEMA.org
Thursday, January 28, 2010
PowerandPlay.com carries a full line of Big Country Truck Accessories Safari racks in stock.
If you are already thinking about vacation or need extra room in you Jeep, Truck or SUV. PowerandPlay.com carries a full line of Big Country Truck Accessories Safari racks in stock. Big Country Truck Accessories offers a great assortment of sizes and the ability to mount your bike carriers, surf boards or even your spare tire on them. The Big Country Truck Accessories Safari racks will give you much more room in your vehicle by moving the stuff to the top and out of your way.
The Big Country Truck Accessories Safari Rack installs over factory or aftermarket cross bars. Big Country Truck Accessories Safari Rack includes four light tabs to make it easy to mount auxiliary driving lights. Side plate features tie down points on the Big Country Truck Accessories Safari Rack is ideal for secure load management. Looking for a great way to carry your luggage bags or tie on tarps. Big Country Truck Accessories Safari Rack is designed to accept up to two bicycle rails. NOTE: Some bicycle carriers must be installed backwards on the Big Country Truck Accessories
Safari Rack. The Big Country Truck Accessories Safari Rack comes in black tubular construction with brushed stainless steel fairing and side plates or Silver tubular with black fairing and side plates.
Big Country Truck Accessories Safari Rack
• Installs over factory or aftermarket cross bars.
• Includes four light tabs to mount auxiliary driving lights.
• Side plate features tie down points for secure load management.
• Ideal for use with luggage bags or tarps.
• Designed to accept up to two bicycle rails. NOTE: Some bicycle carriers must be installed backwards.
• Choose black tubular construction with brushed stainless steel fairing and side plates or Silver tubular with black fairing and side plates.
• 760061 Safari Rack Small 40 X "32" X 6" Black
• 760067 Safari Rack Small 40" X 32" X 6" Gray
• 761051 Safari Rack Medium 40" X 48" X 6" Black
• 761057 Safari Rack Medium 40" X 48" X 6" Gray
• 761071 Safari Rack Big 40" X 60" X 6" Black
• 761077 Safari Rack Big 40" X 60" X 6" Gray
• 760031 City Rack 40" X 48" X 6" Black
• 760081 Cargo Rack for hitch 20" X 60" X 6" Black
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Friday, January 22, 2010
NASCAR has announced that it will relax some on-track rules, putting racing back in drivers’ hands in 2010
Bogity, Bogity, Bogity Boys – Lets get ready to go Racin!!!
The changes, which begin with next month’s season-opening events at Daytona International Speedway, will allow drivers to be even more competitive.
Race rule changes were one of several announcements during Thursday’s annual Media Tour presentation at NASCAR’s Research and Development Center in Concord, N.C.
NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said the loosening of on-track reins is another step in enhancing competition and back-to-basics racing.
“Over the past 10 years we’ve dramatically increased safety and that mission continues. However, it’s time for us to allow the drivers to drive. We don’t want the rules and regulations to get in the way of great racing and fantastic finishes,” France said.
“NASCAR is a contact sport—our history is based on banging fenders.”
Among the changes:
• Bump-drafting rules will be eliminated at Daytona and Talladega Superspeedway. Teams also will use a bigger restrictor plate at Daytona.
Eliminating bump-drafting rules puts responsibility for on-track moves squarely back in drivers’ hands. Larger restrictor plates give drivers more horsepower.
• The wing mounted on the rear on the Sprint Cup Series’ new car will be replaced with a spoiler. A full-field test is scheduled for March 23-24 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Following that, a decision on when to implement the spoiler will be made based on teams’ input. The switch from wing to spoiler will return to a more traditional stock-car look.
“Over the last couple of years, there have been dozens of changes to this car, with this being the most visible change,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR’s vice president of competition.
• Cup Series director John Darby has been promoted to managing director of competition, with oversight of all three national series’ directors, officials, inspection processes and race officiating. He will continue in his series director’s role until his successor is found.
“Probably no one is more qualified for this new job than John,” Pemberton said. “He knows and understands the officiating and inspection processes better than anyone and is the perfect fit.”
Other changes announced Thursday:
• Mike Fisher, managing director of NASCAR’s R&D Center, has some additions to his team. They include Brett Bodine as the director of racing, Tom Gideon as director of safety and Jamie DiPietro as manager of safety inspections.
• Beginning with the Feb. 13 season opener at Daytona, Nationwide Series teams will be limited to 15 crew members, including the driver, crew chief, spotter and seven over-the-wall pit-crew members. Teams also won’t be required to provide a scorer. Last year teams had no limit on at-track crew members.
• Nationwide Series teams may run no more than two races in 2010 without using an engine sealed by series officials. Last year they could run three races before using a sealed engine.
• Camping World Truck Series teams will use double-file restarts “shootout style” in 2010, making restart rules uniform across all three national series. Teams also will return to traditional pit stops, eliminating last year’s procedure of refueling and changing tires on separate stops. Teams also may use a new, vented fuel dump can, eliminating the need for a catch can.
The changes, which begin with next month’s season-opening events at Daytona International Speedway, will allow drivers to be even more competitive.
Race rule changes were one of several announcements during Thursday’s annual Media Tour presentation at NASCAR’s Research and Development Center in Concord, N.C.
NASCAR chairman and CEO Brian France said the loosening of on-track reins is another step in enhancing competition and back-to-basics racing.
“Over the past 10 years we’ve dramatically increased safety and that mission continues. However, it’s time for us to allow the drivers to drive. We don’t want the rules and regulations to get in the way of great racing and fantastic finishes,” France said.
“NASCAR is a contact sport—our history is based on banging fenders.”
Among the changes:
• Bump-drafting rules will be eliminated at Daytona and Talladega Superspeedway. Teams also will use a bigger restrictor plate at Daytona.
Eliminating bump-drafting rules puts responsibility for on-track moves squarely back in drivers’ hands. Larger restrictor plates give drivers more horsepower.
• The wing mounted on the rear on the Sprint Cup Series’ new car will be replaced with a spoiler. A full-field test is scheduled for March 23-24 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Following that, a decision on when to implement the spoiler will be made based on teams’ input. The switch from wing to spoiler will return to a more traditional stock-car look.
“Over the last couple of years, there have been dozens of changes to this car, with this being the most visible change,” said Robin Pemberton, NASCAR’s vice president of competition.
• Cup Series director John Darby has been promoted to managing director of competition, with oversight of all three national series’ directors, officials, inspection processes and race officiating. He will continue in his series director’s role until his successor is found.
“Probably no one is more qualified for this new job than John,” Pemberton said. “He knows and understands the officiating and inspection processes better than anyone and is the perfect fit.”
Other changes announced Thursday:
• Mike Fisher, managing director of NASCAR’s R&D Center, has some additions to his team. They include Brett Bodine as the director of racing, Tom Gideon as director of safety and Jamie DiPietro as manager of safety inspections.
• Beginning with the Feb. 13 season opener at Daytona, Nationwide Series teams will be limited to 15 crew members, including the driver, crew chief, spotter and seven over-the-wall pit-crew members. Teams also won’t be required to provide a scorer. Last year teams had no limit on at-track crew members.
• Nationwide Series teams may run no more than two races in 2010 without using an engine sealed by series officials. Last year they could run three races before using a sealed engine.
• Camping World Truck Series teams will use double-file restarts “shootout style” in 2010, making restart rules uniform across all three national series. Teams also will return to traditional pit stops, eliminating last year’s procedure of refueling and changing tires on separate stops. Teams also may use a new, vented fuel dump can, eliminating the need for a catch can.
Toyota has yet another recall...
From msnbc.com news services
Toyota issued a recall for 2.3 million late model cars, SUVs and pickup trucks Thursday, acting after “isolated reports” of sticking accelerator pedals.
This action is separate from an ongoing recall of about 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal “entrapment” caused by floor mats, according to a news release issued by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. About 1.7 million Toyota vehicles are subject to both recalls, the company said.
“In recent months, Toyota has investigated isolated reports of sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms in certain vehicles without the presence of floor mats,” Toyota group Vice President Irv Miller said in the statement.
In “rare instances” the accelerator pedal may stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position, he said.
Affected vehicles are:
• 2009-2010 RAV4
• 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2007-2010 Camry
• 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia
Toyota issued a recall for 2.3 million late model cars, SUVs and pickup trucks Thursday, acting after “isolated reports” of sticking accelerator pedals.
This action is separate from an ongoing recall of about 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal “entrapment” caused by floor mats, according to a news release issued by Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. About 1.7 million Toyota vehicles are subject to both recalls, the company said.
“In recent months, Toyota has investigated isolated reports of sticking accelerator pedal mechanisms in certain vehicles without the presence of floor mats,” Toyota group Vice President Irv Miller said in the statement.
In “rare instances” the accelerator pedal may stick in a partially depressed position or return slowly to the idle position, he said.
Affected vehicles are:
• 2009-2010 RAV4
• 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2007-2010 Camry
• 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia
Thursday, January 21, 2010
New EGR Fender Flares for the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram
EGR now has fender flares for the 2009-2010 Dodge Ram trucks. The fender flares come in 3 different styles OE look, Bolt-on and the Rugged look.
Fender Flares:
EGR 782654 – OE Look fender flares
EGR 782654 OE Look Fender Flares Complete Set (4 Piece Set) for the Dodge 1500 and 2500. EGR 782654 OE look flares will personalize your Dodge truck to help make it stand out on the street. Plus the added protection offered from the EGR 782654 helps to keep road grim and gunk off the side of your truck. Super easy to install with "No Drill installation means that the EGR 782654 can be installed in your driveway. The UV protection on the EGR 782654 is awesome helping to keep the sun from turning them white over time. EGR 782654 is made from durable impact resistant materials making them tough enough to take a beating while controlling road debris and keeping it off your trucks paint. You can paint the EGR 782654 flares to match your paints finish or just leave them black. Also the EGR 782654 carries a limited lifetime warranty.
EGR 782654 OE Look Fender Flares Feature:
• Personalizes your vehicle
• Protection from road grime and debris
• Easy NO DRILL installation
• UV protective layer
• Made from durable impact resistant material
• Easily painted to match vehicle color
• Limited life time warranty
• 4 piece set
EGR 792654 – Bolt-On Look fender flares
EGR 792654 Bolt on look fender flares Complete Set (4 Piece Set) for the Dodge 1500 and 2500. EGR 792654 OE look flares will personalize your Dodge truck to help make it stand out on the street. Plus the added protection offered from the EGR 792654 helps to keep road grim and gunk off the side of your truck. Super easy to install with "No Drill installation means that the EGR 792654 can be installed in your driveway. The UV protection on the EGR 792654 is awesome helping to keep the sun from turning them white over time. EGR 792654 is made from durable impact resistant materials making them tough enough to take a beating while controlling road debris and keeping it off your trucks paint. You can paint the EGR 792654 flares to match your paints finish or just leave them black. Also the EGR 792654 carries a limited lifetime warranty.
EGR 792654 Bolt on look fender flares features:
• Personalizes your vehicle
• Protection from road grime and debris
• Easy NO DRILL installation
• UV protective layer
• Made from durable impact resistant material
• Easily painted to match vehicle color
• Limited life time warranty
EGR 752654 – Rugged Look fender flares
EGR 752654 Rugged Look Fender Flares Complete Set (4 Piece Set) for the Dodge 1500 and 2500. EGR 752654 Rugged look flares will personalize your Dodge truck to help make it stand out on the street. Plus the added protection offered from the EGR 752654 helps to keep road grim and gunk off the side of your truck. Super easy to install with "No Drill installation means that the EGR 752654 can be installed in your driveway. The UV protection on the EGR 752654 is awesome helping to keep the sun from turning them white over time. EGR 752654 is made from durable impact resistant materials making them tough enough to take a beating while controlling road debris and keeping it off your trucks paint. You can paint the EGR 752654 flares to match your paints finish or just leave them black. Also the EGR 752654 carries a limited lifetime warranty.
EGR 752654 Rugged Look Fender Flares Feature:
• Personalizes your vehicle
• Protection from road grime and debris
• Easy NO DRILL installation
• UV protective layer
• Made from durable impact resistant material
• Easily painted to match vehicle color
• Limited life time warranty
• 4 piece set
Want to see more EGR products check out PowerandPlay.com
Fender Flares:
EGR 782654 – OE Look fender flares
EGR 782654 OE Look Fender Flares Complete Set (4 Piece Set) for the Dodge 1500 and 2500. EGR 782654 OE look flares will personalize your Dodge truck to help make it stand out on the street. Plus the added protection offered from the EGR 782654 helps to keep road grim and gunk off the side of your truck. Super easy to install with "No Drill installation means that the EGR 782654 can be installed in your driveway. The UV protection on the EGR 782654 is awesome helping to keep the sun from turning them white over time. EGR 782654 is made from durable impact resistant materials making them tough enough to take a beating while controlling road debris and keeping it off your trucks paint. You can paint the EGR 782654 flares to match your paints finish or just leave them black. Also the EGR 782654 carries a limited lifetime warranty.
EGR 782654 OE Look Fender Flares Feature:
• Personalizes your vehicle
• Protection from road grime and debris
• Easy NO DRILL installation
• UV protective layer
• Made from durable impact resistant material
• Easily painted to match vehicle color
• Limited life time warranty
• 4 piece set
EGR 792654 – Bolt-On Look fender flares
EGR 792654 Bolt on look fender flares Complete Set (4 Piece Set) for the Dodge 1500 and 2500. EGR 792654 OE look flares will personalize your Dodge truck to help make it stand out on the street. Plus the added protection offered from the EGR 792654 helps to keep road grim and gunk off the side of your truck. Super easy to install with "No Drill installation means that the EGR 792654 can be installed in your driveway. The UV protection on the EGR 792654 is awesome helping to keep the sun from turning them white over time. EGR 792654 is made from durable impact resistant materials making them tough enough to take a beating while controlling road debris and keeping it off your trucks paint. You can paint the EGR 792654 flares to match your paints finish or just leave them black. Also the EGR 792654 carries a limited lifetime warranty.
EGR 792654 Bolt on look fender flares features:
• Personalizes your vehicle
• Protection from road grime and debris
• Easy NO DRILL installation
• UV protective layer
• Made from durable impact resistant material
• Easily painted to match vehicle color
• Limited life time warranty
EGR 752654 – Rugged Look fender flares
EGR 752654 Rugged Look Fender Flares Complete Set (4 Piece Set) for the Dodge 1500 and 2500. EGR 752654 Rugged look flares will personalize your Dodge truck to help make it stand out on the street. Plus the added protection offered from the EGR 752654 helps to keep road grim and gunk off the side of your truck. Super easy to install with "No Drill installation means that the EGR 752654 can be installed in your driveway. The UV protection on the EGR 752654 is awesome helping to keep the sun from turning them white over time. EGR 752654 is made from durable impact resistant materials making them tough enough to take a beating while controlling road debris and keeping it off your trucks paint. You can paint the EGR 752654 flares to match your paints finish or just leave them black. Also the EGR 752654 carries a limited lifetime warranty.
EGR 752654 Rugged Look Fender Flares Feature:
• Personalizes your vehicle
• Protection from road grime and debris
• Easy NO DRILL installation
• UV protective layer
• Made from durable impact resistant material
• Easily painted to match vehicle color
• Limited life time warranty
• 4 piece set
Want to see more EGR products check out PowerandPlay.com
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
PowerandPlay.com working hard to improve in 2010!
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Monday, January 4, 2010
First Car show of the year European Auto Garage in Knoxville, Tennessee
Saturday we decided to hit the first car show of the year. With a high for the day fast approaching 20 degrees it was a little tough to get my wife to go with me. But after promising to go by Lowes and get stuff to fix projects around the house she decided to go with me. We arrived at European Auto Garage in Knoxville, Tennessee around 11:00 about an hour before the end of the show. Man I was shocked – They had a bunch of cars present even on the very cold day. What was even more impressive was that there were hundreds of people there looking at the import cars. I would have believed an inside show would draw a good crowd but this was outside as I said in the cold. My goodness it is only January and people are starting to get cabin fever already. Of course, I was there too proving that any day is a good day when you get the chance to get out and see great cars especially when you have someone that puts up with you and likes the cars as much as you do! Come on spring – We are waiting on you.
Greg G.
PowerandPlay.com
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
New TruXedo Lo Pro QT tonneau covers for the 2009-2010 Hummer H3T
New TruXedo Lo Pro QT tonneau covers 500901 and 500955 for the 2009-2010 Hummer H3T on sale now at Powerandplay.com
Since the introduction of the Original TruXedo in 2000, TruXedo, Inc. has led the industry with new and innovative tonneau cover concepts that emphasize style, quality, durability and functionality. The TruXedo staff shares your passion for automotive customizing, which allows us to continue to expand and diversify our product line to meet your needs. As a valued customer, your satisfaction is our goal.
TruXedo Lo Pro QT - The #1 selling soft roll-up tonneau cover in North America
° Lifetime Warranty
° Low Profile Appearance
° Quick Installation
° Patented Auto Tension Control
• TruXedo Lo Pro QT sleek, Low Profile Appearance mounts on the inside of the bed for a sleek appearance on any truck. This TruXedo Lo Pro QT will give your truck a very clean and trick look.
• TruXedo Lo Pro QT features automatic tension Control. This is a patented spring tensioner that self-adjusts to keep the cover tight in fluctuating temperatures. So if you are in a hot climate or a cold climate the TruXedo Lo Pro QT keeps tight for a great look and custom fit.
• TruXedo Lo Pro QT easy trigger latch is a one finger release. This allows the TruXedo Lo Pro QT to open quickly and easily.
• TruXedo Lo Pro QT has super quick and very easy installation. TruXedo Lo Pro QT installs in just minutes with pre-assembled, quick attach header guide. Very quick install makes the TruXedo Lo Pro QT install in less than 30 minutes in any driveway.
• TruXedo Lo Pro QT features the new floating Velcro for a great fit. Industrial strength Velcro moves on the rail of the TruXedo Lo Pro QT and works with the tension control system to keep the cover tight and taut, while reducing wear and tear. Plus the added bonus is that rolling the TruXedo Lo Pro QT cover back in place is very easy to do.
• TruXedo Lo Pro QT exclusive side & corner sealing to keep the elements out of truck bed to protect cargo. Plus keeping eyes off what is in the bed of your truck with the TruXedo Lo Pro QT.
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Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Big Country Truck Accessories 573795 Defender Guards 1 pc Black for the 07-2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and 3500 - Gas and Diesel
Big Country Truck Accessories 573795 Defender Guards 1 pc Black
2007-2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and 3500 - Gas and Diesel
Big Country Defender Guard 1 piece front guard is heavy duty protection for your truck.
The Defender guards made by Big Country are extra heavy duty for extra protection. Big Country Defender series features a center screen and center step for easy access to the engine department. Rugged black power coat finish protects the Defender from the elements. Frame mounted and designed with no drill installation makes it a snap to install the Big County defender. So when you want great looks and super strong protection for the front end of your truck. The Big Country Defender is the 1 piece grill guard for you.
Big Country Defender Guard 1 piece front guard Features:
• Heavy duty protective front guard
• Extra heavy duty construction
• Extra protection Center screen protects the grill
• Solid one-piece design
• Center step for easy hood & engine access
• Rugged black powder coat finish
• Frame mount
• No-drill installation
• One piece welded black powder coat finish
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the PowerandPlay.com team to all our friends.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
2007-2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD or 3500 Gas or Diesel Big Country Pull-Pro Winch Bumper 3 Piece Black or Stainless at PowerandPlay.com
2007-2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD or 3500 Gas or Diesel Big Country Pull-Pro Winch Bumper 3 Piece Black or Stainless at PowerandPlay.com
Big Country Pull-Pro Winch Bumper Features:
• Each application is fully dyno-tested and designed to accept up to 9,500 Lbs winches.
• Heavy duty, reinforced mounting brackets and hardware.
• Easy bolt-on, no-drill installation.
• Compatible with most commercially available winches.
• Available in modular 3 piece design only.
Big Country Pull-Pro Winch Bumper 3 Piece Black or Stainless at PowerandPlay.com
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Oh goodness – first it was “Cash for Clunkers” now “Cash for Caulkers”?
Oh goodness – first it was “Cash for Clunkers” now “Cash for Caulkers”?
You got to be kidding me. With all the current problems that our great country keeps trying to dig out from underneath the best that we can do is insulate our homes? It just makes me wonder why in the world we keep electing these goobers and not small business people to run the country. These elected officials have no idea how to run a business they do not know how to make money or meet an payroll – just how to spend money that they do not have!!
Reporting from Washington - Declaring that insulation is "sexy," President Obama today pushed Congress to create a program giving homeowners cash incentives to improve their energy efficiency by replacing windows, caulking leaks and modernizing heaters and air conditioners.
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You got to be kidding me. With all the current problems that our great country keeps trying to dig out from underneath the best that we can do is insulate our homes? It just makes me wonder why in the world we keep electing these goobers and not small business people to run the country. These elected officials have no idea how to run a business they do not know how to make money or meet an payroll – just how to spend money that they do not have!!
Reporting from Washington - Declaring that insulation is "sexy," President Obama today pushed Congress to create a program giving homeowners cash incentives to improve their energy efficiency by replacing windows, caulking leaks and modernizing heaters and air conditioners.
Read more
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Last Chance To Act Before USFS Decides Tellico Closure Appeals
This is your last chance to make a difference in the Rescue Tellico fight before the Forest Service makes a decision on the appeals that have been filed. I'm trying to make this as easy as possible, it is up to YOU to follow through!
Go here: http://www.votesmart.org/index.htm , type in your zip and get a list of your elected officials email addresses. Copy and paste the following and send it to them ASAP!
Dear Congressman/Senator,
I know you are busy, especially at this time of year, but I wonder if you are actually aware of the issue at stake in the public’s struggle with the Forest Service over access to the Upper Tellico OHV trails! In short, The Forest Service has been negligent in performing maintenance on OHV trails at the Upper Tellico OHV area for 15 years. Now they have decided to close public access instead of fixing their mess! This type of shoddy work on behalf of the American public CANNOT be allowed to happen! WHO will be held accountable? If the FS is allowed to proceed with this closure it will open a door to closure of public access in the entire United States! Who will stand in the gap?
Here is a link to the appeal filed by the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association & Blueribbon Coalition: http://www.sfwda.org/forum/uploads/3...IA_27Nov09.pdf
Here is a link to the appeal filed by SFWDA Member Flint Holbrook, Flint is a Registered Professional Engineer in TN, KY, OH, WV, NC & SC and is a Registered Professional Hydrologist with over 25 years of experience in the field. http://www.sfwda.org/forum/uploads/3...IA_27Nov09.pdf
The FS has insisted on conference calls for contact instead of face to face meetings, has denied all off the requests in Flint's appeal including 1 day access to the trails by vehicle to confirm FS assertions and his FOIA requests.
The FS is stonewalling access advocates at each turn and "checking off their box" as having followed the rules of mandate if not ethics!
Both of these appeals are professionally written and contain numerous scientific, procedural and ethical examples of FS malfeasance in managing the Upper Tellico OHV area!
I know my elected officials are having a hard time in DC right now with everything else going on but if the FS is allowed to exhibit this type of malfeasance and get away with it where will it stop? Who will be held accountable to the American people for not doing their job and when?
Without some type of pressure from responsible agency USDA and my elected officials the FS will continue to close public access to public lands at their own discretion!
The 45 day appeal window is now closed. The FS Deciding Officer, one of their own hand picked representatives, will make a decision by January 14, 2010. PLEASE help motorized recreation Americans protect our access to public lands!
Go here: http://www.votesmart.org/index.htm , type in your zip and get a list of your elected officials email addresses. Copy and paste the following and send it to them ASAP!
Dear Congressman/Senator,
I know you are busy, especially at this time of year, but I wonder if you are actually aware of the issue at stake in the public’s struggle with the Forest Service over access to the Upper Tellico OHV trails! In short, The Forest Service has been negligent in performing maintenance on OHV trails at the Upper Tellico OHV area for 15 years. Now they have decided to close public access instead of fixing their mess! This type of shoddy work on behalf of the American public CANNOT be allowed to happen! WHO will be held accountable? If the FS is allowed to proceed with this closure it will open a door to closure of public access in the entire United States! Who will stand in the gap?
Here is a link to the appeal filed by the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association & Blueribbon Coalition: http://www.sfwda.org/forum/uploads/3...IA_27Nov09.pdf
Here is a link to the appeal filed by SFWDA Member Flint Holbrook, Flint is a Registered Professional Engineer in TN, KY, OH, WV, NC & SC and is a Registered Professional Hydrologist with over 25 years of experience in the field. http://www.sfwda.org/forum/uploads/3...IA_27Nov09.pdf
The FS has insisted on conference calls for contact instead of face to face meetings, has denied all off the requests in Flint's appeal including 1 day access to the trails by vehicle to confirm FS assertions and his FOIA requests.
The FS is stonewalling access advocates at each turn and "checking off their box" as having followed the rules of mandate if not ethics!
Both of these appeals are professionally written and contain numerous scientific, procedural and ethical examples of FS malfeasance in managing the Upper Tellico OHV area!
I know my elected officials are having a hard time in DC right now with everything else going on but if the FS is allowed to exhibit this type of malfeasance and get away with it where will it stop? Who will be held accountable to the American people for not doing their job and when?
Without some type of pressure from responsible agency USDA and my elected officials the FS will continue to close public access to public lands at their own discretion!
The 45 day appeal window is now closed. The FS Deciding Officer, one of their own hand picked representatives, will make a decision by January 14, 2010. PLEASE help motorized recreation Americans protect our access to public lands!
Friday, December 4, 2009
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Thursday, December 3, 2009
What happened to selling yourself?
What happened to selling yourself?
My son who is attending NASCAR Technical institute in Mooresville, NC has had a heck of a time finding a job. He needs work to be able to pay for gas and food his mom and I are taking care of the rest of his bills till he graduates. After having car problems 10 days ago and not coming home for the Thanksgiving holiday he finally called and asks for help.
So I took a day off and headed 300 plus miles over to see if I could figure out what was wrong with the car. It seems that the upper radiator hose got a hole in it near the thermostat neck. He cut of the bad part of the hose and re-attached it. This in turn broke the plastic radiator. When he tried to find a hose no one had one that would work. I went to NAPA and they had both hoses. I found a new radiator on eBay shipped to the house for $100.00 (Christmas time project). So I glue the new hose on to the broken radiator and let it cure. The hose holds – go fill the car up with fuel and drive it for 20 miles of so to make sure that it holds. All is good on project number one.
Now on to NTI – I want to check on the job board for possible job openings. Luckily there is a bunch of them and I start writing down the numbers so that he can get the contact info for them. Here is where is get weird to me. You can not just go in and fill out a job application anymore. All of the jobs have to be applied for on line and then contact the employer. So how do you get a chance to even get an interview for a job? It seems to me that when you get to apply in person you have the chance of making that impact of “Here I am”. The fact that these are entry level, not for management seems to me that a young guy or gal really has no chance unless they are friends with the owner or know someone that works there. Heck – what is you do not have internet access? Just makes me wonder how the next generation will enter the work place unless they are very internet savvy… Of course most of them are! There were two jobs that did not require applying on-line… a pizza place and a carwash. So, if anyone knows of a job in the Mooresville, NC area needing an 18 year old gear head – please let me know.
Greg G.
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My son who is attending NASCAR Technical institute in Mooresville, NC has had a heck of a time finding a job. He needs work to be able to pay for gas and food his mom and I are taking care of the rest of his bills till he graduates. After having car problems 10 days ago and not coming home for the Thanksgiving holiday he finally called and asks for help.
So I took a day off and headed 300 plus miles over to see if I could figure out what was wrong with the car. It seems that the upper radiator hose got a hole in it near the thermostat neck. He cut of the bad part of the hose and re-attached it. This in turn broke the plastic radiator. When he tried to find a hose no one had one that would work. I went to NAPA and they had both hoses. I found a new radiator on eBay shipped to the house for $100.00 (Christmas time project). So I glue the new hose on to the broken radiator and let it cure. The hose holds – go fill the car up with fuel and drive it for 20 miles of so to make sure that it holds. All is good on project number one.
Now on to NTI – I want to check on the job board for possible job openings. Luckily there is a bunch of them and I start writing down the numbers so that he can get the contact info for them. Here is where is get weird to me. You can not just go in and fill out a job application anymore. All of the jobs have to be applied for on line and then contact the employer. So how do you get a chance to even get an interview for a job? It seems to me that when you get to apply in person you have the chance of making that impact of “Here I am”. The fact that these are entry level, not for management seems to me that a young guy or gal really has no chance unless they are friends with the owner or know someone that works there. Heck – what is you do not have internet access? Just makes me wonder how the next generation will enter the work place unless they are very internet savvy… Of course most of them are! There were two jobs that did not require applying on-line… a pizza place and a carwash. So, if anyone knows of a job in the Mooresville, NC area needing an 18 year old gear head – please let me know.
Greg G.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Which Winch do you prefer, use or going to purchase?
Which Winch do you prefer, use or going to purchase?
Today while sorting out pictures from events we covered and attended this year 2009 - I noticed a new trend. In the old days, just a few years ago all you ever saw on the front of truck, Jeep or SUV was the big red “W” of Warn winches. Over the last couple of years it seems that there is a bunch of new winches appearing on vehicles everywhere.
That made me starting thinking –
• Which winch do you like?
• Why do you like it?
• What made you decide to buy the Winch that you have?
• If you are going to buy a winch what do you look for before purchasing?
We have been a fan of Warn winches and hubs since my first 8274 that I bought at Jims Off Road in Oak Ridge, Tennessee in 1982. Personally I have owned several different vehicles that have all had Warn winches on them. Except for a short while when there was a Ramsey winch on the front of my Camo CJ-7 Jeep. It was a good winch just so slow that you could shave while waiting on it to spool in. I have worked on Warn M10000 winches that were built in the early 70’s that only needed a little seal and solenoid work. Even on my current Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ it has a warn M8000 on it with an ARB Bull Bumper. My son is looking to put a winch on the front of his Jeep Cherokee XJ and has looked at several different models that are much less expensive. He explained that the cost was a big part of him deciding which winch. Let me know your thoughts please – I would really like to know if there might soon be a new “King of the Hill” in the winch market~!
Greg G
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
SEMA - Is there a problem in traveling with all the sickness that is going on right now?
SEMA - Is there a problem in traveling with all the sickness that is going on right now?
While working on preparations for attending the SEMA show in Las Vegas next week I was listening to the radio news stories. There is story after story about the Flu and the H1N1 virus going on all over the country. The PowerandPlay crew will be trapped on jets and in airports for almost 10 hours just to get to the event. Is there a problem in traveling with all the sickness that is going on now? It seems that when ever I travel - I get the seat next to the weird person on the jet or the person that wants to read a book on the red eye flight. Does this also put us at risk of catching the flu just to go to the SEMA show?
This made me start thinking – What is everyone doing if anything to try and keep from catching anything while trapped on a jet or in airports? Is there anything that you can really do?
I am excited about seeing all the hot new products presented by the manufactures. Awesome cars and trucks that have cutting edge appeal and make for a lot of great pictures. Let’s see how the manufactures are going to do business in 2010. Are they going to keeping laying low and waiting for the market to come back or who will be the ones that are charging ahead and “Going Out for Business” not “Going out of Business”?
Good friends, great show and the best food makes the trip a must for anyone in the industry.
While working on preparations for attending the SEMA show in Las Vegas next week I was listening to the radio news stories. There is story after story about the Flu and the H1N1 virus going on all over the country. The PowerandPlay crew will be trapped on jets and in airports for almost 10 hours just to get to the event. Is there a problem in traveling with all the sickness that is going on now? It seems that when ever I travel - I get the seat next to the weird person on the jet or the person that wants to read a book on the red eye flight. Does this also put us at risk of catching the flu just to go to the SEMA show?
This made me start thinking – What is everyone doing if anything to try and keep from catching anything while trapped on a jet or in airports? Is there anything that you can really do?
I am excited about seeing all the hot new products presented by the manufactures. Awesome cars and trucks that have cutting edge appeal and make for a lot of great pictures. Let’s see how the manufactures are going to do business in 2010. Are they going to keeping laying low and waiting for the market to come back or who will be the ones that are charging ahead and “Going Out for Business” not “Going out of Business”?
Good friends, great show and the best food makes the trip a must for anyone in the industry.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Forest Service study says negative effect on local economy will be minimal – Yep and national health care will pay for its self!
Forest Service study says negative effect on local economy will be minimal – Yep and national health care will pay for its self!
PowerandPlay.com - This is all so classic of our NEW world government of the future. It is also a lot of BS. The economic impact of Dixie Run 2009 to the Sparta Tennessee area was 1.5 million dollars. The study that the local forest service claims is no where near what...... the private and Government trails teams studies found. Compare a tank of fuel in a truck to a motorcycle. The food purchased to carry in a truck as opposed to carried on a motorcycle - They have killed the local economy and do not care. Tell me which carries more and causes the most economic impact!! The greenies are once again moving to make sure that their agenda is carried out no matter what happens to REAL people~!
Read the article at:
http://www.cherokeescout.com/articles/2009/10/20/news/doc4ade11732f0f4994576184.txt
PowerandPlay.com - This is all so classic of our NEW world government of the future. It is also a lot of BS. The economic impact of Dixie Run 2009 to the Sparta Tennessee area was 1.5 million dollars. The study that the local forest service claims is no where near what...... the private and Government trails teams studies found. Compare a tank of fuel in a truck to a motorcycle. The food purchased to carry in a truck as opposed to carried on a motorcycle - They have killed the local economy and do not care. Tell me which carries more and causes the most economic impact!! The greenies are once again moving to make sure that their agenda is carried out no matter what happens to REAL people~!
Read the article at:
http://www.cherokeescout.com/articles/2009/10/20/news/doc4ade11732f0f4994576184.txt
Thursday, October 15, 2009
RECREATIONAL GROUPS DECRY TELLICO CLOSURE
From John Craven – Public Relations Director For SFWDA
RECREATIONAL GROUPS DECRY TELLICO CLOSURE
October 15, 2009
Conservation groups dedicated to active and sustainable management of the Upper Tellico OHV Area expressed deep disappointment with the U.S. Forest Service decision to permanently close the Tellico trails. The decision, which follows an earlier “temporary” closure, was announced in documents published by the USFS yesterday morning.
Gary Parsons, President of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, reacted by saying, “the Forest Service is simply wrong in this decision. This public agency has ignored an independent study by Caliber Engineering and the recommendations of its own Trails Unlimited Team, which demonstrated effective management is attainable and offered specific suggestions to achieve that goal.”
The agency announcement by Forest Supervisor, Marisue Hillard again parroted the water quality issues long favored by preservationist special interests as the excuse for closure. Jay Bird, Chairman of the Rescue Tellico Committee noted, “the Tellico River is in excellent shape and complies with all legal requirements. Only through blatant modification of proper methodology, such as measuring turbidity levels during peak runoff, can the Forest Service claim there is legal basis to take any action, let alone closure.”
“Sadly, we are not surprised. It now appears the Forest Service knew it would close the Area years ago, and undertook the intervening “public process” to justify a decision already made,” said Greg Mumm, Executive Director of the BlueRibbon Coalition. “We are sorely disappointed that the Forest Service has determined it cannot effectively manage the Upper Tellico OHV Area that users have supported with millions of dollars in fees and thousands of hours of volunteer labor. With our recreational partners we will evaluate all options that may change that determination.”
RECREATIONAL GROUPS DECRY TELLICO CLOSURE
October 15, 2009
Conservation groups dedicated to active and sustainable management of the Upper Tellico OHV Area expressed deep disappointment with the U.S. Forest Service decision to permanently close the Tellico trails. The decision, which follows an earlier “temporary” closure, was announced in documents published by the USFS yesterday morning.
Gary Parsons, President of the Southern Four Wheel Drive Association, reacted by saying, “the Forest Service is simply wrong in this decision. This public agency has ignored an independent study by Caliber Engineering and the recommendations of its own Trails Unlimited Team, which demonstrated effective management is attainable and offered specific suggestions to achieve that goal.”
The agency announcement by Forest Supervisor, Marisue Hillard again parroted the water quality issues long favored by preservationist special interests as the excuse for closure. Jay Bird, Chairman of the Rescue Tellico Committee noted, “the Tellico River is in excellent shape and complies with all legal requirements. Only through blatant modification of proper methodology, such as measuring turbidity levels during peak runoff, can the Forest Service claim there is legal basis to take any action, let alone closure.”
“Sadly, we are not surprised. It now appears the Forest Service knew it would close the Area years ago, and undertook the intervening “public process” to justify a decision already made,” said Greg Mumm, Executive Director of the BlueRibbon Coalition. “We are sorely disappointed that the Forest Service has determined it cannot effectively manage the Upper Tellico OHV Area that users have supported with millions of dollars in fees and thousands of hours of volunteer labor. With our recreational partners we will evaluate all options that may change that determination.”
To All Southern Four Wheel Drive Association Members and Supporters
October 14, 2009
To All Southern Four Wheel Drive Association Members and Supporters:
The long awaited Forest Service decision concerning the fate of the Upper Tellico OHV Area is now known. In a conversation with Forest Supervisor Marisue Hilliard I was informed of agency’s decision to permanently close this beautiful area. I don’t think anyone is surprised by the decision based on Forest Service’s past comments and published preferred alternative. We are however extremely disappointed in this decision and as I told Marisue during our conversation we believe that they are wrong in making this decision.
From an association stand point, we will handle this professionally and along with Blue Ribbon Coalition and United Four Wheel Drive Associations move forward with the battle to get this area back open. While not the decision we wanted, it is the decision we have been handed and we now know the direction we must follow. More information will be shared over the next few days but I wanted to get this message out to everyone today.
Let RESCUE TELLICO be the battle cry! We have only begun to fight.
Thanks for your support,
Gary Parsons President Southern Four Wheel Drive Association
To All Southern Four Wheel Drive Association Members and Supporters:
The long awaited Forest Service decision concerning the fate of the Upper Tellico OHV Area is now known. In a conversation with Forest Supervisor Marisue Hilliard I was informed of agency’s decision to permanently close this beautiful area. I don’t think anyone is surprised by the decision based on Forest Service’s past comments and published preferred alternative. We are however extremely disappointed in this decision and as I told Marisue during our conversation we believe that they are wrong in making this decision.
From an association stand point, we will handle this professionally and along with Blue Ribbon Coalition and United Four Wheel Drive Associations move forward with the battle to get this area back open. While not the decision we wanted, it is the decision we have been handed and we now know the direction we must follow. More information will be shared over the next few days but I wanted to get this message out to everyone today.
Let RESCUE TELLICO be the battle cry! We have only begun to fight.
Thanks for your support,
Gary Parsons President Southern Four Wheel Drive Association
U.S. Forest Service Announces Decision on Upper Tellico OHV Trails System
U.S. Forest Service Announces Decision on Upper Tellico OHV Trails System
ASHEVILLE, NC ….The US Forest Service announced today that it is permanently closing the Upper Tellico OHV trail system in order to correct serious erosion problems in the Upper Tellico River watershed in Cherokee County, NC.
"When we first began our analysis we hoped we could make repairs and modifications to the existing OHV Trail system that would correct the water quality problems while still allowing for some level of OHV use in this area to continue," said National Forests in North Carolina Supervisor Marisue Hilliard. "Unfortunately we discovered that repairing the existing problems and maintaining these Upper Tellico OHV trails in the future would be much more difficult than we expected," Hilliard said.
"Our analysis has shown the problems to be worse than we first thought," said Forest Supervisor Hilliard. "The 39 mile Upper Tellico OHV Trail System is currently contributing unacceptable levels of sediment into the Tellico River and its tributaries. The Forest Service is in violation of its own standards and North Carolina state water quality standards because visible sediment from the OHV trails is reaching the Tellico River and its tributaries in hundreds of locations. Many of the trails are on steep slopes and they all occur on very erodible soils. Much of the Tellico OHV trail system runs parallel to streams in the area, with over six miles within 100 feet of streams. The locations of these trails make it extremely difficult to prevent sediment from reaching the streams even if we are successful in repairing existing problems. " Hilliard said.
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In February, 2009, the Forest Service sought public comment on a detailed environmental assessment which looked at six alternatives for future management of the Upper Tellico OHV trail system including a preferred alternative of closing the OHV trail system.
"After careful considering the 2,400 public comments we received and thoroughly reviewing all alternatives in the environmental assessment, I have selected Alternative C, which closes the OHV System," said Hilliard. "While we are closing the 39 mile OHV Trail system we will be keeping 13 miles of FS system roads in the area open year round or seasonally for highway legal vehicles. This will provide access for hunting, fishing and other recreation activities. We also will be paving and reconstructing a portion of HW 420-1 which accesses private land and serves as a through route from TN to NC for recreationists visiting the Tellico area. Closed roads and trails will be stabilized and rehabilitated to eliminate future sedimentation into the Tellico River," Hilliard said.
"While I realize that our OHV recreationists are understandably disappointed with this decision on Tellico, I want to reassure our OHV users that we are committed to maintaining other OHV trail opportunities on the National Forests in North Carolina which are located on more suitable sites" said Hilliard.
Other national forest OHV trail systems in North Carolina include:
Wayehutta, Nantahala NF, 21 miles (21 miles ATV and motorcycle),
Brown Mountain, Pisgah NF, 34 miles (6 miles 4WD, 27 miles ATV, 34 miles motorcycle)
Badin Lake, Uwharrie NF, 16 miles (16 miles 4WD, ATV and motorcycle)
Black Swamp, Croatan NF, 8 miles (8 miles 4WD, ATV and motorcycle)
Copies of the decision notice, environmental assessment, proposed additional supporting documentation can be found at http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nepa/tusquitee/tellico.htm
For more information contact:
Tellico Project Coordinator, Candace Wyman 828-230-5039 (cell)
Tusquitee District Ranger, Steve Lohr 828-712-6317 (cell).
ASHEVILLE, NC ….The US Forest Service announced today that it is permanently closing the Upper Tellico OHV trail system in order to correct serious erosion problems in the Upper Tellico River watershed in Cherokee County, NC.
"When we first began our analysis we hoped we could make repairs and modifications to the existing OHV Trail system that would correct the water quality problems while still allowing for some level of OHV use in this area to continue," said National Forests in North Carolina Supervisor Marisue Hilliard. "Unfortunately we discovered that repairing the existing problems and maintaining these Upper Tellico OHV trails in the future would be much more difficult than we expected," Hilliard said.
"Our analysis has shown the problems to be worse than we first thought," said Forest Supervisor Hilliard. "The 39 mile Upper Tellico OHV Trail System is currently contributing unacceptable levels of sediment into the Tellico River and its tributaries. The Forest Service is in violation of its own standards and North Carolina state water quality standards because visible sediment from the OHV trails is reaching the Tellico River and its tributaries in hundreds of locations. Many of the trails are on steep slopes and they all occur on very erodible soils. Much of the Tellico OHV trail system runs parallel to streams in the area, with over six miles within 100 feet of streams. The locations of these trails make it extremely difficult to prevent sediment from reaching the streams even if we are successful in repairing existing problems. " Hilliard said.
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In February, 2009, the Forest Service sought public comment on a detailed environmental assessment which looked at six alternatives for future management of the Upper Tellico OHV trail system including a preferred alternative of closing the OHV trail system.
"After careful considering the 2,400 public comments we received and thoroughly reviewing all alternatives in the environmental assessment, I have selected Alternative C, which closes the OHV System," said Hilliard. "While we are closing the 39 mile OHV Trail system we will be keeping 13 miles of FS system roads in the area open year round or seasonally for highway legal vehicles. This will provide access for hunting, fishing and other recreation activities. We also will be paving and reconstructing a portion of HW 420-1 which accesses private land and serves as a through route from TN to NC for recreationists visiting the Tellico area. Closed roads and trails will be stabilized and rehabilitated to eliminate future sedimentation into the Tellico River," Hilliard said.
"While I realize that our OHV recreationists are understandably disappointed with this decision on Tellico, I want to reassure our OHV users that we are committed to maintaining other OHV trail opportunities on the National Forests in North Carolina which are located on more suitable sites" said Hilliard.
Other national forest OHV trail systems in North Carolina include:
Wayehutta, Nantahala NF, 21 miles (21 miles ATV and motorcycle),
Brown Mountain, Pisgah NF, 34 miles (6 miles 4WD, 27 miles ATV, 34 miles motorcycle)
Badin Lake, Uwharrie NF, 16 miles (16 miles 4WD, ATV and motorcycle)
Black Swamp, Croatan NF, 8 miles (8 miles 4WD, ATV and motorcycle)
Copies of the decision notice, environmental assessment, proposed additional supporting documentation can be found at http://www.cs.unca.edu/nfsnc/nepa/tusquitee/tellico.htm
For more information contact:
Tellico Project Coordinator, Candace Wyman 828-230-5039 (cell)
Tusquitee District Ranger, Steve Lohr 828-712-6317 (cell).
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