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FUNDS FOR ALCOVY RIVER BRIDGE RENOVATION PLEDGED OR IN-HAND
Thanks to our many generous supporters (see below), Newton Trails has received donations, grants, and pledges sufficient to renovate and open the Alcovy River Bridge. The final details on two pledges need to be worked out before requests for bids can be sent to contractors. We guess it will take 9-12 months to complete construction after a contractor has been hired. The sooner the better!
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT - REBECCA MORE AND CHIP WEST, NEWTON TRAILS' NEWEST BOARD MEMBERS | |
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Tell us about your career?
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Rebecca is a licensed, Better Homes and Gardens Metro Brokers real estate agent and an interior designer. "I love both my jobs."
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Chip became a meteorologist by accident. When he joined the Air Force he asked to be trained as a weapons specialist, but due to a clerical error he ended up a weather specialist. For 20 years in the Air Force Reserves he served as a meteorologist doing weather reconnaissance, which included leading flight teams into the eyes of hurricanes. In 2004 he started a 19-year second career with the National Weather Service as meteorologist in charge of an Atlanta Center unit attached to the Federal Aviation Administration. He recently retired from that job.
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How long have you lived in this area?
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Rebecca grew up in Conyers, attended Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, graduated in 2018 with a degree in marketing, and then moved to Covington. She has lived in the area all her life.
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Chip grew up on a family farm in Michigan. During his military career he was stationed on the Mississippi coast. In 2001, he met his future wife, Jonna, and moved to Covington in 2002.
What caused you to volunteer with Newton Trails?
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Rebecca - "I walk the Cricket Frog Trail all the time, often with my dog Birdie. Then I was asked to join the Newton Trails' event planning team to plan the recent fund-raiser. That was fun. I've always enjoyed volunteering and doing community service. I am really glad I found a way to contribute to something I love."
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Chip - "I do marathons and ironman competitions and I've been running the trails. They are beautiful and it isn't by magic that they stay beautiful. Now that I am retired I just really enjoy getting out there and helping to keep them beautiful."
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What's the best part of your volunteer service to Newton Trails?
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Rebecca - "The fund-raiser was really cool to see and be involved in, I saw so many people that I see when I am walking on the trail." Though new to the board, Rebecca has already made hugely significant contributions to our promotions efforts, the design and content of our presentations, and our social media presence.
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Chip enjoys working with Newton Trails' trail maintenance volunteers and has become a leader and key member of that group. "They are a bunch of good people, I look forward to that time together, making the trails look good."
Is there anything you would like to say to the Newton Trails' community?
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Rebecca - "If you are thinking about volunteering, please reach out. If you have an interest in trails or if you have a special talent you would like to contribute, Newton Trails could use your help. Also, keep hitting the trails!"
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Chip - "What people may not realize is that all Newton County trails are unbelievable. What makes the Cricket Frog Trail exceptional for runners, cyclists, and walkers are two things unique to rail-to-trail trails. One, the trees along the trail are old-growth and provide almost 100% canopy (shade) over the trail. Second, it's essentially flat."
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Safety first - Always remember to stop and look both ways before crossing any street or road. Drivers cannot always see you and sometimes do not stop for people in crosswalks. | |
Benches - The Cricket Frog Trail now features thirteen benches. All generously given by local donors. We now have benches on the east and west sides of Covington, in Mansfield, and out in the County. Two more benches are coming. Although we have as many as are needed between Elm Street and the Covington Bypass, there are still outstanding locations available elsewhere. Interested in donating a bench? Contact info@newtontrails.org. | |  |
Trash cans - Thanks to the City of Covington, there are now three trashcans placed along the Cricket Frog Trail within the city limits. Newton Trails had already deployed two waste bins on pet waste stations located at Conyers Street and behind Covington Crossings. Another trash can is located near Gaithers Road just west of Mansfield. More are coming. | | |
Expanded parking - Thanks to our partnership with Newton County, a new parking area has been paved where the Cricket Frog Trail crosses Old Starrsville Road. There are approximately ten new parking spaces. | | |
Cricket Frog Trail shirts - Don't forget that you can purchase a shirt in the color and style of your choice as well as other items bearing the Cricket Frog Trail logo at Rush Tees and Signs on the Covington Square. Every item purchased results in a $5 donation to Newton Trails. | | |
NEWTON TRAILS' DONORS AND SPONSORS | |
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Newton Trails appreciates and here recognizes the contributors who so generously support our work. If you see an error or omission, please let Newton Trails know at info@newtontrails.org. We want to get it right!
For information about our Donor, Sponsor, and Supporter Recognition Program, please visit https://www.newtontrails.org/donor-recognition.
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DIAMOND ($10,000 or more)
City of Covington
City of Mansfield
Covington Police Who Care
General Mills
Holder Construction
Main Street Land and Properties
Mayfield Ace Hardware
Newton County
Otis and Nell Nixon Foundation
Pratt Industries
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PLATINUM ($5,000 - $9,999)
Animal Medical of Covington
Arnold Fund
Ascend Elements
Ben and Ralph Miller
Cinelease
Covington Conyers Cycling Club
John and Susie Keck
Melissa McCarthy
The Cove
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GOLD ($2,500 - $4,999)
American Family Tax Services
Covington Media Holdings
Edward Jones Investments, Stuart Hamilton
Emory Bailey
Hoyt Baker
John and Kelli Nipper
Keenan Media
Latham Home Sanitation
Megan Sellars
Quinn Residences
Steve Reagan
Tony Serrano Century Ride
United Bank
Verescence
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SILVER ($1,000 - $2,499)
100 Women Who Care
Ashton Hills Golf
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
Caroline Buckner
Cathy and Denny Dobbs
Covington Place Home Owners Association
Covington Town Center
Crescent Communities
C-Town Bike and Fitness
Cynthia & Vince Eagan
Cynthia Abbott
Debra and Rich Griffith
Duane and Sheri Ford
First Baptist Academy Bike Club
Frank and Kay Turner
Ginn Motors
Gone Away Farms
Greg and Tamara Richardson
Herring Properties
Jeana Hyde
Jerry Bouchillon
Josh and Heather King
Loucy & Sam Hay III
Lowell and Melanie Chambers
Mark and Lisa Hanson
MB Buckner
Michelin
Nitro2Go
Norris and Frances Little
Peach State Construction
Pete and Gail Carter
Pinnacle Bank
Robert Tabb
Ross Animal Hospital
Ross Potts
Scott Hubbard Insurance Agency, Inc
Snapping Shoals
Stuart and Sandra Hamilton
The Dermatology Center of Newton and Rockdale
The Joint Chiropractic - Newton Health Solutions
The Twelve Oaks
Universal Planning
Wagner Staffing
Williams Custom Homes
Joe Simon
Liz Sullivan
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COPPER ($500 - $999)
American Realty – David Haymore
Bill and Julie Gramzinski
Bob Rutland
Buncie and Jay Lanners
Christy Blanchford
City Pharmacy
Covington Veterinary Clinic
David and Connie Waller
David Sheffield
Frank Turner, Jr
Gary Massey Insurance
Georgia Realty Association
Georgia Water & Environmental Services (GWES, LLC)
Gina Foil
Greer, Stansfield, & Turner
Greta and Monty deMayo
Home Town Realty
Jan and Craig Hudson
Jean and Bruce Mundy - Mundy Builders
Julie Edenfield
Keck + Wood
Kingdom Destinations Scoggins Travel
La Vie Salon
Lacey and Tim Fleming
Long Leaf Hospice
Lowell Chambers
Main Street Trolleys
Megan Hulgan
Mosquito Joe
Moxie Fitness
Newton Federal Bank
Nita Thompson
Paige Oftedl
Premier Petroleum
Randy and Sara Vinson
ReMax – Jennifer Tucker
RHI/Holiday Inn Express
Rivian
Rodney and Julia Sheets
Sandy and Betsy Morehouse
Scott Daniell
Southern Bicycle League
Steelco
Sterling South Property
Tommy Craig Atty
WPG Golf Carts
Tim Cartledge
Archer Aviation
Kimberly Ma
Thomas Callander
Randy Miller
Steve Purvis
Chris Morrison
Steven Whitworth
Teresa Walker Reynolds
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The mission of Newton Trails, Inc., is to promote, develop, and sustain a connected system of greenway trails which support vibrant, healthy, and prosperous communities and the conservation of natural habitats, plants, and wildlife.
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