Memorial Day is a solemn remembrance and a vital celebration of those who gave the last full measure, but it’s also vital to refocus on the reasons why this nation of ours places such value on the “we” of ‘We the People’. There is grace in service, military and otherwise. We give of ourselves because in our unity is, truly, our strength. For me, in addition to honoring our fallen, I find reverence for their sacrifice in visiting our public lands. The idea of America is so much more than an economic model, or a system of government. It includes […]
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Greetings;Saturday, July 9th will be a Project Workday for SWV. The current plan will be trail clearing on the Bell Meadows trail. There are approximately 5 trees outside of wilderness that are blocking the trail. Our plan is to meet at Summit Ranger Station at 8:30 am, gather tools, sign job hazard analysis forms as needed and head out to Bell Meadows trailhead. Please let the project coordinator know if you plan on attending by sending an email to lablinda0302. Thank you. Jeff Hawley President, SWV
We’ll be clearing the mess left by the Dardanelle Fire that is contained within the first two miles of the Arnot Creek trail. Let Linda Smith know if you’ll be attending. President Jeff Hawley has sent an email to members with details.