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From the backwoods of Hazard Kentucky
From the backwoods of Hazard Kentucky
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Page Five
In Mud We All Must Trust
An Interview With Lisa Marcum- Daniel Boone Trailblazers
Since my last interview was so well recieved I have decided to do more in an attempt to let the people know what these groups mean to the region, and to let people know what they can do to get involved, to help these groups grow, and flourish. I also think we need to bring the work these people have been doing to light. This month we have an interview with Lisa Marcum of the Daniel Boone Trailblazers.
1. How many mambers does your group have?
" Our Club has 279 members, over 150 active members."
2. Who are the leaders of your group?
" The club leader is me Lisa Marcum, June Nantz serves as the Treasurer, James Whitaker is 1st officer, other club officials are Morrow Davidson, Danny Davidson, Carl Gross, Danny Hurt, Todd Maynard, Jim Reis, Brian Russo, David Hawkins, and Steve Hyden."
3. Tell me about people in your group that have really done a great deal for the group?
" Every club member has done someting for the club by taking interest in the what our club represents and becoming a member. There are many that stand out. Morrow Davidson and his son Danny Davidson along with his brother Bill Davidson are on the Redbird Crest Trails as mush as weather will allow, making sure that it is safe to ride for everyone as well picking up litter and cutting debris. Danny Hurt, Todd Maynard, and Carl Gross travel 2 hours from Pikeville, Kentucky to take people on guided rides as well as serve as club officers. Ron Shearer from Nicholasville ordered, I believe 500 coozies(can coolers) with our club emblem on it to help our club raise money, give to other Trailblazers, etc. Ron, along with Todd and Travis Skelton, Steve and Todd Gayheart are always up for a challenging job that may need their attention. Another group of members that should be mentioned are Steve Hyden, Brian Russo and wife along with their son Austin, and Jim Schorubus have logged in more voluteer work than anyone outside the county. The Daniel Boone National Forest Redbird District -of which our club is in partnership with in helping the trails safe. Keeping litter, and debris out of the trails- recognizes all club members that voluteer by offering a reward (a free year pass) after each memeber reaches their goal. We appreciate Everything that the Redbird Ranger District, and their District Ranger John Kimney, has done for our club. They play a major role in our clubs organization."
4. What is the future of the Trialblazers, and does it look good?
" The Daniel Boone Trailblazers ATV Club has various projects on the horizon, and with that being said the future looks bright for the club."
5. What would help your group the most?
" There are many things that would help our group become better. One of things that stands out the most is more involvement of club members. The trailblazers have 90% of club members outside of the county, therefore, participation in events, rides, and guide service is minimal. We have succeeded at all our events with the help of our Leslie, Perry, and Clay County members, but you can never have enough help."
6. What projects would you like to see become a reality for your group, and Adventure Tourism as a whole?
" My overall hope for our club is that we stay strong, and not let negativity or distractions dim our vision of becoming the best ATV club we can be. AS for Adventure Tourism Kentucky, I say continue on with the involving of all Kentuckians in the trail system as they are doing now. They have a great administrative department overseeing the Adventure Tourism project and I have only complete respect for their dedication to our beautiful Kentucky lands."
7. Have there been any officials that you feel have helped you more than any other?
" Tim Couch, our state reperesntative, has helped our club whenever we have called upon him. He is a great asset to our district."
8. What could the State do to help your club grow? What could the county do to help?
" It would help the county (more than the Trailblazers) tremendously if the Leslie County Fiscal Court would regonize the efforts the Trailblazers have done in the growth of the Willie Begley memorial RV park as well as the Daniel Boone Trials. The county wanted to start having their own events in the park rather than us both having events and this hindered our club like a dog losing a leg. Very Unfortunate indeed. I believe that the county officials should not take other people's misgivings and short insights into progress and activities but rather look at what is presented in front of them. Such as Trialblazer events that bring in an estimated 3000-5000 people from all over Kentucky, among other states. They also bring money to the county as a whole by sales at our gas stations, grocery stores, dry goods stores, and of course this would help the Fiscal Court general fund itself. If they would let this happen I believe that our club would not only grow, but renewed energy would come from all members. "
9. How has the general co-operation been between the ATV groups?
" If it was not for the help of the Ridge Runners, we would have never got of the ground. Trailbuck helped us when we starting out, and Preston, and the Runners continue to be great supporters.
10. Is there anything that you would like to mention that I have not asked about?
" Just if anyone wants more information on the Trailblazers, visit our web-site at www.tb.kyoutdoors.com
In Mud We All Must Trust
An Interview With Lisa Marcum- Daniel Boone Trailblazers
Since my last interview was so well recieved I have decided to do more in an attempt to let the people know what these groups mean to the region, and to let people know what they can do to get involved, to help these groups grow, and flourish. I also think we need to bring the work these people have been doing to light. This month we have an interview with Lisa Marcum of the Daniel Boone Trailblazers.
1. How many mambers does your group have?
" Our Club has 279 members, over 150 active members."
2. Who are the leaders of your group?
" The club leader is me Lisa Marcum, June Nantz serves as the Treasurer, James Whitaker is 1st officer, other club officials are Morrow Davidson, Danny Davidson, Carl Gross, Danny Hurt, Todd Maynard, Jim Reis, Brian Russo, David Hawkins, and Steve Hyden."
3. Tell me about people in your group that have really done a great deal for the group?
" Every club member has done someting for the club by taking interest in the what our club represents and becoming a member. There are many that stand out. Morrow Davidson and his son Danny Davidson along with his brother Bill Davidson are on the Redbird Crest Trails as mush as weather will allow, making sure that it is safe to ride for everyone as well picking up litter and cutting debris. Danny Hurt, Todd Maynard, and Carl Gross travel 2 hours from Pikeville, Kentucky to take people on guided rides as well as serve as club officers. Ron Shearer from Nicholasville ordered, I believe 500 coozies(can coolers) with our club emblem on it to help our club raise money, give to other Trailblazers, etc. Ron, along with Todd and Travis Skelton, Steve and Todd Gayheart are always up for a challenging job that may need their attention. Another group of members that should be mentioned are Steve Hyden, Brian Russo and wife along with their son Austin, and Jim Schorubus have logged in more voluteer work than anyone outside the county. The Daniel Boone National Forest Redbird District -of which our club is in partnership with in helping the trails safe. Keeping litter, and debris out of the trails- recognizes all club members that voluteer by offering a reward (a free year pass) after each memeber reaches their goal. We appreciate Everything that the Redbird Ranger District, and their District Ranger John Kimney, has done for our club. They play a major role in our clubs organization."
4. What is the future of the Trialblazers, and does it look good?
" The Daniel Boone Trailblazers ATV Club has various projects on the horizon, and with that being said the future looks bright for the club."
5. What would help your group the most?
" There are many things that would help our group become better. One of things that stands out the most is more involvement of club members. The trailblazers have 90% of club members outside of the county, therefore, participation in events, rides, and guide service is minimal. We have succeeded at all our events with the help of our Leslie, Perry, and Clay County members, but you can never have enough help."
6. What projects would you like to see become a reality for your group, and Adventure Tourism as a whole?
" My overall hope for our club is that we stay strong, and not let negativity or distractions dim our vision of becoming the best ATV club we can be. AS for Adventure Tourism Kentucky, I say continue on with the involving of all Kentuckians in the trail system as they are doing now. They have a great administrative department overseeing the Adventure Tourism project and I have only complete respect for their dedication to our beautiful Kentucky lands."
7. Have there been any officials that you feel have helped you more than any other?
" Tim Couch, our state reperesntative, has helped our club whenever we have called upon him. He is a great asset to our district."
8. What could the State do to help your club grow? What could the county do to help?
" It would help the county (more than the Trailblazers) tremendously if the Leslie County Fiscal Court would regonize the efforts the Trailblazers have done in the growth of the Willie Begley memorial RV park as well as the Daniel Boone Trials. The county wanted to start having their own events in the park rather than us both having events and this hindered our club like a dog losing a leg. Very Unfortunate indeed. I believe that the county officials should not take other people's misgivings and short insights into progress and activities but rather look at what is presented in front of them. Such as Trialblazer events that bring in an estimated 3000-5000 people from all over Kentucky, among other states. They also bring money to the county as a whole by sales at our gas stations, grocery stores, dry goods stores, and of course this would help the Fiscal Court general fund itself. If they would let this happen I believe that our club would not only grow, but renewed energy would come from all members. "
9. How has the general co-operation been between the ATV groups?
" If it was not for the help of the Ridge Runners, we would have never got of the ground. Trailbuck helped us when we starting out, and Preston, and the Runners continue to be great supporters.
10. Is there anything that you would like to mention that I have not asked about?
" Just if anyone wants more information on the Trailblazers, visit our web-site at www.tb.kyoutdoors.com
