Friends of the Trail group forming

A second generation trail group is in the offing, dedicated to enhancing and expanding the trail experience through events, art, the web, education, and community involvement.

?After 15 years, the Loop Trail is complete,? said retiring Trails Council Chairman Ron Blair. ?It?s time for new energy and new creativity.? With that in mind, the Jefferson County Trails Council is calling for the formation of a new Friends of the Trail group.

A public meeting, open to all interested people, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairfield Public Library.

As Steve Pedrick, new co-chairman put it: ?Although the community is celebrating the completion of the Loop Trail after 15 years of work, the work of advocating for and, most importantly, enjoying the trail is just beginning.?

His fellow co-chairman Ryan Meyers added, ?It is impressive to realize how much time and effort was put in by the citizen volunteers of the Jefferson County as they brought the Fairfield Loop Trail to fruition. I am excited to be part of the next chapter in the story of the trails of Jefferson County.?

Those interested in joining the new group are asked to bring their passion and ideas to the meeting Tuesday. The new group will help create opportunities for involvement to whatever degree someone wishes to participate.