April 11, 2026 Thompson CT

This scheduled work day actually began before the official date. With so many trees down from
this past winter, Becky Kalagher spent three hours out on the trails with the chainsaw,
cutting everything into manageable pieces so volunteers could move them aside. Most of that
time was devoted to clearing a massive double‑trunk pine that had come down across
the trail.
On April 11th, we welcomed 16 volunteers—and what a crew they were. Together, we made it
through the entire trail system, clearing every downed branch and obstruction. Thanks to
everyone’s hard work and energy, we even got a jump start on a new trail that’s currently in
development.
After a solid morning workout, we gathered in the parking field for lunch from Nikki’s Dog
House Classics.
A huge thank‑you to the following volunteers: Valerie Clark, Becky Kalagher, Joyce Sandvik,
Branedee Viens, MaryEllen Coyne, Angie & Bill Knott, Neil & Shirley Standring, Rita Ballou,
Kathy Budrow, Louann Murphy, Barbara McCumber, and Sue Morrison.
All totaled we put in 42.2 hours worth $1,785 and BSTRA paid $94.62 for lunch.