I wanted to do something on this level
anyway when I started the program, but didn’t know if that would have
been too frequent to keep people interested in helping with the cleanup. I was
hopeful after the July cleanup, where we hit the northbound side and completely
cleaned it up, and took care of a significant portion of the southbound side of
the highway, that this would make it easier to maintain in the future.
As I’ve said in the past, the
lettering on our signs is much larger than any of the others I’ve seen,
thus making the sign and the ‘organization’ stand out more to those
who drive this highway. It should be kept up to a level that we can be proud
of, but only active participation can make that happen.
Brian
Team A.I.
From: az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com
[mailto:az-geocaching-bounces@listserv.azgeocaching.com] On Behalf Of AZcachemeister
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2005 6:10
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Subject: Re: [Az-Geocaching]
Adopt-a-highway
I, for one, would be willing to help in a clean-up
every two months or so. They don't all need to be 'Event Caches', and earn me a
smiley to get my interest. We really
need this area to look good and show our dedication to our CITO ethic!
Steve
Rand Hardin wrote:
RAND HARDIN RESPONDED: There's another issue that Brian Casteel didn't mention: When we originally signed up for the Adopt-A-Highway program, we were given a one mile stretch of the northbound side of the highway. When we arrived to do our initial cleanup on 4/17/04 (INAUGURAL ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CLEANUP), we noticed that we were also given the southbound side (our sign was on both sides of the highway). Since we hadn't signed up for, or planned on doing both sides of the highway, we concentrated on the northbound side, and spotted the southbound side. Our second cleanup was scheduled for 7/11/04 (FAREWELL ARIZONA Our last cleanup was on 1/15/05 (CITO 2005 #1). We concentrated on the northbound side of the highway, and spotted the southbound. Brian Cluff's message didn't mention which side of the highway the complaint was about. It's possible the individual noticed the southbound side of the highway, which was last cleaned on 7/11/04 (over 8 months ago). It's possible this side of the highway does look bad! If I remember correctly, we're supposed to do our cleanups every three months. So far we've been staggering our cleanups because we've been given two sides of the highway instead of the one side that we signed up for. So far we've had three cleanups in the one year since we began on 4/17/04 (we're behind on our agreement to the Adopt-A-Highway program). Maybe it's time to do a complete cleanup of both sides of the highway and start a regular schedule to keep both sides cleaned. 1st· INAUGURAL ADOPT-A-HIGHWAY CLEANUP:http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=287888bc-514f-48ab-9525-91e167957091 2nd· FAREWELL ARIZONA http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=c117517e-c450-4020-9e6d-708b056fbe11 3rd· CITO 2005 #1:http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=1c019694-8b20-404c-b946-aebe8cf8eebd Rand Hardin(RandMan) ************************************************************************ BRIAN CASTEEL RESPONDED: Unfortunately, it MAY be the dirtiest part of the road because of its proximity to the landfill. However, whenever there has been a cleanup, there is a VERY noticeable difference, and the area is clean when we have been through with it. I doubt that it is the dirtiest on a regular basis, because in my time traveling the Beeline, I've never seen another group cleaning anything. As for the median, we aren't allowed to cross the highway and pick up traffic there (unfortunately). This is a safety issue and is not allowed per ADOT. There is also a limitation that we can technically pick up trash along the highway. If I'm not mistaken, it's within 10'. Of course, having to get in/out of vehicles, it's easy to 'violate' this rule without even really thinking about it. Sport Trac/K (sp?) adopted the program and had a clean-up a few months ago, toward the end of the year I believe. It's due for another one, but it would be great if it could be held on CITO Day. BrianTeam A.I. ************************************************************************ BRIAN CLUFF WROTE: I was just sent a message privately from someone that was concerned that the area of road that we are in charge of is the dirtiest part of the road? Can anyone back that up? Is it possibly due to people picking up the trash aren't allow to get near the road to pick it up? (am I wrong about that rule.. and if I'm not, is there a way around it so that the median and close by chunk of road can also be picked up so we don't look bad?) Do we need to start organizing another event? I can't remember who adopted the adopt-a-highway thing.. Brian CluffTeam Snaptek ************************************************************************____________________________________________________________Az-Geocaching mailing list listserv@azgeocaching.comTo edit your setting, subscribe or unsubscribe visit:http://listserv.azgeocaching.com/mailman/listinfo/az-geocaching