Causeway cleanup update & CH Navy description

Message from Sam Colville about last Saturday's CH Navy Causeway cleanup:

"We had a terrific turnout this morning. Thanks to Cumberland Harbour Navy members Rita & Bill Bruce, Susan & Joe Gregory, John Means, Joyce & Andy Kirkman, Denise & Steve Obee, Cathy & Micky Bright, Rick Lundgren, Doug Edelen, Loree Scherck, Sandy & Jack Halsey and me, 18 in all, together with a good turnout of the members of Point Peter Partners, we picked up and bagged trash from the entire North River Causeway. In addition, the PPP group cleaned up their part of New Point Peter Road.

By my count, both groups collected 26 bags of trash from the Causeway, I do not know how many by each group and doubt that anyone cares, I also do not know how many additional bags were left along New Point Peter Road but imagine Tom Canning's report will tell you. Attached is the report I have mailed to Georgia DOT Adopt-A-Highway Program."

Description of the "Cumberland Harbour Navy," contributed by Bill Bruce:

The Cumberland Harbour Navy is an informal organization of Cumberland Harbour residents, lot owners, and friends, formed originally to facilitate boating trips on the nearby waterways. The Navy does not take itself too seriously, and there is no formality - no dues, no business meetings, no uniforms, no secret handshake, etc. Although the Navy is all men, the wives form the Cumberland Harbour Navy Auxiliary and participate fully in the Navy’s activities. The Navy has evolved into both a service organization and a means for its members to enjoy each other’s company together with the beauty and opportunity of the St. Marys River area.

Now, a principal activity of the Navy is a quarterly trash pick-up on North River Causeway, coordinated by Sam Colville, which is going into its third year (the Navy has "adopted" portions of North River Causeway under the Adopt-a-Highway program of the City of St. Marys). Other service projects include participation in the annual St. Marys River cleanup and an annual Charity Smokeoff benefiting local aid organization Missions For Camden; both events are quarterbacked by Brian Timberlake. The Navy strives to be environmentally sensitive, and even worked toward the rehabilitation of an injured red tailed hawk rescued within Cumberland Harbour. The service motto of the Navy is, “How can we leave it better than we found it?”

On the fun side, and in addition to boating excursions, the Cumberland Harbour Navy has group bicycle rides (Jack Halsey), an annual Labor Day Crab Tournament (Brian), occasional poker in Brian’s garage, and consumption of judicious amounts of whisky. The Navy’s fellowship motto is, “This is what it’s all about!”

CH Navy Causeway Cleanup this Saturday

Causeway cleanup group, Nov., 2010

Volunteers from Cumberland Harbour will team up with neighbors from several Point Peter neighborhoods to pick up litter on the New River Causeway, Saturday, Dec. 1, at 9:00 a.m.

Cumberland Harbour "Navy" volunteers will meet at at 9:00 in the CH real estate sales office parking lot.  We will then meet up with volunteers from the Point Peter Partners group at the intersection of New Point Peter Road and North River Causeway.

Trash bags and water will be provided.  It is recommended that you wear a light/bright colored shirt (Sam Colville has some safety vests, but probably not enough for everyone) and also a hat, gloves and rubber boots (in addition to normal attire), and bring a pick-up stick, grabber or like device.  You may also bring sun block and bug spray, if you wish, though they may not be necessary for this outing.

The forecast for this Saturday is great, with only a 10% chance of rain at this point.  Should we have a rain out, however, we will reschedule for the following Saturday, Dec. 8th.

 

Contact Sam Collville if you would like to participate, or with any questions:  scolville@tds.net

CH "Navy" involved in Causeway & River Cleanups

Photos by S. Lindsey, B. Timberlake & J. Means (scroll down for photos)

Cumberland Harbour residents recently volunteered for trash cleanup duty on two different days in March.

About 16 residents volunteered to pick up litter along the North River Causeway on Fri., Mar. 11. The Causeway cleanup is done quarterly by members of the "Cumberland Harbour Navy," a loose-knit though not quite rag-tag organization of CH residents, owners and friends, who enjoy boating, socializing and occasional volunteering. (The CH Navy has no dues or titles, save the honorary title of "Commodore" for Bill Bruce, the driving force behind the Navy's volunteer efforts.) Sam Colville organized the Mar. 11 Causeway Cleanup.  Former resident, Don Robertson, in town visiting, also helped out.  (Thanks, Don.)

On Sat., Mar. 19, 14 CH residents, led by Brian Timberlake, pulled on fishing boots and marsh waders to pluck debris out of the marshes and river banks surrounding the Point Peter peninsula. The peninsula is bounded by three waterways: The North River, the St. Marys River, and Point Peter Creek. Volunteers were able to fill the beds of two pickup trucks with trash from the waterways.  This effort by CH residents was part of a larger, region-wide St. Marys River Celebration, held every year in March.

A hearty thank you to Sam, Brian, Bill and all those who participated.

 Causeway cleanup:  Sam Colville and Micky Bright

 Causeway cleanup:  Sam Colville, Jack Halsey, Rick Lundgren, Bill Bruce, John Sotman

 River cleanup:  Rita and Bill Bruce

River cleanup: The day's "take" - Good job!

River cleanup crew (standing): Karin & Rick Lundgren, Ann & Katherine Timberlake, Bill & Rita Bruce, Sam & Peni Colville, Bernie Huber, David Spencer, Scott Abels;  (sitting) Micky Bright; (kneeling) Brian Timberlake.