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Old Six Mile Rd. Site Withdrawn from Consideration "The prospective site for the future Daniel High on Old Six Mile Highway, however, was withdrawn from consideration. The site was deemed inappropriate when expected additional acreage did not become available. District Superintendent Lee D'Andrea said the search for a suitable site will continue." (The Greenville News) Clemson Forest book available for holiday gift-giving Book signing on Nov. 19 – 7:30 p.m. in the Thurmond Institute’s Self Auditorium. Thanks for your support of the Clemson Forest! Well-known Greenville lawyer and nature photographer Tommy Wyche donated his time and talents to produce a beautiful coffee table book showcasing the Clemson Experimental Forest. He is nationally recognized for his achievements in conserving large sections of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the Carolinas. Tommy’s other nature photography books are The Blue Ridge Escarpment, The Blue Wall, Mosaic and Cycles of Nature. Naturalist John Garton was the guide and author for this book on the Clemson Forest. Called Quiet Reflections, the 128-page, full-color book is scheduled for delivery in mid-November… just in time for holiday gift-giving. It also will be a wonderful gift throughout the year for University visitors, donors, alumni and friends. A flyer about the book is attached. Sale price is $34.95, with proceeds supporting research and education programs in the Forest. Online ordering is available now. Orders of 10 or more qualify for the wholesale price of $17.50 each. Books will be shipped to you when they arrive next month. To order: www.clemson.edu/psapublishing/ or call 656-3261 (toll-free 888-772-2665 off-campus). A book signing is planned for November 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Thurmond Institute’s Self Auditorium. Books will be on sale there at the retail price. Thank you for supporting the Clemson Forest. John Kelly, VP Public Service and Agriculture Ian Davidson wins two in a row!2006 XTERRA WORLD CHAMPION
Just got the call from Ian. He has won his second Xterra World Championships. He said that his race went well, although he had a slow swim. We await more details! Ian led his second place opponent by 17 minutes, that was enough time to stop for a little picnic and enjoy the view! Congratulations!
John Millon’s Race Report
Ian wins Xterra Midwest Championships
Ian beat his next closest age group competitor by 21 minutes and finished 41st overall. We will await his race report to be posted here! Ian wins Ultimate Dirt Challenge 2006click here to read Ian's account Ian Wins! 2005 Xterra World Champion
Click here for Ian's account of the race and more pictures.
It's your Responsibility to Join If you ride the trails in the Clemson University Experimental Forest, it is your responsibility to be a member of the Greater Clemson Mountain Bikers Club to support the club’s efforts to maintain the privileges of trail access on the CUEF property. As the voice for mountain bikers, we need your support for future issues, plans, and development of the trail system. As a member you will have a voice in this
process, be kept informed on "news and developments", participate in university
and club sponsored trail projects, and meet other Mtn. Bikers. Your
dues support club mailings, and additional money accumulated will support club projects. Join Online Today! and invite a fellow biker to do the same!
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