Caldwell County Pathways, Inc.
Board of Directors


Representatives from County and Municipal Governments:
Caldwell County – Ron Beane
Lenoir – Chuck Beatty
Caldwell Memorial Hospital – Crystal Dula
Healthy Caldwellians – Cyndi Akins
Chamber of Commerce – Deborah Ashley
Chamber of Commerce Events – Melissa Eastman
Western Piedmont Council of Governments – Sam Erwin
Caldwell County Health Department – Jessica Carter
At Large Members:
Michele Adams       Tony Deal          John Dockery      Bob Giduz
Mike McCall          Meleah Mikeal   Shawn Moore       Judy Perry
Merlin Perry           Susan Powers     Jan Pritchard        Rick Rash
Jennifer Robson      Maggie Sime      Eddie Winkler

Accomplishments

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Constructed a bridge across Gunpowder Creek that connects the two campuses of Caldwell Community College.

Built a paved multipurpose pathway on the campus of CCC&TI.

Built a ten foot wide paved pathway that connects the college to the town of Hudson, the Hayes Educational Forest, the new Hudson Recreation Center and the Recreational Park..

Built a wood pedestrian bridge and multi-purpose pathway that allows Hudson Elementary and Middle school students to safely walk to school away from traffic.

Conducted educational and bike safety programs for elementary schools.

Distributed free bicycle helmets to children.

Built the Pine Ridge Connector Trail behind the Wilson Creek Visitor Center that connects to The Mountain to the Sea Trail.

Worked with the Arts Council to provide artistic bicycle racks to the towns of Lenoir and Hudson.

Developed the Yadkin Valley Community Park and walking trail.



* Note: See Master Plan for full description of projects

 

Constructed the School House Ridge Shelter for hikers.

Joined with the Health Department and Healthy Caldwellians to conduct the annual Trails to Trails Incredible Challenge.

Joined with the City of Lenoir to obtain right-of-ways and funds to provide a complex of greenways that connects to the library, the Wilson Recreation Field, the Aquatics Center, the Soccer Complex and will eventually go under Highway 321 at Smiths Crossroads in order that pedestrians and bicycles can safely traverse Highway 321.

Provided signage for area trails and parks.

Joined with the Collettsville Ruritan Club and Google employees to build a ten foot paved multi-purpose trail that extends approximately three quarters of a mile down the river from the Ruritan Park.

Got approval for a pedestrian lane to be installed in the new Hwy 268 bridge in Happy Valley.

Coordinated the planning, design, easement acquisitions and funding in the construction of the 1.5 mile Yadkin River Greenway.

Coordinated the construction of a handicapped fishing pier on the Yadkin Greenway.

Received a $32,089 Recreational Trails Grant to build a greenway connecting Hudson Elementary and Middle Schools.

Coordinated with Arts Council to receive a $60,000 grant to provide art, seating and shelter on the Yadkin River Greenway.


Master Plan
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 Click here to download a pdf version of the Master Plan.

Bylaws
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 Click here to download a pdf version of the bylaws.