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Thanks for all your hard work.
Thank you. Very impressive and professional. I rode the trail in September on the GART and appreciate your effort.
So appreciative of all the volunteers that keep this trail in such great shape!
Thank you !!!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Dave Campbell continues to improve features on the tar pot trailer and he added a couple of mods to the blower last week. Now we have a handle and slow moving vehicle sign to improve safety when passing through Peru. The last picture is Ted heading out to blow more leaves and the last of the walnuts.
Dave is the best!!
The Nickel Plate Volunteers are amazing! Thank you!!!
Heard him driving past my house last week, but rode from Bunker Hill to Peru today, the leaves are back. Constant battle.
Many thx to all volunteers for the Nickel Plate & Panhandle Pathway in Logan!
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Nickel Plate trail extension happened this morning. Rochester residents are excited to see the trail extended into Rochester. We appreciate Mayor Trent O'Dell and the Rochester Downtown Partnership for taking the baton from Terry Lee and moving this forward. A grant from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources helped fund the project. The NIckel Plate Trail vice president and tireless volunteer Bill Click is on the right.
Hoping the gazebo stays there
Wonderful news! Love that trail
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Great news! The Nickel Plate Trail will be extended from the Rochester Trailhead north into Rochester! From there it will connect to the Rochester Pathway that meanders around the golf course and behind the hospital and then next to the airport. The extension will be a very scenic route! This helps our riders find their way into Rochester and it brings the trail into a closer proximity for Rochester residents along the trail. There will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony on Thursday, November 7th at 9 AM at the gazebo where the trail ends in Rochester on Mitchell Drive. All are welcome to attend this wonderful extension to the trail.
This is excellent
Great job I love coming down there and riding the nickel plate. The president, the board of directors and volunteers have done a great job of expanding and keeping up the trail.
What is the estimated completion date, and how far is it between the trail head and the trail in Rochester? What will the entire length of the Nickel Plate Trail be when completed? Any press releases on this yet and so where? Thanks
Will it ever be expanded north to Plymouth?
Does this route still include changing Park Street to a one-way?
Great news!!
Awesome!
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Awesome!!!
It will be great to finally get this extension! What is the plan to get across 9th. St.?
Kimberlie Landis
Billi Brantley
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Oh how I miss riding on the NPT and hearing the cracking leaves. 🍂.
Unless you don't mimd walking in 3 to 4 inches of leaves from peru all the way to bunker hill
We love to walk the trail. Nice crisp mornings this week
Next Meeting October 29 2024 @ 7PM at the old firehouse in Peru
Nickel Plate Trail Minutes
September 24, 2024
Attendees: Mike Kuepper, Ted Cox, Bill Click, Steve Gough, Ron Mofield, Doug Martin, Bill Shewman, David Cota, Tom Bennett, Jeff Kassebaum, John Mercer, Bill Wilson, Dennis Grossnickle, Joel Wilson, Tim Gerardo, Dan McCarthy, Gloyd Johnson, Dave Campbell, Michelle Cota, Tim Finster, Allen Smith, Ken Coble, John Clever, Ron Hansen, Bill Percy.
Meeting started at 6:59 PM at the old firehouse in Peru.
Bill motioned to approve the August minutes Ron 2nd. Motion Passed.
Steve gave the financial report. $1,205 in donations, Expenses were $877.21 for gas, materials, and miscellaneous. YTD income is $25,965.41, YTD expenses are $28,114.93. We obviously need to try and catch up on our income. We have various accounts for donations from individuals. Steve also explained how some of the funds are used and how the money is distributed.
Bill Click motioned to approve the treasurer's report, Ron 2nd, motion passed.
Mike updated the group on the Cole Porter Classic. It will be October 5 this year. You can go online to register. Just search for Cole Porter Classic. We need volunteers.
Jeff explained about us needing help with tar filling and grinding. Jeff explained the area that needs to be worked on is from 500 S in Miami County to Peru. So, we are looking for volunteers to take over this activity. Let Jeff know if you want to head up a crew.
Mike explained how we need help with fencing on the MAC trail.
Dave Campbell explained how ground hogs are so destructive to the sides of the trail. Mostly we fill in the holes. Chipmunks are also very destructive to the trail. Deer are kicking the limestone away when crossing the trail. Dave heads up this area of trail maintenance. Give Dave a call if you are interested in helping. He will most likely be starting the week of September 30.
Ron gave a report on the cleanup of the trash under the bridges.
We are still looking for a place to store our equipment. Please get in touch with Bill Click if you have any ideas. Bill suggested putting together a committee to get the process of building. Jeff has volunteered to head up the committee.
Dan has applied for a grant from the Fulton County Women’s giving Circle. It turns out we are one of the finalists for a grant.
Dennis gave a report on this year’s Nickel Plate Festival in Rochester.
Dan gave a report on an individual who inquired about our trail and how much his family enjoyed using the trail. It’s nice to have these kinds of reports.
Mike updated the group on the progress of the “MAC” trail. Because of the wet season we are behind on the paving. Hopefully there will be more paving completed at the end of October. We are hoping there will be some progress on extending the trail from the old Square D to Lovers Lane.
Bill motioned to adjourn at 8:03 PM. Ron 2nd, motioned passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Ted Cox
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Nickel Plate Trail volunteer and our official photographer has some fall pictures to share with us.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.I rode RAIN for the 1st time in 2024. I'm sad to see this, but I recognized immediately that it was a lot of work.
Two of our Nickel Plate Trail volunteers at work removing logs from the piers around the Wabash River bridge. These guys go through a lot of chainsaw chains.
Thank you!! Hope all the bee stings have healed. Do volunteers get combat pay? 😂
Great job
Thank you! 👑God Bless you!
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thank you for all your dedication & hard work
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Bill Shewman, our trail section adopter, bike rider, and artist shares with us another beautiful painting of the trail.
