2004 News Archives
11-23-04
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Hello Friends.............. Central Ohio bicyclists have organized a holiday dinner at the Dutch Kitchen in Plain City to recognize Ed Honton for all the work he has done in creating bicycle trails throughout Ohio. (Reservations must be received no later than Saturday, November 27.)
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11-22-04
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The route has been announced for the 17th annual Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure on June 18-25, 2005. Click here for details on the GOBA website.
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11-17-04
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Construction nearing completion on the trailhead shelter. For updated photos of construction progress, along with other activities at the shelter, click here.
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11-15-04
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Just a reminder that the monthly meeting of the Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails will take place this Wednesday, November 17 at 7:00 pm at the Madison County Senior Center at 280 West High Street in London.
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11-13-04
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Riders from all across Central Ohio participated in the Columbus Outdoor Pursuits "London Trail Ride" on Saturday, November 13. Click here to view the photo gallery.
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11-12-04
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Clearing and grubbing has been completed, and grading will begin soon on the Prairie Grass Trail segment from Maple Street to Wilson Road in London. For updated photos of construction progress, click here.
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11-02-04
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November Calendar of Events posted on the web site, and at the information kiosk at the Senior Center Trailhead.
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10-28-04
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Construction has begun on the Prairie Grass Trail segment from Maple Street to Wilson Road in London. For updated photos of construction progress, click here.
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10-22-04
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FMCPT is putting our Bobcat up for sale. For more details, click here.
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10-16-04
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Preparations begin at the trailhead shelter for landscaping and planting of a prairie plant display. Click here to view progress.
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10-04-04
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October Calendar of Events posted on the web site, and at the information kiosk at the Senior Center Trailhead.
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10-02-04
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Once again, the Prairie Grass Trail has put London on the map! Columbus Outdoor Pursuits has scheduled a London Trail Ride on Saturday, November 13.
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09-22-04
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Maps are being developed for display at the London trailhead kiosk, and will be available soon on the website. For more information, click here.
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09-21-04
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Phase III of the Simon Kenton Trail will be officially opening on October 17, 2004. For more information, click here.
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09-12-04
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FMCPT monthly meeting reminder. Click here for details.
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09-11-04
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More photos have been added to the Trailhead Shelter photo gallery. Click here to see progress on shelter and kiosk construction, along with other activities at the shelter.
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09-09-04
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Just a reminder that the Fall Farm Tour takes place on Sunday, September 19.
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08-31-04
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Rules and Regulations have been passed by the Madison County Metropolitan Park District. To view the official posting in the Madison Press, click here.
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08-26-04
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More finishing touches completed on the Prairie Grass Trail. Click here to view the photo gallery updates and captions.
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08-21-04
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More photos have been added to the Trailhead Shelter photo gallery. Click here to see progress on shelter and kiosk construction, along with other activities at the shelter.
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08-20-04
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Due to popular demand, new trailhead maps and detailed information have been posted on the web site.
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08-18-04
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Public notice appeared in the Xenia Daily Gazette for the bid for construction of the trail from Maple Street to Wilson Road in London and Madison County. Deadline for bid submittal is Wednesday, September 1, 2004. Contracts will be awarded within 60 days, possibly as early as September 9, 2004. For more details, click here.
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08-16-04
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The next meeting of the Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails is this Wednesday, August 18 at 7:00 pm at the Madison County Senior Center.
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08-15-04
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New photo gallery added to the website: Wildflowers on the Prairie Grass Trail. Please help us to identify the species of wildflowers or prairie grass in these photos, and please contact us with any new species observed.
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08-12-04
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Construction nearing completion on the trailhead shelter. For updated photos of construction progress, along with other activities at the shelter, click here.
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08-06-04
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Madison County Producers Association add a bike tour to their Fall Farms Tour on Sunday, September 19.
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08-01-04
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Construction continues on the trailhead shelter. For updated photos of construction progress, along with other activities at the shelter, click here.
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08-03-04
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Hello Friends.............. Birding enthusiasts will enjoy the variety of birds that have been observed on the Prairie Grass Trail between London and South Charleston.
On Friday, July 30, 2004, FMCPT members Alan Knowles and Don Burton recorded observations of over 30 species of birds. To view photos of the birds identified, click here.
We would like to encourage trail users to report new sightings to us, and we will add new species to our photo gallery.
Please contact us with your observations. Be sure to include your name, along with the date of the observation. We will make every attempt to locate a photograph on the web, and post it in the photo gallery.
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07-27-04
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Hello Friends.............. Jack McDowell from the West Jefferson Park District is conducting a Nature Walk this Saturday, July 31, starting at the Madison County Senior Center Trailhead at 10:00 am.
The purpose of this nature walk is to identify species of prairie grass and wildflowers along the trail corridor. We also want to look at areas where overgrowth, poison ivy, and other invasive plant life can be removed in order to give some of the native rare and endangered plants the chance to regenerate.
After the desireable plant life is identified and locations are "mapped out", we will develop a plan of action for this fall and winter to begin removal of the overgrowth. Jack will give us training on the proper methods for removal.
We plan on meeting at the trailhead at 10:00 am. At that time, Jack will decide on how we will proceed. Some may ride bicycles, some may walk, and other may drive vehicles on Rt 42 to meet up at the various crossroads along the trail corridor.
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07-22-04
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Jim Schneider, Gene Pass and Frank Slagle began field work today on the remaining trail corridor in London from Maple Street to Wilson Road. Construction bids may be released in August. Click here for more information.
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06-30-04
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The ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 26 for the opening of the Prairie Grass Trail from South Charleston to London was a huge success! To view our photo gallery, click here.
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06-29-04
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Paving completed on last three miles from Botkin Road into South Charleston. For updated photos of construction progress, click here.
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06-24-04
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Boy Scout Troop 102 kicks off the "Adopt a Trail" program on the Prairie Grass Trail. Click here for a report from Scoutmaster Casey Elliott. If you would like to become involved in the "Adopt a Trail" program, please contact us.
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06-22-04
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Construction completed on the FMCPT footbridge at the Madison County Senior Center Trailhead. For updated photos of construction progress, click here.
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06-17-04
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Construction continues on the Prairie Grass Trail. For updated photos of construction progress, click here.
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06-17-04
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Columbus Dispatch article:
Expanded trails put riders in state of biking bliss
(Make special note that plans are underway to connect the Prairie Grass Trail in Madison County via the "Camp Chase Rail Trail" at Wilson Road, to Battelle-Darby Creek in Franklin County, and on to Columbus.)
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06-08-04
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Ground has been broken in South Charleston. For updated photos of construction progress, click here.
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06-07-04
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Construction completed on the FMCPT footbridge at the Madison County Senior Center Trailhead.
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06-02-04
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Paving has begun on the Prairie Grass Trail from South Charleston to London. For updated photos of construction progress, click here.
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06-01-04
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Details have been finalized for the official ribbon cutting ceremonies on Saturday, June 26 for the opening of the Prairie Grass Trail from South Charleston to London. For more details, click here.
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05-26-04
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Construction continues on the Prairie Grass Trail from South Charleston to London. For updated photos of construction progress, click here.
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05-17-04
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Our 2nd Annual Auction was a huge success! Thanks to everyone in the community for their generous donations, and for their attendance at the event. A very special thanks to Richard and Ruth McKenzie for their hard work in organizing the event, and for their dedication in making personal contacts in the community to obtain donations and to promote the event. Click here to view our photo gallery.
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05-11-04
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Last chance to get involved in our 2nd Annual Public Auction, taking place this Saturday, May 15, 2004 at the Madison County Senior Center.
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05-11-04
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Madison Press auction advertisement appeared this week in the Madison Press Weekly Review, the Plain City Advocate, the Mt. Sterling Tribune, and the Mechanicsburg Telegram.
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04-21-04
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Hello Friends.............. We regret to announce that the 3rd Annual London Strawberry Festival Tour has been cancelled.
Our 2nd Annual Public Auction takes place on Saturday, May 15. Paving of the Ohio to Erie Trail from South Charleston to London is scheduled for completion in June of 2004. Preparations for these events makes it impossible for our organization to devote the time and funds required to make the bike tour the quality event that our participants have come to expect.
We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment.
However, we would like to encourage everyone to still attend the London Strawberry Festival, and perhaps plan to ride the new Ohio to Erie Trail from London to South Charleston during your visit.
Watch for an upcoming announcement on our web site regarding plans for a ribbon cutting ceremony, tentatively scheduled for June of 2004.
We look forward to seeing everyone in 2005 for the London Strawberry Festival Bicycle Tour.
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04-13-04
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Click here for information regarding horseback riding on multi use trails.
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04-12-04
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Our 2nd Annual Public Auction will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2004 at the Madison County Senior Center. For more details, click here.
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04-07-04
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The bid has been awarded and the first construction activity has begun on the trail corridor between South Charleston and London. For more details, click here.
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04-06-04
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Construction has begun on the Shelter Pavilion at the Madison County Senior Center trailhead. For more details, click here.
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04-05-04
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Proposed ordinance to close First St. railroad crossing defeated by City Council. For more details, click here.
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04-01-04
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Dwarf Alberta Pine Trees donated by Mike Adkins from the Farm Science Review have been planted in the trailhead area at the Madison County Senior Center. For more details, click here.
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03-29-04
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Cycling/advocacy group being organized in Plain City. For more details, click here.
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02-20-04
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Norfolk Southern Railroad visits London to discuss our request to proceed with construction of the trail along the low-use industrial rail spur corridor through downtown London. For more details, click here.
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02-19-04
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Public notice appeared in the Xenia Daily Gazette for the bid for construction of the trail from South Charleston to Midway Street in London. For more details, click here.
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01-24-04
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FMCPT member Rodger Lynch has signed up to participate in the Big Ride Pacific Coast 2004 bicycle tour to raise funds for the American Lung Association. This ride will cover 1000 miles along the California coastline. Click here for more information.
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01-23-04
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Our web site construction is nearly completed! Over 400 photos are now available on our Photo Gallery link. There are also several new Press Releases now available in our News Archives.
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01-07-04
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Project manager Jim Schneider of the Greene County Park District reported today that survey work was completed in December in the newly acquired private property in South Charleston, all the way to Midway Street in London.
Jim completed his field work today, and construction bids will be released this month. Plans are to award the bid during the Greene County Park District Meeting on February 12.
Weather permitting, construction is projected to begin in March, starting with grading, clearing of blocked culverts and correction of any drainage issues.
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