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Trail Bench Dedication
Stan Fox remembered with memorial bench on trail By Deb Patterson, Staff Writer, Mail Journal The first to use the bench were Fox’s widow Becky, left, and his sister, Sally Springer, Syracuse.A plaque is also at the site. (Photo by Deb Patterson) Indiana University Red was everywhere at the southwest intersection of Pickwick Drive…
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Erb Family Cleanup
The Mail Journal – June 8, 2011 – by Martha Stoelting – “Cruzin Cuse” KATHY ERB, her Dad and daughters were out cleaning part of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails last Saturday. She noted, “We ended up with two bags full of trash. It was unbelievable the things we picked up like a pair of jeans, lighters,…
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Trail Article from May 2011 Mail Journal
click here for Trail Article from May 2011 Mail Journal
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Committee discusses next step after bridge installation
By LAUREN ZEUGNER (Staff Writer – The Mail-Journal) Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee discussed what its next move should be once the bridge is installed at McConnell/Skinner Ditch later this summer during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening. Board member Dave Brandes said the SR 13 segment is currently “dead in the water,” due to being cost…
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Wawasee Kiwanis Cleanup
The Mail Journal – April 13, 2011 – by Martha Stoelting – “Cruzin Cuse” LAST WEEK, Cruzin’ told everyone the Robert Smith family had adopted a trail for the season. Saturday, Wawasee Kiwanis Club went out and cleared tree limbs, roots and debris from part of the trail, much appreciated by the Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee.…
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K21 Health Foundation
“The K21 Health Foundation has been a supporter of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails project since 2004. The Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation has received three trail grants totaling $145,000 from this foundation. The most recent grant, awarded in 2010, for $20,000, is a dollar for dollar matching grant and is to be used to construct a pedestrian bridge over McConnell Skinner…
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McConnell-Skinner Bridge Design & Permits
USI Consulting, an Indianapolis based engineering, surveying and design firm, was retained by the Trail Committee to design and secure permits for a pedestrian bridge across McConnell Skinner Ditch. With deeds and easements secured, assuring the trail’s routing along the southern boundary of Parker Hannifin’s parking area, the Committee was able to proceed with the design and permit process. The…
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Key Bank Donation
Amy Rensberger of Key Bank in Syracuse presents Spike Ford, Syracuse-Wawasee Trail Committee chairperson, with a donation for the current trail fundraising campaign. The fund drive is to raise $20,000 to match a $20,000 K21 grant. The money will be used to build a pedestrian bridge and trail system connecting the Syracuse Village area with…
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Wawasee Boat Company Donation
“The Wawasee Boat Company supports our community Trails. Doug Anderson of the Wawasee Boat Company presents a check to Spike Ford of the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails project. The money will be used as part of a match on a K21$20,000 grant awarded to the project. For more information on how to help the Trail project contact the Community…
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Niblock Donation
Mark Dewitt, representing the Niblock Construction Co., presents Chad Jonsson of the Syracuse Park Foundation with a donation to the Syracuse-Wawasee Trails project. The Niblock gift will be added to other funds raised by the joint Chamber of Commerce-Trail Committee fund drive to match a $20,000 K21 grant. To learn more contact the Park Foundation at…
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