Meetings are usually at 7:00 PM at the Barry Township Hall on Orchard Street in Delton the second Wednesday of each month, and are open to the public. But not in July (See next item). If you haven’t been to a meeting or haven’t been for a long time, come join us. You will find our discussion regarding the trail to be interesting and informative and the camaraderie lots of fun! Next meeting is July 13.

2nd Annual Chapter Potluck.

July 13 at 6:30 Kimball Pines, east of Battle Creek on Michigan Ave. Enter Kimball Pines at the road just east of the nursing home entrance. Lots of fun, relaxation and GREAT FOOD! Bring a dish to pass or just stop by there is always plenty to go around. This is a chance to introduce food-appreciating people to a great new, or old recipe.

We are looking for presenters. If you or someone you know would be interested in presenting a topic at one of the NCT meetings contact garnettt@trinity-health.org or linda warren at linblessed54@aol.com

Trail Development: Contact Tom Garnett or Larry Pio for dates and times.

August 6 10:00AM. Come hike the newest section of trail in the Middleville State Game area along with the West Michigan Chapter. We will begin at the Crane Rd. Trailhead. Stay tuned for more info. In July.

• On June 11 the roof section for two new kiosks to be installed along the trail in the Middleville State Game area.

• THANK YOU to Steve Hicks, Charles Krammin, Larry Hawkins and Larry Pio for your hard work The NCT message is spreading-There are numerous opportunities to spread the word about the trail:

• *Binder Park Zoo first weekend opening in April *Lee’s Sporting Good, Kalamazoo, May 26

• *Historic Bridge Park Celebration in Battle Creek June 25 from 11am-3pm.

• Fish Fest at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery July 16.

• Summerfest in Hastings Saturday August 27.

The Trail Adopters are hard at work. Keeping over 40 miles of off-road trail in shape for good hiking, especially during the heaviest growing season, is a major task. Trail adopters are our “silent workers” who spend many hours on the small section of trail they have adopted. They hike, maintain, prune, mow and blaze to be sure that all who desire to enjoy a hike through their adopted section may do so with ease and enjoyment. Dave Cornell is our Trail Adopter lead. He keeps track of the work that is dome by the adopters. Dave hikes different sections of the local NCT to observe the trail and the work being done. Dave reported at the June meeting that the “trail is open and in great shape. Thanks to all of the adopters for their dedicated work. You can show your appreciation by enjoying the NCT, Remember “Don’t leave a trace”.

From left: Jim Martin, Steve Hicks, Gerald Phillips, Lynne Durham, Mary (Jeff’s wife) Fleming, Larry Pio, John Rudnicki

If you would like to adopt a portion of the NCT please contact Dave Cornell at: onestep@mei.net

Events of Interest:

Upcoming teas at the W.K. Manor House: Aug. 16, Sept. 20, and Oct. 18. Contact 269-671-2416 or email mailto:manorhouse@kbs.msu.edu for details.

Stroll through Brooke Lodge Sundays from June 12 through Sept. 4 for more information contact Mike Tavior at 269-731-2200 or e-mail: tavio294@bl.msu.edu Thank you to those businesses that support our chapter:

Support our Supporters!

Mid-Lakes Mini Storage  phone 269-623-5005

11235 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton

Provides storage for the Chief Noonday Tool Crib.

Yankee Springs Outdoor Center  phone 269-795-3856

Long Lake and Chief Noonday Outdoor Centers

Provides use of lodge for scheduled Chapter winter hikes

Without wildlife

Where would we learn about ourselves?

Without nature

How could we survive?

Without wilderness

Where wound we be?

Cindy Bradburn

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