by Diane Wright
Dozens of people gathered on May 22 to officially open the new bridge over O’Bannon Creek, just north of Loveland. FLMSP President Dick Feldmann helped cut the ribbon, along with Loveland Mayor Kathy Bailey, Loveland City Manager Dave Kennedy, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, Caesar Creek and Little Miami State Parks Manager Tiffany DeChant-Hunt, and local Buckeye Trail section supervisor Diane Wright. Casey Marcum, who helps us so much in the Little Miami State Park, was also there. Many thanks to the many FLMSP volunteers who help keep this section of trail so beautiful! Cyclists continued to come through the trail even as the Director of ODNR was making her speech: it’s clear how highly utilized this trail is, and how much it means to the community! (photos by Diane Wright unless otherwise noted)
above: Ohio Representative Jean Schmidt (at podium) presents a proclamation to Jon Downey, Assistant Chief of Ohio State Parks and Watercraft and the original Little Miami State Park manager; and Mary Mertz, Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. (photo by Dick Feldmann)
above: Dozens gathered to celebrate the opening of the new bridge.
above: Diane Wright (FLMSP and Buckeye Trail), Mary Mertz (ODNR Director), Dick Feldmann (FLMSP President), and Tiffany DeChant Hunt (Little Miami State Park Manager).
