Trail Mix

We'd like to extend our thanks to our 2011 donors. Your contributions are critical to our mission of enhancing our vibrant and healthy community by developing an ever-expanding network of trails. If you've not yet had the chance to donate, please consider making a donation now. Thanks for your support!

Our 2011 Donors (As of 1/18/2012):

Discoverers ($50,000+)

English, Bonter, Mitchell Foundation

Adventurers ($25,000+)

Edward D. and Ione Auer Foundation
The Treasurer Of Allen County, IN

Trekkers ($10,000+)

The Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne
Edward M. and Mary McCrea Wilson Foundation
Schneider Foundation through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee

Voyagers ($5,000+)

Explorers ($1,000+)

Sally and Fritz Aichele
The Arnold Foundation
Cheryl & Matt Confer
Alexandra and Jerald Cooper
Sally and Thomas Gutwein
Hope Huber
Beth & Donald Laipple
The National Association of Realtors
New Hope Foundation, Inc.
O’Daniel Automotive Group
Tri-Fort Triathletes
Teresa and Tom Riethmiller

Navigators

Aboite Animal Hospital
Jon Alger
Kathy and Jim Bailey
Baker & Daniels, LLP
Bandido’s
Dave Bauer
Lois Beeber
Larry Bender
Gregory Berghoff
Leeann Berning
Janet and Randall Berta
Ruth Ann and Thomas Bever
Donald Bieberich
Susan and Mark Billian
Rachel Blakeman
Deborah Blaney
Margaret and Bob Blauvelt
Laura and John Blum
James Brenock
Joan and William Bryant
Charlene and David Burian
Jane and Ronald Caldwell
Judy and Steve Carpenter
Castaldi, Inc.
Barb and John Clark
William Cline
Rebecca and Mark Clough
Linda and Michael Corson
Martha Craghead
Marcia and John Crawford
William Critell
Tommy DeLong
Janet DeRoche
Gregory Dickey
Sue and Rod Dillon
Margaret and Robert Distler
Susan and Randy Downing
Jill and Andrew Downs
Susan and Kirk Eggebrecht
Timothy Ellsworth
Jennifer and Kent Ennis
Sharon and John Fallon
Margaret and John Feighner
Kathryn and Thomas Felts
Leslie and John Ferguson
Fort Wayne Outfitters and Bike Depot
Susan and John Fouts
Monica Freeman
Shirley Gage
Nick Gandin
Tania and Esteban Garcia
Jen and Tim Gardner
Sharon and Steve Garrett
J.R. and L.P. Gerardot
Susyn and Mark GiaQuinta
Jeannine and Scott Gibble
Barbara and Alan Gilbert
Carrie Gillenwater
Alice and Roger Goodland
Tauna and Paul Griffith
In Honor of Ms. Christine Gripp
Melanie and Bob Hall
Nancy and Daniel Hamlin
Denise and Joel Harter
Janice & Kelly Hartman & Ragg
Amy & Maureen Hartzog & Botteron
In Memory of Alvin Heaston
Chad Heilman
Nancy and Edward Hobbs
Jo Anna and Brian Holm
Colby Holmes
Bernon Huguenard
Todd Jacobs
Patricia and David Janizek
Kris Jensen
Johnson and Johnson
Angele and John Judd
Angela and Joseph Jurczak
Lynn and Christopher Keefer
Richard Kelly
Sandi Kemmish
Amy and Tim Kenesey
Paula and Bob Kennedy
Jill and Ed Kerr
Lori Keys
Nancy Kill
Karen and Frank Kimbrough
Cheryl Klinker
Kimberly & Brian Koczan & Flory
Mark Konow
Karen and Stephen Koontz
Sara and Drew Kora
Ann and Lionel Kreamer
Lucia and Casey Kroh
Lake City Bank
Linda and Ronald Landin
Jennifer and Andrew Landrigan
Louise Larsen
Rhonda and Steven Lehman
Shirley Lehman
Lincoln Financial Foundation, Inc.
Nancy Lindsey
Kathy and John Little
Janet and Rayford Loftin
Suzi and Steve Lundergan
Richard Lutz
R.J. Maloney
Mary & Mark Maloney & Hochstetler
Mann’s Inc.
Dorian and Richard Maples
Pam and Dave McDaniel
Deborah and Bruce McMahan & Aulick
Mike McMillen
Richard McNett
Julia & James Meek & Kelsey
Susie and David Meyer
Scott Miller
Kay and George Mundell
Patti and Ronald Murzyn
Susan and William Nash
Tom Neuenschwander
Helen and Thomas Nill
Patricia and Richard Nuffer
Patricia and Thomas Oberhausen
Laura and Greg O’Daniel
Debbie and Michael O’Hara
Melody and Martin Pastura
Amy and Brad Peckinpaugh
Douglas Pett
Kathy and Gordon Pleus
Kay and David Powell
Christopher Pozoroski
Honora Pulley
Judy and Alex Pursley
Laura Ramsey
Cindy and Fred Rasp
Diana and John Reed
Joellen and Donald Reed
Carol and James Reilly
Nathan Reinhard
Leslie Remenschneider
David Ridderheim
Marilyn and Eric Rieke
Dawn Ritchie
Glenn Rogers
Julie and Mike Rohrbach
Rolf/Griffin Heating and Air Conditioning
Kathy and Jon Roudebush & Bomberger
Carol and John Ryan
Kim and Kirk Sabrosky
Sylvia and Ron Scheeringa
David Scheppele
Carolyn and Robert Schmidt
Jane and Greg Schmitt
Rodney Schroeder
Melanie and Dale Schulze
Janet and Sam Schwartz
Mary Arnold and Denis Schwartz
Petra and Marty Seifert
Peggy and Jack Seigel
Jeremy Senk
Beth and Tim Shields
Sandra and Frank Shoener
Sonrise at Aboite United Methodist Church
Carole and Randall Smith
Karen and Todd Smith
Patricia Spoltman
Susan Steffy
Don Steininger
Janet and Todd Stephenson
Debra and Peter Stinson
Kathy and Stephen Stringer
Camella and Matthew Sutter
Targeted Services, P.C.
T-E, Inc.
Mary and Clifton Titcomb
Tracy and Lisa Tomkiewicz
James Toone
Sue and Bob Ueber
Lisa Updike
Marta and Mike Vaillancourt
David Van Gilder
Steven Walter
Ellen and Ed Weber
Karen and James Wehrenberg
Mark Wendt
Tamara and Thomas Wheeler
Donna Whinery
Julianne Will
Gary Williams
Carol and Craig Winters
Judi Wire
Tom Zaucha
Frank Zirille

Articles posted in General

Tales from the Trails: First Time on the Towpath

Posted on Monday, March 19, 2012

Dear readers: We are excited to present a new feature on our blog called Tales from the Trails. At least once per month, we will feature a story from someone using the trails. No one can tell the trail story better than the people using them--people like YOU--and we love to hear the things you have to say. If you'd…

Bent rims aren’t all bad

Posted on Monday, March 12, 2012

Since when is a bent rim a good thing to a bike rider? Since Mad Anthony Brewery introduced its limited edition Bent Rim Black Lager, that’s when! For a limited time, this special spring edition beer will be available (only) on draft around town and in surrounding communities. It’s already getting great reviews…

Bike Commuting: Winter Edition

Posted on Monday, February 27, 2012

Let me just say that this year has been a glorious one for those of us who commute by bike. We have been lucky to not have the sub zero temperatures that I usually expect from December-February. That being said, commuting by bike in the winter does come with some challenge that if you want to do it, you must take into consideration.…

Winter Wonderland on the Fort Wayne Trails

Posted on Wednesday, January 25, 2012

(Contributed by Amy Hartzog) Winter is a great season for trail exploration! Don’t lock yourself indoors because of a little snow or frigid temps. With the right clothing and a positive attitude, outdoor exercise can be invigorating and enjoyable! One of my favorite parts of being active outdoors…

Upcoming Detour on the Rivergreenway

Posted on Friday, January 13, 2012

On February 20, 2012, the Rivergreenway behind the Water Filtration Plant along Spy Run Ave will be closed for construction until at least July 2013. A detour has been arranged using the trail/sidewalk along Spy Run Ave to Baltes Ave, following the alley to Wagner St, which will take you to Griswold Dr, where you can pick…

Participate in the Trails Fort Wayne survey

Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011

Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry invites local trail users and the general public to complete a survey about their experiences on Fort Wayne’s multi-use trails as the City of Fort Wayne kicks off the process of creating the Trails Fort Wayne Plan. The new plan will guide future trail development and maintenance. The trails…

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