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Hike on the newly built off-road trail on the Miami Erie Canal Towpath and hear interesting presentations on the Miami and Erie Canal and Black Swamp.

Registration will start on Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the church. Supper will be on your own either on the way or possibly at a local restaurant in Napoleon. Suggestions with directions will be provided when you register.

The program on Friday night will begin at 7:15 p.m. Stephanie Jaqua will give a presentation on the canal history of the Miami Erie Canal in Northwest Ohio. We will be in for a real treat as Stephanie has worked as a living history interpreter in costume on the canal boat in nearby Grand Rapids. The evening will conclude with snacks and fellowship.

Saturday will kick off at 8:00 am with breakfast. The BTA annual business meeting is at 10:00 a.m., followed by lunch.

During the afternoon choose from several activities:

• There will be various opportunities for hikes of different lengths to experience the newly built off-road sections on the Miami Erie Canal Towpath.
• Clark Hogan will lead a bicycle ride on the new trail. Bring your bike and join Clark and others on a 5 mile ride along the scenic Maumee River.
• Another possibility for the afternoon is going to West Unity, OH to a glassblower’s shop for a demonstration.

The ever-popular silent auction will start on Friday and end before the Saturday evening program with the results being given out before the awards. This is a great way to get gear and miscellany.

Dinner on Saturday evening will be catered. The evening program will feature a presentation on the Black Swamp by Pete Wilhem who is an expert on this swamp which once covered a vast area in Northwest Ohio. Awards will given out after the program followed by snacks and social time.

Camping will be available on the grounds of the Nazarene Church for campers (no electric or water hook-ups) and tents. Another option is for people to sleep on the floor in their sleeping bags in the smaller rooms in the church. Other accommodations are listed at the end of the article.

The cost for the full weekend from Friday night through Sunday morning is $40.00 which includes all meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, programs, activities, snacks, and a donation to the church for using their facilities.

For Saturday only the cost is $25.00 which includes lunch, supper, snacks, activities, programs, and a donation to the church for using their facilities.

If you have any questions, please contact Annual Meeting Co-chairpersons Mary Hamilton at OLDBAG@wilkshire@net, 330-602-4071 or Ruth Brown at bandrbrown@willard_oh.com, 419-935-0668.

Directions to the Church of the Nazarene going west on Route 6: Turn left off Route 6 unto County Road P. Travel 3.2 miles on County Road P. The church will be on the left side of County Road P. The address of the church is 630 Appian, but the directions are for coming in on County Road P as the turn into the church is much safer especially for those with campers.

Other Accommodations Near Napoleon:

Holiday Inn Express
590 Bonaparte Dr.
Napoleon, OH 43545
419-592-5599

Best Western
1290 Independence Dr.
Napoleon, OH 43545
419-599-0850

Bed and Breakfast
Augusta Rose
345 West Main St.
Napoleon, OH 43545
419-592-5852

Deer Creek Lodge
Bed and Breakfast
www.staydeercreeklodge.com
419-592-7306 or 419-783-7692

You may download a registration form, print it and send it in. You will need Adobe Acrobat to read it.

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Last updated: March 24, 2008
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