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Vicki, Gibby & Don |
The "Gibby
Award" named for Wilbur T. Gibson was established to
recognize people who have worked on their own at
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Larry, Gibby & Neal |
some point to
establish and maintain trail usage. Wilbur T. "Gibby"
Gibson was the first recipient in 2001. In laying
out the trails at Bark Camp, Gibby
petitioned the Ohio State Legislature for support before creating and
maintaining the trails on his own. Because of his work, the Ohio State Park System has dedicated the
horse camp at Bark Camp in his honor. He was also honored at Harrison
State Forest in Harrison County for
same. Both places have trails named for him. Gibby
passed in April, 2008 but his legacy lives on. The Gibby Award is a
traveling award. The winner is presented with their own plaque and
the merit committee has one with all names on it. Neil Shaw was the
winner in 2002, Larry Matthews in 2003, Kathie Runo in 2004, Don
Wagner in 2005, and
Mike Gerard in 2006.
Congratulations to Doug Adams the 2007 Gibby Award winner!

For more information
about award criteria, deadlines or how to nominate someone for either
the Gibby or a Merit award
click here.
Trail Mileage Awards
The trail mileage program has several awards each year. In
2006 the Madison County OHC chapter won the award for the
highest reporting percentage with 100% of their membership turning in
mileage reports. The Washington County OHC chapter won the
award for the most miles ridden. Their grand total was
63,751 miles! The OHC youth member with the most miles ridden in
2006 was Ted Perry Jr. He rode 2,414 miles. Each of the top ten youth riders
received a trophy.
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Madison County
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For more information about the trail mileage program
click here.
Chili Cook Off
Each Fall
OHC chapters gather at Mohican State Forest for the annual Chili Cook
Off. Each Chapter is allowed one entry. The winner is
selected by ODNR personnel. Not an easy job! There
is also a people's choice award based on decibel levels!! This
event is enjoyed by all as shown in these pictures. In 2006
Holmes County won first place, Fairfield Co. 2nd place and Morgan Co.
3rd place. Wayne Co. won "Best Theme" . We had 63 trailers
tightly packed with approximately 200 for dinner on Saturday. There
were 14 chapters present representing 4 of the 5 Regions. There were
door prizes with a portable fireplace as the major prize for the
event. We had a live auction with many donated items. Our auctioneer,
Gordon Nussbaum, was very entertaining and kept things moving.
