THENPG NEWS
TheNewsletter of the Nike Preservation Group
The NPG News Goes Bi-Monthly
Don Peterson,Co-Editor of the NPG Newsletter, announced last month that the newsletterpublication would begin a bi-monthly publishing schedule.
Some time in thefuture the NPG hopes to create its own website, which will have the newslettersavailable for downloading. Currently EdThelen posts the newsletters on his site (http://ed-thelen.org).
GSAsits on the National Registry Nomination
by Don Peterson
Recently the NPG wasinformed that the General Services Administration has failed to forward theNational Registry Nomination of C47 to the National Park Service and theNational Registry Committee. Apparently the GSA has been sitting on thenomination since late last year without acting on it.
"We don't knowwhat the GSA is up to. We do know thatthe National Park Service has repeatedly confirmed the site as eligible, andthat they (The National Park Service) expect to place the site on the NationalRegister if the GSA forwards the nomination." said Bob Peterson, Presidentof the NPG. "We also know thatSprintCom has been showing interest in the area around C47 for a new cell tower,this makes me a little suspicious."
It is unclear at thistime if the GSA is still attempting to de-rail the nomination of C47 to theNational Register or if they are simply slow to react to the requests of theNational Park Service to forward the packet.
The NPG calls on allsupporters to write, phone or fax their Senators and Representatives.
"The GSA issupposed to work for us, but maybe they forget that from time to time."said Bob Peterson. "Let's remindthem."
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Nike Preservation Group FinancialNews
by Susan Peterson
The Internal RevenueService has officially recognized the Nike Preservation Group as a publiclysupported organization. Since the NPGhas not been a functioning entity for very long, this is an advanced ruling andis subject to verification after a period of four years. As treasurer of theNPG, I see no problems that may arise with the verification process.
The appropriatedocuments have been filed with the State of Indiana for similar status on theState level. We are waiting to receive their verification.
The Nike PreservationGroup took in $835.33 during the first quarter of 1999. With no action yet bythe GSA, there have been no expenses relating to the acquisition or maintenanceof C47. Expenses for the NPG have been limited to administrative (includingfundraising overhead) and publication of the newsletter.
If anyone has anyquestions about the Nike Preservation Group's financial status, please contactSusan Peterson.
James Shewokis
Somers,Connecticut
Stavros "Steve"Moungelis
NorthPotomac, Maryland
Researchingsites around N. Potomac
George Runkle
Lawrenceville,Georgia
ColdWar Historian
Hobart,Indiana
Creatorof "Nike Sites of Northwest Indiana"
Gerald Schloetter
RohnertPark, California
Servedat Wheeler (C47) 1961-63
Brian Wroblewski
Lackawanna,New York
SprintCom Planning Constructionof Cell Tower Near C47
by Don Peterson
SprintCom recentlycontacted the Indiana Department of Resources concerning the plannedconstruction of a 250-foot tall cell tower next to the IFC Area of C47.
by Don Peterson
Thanks to SteveBardowski, the NPG now has a copy of the 45th ADA Brigade History.
Nike Equipment Available
by Don Peterson
David Butler, aprivate collector, recently contacted the NPG concerning Nike equipment.
What's Bob Up To?
by Don Peterson
Local schools andlibraries have been receiving educational material from Bob Peterson, Presidentof The Nike Preservation Group. Bob hasbeen donating books and videos to be used to educate local residents on thesignificance of the Cold War and the role Northwest Indiana played.
If you haven't paid your dues for 1999, please don't delay, sendit in today!