Public Hearing On Proposed Drilling in Yellow Creek Buffer Zone – 7pm, Monday, March 21st

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Dear Friends of Yellow Creek:

We would like you to be aware that MDS Energy has proposed a Marcellus gas well within the Yellow Creek convservation zone.  This proposed drilling is approximately 1500 feet from the shore of the lake, and within 1/2 mile of both Boy Scout Camp Seph Mack and the DCNR cabins.   Many years ago, Indiana County established a buffer zone around the state park, thus the need for an exception before MDS could drill in this area.  

Public Notice from the Indiana Gazette 3/11/2011: Notice is hereby given that on Monday, March 2011, the Indiana County Zoning Hearing Board will meet to consider an application from MDS Engergy, Ltd. for a special exception permit to drill a gas well in the Yellow Creek Park Zoning District. The hearing is scheduled for  7:00pm in the 1st Floor Conference Room of the Indiana County Courhouse ANnex (827 Water Street, Indiana, PA ) and is open to all concerned citizens.

FOYC has taken no formal position on Marcellus gas exploitation outside the park.  The zoning hearing board would, however, benefit from receiving public input from friends of the park.  

Septemberfest 5K Run

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 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2011, 1:00 PM

Yellow Creek State Park

170 Rte 259 Hwy

Penn Run, PA 15765

Proceeds Benefit Friends of Yellow Creek

Come early, Stay late. Enjoy other Septemberfest activities: Yoga on the Beach, Mountain Bike Race, Live Music, Sailboat Races, “Birds of Prey,” games and more!    www.foyc.org/Septemberfest2011

COURSE: 3.1 scenic miles, out and back, flat to rolling hills, aid stations, splits each mile.  Professional finish line and timing provided by Miles of Smiles.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION – Download Registration Form

All fees non-refundable – Rain or shine – No deferred date

Pre-registration – postmark deadline September 10, 2011

Pre-registration fee – $15 (t-shirts guaranteed to all pre-registrants)

Race day registration – 11:30-12:30

Race day fee – $18 (t-shirts not guaranteed on race day)

No baby strollers or dogs

 

AWARDS 

Men(no duplicates)

Top 3 Overall

Top 3 Each Age Group

(18-23, 24-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

 

Women (no duplicates)

Top 3 Overall

Top 3 Each Age Group

(18-23, 24-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

Under 18

Top 6 Boys

Top 6 Girls

Volunteers Needed – Park Work Day – Saturday, May 14, 2011

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 SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – LAKEVIEW PAVILION (MAIN DAY-USE AREA)

Come join us for Volunteer Day at the park.  The event will start at 9:00am and participants are asked to meet at the Lakeview Pavilion in the Main Day-Use Area.  There will be a variety of projects that cater to all age groups, so bring out the entire family.  Projects include assisting with plantings throughout the park, cutting & removing dead pines in the Day-Use Area, mulching, installing waysides, installing mountain bike road crossing signs, cleaning Stake Church, trail maintenance and painting of gates.  Volunteers can work as long as they wish and projects will wrap up around 3:00pm.  Please call the Park Office to pre-register at (724) 357-7913.

What is a Puddle Duck Racer?

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According to the designer,Shorty Routh:

*   The PDRacer is a one design racing sailboat that is basically a plywood box with a curved bottom, and is the easiest boat in the world to build. . . .  A simple hull can be made from 3 sheets of plywood, titebond II glue, and latex house paint. If you work hard for 2 weekends, you can go sailing on the 3rd weekend.

*   We use the same shaped hulls and go play with them together in fun and goofy ways, and sometimes for very serious racing.

*   Our boat is not just for racing, she is great for all sorts of other purposes – and in most states a boat this small does not need to be titled or registered. The hull shape carries 630 lbs. [A launch permit good for all PA State Parks costs $10; it can be purchased online or at state park offices.]

Want to know more?

*   FOYC’s Puddle Duck Flier

*   History, free plans, sail design, and more at the official Puddle Duck Racer Website: PDRacer.com

 

Always wanted to learn to sail?

*   This Summer 2011, Indiana Puddle Duckers will learn to sail through free, informal lessons at Yellow Creek; build yourself a boat and come join us.  Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com for more information

*   Interested in more formal learning? Moraine Sailing Club in Butler offers 12 Sunday lessons throughout the summer at a budget price. The MSC has US Sailing certified instructors and has offered this program for 20 years.

 

Puddle Duck Events 2011 – Yellow Creek State Park (Penn Run) and Moraine State Park (Butler)

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Sat, Feb 19 – PDR Hatch

Indiana, PA

Sat, July 2 – Yellow Creek “Fleet” Launch

sailing lessons(optional)

Yellow Creek SP

Sat and Sun, Aug 6, 7- Regatta at Lake Arthur

Sat: PDR Race (Le Mans start)

Sun: PDR Fancy Dress Party

Moraine State Park, Butler

(Contact John Bridges: brimor@aol.com for more information)

Sat, Sept 24 FOYC SeptemberFest

PDR parade and race

(Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com for more information)

Septemberfest – Saturday, Sept. 25th at Yellow Creek

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Septemberfest

Announcing a celebration sponsored by the Friends of Yellow Creek.

9am-6pm

Saturday, Sept. 25th at Yellow Creek State Park, Penn Run, PA

Free canoe usage from the park marina

An off-road bicycle race (The YellowCreek Monthly)

Children’s Games

Birds of Prey (An exciting demonstration with live birds of Earl Shriver; sponsored by Indiana Friends of the Parks).

Music

Food

and more.

Spread the news. More details to come.