Downtown meeting place for the start of hikes: Parking lot (rear) Capital Telecommunications Inc,
200 West Market Street
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Please send all newsletter (six months, nonrenewable) requests with a check for $3.00 made payable to:
Membership Chairman: Phyllis Morley, 2640 Wexford Lane, York, PA 17404,
764-6822
September2007
Chairperson:
Joyce Hooper
(717)252-3784
SEPTEMBER
3 - (MON) JPJ COVERED DISH: Enjoy your Labor Day at the Cabin with food and an impromptu hike, or just good old fashion conversation. Bring a covered dish to share for the luncheon at 1:00 PM. Joan Seville will be the coordinator for the luncheon. Call her at 717-244-6769 about your dish.
SEPTEMBER 9 - SHORT HIKE: This scenic 5 mile hike starts at Wrightsville boat launch and ends at Kline’s Run Park. We will have moderate elevation going through Murphy’s Hollow, Grace Plateau, and on to High Point, at which point you have a 360-degree view of the river and river hills. There will be an optional stop at the Moon Dance Winery after we finish of the hike. Please bring water, snacks and wear good walking shoes/boots. Car pool fee $1.50. Meeting place is Boscov’s East parking lot (near Texas Road House) off PA 24, at 1:00 pm. Hike Leaders are Bob and Julie Falsetti. 717-854-3437.
SEPTEMBER 9 - LONG HIKE: A 10.9 mile- section of the Mason Dixon Trail Series, starting at Cooper Road and ending at Fishermans Park in MD. Dirt/gravel & hard roads for the first section. Woods, fields and along the river for the middle section. Modest elevation with numerous stream crossings. Enjoy a good workout as we hike through Broad Creek Memorial Scout Reservation, pass Ruins of the Hamilton residence and to the Summit of Bald Hill. We will meet at York Vo-Tech Parking lot at 8:30 A.M. Car pool fee $5.50. Wear suitable shoes/boots, bring lunch and water. Hike leader Regina Markle 717-428-3545, co-leader Joyce Hooper 717-252-3784
SEPTEMBER 16 - MEDIUM HIKES: Another 7.9 mile of the MDT Series starting at Cold Cabin Park and goes to PA-MD line. We will be on dirt/gravel/hard roads, in woods, on RR beds, have few stream crossings and views along the river, and all this with moderate elevation. Bring water/lunch good walking boots. Meet at Vo-Tech at 8:30. Car
pool fee $4.50. Contact Joyce Hooper at 717-252-3784. Co-leaders Rodney & Helen Lentz, 717-793-9340.
SEPTEMBER 21 (FRIDAY) - ANNUAL MEETING & COVERED DISH: York Township Recreation Building, Oak Street. The covered dish will start at 6:30 followed by the annual meeting, which will include the election of officers, committee reports, & discussions of issues urgent to the club (e.g., setting the dues). All members are urged to attend. Bring a covered dish or dessert to share. For information contact Tim Schmidt, 717-235-5940.
SEPTEMBER-23-SHORT HIKE: A circle hike approx. 4 miles of ups and downs , a beautiful view of the river at an overlook, in the Susquehannock State Park, Meet at South Meeting Place (YorkVo -Tech) at 1 pm or at 1:30 pm, at the parking area adjacent to the Landis House at the Susq. State Park. Bring hiking boots and water.
Car Pool fee $2.00. Leader Sandy Grove-2449122
SEPTEMBER 23 - MEDIUM HIKE: A joint 8 mile- hike, with Batona Hiking Club, at Nolde Forest Environmental Center. Nolde encompasses more than 666 acres of forest. Come meet people you have a lot in common with and hike this wonderful treasure. Meet at Boscov’s East side parking lot, off Rt. 24, at 9:45AM. Car
pool fee $3.50. Boots, water, lunch are a must. Contact Al Britton 717-741-0624, or
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SEPTEMBER 29 - (SAT) SHORT HIKE: Approx. 5 miles at Rocky Ridge Park. The hikers as a group will decide which trail to be hiked. Bring good boots, water and snacks. Meet at Boscov’s parking lot (East side) across from Texas Roadhouse at 1:00 P.m. No fee. Hike Leader Frank Swartz (717) 266-3463
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We Welcome You All Into Membership:
Helen Lentz - York, PA 17408
Donna M. Brander - Red Lion, PA 17356
Deborah Slawson - Glenville, PA 17329
Brian Lillie - York, PA 17403
The Following person has fulfilled the requirement for membership and will be invited to join the club if there are no objections within 10 days:
Norman Jackson - Stewartstown, PA 17363, 17356
KTA FALL ANNUAL MEETING: Will be held at Blue Knob Ski Resort, Claysburg, PA. Sept. 28-30, 2007. Rms. have kitchens/fireplaces. Go to KTA’S web site for more info.
www.kta-hike.org. Non-members are welcome. Many good hikes are scheduled all weekend. A good chance to learn about PA’s Hiking Trails.
Thursday Trail Work: A group meets every Thursday to do trail work. Contact Jim Hooper 252-3784 if interested.
