Pennsylvania River Sojourns - Canoe Club of Centre County

The Canoe Club of Centre County
~ Currents ~
Volume 4, Issue 8
AUGUST 2012
Editors–John & Roxanne Parrott
Included in this issue:
Event Report: CC of CC SPLASH
LOCAL EVENT: Wing Competition
An Introduction to CC of CC Board Member, Jon Nelson
West Nile Virus in the Area
A Book Review: Kayaking Made Easy: A Manual for Beginners with Tips for the
Experienced
FREE SHUTTLE:Monroe County Transit Authority
Paddles and Pedals: Combining Boating with Bicycling by Jon Nelson
A Pleasant Lower Bald Eagle Paddle by Karla Loya
2012 Penn Cup Slalom Race Schedule, Jon Nelson
Club Videos & CC General Members’ Meeting & Membership report
CALENDAR OVERVIEW FOR JULY
August 12: Dog Days Slalom Race -http://www.tusseymountainoutfitters.com/index.cfm?vid=1000&c=55&i=113
Aug. 18-19, Riversport Slalom
August 18: 14th Annual Ohiopyle Over the Falls Festival
Event Report: CC of CC SPLASH Held at Bald Eagle State
Park on July 15th
By Diana Dunn
We had a wonderful turn-out for the 4th annual SPLASH on
Sunday afternoon. Joyce had selected a beautiful location and
for awhile we all enjoyed the vistas.
Then the event really lived up to its name! It SPLASHED a
lot just after 4pm, and we all got WET.
Thanks to all hands who helped hold our three tents down;
for awhile, we had visions of them disappearing over the Bald
Eagle Ridge! Many thanks to the thirty-seven folks who came and
brought picnic fare and boats to share, and who pitched in to
help whenever they were needed.
Thankfully, everyone had finished eating the delicious
array of food (although much more of it would have been eaten
had it been available to nibble if the planned boating
activities had been held). Regretfully, after the big deluge and
blow, our plans for boating were pretty much washed out. We'll
just take credit for breaking the drought!
LOCAL EVENT
Thursday nights in August, from 5:30 to 10:00 pm, Tussey Mountain [not the outfitters
but the resort] sponsors a competition between two area restaurants who serve ‘wings’. The
winners each week go on to compete in the finals on August 30th. Entrance is just $5 and no
parking fee. See http://www.tusseymountain.com/wingfest.php
AN INTRODUCTION TO JON NELSON,
BOARD MEMBER OF CC OF CC
Your first experience in a canoe or kayak that you can
recall.
I started whitewater kayaking while I was a grad student at the University of Wisconsin.
The UW Hoofers had an outstanding outdoors program, with boat-building facilities, a
fleet of canoes and kayaks, and an active schedule that included river trips, hiking,
cross-country skiing, and some biking. A grad student friend got me involved. My first
river trip was in the bow of a decked doubles-canoe in May 1968 on the Class I+ Little
Wolf River. Shortly thereafter I built my own fiberglass slalom kayak and a doublescanoe. My dissertation research limited my boating, but I did manage trips on the Class
III Wolf River and the Class III+ Peshtigo River. A favorite activity was to go surfing
below a hydro-power dam on the Wisconsin River near Prairie du Sac. In total, I’ve now
paddled on 55 different rivers in 12 states and Ontario.
Other canoe or kayak clubs you've had a role in.
We arrived in State College in August 1969, and I immediately headed down to the
Yough River. It was a very different scene compared to today. You pretty much had the
whole river to yourself and a few other boaters, plus some rafts. I joined the Penn State
Outing Club (PSOC), and boated with them up to about 2000 when the organization
folded. When I arrived there was an excellent group of boaters in PSOC. Most guys
paddled decked C-1 and C-2 canoes, and I could have learned more from them in terms
of paddling and racing technique. During the winters, we had the indoor pool on
Sundays and 1-2 nights a week for slalom gate workouts. Looking back, the most
important periods were the summers of 1970 and 1971 when almost every weekend a
PSOC group was at the lower Yough. It was a perfect learning environment – a
challenging river and a skilled group of boaters. During 1986-93, I was a divisional
representative to the slalom & wildwater committee of the American Canoe Association,
and was the judge coordinator or chief judge for several major events, including the
1989 World Slalom Championships and the 1992 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
A bit about your job/career/etc...
I was on the PSU faculty in Economics for 35 years, retiring in June 2004. My research
deals with the effects and scope of government regulation, broadly defined. Mostly I try
to look for “natural experiments” to judge the impact (or lack thereof) of regulations.
Post-PSU, I’ve stayed professionally active and even managed to develop a new area
of research (a quantitative technique called “meta-analysis”). During my “retirement,”
I’ve published 20 articles and chapters, plus some op-eds and reviews. I’m not done
yet, but the end is in sight.
Any other interests or hobbies you want to share with club
members?
My wife and I try to exercise for at least an hour a day. In the early mornings, we both
weight-lift and attend spinning classes at East Coast Gym. We cross-country ski in the
winter, and do 1-2 ski races per year. Naomi is several times the Pennsylvania over-60
women’s Nordic ski champion. Because we prefer groomed trails, we often travel to ski.
I also do some speed-skating. In warmer weather, I try to do 75-100 miles per week on
a road bike, including a group ride with State College Cycling. We started with 5-6 riders
in 2007, and now get 30-40 riders on Tuesday evenings. The rides are very competitive,
but you choose your ride group. I also do a fair amount of mountain biking, mostly in
The Barrens. After retirement, we have travelled quite a bit in North America, Europe,
Japan, and Australia. Naomi is originally from Hawaii, so we also go there. Mostly we do
shorter hikes during our travels, and I take lots of photos. In 2010, we did an 8-day boatsupported biking tour of the Greek Islands. IslandHopping was the tour company.
Any family stories you want to share.
I’m proud that the paddling skills of my two sons far surpass my own. Of course, they
had the advantage of starting at age 9. Now my granddaughter is paddling at age 7,
with the same little kayak that her dad initially used. Brad was a two-time member of the
U.S. Whitewater Slalom Team, placing 6th in K-1 at the Junior World Championship in
1988 in Spain and 6th at the 1992 U.S. Olympic Trials. He also is an expert rockclimber, skier, mountain biker, and designs medical ultrasound equipment. Steve did not
do as much racing as his brother, but his river skills are at the expert-level. He also
competes in trail runs, mountain bikes, and works in outreach at WPSU. I’m very
fortunate to live in an area where kayaking, biking, hiking, and xc-skiing are readily
accessible, and to have a family that shares these interests.
WEST NILE VIRUS IN THE AREA
Editors, John and Roxanne Parrott, have had dead birds on their property and wanted to
be sure that members note the information that Diana Dunn shared in an email recently:
“Greetings all,
West Nile Virus is here! We have gotten several birds with WNV signs
(weakness, can't fly and/or neurologic) recently. Please remember that you
get WNV from mosquitoes, not the birds. The birds are the victims, not the
culprit.
Keep an eye out for raptors
bring them to me or another
over them "AND" use leather
You can bring them to us in
Hospital) in State College.
expect you.
and crows that can't fly. If you catch them to
rehabilitator, use a towel or sheet to throw
gloves. Please put the bird in card board box.
Port Matilda or our vet (Animal Medical
Always call first so that we know when to
It is interesting that there is an increase of WNV with the decrease in our
bat population. If you didn't know, bats are declining in numbers because
of a disease called White nose syndrome, a fungal disease that has a very
high mortality in bats.very sad indeed. We love our bats!
Below is information on now to help control mosquitoes from the
Pennsylvania's West Nile Control Program.
******************
Robyn Graboski
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Centre Wildlife Care
PO Box 572, Lemont, PA
16851
www.wildaboutanimals.org <http://www.wildaboutanimals.org/>
814-692-0004
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Certain mosquito species carry the West Nile virus, which can cause humans
to contract West Nile encephalitis, an infection that can result in an
inflammation of the brain. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, all residents in areas where virus activity has been identified
are at risk of contracting West Nile encephalitis.
Mosquito samples in 32 counties have been identified with the West Nile
virus so far this year. No human cases have been confirmed.
Individuals can take a number of measures around the home to help eliminate
mosquito-breeding areas, including:
. Dispose of cans, buckets, plastic containers, ceramic pots or similar
containers that hold water on your property.
. Properly dispose of discarded tires that can collect water. Stagnant water
is where most mosquitoes breed.
. Drill holes in the bottom of outdoor recycling containers.
. Clean clogged roof gutters every year, particularly if the leaves from
surrounding trees tend to plug drains.
. Turn over plastic wading pools when not in use.
. Turn over wheelbarrows and don't let water stagnate in birdbaths.
. Aerate ornamental pools or stock them with fish.
. Clean and chlorinate swimming pools not in use and remove any water that
may collect on pool covers.
For stagnant pools of water, homeowners can buy Bti products at lawn and
garden, outdoor supply, home improvement and other stores. This naturally
occurring bacteria kills mosquito larva, but is safe for people, pets,
aquatic life and plants.
Additionally, these simple precautions can prevent mosquito bites,
particularly for people who are most at risk:
. Make sure screens fit tightly over doors and windows to keep mosquitoes
out of homes.
. Consider wearing long-sleeved shirts, long pants and socks when outdoors,
particularly when mosquitoes are most active at dawn and dusk, or in areas
known for having large numbers of mosquitoes.
. When possible, reduce outdoor exposure at dawn and dusk during peak
mosquito periods, usually April through October.
. Use insect repellants according to the manufacturer's instructions. An
effective repellant will contain DEET, picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus.
Consult with a pediatrician or family physician if you have questions about
the use of repellant on children, as repellant is not recommended for
children under the age of two months.
For more information about West Nile virus and the state's surveillance and
control program, visit www.westnile.state.pa.us.
CONTACT(S): Amanda Witman
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
Phone: (717) 787-1323
Email: awitman@pa.gov
Link
<http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/WestNileNews/default.aspx?ID=1271&QueryType
=Detail> to this release to join the mailing list from the Pennsylvania's
West Nile Control Program”
Kayaking Made Easy: A Manual for Beginners with Tips for the
Experienced, 3rd ed., by Dennis Stuhaug
A Book Review by Roxanne Parrott
http://www.amazon.com/Kayaking-Made-Easy-3rdExperienced/dp/0762738596/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1344525271&sr=82&keywords=Kayaking+Made+Easy%3A+A+Manual+for+Beginners+with+Tips+for+the+Experienced
We have a small library devoted to paddling books and this is one of the ones that we
find ourselves recommending to others. Here is why. The book includes topics such as
decriptions of types of kayaks, including the common materials such as plastic and
fiberglass. It guides the reader in making informed decisions about how to outfit a
kayak, leading us, for example, to purchase spray skirts. The chapter about paddles is
an excellent overview about what length of paddle and shape of paddle as well as
weight adds to or takes away from the paddling experience. There are descriptions and
drawings to lead you to get into your kayak, to understand why a kayak may feel tippy,
to do wet exits, how to hold the paddle, and learning to do strokes. There is a chapter
devoted to keeping your kayak going straight and an explanation of what ‘wearing your
kayak’ means. We also like the chapter about taking kids kayaking. In short, if you are
looking for a good resource to ‘go to’ for basics, we recommend this book.
FREE SHUTTLE: Monroe County Transit Authority
By Jon Repasch
During weekends in the summer, our organization provides free shuttle transit
to kayakers, canoers, hikers, and bikers in the Delaware Water Gap National
Recreation Area in Pennsylvania. We can also transport bikes, kayaks, canoes,
and small personal watercraft on the route at no charge.
If you kayak or canoe, you also know that normally you would need a vehicle
to drop you off at your launch, then another vehicle to pick you up where you
end your river trip. Using our buses, you can eliminate this need. You can
park your car at parking locations along the route, then grab our bus, put
your kayak, canoe, ect. on board and head to wherever you want to launch
from. Then, when you end your river trip, we can take you and your watercraft
back to your car. The service is provided by a grant and is 100% free to
everyone who uses it. It's good for individual people is really a great
program for anyone who likes participating in outdoor or watersport
activities.
I'm contacting you in order to help get the word out. Due to the grant-based
nature of the program, we need to show that people want to ride our buses.
Since it is free, most paddlers who I have talked to love the service and
uses it. However, the challenge lies in getting the word out to everyone.
That is why I am contacting you. Many people in our area already know about
the service, but there is also a wealth of people who come in form the New
York area to the Poconos for vacations. These, as well as outdoor
enthusiasts' are the people we are looking to connect with. Is there any way
that you could help us in promoting this service to people in the New York
area who are interested in paddling? Perhaps a story on your page? Or, if
you have meetings, maybe I could come up and speak about the service? It
would be great if you could share information about this service with those
who are interested.
The full route map is here:
http://gomcta.com/documents/DWG%20Park%202012%20sched.pdf
Our website for the service is here: http://gomcta.com/trip.php
Thank you for your time. Please contact me with any questions or comments
you have. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jonathan Repasch, Special Projects Assistant, Monroe County Transit Authority
A RESOURCE: Rock and Water Online Network
http://www.rockandwater.net/
“RockAndWater.Net provides free Internet resources to the paddling community in order
to support the sport and to preserve our precious rivers and creeks.”
Paddles and Pedals: Combining Boating with Bicycling
by Jon Nelson
Pennsylvania is fortunate to have several Rails-to-Trails (RTTs) that parallel whitewater
streams. Paddlers can use the RTT for a bike shuttle (take a lock) or combine a day of paddling
with some biking. Many of the RTTs can be ridden using road bikes, such as the Pine Creek
Trail. Others require mountain bikes or hybrids. This article describes several available trails
and streams. In all cases, the RTTs have several trail heads that must be coordinated.
Pennsylvania has about 156 RTTs, with a total mileage of 1,470. Many of the trails have web
sites or on-line maps. For more information, the following are good sources: Biking
Pennsylvania’s Rail-Trails (Amazon, 2005); Great Allegheny Passage Trail Book (GAP web
site, http://www.atatrail.org/); and Rail-Trails: Pennsylvania, New Jersey, & New York (Railsto-Trails Conservancy, 2012). For rivers, there are three major sources: Ed Gertler, Keystone
Canoeing (Seneca Press, 1985); Roy Weil & Mary Shaw, Canoeing Guide to Western
Pennsylvania (Amazon, 1991); and Jeff Mitchell, Paddling Pennsylvania (Stackpole, 2010)
.
Lower Trail/ Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River – the Lower Trail (rhymes with
“flower”) is a 17-mile RTT that runs from Alexandria to Canoe Creek State Park. The
Frankstown Branch is an easy Class I stream. More information on the Lower Trail is here:
http://rttcpa.org/lower.shtml. The main stem of the Juniata begins at the confluence of the
Frankstown Branch and the Little Juniata; see Gertler’s bible or Mitchell for more information on
these three streams.
Pine Creek Trail/ Pine Creek – this well-maintained RTT runs for 62 miles along scenic
Pine Creek. Pine Creek is a Class I-II stream that can be paddled by a practiced beginner.
Several bike/river segments are possible. The RTT is described in a DCNR brochure and map;
see the DCNR web site or the many local web sites, such as visittiogapa.com/railtrailmap.pdf.
Pine Creek is described in Gertler or Mitchell.
Ghost Town Trail/ Blacklick Creek – there is a system of RTTs in the Ebensburg–
Indiana–Blairsville-Saltsburg area. The 37-mile Ghost Town RTT runs along the Class III
Blacklick Creek. The 10-mile Hoodlebug RTT follows Two Lick Creek and the 16-mile West
Penn Trail follows the lower Conemaugh River (see Mitchell). A brochure is available from the
local Cambria & Indiana Trail Council: http://www.indianacountyparks.org/trails/gtt/gtt.html. The
6.5 mile Class III section of the Blacklick runs from Heshbon to Josephine (see Gertler). There
also is a Class III-IV section from Nanty Glow to Vintondale on the upper Blacklick; see the
AWA River Info at http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/PA/
Leigh River Gorge Trail/ Lehigh River – compared to the other trails described here,
this RTT is very busy on weekends. Bike rentals and shuttle services are available. The Trail
runs for 25 miles along the scenic Lehigh River from White Haven to Jim Thorpe. For maps and
other information, see: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/findapark/lehighgorge/. There are
two whitewater sections: the 10-mile upper section is Class II-III and runs from White Haven to
Rockport. The Class III lower-section runs from Rockport to the Glen Onoko take-out, and is
about 12 miles long (see Gertler or AWA).
Great Allegheny Passage/ Casselman River – the GAP Trail runs for 150 miles from
Homestead, PA to Cumberland, MD. It then joins the 184-mile C&O Towpath, which runs to
Washington, DC. From McKeesport to Confluence, the GAP parallels the Youghiogheny River
for 71 miles. The GAP then turns northeast and follows the Class II-III Casselman River for 31
miles; see http://www.atatrail.org/. When it has sufficient water, the Cassleman is an exciting run
– slightly harder than the Lehigh, but not as hard as the Lower Yough. The usual run is from
Marketon to Fort Hill, about 6 miles (see Gertler, AWA, or Mitchell). Be sure to park your vehicle
at approved spots for this river.
Great Allegheny Passage/ Yough River – the GAP runs along the Class I-II middle
Yough for 11 miles from Confluence to Ohiopyle (or vice versa). This section is easily combined
by bike & boat, but it gets busy on weekends. North of Ohiopyle, the GAP runs along the Lower
Yough for 17 miles to Connellsville, where the whitewater officially ends; for the rest of the
paddle/ride, see http://www.fish.state.pa.us/watertrails/yough/yough_north_guide.pdf.
Other Trails to Explore (see https://www.traillink.com/ ): Allegheny River/Justus Trail
(29 miles from Oil City to St. George); Clarion River/Toby Creek (18 miles from Brockway to
Ridgeway); and West Branch Susquehanna (10 miles from Grampian to Hyde). These streams
are Class I and are described in Mitchell’s book. The nearby Penns Creek Path covers only 3.6
miles, but includes a bridge and tunnel. An RTT in West Virginia to consider is the Greenbrier
Trail, which runs for 80 miles along the scenic Class I-II Greenbrier River; for WV, see
http://www.wvstateparks.com/greenbrierrivertrail/descriptions.html. Of course, you can always
do a bike shuttle locally too, such as Spring Creek, Bald Eagle Creek, Black Moshannon or
even the Red Moshannon. SYOTR–RTT.
A Pleasant Lower Bald Eagle Paddle
by Karla Loya
On Saturday, July 14, six kayakers: Deb, Tessa and Patrick Cooper, Evan White,
Hector Correa, and Karla Loya met early in the morning and paddled the lower Bald
Eagle Creek, from Blanchard to Mill Hall. It took about three hours to complete the trip.
We encountered a few spots with low water, but the creek was still doable and pleasant.
The Cooper family showed the rest of us two very valuable and often overseen paddling
skills: how to use your hands to get yourself unstuck from a rocky and dry spot, and how
to use your paddle to maximize the amount of water you can throw at your opponent on
a friendly water fight.
We saw different kinds of birds, and our only regret was not seeing a bald eagle. The
weather and company made for a very pleasant trip.
That same week, the club held the Kayaking 101 and the SPLASH! events, making it a
truly memorable paddling week for us.
2012 Penn Cup Slalom Race Schedule
submitted by Jon Nelson
The Penn Cup was established in 1977 as a race series for beginning and intermediate
whitewater paddlers. It was an immediate success. The races are contested on Class I streams,
so even inexperienced paddlers can test their skills. This year, the Bellefonte Slalom is jointly
sponsored by National Slalom Training Center #9 and CCCC. A special novice class will be
offered for paddlers who have not previously raced in a slalom. (Jon Nelson will offer free
instruction to CCCC whitewater paddlers; contact him at jpn@psu.edu.) Saturdays on race
weekends are used for practice and the races takes place on Sunday. Slalom racing requires
precise boat control and handling, and is the best way to quickly improve your whitewater
skills.
Aug. 11-12, Dog Days Slalom
Location: Bellefonte, PA/ Spring Creek at Sunnyside Paddling Park
Sponsor: Tussey Mountain Outfitters; Contact: Ed Bowman tmo110@netzero.net
Entry Forms: http://tusseymountainoutfitters.com
Aug. 18-19, Riversport Slalom
Location: Confluence, PA/ Middle Yough at Ramcat Rapids
Sponsor: Slimy Pebble Whitewater Team; Contact: Natalie Thomas
nthomas1@consolidated.net
Aug. 25-26, Fall Kish Slalom
Location: Lewistown, PA/ Kish Creek in Lewistown
Sponsor: Mach 1 Racing Team; Contact: Dave Kurtz d1k@psu.edu
Sept. 15-16, Little Lehigh Slalom
Location: Allentown, PA/ Little Lehigh Creek at Lehigh Parkway
Sponsor: Lehigh Valley Canoe Club; Contact: Dan Rempp drempp@hotmail.com
Sept. 29-30, Fiddler’s Elbow Slalom
Location: Hummelstown, PA/ Swatara Creek at Fiddler’s Elbow Rapids
Sponsor: Canoe Club of Greater Harrisburg; Contact: Walt Sieger waltsieger@hotmail.com
Oct. 13-14, Bellefonte Slalom
Location: Bellefonte, PA/ Spring Creek at Sunnyside Paddling Park
Sponsors: NSTC #9 and Canoe Club of Centre County;
Contact: Lee DeWolski leeski11@verizon.net; Entry Forms:
http://tusseymountainoutfitters.com/
Here is the link to the AWA "PA rivers", with real time levels (if available) and
comparison with runnable levels.
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/state-summary/state/PA/
Here is an update on Pennsylvania legislation and drilling from the Pensylvania
Organizations for Watersheds and Rivers: http://pawatersheds.org/2012/07/powrresponds-to-act-13-court-ruling/
August 18: 14th Annual Ohiopyle Over the Falls Festival:
http://www.fallsrace.com/
September 22: http://www.brodheadwatershed.org/Sojourn.html
MEMBERS NEWS
Aluminum canoe for sale
This 15’ standard Grumman canoe is great for Central PA streams and rivers, especially
when they are “bony” during low water. This amazingly durable classic canoe even has
a name: LO-TEK-A-NU! The handling is very forgiving in a wide range of conditions (up
through Class II), and, as it has a keel, it is extremely stable. For many years it lived
outside on a set of low sawhorses, unaffected by sun, rain and heavy snow loads. The
thing is indestructible and despite occasional run-ins with river rocks, it has never been
holed or badly dinged. After more than forty years, I am very reluctantly parting with it,
as my back has not held up nearly as well as the canoe and I can no longer toss it onto
vehicle roof racks. I’m asking $250.00, and giving CC of CC members first crack at it.
Call me at 238-4848 or email me at drd1@psu.edu – come see it!
Diana Dunn
Video library. We have a video library of kayaking and canoeing films for instruction and
entertainment. To borrow a video, members will pay a $20 deposit that will be returned when the
video is returned. If you have any videos you’d like to donate, or have suggestions for titles to
purchase, please let Joyce know.
CCCC has acquired 4 videos produced by Kent Ford at Performance Video (at a special
reduced club rate). These are available for rental at Tussey Mountain Outfitters.
Here is the list:
1) "All About Kayaking" -- this is a general video that covers all aspects of kayaking for
newbies; it would be good for Paddling 101-type programs. (60 min)
2) "Whitewater Self-Defense" -- an excellent video on fundamental safety problems and rescue
techniques; award winning.
3) "The Kayak Roll" -- Ford's instructional video for rolling; the video that popularized the C-toC roll. (55 min)
4) "The River Runner's Edge" -- a good video for the beginning whitewater boater; also covers
rolling and safety. (104 min)
5) "Breakthur! & Kayaker's Edge" -- this is a 2-part video; the Edge is similar to River Runner
(but shorter); it would be a good video for a program on whitewater paddling (58 min). The
Breakthru is more advanced instruction for the intermediate and expert boater.
Membership Report:
At the end of July, 2012, CCofCC broke the 100 household memberships!.
A bonus for CCofCC members: ACA [American Canoe Association] membership is discounted
for CcofCC members. Annual dues are $40 per family rather than $60. For an indivdiual
membership, it is $30 rather than $40 [$25 if you are a student or senior citizen]. There is an
introductory rate for six months of just $15. See more about ACA at:
http://www.americancanoe.org/
The Canoe Club of Centre County is a non-profit (301(C)(7)) group of paddlers of all ages,
paddling skills, and paddling preferences. We are a Paddle America Club of the American
Canoe Association. Club benefits include the CCofCC listserv access, web page forums
access, trip and event notifications, a newsletter (Currents) and discounts at local retailers. We
hope to have several indoor and outdoor gatherings, picnics, and parties this year, as well as
paddling safety and rolling sessions.
The CCofCC membership year runs from January through December. To those who have
already renewed their membership for the current year – thank you! For those who have not yet
renewed their membership but have already completed a membership application and waiver
form, you only need to send your 2012 dues (payable to the CCofCC) to PO Box 62, Lemont,
PA, 16851. Annual dues are $20 per household. Applications are available from our website at
www.CCofCC.org. There is a PayPal button on the web page.
Currents is published for our members who are encouraged to contribute any noteworthy items
prior to the next publication. If you’ve been on a paddling trip outside the area, or outside the
norm, or even inside the area and inside the norm; if you have photos, or found a nice video to
share; if you have news to pass on regarding paddling in PA, or of upcoming events; if you
have poems or a few lines of wisdom or an advertisement – please email your Currents
contributions to roxparrott@gmail.com. We reserve the right to edit all articles submitted.
2012 Canoe Club of Centre County officers and board members:
President – Joyce Furfaro
Vice President – Brian Gilbert
Secretary – Susan Hamburger
Treasurer – David Eggler
Board Members – Ed Bowman, Sarah
Edge, Lynne Heritage, Helena Kotala,
Jon Nelson, Joe Rothrock, Gary
Thornbloom