Sailboat Building Opportunity – 2 Spots Left

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A Puddle Duck Racer “hatch” is scheduled by the Friends of Yellow Creek for March 2012.

The PDR is an economical, safe, and easy-to-build box boat designed for beginners and families, as well as being suitable for experienced sailors who wish to build XL sails and race. Six Indiana families built them as FOYC projects during 2011 and sailed at Yellow Creek State Park this past summer.

FOYC volunteers will lead a group-build next month.  The basic hull can be completed in one day; families then take home the boats for sanding and painting.  Cost is approximately $200; only basic carpentry skills are required. Currently 2 slots remain for families who would like to be involved.

FOYC co-chair Ken Sherwood observes “it is a great winter project.”  “This year the Friends will also be sponsoring free learn-to-sail sessions for Puddle Duckers.”  “So if you have always wanted to learn to sail, this is your chance.”

Contact friendsofyellowcreek@gmail.com for more information or to reserve a spot.

Septemberfest 5K – Register Now!

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Indiana Runners …

Preregistation for the Septemberfest 5K 9/24 continues up until next Saturday the 10th. Come on out and run for a good cause –Friends of Yellow Creek.  Start is not until 1pm, so that Kidz Klassic volunteers would still be able to participate. 
For more details, see the race description: http://www.foyc.org/node/39

September Fest 2011 Announced: Saturday 9/24

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Time to put the Second Annual “SeptemberFest” on your calendar.  Friends of Yellow Creek is happy to announce this event will take place on Saturday, Sept 24, 2011. You can expect:

  • Food
  • Mountain bike race
  • 5K Running Race
  • Sailboat race
  • Earl Shriver’s “Birds of Prey” demonstration (sponsored by Indiana Friends of the Parks)
  • Music
  • Boating
  • Games
  • Nature Programs

CHC Announces Waltz for the Wild and Petition

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The Coalition for a Healthy County includes such area groups as The Sierra Club and the Central Indiana Water Council. Along with PenEnvironment they will be participating in the Waltz for the Wilds on June 14 @ College lodge.

Please encourage your organization to officially join our coalition by supporting our Coalition’s goal, to rewrite the zoning ordinance for the conservation zones to ban fracking.http://www.petitiononline.com/CHCind11/petition.html

Good News on Marcellus Drilling in the Yellow Creek Conservation Zone

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The Indiana Gazette Reports that MDS Energy  “will not be allowed to drill a shale-gas well near Yellow Creek State Park unless it can show how it will ensure the park and its lake will be protected, the Indiana County Zoning Hearing Board has ruled.” There is the possibility for a reapplication or appeal.  Friends of Yellow Creek and a loose coaltion of community groups provided essential testimony to the County Commissioners and Indiana County Zoning Hearing Board.

Read the full story “Panel Denies Drilling Permit,” Sam Kusic May 3, 2011