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Regional Issues / Northumberland County will host a Public Input Session

« on: July 23, 2010, 05:06:29 pm »

Board of Commissioners

Frank J. Sawicki, Chairman
Vinny Clausi
Kurt A. Masser



   County of Northumberland
 
Office of the Commissioners
Administration Center
399 S. Fifth Street
Sunbury, PA 17801

   Administration Center
399 S. 5th Street
Sunbury, PA  17801




Telephone: 570.988.4564
Fax: 570.988.4445





Press Release:
Issued Northumberland County
Commissioners Frank J. Sawicki, Vinny Clausi and Kurt Masser



Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   

CONTACT:      Ms. Kathy Jeremiah, Project Coordinator
Northumberland County Planning Department
399 S. Fifth Street
Sunbury, PA 17801
570-988-4295

REGARDING:   Northumberland County Off Highway Vehicle Park Master Plan

Northumberland County will host a Public Input Session on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 6:30 pm, at the Shamokin Area Junior Senior High School Auditorium, 2000 W. State Street, Coal Township, PA 17866.  The County has commissioned a study to develop over 6,000 acres of County owned property to create an Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) recreational facility.  This meeting is being held to gather public input relative to the development of the facility.

Pat Mack, Director of the Northumberland County Planning Department, said “We want to obtain input from residents of the County regarding the proposed park.  We want their thoughts and ideas on how we can develop a world class off highway vehicle park in the County.  With the development of this park there will be opportunities to create jobs and provide those who come to visit the park with the goods and services they desire.  The economic potential related to the development of the park is unlike anything the County has experienced in recent years.”    Mack goes on to say “We have an opportunity to provide a facility to meet a demand that is not very well met in Pennsylvania.  If we do this right Northumberland County can be regionally and nationally known as the home of one of the best parks and best places in the United States for motorized and non-motorized recreation.”

Kathy Jeremiah, project coordinator for the Northumberland County Planning Department, stated “The park area, which is over 6,000 acres in size, can accommodate a variety of motorized and non-motorized uses, including full size 4x4’s, rock crawling, MX, ATV, and UTV use, mountain biking, equestrian trail riding, hiking, hunting, camping, and environmental interpretation, to name a few.  It is important that the public come to the meeting and share with us their wishes for the park.”

This is the first of two public input sessions being held during the master planning process for the park.  A second follow-up meeting will be held in the Fall.

Commissioner Kurt Masser said “There is a lot of enthusiasm behind this effort and it has the potential to have a significant positive financial impact to the County and its business community.  There are a lot of issues to address, and a lot of planning that needs to take place.  We’ve started that process and this is your opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas.  We encourage you to participate in this process by attending this important meeting.” 

The master plan is being funded with grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.  The plan is being prepared by Pashek Associates, a Landscape Architecture and Community Planning Firm located in Pittsburgh in conjunction with Pennoni Associates of Mechanicsburg.

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15th Annual (2010) / Thanks to All !!

« on: July 19, 2010, 03:24:55 pm »

Rick - Thanks for all the hard work you do all year long to put on the Best Jeep Show in the USA! A lot of people don't understand the amount of work you actually do!

Obstacle Course Volunteers - Thanks so much for many hours of hard work out on the course. I am sure lots of people who played on the course this weekend are very appreciative of you all as well! Maybe next year we can purchase those little umbrellas that fit on your hats to provide shade for you  LOL

Wayne - Thanks for your wonderful announcements your voice has become the voice of PA Jeeps except when you gush all over yourself....LOL

Registration and Parking Peeps - With out you all people we would not have a show field. Everything seemed like there were no real issues and I didn't get people coming up to say they had any problems in this area.

PA Jeeps Booth Peeps- Thanks so much! I can't thank you all enough for how well our area ran. Everyone communicated well and worked hard selling tickets and T-shirts! The past two years is the smoothest the club booth has ever ran!

All in all it was a great event and a lot of hard working people helped make this show work. I have my list of volunteers and you all will be receiving a invitation by mail for the Jeep Show Appreciation Banquet in September. It is by invite only so if you did not sign my book and you were there you need to contact me by phone or email.

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Monthly Meetings / Information / Last meeting before show

« on: July 06, 2010, 12:09:10 pm »

Friday July 9 will be the last meeting before the show. Club social like normal followed by the meeting.

 

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Monthly Meetings / Information / May Meeting

« on: May 03, 2010, 04:02:37 pm »

Social and club meeting Friday May 14 at 6.

Bring something to grill and/or something to share with the group. The club will provide drinks, cups, plates and plasic ware.
We also have the grill for grilling.

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PA Jeeps Club Events / Trail Difficulty Ratings

« on: March 22, 2010, 07:02:47 pm »

I get questions each month of how difficult the trails are. Here are how trails are rated. I hope this helps some.

GREEN:
Very easy, scenic trail. Mostly flat some pot holes and mud. Any stock vehicle can
travel on it with no problems.

BLUE:
Some obstacles, rocks, ruts, off camber, hills and mud. You can expect to occasionally
hear your undercarriage scrape. Picking your line becomes more crucial, knowing where   
to place your tires for maximum traction helps to overcome obstacles. Vehicle modifications
such as larger tires, skid plates and a mild lift are recommended. Although driver skills and
experience will serve you better than vehicle modifications.

BLACK:
Big rocks, deep ruts, extreme hill climbs and deep mud holes. You will hear
scrapes, bangs and rubs. Skid shields are a must as well as minimum of 33 inch
tires and at least one locker. A winch is recemended. A working knowledge
of your vehicle and knowing how to do trail fixes is a must. These trails are not
recommended for those just getting into the sport.

RED:
Unless you have a rock buggy forget it!

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Monthly Meetings / Information / April Meeting

« on: March 22, 2010, 06:10:09 pm »

Aprils meeting starts the Friday socials.

So Friday April 9 at 6.

Bring something to grill and/or something to share with the group. The club will provide drinks, cups, plates and plasic ware.
We also have the grill for grilling.


After this meeting we will all be going out for the club sponsored bowling night. 

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PA Jeeps Club Events / PA Jeeps Trail Policy and Requirements

« on: December 08, 2009, 03:48:27 pm »

TRAIL POLICY

The following Trail Policy is adopted by the members of PA Jeeps for the protection of the
members, the environment, our vehicles and the safety of all. The Club intends to travel a
diverse selection of trails; therefore the difficulty of the terrain traveled cannot be determined in advance.
The possibility of damage to your vehicle exists when traveling rough terrain, please make your
trail choice carefully.
Non-members are welcome to join us for one green/blue trail ride before deciding to become a member. (belonging to this forum does not make you a member of the PA JEEPS CLUB)

The following Policy is intended to better prepare the members for this activity.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT (ALL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED):
 
 1. Vehicles must be equipped with a fully operational four (4) wheel drive system, with low range.
 2. Vehicles must be in good condition, with good tires, steering and brakes.
     For more indepth article please click this link:
     http://www.pajeeps.org/forum/index.php?topic=3436.0
 3. Front and rear tow points are required and must be
    properly mounted.
 4. A heavy duty recovery strap with looped ends (no hooks) should be in good
    condition.
 5. A matching full size spare tire that must be in good condition, a lug wrench and a
    jack capable of lifting the vehicle off the ground.
 6. Seat belts for all occupants. Seatbelts must be worn at all times.
 7. Battery tie downs (no bungee cords, zip ties, duct tape or ratchet straps.)
 8. Pair of leather work gloves.
 9. Flashlight.
10. First Aid Kit.
11. A fire extinguisher that is accessible in an emergency.

ITEMS RECOMMENDED (BUT NOT REQUIRED, ALL ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY SECURED):
 
 1. CB Radio.
 2. Winch, snatch block & shackles.
 3. Trash Bags
 4. A basic tool kit should be maintained to implement field repairs, with tools and
     spare parts as needed (i.e. belts, bolts, hoses, etc.)
 5. Air pressure gauge
 6. Food & water for trail ride day.
 7. Clothing appropriate for terrain and weather. (rain gear, snow gear, etc..)
 8. Insect repellent.
 9. Medications
10. Toilet paper and paper towels.
11. Jumper Cables.
12. Foldable shovel.
13. Sun Block
14. Tire Repair kit.


CODE OF BEHAVIOR:

1. The Club has adopted the rules of "TREAD LIGHTLY" and shall obey them at all
     times.
     T ravel only where motorized vehicles are permitted. Never blaze your own trail.
     R espect the rights of hikers, skiers, campers, and others to enjoy their activities
                   undisturbed.
     E ducate yourself by obtaining travel maps and regulations from public agencies,
                  complying with signs and barriers and asking owner’s permission to cross
                   private property.
     A void streams, lakeshores, meadows, muddy roads and trails, steep hillsides,
                  wildlife and livestock.
     D rive responsible to protect the environment and preserve opportunities to enjoy
                  your vehicle on wild lands.

2. The Trail Guide (or appointed alternate) is in complete control of the activities or
    actions of the participants. It is the responsibility of all drivers to attend the
    driver’s meeting prior to the ride to discuss any directions or rules.
3. Our trail rides are for all levels of drivers, so please be mindful of others with less experience
    and help them to learn more with each trail ride.
4. The consumption of alcohol is prohibited on PA Jeeps hosted
     trail rides.
5. No person may be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any substance that may
    hinder thinking ability or reaction time.

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Work In Progress / Jenn's 47 CJ2A!!!!

« on: July 20, 2009, 01:57:50 pm »

Well now I get to start my own work in progess......

I will post pictures soon.


Got myself some new tires and an exhaust for the Willys this weekend at the Jeep show so she is going to start rolling soon!!!!

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PA Jeeps Membership / New Members at show

« on: July 20, 2009, 01:44:08 pm »

I signed up I believe it was 17 new members, (I know Clair will correct me if I am wrong later). I handed out at least 5 more applications durring the show that people said they would mail in.

I hope I did a good job explaining everything, I know I have a different speach to everyone, as the weekend goes on I know I forget alot of stuff even though I know everything about the club LOL. Go figure.

I definatly need to have a sign about the club for next year. I would also like to have more pictures of club events for the laptop to run. Norm please burn me CDs of club pictures we will reinburse you.

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Beginners Class (Seniors Stay OUT) / History Question 2

« on: January 22, 2008, 08:12:53 pm »

Name the companys that  Jeep has been sold under over the years. Like Chrysler.