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Upcoming Events
12th Night Celebration
Zimmerman Center
Open House
Guided Tours
Colonial Foods
Wednesday Jan. 5, 2011
3pm - 7pm
A complete list of 2011 events will be posted on our website soon! |
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Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area Manages the Susquehanna RIver Water Trail, Lower Section, as part of the Gateways Network
www.Susquehannawatertrail.org |
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Board of Directors | |
Daniel G. Meckley III
Chair
James D. Warner
Vice Chair
Carol A. Park
Treasurer
Alex Snyder
Secretary
Senator Mike Brubaker
Joe R. Deerin
Roger Dick
Charles E. Douts, Jr.
Comm. Doug Hoke
David Keller
Timothea M. Kirchner
Julie McNamara
Dr. Joel M. Rodney
Anita Snader
Dan Strauss
Wendy Tippetts
Fred Uffelman
Dave Van Arsdale
Lori Yeich - DCNR Liaison
SGHA Staff
Mark Platts
President
Jonathan Pinkerton
Vice President
Marie Cartwright
Outreach & Communications Coordinator
Pam Kilgore
Administrative Coordinator
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Happy Holidays!
The beautiful color of fall leaves may be gone, but even the chilly days bring beautiful views of the river from the Zimmerman Center for Heritage. During November SGHA staff had the opportunity to speak to several local groups about our work as well as our building and more people are realizing the Zimmerman Center is open to the public for tours.
On the First Friday of each month, we offer guided tours between 10am-3pm. We do welcome visitors other times - our office hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, during which time visitors may view the artwork and tour the home at their leasure. If you would like a guided tour other than a First Friday, please call in advance to schedule. Occasionally we are closed due to meetings or facility rentals, so if you are planning to visit with a group, or coming from a distance, please call in advance.
Holiday Hours:
SGHA offices and the Zimmerman Center will be closed for the holidays Friday Decemmber 24, 2010 through Monday, January 3, 2011. We will reopen Tuesday, January 4, 2011.
In this issue of Susquehanna Currents:
1. New Board Members and Officers
2. Lower Susquehanna Conservation Landscape Initiative Update
3. SGHA awarded grant from C2P2
4. Hidden Heritage |
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News
SGHA Welcomes New Board Members and Officers
At the November Board meeting, SGHA welcomed three new members: Roger Dick, Director of Operations, Campbell Chain and Apex Tool Group; Dan Strauss, Owner and Managing Partner, Thomas E. Strauss, Inc.; Wendy Tippetts, President, Tippetts/Weaver Architects, Inc.
We are also pleased to announce the 2010-2011 Officers of the Board: Chair Daniel G. Meckley III, Community Volunteer; Vice Chair James Warner, Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority; Treasurer Carol Park, Industrial Engineering Consultant; Secretary Alex Snyder, Barley Snyder, LLC.
 SGHA would like to extend thanks to out-going board members Bill Adams, Al Duncan, and Juan Kimble. These gentleman have been incredible supporters of our organization and their service will be greatly missed! We would also like to thank Julie McNamara, out-going chair and Dave VanArsdale, outgoing Vice Chair, for their leadership and dedication to SGHA. Thank You!
Lower Susquehanna Conservation Landscape (CLI) Initiative Update
 On November 22, an informational meeting was held for the Lower Susquehanna Conservation Landscape Initiative (CLI). Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary John Quigley gave an overview of the successes DCNR and local partners have accomplished to-date. He also urged those in attendance to continue the work in the Lower Susquehanna CLI even as DCNR transitions to a new administration in Harrisburg. DCNR staff reviewed Pennsylvania's CLI Program and introduced the management team for the Lower Susquehanna CLI. As co-lead organizations for the CLI, SGHA and the Lancaster County Conservancy provided an overview of priority strategies based on goals for stewardship, connections, and sustainable economic development. The meeting also included an opportunity for attendees to provide input on implementation strategies to advance the Lower Susquehanna CLI. More information on, and opportunities to participate in, the Lower Susquehanna CLI will be provided in the near future.
2010 DCNR Grant Request Approved
Earlier this fall, SGHA's 2010 Community Conservation Partnership Program grant application to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources was fully funded. This grant includes funding for SGHA to provide specific scopes of services, including support for the Lower Susquehanna Conservation Landscape Initiative (CLI), various Chesapeake Bay initiatives, and our ongoing PA Heritage Area initiatives. The grant also includes funding to secure targeted technical support and consultation services with partners for plans, studies and projects related to the Lower Susquehanna CLI.
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Hidden Heritage
There are so many unique opportunities for heritage and outdoor experiences in the Susquehanna Gateway region. Visitors may not know about some of the "local secrets" and for life-long residents it's easy to forget about some of the great experiences right in our own backyard. We would like to share some of our discovered (or rediscovered) experiences.
Over the years, I've been fortunate to travel around the US and experience many breathtaking views - the Badlands in South Dakota, the Grand Canyon, Devil's Tower in Wyoming, the view from the Space Needle, and Sears Tower. In October I was thrilled to discover a breathtaking view, right in our own back yard - the view of the Susquehanna River from Turkey Hill.
As part of the dedication ceremony for the Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority (LCSWMA) wind turbine project, we had the wonderful opportunity to view the river and surrounding towns from the top of Turkey Hill. I was excited to learn of the Turkey Hill Trail, which is open to the public and takes you from River Road to the top of Turkey Hill. The trail is managed by the Lancaster County Conservancy and trail information can be found here. The views were breathtaking and the weather could not have been more perfect.
Also as part of the event, we had the opportunity to visit the Reiber House, the historic home that LCSWMA preserved and moved to their land near Turkey Hill. The home has been beautifully restored and features artifacts, maps and photos of the home and renovation process. The Reiber House reminded me of a miniature version of the Zimmerman Center for Heritage.
I look forward to hiking the Turkey Hill Trail in the future and visiting the Reiber House again.
~Marie |
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Contact Us
Susquehanna Gateway Heritage Area
Zimmerman Center for Heritage
1706 Long Level Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368
717-252-0229
info@susquehannaheritage.org
www.SusquehannaHeritage.org
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Along with generous private contributions, SGHA is funded in part by the following state, regional, and community partners:
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