IN THIS ISSUE 

Part of the "Marcellus Matters" project under direction of Penn State University's Marcellus Center for Outreach and Research, this program is described as a landscape design and planning workshop meant to address the likely outcomes of gas development in Sullivan County.

The Art Gallery

 

Brewing It Up to Keep It Wild
 

Rock Run Red, Anti-Shale Ale, M.A.D. as Ale, Yellow Dog Brew--even White Admiral Ale named for butterflies found in the Loyalsock Forest--these were just a few of the creative entries submitted to RDA's contest to find a name for their newest fundraising venture, a locally sourced organic amber-style ale brewed by Riepstine's Pub. Many thanks to all who participated in the naming contest, and congratulations to Sherry Brotzman, who came up with the winning name, Old Logger's Ale.

On December 11, bring a friend and join RDA members at Riepstine's for the official tapping of Old Logger's Ale and to learn more about RDA's mission and what you can do to help. Festivities will include free hors d'oeuvres
and music by Doug McMinn. There is no cover charge for this event and Keep It Wild merchandise, including the new Keep It Wild pint glass, will be available for purchase.

Proceeds from the sale of Old Logger's Ale and Keep It Wild merchandise will be used in the ongoing efforts to preserve the Loyalsock State Forest, specifically the Clarence Moore lands that are currently under threat of natural gas development by Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Southwestern Energy.

Old Logger's Ale is an amber-style ale whose official description says to expect a balanced beer, with toasted malt characters and a light fruitiness. In keeping with RDA' s ongoing commitment to the community and our planet, the ingredients for this beer included locally sourced hops grown in Jersey Shore and organic malt. This makes it unique to the local brew pub scene.

The recipe for Old Logger's Ale was created just for RDA and won't be brewed again, so is a very limited run. Only three barrels were brewed, equal to about 744 pints of ale. Word has it that these limited runs sometimes sell out within two months of going on tap, so why not join us on December 11 to join in the fun, learn about RDA, and sample Old Logger's Ale before the tap runs dry!

FracFinders Wanted!

                                        
   December 8 at 11:00 a.m.

Hike with RDA to the Haystacks in the Loyalsock State Forest in Sullivan County. Named for the large rounded rocks in the Loyalsock Creek that resemble piles of hay, Jeff Mitchell, author of Hiking the Endless Mountains, says "The Haystacks hike is probably the most popular one in the Loyalsock State Forest. This hike is accessible, relatively easy, and incredibly beautiful."

Directions: Take US 220 north through Laporte. Continue approximately three miles, then turn left on Mead Road. Continue on Mead Road about 0.2 miles to the parking lot on the right. The 4.6 mile hike begins at the trailhead of the Loyalsock Trail. Estimated hiking time is 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

  Triple Divide

   Encore Screening
  

Andrew Maykuth, staff writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer, posted a story on November 25 exploring the economic impacts and current economic activity of the Marcellus Shale industry in Williamsport. If you missed the article, read it here to see if you agree or disagree with the different viewpoints expressed by the residents Maykuth interviewed for the article.