Friday, June 11, 2010
Phone # correction
Just learned that the phone number I posted for The Natural Store in Kane PA was incorrect, the correct number is 814-837-6620. I just called it myself and confirmed this.
Please send to all Kitchen Focalizers and Main Supply, and sorry if this error caused any confusion.
- Jen
Info
So far we are "hooking up" at the Bear Creek Campground at F.S 135
and F.S. 129.
There are many, many beautiful campsites throughout the entire area.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Update info
Grant ROAD NOT street also Bingham becomes 135 VIP Post this everywhere.
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Then go another mile or so and past a narrow bridge at the fork go right
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That fork becomes fS129
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Bear Creek Rec area
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Then go another mile or so and past a narrow bridge at the fork go right
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That fork becomes fS129
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Bear Creek Rec area
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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
directions info
Organic Grocer
Just learned that the phone number I posted for The Natural Store in Kane PA was incorrect, the correct number is 814-837-6620. I just called it myself and confirmed this.
Please send to all Kitchen Focalizers and Main Supply, and sorry if this error caused any confusion.
- Jen
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Howdy Folks,
I'm Jen from Turtle Soup Kitchen with some info to share.
I just got some great information to share with all Kitchens, and MainSupply.
There is a local organic/natural grocer called The Natural Store in Kane,PA, which should be pretty close to the final gathering site. Theowners name is Judy, and the phone number is 814-994-9174.
A bit of online research led us to call Judy today, and she is more thanhappy to order cases of produce and dry goods for the family.
As I understand things, orders placed this week for bulk and case itemswill be ready for pick up by the 26th, so you will need to pre order.Please contact Judy to Confirm. The larger the quantity ordered, thebetter the price for all of us, so please pass this along to all theKitchen Focalizers you know.
Turtle Soup Kitchen will be placing an order with her this week.
Peace,
Jen
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Tuesday Update
3 school buses left at the bear creek rec area. Others had gone off to
look at sites and some had dispersed to various locations around the
forest. For now this is still the spot to hit the land and plug in.
There has been informal discussion of keeping camps dispersed and
under 75 to avoid the obvious resulting hassles.
Law enforcement presence is relatively light with the PA state
troopers driving through about twice daily.
On Saturday evening after council the forest supervisor and the two
district rangers paid us a welcome call. They seem to be very
welcoming, they came without leos and brought us maps and photography
of some locations they thought would be good gathering sites.
We've worked with some of these people in the past regarding ops plans
and other health and safety concerns for recent regional gatherings,
they seem very much wanting to work closely with us again on
health/safety planning and operational/logistical issues. There was no
mention of "the permit" during this visit.
Here's their info:
Leanne M. Marten
Forest Supervisor
USDA
Forest Service
Allegheny National Forest
4 Farm Colony Drive
Warren, PA 16365
PH: 814-728-6299
FAX: 814-726-7462
Anthon y V. Scardina
District Ranger
USDA
Forest Service
Allegheny National Forest
29 Forest Service Drive
Bradford, PA 16 701
PH: 814-363-6098
FAX: 814-362-2761
We've worked closely with Tony in the past and he's good to work with
and understands how to communicate with us well.
I have both Anthony and Leanne's cell numbers available on request.
The second district ranger was Robert Fallon, but he didn't have any
business cards available. I believe he's out of the Marienville
office.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Consensus from Spring Council
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Spring Council Relocated Slightly
rec/picnic area on fs 129
Friday, June 4, 2010
Updated Spring Council Directions
the spring council site Friday, June 4 in the am (Cali time). The
exit numbers on Interstate 80 have changed. The old exit and the new
exit is listed on the sign. but if you're coming off I-80 - use New
Exit #111. Then turn right on 153 and right on 219. From there the
original directions are good. There is a lot of construction on the
roads so be cautious. About 10 people are at the council site now.
Hopefully more will be arriving shortly. Sheets Convenience Store no
longer exits.
Here is another set of directions from Ridgeway
From downtown Ridgway PA, at the intersection of 219 and 948 (Main Street):
Take Main Street (948) West approximately 1 mile
Turn Right on Grant Street follow for 2.2 miles
Turn left onto Bingham Rd then in 0.6 miles turn left to stay on Bingham Rd
In 1.6 miles continue on Forest Road 135 Approximately 5 miles