Multiple Sclerosis Glimcher Keystone Country Ride – Public Service

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The annual Glimcher Keystone Country Ride (GKCR) was back this weekend!  Canceled last year as a result of the Pandemic, the ride was one day covering seventy-file miles in central Pennsylvania.  The Multiple Sclerosis Society (MSS) again asked for communications assistance from Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES).  Twenty three amateur radio operators from Centre, Blair, Venango, and Bedford Counties volunteered along with two from Maryland.  Three relatives of participating amateurs also participated.

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Eastern States 100 Ultra Marathon needs Amateur Radio Volunteers

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We are looking for a bunch more radio operators to support the Eastern States 100 Ultra Marathon.  Eastern States is a 103-mile single-loop trail race (98% single/double-track) in the Wilds region of the Allegheny Plateau in north-central Pennsylvania.  The race circumnavigates a portion of the stunning Pine Creek watershed that includes some of our longest climbs and most technical and remote terrain.  It visits storied trails like the Mid State Trail and the Black Forest Trail, and accumulates over 20,000 feet of climbing in the process — all in the glorious heat and humidity of August.  This race is Saturday Aug 14 thru Aug 15 2021 Radio operators are need to help support Logistics and Tracking runners at the 17 check points.  We need Volunteers for the following aid stations at a minimum AS1, AS3, AS5, AS11, AS16, AS17. Other Aid Stations have slots open.  Please visit  https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/PA/Waterville/EasternStates100#16697
to sign up for and position labeled as Radio Operator.

Thanks
Travis Best
W3TMB
tbest@w3tmb.com
570-279-1746

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Centre County ARES needs volunteers to provide communications for two events in the future:
The Rothrock Grit Bicycle Race on Saturday, June 5, 2021 from 0830 through 1730.  The race starts and ends at Tussey Mountain and wends its way through 75 miles of the Rothrock State Forest.  There will be several fixed positions and possibly some mobile work.
The Multiple Sclerosis Society Glimcher Keystone Country Ride that we refer to as the MS-150 on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 0700 through 1800..  The ride starts at the Penn Stater Hotel and runs South to the Sinking Valley area then returns to the Penn Stater.  The ride is only ONE day this year.  We will need a number of fixed and some mobile assignments, possibly with APRS.
If you are interested in helping with one or both of these events please contact me at k3cwp@arrl.net and give me an idea of the equipment you have available for use.
Thank you.
Carmine Prestia, K3CWP