Press Release from:

 

Cheat Lake Environment & Recreation Association
Contact:  Duane Nichols, duane330@aol.com, 304-216-5535

 

 

This Saturday, May 26th, a Family Day Celebration is set for the Cheat Lake Park & Trail from 10 am to 3 pm.  A 5K race/walk event is set for 8 am. The Dedication of the new Millstone Point Swimming Beach will take place at 11 am.  

 

In addition to the Millstone Point Beach, certificates of appreciation will be given to FirstEnergy Corporation, PACE Enterprises, and various individuals for their leadership in achieving the new Cheat Haven Hiking Trail, the CLEAR Boat Dock, and the Historic & Interpretive Signs now in the Park.

 

Activities set for Saturday are a Nature & Bird Walk, Pontoon Boat Rides, Fish Research Demonstration, and Children’s Games (fun run, face painting, etc.)

 

 Cheat Lake was formed in 1927 with the completion of the Lake Lynn Hydroelectric Dam, named for Albert Lynn of the West Penn Power Company.  Cheat Lake was dedicated to the public interest “in lasting beauty for recreation and the supplying of essential service.”  The dam contains a 50 megawatt electricity generation system.

 

The public is invited to Family Day at Cheat Lake with the 5K race at 8 am (Smileymiles.com), the Dedication Ceremony at 11 am, and diverse recreation events from 1 to 3 pm.