Save
Mount
Diablo
Protecting
the
Mountain
Since
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1997,
No.21
25th Anniversary Events A Success! Thanks For Your Support
Marsh Creek Agricultural Preserve
Save Mount Diablo's 25th Anniversary ended on December 7, but it had a double peak climax on October 20th with a Free Day at Mount Diablo State Park and on November 12th at a party held at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. The events weren't billed as a fundraiser but, thanks to sponsors, nonetheless raised significant funding for SMD's land preservation programs.
Save Mount Diablo would like to thank all the members who have commented on the proposed Marsh Creek Agricultural Preserve, sponsored by Supervisors Torlakson and De Saulnier. The Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the proposal on November 19th, but continued the issue to March or later, to allow discussion with landowners concerned about the proposal. A large number of landowners attended the hearing, objecting to the proposal, even though most of them would not be affected. In the meantime, three new supervisors have been elected and Supervisor Torlakson has moved to the State Assembly. Like the existing Briones Ag. Preserve in the Martinez-Orinda-Hercules area, this Preserve would enact recommendations of the County General Plan. The County already has an Urban Limit Line, but cities aren't required to consider the ULL. The Preserve
family and friends. The November 12th party was almost too successful; 300 tickets sold out in a week and we weren't able to get a larger space. SMD supporters were welcomed withan inspirational address by Department of Parks and Recreation Director Donald Murphy, and Contra Costa Times columnist Gary Bogue did a 'masterful' job as MC. Those who attended enjoyed spectacular slideshows by Galen Rowell and Stephen Joseph, along with the premiere of a new interactive CD-ROM about Mount Diablo. Assemblyman Tom Torlakson helped make ~ .<= a.. photo presentations to former Senator Dan Boatwright, retiring SMD President Susan Watson, and founding board member Robert Doyle. All received panoramic photos of Mount Diablo, by At the 25th Anniversary, retiring Senator Dan Boatwright received photophotographer Stephen graph thanks for his work preserving Mount Diablo. Pictured MC Gary Bogue, SMD Director Bob Doyle, Assemblyman Tom Torlakson, President Joseph, for their help in Sue Watson, Boatwright. preserving the mountain. Add in good food, and The Free Day took place on a great beer donated by the Black Diamond spectacular day and several thousand Brewing Company, and the consensus people attended. Who said there's no arrived at was that the event was not only such thing as a free lunch? Hundreds interesting, but really fun. got a free piece of our 'Diablo' birthOur apologies to those who couldn't atday cake at the summit. Plans are tend or get tickets. Next time we'll plan already underway to repeat the event bigger. Save Mount Diablo would like to on May 3rd to kick off State Parks thank our members and the public for their month. Plan to attend with your continued on page 8 1
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