RICHTER,
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Aside from the potential list finish of mine on
East Ord there will be a ceremonial return of the calf s leg Patty gave me at
the banquet to Granite on Saturday. We will stay that night at Granite for a
car camp with a big campfire, stories of the old days, and plenty of good
cheer.
As to restricted trips, Maris Valkass will lead Kofa from Palm
Canyon on March 11 assisted by me. Again, I hope more of our E rated leaders
will consider scheduling Weaver's Needle, Baboquivari and Little Picacho.
In closing let us in the words of Doug Mantle "celebrate" the life of Vi
Grasso our friend and DPS and SPS list finisher. Vi told me once that of all
her climbs from the East Face of Whitney to the high snows of the Himalayas she
was probably proudest of time she trailed a rope up Babo climbing it free. Vi,
we will miss your spirit and your laughter.-- Dan Richter 11/8/94
MONTHLY MEETINGS by Patty Kline,
Program Chair These meetings are held at the Department of Water and
Power in downtown LA, 111 Hope Street with free and safe parking. The meetings
have moved location to the attractively decorated Los Angeles Room. It is
behind the Cafeteria. Socialize and make plans for private and Desert Peaks
trips in addition to enjoying the "show."
December 7
Wednesday
Wynne Benti-Zdon and Andy Zdon will give their beautiful
slide show on classic Peaks of the Southwest with highlights of their trips to
Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. Originally this was to be our January
program.
January 4 Wednesday
Karen Leonard, a great
photographer and narrator, will show her desert slides of her trip to Asia last
summer. The topic is "Road Warriors on the Silk Route and the Origins of Mughal
Civilization." Originally this program was in the December slot. |
February 1
Wednesday
John Robinson, long time DPS member and well known
author, will present his slides on historic trips to "El Picacho del Diablo
Plus other Peaks of Baja." March 1 Wednesday
Roy Van de Hock
on Bighorn Sheep
April 5 Wednesday
Greg Roach on
Escalante Canyon, Wheeler Peak and Lehman Caves
May 3
Wednesday
Annual Banquet at Les Freres Taix Restaurant in Los
Angeles. You won't want to miss the show of Canyonlands National Park, a 4WD
adventure. More information to follow in the next Sage.
TREASURER'S REPORT by Linda McDermott,
Treasurer For the period 9/1/94 through 70/31/94, DPS had income of
$216.37 and expenses of $326.98 for an ending balance of $4,347.11. Our income
included a whopping $6.57 for almost two months of interest (every bit helps}.
Please congratulate John McCully for cutting our Sage costs dramatically. Any
connection with being newly married, John? Part of the cost reduction comes
from reducing the size of the SAGE and part from a printer who uses a new Xerox
product called a "DocuTech" which reduces the cost/page. Any connection with
recent marriage is purely accidental. - Editor.
Anyone who wants to
donate or host our refreshments for the monthly evening meeting please let
Patty Kline know. These meetings are always interesting - join our friendly
group if you have not attended a meeting yet or are new to the section.
T-shirts are still available, however large sizes are on order. Mediums and
extra large are available in most colors. All T-shirts have the new logo. A few
of the turquoise sweatshirts (old logo) are still available however with the
new season and COLD weather coming, I'm sure they will sell quickly at $10
each! |