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George Elias Spring Will Come and with It Our Annual R a,^-.- LONG ISLAND MOUNTAINEER MARCH - APRIL, 1983 PICKING UP STICKS - George Elias GETTING OUT - Larry Braun Spring will come and with it our annual Physical conditioning is an important responsibility of maintaining two sections element to enjoying outdoor recreation. The of hiking trails assigned to the Long Island particular program chosen will depend upon Chapter. This chore does not involve cutting each individual's resources and goals. out new trails, it is upkeep and if there are many hands to share the work, it's trail A long time Long Island ADKer, Nancy improvement. Iannotti, has tailored her program to fit her geographic location, time availability, The first priority is 'upkeep' which means and personal interest in sports. clearing the path of windfalls, branches, and new growth — along with keeping the trail "Twice weekly I take a 50 minute markers visible so the trail can be followed Slimnastics class at my local YMCA. in either direction, summer and winter. This combines intensive muscle This is accomplished with a variety of tools - toning exercises with some aerobic bow saws, lopping shears, hand clippers, dance. In addition, I am an avid weed whips, and paint or nail-on discs for tennis player; I belong to two the trail markings. tennis leagues and play often - always a vigorous singles game. I Trail improvement can consist of re­ never miss my exercise class and routing to avoid steep or muddy areas, rarely turn down an offer to play placing water bars on the trail to divert tennis." water to the side thus preventing washouts, and putting log walkways over wet areas that Nancy finds, "My basic routine enables me to can't be detoured around. These are usually enjoy hiking, biking, skiing, etc. without the more time consuming, difficult tasks undue aches and pains." She has "made a requiring a shovel, heavy hammer and spikes. commitment to fitness in my life." We have a 5 mile section of the Long Path Getting out is vital to Nancy Iannotti. going over Schunemunk Mtn. in Orange County Her conditioning routine makes that and the 3*5 mile "Brothers" trail in the High possible, but more important, it makes Peaks of the Adirondacks; see the Outings getting out enjoyable for Nancy and her Schedule for dates and particulars. outdoor companions. We need your help, especially on the Brothers Trail; this year the crew will work out of Johns YOUR LONG ISLAND MOUNTAINEER Brook Lodge over the Memorial Day holiday. A If by the first of January, March, May, few days work isn't asking much in return for July, September, or November you have not all the hiking you enjoy throughout the year. received your current newsletter, call These trails are kept in shape by volunteers; no park department of state agency is going to Helen Braun (35^ 8507) for a copy. Sometimes do the job. postage or mailing labels come unglued and make delivery impossible. made, I have yet to encounter an official WHO SPEAKS FOR THE who has heard of ADK, including conserva­ ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB? tion staff aids in the office of NY Senator Daniel Moynihan. The time has come when ADK should be FROM THE PRESIDENT'S PEN. speaking out on issues of importance to the Bill Crump Adirondack Park and to our region. One individual should be appointed our spokesman. Recently, public statements by recog­ The individual most suitable is the execu­ nized officials of various outdoor organiza­ tive director, a paid staff position whose tions have helped us to understand those job it is to keep track of the work of the clubs' positions on numerous challenges to club. The evolution of this organization's environmental protection. On any one day assets and responsibilities now requires you might see a letter to the editor in the that we untie the red tape from Bob Quinn's New York Times from Russell Peterson, presi­ hands and give him new authority and dent of Audubon Society, or a quote in the responsibility in performing his public news by Jay Hair, executive director of relations duties. It will be a big step National Wildlife Federation. At numerous for ADK, and an exciting one. hearings Gary Randorf as executive director has testified for the Adirondack Council, a group of organizations with one public CONSERVATION... Paul Lanzillotta spokesman. Rarely if ever do you see the Adirondack Mountain Club name mentioned in Our chapter has attempted to generate the public arena. As a result, in an era interest in conservation issues by keeping when hundreds of thousands of newcomers the membership informed and presenting are joining other conservation organizations, educational programs on pertinent subjects. ADK membership rolls have shown little change. Most of us are at least aware of the water quality and development problems plaguing I heard it said by an outsider that no the LI Pine Barrens. Although they are a one individual can speak for ADK. My obser­ significant part of Long Island, and any vations of ADK's political machinery seem to trip to the eastern end would take one bear out this statement. ADK since its in­ through them, how many people really know ception has been a club of rugged individuals. about the specific features which make the Whenever a decision needs to be made as to Pine Barrens what they are, and deem them the direction of the club, the Board of important. Governors takes a vote, based on recommenda­ tions from the appropriate committee. This The chance for you to learn more is here. process is fine for decisions of great magni­ The March membership meeting will feature tude but the results of this policy when an introductory slide show presented by applied to every decision is disastrous. In John Turner of the Long Island Pine Barrens the past our club officers and employees have Society. The slide show is broad in scope; not been able to represent us without at while it presents many features of the Pine least bringing the proposal back to the Board Barrens, it does treat some topics in depth. of Governors or Executive Committee, even in The program will be nicely complemented by cases based on established policy. The a guided hike of the Pine Barrens on March 19 result of this awkward arrangement can be seen (see hike schedule for details). John in conservation circles where a paradox occurs: Turner will again be present to point out the ADKers actively involve themselves but lack features which were addressed in the slide official standing as a club representative. show. John is very knowledgeable and will ADK as an organization is not publically provide more detail on insect and plant life recognized as a participant; our members do by way of 'show and tell.' Hikes in the the work, but credit goes to other organiza­ Manorville Hills, Peconic Waterway, and tions. Also, an ADKer is frequently quoted Dwarf Pine Plains will total approximately as an individual but his statement does not 6-8 miles. This is an excellent opportunity carry the weight as the authorized representa­ to learn more about this area, so by all tive of a conservation organization. More means, take the time to attend the meeting frequently, however, ADK goes unrepresented and hikes! and unheard when matters of conservation are debated and decided. In Washington where decisions affecting us are constantly being Enjoy outings on Long Island and if you haven't" done so yet, reserve time for hiking. GOVERNOR'S REPORT...Ed Slaughter* Slaughter or Mary Crump for details beyond those listed below. The first Board of Governors meeting of A LI note: Friends of Wertheim meeting 1983 was held on February 6 in Glens Falls. is on March 1 at the Refuge at 8 pm. Call It was attended by Ed Slaughter and Mary and Ed Slaughter for details. Bill Crump. The new year is .starting off on a good note with a $17,000 surplus for the calendar year of 1982. Guest speakers, Vince LIFEBOAT - LONG ISLAND...Ken Stier Moore, an APA executive director, and Roger Tubby of the Committee on the Adirondacks Some years ago a phrase—"Spaceship- gave us a preview of Adirondack Park Agency earth"—was created to symbolize the vul­ goals for 1983. Action items of note were nerability of the world and to draw the decision to market t-shirts and bumper attention to its environmental health. In stickers with a 'stop acid rain' theme. the rationale accompanying it, "Spaceship- Other items were of an administrative nature. Earth" was conceived to have a carrying- Committee report highlights were out­ capacity and limited (natural) resources; standing presentations: the future of ADK's moreover, unless some calculations were loj by Bernie Heyman was followed by the made with regard to its life-support good year for publications, and the systems, the ship and its complement could replacement of Bill Endicott by Pat Quinn self-destruct. as main club outings chairperson. I propose a similar phrase—"Lifeboat- Under new business several significant Long Island"—for L.I.'s aquifers. When items were brought up. The text of the a lifeboat's store of water is exhausted club pledge, or absence thereof, on the or its water-regeneration systems are new membership applications was questioned. destroyed, its passengers and crew face a A resolution to maintian funding for the predictable sequence of dehydration, Tug Hill commission was passed. A disorientation, and death. It is obvious resolution was passed opposing the rumored as well that the preservation of L.I.'s- gubernatorial appointment of Mr. Rotta (cont. on page 6) head of the local Government Review Board, as Commissioner in Chief of the Adirondack ?«««»ES»t(»4«.&!-5aW«.iJ.i-*1«B8iB»**^'» Park Agency.
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