August 2010 NEWSLETTER
Aug 3, 2010
By The Free Lance Staff
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has ordered that 29,000 acres in the Clear Creek Management Area be closed to new mining claims as a way to reduce airborne asbestos emissions, according to the agency.
The temporary action closes the area for up to two years, while the secretary of the interior is proposing to withdraw the lands from mining for 20 years, according to a statement. In the meantime, the BLM plans to conduct various studies and do analysis to support a final decision on the withdrawal application, according to the agency.
Comments for a public meeting in connection with the closure are being accepted for 90 days.
The BLM manages a total of 63,000 acres in the Clear Creek area. In May 2008, the BLM temporarily closed off the Clear Creek property to the public due to a federal study contending there are dangerous levels of asbestos in the area. A decision is pending on whether to permanently close Clear Creek to most activities there.
Residents can send comments about the mining issue to the Field Manager, Hollister Field Office, BLM, 20 Hamilton Court in Hollister, 95023.
CHAIN MAILLE WORKSHOP
August 14th
Gail Lack, reporter
The chain maille class held on Saturday, August 14th was hosted by Rhonda Dynneson and taught by Ed and Eileen Ferner. This class was greatly enjoyed by all.
Ed had high hopes for the students: Betty, Gail, Daniel, Teri, Marilyn, Rhonda and Ha. With his expert teaching he expected us to complete 2 bracelets during the day. However, he did not expect the fun we would have talking and visiting which slowed us down a bit. Ed brought tools to use and wire that could be purchased to complete the projects if you needed them Most of the students started on the Double Rope Twist pattern first. Then after lunch Ed demonstrated the making of the Snake Weave.
Many of the students completed one bracelet and started on their second pattern before the class came to a end. Thank you Ed and Eileen for all your patience and aid in figuring out where we went wrong and thank you Rhonda for letting us come to your home. (photos are on the web site: salinasrockandgem.com)
