Sounds like an interesting program, but why is the price so high?

Dennis Nicholson

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From: "Jo Hudson" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 6:43 PM
Subject: Sierra Annual Dinner: Special Guest


Sierra Club Annual Celebration
Sunday, October 15
Crown Point in Johnston

Have you ever considered making a 2000-mile hike? There is still time
to make a reservation to hear our special guest speaker, Dave
Readinger, who did just that--he hiked the entire distance of the
Appalachian trail.   Beginning in Georgia in March of 2004, he hiked
most of the trail that year, and completed the last miles of the
2,174-mile Georgia-to-Maine hike in  the summer of 2006.    Dave, a
former state legislator, was given the name "Grizzly Dave" by fellow
hikers (it was  easier not to shave.)     His PowerPoint presentation
will allow him to share with us memories of the hike, the scenery and
people along the trail.

To make a reservation, call Jane Clark at 515-223-5047 or e-mail Jo
Hudson at [log in to unmask] , preferably by Friday, no later than
Saturday.

Schedule:
2:30 p.m. Arrival  and check in
3 p.m. Food is served
4 p.m. Dave Readinger speaks
5 p.m. Awards presentations

Meal tickets are $35.00 per person.

Directions to Crown Point in Johnston:
Take the I-35/80 Johnston exit (#131) to Merle Hay Road.  Go
north about ½ mile on Merle Hay Road and then turn left (west) at
Pioneer
Parkway (a stoplight) for about 1/3 mile to the Crown Point drive.

There are trails on the grounds around Crown Point and nearby
Saylorville
Lake. Parks are nearby, including Jester Park-with some wonderful
trails for
a fall walk--and camping is also available at Saylorville Lake (Corps of
Engineers) and at Jester Park (Polk County).  Hotels are available in
Johnston, Grimes and along Merle Hay Road in Des Moines.

Meal tickets are $35.00 per person.

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