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We dedicate this issue to two heroes of the
environmental movement, one national, the other local: David
Brower and Victor McManemy.
David Brower, who died
in November at the age of 88, will be remembered as a
powerful and stubborn advocate for the environment. He
was instrumental in saving irreplaceable natural
landmarks across the country from the Grand Canyon to the
Everglades, from the Cape Cod National Seashore to
ancient California redwoods. As president of the Sierra
Club and later the Friends of the Earth, he helped
several generations understand the pressing need to
protect our dwindling open spaces.
 Victor
McManemy, our other hero is a local singer/songwriter
and activist. As many of you know, Victor recently
suffered severe injuries in a serious fall. He is
currently in the hospital and faces a long recovery.
Those who know Victor don't need to be told what a
dedicated, committed activist he has been for over 30
years. Through the lyrics of his songs, he illuminates
the injustice suffered by Native people, and the perils
of environmental destruction. Personally, Victor has
committed his life to bringing about positive social
change. He has performed for countless rallies, protests
and concerts for little or no pay. He has served on the
board of the Neahtawanta Center and the Citizens for
Chemical Contamination, and has been a mainstay of the
Backyard Eco Conference. He has lived the principles that
he sings about. Now he needs the help of his community.
We are launching a fundraising drive to help Victor
financially until he's back on his feet. We invite you to
contribute by sending a check made out to
Victor
McManemy, addressed to the
Neahtawanta
Inn, 1308 Neahtawanta Road, Traverse City, MI
49686. (Your donation is
not tax deductible; but karmically valuable!) You can
also send cards and notes to Victor and we'll pass those
along to him as well.
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