Howdy Folks,

Just got word from the People for the USA on the Public Hearing in Hemet. The House Resources Committe "Endangered Species Task Forse" will be in Hemet Cal. 09 July 1999. They will take testimony about the Carlsbad office of US Fish & Wildlife Service. This is our chance to make our voices heard. Several ESA bills have been introduced this session and land owners and land users deserve a chance to voice concerns and suggestions for change. Ric Costales sent letters to all 52 Calif Congressional Rep asking for at least two field hearing so allow Californias to be part of the debate.

What we can do: Attend the rally at 8am and the hearing at 9:30am next Friday, July 9th. the location is the Simpson Center, 305 E. Devonshire, Hemet, Between Carmelita and Buena Vista. There is parking at the front and rear of the building. The Riverside County Farm Bureau is coordinating a sign making party on Wed. Night 07 July in intrested in attending contact the RCFB at 909-684-6732.

Send a written letter to the House Resources Committe and request that at least two field hearings be scheduled for Californians to address the ESA. Address: House Resources Committee. ATTN Chris Kennedy, 1324 Longworth House Office Building, Washington DC 20515.

Call our member of Congress and support the request for two field hearings. Try this toll free # first 800-972-3524. The toll Capitol switchboard # is 202-224-3121.

Jim in 29