The MEC Newsletter: Issue 30 - Winter 1999

A time for change

Editorial about Y2K and how we need to focus less on stocking food for the societal breakdown scenario and more on working together in communities to create a sustainable society.

Y2K? ynot? by Sharane Palley and Bruce Haldane

A look at what might happen when computers are confronted with the date January 1, 2000, and how we should reasonably prepare our homes and families as if we were getting ready for an earthquake.

Rebirth of the MEC web site by Dale Glaser

The MEC web site is going to become more and more useful as an information presentation and access tool.

Are you interested in some great Web tools? by Dale Glaser

The MEC is offering some great web maintenance tools for working with database type information on the web. If you are a community group which uses Macintosh computers, you may be interested.

Vittles, Videos & Verbosity by Jenny Burnstadt

About two videos: 1. "Who's counting - Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies, and Global Economics." No one takes on global economics with more vigor, humor, and clarity. 2. "Fire in the Eyes" about the pepper spray incidents in Humboldt county, CA

Corps rule??? by Bruce Haldane

About a workshop called "Why Do Corporations Have More Rights Than You?"

Food not bombs

Short on Ukiah Foods Not Bombs, which is feeding people for free once an month and wants help so it can happen more often.

Taxtrocity by Lynda McClure

The MEC responds to an amazing message printed on the outside of this years property tax bills which told the people of Mendocino County that they had to accept the "nuisances factors" (noise, dust, chemicals, hazardous road conditions, etc.) of the agriculture and timber industries in the county.

Code Red by Al Krauss

Extinction Looms. Synopsis of an article in Harper's magazine portraying a disasterous major extinction of plant and animal life looming ahead for our biosphere.

A Taste of Disaster by Jan Allegretti

About genetically engineered foods, and the dangers they pose for our lives.

Hopi Elder Speaks

Ten things to consider in your life.

A Song of the River by Denny O'Brien

A look at the impacts of the Eel river diversion through Potter Valley.

Local currency: Building bridges by Jan Allegretti

A look at the Ukiah Dollars local currency program soon to start.

Sustainable Community by Steve and Christiane Heckeroth

Some thoughts on the choices we can make to begin living sustainably as individuals and communities.

I aint gonna work on the corporate farm no more by Joel Steed

A look at a study comparing two farming communities in the Central Valley, one a small-farm community and the other a large corporate farm holding, and how Mendocino County can benefit from the findings.

Tree free options by Vicki Oldham

A look at alternatives to trees for building material

Headwaters - Overview by Lang Russel

Introduction to the updates in the adjoining article.

Headwaters - Updates

Updates on: Spring Headwater Campaign, Julia Butterfly, Gypsy Mountain, Watershed Alliances, Pepperspray issue, Pacific Lumber workers, Debt for Nature.

Gray Davis Maxxam Coonnection by Lynda McClure

New governor names and ex-Maxxam Vice President to head his transition team!

GAP boycott actions by Mary Pjerrou

Boycott actions take place in 30 cities on November 27 to protest logging practices of Mendocino Redwood Company in Mendocino county.

MRC in the forest: by Mary Pjerrou

Head'em off at the GAP. Gap, the new owner of the old Lousiana-Pacific, plans extensive clearcutting in already over-logged forest land.

Judy Bari bombing case by Redwood Summer Justice Project

Updating on the FBI lawsuit.

Cold Creek Compost by Vicki Oldham

CCCI continues to violate CEQA. Two lawsuits are in the works.

An environmental life on the internet: a fable by Dale Glaser

The story of Grassroot. A look at the potential uses of the internet by activists in the form of a story.

Election rejuvenates Humane Society by Friends of the Humane Society

Recent election at Humane Society won by a group who wanted to improve treatment of animals (and people) at the Humane Society in Redwood Valley.

VROMAN by Lynda McClure and Bruce Haldane

Great interview with the new Mendocino County District Attorney.

Bear Lincoln case update by Lincoln-Peters Defense Alliance

Court hearing regarding Bear Lincoln manslaughter trial reset for April 23.

Give Charlie the Moon by Dan Roberts

A poem