Current news of ECHO MTN. ECHOES readers

As I've mentioned in previous issues, we want to hear from you regarding your Mt. Lowe experiences. Drop Land-Sea Discovery Group a line and keep us posted.

Paul Rippens informed me that upon his retirement in April he received as a gift a certificate of deposit dated 4/1/1896 signed by T.S.C. Lowe. What a great gift for a Mt. Lowe collector. Paul is also looking for items on Wm. Mulholland and the LA Aqueduct.

Jake Brouwer would like to thank the people who sent in orders and support for the Echo Mtn. Echoes. Thanks to Paul, Edna, Ron, Chuck, Elizabeth, Paul A., and Wild Bill.

Paul Ayers is doing some interesting research on the trails of Echo Mt. He is willing to share his information and maps. He is also working on the searchlight. See the classified ads for shirts Paul has for sale.

June 29, 1996 On a clear day you can see Catalina they say. Well this was the day. It was a record breaking 98 degrees that day but crystal clear at Inspiration Point. The volunteers that day built a small retaining wall, brought foundation pillars into position, unloaded roofing shingles, and put an edging material on the roof.

The newly covered shelter was visited by some cyclists and hikers that enjoyed a brief rest in the shade it provided. One of the hikers was a safety consultant and happily told us that though our methods were unorthodox, we had done a fine job.

July 13, 1996 A group of volunteers went up to Inspiration Point around 6:30 AM to start putting the shingles on the roof of the structure. John, Brina, Lee, Scott, Bill, Robert, Jake, Paul, Silky, and a few others were in attendance.

This was an extremely hot day and the fellas that worked the roof really felt it. My hat is off to those guys that really get in there and work. You know who you are.

A Star News team came up around eleven and took notes and pictures of the activities. Silky also took some movie film of the days events.

July 15, 1996 I just received notice an article titled "Observations From Above" by Jake Brouwer is to be published by Treasure Seekers Magazine in the Oct. issue. It is about Prof. Lowe's Civil War Exploits. To receive a photo copy of this and Jake's Dawn Mine story send a stamp to cover copying in a SASE to LSDG's address.

July 27, 1996 The Inspiration Point Ramada was completed according to a letter I received from Paul Ayers. Everyone will be looking forward to enjoying the shade of the Ramada after their exhausting hikes up the mountain. Look for a celebration sometime in late Nov.

By Jake Brouwer

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