As a non-motorcycle owner, I would like to comment on the “Carnegie closure postponed as lawsuit continues” article in the Tracy Press on Dec. 30 (Page 4).
On occasion, I drive Corral Hollow Road to work in the Pleasanton area. I always thought Carnegie Vehicular State Recreation Area was located in a perfect place, away from residents who would complain about the noise and dust.
I know a few people who used to ride at Carnegie more than 30 years ago, so I know the park has been there for quite some time. But after all these years, it seems to be an issue.
The city of Tracy and the Redbridge community tried to keep out the peaker plant, but were not successful. But here we have one resident who appears to be able to shut down Carnegie after all these years of operation, and yet I am not supposed to believe it has nothing to do with Mark Connolly’s political connections?
I’m sure Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Site 300 is producing much higher levels of pollution in the groundwater and air. So why isn’t Mr. Connolly concerned about this?
It’s really too bad someone doesn’t use their time and connections to clean up something that truly would make a positive impact to the residents and city of Tracy.
These motorcycle riders are out having good, clean fun. They are not shooting up our city, dealing drugs or stealing. They are in a remote location, not bothering anyone.
http://www.mumwildlife.com/mum/site/hunting_programs/connolly_ranch.php
"Writing and implementing wildlife management plans for private landowners is all part of MUM's professional services."
Wasn't John Garamendi also Lt. Governor of California before a special election just a few months ago?
Would you please provide an update on what the below website means to the Carnegie OHV Park that was shutdown?
http://www.mumwildlife.com/mum/site/hunting_programs/connolly_ranch.php
"We are also talking with several other ranchers about putting their properties into the Private Land Management Program. This would provide even m ore tule elk hunting on private property for our clients"
http://www.mumwildlife.com/mum/site/hunting_programs/connolly_ranch.php
Here's what it said:
"Connolly Ranch, CA.
TULE ELK
The tule elk hunting has been challenging, due mainly to the drought conditions the last two seasons. While two trophy bull hunters harvested nice bulls, the third sportsman elected not to shoot an elk and has been invited back in 2009 at a highly reduced rate. We are in the process of working to acquire additional elk tags on the ranch directly adjacent to the Connolly Ranch, which would help our hunting program.
We are also talking with several other ranchers about putting their properties into the Private Land Management Program. This would provide even m ore tule elk hunting on private property for our clients. Writing and implementing wildlife management plans for private landowners is all part of MUM's professional services.
2009 Hunt Prices
1x1 4 day Tule Elk Hunt $10,500
Tracy Press,
1.) Would you please explain which land owner is "working to acquire additional elk tags "?
2.) Would shutting down the recreational OHV Park at Carnegie help to "provide even m ore tule elk hunting on private property for our clients."? Please explain who's clients?
3.) Is Governor John Garamendi presiding over the 11th district that covers the Elk Hunt Park at Carnegie?
4.) Why didn't they shutdown the Elk Hunt too?
5.) Is this the same TRAQ group that wants to shut down the Aquatic/Swim Park located a few miles down the road from Carnegie?
Also, see these websites and please update if this falls within John Garamendis 10th Congressional District?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California's_10th_congressional_district_special_election,_2009
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ca10_109.gif
http://www.govtrack.us/congress/findyourreps.xpd?state=CA&district=10
This Park has been well maintained and paid for by off road enthusiasts. All 4,500 acres of it.
The political connections between Mr. Connolly, his wife Celeste Garamendi and her brother, Congressman John Garamendi is suspicious at best. This attempt to take this property from The People and convert it to a historical site is preposterous.
This land is rarely used except for holidays and weekends when working people bring their families to the park. The environment is not at risk from the occasional use of this land. The Green Sticker/Red Sticker restrictions on newer motorcycles all but close the park for six months of the year. The motorcycle Owners pay for year round licenses in any event to ride for those six months at Carnegie Park.
I appreciate a Non-Motorcycle Owner voicing an opinion on this issue.
It was clever to have a Judge close the park just a week before Christmas. What are working people going to do? Hire Attorneys? Not likely.....
This goes to the appeals court in the 10th District on Monday January 11th, 2010. This is the same district as Congressman Garamendi.
The results will be very interesting.
Semper Fi