dedication and ability to network with the State, TVCC was able to propose and issue a free permit system to re-open access to climbers in the Torne Valley!

Two years later, the TVCC continues its work for The Powerlinez working with the Access Fund and NY State park system in getting more areas throughout Harriman & Sterling Forest areas accessible to climbing. One of the board members of TVCC also serves on the board for Thatcher Climbing Coalition for Thatcher State Park, an area just outside of Albany about 125 miles north of the Powerlinez, working with them in their efforts with getting Thatcher state park to be accessible to climbing!

With all the work that the TVCC does they are also keeping up with the changes in technology! Thehaving horizontal or downwardly-slanted holes or perforations for receiving the earring posts and in a second preferred embodiment, a strip of soft material such as foam rubber or the like is attached to a stiff backing for mounting a retainer on the post when the post is inserted through one of the perforations. In another preferred embodiment, a bracket is provided on the support rod or rods for mounting the jewelry caddy on a wall, wherein the base is removed and a second strut frame is mounted to the bottom of the support rod to provide additional struts for supporting beads, rings and other jewelry. In other embodiments of the invention a travel caddy designed for receiving one or more slats and a jewelry box adapted for enclosing