Pete Nichols, chair of the board for the fiscally strapped Northcoast Environmental Center, issued the following press release, promising T-shirts and bumper stickers to folks who help match the Banduccis' benevolent benefaction of five large:

Don and Maggie Banducci, long-time supporters of the NEC, have generously offered $5,000 challenge grant to help out the NEC during these tough times. However, there is a catch and WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The NEC will receive the money from the Banducci Challenge Grant only if we can raise $5,000 in pledges within two weeks.
The clock is ticking and we need to recieve all pledges by August 9.
You will receive a free "Un-Dam The Klamath" bumper sticker with your pledge. And contributers who pledge $100 or more will receive a free Northcoast Environmental Center T-Shirt!
We can accept cash, check or credit card for your pledge. Drop by the NEC, or mail your check to 1465 G St., Arcata, CA 95521. Remember to note that it is for the Banducci Challenge Grant. For more information call 845-0832.
Please help the NEC today!