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Explore, enjoy and protect the planet hile it is the intent of The Ventana to print articles that reflect the position CHAPTER CHAIR Wof the Ventana Chapter, ideas expressed in The Ventana are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the Chapter Chair, Rita Dalessio is away. Our lawsuit made clear the previous Meanwhile, activists have filed a citi- position of the Sierra Club. Articles, graphics This issue’s column is by Conservation project did not have the assured water zen’s Public Records Act lawsuit to try and photographs are copyrighted by the Committee Cochair, Gillian Taylor. supply it would require—a hot button to address questions about the independ- authors and artists and may be reprinted only issue for conservationists alarmed about ence and factual basis of the environ- with their permission. Developer continues with the state of the Carmel River and its mental documentation. Conservationists DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS destructive project species, as well as local residents already are not inclined to trust the County after All materials for publication must be received by the deadlines listed in The Ventana publication threatened with rationing due to the ille- discovering that for the previous incar- he “September Ranch” subdivi- gal over-pumping by Cal-Am. The cur- nation of the project the September schedule (see below). No exceptions. sion proposal for steep slope con- SUBMISSIONS FORMAT rent version of the project has not solved Ranch developers’ attorney had written versions and the removal of thou- Please limit articles to 800 words; letters to T this fundamental water problem. planning documents which should have 300. All submissions may be edited for clarity sands of native pines and oaks continues Earlier this year we asked you to con- been produced by county staff or the and length. Submissions are preferred via e- to be a priority for the Chapter. We have tact your Monterey County Supervisor EIR consultant. mail or on a high density 3-1/2 inch diskette. submitted extensive expert testimony to ask that key project reviews for The Chapter is reaching out to envi- Save files as “text” or “ascii.” Mail hard copy to and comment on this second incarnation editor, address below. September Ranch not be omitted so the ronmentalists to assist with the legal of the destructive project, which our suc- project could be fast-tracked. Thank you expenses to challenge this project. You WHERE TO SEND SUBMISSIONS cessful lawsuit sent back to the drawing Send submissions to: Debbie Bulger, Editor for your response. There was enough of may make a tax-deductible contribution 1603 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 board a few years ago. [See Ventana, Vol. a public outcry to make the county to the Sierra Club Ventana Chapter. e-mail: [email protected] 44, No. 1, 2005 for details.] reconsider. Now reviews by the citizen- Mark “Foundation Account, Sept. CHANGE OF ADDRESS based Land Use Advisory Committee Ranch” in the memo section of your Do not call editor! Send address changes to and the county’s Subdivision Committee check to ensure the tax deduction. Sierra Club, The Ventana, P. O. Box 52968, and Planning Committee are slated to We will keep you informed of the sit- Boulder, CO 80322-2968. occur after all. POSTAL NOTICE uation. —Gillian Taylor The Ventana (015057) is published 6 times a ATTENTION:ATTENTION: year, (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec.) paid by subscription included in membership fee, by PotentialPotential The Ventana Chapter of the Sierra Club, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Periodical Advertisers!Advertisers! postage paid Santa Cruz, California, and at F ROM THE E DITOR additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to Sierra Sierra Club Member Gentlepeople, schedules and a bus frequency and route Club, The Ventana, P. O. Box 604, Santa Cruz, system that works for a person, and rid- CA 95061-0604. Profile stop your engines ing a bike or walking for some trips may Editor: Advertising in this newsletter packs as must still be too cheap. Oh, I take good health and a major habit Debbie Bulger • 457-1036 more clout into your advertising dol- imagine if you are commuting to change. e-mail: [email protected] lars. Sierra Club members are one of the work by car, you might disagree, (no change of address calls, please!) G I’m talking about turning off your car Production: most valuable audiences in America. but my everyday observations tell me engine when you are not actually driv- Debbie Bulger, Dale Nutley They are “opinion leaders” and “influ- otherwise. Let me explain: Every day, ing. You wouldn’t think that it was a Writers: entials.” They are some of America’s every single day I observe drivers running revolutionary idea, but for many people, Gillian Taylor, Debbie Bulger, most sought-after advertising targets. their car engines without going any- it seems that being in a car is synony- Jodi Frediani, Karin Grobe But, more important, they influence where. Parents wait outside schools for Photographers: mous with having the engine running. Tom Jacobson, Richard Stover, others—in everything from opinion and their child-with their vehicle motors Do you know people like this? Do Lois Robin, Karin Grobe outlook to choice of products. They are running. Delivery truck drivers dash you know why they do it? We don’t live Proofreaders: not only consumers, but also doers and into office buildings or homes with in Minnesota where it might be neces- Richard Stover, Jeff Alford leaders. A whopping 65% say they are packages leaving their vehicles running sary to warm up a vehicle when it’s 10 Jim Danaher, Wolfgang Rosenberg willing to pay more for products that at the curb. And people sit in the drive- Distribution: below zero. Lew Weinstein, Debbie Bulger, are lighter on the earth. way waiting for a spouse or a roommate When I’ve asked folks why they leave Sheila Dunniway, Wendy Peddicord, with the key in the ignition and the their engines running, I get a variety of Meryl Everett Club Members are among the most engine spewing noxious fumes. answers: “I’m only going to be here a Advertising Sales: active, affluent audiences of adventure You’d think gasoline wasn’t precious Debbie Bulger minute,” one says. Or, “I’m waiting for travelers and year-round outdoor or expensive, that there was an endless my son,” says another. As if the only Late Night Food Delivery & Software: sports enthusiasts your advertising dol- Richard Stover supply, and that there was peace in the way to wait is to spew pollutants for the Chapter website: lars can buy. It’s an unduplicated audi- Middle East. duration. Once a driver answered bel- http://ventana.sierraclub.org ence with the power to buy your prod- I’m not even talking about driving ligerently, “Because I’m an American, ucts and services. Please send all Letters-to-the-Editor to: less. I can understand that helping people and I can.” Does being an American Editor, c/o Sierra Club • 1603 King St. Sierra Club Members are Great Prospects figure out how they can get around and mean having the freedom to pollute? Santa Cruz, CA 95060 drive less is a tougher problem. Send e-mail to: [email protected] Median Age: 45.9 I’m not a psychologist. I can’t figure it Male/Female: 63% / 37% Participating in a carpool takes planning, out. It does leave me wondering, howev- Median Household Income: $82,000 taking the bus requires knowledge of Attended/Graduated College: 81% er, that if burning gas without going any- Professional/Technical/Managerial: 36% where is an everyday experience, how will we ever make more dramatic Outdoor Sports Enthusiasts Moving? changes in driving habits? 2005 Backpacking/Hiking 4 times more active Which leads me to my conclusion: VENTANA PUBLICATION SCHEDULE: than the average adult Please fill out and mail the change Gas is too cheap. Mountain Biking 5 times more active of address form on page 15 Issue Deadline Mailing Date —Debbie Bulger Cross-Country Skiing 5 times more active #4 Jul. 25 Aug. 10 The post office charges us 70 cents each if Whitewater Rafting 5.5 times more active #5 Sep. 26 Oct. 12 they handle the address change. Please Source: 1996 survey and 2004 Sierra survey #6 Nov. 28 Dec. 14 help the Club by using the coupon on page 15. 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2 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005 Printed on Recycled Paper Water is a human right, not a commodity

allots will be mailed soon to resi- dents of Felton regarding whether Bresidents currently served by the Vote YES on privately-owned RWE/Cal Am water system should tax themselves and issue Measure W $11 million in bonds to acquire Felton’s water system for the public. Cal Am is a Sierra Club believes that huge European multinational company. water is a public resource, not a Voted ballots must be received by 8:00 commodity. We believe that p.m. on July 26. Approval of Measure W municipal water systems are would mean that the Felton Water essential public services and System would be purchased by eminent should not be privatized. domain and merged with the publically- The election in Felton is a owned San Lorenzo Valley Water microcosm of the huge struggle District. for water rights and corporate Sierra Club urges a YES vote based on profits being played on the our water policy. Principles on which world stage. Multinational cor- our policy is based are reproduced in this porations are buying up water article in bold type. rights worldwide. Their goal is to make money for stockhold- ers. The video documentary,

Thirst, chronicles this process. Tom Jacobs The Sierra Club has published a Water resources must be protected as a public trust so that commerial use of water does not diminish LETTERS study guide to the video which ref- public or ecological benefits. erences the increase in water rates and The Ventana welcomes letters. Send to: world that released the following decla- es must not only remain in public hands, exploitation of the poor which has ration in Kyoto at the 3rd World Water but must be revitalized and strengthened LETTERS TO THE EDITOR occurred with the privatization of water Forum setting forth principles for global to make community and worker partici- The Ventana, 1603 King Street in developing countries and elsewhere. water policy: pation central in order to democratize Santa Cruz, CA 95060 All water resources, including the “Water, as a public trust and an decision-making processes and ensure or email to [email protected] oceans, must be protected as a public Please include a phone number with inalienable human right, must be con- transparency and accountability.” your letter. Anonymous letters are trust so that commercial use of water trolled by the peoples and communities not accepted. Letters may be edited does not diminish public or ecological that rely on it for their lives and liveli- Vote YES on Measure W for length. benefits. hoods. The management of water servic- Friends of Locally Owned Water Protect our tidepools (FLOW), a grassroots group, has been On February 16, 2005 the newly elected working for public ownership of Felton Pacific Grove City Council unanimously water. One of FLOW’s primary con- Contact Your Representatives supported Resolution 05-005 to protect and cerns is the poor environmental record preserve the tidelands within the city’s President George W. Bush (831) 424-2229 (Salinas) Marine Gardens Fish Refuge. The Council’s by RWE around the globe and by Cal- The White House (202) 225-6791 (FAX, Washington, D.C.) Am closer to home. RWE’s British sub- 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW [email protected] action was done at the request of the Washington, D.C. 20500 sidiary, Thames Water, topped lists of U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo Tidepool Coalition to meet the challenges of Comment line: (202) 456-1111 698 Emerson Street increased commercial, cultural and educa- the worst polluters in the UK in 1999 FAX: (202) 456-2461 Palo Alto, CA 94301 tional uses of tidepool life. Because of the and 2000, according to the watchdog [email protected] (408) 245-2339 ever-increasing population pressures and group Public Citizen. FAX (650) 323-3498 Vice President Dick Cheney [email protected] sheer human impact, current state legislation Sierra Club was one of 225 public (202) 456-1414 is insufficient to protect these easily accessi- interest organizations from around the [email protected] State Senator Abel Maldonado ble and irreplaceable marine resources. We 100 Paseo De San Antonio, Suite 206 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger San Jose, CA 95113 cannot allow our tidepools to be depleted State Capitol Building (408) 277-9461 like those of southern California where they Sacramento, CA 95814 [email protected] have simply been “loved to death.” The BOULDER CREEK (916) 445-2841 At the present time, the Tidepool Co- FAX: (916) 445-4633 State Senator Joe Simitian BREWERY www.governor.ca.gov State Capitol, Room 4062 alition is lobbying the Department of Fish Sacramento, CA 95814 and Game, Fish and Game Commission and Senator Dianne Feinstein (916) 445-6747 FAX (916) 323-4529 Governor Schwarzenegger to enforce Fish 331 Hart Office Building [email protected] and Game Code 1002 (h) on which the suc- Washington, D.C. 20510 cessful Tidepool Preservation Initiative of (202) 224-3841; (415) 393-0707 State Senator Jeff Denham 1 Post Street, Suite 2450 369 Main Street, #208 June, 2000 was based, and which the voters San Francisco, CA 94104 Salinas, CA 93901 of Pacific Grove overwhelmingly supported. Open 7 days a week [email protected] (831) 769-8040 Succinctly, 1002(h) states that cities with [email protected] ocean boundaries can file with the DFG an S.C. Coffee Roasting Co. Coffees Senator Barbara Boxer Assembly Representative Simon Salinas objection to the taking of marine life. Organic Coffee 112 Hart Office Building 100 W. Alisal Street, Rm. 134 Washington, D. C. 20510 Salinas, CA 93901 Hopefully, all this will further the Homemade Desserts (202) 224-3553 Lots of other goodies! (831) 759-8676 FAX (831) 759-2961 Coalition’s objectives to have our magnifi- (415) 403-0100 (Voice) [email protected] cent Marine Garden Refuge and Pt. Pinos 1700 Montgomery Street tidepools designated within a State Marine Pouring our 1996 1st place Stout San Francisco, CA 94111 Assembly Representative John Laird and 2000 Bronze Winning [email protected] 701 Ocean Street, Room 318-B Reserve which is the highest level of protec- Santa Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 425-1503 tion given to any state marine resource. Summer Wheat 99 Pacific Street, Suite 555D Restaurant open at 11:30 every day U. S. Representative Sam Farr —Jim Willoughby, Chairman Tidepool 100 W. Alisal Street Monterey, CA 93940 Serving food and grog (831) 649-2832 FAX (831) 649-2935 Coalition, Pacific Grove to 11 PM Weekdays & 12 AM Weekends Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 429-1976 (Santa Cruz) [email protected]

Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005 3 Club wins court victory Club joins lawsuit over mercury pollution from power plants in Luers case EPA mercury rule leaves public health at risk

he Sierra Club is pleased to When the Club appealed the Planning States, coal-burning power plants are the announce that the judge in Sierra Commission’s decision to the Coastal n May 18 the Sierra Club along largest unregulated human-made source TClub vs. California Coastal Commission, Commission staff wrote a with other environmental organ- of mercury to our air. Collectively, coal- Commission, in the matter of the Luers report supporting the Club’s appeal and Oizations filed suit in federal court burning power plants spew about 45 development project slated for the town recommending that the Coastal challenging the Environmental Pro- tons of mercury and more than 350,000 of Davenport, nine miles north of Santa Commissioners deny the Luers project. tection Agency’s (EPA’s) approach for tons of other toxics into the air each Cruz, has ruled resoundingly in favor of Unfortunately, the Commissioners did reducing toxic air emissions from power year. Current technologies could reduce the Club. not heed their own staff’s report, and plants. Rather than adopt a rule that lim- mercury emissions by as much as 90 per- The Club fought to protect the San approved the project at a late-night hear- its this pollution, the EPA unlawfully cent. As a result of the EPA rule, air Vicente Creek riparian corridor, habitat ing held in Long Beach in June 2003. removed power plants from the list of cleanup which would have begun in for both state- and federally-protected After the vote allowing the project, industrial pollution sources for which three years is delayed until after 2020. steelhead trout, coho salmon and Luers put the property on the market. the Clean Air Act requires strong air Mercury is a developmental neurotox- California red-legged frog. San Vicente The Club filed suit not only to pro- toxic standards. in that can affect fetuses developing in Creek is the southernmost habitat for tect the riparian corridor on San Vicente “EPA is refusing point blank to set the womb, young children, and at high- coho salmon in the United States. Creek, but also to uphold the Coastal the protective emission standards for er doses, can lead to serious health effects Despite Club protests, the County had Act. If this project could ignore legal set- power plants that the Clean Air Act in adults. EPA scientists estimate that allowed a zero-foot buffer and a zero set- backs, what would keep developers requires,” said Staff Attorney James Pew one in six women of childbearing age has back from the riparian corridor. County throughout the state from ignoring of Earthjustice, which filed suit on mercury levels in her blood that are high law requires a 50-foot buffer and a 10- riparian buffer and setback require- behalf of Sierra Club, Environmental enough to put a baby at risk. foot setback for a total of 60 feet. ments? If the Coastal Commission could Defense and the National Wildlife Nationwide, as many as 630,000 infants An exception to these requirements is waive setback and buffer requirements Federation. “Instead of protecting the are born every year with unsafe mercury allowed when there is no other feasible even when alternative projects were fea- public from pollution, this agency is levels, putting them at risk of cognitive project possible on a site. In the Luers sible, the Coastal Act might be rendered doing its best to protect polluters from and developmental damage. case, the County did not explore alterna- meaningless. the law.” Mercury emitted by power plants set- tives with developer David Luers. The The judge’s decision stops what could At least 13 states have filed litigation tles on the nation’s waters and bioaccu- California Coastal Commission staff have been a dangerous precedent and challenging EPA’s mercury rule. mulates up the food chain. Human expo- repeatedly warned the county Planning preserves the integrity of the riparian The Clean Air Act requires that EPA sure is primarily through the consump- Department over a three-year period corridor. The property can still be devel- set the strongest limits on toxic air emis- tion of contaminated fish. that the project did not meet Coastal Act oped so long as any project complies sions such as mercury. In the United EPA decided that rather than setting requirements. with legal buffers, setbacks and other stricter limits for power plant pollution zoning requirements. as required under the Clean Air Act, the agency would simply remove power plants from the list of facilities subject to Roots regulation. Remembering our history Articles from old Ventana newsletters

The Bird Feeder from the issue of October 15, 1968: Annual dinner hension to those who wish Monterey Hikers’ Guide nears end of The cost of the roast beef dinner will Bay to become a leading marine A Birder’s Emporium trail: typists needed for be $3.75 per person. research center; to those who know from the issue of November 15, 1968: the destruction to marine and bird life final draft caused by oil spills; and to those who At its Oct. 4 meeting Excom tenta- Talcott speaks at dinner think immense drillings are intrusions tively approved acceptance of the low Assurance of a high priority for the on natural beauty. . . . Everything for the wild bird enthusiast reintroduction in the next session of bid for printing the long-awaited We suspect that oil companies are including bird feeders, houses, baths, Hikers’ Guide to the Los Padres Congress of a bill to establish the beginning to show interest in National forest (Monterey Division). Ventana Wilderness Area was given by Monterey Bay. Some seven companies field guides, bird books, videos, Rep. Burt L. Talcott at the chapter’s In order to keep first edition costs to a have permits to carry out geophysical cassettes, t-shirts, posters, minimum, bids were sought on the annual fall dinner at Asilomar on Oct. exploration as far north as Mendocino basis of “camera-ready,” rather than 24. Special thanks are due to Mary- County, including the Monterey binoculars, note cards typeset copy; therefore, the entire man- Stewart Hoopes and Gordon and County off-shore sanctuary . . . . seeds, and more. uscript will have to be typed by volun- Marian Clemens for their efficient han- from the issue of February 15, 1969: teer labor before it can go to the print- dling of the reservations for the dinner. The slide program of Bruce Meyer’s er. Three or four experienced, accurate Off-shore oil drilling and and Ward Allison’s recent trip to typists are needed immediately to help exploration Nepal drew a record turnout of 301 with this project; please call Nancy 347 SOQUEL at OCEAN members and guests to the Ventana Hopkins. . . . Will oil drilling rigs appear in Santa Cruz • 457-8240 Monterey Bay or along Big Sur coast? Chapter Annual Dinner at Asilomar Open Mon. - Sat. 9:30 - 5:30 This possibility brings shivers of appre- on Thursday, Jan. 30. Sun. 11:00 - 4:00

4 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005 Printed on Recycled Paper A biting issue Vote NO on mosquito ballot NO

allots have gone out from Santa The mandate of the Mosquito and quitoes could decrease the number of rates drop off sharply after one or two Cruz County’s Environmental Disease Control Assessment is far broad- animals dependent on mosquitoes for years. The number of deaths in the U.S. BHealth Department asking Mid- er than mosquitoes. The County may uti- food and thus result in no net reduction from West Nile virus has been one third and North County property owners if lize a wide variety of mechanisms with- of the total mosquito population. the number killed by tuberculosis or by they wish to be assessed $12/year/parcel out public oversight to control “disease Especially troubling is the fact that accidental shootings. The number of to extend the boundaries of the vectors” such as “rodents, stinging insects, the ballots must be voted before the end cases which cause long-term debility is Mosquito and Disease Control Africanized honeybees, and fire ants.” of the June 21 public hearing on the also modest according to a fact sheet Assessment District which current- issue. What then, is the point of the pub- posted on the Santa Cruz County ly operates only in Watsonville. lic hearing if not to provide a way for Health Services Agency website. To date Approval of this district extension Especially troubling is the fact homeowners to inform themselves there have been no human cases of West would raise over $800,000/year for about the ballot issue? Nile virus reported in Santa Cruz a condition that has not proven to that the ballots must be voted The methods and chemicals the County. be a significant threat here. The tax before the end of the June 21 District is authorized to use are not avail- A successful human vaccine is expect- could be increased up to 3% per public hearing. able for public scrutiny and many, such ed within 1 - 2 years for vulnerable resi- year without a vote. as the use of mosquito-fish, pose a threat dents. A vaccine for horses currently West Nile virus is spread by to native wildlife if they should uninten- exists. Santa Cruz County residents infected mosquitoes and has claimed eld- Mosquitoes form an integral part of tionally end up in a creek or lake—the would be better served by the restora- erly people in New York, the Gulf the food chain. Bats, avian flycatchers mosquito-fish also eat young steelhead tion of impaired and lost habitat for Coast states and southern California: and some spiders, for example, depend and red-legged frog larvae. native mosquito-eating animals such as areas where population density and on mosquitoes for their sustenance. Sierra Club does not see that a signifi- red-legged frogs, Western pond turtles, attendant loss of habitat for natural mos- Control of mosquitoes could affect the cant threat exists to county residents salamanders, steelhead, avian flycatchers quito control, (fish, birds, bats, spiders) survival of these animals as well as high- from West Nile virus. Experience with and bats than by the wide-spread use of has been lost. er predators. Wholesale killing of mos- the pathogen has shown that infection chemicals in our waterways. Could local muddy water be linked to poor logging practices?

Club fights for meaningful water quality monitoring That could change on July 8 when the The Sierra Club, working with Central Coast Regional Water Board Citizens for Responsible Forest Man- will hold a hearing in San Luis Obispo agement, the Lompico Watershed Con- on a new water quality Monitoring and servancy, and the Ocean Conservancy Reporting Program (MRP) for timber has spent the last two years encouraging harvest plans. The MRP is part of a pro- the Water Board to develop a meaning- posed General Categorical Waiver, ful waiver and water quality monitoring required by state legislation which took program for logging operations. While effect in January 2003. progress has been made, the process has Say “logging” and most people think been slow. The latest proposal is still of buzzing chain saws and falling trees. woefully inadequate. But fish and drinking water could just as Your voice is needed to put pressure easily come to mind, as both can be on the Water Board to take water quali- harmed by logging practices. Local log- ty seriously. They have proposed a ging requires building roads and skid Negative Declaration instead of an EIR trails—lots of them. During a 10-year for adopting a general waiver of dis- period, Santa Cruz County estimated charge requirements for timber harvest 113 miles of new log roads and skid trails activities. Santa Cruz County photo were constructed. Four hundred miles of How to help such dirt roads exist, or 2/3 the number Muddy debris resulting from a logging road failure heads downhill towards King’s Creek in • Attend the July 8 hearing in San of county roads. All are potential Boulder Creek which flows into the San Lorenzo River. Luis Obispo and speak in favor of mean- sources of sediment muddying local ingful water quality monitoring for tim- by Jodi Frediani While the county blames tighter state rivers and creeks. ber harvests. anta Cruz Group Executive standards, an aging filter system, and When suspended sediment (turbidity) • Contact Forestry Task Force Committee member Kristen more rain than usual for the problem, increases, drinking water filtration sys- Chair, Jodi Frediani, 426-1697 or Raugust received a public notice on environmentalists ask if upstream log- tems can become over-stressed. S [email protected] for carpooling and May 9 along with every other ging could be a contributing factor. Additionally, with excessive suspended more information. Davenport resident. It warned, DO Plans to log more than 1000 acres in the sediment fish can’t see to eat, and gravel • Visit the Water Board website NOT DRINK THE WATER WITH- San Vicente Creek watershed were beds where fish lay their eggs get choked www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb3/ and follow OUT BOILING IT FIRST! The prob- approved by the California Department with silt. the link to Proposed General Timber lem: More sediment flowing down San of Forestry (CDF) last year. Last year it cost Davenport $60,000 to Harvest Waiver. Vicente Creek than the Davenport Currently, we have no way of know- haul in clean water from the City of Sanitation District’s drinking water fil- ing just how much logging in local Santa Cruz, because San Vicente Creek tration system can handle. watersheds impacts our water quality. was too muddy to treat.

Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005 5 C ALENDAR Sierra Club Events Friday, June 10 India. The potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 12 but store-bought items Bring food to share and your own plate, (minimum value $4) Potluck & Slides: Mongolia cup, utensils, and serving utensils. We Potluck & Slides: Sicily make great contribu- Sigrid will share her slides from her love home-cooked food, but store-bought Tonight’s slide show on Sicily will be tions too. For direc- extended stay in Mongolia. The potluck items (minimum value $4) make great by Vilma Siebers. The potluck begins tions call George, begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring food to share contributions too. For directions call at 6:30 p.m. Bring food to share and 335-7748. and your own plate, cup, utensils, and George, 335-7748. your own plate, cup, utensils, and serv- serving utensils. We love home-cooked ing utensils. We love home-cooked food, food, but store-bought items (minimum value $4) make great contributions too. Friday, July 22 For directions call George, 335-7748. Singles Potluck and Games Enjoy Channel Islands National Park and See June 24 for description. Friday, June 24 support the Club’s political program Singles Potluck and Games uly is the perfect time to enjoy informal. Each guest will have an Friday evening potlucks are a wildlife, hiking, swimming, snor- assigned bunk equipped with a privacy great way to begin the weekend, Jkeling, and kayaking in Channel curtain and a reading light. The cost, and provide an opportunity to Islands National Park. San Miguel, Santa $470, includes bunk, sumptuous meals, work out weekend plans with Rosa and Santa Cruz islands will be alive snacks, & guide. others. 6:30 p.m. Bring food to with curious sea lions, seals, dolphins Proceeds from this fundraiser will share and your own plate, cup, and numerous species of birds. support Sierra Club’s political program utensils, and serving utensils. We Snorkelers will delight in the pristine in California. love home-cooked food, but waters of the marine sanctuary sur- To reserve space send a check for store-bought items (minimum rounding these islands. Photographers $100, payable to Sierra Club California value $4) make great contribu- will especially enjoy the “magic hours.” PAC, to Joan Jones Holtz, 11826 The tions too. For directions call The cruise departs July 23 on the 65' George, 335-7748. Wye St., El Monte, CA 91732. For more twin diesel Truth from Santa Barbara. information contact Joan Holtz, 626- Return on July 25. Guests are encour- 443-0706, [email protected] or Gail Friday, July 8 aged to board the boat on Friday Prothero, 949-347-1255, gprothero@ evening, July 22 to prepare for an early cox.net. Potluck & Slides: Saturday departure. The cruise is strictly Mumbai and Beyond Lois Robin will share with us slides from her recent visit to Lois Robin Non-Sierra Club events of interest The following activities are not sponsored or administered by the Sierra Club. The Club makes no representations or warranties about the safety, supervision or manage- Deborah A. Malkin ment of such activities. They are published only as a reader service. ATTORNEY AT LAW Free Wormshops (dates following) Saturdays (see dates below) Specializing in Learn how worms can eat your food Habitat restoration — Wills, Living Trusts, Tax-saving Trusts, scraps and make beautiful compost for California Native Plant Society your garden. FREE workshop for Santa Volunteer to restore native habitat in and other forms of Estate Planning. Cruz County residents. 1:00-3:00 p.m. State Parks in Santa Cruz Co. Wear lay- Also offering assistance with Conservatorships and Probate. Optional worm bin, $15. Call to reserve ered work clothing. Bring water & Free initial consultation worm bin. Sponsored by Santa Cruz gloves. Tools provided. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 County Board of Supervisors. Call Karin Discount offered to Sierra Club members. p.m. We work rain or shine, but, if Grobe, 427-3452. things get particularly unpleasant, we call The Creekside Offices at 2425 Porter St., Suite 15 • Soquel, CA 95073 • 831-462-9100 Sun., June 26, Grey Bears Recycling it a day. Contact Linda Brodman, 462- Facility, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz. 4041, [email protected]. website: www.cruzcnps.org. Sun., July 31, Quail Hollow Co. Park, 800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton June 11, Sunset Beach State Park

Saturdays Second and fourth Saturdays Garland Ranch hikes Habitat restoration — The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park Watsonville District docents lead hikes at Garland Second and fourth Saturdays each month. Ranch Park every Saturday and invite Sponsored by Watsonville Wetlands Sierra Club members to join them. An Watch. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet in updated list of all hikes may be found on Orchard Supply parking lot at Green their website: www.mprpd.org. Valley Rd. and Main St. in Watsonville. Gloves, tools and lunch provided. Call Laura Kummerer, 728-4106 for more information. No experience needed.

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serving as docent on this pleasant 4-mile walk R ATINGS In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have with some moderate uphill. Meet before 9:30 insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. If you wish to go GENERAL INFORMATION: direct, call leader. Bring lunch, water, sun- Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement screen, hat, $3 carpool and share of entrance All outings begin and end at the trailhead. among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. Carpooling to and from the trailhead is strict- fee. Leader: Joanna Aria, 685-1824. ly a private arrangement between the driver Sunday, June 12 Saturday, June 18 and his/her guests. Carpool drivers are not J UNE HIKE: TANBARK TRAIL TO TIN HOUSE agents or employees of the Sierra Club. PLAY DAY: MITTELDORF PRESERVE The Tanbark Trail packs a lot of scenery in a You can do whatever you want on this 1100- GLS = Gay & Lesbian Sierrans. All are Sunday, June 5 fairly short length. From its start off Hwy. 1 welcome on GLS outings. acre redwood preserve. Hike (alone or with STROLL: LIMEKILN CREEK south of Big Sur, the trail winds up the south leader), meditate, do art, photography, dance, EXPLANATION OF RATINGS: A long drive takes us to a short but lovely side of Partington Canyon, past a rushing be. A great opportunity to create your own The outings described vary in difficulty walk among the redwoods along Limekiln creek and through redwoods and tanbark play time. Meet at Albertson’s at 9:00 a.m. and Hare Creeks, far below Cone Peak. Bring oaks until it reaches the site of the ruined Return when you want to. Leader: Marilyn from leisurely walks to strenuous hikes. The “Tin House.” Here we’ll have lunch and following explanation are general guidelines. water and lunch, and plan to share gas cost Beck, 372-6860. and state park entry fee. Meet BEHIND the enjoy the ocean views before returning via a (For more information about the difficulty of Big Sur Land Trust Office (on Via Nona disused dirt road. Car shuttle to save walking a particular hike, call the leader): Marie across from the Rio Road Post Office) the last mile on Hwy. 1. 6 miles with 2000' Walk: Between 2-5 miles, leisurely pace. at 9:30 a.m. We’ll return mid to late after- elevation gain. Leisurely pace. Meet behind Easy: No more than 5 miles; slight eleva- noon. Leader: Mary Gale, 626-3565. Brinton’s (opposite Albertson’s) at 9.30 a.m. carpool news tion gain; easy pace. to carpool. Leaders: Cath Farrant and Mary Moderate: 5-10 miles; up to 2,000' gain; Dainton, 372-7427, [email protected]. Meet 1 hour before formal meeting boots; better than average fitness required. Notice time in order to save gas and protect Strenuous: May involve off-trail hiking; Wednesday, June 15 the environment when participating demanding pace; for experienced hikers in Club events such as potlucks, slide SENIOR SAUNTER: ELKHORN SLOUGH in out-of-county outings. Informal (no good condition only. shows and other Please note this walk is ON A WEDNES- leader) carpool meeting spots: get-togethers are on page 6 in the DAY since the reserve is not open on Calendar listings. Tuesdays. This coastal wetland is one of the Santa Cruz: County. Gov’t Bldg. few remaining marshes on the migratory fly- Monterey: K-Mart Seaside M EETING P LACES way for birds. We hope to see egrets, blue Tuesday, June 7 herons, hawks, teals, etc. Joanna Aria will be DIRECTIONS: SENIOR HIKE: WATSONVILLE LEVEE Level 4 miles in the sun along Corralitos Creek past orchards and fields with view of Big Sur Land Trust Parking Lot: 3785 the Watsonville hills. No Facilities. Meet Via Nona Marie, Carmel. From Hwy. 1 head- before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. Bring ing S in Carmel, turn left on Rio Rd., left on lunch, water, HAT, sunscreen, and $2 car- Via Nona Marie, then left into the parking lot pool. Leader: Beverly Meschi, 475-4185. behind Monterey County Bank. Albertson’s/Bagel Bakery: Heading south Wednesday, June 8 on Hwy. 1, pass through Monterey. One mile HIKE: MCCRARY BIG CREEK past the Ocean Ave. intersection, turn left on Tentative announcement of a trek that we Carmel Valley Rd. Almost immediately, turn hope will happen as planned. Please call one right at the light toward the stores. of us to find out if and when. Esperanza and Albertson’s and Bagel Bakery are on the right. Nick will co-lead. Monterey walkers should Santa Cruz County Govt. Center: The call Esperanza and Santa Cruz people Nick. large grey building at the corner of Ocean and The off-trail ramble is very difficult and should only be attempted by well condi- Water in Santa Cruz. We meet at the corner of + the parking lot nearest to the gas station. tioned, experienced hikers. 10 miles with Felton Faire: From Santa Cruz take steep canyon climbs, log crossings of creeks, poison oak, etc. Leaders: Nick Wyckoff 462- Graham Hill Rd. toward Felton. Just after 3101 and Esperanza Hernandez 678-1968. you pass Roaring Camp (on the left), make a right into Felton Faire shopping center. We Saturday, June 11 meet at the edge of the Safeway parking lot BIKE RIDE: OLD COASTAL HIGHWAY nearest Graham Hill Rd. Come on a 6-mile mountain bike ride from 41st Avenue Sears: From Hwy. 1 in Bixby Bridge to Andrew Molera State Park. Capitola, take the 41st Avenue exit and con- Meet at the Bixby Bridge at 10:05 a.m. The tinue toward the ocean on 41st Avenue ride starts at 10:15. An option is to take the toward the Mall. Pass the main Mall entrance Monterey Transit bus #22 to the start. Board and turn right into the next entrance heading at the Monterey Transit Center across from toward Sears. We meet behind the bank locat- Safeway at 9:00 a.m. The bus leaves at 9:15 ed at 41st and Capitola Road. Senior Saunter with space for 3 bikes. Bring lunch and at least meets in Sears parking lot close to 41st Ave. 2 liters of water. If you wish, you can pur- MPC Parking Lot: Monterey Peninsula chase lunch in Big Sur on arrival. Those who College Parking Lot. From Hwy. 1 take the choose to return to Bixby Bridge may ride the road in reverse. The return bus leaves Big Sur Fisherman’s Wharf exit, go straight one block, at 4:45 p.m. getting to the transit center at turn left and left again into the first parking 5:45 p.m. 800' elevation gain. Helmets manda- lot, parking lot A. This is the site of the tory. You must sign the club’s liability waiv- Thursday Farmers Market. Plenty of parking er. Please contact leader: Henry Leinen, 655- without a fee on weekends. 1948, [email protected] (email preferred).

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Sunday, June 19 ing on sand and bring a windbreaker, water Tuesday, June 21 a.m. Back to car around 5:00 p.m. Leader: HIKE: MARINA STATE BEACH and snack. Leader: Joyce Stevens, 624-3149. SENIOR PICNIC: HENRY COWELL Andrea Phelps, [email protected]. We’ll start out at the boardwalk enjoying the Our loop hike is along the river and through views of Monterey Bay, then north along the Sunday, June 19 redwoods. Easy 3 miles. After, we’ll have a Sunday, June 26 beach, passing by hang gliders just hanging HIKE: POGONIP potluck picnic. BRING YOUR FAVORITE HIKE: JACK’S PEAK around up there. 3-mile loop. Meet at west Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Santa Cruz County DISH to share. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears Hike a great loop around the perimeter of end of Reservation Rd. at the state beach Government Center. 6 miles. Bring lunch and 41st Ave. or at Felton Faire at 9:50 a.m. To go Jack’s Peak park. 10 miles with 500' elevation parking lot at 10:00 a.m. Wear shoes for walk- water. We’ll see the haunted meadow, sacred direct, use the main entrance on Hwy. 9; turn gain. Lunch with a great view of Point Lobos. oak, kilns, and other thrilling sights. Leader: right past the pay station to the first picnic Wear boots; bring lunch and water. Sheila Dunniway, 336-2325. area. Bring water, your potluck dish, $2 for Bathrooms available. Meet at Home Depot carpool and share of entrance fee. Leader: (old K-Mart) in Seaside, Hwy. 218 exit of Moving? Sunday, June 19 Joan Brohmer, 462-3803. Hwy 1. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422. HIKE: ANDREW MOLERA Please fill out and mail the change Saturday, June 25 of address form on page 15 We’ll hike through a diversity of landscapes: Tuesday, June 28 WALK: POINT LOBOS The post office charges us 70 cents each if redwoods, oaks, coastal views and gorgeous SENIOR HIKE: CHAMINADE TRAIL they handle the address change. Please flowers. Lunch on the beach. 8 miles, 1000' 4 miles starting from Hwy. 1, to the Pit, then Two easy miles through redwoods. Some elevation gain. We’ll start on the Ridge Trail past Whaler’s Cove, to the top of Whaler’s uphill. You may eat lunch at the Chaminade help the Club by using the coupon on Knoll and back via southern trails. Meet at page 15. and return on the Panorama. Bring lunch, Conference Center bar (light lunch about water, sun hat, windbreaker. Meet at Bagel Albertson’s at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Bring $11), or bring a bag lunch to eat at picnic area. Thank you Bakery at 9:00 a.m. Leader: Suzanne Arnold, snack, water, and optional binoculars. Back Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or go 626-4042, [email protected]. about noon. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215. direct and park behind the tennis courts at Chaminade at 9:50 a.m. $1 carpool. Leader: Saturday, June 25 Maureen Maynard, 336-5293. HIKE: SOQUEL DEMO FOREST Come hike with us! This demonstration forest, one of only two in J ULY the state, is used for forest practices research and training. Located high on a ridge (2600') Saturday, July 2 and deep in a canyon behind The Forest of Nisene Marks, this forest is south of the east HIKE BUTANO STATE PARK fork of Soquel Creek and is directly above the Hike 9-mile loop around this cool, green, San Andreas Fault. We will hike from the canyon park. Bring water and lunch. Meet at junction of Eureka Canyon Road and 9:30 a.m. at the Santa Cruz County Highland Way through the upper reaches of Government Center. Leader: George Nisene Marks to the Ridge Trail. From there Jammal, 335-7748. A year-round resort with cozy log we’ll drop down into the canyon and follow cottages; a cafe serving hearty Hihn’s Mill Road to hike’s end at Highland Saturday, July 2 gourmet cuisine and fine California Way. 8 miles but if everybody is willing, we HIKE: BIG CREEK/CANOGAS FALLS wines. A High Sierra hideaway can do a longer loop, up to 12 miles. Possible It is a few years ago since we last did this won- offering many choices...fishing, car shuttle. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. before derful hike. If we get the permission from the courses in fly-tying, fly-rod building, 9:00 a.m. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389. Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve, we would & fly-casting, hiking, cross-country meet very early at Albertson’s and spend the Sunday, June 26 whole day. We hike up the Big Creek (always skiing, historic walks & hot springs. Join today and HIKE: EWOLDSON TRAIL water), go to High Camp and hike steeply downhill to Canogas Falls, 1000' loss and receive a FREE Moderately strenuous 5-6 mile hike, starting Its backdrop...the grandeur of at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park to panoram- gain. Back over meadows with ocean views. Sierra Club Hope Valley, with its wide-open meadows, ic viewpoint high above the ocean. Finally through the redwoods. 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Tuesday, July 5 Sunday, July 10 Sunday, July 17 when done. Old tennis shoes that cover toes SENIOR SAUNTER: PINTO LAKE HIKE: PICO BLANCO CAMP SINGLES VEGETARIAN PICNIC & work best; sandals may cause toe bruising on Pinto Lake in Watsonville is very picturesque This 11-mile 1300' elevation hike leaves the BOATING: LOCH LOMOND rocks which can be slippery. An all-day out- with old oak and eucalyptus trees shading the Old Coast Road and follows a beautiful sec- We’ll have an early supper potluck at 4:00 ing in great heat and strong sun. Meet at easy 2-mile trail. Good restrooms and picnic tion of the Little Sur river, then up to Pico p.m. Afterwards we’ll go boating, or you may Carmel Bagel Bakery 8:00 a.m. or in the park, tables. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Blanco Camp to see the most beautiful water- hike or just socialize and relax. Sorry, no in the upper right side lot, about 9:30 a.m. Ave. To go direct, take Airport Blvd. exit to fall and pool in the area. Wear boots and sun swimming or alcohol allowed in the park. Call to confirm. Leader: Suzanne Arnold, Green Valley Rd. Go left on Green Valley protection, bring lots of water and lunch. You may bring your own boat or we may 626-4042, suzannecarml@ aol.com. Co-leader: and drive about 3 miles. Drive past the first Meet at Albertson’s at 9:00 a.m. Leader: Steve rent shared row or paddle boats for approxi- Steve Legnard. Pinto Lake sign and go about 1 mile to Pinto Legnard, 402-1422. mately $2 per person. Parking is free after Lake County Park sign on left side of road. 4:00 p.m. To carpool meet at 3:15 p.m. at Tuesday, July 19 Park to meet at 10:00 a.m. in last parking lot. Tuesday, July 12 Felton Faire or at the lakeshore picnic tables SENIOR HIKE: NISENE MARKS Bring lunch, water and $3 carpool. Leader: SENIOR HIKE: COSTANOA at 4:00 p.m. Bring your own plate, cup and Shady, moderate 3-miles with ups and downs. serving utensils and a potluck dish to share. Pat Herzog, 458-9841. We’ll hike on trails above Costanoa ranch. Choice of return via the Buggy Trail. We’ll For more information call leader Karen lunch at George’s Picnic Area. Meet before We’ll do Pampas Heaven Loop with lots of Kaplan after 11:00 a.m., 335-3342. Saturday, July 9 gradual uphill. Spectacular views! Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at Park kiosk PLAY DAY: GLEN DEVEN RANCH 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at 9:50 a.m. at about 9:50 a.m. Park in lot to left of the Enjoy a day at the ranch—writing, reading, Shen’s Gallery, King & Mission. To go direct, Sunday, July 17 entrance kiosk. Bring lunch, water, $2 car- photographing, hik- park in rear of parking lot at SWIM/HIKE :ARROYO SECO pool and share of entrance fee. Leader: ing (alone or with General Store. Boots recom- We’ll hike from the Arroyo Seco upper park- Marilyn Selby, 479-3809. leader), playing Getting to outings mended. Bring lunch, water ing lot, 3 miles to the water, then wade/rock music, resting. A Sierra Club encourages outings and $4 carpool. General Store scramble/float upstream through beautiful Saturday, July 23 special opportunity participants to walk, bicycle, and has a deli counter for sand- pools on air mattresses or light tubes (light HIKE: FALL CREEK to be on the 860- take the bus to outings meeting wiches, etc. Leader: Pat enough to easily tote; air pump provided). We’ll do the Lost Empire trail and loop back acre property of places. Herzog, 458-9841. You must have some type of flotation device. through the barrel mill site. 10 miles with forests and mead- Depending on the water flow, we’ll check out 1800' elevation gain. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the X X the waterfall and see if it’s possible to climb ows, flowers and b Friday, July 15 Santa Cruz County Government Center to history. Meet at HIKE: WEST MOLERA up the side. You must be a good swimmer and carpool. Call leader Nick Wyckoff for addi- energetic hiker! Kids over 12 with parents are Albertson’s at 9:00 a.m. Return when you Meet behind Brinton’s (opposite Albertson’s) tional information, 462-3101. want to. Leader: Marilyn Beck, 372-6860. welcome. Double bag food in large ziplocks at 9:30 a.m. for this moderately strenuous 8- in a light daypack. Wear swimsuit under light mile hike with 1200' elevation gain. We’ll hiking clothes. We’ll stash clothes and change Sunday, July 10 hike up Hidden Trail and Ridge Trail, enjoy- HIKE: FALL CREEK ing views of Pico Blanco and Post Summit. Join me as we explore this enchanted forest After lunch we descend via the Panorama with redwoods, a lovely burbling stream full Trail and Bluff Trail with views of the ocean of cascades, a lime kiln, barrel mill, fish pond, and Point Sur. Bring lunch, water, and wind- and dancing springs. Afternoon walk. 7 miles breaker as the ocean breeze can be cold even Bring water and a snack. Meet at Felton Faire in summer. Leaders: Cath Farrant and Mary at 11:00 a.m. to carpool. Leader: Sheila Dainton, 372 7427, [email protected]. Dunniway, 336-2325.

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Sunday, July 24 9:00 a.m. Bring a snack and water. Back about HIKE: CHINA CAMP TO BIG SUR noon. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215. A UGUST Wild River Formerly called Marathon Hike. Hike 23 miles from China Camp to Big Sur Ranger Saturday, July 30 Sunday, August 7 Campaign Station in one day! This is the classic trans- HIKE: BIG BASIN HIKE: PICO BLANCO CAMP Ventana hike starting at 4260' and dropping There’s an extension of East Ridge Trail that Strenuous 11-mile, 1500' elevation gain hike. seeks to to 370' with a lot of up and down on the way. takes us into the northern parts of the park. Great views up and down the coast. Bring lots Very strenuous, only for serious, fit hikers. We’ll cover 12 miles with 2000' elevation of water and lunch, sun hat and sun block. protect Big Sur I’ll try to set up a van pool this year so that no gain. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Santa Cruz Meet at the Bagel Bakery at 8:00 a.m. Call for one will have to return to China Camp at the County Government Center to carpool. Call more information. Leader: Betsy MacGowan, rivers end of the day. Please call for more informa- for additional information. Leader: Nick 510-215-9255, [email protected]. tion. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422. Wyckoff, 462-3101. Tuesday, August 9 by Dave Westman Tuesday, July 26 Sunday, July 31 SENIOR HIKE: FALL CREEK idden within the wild backcoun- SENIOR SAUNTER: LEVEE/EAST CLIFF SWIM/HIKE: ARROYO SECO Shady 2-mile hike in redwood forest partly try of the northern Santa Lucia Casual walk along River Street levee to muse- Because we love it, repeat of swim/hike of along the creek. Some moderate uphill. Trail HMountains and along Monterey um on East Cliff Dr. for 20 min. stop. Then July 17. See write-up above. is rocky in places. We’ll lunch at the lime- County’s spectacular Big Sur coast are a on to Aldo’s for lunch or you may bring stone kilns. After lunch, optional hike anoth- handful of free flowing rivers and lunch and eat on beach by lighthouse. Meet Sunday, July 31 er mile or so. Others can wait at kilns. No streams that retain the same wilderness before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. to carpool HIKE: NISENE MARKS restrooms. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st character enjoyed by the native Salinan to Gateway Plaza. Park by river near Ross. Ave. or just before 10:00 a.m. at Felton Faire. and Esselen peoples centuries ago. Bring water, lunch, $1 carpool. Leader: Meet at the Santa Cruz County Government To go direct, use parking lot on Empire Center at 10:00 a.m. or near Pacific Rim Unfortunately, these free-flowing Maureen Maynard, 336-5293. Grade up from Hwy. 9. Boots recommended. rivers remain at risk of being degraded Restaurant at 10:30 a.m. 8 mile hike to Maple Bring water, lunch and $3 carpool. Leader: Falls and back. Bring lunch, water, wear with dams, diversions and other devel- Saturday, July 30 Beverly Meschi, 475-4185. boots. Some stream crossings. Leader: Sheila opments to serve our ever-growing pop- WALK: ASILOMAR/PEBBLE BEACH Dunniway, 336-2325. Saturday, August 13 ulation. Only one local river, the Big Sur Join me on this 4-mile loop, starting on neigh- River, is fully protected with both feder- borhood streets and then thru dunes, out to a HIKE: BIG BASIN TO THE SEA al wilderness designation and by inclu- point and back along the Asilomar beach We’ll take advantage of the special Big Basin boardwalk. Meet across from the Fishwife Bus to get us to the starting point. Meet at the sion in the National Wild and Scenic Restaurant on Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove at Santa Cruz Metro Center to catch the #35 bus River System. Even rivers within federal at 8:30 a.m. for Big Basin (The bus will NOT Wilderness Areas, are at risk of develop- wait for stragglers). We’ll end the hike at the ment if they are not part of the National mouth of Waddell Creek in time to catch the Wild and Scenic River System. Such No. 40 bus, arriving back in Santa Cruz at rivers can be dammed and developed by 6:55 p.m. 13 miles, almost all downhill. Bring Presidential Executive Order. lunch, water, two $1 bills and four quarters To protect these rivers and streams, for bus fare. Wear hiking boots. Leader: the Sierra Club is teaming up with the “Peace begins George Jammal, 335-7748. California Wild Heritage Campaign, the Ventana Wilderness Alliance and Well Within” Tuesday, August 16 Friends of the River to launch the SENIOR SAUNTER: NEW BRIGHTON/POT Ventana Wild Rivers Campaign. We BELLY BEACH have only begun this historic project, It’s a great time for a beach walk. Leader will take us along the back way and down to the and are currently working to raise the beach. We may get as far as the cement ship. public awareness of seven outstandingly Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. If you remarkable rivers for permanent protec- go direct, meet at 9:50 a.m. and park on tion within the Forest Service boundary: P RIVATE SPAS & S AUNAS OVERLOOKING Kennedy at Park St. Bring lunch, water, sun- Arroyo Seco, Carmel River, Nacimiento screen and $1 carpool. Leader: Grace Hansen, River, San Antonio River, San A J APANESE GARDEN 476-7524. Carpoforo, Tassajara Creek, Willow Creek. For more information visit: www. D ESERT O UTING ventanawild.org/projects/rivers. u Massage Therapy Sponsored by the Sierra Club’s Cal/Nevada u Skin & Body Care Regional Conservation Committee Saturday-Sunday, July 16-17 Volunteers u All Natural Skin Care BRIGHT STAR SERVICE AND HIKE The Bright Star Wilderness Area, north of Needed Products Ridgecrest, has been impacted by both trash and by illegal ORV trespass. On Saturday our group will assist BLM Wilderness Resource Staff for Sierra Club Specialist Marty Dickes putting up barriers, Bookstore in Carmel concealing illegal routes, and placing signs. A chance to enjoy working in Sunday is reserved for a long hike along Carmel and helping the Club. Bright Star Creek from 7000' in Sequoia Volunteers work 4 hours a month. National Forest to the Burning Moscow Mine 417 Cedar St., Santa Cruz 831-4458-WWELL. at 4000' within the wilderness. Ponderosa for- Meet interesting people. Join the Visit our web site at www.wellwithinspa.com est and chaparral. Leader: Craig Deutsche, team! Call Gil Gilbreath, 624-7501. [email protected], 310-477-6670.

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fter nearly three years of public ccording to a settlement reached input the National Marine in April between Citizens for the Sanctuary Program is preparing a Preservation of the Forest of A A Draft Management Plan (DMP) and an Nisene Marks State Park and California Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) State Parks, bicyclists will be able to use for the Monterey Bay National Marine the Aptos Creek Fire Road. Potential Sanctuary (MBNMS). The DMP/EIS is loss of the use of the fire road prompted expected to be released for public review settlement negotiations between State late this summer. Public hearings will be Parks and Citizens for the Preservation held throughout the region and will of the Forest of Nisene Marks. present an important opportunity for As reported in The Ventana, the citizen participation. December 10 ruling by Superior Court The DMP, a revision of the Judge Judy Holzer Hersher banned Sanctuary’s original 1992 management mountain bikes in the portion of the plan, will focus on how best to under- park dedicated by the Marks family as a stand and protect the sanctuary’s violation of the Marks family’s wishes as resources. The DMP will include twen- stipulated in the deed. The ruling did not ty-five action plans that will guide the include an exception for the fire road. MBNMS for the next five years. The The settlement requires State Parks to majority of the action plans are grouped revise the General Plan in accordance Tom Jacobs A quiet trail beckons hikers on a misty day in The Forest of Nisene Marks. into four main marine management with the court’s interpretation of the themes: deed, honoring the Marks family’s wish- • Coastal Development (coastal es that the deeded portions of the park Parks chose not to appeal the judge’s because they had not been extended after armoring, desalination, harbors and be “preserved for all time as a decision, and the Citizens for the 30 years. The judge’s decision against that dredge disposal and submerged cables); natural preserve” and the Preservation of the Forest of Nisene argument offers assurance to future land • Ecosystem Protection (special land use “limited to camp- Marks State Park agreed to allow donors that the state will not be able to marine protected areas, Davidson ing, nature study, hiking, mountain bikes on the Aptos Creek circumvent donors’ wishes for how their Seamount, bottom trawling effects on and associated activities.” Fire Road. generous gifts of land are to be used. benthic habitats, and introduced The settlement lays out The Santa Cruz Group of the In reviewing the settlement, Santa species); the compromise as fol- Sierra Club actively participated in Cruz Group of the Sierra Club expressed • Water Quality (beach closures, lows: “With the this issue by taking a firm position satisfaction with the final outcome and microbial contamination and cruise ship exception of the against the adoption of the General Plan the assurance it offers to future land discharges); Aptos Creek Fire for Nisene Marks as originally drafted donors that their wishes will be fol- • Wildlife Disturbance (e.g., marine Road, the General Plan by State Parks because of the many inad- lowed. “If the wishes of the donors could mammal, seabird, and sea turtle distur- may not authorize bikes on the equacies of the plan. easily be ignored, donations of special bance, motorized personal watercraft, Dedicated Property.” Attorneys for State Parks argued that land will likely become few and far and tidepool protection). By agreeing to the settlement, State the Marks family’s deeds had expired between,” said Bill Parkin, attorney for The action plans were developed based on an extensive public process con- ducted over the past 4 years which included hundreds of people participat- ing in public scoping meetings, stake- holder work groups and Sanctuary N EWS C LIPS Advisory Council workshops and meet- ings. This update of the sanctuary’s man- In another land save, the Trust for Spraying stopped to inform desalination policy on the cen- agement plan is part of a larger review Public Land announced the purchase of The Santa Cruz County Board of tral coast and coordinating bilingual process which also involves the Gulf of a 3373-acre addition to Sonoma Coast Supervisors voted unanimously in May environmental the Farallones and Cordell Back nation- State Beach in May. An additional 515 for a 3-year moratorium on spraying educational cam- al marine sanctuaries to the north. acres will be protected by conservation herbicide along county roads. paigns in Half The sanctuary program has produced easements. The land, comprising most of Environmentalists including the Sierra Moon Bay and a Citizen Update to the Joint Management the watershed of Willow Creek, links Club and the Valley Women’s Club sup- Marina. Recently, Plan Review to help the public better previously conserved lands. The almost ported the ruling. Allen was a award- understand the sanctuary management $21 million purchase money came from ed a John A. plan review process, how key coastal and Prop. 50 and Prop. 40 bond measures. New membership chair Knauss Marine ocean issues will be addressed and how citizens can make their voices heard. For Heather Allen, who has just complet- Policy Fellowship We need clean air ed a Master’s degree in International Heather Allen for 2006. a copy of this new publication or for Environmental Policy at the Monterey The EPA marked World Asthma Day updates on the JMPR call 647-4217 or Institute of International Studies, will Land saved in May by advising that people reduce visit http://sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/ their exposure to “secondhand smoke, serve as the new Membership Chair for The Trust for Public Land has pur- jointplan/. cockroaches, dust mites, . . . .” Hey EPA, the Ventana Chapter. Allen is a member chased 20-acres of oceanfront property how about enforcing the Clean Air Act? of the Chapter Executive Committee north of Hearst Castle which it intends That would offer a world of relief to and works as Policy Director for Friends to hand over to State Parks. The $4.5 mil- asthma sufferers. of the Sea Otter in Pacific Grove. Her lion purchase west of Hwy. 1 includes current projects include establishing the two beaches. An existing resort with a Coalition on Responsible Desalination motel and restaurant has been closed.

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The Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program certifies busi- pollution and conserve natural resources. Certified Look for this seal. All Certified Green nesses that go above and beyond regulatory requirements by businesses have invested time, effort and financial resources to Businesses display this seal in their shops preventing pollution and conserving natural resources. The ensure that they meet the criteria for certification. These busi- businesses listed below have voluntarily reduced water con- nesses are the industry front-runners that meet and sumption, retrofitted lights and other electrical modifications to exceed exceptional environmental standards. reduce energy consumption, reduced solid waste by recycling Please visit the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program and minimizing waste, and have gone above and beyond regula- website for more details: www.ambag.org/greenbiz/ tory requirements by implementing pollution prevention practices More businesses are certified all the time! Check the website in their operation. The certification process involves a series of for an up to date list, and patronize the Certified Green rigorous audits by environmental and conservation experts to Businesses listed below. come up with the best available technology to prevent

THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES ARE PROUD TO BRING YOU THE GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM: Santa Cruz County Sanitation District, County of Santa Cruz Department of Public Works, County of Santa Cruz Department of Environmental Health Services, County of Monterey Environmental Health, City of Watsonville Public Works Utility, City of Monterey, City of Scotts Valley, Soquel Creek Water District, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, California Environmental Protection Agency Department of Toxic Substances Control, Ecology Action of Santa Cruz L YOUR CAR CAN AUTO REPAIR BUSINESSES Location Phone GO GREEN! SANTA CRUZ Car Care Center 2852A Soquel Avenue 831/479-4777 DMV Clinic 2335 Soquel Drive, Suite G 831/462-4436 Gino's Carco Santa Cruz Auto Recycling 3315 Portola Drive 831/475-4113 Nate Smith's Optimal Auto Care 2335 Soquel Drive 831/476-1332 Rick's Auto Shop 1050 B 17th Avenue 831/475-2470 Water Star Motors 318A River Street 831/457-0996 WATSONVILLE L&M Auto Repair 27 1st Street 831/724-4118 MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVE Forest Hill Auto Service 1123 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove 831/372-6575 Pacifc Motor Service 550 E. Franklin Street., Monterey 831/375-9571 L EAT GREEN TOO! RESTAURANTS Location Phone Eleven restaurants now CAPITOLA Certified as Green Businesses Dharmas 4250 Capitola Rd. 831/462-1717 in Santa Cruz County Shadowbrook Restaurant 1750 Wharf Rd. 831/475-1511 SANTA CRUZ Aloha Island Grille 1700 Portola Drive 831/479-3299 Crow’s Nest Restaurant 2218 E. Cliff Drive 831/476-4560 Nuevo Southwest Grill For more information about the Monterey Bay Area Green 2-1490 East Cliff Dr. 831/475-2233 Business Program, contact your local Santa Cruz County UltraMat Cafe 501 Laurel Street 831/426-9274 Coordinator Wired Wash 135 Laurel Street 831/429-9473 Jo Fleming at (831) 465-7439 SOQUEL Cafe Cruz 2621 41st Ave. 831/476-3801 Visit our website for an up to date listing of Michael’s on Main 2591 Main Street 831/479-9773 Certified Green Businesses APTOS Bittersweet Bistro 787 Rio Del Mar Boulevard 831/662-9799 FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD Café Rio 131 Esplanade 831/688-8917

What is a Certified Green Business? • Green Businesses meet or exceed all environmental regulations • Green Businesses implement specific practices to reduce pollution, save water and energy, and protect human health • Green Businesses are audited by inspectors before receiving certification

12 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005 Printed on Recycled Paper Local Program helps businesses go green f you knew that a local business oper- To become certified, businesses must since 1996. The program continues to Local coordinators: ated in an environmentally-responsi- voluntarily reduce water consumption, expand with new Green Business Santa Cruz County: Ible way, would you be more likely to retrofit lights and make other electrical Programs starting up in San Diego, Josephine Fleming 465-7439, patronize it? Now there is a green certi- modifications to reduce consumption, Sacramento, Arizona, Hawaii, as well as [email protected]. fication program for businesses that vol- reduce solid waste by more than the right here in the Monterey Bay area. Monterey County: untarily go beyond what is required by average business and surpass regulatory If you own a local Health Department, Environmental regulatory agencies. These special busi- requirements for pollution prevention. restaurant or auto Health Division, Solid Waste and nesses earn the right to display the Green Once the applicant business has com- repair shop, Recycling Section, 755-4579, recycle@ Business logo. pleted the requirements and becomes a you are co.monterey.ca.us. The Monterey Bay Area Green Certified Green Business, it is encour- urged to Business Program recognizes and pro- aged to display the Green Business logo contact How to help motes businesses that operate with the on the premises and in advertising. the program • Eat out at certified green restau- environment in mind. The program pro- The local Green Business Program is coordi- rants. vides applicant businesses with clear modeled after a similar program in the nator in • Take your car to a green auto information and technical assistance on San Francisco Bay area. The Monterey your coun- repair shop. how to comply with environmental reg- Bay Area Green Business Program is cur- ty and start • Urge non-certified businesses to ulations and how to go beyond compli- rently focusing on auto repair shops and the certifica- start the certification process. ance to adopt environmentally-sound restaurants with plans to expand into tion process. • Visit www.ambag.org/greenbiz to practices in four areas: energy efficiency, hospitality and other sectors in the near The service audit is learn more. water conservation, solid and hazardous future. free to participants. As an added incen- waste reduction, and pollution preven- The original San Francisco Bay Area tive, water fixtures are replaced at no tion. Oftentimes, being kind to the earth program has grown to include seven par- cost to the business. In addition, the pro- also means saving money in water and ticipating counties which have certified gram may be able to provide rebates for energy costs. over 300 businesses and public agencies replacement lighting fixtures.

Coalition for Waste Alternatives ponders options

Local Task Force to landfill. Opposition to mandatory recy- An updated waste composition analy- implement the cling may come from businesses and sis is slated to occur next year. When the most environmen- apartment managers who don’t want to results are known (probably at the end tally and socially sort their garbage. of 2006), the County will learn if the responsible long- According to the 1999 county waste types of garbage have changed since 1999 range waste man- sort, food waste accounts for 30% of the and what steps might most effectively agement program material in residential garbage carts. reduce waste even more. possible; Food waste at restaurants is about 65% Until Zero Waste is achieved, there • of refuse and ranges from 25-40% in agri- will be some garbage to deal with. Ideas Lobbying elected cultural, retail food, finance/real estate on the table include waste export, waste- officials in sup- and other service-oriented businesses. to-energy, anaerobic digestion, pyroly- port of new diver- The county would like to provide for sis, gasification, and production of sion programs food waste collection at all businesses refuse-derived fuels. All of these options and full imple- and residences. Programs for food scrap have environmental consequences. Karin Grobe Workers check food scraps for contaminants such as plastic bags at mentation of collection and composting have been Gathering information on these process- this compost site near Portland, OR. existing programs; successful in reducing waste in San es from sources other than those selling by Karin Grobe • Promoting new aggressive waste Francisco and East Bay cities, and the the technology is critical to making an diversion alternatives and incentives. resulting compost has been approved for informed decision. hat will you do with your The Santa Cruz County Integrated use on organic farms. A compost facility If you wish to receive email updates garbage when all the local land- Waste Management Local Task Force would require 20 or more acres. It could and alerts regarding solid waste, contact Wfills are closed? Burn it? Ship it has advanced a number of waste-cutting stand alone or be coupled with other Karin Grobe, 427-3452, kgrobe@pac- somewhere else? Bury it in your back- measures, among them a Zero Waste res- waste-handling facilities. Sensitivity and bell.net. yard? Santa Cruz County residents have olution, mandatory recycling, mandato- hard work will be needed to identify demonstrated strong opposition to siting ry trash collection in the urban area and space suitable for composting. any new landfills in the county. The a 10-gallon garbage can option. The Buena Vista landfill will be full in 15 Coalition will be weighing in on these years, and it’s just a matter of time until measures which could help tremendous- the landfills run by the cities of Santa ly in extending the life of the county Cruz and Watsonville fill up. What do we do after that? Santa Cruz County residents interest- Make a difference ed in promoting environmental solu- Join Sierra Club tions to the garbage problem have California’s formed the Coalition for Waste Legislative Action Alternatives. The group’s mission is to help shape the long-term waste manage- Network ment strategy of Santa Cruz County by: • Influencing the Santa Cruz County Integrated Waste Management http://cal-legalert.sierraclubaction.org www.ventanawild.org P.O. Box 506, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 831-423-3191

Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005 13 Candidate Statements: the Election received. The ballots shall be held for Chair shall provide to all candidates a one month following opening and 2005 Ventana Election Rules and Timeline standard format for statements, specify- counting, after which they may be ing the length, organization, and con- destroyed by direction of ExCom, if no he timeline and rules listed below in election mailing to members must be tent. All candidates shall submit state- objection to the election has been made. are based on the Sierra Club’s submitted to Election Chair; materials ments which conform to these specifica- ExCom shall establish a formal objec- guidelines for chapter and group not received by the deadline may not be T tions; material may be edited for accura- tion procedure, which shall be initiated elections of members to Executive included in the mailing. cy, suitability, and length, and is confi- within 30 days of the submission of the Committees. October 22: Election materials deliv- dential until published. Statements not formal report of Balloting Committee to I. Chapter/Group Election Time- ered to mailing house unless included in received by the October 7 deadline may ExCom. The ballots shall not be table Ventana. not be included in the mailing to mem- destroyed before the end of that 30 day June: Election Rules and Timeline November 14: Election materials bers. period, or before any formal objection published in Ventana. mailed to members unless included in III. Balloting Committee: This com- has been processed, including the time June-August: Nominating Com- Ventana. mittee of not less then 3 members is during which the election is protested to mittees consider chapter/group mem- December 30: Deadline for postmark appointed by ExCom. No candidate the national Sierra Club. bers for Executive Committees; choose on returned ballots. may serve on this committee. Balloting IV. Election campaign- at least two more candidates than the January 2005: Election Committee Committee shall prepare for mailing by ing: number of openings on each ExCom. Chair reports election results to Chapter November 14 a brief Campaigning for chap- July 1: Petition candidates may begin ExCom. description of the ter/group office is permitted; to circulate petitions. They may contact II. Election Rules and Procedures. election procedure, however, no campaign statements the chapter Election Committee Chair, Nominating Committees consist of the candidates’ statements, other than those submitted to and Mary Gale, at 626-3565 to determine not fewer than 3 members, appointed and ballots with return approved by the Election Chair, and whether they are being considered for each year by ExComs in spring, and envelopes. Separate bal- no advertisements, shall appear in nomination. whose term expires on Dec. 31. Their lots, accompanied by the Ventana or any other Sierra August 26: Chapter and Group membership is published in the August the candidates’ state- Club publication. After publica- NomComs submit names of candidates Ventana. ments, shall be tion of names of candidates, to Chapter ExCom. Duties: select nominees and report mailed to each no article by or about a September 9: Election Committee names to Chapter ExCom by the end of member. The candidate may appear in Chair provides candidate names to August. NomComs shall nominate at return envelope the Ventana unless it Chapter/group offices and to webmaster least 2 more candidates than the number shall bear a dis- pertains to the ordi- for member information. of ExCom members to be elected; all tinctive return address so as to nary performance of Sept. 21: Election Committee Chair must have given their consent to the insure prompt receipt by the the duties of the candi- submits election article to Ventana nomination. Secretary, who shall hold the date as a member of the Editor for inclusion in autumn Ventana. Deliberation of the NomCom may be ballots unopened until Sierra Club. Each candi- October 7: All candidate petitions open or closed at NomCom discretion; the election closes, date shall have an equal and statements with photos for inclusion no committee members may be nomi- nated. Names of nominees shall be pub- and then give them to opportunity to respond to lished in the October Ventana. the Balloting Committee for opening, published or circulated campaign state- CLASSIFIEDS Petition Candidates: the name of any validation, and counting of ballots. The ments of other candidates and shall be chapter or group member proposed in counting process shall be subject to given an equal opportunity to address observers, one appointed by each candi- Sierra Club meetings concerning their Rates: $4.00 per line for Sierra Club members. writing by 25 members and who gives consent shall also be included on the bal- date. Balloting Committee shall notify candidacy. No candidate may spend Payment must accompany all ads. Make checks candidates of the time and place for more than $100 for campaign expenses, payable to: Sierra Club. Approximately 35 char- lot. The petition must be postmarked or acters per line. Spaces and punctuation count delivered to the Election Chair by opening and counting of the ballots. If regardless of source. The Chapter mem- as characters. Typewritten or computer gener- the winning candidates’ margin of victo- bership mailing list shall be made avail- ated copy preferred. October 7. July 1 is the first day for cir- culation of a nominating petition, and ry is 10 votes or fewer, the ballots shall able to candidates for the purpose of EARTH WISE SINGLES. Where eco-pas- be counted again. Before counting bal- sending campaign material. Campaign sionate, politically active adults meet others shall be in a form prepared by the Secretary and made available to petition lots, Balloting Committee shall check material shall be identified by source, of like mind and heart. Join the community names off a master list of Chapter mem- and copies shall be sent to the NomCom that cares. Get 6 months free! candidates at the Chapter/Group offices. www.EWSingles.com The form shall provide for names, signa- bers, unless computer printed labels are and to all candidates in time to permit part of the ballot. timely responses. Sierra Club entities HAVE YOU PURCHASED any organic ture, and addresses of signers and dates of signature. The Secretary shall verify the Election Results: shall be reported to shall not endorse candidates, but any cotton clothing lately? The editor wants to the Secretary, who shall report to the member may endorse and speak for a hear why. Send an email to membership of signers to determine if a [email protected]. Include your phone sufficient number appear on the peti- candidates and the ExComs. Within 5 candidate as an individual, as distin- number and where you live. tion. A candidate statement in the form days the Balloting Committee shall sub- guished from a chapter/group official. mit a written report of the election Editors of the Ventana are not permitted DISTRIBUTE THE VENTANA in Capitola. prescribed by the Election Chair shall You are dependable, personable and able to accompany the petition when it is sub- results to the ExCom. The election is to endorse a candidate. Candidates may pick up copies of The Ventana in downtown mitted to the Secretary. not deemed complete until the report is not sign arguments accompanying ballot Santa Cruz to deliver to Capitola businesses. issues such as by-law changes. Call 457-1036 to volunteer. Candidates may address such issues in VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO DELIVER their candidate statements. THE VENTANA to the Santa Cruz Natural V. Amendments to Election Rules: History Museum. 6x/year. This is the perfect Any amendments may be considered job for a member who is a museum docent or WITTWER & PARKIN, LLP and made each year, by May, by volunteer. Pick up Ventanas either in down- town Santa Cruz or on the Westside. Call Practicing in the areas of Environmental and Land Use Law ExCom. The rules, as they may have 457-1036. been amended, shall by published each year in the Ventana for Jul/Aug. WORK AT SIERRA CLUB BOOTH at the VI. Election Timetable: County Fair. We are looking for volunteers to work in cooperation with other conserva- ExCom shall adopt this annually, in tion groups at the Santa Cruz County Fair in 147 S. River St., Ste. 221 June, setting out the dates for all proce- Watsonville, September 13-18. Day and Santa Cruz, CA 95060 dures specified in the by-laws and these evening shifts available. Get the word out Phone (831) 429-4055 rules. The timetable shall by published about conservation issues in Santa Cruz Fax (831) 429-4057 in the Ventana for Jul/Aug. County. Call 426-4453.

14 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005 Printed on Recycled Paper D IRECTORY OF C LUB L EADERS Chapter Office – Sierra Club Book Store –Carmel FREE BREAKFAST Las Tiendas Building, Ocean Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel Mailing Address – The Ventana Chapter, P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA, 93921, e-mail:[email protected] Buy One Breakfast Receive Second One Phone – 624-8032 Fax - 624-3371 (Santa Cruz Group Phone – 426-4453) Website:www.ventana.sierraclub.org of Equal or Lesser Value FREE Sierra Club Bookstore •• Greek Greek Scramble Scramble Manager Gil Gilbreath 24351 San Juan Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 624-7501 •• ThaiThai Scramble Scramble Buyer Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-3565 •• Tofu Tofu Rancheros Rancheros Treasurer Bruce Rauch 2655 Walker Ave. Carmel, CA 93923 626-9213 •• PestoBombay Scramble Breakfast Volunteer Chair Rita Summers P.O. Box 646 Pacific Grove, CA 93950 655-2526 •• NewPesto & Scramble Improved Tofu Scramble • New & Improved Tofu Scramble Chapter Executive Committee •• OatmealOatmeal Chapter Chair Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7046 •• PancakesPancakes w/Pure w/Pure Maple Maple Syrup Syrup Vice Chair D’Anne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-1389 Treasurer Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586 (8am-12pm) 7 7 DAYS DAYS Other Members Larry Espinosa 19240 Reavis Way Salinas, CA 93907 663-2753 *with*with coupon.coupon. NotNot goodgood withwith otherotherother offers.offers.offers. $6.00 limit. next to DMV, one block from 41st Ave. Up to $6.00 limit.limit David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-3137 Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586 Julie Engell 15040 Charter Oak Blvd. Prunedale, CA 93907 633-8709 Marilyn Beck 528 Crocker Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 372-6860 Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8586 Heather Allen 3037 Vaughn Ave. Marina, 93933 224-0134 Admin Chair/Sec Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-3565 Coastal Chair D’Anne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-1389 Conservation Committee Co-Chairs Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8586 Gillian Taylor 52 La Rancheria Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-0298 Local Wilderness Committee Chair Steve Chambers 319 Caledonia St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-1787 Computer Database: Stephanie Kearns 740 30th Ave. #67. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 475-1308 Bulk & Packaged • Organic & Natural Foods NC/NRCC Reps. George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 335-7748 Outrageous Malt Sweetened Chocolate Treats! Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 423-8567 Outings Chair Anneliese Suter 9500 Center St. #53 Carmel, CA 93923 624-1467 Unique and Irresistible Snack and Trail Mixes! Population Committee Vivid Grains! Chair Harriet Mitteldorf 942 Coral Dr. Pebble Beach, CA 93953 373-3694 Distinctively Different and Delicious Pastas! Political Chair: Terry Hallock P.O. Box 22993 Carmel, CA 93922 915-0266 Pot Luck Committee Delectable Cereals Made With Organic Grains, Nuts and Fruits! Chair Marion Chilson 6060 Brookdale Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 624-3510 Sierra Club Council Available at your favorite store! Delegate David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-3137 Alternate Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7046 Distributed By Falcon Trading Company Transportation Committee Chair Neil Agron 26122 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 624-3038 1055 17th Avenue • Santa Cruz, CA 95062 • (831) 462-1280 • FAX (831) 462-9431 Outings Chair Anneliese Suter 9500 Center St. #53 Carmel, CA 93923 624-1467 Membership Chair Heather Allen 3037 Vaughn Ave. Marina, 93933 224-0134 Ventana Editor Debbie Bulger 1603 King Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 457-1036 Pajaro River Committee Co-Chairs Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, 95062 464-1184 JoAnn Baumgartner P.O. Box 1766. Watsonville, CA 95077 722-5556 Santa Cruz County Group of the Ventana Chapter Group Office: 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, near Actors’ Theatre Website:www.ventana.sierraclub.org Now featuring the Sierra Club Mailing Address: Sierra Club, Santa Cruz Group, P.O. Box 604, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-0604 Phone: 831-426-HIKE (426-4453), Fax: (831) 426-LEAD (426-5323), e-mail: [email protected] Executive Committee clothing collection Chair Aldo Giacchino 1005 Pelton Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 460-1538 Other members Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 423-8567 Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 464-1184 Stop in today Richard Shull 110 Amber Lane Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-5153 Kristen Raugust 454 Swanton Road Davenport, CA 95017 423-8566 Shandra Dobrovolny 147 S. River St., Ste 221 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 477-1981 Kevin Collins P.O. Box 722 Felton, CA 95018 335-4196 Bojana Morgenthaler 25401 Spanish Rnch Rd. Los Gatos 95033 408-353-5536 Mike Guth 22905 East Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 476-0295 Treasurer Nan Singh Bowman 12470 Lorenzo Ave. Boulder Creek, CA 95006 246-3591 Growth Management Committee Chair Charles McClain 420-1747 Conservation Committee Chair Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 423-8567 Forestry Task Force Chair Jodi Frediani 1015 Smith Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060 426-1697 1130 Pacific Ave. Membership Committee Chair Santa Cruz Outings Chair George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 335-7748 429-5758 Transportation Committee Chair Jim Danaher 340 Soquel Ave. #205 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 427-2727 Water Resources Committee vacant Political Committee M EETING S CHEDULE vacant Ventana Chapter (Monterey Co.) Santa Cruz Regional Group

Information: 624-8032 Information: 426-HIKE (426-4453) Please use this coupon. Attach current mailing label Executive Committee: Meeting place: Sierra Club Office MOVING? here and write in new address below. Last Thursday of the month; Call for 1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, Suite 11. (Please allow 4-6 weeks processing time) meeting place & time. Executive Committee: Name Conservation Committee: Wednesday, June 8, at 7:00 p.m. Alternate 3rd Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, at 7:00 p.m. Address Beck’s house: 23765 Spectacular Bid, Wednesday, Aug. 10, at 7:00 p.m. Monterey. Take Hwy 68 to York Rd. to City State Zip Conservation Committee: Spectacular Bid. Wednesday, July 6, at 7:00 p.m. July 16, at 2:00 p.m. Mail to: Sierra Club - P.O. Box 52968 - Boulder, CO 80322-2968 Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 7:00 p.m.

Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005 15 R Club preparingforhugeconventioninSeptember Forestry Committee. Jammal andarepresentativefromthe Mitteldorf, PatriciaMatejcek,George D’Anne Albers,HeatherAllen,Harriet Group willbeablyrepresentedby ing experience. the planetthroughafunandrichlearn- attendees toexplore,enjoy,andprotect Francisco willbeahugeopportunityfor happening September8-11inSan mental movement.Thisfour-dayevent an importantmilestoneintheenviron- in its113-yearhistory,andwillserveas Volume 44, Number 3, 2005 www.ventana.sierraclub.org The VentanaChapterandSantaCruz gathering heldbytheSierraClub Sierra Summitwillbethelargest egistrations arecomingin!The

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