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Volunteers finally get permission to hang a sign at the Chapter book- store in 1987, 15 years after it opened. From l to r: Joyce Stevens, Bob DeYoe, Richard Tette, Marty Glasser, and Charlotte Anderson. Jerry Lebeck End of an era p. 4

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 in its seventh edition. To produce this on August 27 at Moss Landing Marine position of the Sierra Club. Articles, graphics Bookstore volunteers and photographs are copyrighted by the book, volunteer hikers explored the Lab will include a salute to the most authors and artists and may be reprinted only appreciated hills, valleys, streams and rivers of this recent hardworking staff of the book- with their permission. his summer, the Ventana Chapter vast forest to describe to the reader the store: Charlotte Anderson, Gil DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS Sierra Club bookstore closed after magnificence and uniqueness of our own Gilbreath, Mary Gale, Rita Summers All materials for publication must be received by Tnearly 30 years in the City of backyard (and how not to get lost!). and Bruce Rauch. Please join us in hon- the deadlines listed in The Ventana publication Carmel-by-the-Sea. It began as a group of Editors included Nancy Hopkins, Joyce oring these incredible volunteers! The schedule (see below). No exceptions. friends with a mutual interest in hiking Stevens and Steve Chambers. The con- program will also include a talk about SUBMISSIONS FORMAT and natural history who had a vision to stant updating of this valuable guide- the oceans by Mike Sutton, Director of Please limit articles to 800 words; letters to 300. All submissions may be edited for clarity share their experiences with other book remains one of the finest accom- the Center for the Future of the Oceans and length. Submissions are preferred via e- Chapter members. They came together plishments of the Ventana Chapter. and a screening of Lois Robin’s excellent mail or on a high density 3-1/2 inch diskette. to create a comfortable “Environmental For nearly three decades, the book- film about the Pajaro River entitled Save files as “text” or “ascii.” Mail hard copy to Center” in which to meet, exchange store attracted talented volunteers who Stuck in the Mud: The Pajaro River in editor, address below. ideas and information, and plan outings. committed to spending their afternoons Peril. Please attend, meet other members WHERE TO SEND SUBMISSIONS Volunteer managers and sales personnel supporting the Chapter by reinforcing and learn more about the natural Send submissions to: Debbie Bulger, Editor put together an inventory of some of the 1603 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 our conservation message and selling resources we are working so hard to e-mail: [email protected] finest books on nature, hiking and nature books. Members with this level of protect. CHANGE OF ADDRESS wilderness available to the public. dedication to the goals of conservation —Rita Dalessio Do not call editor! Send address changes to The cornerstone of the bookstore are rare and deeply valued. Sierra Club, The Ventana, P. O. Box 52968, became the Los Padres Trail Guide, now The Chapter Membership Luncheon Boulder, CO 80322-2968. POSTAL NOTICE The Ventana (015057) is published 6 times a year, (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec.) paid by Come hike with us! subscription included in membership fee, by F ROM THE E DITOR The Ventana Chapter of the Sierra Club, 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060. Periodical postage paid Santa Cruz, California, and at additional mailing offices. Seeing connections degree from the newly-formed Yale Postmaster: Send address changes to Sierra n my recent backpack in Forest School, Leopold subscribed to Club, The Ventana, P. O. Box 604, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-0604. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Gilford Pinchot’s philosophy that the Park up Cloud Canyon and main purpose of the nation’s forests was Editor: O eventually to the summit of 13,666’ to produce lumber. As he gained experi- Debbie Bulger • 457-1036 e-mail: [email protected] Midway Mountain, the wildflowers ence and maturity, he conducted experi- (no change of address calls, please!) were spectacular. 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2 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005 Printed on Recycled Paper Chapter and Group events to highlight marine sanctuary

Marine Sanctuary representative to speak September 19 he Santa Cruz Group is launching a new speaker series on September T19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Simpkins Center, 979 17th Ave., Santa Cruz. Rachael Sauders, Community and Public Relations Coordinator for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, will give an illustrated talk on “The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary: History, Overview, and Management Issues.” The Monterey Bay Sanctuary, stretch- ing along 276 miles of Central Coast shoreline, is a federally-protected marine area that supports one of the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems. Presentation attendees will learn about the history of the sanctuary as well as gain insider perspectives on the manage- ment issues. With public hearings for the updated Management Plan scheduled for Chad King/MBNMS/NOAA this fall, this presentation will provide The Humpback whale above is one of 27 species of cetaceans that frequent the Monterey Bay Marine Sanctuary. great background information to com- Ocean speaker and video premier featured at Chapter membership luncheon munity members. These talks, which are free, will be presented quarterly to provide the com- et ready for the Sierra Club ecosystem. We will also give recognition south. Turn right onto Moss Landing munity with insights on local and global Ventana Chapter’s 2005 member- to the staff of our bookstore for their Road (just past the power plant). conservation and ecology topics. ship luncheon on Saturday, loyal work over the years. Continue straight through town past the G Refreshments will be served. August 27, from noon to 3:30 p.m. Driving Directions antique stores and post office. See details Guest speaker Mike Sutton, the Director From Monterey: Take Hwy. 1 north. above. Ample free parking. of The Center for the Future of the Turn left onto Moss Landing Road. Oceans. Sutton will talk about “Ocean Moss Landing Marine Lab’s main build- Conservation in California and ing is located at 8272 Moss Landing Road Contact Your Representatives Beyond.” He will be discussing both on the left directly after the cemetery. President George W. Bush (831) 424-2229 (Salinas) California’s progressive ocean legislation From Santa Cruz: Take Hwy. 1 The White House (202) 225-6791 (FAX, Washington, D.C.) and the significant challenges at the state 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW [email protected] Washington, D.C. 20500 U.S. Representative Anna Eshoo and Federal level. Comment line: (202) 456-1111 Come enjoy this refreshing summer 698 Emerson Street FAX: (202) 456-2461 Palo Alto, CA 94301 lunch at Moss Landing Marine Lab. Cost [email protected] (408) 245-2339 is $10/person. Reserve your place by FAX (650) 323-3498 Vice President Dick Cheney [email protected] sending a check, before August 25, for $1 LETTERS (202) 456-1414 to: Marilyn Beck, 528 Crocker Ave., [email protected] State Senator Abel Maldonado The Ventana welcomes letters. Send to: 100 Paseo De San Antonio, Suite 206 Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Space is limit- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger San Jose, CA 95113 ed. Make checks out to “Sierra Club.” LETTERS TO THE EDITOR State Capitol Building (408) 277-9461 Premiering at the luncheon will be The Ventana, 1603 King Street Sacramento, CA 95814 [email protected] Santa Cruz, CA 95060 (916) 445-2841 local member Lois Robin’s video about FAX: (916) 445-4633 State Senator Joe Simitian the Pajaro River, entitled Stuck in the or email to [email protected] State Capitol, Room 4062 Please include a phone number with www.governor.ca.gov Mud: The Pajaro River in Peril. This doc- Sacramento, CA 95814 your letter. Anonymous letters are Senator Dianne Feinstein (916) 445-6747 FAX (916) 323-4529 umentary is a fascinating look at the not accepted. Letters may be edited 331 Hart Office Building [email protected] plants and wildlife in this unique region, for length. Washington, D.C. 20510 with expert commentary on current (202) 224-3841; (415) 393-0707 State Senator Jeff Denham efforts to preserve this threatened My car’s a gem 1 Post Street, Suite 2450 369 Main Street, #208 I am 83 and unfortunately live 2 1/2 miles San Francisco, CA 94104 Salinas, CA 93901 [email protected] (831) 769-8040 from the nearest bus stop. I’m too old and [email protected] lazy for biking. But I recently bought a Gem Senator Barbara Boxer Assembly Representative Simon Salinas Moving? car which is entirely electric, max 25 mph, 112 Hart Office Building 100 W. Alisal Street, Rm. 134 legal on streets with a speed of 30 mph or Washington, D. C. 20510 Salinas, CA 93901 Please fill out and mail the change less. It has a range of 20 miles per charge and (202) 224-3553 (831) 759-8676 FAX (831) 759-2961 of address form on page 15 (415) 403-0100 (Voice) [email protected] gets me around Pebble Beach, Pacific Grove 1700 Montgomery Street The post office charges us 70 cents each if and Carmel. My “ugly-bugly” plugs into a San Francisco, CA 94111 Assembly Representative John Laird they handle the address change. Please 110v outlet so is usually “nursing” in my [email protected] 701 Ocean Street, Room 318-B help the Club by using the coupon on garage. Santa Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 425-1503 U. S. Representative Sam Farr 99 Pacific Street, Suite 555D page 15. You can see them at www.gemcar.com. 100 W. Alisal Street Monterey, CA 93940 —Harriet Mitteldorf Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 649-2832 FAX (831) 649-2935 Thank you Pebble Beach (831) 429-1976 (Santa Cruz) [email protected]

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see the sign, the delightful selection of children’s titles. group created silly Bruce Rauch has worked tirelessly as ads to draw atten- treasurer, and Vi Fox and then Rita tion to the center Summers recruited and scheduled the and its wares volunteers who were thanked once a (Sierra Club cups, year with a celebratory luncheon. t-shirts, etc.). In Joyce Stevens reflects, “It’s a sad thing one, Joyce, Dawn to see the end of an era. This has been and Merrill pose as the Ventana Chapter’s presence in the the monkeys who community, a place for positive interac- see, hear and speak tions with members as well as folks who no evil—their eyes, have never even heard of the Sierra ears, and mouths Club.” The difficulty of finding an covered by Sierra affordable replacement space for the lit- Club cups. tle rooms at Las Tiendas means that the Another depicted bookstore will probably not be reestab- Dawn wearing lished at another location. Sierra Club cups as earrings. Many other chapter members contributed to the center’s success. Activist Ansel Adams, a search charter member of the Ventana Chap- ter, presented We’re looking some of his photo- for a few good activists Peter Figen graphs to enhance Do you recognize these monkeys? From l to r: Dawn Cope, R. Merrill Jones, and Joyce Stevens do their best to find the ambiance. This Are you, or do you know, an new uses for Sierra Club cups in order to promote sales. The 1977 ad developed from this photo read: “Don’t mon- activist who can make a difference by key around-Come on down to the Sierra Club Environmental Center for cups and t-shirts.” gift had been solicited by Ken Wood, a serving on the Chapter or Group by Mary Gale member who worked tirelessly on Executive Committee? Candidates he Chapter bookstore, long an Avenue in Carmel. behalf of the Coastal Act. must have a proven record of institution in Carmel closed in After much hard work, both planning The lack of a prominent sign had interest/involvement in environmental early July. For over 28 years the and building, the Chapter received a per- always been a problem. It was remedied issues and have time to meet monthly T and work on issues. bookstore was staffed entirely by volun- mit from the City of Carmel and opened in 1986 when the City of Carmel adopt- teers, an incredible achievement. on Groundhog Day of 1977. Though ed a freer set of planning standards. Call a member of the nominating The Ventana Chapter Sierra Club very stingy with permits for signs, the Joyce Stevens seized the opportunity to committee. Don’t delay. bookstore began life as an environmen- city eventually agreed to allow a sign for get an overhead sign for the building Nominating Committee Members tal center where chapter members could the Sierra Club Environmental Center facade as well as permission to paint a Ventana Chapter read in the library (stocked with donated in the arch above the stairs. sign on the wall above the stairs. For books on outdoorsy subjects), discuss The committee recruited volunteers nearly 20 years the improved signage has Election Chair-Mary Gale 626-3565 conservation issues, and write letters to to work in the center and in ensuing been guiding customers to the space Gillian Taylor 659-0298 politicians and government agencies. years welcomed Hulda Bonestell as known as the Sierra Club Bookstore. Rod Mills 659-3745 Joyce Stevens, Dawn Cope, Corky recruiter, trainer and supervisor of the In recent years the management of the Paula Lope 659-2623 Matthews, and R. Merrill Jones headed many volunteers who gave their time so bookstore has been in the very capable Santa Cruz Group: up the effort to establish the bookstore selflessly. Each year at Christmas, Alice hands of Charlotte Anderson and Gil Shandra Dobrovolny 477-1981 with carpentry help from Ed Cope. Goulding opened her home on Randall Gilbreath. With help from buyers Paul Jodi Frediani 426-1697 Long-time member and hike leader, Bob Way for a party to acknowledge the Jones and Mary Gale, the bookstore had Sandy Henn 662-2843 DeYoe, agreed to charge a very low rent great contribution made by the book- an up-to-date inventory of the most pop- for the upstairs space in his Las Tiendas store volunteers. ular books on natural history, photogra- Building on the south side of Ocean To attract customers who might not phy, hiking and camping as well as a

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4 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005 Printed on Recycled Paper Santa Cruz County to require recycling Drinkard not confirmed to Board of Forestry; Governor by Karin Grobe gram, including paper, cardboard, glass, Avid recyclers are enthusiastic about substitutes unqualified can- anta Cruz County has adopted a far- metal and plastic con- the ordinance, which they hope will didate reaching ordinance requiring resi- tainers, batteries, force their neighbors and businesses to dents and businesses to recycle. The aseptic packag- start recycling, thus saving space in the S ing, milk and county landfill. Although there was lit- ocal Santa Cruz activists per- ordinance will have an impact on people formed a remarkable achievement who haven’t been willing to recycle juice cartons, tle opposition to the ordinance, yard and wood Mathews says haulers have grumbled, Lby rallying the public to protest under the current voluntary program. the appointment of Nancy Drinkard, ex- Patrick Mathews, Santa Cruz County waste and small unhappy with their role as middlemen scrap metal. who will need to provide recycling con- CDF forest practice officer to a seat rep- Recycling/Solid Waste Division resenting the public on the Board of Manager, is hopeful that the diversion Other items are tainers and be involved at some level accepted at the with enforcement. Forestry and Fire Protection. Members rate, which was 55% in 2003, will of the Santa Cruz Group Forestry Task increase to 70% as the ordinance takes Buena Vista Landfill and the Ben Lomond Transfer Station— Force knew from experience that effect and new diversion programs are Drinkard was disrespectful to the public put in place. “The carrot we’ve been mattresses, gypsum board, concrete, asphalt, tile, porcelain and appliances. and really represented the timber indus- offering is the option of taking advan- Felton voters approve try. tage of recycling opportunities to reduce An educational outreach program began July 1. Starting January 2006 As a result of the many calls and let- waste hauling bills and help conserve bonds to buy water ters protesting Drinkard’s appointment, resources,” he said. “Most residents and notice tags will be placed on garbage con- tainers with appreciable amounts of system it died for lack of a confirmation hear- businesses have opted for the carrot, but ing. In her place, Governor now we need the stick-in the form of this recyclable materials. The prohibitions will go into effect January 2007, when nless you were on vacation, you Schwarzenegger has appointed Ronald ordinance-to get those who are not cur- Nehring of El Cajon. Unfortunately, rently recycling on board.” The greatest haulers will refuse collection if recy- probably have heard that Felton clables are mixed with refuse. Gate staff voters approved Measure W with Nehring is not qualified for the position. impact is expected from U California Code states that members of construction/demolition and business at the two County disposal facilities will room to spare even though passage of turn back self-haul loads that include the measure required a two-thirds yes the board should have knowledge of recycling, where as much as 50% of the watershed management, forest manage- materials currently landfilled could be recyclables. Haulers are prohibited from vote to pass. The measure approves $11 collecting recyclables mixed with waste million in bonds to acquire Felton’s ment, fish and wildlife, or related areas. recycled. Nehring’s main qualifications appear to The ordinance mandates recycling of and containers for recycling must be water system for the public. provided along with containers for At press time, the German-owned be that he narrowly escaped having his 22 materials. Most are currently accepted house burn down in the recent El Cajon in Waste Management’s curbside pro- refuse. California American Water Company (Cal Am) was saying the water system fire and that he is vice-chair of the was not for sale. California Republican Party. We can expect Cal Am to fight vigor- How to help ously to retain ownership of the water • Write Senator Don Perata, Chair, Redwood Empire again tries to system, not because the 1350 Felton Senate Rules Committee, State Capitol, hookups provide a lot of revenue for this Room 205, Sacramento, CA 95814. Let log Lompico headwaters multi-national company, but because Senator Perata know you think Nehring Cal Am is worried about other commu- is not qualified for the position as by Kevin Collins nities and other voters following required under Section 731 of the Public continue to defend our right to live in Felton’s example. Resources Code of California. he Lompico Timber Harvest Plan In June, the Monterey Peninsula • Call Jodi Frediani for more infor- (THP) which was stopped by an healthy watersheds surrounded by wildlife. Wildlife can only survive in Water Management District approved a mation, 426-1697. Tunprecedented decision of the CA ballot measure asking voters if a public Board of Forestry on appeal by Santa streams that we protect from abuse. About 40% of our steelhead and salmon entity should replace Cal Am as the local Cruz County in April 2004 has come water distributor. Unlike the Felton back as a “new” filing. Essentially the runs are now extinct. We cannot afford to lose any more. measure, the Monterey measure is advi- same logging plan, it is newly numbered sory only. If approved, supporters of the 1-05-158 SCR. We could find no refer- The Lompico Watershed Conservancy and the Lompico County measure would then move for an ence whatsoever in this “new” THP to appraisal of Cal Am’s local assets, and the Board of Forestry’s ruling. This is Water District both tried to resolve this dispute by arranging a purchase of this probably seek adverse condemnation of probably because the Timber Industry its system. and California Department of Forestry headwaters land. In 2001 the landowner (CDF) are terrified of having to deal asked a price for these 425 acres far in legitimately with the issue of cumulative excess of its legal appraisal value. watershed impacts. Perhaps they think if There will be a public hearing at the they ignore the issue, it will go away. Zayante Fire House on this new THP. This is unlikely. The Sierra Club and At press time the date of the hearing was its partner organizations such as the not known. Please check the Lompico Watershed Conservancy have Conservancy’s website for the hearing no intention of abandoning our rivers date and additional information, and streams to continual decline from www.lompicocreek.org or call 335-8136. water pollution. How to help Lompico Creek is listed as impaired • Attend the public hearing. under the Clean Water Act as is its par- • Write a letter to CDF opposing ent watershed, the San Lorenzo River. this Timber Harvest Plan. The address The water from this creek for the for comment is Public Comment (List Community of Lompico and the steel- the THP # 1-05-158 SCR), CDF Forest head which spawn in Lompico Creek Practice, 135 Ridgway Ave. Santa Rosa, are critical public resources. We will CA 95401.

Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005 5 C ALENDAR Sierra Club Events Friday, August 12 Monday, September 19 Sunday, October 2 and serving utensils. We love home- cooked food, but store-bought items Potluck & Slides: Sicily Marine Sanctuary Talk Vegetarian Potluck & Fireworks: (minimum value $4) make great contribu- Tonight’s slide show on Sicily will be by Rachel Saunders, Community and Public Seabright Beach tions too. This event Vilma Siebers. The potluck begins at 6:30 Relations Coordinator for the Monterey Celebrate Santa Cruz’s will be hosted by Diane p.m. Bring food to share and your own Bay National Marine Sanctuary, will 214th Birthday. Please & Irvin at 150 Lions plate, cup, utensils, and serving utensils. speak on this amazing marine ecosystem bring your plate, cup, Field Dr. off Granite We love home-cooked food, but store- right in our backyard. See incredible serving utensils, beach Creek Rd. For direc- bought items (minimum value $4) make images of marine life and learn about the chair or blanket, warm tions call Diane & great contributions too. For directions management issues facing us. FREE. 7:00 clothes, lantern or flash- Irvin, 423-5925, or call George, 335-7748. p.m., Simpkins Center, 979 17th Ave., light and musical instruments for a sing-a- George, 335-7748. Sunday, August 21 Santa Cruz. Refreshments will be served. long after the fireworks. For more infor- Saturday-Sunday, October 29-30 Sunday, September 25 mation call 335-3342 after 11:00 a.m. Singles Breakfast at Dharma’s Leader: Karen Kaplan. Watershed Conference Let’s take advantage of the 2 for 1 break- Singles Breakfast at Dharma’s Friday, October 14 The “Healthy Rivers, Happy Fish” water- fast coupon that Dharma’s always has in See August 21 for details. shed conference will consider fish barriers the Ventana. This will be in lieu of our Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 29-Oct. 2 Potluck & Slides: New Mexico and removal projects, stream turbidity, monthly potluck. Meet at Dharma’s at This slide show will be by Lynora from and stream bio-assessment among other 9:30 a.m. sharp and bring a coupon. See Environmental Film Festival her recent trip to New Mexico. The topics. Field trips on Oct. 30. For more coupon for address. Leader: George Opening night for the gala EarthVision potluck begins at 6:30 p.m. Bring food to information contact Jodi Frediani, Jammal, 335-7748. International Environmental Film share and your own plate, cup, utensils, JodiFredi@aolcom. Saturday, August 27 Chapter Luncheon Non-Sierra Club events of interest Mike Sutton, Director of The Center for The following activities are not sponsored or administered by the Sierra Club. The the Future of the Oceans, will speak on Club makes no representations or warranties about the safety, supervision or manage- “Ocean Conservation in California and ment of such activities. They are published only as a reader service. Beyond: Challenges and Opportunities in 2005-06.” In addition, see the World Wednesday, August 24 your garden. FREE workshop for Santa Premier of Lois Robin’s documentary on Cruz County residents. 1:00-3:00 p.m. the Pajaro River. Lunch and program Sustainable Communities Optional worm bin, $15. Call to reserve only $10/person. All members welcome. Slideshow worm bin. Sponsored by Santa Cruz Call Heather Allen, 224-0134 to reserve a FREE slideshow about creating ecologi- County Board of Supervisors. Call Karin place. Space is limited. Moss Landing cally and economically sound communi- Grobe, 427-3452. Marine Laboratory, noon to 3:30 p.m. ties. Sponsored by the city of Capitola. Friday, September 9 7:00 p.m. Capitola City Hall Council Sat., Aug. 27, Grey Bears Recycling Scene from “Oasis of the Pacific,” one of Chambers, 420 Capitola Avenue (near Facility, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz. Potluck & Slides: Desert/Red the films showing at the EarthVision the village). For more info call 475-7300. International Environmental Festival Sun., Sept. 25, Loma Prieta Community Rock Country Wednesday, August 31 Ctr., 23800 Summit Rd., Los Gatos. This slide show by Kim Vester will cover some of his trips to several areas of the Festival will be at the historic Del Mar Landfill Tour Sat., Oct. 15, Scarborough Gardens, 33 El west, including Death Valley and Theater in downtown Santa Cruz. Films Learn about new efforts to recycle more Pueblo Rd., Scotts Valley. Canyonlands. The potluck begins at 6:30 will be shown at the Rio Theater in Santa construction waste at the Santa Cruz Saturdays p.m. Bring food to share and your own Cruz on Saturday and Sunday. Check the County Buena Vista Landfill. For more plate, cup, utensils, and serving utensils. EarthVision website for specific screening information and carpooling, call Karin, Garland Ranch hikes We love home-cooked food, but store- times, www.earthvisionfest.org. Tickets 427-3452. The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park bought items (minimum value $4) make are a $5 donation. No one will be turned Friday, September 23 District docents lead hikes at Garland great contributions too. For directions away for lack of funds. Ranch Park every Saturday and invite call George, 335-7748. Streetcar Conference Sierra Club members to join them. An Case studies on how streetcars are an eco- updated list of all hikes may be found on nomic boost to cities. All day FREE con- their website: www.mprpd.org. ference. Sponsored by Sacramento Saturdays (see dates below) Regional Transit District. Register online at www.sacrt.com/cass.stm. Breakfast Habitat restoration — Club speaker Series You otter and lunch included. California Native Plant Society FREE Second and fourth Saturdays Volunteer to restore native habitat in State Parks in Santa Cruz Co. Wear lay- come ! Habitat restoration — Monday, September 19 ered work clothing. Bring water & Watsonville gloves. Tools provided. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 7:00 p.m. Second and fourth Saturdays each month. p.m. We work rain or shine, but if things Sponsored by Watsonville Wetlands get particularly unpleasant, we call it a Simpkins Center Watch. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet in day. Contact Linda Brodman, 462-4041, 979 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz Orchard Supply parking lot at Green [email protected]. website: Valley Rd. and Main St. in Watsonville. www.cruzcnps.org. Gloves, tools and lunch provided. Call achael Sauders, Community give an illustrated talk on “The Laura Kummerer, 728-4106 for more August 13, Sunset Beach State Park and Public Relations Monterey Bay National Marine information. No experience needed. August 27, Henry Cowell State Park 10 Coordinator for the Monterey Sanctuary: History, Overview, and Free Wormshops (dates following) R a.m. to noon only, attend appreciation Bay National Marine Sanctuary, will Management Issues.” Refreshments. Learn how worms can eat your food celebration lunch after working. Call by scraps and make beautiful compost for Aug. 13 if you can come.

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Wednesday - Thursday, August 24 - 25 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 BACKPACKER’S DELIGHT insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. The first morning we’ll hike the 4-mile loop GENERAL INFORMATION: Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement through the 37-acre old-growth redwood All outings begin and end at the trailhead. among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel. Heritage Grove in Sam McDonald County Carpooling to and from the trailhead is strict- Park. After lunch we’ll drive 7 miles to ly a private arrangement between the driver Gary Harrold, 662-0102. Portola Redwoods State Park where we’ll and his/her guests. Carpool drivers are not A UGUST backpack 2-1/2 miles to the Slate Creek Trail Camp for our overnight stay. The following agents or employees of the Sierra Club. Sunday, August 21 GLS = Gay & Lesbian Sierrans. All are day we’ll backpack a 6-1/2 mile loop over a Saturday, August 13 HIKE: TERRACE CREEK ridge, into a canyon, through the Peters welcome on GLS outings. HIKE: BIG BASIN TO THE SEA We’ll hike up the Pine Ridge Trail from Big Creek Grove, back to the trail camp then 2- EXPLANATION OF RATINGS: We’ll take advantage of the special Big Basin Sur State Park, then up Terrace Creek to the 1/2 miles to our cars. The Heritage and Peters The outings described vary in difficulty Bus to get us to the starting point. Meet at the Old Coast Road. Lunch at the top with great Creek Groves include many of the most spec- from leisurely walks to strenuous hikes. The Santa Cruz Metro Center to catch the #35 bus views of the coast. Then down via the tacular old-growth redwoods in the Santa following explanation are general guidelines. at 8:30 a.m. for Big Basin (The bus will NOT Ventana Inn. 10 miles with 2,000' elevation Cruz Mountains. The total elevation change wait for stragglers). We’ll end the hike at the gain. Meet at Albertson’s at 9:00 a.m. Bring (For more information about the difficulty of is about 1000'. Call hike leader at least one mouth of Waddell Creek in time to catch the lunch, water and wear good shoes. Leader: week in advance to reserve a space. Bring a particular hike, call the leader): No. 40 bus, arriving back in Santa Cruz at Steve Legnard, 402-1422. plenty of water, food, overnight gear and $ Walk: Between 2-5 miles, leisurely pace. 6:55 p.m. 13 miles, almost all downhill. Bring for carpool and entrance fees. Leader: Ed Easy: No more than 5 miles; slight eleva- lunch, water, two $1 bills and four quarters Tuesday, August 23 Gilbert, 685-8389. tion gain; easy pace. for bus fare. Wear hiking boots. Leader: SENIOR HIKE: WADDELL BEACH/CREEK Moderate: 5-10 miles; up to 2,000' gain; George Jammal, 335-7748. Hike the last leg of the Big Basin to Sea Trail. Friday, August 26 boots; better than average fitness required. 5 miles. Some uphill, some shade/sun, lots of BIKE RIDE: PACIFIC GROVE TO MARINA Strenuous: May involve off-trail hiking; trees & poison oak. Bathroom at trailhead. Explore the new “links in the trail” through demanding pace; for experienced hikers in Notice Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at Monterey and Sand City and see how the good condition only. Club events such as potlucks, slide 9:50 a.m. at Shen’s, Mission & King. Bring Monterey Bay Coastal Trail connects with lunch, water, tick repellant and $4 carpool. the Pacific Grove Rec Trail and the old Fort shows and other Sturdy shoes recommended. Trails will be Ord bike path. Meet at Lovers Point in PG at get-togethers are on page 6 in the dusty. Leaders: Pat Herzog, 458-9841 and 10:00 a.m. at the start of the rec. trail. Our M EETING P LACES Calendar listings. Joan Brohmer, 462-3803. route will be almost all on paved bike trails,

DIRECTIONS: Saturday, August 13 HIKE: PALO CORONA Park and Ride/Big Bear Diner: This We’ll start at the mouth of Carmel Valley, paring lot is on Rio Road in Carmel. hike up dirt roads to the old ranch site for Albertson’s/Bagel Bakery: Heading south lunch, and return the same way. 12 miles and on Hwy. 1, pass through Monterey. One mile 2,500' elevation gain. Maybe a history talk past the Ocean Ave. intersection, turn left on also. Bring lunch and plenty of water. Call for Carmel Valley Rd. Almost immediately, turn reservation. Leader: Larry Parrish, 622-7455. right at the light toward the stores. Albertson’s and Bagel Bakery are on the right. Tuesday, August 16 Santa Cruz County Govt. Center: The SENIOR SAUNTER: NEW BRIGHTON/POT large grey building at the corner of Ocean and BELLY BEACH Water in Santa Cruz. We meet at the corner of It’s a great time for a beach walk. We’ll take the parking lot nearest to the gas station. the back way down to the beach. We may get Felton Faire: From Santa Cruz take as far as the cement ship. Meet before 9:30 Graham Hill Rd. toward Felton. Just after a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. If you go direct, meet you pass Roaring Camp (on the left), make a at 9:50 a.m. and park on Kennedy at Park St. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen and $1 carpool. right into Felton Faire shopping center. We Leader: Grace Hansen, 476-7254. meet at the edge of the Safeway parking lot nearest Graham Hill Rd. Friday, August 19 41st Avenue Sears: From Hwy. 1 in MOONLIGHT HIKE: PINNACLES Capitola, take the 41st Avenue exit and con- Hiking the Pinnacles by moonlight is a tinue toward the ocean on 41st Avenue thrilling and unique experience. We’ll start in toward the Mall. Pass the main Mall entrance the late afternoon and have 1200' elevation and turn right into the next entrance heading gain. Camping overnight optional. Bring toward Sears. We meet behind the bank locat- water, food, and wear good hiking shoes. Call ed at 41st and Capitola Road. Senior Saunter for a space and more information. Leader: meets in Sears parking lot close to 41st Ave. Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968. MPC Parking Lot: Monterey Peninsula College Parking Lot. From Hwy. 1 take the Saturday, August 20 Fisherman’s Wharf exit, go straight one block, INTERGENERATIONAL OUTING: MOSS turn left and left again into the first parking LANDING lot, parking lot A. This is the site of the Children to seniors. Hike, frisbee, rest, chat, Thursday Farmers Market. Plenty of parking explore and hike some more (2 to 4 miles without a fee on weekends. depending on group’s desire). Potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. at Moss Landing Marine Labs. Meet at 9:15 a.m. at Bittersweet Cafe or Moss Landing Marine Labs at 10:00 a.m. Leader

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with a little on streets. Relatively flat ride Sunday, August 28 Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave., or go WINTER CARETAKER NEEDED with a few short hills. Be prepared for head- HIKE: POGONIP TO RIVER direct to Jade St. Park. Bring lunch or eat at winds and some congestion on the trail, Join Friends of the Pogonip for a tour one of the many restaurants on the Kit Carson Lodge, on Hwy. 88 at around the Fisherman’s Wharf area. 30 miles through the Pogonip to the San Lorenzo Esplanade. Leader: Marilyn Selby, 479-3809. Silver Lake, has an opening for a at a leisurely pace. Helmets mandatory. Bring River. Meet at 9:00 am at the Friendship caretaker (could be a couple) for all water and lunch, which we’ll eat at Lock Garden near the Pogonip Trailhead in S EPTEMBER or even part of the coming winter. Paddon Park in Marina. Leaders: Cath Harvey West Park for an 8-mile hike. Bring Farrant and Mary Dainton, 372-7427. The Lodge is closed except for one lunch. A dip in the river may be possible. For Sunday, September 4 other cottage. Spectacular lake- information, call leaders Celia and Peter Saturday, August 27 Scott, 423-0796. HIKE: GARRAPATA STATE PARK side or backcountry skiing and We’ll hike the 4.5 mile, 2000' elevation gain snowshoeing right outside the door HIKE: LONG RIDGE (MIDPEN) Sunday, August 28 strenuous Rocky Ridge Trail on the north of your own cozy cottage. Five This may be old hat for some, but this is Kirk ridge of Soberanes Canyon, followed by a miles from Kirkwood’s groomed Smith’s traditional walk that I took over. He HIKE: PINE RIDGE TO TERRACE CREEK steep decent to the Soberanes Canyon Trail likes to recall the couple that met on one and tracks and downhill slopes. Treat Strenuous 10-mile hike with 2200' elevation through the redwoods. Wear sturdy boots, returned the next year married. Hi Kirk. 9 gain through redwood canyons and ferns. bring plenty of water and some high energy yourself to an incredible winter in miles with 1200' elevation gain. Views over the High Sierra. (209) 258-8500. Great ocean views at lunch, weather permit- food, and trekking poles, if you use them. Big Basin to the coast. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the ting. Short car shuttle ending at the Ventana Meet at the Bagel Bakery, 8:30 a.m. Leader: Santa Cruz County Government Center to Inn. Expect both shade and sun. Wear sturdy Kathryn Hannay, 633-3826. carpool. Call Nick for additional informa- boots and bring lots of water, lunch, and a tion. Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101. hat. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the Bagel Bakery. Saturday, September 10 Leader: Suzanne Arnold, 626-4042, suzan- Saturday, August 27 necarml@ aol.com. HIKE: WADDELL CREEK WALK: POINT LOBOS Let’s visit the series of beautiful and spectacu- ATTENTION:ATTENTION: Tuesday, August 30 lar waterfalls along Berry Creek (Golden 4-mile walk, starting from Hwy. 1, out and Falls, Silver Falls, and Berry Creek Falls) on back to the Ichxenta Point grind holes, then SENIOR SAUNTER: CAPITOLA/DEPOT PotentialPotential HILL this moderately strenuous hike above Santa past Whaler’s Cove, to the top of Whaler’s Cruz. 13 miles with 1000' elevation gain. Advertisers!Advertisers! Knoll and back via southern trails. Some wild- We’ll walk the streets of Capitola from Jade Bring lunch, plenty of water and wear com- flowers and wildlife. Bring water, snack. St. Park, up Wharf Rd. to Rispin Mansion fortable shoes. Call for more information. Binoculars optional. Meet at Albertson’s at area and Soquel Creek. The hardy can walk Leader: Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968. Sierra Club Member 9:00 a.m. for a short carpool. Leader: Martha up the 87 step grand staircase and do the Saylor, 372-9215. Profile Depot Hill Loop. For those who don’t want Sunday, September 11 to walk the steps, an easier path is available. Advertising in this newsletter packs WALK: SOBERANES POINT & CREEK more clout into your advertising dol- Shall we mosey around a bluff or saunter up lars. Sierra Club members are one of the a creek? Or both? Let’s let the weather and most valuable audiences in America. our whim direct our footsteps. Either way, They are “opinion leaders” and “influ- Garrapata Beach and Soberanes Point and Creek are gorgeous in all conditions. We’ll entials;” by any name, they are some of enjoy an easy pace with limited changes in America’s most sought-after advertising elevation. Wear layers, carry water and targets. Their own purchasing activity is lunch, bring binoculars in case of fauna to substantial. But, most importantly, they observe. Expect to be back in town by 2:00 influence others—in everything from p.m. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Park and Ride opinion and outlook to choice of prod- in front of Black Bear Diner on River Rd. in ucts. They are not only consumers, but Carmel. Leader: Mary Gale, 626-3565. also doers and leaders.

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Tuesday, September 13 Sunday, September 18 Saturday, September 24 Tuesday, September 27 SENIOR HIKE: NISENE MARKS SINGLES VEGETARIAN POTLUCK: HIKE: NISENE MARKS SENIOR HIKE: BUTANO Shady, easy to moderate 4-mile hike begin- GARDEN OF EDEN 9-mile loop hike up the West Ridge Trail, past A favorite hike in a favorite park inland from ning at Porter Family Picnic area, going left Meet at 11:00 a.m. at Felton Faire to carpool. Hoffman’s logging camp site, and out Pescadero or Gazos Trail. We’ll park by the on Loma Prieta Grade. At Porter House site, Return at 4:00 p.m. From the trailhead, it’s an through Bridge Creek canyon, with a rugged picnic tables and walk the road and creek we’ll head up the hill on the Bridge Creek Rd. easy 20-minute walk to the river picnic site. one-mile in and out side trip to Maple Falls. trail. A shorter hike is available or you can go to dry waterfall then return to Porter picnic Bring your plate, cup, serving utensils, water 800' elevation gain. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at further. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st area for lunch. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears & a potluck dish to share. Wear bathing suit. 9:30 a.m. or at the parking lot behind Aptos Ave. or at 9:50 a.m. at Shen’s at Mission & 41st Ave. or just before 10:00 a.m. at Porter Bring a towel & sun protection. For more Station at 9:50 a.m. Bring plenty of water and King Sts. Bring lunch, water, repellant, $4 car- Family parking lot. Bring lunch, water, $2 information call after 10:00 a.m. 335-3342. $ for carpool and park entry. Short car-shut- pool and share of entrance fee. Leader: Janet carpool and share of entrance fee. Leader: Pat Leader: Karen Kaplan. tle required. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389. Schwind, 425-3845. Herzog, 458-9841. Sunday, September 18 Saturday, September 24 O CTOBER Saturday, September 17 WALK: CARMEL STATE BEACH HIKE: SOQUEL DEMO FOREST HIKE: HENRY COWELL STATE PARK How about a Sunday morning saunter from This forest near Nisene Marks invites strong Saturday, October 1 Carmel River Beach to Monastery Beach, I haven’t decided exactly where to go. We’ll hikers for an 11-mile loop up and down on WALK: ASILOMAR/PEBBLE BEACH match the trails to the weather. About 10 returning via the bluff trail? Enjoy the breath- narrow trails under madrone trees, pines, and miles and 1500' elevation gain. Meet at 9:30 taking views of Point Lobos, and listen to the oaks. Hikers looking for a new challenge 4-mile walk along city streets in Pacific Grove a.m. at the Santa Cruz County Government song of the surf. 3 miles. Wear comfortable should not miss this strenuous outing. Meet at and Pebble Beach, then via a trail between Center to carpool. Call shoes and dress for the K-Mart in Seaside at 8:00 a.m. for the one fairways to the beach and out to Point Joe and Nick for additional info. weather; wind breaker hour drive. Hikers from Santa Cruz may back with ocean views finishing at Asilomar Leader: Nick Wyckoff, recommended. Bring meet us at the entrance gate to the forest on via boardwalks. Bring water and a snack. Getting to outings Done about noon. Meet across from the 462-3101. Sierra Club encourages outings water and a snack. Eureka Canyon Road. Bring lots of water and participants to walk, bicycle, and Meet at 10:00 a.m. at a good lunch; hiking boots recommended. Saturday, September 17 take the bus to outings meeting the parking lot at Leader: Anneliese Suter, 624-1467. HIKE: ANDREW places. Carmel River Beach at MOLERA the lagoon (south end Sunday, September 25 We’ll hike up the Ridge X X of Carmelo Street in HIKE: PINE VALLEY b Carmel, Hwy. 1 to Trail, down the Panorama Ocean Ave, west on We’ll hike from China Camp to Pine Valley Trail and along the bluffs in a moderately in the heart of the Ventana Wilderness. 11 strenuous 8-mile loop. Beautiful panoramic Ocean Ave, left on Carmelo). Leader: Joyce Stevens, 624-3149. miles with 2000' elevation gain. Meet at views. Bring water, lunch, hat, and $ for 45- Albertson’s at 8:00 a.m. Bring lunch, water, minute carpool. Meet at Albertson’s at 10:00 and wear good hiking boots. Leader: Steve a.m. Back to car around 5:00 p.m. Leader: Tuesday, September 20 Legnard, 402-1422. Andrea Phelps, e-mail at andrea_phelps@ SENIOR HIKE: MT. MADONNA A year-round resort with cozy log csumb.edu. This Santa Cruz County park is located high cottages; a cafe serving hearty above Watsonville on Hwy. 152. Moderate gourmet cuisine and fine California Saturday - Sunday, September 17 - 18 2.5 mile hike in lovely forest and meadows. carpool news wines. A High Sierra hideaway CAMPOUT: PINNACLES For those who like an afternoon treat, we’ll offering many choices...fishing, return home via Gizdich Farms for pie. Meet High Peaks hike in the moon light! Potluck Meet 1 hour before formal meeting courses in fly-tying, fly-rod building, dinner Saturday night. The cost is $8/person before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or just & fly-casting, hiking, cross-country beyond the park’s kiosk entrance about 10:00 time in order to save gas and protect for members, $10/non-members and $5/chil- skiing, historic walks & hot springs. a.m. near restrooms. Bring lunch, water, tick the environment when participating dren 12 and under. For reservations call leader in out-of-county outings. Informal (no by September 11. Leader: George Jammal, repellant, $4 carpool and “pie” money. 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Fishwife Restaurant on Sunset Drive in Saturday, October 8 sights. 6 miles. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Santa Tuesday, October 18 Pacific Grove, at 9:00 a.m. Leader: Martha HIKE: NISENE MARKS Cruz County Government Center. Leader: SENIOR HIKE: WILDER RANCH Saylor, 372-9215. A 13-mile loop-hike from the Porter gate, up Sheila Dunniway, 336-2325. We’ll climb up the Baldwin Loop Trail with the Loma Prieta Grade trail, over Hinkley beautiful ocean vistas. This is a 3.5 mile hike Sunday, October 2 Ridge and China Ridge, and down and out Sunday, October 9 with some moderate uphill (we’ll take it at WALK: CARMEL RIVER STATE BEACH though Aptos Creek canyon, with a side-trip HIKE: MOUNT MANUEL your pace). Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st This beautiful beach at the Carmel River to gorgeous Five-Finger Falls. Lunch at Sand This is a great hike out of Big Sur State Park Ave. or just before 9:50 a.m. at Shen’s at mouth offers spectacular views of Point Point Overlook with its panoramic view of with 3000' elevation gain over 10 miles. The Mission & King Sts. Bring lunch, sit-upon, Lobos and Carmel Bay and good birding from Monterey Bay. 1400' elevation gain and mul- trail climbs with a steady grade, and we have water and $3 carpool. Leader: Beverly Meschi, the hill overlooking the lagoon. Mostly level, tiple creek crossings. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. done significant maintenance on the upper 475-4185. with just one short but steep climb. 2 miles. at 9:00 a.m. or at the parking lot behind section. Meet at Albertson’s at 9:00 a.m. Bring Bring water, optional binoculars, and a snack. Aptos Station at 9:20 a.m. Bring plenty of lunch, water, and wear good hiking boots. Wear good shoes and dress in layers-we could water and $ for carpool and park entry. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422. have sun, fog, or maybe a very early winter Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389. storm, a miracle which would cancel the Tuesday, October 11 walk! Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Park and Ride Saturday, October 8 SENIOR HIKE: GARLAND RANCH in front of Black Bear Diner on River Road in HIKE: VICENTE FLATS The gentle to steep oak covered slopes take us Carmel. Leader: Mary Gale, 626-3565. We’ll drive down breathtaking Big Sur, shut- on a 3-mile hike to a fern pond and the Indian D ESERT O UTINGS tle up to Nacimiento Road, to Pine Cone grinding rocks. Return through Cooper Tuesday, October 4 Road, where we’ll start our descent to Vicente Ranch with its historic barn and nature cen- SENIOR SAUNTER: PG/ASILOMAR Flats, all the way to Kirk Creek Camp. It’s ter. Some uphill. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sponsored by the Sierra Club’s Cal/Nevada We’ll walk north along the coast to Point not a strenuous hike because we will be Sears 41st Ave. To go direct, Garland Ranch Regional Conservation Committee Pinos watching waves and tidal pools. Fairly descending most of the 9 1/2 miles. Bring is on Carmel Valley Road 8.6 miles from flat 3 miles. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st lunch, plenty of water and wear good hiking Hwy. 1. Meet at the Visitor’s Center. Bring Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11 shoes. Call for more information. Leader: Ave. or at 10:30 a.m. by the Fishwife lunch, water, $5 carpool. Leader: Beverly DESERT PROTECTION AND Restaurant in Pacific Grove. Bring jacket, sit Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968. Meschi, 475-4185. RESTORATION upon, lunch and $5 carpool. Optional lunch We will participate with an off-road vehicle at the Fishwife. Leader: Brooke Ewoldsen, Sunday, October 9 Wednesday, October 12 group in a National Public Lands Day project 649-1714. HIKE: POGONIP HIKE: WUNDERLICH COUNTY PARK sponsored by the BLM. Projects will include Bring lunch and water. We’ll see the haunted This is a San Mateo County Park in general trash pickup, installing limited use meadow, sacred oak, kilns, and other thrilling Woodside off Interstate 280 east of Skyline area signs, building vehicle barriers to prevent Blvd. The 942 acres were part of the Folger entry to the wilderness area, and camouflag- Ranch with stables, open meadows, and beau- ing and restoring illegal vehicle trespass tiful canyons with running streams, numer- routes. Saturday will be a work day followed ous springs, and dense second-growth red- by a potluck dinner. On Sunday there will be woods. Exceptional vistas in all directions. In options for a hike and/or a trail ride. Leader: 1769 Portola camped in this valley, and Craig Deutsche, 310-477-6670, deutsche@ Folger developed the county’s first hydroelec- earthlink.net. “Peace begins tric system on his property. Bring lunch and water for this moderate 8-mile hike. Meet at Saturday-Sunday, September 17-18 Well Within” Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. or in the parking CAR CAMP OWENS VALLEY lot at the park entrance on Woodside Road. We’ll remove tamarisk, and then take short Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925. hikes to view wildlife and special areas. If the weather is hot, we can retreat to the higher Saturday, October 15 mountain meadows. Camp at Diaz Lake HIKE: SIERRA AZUL (MID PEN) County Park just south of Lone Pine; fee. Last time we did a pretty difficult walk to the Meet Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. in the top over Lexington Reservoir. This one will campground. Potluck Sat. night. Bring all P RIVATE SPAS & S AUNAS OVERLOOKING be easier. 8 miles and 1600' elevation gain. your food and camping gear, gloves, loppers A J APANESE GARDEN Carpool over Hwy. 17. We’ll walk on the and hand saws and clothes for all kinds of asphalt road which the Air Force built for weather. Mike Prather, Owens River access to Almaden AFB (Mt. Umunhum). Committee activist and outstanding birder, Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Santa Cruz County will be our resource specialist. For more Government Center to carpool. Call Nick for information, contact leaders: Cal and Letty u Massage Therapy additional information. Leader: Nick French, 805-239-7338. Prefer e-mail: Wyckoff, 462-3101. [email protected]. u Skin & Body Care u All Natural Skin Care Products 222 River Street, Santa Cruz 831-423-9078 • Tues - Sat 10 - 5 PM

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10 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005 Printed on Recycled Paper LEED-certified means a green building New Sierra Club film touts benefits of by David Tanza and Debbie Bulger For example, projects receive points their use may reduce the entire building locally-grown food here has been considerable discus- for using a sustainable site rather than cost because other elements such as the sion at recent Santa Cruz City prime farmland, being located 100 feet heating/cooling system can be down- Council meetings about requiring or more from creeks or other water, sized or eliminated. Other changes ierra Club has produced a 15-minute T being near public transit, including fea- might cost more up front but reduce animated video to inform the gener- some new building projects to be LEED certified. Just what is a LEED-certified operating costs during the life of the Sal public about the benefits of buy- building? LEED stands for Leadership in building. ing organic and locally-grown food. The Energy and Environmental Design. According to researchers at The lighthearted animation, called “The True The LEED Green Building Rating Worldwatch Institute, an independent, Cost of Food,” is being System, developed by the U.S. Green non-profit environmental research used by the Club’s Building Council, is a voluntary, con- organization based in Washington, D.C., National Sustainable sensus-based national standard for devel- it is estimated that worldwide building Consumption Com- oping high-performance, sustainable construction and operations account for mittee to introduce dis- buildings. LEED provide a scorecard for over 40 percent of the world’s total ener- cussions of the environmental costs of evaluating the sustainability of a build- gy consumption. How we choose to agribusiness and factory farming. ing. Based on well-founded scientific build has enormous effects on our envi- In the video, a shopper gets transport- standards, LEED examines sustainable tures which reduce automobile depend- ronment, health, economy, and sense of ed from a magical supermarket check- site development, water savings, energy ency, and minimizing impervious sur- community. Green building addresses stand staffed with a straight-talking efficiency, materials selection and faces so rainwater will not run off, but problems such as “sick” buildings, traffic checker to the dark side of the food indoor environmental quality, among will return to the water table. congestion and global warming. industry where she sees how factory other criteria. Other features which earn credits For more info visit www.building farms pollute the air and water. Building “green” does not mean that include using captured rain water or green.com or www.usgbc.org. Readers can download the humorous energy-efficiency features are simply recycled water for landscape irrigation, video at www.truecostoffood.org. added to the developed design, but installing waterless urinals and water- David J. Tanza, AIA, CCM, is a Check it out. And let us know if it influ- rather the LEED process integrates ener- efficient fixtures, installing a renewable Principal at Strategic Construction ences you to buy more organic and local- gy-efficient design, resource-efficient energy system such as solar or wind Management. He is a LEED-Accredited ly-grown foods. construction methods, and energy and power for part of the energy needs of the professional. water efficiency and more. It is a whole- building, using recycled building materi- Debbie Bulger is the editor of The building approach. als, and diverting construction waste Ventana. Specific design and building practices from the landfill. earn points toward four levels of certifi- Although some features of a green Solar Homes Tour cation: certified, silver, gold and plat- building may cost more than standard inum. features (e.g. energy-efficient windows),

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Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005 11 Chapter hires law firm to handle Pebble Beach appeal We are overspending our environmental wealth he Ventana Chapter has hired the sprawling, harmful project in an area of To view our entire appeal, please San Francisco law firm of Tom N. unique and sensitive forest, dunes and check our website: he Millennium Ecosystem TLippe to handle its appeal to the coastline. Nestled in the largest existing www.ventanasierraclub.org. Assessment, a recent study by Coastal Commission of the environmen- remnant of rare Monterey pine forest, T1360 scientists from 95 countries tally-destructive Pebble Beach develop- this subdivision of luxury houses and concluded that the health of the envi- ment. Besides the Ventana Chapter, 21 commercial real estate is already Watershed festival to cele- ronment is directly linked to reducing additional organizations and individuals, encroaching on plant and animal species brate Carmel River poverty, providing clean water for peo- including two Coastal Commissioners, of concern. he second annual Watershed ple and fighting disease. The study found have filed appeals over Monterey When the Spanish Bay housing devel- Festival of Life will gush forth on humans have depleted 60% of the County’s approval of the Pebble Beach opment and golf course was approved by TSaturday, October 8, from 10:30 world’s natural resources. It also found Company’s massive proposed develop- the Coastal Commission 21 years ago, the a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The festival will cele- that 12% of birds, 23% of mammals, 25% ment plan. community was promised that it would brate the Carmel River and other water- of conifers and 32% of amphibians are This harmful project would destroy be the “last golf course” in Pebble Beach. sheds through the arts and sciences. threatened with extinction, and that the over 17,000 trees, threaten habitat for 19 At that time, several critical conservation The celebration will begin with a world’s fish stocks have been reduced by species of special concern, and result in easements were attached to parcels to pro- “Gathering of the Waters” ceremony led 90% since the start of industrial fishing. increased water usage in an area already tect them from development. Promises by a large steelhead puppet. Stephanie “The environment is not a luxury, not suffering from a severe water shortage were made to restore coastal dunes, to Mills, author of Epicurean Simplicity and a Gucci accessory bag or a fancy silk tie and over drafting of the Carmel River. replant the Sawmill Borrow site with In Service of the Wild, is the keynote affordable only when all other issues Our 11-page appeal focuses on viola- Monterey pines, and to institute an inva- speaker. There will be live harp music, have been resolved, it is the oxygen tions in the Monterey Local Coastal sive plant removal system. These pledges organic food, fun watershed activities for breathing life into all the goals. It is the Plan. We believe that that existing Local were later described by the Pebble Beach families, and more. red ribbon running around our common Coastal Plan, instead of Measure A, must Company as “unworkable” and fell apart The Watershed Festival of Life is host- aspirations for a healthier, more stable be used to govern the environmental while lavish sums were spent instead on ed by the Community Church of the and just world,” said Klaus Toepfer, requirements of the project, as Measure the construction of ornate buildings and Monterey Peninsula on Carmel Valley head of the UN Environment Program. A has not been certified by the Coastal the design and maintenance of a world- Rd. approx. 1.5 miles east of Hwy. 1. Commission. class golf course. The Pebble Beach Company plan is a The Club’s appeal covers these con- cerns and challenges several other aspects Judge rules Monterey County must release of this project. We are concerned about development documents the massive amounts of proposed grad- “The last word in ignorance is the man ing, the devastation of Environmentally judge has ordered Monterey Pines), involves steep slope alteration who says of an animal or plant, ‘what Sensitive Habitat Areas by the removal County to release records about and has many unanswered questions good is it?’ If the land mechanism as a of 17,000 trees and 36,000 individual fed- Athe controversial September about water and traffic impacts. The erally-listed Yadon piperia plants, and Ranch subdivision in Carmel Valley— county approved a slightly different ver- whole is good, then every part is good, the encroachment and displacement of information county officials maintained sion of the Ranch project in 1998, but whether we understand it or not. If the existing trail routes. wasn’t public because it was held by a after the Chapter and others filed suit, biota, in the course of eons, has built Some of the other groups that have county consultant. the courts said the project’s environmen- filed appeals are California Coastkeeper Local open government advocates, tal impact report failed to properly something we like but do not understand, Alliance; California Native Plant The Open Monterey Project (TOMP) address the all-important water issue. then who but a fool would discard seem- Society, Monterey Bay Chapter; and Patricia Bernardi, filed the suit, That litigation also led to revelations ingly useless parts? To keep every cog Concerned Residents of Pebble Beach; which resulted in this welcome ruling. that the developer’s Salinas law firm, Friends of the Sea Otter; League of Ventana Chapter Conservation cochair Lombardo & Gilles, “ghostwrote” proj- and wheel is the first precaution of intel- Women Voters of the Monterey Gillian Taylor, who is also a member of ect documents supposedly created by ligent tinkering.” Peninsula; Helping Our Peninsula’s TOMP, reported the lawsuit was filed county staff. Monterey attorney Michael —Aldo Leopold, A SAND COUNTY ALMANAC Environment (HOPE) and The Ocean after many attempts were made to Stamp represented the Chapter and the Conservancy. obtain the information through Public citizen groups in both successful suits. Records Act provisions. The Act is The water, traffic, and biological meant to provide governmental account- impact issues raised by the first ability through public access to docu- September Ranch project haven’t gone Reserve your place ments covering the conduct of the peo- away. The Carmel Valley Land Use ple’s business. Advisory Committee voted against the at the The Chapter is actively engaged in the project, but formal hearings before the environmental review of the huge County Planning Commission and Membership Luncheon September Ranch project itself, which Board of Supervisors haven’t yet been calls for the removal of 3,582 trees (890 scheduled. Saturday, August 27 coast live oaks and 2,692 Monterey R noon to 3:30 p.m. P ALL WELCOME P Deborah A. Malkin To order tickets, send check for $10/person to Marilyn Beck, 528 Crocker ATTORNEY AT LAW Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Specializing in he Chapter membership lunch- California and Beyond: Challenges and Wills, Living Trusts, Tax-saving Trusts, eon will be held at Moss Opportunities in 2005-2006.” and other forms of Estate Planning. TLanding Marine Lab. Guest Premiering at the luncheon will be Also offering assistance with Conservatorships and Probate. speaker Mike Sutton, Director of The local member Lois Robin’s video about Free initial consultation Center for the Future of the Oceans, the Pajaro River entitled Stuck in the Discount offered to Sierra Club members. will speak on “Ocean Conservation in Mud: The Pajaro River in Peril. The Creekside Offices at 2425 Porter St., Suite 15 • Soquel, CA 95073 • 831-462-9100

12 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005 Printed on Recycled Paper California has opportunities to N EWS C LIPS reduce mercury poisoning by Bill Magavern, Senior Representative, fillings. We expect the Assembly to vote El sol kit online visit www.sierraclub.org/mer- Sierra Club California on the bill in January. Opposition from Sierra reports that Spain has mandated cury/get_tested/index.asp. The mercury ecent scientific findings indicate the dental association is intense. that any new or renovated buildings in test kit may also be ordered by writing that mercury contamination of 2. AB 1240, authored by Assembly the country must include solar panels. or calling Greenpeace at 702 H. Street our air and water may be even Member Lloyd Levine from Van Nuys, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001, R would require the removal of all mercu- Way to go, Spain. more hazardous (800) 326-0959. than previously ry switches from motor vehicles at the Clair Tappaan Fun end of their lives, with the costs paid by The goal is to make this the largest believed. In A special weekend of March, Texas the auto manufacturers. Although the hiking, birding, games sampling for mercury testing ever taken. newest vehicles no longer contain mer- If you eat a lot of fish or live downwind researchers found and more is planned at a possible link cury switches, millions of cars on the the Sierra Club’s rustic from a coal burning plant, you might road now do include mercury capsules wish to be tested. between mercury lodge near Lake Tahoe in the environ- that need to be removed before the auto on the weekend of Aug. Patton to PCL ment and autism, a is scrapped. Opposition from the auto 19-21. Call for reservations to be part of severe develop- manufacturers has stalled the bill for the fun, 1-800-679-6775 or email Gary Patton, Executive Director of now. LandWatch Monterey County, will mental disorder in [email protected]. which children 3. AB 1415, authored by Assembly become the new Executive Director of Member Fran Pavley from Agoura Hills, the Planning and Conservation League seem isolated from ! Wilderness closer the world around would ban new sales of mercury-con- Ilysia Shattuck, from the California Foundation on September 1. A former taining switches, relays and measuring Santa Cruz County Supervisor, Patton them. Earlier this year, a pediatric study Wild Heritage Campaign, reports that concluded that lower IQ levels linked to devices, the largest remaining source of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the served as the General Counsel of the mercury in products. The Assembly has PCL in the mid 90s. mercury exposure in the womb cost the Northern California Coastal Wild U.S. $8.7 billion a year, as 630,000 chil- approved the bill, and the Senate will act Heritage Wilderness Act in a bi-partisan dren are born each year with unsafe lev- on it soon. The State’s Department of vote. The bill now moves to the House. EarthVision Video Festival els of mercury in their blood. Toxic Substances Control supports AB Send a big thank you to Senators Boxer starts Sept. 29 Mercury released into the air and 1415. and Feinstein for their support. Let’s get 4. With the help of Senator Liz ore films will be shown this year water eventually can find its way to our it through the House now! Figueroa, from the East Bay Area, we are than ever before at the tables via contaminated fish. So that pushing the Department of Toxic EarthVision International tunafish sandwich that you feed your New Coastal Commissioners M Substances Control to stiffen enforce- Environmental Video Festival with kids for lunch could actually be doing Mark Massara, Director of the Club’s ment of its rules for recycling mercury- screenings at the historic Del Mar and more harm than good. Coastal Program reports that the Coastal containing light bulbs. Currently, only the Rio Theaters in Santa Cruz. Given the severity of the mercury Commission is in better shape than it about 25% of these lamps are being recy- Opening the festival on Thursday problem, we need to do everything we was a few months ago. New commis- cled; the others go into the trash, with September 29th at the Del Mar Theater can to reduce releases of mercury. Sierra sioners include Chula Vista mayor Steve the mercury escaping into the environ- is a collection of selected shorter features Club California has successfully advocat- Padilla to replace Scott Peters and ment sooner or later. If you have fluo- spanning the range of categories such as ed for a number of mercury reduction Manhattan Beach City Councilmember rescent bulbs (which we recommend for Environmental Activism, Endangered steps in recent years, including bans on Jim Aldinger to replace Orange County their energy efficiency), you should take Species/Habitats and Alternative the sale of new mercury-containing ther- Coastal Commissioner Toni Iseman. them to a hazardous waste collection site Energy. A reception in the mezzanine of mostats, thermometers and novelties, Coastal champion Mary Shallenberger when they burn out, so the mercury can the theater will precede the opening and tighter restrictions on mercury-con- was reappointed. The Club is very disap- be recycled. night feature film. taining wastes going to landfills. This pointed that Monterey Counter The range of creative excellence in year we are seeking four new measures: Supervisor, Dave Potter was reappointed this year’s submissions is impressive for 1. AB 966, authored by Assembly despite his destructive voting record and innovation of expression and variety of Member Lori Saldana (a former chair of Make a difference his endorsement of the Pebble Beach artistic styles. The voices speaking up for the San Diego Chapter) would require Join Sierra Club expansion. the planet are numerous and talented. dentists to install devices that keep mer- California’s Cocktail flushed The winner of the Forest category is cury out of the wastewater leaving their Legislative Action “Silent Forest” by local videographer, Ed offices. The cities of San Francisco and Network Public outcry has forced the EPA to Schehl. “Silent Forest” documents the Palo Alto, along with the states of Maine abandon its plans to “blend” partially- threat to trees of all kinds posed by and Connecticut, already require these treated sewage with treated wastewater genetic engineering . Two films were amalgam separators to remove from before releasing it directly into the http://cal-legalert.sierraclubaction.org awarded first place in the Environmental water the mercury used in some dental nation’s waterways. It seems the EPA Activism and Social Justice category: subscribes to the adage, “The solution to “McLibel: the postman and the gardener pollution is dilution.” Luckily the public who took on McDonalds” and has higher standards when it comes to “Homeland.” “McLibel” documents the clean water. longest trial in English legal history in Hair-raising study which two little people took on McDonalds and won. “Homeland” The Sierra Club is cosponsoring a chronicles the battles of Native project to raise awareness of mercury American activists. pollution. For the non-profit rate of $25 Tickets will be on sale in advance for you can order a testing kit to find out some features at Bookshop Santa Cruz how much mercury you have in your and EcoGoods. All tickets are a $5 dona- body. The charge covers the testing fee. tion, and no one will be turned away for The test involves snipping a sample of lack of funds. For screening times check your hair and mailing it in. To order a www.earthvisionfest.org.

Please Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005 13 UCSC Farm and Garden Local member makes video on Plight of the Pajaro seeking apprentices he Center for Agroecology and the Pajaro River watershed. The flood protection. And it advocates for Sustainable Food Systems at UC Pajaro River originates in the Santa public access to the river for recreation. Santa Cruz is seeking apprentices Cruz Mountains and the Gabilan The video will be featured at the T for its next 6-month training program and Diablo Ranges, passing through Ventana Chapter luncheon on August which begins in April 2006. The dead- communities in four counties before 27 and will be shown on public televi- line for applications is November 1. emptying into the Monterey Bay sion in various communities throughout The apprenticeship blends experien- National Marine Sanctuary after it the watershed. Consult your local TV tial learning with classroom studies on leaves Watsonville. listings for viewing times. soil management, composting, pest con- This immense watershed brings “Stuck in the Mud” is an independent trol, crop planning, irrigation, farm with it a raft of problems associated production by Lois Robin who in addi- equipment, and direct marketing tech- with agriculture, construction and tion to serving on the Santa Cruz Group niques. Each year 35-40 apprentices mining along its course. Nitrates and Executive Committee is co-chair of the come from all regions of the U.S. and chemicals from agriculture move Pajaro River Watershed Committee. abroad to study organic farming and into the Monterey Bay contaminat- The documentary can be purchased in small-scale sustainable farming. ing sea life as well as freshwater life DVD or VHS formats for $10.00 from Graduates of the program have estab- in the river. Mining and logging plug Lois Robin, [email protected] or lished their own commercial farms and the river with sediment, destroying from the Santa Cruz Sierra Club office, market gardens, run community gardens habitat for fish and amphibians. 426-HIKE. for inner city and prison populations, Removal of trees along the levees has Much of the cost of the video was self- and worked on international develop- destroyed habitat and depleted the funded by Robin in addition to a small ment projects. once-dense bird life of the lower grant from Ken and Ethelyn Miller of For further information contact 459- Pajaro. Towns built along the river Watsonville. Some of the footage was 3695, [email protected]. Or visit floodplain have constricted the natu- recycled from video taken for the recent

Lois Robin www.ucsc.edu/casfs. ral movement of the river. multi-media art exhibit on the Pajaro Fluvial geomorphologist, Dr. Robert Curry, unin- tentionally illustrates the sediment problem on the The video advocates authorizing River. Pajaro River by getting stuck in the mud below the Army Corps of Engineers to Currently Robin is raising money for Sempervirens Fund to buy the Hilsdale sand and gravel operation near San develop a complete watershed-wide distribution. Those wishing to make a Juan Baptista. Panorama Ridge plan rather than dealing only with tax-deductible contribution may contact empervirens Fund is purchasing ois Robin, a member of the Club’s the 12 downstream miles of the river. It Lois at the email address above or call Panorama Ridge, a critically impor- Santa Cruz Group Executive advocates the Sierra Club position of 464-1184 for information on how to con- tant 40-acre parcel adjoining Castle tribute. S LCommittee has produced a video, environmental restoration along with Rock State Park. The Santa Cruz moun- Stuck in the Mud: The Pajaro River in tains land preservation group has secured Peril which documents the challenges to Volunteers needed to prepare Sierra Club huts for winter the purchase of the $700,000 parcel with a down payment of $200,000 from its Opportunity Fund. The Panorama CLASSIFIEDS ties of volunteers who contribute a Ridge fundraising campaign aims to weekend to bringing in firewood, repair- complete the purchase by year-end so Rates: $4.00 per line for Sierra Club members. ing broken windows, and generally the property can be conveyed to Castle Payment must accompany all ads. Make checks cleaning up. There are plenty of things payable to: Sierra Club. Approximately 35 char- Rock State Park. acters per line. Spaces and punctuation count to do for just about everyone. Views from the ridge-top parcel are as characters. Typewritten or computer gener- Volunteers need only simple back- ated copy preferred. spectacular, encompassing a full sweep of pack gear, work clothes, and a healthy vistas from Monterey Bay to the south, EARTH WISE SINGLES. Where eco-pas- attitude toward manual labor. The Club the Big Basin parklands to the west, sionate, politically active adults meet others provides tools and supplies (including of like mind and heart. Join the community across the Pescadero watershed to the food) as well as overnight accommoda- north, and all the way to the Pacific that cares. Get 6 months free! tions and breakfast at Clair Tappaan www.EWSingles.com horizon. In the creative purchase deal, Lodge near Donner Summit at no cost Sempervirens Fund worked with the VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO SELL Trail before the work party begins. seller to create a life-tenancy agreement Guides from their home. Requires keeping Enjoy the camaraderie of working stock at home, handling phone orders for allowing the seller to continue living in both individual sales and bulk orders for with other volunteers in the crisp fall air the existing house on a 5-acre portion of about 10 main accounts at bookstores, then of the mountains. No experience neces- the property that will remain off-limits filling orders. Must be dependable. For more sary. For more information or to sign to park visitors. information call Rita Dalessio, 659-7046. up, contact one of the leaders below. “Today we are a giant step closer to HAVE YOU PURCHASED any organic Sep 10-11, Benson Hut: Jim Gannon, opening a hiking and riding trail to con- 707-525-1052, jgannon99@ earthlink.net. cotton clothing lately? The editor wants to Debbie Bulger nect the Skyline entrance of Castle Rock hear why. Send an email to Richard Stover of Santa Cruz repairs the Sep 17-18, Peter Grubb Hut: Chris State Park with trails that will encircle [email protected]. Include your phone outhouse at Peter Grubb Hut in 2004. MacIntosh, 650-325-7841, number and where you live. the entire 5,000-acre park.” observed [email protected]. Brian Steen, Sempervirens Fund DISTRIBUTE THE VENTANA in Capitola. ierra Club huts have been a tradi- Sep 24-25, Peter Grubb Hut: Debbie Executive Director. You are dependable, personable and able to tion since the 1930’s. Established in Benham 650-964-0558. deborah05@ pick up copies of The Ventana in downtown California by early Club members sbcglobal.net or Herb Steierman. 408- Santa Cruz to deliver to Capitola businesses. S Call 457-1036 to volunteer. who had seen and used huts in Europe, 773-7013. [email protected]. they have provided shelter for genera- Oct 8-9, Ludlow Hut: Dick Simpson, WORK AT SIERRA CLUB BOOTH at the tions of skiers, snowshoers, and (now) 650-494-9272, [email protected]. County Fair. We are looking for volunteers snowboarders who find wonder in Oct 24-25, Bradley Hut: Dick to work in cooperation with other conserva- tion groups at the Santa Cruz County Fair in overnight exploration of areas near Simpson, 650-494-9272, rsimpson@ Watsonville, September 13-18. Day and Donner Summit and Lake Tahoe. stanford.edu. evening shifts available. Get the word out Each September and October, the Oct 22-23, TBD as needed: Dick about conservation issues in Santa Cruz i four huts are refurbished and resupplied Simpson, 650-494-9272, rsimpson@ County. Call 426-4453. for another winter season by work par- stanford.edu.

14 The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 4, 2005 Printed on Recycled Paper D IRECTORY OF C LUB L EADERS Ventana Chapter FREE BREAKFAST 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 •• Greek Greek Scramble Scramble Chapter Executive Committee •• ThaiThai Scramble Scramble Chapter Chair Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7046 •• Tofu Tofu Rancheros Rancheros Vice Chair D’Anne Albers P.O. 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