DIABLO watch Save Mount Diablo Protecting the Mountain Since 1971 Fall 2004 No. 38 232-acre Jones Property Protected A New Urban Limit Line Is In The Works! Riggs Canyon Complete !!! Measure J, The Transportation Sales Tax If you had driven to the end of Finley Road in 1986, east of By Millie Greenberg, Dist. 3 CC County Supervisor Blackhawk, you would have encountered nothing but locked gates. From Camino Tassajara Rd headed north, Finley follows Tassajara Important decisions will be made in the next few weeks. What will creek past stables, a one room school, and residences to the mouth they mean to you? How well will a new Urban Limit Line protect of a large canyon, with chaparral ridges descending to a white gate. East County, the Tassajara Valley and other important open space Finley was once a County through road, but beyond the white gate it from sprawl development? Who's making the decisions, and what became a dirt road, rising into the canyon. do you have to say about it?

Few people knew On November 2nd that the canyon is Contra Costa voters 3300 acre Riggs will have an opportuni- Canyon, rimmed by ty to vote on "Measure equally unknown J," a proposal to con- Highland Ridge, tinue the Countywide over which Finley half-cent sales tax that drops to Morgan helps fund transporta- Territory Rd. tion improvements and maintenance. Riggs is one of the mountain's most The Measure includes a rugged, isolated requirement that the areas, made up of County and each of its four smaller side nineteen cities have a canyons dropping Riggs Canyon from the Jones Property’s highest point, now protected by a conservation easement. The voter-approved Urban from Oyster, Cave view stretches from the Blackhills past Windy Point to Diablo, east to Highland Ridge (Scott Hein) Limit Line (ULL) in and Windy Points. place in order to Riggs has amazing views, huge cliffs and supports tremendous receive any part of the Measure's $460 million for local projects. wildlife diversity. There were two small uninhabited structures and The new ULL is supposed to be defined by the end of this year. If evidence of ranching and Native American history. Its fire roads Measure J passes, the proposed new ULL will go through an envi- would eventually allow diverse trail loops. ronmental impact report, and then it will have to be approved by voters in November 2006. Jackass Canyon is westernmost of Rigg’s four branches while Tassajara Creek drops down the main branch from Windy Point. The current ULL, which is just a County law, has been a reasonably Two eastern canyons join inside the mouth of Riggs-at a 252 acre effective barrier to leapfrog development and urban sprawl in parcel now known as "Jones", and formerly known as the Mariani County territory, but it has no control over sprawl development Property. inside cities. Also, it does not prevent a city from annexing land As of July, seventeen outside its border and outside the ULL and then approving urban- years after preserva- ized development on that land. The proposed new ULL called for tion began in Riggs by Measure J could be far more effective because it would bind the Canyon, and with the cities as well as the County and there would be strong economic help of landowners incentives to comply. Mark and Shannon Editor's Note: Measure J includes funding vital for transportation Jones, the last of seven projects. Although decisions on the Urban Limit Line have not been parcels making up the made, SMD's Board has endorsed Measure“J”, with reservations. canyon-its very mouth- We'll keep you posted as the process to create a new ULL moves has been protected. Shannon & Mark Jones, July 2004 (Scott Hein) forward. continued on page 12 1 save MOUNT DIABLO From The Executive Director Board of Directors Malcolm Sproul The Contra Costa Parks & Open Space Measure… President Our Mission Continues Arthur Bonwell This summer, open space preservation in Contra Costa County received a temporary set Vice-President back with the defeat of the County's Parks & Open Space Measure. If it had passed, the Measure would have raised $175 million over a 30-year period for the preservation Allan Prager and maintenance of the County's last remaining natural areas. Projects slated for fund- Vice-President ing included expansions of Mt. Diablo State Park, acquisitions in the Muir Heritage Corridor and along the Richmond Shoreline, and the preservation of significant hillsides, ridgelines, creeks, shorelines and wildlife David Trotter habitat throughout the County. The Measure also would have provided funds for the maintenance of existing Secretary parks throughout the County. Save Mount Diablo was a strong supporter of the Measure and helped lead the campaign. I was proud to co-chair the effort. Frank Varenchik Treasurer The vote was conducted through a mail ballot to property owners throughout the County. Most single-family Burt Bassler homeowners were asked to pay $25 a year. Higher assessments were proposed for businesses, apartment complexes, and other large properties; in turn, these property owners received a greater number of (weight- Mary L. Bowerman ed) votes. It was the weighted votes that tipped the scales against the Measure. Of the 98,098 ballots that Donald de Fremery were mailed back to the County by the July 27 deadline, 50.12% voted "yes" in favor of the Measure. Scott Hein However, the total number of weighted "yes" votes was only 46.2%. Steven Mehlman John Mercurio The Coalition for Open Space, a broad group of environmental, business, labor and community leaders that David Ogden brought the Measure forward, will be analyzing the results through additional polling. We view this disap- pointing outcome as a temporary setback. This was the first time that a mail ballot approach was used on Dave Sargent such a broad scale. Over the past four years, we garnered unprecedented support for open space preservation, Sharon Walters and I am convinced that we still have that support. Save Mount Diablo will continue to take the lead in Staff bringing forward a plan for countywide open space protection. Ronald Brown In fact, citing the broad support for the open space measure, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Executive Director has indicated that it would consider bringing an open space funding measure back to voters in the future.

Seth Adams I’d like to express special thanks to the many SMD volunteers and supporters who played such a vital role in Director of Land Programs assisting with the Parks & Open Space Measure, and we look forward to your continued support. We also Talia Smith express our gratitude to the County Board of Supervisors and the East Bay Regional Park District for their Development Associate ongoing support of open space preservation in our County. For more information on the Coalition for Open Space, visit www.contracostaopenspace.org Jennifer House Office Administrator Moonlight on the Mountain, Volunteers & Fundraising Another SMD Anniversary has come and gone; Moonlight was a great success. We exceeded our fundraising Publisher goal and it couldn’t have happened without the support of our sponsors, participants, auction item donors, Save Mount Diablo and volunteers. Please patronize the businesses that support SMD and thank them for their generosity. 1196 Boulevard Way #10 Walnut Creek, CA 94595-1167 SMD is successful because we include fundraising in nearly everything we do. We have just 3.5 staff posi- 925-947-3535, Fax 925-947-3603 tions so volunteers are responsible for much of our work, as well. Consider how you can help. www.savemountdiablo.org John Mercurio, for example, an SMD Director, held [email protected] a fundraising hike April 23rd, where donors pledged support as John and his friends hiked from Concord Founded in 1971, Save Mount Diablo has been instrumental in BART to Diablo’s summit. Rancher John Ginochio increasing open space on and allowed the group to cross his land and more than around the mountain from 6,788 $300 was raised. SMD also received many new con- acres to more than 86,000 acres. tacts as potential members. The annual Healthwise- Dornsife hike raises funds as well. Do you have friends we should contact or an idea to raise funds? Masthead Panorama Our End of Year Appeal is just around the corner. by Stephen Joseph Please give generously. Another Board member, Scott Hein, has again donated his time and beautiful photographs to make the second annual SMD calen- CONTAINS dar. Appeal donors who contribute $250 or more will receive a copy of this special, limited edition, SOYOIL full color calendar. We appreciate your support. DiabloWatch is printed on recycled paper with a soy base ink and can be recycled. 2 Frick’s 87-year old son, Robert, Prohibition, Diablo and its Country Club and his wife Ada live in Tiburon. became a focal point for wealth and recre- Robert Frick grew up on Nob ation in Contra Costa County. Picnics and Hill but he and his brother riding on Mt. Diablo were a favorite worked at both the Del Mar and activity, and there were summer evening Diablo Ranches. When his par- hay rides to Blackhawk. ents separated in 1932, Robert moved with his father to their Mt. Diablo Scenic Boulevard Co. house in Diablo. Except where Like Burgess before him, Frick owned the attributed, the italicized quotes two roads to the peak and kept the moun- are his. tain open to visitors. “He charged fifty cents a car to go to the top. There was a Mt. Diablo State Park tollgate on each side. He advertised it as W.P. Frick owned many of the the mountain with the greatest visibility in best known parts of the moun- the world. Not many people went up. It tain, stretching from the commu- never did do well. The Garden of the nity of Diablo south to today’s Jungle Gods; he named some of those Sycamore Valley Regional rocks—Elephant Rock, the Rock of Preserve and east to the Gibraltar, Seal Rocks. The top was kind Blackhawk Ranch, much of of barren; there was a concrete structure Curry Canyon, all the way to the that seemed like it was always there.” peak and down upper Pine Ridge and Pine Canyon to include part Diablo doesn’t have the largest view, but of Walnut Creek’s Northgate Burgess had advertised the same claim; area. both men may have named some of the rocks mentioned. The concrete structure Bear in mind that public open was the Ransome survey marker which spaces, state and national parks preceded construction of a view platform for example, were a uniquely and then the Summit Museum during the new American idea. In 1864 Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) era. Oakland Tribune Editorial cartoon, supporting land acquisition at Mt. Diablo State Park, 1923 President Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant ceding Yosemite 1921 Dedication Who Was Walter P. Frick? (Part 2) Valley to the State of California. Walter Frick knew that a State Park was The grant is considered the foun- being considered at Diablo, and some of The Creation of Mt. Diablo State Park dation for national and state R.N. Burgess’ original investors, includ- By Seth Adams, Dir. of Land Programs parks established later. In 1872 ing Senator Breed, were still holding President Grant signed a bill Diablo lands. State Senator Will R. “Dad’s property was the west face and on establishing Yellowstone as the world’s first Sharkey authored legislation to make Mt. the top… It was 10,000 acres—twice as national park. Joseph Hall’s wagon roads to Diablo a State Park and Game Refuge, large as Del Mar, which was 5,000. A lot his Mountain House Hotel had made Diablo and it was officially dedicated on Sunday, of it wasn’t usable land, steep hillside and a tourist attraction in the 1870s, albeit a pri- June 19, 1921. The dedication was han- scrub. One year we went around with a vately owned one, while Martinez resident dled by a committee from the Mount shotgun shooting squirrels that were caus- John Muir and his Sierra Club provided a Diablo Parlor of Native Sons of the ing erosion. That was a full time summer local catalyst for preservation as did the aca- Golden West and members of the Diablo job, either killing squirrels or hacking at demics of nearby U.C. Berkeley. As early Country Club. Martinez attorney James F. Russian thistles that were taking over the as 1904, Club members were organizing Hoey presided at morning exercises at the land. We did all kinds of things.” “Local Walks” in the Bay Area and soon mountain’s base and after lunch at the began publishing a hike schedule. summit, which included addresses by Lt. Mt. Diablo’s preservation rests on several failed fortunes and one broken heart. In continued on page 8 In 1902 Big Basin State Park was created, in the Spring 2004 Diablo Watch, I wrote 1905 the Forest Service was established, and about Robert Noble Burgess’s Mt. Diablo in 1916 the National Park Service. The Park Company and his proposed develop- California State Park system didn’t exist but ment, and introduced San Francisco mil- increasing population was leading to calls lionaire Walter P. Frick. Frick had made a for many different municipal works—such specialty of assembling large tracts of land as public water systems, and including and then reselling them at a profit. He suc- parks. From the turn of the century through ceeded Burgess, his business partner in 1920, the county’s population tripled to Sonoma County’s Del Mar Ranch, as 54,000. In 1920 Muir’s friend Harold owner of the Diablo Ranch. He reassem- French founded the Contra Costa Hills Club. bled many of its pieces in 1919 in his simi- larly named Mt. Diablo Company—just as Frick’s businesses were flourishing. The public calls were being made for creation Roaring Twenties were on and, despite of a state park. Walter P. Frick and sheep, probably at Diablo (courtesy Robert Frick) 3 Balance that, a whole lot of union members hunt, The key is "balance." Unions fish and appreciate a pristine natural envi- seek to provide quality jobs, ronment for recreational purposes." healthcare and a living wage for their members. The beauty of our community and the pro- Responsible developers want tection of its natural features is only mean- to build projects to provide ingful if it is accompanied by a vibrant housing and infrastructure local economy that offers its citizens quali- and improve our communities ty jobs and education, affordable housing while making a profit. Save choices, health care and transportation Mount Diablo seeks to pro- alternatives. That’s why SMD has become tect Mt. Diablo and natural an active member of the Walnut Creek resources while providing Chamber of Commerce and the Contra public open space and recre- Costa Council. Through our involvement ational opportunities. We all in these organizations we help to keep our CC Open Space Funding Measure Campaign Kickoff Feb. 27, 2004; share a goal of improving the County one of the great places in the world. John Gioia, CCC Supervisor; Ron Brown, SMD Executive Director; area in which we work even As a result of the relationships we build, we Millie Greenberg & Mark De Saulnier, CCC Supervisors; are better able to accomplish our specific Peter Oswald, Senior V.P. Sunset Development Co. (Scott Hein) as we each attempt to meet our specific goals. goals on land conservation. Building Bridges: "Unions have an investment in our commu- The Union-Environmental Alliance Unusual Allies nites," said IBEW's Peterson, "We need In the early 1990s, as environmental regu- jobs in order to pay our mortgages and feed lations became more stringent, unions At SMD's Moonlight on the Mountain event our families but we also need recreation began utilizing these tools to strengthen last year, a woman approached Dale and places where our children can play and their hand with proposed projects. "Of Peterson, the Assistant Business Manager for learn. The environmental community and course we're interested in jobs, but we also the International Brotherhood of Electrical unions are natural allies. Our immediate live here and want good projects that Workers, Local 302, the event's named spon- goals include the creation of good jobs that strengthen our communities," said Hodess. sor in 2003 and 2004. 'I'm so thrilled IBEW provide health coverage and ensure ade- In 1992 Adams, and the Plumbers collabo- is supporting Save Mount Diablo. How did it quate infrastructure including schools, rated on their first project together, a suc- happen? My dad was an IBEW member and roads and hospitals but our members are cessful referendum overturning an environ- I never would have imagined you guys here.' also interested in protecting open space, mentally insensitive project in Hercules clean air, and clean water. IBEW supports (Adams was personally involved, SMD Other contributors might seem equally Save Mount Diablo because its work is doesn't work in Hercules). unlikely. Our Mountain Star Awards are about balancing development with environ- Afterwards we began meeting regularly to sponsored by developers Blackhawk-Nunn, mental protection to maintain our quality of discuss more of the projects on which we although SMD initially opposed Blackhawk. life. Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 159 are were working. The collaboration was sponsors, although the Plumbers opposed a "In an effort to achieve our goals, we work widened to include the IBEW, the Building Blackhawk-Nunn project in Brentwood two with everyone in the community," said Ron & Construction Trades Council and the years ago. Braddock & Logan are a sponsor, Brown, SMD's Executive Director, Central Labor Council (umbrella groups yet SMD stopped their Crystyl Ranch project "Through these relationships we can representing dozens of unions) and in 1989. Their partner in that project was the increase our influence, or help to raise Greenbelt Alliance and the Sierra Club. Seeno Company; Albert Seeno III's funding to protect land." Over the years other environmental organi- Discovery Homes became a Moonlight spon- zations and unions have joined. sor this year, although SMD has opposed "When a developer consults with us before This "Union-Enviro" alliance isn't a formal other projects of theirs as well. Richland they submit their project application it ben- organization. It meets regularly to discuss and Signature Homes are sponsors but we've efits us as much as them," said Seth Adams, projects and exchange information. been at odds over several East County proj- SMD's Director of Land Programs, "We Sometimes two or more of the organiza- ects. Others event supporters are less sur- both may give some ground but, if we're tions join in responding to developments or prising, like ChevronTexaco, Mechanics able to reach agreement, we all save time policy measures. Bank, Pacific Coast Carpets, Concord Feed and money. Frankly, elected officials In ‘96, for exam- and Diablo Lincoln Mercury. would prefer that we work out differences so that they can support projects on which ple, the Building Building trade unions and developers might there's broad agreement." Trades Council seem to be natural allies for each other, but and SMD stopped why would they support an environmental Simple? Not at all. "There was a time Pittsburg's pro- organization? Equally curious might seem when building trades people automatically posed Southeast SMD's involvement not just with organiza- supported development and saw environ- Hills annexation, tions like the Bay Area Open Space Council, mentalists as obstacles to prosperity," says which was both Sierra Club and Greenbelt Alliance, but with Aram Hodess, Business Manager for the environmentally business groups like the Contra Costa Plumbers. "Now we're recognizing that we insensitive and Aram Hodess, Business Council and the Walnut Creek Chamber of are most effective when we work with failed to provide environmental and community organiza- Manager of UA Local quality jobs. Commerce. Yet there we were on moonlit 159, Plumbers & nights, breaking bread together. tions for responsible growth. On top of Steamfitters (Seth Adams) Continued on pg 16 4 Autumn on Diablo

October 2004 - January 2005 Events Schedule Published By Save Mount Diablo

October mile loop trail starting at panoramic views & Oct. 31, Sun., 9:00 am We’ll climb Highland Curry Point & descending autumn vistas in Mt. SMD’s Silva Ranch & Ridge into Riggs Canyon, Oct. 20, Wed., 10 am into Sycamore Canyon Diablo’s eastern foothills. Morgan Red Corral up the new Tassajara Creek Rock City – Mount with a 580-ft. climb on After hike, optional stop in (Save Mount Diablo) Trail to Bob’s Pond & back. Diablo (Mt. Diablo Group, return loop. Call to car- Brentwood for supper & New Acquisitions in Roundtrip of about 6 miles. Bay Chapter, Sierra Club) pool. sociability. Rain or recent Morgan Territory & Heavy rain cancels. Leader: Carol Larson 925- rain may cancel. Riggs Canyon 691-6303 c_lamar@pac- Oct. 30, Sat. Leaders: Scott & Claudia bell.net Volunteer Trail Work Oct. 31, Sun.10:00 am Hein, 925 671-0401; November Meet at Lower Rock City (East Bay Trail Dogs) SMD’s Wright Canyon [email protected] parking area approx. one Leader: Harry Silcocks- (Save Mount Diablo) Meet at MP-14 to carpool Nov. 6, Sat., 10 am – 3:15 mile above South Gate 443-3925- Leader: Warren Tighe 925 Since 1986 Save Mount pm entrance on Mt. Diablo [email protected] 256-4117; Diablo, the State & the Round Valley (Sierra Club, Scenic Blvd. ($6 entrance Trail work & erosion con- [email protected] East Bay Regional Park Mount Diablo Group) fee/$5 seniors). Leisurely trol on Save Mount Meet at MP-16 District have preserved Leader: Don de Fremery aerobic, sometimes rocky Diablo’s Galvin Ranch Join Warren, a member of twelve parcels & 5,000 925-837-5646 hike with fall colors & northern fire rd. Call SMD’s Stewardship acres between Morgan Meet at MP-50. Carpool crunch of leaves. Bring leader for time, meeting Committee, for interesting Territory Regional from Walnut Creek BART lunch, water, & wear sturdy place & more info. history & spectacular Preserve & Mt. Diablo (near taxi stand), 9:15 am. shoes. Rain cancels. Leisurely paced moderate hike. Loop around this Oct. 23, Sat., 9:30 am – 12 lovely oak-studded valley noon just east of Morgan Old Homestead Loop – Territory Preserve, then up Black Diamond Mines & over a ridge on the (Sierra Club, Mt Diablo Hardy Canyon Trail. One Group) 700-ft climb after lunch. Leader: Don de Fremery Rain cancels. 925-837-5646 Meet at MP-43. Carpool Nov. 6, Sat., 9am – noon. from Walnut Creek BART Dan Cook Canyon to Live (near taxi stand), 8:45 am. Oak Campground. (Save Leisurely paced short hike. Mount Diablo) Explore the Garaventa Leader: Sharon Walters acquisition, a recent park 925-820-3102, addition just opened to pub- [email protected]. lic access. Suitable for Meet at trailhead on Mt. beginners. Hike up a cen- Diablo Scenic Blvd, or at tral canyon (500 ft climb), Earthteam members--students from ecology clubs at local high schools, overlook Round Valley Green Valley School at 8:30 & visit Los Vaqueros’ Adobe Valley on a hike led by Seth Adams, SMD’s Director of Land then down a secondary to carpool. Enjoy this beau- canyon. Rain cancels. Oct. 30, Sat., 2:00 – 5:30 Diablo peak views on this State Park, including tiful hike through a shady pm moderate two mile walk 3300-acre Riggs Canyon. canyon of maples, Oct. 23, Sat., 9 am – noon. Loop Hike – Round up a riparian canyon to Join Scott & Claudia to sycamores, alders, & bay Mount Diablo – Sycamore Valley Regional Preserve “the Gathering Place” a hike SMD’s Silva Ranch trees to our destination of Canyon Loop. (Save (Sierra Club, Delta Group) Wright family monument. & new Morgan “red cor- Live Oak Campground. 4 Mount Diablo / Sierra Leader: Jean Ward 925- SMD preserved Wright ral” property, along with miles round trip, 730-ft. Club, Mount Diablo Group) 634-7467 Canyon with the help of the group’s 1989 Morgan climb. Leader: Sharon Walters, Meet at MP-50. Leisurely the Wright family in 2001. Ranch acquisition, & 925-820-3102, 6-7 mile walk “on the Rain or shine. learn about the “Revenge Nov. 6, Sat., 9:30 am [email protected] wild side,” to see of the Jumping Frog.” Chaparral Spring hike, Meet at MP-3. $6.00 park Family Buckeye Throw & fee. The “Autumn on Diablo” events schedule is generously underwritten by Heritage Trees (Save Mt. Enjoy the beautiful fall col- Diablo) ors of the Big Leaf Maples Leader: Burt Bassler 925 & Sycamores along this 4- 820-5816; Meeting Place (MP) and Location List 3 Curry Point, below junction of North and South Green Valley Rd., Alamo. 43 Contra Loma Regional Park - Frederickson Gate Roads. 12 Mitchell Canyon Staging Area, south end of Lane, off Lone Tree Way/Golf Course Rd., just 5 Juniper Campground Mitchell Canyon Rd., Clayton. before the turn to Contra Loma. 8 Emmons Canyon, follow Stone Valley east of 14 Three Springs Entry, Marsh Creek Rd. 2.2 50 Round Valley/Marsh Creek Road 1.6 miles east Green Valley Rd, turn right on Emmons Canyon miles east of Regency Dr. of Deer Valley Rd. Road, follow to end, limited parking. 16 Morgan Ranch/Red Corral, south of where 73 Morgan Territory Regional Preserve - Main 9 Macedo Ranch Staging Area, north end of Morgan Territory Rd. narrows. Parking Lot, on Morgan Territory Rd.

Events are sponsored by identified groups. hot in the valley) and wear sturdy walking Special Events for Special Donors Save Mount Diablo merely coordinates pub- shoes or boots. Hats and binoculars are a lication of this schedule and is not responsi- good idea. Donors to SMD above the $250 level ble for events that it does not sponsor. • Carry a liter of water on short hikes and receive invitations to special events— Participants must take individual responsibil- two liters on longer hikes - you will need it! expert guided tours of unique areas such as ity for their own level of fitness. • Take a snack or lunch. the Hazel Atlas Mine & Rose Hill ceme- Please be aware that hikes and walks often • Unless noted, hikes are subject to rain can- tery, Black Diamond Mines Regional take place on difficult mountain trails. cellation or modification. Leader should be Preserve, Brushy Peak and Vasco Caves. Individuals with special needs should call the contacted if rain threatens - calling for con- event leader. firmation is a good idea. Wouldn’t you like to visit these special • Call the leader if you have any questions • Many of the parks have entry and/or park- places and help preserve more of your or concerns. Participation is at the leader’s ing fees. mountain? discretion. • Dogs are not allowed on State Park trails. • Hikers and walkers should dress in layers • Hikes with a Meeting Point (MP) number Call 925 947-3535 for membership infor- (it can be cold on the mountain even when begin at one of the points on the list above. mation or see www.savemountdiablo.org [email protected] Leader at Walnut Creek 803-1478 mountainma- Spring Property. Call life.com BART station 9 am by [email protected] leader for time, meeting Meet at Clayton Library entry gates. Meet at MP-5 Park & Ride lot on East place & more info (look for truck & cowboy ($6 entrance fee). Ascend side of 680 freeway at hat) both peaks - moderately Sycamore Valley Rd Off- Jan. 22, Sat. In 2003 SMD acquired the paced but hearty 2C out- ramp in Danville for car- Volunteer Trail Work 62 acre Joseph Galvin ing. Rain cancels. pool to trailhead. Let’s (East Bay Trail Dogs) Ranch on Morgan December enjoy the holiday on this Leader: Harry Silcocks- [email protected] Territory rd. A beautiful moderately fast-paced, 443-3925- Meet at MP-14 Three canyon rising from Marsh Dec. 4, Sat., 9am – noon. strenuous hike (12 miles, [email protected] Springs creek between two ridges, Emmons Canyon /Wall 3200 foot elevation gain) to Trail maintenance on Join Burt for this 3-4 hour the property backs up on Point /BBQ Terrace Loop the top of Mt. Diablo via Save Mount Diablo’s loop through SMD’s the recently protected (Save Mount Diablo) the Summit Trail. Chaparral Spring Chaparral Spring property, Seeno Morgan Territory Leader: Sharon Walters Experienced hikers only. Property. Call leader for especially if you’re inter- Ranch & has incredible 925-820-3102, Rain cancels. Post-hike time, meeting place & ested in adopting or visit- views of Diablo’s peaks. [email protected] dinner at local restaurant. more info ing a heritage tree or Hike the property with Meet at MP-8. A 6-mile grove. Bring your kids; Dave, a member SMD’s loop with spectacular January we’ll collect buckeye nuts board, & hear about views along Wall Point & along the way to help SMD’s recent acquisition BBQ Terrace trails. Mostly Jan.1, 2005. Sat., 8-9 – revegetate an eroded gully. efforts. Roundtrip of on fire trails with one nar- noon The property is not yet about 2 miles roundtrip, row, shaded woodland con- New Year’s Day Ride Up open to the public so this heavy rain cancels. nector. No facilities. Heavy Diablo (all affiliated clubs is a special opportunity. rain cancels. of the East Bay Bicycle Moderate hike, approxi- Dec. 8, Wed., 10 am Coalition) mately 3-4 hours, heavy Mt. Diablo – Mitchell Leader: Robert Raburn rain cancels. Canyon (Mt. Diablo (EBBC) 510-530-3444 Group, Bay Chapter, Sierra robertraburn, Rob Hawks Nov. 7, Sun., registration Club) (Grizzly Peak Cyclists), April 27-30, 2005 at 7:30 am - race at 9am Carol Larson 925-691- [email protected] Wed - Sat 6303 [email protected] Save Mount Diablo’s Meet at Walnut Creek Four Days Trail Adventure (Save Nov. 17, Wed., 10 am Meet at MP-12 ($3 parking BART. Celebrate the New Mount Diablo) Morgan Territory Ridge, fee). Leisurely 1B hike led Year with a healthy ride. A Diablo (Save HALF-MARATHON, Canyon, & Grassland by Carol Larson. Some group ride leaves WC Mount Diablo) (Mt. Diablo Group, Bay steep trails to enjoy views. 10K RUN OR HIKE BART & begins the ascent Leader: Seth A celebration of recre- Chapter, Sierra Club) Bring lunch & water. Rain on South Gate Rd (MP-1). ational opportunities on Leader: Carol Larson 925- cancels. Adams the mountain! 691-6303 c_lamar@pac- Dec. 18, Sat. Jan.1, 2005. Sat., 8:30 am Wildlife, spring wild- Contact SMD at 925- bell.net Volunteer Trail Work Mt. Diablo Summit (Mt. flowers & incredible Meet at MP-73. Leisurely (East Bay Trail Dogs) 947-3535 for informa- Diablo Group, Bay diversity: SMD’s aerobic 1B hike. Bring Leader: Harry Silcocks- tion & registration. Chapter, Sierra Club) annual 4-day, 30 mile water, lunch, & wear stur- 443-3925- Leader: Diane Smith 925- Starting from Castle trip on the Diablo dy shoes. It could be [email protected] 803-1478 mountainma- Rock Recreational Area Trail from Walnut in Walnut Creek, the hike muddy. Rain cancels. Trail design on Save [email protected] Creek to Brentwood, & run courses will travel Mount Diablo’s Chaparral Meet at MP-12 ($4 parking through Diablo Foothills Nov. 20, Sat. Spring Property. Call fee). Let’s celebrate the crossing 6 parks & Regional Park, up the Volunteer Trail Work leader for time, meeting New Year by hiking to the 50,000 acres of open slopes of Mt. Diablo (East Bay Trail Dogs) place & more info. Summit via the Back space. Carry day- State Park’s Pine Ridge Leader: Harry Silcocks- Canyon & Bald Ridge packs while equip- 443-3925- & back to the starting Trails, with return via Deer ment is shuttled, & [email protected] point through Pine Flat & Mitchell canyon. stroll into camp Trail work & erosion con- This is a strenuous hike (14 Canyon. Pre & Post where wine, gourmet trol on Save Mount miles, 3500 foot elevation event family activities meals & evening lec- will include refresh- Diablo’s Wright Property gain). Call leader re shorter tures await you. You ments, vendor displays, Little Suicide fire rd. Call self-guided alternative. games & activities. leader for time, meeting Bring food to share at post- won’t believe the (Proceeds benefit SMD’s place & more info. hike potluck. Rain cancels. beauty to be found, or programs) how much you’ll Nov. 21, Sun., 10:15 am Jan. 15, Sat. learn, in your own Mt. Diablo & North Peak Volunteer Trail Work backyard. $750 per Nov. 13, Sat., 9:30 am (Double Diablo) (Hiking (East Bay Trail Dogs) person. SMD’s Joseph Galvin Section, Bay Area, Chapter Dec. 25, Sat., 8:30 am Leader: Harry Silcocks- Call 925 947-3535 Ranch (Save Mount Club) Mt. Diablo Summit (Mt. 443-3925- td_harry@earth- Diablo) Leader: Bob Solotar 510- Diablo Group, Bay link.net for info & forms, or Leader: Dave Sargent, 925 525-2110 Chapter, Sierra Club) Trail maintenance on Save see www.savemount- 933-9402; [email protected] Leader: Diane Smith 925- Mount Diablo’s Chaparral diablo.org For the next several years Frick vided for a survey of potential park sites and Drury began intensive work to throughout the state. The California Park publicize the mountain. At some Survey, or “Olmstead Plan”, was complet- point a Marvelous Mount Diablo ed by famed park planner Frederick Law brochure was issued. Olmstead. Among its recommendations Organizations were encouraged to was acquisition of 5-6000 acres to “ampli- visit and well publicized events fy” Mt. Diablo State Park. SB 441 author- were held. Drury’s Mt. Diablo ized a bond issue of $6 million, to be used scrapbook includes a landslide of for expansion of the park system, to be news stories in dozens of newspa- submitted to the voters in November 1928. pers, including issues ranging from Frick continued to drive a hard bargain but the naming of the Diablo Valley, to as success appeared certain, time was run- auto races to the peak, to the ning out. mountain’s visibility. A push for state funding was attempted in The “Eye of Diablo” 1924. “Back when air transport was just start- ing, Dad was at the installation of the bea- Frick drove a hard bargain. James con. He loved to speak up on a soapbox; Hoey said as much in a Nov. 6, he was quite an orator.” Frick’s publicity 1923 letter to Drury, “…I don’t efforts continued, and in 1927 he allowed know just what Mr. Frick’s attitude Standard Oil to place its Standard Diablo is regarding the sale of this moun- (SD) tower at the peak; the beacon became tain. I have always contended that known as the “Eye of Diablo.” It was I thought the price placed upon meant to encourage commercial aviation 1924 auto race to Diablo’s summit, organized to popularize this property by Mr. Frick was too and to capture the public’s imagination. the mountain for tourism (Richmond Independant 1-9-1924) high, and I fully realize that as a Frick Continued from page 3 member of the commission I will be subject Luckily for everyone the voters did to much criticism when the sale is consum- approve Proposition 4, the State’s first Governor C.C. Young and Sharkey. mated, but I am willing to endure that for park bond, on November 6, 1928. It The State Park legislation failed to include the good of the cause. I am greatly inter- included $6 million statewide. In October funds to acquire land but a Mt. Diablo State ested in the creation of state parks through- 1929 the Stock Market crashed. Frick was Park Commission was formed, and a citi- out the State, but if we can’t get more coop- badly damaged with repeated calls on his zen organized Mount Diablo State Park eration from the people who are really assets even as land became more available Council began pushing for implementation interested in the future than we have had in all around the State—and the state money of Sharkey's bill. In August 1922, Frick the past, I am quite willing to resign from required a 50% private match. The State hired Wells Drury as a publicist for the the Commission... .” now had the stronger negotiating position mountain and the need for creation of a but the onset of the Depression also elevat- state park there. Drury was a pioneer A testimonial penned by Drury about Frick ed other priorities. newspaperman, a friend of Mark Twain and for anonymous publication held the other Bret Harte, and a former member of the side of the coin, “Those who are familiar 1931 Re-Dedication Nevada House of Representatives. He with the inmost aspirations of your heart returned to California for a variety of news- “He sold to the State for the State know that you prize these possessions and Park…During the Depression he had to paper jobs then founded an advertising these advantages chiefly because you feel agency, the Drury Company. raise some money.” Frick was on personal that you hold them in trust; that you hope terms with Governor James “Sunny Jim” to pass them on to our beloved common- The Dec. 3, 1922 SF Examiner reported on Rolph, a long time mayor of San Francisco wealth; and that your cherished ambition is who succeeded Clement on Jan. 6, 1931, a Council meeting he attended: “Park to have established here a great mountain Favored Atop Mount” “Charles J. Wood of and carried out Clement’s recommenda- park, which shall forever be a health-giving tions in expanding the State Park System. Danville… declared that the people of playground and pleasure resort for all the Contra Costa County are in favor of com- people.” Frick was as inter- continued on page 9 pleting a great outdoor playground on ested in the creation of the Mount Diablo… ‘A number of Contra State Park as local residents. Costans held a conference the other day’, Wood said, ‘and agreed that ample plans Regardless of his motiva- for the park ought to be kept constantly in tions, the joint efforts were view…it is believed that 10,000 acres unsuccessful until May 1927, would not be too large an area to include when the State legislator and in the park, and that the present toll road Governor Clement C. Young should be acquired, so that under State approved three bills by State ownership there would be no charge for Senator Breed and going up the grade.’” Assemblyman Feigenbaum. Senate Bill (SB) 439 created Negotiations began with Frick and lasted a single State Park into the 1930s with both sides lobbying the Commission. SB 440 pro- State to acquire at least part of his land. Walter Frick (r) at the Bohemian Grove July 1923 (Gabriel Moulin) 8 Juniper Camp legislative support and funding for the and included matching component of the park’s creation. Chase Pond, the Pioneer Horse Six acquisitions were completed from Camp site, and Frick’s Mount Diablo Company, totaling stretched west 2003.5 acres and stretching up Mt. Diablo down Northgate Scenic Boulevard from Danville through Road to the Rock City to include the peak. They are Boundary among the most rugged and important Group Camp parts of the park, historically and in terms site and the old of resources. Several generations of tollgate loca- Diablo visitors have come to know these tion. parts of the park best. They were the site of numerous Civilian Conservation Corps In 1932 Frick’s (CCC) projects, including the Summit financial diffi- Museum, campgrounds, trails, picnic areas, culties became the park’s corporation yard and first head- acute and in quarters. Other areas were held in limbo Mt. Diablo’s peak was acquired from Walter Frick and the Summit Museum 1933 Helen Fay during estate proceedings and then by there (in snow) planned during his lifetime (DPR - W.Rowe).jpg Frick filed for other owners until they could also be pro- divorce—he tected in subsequent years, often with the Frick continued from page 8 remained in love with her until his death— help of Save Mount Diablo. On April 3, 1931 the first two acquisitions and he and his two sons moved to Diablo By contrast, the East Bay Regional Park from Frick’s Mount Diablo Company were full time. “In later years he bought the District was formed in 1934 but Contra completed, totaling 348.5 acres for cheapest suits, he became a penny pincher. Costa County elected officials chose not $168,000. They included the right of way Must have been a terrible struggle after so have our County participate in the District. for Southgate Road from the edge of the much wealth to find yourself in financial Until 1965 only 146 acres were added to community of Diablo to a point south of straits. With the divorce, it must have the 2003.5 acres Frick sold to create Mt. Artist Point, across other Frick lands which helped along an early death. He didn’t Diablo State Park, and the State Park was were subsequently added to the Blackhawk marry again.” The fifth addition took Contra Costa’s only significant protected Ranch. The other area included Fossil place in June 1936, 303 acres which open space. Ridge and Rock City from Live Oak Camp extended north up the Summit Road and to Curry Point. A $70,000 match was included the SW, SE and NE corners of the Walter P. Frick is buried simply at reportedly raised by County residents, with Diablo summit itself, along with Devil’s Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland. the remainder as land gifts from the Elbow and Devil’s Pulpit, almost to Mission Beach Company and Frick. Prospectors Gap. Info for this article was gathered from many places. Special thanks to Betty On April 26, 1931 Mt. Diablo State Park Finally on February 10, 1937, a sixth and Maffei and the Contra Costa History was dedicated for a second time. The next final sale from the Mount Diablo Company Center, Sea Ranch historian Susan Clark, day, the Contra Costa Gazette, San was completed. Its 198 acres included a Patricia Davis, Roger Epperson, Robert Francisco Chronicle, and Examiner report- gap in the Summit Road from Juniper and Ada Frick, and Suzanne Lamble. ed the disarray of 600-1000 cars and 2000 Camp to the lower Summit parking lot. participants who were stuck on the moun- Walter P. Frick had negotiated the sale but tain. The Gazette reported: “Even Diablo’s didn’t live to see it—he began having thunder served its unwilling purpose in motor difficulties in November 1936 and yesterday’s ceremony. Governor Rolph, died on January 15, 1937. heading the caravan enroute, heard the Given his real estate skills, had he lived, rumbling and crashed {sic} of ethereal W.P. Frick may well have repaired his for- artillery. Is that my salute?” The gover- tunes. Instead his assets were thrown into nor made it only as far as a banquet at the disarray during an estate probate period Mt. Diablo Country Club, where a brief lasting through 1948. The beneficiaries of ceremony was improvised before his depar- the estate, his four children, relied on his ture. The drenched crowd at Rock City executor. His first daughter pushed for set- was deprived of both the Governor and of tlement, necessitating sale of most of the ceremonies. Frick’s real estate; some was sold in tax Frick sold the third and fourth additions to sales. the park in Aug. 1931 and Aug. 1932, 557 Mt. Diablo is part of Walter Frick’s legacy. and 597 acres respectively. One stretched He put the mountain on the map for many north from the community of Diablo in people and a state park was created in a narrow rectangles, including Dan Cook rural area with a small population. As with Canyon, Live Oak campground, Southgate Burgess, Frick’s ownership of the Diablo Road up to the junction, and part way up Ranch delayed fragmentation of the moun- the Summit Road. The other continued tain. His high profile contacts provided Walter P. Frick, c. 1936 (c. Robert Frick) north up the Summit Road almost to 9 Diablo Celebrated Moonlight on the Mountain August 28, 2004

440 guests attended this year’s Moonlight event, honored Mountain Star award win- ners Bob Duchi and Stephen Joseph, and participated in live and silent auctions. The anniversary and fundraiser is held at Mt. Diablo State Park’s China Wall above Alamo’s Macedo Ranch. The Event’s named sponsor was International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 302; the Mountain Star Awards’ sponsor was Blackhawk-Nunn, and SMD exceeded its goal of $100,000 in net proceeds.

(down and left-right) Dave & Helen Sargent’s Table 30 and Mt. Diablo; Mary Mills of Diablo and her guests at Table 37; the full moon, a special guest, arrives above lights donated by Dana & Dave Dornsife; Seth Adams, SMD’s Director of Land Programs & Dale Peterson of IBEW Local 302, the named Event Sponsor; Willie Rose & George Ann Garms; SMD Director Dave Trotter, Cindy Chase & Marcus Hernandez; Debbie Trotter & Tina Akins of Concord Feed; Sharon Walters, Event Chair and SMD Director with some of the art which was auctioned; Kim Fisher & EBRPD’s Dave Collins; Ron Nunn of Blackhawk-Nunn, Mountain Star Awards sponsor, & Charla Gabert, auction co-chair; Yoshimi and Edward Downer of Mechanics Bank; Michael Harris, vice-mayor of Pleasant Hill & Millie Greenberg, Contra Costa County Supervisor. (below right) unnamed amidst the Silent Auction. (Photos by Scott Hein, David Ogden, Liede Marie Haitsma) Save the Date “Moonlight on the Mountain” Saturday evening, September 17, 2005 An elegant evening under the light of the full moon, at the China Wall on Mt Diablo. Celebrate SMD’s 34th anniversary and acknowledge recipients of Mountain Star Awards. Catered reception with • Sign up as an • Be a table host hosted bar, sumptuous event sponsor • Donate silent or dinner, jazz quartet, • Join the planning live auction items silent & live auctions. committee. • Call 925-947-3535 Photos by Scott Hein, David Ogden, Liede Marie Haitsma, David Dolder, Paul Chinn 10 Diablo Celebrated Family Stargazing and Barbecue at Chaparral Spring, May 15, 2004 On May 15, Save Mount Diablo held a family evening of observing the night- time sky, searching for planets, stars and galaxies, at this opportunity to visit this sensually beautiful property east of Clayton. At our special 'amphitheatre' astrophysicist Dr. Ron Olowin from Saint Mary's College explained details of the heavens and the legend and lore of the sky, allowing participants to redis- cover that rare human trait, wonder. (photos: Scott Hein)

Healthwise-Dornsife Each year Greg Francisco of Healthwise Fitness and Dana & Dave Dornsife (below) lead clients and friends on a hike with Seth Adams, SMD’s Director of Land Programs, generating new financial support for SMD. Hike at Clayton Ranch, April 25, 2004 Photos by David Dolder

Trail Workshop at Chaparral Photos by Paul Chinn, San Francisco Chronicle: A trail-building team hikes through a grassy meadow in the shad- ow of Mount Diablo; Frank Stockton (right) points out the best route for a new hiking trail to volunteers Steve Spring with the East Bay Chapman, Sheri Paauw, John Anderson and Don Cowell; State Parks Trail expert Karl Knapp holds out a topo- Trail Dogs April 15, 2004 graphic map to help the group get oriented; Roy Canright of Fremont calibrates a clinometer - to measure incline.

Photos by Scott Hein, David Ogden, Liede Marie Haitsma, David Dolder, Paul Chinn 11 mental activism. several others got permission from private landowners and hiked from Walnut Creek By contrast, Bob Doyle to Brentwood. They crossed Riggs on the grew up in Concord. "Diablo Trail" (proposed in 1994) on the He cut school to hike way to what would become another pre- on Mt. Diablo and serve, Round Valley. became a founding board member of SMD Prop. 70 passed in June 1988 and the Park as a teenager. Starting District followed it in November 1988 with as a laborer at East its own local bond, Measure AA, which Bay Reg. Park District, was also approved. In 1988 the District by 1985 he was Chief purchased Perry, and in 1989 SMD bought of Land Acquisition. the Morgan Ranch, passing it to the State Walker cornered Doyle and stopping a seven unit subdivision pro- in a bathroom to lobby posal. The canyon had been crossed but to for Marshall's purchase legally visit you'd have to twice jump from Riggs Canyon from the air c. 1989; Finley Road enters the canyon at bot- and was told: "there's one property's corner to the next. There tom left; the Jones Property starts outside of the canyon and extends half no money and nobody was so little access that SMD's 1989 way up the large grassy hill. (Bob Walker/Oakland Museum) goes to Morgan evening dedication of Morgan took place Territory. If you want on Diablo's summit. Searchlights marked Jones Continued from pg 1 the District to acquire land, you need to Diablo's peak, Morgan Territory and the Louisa Riggs Morgan (1829-1917) show public support." connecting Morgan Ranch. "Riggs Canyon" first showed up on a Using his photographs and leading innu- Filling in the Pieces USGS map in 1898, named for Kentucky merable hikes, Walker generated hundreds Mariani's (now Jones) property already had native, Louisa Riggs Morgan and her of postcards asking the District board to a house and barns. He soon built a second Kentucky ancestors, who owned property expand Morgan Territory. He became the house above a side canyon-the only inhab- and raised livestock there in the mid-1800s. early warning alarm for any threat of ited structure in Riggs-driving the value of Louisa was the second wife, for 37 years development. He joined SMD's Board and the property out of public reach. SMD beginning in 1869, of Jeremiah Morgan for eventually served with a half dozen organi- began negotiating for the 560 acre Musco whom Morgan Territory was named. She zations, including as President of the SF property between his land and the Morgan died in Modesto at the age of 88. The Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club. Ranch but Mariani and two neighbors Morgans and their descendants owned land acquired it, too, threatening to block access in Riggs Canyon until 1989. Finley Road "In most of these battles, the issues into Riggs. Another property owner pro- is named for Harrison Finley and his fami- become the adding of acres to a particular posed lots on Highland Ridge, at the corner ly, who arrived in California by wagon area on a map," said Doyle, "it can get of the Morgan and Perry acquisitions. train in 1860. Finley was a leaseholder (c. pretty abstract. Bob Walker's photos made 1863), then landowner in the Tassajara the argument about preservation of real SMD, Senator Dan Boatwright and Gayle Valley from October 1875 to 1882. landscape…Bob knew how to make people Bishop, a Finley Road neighbor soon to be understand its beauty in one image." elected County Supervisor, slowed A hundred years later, in 1987, public Mariani. Walker and SMD modifed the acquisition began in the canyon. That year In 1986 the Park District purchased Highland Ridge development, pushing it SMD aided the State in acquisition of the Marshall for addition to Morgan Territory off the ridge, out of the Canyon. 853 acre Jones Development Co. property Regional Preserve, outside of Riggs but (no relation to Mark and Shannon Jones), extending the Preserve a mile west. In 1989 the Park District bought the 560 which drops from Oyster Point into Riggs' acre Cardoza property south of Marshall Jackass Canyon and rises to Cave Point. Making the Connection (outside the canyon but connecting Perry to The company acquired the property in The following year the District optioned the Preserve), and in 1991 purchased the hopes of creating a rock quarry--Bob Doyle the 643 acre Perry property, hop-scotching ten acre ridgeline between Morgan and and SMD convinced them otherwise. from the corner of Marshall across Perry that had been proposed for houses. Highland Ridge into Riggs. In 1988, in Much of Riggs' surrounding ridgelines had Bob Doyle & Bob Walker hopes of passage of the Prop. 70 State Park been preserved, but the center and mouth When Bob Walker drove over Altamont bond, SMD made an offer on the 252 acre remained in private hands. Pass for the first time in 1974, he immedi- parcel at the mouth of the canyon, but was ately fell in love with the beautiful green outbid by Mark Mariani, whose family was continued on page 13 hills. He began exploring and discovered famous for dried fruit and wealthy from the East Bay Regional Parks. He was the development of their Santa Clara already a photographer but his chief love orchards into Silicon Valley office space. affair was with Morgan Territory where in 1982's wet green winter he first "saw" an After losing the property purchased by image before clouds parted and sunlight Mariani, SMD optioned the Morgan descended to the sensual grasslands below. Ranch, a mile north, adjacent to Jones Development's former quarry proposal and One day Walker saw a "For Sale" sign on connected at a corner with Perry. the square mile Marshall property at the center of that image and began an incredi- Before the 1988 election Walker, SMD’s Bob Doyle & Bob Walker (photos: Seth bly productive period of intense environ- newly hired staff person Seth Adams, and Adams, Phil Schermeister) 12 Gerber and then Greenberg were adamant that the property's resources be protected, and a staging area was necessary, if any application was to move forward.

Jones was agreeable to all of our concerns but the steep property is rugged, the obvi- ous site for a staging area was also the likely site for the third house, and he wished to be compensated. Endangered species became the vehicle. "A friend of mine had given Braddock & Logan my Riggs Canyon parcels (at left), including the Jones property. At right, the 232-acre Jones Property name; he knew our property could be used conservation easement, with two reserved 10-acre developed areas. (Maps: Seth Adams, EBRPD) for mitigation," said Jones, "Jeff Lawrence Jones Property continued from page 12 award winners) and Malcolm Sproul, biotic from Braddock & Logan called me. I consultant and SMD president, to see wasn't familiar with conservation ease- whether preservation could be achieved. ments but my goal was to maximize Walker and SMD continued to fight devel- preservation while getting economic bene- opment proposals and in 1993 the Regional Because Mariani's property included two fit. I'm anti-development--so it seemed Park District acquired 560 acre Musco (site houses and a variety of other structures, the like a great opportunity to permanently of the historic little yellow house) and 252 acres sold for $3.2 million, compared protect the property yet be compensated." gained access across Mariani's parcel. to Silva's vacant 427 acres for $750,000. As we had feared, the improvements Two years of discussion and work began, Bob Walker didn't live to see Musco's pushed the property's value out of reach. much of it by EBRPD's Land Manager, preservation; in September 1992, at age Nancy Wenninger, Lawrence, and Marylee forty, he died of complications related to The buyers were Mark Jones, a packaging Guinon of Sycamore Assoc. (B&L's biotic AIDS. broker with Stephen Gould Corp., and sev- consulting firm), along with SMD, eral friends. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Supervisors Gerber and Greenberg. Access, at last Jones moved to the Bay Area in 1986, At various times Mariani proposed subdivi- eventually settling in Diablo in 1990. Two building areas were defined, ten acres sion of his remaining 252-acre property, or around the small house on Finley Rd. and a conservation easement over part. No The Jones Property a new house pad, another ten acres around agreement was reached and subdivision According to Jones, "a good friend saw the the Jones' house. Braddock & Logan is was blocked. Supervisor Donna Gerber auction flyer and we went to it on a lark. buying a conservation easement over 180 oversaw some of the proposals after she We really weren't expecting to buy. There acres. Jones retains the right to sell anoth- was elected in 1996. were maybe twenty-five people who'd pro- er easement on the remaining 52 acres. If vided checks to qualify to attend the auc- either sale fails to take place within ten By 1998 the Park District began allowing tion. The guy went on about the beauty of public access from Finley Road, though years, an easement over all but the two the property and when he asked for an building areas transfers to EBRPD. Jones there was no staging area. Visitors park a opening bid of $4 million, no one budged.” half mile south of Mariani and travel also donated $75,000 for purchase of a staging area. SMD and EBRPD agreed to almost a mile before reaching park bound- “Eventually a few players got involved, be neutral on the 3-unit subdivision, which aries. Cyclists and equestrians are more three or four bid, and it came down to two creates one additional house site. The suited for these distances but SMD and of us. The other woman reached her agreement runs with the land. other groups began leading hikes as well. threshold and we got the property. We did- n't really know all that we were getting, but "When SMD got involved, our deal with In August 1998 SMD signed a deal on the we bought it as an investment." 427-acre Silva Ranch, the headwaters of Braddock & Logan over part of the prop- erty was nearly done," said Jones, "SMD Tassajara Creek rising to Windy Point. "I was building my dream house in Diablo made sure our agreement was facilitated With a loan from the Packard Foundation, and was torn about where to live. Once I yet was smart enough to guarantee that the red-legged frog mitigation funding from got here it was a no brainer. It was an easy whole property would be protected." Shapell, and a grant from the Coastal decision to buy out the partners…no place Conservancy, escrow closed in 1999. I could build in Diablo will ever match the "At the end of the day, I was glad to be beauty and privacy of this property." All of Riggs had been protected except for working with the Park District and SMD. the mouth of the canyon-and it was a good Jones, eventually proposed a three-unit continued on page 15 thing, too. On October 26, 1999 Mariani subdivision on the property. SMD, put his property up for auction. Given its Supervisor Gerber and her successor, location and resources, like Silva, the Supervisor Millie Greenberg, monitored the Mariani property was ideal for endangered proposal and, with the Regional Park species mitigation. The chaparral of the District, reached out to Jones. He attended Blackhills stretches east and west, support- SMD's Silva Ranch dedication last year. ing Alameda whipsnake, and the branches of Tassajara creek are refuge for red-legged His proposal was to create three parcels of frog above and below the property. SMD approximately 80 acres each, one around the two existing houses, and a third with a worked with Shapell, Bob Duchi of DK Millie Greenberg & Donna Gerber, current and Associates (one of this year's Mountain Star new house site along Finley Road. SMD, former Contra Costa Supervisors, District 3 13 Spotlight on Sponsors & Staff there are a lot of demands. You have to ed Suzanne Bitz as SMD's Office trust others and your intuition. Helping Administrator. Jennifer grew up in New SMD makes a difference because Ron Jersey, outside of Philadelphia, graduated always makes a difference, he's won me summa cum laude with a degree in over. I'm honored to help." Finance from St. Joseph's University, and then went on to Rutgers Law School, Cindy has supported SMD by donating where she received her J.D. She practiced refreshments for many events. During our law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania Four Days Diablo event on the Diablo Trail, before the birth of her children. she donates the lunches and caters a gour- met dinner, providing an on-site chef as well Jennifer is a hiker and came across the job as all the food. She’s catered our anniver- notice while surfing the web looking for sary events for four years, including Mt. Diablo art. "My kids are older now Moonlight On The Mountain, at dramatical- and I was ready to go back to work. Save ly reduced cost. She lends us linens and Mount Diablo looked like fun and I want- equipment for events such as Ron's Summit ed to contribute to

Scott Hein Museum auction dinners. something mean- Cindy Gershen & ingful. I'm a hiker "Mt. Diablo is wonderful but it's the people and I especially Sunrise Café, Bistro & Catering who make the difference. I live right at the love Morgan base of Shell Ridge and I hike three days a Territory. I really Cindy Gershen, the owner of Sunrise Cafe, week out there. When I walk in the open like SMD because Bistro and Catering, provides Save Mount space it makes what I work hard for all it covers a lot of Diablo with significant, ongoing support. A worth it. I'm able to leave all my every day areas and issues in prior recipient of a Walnut Creek Chamber things behind . . . you're away from cars, which I'm interest- of Commerce Businessperson of the Year traffic and civilization . . . you're able to get ed-hiking, land award, she and Sunrise have supported rid of your cares. If it goes away we're left preservation and numerous other community causes, includ- with just concrete and steel. Saving Mount government policy, non profit administra- ing public schools, muscular dystrophy, the Diablo is about saving our souls-our mental tion and politics. I survived my first Jewish Community Center, and the Diabetic health, the part of us that connects with Moonlight on the Mountain in August-it Youth Foundation. Those last two organiza- nature, where we come from-people enjoy- was a huge effort, but fun. I'm excited by tions share something with Save Mount ing the environment, reminding us we're a the work we're doing and the properties Diablo; Ron Brown, our Executive Director, part of the world and need to help save it." that are being protected." was formerly the director of each of them. SMD appreciates Cindy's support. He was key to Cindy’s support of SMD. Jennifer and her husband Larry, a Human Sunrise Bistro, 1559 Botelho Dr., Sunrise Resources consultant, moved to California "People ask for help all the time, but Ron Cafe & Bakery, 1355 S. California Blvd., in 1997 and live in Danville with Brown and SMD are special to me. Walnut Creek, Catering, 925 930-6323 Meredith (15) and Tyler (13). Everyone at SMD is completely commited to protecting the mountain-it's pure and it's Jennifer House, SMD's New Welcome to Jennifer and farewell to rare that you find that. I have an incredible Suzanne Bitz, who moved on to an oppor- faith and belief in Ron, he wouldn't be Office Administrator tunity with her brother-in-law at Kohzu involved in anything unless it was a good Farewell to Suzanne Bitz America, an equipment distributor in strong organization and when he said SMD Pleasanton. We appreciate her efforts was doing great work, I was committed," If you call the SMD office, you'll hear a new these past three years and wish her well. said Gershen. "In the restaurant business voice. On June 1st Jennifer House succeed-

gourmet meals provided by Prima Call 925 947-3535 for info or check Four Days Diablo ‘04 Ristorante, Sunrise Bistro, and Chez Brown. www.savemountdiablo.org This year’s event included seventeen partic- ipants, who enjoyed four days of spectacu- Below: at the start, Indian Valley; Dinner The 2005 event will be held April 27-30, is Night 3; Prima’s Peter Chastain; a new lar weather, landscapes and views, and $750 per person and limited to 20. approach to sunscreen. (Scott Hein)

14 SMD’s Blackhawk-Nunn Mountain Star Awards

Mountain Star Awards, presented at SMD’s anniversary event, Moonlight on the Mountain, recognize individuals and organi- zations whose contributions have been significant in helping SMD to achieve its mission. The 2004 “Mountain Star” Awards were generously sponsored by Blackhawk-Nunn, devel- opers of the Summerset adult community and the Vineyards at Marsh Creek. Our thanks to the Nunns and Steve Beinke for their generous support of Save Mount Diablo. SMD President Malcolm Sproul, Stephen Joseph, Bob Duchi (photo by Scott Hein) Robert Duchi his clients. Working with SMD, he has Stephen became involved with SMD in Leadership Award for difficult and vision- been responsible for significant restoration 1992 and joined the Board in 1993, serv- ary contributions of endangered species habitat and for ing for the next 10 years. During that preservation of land in Riggs Canyon, on time, he provided prints of amazing As a principal with DK Associates, Bob Highland Ridge and at Brushy Peak. panoramas, photographed important proj- Duchi's clients are a who's who of develop- ect areas, acquisitions, and events, and ers and builders not necessarily associated Stephen Joseph presented many slide shows, including the with preservation. Duchi, however, loves Interpretive Award for public education "3D" slide shows featured at our 25th and Mt. Diablo and lives and owns an equestri- 30th anniversary celebrations. Stephen's an business in the mountain's foothills. He Photographs are one of the most effective long dedication to Mt Diablo as a photo- has been a strong supporter of SMD and means by which conservation organizations graphic subject has produced a body of has hosted our events at his Summit Ranch. communicate the importance of their work. work that will continue to benefit SMD As state and federal regulation began Over the years, SMD has had the good for- for many years to come. His photographs requiring developers to compensate for tune to work with very talented photogra- and slide shows have helped to educate a impacts on open space and wildlife, Duchi phers. Stephen Joseph has made among the wide variety of citizens, legislators, and took a leadership role in presenting dramat- most significant contributions to the organi- funding agencies about the beauty of Mt ic open space preservation opportunities to zation through his spectacular work. Diablo and the ongoing threats it faces.

Mt. Diablo Trail Adventure November 7 Half-Marathon, 10K Run & Hike A Celebration of Recreational Opportunities on Mt. Diablo * Community Expo * Blue grass band * * Community organization booths * Food * * Children’s Activities * * Canned food drive for Food Bank * Call 925-947-3535 for registration information

Jones Property continued from page 13 At any given time we've got wild turkeys, made its first offer on the parcel, Mark wild pigs, bobcats, deer, fox, raccoons, and Shannon Jones' property's resources They were compassionate and understand- beautiful falcons and owls. They're an and 232 acres are assured protection at no ing about our needs and it all worked out. every day occurrence." cost to the public. The property remains Nancy Wenninger was a pleasure; she was privately owned, protected by the conser- able to negotiate between SMD's needs and The deal was signed by Jones, approved by vation easement. The public has access ours, and to satisfy the County." the County on July 11, and by EBRPD on across the property (Finley Road trail). Aug. 3. "The process took time but every- "Every day, driving up and down the drive- body wins. We agreed with SMD's agen- Mark and Shannon Jones also agreed to way," said Jones, "I think what a unique da," said Jones, "we all wanted the same sponsor a party announcing the dedication: and special place this is--our house is in a thing. SMD's position and passion for get- The Jones Property dedication will take park. The only thing we hear that isn't nat- ting the end result of more preserved prop- place Sunday morning, October 24, 2004. ural are airplanes. The beauty of it is that erty can be a challenge, but in the end they A short ceremony will be followed by a 1.5 we feel like we're living in the country but were reasonable and we were able to meet mile, short but with steep sections hike, we're only ten minutes from Blackhawk." common goals. I couldn't be happier." including 360 degress of incredible views. "This is our 6th year. The wildlife is The event is limited to 200. RSVP and The upshot is that sixteen years after SMD incredible. We've seen one mountain lion. directions by calling SMD at 947-3535. 15 The Contra Costa Open Space Funding measure is a recent example we're the last step in mitigation funding, of the benefits of these relationships, which is decided by regulatory agencies," even though the measure just barely said Ron Brown, SMD's Executive failed. Nearly $250,000 was raised for Director, "and we don't get involved in the campaign in favor of the measure, funding questions until local approvals from organizations and businesses have been decided." across the spectrum. All of them-from Mitigations and penalty fees are typically conservationists to unions to responsi- decided by wildlife and other regulatory ble developers to banks and refineries- agencies. SMD's involvement with them agreed that preserving open space has paid off. In the past four years SMD would benefit the entire community. has received more than a million dollars in Another recent example involves such funding, almost all of it restricted to land preservation or restoration. Another Seth Adams, SMD’s Director of Land Programs; Fish & Albert Seeno III's Discovery Homes. Game’s Nicole Kozicki & Discovery Homes’Albert Seeno SMD has opposed Seeno projects million dollars is in the works. III at Moonlight on the Mountain, Aug. 2004 (Scott Hein) numerous times, turning down pro- Adams, SMD Director of Land Programs, posed donations in several instances. added, "We've built relationships with Building Bridges Cont. from page 4 After a heritage tree violation in Pittsburg, unions, developers, and other members of we worked together to decide how a In 2000 a wide array of groups supported the business community and they sponsor $75,000 penalty would be used. Two- tightening of the County's Urban Limit events and help fund our programs. Bear thirds will support tree-planting at Black Line. At present, some groups have sup- in mind that our individual members are Diamond Mines' Sydney Flats headquar- ported Measure J, the reauthorization of the far greater supporters; it would be naive to ters. The remainder will be used for tree County's Transportation sales tax, including think their contributions are affecting our planting at a Pittsburg school. Agreement strengthening of the Urban Limit Line. decision making. We have plenty of on the issue may mark the beginning of a examples where we've opposed projects, Trust new relationship. or proposed significant changes, by devel- The other key is "trust." SMD's relation- opers who have donated to us." ships have taken years to build. In the case Ethics of the Blackhawk proposal in the mid-'70s, When you compromise with interests "We also have dozens of examples where ultimately a compromise was reached, pre- whose goals are different than your own, we've spent thousands of dollars and many serving half the ranch. As land was donat- and when money is involved, it's easy to years of effort to protect small and large ed to Mt. Diablo over 25 years, members of wonder whether an entity is simply being pieces of land worth anywhere from a both organizations got to know each other. quarter million to many millions of dol- Meanwhile, Bob Nunn, a partner in lars. A five or ten thousand dollar contri- Blackhawk-Nunn, made a land preservation bution, while significant, doesn't compare deal with SMD in 1992, protecting most of with the value of the land we preserve. the Three Springs parcel where he lives. Whether it's a neighborhood group we're He later became a member of SMD's Board working with, or a developer we're oppos- of Directors, serving until 2002. ing, we're always straight forward about what our goals are and once we've made "I'm a fifth generation county resident and I an agreement, we stick to it." love the mountain and our open spaces, but this is also a time of unusual allies. You "SMD is pragmatic and we walk a fine Bob Nunn of Blackhawk-Nunn, sponsors of the have to make a lot of different kinds of line sometimes, but the key to our deci- Mountain Star Awards, & Ron Brown, SMD’s partners to accomplish things these days. Exec. Dir. at Moonlight 2004 (Scott Hein) sions is to stay focused on our goals, Entrenchment doesn't serve anyone-you regardless of who's involved," said Brown. have to reach for what's in common. My "bought off." At the same time, with "We build broad relationships, we seek family has had a development partnership Endangered Species and other regulations compromise and balance, and we never with Blackhawk for fifteen years, and sepa- requiring "mitigation," (positive benefits to forget our principles." rately both companies have had a long run- balance negative impacts) developers are ning relationship with Save Mount Diablo becoming extremely significant funders of that we've nurtured over the years," said open space protection. Shapell Industries, Nunn, "SMD is approachable, and they rec- for example, helped fund SMD's Silva ognize that funding is a key ingredient in Ranch acquisition, as threatened red-legged establishing and maintaining open space." frog mitigation for its Wendt Ranch proj- ect, at the same time that SMD was oppos- "We may not always agree on every issue, ing Shapell's Alamo Creek project. They but because we've built a relationship and also preserved the crest of Highland Ridge trust, we're able to discuss our common as mitigation for Dougherty Valley devel- goals. SMD really makes the extra effort to opment. (SMD wasn't involved in find ways to bridge gaps yet not give up on Traditional allies: the EB Reg. Park District’s Dougherty Valley). their deep-seated responsibility to protect Beverly Lane & Ted Radke, former County Sup. what's important. It's that level of partner- "Our Board of Directors has developed an Donna Gerber, & EBRPD’s Jean Siri, celebrat- ing tightening of the County Urban Limit Line ship that makes things happen." Ethics Policy over the years-generally 16 Moonlight On The Mountain Auction Donors

24 Hour Fitness Express Cafe Esin Gourmet au Bay Wines & Natural Temptations Sheraton Concord Hotel A-1 Shoe Repair & Luggage Caffe Delle Stelle Gifts New Looks Beauty Center Silk Road Café Repair California Pedaler Julie Grisham Shirley Nootbaar Six Flags Magic Mountain Seth Adams California Pizza Kitchen JoAnn Hanna Casey Ogden Sloat Gardens Steve Ainsworthy Calochortus Books Havana- Cuban Cuisine Orchard's Nursery Terry Walton Smith Alamo Cleaners Cleet Carlton Healthwise Fitness Chuck Overton The Spanish Table Alamo Hay & Grain Central Garden & Pet Scott & Claudia Hein P.F. Chang's China Bistro Malcolm Sproul William Anderson Ceramics by Rachel Deist Henry Alexander Salon Papa Murphy's Alamo Sunflower Appleby Cleaning & Changes Salon & Day Spa Hidden Treasures Pasta Pomodoro- Bishop Sycamore Associates LLC Restoration Robert Chapla Robert Houston Ranch The Terrace Auto Affair Mary Lou Correia IKEA Peet's Coffee and Tea This n' That Azzulina LLC Costco Warehouse Jory's Flowers Pleasant Thoughts Jeanne Thomas Bagel Street Café Lloyd Cunningham Stephen Joseph Postino Tiffany & Company Sandy Biagi & Sharon Daniel Green Geri Keary Anna Marie Powell Tomatina's Juhnke Danville Cigar & Fine Gifts John Koeberer & Pam Mike Powell Trader Joes Blackhawk Country Club Deliciouz Koeberer Pitts Robin Purcell David Trotter Bodega Bay Lodge & Spa Pam Della S.W.A. Eunice Kritscher Renaissance Club Sport Viking Home Chef The Body Adventure Disneyland Lawrence's Walnut Creek Richards- The Creative Walnut Creek Baking Co Bollinger Bar & Grill Don Jose's Restaurant Meat Co. Marketplace Wente Vineyards Bonanza St. Books Ken Dyleski Little Home Thai Cuisine Richard Rollins Whole Foods Bowles & Verna LLP East Bay Flower Company Los Angeles Dodgers Round Hill Country Club Women's Health Center, John Bridges Restaurant Eden Jewelry Mart of Judy Malestino- The Katrina Rozelle Muir/Mt Diablo Health Ron Brown Hayward Organized Woman Alan Stacy & Deborah System Louis Bryan Emerson Sport Training & Mangia Italia Russell Michelle Budziak Bodylines Day Spa Rennie Marsico- PMC Ruth's Chris Steak House Please patronize Butterfly Life Everything But Flowers Jewelry Designs in Gold San Ramon Marriott the businesses C & C Innovations, LLC Father Nature's and Silver The Sandpiper Dockside Cafe John Finger Mendocino Winegrowers & Restaurant that support Save Jade Fon A.W.S. Alliance Susana Scarborough Mount Diablo. Gift Baskets by Design Mike Moran Scott Valley Bank Kathy Gleason & Kathy Misto Lino Scott's Seafood Thank them for Monkey flower Barnett Natalie's Creations Michael & Denise Sewell their support.

Barbara Jennings David & Kathi Santis In Honor of In Memory of Patsy Kinney Diana Altree Foundations Seth Adams, 4 Days Diablo Francesca Bogardus Carole C. Allen Diana Murphy Dorothea Knowlton Felix & Divina Diwa Barth Foundation Bruce & Sandra Beyaert Frank & Edith Valle- Ruth Sherer Charitable Fund Lesley Bleth Riestra Jacqueline Warden Frank & Sarah Gotch Pam Lewis Mildred Partansky David Bortin Fresenius USA Heritage Trees Ron Brown Beverly Bortin Charles & Marjorie Evans Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Saint Mary’s College Anne Brinckerhoff Alan Liu Irving &Elaine Azaren Harry & Beth Byrne Sharon & Becca Brown’s Alan & Nancy Wyosnick Norma Alexander Jeffrey & Lynn Sands Discovery Builders Inc. Graduations Bob & Patty Flynn Martha Miller Jose Diaz-Buxo Tom M. Wagner in honor of Mark & Linda Clar Dirck & Phyllis Linda Miller Judy Whelan Tom, Jodi, Kate Brad Davis Brinckerhoff Marie Morgan Karen & Rich Van Zandt & Melissa Wagner Lamorinda Rotary Club John Brudie Mary Ann McGill Lou & Mary Jo Lewis Bruce & Mary Louise Wilson Esperance Thomas & Bev Gorman Mr Oliver P. Pearson Marcella & Jeff Maxwell Jack Anderson Albert Bunt Frank & Barbara Michael Mohr Corporate John Finger Bill & Barbara Varenchik Nancy Morris Dorothy Finger Sickenberger Edward Prewett Penny Harrington Match Gaia Warren Cabral Jean Saylor Thomas & Wanda Nevin AIG Tiffany Kaplan Norma Cabral Leslie & Gayle Servin Toni & Bob Hassard Bank of America Paul Grunland Bill Collins Marilyn Rodgers Bank of the West Winnie Smith Ruth Collins Anne Leslie Clorox Carl Ivey Jon Ericsson Michael Rudine In-Kind Gifts Del Monte Foods Karoline Doberenz An Mari Ericsson Don & Gladys Laston IBM Corporation Vera Lausten Anna Ferri William Sattler Karl D. Bartle Levi Strauss Foundation Angela T. Broadhead Larry Ferri Dorothy Sattler 1992 GMC Jimmy Microsoft Jane Manning Brother Fox Laura Schraers Michael Casey, Fast Frame, Nike Sara J. Manning Gloria McLaughlin Norma Alexander customized matting for WellPoint George Romine Betty Goldstein Bruce Smith 25 photographs Robert B. Myers Marie Guelld Kay Smith Molly Crawley, Outsource Naomi Giddings and Shirley Steve Harwood Justine Tailor Marcom All contributions Rose Marie Tantillo Membership card design McPheeters Rosemary & Eldon were made from The Wednesday Walkers Harwood Rose West Scott & Claudia Hein Bobbee Campbell, Jim June Hicks Roy Wagnor clipboards for “Moonlight February 1, Tysell, Ken and Dee June Wall Eleanor Wagnor on the Mountain” through Kerkhoff, Bill and Holly Thorne Holmes Scott Neal Walker Leonidas Chocolates July 31, Brooks Rogers chocolates for our Walker Virginia Holmes 2004 Dana Slauson Walter Jennings Chris & Dave Updyke Moonlight guests 17 Membership Matters Save Mount Diablo’s annual operating expenses are underwritten by the financial support we receive from member contributions. In addition to providing financial support, the number of members we have is a statement to legislators and others about the level of community support for our projects. We would like to thank the following individuals who have have made contributions since February 1 of 2004. We invite you to join them in supporting Save Mount Diablo’s efforts to preserve open space. Indian paintbrush Summit Club Barbara Jennings Graham & Mary Davis Jane Mailander Dean & Samantha Stoker ($1,000 or more) John & Linda Judd James Day Bill & Georgia Marshall Nancy Storch Braddock & Logan Group Dave & Lois Kail Don de Fremery Carolyn Matthews Jo & Jack Sudall Dave & Rena Brantley* Paul & Yen Yee Locklin Alma DeBisschop Steve & Marcia Matthiesen Dan Suzio David Devine Mike Magnani John S. Deeming Robert McClain Patricia Thunen Dave & Dana Dornsife* Erin O’Brien Fred & Sue Donecker Jim & Joan McCracken Tom & Jill Toffoli Elizabeth Girgich Stephen & Susan Ohanian Barbara Drew Martin & Helen McLaren Thomas & Lynn Trowbridge Tiffany & Scott Kaplan Tom & Nancy Patten Peter & Judith Duncan Mark McLaren & Nancy Jacob Van Akkeren & Leslie Paul Liu Don & Sharon Ritchey Ken & Lynn Dyleski Norland Bartholic David Ogden & Sandy Biagi Al & Mary Anne Sanborn John Edwards John & Jill Mercurio John & Linda VanHeertum Donald & George Palmer Daniel & Janet Schalk Karen Erickson Ann Moldenschardt Nestor Vaschetto Cathy Rose Kevin & Rhonda Slater Bill & Margaret Espey Tom & Maria Monica David & Laura Waal Richard & Sandra Smith Dana Slauson Carol Evans Barbara Monsler John Waggoner Mildred Snelson Jesse Smith Charles & Marjorie Evans Joyce H. Munson Michael & Joyce Wahlig George & Helene Strauss Frank & Barbara Varenchik William & Evelyn Farry Rolf & Elise Neuweiler Wednesday Walkers Jeanne Thomas Sharon & Bill Walters Kent Fickett & Rebecca Marilyn Wojcik Barbara Walters Gregory & Cathy Tibbles Milton Watchers Beemer Genevieve Nygaard David & Elaine Wegenka Earl & Marlys Worden Milo Zarakov & Deborah Moraga Garden Club Orinda Hiking Club Tom & Carolyn Westhoff (* Donors who made a 10 Long Paul & Kathy Fitzpatrick Orinda Garden Club Robert & Karen Wetherell year annual donation Jim & Debbie Fleming John & Constance Ormond Peter & Amelia Wilson Diablo Donor pledge to Save Mount W. J. Frank Verna Osborn Terry & Leslie Wyatt ($100 or more) Diablo of at least $1,000, Morris Fraser Stephanie & Alan Oswald Kurt Zimmerman Tim Aaronson qualifying as Founder’s Susan Freeman Pacific Coast Trail Runs Norma Alexander Trail Blazer Circle members) Robert P. & Maria Frick Jag & Judy Patel H. Ward Alter ($50 or more) John & Rosemarie Frost Anita & Oliver Pearson Peak Guardian Bozena Adam James & Mary Ballard James & Joan Galletly Paul Popenoe ($500 or more) Alice Anthony Boyd & Jean Ballenger Al & Pat Gavello Constance Regalia Malcolm & Sylvia Boyce David Baer Thomas & Ester Bargar Danville Alamo Garden Club Jean Reynolds Sally Dalton & Peter Gochis Christina Batt Sam & Barbara Beeler Garrett & Cathy Girvan Clara Richert Kaye Decker Phil Bellman Edward & Mildred Bennett Larry & Cynthia Grabel Leslie Rosenfeld Lee Glasgow Bob Benson Harvey & Linda Green Tod Rubin & Catherine Doug Lacey Don Berger Mona Hansen Corey Shirley Nootbaar Bruce & Sandra Beyaert Katherine Hart Peter & Maureen Sansevero Marjorie & Ted Plant Lewis Bielanowski Mark Hill Earl & Kathy Sawyer Stewart & Bette Schuster Jeff Boers Virginia Holmes Frederic Sawyer Monica Sheridan Beverly Bortin Brian Howard Dorothy Sattler Linda J Young & W Dirk Marcheta Bowdle Margaret & William Hughes Jean Saylor Sikkema Sefton & Claudia Boyars Carolyn Hunt Roberta Schane David Smith & Theresa Blair Madaline Boyes Barbara Jennings Alex Schmid & Tina Hogan Maryellen Tyler Wild Rose Roland Brandel Jordana Katcher Mandy Schubarth & John Lesley Benn Carroll & Robert Brentano Mountain Saver Denis Kenneally & Kim Amundson Edward & Mildred Bennett Anita Bronstein ($250 or more) Lippi Rich & Ann Sexton William Bernell L. Mary Brown Alan & Helen Appleford Selma King Charles Shaw Dick & Alice Biagi James & Barbara Brunell Mary I. Baldwin Elizabeth King-Sloan Kathy Simons Wendell & Barbara Bigelow Louis Bryan Robert & Lisa Blum Patricia Klahn Elizabeth Slate Kate Boyle Robert & Gail Burnett Polly Browne David Kwinter Sierra Club - Mt. Diablo Butch & Lynn Brear Diane W. Burton Phillip & Jean David Lynn & Gordon Lakso Group Diane C. Brown Robert J. & Betty J. Bussey David Frane & Charla Gabert Don & Gladys Laston Kay Smith Dennis Butkowski Bruce & Mary Byson Paul & Marilyn Gardner Philip & Betty Lathrap Alan & Mary Louise Smith John & Jane Cambus Norma Cabral Liana Genovesi & Scott Charles & Lynn Leavitt Matt & Mary Smith Tim Cleere Reno & Shea Cervelli Ahrendt Cecil & Mary Louise Leith Ron & Judy Smith Charles Clem Patricia E. Coffey Liede Marie Haitsma David Loeb John & Elaine Spiecker Jennifer Cook Florence Cole Roz Hirsch Paul & Julie Lundstedt John Sproul Kenneth Cribley George Constas United Way Donor Option Business Contributions Many companies will match your charitable contri- You can designate Save Mount Diablo as the recipi- butions to Save Mount Diablo. Ask your employer ent of your United Way Pledge. When you are if they have a matching gift program. Also let us asked to make your annual workplace donation, know if your employer has a foundation or corpo- please consider designating it to us. Our tax ID rate donation program to which we can apply. number is 94-2681735. California poppy 18 Membership Matters

Ronald & Rose Lernberg Douglas Tracey Walter & Barbara Grant Kay & James Runquist Manny & Bernice Lindner Mary Ulrich Patricia J. Hague Jennifer Russell John & Elizabeth Lowe R.F & M.K Van Cantfort David Halligan Roxanne Ryan James & Shirley Lynch Craig Vassel Hank & Carol Hanig Hazel Sawyer Rennett MacIntyre Niels & Elizabeth Waidtlow Steven & Terri Haslam Alice Schofield Bob & Diane Malucelli Susan Watson Karl & Billi Haug Uwe Schorkopf Pamela McCoy The Wednesday Walkers Mike & Marsha Haverty Mary & Paul Scipi John Michels Dave & Cindy Weiner Nancy Hillyard L.H. Shrewsbury Valley Oak by Scott Hein Tom & Maria Monica Martha Whittaker Don & Sandy Hoffman Robert Sieben Sylvia Nachlinger Alice Bernice Woodhead Jessica Hoffman & Ernesto Nancy Siegel Continued from Page 18 Ken & Jen Noonan John & Betty Woodward Rodriguez Igor & Shirley Skaredoff Trail Blazer ($50 or more) John Nygard Mary Woollett David & Elisabeth Holmgren Rose Sparacino Devereux Corlett Roberta O'Grady Frances Zurilgen Don & Jane Houser Anne Stackhouse Kimball Cranney Dale & Jean Olds Carl Hughes Robert Stone Friends ($35 or more) David L. Cummins Tim Ory & Diana Minnick Don & Ann Hughes Jurgen & Madeline Strasser Sharon Adams Carl Dinerman & Mariann Christopher & Margaret Ann Huston Barbara Sullivan Norma Alexander White Panton Carol Jennings Doris Sunayama Carole C. Allen Jack & Anne Dini Egon & Inger Pedersen Elizabeth Jewell Greg & Maria Thurman Earle & Marjorie Atkinson Jack & Ami Ditzel Dale Perkins Ken & Tina Knox Paul & Susan Turney Patricia Baran East Bay Bicycle Coalition Clint & Sue Phalen Werner Koellner Frederick & Margaret Warnke William & Diane Barley Jo Ann Rodgers Effron Allen & Susan Pirkle Jan Kunz George Weberling Fred & Flora Baumann Anthony & Marie Emerson Beatrice Pixa Hilary Lerner MD & Yuriria Neil & Madeline Weinstein Douglas & Betty Bevans Larry Ferri Sylvan & Rosemary Raphael Lobato MD Steve Weir Ione Bock Lee & Teresa Field Constance Regalia William & Dorothy Llewelyn Bill & Mary Well John Bowers Dorothy Finger Walter & Hertha Kenneth & Janet Long Laura Wilke David Brenner Harold & Donna Fogel Reifschneider Richard & Anne Long Dorothy Wilson Robert & Cynthia Brittain Victoria & Damon Genetti Wolf & Hadassa Reiner Alice Lynn-Wilkerson Marge Wood Reno & Shea Cervelli Linda Ghysels Steve Ross Derek Mackay Michael Wood Tim Clare & William Raymond & Christina Gillie Tony & Theresa Ruscitti Sara Manning Doreen Yates Washington Jim & Ruth Gravanis Robert Ryon Susan McCann Peter & Midge Zischke Carolyn Cogan Bulls Eye Enterprises Martin Sargent Robert McLaughlin & Concord Garden Club Thomas Grimm Harold Saur Theresa Rumjahn 103 Donors made contri- Bruce Cruikshank Paul Grunland Hazel Sawyer Diana Meadow butions of less than the David & Leslie Dawson Jean Halford Helen Seaborg John & Betty Meers membership level of $35 Michael DiBenedetto Bob & Betsy Hansen William Sharp Scott Moore Raymond & Katharine Dunn Michael & Jo-Ann Hansen Stacey Shewry Julianna & Richard Olate Laurie Edwards & Philip Richard Hartmann Jean B. Siri Ronald & Prentice Osborn Reagan Alison Hill Kathryn Smith Mary Parenti Roy & Isako Egawa SMD is in the process of Tom & Sandra Hill Roger & Helen Smith David & Patricia Pava W. J. & Constance Einstadter Leo & Eva Hollenberg Andrew & Karen Stein Susan Peters redefining its member- Robert Falcone Hulet Hornbeck Joan Stewart Ada Lou Peterson ship program. Ann Mari Faut Armand & Marylye Johnson Frank & Barbara Strehlitz Herbert Ploch Look for details in Patricia Finlayson Barry Kaminsky Joel Summerhill Joyce Pollack future publications. Vicki Flickinger Dana & Mary Kilgore Stephen Taylor Ted & Kathy Radke Charlie & Arleen Fraser Names reflected here are Bonnie Knowlton Beverly & Gloria Tiernan Elsie Richey Aaron George for supporting contribu- George Kohut Yulan Chang Tong Melitta Rorty Melvin & Sylvia Gerton tions made to SMD since Bradley Krebs Ronald & Donna Topping William & Beverly Rose Joseph Goldstein February 1. Heritage Trees & Groves at Chaparral Spring The Heritage Tree and varies by the group or learn more about the intri- Program was established individual. Some choose a cacies of preservation. after SMD acquired 333- tree where their family The journey to find the acre Chaparral Spring in will be able to gather and perfect tree or grove is 1994, preserving the first picnic. Other supporters just as enjoyable as the link in the Mount Diablo have chosen groves that moment when it is found. to Black Diamond Mines remind them of a loved For many, the tree or Corridor. one's favorite view or grove becomes a living favorite type of habitat. memory of loved ones Tree adoptions range from passed away or joyous $250 to $1,000 while Searching for the perfect times shared with friends commemorative groves spot on the Chaparral and family. Scott Hein range from $2,500 for a Spring property gives In the meantime, Save their tree or grove. If you one-acre grove to $20,000 Save Mount Diablo a Because of liability, Mount Diablo schedules are interested in partici- for a 10-acre grove. The chance to get to know our Chaparral Spring will not several visitor days per pating in the program call process of choosing a tree supporters and gives be open for use until it is year when those who the SMD office at 925- or grove is very personal donors an opportunity to transferred to the public. have adopted can visit 947-3535 for more info. 19 Table Sponsors: Penny & Jim Adams, Mark & Silvia Belotz, DK Associates, Dave & Dana Dornsife, Sam & Mary Mills, David Ogden & Sandy Biagi, Jan Richardson, Shapell Industries, Summit Ranch, Dave Trotter Special Thanks Cindy Gershen, Sunrise Bistro, Cafe &

Scott Hein Bakery, Sunrise Catering 925 930-6323; Rob Rutan, Watermark Graphics, 415 282- 5100; Michael Casey, Owner Fast Frame save MOUNT DIABLO 925 935-3305; Joyce Pieri, National Charity League; Fire Chief Craig Bowen, and his dedicated staff, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District; Bob Duchi and the staff of Summit Ranch, 925 945-0267; Superintendent Brian Hickey & his great staff, Mt. Diablo State Park; Valerie & Chris Schmidt, Plant Decor, 925 933-2862; Tassajara Nursery 925 736-7600; Michelle Latimer & her jazz ensemble Event Sponsor: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers - Local 302 [email protected] Mountain Star Award Sponsor: Blackhawk - Nunn Event Committee & Volunteers Gold Sponsors: Braddock & Logan Services, ChevronTexaco, Discovery Homes, Sharon Walter, Event Chair; Charla Gabert & The Mechanics Bank, Plumbers and Steamfitters UA Local 159, Richland Development David Ogden, Auction Chairs; Media Sponsors: Contra Costa Times Elizabeth Adam, Natalie Avery, Burt Bassler, Silver Sponsors: Concord Feed & Pet Supply, East Bay Regional Park District, Bennet Berke, Art Bonwell, Sharon Brown, Becca Clayton, Dan Corvello, Greg Francisco, Jeanne Thomas, Signature Properties David Frane, Marilyn Gardner, Julie Grisham, Bronze Sponsors: Diablo Lincoln Mercury Audi Kia, ENGEO, LSA Associates, Leonidas Chris Grossgart, Mary Haake, Claudia & Scott Chocolates, Morrison & Foerster, Pacific Coast Carpet Hein, Dick Heron, Roz Hirsch, Holmgram Contributing Sponsors: Bank of the West, Diablo Analytical, Healthwise Fitness Family; Larry, Meredith & Tyler House, Karen Special Thanks: Dana & Dave Dornsife for underwriting sound, power & lighting Hunt, Nancy Myrick, Judy Nelson, Mike O’Donahue, Werner Pels, Allan & Kit Prager, Additional Donors: William Bernell, Beverly Bridges, Louis Bryan, Roger & Donna Tom Rieger, Chiori Santiago, Dave & Helen Buessing-Johnson, Jack & Ami Ditzel, John & Robbin Eudy, Rudy & Stephanie Hoffman, Sargent, Summit Ranch, Stevan Thomas, Dave Kimberley & Ted Holeman, Scott & Tiffany Kaplan, Dione & Brad Mustard, Diablo Trotter & Family, Barbara Varenchik, Frank Optometry, Peter & Margaret Raisbeck, Jean Saylor, C.O. & Gloria Scilacci Varenchik, Lorna Wallace, Phil Winslow 20 Save Mount Diablo's Mission . . the history and heritage of the mountain and its · Aid in the restoration of habitat and the protec- surrounding foothills To preserve Mount Diablo's peaks and surrounding tion of rare species · Work with landowners to preserve their prop- foothills through land acquisition and preservation · Offer technical advice to community and erty and to ensure that they receive fair value strategies to: protect the mountain's natural beauty, neighborhood groups regarding preservation of in any transaction aimed at preserving open integrity, and biological diversity; enhance our open space space area's quality of life; and provide recreational · Raise funds and sponsor events to build public · Work in partnership with Mt. Diablo State opportunities consistent with protection of natural awareness and to carry out our programs Park, East Bay Regional Park District, and resources. · Temporarily own and responsibly manage other public and private entities to increase lands prior to their transfer to a public agency In support of our mission, we: and manage open space and to identify mitiga- for permanent preservation. · Protect open space through purchases, gifts and tion opportunities · Encourage recreation and public enjoyment of cooperative efforts with public and private entities · Participate in the land use planning process for Mount Diablo's parklands consistent with the · Educate the public regarding threats to the moun- projects that could impact Mount Diablo and protection of their natural resources tain's flora, fauna and rugged beauty, as well as its surrounding foothills save MOUNT DIABLO Non-Profit

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