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A QUARTERLY NEWSPAPER FOR THE SEA RANCH ASSOCIATION MEMBERS NUMBER 97 SUMMER 2008 IN THIS ISSUE: BEACH & TYLER ELECTED 2007 BALLOT RECOUNT that Sonoma County moves very slowly.”Sonoma County Parks has been equally painfully slow, said SUMMER EVENTS Jordan, referring to the drawn-out negotiations on erosion of the bluff trail. As for fire safety, Jordan feels Sea Ranch is considerably safer due SOUNDINGS FUTURE to implementation of the state law 4291, debris pickup, the sheep and the fire safety program. “We are MARINE LIFE PROPOSALS about two years ahead of the rest of the state in correcting violations of 4291.” He reminded members of the Fire Safety Task Force Forum on July 12. Jordan concluded the Association is getting ahead of 1900 ACRES OF change, not reacting to it. VINEYARDS AWARDS PROPOSED Outstanding Performance Awards went to: Dolores “Schus” ABOVE RIVER Schumaker, Dale Hayward and Richard Stover for their teamwork By George Rathmell and persistence in adopting cost Front row: l to r: Martha "Dibby" Tyler, Chris Beach, Rose Marie Hocker. Back Row: Tim savings and improvements in the About 2,000 years ago, according Gallagher, Sandy Bush, Jim Jordan and Leigh Mueller operation of the Del Mar Pool. to the apostle John, Jesus and his Fred Stang received the award disciples were invited to a wedding Barely 51.7 percent of Sea to be on the last Saturday of every for his support for the Security at Cana in Galilee. During the cel- Ranchers sent in ballots in the 1008 other month. Department. Additional awards ebration, the host ran out of wine. election, with 1184 lots voting out went to: Hunter Standland in Jesus then changed about 150 gal- of 2288 lots represented. Inspector STATE OF THE SEA RANCH remaking and improving the lons of water into wine, and every- of Elections Robbin Johnson Water System communication one was pleased. Now, in Annapo- reported the vote at the Association Before announcement of the problems; Julie Brown for work lis, another process⎯less miracu- Annual Meeting on May 24. Chris election results, members heard a in improving the administration of lous but much more extensive⎯is Beach took 974 votes; Martha “State of the Sea Ranch” report by the work flow and her outstanding under way, and not everyone is “Dibby” Tyler earned 722, with outgoing Board Chair Jim Jordan, managerial abilities in the Design pleased about it. Derek Bray and John Forenti out highlighting “changes that have Department; Craven Alcott for of the running with 347 and 263 challenged us.” Among the most improving member relations and The concern is about the effects of respectively. Only seven proxies important achievements were: permit processing in the Design large-scale vineyard expansion on turned up without signatures, due completion of a 30-year plan for Department; Paula Lim for the Gualala River watershed. Since to Johnson’s efforts to contact the Water Company that includes improving front office and reception all of the water for residents of The those who had not signed so that construction of a large water operations, Sea Ranch and Gualala comes from their votes could be counted. Nine storage tank and improvements aquifers under the Gualala River, people chose to withhold their to the distribution system. The Outstanding Service Award went anything upriver that affects the votes and one envelope was empty. Association is pushing Sonoma to the Utilities Committee for their quality and the amount of flow is County to inspect the sewer contributions in establishing viable important to all of us who live here. At their meeting the next morning, system “so that we can create a planning for the Water Company the Board of Directors elected similar long-range plan. That and for providing guidance It is no secret that Sonoma County Leigh Mueller as Chair, Rose way we can avoid assessing and technical expertise in the is prime “wine country,” and vine- Marie Hocker as Vice Chair, Tim ratepayers for such things as an development and implementation of yards have replaced apple orchards Gallagher as Treasurer and Martha unneeded Environmental Impact the Water Company Master Plan; and other agricultural uses exten- “Dibby” Tyler as Secretary. Board Report on an unneeded sewer sively in the parts of the county east of Directors meetings will continue line to the north. But we learned The Lifetime Service Award of the coastal hills. But now pro- for 2008 was given to Jim Platt spective wine producers are looking who was Chair of the Planning at the coastal hills as sites for new Committee during the revision of vineyards. There are huge profits to the Comprehensive Environmental be made in the production of premi- Plan, headed the Hedgerow um wines, and vintners have been Restoration Project, chaired the active in the area around Annapolis. Commons Management Task Force during development of the 25-year THE CURRENT DISPUTE plan for commons maintenance out of which came the concept of A company called Pacific Premier le a demonstration garden for native Vineyards has applied for permits to plants; led discussions with bluff lot develop a project called Preserva- owners that led to trimming some tion Ranch on 19,000+ acres (about trees that obstructed views of inland 30 square miles) of forest land north owners; has been moderator of and east of Annapolis. Pacific Pre- candidate forums. Beyond The Sea mier Vineyards, headquartered in Ranch, Platt instigated the Gualala Napa, currently owns 24 vineyards River Run to benefit nonprofit in California’s wine country, Or- groups and is President of the Point page 2 Arena Lighthouse Keepers. Page 3 PAGE 2 THE SEA RANCH SOUNDINGS SUMMER 2008

PRESERVATION RANCH from page 1 yards is worse than clear cutting because, after trees and brush are egon, and Washington. Their stated removed, to create a vineyard it is goal is to develop world-class vine- necessary to remove all roots, add yards which can then be purchased tons of lime to reduce soil acidity, or leased by wineries. Their Pres- and then grade the soil. The result ervation Ranch project proposes to of these actions causes deleterious create about 1,600 acres of vine- changes in rainfall runoff. Then, yards on the ridgetops of the prop- once a vineyard is installed, there erty, dedicate 222 acres to the coun- are problems of fertilizer and pes- ty for an extension of Soda Springs ticide runoff. Moreover, they say Park, create a 2,400-acre Wildlife that the 24 proposed reservoirs to and Oak Woodland Preserve, and collect rain water could decrease use the remaining 16,000+ acres for runoff to the river which is already timber production. experiencing reduced flow. They note that the Sonoma County Water Is this project important? The Agency requested water conserva- Washington Post seemed to think tion measures last year to reduce so. In their Associated Press ar- consumption by 15%. The agency ticle last year, they wrote, “In the has announced that, due to low rain- fog-shrouded forest of California’s fall last winter, conservation may be remote North Coast, winemakers necessary again this summer. believe they’ve found the perfect Aerial view of one ridgetop cleared of redwoods for Evans Ridge vineyard. terrain to grow the notoriously fickle pinot noir grape prized by FoGR has a track record in op- connoisseurs.” They go on to report posing local vineyard projects. In tion of an EIR is contrary to the The Environmental Impact Report the efforts of local residents and 2001, Codorniu Napa, a division CalPERS stated policy of environ- is the first step in the process, and environmentalists to stop the land of a large Spanish corporation, mentally responsible investments. Koenigshofer estimates it will take conversion. They quote Sonoma proposed clearing 105 acres of a year or so to complete it. Pres- County Supervisor, Mike Reilly, timber to create a new vineyard To get their message out, the Sierra ervation Ranch must pay for the who advocates more county restric- on Annapolis Road. FoGR and its Club branch has produced a short report, but Sonoma County will tions, as saying, “There are plenty scientific consultants convinced the video called “Worse Than a Clear- be the lead agency in procuring it. of places to grow grapes in Sonoma California Department of Forestry cut” which is posted on YouTube Under the rules of the California County without cutting down red- (CDF) that the project would have a at http://www.youtube.com/watch? Environmental Quality Act, for ap- wood forests.” Reilly is the Super- negative effect on local streams and v=MIrJRc4P94Q. proval the project will be reviewed visor who spearheaded a project to forests. The CDF required the ap- not only by the county but by five make the county the first in Califor- plicant to file an Environmental Im- PRESERVATION RANCH other regulatory bodies as well: the nia to have a permit requirement for pact Report (EIR). Since then, no National Oceanic and Atmospheric any conversion of redwood forests. EIR has been filed. Again in 2004, The developers of this project are Agency, the North Coast Regional two more projects of converting convinced that their plan will not Water Quality Board, the Califor- FRIENDS OF THE GUALALA RIVER timberland to vineyards near An- only avoid harming the Gualala nia Department of Fish and Game, napolis were proposed. This time, River and its watershed, but will the United States Fish and Wildlife One of the principal opponents of the CDF cleared the projects with actually improve them. First, the Service, and the California Depart- the Preservation Ranch is an organi- no EIR requirement. FoGR and property in question currently con- ment of Forestry. If and when all of zation called Friends of the Gualala the local Sierra Club convinced the sists of 163 parcels, each of which these approve the project, Preserva- River (FoGR). It was formed in court to set aside the CDF decision could be developed with little or tion Ranch will be required to post 1922 by a group of locals concerned and require an EIR. The EIR pro- no government control. Preser- bonds and set up an escrow account about timber harvesting near a cess requires the details of a project vation Ranch would consolidate to guarantee that all the conservation popular campground on the north to be made public and makes it pos- these to 60 parcels, all subject to requirements are met, according to bank of the river. FoGR was rein- sible for locals to have input in the environmental oversight. It would monitoring by the above agencies. vigorated in 2002 in response to the permit process. restore more than 16,000 acres of And Preservation Ranch will have to proposed waterbag scheme in which over-harvested forest land by thin- pay the costs of monitoring. water from the river would have THE SIERRA CLUB ning out tanoaks and planting over been bagged and towed to Southern a million redwoods, Douglas firs, There is one more group involved California. The Redwood Branch of the Sierra and sugar pines, thereby improving in the Preservation Ranch plan, the Club has expressed the same con- the habitat for fish and wildlife and Gualala River Watershed Council FoGR members are concerned that cerns as FoGR. They also point out reducing fire danger. It would also (GRWC). Unlike FoGR and the Si- the expansion of vineyards around that the California Public Employ- diminish sedimentation in the river erra Club, the Council takes no posi- Annapolis may be damaging to the ees Retirement System (CalPERS), by improving the existing drainage tions on projects but simply collects river, which is already suffering which claims to make socially and systems. data and checks the condition of the from problems such as sedimenta- environmentally responsible invest- watershed, bringing environmental tion, aggradation, increased tem- ments, has invested $100 million According to Preservation spokes- issues to the attention of the public. perature, habitat changes, and loss in the Preservation Ranch project. person, former Sonoma County Kathleen Morgan of the GRWC of fish population. They point out The Sierra Club contends that fund- Supervisor Eric Koenigshofer, indicates that the council is not a that converting forest land to vine- ing this project prior to the comple- the process to get approval for the project is loaded with protections. page 3

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PRESERVATION RANCH from page 2 regulatory agency, but an advisory time, there will be ample opportu- RECOUNT TOTAL THE SAME one, made up of volunteers with nity for public input and debate on By Nancy Carter some paid technical staff funded the issues and science involved be- by grants. Preservation Ranch has fore any approval from the Board Sense has ever been centered in the cumulative voting necessary for Sea hired them for advice on protecting of Supervisors is obtained. That’s few . . . Votes should be weighed, Ranch elections. the watershed, and GRWC, while good, because there’s plenty of in- not counted. The State must taking no position on the project, put and debate just waiting in the sooner or later be wrecked where The count began. Two teams does see a major advantage in keep- wings. the majority rules and ignorance sorted the ballots into 10 different ing the 19,000-acre collection of decides. Demetrius (1798) piles: those with 2 votes for each parcels as one property. For further information, contact: single candidate, those for each Friends of the Gualala River, www. For only the third time in his 27 combination of two different David Schiltgen, of the Sonoma gualalariver.org years working elections has Robbin candidates, those blank or withheld County Permits Department, says Sierra Club, Redwood Branch, Johnson, Inspector of Election, for overvoting. The teams counted that due to the extensive size of this www.redwood.sierraclub.org presided over a hand recount to each of the piles and the totals were project, he would not be surprised Preservation Ranch, www.preser- verify the machine results of an recorded. to see the EIR process take from vationranch.com election. Nevertheless such an effort one to two years, and that all the re- Gualala River Watershed Council, occurred on May 2, 2008 with the The Inspector recounted each pile corded easements, deed restrictions, 785-2525 physical ballot recount of the Sea with the challenger observing each bonds, and agreements would have Supervisor Mike Reilly, Ranch Association’s 2007 Board pile count. Sixteen overvoted to be in place before any work on [email protected] of Directors election. Association ballots were withheld. The chal- the project could begin. During that members were invited to observe lenger accepted the vote as tallied and doors were open to Del Mar by the Inspector. Notwithstanding ANNUAL MEETING from page one House Room #1. The Association the shift of three votes between has announced the results in both Jim Jordan and Tim Gallagher, A special Certificate of Appreciation were adopted, “two weeks and the Bulletin and the info-alert total counts were exactly the same was awarded to John and Nancy 43 years ago.” The CC&R’s system. This article attempts to were “uncharted waters” and with only a .01 percent error in Fox for their positive presence and describe the process and procedures the machine count versus the represented a new direction in that governed that recount. leadership in the larger community. , they hand count. With 1000 cards per “They ask as much of themselves as land development. However minute sent through the machine became a template for Planned Participating in the recount, in they do of us,” said presenter Rose Unit Developments for years to counter versus the 2 hours of the Marie Hocker. addition to the Inspector, were three hand recount, the machine count come, “representing a cooperation members of the 2008 Election between public and private sectors was determined to be reliable and Another Certificate of Appre- Committee, two volunteer counters, verifiable. ciation went to Reverdy that has sadly passed.” The land two Board of Director overseers, Johnson who, as attorney for to become The Sea Ranch was the Assistant to the Community purchased in February, 1964 and While there was no litmus test Oceanic Properties, Inc, created Manager, and the challenger to vetting, the challenger advised that the Covenant, Conditions and the first lot sold in August of 1965. the election who inspected each He concluded, “A Constitution, information was provided that a Restrictions that are “The Sea ballot. The ballots, which had been certain number of ballots had been Ranch Constitution.” Johnson whether public or private, is only sealed and stored in the Association as successful as its citizens make marked by invisible ink so that in responded that it was May 10, 1965 vault on behalf of the Inspector of a recount it could be ascertained when the Sea Ranch Restrictions it.” He thanked Sea Ranchers for Election to ensure chain of custody making it succeed. if they had been removed by the for him were unsealed at 10:30 a.m. previous machine count. Using Along with the ballots were a copy a black light to read each ballot, of the official results of the 2007 six ballots showed evidence of election, a test run conducted before invisible ink identification. Proof the 2007 election, and a test run that the ballots were there and not conducted after the 2007 election. pre-selected out of the original All unsigned ballots not included count assured the challenger that no in the 2007 ballot count were conspiracy had occurred. also identified. The card reader interfaces with a PC to tabulate the As the recount wound down the count of ballots. participants relived the images of the “hanging chad” debacle The Inspector of Election explained of the 2000 presidential election in depth the procedures to be count in Florida. To the relief followed, and how the parameters of the Inspector, our ballots had are set for the machine count no “hanging chads” or “pregnant using a program called Data Vote chads” that might stick to his (COBOL) . 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SENIOR PEER COUNSELING COMES TO THE COAST By Cathy Lonergan of the forest, the senior peer coun- There is no doubt that the instruc- In January of this year, volunteers selor finds their client unable to LIVING BETTER tor extraodinaire was Cathy her- from local communities began look out of their windows into the self who not only coordinated world. Because of isolation, depres- By Richard Carter a talented but diverse group of their training as Peer Counselors at Certified Senior Peer Counselor “The Woods” in Little River. Three sion, declining vision or fear, the trainees, but at the same time months, two storms and one road client has lost interest in their sur- provided individual assessments, roundings and their quality of life Cathy Longegren’s article ”Senior suggestions and encouragement. closing later, eight dedicated, com- Peer Counseling Comes to the passionate and “seasoned” seniors has been diminished. She was a model peer counselor. Coast” speaks for itself, but -- Our time together was both graduated with a certificate in Se- speaking as an active participant in nior Peer Counseling. Weekly visits by a peer counselor a satisfying and exhilarating have been identified as an invalu- the Senior Peer Counseling program experience. and now as a certified graduate – I The program is provided as one of able support to those clients experi- encing life changes and it can help would like to reflect on a wonderful Without hesitation I recommend the services available for seniors liv- experience and concept. Principally, ing in Mendocino County through restore their vitality of life. the course itself and, more impor- Senior Peer Counseling provides tantly, the Senior Peer Counseling the Mendocino County Health and an opportunity for relating to and Human Services Agency, Older We welcome these newest volun- program. Hopefully, serious con- teers and applaud them for their supplementing living longer and sideration will be given to intro- Adult System of Care. There are living well with living better. similar services also in Sonoma achievement and willingness to ducing the Senior Peer Counsel- make a difference. For more infor- Emphasis is on the interplay of ing activity to our Mendonoma County through the Family Service physical, mental and spiritual well- Agency and the Council on Aging. mation of these programs contact: region as a logical adjunct to Mendocino County Health & Hu- being, the process of which is the existing resources for the elderly. product. Perhaps the highlight of The program provides older adults man Services Agency: Older Adult Meanwhile, and speaking for System of Care, Susan Bridge- the course was the development of fellow training colleagues, we look with the opportunity to talk to interpersonal skills involving feeling someone of their age who has gone Mount, MFT at 707-463-7885 or forward to being of service to our Cathy Lonergan, MA at 707-962- and empathy for those troubled and/ respective communiities. through similar life changes and or aging. can understand their concerns. The 1048. Senior Peer Counseling program Sonoma County Family Service originated in 1977 at the Center Agency: Shan Magnuson, LCSW at for Healthy Aging in Santa Monica 707-545-4551 x211. and was developed by Evelyn Free- Sonoma County Council on Aging: man, PhD. This program has been Kate Maxwell, PhD at 707-525- featured on nationally known TV 0143 x 125 BELOW: Newly graduated Senior Peer Counselors: Front Row, l to r: Audrey Gramke; shows, including “60 Minutes” and Susan Doyle, Roberta "Berta" West.. Standing: Yvonne De Witt, JoAn Blackstone, Dick “20/20” and has been replicated na- Carter, "Sunny" Hill, Cathy Lonergan (instructor) Not in photo: Waldi Helma. tionally and internationally. There are now hundreds of programs based upon this model throughout the United States. The 14 week paraprofessional train- ing provides discussions on current aging issues including ageism, grief and loss, loneliness, family dynam- ics, depression, anxiety and counsel- ing techniques. Upon completion of the training, peer counselors receive bi-monthly supervision and training from a trained mental health profes- sional.

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By Nancy Carter, Chair, 16TH ANNUAL SOUNDINGS TO BE OR NOT TO BE? Communication Committee In the Communication Committee who cannot attend, and to carry in- STUDIO 2005 Evaluation and Recommenda- formation about all aspects of the and contribution from members. DISCOVERY TOUR tion Study a survey was conducted community: arts, recreational and It covers activities and insights Mark your calendars. North Coast on the various avenues of commu- cultural events and the natural and into regional issues that affect the Artists’ Guild (NCAG) of the Men- nication available to and among Sea built environment. More than a com- greater Mendonoma community and docino-Sonoma Coast invites you Ranch members. During the course munity newspaper, Soundings was their impact on Sea Ranchers. It is to enjoy this year’s Studio Discov- of the past two years, efforts to re- meant to foster a sense of commu- mailed to Association members and ery Tour scheduled for Labor Day vitalize the Bulletin, Soundings and nity and belonging among members. participating advertisers, although weekend and Saturday and Sunday, the Web Site have been underway It continues to provide an historical paid subscriptions are available by September 6-7, 10 am to 5 p.m. successfully by the Communication record of the Sea Ranch community. contacting the Association office. Committee, the Website Committee Forty seven local artists will be and Association staff. 2. What is the relationship be- 3. How are the publications paid opening their studios to the pub- Soundings for? tween and The Bulle- lic. Studios from Stewarts Point to In the process there has been some tin? How has it changed over the Albion, including many in The Sea apparent blurring of member per- The Bulletin is funded totally by years? Association funds. Soundings is Ranch, will be on the tour. Drop by ception of the purpose and editorial your artist neighbors Tom Haines, distinction between the two written The Bulletin is a monthly newsletter funded largely by advertising from local business and services, but in Craig Gilliland, Jeani Martini, Ruth publications. This blurred distinc- produced and edited by Associa- Conley, Genny Wilson, Siobhan El- tion coupled with the retirement of tion staff and currently includes, reality, is a hybrid, i.e., not truly fi- nancially independent. Paid adver- der, Dwight Eberly, Mel Gerst, Paul the editor of Soundings has led the in addition to official information, Kozal, Maureen Feldman, Sandy Communication Committee to re- the Community Manager’s report, tising pays the bulk of the costs, but a portion of the mailing and printing Ostrau, Star DeHaven, Ann Berger, visit some of the questions raised in committee and task force contribu- Barbara Kelley, Jan Fogel, Ester the earlier survey. tions, profiles through Sea Ranch costs come out of Association dues. For example, last year the cost for Munger, Sarah Waldron and Toni Conversations of people and events Wilson. For clarification, the 1999 Editorial deemed of interest by Association each lot was about $3 for the year or 75 cents per issue. Policy of the Sea Ranch Associa- staff, Board of Directors meeting You will see paintings in all media, tion states that the Bulletin is the summaries, updates from Associa- ceramics, sculpture, textiles, jew- primary source of communication tion departments, upcoming events 4. Given the announced retire- Soundings elry, photography, metal and mixed between the Sea Ranch Association and club listings. ment of the Editor of media and meet the artists and pur- Board of Directors and members. is there a planned recruitment for chase their work directly from their The purpose of the Bulletin is to The Bulletin has gradually grown a successor? If so, what is being studios. provide timely information to the and evolved to meet the needs of the done? members about the business and op- Association with input from both Since the retirement of the Editor Tour Contact Information. For erations of the Association. the Communication Committee and more information about the Tour, staff. It contains no advertising and of Soundings at the end of 2007 the Communication Committee the Catalogue and the Preview The Soundings Editorial Policy is sent to all Association members. Shows, contact: Scott Chieffo, Tour has remained unchanged from the Changes and additions have been has been producing the quarterly newsletter using interim guest edi- Director at (707)884-1138 #13 or 1987 Editorial Policy which states made without the context of a delin- [email protected]. that Soundings is a newspaper to eated publication policy or design. tors and an editorial sub-committee provide information about The To improve its effectiveness and ap- while finalizing the selection of a Sea Ranch and to help foster com- pearance, a thorough review regard- permanent editor. munication among members. Its ing priorities, organization, timeli- content and publication processes ness, content control, representation The Communication Committee has are the responsibility of the Editor, of various viewpoints, and legal advertised for an editor, identified independent of the Board of Direc- requirements is an on-going process. candidates, made a recommenda- tors. However, since Soundings is tion and -- pending panel interviews an Association newspaper and some Soundings at present is a quarterly by the Association staff, including costs are assumed by the Associa- newsletter produced and edited the Community Manager and Com- tion, the Board of Directors may as by volunteer members. It is not a munication Director -- hopes to necessary exercise authority over venue for time-sensitive material announce a resolution soon. In the the Soundings Editor. and announcements because it ap- meantime, the Soundings sub-com- pears only four times a year, but mittee of the Communication Com- The Communication Committee is rather for in-depth discussion of mittee will continue its guest editor solicits your input on the future of issues and information with input program. Soundings. The following Fre- quently Asked Questions represent- ing what has been heard, discussed and even debated on the issue pro- Mel Gerst at work Ceramist Ann Berger in studio vide some perspective:

1. How and why did Soundings originate in the first place? Soundings was founded 24 years ago by volunteer Sea Ranchers to give individual members an oppor- tunity to communicate with one an- other and to discuss their opinions on governance and environmental impacts of Association and local, county and state agency actions. Its purpose is to increase communica- tion among Sea Ranchers, to report on meetings or Forums for those Stained glass artist Star DeHaven

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Copyright (C) 2002-2008 Kenneth & GabrielleAdelman, on establishing or expanding marine California www.Californiacoastline.org Coastal Project Records preserves along the north central Del Mar Landing State Marine Reserve at The Sea Ranch remains a Marine Protected Area. coast. All of the Sea Ranch public access expected to make a final decision versity and unique habitats, the ease about marine preserves in this re- of enforceability,maintaining public After hearing presentations of three sites will remain open to fishing and diving. The main concern is that, gion in December 2008. recreational opportunities, and ad- final draft proposals formed by dressing concerns of commercial stakeholder working groups and under the new proposal, other sites near The Sea Ranch will be closed Depending on which proposal or and recreational fishermen, divers, considering reports from the Sci- variation of the current proposals and the businesses dependent on ence Advisory Team, staff analysis to diving and could cause a sub- stantial increase in the number of is adopted, between 18% and 26% coastside activities. Each of the results, and public input, members of the north central coast will be stakeholder proposals has a differ- of the BRTF developed a preferred abalone divers using The Sea Ranch public access points, which in turn set aside as Marine Protected Areas ent emphasis. Proposal 2-XA was alternative proposal, which is a (MPA). Only about 3.5% of the developed with considerable input blend of what they consider the best could cause possible depletion of abalone stocks. coastline in this region is currently from the fishing industry while elements from the other three draft protected. Proposal 4 reflects the viewpoint proposals. The new Integrated Pre- of conservationists and Proposal ferred Alternative (IPA) proposal, Because most divers drive up the coast from the south, most of the STAKEHOLDER PROPOSALS 1-3 attempts to strike a balance be- along with the three stakeholder tween various recreational interests. proposals, will be submitted to the impact of the proposed closures is expected to be on Timber Cove and The three stakeholder draft propos- The IPA proposal developed by the Fish and Game Commission for als under consideration have been BRTF incorporates aspects of each review in June. The IPA Proposal is Fort Ross rather than points further north, but there would probably developed by working groups of stakeholder proposal in its recom- the one most likely to be adopted by the North Central Coast Regional mendations. the Fish and Game Commission. need to be increased monitoring at The Sea Ranch until the impact Stakeholder Group, which is com- could be assessed. posed of over 45 representatives of Detailed information about the EFFECTS ON THE SEA RANCH interest groups who are likely to be draft proposals being consid- The IPA Proposal maintains the SUBSTANTIAL INCREASE IN impacted by the establishment of ered, the MLPA process, and the small state marine reserve which PROTECTION SUPPORTED new Marine Protection Areas, in- North Central Coast Region can cluding commercial and sports fish- be found at the dfg.ca.gov/mlpa has already been established at Del ermen, abalone divers, kayakers, Mar Landing on The Sea Ranch. The North Central Coast Region website. For specific information Residents, renters and public access being considered for increased pro- educators and research institutions, and comments, contact Program visitors will continue to be able to tection extends from Alder Creek conservation groups and State Park Manager Melissa Miller-Henson at fish and dive for abalone every- just north of Point Arena down to officials. [email protected]. where on The Sea Ranch except Pigeon Point in San Mateo County, in the Del Mar Reserve and at the including the Farallon Islands. The Several factors were considered More background information can southernmost end of the Ranch. Fish and Game Commission is when recommending marine re- also be found in recent issues of serves, including protecting biodi- Soundings. Page 7

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NEW PRESERVES RECOMMENDED By Laurie Mueller The North Central Coast Region has of Del Mar Landing as a marine been divided into six sub-regions reserve. for the MLPA process. The north- ernmost sub-region, Sub-Region Stewart’s Point SMR One, extends from Alder Creek to Salt Point State Park. All four The new IPA proposal recommends draft proposals being considered that the entire coastline extending recommend that several areas in from the southern end of The Sea Sub-Region One be designated as Ranch down to just north of Stump new or expanded marine life habitat Beach be set aside as a State Marine preserves. Reserve. No fi shing, diving, or oth- er harvesting of marine life would The new Integrated Preferred Alter- be allowed. The northern end of the Adelman, native (IPA) proposed by the Blue reserve would be along a stretch of Ribbon Task Force recommends The Sea Ranch coast south of the

Copyright (C) 2002-2008 Kenneth & Gabrielle establishing or maintaining three Lodge where there is no public or California www. Coastal Project Records highly protected State Marine Re- private access to the beach. The Stornetta Ranch Reserve established at Sea Lion Cove. serves (SMR) where no taking of new reserve would be adjacent to a marine life would be allowed: newly proposed Salt Point Marine Park and to the existing Gerstle • Point Arena SMR in the waters Cove State Marine Reserve which off of Manchester Beach to the would also be closed to fi shing and FIREWORKS IN GUALALA? north of Point Arena diving. (More information about By Laurie Mueller subsequent abandonment of several • Del Mar Landing SMR off Del those reserves can be found on the Brandt’s Cormorant nests. Task Mar Point at The Sea Ranch project’s website in the discussion The Gualala Festivals Commit- force members presented their find- • Stewarts Point SMR extending of Sub-region Two, which extends tee (GFC) has stated its intent to ings to the Coastal Commission in from the southern end of The Sea from Salt Point to Bodega Head.) proceed with its Fourth of July December. Ranch to Stump Beach. fireworks display in Gualala this The three stakeholder draft propos- year despite the December 2007 The Stewardship Task Force was The Task Force also recommends als would have greater impact on ruling by the California Coastal formed in 2006 when The Sea three less-restrictive State Marine the Sea Ranch because the reserve Commission that fireworks would Ranch Association agreed to act as Conservation Areas (SMCA) where areas they recommend would close not be allowed without a develop- BLM stewards of the rock islands some commercial and recreational two or more of the public and pri- ment permit. GFC and the Pacific along its coastline, which are part of fi shing would be permitted: vate access points at the southern Legal Foundation, a property rights the BLM’s California Coastal Na- • Point Arena SMCA in waters to end of The Sea Ranch to fi shing and law firm, are contesting the Coastal tional Monument. the west of the Point Arena SMR diving. Commission’s legal right to require • Sea Lion Cove SMCA at the a permit for the fireworks. Brandt’s Cormorants have already Stornetta Ranch north of Point OTHER RESERVES begun nesting on Gualala Point Arena The Festivals Committee reportedly Island this year. Because the sea- • Saunders Reef SMCA roughly Saunders Reef SMCA plans to launch the fireworks dis- bird breeding season begins later extending from just south of Schoo- play from the Surf Motel property and lasts longer than that of most ner Gulch to north of Anchor Bay The proposed Saunders Reef re- since the owner of the Surf Super- songbirds, there is the potential for serve is an area with a rich diversity market declined to have his proper- significant disturbance of their nests RESERVES ON THE SEA RANCH of marine life. The reserve would ty used for the fireworks again this by fireworks on the Fourth of July protect the highly-productive rocky year. The Coastal Commission is weekend. Del Mar Landing SMR reef habitat and the bull kelp while expected to issue a cease and desist allowing commercial urchin fi shing order prohibiting the fireworks at Task Force volunteers from The The new proposal recommends and recreational fi shing and abalone its upcoming June meeting in Santa Sea Ranch, Gualala and other lo- that the existing reserve at Del Mar diving north and south of Haven’s Rosa. cal communities will be monitoring Landing be slightly extended to Neck. bird activity at Gualala Point Island make its boundaries more identifi - Last year GFC discharged the fire- from June 25-July 14 to collect ad- able and easier to enforce and that Sea Lion Cove SMCA works over the Gualala River estu- ditional data on the impact from the it be designated as a State Marine ary despite widespread concerns fireworks. Those interested in volun- Reserve rather than a State Marine The Sea Lion Cove SMCA would about its effects on seabirds nesting teering can contact Paul Gudiksen at Park. No commercial or recreational protect the waters along Stornetta on Gualala Point Island. Sea Ranch [email protected] . harvesting of any marine life will Ranch where unmonitored abalone Stewardship Task Force volunteers be allowed. Del Mar Landing is just diving in the area recently opened in coordination with Fish and Wild- The California Coastal Comission north of Del Mar Center, roughly to public access led to depleted life and Bureau of Land Manage- meeting will be held June 11-13 in bounded by the hedgerows along abalone near the shore. No abalone ment (BLM) biologists documented Santa Rosa. Local residents are en- Helm to the north and the hedgerow diving will be permitted but recre- the 17-minute display’s disturbance couraged to attend. along Solstice to the south. 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PACIFIC PIECEMAKERS GUILD QUILTING TRADITION ALIVE AT SEA RANCH The quilting renaissance had already reached our coast about 12 years ago when Sea Ranchers Gayle Stewart and Anita Kaplan decided to found the Pacific Piecemakers Quilt Guild in 1996. They were delighted when 35 members signed up. Anita and Gayle set up meetings and classes, published the Bits and Pieces news- letter, and designed the Guild’s ban- ner, which was signed on the back by the charter members. The Guild now has 113 members who travel to the Gualala Arts Cen- ter from as far away as Fort Bragg and Sebastopol for monthly lectures and trunk shows by fabric artists and for workshops by nationally known Quilters work on comfort quilts for people in the local community and "Quilts of Valor" for veterans undergoing treatment. quilting instructors. The Guild main- tains an extensive library of quilting books at GAC and also provides a By Laurie Mueller central place for members to learn from each other. Experienced quil- In our not too distant past, women ters offer classes for other members would gather in sewing circles to on beginning piecing and quilting make quilts, enjoy each other’s com- and on techniques for machine quilt- pany, exchange advice and ideas, do ing, hand-appliqué and other quilt- good works and occasionally pick up ing skills. The annual Quilt Chal- an interesting piece of gossip. Many lenge where members show their families have a treasured quilt or af- quilting skills by designing a quilt ghan tucked away somewhere made that follows an assigned theme is a by a grandmother or great aunt from highlight of the year. Other quilt- that era. ing activities such as the Block of That quilting tradition never com- the Month and the Mystery Quilt pletely died out and in recent years provide entertaining opportunities has enjoyed a national renaissance for quilters to try new patterns and as many women discover once again techniques. the joys and challenges of working ART QUILTS with fabric to create beautiful things. More than 17% of American house- While many quilters in the Guild holds now participate in quilting. continue to create quilts using tra- There are now more than 27 million ditional patterns and techniques, quilters in the United States, up from other quilters have experimented an estimated 14 million quilters in 2007 Art in with more abstract designs, innova- 1997 and still rapidly increasing*. the Redwoods tive techniques and non-traditional (The large majority are women, but Quilt fabrics and dyes to create art quilts. there are male quilters as well.) Art quilts are often designed as wall PAGE 9

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QUILT GROUPS from page 8 who have suffered injuries or ill- hangings rather than as bed cover- SEA RANCH QUILT GROUPS ings and, in their visual impact ness or the loss of a loved one and and emotional content, rise above might appreciate a sign of caring Even before the founding of the mastery of technique to become a and comfort from their neighbors. Guild, Sea Rancher Marion Gates form of fine art. Accomplished fab- Quilt guild members schedule two started the first Monday Quilting ric artists in the Guild and visiting workshops a year to make comfort Group here on the Sea Ranch. Liz quilt instructors have inspired other quilts with materials donated by Langdon, Pat Cairns, Pat Ditzler , quilters to design art quilts, creat- manufacturers and guild members. Lillian Thomas and Edith Tucker ing an exciting and impressive de- Proceeds from the Guild’s Festival were among the first members who velopment of local talent which is of The Trees booth also are used took turns hosting the quilt group showcased most prominently in the for comfort quilt materials. To date in their homes. More groups were Guild’s annual Quilt Challenge. well over 100 comfort quilts have formed as new members wished to been distributed and a steady sup- join. There are now several quilting QUILTS FOR THE COMMUNITY ply is kept on hand for future needs. groups of about 20 members each who meet on different days of the The Guild also maintains the tradi- Last year the Guild became part of Striped Dress by Annie Beckett tion of doing good works. Each a national “Quilts of Valor” proj- week. The first Monday Quilters year quilters from the Guild design ect to make quilts for wounded Group is still going strong. veterans returning from Iraq and Each week, quilt group members Afghanistan for rehabilitation. bring handwork to stitch as they This January, three quilters from visit with one another, enjoy re- the Guild personally delivered 25 freshments and catch up on the lat- quilts to veterans undergoing treat- ment at the Palo Alto VA Hospital. est news around the Ranch. In early The young soldiers were obviously days, the handwork was strictly moved as they selected their choice limited to quilting, but now that of the quilts that Guild members most quilters are relying primar- had made for them. The Guild has ily on sewing machines for piecing scheduled the next comfort quilt and quilting, members often bring workshop on June 20th at Gualala other handwork such as needlepoint, Arts to replenish the supply of embroidery and knitting to weekly Quilts of Valor and other comfort gatherings. Quilt group meetings of- quilts. fer a pleasant “time-out” each week Under The Anadaman Sea by Janet Windsor to relax and talk with friends and Guild members, who come from neighbors and also provide a sup- both sides of the river, bring The portive social network during times Sea Ranch and Gualala commu- of trouble such as illness or bereave- ment. Strong friendships are often Marilyn Limbaugh studies patterns for art nities together as they distribute quilt. comfort quilts and work on projects formed between members who meet to benefit Gualala Arts and other and share their thoughts and lives and make a beautiful quilt that is community activities. Guild meet- each week. Contact Barbara Dun- featured in the annual Art In The ings with a featured speaker are smoor at [email protected] if Redwoods Quilt Raffle. The raffle held at 12:30 pm the second Friday you are interested in joining a quilt raises thousands of dollars every of every month at the Gualala Arts group. year for the Gualala Arts Young Center. The meetings are free to Artists Scholarship Program. members. A $5 fee is charged for non-members. For further informa- *Quilting In America market sur- Guild members also make “com- tion on programs and classes, visit vey, NFO Research, 2006 fort” quilts that are distributed to the Guild’s website at http://www. people in our local community pacificpiecemakers.org. Usagi by Mary Austin Sassy Rooster. Sea Ranch Vacation Rentals Property Management of Sea Ranch Vacation Homes

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Feral Cat Task Force: A Plea for Help by Dianne Rasmussen two years. Fortunately he was be- ing fed by a group of caring people. Since the recent article in Sound- “Braveheart” was brought home in ings, there have been developments an attempt to help with his existing which the Feral Cat group had ex- health problems. With a vet evalua- pected. As these altered cats get tion, “Braveheart” tested FIV, Feline older and due to the difficulty of Immunodeficiency Virus, which is their survival with occasional food similar to HIV in humans. “Brave- and no medical care, we now are heart” had a respiratory problem presented with a new problem. We that did not respond to antibiotics. offer two stories of two cats found After many days and because he within the past week in hope readers was suffering, sadly he needed to may understand the circumstances be euthanized. As hard as he and we faced by the cat population on The tried, he was unable to recover from

Sea Ranch. the failure of his immune system. Carter Dick & Nancy of courtesy Photo He too has been buried at our home. Nancy & Dick Carter adopted the handsome Maine Coon cat on the right from the Last week a dead cat was found He was truly a fine cat. Feral Cat program. Charlie White Sox is truly a fine companion. on the Bluff Trail. She seemed to have died of starvation. She is now Please note that FIV is a virus which We are confident we shall continue must again be made and the Feral buried in our courtyard along with can spread to outdoor companion to be successful in these tasks. Cat group sincerely thanks each of many other animals. This young lit- cats. Several cats have tested posi- However, we decided recently that you in advance. tle tabby, “Mama Cat”, was trapped tive at The Sea Ranch. we must ask for help. At the start a few years ago. Upon vet examina- of the program in mid-1999 many Dianne Rasmussen tion at the time she was spayed, she Of the 100 plus cats trapped and Sea Ranchers generously donated [email protected]/785-0099 was lactating. Our Feral Cat group released since the program was set time and money for these disadvan- Chair of the Feral Cat task force. had to attempt to find her kittens. up, these are just two of those we taged cats. An appeal for assistance The scene of five people creeping are aware who have recently died. along following this little cat down Four more cats that may have been the trail was certainly quite a sight. abandoned or are lost need to be She confidently walked down the trapped this next week. These are FIRE! Bluff Trail certainly having traveled the kinds of problem that make this Facts, Misconceptions & Decisions it many times. Then, unfortunately, work difficult both physically and About Fire Safety at The Sea Ranch she disappeared over an incline emotionally. and we lost sight of her. The group 1. Are we doing too much, or not enought, to maintain The searched under houses and in the The rewards in this work are found grasses but couldn’t find her or her when disadvantaged cats do heal, Sea Ranch for fire safety? new kittens. Since members of the do become social with needed at- 2. Are your trees & shrubs considered fuel load or desirable group have not been made aware of tention. We have had special cats landscaping? young cats in this vicinity, we sus- as houseguests with assistance from 3. How many homes passed fire safety inspections last year? pect they died in some way. Sadly our two cat-friendly labs. Many Was your home one of them? little ‘Mama Cat”, one of our fa- kind Sea Ranchers have assisted in vorites, was found on the same trail this work in thoughtful ways. With Join the Fire Safety Task Force & Fire Professionals where she was released. care these animals are adopted out at a workshop to learn about fire safety and through the Humane Society. They voice your concerns Also this week we were made aware become outstanding companions of an ill cat that was most likely who then can enjoy a good life with Saturday, July 12 th lost or had been abandoned. He good people. had been on his own for at least 1:00 to 4:00 pm Del Mar Hall

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LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS LOOK TO THE FUTURE By: Rae Radtkey was inducted into the American were awarded a Planning Grant of Academy of Chefs, the Honor $200,000 by CCHE. Plans for the Society of the American Culinary renovation of the station were com- Federation, for his outstanding con- pleted by Don Jacobs (a household tribution to the Culinary Arts. The name to many Sea Ranchers) and Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers are his firm of JZMK Partners in Irvine. indeed lucky to have the culinary expertise of Chef Benson donated The project includes upgrading: the for the occasion. Fog Signal Building, the 115 ft. tall Lighthouse Tower plus installaion The living history portion of the of an observation deck inside the celebration was scripted by ‘Save tower’s lantern room; the Visitors’ the Light’ committee member Restroom building, two storage Merita Whatley. Merita has been buildings and refurbishing the 1st affiliated with the Light Station for order Fresnel Lens. The Fog Signal Building will be the new home of Photo by Jeanne Gadol nearly two years and is best known Point Arena Light Station #496 for her exceptional flair for market- the Fresnel Lens where the public ing and retail sales. Initially hired will be able to see the sophisticated While reveling in the successes Players. In keeping with the birth- as a Consultant/Buyer for the Sta- engineering design technology of the past, the non-profit, Point day celebration of the lighthouse, tion, she is now employed as the implemented by Augustine Fresnel Arena Lighthouse Keepers are look- you will be taken back in time to Gift Shop Manager and all-around dating back to 1922. The lens is 9 ing to the future as they kick off the Light Station and sailing history “Team Player.” feet tall and over 6 feet wide and is a year long celebration Saturday, set in 1908 Point Arena. Join us made up of 666 individually ground September 13, 2008, when the Point for an afternoon of entertainment, Roxanne Claflin is heading up the glass prisms. With the comple- Arena Lighthouse will celebrate jazz presented by the Barnabey Hot September 13th event, applying her tion of the tower work, visitors will its 100th anniversary. The 115 ft. Four, and dine with us at the ‘Cap- extensive project management again have access to the tower bal- tall tower, the tallest lighthouse on tain’s Dinner.’ and leadership experience to the cony where they are guaranteed the the west coast, is the second light- volunteer role of ‘Save the Light’ most breathtaking, panoramic veiw house for Point Arena Light Station, Festivities begin at 3:00 p.m. with Project Director. Relatively new anywhere on the entire coast. built after the 1906 San Francisco a champagne reception at the Point to the coast, Roxanne volunteered Earthquake destroyed the original Arena Light Station – 45500 Light- for the 2007 ‘Save the Light’ event, Mark your calendar and plan to 1870 brick and mortar lighthouse. house Road – with dinner seating the first of five annual events join us for the ‘Save the Light’ Today’s unique “smokestack” sil- at 4:00 p.m. The six-course dinner aimed at raising approximately event on September 13, 2008, houette is the result of a new con- will be prepared by Executive Chef $300,000 needed to match a portion from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. struction technology, reinforced Leif Eric Benson. Chef Benson is of the $1.21 million project grant Boarding Pass tickets are $100 concrete, employed when building no stranger to our coast as he first the Point Arena Lighthouse Keepers per person and may be ordered the 1908 tower. cooked for many of you 30 years received from the California Cultur- by calling 707-882-2777 or by ago as Head Chef at St. Orres. al and Historic Endowment (CCHE) email: [email protected]. The theme for the first of the 2008 for its ‘Save the Light’ renovation Chef Benson brings an impressive ‘Save the Light’ centennial events project. In addition to Roxanne (Note: Point Arena Light Station will be a living history presentation list of accomplishments in the culi- Claflin and Merita Whatley, the nary world to the ‘Save the Light’ is typically open 7 days a week. reminiscent of the early years at Save the Light committee includes: Please call first for hours of opera- the Station, featuring local players, event. Chef Benson has been the Grace Carter, Pauline Zamboni and Certified Executive Chef for Tim- tion during constructioin which is joined by professional actors from Rae Radtkey. expected to begin the end of June: the California Maritime Museum’s berline Lodge (Oregon) for the past 26 years. In 1997, Chef Benson 707-882=2777 or visit our website Hyde Street Pier Living History In 2006, the Lighthouse Keepers www.PointArenaLightHouse.com)

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Box 123 • The Sea Ranch, CA 95497 PAGE 12 THE SEA RANCH SOUNDINGS SUMMER 2008 TAI CHI MEMBERS SEE CURRENT EVENTS UP CLOSE By Corrine Chodora and Karl countries and just as many protest seen by the crowd. Busses were about humanity having outgrown Danskin signs. So far it was peaceful and boarded and participants headed war. He said: “We should make people were very friendly. The back home, nevertheless glad to every effort to make this the century ED. NOTE: This article is one closer the group got to the plaza have been part of the only relay in of dialogue. This must come from of many we will be carrying in the more numerous the flags and the U.S. a compassionate heart. Infinite or future issues which highlight the protestors became. There were unlimited compassion is in all of many activity groups available several hundred Tai Chi students DALAI LAMA us. It is a seed that we all have from at Sea Ranch. Some are better and friends already in the plaza birth”. known or have been established as they started to practice. The In April Seattle hosted a 5 day longer than others, so we begin protestors were very conscious of Seeds of Compassion set of events He was adamant about nuclear dis- with the practice of Tai Chi, staying out of the area where the with the Dalai Lama. It was incred- armament. And he moved from that one of the most recently formed demonstration was to be given The ibly inspiring – both the breadth to personal disarmament, emphasiz- groups. The practice of the ancient first group performed the Yang of teachers that were there and the ing that we must disarm against our- Asian philosophy is augmented form which is the slow-moving amazing fact that during the strug- selves and overcome our own self- by the philanthropic activities of and graceful form with which most gles over China and Tibet, the Dalai hatred, our anger, our fear. He spoke the group, which selects needy people are familiar. Following Lama spent so much of his time of universal compassion, which is persons or organizations to receive was the Chen form that is much there and did more than 15 public rooted in compassion for ourselves. donations from participating more athletic, with foot stomping, events. There were over 150,000 members. vigorous punches and high kicks. attendees and it was web cast in 28 But what struck me most was that in The last group was elderly Chinese languages. addressing this huge crowd (50,000 Sea Ranch Tai Chi Group meets ladies who performed a beautiful people gathered in the Seahawks every Thursday at the Del Mar form with big, red silk fans which The Dalai Lama is very committed stadium) he singled out the one per- Center, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. for more opened and closed to the spellbind to the compassion movement - es- son in his own life who had taught information on this instructive sound of 100 fans moving in pecially for young children. Seattle him the most about compassion. activity contact Nancy Carter unison. Even the protestors were became Compassion Central. Never And even though he has the com- ([email protected]) or Martha quiet. This was only the practice has a community taken on some- plete lineage training, he said that he Wohlken ([email protected]). session so there was time to thing like this. At first the large learned the most about compassion observe the crowd before the actual philanthropies and major busi- from his mother. In one week two Sea Ranch demonstrations. nesses were skeptical, but then they members experienced current poured in resources - both cash and He emphasized that compassion is a events up front and personal There were dozens of flags and indirect support- so that everything biological necessity for our species. because of their passions for this banners for Beijing, Darfur, Burma, would be free. There were 50,000 Humans don’t have the capacity to ancient Asian philosophy. Guantanamo Bay and prisoners that people at the Seahawks Stadium in take care of themselves when they no one could recognize. Dozens a pageant of culture and teaching of are first born. Every person who OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY of the long Chinese dragons, some wisdom! survives infancy has already experi- with 25 people under them were all enced compassion. The bus pulled into the parking lot dancing together in the plaza, the I went up to Seattle to help in the on the Embarcadero at 9:00 a.m. on most colorful place ever seen. design and conduct of a 600 person Over the years I have often reflected a beautiful, sunny San Francisco forum to discuss the future of the on my own mother’s life. Expect- day. The half-mile walk to Justin By about l1:00 a.m. it was getting Seeds of Compassion movement. ing her fourth child when she was Herman Plaza where various groups so crowded that the SFPD put up The Dalai Lama was going to at- just 21, with my younger sister in of Tai Chi practitioners were to barricades with the practitioners tend the meeting to hear what peo- diapers, me a year old, and my older perform in the Olympic Torch on the inside and the protestors ple’s ideas were, give his response, sister just finishing her Terrible Relay was already filling with outside. That started the real and lead all of us in meditation. Twos. How did she manage to show protestors. It was going to be an protest and the noise never stopped us compassion day in and day out? interesting day! and the practice sessions had As it turned out, a midnight email to stop because of the crowds. the night before the big event swept Though it’s probably fair to say that Two weeks earlier students from Bands, acrobats, and martial arts away any chances of meeting my life and the Dalai Lama’s are Tai Chi classes in Santa Rosa, demonstrations were surrounded HHDL. He had to attend to an ur- distinct in several details, yet togeth- Petaluma, Cupertino and San by masses of people. There was gent press conference on Tibet/Chi- er we do both share this profound Francisco were invited to join a no way for the torch runners to na relations on the morning of the early experience and teaching of group of 200 to perform at the get through the crowd to the plaza conference. So although the forum compassion. And I think that is what finish of the torch relay. Practices where the relay was scheduled to went on and was a great success, I he wanted us all to take away; that were held in Santa Rose under end. The performers made their missed meeting him, and I missed we are all bearers of the seed. We the direction of Master Li who way back to their busses taking meditating with him. don’t need to look any further than coordinated the event. over an hour to get through the our own life and those closest to us. crowd. Cellphone calls to relatives But I did get to hear him speak As the group walked to the Ferry watching the event on TV revealed while I was in Seattle. He talked Building they were surrounded by that the torch was heading down colorful, bright flags from many Van Ness and and would not be

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DICK HARLAN Eleventh Annual Sea Ranch Circumambulation The ideal volunteer is a person The Great Circumambulation of then back south along the Bluff equal length, with shuttle transpor- who is willing to share his or her Sea Ranch is now an established Trail to the start. It’s a great way for tation available at each rest stop. time and expertise for the better- tradition, having been held for Ranchers and guests to experience Water, juice, homemade cookies, ment of The Sea Ranch. Dick the past ten Labor Day weekends. the variety of our trail system in the and restroom facilities are provided Harlan was such a person. His Sponsored by the Trails Committee, forest and along the coast, get some at the three rest stops. Maps are sup- death on March 7, 2008, was a the Circumambulation is an orga- exercise, and meet new friends. plied and the route will be marked great loss to The Sea Ranch and nized hike around the perimeter of with directional arrows. Trails Com- beyond. Sea Ranch. We are indebted to Bill The total distance is about twenty mittee volunteers provide support Darling and Brian Regan for the miles, making it an ambitious throughout the hike. To top off the idea of the circumambulation, and and full day’s hike. Some people day, all circumambulators are in- Dick was a design engineer for Brian came up with its clever name. consider it a challenge to beat last vited join the Trails Committee at a Bechtel on several major hydro- Their first thought was a sort of tri- year’s time, but most hikers amble pot luck celebration dinner. electric projects and later founded athlon -- hiking to the river, kayak- along sociably, enjoying the scen- his own consulting geotechnical ing there, and cycling back. When ery. At least 50 people have com- The event is free (except for those engineering business. The Sea this proved to be impractical, they pleted every Circumambulation ordering the commemorative ar- Ranch Utilities Committee greatly developed the hiking route “over a since it began ten years ago. Less ticle of clothing) and open to all benefited from his generosity in fine merlot”. Starting at the Moon- ambitious hikers are also welcome. Sea Ranchers and guests. Look for sharing his expertise. He was an raker Center, hikers head north on You don’t have to go the full dis- further details to be provided in the active and intensely interested the east side of the highway to a tance, as the hike is divided into August Bulletin. This year’s cir- committee member even though break for lunch at the County Park, four segments of approximately cumambulation will start at 8 AM his consulting business took him on Saturday, August 30. We on the away from some meetings,. Dur- Trails Committee hope to see you ing his tenure, the Utilities Com- there! mittee was involved in establishing the On-Site Wastewater Monitor- ing Zone and in reviewing the con- Left: 2007 hikers on hillside segment struction of the Sea Ranch Water of scenic circumambulation Company Reservoir.

Dick headed the Water Supply Subcommittee of the Utilities Below left: A weilcome rest stop on Committee whose charge it was to circumambulation. monitor water supply alternatives, review technical reports, evaluate, Below right: Hikers get instructions as report and make recommendations they commence circumambulation. to the Committee for direction to the Board of Directors. There could have been no better man for the job. It was Dick who discov- ered defects in the construction of the reservoir that led to the recon- struction of a much more stable reservoir, potentially saving The Sea Ranch Water Company many thousands of dollars in mainte- nance and repair costs.

When Dick constructed his and Florence’s own home here at Sea Ranch, he was ahead of his time in incorporating green building techniques, incorporating environ- mentally sound practices such as passive solar heating.

His great good humor and ami- ability earned him many friends who will all miss his presence. He leaves his wife, artist Florence Schwartz, and two sons.

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(707) 785-2321 (707) 884-4500 PAGE 14 THE SEA RANCH SOUNDINGS SUMMER 2008 sounding off Summer Time for Festivals Warm days, active pursuits and our your walled gardens. slower summer pace turn our atten- In what has become a Mendocino We welcome letters to “Sounding Off’ on any matters germane to Sea tion to festivals and fairs that Sea summer tradition, the Art Center Ranch. Please sign your name and observe a 300-word limit. All letters Ranchers frequent annually. For will host its 49th Summer Arts and must be typewritten (or e-mailed to the editor). Soundings policy does not your summer planning we suggest Crafts Fair with over 60 arts and allow publication of unsigned letters, pseudonyms, or the withholding of the following events : crafts booths displaying glass works, fiver wearables, hand-crafted jewel- writers’ names. Soundings will not publish any letter that is denigrating or MENDOCINO COAST GARDEN libelous in nature and reserves the right to add an Editor’s Note to correct TOUR AND ARTS AND CRAFTS ry. functional and sculptural ceram- inaccurate statements. Soundings will not accept letters, which have FAIR ics, paintings and photography, The previously appeared in other publications. Letters should be submitted to Fair will also include live local mu- “Sounding Off” P.O. Box 16, The Sea Ranch, CA 95497 prior to August 4, Garden and art lovers can enjoy a sic and a good court with a variety 2008. rare Mendocino Coast treat with a of tasty treats including traditional behind-the-scenes, self-guided tour blackberry sundaes. of several north coast private gar- Editor, unintended, unwanted, unmanaged dens, with Mendocino Art Center’s For a complete catalogue of summer We are understandably drawn to the growth of trees which have obliter- 16th Annual Mendocino Garden workshops, visit : www.Mendocino- spectacular beauty of our rugged ated the ocean vistas. The loss is Tour, “ Garden Pleasures “ on ArtCenter.org coast with the sweeping ocean vis- very real, and disheartening. And is Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. tas of this seaside setting. often spoken of with real anger. Tickets are available at the Art Cen- THE MENDOCINO MUSIC FES- ter or by phone at 707-937-5818 at TIVAL 2008 SEASON But after 20 years as an owner, We haven’t had good stewardship of $40.00 per person. The Garden Tour The Music Festival is a magical syn- I see a devastating change in the the views. They are being destroyed luncheon is available at $20.00 per landscape. Vistas of ocean and thesis of fun and music in one of the by unrestrained vegetative growth, ticket at Cafe Beaujolais and in- most scenic sites in Northern Cali- meadow are block by unmanaged which also produces exponential in- cludes a glass of Navarro Vineyards vegetation. In some places it feels fornia. The first concert is Saturday, crease of the fire fuel load. Despite champagne. Lunch tickets are lim- July 12, then the music continues almost claustrophobic as the trees fire safety efforts, every year the net ited and reservations by June 16 are press in around the highway and through Saturday, July 26. Evening fuel load grows. Measurements are required. concerts feature the Festival Or- streets. The Ranch used to have not available, but a comparison of a wide open feel, but now the en- chestra and Chorus, hip-hop bands, photographs over the years docu- The festivities will also include a bluegrass, R&B, fusion, swing, jazz, croachment of vegetation on many ments the explosion of vegetation. garden shop and plant sale held meadows is giving way to foresta- opera, chamber music and youth amid the Art Center’s own beautiful concerts. Outdoor music programs tion. On the ocean front bluffs the Who is accountable? Who is advo- gardens including a one-day sale on cypress have blocked views. On cating for view stewardship? Japanese maples and hydraegeas for under the stars are an ideal blend of the hillsides, unrelenting reproduc- culture with the environment. tion of bull pines and firs has taken Both views and fire safety can be over open areas and grown out-of- improved by encouraging Members control. Decadent vegetation is to make applications for vegetation easy to spot. management, and helping them to Mark Your Calendars for the 47th succeed, working within the rules. So many times I’ve been invited We need to assure that members are Art in the Redwoods Festival into homes and shown the big win- helped rather than hindered, and that What began among the redwoods glass, jewelry and fiber arts -- most dows that were designed to look out view reclamation and stewardship on Gualala Ridge in 1961 has of them for sale. Award presenta- to iconic Sea Ranch ocean views, are “decriminalized.” grown to an annual two-day attrac- tions and the judges critique will but now they look out on “The Tree tion . This year’s program begins take place in the outdoor amphi- Ranch” instead, dominated by the CE Brown with the champagne preview on theater on August 15 at the Cham- Friday, August 15 and continues pagne Preview. Admission is $10 ED NOTE: The Association currently spends more than $400,000 each through Sunday, August 17. for adults. Artists entered in the art year on programs that remove vegetation and reduce fuel load. The issue exhibit are admitted free. Attend- of who owns what view has risen repeatedly over the years. A sequence of Those unable to attend the festival ees at the Champagne Preview may attorneys has written that views are not property that can be claimed by may visit the displays through Sep- also get a sneak peek at the outdoor individuals. tember 6. The Gualala Arts Center artists booths and the fine art ex- is open weekdays from 9 am to 4 hibit from 5 to 7 pm. pm and on weekends from 12 noon Soundings Editors would like to see a varieity of perspectives expressed to 4 pm. Admission is free. The “Top Hat” opening dinner & in Sounding Off on topics of interest to The Sea Ranch community. To wine celebration is on Thursday, ensure more diversity of viewpoint, Soundings is considering limiting At the heart of the Festival will be August 14 in the Gualala Arts Cen- each contributor to no more than two letters each year. Please take a the juried show of over 400 pieces ter. Guest Chef Robert Schneider few moments to send your comments on this proposed policy or any other of art: paintings, acrylics, water- of The Sea Ranch Lodge will pre- topic to Sounding Off, P.O. Box 16, The Sea Ranch, CA 95497. colors, pastels, drawing, photo- pare a gourmet dinner paired with graphs, sculpture, stained and fused page 16

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Alyce Soden per- The Sea Ranch SOUNDINGS PAINTING: forms beautiful non-denominational wed- Interiors, cabinet finishing, their home will house sit your home when dings, provides spiritual counseling and Post Office Box 16 remodels. Quality work. References. The Sea Ranch, CA 95497 you are away 785-9265 referrals to local service. Call Rev. Alyce CA. License 606197 Michael Sullens today to officiate at your memoraable wed- Telephone Calls to: 884-3844 FABRICS and YARNS at THE LOFT in ding. 884-3631 Advertising: Sandy Sloan 785-2832 SUNDSTROM MALL, Gualala, Editorial: Nancy Carter 785-3504 FURNITURE STRIPPING and refinishing. 884-4424 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: call 884- 20 years experience. Bob Shimon (707) 1401 for location, day and time of Sea Contact by e-mail: 884-4126 Ranch meeting. Advertising: Sandy Sloan [email protected] Editor Pro Tem: Nancy Carter [email protected]

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DUANE GORDON CELEBRATES RETIREMENT WITH SALE Duane Gordon, art director and lay- are the painting of a view of the out person for the Soundings since it town of Gualala from across the began, is making a transition in his river that hangs in the Gualala career as a fine artist. Arts Center and the painting of the Kidd House he gave to the After thirty years painting scenes of Gualala Community Center. the North Coast he loves, Duane is Sometimes the paintings out- laying aside his pen and brush. His lasted the structures. He painted eyes and hand are no longer able to the Gualala Hotel and the Knipp- produce his finely detailed paintings Stengel barn many times, taking to his satisfaction. There will be a advantage of changes of light and celebration of Duane’s retirement and season. Duane’s paintings have a sale of his remaining works on June been consistent winners in Art in 27, from 5 to 7 p m at the Gualala Art the Redwoods and other competi- Center. tions. Duane moved to Sea Ranch in 1982 Duane says, “I’m not giving up and, after a career in advertising art, art, I’m going to be exploring reveled in the freedom to paint and in new media.” For information on the abundance of beauty that existed the celebration and sale, contact here on the coast. His favorite sub- Marion Gates of the Henley’s jects were a combination of the natural Gallery, 884-1531. Bihler's Point and the built environment. Examples

Quiet River Lily Pond

ART IN THE REDWOODS from page 14 fine wines. Only 100 tickets at $150 performed by local musicians. The each are available and advanced grounds will be filled with outdoor purchase is recommended. Call vendor and food booths . Service 707-884-1138 to purchase dinner clubs and local businesses will set tickets with Visa /MC. up barbecue, beverage, baked goods and ice cream booths. Admission The Festival weekend encompasses to the grounds is $6 for adults, chil- both indoor and outdoor activities dren 12 and under are free. including live music on the audito- rium stage, in the outdoor amphi- For a complete schedule of the theater and by strolling musicians weekend events call 707-884-1138 throughout the weekend, most or email [email protected]. Viewing the Judges' Critique at last year's Art in the Redwoods.

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