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M A G A Z I N E O F T H E VE N T A N A CH A P T E R O F T H E S I E R R A CL U B

olume 44, Number 3,2005

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet

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www.ventana.sierrac

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Editor:Debbie Bulger 457-1036e-mail: [email protected](no change of address calls, please!)

Production:Debbie Bulger, Dale Nutley

Writers:Gillian Taylor, Debbie Bulger,

Jodi Frediani, Karin GrobePhotographers:

Tom Jacobson, Richard Stover,

Lois Robin, Karin GrobeProofreaders:

Richard Stover, Jeff AlfordJim Danaher, Wolfgang Rosenberg

Distribution:Lew Weinstein, Debbie Bulger,Sheila Dunniway, Wendy Peddicord,Meryl Everett

Advertising Sales:Debbie Bulger

Late Night Food Delivery & Software:Richard Stover

Chapter website:http://ventana.sierraclub.org

Please send all Letters-to-the-Editor to:Editor, c/o Sierra Club 1603 King St.

Santa Cruz, CA 95060Send e-mail to: [email protected]

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While it is the intent ofThe Ventana toprint articles that reflect the positionof the Ventana Chapter, ideas

expressed in The Ventana are those of theauthors, and do not necessarily reflect theposition of the Sierra Club. Articles, graphicsand photographs are copyrighted by theauthors and artists and may be reprinted onlywith their permission.DEADLINES FOR SUBMISSIONS

All materials for publication must be received byhe deadlines listed in The Ventana publicationchedule (see below). No exceptions.

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Please limit articles to 800 words; letters to300. All submissions may be edited for clarityand length. Submissions are preferred via e-mail or on a high density 3-1/2 inch diskette.Save files as text or ascii. Mail hard copy toeditor, address below.WHERE TO SEND SUBMISSIONS

Send submissions to: Debbie Bulger, Editor1603 King Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060e-mail: [email protected] OF ADDRESS

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The Ventana (015057) is published 6 times ayear, (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec.) paid by

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The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005

C H A P T E R C H A I R

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Thank you

Chapter Chair, Rita Dalessio is away.This issues column is by ConservationCommittee Cochair, Gillian Taylor.

Developer continues withdestructive project

T

he September Ranch subdivi-sion proposal for steep slope con-

versions and the removal of thou-sands of native pines and oaks continuesto be a priority for the Chapter. We havesubmitted extensive expert testimonyand comment on this second incarnationof the destructive project, which our suc-cessful lawsuit sent back to the drawingboard a few years ago. [See Ventana, Vol.44, No. 1, 2005 for details.]

Our lawsuit made clear the previousproject did not have the assured watersupply it would requirea hot buttonissue for conservationists alarmed aboutthe state of the Carmel River and itsspecies, as well as local residents alreadythreatened with rationing due to the ille-gal over-pumping by Cal-Am. The cur-rent version of the project has not solved

this fundamental water problem.Earlier this year we asked you to con-

tact your Monterey County Supervisorto ask that key project reviews forSeptember Ranch not be omitted so theproject could be fast-tracked. Thank youfor your response. There was enough ofa public outcry to make the countyreconsider. Now reviews by the citizen-based Land Use Advisory Committeeand the countys Subdivision Committeeand Planning Committee are slated tooccur after all.

Meanwhile, activists have filezens Public Records Act lawsuito address questions about the inence and factual basis of the emental documentation. Conservaare not inclined to trust the Coundiscovering that for the previounation of the project the SepRanch developers attorney had

planning documents which shoubeen produced by county staffEIR consultant.

The Chapter is reaching out ronmentalists to assist with thexpenses to challenge this projemay make a tax-deductible contrto the Sierra Club Ventana CMark Foundation AccountRanch in the memo section check to ensure the tax deductio

We will keep you informed ofuation.

Gillian Taylor

Gentlepeople,stop your engines

Gas must still be too cheap. Oh, Iimagine if you are commuting towork by car, you might disagree,

but my everyday observations tell meotherwise. Let me explain: Every day,every single day I observe drivers runningtheir car engines without going any-where. Parents wait outside schools fortheir child-with their vehicle motors

running. Delivery truck drivers dashinto office buildings or homes withpackages leaving their vehicles runningat the curb. And people sit in the drive-way waiting for a spouse or a roommatewith the key in the ignition and theengine spewing noxious fumes.

Youd think gasoline wasnt preciousor expensive, that there was an endlesssupply, and that there was peace in theMiddle East.

Im not even talking about drivingless. I can understand that helping peoplefigure out how they can get around anddrive less is a tougher problem.Participating in a carpool takes planning,

taking the bus requires knowledge of

schedules and a bus frequency ansystem that works for a person, ing a bike or walking for some trtake good health and a majochange.

Im talking about turning off yengine when you are not actualing. You wouldnt think that irevolutionary idea, but for manyit seems that being in a car is smous with having the engine run

Do you know people like t

you know why they do it? We din Minnesota where it might bsary to warm up a vehicle whenbelow zero.

When Ive asked folks why ththeir engines running, I get a vaanswers: Im only going to beminute, one says. Or, Im waimy son, says another. As if tway to wait is to spew pollutantsduration. Once a driver answeligerently, Because Im an Amand I can. Does being an Amean having the freedom to poll

Im not a psychologist. I cant

out. It does leave me wondering,er, that if burning gas without gowhere is an everyday experiencwill we ever make more dchanges in driving habits?

Which leads me to my conGas is too cheap.

Debbie Bulger

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outlook to choice of products. They arenot only consumers, but also doers andleaders. A whopping 65% say they arewilling to pay more for products thatare lighter on the earth.

Club Members are among the mostactive, affluent audiences of adventuretravelers and year-round outdoorsports enthusiasts your advertising dol-lars can buy. Its an unduplicated audi-ence with the power to buy your prod-ucts and services.

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es must not only remain in publibut must be revitalized and strento make community and workerpation central in order to demdecision-making processes andtransparency and accountability.

Vote YES on Measure W

LETTERS

ase Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 44 Number 3, 2005

President George W. BushThe White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NWWashington, D.C. 20500Comment line: (202) 456-1111FAX: (202) [email protected]

Vice President Dick Cheney(202) [email protected]

Governor Arnold SchwarzeneggerState Capitol BuildingSacramento, CA 95814(916) 445-2841FAX: (916) 445-4633www.governor.ca.gov

Senator Dianne Feinstein331 Hart Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510(202) 224-3841; (415) 393-0707

1 Post Street, Suite 2450San Francisco, CA [email protected]

Senator Barbara Boxer112 Hart Office BuildingWashington, D. C. 20510(202) 224-3553(415) 403-0100 (Voice)1700 Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA [email protected]

U. S. Representative Sam Farr100 W. Alisal StreetSalinas, CA 93901(831) 429-1976 (Santa Cruz)

Contact Your Representatives(831) 424-2229 (Salinas)(202) 225-6791 (FAX, Washington, D

[email protected]. Representative Anna Eshoo698 Emerson StreetPalo Alto, CA 94301(408) 245-2339FAX (650) [email protected]

State Senator Abel Maldonado100 Paseo De San Antonio, Suite 206San Jose, CA 95113(408) [email protected]

State Senator Joe SimitianState Capitol, Room 4062Sacramento, CA 95814(916) 445-6747 FAX (916) [email protected]

State Senator Jeff Denham

369 Main Street, #208Salinas, CA 93901(831) [email protected] Representative Simon Salin100 W. Alisal Street, Rm. 134Salinas, CA 93901(831) 759-8676 FAX (831) [email protected]

Assembly Representative John Laird701 Ocean Street, Room 318-BSanta Cruz, CA 95060; (831) 425-150399 Pacific Street, Suite 555DMonterey, CA 93940(831) 649-2832 FAX (831) [email protected].

The Ventana welcomes letters. Send to:

LETTERS TO THE EDITORThe Ventana, 1603 King StreetSanta Cruz, CA 95060

or email to [email protected] include a phone number withyour letter. Anonymous letters arenot accepted. Letters may be editedfor length.

otect our tidepoolsOn February 16, 2005 the newly electedcific Grove City Council unanimouslypported Resolution 05-005 to protect andeserve the tidelands within the citys

arine Gardens Fish Refuge. The Councilstion was done at the request of thedepool Coalition to meet the challenges ofcreased commercial, cultural and educa-onal uses of tidepool life. Because of theer-increasing population pressures andeer human impact, current state legislationinsufficient to protect these easily accessi-e and irreplaceable marine resources. Wennot allow our tidepools to be depleted

ke those of southern California where theyve simply been loved to death.At the present time, the Tidepool Co-tion is lobbying the Department of Fishd Game, Fish and Game Commission andovernor Schwarzenegger to enforce Fishd Game Code 1002 (h) on which the suc-ssful Tidepool Preservation Initiative ofne, 2000 was based, and which the votersPacific Grove overwhelmingly supported.ccinctly, 1002(h) states that cities withean boundaries can file with the DFG anjection to the taking of marine life.Hopefully, all this will further the

oalitions objectives to have our magnifi-nt Marine Garden Refuge and Pt. Pinosdepools designated within a State Marineeserve which is the highest level of protec-on given to any state marine resource.

Jim Willoughby, Chairman TidepoolCoalition, Pacific Grove

Ballots will be mailed soon to resi-dents of Felton regarding whetherresidents currently served by the

ivately-owned RWE/Cal Am waterstem should tax themselves and issue1 million in bonds to acquire Feltonsater system for the public. Cal Am is auge European multinational company.oted ballots must be received by 8:00m. on July 26. Approval of Measure Would mean that the Felton Water

ystem would be purchased by eminentomain and merged with the publically-wned San Lorenzo Valley Wateristrict.Sierra Club urges a YES vote based on

ur water policy. Principles on whichur policy is based are reproduced in thisticle in bold type.

Sierra Club believes that

water is a public resource, not acommodity. We believe thatmunicipal water systems areessential public services andshould not be privatized.

The election in Felton is amicrocosm of the huge strugglefor water rights and corporateprofits being played on theworld stage. Multinational cor-porations are buying up waterrights worldwide. Their goal isto make money for stockhold-ers. The video documentary,Thirst, chronicles this process.The Sierra Club has published a

study guide to the video which ref-erences the increase in water rates andexploitation of the poor which hasoccurred with the privatization of waterin developing countries and elsewhere.

All water resources, including theoceans, must be protected as a publictrust so that commercial use of waterdoes not diminish public or ecologicalbenefits.

Friends of Locally Owned Water(FLOW), a grassroots group, has beenworking for public ownership of Feltonwater. One of FLOWs primary con-cerns is the poor environmental recordby RWE around the globe and by Cal-Am closer to home. RWEs British sub-sidiary, Thames Water, topped lists ofthe worst polluters in the UK in 1999and 2000, according to the watchdoggroup Public Citizen.

Sierra Club was one of 225 publicinterest organizations from around the

Water is a human right, not a commodity

world that released the following decla-ration in Kyoto at the 3rd World WaterForum setting forth principles for globalwater policy:

Water, as a public trust and aninalienable human right, must be con-trolled by the peoples and communitiesthat rely on it for their lives and liveli-hoods. The management of water servic-

Vote YES onMeasure W

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States, coal-burning power plantslargest unregulated human-madeof mercury to our air. Collectiveburning power plants spew ab

tons of mercury and more than tons of other toxics into the year. Current technologies couldmercury emissions by as much ascent. As a result of the EPA rcleanup which would have bethree years is delayed until after

Mercury is a developmental nein that can affect fetuses develothe womb, young children, and er doses, can lead to serious healthin adults. EPA scientists estimone in six women of childbearingmercury levels in her blood that enough to put a baby aNationwide, as many as 630,000

are born every year with unsafe mlevels, putting them at risk of cand developmental damage.

Mercury emitted by power pltles on the nations waters and bmulates up the food chain. Humasure is primarily through the cotion of contaminated fish.

EPA decided that rather thanstricter limits for power plant pas required under the Clean Air Aagency would simply removeplants from the list of facilities suregulation.

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from the issue of October 15, 1968:

Hikers Guide nears end oftrail: typists needed forfinal draft

At its Oct. 4 meeting Excom tenta-ively approved acceptance of the low

bid for printing the long-awaitedHikers Guide to the Los Padres

National forest (Monterey Division).n order to keep first edition costs to aminimum, bids were sought on thebasis of camera-ready, rather thanypeset copy; therefore, the entire man-

uscript will have to be typed by volun-eer labor before it can go to the print-

er. Three or four experienced, accurateypists are needed immediately to help

with this project; please call NancyHopkins. . . .

Roots

Articles from old Ventana newsletters

Remembering our history

Annual dinnerThe cost of the roast beef dinner will

be $3.75 per person.

from the issue of November 15, 1968:

Talcott speaks at dinnerAssurance of a high priority for the

reintroduction in the next session ofCongress of a bill to establish the

Ventana Wilderness Area was given byRep. Burt L. Talcott at the chaptersannual fall dinner at Asilomar on Oct.24. Special thanks are due to Mary-Stewart Hoopes and Gordon andMarian Clemens for their efficient han-dling of the reservations for the dinner.

Off-shore oil drilling andexploration

Will oil drilling rigs appear inMonterey Bay or along Big Sur coast?This possibility brings shivers of appre-

hension to those who wish MontereyBay to become a leading marineresearch center; to those who knowthe destruction to marine and bird lifecaused by oil spills; and to those whothink immense drillings are intrusionson natural beauty. . . .

We suspect that oil companies arebeginning to show interest in

Monterey Bay. Some seven companieshave permits to carry out geophysicalexploration as far north as MendocinoCounty, including the MontereyCounty off-shore sanctuary . . . .

from the issue of February 15, 1969:The slide program of Bruce Meyers

and Ward Allisons recent trip toNepal drew a record turnout of 301members and guests to the VentanaChapter Annual Dinner at Asilomaron Thursday, Jan. 30.

The Sierra Club is pleased toannounce that the judge in SierraClub vs. California Coastal

ommission, in the matter of the Luersvelopment project slated for the townDavenport, nine miles north of Santa

ruz, has ruled resoundingly in favor ofe Club.The Club fought to protect the San

icente Creek riparian corridor, habitatr both state- and federally-protectedeelhead trout, coho salmon andalifornia red-legged frog. San Vicentereek is the southernmost habitat forho salmon in the United States.espite Club protests, the County hadowed a zero-foot buffer and a zero set-ck from the riparian corridor. County

w requires a 50-foot buffer and a 10-ot setback for a total of 60 feet.

An exception to these requirements isowed when there is no other feasibleoject possible on a site. In the Luersse, the County did not explore alterna-ves with developer David Luers. Thealifornia Coastal Commission staffpeatedly warned the county Planningepartment over a three-year periodat the project did not meet Coastal Actquirements.

When the Club appealed the PlanningCommissions decision to the CoastalCommission, Commission staff wrote areport supporting the Clubs appeal andrecommending that the CoastalCommissioners deny the Luers project.Unfortunately, the Commissioners didnot heed their own staffs report, andapproved the project at a late-night hear-ing held in Long Beach in June 2003.After the vote allowing the project,Luers put the property on the market.

The Club filed suit not only to pro-tect the riparian corridor on San VicenteCreek, but also to uphold the CoastalAct. If this project could ignore legal set-backs, what would keep developersthroughout the state from ignoringriparian buffer and setback require-ments? If the Coastal Commission could

waive setback and buffer requirementseven when alternative projects were fea-sible, the Coastal Act might be renderedmeaningless.

The judges decision stops what couldhave been a dangerous precedent andpreserves the integrity of the ripariancorridor. The property can still be devel-oped so long as any project complieswith legal buffers, setbacks and otherzoning requirements.

Club wins court victoryn Luers case

Club joins lawsuit over mercurypollution from power plants

EPA mercury rule leaves public health at risk

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On May 18 the Sierra Club alongwith other environmental organ-izations filed suit in federal court

challenging the Environmental Pro-tection Agencys (EPAs) approach forreducing toxic air emissions from powerplants. Rather than adopt a rule that lim-its this pollution, the EPA unlawfullyremoved power plants from the list ofindustrial pollution sources for whichthe Clean Air Act requires strong airtoxic standards.

EPA is refusing point blank to setthe protective emission standards forpower plants that the Clean Air Actrequires, said Staff Attorney James Pewof Earthjustice, which filed suit onbehalf of Sierra Club, EnvironmentalDefense and the National Wildlife

Federation. Instead of protecting thepublic from pollution, this agency isdoing its best to protect polluters fromthe law.

At least 13 states have filed litigationchallenging EPAs mercury rule.

The Clean Air Act requires that EPAset the strongest limits on toxic air emis-sions such as mercury. In the United


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Ballots have gone out from SantaCruz Countys EnvironmentalHealth Department asking Mid-

d North County property owners ifey wish to be assessed $12/year/parcel

extend the boundaries of theosquito and Disease Controlssessment District which current-

operates only in Watsonville.pproval of this district extensionould raise over $800,000/year forcondition that has not proven toa significant threat here. The tax

uld be increased up to 3% perar without a vote.West Nile virus is spread byfected mosquitoes and has claimed eld-ly people in New York, the Gulfoast states and southern California:eas where population density andtendant loss of habitat for natural mos-

uito control, (fish, birds, bats, spiders)as been lost.

A biting issueote NO on mosquito ballot

The mandate of the Mosquito andDisease Control Assessment is far broad-er than mosquitoes. The County may uti-lize a wide variety of mechanisms with-out public oversight to control disease

vectors such as rodents, stinging insects,Africanized honeybees, and fire ants.

Mosquitoes form an integral part ofthe food chain. Bats, avian flycatchersand some spiders, for example, dependon mosquitoes for their sustenance.Control of mosquitoes could affect the

survival of these animals as well as high-er predators. Wholesale killing of mos-

Jodi Frediani

Santa Cruz Group ExecutiveCommittee member KristenRaugust received a public notice on

ay 9 along with every otheravenport resident. It warned, DOOT DRINK THE WATER WITH-UT BOILING IT FIRST! The prob-m: More sediment flowing down Sanicente Creek than the Davenportnitation Districts drinking water fil-ation system can handle.

Could local muddy water be linked topoor logging practices?

lub fights for meaningful water quality monitoring

While the county blames tighter statestandards, an aging filter system, andmore rain than usual for the problem,environmentalists ask if upstream log-ging could be a contributing factor.Plans to log more than 1000 acres in theSan Vicente Creek watershed wereapproved by the California Departmentof Forestry (CDF) last year.

Currently, we have no way of know-ing just how much logging in localwatersheds impacts our water quality.

Especially troubling is the factthat the ballots must be votedbefore the end of the June 21public hearing.

quitoes could decrease the number ofanimals dependent on mosquitoes forfood and thus result in no net reductionof the total mosquito population.

Especially troubling is the fact that

the ballots must be voted before the endof the June 21 public hearing on theissue. What then, is the point of the pub-lic hearing if not to provide a way forhomeowners to inform themselvesabout the ballot issue?

The methods and chemicals theDistrict is authorized to use are not avail-able for public scrutiny and many, suchas the use of mosquito-fish, pose a threatto native wildlife if they should uninten-tionally end up in a creek or lakethemosquito-fish also eat young steelheadand red-legged frog larvae.

Sierra Club does not see that a signifi-cant threat exists to county residents

from West Nile virus. Experience withthe pathogen has shown that infection

That could change on July 8 when theCentral Coast Regional Water Boardwill hold a hearing in San Luis Obispoon a new water quality Monitoring andReporting Program (MRP) for timber

harvest plans. The MRP is part of a pro-posed General Categorical Waiver,required by state legislation which tookeffect in January 2003.

Say logging and most people thinkof buzzing chain saws and falling trees.But fish and drinking water could just aseasily come to mind, as both can beharmed by logging practices. Local log-ging requires building roads and skidtrailslots of them. During a 10-yearperiod, Santa Cruz County estimated113 miles of new log roads and skid trailswere constructed. Four hundred miles ofsuch dirt roads exist, or 2/3 the numberof county roads. All are potentialsources of sediment muddying localrivers and creeks.

When suspended sediment (turbidity)increases, drinking water filtration sys-tems can become over-stressed.Additionally, with excessive suspendedsediment fish cant see to eat, and gravelbeds where fish lay their eggs get chokedwith silt.

Last year it cost Davenport $60,000 tohaul in clean water from the City ofSanta Cruz, because San Vicente Creekwas too muddy to treat.

The Sierra Club, workinCitizens for Responsible Foresagement, the Lompico Watersheservancy, and the Ocean Conshas spent the last two years enco

the Water Board to develop a mful waiver and water quality monprogram for logging operationsprogress has been made, the probeen slow. The latest proposalwoefully inadequate.

Your voice is needed to put pon the Water Board to take watty seriously. They have propNegative Declaration instead of for adopting a general waiver charge requirements for timber activities.

How to help Attend the July 8 hearing

Luis Obispo and speak in favor oingful water quality monitoring ber harvests.

Contact Forestry TaskChair, Jodi Frediani, 426-1 [email protected] for carpoomore information.

Visit the Water Board www.swrcb.ca.gov/rwqcb3/ andthe link to Proposed General Harvest Waiver.

rates drop off sharply after oneyears. The number of deaths in tfrom West Nile virus has been othe number killed by tuberculosaccidental shootings. The num

cases which cause long-term dealso modest according to a facposted on the Santa Cruz Health Services Agency website. there have been no human cases Nile virus reported in SantCounty.

A successful human vaccine ised within 1 - 2 years for vulneradents. A vaccine for horses cuexists. Santa Cruz County rwould be better served by the tion of impaired and lost habnative mosquito-eating animals red-legged frogs, Western pondsalamanders, steelhead, avian fly

and bats than by the wide-spreachemicals in our waterways.

Santa

Cruz

County

photo

uddy debris resulting from a logging road failure heads downhill towards Kings Creek in

oulder Creek which flows into the San Lorenzo River.

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C A L E N D A R

Sierra Club Events

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Free Wormshops (dates following)

Learn how worms can eat your foodscraps and make beautiful compost foryour garden. FREE workshop for SantaCruz County residents. 1:00-3:00 p.m.Optional worm bin, $15. Call to reserveworm bin. Sponsored by Santa CruzCounty Board of Supervisors. Call KarinGrobe, 427-3452.

Sun., June 26, Grey Bears RecyclingFacility, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz.

Sun., July 31, Quail Hollow Co. Park,

800 Quail Hollow Road, Felton

Saturdays

Garland Ranch hikesThe Monterey Peninsula Regional ParkDistrict docents lead hikes at GarlandRanch Park every Saturday and inviteSierra Club members to join them. Anupdated list of all hikes may be found ontheir website: www.mprpd.org.

Saturdays (see dates below)

Habitat restoration

California Native Plant SoVolunteer to restore native habitaState Parks in Santa Cruz Co. Weered work clothing. Bring water &gloves. Tools provided. 10:00 a.mp.m. We work rain or shine, but,things get particularly unpleasantit a day. Contact Linda Brodman4041, [email protected]. webswww.cruzcnps.org.

June 11, Sunset Beach State Park

Second and fourth Saturdays

Habitat restoration

WatsonvilleSecond and fourth Saturdays eachSponsored by Watsonville WetlanWatch. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. MeOrchard Supply parking lot at GrValley Rd. and Main St. in WatsoGloves, tools and lunch providedLaura Kummerer, 728-4106 for minformation. No experience need

Non-Sierra Club events of interestThe following activities are not sponsored or administered by the Sierra Club. T

Club makes no representations or warranties about the safety, supervision or mment of such activities. They are published only as a reader service.

riday, June 10

Potluck & Slides: MongoliaSigrid will share her slides from her

extended stay in Mongolia. The potluckbegins at 6:30 p.m. Bring food to shareand your own plate, cup, utensils, andserving utensils. We love home-cookedfood, but store-bought items (minimumvalue $4) make great contributions too.For directions call George, 335-7748.

riday, June 24

Singles Potluck and

GamesFriday evening potlucks are agreat way to begin the weekend,and provide an opportunity towork out weekend plans withothers. 6:30 p.m. Bring food to

share and your own plate, cup,utensils, and serving utensils. Welove home-cooked food, butstore-bought items (minimumvalue $4) make great contribu-tions too. For directions callGeorge, 335-7748.

riday, July 8

Potluck & Slides:

Mumbai and BeyondLois Robin will share with usslides from her recent visit to

India. The potluck begins at 6:30 p.m.Bring food to share and your own plate,cup, utensils, and serving utensils. Welove home-cooked food, but store-boughtitems (minimum value $4) make greatcontributions too. For directions callGeorge, 335-7748.

Friday, July 22

Singles Potluck and GamesSee June 24 for description.

Friday, August 12

Potluck & Slides: SicilyTonights slide show on Sicily will be

by Vilma Siebers. The potluck beginsat 6:30 p.m. Bring food to share andyour own plate, cup, utensils, and serv-ing utensils. We love home-cooked food,

July is the perfect time to enjoywildlife, hiking, swimming, snor-keling, and kayaking in Channel

Islands National Park. San Miguel, SantaRosa and Santa Cruz islands will be alivewith curious sea lions, seals, dolphins

and numerous species of birds.Snorkelers will delight in the pristinewaters of the marine sanctuary sur-rounding these islands. Photographerswill especially enjoy the magic hours.

The cruise departs July 23 on the 65'twin diesel Truth from Santa Barbara.Return on July 25. Guests are encour-aged to board the boat on Fridayevening, July 22 to prepare for an earlySaturday departure. The cruise is strictly

Enjoy Channel Islands National Park andsupport the Clubs political program

but store-bought(minimum val

make great ctions too. Fotions call Ge335-7748.

Deborah A. MalkinA T T O R N E Y A T L A W

Specializing inWills, Living Trusts, Tax-saving Trusts,

and other forms of Estate Planning.Also offering assistance with Conservatorships and Probate.

Free initial consultationDiscount offered to Sierra Club members.

The Creekside Offices at 2425 Porter St., Suite 15 Soquel, CA 95073 831-462-9100

informal. Each guest will hassigned bunk equipped with a curtain and a reading light. Th$470, includes bunk, sumptuousnacks, & guide.

Proceeds from this fundrais

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To reserve space send a ch$100, payable to Sierra Club CaPAC, to Joan Jones Holtz, 118Wye St., El Monte, CA 91732. Finformation contact Joan Hol443-0706, [email protected] Prothero, 949-347-1255, gprocox.net.

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serving as docent on this pleasant 4-mwith some moderate uphill. Meet bea.m. at Sears 41st Ave. If you widirect, call leader. Bring lunch, wascreen, hat, $3 carpool and share of fee. Leader: Joanna Aria, 685-1824.

Saturday, June 18

PLAY DAY: MITTELDORF PRESERVYou can do whatever you want on tacre redwood preserve. Hike (aloneleader), meditate, do art, photographbe. A great opportunity to create yplay time. Meet at Albertsons at 9Return when you want to. Leader:Beck, 372-6860.

J U N E

Sunday, June 5STROLL: LIMEKILN CREEK

A long drive takes us to a short but lovelywalk among the redwoods along Limekilnand Hare Creeks, far below Cone Peak. Bringwater and lunch, and plan to share gas costand state park entry fee. Meet BEHIND theBig Sur Land Trust Office (on Via NonaMarie across from the Rio Road Post Office)at 9:30 a.m. Well return mid to late after-noon. Leader: Mary Gale, 626-3565.

Tuesday, June 7

SENIOR HIKE: WATSONVILLE LEVEE

Level 4 miles in the sun along CorralitosCreek past orchards and fields with view ofthe Watsonville hills. No Facilities. Meetbefore 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. Bringlunch, water, HAT, sunscreen, and $2 car-pool. Leader: Beverly Meschi, 475-4185.

Wednesday, June 8HIKE: MCCRARY BIG CREEK

Tentative announcement of a trek that wehope will happen as planned. Please call oneof us to find out if and when. Esperanza andNick will co-lead. Monterey walkers shouldcall Esperanza and Santa Cruz people Nick.The off-trail ramble is very difficult andshould only be attempted by well condi-tioned, experienced hikers. 10+ miles withsteep canyon climbs, log crossings of creeks,poison oak, etc. Leaders: Nick Wyckoff 462-3101 and Esperanza Hernandez 678-1968.

Saturday, June 11

BIKE RIDE: OLD COASTAL HIGHWAY

Come on a 6-mile mountain bike ride fromBixby Bridge to Andrew Molera State Park.

Meet at the Bixby Bridge at 10:05 a.m. Theride starts at 10:15. An option is to take theMonterey Transit bus #22 to the start. Boardat the Monterey Transit Center across fromSafeway at 9:00 a.m. The bus leaves at 9:15with space for 3 bikes. Bring lunch and at least2 liters of water. If you wish, you can pur-chase lunch in Big Sur on arrival. Those whochoose to return to Bixby Bridge may ride theroad in reverse. The return bus leaves Big Surat 4:45 p.m. getting to the transit center at5:45 p.m. 800' elevation gain. Helmets manda-tory. You must sign the clubs liability waiv-er. Please contact leader: Henry Leinen, 655-1948, [email protected] (email preferred).

Sunday, June 12

HIKE: TANBARK TRAIL TO TIN HOUSEThe Tanbark Trail packs a lot of scenery in afairly short length. From its start off Hwy. 1south of Big Sur, the trail winds up the southside of Partington Canyon, past a rushingcreek and through redwoods and tanbarkoaks until it reaches the site of the ruinedTin House. Here well have lunch andenjoy the ocean views before returning via adisused dirt road. Car shuttle to save walkingthe last mile on Hwy. 1. 6 miles with 2000'elevation gain. Leisurely pace. Meet behindBrintons (opposite Albertsons) at 9.30 a.m.to carpool. Leaders: Cath Farrant and MaryDainton, 372-7427, [email protected].

Wednesday, June 15

SENIOR SAUNTER: ELKHORN SLOUGHPlease note this walk is ON A WEDNES-DAY since the reserve is not open onTuesdays. This coastal wetland is one of thefew remaining marshes on the migratory fly-way for birds. We hope to see egrets, blueherons, hawks, teals, etc. Joanna Aria will be

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ENERAL INFORMATION:

All outings begin and end at the trailhead.arpooling to and from the trailhead is strict-a private arrangement between the driverd his/her guests. Carpool drivers are notents or employees of the Sierra Club.GLS = Gay & Lesbian Sierrans. All are

elcome on GLS outings.

XPLANATION OF RATINGS:

The outings described vary in difficultyom leisurely walks to strenuous hikes. Thellowing explanation are general guidelines.or more information about the difficulty ofparticular hike, call the leader):Walk: Between 2-5 miles, leisurely pace.Easy: No more than 5 miles; slight eleva-

on gain; easy pace.Moderate: 5-10 miles; up to 2,000' gain;

oots; better than average fitness required.Strenuous: May involve off-trail hiking;

manding pace; for experienced hikers inod condition only.

M E E T I N G P L A C E S

IRECTIONS:

Big Sur Land Trust Parking Lot: 3785a Nona Marie, Carmel. From Hwy. 1 head-g S in Carmel, turn left on Rio Rd., left ona Nona Marie, then left into the parking lothind Monterey County Bank.Albertsons/Bagel Bakery: Heading south

n Hwy. 1, pass through Monterey. One mile

st the Ocean Ave. intersection, turn left onarmel Valley Rd. Almost immediately, turnght at the light toward the stores.bertsons and Bagel Bakery are on the right.Santa Cruz County Govt. Center: The

rge grey building at the corner of Ocean andater in Santa Cruz. We meet at the corner ofe parking lot nearest to the gas station.Felton Faire: From Santa Cruz take

raham Hill Rd. toward Felton. Just afterou pass Roaring Camp (on the left), make aght into Felton Faire shopping center. Weeet at the edge of the Safeway parking lotarest Graham Hill Rd.41st Avenue Sears: From Hwy. 1 in

apitola, take the 41st Avenue exit and con-nue toward the ocean on 41st Avenueward the Mall. Pass the main Mall entranced turn right into the next entrance headingward Sears. We meet behind the bank locat-at 41st and Capitola Road. Senior Saunter

eets in Sears parking lot close to 41st Ave.MPC Parking Lot: Monterey Peninsula

ollege Parking Lot. From Hwy. 1 take theshermans Wharf exit, go straight one block,rn left and left again into the first parkingt, parking lot A. This is the site of thehursday Farmers Market. Plenty of parkingthout a fee on weekends.

In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary thatparticipants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not haveinsurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them.Carpooling, ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangementamong the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

Club events such as potlucks, slideshows and other

get-togethers are on page 6 in theCalendar listings.

Notice

carpool newMeet 1 hour before formal mtime in order to save gas and pthe environment when partic

in out-of-county outings. Informleader) carpool meeting spots:

Santa Cruz: County. Govt BldMonterey: K-Mart Seaside


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a.m. Back to car around 5:00 p.mAndrea Phelps, andrea_phelps@csum

Sunday, June 26

HIKE: JACKS PEAK

Hike a great loop around the periJacks Peak park. 10 miles with 500' egain. Lunch with a great view of Poin

Wear boots; bring lunch andBathrooms available. Meet at Hom(old K-Mart) in Seaside, Hwy. 218Hwy 1. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1

Tuesday, June 28

SENIOR HIKE: CHAMINADE TRA

Two easy miles through redwooduphill. You may eat lunch at the ChConference Center bar (light lunc$11), or bring a bag lunch to eat at piMeet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Adirect and park behind the tennis Chaminade at 9:50 a.m. $1 carpoolMaureen Maynard, 336-5293.

J U L Y

Saturday, July 2

HIKE BUTANO STATE PARK

Hike 9-mile loop around this coocanyon park. Bring water and lunch9:30 a.m. at the Santa Cruz Government Center. Leader:

Jammal, 335-7748.

Saturday, July 2HIKE: BIG CREEK/CANOGAS FAL

It is a few years ago since we last did tderful hike. If we get the permission Landels-Hill Big Creek Reserve, wmeet very early at Albertsons and swhole day. We hike up the Big Creekwater), go to High Camp and hikdownhill to Canogas Falls, 1000' gain. Back over meadows with oceaFinally through the redwoods. Brinwater and a big lunch. Call for detailsAnneliese Suter, 624-1467, annel

@juno.com.

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nday, June 19KE: MARINA STATE BEACH

ell start out at the boardwalk enjoying theews of Monterey Bay, then north along theach, passing by hang gliders just hangingound up there. 3-mile loop. Meet at westd of Reservation Rd. at the state beachrking lot at 10:00 a.m. Wear shoes for walk-

Tuesday, June 21SENIOR PICNIC: HENRY COWELL

Our loop hike is along the river and throughredwoods. Easy 3 miles. After, well have apotluck picnic. BRING YOUR FAVORITEDISH to share. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears41st Ave. or at Felton Faire at 9:50 a.m. To godirect, use the main entrance on Hwy. 9; turn

right past the pay station to the first picnicarea. Bring water, your potluck dish, $2 forcarpool and share of entrance fee. Leader:

Joan Brohmer, 462-3803.

Saturday, June 25

WALK: POINT LOBOS

4 miles starting from Hwy. 1, to the Pit, thenpast Whalers Cove, to the top of WhalersKnoll and back via southern trails. Meet atAlbertsons at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Bringsnack, water, and optional binoculars. Backabout noon. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Saturday, June 25HIKE: SOQUEL DEMO FOREST

This demonstration forest, one of only two inthe state, is used for forest practices researchand training. Located high on a ridge (2600')and deep in a canyon behind The Forest ofNisene Marks, this forest is south of the eastfork of Soquel Creek and is directly above theSan Andreas Fault. We will hike from the

junction of Eureka Canyon Road andHighland Way through the upper reaches ofNisene Marks to the Ridge Trail. From therewell drop down into the canyon and followHihns Mill Road to hikes end at HighlandWay. 8 miles but if everybody is willing, wecan do a longer loop, up to 12 miles. Possiblecar shuttle. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. before9:00 a.m. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389.

Sunday, June 26

HIKE: EWOLDSON TRAIL

Moderately strenuous 5-6 mile hike, startingat Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park to panoram-ic viewpoint high above the ocean.Afterwards, well venture out to the water-fall. Bring hat, water, lunch and $ for hour-long carpool. Meet at Albertsons at 10:00

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ing on sand and bring a windbreaker, waterand snack. Leader: Joyce Stevens, 624-3149.

Sunday, June 19HIKE: POGONIP

Meet at 10:00 a.m. at the Santa Cruz CountyGovernment Center. 6 miles. Bring lunch andwater. Well see the haunted meadow, sacred

oak, kilns, and other thrilling sights. Leader:Sheila Dunniway, 336-2325.

Sunday, June 19

HIKE: ANDREW MOLERA

Well hike through a diversity of landscapes:redwoods, oaks, coastal views and gorgeousflowers. Lunch on the beach. 8 miles, 1000'elevation gain. Well start on the Ridge Trailand return on the Panorama. Bring lunch,water, sun hat, windbreaker. Meet at BagelBakery at 9:00 a.m. Leader: Suzanne Arnold,626-4042, [email protected].

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uesday, July 5

ENIOR SAUNTER: PINTO LAKE

nto Lake in Watsonville is very picturesqueth old oak and eucalyptus trees shading thesy 2-mile trail. Good restrooms and picnicbles. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41stve. To go direct, take Airport Blvd. exit toreen Valley Rd. Go left on Green Valley

d drive about 3 miles. Drive past the firstnto Lake sign and go about 1 mile to Pintoke County Park sign on left side of road.rk to meet at 10:00 a.m. in last parking lot.ing lunch, water and $3 carpool. Leader:t Herzog, 458-9841.

turday, July 9

AY DAY: GLEN DEVEN RANCH

njoy a day at the ranchwriting, reading,otographing, hik-g (alone or withader), playingusic, resting. Aecial opportunity

be on the 860-re property of

rests and mead-ws, flowers andstory. Meet atbertsons at 9:00 a.m. Return when you

ant to. Leader: Marilyn Beck, 372-6860.

nday, July 10

KE: FALL CREEK

in me as we explore this enchanted forestth redwoods, a lovely burbling stream fullcascades, a lime kiln, barrel mill, fish pond,d dancing springs. Afternoon walk. 7 milesing water and a snack. Meet at Felton Faire11:00 a.m. to carpool. Leader: Sheila

unniway, 336-2325.

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Sunday, July 17

SINGLES VEGETARIAN PICNIC &BOATING: LOCH LOMOND

Well have an early supper potluck at 4:00p.m. Afterwards well go boating, or you mayhike or just socialize and relax. Sorry, noswimming or alcohol allowed in the park.You may bring your own boat or we may

rent shared row or paddle boats for approxi-mately $2 per person. Parking is free after4:00 p.m. To carpool meet at 3:15 p.m. atFelton Faire or at the lakeshore picnic tablesat 4:00 p.m. Bring your own plate, cup andserving utensils and a potluck dish to share.For more information call leader KarenKaplan after 11:00 a.m., 335-3342.

Sunday, July 17SWIM/HIKE :ARROYO SECO

Well hike from the Arroyo Seco upper park-ing lot, 3 miles to the water, then wade/rockscramble/float upstream through beautifulpools on air mattresses or light tubes (lightenough to easily tote; air pump provided).You must have some type of flotation device.

Depending on the water flow, well check outthe waterfall and see if its possible to climbup the side. You must be a good swimmer andenergetic hiker! Kids over 12 with parents arewelcome. Double bag food in large ziplocksin a light daypack. Wear swimsuit under lighthiking clothes. Well stash clothes and change

when done. Old tennis shoes that cwork best; sandals may cause toe brurocks which can be slippery. An alling in great heat and strong sun. Carmel Bagel Bakery 8:00 a.m. or in in the upper right side lot, about 9Call to confirm. Leader: Suzanne 626-4042, suzannecarml@ aol.com. CSteve Legnard.

Tuesday, July 19

SENIOR HIKE: NISENE MARKS

Shady, moderate 3-miles with ups anChoice of return via the Buggy Tralunch at Georges Picnic Area. Mee9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at Paabout 9:50 a.m. Park in lot to lefentrance kiosk. Bring lunch, waterpool and share of entrance fee. Marilyn Selby, 479-3809.

Saturday, July 23HIKE: FALL CREEK

Well do the Lost Empire trail and lothrough the barrel mill site. 10 mi

1800' elevation gain. Meet at 9:30 a.mSanta Cruz County Government Ccarpool. Call leader Nick Wyckoff tional information, 462-3101.

Sunday, July 10

HIKE: PICO BLANCO CAMP

This 11-mile 1300' elevation hike leaves theOld Coast Road and follows a beautiful sec-tion of the Little Sur river, then up to PicoBlanco Camp to see the most beautiful water-fall and pool in the area. Wear boots and sunprotection, bring lots of water and lunch.

Meet at Albertsons at 9:00 a.m. Leader: SteveLegnard, 402-1422.

Tuesday, July 12SENIOR HIKE: COSTANOA

Well hike on trails above Costanoa ranch.Well do Pampas Heaven Loop with lots ofgradual uphill. Spectacular views! Meet before9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at 9:50 a.m. atShens Gallery, King & Mission. To go direct,

park in rear of parking lot atGeneral Store. Boots recom-mended. Bring lunch, waterand $4 carpool. General Storehas a deli counter for sand-wiches, etc. Leader: PatHerzog, 458-9841.

Friday, July 15

HIKE: WEST MOLERA

Meet behind Brintons (opposite Albertsons)at 9:30 a.m. for this moderately strenuous 8-mile hike with 1200' elevation gain. Wellhike up Hidden Trail and Ridge Trail, enjoy-ing views of Pico Blanco and Post Summit.After lunch we descend via the PanoramaTrail and Bluff Trail with views of the oceanand Point Sur. Bring lunch, water, and wind-breaker as the ocean breeze can be cold evenin summer. Leaders: Cath Farrant and MaryDainton, 372 7427, [email protected].

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nday, July 24

IKE: CHINA CAMP TO BIG SUR

ormerly called Marathon Hike. Hike 23iles from China Camp to Big Sur Rangeration in one day! This is the classic trans-entana hike starting at 4260' and dropping370' with a lot of up and down on the way.

ery strenuous, only for serious, fit hikers.

l try to set up a van pool this year so that none will have to return to China Camp at thed of the day. Please call for more informa-

on. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

uesday, July 26

ENIOR SAUNTER: LEVEE/EAST CLIFF

asual walk along River Street levee to muse-m on East Cliff Dr. for 20 min. stop. Thenn to Aldos for lunch or you may bringnch and eat on beach by lighthouse. Meetfore 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. to carpoolGateway Plaza. Park by river near Ross.

ring water, lunch, $1 carpool. Leader:aureen Maynard, 336-5293.

turday, July 30ALK: ASILOMAR/PEBBLE BEACH

in me on this 4-mile loop, starting on neigh-orhood streets and then thru dunes, out to aoint and back along the Asilomar beachoardwalk. Meet across from the Fishwifeestaurant on Sunset Drive, Pacific Grove at

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Saturday-Sunday, July 16-17BRIGHT STAR SERVICE AND HIKE

The Bright Star Wilderness Area, north ofRidgecrest, has been impacted by both trashand by illegal ORV trespass. On Saturday ourgroup will assist BLM Wilderness ResourceSpecialist Marty Dickes putting up barriers,concealing illegal routes, and placing signs.Sunday is reserved for a long hike alongBright Star Creek from 7000' in SequoiaNational Forest to the Burning Moscow Mineat 4000' within the wilderness. Ponderosa for-est and chaparral. Leader: Craig Deutsche,[email protected], 310-477-6670.

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Sunday, August 7HIKE: PICO BLANCO CAMP

Strenuous 11-mile, 1500' elevation gain hike.Great views up and down the coast. Bring lotsof water and lunch, sun hat and sun block.

Meet at the Bagel Bakery at 8:00 a.m. Call formore information. Leader: Betsy MacGowan,510-215-9255, [email protected].

Tuesday, August 9

SENIOR HIKE: FALL CREEK

Shady 2-mile hike in redwood forest partlyalong the creek. Some moderate uphill. Trailis rocky in places. Well lunch at the lime-stone kilns. After lunch, optional hike anoth-er mile or so. Others can wait at kilns. Norestrooms. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41stAve. or just before 10:00 a.m. at Felton Faire.To go direct, use parking lot on EmpireGrade up from Hwy. 9. Boots recommended.Bring water, lunch and $3 carpool. Leader:Beverly Meschi, 475-4185.

Saturday, August 13HIKE: BIG BASIN TO THE SEA

Well take advantage of the special Big BasinBus to get us to the starting point. Meet at theSanta Cruz Metro Center to catch the #35 busat 8:30 a.m. for Big Basin (The bus will NOTwait for stragglers). Well end the hike at themouth of Waddell Creek in time to catch theNo. 40 bus, arriving back in Santa Cruz at6:55 p.m. 13 miles, almost all downhill. Bringlunch, water, two $1 bills and four quartersfor bus fare. Wear hiking boots. Leader:George Jammal, 335-7748.

Tuesday, August 16

SENIOR SAUNTER: NEW BRIGHTON/POTBELLY BEACH

Its a great time for a beach walk. Leader willtake us along the back way and down to thebeach. We may get as far as the cement ship.Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. If yougo direct, meet at 9:50 a.m. and park onKennedy at Park St. Bring lunch, water, sun-screen and $1 carpool. Leader: Grace Hansen,476-7524.

9:00 a.m. Bring a snack and water. Back aboutnoon. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Saturday, July 30HIKE: BIG BASIN

Theres an extension of East Ridge Trail thattakes us into the northern parts of the park.Well cover 12 miles with 2000' elevation

gain. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Santa CruzCounty Government Center to carpool. Callfor additional information. Leader: NickWyckoff, 462-3101.

Sunday, July 31SWIM/HIKE: ARROYO SECO

Because we love it, repeat of swim/hike ofJuly 17. See write-up above.

Sunday, July 31HIKE: NISENE MARKS

Meet at the Santa Cruz County GovernmentCenter at 10:00 a.m. or near Pacific RimRestaurant at 10:30 a.m. 8 mile hike to MapleFalls and back. Bring lunch, water, wear

boots. Some stream crossings. Leader: SheilaDunniway, 336-2325.

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Hidden within the wild batry of the northern SanMountains and along M

Countys spectacular Big Sur coahandful of free flowing rivestreams that retain the same wicharacter enjoyed by the nativeand Esselen peoples centuries ago

Unfortunately, these free-rivers remain at risk of being dwith dams, diversions and othe

opments to serve our ever-growiulation. Only one local river, theRiver, is fully protected with botal wilderness designation and bsion in the National Wild andRiver System. Even rivers withinWilderness Areas, are at risk of dment if they are not part of the NWild and Scenic River Systemrivers can be dammed and develPresidential Executive Order.

To protect these rivers and the Sierra Club is teaming up wCalifornia Wild Heritage CampaVentana Wilderness AlliancFriends of the River to laun

Ventana Wild Rivers Campaihave only begun this historic and are currently working to rpublic awareness of seven outstaremarkable rivers for permanenttion within the Forest Service boArroyo Seco, Carmel River, NacRiver, San Antonio RiveCarpoforo, Tassajara Creek, Creek.

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According to a settlement reachedin April between Citizens for thePreservation of the Forest of

isene Marks State Park and Californiaate Parks, bicyclists will be able to use

e Aptos Creek Fire Road. Potentialss of the use of the fire road promptedttlement negotiations between Statearks and Citizens for the Preservation

the Forest of Nisene Marks.As reported in The Ventana, the

ecember 10 ruling by Superior Courtudge Judy Holzer Hersher bannedountain bikes in the portion of therk dedicated by the Marks family as aolation of the Marks familys wishes aspulated in the deed. The ruling did notclude an exception for the fire road.The settlement requires State Parks to

vise the General Plan in accordanceith the courts interpretation of the

ed, honoring the Marks familys wish-that the deeded portions of the parkpreserved for all time as a

atural preserve and thend use limited to camp-g, nature study, hiking,d associated activities.

he settlement lays oute compromise as fol-ws: With theception of theptos Creek Fireoad, the General Planay not authorize bikes on theedicated Property.By agreeing to the settlement, State

Settlement reached in Nisene Marks lawsuit

icyclists may use fire road

praying stoppedThe Santa Cruz County Board of

upervisors voted unanimously in Mayr a 3-year moratorium on sprayingrbicide along county roads.

nvironmentalists including the Sierralub and the Valley Womens Club sup-orted the ruling.

ew membership chairHeather Allen, who has just complet-a Masters degree in International

nvironmental Policy at the Montereystitute of International Studies, willrve as the new Membership Chair fore Ventana Chapter. Allen is a member

the Chapter Executive Committeed works as Policy Director for Friendsthe Sea Otter in Pacific Grove. Her

rrent projects include establishing theoalition on Responsible Desalination

to inform desalination policy on the cen-tral coast and coordinating bilingual

e n v i r o n me n t a leducational cam-paigns in HalfMoon Bay andMarina. Recently,Allen was a award-ed a John A.Knauss MarinePolicy Fellowshipfor 2006.

Land savedThe Trust for Public Land has pur-

chased 20-acres of oceanfront propertynorth of Hearst Castle which it intendsto hand over to State Parks. The $4.5 mil-lion purchase west of Hwy. 1 includestwo beaches. An existing resort with amotel and restaurant has been closed.

After nearly three years oinput the National Sanctuary Program is pre

Draft Management Plan (DMP)Environmental Impact Statemenfor the Monterey Bay National

Sanctuary (MBNMS). The DMPexpected to be released for publiclate this summer. Public hearingsheld throughout the region apresent an important opportuncitizen participation.

The DMP, a revision Sanctuarys original 1992 manaplan, will focus on how best tostand and protect the sanresources. The DMP will includty-five action plans that will guMBNMS for the next five yeamajority of the action plans are into four main marine manathemes:

Coastal Development armoring, desalination, harbodredge disposal and submerged c

Ecosystem Protection marine protected areas, DSeamount, bottom trawling effbenthic habitats, and intrspecies);

Water Quality (beach cmicrobial contamination and crudischarges);

Wildlife Disturbance (e.g.mammal, seabird, and sea turtlebance, motorized personal waand tidepool protection).

The action plans were debased on an extensive public procducted over the past 4 yearsincluded hundreds of people paing in public scoping meetingsholder work groups and SaAdvisory Council workshops anings. This update of the sanctuaryagement plan is part of a largerprocess which also involves the the Farallones and Cordell Backal marine sanctuaries to the nort

The sanctuary program has pa Citizen Update to the Joint Man Plan Review to help the publiunderstand the sanctuary mana

plan review process, how key coaocean issues will be addressed acitizens can make their voices hea copy of this new publicationupdates on the JMPR call 647-visit http://sanctuaries.nos.nojointplan/.

Parks chose not to appeal the judgesdecision, and the Citizens for thePreservation of the Forest of Nisene

Marks State Park agreed to allowmountain bikes on the Aptos Creek

Fire Road.The Santa Cruz Group of the

Sierra Club actively participated inthis issue by taking a firm position

against the adoption of the General Planfor Nisene Marks as originally draftedby State Parks because of the many inad-equacies of the plan.

Attorneys for State Parks argued thatthe Marks familys deeds had expired

because they had not been extended after30 years. The judges decision against thatargument offers assurance to future landdonors that the state will not be able tocircumvent donors wishes for how theirgenerous gifts of land are to be used.

In reviewing the settlement, SantaCruz Group of the Sierra Club expressedsatisfaction with the final outcome andthe assurance it offers to future landdonors that their wishes will be fol-lowed. If the wishes of the donors couldeasily be ignored, donations of specialland will likely become few and farbetween, said Bill Parkin, attorney for

N E W S C L I P S

In another land save, the Trust forPublic Land announced the purchase ofa 3373-acre addition to Sonoma CoastState Beach in May. An additional 515acres will be protected by conservationeasements. The land, comprising most ofthe watershed of Willow Creek, linkspreviously conserved lands. The almost

$21 million purchase money came fromProp. 50 and Prop. 40 bond measures.

We need clean airThe EPA marked World Asthma Day

in May by advising that people reducetheir exposure to secondhand smoke,cockroaches, dust mites, . . . . Hey EPA,how about enforcing the Clean Air Act?That would offer a world of relief toasthma sufferers.

Sanctuary DraftManagement Plan out this summer

Tom

Jacobs

A quiet trail beckons hikers on a misty day in The Forest of Nisene Marks.

Heather Allen


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AUTO REPAIR BUSINESSES Location Phone

SANTA CRUZ

Car Care Center 2852A Soquel Avenue 831/479-4777DMV Clinic 2335 Soquel Drive, Suite G 831/462-4436Gino's Carco Santa Cruz Auto Recycling 3315 Portola Drive 831/475-4113Nate Smith's Optimal Auto Care 2335 Soquel Drive 831/476-1332Rick's Auto Shop 1050 B 17th Avenue 831/475-2470

Water Star Motors 318A River Street 831/457-0996WATSONVILLEL&M Auto Repair 27 1st Street 831/724-4118

MONTEREY/PACIFIC GROVEForest Hill Auto Service 1123 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove 831/372-6575Pacifc Motor Service 550 E.Franklin Street.,Monterey 831/375-9571

RESTAURANTS Location PhoneCAPITOLADharmas 4250 Capitola Rd. 831/462-1717Shadowbrook Restaurant 1750 Wharf Rd. 831/475-1511

SANTA CRUZAloha Island Grille 1700 Portola Drive 831/479-3299Crows Nest Restaurant 2218 E. Cliff Drive 831/476-4560Nuevo Southwest Grill 2-1490 East Cliff Dr. 831/475-2233UltraMat Cafe 501 Laurel Street 831/426-9274Wired Wash 135 Laurel Street 831/429-9473

SOQUELCafe Cruz 2621 41st Ave. 831/476-3801Michaels on Main 2591 Main Street 831/479-9773

APTOSBittersweet Bistro 787 Rio Del Mar Boulevard 831/662-9799Caf Rio 131 Esplanade 831/688-8917

Support your local Certified Green BusinessesLook for the Green Business Logo in shop windows.

The Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program certifies busi-

nesses that go above and beyond regulatory requirements bypreventing pollution and conserving natural resources. The

businesses listed below have voluntarily reduced water con-

sumption, retrofitted lights and other electrical modifications to

reduce energy consumption, reduced solid waste by recycling

and minimizing waste,and have gone above and beyond regula-

tory requirements by implementing pollution prevention practices

in their operation. The certification process involves a ser ies of

rigorous audits by environmental and conservation experts tocome up with the best available technology to prevent

pollution and conserve natural resources. Certifiedbus inesses have invested time, effort and financial resources to

ensure that they meet the criteria for certification. These busi-

nesses are the industry front-runners that meet andexceed exceptional environmental stand ards .Please visit the Monterey Bay Area Green Business Program

website for more details: www.ambag.org/greenbiz/More businesses are certified all the time! Check the website

for an up to date list, and patronize the Certified Green

Businesses listed below.

EAT GREEN TOO!Eleven restaurants now

Certified as Green Businessesin Santa Cruz County

YOUR CAR CAN

GO GREEN!

For more information about the Monterey Bay Area GreenBusiness Program,contact your local Santa Cruz County

Coordinator

Jo Fleming at (831) 465-7439

Visit our website for an up to date listing of

Certified Green Businesses

Look for this seal. All Certified GreenBusinesses display this seal in their shops

FUNDED BY A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA INTEGRATED

WASTE MANAGEMENT BOARD

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

THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES ARE PROUD TO BRING YOU THE GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAM:Santa Cruz County Sanitation District, County of Santa Cruz Department of Public Works, County of Santa Cruz Department o

Environmental Health Services,County of Monterey Environmental Health, City of Watsonville Public Works Utility, City ofMonterey, City of Scotts Valley,Soquel Creek Water District, Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, California

Environmental Protection Agency Department of Toxic Substances Control, Ecology Action of Santa Cruz


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Join Sierra ClubCalifornias

Legislative ActionNetwork

Make a difference

http://cal-legalert.sierraclubaction.org

If you knew that a local business oper-ated in an environmentally-responsi-ble way, would you be more likely to

tronize it? Now there is a green certi-cation program for businesses that vol-ntarily go beyond what is required bygulatory agencies. These special busi-sses earn the right to display the Green

usiness logo.The Monterey Bay Area Green

usiness Program recognizes and pro-otes businesses that operate with thevironment in mind. The program pro-des applicant businesses with clearformation and technical assistance on

ow to comply with environmental reg-ations and how to go beyond compli-ce to adopt environmentally-soundactices in four areas: energy efficiency,ater conservation, solid and hazardousaste reduction, and pollution preven-on. Oftentimes, being kind to the earthso means saving money in water andergy costs.

To become certified, businesses mustvoluntarily reduce water consumption,retrofit lights and make other electricalmodifications to reduce consumption,reduce solid waste by more than theaverage business and surpass regulatoryrequirements for pollution prevention.Once the applicant business has com-

pleted the requirements and becomes aCertified Green Business, it is encour-aged to display the Green Business logoon the premises and in advertising.

The local Green Business Program ismodeled after a similar program in theSan Francisco Bay area. The MontereyBay Area Green Business Program is cur-rently focusing on auto repair shops andrestaurants with plans to expand intohospitality and other sectors in the nearfuture.

The original San Francisco Bay Areaprogram has grown to include seven par-ticipating counties which have certifiedover 300 businesses and public agencies

Local Program helps businesses go green

Karin Grobe

What will you do with yourgarbage when all the local land-fills are closed? Burn it? Ship it

mewhere else? Bury it in your back-rd? Santa Cruz County residents havemonstrated strong opposition to sitingy new landfills in the county. The

uena Vista landfill will be full in 15

ars, and its just a matter of time untile landfills run by the cities of Santaruz and Watsonville fill up. What doe do after that?Santa Cruz County residents interest-in promoting environmental solu-

ons to the garbage problem havermed the Coalition for Wastelternatives. The groups mission is tolp shape the long-term waste manage-ent strategy of Santa Cruz County by: Influencing the Santa Cruz

ounty Integrated Waste Management

Local Task Force toimplement themost environmen-tally and sociallyresponsible long-range waste man-

agement programpossible;

Lobbying elected

officials in sup-port of new diver-sion programsand full imple-mentation of

existing programs; Promoting new aggressive waste

diversion alternatives and incentives.The Santa Cruz County Integrated

Waste Management Local Task Forcehas advanced a number of waste-cuttingmeasures, among them a Zero Waste res-olution, mandatory recycling, mandato-ry trash collection in the urban area anda 10-gallon garbage can option. TheCoalition will be weighing in on these

measures which could help tremendous-ly in extending the life of the county

Coalition for Waste Alternatives ponders options

since 1996. The program continues toexpand with new Green BusinessPrograms starting up in San Diego,Sacramento, Arizona, Hawaii, as well asright here in the Monterey Bay area.

If you own a localrestaurant or auto

repair shop,

you areurged toc o n t a c t

the programc o o r d i -nator in

your coun-ty and startthe certifica-

tion process.The service audit is

free to participants. As an added incen-tive, water fixtures are replaced at nocost to the business. In addition, the pro-gram may be able to provide rebates forreplacement lighting fixtures.

landfill. Opposition to mandatory recy-cling may come from businesses andapartment managers who dont want tosort their garbage.

According to the 1999 county wastesort, food waste accounts for 30% of thematerial in residential garbage carts.Food waste at restaurants is about 65%of refuse and ranges from 25-40% in agri-cultural, retail food, finance/real estate

and other service-oriented businesses.The county would like to provide forfood waste collection at all businessesand residences. Programs for food scrapcollection and composting have beensuccessful in reducing waste in SanFrancisco and East Bay cities, and theresulting compost has been approved foruse on organic farms. A compost facilitywould require 20 or more acres. It couldstand alone or be coupled with otherwaste-handling facilities. Sensitivity andhard work will be needed to identifyspace suitable for composting.

An updated waste compositiosis is slated to occur next year. Wresults are known (probably at of 2006), the County will leartypes of garbage have changed sinand what steps might most effreduce waste even more.

Until Zero Waste is achievewill be some garbage to deal witon the table include waste export

to-energy, anaerobic digestion, sis, gasification, and productrefuse-derived fuels. All of these have environmental conseqGathering information on these es from sources other than thosthe technology is critical to mainformed decision.

If you wish to receive email and alerts regarding solid waste,Karin Grobe, 427-3452, kgrobbell.net.

Workers check food scraps for contaminants such as plastic bags atis compost site near Portland, OR.

www.ventanawild.org P.O. Box 506, Santa Cruz, CA 95061 831-423-3

Local coordinators:Santa Cruz County: Josephine Fleming

[email protected]

Monterey County:Health Department, Enviro

Health Division, Solid WasRecycling Section, 755-4579, rco.monterey.ca.us.

How to help Eat out at certified green

rants. Take your car to a gre

repair shop. Urge non-certified busin

start the certification process. Visit www.ambag.org/gre

learn more.

Karin

Grobe


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HAVE YOU PURCHASED any organicotton clothing lately? The editor wants to

hear why. Send an email [email protected]. Include your phonenumber and where you live.

DISTRIBUTE THE VENTANA in Capitola.You are dependable, personable and able topick up copies ofThe Ventana in downtownSanta Cruz to deliver to Capitola businesses.Call 457-1036 to volunteer.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO DELIVERTHE VENTANA to the Santa Cruz NaturalHistory Museum. 6x/year. This is the perfectob for a member who is a museum docent orvolunteer. Pick up Ventanas either in down-own Santa Cruz or on the Westside. Call

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WORK AT SIERRA CLUB BOOTH at theCounty Fair. We are looking for volunteerso work in cooperation with other conserva-ion groups at the Santa Cruz County Fair in

Watsonville, September 13-18. Day andvening shifts available. Get the word out

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The timeline and rules listed beloware based on the Sierra Clubsguidelines for chapter and group

ections of members to Executiveommittees.I. Chapter/Group Election Time-bleJune: Election Rules and Timeline

ublished in Ventana.June-August: Nominating Com-

ittees consider chapter/group mem-rs for Executive Committees; chooseleast two more candidates than the

umber of openings on each ExCom.July 1: Petition candidates may begincirculate petitions. They may contact

e chapter Election Committee Chair,ary Gale, at 626-3565 to determinehether they are being considered foromination.August 26: Chapter and GroupomComs submit names of candidatesChapter ExCom.September 9: Election Committee

hair provides candidate names tohapter/group offices and to webmasterr member information.Sept. 21: Election Committee Chairbmits election article to Ventana

ditor for inclusion in autumn Ventana.October 7: All candidate petitionsd statements with photos for inclusion

in election mailing to members must besubmitted to Election Chair; materialsnot received by the deadline may not beincluded in the mailing.

October 22: Election materials deliv-ered to mailing house unless included inVentana.

November 14: Election materialsmailed to members unless included in

Ventana.December 30: Deadline for postmark

on returned ballots. January 2005: Election Committee

Chair reports election results to ChapterExCom.

II. Election Rules and Procedures.Nominating Committees consist of

not fewer than 3 members, appointedeach year by ExComs in spring, andwhose term expires on Dec. 31. Theirmembership is published in the AugustVentana.

Duties: select nominees and reportnames to Chapter ExCom by the end ofAugust. NomComs shall nominate atleast 2 more candidates than the numberof ExCom members to be elected; allmust have given their consent to thenomination.

Deliberation of the NomCom may beopen or closed at NomCom discretion;no committee members may be nomi-nated. Names of nominees shall be pub-lished in the October Ventana.

Petition Candidates: the name of anychapter or group member proposed inwriting by 25 members and who givesconsent shall also be included on the bal-lot. The petition must be postmarked ordelivered to the Election Chair by

October 7. July 1 is the first day for cir-culation of a nominating petition, andshall be in a form prepared by theSecretary and made available to petitioncandidates at the Chapter/Group offices.The form shall provide for names, signa-ture, and addresses of signers and dates ofsignature. The Secretary shall verify themembership of signers to determine if asufficient number appear on the peti-tion. A candidate statement in the formprescribed by the Election Chair shallaccompany the petition when it is sub-mitted to the Secretary.

Candidate Statements: the ElectionChair shall provide to all candidates astandard format for statements, specify-ing the length, organization, and con-tent. All candidates shall submit state-ments which conform to these specifica-tions; material may be edited for accura-cy, suitability, and length, and is confi-dential until published. Statements notreceived by the October 7 deadline maynot be included in the mailing to mem-bers.

III. Balloting Committee: This com-mittee of not less then 3 members isappointed by ExCom. No candidatemay serve on this committee. BallotingCommittee shall prepare for mailing byNovember 14 a briefdescription of theelection procedure,the candidates statements,and ballots with returnenvelopes. Separate bal-lots, accompanied bythe candidates state-ments, shall bemailed to eachmember. The

return envelopeshall bear a dis-tinctive return address so as toinsure prompt receipt by theSecretary, who shall hold theballots unopened untilthe election closes,and then give them tothe Balloting Committee for opening,validation, and counting of ballots. Thecounting process shall be subject toobservers, one appointed by each candi-date. Balloting Committee shall notifycandidates of the time and place foropening and counting of the ballots. Ifthe winning candidates margin of victo-ry is 10 votes or fewer, the ballots shallbe counted again. Before counting bal-lots, Balloting Committee shall checknames off a master list of Chapter mem-bers, unless computer printed labels arepart of the ballot.

Election Results: shall be reported tothe Secretary, who shall report to thecandidates and the ExComs. Within 5days the Balloting Committee shall sub-mit a written report of the electionresults to the ExCom. The election isnot deemed complete until the report is

2005 Ventana Election Rules and Timelinereceived. The ballots shall be hone month following openicounting, after which they mdestroyed by direction of ExComobjection to the election has bee

ExCom shall establish a formtion procedure, which shall be within 30 days of the submissioformal report of Balloting CommExCom. The ballots shall destroyed before the end of thatperiod, or before any formal o

has been processed, including tduring which the election is protthe national Sierra Club.

IV. Election caming:

Campaigning forter/group office is pe

however, no campaign staother than those submitted

approved by the Election Chno advertisements, shall apthe Ventana or any otheClub publication. After

tion of names of canno article by or candidate may ap

the Ventana upertains to tnary perform

the duties of thdate as a membeSierra Club. Eac

date shall have aopportunity to resp

published or circulated campaigments of other candidates and given an equal opportunity to Sierra Club meetings concernincandidacy. No candidate maymore than $100 for campaign exregardless of source. The Chaptebership mailing list shall be madable to candidates for the pursending campaign material. Camaterial shall be identified by and copies shall be sent to the Noand to all candidates in time totimely responses. Sierra Club shall not endorse candidates, bmember may endorse and speacandidate as an individual, asguished from a chapter/group Editors of the Ventana are not peto endorse a candidate. Candidanot sign arguments accompanyinissues such as by-law cCandidates may address such i

their candidate statements.V. Amendments to Election Any amendments may be con

and made each year, by MExCom. The rules, as they mbeen amended, shall by publishyear in the Ventana for Jul/Aug

VI. Election Timetable:ExCom shall adopt this annu

June, setting out the dates for aldures specified in the by-laws anrules. The timetable shall by puin the Ventana for Jul/Aug.

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Chapter Office Sierra Club Book Store CarmelLas Tiendas Building, Ocean Avenue between Dolores and San Carlos, Carmel

Mailing Address The Ventana Chapter, P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA, 93921, e-mail:[email protected]

hone 624-8032 Fax - 624-3371 (Santa Cruz Group Phone 426-4453) Website:www.ventana.sierraclub.org

Sierra Club Bookstore

Manager Gil Gilbreath 24351 San Juan Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 624-7501Buyer Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-3565

Treasurer Bruce Rauch 2655 Walker Ave. Carmel, CA 93923 626-9213

Volunteer Chair Rita Summers P.O. Box 646 Pacif ic Grove, CA 93950 655-2526

Chapter Executive CommitteeChapter Chair Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7046

Vice Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-1389

Treasurer Joel Weins tein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586

Other Members Larry Espinosa 19240 Reavis Way Salinas, CA 93907 663-2753David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-3137Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586

Jul ie Engell 15040 Charter Oak Blvd. Prunedale, CA 93907 633-8709

Marilyn Beck 528 Crocker Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 372-6860

Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8586Heather Allen 3037 Vaughn Ave. Marina, 93933 224-0134

Admin Chair/Sec Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-3565

Coastal Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-1389Conservation Committee

Co-Chairs Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8586Gillian Taylor 52 La Rancheria Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-0298

ocal Wilderness Committee

Chair Steve Chambers 319 Caledonia St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-1787Computer Database:

Stephanie Kearns 740 30th Ave. #67. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 475-1308

NC/NRCC Reps. George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 335-7748

Patricia Mate jcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 423-8567Outings Chair Anneliese Suter 9500 Center St. #53 Carmel, CA 93923 624-1467

Population Committee

Chair Harriet Mitteldorf 942 Coral Dr. Pebble Beach, CA 93953 373-3694

Political Chair: Terry Hallock P.O. Box 22993 Carmel, CA 93922 915-0266Pot Luck Committee

Chair Marion Chilson 6060 Brookdale Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 624-3510

Sierra Club Council

Delegate David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-3137Alternate Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7046

ransportation Committee

Chair Neil Agron 26122 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 624-3038

Outings Chair Anneliese Suter 9500 Center St. #53 Carmel, CA 93923 624-1467Membership Chair Heather Allen 3037 Vaughn Ave. Marina, 93933 224-0134Ventana Editor Debbie Bulger 1603 King Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 457-1036

Pajaro River Committee

Co-Chairs Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, 95062 464-1184JoAnn Baumgartner P.O. Box 1766. Watsonv il le , CA 95077 722-5556

Santa Cruz County Group of the Ventana ChapterGroup Office: 1001 Center St., Santa Cruz, near Actors Theatre Website:www.ventana.sierraclub.org

Mailing Address: Sierra Club, Santa Cruz Group, P.O. Box 604, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-0604Phone: 831-426-HIKE (426-4453), Fax: (831) 426-LEAD (426-5323), e-mail: [email protected]

Executive Committee

Chair Aldo Giacchino 1005 Pelton Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 460-1538

Other members Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 423-8567

Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 464-1184Richard Shull 110 Amber Lane Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-5153

Kristen Raugust 454 Swanton Road Davenport, CA 95017 423-8566

Shandra Dobrovolny 147 S. River St., Ste 221 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 477-1981

Kevin Collins P.O. Box 722 Felton, CA 95018 335-4196Bojana Morgenthaler 25401 Spanish Rnch Rd. Los Gatos 95033 408-353-5536

Mike Guth 22905 East Cliff Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 476-0295

Treasurer Nan Singh Bowman 12470 Lorenzo Ave. Boulder Creek, CA 95006 246-3591Growth Manag

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