2004, v43 - 5 ~ the ventana magazine - ventana chapter, sierra club

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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 43, Number 5,2004

Vote the environment Nov. 2 see pp. 5, 12, 13

www.ventana.s

This years Presidential election willbe decided by just a handful ofswing states. The Sierra Club is

doing its part to make sure people knowabout the urgency of this electionthrough our Environmental VoterEducation Campaign (EVEC). By goingdoor to door talking to people about theenvironmental voting records of bothcandidates, we will help people make aneducated decision on November 2. Themost effective way to make a differenceis through direct contact with voters.

Celia Scott of Santa Cruz recentlyvolunteered in Portland, Oregon.Here is her account:

As the airplane descended into thePortland airport on Friday afternoon, itwas obvious that the weather predictionshad been correct. My weekend of walk-ing with the Sierra Club and the Leagueof Conservations Voters (LCV) wouldbe wet and windy! My commitment tovolunteer time in a swing state on thepresidential election campaign waswaterproof, however. It turned out to bean exciting adventure that far out-weighed both damp clothes and fatigue.

By Friday at 5:00 p.m. (after a lightrail train ride from the airport intoPortland, and another short bus trip), Iwas being trained for the evening walk at

LCV headquarters. Loaded with a clip-board, instructions, literature comparingKerry and Bush positions on environ-mental issues, and a walking list, we tookoff for an eastside Portland neighbor-

hood, walking in rain until 8:30 p.m(well after dark).It quickly became clear that Kerry su

porters were predominant and that majority of those contacted considerthe Iraq war and the economy as the twmost critical issues facing the countrThe energy and good spirits of my waling companions, and the chance to inteact directly with a variety of people, keme going through the wind and the rai

Saturdays walk with the Sierra Cluthrough different neighborhoods southeast Portland drew nearly 50 vounteers, as well as Bill Arthur, thNational Field Director of the Club

EVEC. Once again a group of sturdpeople walked through wind and raiknocking on well over 600 doors, edcating people about the environmentrecords of the two presidential canddates and recruiting a sizeable number volunteers.

Spirits were high at the barbecue/feain Mt. Scott Park following the commnity walk. And everyone was pleasthat someone had come all the way froCalifornia to help out the tremendoeffort that is going on in this swing stat

Both LCV and the Sierra Club will continuing their outreach efforts right uto the November election. Voluntee

are needed for phoning, office work, andirect face-to-face contact with voters oweekdays and weekends. Its a great wto make a difference!

To volunteer:Sierra Club: 2950 SE Stark, Ste. 100 Portland, OR 97214. 503-243-6656 x 302 or 3

(Erin Cook).Volunteers are needed in Las Vegas on the weekends of October 16 and October 3

Contact Courtney Watson, 702-732-7750 or [email protected]. Helpprovided for locating lodging.

League of Conservation Voters: www.lcv.org, (envirovictory project) in Portlan503-227-2111 (volunteer coordinator )

Visit www.oregon.sierraclub.org or www.sierraclubvotes.org.

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The Ventana are those of the authors, and dot necessarily reflect the position of the Sierraub. Articles, graphics and photographs arepyrighted by the authors and artists and mayreprinted only with their permission.

FORSUBMISSIONSl materials for publication must be received bye deadlines listed in The Ventana publicationhedule (see below). No exceptions.

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

Vote for the environmentNovember 2

The topic on everyones mind is theelection November 2 and theurgent need for a new President in

White House. On all fronts, but espe-cially in its assault on the environment,the Bush Administration has been a dis-aster. Its policies have rolled back envi-

ronmental protections that have been inplace for decades.Some of the Administrations most

offensive acts, identified by Sierra Cluband other environmental organizations,are:

Bushs proposal to weaken cleanair rules that would allow the amount of

mercury in our air and water to increaseby three times more than is allowed byexisting rules.

Bushs Healthy Forest Initiative,which is anything but healthy for ournational forests, and which would, infact, expand logging on 190 millionacres.

Bushs energy plan which calls foropening 70 million additional acres to oil

exploration instead of supporting waysto conserve oil. Bushs policies which exempt

mega-polluters from paying to clean uptheir toxic waste (including Superfundsites) leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.

Bushs weakened environmentalprotection on 234 million acres of feder-al land, opening these lands to additionalroads, mining, oil drilling, logging andsnowmobiling.

What can you do for ment? Get involved winational campaigns that prtect the environment. Offcampaign headquarters, precincts for environmencandidates.

It will take each of us Club-endorsed candidates endorsements are on page

And above all vote. moved since the last electioCounty Election Office aThe last day to registeOctober 18. If you have chschool, be sure they are alsvote.

Dont be turned away asure your registration infoto date.

Rita Dalessio

Heats on

They say a picture is worth a thou-sand words. If the concept of cli-mate change has been too abstract

for you, go to the library and look at theSeptember issue ofNational Geographic.

Take your pick of images. The coverscreams out to get your attention.GLOBAL WARNING, BULLETINSFROM A WARMER WORLD, shoutsthe headline against a backdrop of bil-lowing smoke from a forest fire. Thatsan image we Californians understand.

Tugging at your heartstrings are pho-tos of a Bangladeshi widow whose rice

field is sinking into the sea and hungryEthiopian children whose drought-plagued country faces more decliningrainfall. These pictures make real theconnection between the plight ofhumans and human-caused changes tothe natural world.

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Closer to home are istreams in the Sierra Nevaand a cracked and desiccahalf-full Lake Powell in Ution reports that the Sacrgets 12% less water from sit did 100 years ago.

And then there is thementation of the changingThe dramatic shots of recand shrinking ice shelves. Tof a dying coral reef, the fof masses of monarch buttefrom trees in Mexico whe

these winged wonders dieing temperatures combinprecipitation there in 2000

My favorite photo is of pica, a diminutive rock dseen often in the mountaisensitive mammals are losheat and could face extinct

So what does this all hame? you might ask. Warming oceans, dry strlapsing ice shelves, increaWest Nile Disease, rising Cmore affect us all.

The question is, Whatto do about it? What am

about it? On p. 4 we see wcity is doing. Hundreds omembers are adjusting thedriving less, buying moremotor vehicles, buying home appliances, installinon their homes and more.

Voting No on Measureturn our attention towarronmentally-friendly tthan the automobile.

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LETTERS

President George W. BushThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NWWashington, D.C. 20500

Comment 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) 393-07071 Post Street, Suite 2450

San 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

Contact Your Representatives(831) 429-1976 (Santa Cruz)(831) 424-2229 (Salinas)(202) 225-6791 (FAX, [email protected]

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

State Senator Bruce McPhers701 Ocean Street, Room 318-ASanta Cruz, CA 95060(831) 425-0401 (Santa Cruz)(831) 753-6386 (Salinas)toll free: [email protected]

State Senator Jeff Denham369 Main Street, #208Salinas, CA 93901(831) [email protected]

Assembly Representative Simo100 W. Alisal Street, Rm. 134Salinas, CA 93901(831) 759-8676FAX (831) 759-2961assemblymember.Salinas@asse

Assembly Representative Joh701 Ocean Street, Room 318-BSanta Cruz, CA 95060(831) 425-1503100 Campus Center, Building 5Seaside, CA 93955(831) 649-2832assemblymember.Laird@assem

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.

onstrous Houses Gobble

e LandscapeChanges on my small country road leave

e feeling like a curmudgeon, digging in myels against change and harking back to 15ars ago when I moved to this rural valley.ople need housing, and I dont want to beN.I.M.B.Y., but the changes here onlycelerate the gap between rich and poor. Iose this area because of its undeveloped

ate and the plethora of nature. The valleyas filled with apple orchards, where owlsooted and coyotes howled at night, coveys

quail browsed and herds of deer movedtween the hills. Neighbors spoke to eachher.

Today everything is changed. Once wildeas are now filled with a phantasmagoricalllection of French chateaus, Californiaburban palaces and Tudor mansions.The apple orchards have been ripped outd the Christmas tree farm cut down,placed with fenced vineyards. The popula-ons of deer, owls, rabbits, foxes, coyotes,d wildcats are largely diminished.A recent house for sale exemplifies theange. On the market for almost $3 mil-

on, the house boasts of being built on aunset Western Dream Home plan wherevery inch of the 2.5-acre parcel isoomed and put to use. In addition to thebedroom/3-bath house plus a bonus roomd den, theres a swimming pool, barn, 3-r detached garage, dog kennel, outside fire-ace, extensive patios, horse pastures andriding arena, although I have yet to see aorse being ridden or even someone outside.id I mention that the compound is fencedd gated?Under construction on a neighboring par-

l sits a two-story, five-car garage with anartment and what appears to be an 8,000-. ft. house towering over new vineyards.The rural ambiance, wildlife and quietve been replaced with ostentatious dis-ays of wealth and status. Bright lights lineiveways and pathways at night. Neighborsver wave or stop to talk. SUVs and luxuryrs speed down the road, the drivers a blurhind locked doors and rolled up windows.ouses represent lavish garrisons standing

ke guard towers over the land. Any excepte wealthy are priced out. Rather than serv-g housing needs, these houses create ans and them atmosphere.Is it really necessary to have such large,

vish houses? Does every inch of the landed to be developed, destroying animalbitat, a natural environment and a ruraltting? Toward what end are these monu-ents to success and wealth built?Don MonkerudAptos

Where does your trash end up? Isa landfill an appropriate landuse in the Coastal Zone? Is

building another landfill or shippingtrash to a Monterey County site a 21stcentury solution for disposing of solidwaste?

Santa Cruz County residents forceful-ly expressed their opinion on these issuesat a standing-room-only meeting at the784-seat Henry Mello Center inWatsonville on September 2. The meet-ing was called to solicit comments on 23sites proposed for the next Santa CruzCounty landfill. Sites in Santa Cruz, SanMateo, Monterey and San BenitoCounties had been selected by CountyPublic Works staff and the IntegratedWaste Management Task Force, com-posed of elected officials and representa-tives of all the cities and the county.

Early in the meeting 10 sites weredeleted from consideration. Residents of

areas still under consideration gave testi-mony lasting three more hours. Manycorrections were offered to the data pre-

sented by the staff on rainfalllevels, fault zones, aquifers,domestic water intake, welllevels, recharge areas,endangered species, roaddimensions, trafficvolumes and colli-sion figures.

Most speakerscame in defense of aparticular site or area,but all were united incalling for a 21st century solution tothe Countys growing solid waste prob-lem. Landfills were characterized as anoutmoded approach, no longer appropri-ate given the volume and composition ofmodern trash. Few spoke in support ofsending trash to the Marina landfill,despite the fact that administrators ofthat facility had solicited Santa CruzCountys business.

In the last half-hour, a motion to dis-

miss from further consideration an addi-tional seven sites left only three. Finally,as substantial testimony had beenreceived regarding the geologic, LandTrust status, and environmental justiceaspects of the remaining three sites, theTask Force unanimously declared all thesites unsuitable for landfill use.

The Task Force will recommend to

Santa Cruz County residents demandmore recycling and waste reduction

The Ventana Chapter is joiningother groups in requesting thatthe proposed development at the

Crossroads Shopping Center, at RioRoad and Highway 1, in Carmel be sub-ject to a complete Environmental ImpactReport (EIR).

This project involves the demolition ofa Safeway Market, a theater, and a mall.More than 64,000 square feet of structur-al material will have to be removed bytruck from the site. Then, enough materi-al to construct 85,000 square feet of newmall (third anchor) and a new SafewayMarket will have to be trucked to the site.The developers also propose to raise thenew Safeway by 7 feet, to protect themarket from flooding.

Problems that need to be addressed inthe EIR include:

Hydrology experts are divided onthe impact of the project on the CarmelRiver and surrounding properties.

There is no traffic mitigation

required for the continuous convoys(anticipate 3 years) of trucks necessary toremove 64,000 square feet of structuralmaterial, replace it with 85,000 squarefeet of structural material, and haul the3,000 truckloads of dirt needed to buildup the site of the new Safeway Market.

The developer failed to providetraffic estimates and mitigation for theadditional traffic that is certain to be gen-erated by the addition of 31,000 squarefeet of retail space.

Club requests EIR forCrossroads project

the Board of Supthey explore alternfilling, including co

hold kitchen wastwaste for

expanded coresidential rwaste conveogy.

The only rthe growing

waste generated bing population in

County will be found by sumption while increasiThe Santa Cruz Group Club has requested thatCounty redirect funds froacquisition and proposed rtions needed for a new lanthat will increase recyclinsolid waste.

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With the completion this summerof a solar photovoltaic systemat the city Corporation Yard,

e city of Santa Cruz is now generatingpproximately 33% of the total electricower used by city facilities.

The solar installation at the

orporate Yard is 55-kilowatts.lthough the total system cost $370,000install, the cost to the city was only85,000 because of a rebate from the

G&E Self Generation Program. Thety expects to save around $12,000 perear in electric power costs. The savingsould pay for the system in 10 to 15

ears, and the system is expected to last5 years.

The Corporation Yard array is theird photovoltaic system installed on

city facilities. A 14-kilowatt system wasplaced atop the City Hall Annex inDecember 2001, and a 50-kilowatt sys-tem went on line at the WastewaterTreatment Facility in December 2002.Together, the three solar power systemsare estimated to prevent 138 tons of

greenhouse gas emissions each year thatwould have been generated by non-renewable power production.

In addition to the three solar powersystems, the City of Santa Cruz has twoother renewable energy facilities.Landfill gas from the citys ResourceRecovery Facility powers a cogenerationfacility that produces 5.4 megawatts ofelectricity each year. This system wasinstalled in 1989. In 1991 a digester gascogeneration system was installed at the

City of Santa Cruz adds to its renewabenergy system

lar panels on the roof of the Santa Cruz Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility.

One of the huge generators welectricity from methane gas ing wastewater treatment.

Wastewater Treatment Facility. Thissystem produces about 3.4 megawatts ofelectricity annually. Its break even pointwas less than five years. The city andcounty received a $396,000 rebate on this$1.7 million project.

By taking advantage of various grantsand other programs designed to encour-age renewable power sources, the city ofSanta Cruz has achieved major savings ininstallation costs for these systems. The

2001 project on the Citycost $133,400 but cost t$27,600 due to grants andphotovoltaic system at thTreatment Plant cost $385cost to the city with $194,212.

The City of Santa Cruz is a international group, Citie Protection, aimed at reducgas emissions.

222 River Street, Santa Cruz831-423-9078 Tues - Sat 10 - 5 PM

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Senator John Kerry has stood up topolluters and been a champion ofprotecting human health and the

nvironment during his entire career inublic office.

He spoke at the first Earth Day in

assachusetts in 1970. As Lieutenantovernor of Massachusetts, Kerryhaired an Acid Rain Task Force andsued a Call for Action on the topic ofr pollution. As a Senator he has cham-oned the cause of conservation, been aader in the fight against polluters, andocked the Bush Administration'sforts to reverse 30 years of environ-ental progress.From clean air to clean water to toxi-to public lands to energy, we can

ount on John Kerry to provide leader-ip, vision, and solutions so that allmericans can have a clean, safe, healthy

nvironment.

ohn Kerry on clean airJohn Kerry has been a leader in the

ght for clean air since before his elec-on to the U.S. Senate in 1984. In hisrst year as a Senator, John Kerry intro-uced the National Acid Rain Controlct to improve standards and create and for clean air. He has continued toork for cleaner air since then, defend-g the Clean Air Act against weakening1990 and more recently opposing the

ush Administration's attempts toeaken the Clean Air Act's New Sourceeview rules. John Kerry opposesresident Bush's plans to increase the

lowable toxic mercury pollution in ourr, and as President would immediatelyinstate Clean Air protections weak-

ned under the Bush Administration.

ohn Kerry on clean waterJohn Kerry has consistently pushed

r strengthening protections for ouration's waters and drinking water. Ins first year in the Senate, John Kerryonsored a bill to help states clean upater quality problems due to acid rain.

He was a vocal opponent of the BushAdministration's attempt to weakendrinking water standards for arsenic, andhe pushed for the Bush Administrationto repeal a dangerous proposed rulemak-ing that would have removed 20 million

acres of wetlands from Clean Water Actprotections. He opposed federal fundingfor polluting factory farms that are amajor source of water pollution. Kerryalso opposed Bush's proposal to allowcoal companiesto shave offm o u n t a i n t o p sand bury therivers belowunder tons ofmine waste inviolation of the Clean Water Act.

John Kerry on energy and global

warming

John Kerry advocates a responsible,forward-looking energy policy thatwould reduce our dependence on oil;increase the energy efficiency of ourbuildings, homes, and appliances;increase the amount of clean, renewableenergy used to create electricity; andmake our cars and trucks go further on agallon of gas. He has championed andintroduced legislation on a number ofmeasures to improve fuel economy andto require the use of more clean renew-able energy sources such as wind andsolar power. Kerry has been a championin leading the fight to defeat the BushAdministration's polluting energy bill,

which was hatched in secret by theCheney Energy Task Force in 2001. Inaddition, Kerry has been a leading voicefor the need to take immediate signifi-cant steps to combat global warming. Hewas a participant in the 1992 EarthSummit in Rio and a delegate to the 1997Kyoto and 2000 Hague climate talks.

John Kerry on protecting our

public lands John Kerry has been a leading advo-

cate for protecting our wild places. Hehas been a key champion in the fight toprotect the Arctic National WildlifeRefuge from oil and gas drilling by des-ignating the unprotected portion of theRefuge as wilderness. He is a vocal pro-ponent of not only fully funding theLand and Water Conservation Fund,which enables local, state, and federal

agencies to purchase land for parks andwildlife refuges, but hard-wiring fundingso that adequate resources are availableannually. He has consistently opposedextending subsidies for logging in nation-al forests; defended the Roadless Rule toprotect 58 million acres of undevelopednational forests, which the BushAdministration is aggressively attempt-ing to dismantle; and committed to rein-stating this rule as one of his first acts asPresident. In addition, Kerry has strong-ly opposed efforts to weaken or abandondrilling moratoria on the OuterContinental Shelf.

John Kerry on protecting wildlife John Kerry has been the primary

advocate for marine mammal protec-tion, having authored the MarineMammal Protection Act Amendments

of 1994, which werelater signed into law byPresident Clinton, andlegislation to ban theuse of drift nets, whichthreaten dolphins andother marine life.

Senator Kerry opposes exempting theDepartment of Defense from theEndangered Species Act and has opposedattempts by the Bush Administration toweaken the Act. As President, Kerrywould seek additional Congressionalfunding for ESA implementation, coor-dinate agency actions and develop coop-erative agreements with property own-ers to protect endangered species.

John Kerry on international trade John Kerry has led the way in

demanding trade agreements that create jobs and spur the economy withoutopening the door to attacks on workeror environmental rights. In 2002,Senator Kerry sponsored legislation thatwould have prevented trade agreementsfrom undermining environmental pro-

tections. As President, he said he wouldveto any trade agreement that does notinclude recognized labor and environ-mental rights with enforcement provi-sions in the core agreement.

John Kerry on urban sprawl John Kerry has been a staunch sup-

porter of proactively addressing urbansprawl, supporting initiatives to recoverurban parks and recreation spaces, co-sponsoring legislation to clean up and

reclaim brownfields, animproved public transponing and funding.

John Kerry on cleaning

toxic wastes John Kerry has been a

porter of Superfund, cospolation and voting to reins

luter pays tax on pollutthat the Bush Administratito support. Kerry favors 1872 mining law to proenvironmental protectiofuture toxic mine waste sit

John Kerry on family p John Kerry recogniz

population growth threatronmental health of oubelieves that women worhave the choices and resouto plan the size of their fawhy John Kerry opposes timposed by President B

reduced the United Statesport to international famclinics worldwide. He alsoserving a womans right family planning option thdoctor believe is best.

Kerrys recordAs a senator, Kerry ha

supported the Sierra ClubLeague of Conservation Vgave Kerry a 96.5% carehighest LCV rating of annominee ever from a majo

Kerry's running mate, Edwards, has led congrestion to the Bush administto weaken the Clean Air Athe EPA to make powerstates reduce smokestack has fought to protect Nobeaches and waterways anforcefully against the adbackward-thinking energyhas fought to secure fundronmental projects such treatment technology to hers clean up waste lagoonintroduced legislation to mRidge Mountains a NatiArea, as well as legislatiooffer a tax credit for the u

mentally-friendly technoloClub selection procedure

The Sierra Club's Political an environmental questionna

presidential candidates earlier tClub's interview team interv

Democratic contenders who retionnaires. (President Bush didquestionnaire.) Senator Kerry

grasp of the issues," reportPresident, Larry Fahn. "This gu

John Kerry is the Sierra Club's cho

for President of the United States

The League of ConservationVoters this year gave Kerry a96.5% career rating.

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C A L E N D A R

Sierra Club Events

FREE Worm Workshops

Learn how worms can eat your foodscraps and make beautiful compost foryour garden. FREE workshop for SantaCruz County residents, 1-3:00 p.m.Optional worm bin $15. Call to reserveworm bin. Sponsored by Santa CruzCounty Board of Supervisors. Call KarinGrobe, 427-3452.Sun., Oct. 10, Scarborough Gardens, 33El Pueblo Rd., Scotts ValleySat., Nov. 20, Grey Bears RecyclingFacility, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz

Sun., Dec. 12, Grey Bears RecyclingFacility, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa Cruz

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 SocietyVolunteer to restore native habitat inState Parks in Santa Cruz Co. Wear lay-ered work clothing. Bring water &gloves. Tools provided. 10:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. We work rain or shine, but, ifthings get particularly unpleasant, we callit a day. Contact Linda Brodman, 462-4041, [email protected]. website:www.cruzcnps.org.

Oct. 23 Natural Bridges State ParkNov. 13 Henry Cowell State ParkNov. 27 Sunset Beach State ParkDec. 11 Henry Cowell State Park

Second and fourth Satur

Habitat restoration

WatsonvilleSecond and fourth SaturdaSponsored by Watsonville Watch. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 pOrchard Supply parking loValley Rd. and Main St. inGloves, tools and lunch prLaura Kummerer, 728-410information. No experienc

Fridays - Sundays, Octob

Theater: Second NatNine actors perform originoring Natures power to hdelight. Carl Cherry CenteCarmel. Call for ticket pritions, 484-9346.

Wilderness First Aid

Two-day course (16 hours)ers and rescue team membbasics of emergency care won extended care situationinclude patient assessment,sue injuries, fractures, dislohypothermia, heat illness &ness. Emphasis on principland decision making. A WAid card awarded on compcourse. You may register obetween 9:00 a.m. and 5:00459-2806. Classes taught atCruz by Wilderness MedicNational Outdoor Leaders$160 for non-UCSC studen

Class 1: Sat. & Sun. Oct. 2Sat & Sun., Nov. 13-14. 8:0p.m. each day.

Non-Sierra Club events of interestThe following activities are not sponsored or administered by the Sierra Club makes no representations or warranties about the safety, supervisioment of such activities. They are published only as a reader service.

riday, October 8

Potluck & Slide Show: JapanWorld traveler Vilma Siebers will presentthis slide show from her trip to Japan.6:30 p.m. Bring food to share and yourown plate, cup, utensils, and serving uten-sils. We love home-cooked food, but

store-bought items(minimum value$4) make greatcontribu-tions too.For direc-tions call

George,335-7748.

thru Oct. 30

Rumme

Art ExhibitThe extraordinaryart exhibit about thePajaro River Watershed isnow showing at the Gavilan CollegeLibrary in Gilroy through October 30.Sponsored in part by the Sierra Club, thismultimedia exhibit features the work of30 professional artists and an installationof a river of photos by Janet Martinez. Ifyou missed the exhibit when it was in

Watsonville, heres your chance.

Friday, October 22

Singles Potluck and GamesFriday evening potlucks are a great wayto begin the weekend, and provide anopportunity to work out some weekendplans with others. 6:30 p.m. Bring foodto share and your own plate, cup, uten-sils, and serving utensils. We love home-cooked food, but store-bought items(minimum value $4) make great contribu-tions too. For directions call George,335-7748.

Saturday, October 30

Wilderness CelebrationThe Ventana Wilderness Alliance, theVentana Chapter of the Sierra Club, theBrazil Ranch Environmental Center andthe US Forset Service are sponsoring acelebration of the 40th anniversary of theWilderness Act at the Brazil Ranch in BigSur on October 30.

The program will include speakersRepresentative Sam Farr, ForestSupervisor Gloria Brown, and USFSRegion 5 Wilderness Manager PeterKeller followed by a catered lunch andhikes on the ranch. FREE.

Space is limited and this event will fill upsoon. For reservations and further detailsemail

[email protected] call 423-3191.

Friday, November 26

Vegetarian Thanksgiving

PotluckWell celebrate Thanksgiving onFriday so those who have familyobligations can still participate.

Were going to let some turkeyscelebrate too, so bring a vegetar-

ian dish (main dish, dessert,salad, etc.) to share and

your own table serv-ice. The potluck starts at

6:30 p.m. For directions callGeorge, 335-7748.

Friday, December 3

Organic Vega

and VideoWell watch a

whats wrong with ourengineered food. Sincetopic, please bring an

dish to share. Need ione of our local na

stores and theyll organic and vegafor most of wh

e-mail george.ventana.sierraideas. The pot

6:30. For directiGeorge, 335-774

eadline for organic farmingpprenticeships is Nov. 1

Applications are due by November1 for the intensive 6-monthcourse in organic gardening and

mall-scale farming offered by Theenter for Agroecology at UC Santaruz. Apprentices learn about growingants organically on both a hand-dugale and tractor-cultivated field scale.he course covers soil preparation, com-osting, sowing, cultivation, propaga-

on, irrigation, pests/disease control andarketing.Each year up to 40 apprentices enrollthis program from all over the Unitedates and foreign countries. Some schol-ships are available. The program

egins in April 2005. For further infor-ation contact Apprenticeship Infor-ation, CASFS, UCSC, 1156 Highreet, Santa Cruz, CA 95064, 459-3695,ww.ucsc.edu/casfs.

nternational Environmentallm & Video Festival

October 27 - October 30

Opening night for the galaEarthVision film fes-tival will be

eld at the historicel Mar Theater in

owntown Santa Cruzarting with a catered recep-on at 6:30 p.m. Screeningsegin at 7:00 p.m.

Now in its 7th year, the EarthVision

stival promotes environmental aware-ess by bringing attention to the envi-nment and honoring filmmakers whoek to protect the earth. It educates in an, artistic way and strives to create

hange by generating concern and enthu-asm in audiences.The festival is open to the public with$5-10 donation at the door. No oneill be turned away for lack of funds.or more information visit www.earth-sion.org.

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Saturday, October 9HIKE:JUN IPEROSERRA PEAK11-mile hike to the summit of Junipero Serra.Strenuous climb with 3800' elevation gain.Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Bagel Bakery. Call formore details. Leader: Betsy MacGowan, 510-215-9255 or [email protected].

Sunday, October TBAHIKE:PINNACLESCAVESLets take advantage of this rare chance tovisit the Bear Gulch caves. They are usuallyclosed because of the breeding of the bats. Theexact date will not be known until one weekbefore the bats leave. Strenuous 12 miles with1200' elevation gain. Bring lunch, water, flash-light, carpool $, and wear good hiking boots.Optional dinner after. Call for more informa-tion. Leader: Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.

Saturday, October 9HIKE& RIVERWALK:HENRYCOWELLWell cross the San Lorenzo River a few timesand stop at the Observation Deck. Be pre-pared to take off your boots or wear ones thatyou dont mind getting wet. A pair of sandalsis a good idea. Well have the option of hikingor wading in the river for up to half a mile.Wear a swimsuit or keep a dry change ofclothes and a towel in the car. 7 miles and 600'elevation gain. Bring a snack and water andwear hiking boots. Meet at the Santa CruzGovernment Center at 11:30 a.m. or at the

Rincon parking lot on Hwy. 9 (about 3.5miles south of the Parks main entrance) atnoon. Leader: George Jammal, 335-7748.

Sunday, October 10HIKE/TRAILWORK:MT.MANUELHelp do some much needed trail repair on theMt. Manuel trail. Well hike to the peak whileclipping and sawing as we go. Bring loppersand hedge trimmers, if you have them, andgloves, lunch and water. Meet at Albertsonsat 8:00 a.m. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Sunday, October 10HIKE:TANBARKLOOP/ TINHOUSEHike through dense forest of redwoods, tan-bark oaks, and ferns near Partington Creek.Huge rock formations and small waterfalls.Steep 1900' elevation gain to spectacularcoastal views at Tin House where well lunch.Return down a fire road, for a 6.5 mile loop.Meet at Bagel Bakery at 9:00 a.m. Bring lunch,lots of water, sunscreen, sun hat and $ for car-pool. Leader: Suzanne Arnold, 626-4042.

Tuesday, October 12SENIORSAUNTER:SANTA CRUZLEVEE3-4 mile levee hike starting from GatewayShopping Center on River St. We can park by

the levee. Well walk along the river to theend of the wharf. A shorter hike may bearranged. Dress for weather. Bring lunch or

eat out on the wharf. Meet before 9:30 a.m. atSears 41st Ave. or at the levee at Gateway at9:50 a.m. Bring lunch (or not) and $2 carpool.Leader: Margaret Steele, 465-8565.

Wednesday, October 13HIKE:CARMELBAY SCENICRD.Well start hiking beside the Bay CityPreschool on the edge of Monastery Beach.Trail goes around the bay to Carmel RiverBeach and then onto Scenic Drive to the Torhouse and tower built from rock in the early

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R A T I N G S

INFORMATION:All outings begin and end at the trailhead.

arpooling to and from the trailhead is strict-a private arrangement between the driver

nd his/her guests. Carpool drivers are notents or employees of the Sierra Club.

GLS = Gay & Lesbian Sierrans. All areelcome on GLS outings.

OFRATINGS:The outings described vary in difficulty

om 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 in

ood condition only.

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

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

n Hwy. 1, pass through Monterey. One milest the Ocean Ave. intersection, turn left onarmel Valley Rd. Almost immediately, turnght at the light toward the stores.lbertsons and Bagel Bakery are on the right.Santa Cruz County Govt. Center: The

rge grey building at the corner of Ocean andWater in Santa Cruz. We meet at the corner of

e 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 heading

ward Sears. We meet behind the bank locat-at 41st and Capitola Road. Senior Sauntereets 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 parkingithout 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.

1900s by poet Robinson Jeffebeautiful scenes of the bay. Blunch. Meet at Sears 41st Aveor in front of Express Deli at tturnoff in Aptos at 9:10 a.m.head on Hwy. 1 in Carmel Preschool at 10:00 a.m. Brlunch. Leader: Diane Cornell

Friday-Sunday, October 15-17BACKPACK:CHINA CAMPTLOSPADRESDAM18-miles from China Camp Dam. Friday well meet at 8:0to the dam and then to Chinhike 6 miles to Pine ValleySaturday well hike 9 miles toSunday, its 6 miles to the daelevation loss/day. Centra(breakfast and dinners providContact leader Henry Leinencom to sign-up, limit 10 perso

Saturday, October 16HIKE:BLACK MOUNTAINA walk in Santa Clara Cou

Peninsula Open Space. Black Mof the higher points in the Sa8 miles, 1000' gain. Meet at tCenter in Santa Cruz at 9:30 Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3

Club events such as potlucks, slideshows and other

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Tuesday, November 2SENIORHIKE:GARLAND RThe gentle to steep oak-coverhike to a fern pond and Irocks. Well come back thRanch with its barn and natufor weather. Meet before 9:341st Ave. To go direct, GarlaCarmel Valley Rd. 8.6 mileMeet at Visitors Center. Brin$5 carpool. Leader: Beverly M

Saturday, November 6HIKE:COMINGSCAMP/DEFrom Bottchers Gap, weDevils Peak, along Skinnersdown to the old Comings spring may be dry, so bring 3,000' elevation gain, 10+ milots of water and wear bootssteep hike. Meet at AlbertsoRain cancels. Leader: Larry P

Saturday, November 6HIKE:OLD COASTROAD11-mile hike on the Old Coastmajor hills. 1800' elevation gcars at Bixby Bridge and start entrance. Beautiful valleyswoods, awesome sights and sof Bixby Bridge. Rain or shiboots; bring lunch, water, raicarpool. Meet at 8:00 a.m. at Amore information call leaHernandez, 678-1968.

Saturday, November 6HIKE:HUCKLEBERRYHILLHuckleberry Hill is located inacross from Pt. Lobos south ocue farm. 6-mile uphill wscenery. There is poison oak, is little used. Long pants recomat the Government Center in9:30 a.m. Leader: Nick Wyck

Sunday, November 7OUTING:MITTELDORFPREA chance to relax and do yamong the redwoods, fall coland house/patio. Read, journtate, photograph, hike, walk, thing or nothing! You can haday before the holidays. MeeLand Trust office (directions pBring lunch. Return on own s

rain cancels. Leader: Marilyn

Tuesday, November 9SENIORSAUNTER:BONNYDocent-led 4-mile hike. LittleExplore part of this 552-acrearea with redwoods to chapweather. Meet before 9:30 a.Ave or 9:50 at Shens. To golot next to the fire station on10:30 a.m. Bring lunch, watLeader: Beverly Meschi, 662-2

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nday, October 17PICOBLANCOCAMP

ell rock hop 10 miles up the Little Surver to Pico Blanco Camp. Beautiful water-l and pool await us at lunchtime. Meet atarmel Bagel Bakery, 8:30 a.m. Bring lunch,ts of water, sun hat and $ for carpool.ader: Suzanne Arnold, 626-4042.

nday, October 17

GARLAND RANCHoderately strenuous 7 miles round trip withme elevation gain, starting at the Visitorenter. Lunch at Redwood Canyon. Beautifulews and maybe early fall color. Bring hat,ater, and lunch. Meet at Albertsons at 10:00m. Back around 4:00 p.m. Leader: Andreahelps, [email protected].

uesday, October 19SAUNTER:WILDERRANCH

ell walk the bluffs from parking lot to 3-ile beach. Easy, flat trail with spectacular

ocean views. Meet before 9:30 a.m. at Sears41st Ave., or at Shens Galley at 9:50 a.m.Bring lunch, water, $3 carpool and share ofentrance fee. Leader: Jean Harrison, 425-5447.

Friday, October 22BIKERIDE:FORTORD20 miles, mostly on paved streets. If group iswilling, we might explore dirt roads. Wellride by the Univ. Campus, the East Garrison

area, and see native plant reserves. Hilly ter-rain; leisurely pace. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at thethrift shop parking lot on the right just insidethe main gate off Hwy. 1. Bring water andsnack. Helmets mandatory. Leaders: CathFarrant and Mary Dainton, 372 7427.

Saturday, October 23WALK:CARMELRIVERSTATEBEACHThis beautiful beach at the Carmel Rivermouth offers spectacular views of Pt. Lobosand Carmel Bay. Good birding nearby.Mostly level, with one short, steep climb. 2miles. Bring water, optional binoculars, andsnack. Wear good shoes. Dress in layers forsun, fog. Rain cancels. Meet at 10:00 a.m. atbeach parking lot at the end of Scenic Drive inCarmel. Leader: Mary Gale, 626-3565.

Sunday, October 24HIKE:POGONIPWell see the haunted meadow, sacred oak,kilns, and other thrilling sights. Meet at 10:00a.m. at the Santa Cruz Government Center. 6miles. Bring lunch and water. Leader: SheilaDunniway, 336-2325.

Sunday, October 24MOON WALK:ASILOMAR/ SPANISH BAYFull-moon walk along boardwalk and pathsof Asilomar ending with drink/hot chocolateoutside by the fire at Spanish Bay. Leisurely 2-3 miles. Meet at Fishwife Restaurant, 1996

Sunset, P.G. Call for time. Heavy rain can-cels. Leader: Marilyn Beck, 372-6860.

Sunday, October 24HIKE:PAT SPRINGS14-mile hike to Pat Springs. Considerable ele-vation gain. Must be in excellent shape. Ourreward for the long climb up Devils Peak arewonderful views in all directions. Bring lunchand lots of water. Contact leader for moredetails. Leader: Betsy MacGowan, 510-215-9255 or [email protected].

Tuesday, October 26SENIORSAUNTER:MONASTERYBEACHEasy, flat 2+ miles on path to Carmel Rivermouth, returning on upper path to PointLobos for lunch in picnic area. Meet before9:30 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or at MonasteryBeach just beyond preschool and eucalyptusgrove by 10:30 a.m. Bring lunch, water, $5carpool. Leader: Grace Hansen, 476-7254.

Wednesday, October 27HIKE:ASILOMARSTATEBEACHEnjoy a spectacular hike along the ocean infront of Spanish Bay Golf Course andthrough the Del Monte forest ending at theMonarch Butterfly Reserve. 7 easy milesBring water, lunch, and good walking shoes.Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. or at 9:10a.m. behind the gas station at the Hwy. 1 DelMar exit. Well start at the FishwifeRestaurant on Sunset Drive in Pacific Groveat 10:10 a.m. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Saturday, October 30HIKE:TERRACECREEKHike up the Pine Ridge trail from Big Sur

State Park, then up the beautiful TerraceCreek trail to the Old Coast Road. Lunchhigh above the ocean with great views.Strenuous 10 miles and 2,200' elevation gain.Bring lunch, water and wear boots. Meet atAlbertsons at 9:00 a.m. Leader: SteveLegnard, 402-1422.

Saturday, October 30HIKE:PT.BONITAAfter driving to San Francisco, well take thebus across the Marin Headlands to the Pacificcoast. Well visit the park visitor center, andPt. Bonita lighthouse, then hike back via theCoastal trail across the Golden Gate bridge.10 miles with 1000' elevation change. Bringwater, lunch and snack, hiking boots and $1

bus fare. Binoculars / camera optional. Dressfor windy weather. Meet at the Santa CruzGovernment Center at 9:45 a.m. Leader:George Jammal, 335-7748.

Sunday, October 31HALLOWEENCOSTUMEURBANWALKMeet at the Town Clock on Pacific Ave.,Santa Cruz at 7:00 p.m. Bring your tricks ortreats. For more information, call after 11:00a.m. 335-3342. Leader: Karen Kaplan.

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ednesday, November 10QUAILHOLLOWCOUNTYPARK

1833 this land which became part ofancho Zayante, was later homesteaded bye Kenvilles. They sold produce to the

ooming logging towns in the San Lorenzoalley for 35 years. Therks interesting geologyeates an importantuifer. Well circle the

ails to make a flat pondalk and a moderate steepmb to reach the highest

oint in the park. Bringater and lunch. Meet atars 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m.drive to the park at 800 Quail Hollow

oad, Felton to meet at 9:30 a.m. Leader:iane Cornell, 423-5925.

turday, November 13RIDE:FORTORD

ts bike the Ford Ort East Garrison aread see what they have accomplished there.ing water and lunch. Helmets mandatory.

or a map of the area, visit www.ca.blm.gov/ollister/trail_map_fo.html. Rain cancels.eet at 8:30 a.m. at the East Garrison parkingt. Leader: Henry Leinen, 655-1948.

turday, November 13& SUN SET:DAVENPORT

new short adventure using the bus. Wellke the #40 which leaves downtown Santaruz at 3:30 p.m. to Davenport. Dinner at thehale City Bakery then walk across the

reet to watch the sunset from the bluffs andaybe walk down to the beach. Well walkck to the Whale City Bakery before it getsally dark and enjoy dessert. Bus at 5:52 p.m.eet at the Metro station at 3:20 p.m. anding $3 for the bus round-trip and $ for din-r. Leader: George Jammal, 335-7748.

nday, November 14ASILOMAR-PEBBLEBEACH

mile loop, starting on neighborhood streets,en thru dunes out to a point. Back along the

Toro Park is just off Hwy. 68 betweenMonterey and Salinas. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at theSanta Cruz Government Center or at 9:40a.m. by the restroom in the parking lot atToro Park. Leader: Jim Danaher, 465-6818.

Sunday, November 21WALK:GARLAND RANCHIts nearly Turkey Day! Time to work up anappetite with a walk around the lower trails atGarland Ranch. Easy pace. Wear shoes withgood tread for slippery trails. Bring water andlunch, dress in layers. Meet at 10:00 a.m. atthe lower lot 9 miles east of Hwy. 1. Thosewishing to carpool can look for each other atAlbertsons at 9:30 a.m. Hard rain cancels.Leader: Mary Gale, 626-3565.

Tuesday, November 23SENIORHIKE:MANZANITAPARKHilly 3+ mile hike in north MontereyCounty. See the ocean and Fremont Peak.Lunch at picnic tables. Meet before 9:30 a.m.at Sears 41st Ave. or at the Park. Call leaderfor directions. Bring lunch, water, $4 carpool.Leader: Beverly Meschi, 662-2434.

Sunday, November 28HIKE:BLUFFCAMPWalk off those Thanksgiving calories. Wellgo across the dam and along the edge of Los

Padres reservoir to lunch at the upper Carmel River. 8 mierately strenuous terrain; leisulunch and water. Meet behi9:00 a.m. for carpooling. Farrant and Mary Dainton, 3

D E C E M B

Wednesday, December 1HIKE:CHALKMOUNTAINHike a steep uphill and alonspectacular ocean views at State Park. This was an Ohloand a place Portola first explocreates a pygmy forest and whBring water and lunch. Boostick might help on the first hSears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. oron Whitehouse Creek Road 9:50 a.m. Leader: Diane Corn

Saturday, December 4HIKE:PALOCORONA RANCWell hike into the old homesCorona Ranch. At least 10 m

elevation gain. Bring lunch, hiking boots. Call two wreserve a spot, meeting pldetails. Heavy rain cancels.Parrish 622-7455.

beach boardwalk. We may find some lateflowers and possibly whale spouts. Meetacross from the Fishwife Restaurant onSunset Drive, Pacific Grove at 9:00 a.m. Backabout noon; bring snack and water. Leader:Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Sunday, November 14HIKE:MOUNTMANUEL& POSTSUMMITVery strenuous hikeup the Mount Manueltrail to Post Summitand East Molera. 12miles and 3,000' eleva-

tion gain. Some cross country hiking.Breathtaking views of the coast. Short carshuttle. Bring lunch, lots of water and wearboots. Meet at Albertsons at 8:00 a.m. Heavyrain cancels. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Wednesday, November 17HIKE:CASTLEROCKSTATEPARKObserve the Vaqueros sandstone and theTafoni caves by hiking 8 - 9 miles through theforest and along the rocky path overlookingSan Lorenzo Valley. Some uneven paths andscrambles; wear hiking boots. Bring lunchand water. Meet at 9:00 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave.or at the parking lot for Castle Rock at 10:10a.m. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Saturday, November 20HIKE:TERRACECREEKCome with us on the Pine Ridge Trail startingin Big Sur State Park. Well switch to thebeautiful shady Terrace Creek Trail to theOld Coast Rd. Lunch high above the ocean.Great views. Strenuous 10 miles with 2000'elevation gain. Wear boots, bring lunch,water and sun hat. Short car shuttle. Meet atCarmel Bagel Bakery at 9:00 a.m. Leader:

Suzanne Arnold, 626-4042.

Saturday, November 20HIKE:TOROPARK8 miles with 800' elevation gain. Great views.

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turday, December 4MALPASOCREEK

alpaso Creek is actually a hill climb justuth of Pt. Lobos. Probably 1500' gain and 7iles. Beautiful overlook of Pt. Lobos. Im

oing it because house building along the wayay block access in the future. I think thatint Eastwoods Malpaso Productions ismed for this scenic location. Meet at thenta Cruz Government Center at 9:30 a.m.

carpool. Leader: Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101.

nday, December 5POINTLOBOS

mile loop, starting from Hwy. 1, towardhalers Cove then China Beach. Back thruoods. Meet at Albertsons at 9:00 a.m. torpool. Bring snack and water; well be doneout noon. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

nday, December 5JUNIPEROSERRA

ike up Junipero Serra Peak, the highestountain in the Ventana Wilderness. Veryrenuous 12 miles with 3,800' elevation gain.rong hikers only. Bring lunch, lots of water

d wear boots. Meet at MPC parking lot at00 a.m. or at the Indians trailhead at 9:00m. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

ednesday, December 8LUNCHEON/ WALK

ur luncheon will be at the Paradise Parkcial Hall. ON A WEDNESDAY. This willa potluck with beverage and a meat pro-

ded. Well do a White Elephant giftchange: the cheaper & more outlandish, thetter. Weather permitting, we can walkound the Park after lunch. Meet before:00 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or go direct torking lot by Park office and Social Hall. $4arge for entree, beverages and decorations.eservations required. Leader will coordinate

otluck items. Leader: Pat Herzog, 458-9841.

turday, December 11MOUNTMANUEL

ell ascend the long sunny ridge from Bigr State Park. Strenuous 11 miles, 3000' ele-tion gain. Some downed trees on trail.noramic views. Look for condors. Bringnch, plenty of water, sun hat, sun block, $r carpool, park fee. Meet at Bagel Bakery,30 a.m. Leader: Suzanne Arnold, 626-4042.

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Sunday, December 12HIKE:VICENTEFLAT11-mile hike to Vicente Flat. Meet at 8:00 a.m.at the Bagel Bakery. Bring lunch and lots ofwater. Please contact Betsy for more detailsand to confirm that this hike will take place asscheduled. Leader: Betsy MacGowan, 510-215-9255 or [email protected].

Friday, December 17

HIKE:OLD COASTROAD,BIGSURIn winter the unpaved Old Coast Road makesa delightful walk. 11 miles up and downthrough fern-lined redwood canyons withviews out to the coast and inland to PicoBlanco. Car shuttle. Strenuous hills at aleisurely pace. Bring lunch and water, meetbehind Brintons at 8.30 a.m. Leaders: CathFarrant and Mary Dainton, 372-7427.

Saturday, December 18HIKE& CLEAN UP: SALMON CREEKPlease help clean up Salmon Creek and see itsspectacular 100' waterfall. Well hike 5 steepmiles to beautiful Spruce Creek and exploreup the creek. Wear hiking shoes, lunch, plen-

ty of water and $ for carpool. Meet 8:00 a.m.at Albertsons for the 2-hour drive downbreathtaking Hwy. 1. Heavy rain cancels.Call leader for more information: EsperanzaHernandez, 678-1968.

Friday - Tuesday, December 24 - 28HOLIDAYSKI TRIP:HUTCHINSON LODGEOur first ski trip of the season to HutchinsonLodge, near Clair Tappaan. Well have it all toourselves for the holidays. There are 2 loftsfor sleeping, a large living/dining room with2 wood stoves, and a sauna. Cost of this longweekend/person is only $96 for 4 nights/

members. Non-members: $104/4 nights.Price includes all meals! (Vegetarian available)X-country ski rentals and lessons available fora fee. Free access to groomed trails from theback door. Free shuttle bus to nearby cross-country and downhill ski areas. Well sharecooking and cleaning chores. For reservationand trip information, send the completedform below, a check for the total amountpayable to Sierra Club and a SASE or e-mail

address to Hutchinson Ski, P.O. Box 604,Santa Cruz 95061. Mail-in reservations mustbe received by Dec. 14. Information will bemailed to you on Dec. 16. Early reservationsare a must; space is limited. Refunds for can-cellations are 100% before Dec. 16, 50% byDec. 22, none after the 22nd. For more detailscall leader, George Jammal, 335-7748.

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ebbie Bulger coils barbed wire in 2003.

An international conference of for-est scientists, the PopulationGenetics and Evolution group of

the International Union of ForestResearch Organizations (IUFRO), con-vened at Asilomar in September.Genetic conservation is a prime focus ofIUFRO. Their interest includes researchon genetic diversity as affected by envi-ronmental impact, environmentalchange and timber harvesting, leading toimplications for forestry practice.

Part of IUFROs activities included afield trip to Point Lobos to see the valueand diversity there with emphasis on therare Monterey Cypress and MontereyPine. There were 60 scientists from allover the world including Spain, France,Australia, Finland, Japan, Sweden,Canada, Poland, Slovakia, and the U.S.A.

The Reserves Ranger ChuckBancroft led the participants throughcoastal scrub to the granite headlandsthat comprise the breathtaking sceneryof the Cypress Grove Trail. He gave acolorful and spirited history of the

Reserve including the culture of theRumsen tribe, the arrival of the Spanishwith their cattle and dairy farming, therock quarries, and the abalone canneries.He pointed out the native stands ofMonterey Cypress with their adaptationto the strong winds, known as buttress-ing. Their trunks develop narrower fac-ing the salt-laden wind and grow thickeron the other side as a brace, giving themtheir characteristic twisted appearance.

Following the hike along the cliffs,the scientists visited an inland stand ofnative Monterey pine forest. Dr.Deborah Rogers of the University ofCalifornia, a conservation geneticist spe-

cializing in native forest tree species,described the evolutionary history andgenetic diversity of Monterey pine(Pinus radiata). The species once grew atmore northern and southern locations,but became more restricted in its distri-bution in response to climatic shifts.Today, it only grows in three areas ofthe central California coast: Ao Nuevo,Cambria, and on the MontereyPeninsula; and on two Mexican islandsoff Baja: Guadalupe and Cedros.

Monterey pine continues to lose habi-tat to development, and is affected byover 40 exotic invasive plant species,pitch canker, and genetic contamination

Forest geneticists visit Point Lobos

turday-Sunday, November 20-21PLAIN SERVICETRIP

he Carrizo Plain National Monument is aautiful, remote grassland, home to 18dangered species as well as reintroducedonghorn antelope. Barbed wire fences are a

oldover from failed grain farms and ranches.nlike deer, pronghorn will not jump a fence

ut either run into them or try to scoot underem. We'll help remove barbed wire fences.e'll also visit Painted Rock pictograph site,d Wallace Creek, offset by the San Andreasult. Limit 20. Leader: Wendy Van Norden,[email protected], 818-990-9085.

from planted nonlConservation efforts incluas conservation easements development and outrightconservation purposes. measures are the result of ppartnerships and frequentlygovernmental environmDr. Rogers pointed out thecollaborations and researchlocal conservation of the ptioned that local organizathe Sierra Club, Big SurGreenspaceThe Cambriand Monterey Forest Pinfocusing efforts to protect

ancy Drinkard appointed toublic seat on the Board oforestry

di Frediani, Forestry Task Force Chair

In a sorely disappointing move,Governor Schwarzenegger, who ranwith a solid environmental platform

nd who is touted by his brother-in-law,obert Kennedy, Jr. as a strong protec-r of our forests, appointed Nancyrinkard to a public seat on the Board oforestry.Drinkard was a Forest Practicefficer in the Felton CDF office for 20

ears. Prior to her retirement in 2003,e was the Division Chief for Forest

ractices. Not only was she openly hos-e to members of the public (and peri-dically hostile to Review Team mem-ers), displaying her great disdain for theublic process, but she seemed to holde Forest Practice Rules in equally lowgard. Many say that she single-handed-is responsible for the contentious atti-de surrounding logging on the Centraloast. Additionally, she routinely over-oked egregious violations of the Forestractice Rules during her tenure.umerous cases of her poor record as a

ublic servant can be cited.Many members of the Santa Cruz

ommunity (and statewide) are outraged

at Drinkard has been appointed to rep-sent the public.The Senate Rules Committee may

ote as early as January 2005 to recom-end confirmation or denial of her

ppointment. The full Senate will theneed to cast the final vote. Letters of con-rn should be addressed to Senatorerata, in-coming Chair of the Senateules Committee: Senator Don Perata,ate Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814.

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Prop. 59 will lesun shineon government

WITTWER & PARKIN, LLPPracticing in the areas of Environmental and Land Use Law

arbara BoxerS. Senator

Senator Boxer hasent her career working

safeguard the

alifornia coast from oilnd gas drilling. She hasonsistently voted for the health andfety of our children and worked torotect our coast for future generations.

Boxer introduced the California Wilderitage Act to protect additionalilderness in the state. Boxer is a trueiend of the environment.

ohn Laird7th State Assembly

istrict

Sierra Club endorses

ohn Laird for the 27thate Assembly District.his year John has been working on bills

preserve open space. The Sierraevada Conservancy, sponsored byaird, has recently been signed into law.his bill establishes a broad conservancyr the Sierras, from Kern County to theregon border. Another of Lairds billsgned into law bans cruise ships fromcinerating garbage and dumping gray-ater into state waters including theonterey Bay.

State and local candidates and issuh Check website for additional endorsem

At press time, Sierra Club California had not complendorsements. The Club is considering its position on rincluding opposing Prop. 1A and Prop. 65. No decisionmade at press time.

Below are articles about selected candidates. See p. 13 complete list of Sierra Club endorsements. Endorsemenmade in every race. Please check the website for endorsements.

www.ventana.sierraclub.org

If Laird is reelected and theDemocrats retain their majority, he willserve as chair of the Assembly BudgetCommittee. In the 2003 session, Lairdsponsored bills that strengthened theWilliamson Act to preserve agriculturalland, preserved federal funding of toxicclean-up programs at military installa-

tions such as Fort Ord, and strengthenedunderground storage tank regulations.

Jane ParkerMonterey County

Supervisor, District 4

Sierra Club endors-es Jane Parker becauseof her commitment toensure a General Plan Update that man-ages growth, reduces traffic, increasesaffordable housing, and protects work-ing farmland. The Club believes Janewill stand up to special interests. She will

work to protect the quality of MontereyCountys land, air, and water. Jane has aproven track record of increasing accessto critical health care services.

Jane Parker is the former chair of theMonterey Peninsula College board. Shecurrently serves as a vice president forPlanned Parenthood Mar Monte.

Mark StoneSanta Cruz County

Supervisor, District 5

Mark Stone has

helped local communi-ties facing timber harvests understandand assert their rights during the reviewprocess. Mark used his influence as aSupervisor to help the Community ofLompico fight the dangerous loggingplan directed at the pristine LompicoCreek headwaters, their primary com-munity water source.

Marks interest in local waterresources led him to successfully defendthe Countys Water Resources Programfrom the budget ax, saving our ability to

monitor and assess local water supplyand quality.

Mark provided the mechanism forFelton residents to buy back their watersystem. Mark believes that only throughpublic ownership of water sources canwe set successful regional water policy.

Mark Stone has been an attorney forhigh-technology companies where hedrafted and negotiated agreements. He is

a former Assistant Professor at the NavalPostgraduate School in Monterey andspent five years on the Scotts ValleySchool Board where he was the BoardPresident for three years.

Ed PorterSanta Cruz City Council

Sierra Club endors-es Ed Porter because ofhis green trackrecord on the CityCouncil. He has voted to protect AranaGulch greenbelt from being bisected by

a bike road, opposes widening Highway1, has supported recycling and wastereduction and installation of solar poweron city facilities. Porter is a strong pro-ponent of a green redesign of the formerDream Inn and supports bicycle facilitieswholeheartedly. His responses to theClub election questionaire was moreenvironmentally sensitve than theresponses of the other candidates. Inaddition, Porter opposes an EasternAccess road through the Pogonip.

by Bill Magavern

Proposition 59, thAmendment, will puright to know abou

ments workings in the stion, where it belongs. Amation concerning the copeoples business is a fundin a democracy, but this r

under assault in recent yeaCalifornias Public Recopen meetings laws, whproperly, are important environmental movemeshould be able to revieconcerning developmenand the full range of ecoSimilarly, we need to be the meetings of state andtures, parks and water other public agencies.

The Legislature put Prballot with the support ofWomen Voters, ComCalifornia First Amendm

and Sierra Club CaliforniaVote YES on Prop. 59.

Bill Magavern is senior le sentative for Sierra Club more information on Pwww.cfac.org/sca/sca1.htm

Colleen Corrigan-ArCapitola City Council

David RossSan Lorenzo Valley Water D

Jim NelsonSan Lorenzo Valley Water D


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Widening Highway 1 won't easecongestion as proponents claimand will produce more air pol-

tion and noise. Since the EIR has notet been done, we don't know the exact

nvironmental impacts, but they will beuge. The area around 41st Ave. and Bayve. in Capitola will be transformedto a 12-lane wide swath of concrete.Common questions and answers

garding Measure J:Q: I'm tired of being stuck in traffic

n Highway 1. Isn't highway widening agical solution?A: According to the Santa Cruz

ounty Regional Transportation Com-ission's own study, widening thewy. 1 would increase peak hour traveleeds by 1/10 mph. (MTIS, Table 4-5,29). Moreover, in the Bay Area widen-g highways generally has not reduced

ongestion.1 Leading transportationanners have recognized that "the ideabuilding our way out of urban traffic

ongestion problems has been decisivelyjected in the United States, both by theansportation community and the pub-c at large."2

1. Road Work Ahead: Executivemmary. The Surface Transportation Policyoject; Relationships Between Highwayapacity and Induced Vehicle Travel byobert Noland of the US. Environmentalotection Agency.2 Road Supply and Traffic in California

rban Areas by Mark Hansen and Yuanlinuang. Institute of Transportation Studies,epartment of Civil and Environmental

ngineering, UC Berkeley.

Q: But this widening project is forrpool lanes. Isn't that different?A: It's a little different, but has simi-

r results. When you create a new car-ool lane, most of the people that use itere already carpooling or using transit.he real increase in traffic is from singleccupancy vehicles which take up theace vacated by carpoolers. After

dding more than 1000 miles of carpoolnes, the percentage of people carpool-g to work has dropped from 14.6 to

4.5 percent as documented by the U.S.ensus. The Modern Transit Society has

ocumented that carpool lanes actuallycrease pollution, not decrease it.

Q: I don't like all the cars using thereets in my neighborhood. If we widene freeway, won't that mean fewer cars

n neighborhood streets?A: The stated goal of the Highway

Widening Project is to get more cars one freeway. Once they get off the free-ay, where are they going to go? Ontorface streets. Into your neighborhood.

Q: So who is behind this? Why is somuch money being spent to promoteMeasure J if drivers won't benefit?

A: The organized proponents ofMeasure J represent business interests

and government officials advocating forincreased development. The Santa CruzBusiness Council (representing, by invi-tation, large local corporations) and theChambers of Commerce are pushing forthis project. A wider freeway willencourage more bedroom communitiesin Southern Santa Cruz County andNorthern Monterey County. This willbenefit developers and large employerswanting to bring more workers toNorth Santa Cruz County at wages toolow to allow them to live here. It willalso give building contracts to some ofthe corporations funding the campaignfor Measure J.

Measure J is opposed by many groupsand individuals, including Sierra Club,People Power, Santa Cruz Friends(Quakers), and a majority of city councilmembers from Santa Cruz and Capitola.

Q: I keep hearing reports that widen-ing Highway 1 would be the mostexpensive public works project in thehistory of Santa Cruz County. Howmuch is it exactly?

A: Measure J would raise the SantaCruz County sales tax 1/2 cent for 30years, totaling $530 million. $370 mil-lion of that would go towards wideningHwy. 1.

Q: I've also heard that Measure Jincludes funding for some great alterna-tive transportation projects, includingthe Coastal Rail Trail. Is that true?

A: Yes and no. Besides funding thehighway widening, Measure J wouldraise about $59 million for transporta-tion alternatives.1 However, the fineprint of Measure J states that, if moremoney is needed to widen the highway,the money will come from the otherprojects.2 Cost overruns for these typesof projects average more than 20%.3

Even worse, an additional $102 mil-lionbeyond funds provided by

Measure Jis estimated to be needed tocomplete widening of the Highway.This additional money would comefrom the same sources that currentlyfund other transportation projects,including the ones in the tax measure.4

Measure J is a net loss for alternativetransportation. That's why the SierraClub, Friends of the Rail Trail, Bike toWork, and other advocates of alternativetransportation do not support Measure J.

1 RTC lane widening project fact sheets,May and June, 2004.

2 Ibid.3 Cost and Oversight of Major Highway

and Bridge Projects. U.S. General AccountingOffice 2003 and "How Common and Large are

Cost Overruns in Transport InfrastructureProjects?" Flyvbjerg, et al, Transport Reviews,2003 Vol. 23.

4 RTC lane widening project fact sheets,May and June, 2004.

Q: Whats the connection betweenthis issue and our dependence on foreignoil?

A: Americans are the largest con-sumers of fossil fuels in the world.Creating more space for more cars onHwy. 1 will add to this trend as well asto global warming.

Because our country does not havethe oil reserves to supply our demand foroil, we are forced to trade with countries

like Iraq. Thus, our overconsumption ofoil creates a situation in which an unsta-ble or unfriendly country with oilreserves becomes a threat to our eco-nomic security.

Q: So what's the alternative?A: Ride a bike, walk, take the bus,

and carpool whenever you can.Combine trips and try to reduce thetotal number of car trips that you take.

Demand that all levels of governmentfund non-car transportation.

Vote for city and county officials whosupport human-scaled transportation.

Vote NO on Measure J.

For more information visithttp://no-on-j.com/.

Measure J is highway robbery

by Bill Magavern

Big business lobbies have put an ini-tiative on the Nov. ballot to evis-cerate citizens ability to enforce

environmental safeguards. Proposition64, Limitations on Enforcement ofUnfair Business Competition Law,would leave Californias air, water, food,forests, and lands much more vulnerable

to attack by polluters.The Unfair Business Competition

Law (UBCL) is a crucial tool to defendthe environment from the unlawfulpractices of polluters. Unlike many fed-eral environmental laws, most Californiastatutes do not contain citizen suit pro-visions authorizing environmentalorganizations to enforce these laws onbehalf of the public. The UBCL is thesole remedy in such situations.

Vote the environment, NOV. 2 hUBCL cases have: Blocked cruise ships

dumping, Halted illegal clear-

Sierra Nevada mountains,

Stopped diesel truck Forced bottled watto filter out arsenic and ba

Required warningsdangers to children.

Prop. 64 would block eenforcement actions like on behalf of the public bgroups. Prop. 64 would only to government and cof individuals who have lproperty. With governmment ability severely limiconstraints, private enforcsort allowed by the UBCLtecting our health and reso

Oil, auto and utility coother corporate donors wiaccountability for the cause, have poured over $1an advertising campaign The American Lung AssoNurses Assoc., ConsumersPanthers and the CA Labjoined Sierra Club and thmajor environmental grouroots campaign against Pro

Vote NO on Prop. 64.

Handy Gui

PROPOSITIONS

Prop 59SUPPORTProp 64OPPOSEProp 68OPPOSEUS PresidentJohn KerryUS SenateBarbara BoxerUS House of RepresenCD 14 Anna EshooCD 15 Mike HondaCD 17 Sam FarrState AssemblyAD 27 John LairdState SenateSD 11 Joe SimitianMonterey County Sup

Jane ParkerSanta Cruz County SuMark StoneSanta Cruz County MOPPOSESanta Cruz City CounEd PorterCapitola City CouncilColleen Corrigan-ArmsSan Lorenzo Valley WDavid RossJim Nelson

Prop. 64 is hazardousto your health


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Marvin Nicely

Marvin Nicely, Ventana Chapterschampion trail builder and avidhiker, Marvin Nicely, died at 77

on August 19. He was born in Oswego,New York, served in the U.S. Navy andAir Force, including a tour in Vietnamin 1966. In 1968 Marvin moved to theMonterey Peninsula where he was alocal businessman for 25 years.

He is survived by Rita Nicely, his

wife for 30 years; his three children, Jeanette Nicely of Salinas, DouglasNicely of Valencia, and David Nicely ofBerkeley; his four granddaughters, hisbrother, Robert Nicely of Tonawanda,New York, his sister, Edith Puglese ofPhoenix AZ, and many good friends.Marvins second wife was Dea Nicely,also a Ventana Chapter member andavid hiker.

For many years Marvin built and re-built countless local trails. In the LosPadres Forest he worked on the SkinnerRidge Trail out of Bottchers Gap andthe trail to Pico Blanco Camp in theLittle Sur drainage. He completed manyimprovements to the old SoberanesCanyon and Ridge trails in GarrapataState Park in Big Sur. He also did majorwork at the Big Sur Land TrustMitteldorf Preserve in Carmel Valley onthe East Ridge, Echo Ridge and UpperWilliams Canyon trails, and designedand built the Ladder Trail, workingalongside his good friend and long-timeVentana Chapter member, Irv Rogers.

When you hike these trails, think ofMarvin and thank him in your heart.Hell probably hear you.

Graham Matthews

W.V. Graham Mpassed away on long-time Carme

dent, Graham was born California. He attended PAcademy in New HaHarvard College. After enUS Army in 1942, Gr

Arabic and spent most of as a cryptographer in Iranleave time exploring the ring organizing an ascent ofmountain, 20,000-fooDemavend and exploringruins at Persepolis.

His mountaineering actued throughout his life. Hsix expeditions to Peru witand new routes on some oficult Andean peaks, inchighest, 22,000-foot Huascmade many first ascenAmerican peaks.

Graham arrived on the

years ago to teach historyRobert Louis StevensoPebble Beach. In his reserved as the volunteer weand reporter for Carmel Veral decades and also volulocal library and CommGraham is survived by hyears, Mary Ann (Corkdaughter Katharine (Kim) David Massey) and grandsRobbie Massey, of Washina son, W.V. Graham (Noreen Doyas) and gMelia and Kevin MWeaverville.

Deborah A. MalkinA T T O R N E Y A T L A WSpecializing in

Wills, Living Trusts, Tax-saving Trusts,and other forms of Estate Planning.

Also offering assistance with Conservatorships and Probate.Free initial consultation

Discount offered to Sierra Club members.

Make a diff

Acountywide crowd of well over200 met in Carmel Valley, andgreeted Supervisor Dave Potter at

e second in a series of Communityorums on September 14. Potter tolde participants that he was disappointed

the actions of the Board ofupervisors for scrapping the Generalan Update (GPU) process after five

ears and $5 million of public money.e said: [The Fifth District] is alwaysud and proud about the importance of

rotecting the environment and ouruality of life. If the Board ofupervisors isnt going to show leader-ip on promoting responsible develop-ent, the community will have to.Three weeks earlier, an enthusiastic

owd of over 120 people met at therunedale Grange to kick off the first in

series of five GPU Communityorums planned for this fall. The goal of

ese workshops is to develop a commu-ty-based General Plan, that wouldclude accepted community prioritiesr clean water, clean air, open space,ee-flowing roads, protection of farm-nd and proof of water for new devel-pment as a requirement for growth fore next 20 years.Former Assemblymember Fred

eeley introduced the goals of bothorkshops. Terry Watt, a professionalanner, provided details of the structure

nd components of a General Plan. Thenveryone got to work. Sitting at tables ofn, with worksheets listing the GPUements of land use, housing, circula-on, open space, conservation, noise,fety and administration, the partici-ants reviewed recommendations andade suggestions.Several planning consultants and com-unity activists, including Gary Patton,ari Kloeppel and Carolyn Anderson,ere present to help with questions.upe Garcia of LandWatch did simulta-eous translation into Spanish.

The workshops are sponsored by 18

community, homeowner, and environ-mental groups, including: VentanaChapter of the Sierra Club; LandWatch,Monterey County; Friends, Artists, andNeighbors of Elkhorn Slough; theMonterey County Chapter of the

California Native Plant Society;Prunedale Preservation Alliance;Coalition to Protect HousingFarmlands, Air & Water; Save OurShores; Highway 68 Coalition; LderesComunitarios de Salinas; Citizens forResponsible Growth; Planning andConservation League Foundation;League of Women Voters of theMonterey Peninsula, PrunedaleNeighbors Group, Rancho San JuanOpposition Coalition; Monterey PineForest Watch; North County CitizensOversight Coalition; ConcernedCitizens of River Road and the CarmelValley Association.

The next Community Forum willbe at the Santa Lucia Room of theSalinas Community Center, Thurs-day, October 14, from 6-9:00 p.m.

Future forums are on October 28in south Monterey County andNovember 13 in Seaside. For moreinformation go to www.8of10monterey.com or call 645-6776.

GPU Community Forums receiveremendous public support

tting at tables of ten, with worksheets listing the GPU elements of land use, housing,rculation, open space, conservation, noise, safety and administration, participants inarmel Valley reviewed recommendations and made suggestions.

Graham Matthews in the 60


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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]

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

Sierra Club BookstoreManager Gil Gilbreath 24351 San Juan Rd. Carmel, CA 93923 624-7501Buyer Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-3565Treasurer Bruce Rauch 2655 Walker Ave. Carmel, CA 93923 626-9213Volunteer Chair Rita Summers P.O. Box 646 Pacif ic Grove, CA 93950 655-2526Chapter Executive CommitteeChapter Chair Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7046Vice Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-1389Admin Chair/Sec Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-3565Treasurer Joe l Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carme l, CA 93923 625-5586Other Members Larry Espinosa 19240 Reavis Way Salinas, CA 93907 663-2753

David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-3137Alan Church 1251 Josselyn Cyn Rd. Monterey, CA 93940 375-6138Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-5586Jul ie Enge ll 15040 Charter Oak Blvd. Prunedale, CA 93907 633-8709Marilyn Beck 528 Crocker Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 372-6860Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8586

Coastal Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-1389Conservation CommitteeCo-Chairs Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8586

Gillian Taylor 52 La Rancheria Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-0298Local Wilderness CommitteeChair Steve Chambers 319 Caledonia St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-1787Computer Database:

Stephan ie Kearns 740 30th Ave. #67. San ta Cruz , CA 95062 475-1308NC/NRCC Reps. George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 335-7748

Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz , CA 95063 423-8567Alternate Mary Gale 1310 Prima Vera #122 Salinas, CA 93901 422-6970Outings Chair Anneliese Suter 9500 Center St. #53 Carmel, CA 93923 624-1467Population CommitteeChair Harriet Mitt eldorf 942 Coral Dr. Pebble Beach, CA 93953 373-3694Political Chair: Terry Hallock P.O. Box 486 Carmel, CA 93921 625-1477Pot Luck Committee

Chair Marion Chilson 6060 Brookdale Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 624-3510Sierra Club CouncilDelegate David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-3137Alternate Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Val ley, CA 93924 659-7046Transportation CommitteeChair Neil Agron 26122 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 624-3038Ventana Editor Debbie Bulger 1603 King Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 457-1036Pajaro River CommitteeCo-Chairs Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, 95062 464-1184

JoAnn Baumgartner P.O. Box 1766. Watsonvi lle, CA 95077 722-5556

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

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