2004, v43 - 6 ~ 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 6,2004

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet

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

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Writers:Rita Dalessio, Debbie Bulger,Bill Allayaud, Mardi Wormhoudt,Mike Tidwell, David Tanza,Debbie Bulger, Rita Dalessio,Richard Stover, Steve Chambers

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Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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The Sierra Clu b / Ventana Chapter Volu me 43 Number 6, 2004

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

Months ago, the MontereyCounty Board of Supervisorswasted $5 million of our tax dol-

lars, and five years of public participa-tion when it refused to even consider aproposed General Plan. The Countysdedicated general planning team hadbased the proposed General Plan on

Twelve Guiding Objectives, developedby the public and approved unanimous-ly by the Supervisors.

Why was the proposed General Plantrashed after five years of work whichincluded 166 public outreach meetingsall over the county and 84 Board ofSupervisor and Planning Commission

Reason for hope

J

ane Goodall believes our everydayactions are reasons for hope. She is an

unflappable optimist and the inspirational cheerleader we each need inour corner. Goodall makes the followingobservation in her latest book:

We have the potential to exertimmense power for goodwe each carryit with us, in our purses, checkbooks,and credit cards. No one will force us tobuy genetically engineered food, or meatfrom factory farms, or furniture madefrom clear-cut forests. We can search forand buy organically grown food, free-range eggs, and so on.

ATTENTION:Potential

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Advertising in this newsletter packsmore clout into your advertising dol-lars. Sierra Club members are one of themost valuable audiences in America.They are opinion leaders and influ-entials; by any name they are some ofAmericas most sought-after advertisingtargets. Their own purchasing activity issubstantial. But, more important, theyinfluence othersin everything from

opinion and outlook to choice of prod-ucts. They are not only consumers, butalso doers and leaders.

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.

Sierra Club Members are Great ProspectsMedian Age: 41Male/Female: 63% / 37%Median Household Income: $56,227

Attended/Graduated College: 81%Professional/Technical/Managerial: 36%

Outdoor Sports Enthusiasts

Backpacking/Hiking 4 t imes more activethan the average adult

Moun ta in B ik ing 5 t im es more act iveCross-Country Skiing 5 times more activeWhitewater Rafting 5.5 times more act iveSource: 1996 MRI Doublebase

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hearings? It was opposed by developers.Appalled by the Board of Supervisors

leadership failure and its intent to movethe General Plan process behind closeddoors, 18 community, resident and envi-ronmental organizations, including theSierra Club, stepped forward. In sixmonths, at no cost to the county, the

coalition of organizations completedpublic meetings in every district of thecounty. The coalition will present to theSupervisors a General Plan based uponthese meetings and the Twelve GuidingObjectives, which is supported by 80%of the residents and workers ofMonterey County.

Two other General Plawill come before thSupervisors: One, drawn brienced and overworked and one slapped together bconsortium.

Shortly, the Chapter wiyou to join with us in su

professionally-drafted Comeral Plan. We urge you tobecause our fight to proteresources of Monterey Ccritical point.

Rita Dalessio

Support the Coalition General Plan for Monterey County

But, you say, it costs Yes, it does. But as more aple buy these products tdrop. And anyway, are w

not, prepared to pay a fewto buy the future for o(Jane Goodall,Reason for H

This is the time of year us share meals with extpurchase gifts for loved onour time to make someonlittle bit brighter. It is the puse the power of our purchrather than deplete the pla

I encourage readers to Ventana advertisers. Theour newsletter deserves rec

I also want to give spethe Chapter for providingwith new computer sofRichard Stover and Georgthe many hours of work tget that softwear up and know how it is with comp

Have a wonderful holidDebbie Bulger

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LETTERS

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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 Representative(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 Seaside, 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.

ave bus to Big SurIn August, as a visitor to Monterey, my

urpose in coming was to see the Pointobos State Reserve and other Big Sur parksy bus. I took the Monterey-Salinas Transitus 22 down the coast and observed the busiver was keeping a careful record of the

umber of passengers boarding the bus andhere. I thought perhaps the bus service wasprospect for discontinuance, and the busiver confirmed this was possible.I have ridden this bus in previous years. Itperhaps the most beautiful public transit

de in the country and maybe the only onehich stops at such a large number of Statearks. It would be a tragedy to lose this bus.

Recently, a magazine I receive with a tran-

column contained comments about prob-ms in California. I learned that because ofe budget deficits, state money for transitill dry up and revenue from Prop 42 forublic transit would be used to reduce theate deficit. This serves to only confirm myorst fears for the future of Bus 22 to Big

ur.If this is the case, I am assuming that the

entana Chapter is interested in saving busrvice to Big Sur as it now exists. I hope youould use your influence and marshal oppo-ion to possible discontinuance or reduc-

on of bus 22.Lewis WeinfeldNew York City

ee the nightI wanted to get information about

ammoths lighting ordinance to you.It is nice to know that someone is think-

g of being able to see the stars at night. Theews up here at the night sky are nothingort of miraculous, especially on very coldinter nights, (around 0 to 10 degrees). Theilky Way appears as a giant swath of torntton candy.Mike JohnsonMammoth Lakes

ditors note:Mammoth Lakes, on the east side of the

erra, has enacted an ordinance to reduce lightollution. For illustrated examples of variouspes of light fixtures visit www.ci.mammoth-

kes.ca.us/lighting/ stars.htm.

by Bill Allayaud, State Director, SierraClub California

By the end of August, theLegislature had put a number ofenvironmental bills on Governor

Schwarzeneggers desk for signature.While there were no blockbuster piecesof legislation this year, there were somesignificant measures that we wanted himto sign. The result? A mixed record.Overall, his first year appears to be bet-ter than any recent Republican gover-nor, but not as good as Gray Daviss firstyears.

Here is a summary of key bills thatreached the governors desk.

Supported by Club;

signed by governor:

AB 923 (Firebaugh) This raises signif-icant new money for the Carl Moyerprogram, helping to reduce emissions ofdirty diesel engines.

AB 2683 (Lieber) Will repeal the 30-year rolling exemption that applies to

the Smog Check and Smog Check II pro-grams; therefore, cars built after 1974will never be exempt from smog regula-tions.

SB 1369 (Kuehl - Sierra Club CAsponsor) Increases the requirement fordefensible space from 30 to 100 in the

most fire-prone areas of the state.SB 391 (Florez) Requires the perpetra-

tors of pesticide drift poisonings to com-pensate the victims.

AB 1369 (Pavley - Sierra Club CAsponsor) Bans sale of mercury-addedthermostats for residential and commer-cial use after Jan. 1, 2006.

AB 2901 (Pavley) Requires the sellersof cell phones to take them back fromconsumers for recycling.

AB 2093 (Nakano), AB 2672(Simitian), and AB 471 (Simitian) Thesebills tighten up regulations for cruiseships entering state water for air andwater emissions.

AB 2572 (Kehoe - Sierra Club CAsponsor) Requires water meters to beinstalled in Central Valley cities not cov-ered by last years bill, including theCity of Sacramento.

SB 1459 (Alpert) Restricts bottomtrawling in State waters.

AB 2600 (Laird and Leslie) Creates theSierra Nevada Conservancy.

Supported by Club;

vetoed by governor:

AB 2042 (Lowenthal) Prlution at the Ports of Long Angeles from exceeding ba

SB 1478 (Sher) Mak

changes to the CalifornPortfolio Standards ProgRenewable Energy Progra

SB 1648 (Chesbro - SieSponsor) Reforms the m Jackson Demonstration SMendocino County.

AB 338 (Levine) Requiruse increasing levels oasphalt concrete made ftires.

AB 2055 (Wolk) Wouthe open space element inincluding emphasis on agriparks, and habitat issues.

AB 2476 (Wolk) WoDelta Protection Commiland use impacts on key re

Governors performance on theenvironment mixed

by Steve Chambers

C

ontinuing in our efforts to provideaccurate and timely trail informa-

tion to local wilderness users, theVentana Chapter has revised ourMonterey District, Los Padres NationalForest map. This map, bundled with ourfamous Trail Guide to Los PadresNational Forest, is also sold separately.

At press time it was being printed andwill be available in early December. Therevised map show the recently-expandedVentana and Silver Peak Wildernessboundary changes. In addition, wevecorrected typos, designated an existingcamp, eliminated a camp on private land,and noted a few historic trails no longermaintained (much less findable).

Most of these maps will be folded to

fit with our trail guide, but unfoldedcopies (for wall mounting) will be avail-able at the Sierra Club bookstore inCarmel. Unbelievably, weve kept themap price at a reasonable $4.95. Theymake great holiday presents. Buy yourstoday.

Many thanks to Boon Hughey of theVentana Wilderness Alliance, ChapterChair, Rita Dalessio, Joyce Stevens,Mary Gale and Steve Chambers for theirwork on these revisions.

Chapter revisesLos Padres NationalForest map

Moving?Please fill out and mail the change

of address form on page 15.

The post office charges us 70 cents each ifhey handle the address change. Please helpthe Club by using the coupon on page 15.

Thank you


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Phase one of the Community

General Plan (CGP) process, iden-tified by south county newspapersas ...democracy in the making con-cluded in Marina on November 14. Thefive CGP Forums collectively drewmore than 700 participants, who spentmore than 2,500 hours working on anew General Plan for Monterey County.

When completed by the CGP team,the plan will be presented to theMonterey County Board of Supervisors(BOS) for their consideration and action.It will be the only plan before the Boardthat was developed during open meet-ings in every district of the County.

As described by professional planner

Terry Watt, the CGP will provide moreaffordable housing than other conceptsconsidered by the BOS, while limitingnew development primarily to estab-lished cities and urban areas. Further, theplan will require infrastructure to be inplace, including roads, sewers andproven water, before development canproceed. The Community General Planprecisely defines protected open space.

Eighteen organizations, including your

Club will fight for adoption of ComGeneral Plan for Monterey County

y Supervisor Mardi Wormhoudt

University growth has an enor-mous impact on Santa Cruz, andthe current proposal to expand

nrollment by 6000 students (to 21,000)riously threatens the quality of life of

he community.Growth under the existing plan has

vertaxed the local street system andcreased pressure on the housing stock.he streets providing access to the cam-us are already highly congested, leading some frustrated neighbors calling for a

ew environmentally-devastating roadhrough the Pogonip park.

According to the Environmentalmpact Report (EIR) completed on theurrent Long Range Development PlanLRDP), an increase of 6000 studentsould result in a total population impactf over 16,000 additional people due toew staff, faculty, etc. Given the facthat the City of Santa Cruz is over 95%uilt out, there is little question that thecent university growth has already had

n inflationary impact on housing pricesven without this projected growth.

The proposed increase in the campusommunity of another 16,000 peopleould overwhelm the transportationetwork, increase housing prices evenrther, undermine the Citys alreadyfficult water planning efforts, and

ecrease already limited landfill space.The University seems to think that

UCSC growth stressescarrying capacity of County

big growth is necessary, but when itcomes to universities, bigger is not nec-essarily better. Harvard, Yale, Princeton,Stanford, and Brown all have undergrad-uate populations of less than 6000 stu-dents, which has not seemed to hinder

academic programs or research at any ofthese institutions.

Undergraduate enrollment, by itself,currently makes up almost 5% of theSanta Cruz Countys population, thesecond largest percent of any UC cam-puss ratio to county size. In addition,university students compose over 20% ofthe population in the City of SantaCruz. These percentages would increasesignificantly under the proposed Plan.

At this point, the University adminis-tration expects to approve the draftLRDP in December and start the EIRprocess in January 2005 followed by therelease of the draft EIR in September of2005.

Opposition to the draft Plan is grow-ing. A community group has formed tourge the University to reconsider theproposed enrollment increases. Over 130letters were sent to the ActingChancellor questioning the draft LRDP,and students submitted over 600 post-cards requesting, among other things,that the proposed enrollment increasesbe reconsidered.

Like it or not, there is a limit to thecarrying capacity of the community.

Many of us believe we have reached it.What is needed is legislation that willrequire that UC campuses not exceed 5%of the host countys population unlessthey are subject to local land use plan-

Ventana Chapter, helped t

run the CGP Forums. Twere held in response to theto junk five years and $5 mplanning process, and to mopment of the general plandoors. Rather than accept

sponsored abandonment,

resident and environmentacame together to devCommunity General Plan.

Eighty percent of thapproved the principles plan is based. The Board themselves have approvedples. The groups sponsorineffort are committed to sCommunity General Planthe Board of Supervisors.

ning. UCSC insists that work with the communiproblems caused by univeSuch legislation would gvehicle to do so.

It will be the only pbefore the Board thdeveloped during omeetings in every dthe County.

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.

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

UCSC growth has an enormous impact on Santa Cruz. The current universitexpand enrollment by 6000 students (to 21,000) seriously threatens the qualitycommunity.


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Scenic areas such as this south Monterey County ranchland dotted withnative oaks could become a landfill or lost to development without a good,community-based General Plan.

Hannah

Eade

Currently, Monterey Countyseems to be fast tracking all devel-opment projects, overloading the

neral public, the planning staff, theanning Commission, and ultimately,

he Board of Supervisors. This glut ofrojects comes during the holiday seasonhen citizens are out of town or enter-ining family and guests. It comes when

he general plan itself is under revisionnd at a time when a new supervisor and

new County Chief Administrativefficer are coming on board.The Ventana Chapter cannot under-

and why the Planning Departmentoes not have enough staff for theeneral Plan Update and for critical

ode enforcement, yet seems to haveenty of staff to process all these com-ex development applications.Here is what the Planning

epartment has been up to:November 1.

omments wereue on the Draft EIRr East Garrison, a

evelopment of470 residencesroposed for ther easterly part

of theformer Fort Ord.

November 10. Commentsere due on the Revised Draft EIR for

he Pebble Beach project asking for aombined development permit for newrojects at 13 locations in the Del Monteorest including a new golf course and

60 new visitor suites at Spanish Bay.his project would destroy 15,000 nativeMonterey pines and related habitat.

November 15-16. Planning Com-ission hearings were held for Rancho

an Juan, including a specific plan forutterfly Village, a 1077 residential-golfourse development. Rancho San Juanill eventually have 4000 housing unitsr 13,000 people and a 2.4-million-

quare-foot business park alongighway 101. To make the project con-stent with the Countys General Plan,ore than 20 goals and policies must be

mended. Rancho San Juan will havenormous traffic and water impacts. The

roject is not supported by the city ofalinas.

The Fiscal Impact Analysis and CSDeasibility Study for Butterfly VillageandheFacility Financing Analysis for Ranchoan Juan were not released for publicview until November 2. These docu-ents are essential to determining theasibility and adequacy of proposed mit-ations for the project. However, theyere never available during the circula-

tion period for theDraft EIR

which endedin early July.

The draft DevelopmentAgreement between the County and

HYH Corporation, developer ofButterfly Village, were not released untilNovember 5. The Development Agree-ment permanently transfers rights heldby the public to the developer. It is a 49-page contract.

The Final EIR for the combined proj-ect was released November 13, leavingonly the intervening weekend for review

prior to the November 15 PlanningCommission hearing. Despite numeroussubstantive comments on the Draft EIR,it was not modified and re-circulated fora second round of comment.

Each of these documents is significantto the project; all are interrelated.However, none was available to thePlanning Commission more than a fewdays before the hearings began. The doc-uments weighed 16 lbs. and were notavailable to the public in hard copy atthe Planning Department. A clearly irri-

tated Planning Commission scheduledfuture hearings in an attempt to wrap upthe Rancho San Juan hearings by earlyDecember.

November 17. The Planning Com-mission approved a huge Safeway at theCrossroads at the mouth of CarmelValley creating an unwelcome commer-cial visual impact on scenic Highway 1,the entrance to Big Sur, and involvingflood plain issues due to levy changes.The two commissioners who live in theaffected district voted against the project.

November 17. The Planning Com-mission held its first hearing for the East

Garrison Specific Plan even though theFinal EIR (FEIR) had not been pub-lished. (At Ventana press time the prom-ised date for the FEIR was November22, at the earliest.) The FEIR came justthree weeks after the comments for theDraft EIR were due and duringThanksgiving Week. A second hearing isscheduled for January 19.

November 18. The CountySubdivision Committee hearing for thePebble Beach Revised Draft EIR.

November 30. The Board of

Development deluge in Monterey Co. Supervisors hearing on theRevised Draft EIR.All this frenzied develop

comes at the same time important environmentaladdressed in local, state elections. Also there weforums regarding desalinizand the Countys General

It is hard to believe thatCounty Planning DepPlanning Commission canvoluminous documents witime frame and make anreasoned decisions. Furthglaringly unjust to the gwho will bear the impacment decisions and who wtime to study and responposed projects.

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C A L E N D A R

Sierra Club Events

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FREE Worm Workshops

Learn how worms can eat your food

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

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.Dec. 11 Henry Cowell State Park

Jan. 15 Quail Hollow Ranch Co. Park

Saturdays

Garland Ranch hikesThe Monterey Peninsula Regional ParkDistrict docents lead hikes at Garland

Ranch Park every SaturdaySierra Club members to joupdated list of all hikes ma

their website: www.mprpd

Second and fourth Satur

Habitat restoration

WatsonvilleSecond and fourth SaturdaSponsored by WatsonvilleWatch. 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

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.

aturday, January 1

New Years Party6:00 p.m. at Tony & Albas, 226 Mt.Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (KingsVillage Shopping Center) $8/per-son; drinks extra. Please bepunctual so we know howmuch pizza to order. For moreinformation, call after 11:00 a.m.335-3342. Leader: Karen Kaplan.

riday, January 14

Potluck/Slides: East AfricaClose encounters of the bestkind: an overview of EastAfrica is the title of thisslide show by Dr.Manny and BernaNitzberg. Thepotluck begins at6:30 p.m. Bringfood to share and

your own plate, cup, utensils, and servingutensils. We love home-cooked food, butstore-bought items (minimum value $4)make great contributions too. For direc-tions call George, 335-7748.

Friday, January 28

Singles Potluck and GamesFriday evening potlucks are a great wayto begin the weekend, and provide an

opportunity to workout some weekendplans with others.6:30 p.m. Bring

food to share andyour own plate, cup, uten-

sils, and serving utensils. Welove home-cooked food, but

store-bought items (min-imum value $4) makegreat contributions too.For directions call

George, 335-7748.

Volunt

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Staff for SiBookstore

A chance to enjoy Carmel and helping Volunteers work 4 houMeet interesting peoplteam! Call Gil Gilbreath


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D E C E M B E R

Saturday, December 4HIKE: PALO CORONA RANCH

Well hike into the old homestead in the PaloCorona Ranch. At least 10 miles and 2000'elevation gain. Bring lunch, water and wearhiking boots. Call two weeks before toreserve a spot, meeting place, and otherdetails. Heavy rain can-cels. Leader: LarryParrish 622-7455.

Saturday, December 4

HIKE: MALPASOCREEK

Malpaso Creek is actuallya hill climb just south ofPt. Lobos. Probably1500' gain and 7 miles. Beautiful overlook ofPt. Lobos. Im doing it because house buildingalong the way may block access in the future.I think that Clint Eastwoods MalpasoProductions is named for this scenic location.Meet at the Santa Cruz Government Centerat 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Leader: NickWyckoff, 462-3101.

Sunday, December 5

WALK: POINT LOBOS

4-mile loop, starting from Hwy. 1, towardWhalers Cove then China Beach. Back thruwoods. Meet at Albertsons at 9:00 a.m. tocarpool. Bring snack and water; well be doneabout noon. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Sunday, December 5

HIKE: JUNIPERO SERRA

Hike up Junipero Serra Peak, the highestmountain in the Ventana Wilderness. Verystrenuous 12 miles with 3,800' elevation gain.Strong hikers only. Bring lunch, lots of waterand wear boots. Meet at MPC parking lot at8:00 a.m. or at the Indians trailhead at 9:00a.m. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

Wednesday, December 8

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON/WALK

Our luncheon will be at the Paradise ParkSocial Hall. ON A WEDNESDAY. This willbe a potluck with beverage and a meat pro-vided. Well do a White Elephant giftexchange: the cheaper & more outlandish, thebetter. Weather permitting, we can walkaround the Park after lunch. Meet before11:00 a.m. at Sears 41st Ave. or go direct toparking lot by Park office and Social Hall. $4charge for entree, beverages and decorations.Reservations required. Leader will coordinatepotluck items. Leader: Pat Herzog, 458-9841.


HIKE: MOUNT MANUEL

Well ascend the long sunny ridge from Big

Sur State Park. Strenuous 11 miles, 3000' ele-vation gain. Some downed trees on trail.Panoramic views. Look for condors. Bring

lunch, plenty of water, sun hat, sun block, $for carpool, park fee. Meet at Bagel Bakery,8:30 a.m. Leader: Suzanne Arnold, 626-4042.


HIKE: BUTANO STATE PARK

Something different from the mostly forestwalks in this park.The northerly fireroad gives views inall directions. 8 Milesand 1800' elevationgain. Meet at theSanta Cruz CountyGovernment Centerat 9:30 a.m. to car-pool. Leader: Nick

Wyckoff, 462-3101.

Sunday, December 12

HIKE: VICENTE FLAT

11-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].

Wednesday, December 15

HIKE: SCHWAN LAKE/HARBOR

Hike on hidden trails near the Santa CruzHarbor, find a secret garden, and see a shortnew rail trail developed by volunteers. Brisk

pace to complete a 6-mile maze through cityareas you may have thought you knew.Touring part of Arana Gulch open space willallow us to see some fine Heritage oak trees.Bring lunch, water and wear comfortablewalking shoes. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00a.m. or in the parking lot off 17th Street at the

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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 driver

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

GLS = Gay & Lesbian Sierrans. All areelcome 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;

emanding pace; for experienced hikers in

ood condition only.

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

IRECTIONS:

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 lotehind Monterey County Bank.

Albertsons/Bagel Bakery: Heading southn Hwy. 1, pass through Monterey. One mileast 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 lot

earest 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 entrance

nd turn right into the next entrance heading

ward Sears. We meet behind the bank locat-d 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.

Club events such as potlucks, slideshows and other

get-togethers are on page 6 in theCalendar listings.

Notice

Hutchinson Lodge Ski Trip

Friday - Tuesday, Dec. 24-28

Names __________________________________________________

Street___________________________________________________

City___________________ZIP___________Eve Phone__________

# of members _________ @ $96 each = ___

# of non-members _________ @ $104 each = ___

Total enclosed (make checks payable to Sierra Club) = ___

Departing day/time _____________ Returning day/time _____Carpooling information: r I/we have room for ___

r I/we need a ride

r You may give my name and phone number to other participants.Rides cannot be guaranteed, reserve at your own risk.r A Self Addressed Stamped Envelope is enclosed OR email: _________

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end of the street leading into Center. Leader: Diane Corne

Friday, December 17

HIKE: OLD COAST ROAD, B

In winter the unpaved Old Coa delightful walk. 11 miles through fern-lined redwoodviews out to the coast and Blanco. Car shuttle. Strenuleisurely pace. Bring lunch abehind Brintons at 8.30 a.mFarrant and Mary Dainton, 3


HIKE & CLEAN UP: SALMO

Please help clean up Salmon Cspectacular 100' waterfall. Wmiles to beautiful Spruce Creup the creek. Wear hiking shoplenty of water and $ for cara.m. at Albertsons for the 2-hbreathtaking Hwy. 1. HeavCall leader for more informaHernandez, 678-1968.

Friday - Tuesday, December 24 HOLIDAY SKI TRIP: HUTCH

Our first ski trip of the seasonLodge, near Clair Tappaan. Wourselves. There are 2 sleepiliving/dining room with 2 wosauna. Cost /person is only $members, non-members: Includes all meals! (Veg availski rentals and lessons availabaccess to groomed trails fromFree shuttle bus to cross-couhill ski areas. Share cookinchores. For reservation andcompleted form below, a cheamount payable to Sierra Clube-mail address to Hutchinson

604, Santa Cruz 95061. Maimust be received by Dec. 14. Ibe mailed to you on Dec. 16tions are a must; space is limicancellations are 100% before Dec. 22, none after the 22nd. Fcall leader, George Jammal, 3


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panoramic views from the coor of the Ventana Wilderne2000' elevation gain. Bring luwater. Meet behind Brintonscarpooling. Day-use fee to soccupants. Rain cancels. Leadand Mary Dainton, 372 7427

Sunday, January 9

HIKE: ASILOMAR-PEBBLE B

4-mile loop starting on neighthru dunes, out to a point, anbeach boardwalk. Possible Meet across from the FishwifSunset Dr., Pacific Grove atabout noon, bring snack andMartha Saylor, 372-9215.

Tuesday, January 11

SENIOR SAUNTER: SUNSE

Well walk both the bluffs amiles with not very steep weather. Meet at Sears 41st Aa.m. or at Sunset Beach at thlot on the bluff at about 9lunch, water and $2 for carpoLeaders: Joan Brohmer, 462-Lou Schneider, 479-1859.

Wednesday, January 12

HIKE: GARRAPATA STATEPARK/SOBERANES CANYO

This trail into the canyon frgoes through a fine stand of hillside of cactus. Then it assent (32% grade) over thTrail and down on rocky swexcellent ocean views. Mmigrating gray whales. Wearmiles. Bring lunch and plentyat Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.mgas station at the Hwy. 1 anturnoff at 9:15 a.m. or at t

Hwy. 1 south of Carmel nearturnout marker and standLeader: Diane Cornell, 423-5

Saturday, January 15

HIKE: JACKS PEAK

6-mile perimeter loop with gain. Great views of MonterLobos. Bring water and lunmart parking lot (gas stationat 1:00 p.m. Back around 4:00cels. Leader: Andrea [email protected].

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nday, December 19

IKE: TORO PARK

ets meet outside Toro Regional Park gateff Hwy. 68 at the Portola Drive exit) at:00 a.m. and walk in to look for a not-too-

renuous climb up to a view. If we go upWildcat Canyon we may encounter some ero-

on and do a little scrambling (slowly!) on theeep bits. Under 5 miles; leisurely pace. Bringnch and water. Rain cancels. Leader: Mary

ale, 626-3565.


HIKE: HUCKLEBERRY HILL

Well hike 6 miles on an uphill trail off Hwy.1 to view the Monterey Bay from behind Pt.Lobos. Boots and long pants recommendedbecause of poison oak beside the trail. Bringlunch and water. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at9:00 a.m. or behind the gas station at the RioDel Mar turnoff in Aptos at 9:15 a.m. or atthe trailhead parking along Hwy. 1 across

from the Pt. Lobos entrance. Leader: DianeCornell, 423-5925.

Saturday, January 8

HIKE: MT. MADONNA COUNTY PARK

Well seek the rarely noticed fetid adders-tongue. 7 miles; 1200' elevation gain. Meet atthe Santa Cruz County Government Centerat 9:30 a.m. to carpool. Leader: NickWyckoff, 462-3101.

Sunday, January 9

HIKE: DEVILS PEAK

From Bottchers Gap, this hike takes ussteadily uphill through oak and madronewoods to Skinners Ridge, then up the steep,

dry path to Devils Peak. Spectacular

J A N U A R Y

Saturday, January 1

HIKE/POTLUCK: MYSTERY SITE

Happy 2005! Leave your football games andcares behind and start the New Year off withfresh air and good friends. Easy walk at aneasy pace on fairly easy terrain at a very niceplace to be decided later. Dress in layers, wear

good walking shoes, carry water and a snack,and perhaps raingear. Hurricane cancels.After the hike well carpool to a home withindoor plumbing and outdoor barbecue forour traditional potluck. Bring a cooler with adish to share and something to BBQ for your-self. Directions to the home will be given atthe hike; space is limited so call early for yourreservation. Leaders: Mary Gale, 626-3565 andEsperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.

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turday, January 15

IKE: BIG BASIN

Well enter Big Basin from the North andver 10 miles with 800' elevation gain. Bringnch and water. Meet at the Santa Cruzounty Government Center at 9:30 a.m. or atelton Faire at 10:00 a.m.eader: George Jammal,5-7748.

nday, January 16IKE: PALO CORONAANCH

Well hike into the oldomestead in the Paloorona Ranch. 10 miles

nd 2000' elevation gain. Bring lunch, waternd good hiking boots. Call two weeks ahead

reserve a spot, find out about meeting placend other details. Rain cancels. Leader: Larryarrish, 622-7455.

uesday, January 18

ENIOR SAUNTER: WESTLIFF/NATURAL BRIDGES

Well walk along the bluffs from Lighthouse

eld to Natural Bridges and visit theonarch butterflies in the eucalyptus grove.Well take the Nature Trail to Moore Creek

agoon and return for lunch by the Visitorsenter. For a shorter hike, we can skip theature Trail. Easy 4 miles, or 3 miles fororter walk. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. before30 a.m. or at 9:50 a.m. at Lighthouse Fieldarking across from Surfing Museum. Bringnch, water and $2 carpool. Leader: Jeanarrison, 425-5447.

turday, January 22

IKE: DE ANGULO TRAIL TOMBERTOP

his steep, difficult trail offers rewardingastal views. Well do a car shuttle after

inding 39 miles down the Big Sur coast.ome of the trail is overgrown and eroded.eturn via Timbertop Trail. Ventana peaksews and possible condor sightings. 9 miles.

Wear boots, bring water, lunch and $ for car-

and up to Knobcone Point. Bring lunch andwater. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. orbehind the gas station at the Rio del Marturnoff at 9:15 a.m. or at Uvas CanyonCounty Park parking lot off Croy Rd. inSanta Clara County. Leader: Diane Cornell,423-5925.


HIKE: ROCKY RIDGE

Strenuous 7-mile loopup along the creekthrough SoberanesCanyon with its beau-tiful redwoods. Wellthen go further up thesuper steep ridge,which we will regretdoing, that is, until weget to the top where wewill be mesmerized by the sight of a spectacu-lar view of the Big Sur Coast. Well comedown Rocky Ridge and enjoy more fabulousviews as we descend a very steep trail. Wearhiking boots, bring lunch, plenty of waterand $ for carpool. Meet at Albertsons at 8:00a.m. For more information call leader:

Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.


HIKE: SIERRA AZUL OPEN SPACEPRESERVE

Car shuttle adventure up from the East LosGatos Kennedy road entrance, over theMt.Umunhum ridge and down to theLexington Reservoir. 9-10 miles and 2000' ele-vation gain. Since cars and bodies must bemixed in the right proportion, you will callthe leader for time and to see if enough driv-ers are willing to make this work. Leader:Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101.

Sunday, January 30

HIKE: POINT LOBOS4-mile loop, starting from Hwy. 1, towardWhalers Cove, along North Shore, towardsChina Beach, and back thru woods. Meet atAlbertsons at 9:00 a.m. to carpool. Bringsnack, water. Done about noon. Leader:Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Sunday, January 30

HIKE: PT. BONITA

After driving to San Franciscbus across the Marin HeadlanCoast. Well visit the park viPt. Bonita lighthouse, then h

CoaacroGatmil

elevBrinandbusingulaeraDrwe

the County Govt. Center at 9:4George Jammal, 335-7748.

F E B R U A R

Sunday, February 6

HIKE: JACKS PEAK8 miles around the perimeterPark. Great views of MonterPt. Lobos. Meet at 9:00 a.mparking lot in Seaside. Take thHwy. 1. Bring lunch, water, Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-14

Tuesday, February 8

SENIOR SAUNTER: ANTON

Well start our 3-mile easy west side of Antonelli Ponhomeless garden then on to Tthe Seymour Center. Well reBridges picnic tables for lunc41st Ave. before 9:30 a.mDelaware Avenue in Santa Swanton Ave. at entrance to at 9:50 a.m. Dress for weathwater and $2 carpool. Leader425-5447.

pool. Heavy rain cancels. Meet at CarmelBagel Bakery at 8:00 a.m. Leader: SuzanneArnold, 626-4042.

Sunday, January 23

HIKE: WADDELL CREEK

Come with us for amoderate hike up theWaddell Creekcanyon in Big Basin.Well meet at 9:00a.m. to carpool atShens Gallery atMission and King inSanta Cruz, acrossfrom New Leaf. Well

visit a little-observed small waterfall andreturn to Santa Cruz by 4:00 p.m. Contactleaders Celia and Peter Scott, 423-0796 [email protected] if you have any questions.

Tuesday, January 25

SENIOR SAUNTER: RIO DELMAR/SEACLIFF BEACH

Hikers choice of a level 4-mile hike along theSeacliff and Rio del Mar beach path or walkup Cliff Drive along a neighborhood for onemile and back down to the beach along a lit-tle-known path. Lunch at picnic tables. Dressfor weather and bring a sit-upon. Meet atSears 41st Ave. before 9:30 a.m. or the park-ing lot at Rio del Mar by Cafe Rio at 9:50 a.m.$2 carpool. Rain cancels. Leader: BeverlyMeschi, 662-2434.


HIKE: UVAS CANYON COUNTY PARK

Once tribal territory of the Mutsum OhloneIndians used for hunting and gathering, thiscanyon was settled in 1873 by Montoya andAtkinson who constructed a lumber mill andraised crops. Later came the grape vinyardsthat gave the park its name. The wet winters

create numerous waterfalls on the Uvas,Swanson, and Alec Creeks. Elevation rangesfrom 1000-2700 ft. in this 1200-acre park, so ithas a lot of diversity in habitat and animal life.Join us for a 7-mile hike around the waterfalls

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NTELOPE PROTECTION CAR CAMPronghorn antelope can be trapped by oldarbed wire fences. Join us for a weekend ine Carrizo Plain removing fencing. Camp atCL campground, bring food, water, andmping gear for the weekend. Potluck Sat.ght. For fence removal, bring heavy leatheroves, old long-sleeved shirts and sweatshirts,ng pants and boots. Rain cancels. Alternate

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turday-Monday, February 5-7

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While the East Mojave Preserve is wellnown, fewer people know of the mountainsnd Wilderness Areas immediately to theuth. We will car camp with appropriate

amenities and explore the Marble, Clipper,and Piute Mountains on three consecutive

dayhikes. These low ranges should provide uswith moderate weather, long views, and win-ter solitude. Limit 12 participants. Leader:Craig Deutsche, [email protected],(310-477-6670).

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California Department Recreation for the bargalmost $2.8 million. This swas the second and finalland transfer. Previouslypaid $2.2 million for 277property.

Sempervirens paid ovefor the two properties fin15 thousand generous prThe State funding camepark bonds (Prop. 40) passers of California.

The land will become Rock State Park and wilsize of that park by 37%.

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Published by the U.S. Departmentof Energy and the EnvironmentalProtection Agency, the Fuel

conomy Guide provides consumers

ith fuel economy information on every05 model year car, SUV and lightuck. However, the Bush administra-ons report downplays informationat it doesnt want American con-mers to seethat some of the mostmmon and popular vehicles are theorst gas-guzzlers on the road. Instead

highlighting the inefficient, gas-guz-ers many Americans drive such as theodge Ram, Range Rover and the GMCukon, the report highlights cars fewmericans can afford such as the Ferrari,

Lamborgini,and Bentley.

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2, and the Ford Excursion (which theerra Club has dubbed the Valdez),ue to a loophole that exempts trucksd SUVs over 8500 pounds from fuelonomy standards. The Bush adminis-ation has failed to close this loophole.he administration has even proposed aew loophole: weight-based CAFE

andards that would create an incen-ve for automakers to add weight toeir SUV and other light trucks, quali-ing them for weaker standards.To save money at the pump, curb

obal warming, and cut Americas oilpendence, Sierra Club urges con-mers to buy the most efficient vehicleat meets their needs.Sierra Club analysis of the Fuel

conomy Guide has determined the fol-wing lists. For more information, visitww.hummerdinger.com.

10 Best VehiclesRank Model/Fuel Economy/Lifetime CO2 emissions1. Toyota Prius Hybrid/55 mpg (60 city / 51 highway)/31 tons

2. Honda Civic Hybrid/48 mpg (48 city / 47 highway)/36 tons3. Honda Civic/39 mpg (36 city/44 highway)/44 tons4. Toyota Echo/38 mpg (35 city/42 highway)/45 tons5. Toyota Corolla/36 mpg (32 city/41 highway)/48 tons6. Scion xA/34 mpg (32 city/37 highway)/51 tons7. Scion xB/33 mpg (31 city/35 highway)/52 tons8. Toyota Matrix/33 mpg (30 city/36 highway)/52 tons9. Pontiac Vibe/33 mpg (30 city/36 highway)/52 tons10. Ford Escape Hybrid/31 mpg (33 city/ 29 highway)/56 tons

Worst Fuel Economy Among Popular Vehicles1. Dodge Ram 1500 pickup 2WD/10 mpg (9 city/12 hwy)/174 tons2. Land Rover Range Rover/13 mpg (12 city/16 hwy)/134 tons3. Toyota Land Cruiser Wagon 4WD/Lexus LX 470/14 mpg (13 city/17 hwy)/124 tons4. Cadillac Escalade/15 mpg (13 city/17 hwy)/116 tons

5. GMC Yukon AWD/15 mpg (13 city/17 hwy)/116 tons6. GMC Sierra AWD/15 mpg (14 city/16 hwy)/116 tons7. GMC Safari/ Chevy Astro AWD 15 mpg (14 city/17 hwy)/116 tons8. Lincoln Aviator and Navigator 15 mpg (14 city/17 hwy)/116 tons9. Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 4WD 15 mpg (14 city/18 hwy)/116 tonsDodge Durango 4WD/15 mpg (14 city/18 hwy)/116 tonsFord F 150 Pickup 4WD 15 mpg (14 city/18 hwy)/116 tonsVolkswagen Toureg/15 mpg (14 city/18 hwy)/116 tonsNissan Titan and Armada 4WD 15mpg (14 city/18 hwy)/116 tons* Several popular vehicles tied at 14/18 mpg combined fuel economy category.

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The Rocky Mountain Institute hasissued a report claiming that the UnitedStates could save more oil than it getsfrom the Middle East by 2015, use lessoil than in 1970 by 2025, import no oilby 2040, and use no oil at all by 2050.

Authored by Amory Lovins and oth-ers, the 329-page report explains in detailhow the change could be made. The rec-ommendations are market based andinnovation driven. Major savings in oilconsumption could be achieved byboosting the fuel efficiency of motor

vehicles, including vehicles used by themilitary. The report recommends,among other actions, rebates for buyersof fuel-efficient cars paid for by fees oninefficient vehicles and investmentincentives for automakers to retool.

In addition to achieving greater fuel-efficiency, the report recommendsreplacing oil with biofuels. At the sametime our projected natural gas use in2025 could be cut in half with established

efficiency tech-niques, and some ofthe saved naturalgas could be used tofurther replace oil.

By 2025 wecould meet 61% ofU.S. obligationsunder the unrati-fied KyotoProtocol. Thiswould probably bebetter than anynation currentlyexpects to achieve.

comes from the combustion of pulver-ized coal.

Finally, theres the runaway explo-sion in food transportation. Thanks toglobalization, artificially low gas pricesand massive government highway subsi-dies, the average kilogram of foodnationwide travels at least 1500 milesfrom farm to plate. Indeed, the averageprepared meal in the U.S. includes ingre-dients produced in at least five othercountries.

It should be easy now to see that mostof us are basically eating fossil fuelswhen we sit down to dinner in America,the equivalent of 400 gallons of oil percapita.

Solution: Eat organic foods grown inyour region.

All of these diet-related impacts onour climate and natural environmentcould be dramatically and painlessly

reduced if Americans took three easysteps: 1) buy locally raised foodswhenever possible; 2) buy organicfoods; and 3) reduce meat consump-

tion.Thankfully, buying local food thathas not been trucked thousands of milesis not difficult on the Central Coast.Besides local farmers markets, con-sumers can buy directly from a specificfarm near them thanks to a practicecalled community-supported agricul-ture. For a set annual price, you essen-tially subscribe to a farm, receiving astandard weekly share of whatever thefarm produces during the growing sea-son.

A second important step, beyondbuying locally, is to buy organically-raised food. On average, organic farms

use 37% less energy than conventionalfarms.

The last critical step in the food/ener-gy equation is reducing onesconsumption of meat. It takes40 pounds of grain to produceone pound of beef. Simplyput, America could feed mostof Africa with the grains wefeed to livestock.


Despite the fact thation by Redwood the Lompico Cree

was denied by the Board oCalifornia Department (CDF) is trying to restarplan. The end run incluallow public comment for ing days.

A timber harvest pla

appeal, as was this one, ireactivation as proposed agency might have gotten restart, however, were itwatchful eyes of the LompConservancy and the County Planning Depawrote to CDF pointing oof a denied timber harvest flict with the Forest Practithat act, Redwood Empinew timber harvest plan iproceed.

It is not clear if CDF wsist in its illegal action.

When the County of

appealed the original tiplan, the Board of Forestown staff and the industry that this logging plan did naddress the cumulative Lompico Creek. The Boafound that the timber harnot in compliance with anto reduce sediment in Lounder a section of the CleLompico Creek has beenimpaired under the Clea

Lompico Creek has a tion of listed Steelhead whbe harmed by a big loggThe Lompico headwaters areas of extreme erosion by CDFs own measuremThe land is second growthest with scattered old growstream gorges and terrain that the trees can only bhelicopters.

Efforts began in 1997 chase this property for wwildlife protection. To effort, call 335-8136.

CDF tries to re-Lompico timbe

y Mike Tidwell

Few of us realize it, but the food weput in our mouths each day dra-matically affects the global climate.

he typical American diet requires theaggering equivalent of 400 gallons ofl each year. That, in turn, generates,early as much planet-warming carbonoxide as the average U.S. car creates.Our country derives almost all of its

nergy from fossil fuelsoil, coal, andatural gaswhose use generates mil-ons of tons of CO2 annually. And near-

one fifth of that energy is devoted inme way to food.Lets start with fertilizer. Virtually all

f our food crops are raised with petro-um-based fertilizers. We actually

xtract the nitrogen we need for plantimulation from various petroleumroducts. This alone takes up 30 per-nt of our energy budget for food.Then theres our complementarye of petroleum-based herbicides

nd pesticides, as well as diesel fuelnd gasoline for combines and otherrm machinery. We also need fossilels to irrigate our crops before harvest

nd often to dry the same crops afteraturity.Our nations great consumption ofeat, eggs, and dairy products amplifiesl of these energy needs manyfold since

oughly 80% of all corn and other grainsown in this country go to feed ani-als, not people. Our annual per capita

onsumption of about 230 pounds ofeat requires an ocean of oil.Once shipped from the farm, of

ourse, much of our food is then refrig-ated, processed, and packaged which

quires enormous amounts of electrici-. Over half of our nations electricity

Local Farmers MarketsAptosCabrillo CollegeCapitolaCapitola Theater parking

lotFeltonFelton Presbyterian ChurchHollisterLive OakPortola Dr. & 15th Ave.Marinaacross from Post OfficeMonterey Bay Peninsula CollegeSalinas AlisalSalinasNorthridge MallOld MontereyAlvarado St.

Santa CruzLincoln & Cedar Sts.WatsonvilleDowntown PlazaWestside Santa CruzSwift Street

CourtyardFor more information pick up a free

copy of the Local Food Guide producedby the Community Alliance withFamily Farmers. This booklet is beingdistributed at local farmers markets.www.caff.org, 761-8507.

What you eat affects the sky

Researchers show howU.S. can wean itselffrom oil

There would be reductionparticulate air pollutionwater contamination.

The report, which wasthe Pentagon, can be dowwww.oilendgame.org.


13/16lease Recycle This Paper Again The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 43 Number 6, 20

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

Mailing Address The Ventana Chapter, P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA, 93921, e-mail:venta

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

Sierra Club Bookstore

Manager Gil Gilbreath 24351 San Juan Rd. Carmel, CA 93923Buyer Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923

Treasurer Bruce Rauch 2655 Walker Ave. Carmel, CA 93923

Volunteer Chair Rita Summers P.O. Box 646 Pacific Grove, CA 93950Chapter Executive Committee

Chapter Chair Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924

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

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

Treasurer Joel Weinste in 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel , CA 93923Other Members Larry Espinosa 19240 Reavis Way Salinas, CA 93907

David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923Alan Church 1251 Josselyn Cyn Rd. Monterey, CA 93940Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel, CA 93923

Ju lie Engel l 15040 Char ter Oak Blvd. Prunedale, CA 93907Marilyn Beck 528 Crocker Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950

Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 Coastal Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 Conservation Committee

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

Local Wilderness Committee

Chair Steve Chambers 319 Caledonia St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Computer Database:

Stephanie Kearns 740 30th Ave. #67. Santa Cruz, CA 95062NC/NRCC Reps. George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018

Pat ricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Alternate Mary Gale 1310 Prima Vera #122 Salinas, CA 93901

Outings Chair Anneliese Suter 9500 Center St. #53 Carmel, CA 93923Population Committee

Chair Harriet Mitteldorf 942 Coral Dr. Pebble Beach, CA 93953Political Chair: Terry Hallock P.O. Box 486 Carmel, CA 93921

Pot Luck Committee

Chair Marion Chilson 6060 Brookdale Dr. Carmel, CA 93923Sierra Club Council

Delegate David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923

Alternate Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924

Transportation Committee

Chair Neil Agron 26122 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923Ventana Editor Debbie Bulger 1603 King Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Pajaro River Committee

Co-Chairs Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, 95062JoAnn Baumgartner P.O. Box 1766. Watsonvi lle, CA 95077

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

Mailing Address: Sierra Club, Santa Cruz Group, P.O. Box 604, Santa Cruz, CA 950Phone: 831-426-HIKE (426-4453), Fax: (831) 426-LEAD (426-5323), e-mail: scscrg@

Executive Committee

Chair Marilyn Demos Fravel 51 Ocean St. Davenport, CA 95017

Treasurer Nan Singh Bowman 12470 Lorenzo Ave. Boulder Creek, CA 95006

Other members Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Kristen Raugust 454 Swanton Road Davenport , CA 95017Rene Flower 1747 King Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95062Irvin E. Lindsey 150 Lions Field Dr. Santa Cruz, CA 95065Richard Shull 110 Amber Lane Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

Kevin Collins P.O. Box 722 Felton, CA 95018Growth Management Committee

Chair Charles McClain

Conservation Committee

Chair Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 Forestry Task Force

Chair Jodi Frediani 1015 Smith Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Membership Committee

Chair Marilyn Demos Fravel 51 Ocean St. Davenport, CA 95017Outings Chair George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018Transportation Committee

Chair Jim Danaher 340 Soquel Ave. #205 Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Water Resources Committee

Co-Chai rs Carol Hami lton 2220 Pleasant Val ley Rd.Aptos, CA 95003Ned Spencer 4778 SoquelCreek Rd. Soquel, CA 95073

Political Committee

Chair vacant

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Activist honoredThe Sierra Club honored Antarcticativist, James Barnes, with its highestternational award on November 15.he EarthCare Award was presented toarnes in recognition for his work asunder of The Antarctica Project, a

on-governmental organization which

orks to protect the biological diversitynd the wilderness of Antarctica.

ood factsThe Community Alliance with

amily Farmers has released a free guide fresh foods from Central Coast farms.he guide includes a directory of localrms, farmers markets, Communityupported Agriculture farms, and Farm School programs in Santa Cruz,

Monterey, and San Benito Counties.

It also lists restaurants and caterershat sell or cook with locally-grownrm products. The guide is available at

ea farmers markets, natural foodores and at public libraries. For moreformation, call 761-8507.

Deficit spendingA WWF International report con-

firms with rigorous analysis that humansare now consuming 20% more resourcesthan the earth can produce. The report,which is available online, has graphsgalore. The report concludes that we areheaded for big trouble unless we reduce

world population, reduce per capita con-sumption, and implement more resourceefficient technologies. For more detailsvisit www.panda.org where you candownload a copy of the Living PlanetReport 2004.

Beautiful bunchgrassIts official. We now have a state grass:

the purple needlegrass (Nassella pulchra).A native bunchgrass such as purpleneedlegrass is recognizable on the stateflag if one looks closely (beneath thegrizzlys feet). The role of our nativegrasses in maintaining spectacular wild-flower displays and habitat for native

species is critical.

jeans, numerous material manufacturerswhose products utilize recycled andrenewable resources, green and livingroof technologies, paint without volatileorganic compounds, concrete made withrecycled glass, waterless urinals, andsolar panels using photovoltaic systemsto generate electricity.

One of the more inspirational presen-tations was by Glenn Murcutt, an archi-tect, naturalist, environmentalist,humanist, and economist from Aus-tralia, who was the winner of the presti-gious 2002 Pritzker Architectural Prize.

Mucutts simple architecture respondsdirectly to the site, landscape and cli-mate. His inspiration clearly comes fromthe indigenous people of Australia. Hisstructures respond to, and blend with,the environment.

In addition to the conference andexpo, there were several tours showcas-ing Portlands green building activitiesthat are successfully linking economic

prosperity with environmental steward-ship for the city. Even without the sun,it was clear why Portland is consideredthe greenest U. S. city by the GreenBuilding Council.

David Tanza, AIA, CCA, is an archi-tect and principal of StrategicConstruction Management, Inc., located inSanta Cruz, CA. He is a LEED(tm)Accredited Professional.

Green building expo energizes local member

In November, local Sierra Club membernd architect, David Tanza, attended thereenbuild International Conference andxpo in Portland, Oregon.

y David Tanza

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olar energy is the last thing thatcomes to mind when one flies into

Portland, Oregon through an over-st and cloudy November sky.owever Im arriving in Portland totend Greenbuild, the 2004 Inter-ational Conference and Expo wherever 6000 building industry profession-s have come to learn about the latest

dvancements in sustainable and greenuilding design, construction, finance,uilding management, and of course,lar energy.There are presentations and daily edu-tional sessions on sustainability,

esigning smart and healthy buildings,ving landscapes, green communityanning, and the implementation of the

eadership in Energy and Environ-ental Design (LEED) program, whichthe cornerstone to the green building

rogram developed by the U. S. Greenuilding Council.On display in the exhibit hall are the

test green building products, systemsnd technologies from more than 300ompanies and organizations. Itemsnge from wood products certified by

he Forest Stewardship Council, cottonsulation made from recycled blue


14/16The Sierra Club / Ventana Chapter Volume 43 Number 6, 2004 Printed on R14

Heather J. AllenI would like to serve on the Executive

Committee of the Sierra Club VentanaChapter because I share the Sierra Clubsmission to explore, enjoy and protect theplanet. In my relatively short time onthe Central Coast, I have been fortunateto explore and enjoy the wildness of theBig Sur coastline and the tranquility ofMonterey Bay. I am continuing to learnhow to best protect these fragileresources as a graduate student ofInternational Environmental Policy atthe Monterey Institute of InternationalStudies. I believe the Sierra Club buildsthe capacity of local people to improvetheir own communities and protect theirenvironment, and I would like to sharemy knowledge and experience to helpprotect the treasures of the Ventana

region.

Aldo GiacchinoI want to contribute to the advance-

ment of the Executive Committeeswork. I have lived in the Bay Area for 30years, the past seven in Santa Cruz. Ihave taken every opportunity to ski,hike and camp in the Sierras and to crewcompetitively in San Francisco Bay. Ilove the coast and the mountains withequal passion. I will do my utmost topreserve and enhance the enjoyment ofour regions natural assets.

I have a Masters degree and a ten-yearcareer in city planning, including theposition of Planning Director of a majorcity. I have also been an executive in sev-eral health care organizations.

I have engaged in many community

efforts to protect the Santa Cruz envi-ronment. I have successfully contestedenvironmentally damaging projectsbefore the Coastal Commission. I havethe experience to plan, manage, andwork collaboratively on complex prob-lems and organizational issues. I wouldappreciate your vote.

Bojana Fazarinc MorgenthalerFor the last 15 years I have lived in

Santa Cruz County, relishing its naturalbeauty and working to preserve it.During those years, I worked and part-nered on forestry issues with communi-

oel WeinsteinA permanent beach closure in my

hildhood first aroused my concern

bout the environment. The Montereyeas environmental quality drew meere, and Im strongly motivated to pro-ct it.I worked with both business people

nd environmentalists to achieve com-on goals in a traditionally pollutingdustry in Los Angeles. Our companyd the industry in pollution control,iminating or recycling virtually allastes, demonstrating that clean practicesere more profitable than pollution.

Lois RobinI have been taking part

the Pajaro Valley with gAction Pajaro Valley, the Ohlone Indian Council, thTaskforce, the Toxics Actthe Pajaro Valley Art Voices of the Wetlands. Tsoon experience a populatWill it create livable, susmunities, or will it be mau

Will the Valley preserve itsprime agricultural lands, cumb to thoughtless deveit solve the problems of tfrom agricultural and otheor go on poisoning its rSierra Club has a major rethis critical area at this tim

I was a member of thExecutive Committee in recent years Ive spent my County matters providinForum there on issues ofagement, intelligent planpreservation of the Protecting the wild places-

spaces-remains the core ofthe motivation for servingSanta Cruz Ex-com.

Michael A. GuthI have been active in conservation

activities, and especially coastal issues, asan individual and as a member of numer-ous organizations, boards, and commis-sions (including the ConservationCommittee of the Santa Cruz Chapter ofthe Sierra Club). I believe that I canmake a strong, positive contribution to

ita DalessioAs Chapter Chair for the past three

ears, I have worked with other Ex-Comembers to protect the natural resourcesthe Monterey Bay area. Currently one

f the fastest growing areas in the state,ere finding that the pressures to devel-p, especially large subdivisions on unin-orporated county land, have never beenronger.If re-elected to Ex-Com, I will contin-

e to oppose unwise development andmplement the expertise and legal cloutf the Sierra Club to ensure that envi-onmental laws and procedures arenforced in our area.

As a hiker, I am especially committed protection of the vast Ventana

Wilderness. Our Chapter is actively pro-oting the preservation of this nationaleasure to ensure that its spectacular fea-res will continue to be a sanctuary for

uman visitors as well as for wildlife.

Executive Committee Candidates

Ventana ChapterCandidates

I have used my knowledge and skillsto contribute to the Chapters fiscalsoundness, and in the community, towork with diverse groups. I would behappy to continue to work for our chap-ter and the Monterey area to keep itgreen.

Santa Cruz GroupCandidates

the Executive Committee.My history of involvement includes

exposure to and knowledge of most, ifnot all, of the administrative agencieswith jurisdiction in the County. Myongoing conservation activities, and mybackground as an attorney, should blendwell with the work of the ExecutiveCommittee.

ty and environmental grothe Sierra Club. In the earlfound, and still serve on Citizens for Responsible Fment, dedicated to preservwatersheds in Santa Cruz

At a time when the beconomic interests and truenvironment grows moreespecially compelled to lev

forestry experience, alonyears of global business/magement background to heenvironment for future gwould be a privilege to dotext of the Sierra Club.


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Information: 426-HIKE (42Meeting place: Sierra Club1001 Center St, Santa Cru

Executive Committee:Wednesday, Dec. 8, at 7:Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 7

Conservation CommitteWednesday, Jan. 7, at 7:0Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 7:0

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Ventana Chapter (Monterey Co.)

Information: 624-8032

Executive Committee:Last Thursday of the month; Call formeeting place & time.

Conservation Committee:Alternate 3rd Saturdays, 2:00 p.m.Becks house: 23765 Spectacular Bid,Monterey. Take Hwy 68 to York Rd. toSpectacular Bid.January 19, at 2:00 p.m.

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with your Ventana.The ballot must be postmarked by Monday, December 20.Monterey County members may vote only for Chapter candidates.Santa Cruz County members may vote for BOTH Chapter and Group

candidates.For joint memberships, mark a vote in both columns.

After you complete your ballot, TEAR OFF THIS ENTIRE PAGEand return it in the envelope provided. Your mailing label on the back ofthis page ensures that the vote has come from a valid member of theClub. Ballots and mailing labels will be separated by the Chapter Secretaryto ensure a secret ballot. If you lose the envelope enclosed with yourVentana, mail your completed ballot to Mary Gale, Chapter Secretary,Sierra Club, P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA 93921. Call Mary Gale, 626-3565,if you have any questions.

Voting Instructions andExecutive Committee Ballot

What does the Executive Committee do?

The members of the Executive Committee make Chapter and Grouppolicy for the Club. These representatives, elected by you, meet each monthto discuss issues and hear reports from subcommittees such as the

Conservation Committee and the Forestry Committee. ExecutiveCommittee members make policy and financial decisions and superviselocal Club operations such as budget, fundraising, and local offices/book-store.

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Rita Dalessio

Joel Weinstein

Heather Allen

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Children who live in polluted com-munities are fivetimes more likely

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han 80% of the lungnction expected for

heir age. New data from the Childrensealth Study suggests that pollutantsom vehicle emissions and fossil fuelsnder lung development and limit

reathing capacity for a lifetime.Published in the New England Journal

f Medicine, the study was funded by theational Institute of Environmentalealth Sciences, one of the National

nstitutes of Health, the California Airesources Board and the Hastingsoundation.Each year, pulmonary function data

were collected from 1759 children asthey progressed from 4th grade to 12thgrade. The researchers also tracked levelsof air pollutants such as nitrogen diox-ide, acid vapor, elemental carbon, andparticulate matter in the 12 SouthernCalifornia communities where the chil-dren lived. The study encompassed someof the most polluted areas in the greaterLos Angeles basin, as well as several less-polluted communities outside the LosAngeles area.

Over the eight-year period,researchers found that children living inthe most polluted communities had sig-nificant reductions in the volume of airthey could exhale after taking a deepbreath compared to children living incommunities with cleaner air.

Researchers are unsure how air pollu-

tion may retard lung develop-ment. Chronic inflammationmay play a role, with air pollu-tants irritating small airwayson a daily basis. Scientists alsosuspect that air pollutantsmight dampen the growth ofalveoli, tiny air sacs in thelungs.

The research team will con-tinue to follow the study par-

ticipants until their lungs arefully mature. They want tofind out whether the partici-pants will experience respirato-ry symptoms, and if those whomoved away from a pollutedenvironment will show someimprovement in lung function.

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