2006, V45 - 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 45, Number 6, 2006

Explore, enjoy and protect the planet

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Editor:Debbie Bulger, [email protected](no change of address calls, please!)

Production:Debbie Bulger, Vivian Larkins,Dale Nutley

Writers:Rita Dalessio, Debbie Bulger,Denyse Frischmuth, Don Monkerud,Sierra Club California Staff,Dan Becker

Photographers:Robert Frischmuth, Joan Jones Holtz,Parents of Twins, Boon Hughey,Don Monkerud

Proofreaders:Jeff Alford, Jim Danaher,Charles Koester, Wolfgang Rosenberg

Distribution:Keith Wood, Jerry HouserDebbie Bulger, Esperanza Hernandez

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The Sierra Club/Ventana Chapter Volume 45 Number 6, 2006

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

Organic produceworth eating

With all the bad publicity recent-ly from some organic foodcompanies shipping out tainted

produce, some folks may be wonderingif the extra time, effort and money spenton purchasing quality organic produce is

worth it. In my opinion, it definitely is.A valuable source of informationabout the pesticides found on most of thefruits and vegetables we eat is availablefrom a not-for-profit organization calledEnvironmental Working Group (EWG)based in Washington DC. On their web-site, www.foodnews.com, EWG posts aShoppers Guide to Pesticides in Pro-duce. This guide lists the worst and best

Learning to lookLook closely. Look with care.Little birds are everywhere.

Until a few years ago, the sweetbird on our front cover was justan LBB to me, a little brown

bird, one of many indistinguishablechirpers on the ground, in the bushesand along the trail. Now I know it is aWhite-crowned sparrow, distinguishedby its handsome crown of black andwhite stripes.

I see White-crowned sparrows in myyard during the fall, winter, and spring,and in the Sierra during the summer. Iam able to identify them because Ivelearned to look more closely.

A few years ago my husband and Istarted putting out bird feeders. Now wehave three, each different, and eachattracting different kinds of birds. Theirplacement, not far from our diningroom picture window, allows us toobserve the birds as we eat.

What used to be a blur of indistin-guishable LBBs is slowly coming intofocus. Artist and bird guide author,David Allen Sibley, recommends lookingat a bird. Its that straightforward. Lookclosely at a bird and note details such asshape and color of the bill, food prefer-ences, and behaviors. Only after theobservation, should you open your bird

foods based on their pesticide content.The rankings are based on the results of43,000 tests conducted by the USDA andFDA between 2000 and 2004.

A detailed description of the testingcriteria is also available on the website.The highest pesticide concentration(with a score of 100) was found in peach-es, then apples, (89), sweet bell peppers(86), and celery (85). The lowest scores inthe list of 43 foods are avocado andonions each with a score of 1.

The study determined that whilewashing and peeling produce can help,they will not eliminate the toxins. Peel-ing also takes away nutrients.

Currently the scientific comhasnt completed all the studiesary to precisely explain the effecticides in food. However, there ing consensus that small doses ocides and other chemicals can adaffect people, especially during ble periods of fetal developmchildhood when exposures calong-lasting effects.

So it makes sense to buy orgakeep our exposure to pesticides apossible. Here in Monterey anCruz Counties we are especiallynate that organics are widely ava

Rita Dalessio

book.Having the feeders in the ya

me close-up views of a surprising of birds. I have noticed the sphang out in flocks much like teenhave watched them feeding ground and on the platform feedmorning, a White-crowned schased off a much-smaller gowhich was eating nearby. Andwatched a White-crowned sparron my lettuce-gone-to-seed glesnack, then knocking the cmorsels to the ground for further

I remember the day when finally distinguish the White-csparrows from the Golden-csparrows. It was the same sensatiin grade school when I was fina

scribed glasses. I could see theboard and I could read the wwhole new world opened up for mwas no longer an impressionist pbut a focused film with millionsdetails I had previously missed.

The next time you look out tdow, sit on your front porch or backyard, or walk down to theobserve the birds around you. Ymight see something new.

I know all about looking closetle bird told me.

Debbie Bulger

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outlook to choice of products. They arenot only consumers, but also doers andleaders.

Club Members are among the mostactive, affluent audiences of adventuretravelers and year-round outdoor sportsenthusiasts your advertising dollars canbuy. Its an unduplicated audience withthe power to buy your products andservices.

Sierra Club Members are Great ProspectsMedian Age: 41Male/Female: 63% / 37%Median Household Income: $56,227Attended/Graduated College: 81%

Professional/Technical/Managerial: 36%

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LETTERS

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Contact Your RepresentativesPresident George W. BushThe White House1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NWWashington, D.C. 20500Comment line: (202) 456-1111FAX: (202) [email protected]

Vice President Dick Cheney(202) [email protected]

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

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

1 Post Street, Suite 2450San Francisco, CA 94104go to website to email

Senator Barbara Boxer112 Hart Office BuildingWashington, D. C. 20510(202) 224-3553(415) 403-0100 (Voice)1700 Montgomery StreetSan Francisco, CA 94111go to website to email

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

(831) 424-2229 (Salinas)(202) 225-6791 (FAX, Washington, D.C.)

[email protected]. Representative Anna Eshoo698 Emerson StreetPalo Alto, CA 94301(408) 245-2339FAX (650) 323-3498go to website to email

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

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

State Senator Jeff Denham

369 Main Street, #208Salinas, CA 93901(831) [email protected]

Assembly Representative Anna [email protected]

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

The Ventana welcomes letters. Send to:

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

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

all the DAI am the Environmental Prosecutor in thenta Cruz County District Attorneys

ffice. Recently, we added a consultant tor staff, former Fish & Game Lt. Dennisldwin. Our hope is that by using Dennisspertise, in some instances we will be ablerespond to concerns about environmental

olations more quickly than environmentalencies are able to do. While I would noter want to discourage reporting violationsthe proper agency, Id like to invite you too call us directly about your concerns. My

rect number is 454-2553.Morgan C. TaylorAssistant District AttorneySanta Cruz County

Denyse Frischmuth

By unanimous City Council vote,Pacific Grove became the first cityin Monterey County to sign the

.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agree-ent and the U.N.-sponsored Urbannvironmental Accords. Santa Cruzounty has two signatory cities: Santa

Pacific Grove commits to fightglobal warming

Cruz and Capitola. Worldwide, over 100cities have signed on to the Urban Envi-ronmental Accords, and 326 cities haveso far adopted the U.S. Mayors Climate

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In recognition of the Pacific Grovecommitment, the Sierra Club presentedthe City a Cool Cities Award. MayorCort, who accepted the award for theCity, is a strong advocate for sustainabil-

ity.Sustainable Pacific Grove, a grassrootscitizen action group, is committed toworking with the City on implementingthe actions recommended in the ClimateProtection Agreement and the UrbanAccords. Citizen participation is a keycomponent for achieving the goals ofthese documents.

embers of Sustainable Pacific Grove watch as Pacific Grove Mayor Dan Cort recieves theool Cities Award presented on behalf of the Sierra Club by Denyse Frischmuth

How to helpTo learn more or get invo

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Membership inquiries:[email protected]

Supervisors push forward withmega-development plan forMonterey County

Chapter volunteers and representa-tives from resident groupsthroughout Monterey County

ave doggedly pursued a sound Generalan for over seven years by participat-

g in hearings, analyzing massive docu-ents, and conducting public outreach.ow the Board of Supervisors is pushingapprove their version of the plan by

ecember 19 (as of November 26, thenal EIR was not even out.) Unfortu-

ately, but not surprisingly, the majori-of the Supervisors has gone along

ith well-financed development inter-ts who stand to gain a great deal frome wholesale conversion of the openace, farmland and steep hills that stillist in this county.Even though there are currently com-ute gridlock, overstretched public serv-es, water shortages, and pollution, theupervisors General Plan would usher

much more of the same. Steep slopesstorically protected by law would be

pened up for tree removal, grading,ncing and conversion to other uses.ubdivisions wont be directed to areasat have infrastructure, but would be

allowed virtually anywhere in the rurallands, further compromising oak wood-lands and other habitats, as well aswildlife corridors. Farmland is allowedto be paved over if farmland adjacent

to the developments is protected. Thissurreal policy hints at the stealthapproach of this plan: Make grand state-ments about protection of naturalresources or farmland, but provide poli-cies that, when closely read, actuallyensure their destruction.

The Supervisors have also stopped thepublic from voting on duly qualified bal-lot measures that would overrule theirdisastrous decisions on the General Planand on the notorious Rancho San Juanmega-development North of Salinas.The Supervisors legal maneuvering andgamesmanship have been decried in themedia and among election watchdoggroups such as the League of WomenVotersbut still the Supervisors persist.

Once again, the community is forcedto go to the mat to stand up for thefuture of their environment and qualityof life. This is too important a battle toback down. Stay tuned.

by Sierra Club California Staff

Governor Schwarzenegger signedtwo of the Sierra Clubs fivehighest priority bills which

passed the Legislature in 2006. He signedAB 32 (Pavley and Nuez), which puts acap on greenhouse gas emissions and AB

1870 (Lieber), which adds a smoke test toSmog Check. He vetoed AB 1012(Nation), which would have increasedclean alternative fuels, SB 1796 (Florez),which would have helped to improveflood protection, and SB 927 (Lowen-thal), which would have enabledimproved security and air quality atspecified ports

In all, the Governor signed 25 of the 39bills which the Club asked him to sign.

The most important of these was AB32, the Global Warming Solutions Act,which made California the first state toadopt a binding limit on greenhouse gaspollution. Sierra Club California will

now work with the Air Resources Boardand other state agencies to effectivelyimplement this landmark law. Enact-ment of AB 1870, the other priority billsigned into law, literally allows Califor-nians to breathe easier, as it eliminates

Global Warming Solutions Act, and Smoke Ttop legislative successes

the loophole that allowed visiblying vehicle tailpipes to pass Smog

Another triumph was the paSB 1360 (Kehoe), which createsinternet a central registry of cotion easements. A comprehens

centralized list of the easement loand other relevant informationthem will help land use planners public to better protect these are

The November 7 election resumixed. We won our biggest pdefeating the takings initiative (Pand the parental notification in(Prop 85) that we opposed adefeated. However, two importtiatives that we supported wapproved by the voters: clean(Prop 87) and clean elections (Pr

Bonds fared much better, thovoters approved five infrastbonds, including three that we

water/parks/land conservation84); affordable housing, which hexcellent smart growth/infill pr(Prop 1C); and schools, which hschool buildings language (Prop

Environmental Impact Reports(EIRs) are often, and rightly,required when developments that

could have impacts on the environment

are considered. The Sierra Club is oftenat the forefront of the EIR reviewprocess, and we value it highly. Howev-er, members of the Monterey CountyLAFCO, the body that makes decisionson matters such as whether parts of thecounty may become independent towns(the incorporation process) has claimedwithout logic or law that an EIR isrequired in order for Carmel Valley toincorporate. The Sierra Club disagrees,and concurs with LAFCOs own expertsand hired consultants opinion that anEIR is notrequired.

Why is incorporation desired, andwhy is an EIR not needed?

Carmel Valley is a jewel that drawspeople to its natural beauty, from JohnSteinbeck to todays hikers and vistaseekers. The downside of such beauty isthat it attracts big developers who canmake millions of dollars by despoiling

the land. For years the County Gment has ignored the concerns dents and environmentalists, aswater and road capacity shortfa

approved one bad project after aPreservationists worked to orvote on whether Carmel Valleybecome self-governing as a townout from under the extreme proorientation of County Superviso

In December 2005, LAFCO apa Negative Declaration whichallow an incorporation vote to pIn October of 2006, LAFCO areversed itself and called for before a vote could go forward.Monterey Heraldopined, this actan arrogant attempt to simply pvote from occurring and was noon any facts, law, or evidence.

Proponents of incorporatiothat an EIR would be requiredwhen the proposed new town considers a Master Plan whichchange development policieswould an EIR before the vote stu

Carmel Valley residents areLAFCO to stick to the law and sissue to the voters. Unfortunamay take legal action to compel Lto do the right thing. For more ition contact Glenn [email protected], 659-1152.

When EIRs are misused

Carmel Valleys preservation efforts threatened


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Water foulDavenport residents advised to boil their drinking water

When you brushed your teeththis morning, you probablyused tap water. This simple

ily ritual has been transformed into amplicated event for the 375 residents

Davenport, the small town just northSanta Cruz on Highway 1. Instead ofing tap water, residents must use bot-

ed or boiled water. Thats because theater is unfit to drink.The Boil Water Notice which has

one out to Davenport residents directsem to use bottled or boiled water forinking, food preparation and toothushing. For Susan Young and her fam-

y it means that toddler twins Alistaird Jonathan must fill a cup with bottledater and dip their toothbrushes. Iteans that Susan must make sure herns dont drink any bath water or puteir fingers in their mouths when theyke a bath.In the kitchen, adhering to the Boil

Water Notice takes planning. Familiesnt wash fruit or salad greens in tapater. The normal 140-degree waterom the dishwasher is not hot enough

kill potentially harmful bacteria andganisms. To clean dishes, residentsust first wash them, then treat themith bleached water per directions fromnvironmental Health.Although not all Davenport residents

e so careful as Young, the Countyarns that Failure to follow this advi-ry could result in stomach or intestin-

illness. Would you take a chance withour young children?The reason for the boil water notice ise sediment or turbidity of the waterurce. The State Water Resources Con-ol Board has placed the Davenportater source, San Vicente Creek, on its

mpaired list, meaning the creeks wateruality does not meet state water stan-rds under the 1972 Clean Water Act.In addition, new filtration standards

ere adopted by the State in January of05. As a result, the County has raisedater rates for Davenport by 70% in

order to pay for the necessary filtrationupgrade. This is the second winter thatDavenport residents have had the boilnotice.

The problem only occurs and the boilnotice is only in effect in the winter.Why does the turbidity level rise duringwinter storm events? Some say that it isdue to natural erosion of the mountain-sides during storms causing soil to enterinto and pollute San Vicente Creek.

Others claim it is due to the ten or so res-idences that abut San Vicente Creekabove the water diversion point. TheState Water Quality Board gave the rea-son as silviculture (logging operations)when they listed the creek as impaired.

In June 2006, Tom Bolich, DistrictEngineer for the Santa Cruz CountyPublic Works Department, wrote theCalifornia Department of Forestry(CDF) asking that the CDF not allowtimber harvesting between October 15and May 1 stating the Countys seriousconcerns about erosion and soil stability

during the winter months that couldoccur due to timber harvest operations.

The silt-laden water is not onlyundrinkable for humans, it is also badfor the endangered and threatened ani-mals that inhabit San Vicente Creek.Coho salmon, steelhead trout and Cali-fornia red-legged frogs need cool, well-oxygenated water. Silt ruins spawning

gravel and vent young fish fring food. Silt partiabsorb heat in the s

thus raising water temperature

lowers oxygen levels. In additionsettle in pools reducing refuges when water levels drop in summ

Cemex, the cement plant in port, has logged the San Vicentwatershed extensively (6,700 acrelast 20 years). As we go to prehave submitted another timber plan for the watershed.

How to helpReplacing the approve all tim

vest plans orientation of the CDan attitude of forest stewardshwatershed protection is a long-teect. If you want to join the loca

Club Forestry Task Force, call Jdiani, 426-1697.Toddler twins Jonathan and Alistair, 3, must be reminded not to put their hands in theirmouths during bathtime in Davenport.

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C A L E N D A R

Sierra Club Events

Non-Sierra Club events of interest

The following activities are not sponsored or administered by the Sierra Club. TClub makes no representations or warranties about the safety, supervision or mment of such activities. They are published only as a reader service.

Monday, January 1

New Years Pizza PartySierra Club Singles will celebrate with

pizza. 6:00 p.m. at Tony & Albas, 226Mt. Hermon Road, Scotts Valley (KingsVillage Shopping Center) $9 perperson; drinks are extra.Please be punctual, sowe know how muchpizza to order. Formore information,call Karen Kaplanafter 11:00 a.m.,335-3342.

Saturdays (dates below)

Habitat restoration sponsored

by 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 if thingsget particularly unpleasant, we call it aday. Contact Linda Brodman, 462-4041,[email protected]. website:

www.cruzcnps.org.

Jan. 6, Sunset Beach State ParkJan. 27, Quail Hollow County ParkFeb. 10, Natural Bridges State Park

Second and Fourth Saturdays

Habitat restoration

WatsonvilleSecond and fourth Saturdays each month.Sponsored by Watsonville WetlandsWatch. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Meet atthe Fitz Wetlands Educational ResourceCenter located at Pajaro Valley High

School in Watsonville. Gloves, toa snack provided. Call Jonathan P728-4106 for more information. Nrience necessary.

Saturdays

Garland Ranch hikesThe Monterey Peninsula RegionaDistrict docents lead hikes at GarRanch Park every Saturday and inSierra Club members to join themupdated list of all hikes may be fo

their website: www.mprpd.org.

Free Wormshops

Learn how worms can eat your foscraps and make beautiful compoyour garden. FREE workshop foCruz County residents. 1:00-3:00 Optional worm bin, $20. Call to worm bin. Sponsored by Santa CCounty Board of Supervisors. CaGrobe, 427-3452.

Sunday, Jan. 21, Grey Bears RecyFacility, 2710 Chanticleer, Santa

Spring, 2007

Channel Island CruisesGo on an island hopping excursio

Channel Islands. Four- and Five-dcruises. See details in the display aleft. These trips are fundraisers toSierra Club political programs in nia. Cost for 4-day is $775. Cost fis $925. All cruises depart from Sabara. To make a reservation sendcheck made out to Sierra Club

Jones Holtz, 11826 The Wye St.,Monte, 91732. For more info con

Joan at [email protected], 626-4Website: www.truthaquatics.coming.htm.

Joan

Jones

Holtz

Deborah A. MalkinA TTO RNEY A T LA W

Specializing inWills, Living Trusts, Tax-saving Trusts,

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

Free initial consultationDiscount offered to Sierra Club members.

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

volunteers needed to get phonemessages to activists

YOU are responsible, dependable, andsmart. The Club needs someone to transcribephone messages at its Santa Cruz office andget the messages to our activists. Must com-mit to 2 times/week. To apply, call 768-8187.

Cup contest

Do you love your old Sierra Club cup?The Club would like to see how you use it.Take a picture of your cup in use, in action,or on location and National will award a prizeto the photographer who takes the most creative,

interesting, artistic photo. Submit photos online. Forcontest details see http://clubhouse.sierraclub.org/membership/forsale/cupcompetition.htm.

Island Hopping in Channel Islands

National Park

See whales, pinnipeds & wildflowers

April 13-16 May 4-7 July 20-23

4-day, 4-island cruises visiting San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz &Anacapa Islands. $775

August 25-29 September 15-19

5-day, 5-island cruises visiting all five islands included in ChannelIslands National Park: San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Anacapa,& tiny Santa Barbara Island. $925.

All cruises depart from Santa Barbara. Prices include assigned bunk,all meals, snacks, beverages & services of ranger/naturalist. Thesecruises are fundraisers to benefit Sierra Club political programs in Cal-ifornia. To make a reservation send $100 check payable to Sierra Clubto Joan Jones Holtz, 11826 The Wye St., El Monte, 91732,626-443-0706, [email protected].


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Chapter joins suit to prevent grazing innew wilderness addition

The Ventana Chapter has joined anongoing lawsuit against the USForest Service for attempting to

reintroduce grazing on a portion of theKozy Kove Ranch in the southern coastof Big Sur. The other co-plaintiffs are theVentana Wilderness Alliance, Los PadresForest Watch in California and Wilder-ness Watch of Missoula, Montana whichhas two chapters in California. The law-suit was filed in September and is knownas the Silver Peak Lawsuit.

The Kozy Kove Ranch and surround-ing wilderness provide habitat for 13species of wildlife on the federal andstate lists of endangered or threatenedspecies, including the peregrine falcon,California brown pelican, Californialeast tern, and Southern sea otter, as wellas 14 species of plants recommended bythe Smithsonian Institute and the Cali-fornia Native Plant Society for specialprotection due to their imperiled status.

The shoreline offers coves shelteringelephant seals, sea lions, sea otters andnumerous shorebirds and fish. Thecoastline also has an extensive cultural

history, with abundant remains of thevillages, hunting camps and quarries ofthe prehistoric Esselen and Salinangroups that once flourished in the area.

Livestock grazing occurred on theKozy Kove Ranch starting in the 1880s,but was discontinued in 1990. Sincethen, no grazing has occurred on theranch. In 2002, almost half of the ranch,about 398 acres, was designated as feder-al wilderness, as a part of RepresentativeSam Farrs Big Sur Wilderness and Con-

servation Act of 2002 becoming part ofthe existing Silver Peak Wilderness. InSeptember 2005, the Forest Serviceissued an environmental assessment anddecision notice allowing livestock graz-ing for commercial purposes on theranch.

The Chapter is opposed to livestockgrazing on the ranch for many reasons:

Livestock would carry and spreadexotic and invasive species into the ranchas has occurred in other grazed areas.

Livestock also would compact the

eturn to Wildernessrector: Ed Schehloduced by Raindancer Media

viewed by Debbie Bulger

P

icture this improbable scene: Aman climbs uphill through thewoods toward the camera with a

uge steel drum strapped to his back:ve got a stone in my boot, he pro-aims. Quit whining, comes the jok-g retort.The scene is part of the remarkable

ory of people working together toean up newly-designated wilderness.he Ventana Wilderness Alliance carriedut this ambitious project in the Willowreek addition to the Silver Peak

Wilderness in southern Monterey Coun-. In all, 59 volunteers collected, broke

p into manageable pieces, bagged, andauled out 10,280 pounds of trash in 267ckpack loads. And they had a good

me to boot!

The phenomenal feat is documentedthe 28-minute DVD,Return to Wilder-ss. The editing is superb; there is goodusic and photography.The debris was left by long-ago min-

s, hippies from the 60s, and later resi-nts. Before the trash removal, Theentana Wilderness Alliance hiredperts to evaluate the archeological sitesd conduct a biologic survey. Some his-ric artifacts were left on site.Removing all that trash took exten-

ve coordination by the VentanaWilderness Alliance including navigating

e two-year approval process of the

.S. Forest Service. Besides work forckpackers, there were jobs of all kindscluding feeding the backpackers, cut-ng apart metal structures with weldinguipment, setting up the spectacularyrolean traverse to transport loadsross the creek so as not to negativelyfect aquatic life, and carefully packingp hazardous materials such as discardedr batteries.If you missed this video either on pub-

c TV or at the Santa Cruz Environ-ental Film Festival fall showing, youight want to show it at a potluck forme of your friends. To set up a groupowing, contact Tom Hopkins of the

entana Wilderness Alliance, [email protected] inspiring story deserves wider

stribution.

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soil, destroy vegetation, and expearth especially near sources owater.

Livestock would neimpact Native American sites

ranch. It is likely that livestockcongregate in one area in partiflat piece of land near a streamone can easily find broken piecestery and arrowheads from the early inhabitants.

Allowing livestock graziwould destroy the areas solitubeauty favored by local hikers atographers.

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is on the menu in a restaurdowntown Santa Cruz, youll bto know that RepresentativFarr is cosponsoring resolutiimpeach George W. Bush. Altit is doubtful impeachment wpursued by the Congress, Farnonetheless, I will work for ju

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in both Monterey and Santa you still have time to commthe Draft Management Plans fMonterey Bay National Marintuary. The comment period iuntil January 5. Comments cemailed to jointplancomments@gov. The Plan can be viewedownloaded from www.sanctnos.noaa.gov/jointplan/.

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by Don Monkerud

At a time when everyplace I haveever lived has been transformedby urban sprawl, its a comfort to

find a place that hasnt changed in hun-dreds, perhaps thousands, of years. TheSierra wilderness is a sanctuary for thesoul. The night sky fills with stars, theMilky Way parades across the horizon,and I contemplate the mystery that myancestors sought to understand as theynamed the constellations, imagined oneset of gods after another, and attemptedto elucidate the meaning of life.

Lacking a conflict-ridden mythologyof religion, the mystery is enough. Themountains are filled with beauty; the

trees glow golden in the sun; mosssparkles in shades of green as the sunmoves across the sky; and granite boul-

ders lie in a jumble, cracks twisting uptheir surface, each distinct in color andtexture. The debris of civilization fadesagainst a background of an abiding earth,and I remind myself to be aware of theworld around me, which brings newmeaning to life and fills every wakingmoment with the amazing reality ofimmediate experience.

Many forests such as this have fallento loggers chainsaws, contractors pavedroads and vacation home sites, coalmin-ers strip mines and developers stripmalls. Even the national parks are fallingprey to development. Will our moun-

tainous natural cathedrals fill wipeople, more congestion, and moto destroy the vibrant quiet of n

Being here reminds me of htime fills up with chores and erraproduce tension and anxiety. Hofind time to get in touch with myalone the people whom I carePerhaps by observing? Flowersover the ground: red columbinshooting stars, magenta penstemorange tiger lilies. White bnuthatches, Stellars jays, woodchickadees and juncos fly freelyJeffrey pine and red and white fi

How will humanity adjust tpopulation, mass migrations, conflicts and wars, famines, flooricanes and other global-warminters? Growth appears inevitablewonder whether these pressurpush greater numbers into the wilderness.

Will this small mountain lakthe murmur of voices across a cfire continue to provide a retfuture generations? Or will we hforesight and the will to protecon earth that give us a quiet, space to contemplate nature, oand ourselves?

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Dan Becker, Director, Sierra Clubslobal Warming Program

The U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgencys annual Fuel EconomyGuide issued in October 2006,

ocuments that most automakers areiling to use gas-saving technology to

t oil addiction, global warming and gassts. It also shows that some auto com-nies and the Bush administration areowing smoke when they tout E 85hanol as a solution to oil dependenced global warming.The report provides official fuel econ-

my information for all but the heaviestodel year 2007 cars, SUVs and other

ght trucks. In many classes of vehiclesom small cars to SUVsthere is anormous gap between the most effi-

ent vehicle and the average vehicle. Forstance, this model years most efficient

UV is the Ford Escape hybrid, whichts an estimated 34 miles per gallon

mbined city/highway fuel economy.ompared to the average SUV whichts around 21 miles combinedty/highway, the hybrid Escape willnsume nearly 2,000 fewer gallons ofsoline and release 30 tons less heat-apping global warming pollution.ven a segment competitor, such as theyundai Santa Fe, gets significantlywer fuel economy23 mpg city/high-aycompared to the hybrid Escape.The best-in-class vehicles demonstrateat the auto industry has the technolo-

y to make vehicles get better mileage.ut the low fuel economy average showsat auto companies fail to put that tech-

ology in most of their cars and lightucks. Instead of putting this technolo-y to work, the auto industry continues

oppose any effort to increase fuelonomy standards. As a result, the aver-e fuel economy of new vehicles sold ine United States is the lowest since the80s.Making our cars and light trucks go

rther on a gallon of gas is the biggestngle step we can take to saving moneythe gas pump, curbing global warm-

g, and cutting Americas oil depend-

ence. Taking this step would save 4 mil-lion barrels of oil per daymore thanthe amount the U.S. currently importsfrom the Persian Gulf and could getfrom the Arctic Refuge, combined. Pres-ident Bush has the authority to make sig-nificant increases in federal fuel econo-

my standards. While the EPA Adminis-trator claims that President Bush isinvesting in energy innovations andbringing breakthroughs in fuel efficiencyfrom the labs to the streets, the realityis quite different. In its six years in office,this administration has only proposedincreasing light truck fuel economy stan-dards by 2.4 miles per gallon by 2011that is a mere 0.3 miles per gallon peryear and only for light trucks.

The EPA report also sheds light onthe EPAs efforts to improve the fueleconomy window labels for new vehi-cles. This effort is intended to provideconsumers with better fuel economy

estimates when they shop for a newvehicle. However, the EPA is unlikelyto include any new labeling require-ments for flexible-fuel vehicles(FFVs)vehicles that can, but rarely do,run on ethanoleven though the reportdemonstrates that consumers will get sig-nificantly lower fuel economy whenoperating FFVs, resulting in higher fuelcosts and questionable environmentalbenefits when running on E 85.

Since the Big Three are aggressivelypushing FFVs as environmentallyresponsible vehicles, it is important thatconsumers are given accurate informa-tion. That is why the Sierra Club, along

with other organizations, has petitionedthe EPA to address this problem byincluding specific labeling requirementsfor FFVs in its rulemaking.

Accurate consumer information onFFVs is particularly important becausedespite the auto industrys public rela-tions hype, 99 percent of the time thesevehicles run exclusively on gasoline,according to a previous EPA report.Thats because only a few hundred of thenations 176,000 gas stations offer E 85.In fact, Department of Energy data indi-

cates that nationwide, there are only 4.5gallons of E 85 for each FFV on the road.Since they cant fill up on E 85, FFVowners end up running their vehicles ongasoline, even though automakersreceive fuel economy credits for produc-ing the vehicles under the assumption

that they operate 50 percent of the timeon ethanol.

Most new cars in reverse on fuel economyThis report makes it clear th

automakers need to shift from to forward by putting more vehicles on the road. If theyAmerican auto makers are likelyfurther behind their foreign ction.

In September, hike leader Steve Leg-nard led a chapter outing to the topof Half Dome in Yosemite. The

strenuous day hike was 18+ miles with4500' of elevation gain. Many of youhave ascended the thrilling route upthe cables and can relate to the joyexpressed by new member, KellyGardner of Santa Cruz:

My thanks and gratitude to ourleader, Steve Legnard, for getting us to

the top of Half Dome. It toohours, but Steve got 7 out of thus to the top. The experience anview were awesome, and the pand people I traveled with were less. I wasnt a member of the Club when I saw the hike listed iVentana, but now I am a memlook forward to getting back othe wilderness for hikes and raderie.

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Saturday, December 16WALK: POINT LOBOS

Join us on a 4-mile walk, starting from Hwy.1, to the Pit, then back past Whalers Cove tothe top of Whalers Knoll and back via south-ern trails. Meet at Albertsons at 9:00 a.m. fora short carpool. Bring snack, water, andoptional binoculars for close-ups of animallife. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

Saturday, December 16

HIKE: GROVER GULCH/ BATES CREEK

A 7-mile loop hike beginning from TheLand of the Medicine Buddha. Well hike upthrough Grover Gulch into the southwestcorner of Nisene Marks, and return along theridge above Bates Creek. This moderate hike,with 500' elevation gain, passes through sec-ond-growth redwood forest. Meet at Sears41st Ave. at 9:30 a.m. Bring water, lunch and$1 for carpool. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-8389.

Sunday, December 17

HIKE: PINNACLES PEAKSNow is the perfect cool temperature to visitour local national park, Pinnacles. Experiencea climb of North & South Chalone Peaks, a

journey that very few people have dared toventure. Mesmerizing views of the DiabloRange and the Gabilan Mountains to the east;the Santa Lucia Mountains west; Moss Land-ing and Santa Cruz north; and the immenseSalinas Valley. 3500' elevation gain; strenu-ously-steep, 15-mile loop. Bring plenty ofenergy food, water, wear hiking boots, lay-ered clothing, warm gloves and $ for carpool.Call leader (leave message) for time, meetingplace and information. Leader: EsperanzaHernandez, 678-1968.

Wednesday, December 20HIKE: HAKONE GARDENS/ MONTALVO

Well start in Hakone Gardens, an 18-acreJapanese garden started by the Stine family in1915. Japanese gardeners were hired to bringa tea house from Japan and reconstruct it inthe center of a garden designed to be like Fuji-Hakone National Park in Japan. After lunchwell walk the hillsides and formal gardens ofMontalvo Arts Center, a Mediterranean stylevilla nestled in the foothills above Saratoga.This center, the former home of James Phelana California Senator, is devoted to the devel-opment of art, architecture, music, and litera-

ture. 100s of concerts and shows are held hereeach year. Bring lunch and water. Some

uphill; great views of Santa Clara Valley.Meet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. to carpool($5 for gas and parking) or at the trailhead21000 Big Basin Way, Saratoga and parkinside the gardens for a 10:00 a.m. start.Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Monday, December 25HIKE: GARZAS CANYON LOOP

This beautiful Garland Ranch hike is a greatway to celebrate Christmas! Well hike up theTerrace Trail through the Redwood Canyonand along Garzas Creek with 6 creek cross-ings (4 unbridged). 4 miles with 800' elevationgain. Meet at the Big Bear Diner Park & Rideat 9:30 a.m. or at the Garzas Canyon trailheadon East Garzas Road at 9:50 a.m. Bring waterand lunch. Call to confirm hike. Leader:Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777.

Thursday, December 28

HIKE: BLUFF CAMP

This lovely 8-mile hike with spectacular viewstakes us behind the Los Padres reservoir andalong the upper Carmel River. Moderatelystrenuous terrain at a leisurely pace with oneunbridged river crossing. Meet at the Big BearDiner Park & Ride at 9:00 a.m. to carpool toPrinces Camp in Cachagua. Bring lunch andwater. Call to confirm hike. Leader: LynnBomberger, 375-7777.

JA N U A R Y

Monday, January 1HIKE/SHARE SNACK: GARLAND RANCH

A great outing to start your year. Well hike a5-mile loop up to the Mesa via Buckeye andWaterfall trails. Bring a snack & water for thehike and some food to share afterwards at theVisitors Center. Wear footgear with goodtread; be prepared for muddy trails. Rain can-

cels. Meet at Albertsons to carpooa.m., or at the Garland Ranch parki9:20 a.m. Leader: Martha Saylor, 372

Wednesday, January 3HIKE: HIDDEN VILLA, LOS ALTO

Hidden Villa Ranch is a 2300 acrefarm and wilderness preserve in the

of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It woped by Frank and Josephine Dbetween 1923 and 1977 and, upodeaths, dedicated as a youth hostel afor environmental education pChickens, pigs, horses, and goats there. Well hike over the Toyon TrAdobe Creek Trail and return doBunny Creek Loop. View spot on toak-studded hillside for lunch. Brinand water for this 8 1/2 mile trail.Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. to carpoogas and parking) or at 26870 Moody Altos Hills off Hwy. 280 at 10:00 a.mDiane Cornell, 423-5925.

Saturday, January 6

HIKE: SAM MCDONALD & PESCAA 9 1/2 mile loop beginning at theStation in Sam McDonald County Pupper Pescadero Road. 1320' elevatwell hike a portion of the Big Tree the Towne Fire Road then go south Brook Trail Loop into Pescadero Park. Well pass through a small oldredwood grove and cross Grangerover a beautiful gorge view of Townbefore returning to SM Co. Park. Ntake the Heritage Grove Trail, detouSierra Club Hikers Lodge for a shothen head downhill and through the sbeautiful Heritage Grove back to Meet at the Santa Cruz County GovCenter at 8:30 a.m. Bring water, lunccarpool. Leader: Ed Gilbert, 685-838

Saturday, January 6

HIKE: HOLT ROAD TO SNIVELY R

Well walk up from Mid Valley Road, through the forest to the closetrail to Garland Ranchs Snively Rhigher if we want. We may return the Park or back on the north trai

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ENERAL INFORMATION:

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

elcome on GLS outings.

XPLANATION OF RATINGS:

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

on gain; easy pace.Moderate: 5-10 miles; up to 2,000' gain;ots; better than average fitness required.Strenuous: May involve off-trail hiking;

manding pace; for experienced hikers inod condition only.

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

RECTIONS:

Park and Ride/Black Bear Diner: Thisrking lot is on Rio Road in Carmel.Albertsons/Bagel Bakery: Heading southHwy. 1, pass through Monterey. One mile

st the Ocean Ave. intersection, turn left onarmel Valley Rd. Almost immediately, turnght at the light toward the stores. Albert-

ns and Bagel Bakery are on the right.Santa Cruz County Govt. Center: Thege grey building at the corner of Ocean andater in Santa Cruz. We meet at the corner ofe parking lot nearest to the gas station.Felton Faire: From Santa Cruz take Gra-m Hill Rd. toward Felton. Just after youss Roaring Camp (on the left), make a rightto Felton Faire shopping center. We meet ate edge of the Safeway parking lot nearestraham Hill Rd.41st Avenue Sears: From Hwy. 1 in Capi-

la, take the 41st Avenue exit and continueward the ocean on 41st Avenue toward theall. Pass the main Mall entrance and turnght into the next entrance heading towardars. We meet behind the bank located atst 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 parkingthout a fee on weekends.

In the interests of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary thatparticipants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not haveinsurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Car-

pooling, 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 7 in theCalendar listings.

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Sunday, January 14

HIKE: PINNACLES/NORTH WILDERNESS

Get a totally different look at the Pinnacles.10miles with 1000' elevation gain. Bring a flash-light to go through the Balconies Caves whichhave been created by an ancient volcano erup-tion. Bring plenty of food, water, layeredclothing, warm gloves and $ for carpool. For

information, time and meeting place, pleasecall. Leader: Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1968.

Tuesday, January 16SENIOR SAUNTER: SUNSET BEACH

Well walk both the bluffs and the beach.Moderate 4 miles with not very steep hills.Dress for weather. Meet at Sears 41st Ave.before 9:30 a.m. or at Sunset Beach at thekiosk parking lot on the bluff at approx. 9:50a.m. Bring lunch, water, $2 carpool. RainCancels. Leader: Joan Brohmer, 462-3803.

Wednesday, January 17HIKE: WINDY HILL OPEN SPACE

This preserve, which lives up to its name,

includes an area of high, grassy hills over-looking much of the S. F. Bay Area. Wellexplore a 7-mile trail from the bottom upclimbing through a forest of oak, madrone,and Douglas fir. This lower portion of thepreserve is less visited, but no less beautiful.

the ocean. Call for a reservation as permits areneeded. Meet at the Black Bear Diner Park &Ride at 9:30 a.m. Bring lunch and water.Leader: Lynn Bomberger, 375-7777.

Friday, January 12HIKE: DEVILS PEAK

Starting at Botchers Gap, well go steadilyuphill through oak and madrone woods toSkinners Ridge, then up the steep, dry path toDevils Peak. Here well be rewarded withpanoramic views from the coast to the interi-or of the Ventana Wilderness (and lunch).Well also see how the forest is recovering

from bulldozing during the 1999 fire. 8 mileswith 2000' elevation gain. Bring lunch andplenty of water. Meet behind Brintons at8:30 a.m. to carpool. Day-use fee we can shareamong car occupants. Rain cancels. Leaders:Cath Farrant and Mary Dainton, 372 7427.

Saturday, January 13

HIKE: MOUNT MANUEL

Strenuous 10-mile hike with 3000' elevationgain to the top of Mt. Manuel. A great work-out on a trail that has an even grade with greatviews of the coast and the Ventana. Bringlunch, water and wear boots. Heavy rain can-cels. Meet at Albertsons in Carmel Valley at9:00 a.m. Leader: Steve Legnard, 402-1422.

alley. 9 miles, 1500' elevation gain. Expectison oak (no leaves); wear long pants. Bring

ater and lunch. Meet at Mid Valley shop-ng center in Carmel Valley next to the bank

Berwick St. at 9:30 a.m. Heavy rain can-s. Leader: Anneliese Suter, 624-1467.

nday, January 7

ALK: SOBERANES POINTts look for gray whales at the best spot one coast and also review the new book, Gray

Whales by local whale gurus, Alan Baldridged David Gordon. The point is also the set-

ng for Robinson Jeffers poem, Place for Noory. A short hike, but grand scenery andod companyyou cant lose. Meet at 10:00

m. at the Black Bear Diner Park & Ride.ginners welcome. Bring water, snack andndbreaker. Rain cancels. For more info,l slow poke leader: Joyce Stevens, 624-3149.

uesday, January 9ENIOR SAUNTER: WEST CLIFF /ATURAL BRIDGES

ell walk from Lighthouse Field to Naturalidges to visit the monarch butterflies in thecalyptus grove, then take the Nature TrailMoore Creek Lagoon and return for lunchVisitors Center. Easy 4 miles. Meet at

ars 41st Ave. before 9:30 a.m. or at 9:50 a.m.the first Lighthouse Field parking lot justfore the museum. Bring lunch, water, $2rpool. Leader: Jean Harrison, 425-5447.

hursday, January 11KE: MILL CREEK REDWOOD PRESERVE

ike the newest trail built by the Montereyegional Park Dist. Its gorgeous! 5 easy milesth 250' elevation gain thru a lovely forest ofge redwoods, madrones, tanbarks and liveks. Viewpoint overlooking mountains and


Sierra Club encourages outingsparticipants to walk, bicycle, andtake the bus to outings meetingplaces.

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Bring lunch and water. Meet at SAve. at 9:00 a.m. to carpool ($4) or athead at 10:00 a.m. off Hwy. 280 AlLeader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

Saturday, January 20

HIKE: EAST MOLERA

Lovely views of the coast, Pico Bla

the canyon of the south fork of the Lreward us for our steep climb towaSummit. 6 miles and 1,800' elevatiBring lots of water, lunch, hat, sun pand $ for the 45-minute carpool. Hecancels. Meet at Albertsons in C10:00 a.m. to carpool. Back around 4Leader: Andrea Phelps, andrea_csumb.edu.

Sunday, January 21

HIKE: WHALE PEAK/SOBERANES

Lets trek around and up Whale Soberanes. Well hope for a clear day for whales. Bring binoculars if ythem. If the trail on the ocean side of is closed, well do a two-pronged walkthe north side, then the south, and ththe hill for lunch. Dress in layers (wtop!!), bring lunch and water. Back afternoon. Rain cancels. Meet at BlDiner Park & Ride at 10:00 a.m. Mcall by Jan 19! Leader: Mary Gale, 62

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uesday, January 23NIOR SAUNTER: RIO DEL MAR /

EACLIFF BEACH

ikers choice of a level 4-miles along theach path or walk up Cliff Drive through aighborhood for 1 mile and down to beacha little-known path. Lunch at picnic tablesSeacliff. Dress for weather. Bring lunch,

ater, sit upon, $2 carpool. Meet at Sears 41stve. before 9:30 a.m. or the parking lot at Rioel Mar at 9:50 a.m. Rain cancels. Leader: Paterzog, 458-9841.

ednesday, January 24KE: PALO CORONA REGIONAL PARK

his is a 4350-acre former ranch with over0 species of plants that was opened thismmer for hiking by the Monterey Peninsu-Regional Park District. The elevation of therk ranges from sea level to 3400 ft. Our 6-le trail leads up to a dramatic view of

armel Bay from Inspiration Point. Original-part of the land grant Rancho San Carlos,was once owned by the Fish family whotertained many distinguished guests includ-g George Gershwin, Sinclair Lewis, and thendberghs. We will also hike over to thever and the pond area which is a wildlifeserve. Only a limited number of hikers areowed. Call the leader to reserve a place.ader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

turday, January 27

KE: WILDER RANCH/ GRAY WHALETATE PARK

ell kick off the wildflower season with aok at fetid adders tongue, the 1st flowerossoming. 8 miles with 1000' elevation gain.eet at 9:30 a.m. at the Santa Cruz Countyovernment Center to carpool. Call Nick forditional information. Leader: Nick Wyck-f, 462-3101.

nday, January 28ALK: ASILOMAR / PEBBLE BEACH

ome on this 4-mile walk on streets and path-ays in Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach, thena a trail between fairways to the beach andt to Point Joe. Well return on boardwalksth ocean views, perhaps migrating whaleouts, finishing at Asilomar. Bring water andnack. Done about noon. Meet across frome Fishwife Restaurant on Sunset Dr. @ilomar Blvd. in Pacific Grove at 9:00 a.m.ader: Martha Saylor, 372-9215.

uesday, January 30ENIOR SAUNTER: ASILOMAR SOUTH

sy 3+ mile walk on dirt paths, streets,ndy paths & boardwalk from Asilomar to. Joe & loop back. Meet at Sears 41st Ave.fore 9:30 a.m. or by the Fishwife Restau-nt in Pacific Grove at 10:30 a.m. Dress foreather. Bring lunch, water, sit upon, $5 car-ol. Leader: Beverly Meschi, 475-4185.

ednesday, January 31KE: GAZOS CREEK

ts explore the logging area that is part ofn Mateo Countys south coastal region. Wen find remnants of old logging mill ponds,

flattened areas for stacking logs, and today anarrow canyon filled with ferns and greenerywatered by natural springs. 8 miles up a dirtroad at the top of the canyon from thePescadero Conservation Alliance ResearchStation. Meet at Sears 41st Ave. to carpool($4) at 9:00 a.m. or at the corner of Hwy. 1and Gazos Creek Rd. at 9:50 a.m. Bring water

and lunch. Leader: Diane Cornell, 423-5925.

FE B R U A R Y

Saturday, February 3HIKE: FALL CREEK EAST RIDGE

A 9-mile semi-loop hike, with 1200' e levationgain, entering from SLV High School alongthe High School, Ridge, Truck and Big Bentrails in the east ridge section of this StatePark. Our return will follow the riparian FallCreek trail where well see the machinery atthe sites of the old barrel mill, the lime quar-ry and the three granite-block lime kilns thatdate from the 1870s. Meet at the Santa CruzCounty Government Center parking lot at

9:30 a.m. or at Felton Faire at 9:50 a.m. Bringwater, lunch and $2 carpool. Leader: EdGilbert, 685-8389.

Saturday, February 3

HIKE: JACKS PEAK

Well walk around Jacks Peak clockwise,starting at the elementary school on OlmsteadRd. (near airport). 6 miles with less than 1000'elevation gain. Beautiful views of Montereyand Point Lobos. Bring water and lunch.Heavy rain cancels, dribble doesnt count.Dress for winter weather. Confirm by calling.Leader: Anneliese Suter, 624-1467.

Sunday, February 4HIKE: FORT ORD

This relatively flat 10-miler explores the openspace on the old Army base. Heavy rain can-cels. Bring lunch, water and wear boots. Meetat the Home Depot in Seaside at 9:00 a.m. orthe old thrift store parking lot just inside themain entrance at 9:15 a.m. Leader: Steve Leg-nard, 402-1422.

Friday, February 9HIKE: PINNACLES

Starting on the west side, well hike an 8-plusmile loop that takes in the highlights of thisfascinating National Park: Juniper Canyon,High Peaks, Balconies and Caves. Wonderfulviews and some narrow, steep and maybe wetstretches. Leisurely pace. Bring lunch, water,

sturdy shoes and a flashlight for the caves.Meet at MPC parking lot A at 8:30 a.m. (bringchange for the parking fee) or Chaparral park-ing lot, West Pinnacles, at 10:00 a.m. (Nation-al Park entrance fee). Rain cancels. Leaders:Cath Farrant and Mary Dainton, 372 7427.

Saturday, February 10HIKE: GAZOS/ MOORE CREEKS

A combo of two shorter walks . First well do4 miles on Gazos Creek with a waterfall andfinish with the same distance at Moore Creek,which is Santa Cruz Citys Open Space Pre-serve at the northwestern city limits. 1000' of

elevation gain. Meet at 9:30 a.m. at the SantaCruz County Government Center to carpool.Call Nick for additional information. Leader:Nick Wyckoff, 462-3101.

Saturday, February 10

HIKE: DANISH CREEK

From the Los Padres Dam well hike 3 milesup the Big Pines Trail and then drop down tothe creekside campsite on little Danish Creek.Should be fewer ticks and much less poisonoak than in the spring/summer. 9 miles with1400' elevation gain. Bring lunch and water.Meet at mid-valley Safeway shopping centernear the bank at 8:30 a.m. Leader: Larry Par-rish, 622-7455.

Sunday, February 11

WALK: WILDER STATE PARK

Please join us for a leisurely walk on the Bald-win Creek loop trail in Wilder State Park.Meet at the County Government Center at9:30 a.m. for a short carpool to our startingpoint. Bring lunch. Back by early afternoon.

Call leaders Celia or Peter Scott at 423-0796 ifyou have questions.

Sunday, February 11

HIKE: PINE VALLEY

The Ventana Wilderness has an unforgettable

beauty that will stay with you eternalstart our ascending hike at China Cdown to Church Creek Divide, up Ridge Trail, to the Bear Basin ConnPine Valley where hopefully we wivisit my good friend legendary Jackwho always has wonderful tales to shus in his warm and cozy cabin by t

15-mile loop. Bring plenty of food, wered clothing, gloves and $ for carpfor meeting place, time and infoLeader: Esperanza Hernandez, 678-1

Tuesday, February 13SENIOR SAUNTER: ANTONELLI P

Well start our 3-mile easy walk awest side of Antonelli Pond, visit thless Garden, then on to Terrace PoinSeymour Center. Well return to Bridges via De Anza Lagoon for lunat Sears 41st Ave. before 9:30 a.mDelaware Ave. in Santa Cruz just paton Ave. at Natural Bridges entranclunch, water, $2 carpool. Leader: Jeason, 425-5447.

Wednesday, February 14HIKE: WUNDERLICH COUNTY PA

This park is in Woodside off Intereast of Skyline Blvd. Well start this m7-mile hillside hike in the oakwood b

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WELL BEING is possible. www.SantaCruzHomeopathy.com or 831-477-7782.

WEBMASTER The Ventana Chapter is look-ng for a volunteer webmaster. Must have ateast working knowledge and some experi-

ence with html. Experience with PERL or Ca big plus. Duties include routine or unsched-uled website updates. No content editingneeded. For more information contactGeorge Jammal, [email protected].

Volunteers needed to get phone messages toactivists. YOU are responsible, dependable,and smart. The Club needs someone to tran-cribe phone messages at its Santa Cruz office

and get the messages to our activists. Mustcommit to 2 times/week. Little time commit-ment. To apply, call 768-8187.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED TO SELL TrailGuides from their home. Requires keepingtock at home, handling phone orders for

both individual sales and bulk orders forabout 10 main accounts at bookstores, thenilling orders. Must be dependable. For morenformation call Rita Dalessio, 659-7046.

at es : $4.00 per l ine for S ier ra Club members .ayment mus t accompany al l ads . Make checksayable to: S ier ra Club. Approx imately 35 char -c ters per l ine. Spaces and punc tuat ion counts charac ters . Typewr i t ten or computer gener -ted copy prefer red.

CLASSIFIEDS

Ventana Chapter

Mailing Address The Ventana Chapter, P.O. Box 5667, Carmel, CA, 93921,

Phone: 624-8032 (Santa Cruz Group Phone: 426-4453) Website:www.ventana.sierra

Chapter Executive Committee

Chapter Chair Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7

Vice Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-13

Treasurer Joel Weinstein 140 Carmel Riviera Dr. Carmel , CA 93923 625-55

Other Members David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-31Julie Engell 15040 Char ter Oak Blvd. Prunedale, CA 93907 633-87

George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 335-77

Kimberly Marion 310A High St. Monterey, CA 93940 648-14

Denyse Frischmuth 283 Grove Acre Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 643-0Admin Chair/Sec Mary Gale 25430 Telarana Way Carmel, CA 93923 626-35Coastal Chair DAnne Albers P.O. Box 2532 Carmel, CA 93921 375-13

Conservation Committee

Co-Chairs Gudrun Beck 23765 Spectacular Bid Monterey, CA 93940 655-8Gillian Taylor 52 La Rancheria Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-02

Local Wilderness CommitteeChair Steve Chambers 319 Caledonia St. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-17

Computer Database

Stephanie Kearns 740 30th Ave. #67. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 475-13

NC/NRCC Reps. George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 335-77Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 768-81

Population Committee

Chair Harriet Mitteldor f 942 Coral Dr . Pebble Beach, CA 93953 373-36

Political Chair Terry Hallock P.O. Box 22993 Carmel, CA 93922 915-02Pot Luck Committee

Chair

Sierra Club Council

Delegate David Epel 25847 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 625-31

Alternate Rita Dalessio 16 Via Las Encinas Carmel Valley, CA 93924 659-7

Transportation Committee

Chair Neil Agron 26122 Carmel Knolls Dr. Carmel, CA 93923 624-30Outings Chair Anneliese Suter 9500 Center St. #53 Carmel, CA 93923 624-14Membership Chair

Ventana Editor Debbie Bulger 1603 King Street Santa Cruz, CA 95060 457-10

Pajaro River Committee

Co-Chairs Lois Robin 4701 Nova Dr. Santa Cruz, 95062 464-1JoAnn Baumgartner P.O. Box 1766. Watsonvil le, CA 95077 722-55

Forestry Chair Jodi Frediani 1015 Smith Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060 426-16

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

Mailing Address: Sierra Club, Santa Cruz Group, P.O. Box 604, Santa Cruz, CA 95061-0604

Phone: 831-426-HIKE (426-4453), Fax: (831) 426-LEAD (426-5323), e-mail: [email protected]

Executive Committee

Chair Aldo Giacchino 1005 Pelton Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 460-15

Vice Chair Kevin Collins P.O. Box 722 Felton, CA 95018 335-4

Other members Richard Shull 110 Amber Lane Santa Cruz, CA 95062 425-5

Kristen Raugust 454 Swanton Road Davenport, CA 95017 423-85

Shandra D. Handley 147 S. River St., Ste 221 Santa Cruz, CA 95060 477-1

Charles Paulden 415 Pal isades Ave. Santa Cruz, CA 95062 462-34

Bojana Fazarinc 25401 Spanish Rnch Rd. Los Gatos 95033 408-353-5

Dennis Davie P.O. Box 651 Capitola, CA 95010 427-26

Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 768-8Treasurer Aldo Giacchino 1005 Pelton Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 460-15

Conservation Committee

Chair Patricia Matejcek P.O. Box 2067 Santa Cruz, CA 95063 768-8

Forestry Task Force

Chair Jodi Frediani 1015 Smith Grade Santa Cruz, CA 95060 426-16

Membership Committee

Vacant

Outings Chair George Jammal 601 Manzanita Ave. Felton, CA 95018 335-77

Transportation CommitteeChair Jim Danaher 340 Soquel Ave. #205 Santa Cruz, CA 95062 427-2

Water Resources Committee

vacant

Political Committeevacant

D I R E C T O R Y O F CL U B L E A D E R S

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hind the historic stable of the Folgeranch complex. The 290 park acres consist

open meadows, canyons with numerousrings, and dense second growth redwoodoves. In 1872 Simon Jones planted fruitees and grapes and started Hazel Woodrm here. It is a steep park, but it has excel-

nt graded trails. Bring lunch and water.

eet at Sears 41st Ave. at 9:00 a.m. ($5) or ate entrance to the park at 4040 Woodsideoad off Hwy. 280 at 10:15 a.m. Leader:ane Cornell, 423-5925.

onsored by the California/Nevada Regionalonservation Committee, Desert Committee

turday - Sunday, February 3-4

ORTH ALGODONES DUNES

e will have two outstanding projects in thismperial County wilderness area. On Satur-

y well assist Erin Dreyfuss, Naturalesources Specialist in the El Centro BLMfice, perhaps doing a census of the Piersonsilkvetch or else sifting seeds of native plantsr future restoration efforts. Sunday will be anger hike to find and inventory five smallme guzzlers for the BLM office, data theyed for wilderness management and cooper-on with the California Dept of Fish andame. Saturday evening potluck, campfire,d stories about our desert. Contact leader:raig Deutsche, [email protected],10-477-6670).

Saturday - Sunday, March 24-25

PRONGHORN PROTECTIONCARRIZO PLAIN

With little rainfall and few water sources, thespecies that live here are both hardy andendangered. Particularly beautiful are thepronghorn antelope, which evolved in thesewild, open spaces. Then cattle ranching left a

legacy of endless fences, which are deadly tothe pronghorn. Join us for a weekend in thisremote area removing fencing. Work hard onSaturday, take some time Sunday to enjoy themonument. Car camp at Selby Campground.Bring food, all the water for the weekend,heavy leather work gloves, and camping gear.Potluck Saturday night. Alternate date in caseof rain. Resource specialist: Alice Koch. For

more information, contact Leaders: Cal andLetty French, 14140 Chimney Rock Road,Paso Robles, CA 93446, (805-239-7338). Pre-fer e-mail: [email protected].

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Steve ZmakI respectfully

seek your votefor a seat on theVentana Execu-tive Committeefor three reasons:

1. Protection of the environmentglobally, nationally, and locally is the

ment project in Monterey Co. history.The first time voters had the chance, theyrejected Rancho San Juan by 76%. Fear-ing a second drubbing, county officialshave refused to allow voters to vote onthe second Rancho San Juan referendum.

It has been a long road. Even thoughweve accomplished a lot, theres muchleft to do. I have been honored, as part ofExCom, to work alongside other Ven-tana Chapter members. I would be hon-ored to continue working on behalf ofthe Chapter. I hope youll vote to returnme to a second term on ExCom.

HeatherZissler

I am com-mitted to stim-ulating sustain-

able changethrough grass-roots processes.

efore moving to Monterey I served as Agriculture Extension Volunteer ine Peace Corps for three years. In

araguay, I learned firsthand the positivempact that dedicated individuals canave and the power of grassroots efforts.hrough my work I also became aware

growing environmental threats ande challenges we confront when tryingminimize our ecological footprints.It was as a direct result of my Peace

orps experience that I chose to attendonterey Institute of International

udies. I would like to continue myvolvement with grassroots conserva-on efforts at the local, national, andternational levels. I believe my previ-

us experiences in civil action, volunteerordination, and educational outreachill be an asset to the Sierra Club. Addi-onally, I am interested in working onolicy advocacy, long range planning,d fundraising events. Sierra Clubs

ame recognition and established frame-ork are crucial to the continued success

educating our communities andcouraging environmentally-conscious

olicy-making decisions. I look forwardbecoming a member of your passion-

e team.Thank you for your consideration.

KristenRaugust

I grew up inthe countrynorth of Dav-enport, a smalltown of 300people over-looking the Pacific. The area

Davenport is forested and agriwith coastal bluffs and beaches. bakery and caf there with mStephanie and live in the Daarea.

As a young boy, I spent sumthe Sierras where I really came tciate the natural environment importance to all living things. Iactively involved in protecting tronment years ago when some pon the ocean was threatened foopment as an RV park. Helpioverdevelopment in my littlforged my involvement in coastand coastal viewshed issues and

me the impact that over develhas on environment and habitat,to my involvement in the Sierra

Being a member of the Sierra Callowed me to grow and learnmany issues that threaten our ement such as water, forest, wetlantransportation concerns. It ashown me the urgency of preseand protection and the kind of rbility we all have.

I am currently serving on the of the Santa Cruz Group.

David S.Kossack

A conserva-tionist since theage of 8, I havealways appreci-ated the oppor-tunity to ob-serve ecosystem

processes, but I often found only the lossof wildlands around my hometown onthe San Francisco Peninsula. In the late70s I lived in Central America for twoyears. Working for a fisheries unit inBelize provided me with the experienceof the reefs, mangroves and forests ofthis region and the mountains and cloudforests of Guatemala and Costa Rica. Myinterests in how things work led me toacademic degrees from Berkeley andDavis; the mixed blessing of seeing thatthings arent working has led me to

ShandraHandley

Since gradu-ating from lawschool, I have

worked inSanta CruzCounty for a

small law firm concentrating on envi-ronmental and land use issues. I havealso served the last three years on theexecutive committee for the Santa CruzGroup of the Sierra Club.

My environmental experience beganat an early age growing up in the moun-tains of Colorado where I learned toappreciate the importance of protectingour wild lands and preserving what wehave for future generations. With therecent birth of my first son I am evenmore concerned and driven to protectour environment. If you re-elect me fora second term on the executive commit-tee, I will continue to work to improvethe Santa Cruz area for today and thefuture.

GeorgeJammal

Sierra Club

background :Santa CruzOutings Chair

since 1991, Group ExCom Chair 1998 -2003, Chapter delegate to Sierra ClubCalifornia Convention for many years,website coordinator since 2001, ChapterExCom member and delegate to theCouncil of Club Leaders (CCL) 2006.

Throughout my involvement withthe Sierra Club I focused on organiza-tional development and relations withthe Clubs larger entities: Sierra ClubCalifornia and National. I was appointedto fill a vacancy on the Chapter ExComlast year and then elected by the ExComas the Chapters CCL delegate. TheCouncil of Club Leaders is the nationalentity that ties all the Chapters togetherand provides a link between the Chap-ters and the Board of Directors.

As your delegate to the CCL, I informthe Chapter about resources provided bythe CCL, represent the Chapter indebates, vote on resolutions to be sent tothe Board, and help the Chapter bring itsown resolutions to the CCL.

The CCL delegate position had beenunfilled for many years depriving theChapter of a voice at national. I ask foryour vote so I may continue to fulfill

this important link between the Chapterand national.

JulieEngell

Sierra Clubscontinued suc-cess hinges onthe way inwhich humancommunities

e land. This may be especially true fore Ventana Chapters territory wherere plant and animal communities,

comparable landscapes and scarceater resources collide with the forces ofrawl and political corruption.In Monterey County, our missionpends upon adoption of a responsibleeneral Planthe 20-year developmentueprint for the countys rural areas.or seven years, I have been deeplyvolved in this effort.Additionally, during my first ExCom

rm, as chair of the Rancho San Juanpposition Coalition, I led two referen-against the biggest and worst develop-

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Ventana Chapter Candidates

Santa Cruz Group Candidates

C H A P T E R E L E C T I O N S

invest myself in projects to protrestore the last pieces of funcecosystems wherever I live. PBoard experience includes thMoon Caye Advisory Com(Belize, Central America); LagunOpen Space Commission; FriendTecate Cypress; and presently, Fand President of San Andreas Lanservancy (Davenport).

most important political issue to me. Weare an integral part of our environment;we are not above it. What we do to itaffects our quality of life today andtomorrow.

2. Californias Central Coast is oneof the last precious, preserved places inthe nation, and Im determined to pre-vent it from being exploited.

3. In addition to being my home,Marina continues to undergo majorchanges in land use, population density,and resource consumption, mostly dueto its acquisition of Fort Ord land. I

believe there is a fundamental between the actions of Marinas leadership, and Marinas Generand Municipal Code that calls forer standard of conservation, proof open space, reduction of usage, and green building practicethe last year, I led the campaign aing to stop Wal-Mart from comMarina. I am the chairperson of MPublic Works Commission. Idtransition from a Sierra Club meSierra Club leader with your vot


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Santa Cruz Regional GrouInformation: 426-HIKE (426-4453Meeting place: Sierra Club Office1001 Center St, Santa Cruz, Suite

Executive Committee:Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 7:00 p.mWednesday, Feb. 14, at 7:00 p.m

Conservation Committee:Call Conservation chair for meettimes and dates: 768-8187


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 20, at 2:00 p.m.

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Review candidate statements on page 14 and mark your ballot below.Mail this entire page including your ballot in the envelope enclosed

with your Ventana.The ballot must be postmarked byJanuary 2.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 PAGE

and 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. Mail your completed ballot to Mary Gale, ChapterSecretary, 25430 Telarana Way, Carmel, CA 93923. Call Mary Gale, 626-3565, if you have any questions.

Voting Instructions and Execu-tive 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 month

to discuss issues and hear reports from subcommittees such as the Conser-vation Committee and the Forestry Committee. Executive Committeemembers make policy and financial decisions and supervise local Club oper-ations such as budget, fundraising, and local offices.

Candidate

Heather Zissler

Julie Engell

George Jammal

Steve Zmak

Ventana ChapterBoth Santa Cruz and Monterey members may vote for these

vote for up to 4

individual or 1stjoint member

Candidate

Shandra Handley

David S. Kossack

Kristen Raugust

Santa Cruz GroupONLY Santa Cruz County members may vote for these

vote for up to 3

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Watching each other

Two swimmers watch in acurious baby Atlantic huwhale ( Megaptera nova

watches them. The photo, byCruz activist Jodi Frediani, plaond in the Mysticetes category10th International American CSociety Conference Whales Borders in Ventura, CA, Nov2006. The photo was taken dwhale swim on the Silverbanks, Dcan Republic.

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