Since 1976 Supplement to the July 2008 Southern Sierran

EXECUTIVE COMMITTE E

Chair & Chapter Rep Hersh Kelley 310-832-0013

Vice Chair Kent Schwitkis 310-416-0510

Treasurer Martha Bjerke 310-375-4642

Secretary Jackie Childers 310-518-4086

Conservation and Special Projects Dave Wiggins 310-372-7864 Political Al Sattler 310-831-0032

Outings and Website Coordinator Terry Bass 310-539-8227

Safety and Alternate Chapter Rep Phil Wheeler 310-214-1873

Membership Keith Martin 310-530-1268

Publicity Kathleen Martin 310-869-5511

Programs and Social Joyce White 310-982-6773

Special Projects Bill Lavoie 310-378-8723 Webmaster Alan Takushi 310-483-6134

Foggy View Editors Kathleen Martin 310-869-5511 Greg Hitchings 310-373-0447

SIERRA CLUB - PVSB GROUP - ANGELES CHAPTER NEWCOMER / MEMBER INFORMATION NIGHT

Come and meet Sierra Club leaders of Palos Verdes South Bay Group, along with other Sierra Club Representatives. Learn all about the Sierra Club and the many activities and adventure outings offered in your neighborhood by the largest chapter in the Nation. Talk to our Conservation Committee about what is happening in your neighborhood and the environment. We will have table displays, exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments, and a free drawing. Join Sierra Club at a $25 special introductory rate to receive a free gift (backpack, t-shirt or baseball cap). This is a great way to introduce a friend to the club! Date: July 23rd, Wednesday Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Where: Palos Verdes Peninsula Library Community Room

701 Silver Spur Road, Rancho Palos Verdes (Across from Deep Valley Drive)

Contact Membership Chair: Keith Martin

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BEACH WALK – 7 p.m.

Invite a friend to take a walk along

the beaches in Redondo, Torrance

and PV Estates. This hike provides a

perfect opportunity to see the sunset

over the Pacific Ocean. The benefits

of the ocean will rejuvenate your spirit

with its negative ions…the salty air is

loaded with minerals that are

absorbed by our bodies through Photograph by Barry Holchin the capillaries in the lungs! What could be better for you…take a mid-week retreat to the

salty sea. Check the activities listings for details.

PV-SB Group, Sierra Club PO Box 2464, PVP, CA 90274 Message Phone (310) 378-1477

http:// www.angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb

Sierra Club Palos Verdes – South Bay Group / Angeles Chapter

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EARTH DAY

TABLING EVENTS Bill LaVoie, Al Sattler, Kathleen Martin and Hersh Kelley joined together in a grass-roots community outreach effort by hanging out a banner for the Earth Day celebration at the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. An estimated 1,200 visitors turned out for the Earth Day festivities and more than 50 organizations and agencies exhibited. We welcomed several new members to our group at this event and hope to see them at the upcoming Newcomer/Membership Information meeting on July 23rd! Our group welcomes new members and volunteers to join the Outreach Team…no experience necessary! Contact Bill LaVoie for upcoming tabling events!

VIRTUAL MAKEOVER – WEBSITE EDITION Have you checked out the PV-SB website lately? Webmaster Alan Takushi decided to give our website a new look and

feel…the renovation is superb! Through thoughtful reorganization and consolidation, things are much easier to access! Outings Chair Terry Bass played an essential role in this undertaking by adding special links to all activities that will

provide a map of the starting point for all local hikes, a place to get driving directions, and links for additional information

about the destinations of our bus trips. Try it out at www.angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb and let us know what you think.

Thank you Alan and Terry!

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

Monday Night - O: Conditioning Hike in Palos Verdes . Strenuous 2 hr, 5-8 mi hike; some streets, trails overlooking ocean, canyons—always hills, some steep—that emphasizes the flora/terrain of Palos Verdes. Only one group: slow to moderate. Not for beginners. Arrive early. Leave 6:30 pm every Mon at dead-end of Crenshaw Blvd in Rancho Palos Verdes (1 Burrell Ln). Wear lug sole boots, bring red lens flashlight. Rain cancels. Leaders: Bill Lavoie, Dave Hixson, Linda Werk, Judy Shane.

Tuesday Night - O: San Pedro/PV Conditioning Hike. Strenuous 2 hr, 5-8 mi conditioning hikes on flat/hilly streets/trails to explore fauna/terrain in San Pedro/PV. Not for beginners. Arrive early. Leaves 6:30 pm every Tue from 8th and Averill, San Pedro. Wear lug sole boots, bring red lens flashlight. Rain cancels. Leaders: Brooks Chadwick, Barry Bonnickson, Tony Trull, Joyce White, Dorie Boynton, Carol Anne Mills-Schmidt, Jacques Monier, Lise Allard.

Tuesday Night - O: San Pedro K9 Conditioning Hike. Strenuous and fun hike for people and their well-behaved k9 friends. 6-8 mi, 1000' gain in 2 hrs on trails/hilly streets. Beginners in good condition welcome. Arrive early. Leave 6:30 pm every Tue in front of post office (1441 8th St, E of Weymouth). Bring water, bowl, cleanup bags, leash, red lens flashlight. Rain cancels. Leaders: Liz Kennedy, Bob Beach, Barry Holchin.

Tuesday Night - O: Beginners Conditioning Hike. Moderate 1½ hr 4 mi hike on the greenbelt and hilly streets of Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach. Arrive early. Leave 7 pm every Tue from the far end of the parking lot of the Hermosa Valley School (1645 Valley Dr). Bring red lens flashlight. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Sharon Brossier, Alix Benson, Susan Johnson.

Wednesday Night - O: Slow/Conditioning Beach Walk . A pleasant slow paced 5 mi, 2 hr walk along the beaches in Redondo Beach, Torrance, and PV Estates. Enjoy evenings, sunsets over the Pacific. This walk is intended only for those who prefer a slow pace, or who are trying to walk themselves into condition for faster pace hikes. All participants must stay behind the leader. Arrive early. Beginners welcome. Meet 7 pm by large fig tree beside former library in Veteran’s Park at Catalina Ave and Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Dave Hixson, Jerry Trager, Lois Vile, Terry Bass. (This walk is not held during the months of Nov through Feb.)

Thursday Night - O: Conditioning Hike on Palos Verdes Peninsula. Strenuous 2 hr, 5-8 mi conditioning hike on flat/hilly streets/trails that emphasizes flora/terrain of PV. Normally up to 5 hikes: slow, slow moderate, moderate, fast moderate, fast. Not for beginners. Arrive early. Leave 6:30 pm every Thu from parking lot near Rite Aid Drugs at Hawthorne & Silver Spur. Wear lug sole boots, bring red lens flashlight. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Linda Werk, Michael Coble, Brooks Chadwick, Tony Trull, Joyce White, Dave Hixson, Jacques Monier, Bill Lavoie, Judy Shane, Dorie Boynton, Jerry Trager, Lois Vile.

MONTHLY ACTIVITIES

Management Committee Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. Meeting open to all Sierra Club members. Call secretary for meeting location.

Moonlight Hike in Palos Verdes – O. Friday before or on full moon. Meets at 7:30 pm. Easy to moderate hike in Palos Verdes hills about 1.5 to 2 hrs. Go for pizza afterwards. Coordinator: Hugh Pendleton. See Activities Calendar for details.

Manhattan Beach Hike/Brunch O. Easy 4-5 mi, 300' gain, 2 hr hike on streets, trails, ocean strand. Restrooms available. Optional brunch at local restaurant after hike. Meet 9 am first Sun of month Live Oak Park by police memorial (1901 N Valley Dr, Manhattan Beach, under giant oak tree by tennis courts). Bring water, walking shoes, sun hat. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Jackie Childers, Lois Vile, Jerry Trager.

Palos Verdes Hike & Brunch – O. Moderate 4-5 mi, 1000' gain, 2 hr hike on some streets, trails overlooking ocean, canyons: always hills, some steep. Optional brunch after at Marie Callendar's. Meet 9 am every third Sun at dead-end of Crenshaw Blvd, Rancho Palos Verdes (1 Burrell Ln.). Bring water, lug sole boots, sun hat. Rain cancels. Coordinator: Greg Hitchings. Ldrs: Dave Hixson, Mary Beth Oubre, Bill Lavoie, Jerry Trager, Lois Vile.

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PV-SB GROUP ACTIVITIES

Symbols used in this publication: walk, hiking,

backpack, educational, conservation, ca

nine, slides, moonlight hike, bus trip,

flight, flowers, skiing, bird watching,

lodge. Bus/Air Trips -- see details in listings following. Jul 4-7 - Fri-Mon: Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks Bus Trip Aug 30 – Sep 2 Sat-Tue: Mammoth Lakes & Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Trip Oct 11-14 - Sat-Tue: Sedona Outing Bus Trip Nov 8 –10 Sat-Mon: Desert Trails Day Hikes Bus Trip Jan 17–19, 2009 – Sat-Mon: Death Valley Day Hikes Bus Trip

Jul 4 – 7 Fri – Mon O. Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Parks Bus Trip : Join in the spiritual sensation of hiking among the world’s largest and oldest trees with bear sightings in the spectacular High Sierras. Choice of hikes available each day. Leave Fri. morning and return Mon. evening. Stay all three nights in the centrally located Wuksachi Motel. Fee includes bus gratuity, lodging, 3 social hours, bus refreshments and all admissions. $20 cancellation penalty, balance refundable until June 4 then only if trip is full. Send 2 SASE, phones, $499 w/SC# or $534 non-member (Sierra Club PV-SB) to Trip Ldr/Reservationist: David Hixson, 15120 Polly Ave., Lawndale 90260 Co-Leaders: Richard Pardi, Donna Lauck.

Jul 5 Sat O : Palos Verdes Estates Hike. Join us on a slow-moderate 1¾ hour hike covering 4 miles w/ 600’ gain. Meet 8:30am at Neptune’s Fountain in Malaga Cove Plaza at PV Drive W and Via Almar. Bring water, hat, and sturdy shoes. Leaders Greg Hitchings & Dave Hixson.

Jul 6 Sun O: Manhattan Beach Hike/Brunch See Monthly Activities on page 3.

Jul 12 Sat O: George F. Canyon Hike. Moderate 7 mi, 1000’ gain. Meet 8:00 AM. Palos Verdes Drive East 1/8 mile south of Palos Verdes Drive North at trailhead. Hesse’s Gap, Georgeff, Saffo, Purple Cyn, Sleepy Hollow, Lower Willow Spr. Wear lug sole boots, bring a snack & water. Rain cancels. Leaders: Barry Bonnickson & Catherine Whittington.

Jul 18 Fri O: Moonlite hike on full moon night in P alos Verdes Estates. Travel trails along the coast. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring $$ for pizza afterwards. Meet 7:30 pm at corner of PV Drive W, Yarmouth, and Via Anacapa, across from the Lunada Bay Fountain. Ldrs: Lois Vile & Jerry Trager.

Jul 19 Sat O: Central Peninsula Hike. Moderate 5.4 mi, 1300’ gain, 2.5 hr. Meet at Rolling Hills Estates City Hall, NW corner of Crenshaw & Palos Verdes Drive North, at 8:00 AM. Trails: Palomino, Pinto, Morgan, Thoroughbred, Radiance’s Run, Storm’s Ridge, Crest, Upper & Lower Si’s Canyon, Middle Ridge, & Hammerschma trails. Wear lug sole boots, bring snack & water. Rain cancels. Leaders: Barry Bonnickson & Karen Cassimatis.

Jul 20 Sun O: Palos Verdes Hike/Brunch. See Monthly Activities on page 3.

Jul 23 Wed : PV-SB Group, Angeles Chapter Newcomer/Member Information Night. Come and meet Sierra Club leaders of PV- SB Group and many other Sierra Club representatives. Learn all about the Sierra Club and the many activities and adventure outings offered in your neighborhood by the largest chapter in the Nation. Table displays, exhibits, demonstrations, refreshments. Free drawing. Join Sierra Club at $25 special introductory rate; free gift. Meet 7 to 9 pm Palos Verdes Peninsula Library Community Room (701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estates - across from Deep Valley Drive). Contact Membership Chair: Keith Martin.

Jul 26 Sat O: George F. Canyon Hike. Moderate 5 mi, 1400’ gain. Meet 8:00 AM. Palos Verdes Drive East 1/8 mile south of Palos Verdes Drive North, at trailhead. Dapplegray, Chandler, Saddlehorn Loop, Empty Saddle, Phillip’s Cyn, Heavenly, Strawberry, Circle, & Old Witch Trails. Wear lug sole boots, bring a snack & water. Rain cancels. Leaders: Barry Bonnickson & Linda Werk.

IMPORTANT NOTICES 1. In order to participate on one of the Sierra Club's outings,

you will need to sign a liability waiver. If you would like to read a copy of the waiver prior to the outing, please see http://sierraclub.org/outings/chapter/forms or call 415-977-5528.

2. In the interest of facilitating the logistics of some outings, it is customary that participants make carpooling arrangements. The Sierra Club does not have insurance for carpooling arrangements and assumes no liability for them. Carpooling ride sharing or anything similar is strictly a private arrangement among the participants. Participants assume the risks associated with this travel.

3. CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

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Aug 2 Sat O: Portuguese Point Hike. Moderate 6 mi, 1000’ gain, 3 hours. Take Palos Verdes Drive South to Forrestal Drive, north on Forrestal to gate. Meet at gate at 8:00 AM. Klondike Cyn, across Portuguese Cyn, Portuguese Pt., Sea Cave, Inspiration Pt. Wear lug sole boots, bring a snack & water. Rain cancels. Leaders: Barry Bonnickson & Linda Werk.

Aug 3 - Sun O: Manhattan Beach Hike/Brunch. See Monthly Activities on page 3.

Aug 3 Sun: Annual Potluck Pool Party. Join us 2pm-6pm. Bring your favorite appetizer, entrée, salad or dessert. We need to know how many people are coming so please call and let us know if you plan to come. Call Joyce White 310-383-5247 or Ursula Levinson 310-378-8155 and we will call you to give you the exact address. We will be passing out the information at the Tuesday (San Pedro) and Thursday (Palos Verdes) night hikes also.

Aug 9 Sat O: Rolling Hills Estates Hike. Join us on a slow-moderate 2½-hour hike to Malaga Cove covering 6 miles w/ 950’ gain. Meet 9:00 at Ernie Howlett Park on west side of Hawthorne between Rolling Hills Rd and PV Drive North. Bring water and sturdy shoes. Rain cancels. Leaders Greg Hitchings & Dave Hixson.

Aug 15 Fri O: Moonlite Hike in San Pedro. A social hike in San Pedro. Not for tigers. Wear sturdy shoes for dirt trails. Hike to the bluffs overlooking Catalina Channel. On a clear night we can see the lights of Avalon. Go for pizza afterwards. Meet 7:30 pm at Bogdanovich Rec Cntr parking lot, 1920 Cumbre at Anchovy, San Pedro. (S of Friendship Park) Ldr: Joyce White, Asst: Hugh Pendleton.

Aug 16 Sat O: Central Peninsula Hike. Moderate 7 mi, 900’ gain, 2.5 hr. Meet at Rolling Hills Estates City Hall, NW corner of Crenshaw & Palos Verdes Drive North, at 8:00 AM. Trails: Palomino, Pinto, Middle Ridge, Bent Springs, Water Tank, Blackwater Cyn., Evan Shaw, Upper Si’s, Hix, John’s Cyn, & Hammerschma trails. Wear lug sole boots, bring snack & water. Rain cancels. Leaders: Barry Bonnickson & Linda Werk.

Aug 17 Sun O: Palos Verdes Hike/Brunch. See Monthly Activities on page 3.

Aug 22–24 Fri-Sun I: Royce Peak (12, 280), Merriam Peak (13, 103); (Sponsor: Sierra Peaks Section). SPS Intro Trip suitable for WTC students. Join leaders for moderately fast-paced 3-day backpack & climb in John Muir Wilderness Area/ Kings Canyon National Park. Start Fri. by hiking up to Upper Pine Lake: 5 miles, 3000’ gain. Possible ascent of Julius Caesar (13,200) 9 miles rt, 3,000’ gain. Sat climb Royce and Merriam from Saddle between, 10 mi rt, 4000’ gain. Sun backpack out and return to LA. While not for beginners, trip is suitable for people who already have some other xc trips under their boots. Some naturalizing along the way as time permits. Send check for $5 permit fee (payable to leader) and separate $30 check returnable at trailhead (payable to Sierra Club), two 4x9 sase (or 1 sase & email), complete contact info, recent backpacking & climbing resume and rideshare info to Ldr: Keith Martin, PO Box 864, PV Estates, 90274-0864. Asst: Mark Mitchell

Aug 23 Sat O: George F. Canyon Hike. Moderate 6 mi, 1200’ gain. Meet 8:00 AM. Palos Verdes Drive East 1/8 mile south of Palos Verdes Drive North at trailhead. Georgette, Roadrunner, Cork Tree, Parnelli’s, Bent Spr., Water Tank, Black Water, Jean Mann, Georgeff, Lower Willow Spring., Martingale Trails. Wear lug sole boots, bring a snack & water. Rain cancels. Leaders: Barry Bonnickson & Alix Benson.

Aug 24 Sun O: Channel Islands National Park Santa Rosa Island. White sand beaches, rolling grasslands, canyon groves of oak, ironwood and Torrey pines, seals, island foxes, elk, deer and over 195 species of birds are some of the many surprises awaiting your discovery as you explore S.R. island. Your time ashore can be spent on a nature hike (led by NPS ranger), exploring the shoreline, or simply relaxing. Your cruise to/from island will be highlighted with frequent sightings of marine mammals and a spectacular view deep inside the Painted Cave of Santa Cruz Island. Island Packer tours emphasize the joy of discovery and adventure, along with a friendly and enthusiastic crew. Weather often unpredictable. Dress in layers, wear sturdy non-skid shoes. Protect camera and food in plastic bags. Bring picnic lunch to enjoy on the island and plenty of water. Bring snacks for the trip home. You will be hungry. The meeting place is: Island Packers; 1867 Spinnaker Drive; Ventura, Ca. Meet 7:15 to check in and receive your boarding pass. The boat leaves at 8:00. DON'T BE LATE. We will return at about 5:30. We have reserved 25 places with priority given to Club members. Group rate: Adults $60.00; Children 12 and under $50.00. Send SC#, your phone number, and check (Sierra Club PV-SB) to Leader: Alix Benson; 1205 7th Place; Hermosa Beach 90254. Cancellation fee $20 before Aug.10th. No refund after that unless a replacement is found. Next Schedule Deadlines Jul-Aug Foggy View – July 15th Angeles Chapter Schedule 309 -- July 10th Please submit all outings to Outings Chair Terry Bass before these dates.

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Aug 30 Sat O: Palos Verdes Estates Hike. Join us on a slow-moderate 1¾ hour hike covering 4 miles w/ 600’ gain. Meet 8:30am at Neptune’s Fountain in Malaga Cove Plaza at PV Dr. W and Via Almar. Bring water, hat, and sturdy shoes. Rain Cancels. Leaders: Greg Hitchings & Dave Hixson.

Aug 30 – Sep 2 Sat-Tue O: Mammoth Lakes and Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Trip. Come hike in California’s beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains, have fun, meet new people and enjoy a grand adventure to Mammoth in the summer. Multiple hikes will be offered each day. En route home on Tue, we’ll visit the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest in the White Mountains (10,000’) where we will hike amongst twisted and gnarled 4000 year old pine trees that are the oldest known living trees on earth. Leave 7 am from Redondo Beach; return 8:30 pm Tue. Includes 3 nights lodging Sierra Nevada Inn (2 people/2 beds per room), happy hours, all entrance fees, bus transportation, driver gratuity, refreshments. $40 cancellation penalty; balance refundable until Jul 30, then only if trip is full. Send $295 with SC#, $330 non-member (Sierra Club PV-SB), 2 sase, phones, email to Ldr: Bob Beach, 5624 Calle De Ricardo, Torrance 90505. Co-Ldrs: Bill Lavoie, Dave Hixson, Deb DuVall.

Sep 12 Fri O: Moonlite hike in Palos Verdes Peninsula : Hike dirt trails overlooking Catalina Channel. Wear sturdy shoes for steep dirt trails. Bring $$ for pizza afterwards. Rain cancels. Meet 7:30 pm at south end of Crenshaw Boulevard in Rancho Palos Verdes by the Del Cerro Park sign (1 Burrell Ln.) Ldrs: Linda Wooldridge, Asst: Catherine Whittington.

Sep 17 Wed O: Palos Verdes Estates Hike. Join us on a slow-moderate 2 hr 15 min hike covering 5 miles with 600 ft elevation gain. Meet 9:00AM at Malaga Cove School; that's down BELOW Malaga Cove Plaza (Via Arroyo and Paseo Del Mar). Hike trails and streets. Bring water, lug sole boots, snacks. Rain cancels. Leaders Jerry Pupa, Asst: Jackie Childers. (NOTE: This is a MORNING hike .)

Oct 10 Fri O: Moonlite Hike in Palos Verdes Estates. Travel trails along the coastal bluffs. Sturdy shoes required. Ran cancels. Meet 7:30 pm at corner of PV Dr. W, Yarmouth, Via Anacapa, across from Lunada Bay Fountain. Ldrs: Michael & Maggie Coble.

Oct 11 –14 Sat-Tue O: Sedona Outing Bus Trip. 2.5 days to hike the scenic trails and experience the spiritual energy of the vortexes in Red Rock Country. Choices of hikes available each day. Leave Sat. morning, return Tue evening. Stay all three nights in a Best Western, within walking distance of the shopping district. Fee includes bus, driver gratuity, motel, 3 social hours, bus drinks/snacks & all admissions. $20 cancellation penalty, balance refundable until Sep. 11 then only if trip full. Send 2 large SASE, H & W phone #, check for $480 w/SC # or $515 non-member (Sierra Club PV-SB), to trip leader/reservationist: Dave Hixson, 15120 Polly Ave., Lawndale 90260. Co-Leaders Donna Lauck, Richard Pardi.

Oct 17 – 18 Fri-Sat O: Palm Springs Tram (8450’), M t San Jacinto (10804’) Moonlight Hike: (Sponsor: Hundred Peaks Section). Strenuous hike for tigers only, 10 mi, 8300’ gain to tram with additional 10 mi rt, 2400’ gain to the peak. We’ll start hiking before midnight Friday. With the advent of the moonlight aspect of the hike, we’ve been getting many more successful peak baggers, so we’ll have two groups, hopefully both SJ bound, one faster, the other naturalizing along the way. Of course, any who wish can head back down at the tram after a mere 8300’ gain. Bring money for tram ride and taxi back to cars. Send email (preferable – bholchin@cox.net) or sase with carpool info, cond/exper to Ldr: Barry Holchin, 3949 Via Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates, 90274. Co-Ldrs: Tony Trull, Wayne Vollaire, Sherry Ross, Kent Schwitkis.

Nov 1 Sat I: Rattlesnake (6131’), Hawes (6751’), an d Deep Creek Hot Springs (5’ deep). 18th semi-annual Deep Creek HS hike/soak/swim, with some more peaks. Moderately paced 14 mi, 3100’ gain w considerable cross-country via exploratory routes. Some 4wd driving - Adventure Pass rqd. Bring lunch, water, rain gear, lugs (swim suit optional). No beginners. Plan on spending full day - it's near Hesperia. Rain cancels. Send email (preferable – bholchin@cox.net) or sase, along with carpool info, cond/exper to Ldr: Barry Holchin, 3949 Via Valmonte, Palos Verdes Estates, 90274.. Co-Ldr: Wayne Vollaire.

Nov 8 – 10 Sat - Mon O : Desert Trails Day Hikes Bus Trip. Hike desert trails and routes less traveled as we explore Mohave National Preserve, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Valley of Fire State Park. We lead multiple hikes (more and less strenuous) each day in all three venues and stay in centrally located Las Vegas (2 people/2 beds per room). Leave Sat morning from South Bay, return Mon evening. Orange County pickup. Includes bus, driver gratuity, hotel, social hour daily, park admissions, bus refreshments. $40 cancellation penalty; balance refundable until Oct 10, then only if trip is full. Send 2 sase, phones, email, $185 with SC#, $225 non-member (Sierra Club PV-SB) to Ldr: Bob Beach, 5624 Calle De Ricardo, Torrance 90505. Co-Ldr: Richard Pardi. Asst Ldrs: Donna Lauck, Cindy Pardi.

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Jan 17 – 19 2009 Sat – Mon: Death Valley Day Hikes Bus Trip. Visit Death Valley National Park at best time year for hiking. Our 16th annual trip will offer a choice of hikes all three days into canyons, up buttes, and across sand dunes. Or bring a book and read next to the large warm spring fed swimming pool and look over the majestic Panamint Mountains, or visit Scotty’s Castle, or take a horseback ride or play golf. You saw the Valley on Huell Howser’s PBS program, now come and see it for yourself. Stay at Furnace Creek Ranch in the heart of the valley, 2 people/2 beds per room. Leave Sat AM from Redondo Beach and from Orange County, return Mon eve. Cost includes bus, driver gratuity, lodging, social hours daily, and bus drinks/snacks. $40 cancellation penalty, balance refundable until Dec 12th,

then only if trip is full. Send 2 large SASE, H&W phones. $245 w/SC#, $285 non-member (payable to Sierra Club) to Ldr: Richard Pardi, 23326 Mariano Street, Woodland Hills, 91367. Co-Ldrs Donna Lauck, Dave Hixson, Cindy Pardi.

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MALIBU VOTES TO BAN PLASTIC BAGS

City council takes Southland’s most decisive step to protect environment

Malibu, CA (Tuesday, May 13, 2008) -- The Malibu City Council voted unanimously Monday night to ban retailers from distributing single-use plastic shopping bags within city limits, joining dozens of other progressive cities that have recently moved to curb the proliferation of wasteful packaging. Malibu’s ban is the most aggressive action to date on plastic bags by any Southland city, as it applies to all retailers, from grocery stores to small boutiques. It forbids the distribution of both plastic and compostable carryout bags. Grocery stores, food vendors, restaurants, pharmacies and city facilities have six months to comply with the ordinance. Smaller sized retailers have one year until the measure is operative. The City Council also directed staff to research imposing fees on paper bags, in a bid to drive consumer adoption of more sustainable reusable bags. Regional environmental group Heal the Bay provided input to city staff that drafted the approved measure as part of its yearlong fight to promote the use of reusable shopping bags statewide. One-use plastic bags clog landfills, foul our public spaces, waste energy and threaten marine life. California taxpayers spend more than $25 million a year to collect and dispose of the 19 billion one-use plastic shopping bags distributed annually. “The city of Malibu should be commended for taking decisive action to protect the environment and improve residents’ quality of life,” said Sarah Abramson, Heal the Bay’s director of coastal resources. “Hopefully other cities are taking notice and now realize that the writing is on the wall for plastic bags.”

More than two dozen nations and metropolitan areas have recently enacted limited bans on plastic bags, including China, San Francisco and Paris. Santa Monica officials are now drafting an ordinance that would forbid the distribution of all single-use plastic shopping bags within city limits and require that store owners charge shoppers a fee if they request a paper bag.

The Malibu measure was broadly supported by the local community, including the Malibu Surfing Association, Malibu Green Teens, Surfrider Foundation and other citizen groups.

Heal the Bay Press Release Contact : Matthew King,

Heal the Bay, (310) 451-1500, x 137.

Portuguese Bend Pending

Purchase Agreement to Acquire 192 Acres for $9.2 Million

May, 2008

According to Nick Green of the Daily Breeze, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy have an agreement to buy 192 Acres of land known as Upper Filiorium. This pending acquisition would connect the east and west parcels to the Upper Filiorium providing for a 1,400 acre corridor of contiguous land overlooking the ocean. This threatened habitat is home to several rare animal and plant species. It seems that not having enough cash to make the purchase remains “largely a technicality” for the city and the conservancy. Evidently, “$2 million in federal dollars were set aside four years ago just for this eventuality. Other sources of anticipated financial support include $4.7 million from the California Coastal Conservancy, $613,000 from the city and $1.8 million from the conservancy.”

Join the Conservation Committee

OUR NEIGHBORHOODS – OUR

ENVIRONMENT

Serious Issues, Serious Solutions Meetings on the 4th Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Contact Dave Wiggins at davewiggins@netzero.net for the next meeting location.

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BECOME A SIERRA CLUB LEADER! For an application, go to the LTC website at: http://angeles.sierraclub.org/ltc and select “LTP Application” from the left

COMMUNITY CALENDAR Madrona Marsh Habitat Restoration Tuesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Wednesdays, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., July 5, 12, 19 & 26 www.friendsofmadronamarsh.com Rancho Palos Verdes City Council Meetings Tuesday, July 1 at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at 7 p.m. Hesse Park www.palosverdes.com/rpv Grunion Run Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Saturday, July 19 10:25 p.m. – 12:25 a.m. www.cabrilloaq.org Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy Habitat Restoration and Seed Collection at Aqua Ama rga Saturday, July 19, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. www.pvplc/volunteering PV-SB GROUP NEWCOMER EVENT July 23, 7-9 p.m. PV Peninsula Library Community Room www.angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb PV-SB CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING July 24, 6:30 p.m. Contact Dave Wiggins at davewiggins@netzero.net for the next meeting location. www.angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb Palos Verdes Land Conservancy Transplant Native Seedlings a the Nursery Saturday, July 26, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. www.pvplc/volunteering 310-541-7613 PV-SB Group Annual Potluck August 3, 2 p.m. – p.m. Location to be Announced on website Contact Joyce White 310-383-5247 www.angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb PV-SB CONSERVATION COMMITTEE MEETING August 28, 6:30 p.m. Contact Dave Wiggins at davewiggins@netzero.net for the next meeting location. www.angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb

(To submit an event for our Community Calendar, send an email to Kathleen Martin martincait@sbcglobal.net.)

PV-SB GROUP LEADERS

Current leaders active in the PV-SB Group

Name Phone Rating Lise Allard 310-377-1892 O Frank Atkin 310-378-5008 I Terry Bass 310-539-8227 O Bob Beach 310-375-0898 M Alix Benson 310-379-8066 O Richard Boardman 310-374-4371 M Barry Bonnickson 310-519-0778 O Dennis Bosch 310-328-3874 O Stephen Bradford 310-993-5501 O Sharon Brossier 310-376-1416 O Jack Carmody 310-539-2259 O Ursula Carmody 310-539-2259 O Karen Cassimatis 562-492-6344 I Brooks Chadwick 310-544-0600 O Dorothy Boynton Chadwick 310-544-0600 O Arlene Chao 310-541-3902 O Jackie Childers 310-518-4086 O Maggie Coble 310-378-9743 O Michael Coble 310-378-9743 O Mike Dillenback 310-378-7495 I Debra DuVall 310-214-1873 O Sandy Graham 714-282-5661 O Lyn Greenham 310-540-4662 O Roger Greenham 310-540-4662 O Greg Hitchings 310-373-0447 O Dave Hixson 310-676-8848 O Barry Holchin 310-378-3780 M Susan Johnson 310-545-4235 O Liz Kennedy 310-547-1320 O Donna Lauck 310-541-4416 O Bill Lavoie 310-378-8723 O Marilou Lieman 310-378-5086 O Keith Martin 310-530-1268 M Carol Anne Mills-Schmidt 310-519-0464 O Jacques Monier 310-320-1249 O Jeff Naumann 310-540-0045 O Mary Beth Oubre 310-640-8386 O Cindy Pardi 818-346-6257 O Richard Pardi 818-346-6257 O Hugh Pendleton 310-373-1603 O Jerry Pupa 310-318-7101 O Kent Schwitkis 310-540-5558 I Tony Shafaat (Provisional) 310-750 6664 Judy Shane 310-379-1111 O Sherry Silver 310-325-2988 O John Taber 310-831-4768 O Jerry Trager 310-316-7843 O Tony Trull 310-326-8874 O John Vehrencamp 310-542-8460 O Lois Vile 310-316-7843 O Linda Werk 310-676-6171 O Phil Wheeler 310-214-1873 I Joyce White 310-982-6773 O Catherine Whittington 310-532-2380 O Linda Wooldridge 310-376-2542 O

SEE THE PV-SB WEBSITE FOR ALL ACTIVITIES The PV-SB website (www.angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb) is updated with all activities far in advance of the distribution and delivery of the Foggy View, so we recommend members utilize this resource for the most up-to-date information of all activities.