Quarterly Meeting of the PV-SB Group Wednesday, July 27

7 PM at Peninsula Library *******

Fireworks, Music & More at the Hollywood Bowl

August 13 Read more in Activities, page 5

_______________________________________________________________________________________Since 1976 Sierra Club Palos Verdes – South Bay Group / Angeles Chapter Jul-Aug 2016

PV-SB Group, Sierra Club

PO Box 2464, PVP, CA 90274 http://angeles2.sierraclub.org/palos

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Memories of Hersh by Barry Holchin

Our long-time friend and Sierra Club collaborator, Hersh Kelley, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, June 10, his Sudoku book by his side.

Hersh Kelley at the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Political Awards Ceremony 2012 (photo by Al Sattler) Since mid-May, he was living in a care facility in RPV, recovering from an emergency spinal surgery, made necessary due to a fall. He was looking forward to being able to become active again, and gave his all in the way of PT toward that end, but it was not to be. He had had three previous very significant spinal surgeries, requiring continuous fusion from L5 to T5.

I met Hersh in the early 80s, at a time when he participated in our PVSB weekly, fast conditioning hikes and many of the hikes I led on the weekends. Whereas most of us took the Basic Mountaineering Training Course, Hersh was one of the few to also take the Advanced Course. He became an avid (Hersh, p.2)

Angeles Chapter Awards by Al Sattler

The Angeles Chapter Awards Banquet was held June 5. At this annual event, we honor people who have provided leadership and service for the Sierra Club within the Angeles Chapter.

We had two honorees from the Palos Verdes-South Bay Group this year, Judy Shane and Diane Wood. (Awards, p.3)

Judy Shane (center), with George Watland and Carole Mintzer at the Angeles Chapter Awards ceremony 2016 (photo by Donna Specht)

A New Sheriff in Town

July 1, the LA County Sheriff will begin patrolling in the Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.

The City Council of Rancho Palos Verdes decided not to renew the contract they had with the Mountains Recreation & Conservation Authority.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

*voting officer

Group Chair, Chapter ExCom & Conservation Rep Al Sattler* 310-831-0032

Vice Chair, Membership & Outreach Bill Lavoie* 310-378-8723

Secretary, Alternate Chapter ExCom Rep Marcia Cook* 310-324-9827

Treasurer Zoltan Stroll* 310-378-8975

Conservation Chair, Foggy View Editor Eva Cicoria* 310-648-9784

Outings & Safety Chair Frank Atkin* 310-378-5008

Programs & Social Chair Joyce White* 310-383-5247

Political Chair, Chapter Political Rep Dean Francois* 310-938-2191

Special Projects Dave Wiggins* 310-529-2051

Publicity & Website Coordinator Paul Rosenberger * 310-545-3531

Webmaster Michael Moore 310-398-8219

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(Hersh, from p.1) hiker, backpacker and bicyclist and we shared many outdoor adventures together, both locally and globally, international examples being: Rich Henke’s 1994 trek in Nepal; Judy Shane’s first Sierra Club New Zealand hiking trip; and the West Coast Trail (Vancouver Island) backpack that Hersh, Karen and I did with Whittier friends, a memorable and exciting six days together.

We shared many domestic adventures, too. One notable trip was our first SC peak climb, attempting Ritter and Banner with Steve Miller, during which I tore my quadriceps muscle and Steve tore his boot sole, so we all

hobbled back out with them hauling out my gear. Another was a backpack to Evolution Valley with John Healy, with Hersh having his normal problems with high altitude sickness (HAS), and I with my back pains, so we hobbled out the west side to Florence Lake and hitched rides to Fresno.

This turned out to be a prelude to another adventure wherein we attempted the John Muir Trail, but once again Hersh suffered from HAS, and I with my pain issues. This time, Karen and I had to hitchhike out the west side. Hersh, Karen and I also did multiple multi-day bike rides all along the West Coast

with Whittier friends, with me usually trying to keep up with Hersh, but to no avail. We also went white water rafting on the Kern River, including a Class 5 rapid (Royal Flush).

I believe Hersh joined our PVSB Conservation Committee in the late 90s. He immediately put to use his considerable management and communication skills, gained from managing large software projects at CSC and NCR, and soon was elected to chair our Executive Committee. When the folks at the Angeles Chapter were exposed to his capabilities, he was soon elected to chair that body, and served a three year stint in that capacity. He often consulted with me regarding issues that came up, and it was very clear that he was doing another outstanding job. I believe the organization will long benefit from changes he instituted. He was currently serving on the PVSB Ex Com in Special Projects.

We regarded Hersh as one of our family, and my kids, Jim and Lisa, especially loved engaging him in conversation during our holiday get-togethers, valuing his wisdom and wit. We missed him when he moved to Roseburg, Oregon to care for his ailing mother. Except for brief periods of recovery between surgeries, he was always very active, both mentally and physically. He was highly talented and enjoyed using his skills to plan and execute many projects, which he and I worked on at his home and ours. He loved competition, especially a game of Hearts with our friends and our running Knock Rummy game. I will hold onto those score sheets as a reminder of the great times we shared together. (Hersh, p.3)

Hersh was very influential in my early years of activism and I’ll never forget it. RIP Hersh. You earned it and then some. --Bill Brand, Redondo Beach City Councilmember

Hersh was a good man and solidifying force. When we recently spoke he was in good spirits. I told him what an inspiration he was to me and how he helped to get our Sierra Club group more involved in conservation issues. . . . He humbly replied that he did not think he was an inspiration, and was surprised that I thought so. And he said he wanted all of us to continue to push for the issues we care so deeply about.--Dean Francois, PVSB ExCom

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__________________________________________________________________________________________ (Awards, from p.1) Judy Shane. The first trip Judy organized for Sierra Club was a two week hiking trip to New Zealand, a country she called home for nearly a decade. Since she became a Sierra Club leader, she has led eight trips to New Zealand and over two dozen bus trips to national parks. Judy’s joy is bringing people to wild places they may not visit on their own. Her reward has been sharing a love of nature while hiking on beautiful trails, seeing a fellowship of like-minded people grow around her, and encouraging people to treasure the environment. Her bus trips, day outings, and international trips have drawn over 1,000 hiking participants over the years. She is known as a no-nonsense leader who is well organized, dedicated, enthusiastic, and an example for others. Plus, she is really fun!

Diane Wood has been Secretary for the Executive Committee of the Palos Verdes-South Bay Regional Group since April 2011. It's a vital position for recording the decisions and discussions of the group ExCom. Being imminently organized and thorough, several times when a question has arisen about what a decision was, she has been able to quickly refer to the minutes and provide the answer. Diane has also participated in interviews of candidates for public office and helped with tabling, informing the public about the Sierra Club and recruiting new members.

As part of the celebration of the Centennial of the National Parks Service, the Keynote speaker was David Smith, the Superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park. He spoke about the wonders of the Joshua Tree National Park, and the greatly increased numbers of visitors it has.

He also spent a little time talking about some of the impacts humans are having on the Park. One issue is that global warming has caused the lower elevations of the park to be hot enough that no new Joshua Trees can start growing, although existing ones are still alive. Another issue is that non-native annual grasses, especially cheat grass and red brome, are growing in the Park where they never grew before, fertilized by nitrogen oxides from Los Angeles smog. When these grasses dry out, they burn readily, allowing fires to burn large areas of the desert that were not able to support a sustained fire before. These fires have killed Joshua Trees which will take

decades if not centuries to re-grow. Meanwhile, the grasses re-seed readily after a fire, ready to burn again, so Joshua Trees will not have a chance to get re-established.

Next Submission Deadline Foggy View August 15, 2016

Hersh Kelley spent years helping to lead and manage both the Palos Verdes-South Bay Group and the Angeles Chapter of the Sierra Club, including three intense years as Chair of the Angeles Chapter Executive Committee. If you would like to honor his memory with a donation in support of the PV-SB Group or the Angeles Chapter, please send a check made payable to "PV-SB Group, Sierra Club" or "Sierra Club, Angeles Chapter" to our mailing address at PV-SB Group, Sierra Club, PO Box 2464, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274. Write "Hersh Kelley" on the memo line. Although donations in Hersh's honor will be acknowledged, they are not tax-deductible. Contributions to the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter (including the PV-SB Group) are not tax-deductible; they support our effective, citizen-based advocacy and lobbying efforts. n

Diane Wood (center), with Carole Mintzer and George Watland, receiving her award. (photo by Al Sattler)

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IMPORTANT NOTICES 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://content.sierraclub.org/outings/local-outdoors/resources or call 415-977-5528. 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. For bus trips, our seller of travel number is CST 2087766-40. Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California.

NOTICE REGARDING MINORS Each minor participant must have a Minor Waiver form, available at http://angeles.sierraclub.org/sites/angeles.sierraclub.org/files/docs/get_outdoors/SierraClubMinor_Waiver.pdf . If the minor is not accompanied by a parent or guardian, they must also have a Medical Treatment Authorization & Consent Form (Minor Release) available at http://angeles.sierraclub.org/sites/angeles.sierraclub.org/files/docs/get_outdoors/SierraClubMinorRelease.PDF signed by a parent or guardian. Minors not having these signed forms shall not go on the hike.

Weekly Activities

Conditioning Hikes: Wear lug sole boots. Arrive early. Rain cancels. Bring red lens flashlight.

Monday Nights O: Rancho Palos Verdes: Slow moderate 2 hr 4-6 mi hike. Not for beginners. Leave 6:30 PM from Rancho del Mar High School parking lot. Hike the trails of Portuguese Bend Reserve, Filiorum, and some streets. Some steep trails. Only one group. Wear sturdy shoes or lug sole boots and bring a red lens flash light. Rain cancels. Ldrs: Bill Lavoie, Jacques Monier, Zoltan Stroll.

Tuesday Nights O: San Pedro/PV: 2 hr, 5-8 mi hike. 2 hiking groups: fast/strenuous and moderate (suitable for newcomers/beginners). Leave 6:30 PM from 8th and Averill. Ldrs: Brooks Chadwick, Barry Bonnickson, Joyce White, Dorie Chadwick, Jacques Monier.

Tuesday Nights O: Hermosa/Manhattan Beach: Moderate 1 1/2 hr, 4 mile hike on Greenbelt and hilly streets. Good for beginners. Leave 7PM from far end of parking lot of Hermosa Valley School (1645 Valley Dr.) Ldrs: Chris Albertson, Paul Rosenberger.

Thursday Nights O: Palos Verdes Peninsula: 2 hr, 5-8 mi hike, flat/hilly streets/trails. Up to 5 hiking groups: slow, slow mod, mod, fast mod, fast/strenuous. Leave 6:30 PM from parking lot near Rite Aid Drugs at Hawthorne & Silver Spur. Ldrs: Linda Werk, Brooks Chadwick, Joyce White, Jacques Monier, Bill Lavoie, Judy Shane, Dorie Chadwick, Zoltan Stroll.

Saturday Hikes: For all Sat hikes, wear lug sole boots, bring a snack & water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. See locations and other details in Other PV-SB Group Activities listings and at the website.

Monthly Activities

Executive Committee Meeting. First Wednesday of every month at 7 PM the PVSB Group Executive Committee meets to discuss matters relevant to the Group. Meeting open to all Sierra Club members. Call secretary for meeting location.

Moonlit Hikes in Palos Verdes O. Friday before or on full moon. Meet 7:30 PM. Easy to moderate 1.5-2 hr hike in Palos Verdes hills. Go for pizza afterwards. Check website for details and exceptions.

Other PV-SB Group Activities

Jul 2 Sat O: Malaga Cove Hike #1. Moderate 6 mi, 600’ gain. Meet 8:00 AM at the Malaga Cove Plaza fountain (Palos Verdes Dr West and Via Corta). The route covers trails and fire roads overlooking Bluff Cove with exceptional panoramic views. Wear lug sole boots, bring a snack and water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Minors are permitted if accompanied on the hike by a parent. Leaders: Minoo Hart and Terri Straub. (Activities, p.5)

For up-to-date information on all activities, see the PV-SB website http://angeles.sierraclub.org/pvsb

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Activities continued

Jul 9 Sat O: Marina to West end of Pt. Fermin Park. Moderate 6 mi, 500’ gain. Meet at 8:00 AM in the parking lot at the northeast corner of 22nd St and Miner St in San Pedro (at the end of Harbor Blvd). We will walk on surface streets to the west end of Pt Fermin Park and maybe down to the beach. Wear footwear with good support, bring a snack and water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Well behaved dogs on leash are welcome. Leaders: Stephen Bradford and Alix Benson.

Jul 16 Sat O:Highridge Park Hike. Join us on a moderate 6.5 mi, 1200' gain, 2.5 hr hike on equestrian trails in Rolling Hills Estates and hilly trails overlooking the ocean in Rancho Palos Verdes. Meet at Highridge Park in Rolling Hills Estates at 8:00 AM. Park in the parking lot off Highridge Rd or on Highridge Rd adjacent to the parking lot entrance. The Park is 0.9 mi south of the intersection of Hawthorne Blvd and Highridge Rd. Alternatively, the Park is 0.5 mi north of the intersection of Crest Rd and Highridge Rd. Wear lug sole boots, bring snack and water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Leaders: Barry Bonnickson and Stephen Bradford.

Jul 23 Sat O: Friendship Park Hike. Moderate 7 mi, 1000’ gain. Meet at 8:00 AM in the parking lot of the Bogdanovich Recreation Center (from S Western Ave and W 9th St in San Pedro, go west one block to Friendship Park Dr and go up the hill, turn left at intersection and proceed to parking lot). The route covers trails in Friendship Park and the Marymount, Switchback, and San Ramon Trails. Wear lug sole boots, bring a snack and water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Leaders: Steven Morris and Terri Straub.

Jul 30 Sat O:Central Peninsula Hike #2. Central Peninsula Hike #2. Moderate 7 mi, 1000’ gain, 3.0 hrs. Meet at Rolling Hills Estates City Hall, NW corner of Crenshaw and Palos Verdes Dr North, at 8:00 AM. Trails: Landfill Loop, Chadwick Cyn, and more. Wear lug sole boots, bring snack and water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Leaders: Barry Bonnickson and Emile Fiesler.

Aug 6 Sat O: Malaga Cove Hike #2. Moderate 7 mi, 1200’ gain, 3-3.5 hrs. Meet 8:00 AM. at the Malaga Cove Plaza fountain (Palos Verdes Dr West and Via Corta). The route covers Malaga Dunes, Malaga Canyon and Mossbank Trails, neighborhoods, and the Douglas Trail. Wear lug sole boots, bring a snack and water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Minors are permitted if accompanied on the hike by a parent. Leaders: Barry Bonnickson and Terri Straub.

Aug 13 Sat O: Chandler Preserve Hike. Moderate 6.5 mi, 600’ gain. Meet 8:00 AM. Palos Verdes Dr East 1/8 mile south of Palos Verdes Dr North, at trailhead. We will take the Dapplegray, Chandler, Golf Course Overlook, Saddlehorn Loop, Palomino, Phillip's Canyon, Heavenly, Strawberry, Old Witch, and George F Canyon Trails. Wear lug sole boots, bring a snack and water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Minors are permitted if accompanied on the hike by a parent. Leaders: Steven Morris and Emile Fiesler.

Aug 13 Sat Hollywood Bowl. Join PVSB Sierra Club at the Hollywood Bowl. The program will include Sergio Mendes and Brazil 2016 and Fireworks, beginning at 8:00 PM. Take a bus from Wilson Park 5:30 PM departure (Activities, p.6)

PV-SB GROUP LEADERS Current leaders active in the PV-SB Group

Name Phone Rating Chris Albertson 310-848-0731 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 Ursula Carmody 310-539-2259 O Brooks Chadwick 310-544-0600 O Dorie Chadwick 310-544-0600 O Arlene Chao 310-541-3902 O Mike Dillenback 310-378-7495 I Emile Fiesler 720-834-2878 O Sandy Graham 714-282-5661 O Minoo Hart 310-375-3340 O

Name Phone Rating Greg Hitchings 310-541-3902 O Dave Hixson 310-676-8848 O Barry Holchin 310-378-3780 M Donna Lauck 310-541-4416 O Bill Lavoie 310-378-8723 O Keith Martin 626-396-9701 M Jacques Monier 310-320-1249 O Steven Morris 310-530-8708 O Mary Beth Oubre 310-640-8386 O Paul Rosenberger 310-545-3531 O Kent Schwitkis 310-540-5558 I Judy Shane 310-379-1111 O Terri Straub 310-544-5017 O Zoltan Stroll 310-378-8975 O Linda Werk 310-676-6171 O Phil Wheeler 310-346-2619 I Joyce White 310-383-5247 O Catherine Whittington 310-532-2380 O

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(Activities, from p. 5)

(Crenshaw between Sepulveda and Carson). Bring picnic and drinks. Send $25 check (covers bus and Hollywood Bowl admission) made out to PVSB Sierra Club and self addressed stamped envelope to Joyce White, 789 W 29th St, San Pedro, CA 90731. She will mail you the tickets. Need more information? Call Joyce at 310-383-5247.

Aug 20 Sat O: Ocean Trails Hike. Moderate 4 mi, 1000’ gain. Meet at 8:00 AM. Take Palos Verdes Dr South to La Rotonda Dr to end, and into the trail parking lot (inside the gate). We will take the Prickly Pear, Ocean Vista, East Portal, Gnatcatcher, Switchback, Dudleya and Lakeview Trails, and will walk beside the ocean and visit tidal pools. Wear lug sole boots. Bring a snack and water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Minors are permitted if accompanied on the hike by a parent. Ldrs: Terri Straub and Barry Bonnickson.

Aug 27 Sat O: Miraleste Trails Hike. Moderate 6 mi, 1000’ gain. Meet at 8:00 AM in Peck Park parking lot. Entrance to the park is at southeast corner of Western Ave and West Crestwood St. We will meet about 100 yards into the first lot. We will take the Canada, Lorraine, Via La Paloma, Frascati and Colinita Trails. Wear lug sole boots, bring a snack and water. If you anticipate rain, wear rain gear. Minors are permitted if accompanied on the hike by a parent. Ldrs: Barry Bonnickson and Steven Morris.

Sun Sep 11 O: Palos Verdes-South Bay Group Social Potluck. 3-6 PM. Join us for a potluck party at Lyn and John Taber's home, 37 Harbor Sight Drive, RHE. Bring your favorite dish to share. Drinks will be provided. Remember your hat and sunscreen. It would help if you brought your own plate and utensils. If you need more information, call Joyce White at 310-383-5247.

Hike Carefully! Nature is Fragile by Al Sattler

The Palos Verdes Nature Preserve has become extremely popular with hikers, bikers, runners, and families getting outdoors. It is wonderful that people are enjoying this beautiful area. However, please remember that this nature preserve is vital to ensure the continued survival of rare and endangered wildlife and the plants that support them. Many of the plants are dormant now, waiting for the rain to grow again. They are not dead, even though they may look that way. Please stay on the named trails to avoid breaking the plants, so that our endangered wildlife can survive. One person's misstep may seem inconsequential, but multiplied by thousands, the consequence is bare earth.