Daffodil Hill Ride Sunday 4/5/09! "John the Boss" is leading another famous shop ride this Sunday! Destination is Daffodil Hill up in Mother Lode country! Every Spring this area explodes with..... daffodils! For more info, just click on the picture. We have an excellent route lined up to keep things fun and interesting. Please meet at the shop with a full tank between 8-9:00AM for coffee & doughnuts. Ride starts at 9:00AM. CALL TO ACTION!!! Please read the following letter from Aaron Davis of the Tri-County Offroad Club. There are powerful forces trying to keep us all out of our own National Forests. This is your last opportunity to comment on the proposed plan for Stanislaus National Forest. Take this serious as environmental extremists want you out of your own lands for good! Without comment, many public roads and trails will be lost forever! The meeting is Saturday 4/4/09 in Modesto. The time is now! We hope you can make your voice heard! Please come to this Meeting. This is at county ag building at Crowslanding and Whitmore in Ceres. Give me a call if anyone has any questions. cell 209-765-4726 The Stanislaus National Forest has released their DEIS, on March 6,09. Comments due in 60 days. The Last Public Meeting is: Saturday April 4, 2009 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Stanislaus County Harvest Hall 3800 Cornucopia Way Modesto, CA (off Crowslanding Rd). There were only 7 people at the Lodi meeting on 3/21. That is why the forest service don't take us seriously! Please attend this meeting and bring friends!! Stanislaus National Forest Motorized Travel Management DEIS Available Sonora, CA (February 27, 2009)… The Forest Service today announced that after four years of work and over 22 public meetings and workshops, the Stanislaus National Forest Motorized Travel Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) is available for public review with a 60-day public comment period expected to start on March 6, 2009. Last Public Meeting Modesto, CA: Saturday April 4, 2009 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm Stanislaus County Harvest Hall 3800 Cornucopia Way Modesto, CA off Crowslanding Rd. Webinar: April 7 6-8pm see website http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/projects/ohv for more information on how to sign up and call in. The Stanislaus National Forest Motorized Travel Management project is part of a national effort to define transportation systems on every National Forest. The goal is to develop a sustainable system of routes that provide an array of opportunities for access and recreation on National Forest lands, as well as protection of various resources by curtailing motorized cross country travel. “This proposal is designed to provide access to Forest visitors while protecting Forest resources. A decision on this proposal will provide a baseline for future travel management decisions”, said Forest Supervisor Susan Skalski. The DEIS displays five different alternatives, each of which includes a distinct system of motorized routes and addresses the following components: Prohibition of cross country travel.§ Additions to the§ National Forest Transportation System (NFTS) including specified vehicle class and season of use. Changes to the existing NFTS in terms of vehicle class, season of use and wheeled over snow use.§ Compact Discs containing the DEIS documents, resource reports, supporting documents and maps are available by request. The DEIS is also available for review at the Forest Supervisor’s Office; 19777 Greenley Road; Sonora, CA 95370; or, online at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/projects/ohv. A Final Environmental Impact Statement and decision by Forest Supervisor Susan Skalski are expected this summer, with a Motor Vehicle Use Map scheduled for release by the end of 2009. Following the designation of specific motorized routes, motor vehicle use off designated roads and trails would be prohibited, unless under special use permit. Public Meetings In order to help the public understand the DEIS, the Forest Service will hold a series of public meetings over the next few weeks. Meetings will include optional time for: learning how to use the DEIS, maps and compact disc; browsing maps; and, asking questions. They are scheduled as follows. Community Date Location Arnold March 11, 2009 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Core 6:00-8:00) White Pines Independence Hall 1445 Blagen Road White Pines, CA Sonora March 17, 2009 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Core 6:00-8:00) Sonora Opera Hall 250 S. Washington St Sonora, CA Greeley Hill March 18, 2009 4:00 pm to 9:00pm (Core 6:00-8:00) Greeley Hill Community Club House Fiske Road Greeley Hill, CA Lodi March 21, 2009 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm (Core 3:00-5:00) Lodi Grape Festival Grounds 413 Lockeford Street, Jackson Hall Lodi, CA West Point March 30, 2009 5:00pm to 7:30pm Community Hall Modesto April 4, 2009 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Core 5:00-7:00) Stanislaus County Harvest Hall 3800 Cornucopia Way Modesto, CA Public Comments Invited Drop in open houses: (no presentations) Calaveras Ranger District April 2, 2009; 2-4:30 PM Hathaway Pines Supervisors Office April 9, 2009; 2-4:30 PM Sonora Mi-Wok Ranger District April 13, 2009; 2-4:30 PM Mi-Wuk Village Groveland Ranger District April 15, 2009; 2-4:30 PM Groveland Comments are invited on the DEIS. The Environmental Protection Agency will publish a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the DEIS in the Federal Register (expected on March 6, 2009); the opportunity to comment ends 60 days following that date. While comments may be submitted anytime during the analysis process, only those individuals and organizations who provide comments during the comment period are eligible to appeal the subsequent decision under 36 CFR 215. Comments may be submitted to Stanislaus National Forest; Attn: Motorized Travel DEIS; 19777 Greenley Road; Sonora, CA 95370. Electronic comments may be submitted to comments-pacificsouthwest-stanislaus@fs.fed.us with Subject: Motorized Travel DEIS. Comments may be submitted by FAX (209) 533-1890; or, by hand-delivery to the address shown above, during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Oral comments may be provided by calling (209) 532-3671 ext. 350. The project web page [http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/stanislaus/projects/ohv] includes the latest project updates, schedules for public meetings, and other information. To request additional information regarding this project, contact: Sue Warren, Team Leader; Stanislaus National Forest; 19777 Greenley Road; Sonora, CA 95370; or, e-mail swarren@fs.fed.us (to ensure a timely response, it is important to include “Information Request” in the subject line). Aaron Davis 209-765-4726 Protect your Right to Ride and Access to Public Lands!! Cycle Specialties BMW 1201 N. Carpenter Rd Modesto, CA 95351 www.cyclespecialties.com Click here for store hours and map. To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.

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