This is the September/October 2006 edition of the Guild newsletter.

For the first time in recent years—and perhaps in Guild history—the Public Works Department, in conjunction with the State Department of Health Services (DHS—the regulatory agency primarily responsible for safeguarding water quality) issued, and then promptly cancelled, a Boil Water Order in mid July. Along with causing inconvenience, confusion and concern, the process undoubtedly left many residents asking “Why?”

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider possible approaches to developing an ordinance to regulate vineyard planting on steep slopes at its next meeting, August 15 at 9:00 a.m. at the County Center in Redwood City.

Following a water main break that occurred on Scenic Drive (near the intersection with Cuesta Real) on June 25, the Guild’s new Grade 4 licensed water operator, John Chapin, requested that water samples be collected at several nearby downstream residences and sent to our water quality laboratory for bacteriological analysis. According to Chapin, this is a standard protocol in most water systems, designed to ensure the safety of the water supply, but one that has not been consistently practiced by the Guild until now.

Help is needed this year to organize and work the July 4th picnic. Contact Janet Clark (747-9474) or Tom Dodd(747-9484) if you can help out.
Below is a breakdown of "needs" for the picnic:

Some things to think about:
1. Organization: What model do we want to use (continue with 1 or 2
people coordinating at high level; assign crew chiefs for specific
areas; provide only music and games and tell people to bring their own
food, etc.)
2. Shopping: Do we want to divide up the shopping assignments or give
it to one hardy soul?