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Kiosk Fridays
Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM Dance to DJs Adults $10/Teens $5 Youth Free • 1st Time Free info@dancejampg.org •
Saturdays
Dance at Chautauqua Hall •
Fri. March 10
Grand Opening “ArtWorks @PacificGrove” 5:008:00PM American Tin Cannery •
Spreading the love - Page 8 Women of Pacific Grove - Page 12-
Pacific Grove’s
Fri., March 10
Tibetan Uprising Day 4:30PM to 6:30PM Windows on the Bay •
Sat., March 11
Learn to Draw Birds at the Lyceum 3:00 – 5:00 PM Ages: 8 - 12 Limited to 8 students Instructor: Julie Heilman Fee: $35.00 (includes materials) •
Sat. March 11
a capella showcase Community Church 4590 Carmel Valley Road Carmel • 7PM •
Sat. March 11
Hootenanny CXVII 7-9:30 PM PG Art Center Free event •
Mon. March 13
Marc Del Piero, on Cal Am’s Problems 7:00 PM Unitarian Universalist Church 490 Aguajito Rd, Carmel
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Sat. March 18
Dickens Fellowship Meeting Potluck + discussion 514 Park St., Pacific Grove 831-372-7625 •
Sat. March 18
NightOwl at the Museum 7-9:30 PM Whiskey tasting and Indie rock •
Sat. March 18
Lions Club eyeglass collection Outside of Grove Market 9 a.m. – noon •
Sat. March 25
Celtic Celebration 3:00 pm, Unitarian Universalist Church 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel. •
Sat. March 25
Big Sur Fun-Raiser 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Doors open 7:00 PM Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel (831) 624-7491 •
March 10-16, 2017
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Vol. IX, Issue 24
Jim Gunter feted as Chamber of Commerce’s City Employee of the Year
Fire inspector Jim Gunter, a Pacific Grove native and longtime employee of the Pacific Grove and Monterey fire service agencies, is the 2017 Pacific Grove City Employee of the Year. Jim has more than 38 years of combined experience in fire prevention and suppression on the peninsula. A graduate of Pacific Grove High School and Monterey Peninsula College, Gunter joined the Pacific Grove Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in 1979, citing a desire contribute to the community and an interest in serving with the fire department. Gunter joined the Pacific Grove department as a professional in 1981, climbed the ranks and held various positions, including firefighter, fire engineer, lieutenant, and captain. In 2000, he was made division chief fire marshal and worked full time in that capacity until 2006. Gunter continued to work for Pacific Grove until 2008, when the city contracted fire protection from the City of Monterey and Gunter was absorbed into the Monterey Fire Department, continuing to work in Pacific Grove. In tandem with his direct experience with the fire department, Jim has also served the citizenry of Pacific Grove as the Americans With Disabilities Act Coordinator for the City in the early 2000s and wrote a grant to support the city’s residential smoke alarm
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Allie is an All Star
Inside Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts............... 21 Car Spotter......................................... 4 Cartoon.............................................. 2 Crime................................................. 7 Homeless in Paradise........................ 18 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 16 Legal Notices.................................... 19 Otter Views....................................... 21 Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Real Estate.................................. 20, 24 Sports......................................... 10, 11
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Allie Patton has been selected to play in the upcoming 10th Annual Salinas Steinbeck Rotary North-South High School All-Star Basketball Classic. The Classic is scheduled for Friday, March 31 at Everett Alvarez High School in Salinas. This is a senior class all star game!
Jim and his wife with Mayor Bill Kampe
Monterey Fire to Renew Fire Prevention Inspections in PG
The Monterey Fire Department is resuming conducting fire prevention inspections in the City of Pacific Grove. The Department has recently hired three part -time inspectors to assist with this effort. Inspections will be conducted at multi -family residential buildings, schools, care facilities, and businesses. Emphasis will initially be on the residential buildings as those pose the greatest risk to the safety of people. The Fire Department ceased conducting the inspections in 2012 as alternative methods to completing the required inspections. Inspections have still been conducted by fire personnel on a complaint basis and all new construction has been subject to plan reviews and inspections during construction. Only scheduled inspections of existing buildings and businesses were suspended. “Life safety is our highest priority and an important part of achieving that is to conduct regular inspections of occupancies,” said Fire Chief Gaudenz Panholzer. According to Chief Panholzer, it is the Department’s goal to work with property and business owners in a cooperative manner to make the community safe. He added, “We work to educate property and business owners on how they can make their properties safe and come into compliance with fire and life safety codes.” Pacific Grove City Manager Ben Harvey said, “Conducting fire prevention inspections is an important function that the city provides to the community to keep it safe.” He has established a goal that all multi-family residential buildings have an initial inspection conducted by the end of 2018. Current records show that there are 258 buildings that are subject to these inspections. The Pacific Grove inspection program will begin in March with the residential properties; other properties will be inspected starting sometime in May. Inspection of residential properties only covers the common “public” areas of the property. The Fire Department will conduct safety inspections of private residences on a request basis as they have no authority to require them. Anyone having questions regarding the inspection program, a specific inspection, or wishing to schedule an inspection of their home should contact the Fire Department at 831-646-3900. The Monterey Fire Department provides fire protection and prevention, rescue, and emergency medical services to the cities of Monterey, Sand City, Pacific Grove, and Carmel-by-the-Sea, as well as to the Presidio of Monterey, Naval Postgraduate School, La Mesa Village, and the Monterey Regional Airport. - Kathleen Battaglia, Fire Prevention Technician
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Joan Skillman
Skillshots
Pacific Grove Pops Orchestra Continues Fourth Season with a stellar concert By Zach Goodwin The crowds filed in at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center last Saturday as the PG Pops Orchestra, under the direction of Barbara Priest, delivered a six piece concert for their second concert in the orchestra’s fourth year of existence. Carolynn Walker started the afternoon off with a beautiful concert prelude with her rendition of “Brian Boru’s March,” a traditional Irish tune, played on a harp that she built herself. Following Walker’s impressive performance, the orchestra began their repertoire with “Romeo and Juliet Overture” by Russian composer Pyotr Tchaikovsky. Like many composers of the time, Tchaikovsky drew heavily from Shakespeare, and also composed pieces based on “The Tempest” and “Hamlet.” The piece, showing the contradiction between the tender meeting of Romeo and Juliet and the violent feuding of the Montagues and Capulets, featured a strong contrast between the violins and the brass sections. The group’s second piece, “Music from The Chronicles of Narnia,” an arrangement based off of the movie soundtrack composed by Harry Gregson-Williams, featured an excellent flute intro in addition to prominent parts from the percussion and trumpet sections. Following the musical rendition of C.S. Lewis’ famous novels came a classical piece, “Pavanne,” originally composed for piano in 1899 but rearranged for a full orchestra by French composer Maurice Ravel in 1910. In the piece, Ravel aims to replicate the slow pavanne style of dance popular in France and Spain during the late 19th century, creating a detached, almost dream-like tone through the extended use of pizzicato, a musical style in which the string players forgo bowing in favor of plucking their strings. The next piece, “Cello Concierto, mvt. 1” by Edward Elgar, featured soloist Michael Blackburn, who in the past has also played violin and clarinet for PG Pops. Blackburn delivered, nailing the solo, showcasing the mastery of such complex skills as vibrato and fluid movement between various different, difficult cello positions. “Somewhere in Time” (composed by John Barry/arr. Calvin Custer), the orchestra’s fifth piece, also featured a soloist - Eugene Loh on the piano. A founding member of the PG Pops Orchestra, Loh has featured for several seasons as a percussionist, playing timpani, bass drum, and mallets, though piano is his preferred instrument. From the 1980 romantic drama film of the same name, the piece also showcased the violin and cello sections. The orchestra concluded their concert with a rendition of “Symphony No. 1, Selections,” originally composed by the musical great Gustav Mahler, but arranged and conducted by PG Pops’ own Scott Seward. Seward, a music instructor himself, plays trumpet for the orchestra but also acts as an assistant director for PG Pops, having conducted several PG Pops songs in the past. Seward, who called Mahler’s piece the “guiding star” of his musical life, made sure to include an impressive offstage trumpet solo, strong and aggressive percussion parts, and a chaotic finale meant to fully capture the powerful energy manifested in Mahler’s music. At the conclusion of the concert, conductor Barbara Priest was overjoyed. “I founded PG Pops back in 2014,” said Priest. “It’s meant to be a truly intergenerational orchestra. I want to include amateurs and students as well as professional musicians. It’s open to everybody.” “Our orchestra is based on true community,” Priest continued, “We have parents and children playing music side by side, and our concerts are always free to the public. I feel that the caliber of our performances continue to increase and I am continually impressed with the hard work of our musicians.” “We have come such a long way in just four short years!” Priest concluded. Be sure to catch the next concert from the PG Pops Orchestra, as they perform at Good Old Days on Sunday, April 9 and again at the Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 3.
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Week ending 03-03-17- at 8:30 AM........ .23" Total for the season............................. 20.65" The historic average to this date is ........N/A" Wettest year.................................................. 47.15" During rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year...................................................... 6.36" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13 .....................................................................15.54” RAINFALL SEASON BEGINS JULY 1 EACH YEAR
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Near Lovers Point Week ending morning 03/09/16........... .47" Data reported by John Munch at 18th St. Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 19.2" Week ending .19" Last week low 12/07/16.......................... temperature..................40.7 F Totalweek for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 5.42" Last high temperature.................65.5 F Lastyear week temperature..................41.5 Last rainlow to date (7/1/15-12/16/16)..... 15.57”F Last week high temperature.................63.5 F
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Celtic Celebration on March 25 features songs, harp, poetry Come enjoy the true and thrilling story of Saint Patrick, woven together with rousing and spirited performances of Irish music, songs, and poetry on Saturday, March 25, at 3:00 pm, at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel. This lively celebration, featuring local favorites Maestra Amelia Krupski, virtuso Celtic harper; Shannon Warto, red-headed, Irish-blooded, natural-born Celtic
songbird; and Taelen Thomas, renowned bard and storyteller, will stir the blood and move the soul! Tickets are available online at uucmp. org, at Bookmark Music, at the church, or at the door. Tickets are $20, $15 for seniors and students, children under 12 are free with a paying adult. Contact info: shannon.e.warto@ gmail.com
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program in 2003. Jim also chaired the committee responsible for refurbishing the vintage fire engine that makes annual appearances at the Feast of Lanterns and Parade of Lights, among other events, and is the primary operator of the vehicle. Jim was honored with a reception at Passionfish on Tuesday, March 7. Previous honorees of the Chamber’s City Employee of the Year Award are” ‘01 Mike Leach ‘03 Andrew Miller ‘04 Carl Miller ‘05 John Miller ‘06 Steve Leiker ‘07 Catherine Krysyna ‘08 Roque Pinheiro ‘09 Tony Marino ‘10 Lisa Maddalena ‘11 Polly Fry ‘12 Samuel Crosby ‘13 Don Mothershead ‘14 Roxane Viray ‘15 Dan Gho ‘16 Laurel O’Halloran
Good Old Days Volunteers Needed
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers for the 60th Annual Good Old Days that will take place Saturday and Sunday, April 8 and 9, from 9:00 to 5:00 pm. Please consider volunteering for a variety of shifts such as set up, crowd control, recycling, food preparation or clean up. For more information, contact Rita at (831) 373-3304 or rita@pacificgrove.org.
Pacific Grove Welcomes Cabana
Denise Pearman has given life to her vision at 192 Country Club Gate. Full time mother to Olivia and Marshall, she wanted to follow through on a dream she had for her entire life; to open a store. Looking to fill a niche in Pacific Grove, for that “in-between” stage. She says her middle school daughter is their “lead consultant.” However, petite adults just might find something that suits their closet needs as well. Pearman’s goal and vision is to keep people in Pacific Grove for their shopping needs, which may prove to be a challenge since nothing of the like currently exists. Generally, locals do not think to shop in town when fashion calls, usually venturing to Del Monte Center or even further. Cabana hopes to change that, as well as reach out to neighboring areas. Offering good quality clothing for boys and girls at affordable prices, she hopes that “I got it from Cabana” becomes a phrase that prompts new shoppers to follow suit. They feature a wide range of high quality items, and also promote sale days in which savings are even greater. And when they boast “good quality clothing” they mean it. Olivia pulled up a jacket on the Neiman Marcus website that her mom happens to sell at Cabana for $46, Neiman Marcus sells the same jacket for over twice the price! Check out Cabana for high fashion clothing without the high fashion mark-up. Open Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays Noon to 6:00 p.m.. Visit www. cabanacalifornia.com for more details. - Alli Mayorga
Shannon Warto Taelen Thomas Amy Krupski “When Irish eyes are smiling, they’re probably up to something.”
‘American Pickers’ coming to our area
“American Pickers,” a History Channel program focusing on American antiques is seeking material to feature on the program. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the Pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, provide your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855-OLD-RUST.
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Rotary Awards Check to School
Kent Weinstein
The PG Car Spotter
Lindsay Munoz, PG Rotary past president and a Rotary Concours Auto Rally Committee member, presents PGHS principal Matt Bell with a $1,500 donation from proceeds of the auto rally for their Distracted Driver assembly. The Rotary Club is committed to supporting youth activities in Pacific Grove.
Fun-raiser for Big Sur residents After the Storm
Date: Saturday, March 25, 2017 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. Doors open 7:00 PM Location: Carl Cherry Center for the Arts, 4th and Guadalupe, Carmel, (831) 624-7491 Admission: Tickets are $20-$100 sliding scale donation. Limited Seating Advance purchase tickets recommended. Purchase tickets online at Eventbrite: https://big-sur-after-the-storm-3-25-17fun-raiser.eventbrite.com Optionally buy tickets in person at Pilgrim’s Way Books, Dolores St., between 5th and 6th Streets in Carmel. For open hours, visit the website: www.pilgrimsway.com/ or phone 831-624-4955. This winter, Big Sur residents, workers, and businesses have been severely impacted by the wettest season on record. Flooding, mudslides, fallen trees, and road closures have left many stranded, without shelter, and in dire need of assistance. The public is invited to rally
to support the people of Big Sur and to experience a celebration of song, voices, healing, and generosity. Michael Lojkovic, actor, playwright, screenwriter, and troubadour, will direct an extravaganza of music, literary genius, and joyful surprise that will delight the audience. Songs that uplift the spirit will be sung by a group of Wholehearted Chorus members, directed by Michael. The musical program will be interwoven with poetry and spoken word presentations by Special Guests. Baked goods and concessions will also be offered for sale to cover the use of the venue. Sponsored by Aldo Mysterioso Productions & Big Sur After the Storm Relief Fund. The Big Sur After the Storm Relief Fund was created as a community arts production to raise funds, support, and loving awareness for the people of Big Sur impacted by the devastating storms this current winter season.
Spotted by Perkins Park. 1974? Porsche Carrera RS. Cheers! Kent Weinstein keeps his camera handy to photograph interesting cars he spots in Pacific Grove. England has “train spotters.” We have Kent!
Right: On March 3, A helicopter prepares to take supplies to residents of Big Sur who have been cut off by crumbling roads. Supplies included food, fuel, pet supplies, and more. Photo courtesy Mary Adams, 5th District Supervisor.
The Mattesons Have Left the Block For 57 years Walt and I have owned and operated Matteson’s Auto Repair. Retirement is finally here. We will not leave without letting all our customers, new and old, know how proud we have been to serve you in this community. Some of our customers go back as far as the sixties. Those were the days and so they still will be. Walt and I would like to introduce the new owners, Mike Burger and his wife, Susan. They will keep the same crew that has always and will continue to serve you in the manner you are accustomed to. The name will remain the same as well as the quality of work. Walt and I have always strived for excellent customer service and to let our customers know that their safety and friendship is our number one priority. We both say thank you for all the years you have been a part of our family! You will be missed. So when you have time, come down to the corner of Grand and Laurel, sit on our bench, relax and tell a story or two. Also be sure to read the message on the bench which simply says: “It’s Been A Privilege to Serve You.”
Changing Lives, One Pair at a Time
On Saturday, March 18, Lions Clubs from across California will participate in a concerted eyeglass collection effort. The purpose is to collect as many used eyeglasses as possible for our recycling centers. Used glasses are fitted to people across the world who would not otherwise have access to corrective lenses. The Pacific Grove Lions Club will host a collection table outside of Grove Market on Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. – noon. Please stop by and donate your used eye and sun glasses. If you are not available that day, glasses can be dropped off weekdays at The Blind & Visually Impaired Center located at 225 Laurel Ave, PG. For more information about the event or the Pacific Grove Lions Club, please call Karen at 649-3505. Lions In Sight - Bringing eyeglasses to a world of people in need. www.lionsinsight.org Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with more than 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions Clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit the Web site at www.lionsclubs.org.
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Programs at the Library For more information call 648-5760. •
Tuesday, March 14 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue, ages 2-5 • Wednesday, March 15 • 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday Stories: stories, science and craft projects • Thursday, March 16 • 11:00 am00 Baby Rhyme Time for babies birth - 24 months
Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207
Chabad of Monterey
620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363
Church of Christ
176 Central Ave. • 831-375-3741
Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741
First Church of God
1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005
First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Worship: Sundays 10:00 a.m. 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875
Forest Hill United Methodist Church Services 9 a.m. Sundays 551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956
Chautauqua Hall Dance Club Teacher Dance March 11 Metin & Masha Metin March 18 Bob Heather March 25 Metin & Masha Metin
DJ Samba Foxtrot Waltz
Where: Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at Central Ave Pacific Grove, Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Annual membership fee is $15. Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ music for 3 hours and buffet of healthful snacks.
Sera Hirasuna, 831-262-0653
For more information, go to: pgdance.org/index.html or Facebook at: https:// www.facebook.com/groups/PGDANCE/ Background: Chautauqua Hall Dance Club, a non-profit founded in 1926, is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. We offer dance classes in over 20 kinds of ballroom, nightclub and specialty dances so that everyone can share in the joy in partnered social dance. Additional info: No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult.
Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138
Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove
PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636
Manjushri Dharma Center
724 Forest Ave. • 831-917-3969 www.khenpokarten.org • carmelkhenpo@gmail.com
Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th St. • 831-373-4705
Peninsula Baptist Church
1116 Funston Ave. • 831-394-5712
Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. • 831-373-0431
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th St. • 831-655-4160
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
Sundays 9:30 a.m. 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-920-1620 Fr. Michael Bowhay
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818
Shoreline Community Church
Sunday Service 10 a.m. Robert Down Elementary, 485 Pine Ave. • 831-655-0100 www.shorelinechurch.org
OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVE Bethlehem Lutheran Church
800 Cass St., Monterey • 831-373-1523 Pastor Bart Rall
Congregation Beth Israel
5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel • 831-624-2015
Monterey Center for Spiritual Living
Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org
Gentrain Society Lectures The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring these free public lectures in March and April, 2017. For lengthier descriptions and illustrations for these talks please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: Travels In Mali Burkina Faso Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Sandy and Gail Cohen have been traveling to exotic locations for the past 15 years. Come with them on this trip to Burkina Faso and Mali in West Africa: encounter the nomadic Fulani with their colorful jewelry and tattooed faces, mingle with the Dogon who live on the sides of an escarpment in Mali, cruise down the Niger River to the legendary city of Timbuktu, and end with visits to the Great Mosque in Djenne and the capital, Bamako. Wednesday, April 5, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: One Brain’s Life Story Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Chris Hasegawa, PhD will provide a non-technical look at what happens in your brain through life. He’ll look briefly at normal brain functioning, and then delve into the mathematics, sensory, and biochemistry of the brain. We’ll talk our way through “sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll,” an introduction to brain scans, and will end with the newest thinking about what happens when dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease strikes. Dr. Hasegawa retired as Dean of Extended Education and International Programs at CSU Monterey Bay. He did biochemical research on the brain tissue of drug addicted rats before teaching education, technology and science courses at CSUMB. He has renewed his interest in the biochemistry of the brain as his mother progressed through her own journey through dementia. Wednesday, April 19, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: Opera Garnier and 19th Century French Society Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 During France’s Second Empire, the Emperor Napoleon III undertook to transform Paris into a new, modern post-industrial city. A major project was an opulent new Opera House. The young architect Charles Garnier led the construction, which took 15 years before opening in 1873. Garnier’s genius and determination created a theater on a magnificent scale. This lecture will provide a portrait of 19th Century France, of Napoleon III and Eugenie Montijo (his beautiful wife, often compared to Marie-Antoinette), and the Opera’s reflections of the proper etiquette for French society of the time. After a nine-year-career as a Certified Parisian Tour Guide Céline Glon has presented many lectures about the culture and history of her France. Since 2015, Céline has run her own tour business “Et Voila Paris LLC”.
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Grand opening celebration of Artworks at Pacific Grove
Affordable Studio Space and Gallery for Local Monterey County Artists The Arts Council for Monterey County is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of “ArtWorks @PacificGrove” from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017. This is an opportunity for the community to tour our artist studio space and gallery at the American Tin Cannery, 125 Oceanview Blvd., Suite 209-210, Pacific Grove. The musical group “Persistence” will perform and refreshments will be provided. Admission is free. “Artworks” is similar to a “co-working” space, which encourages collaboration and community, and fills the need of studio space for Monterey County artists. The studios will be open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. ArtWorks is currently leasing studio space to 15 Monterey County artists in the visual arts arena including painting, sculpture, mixed media, design, photography and jewelry, This art studio space became a reality due to the generosity of Foursome Development, Cannery Row Company and Hayward Lumber who donated construction materials and Richard Matthews Construction for updating the classroom
space. “We are excited to provide this great opportunity to our local art community,” stated Paulette Lynch, Executive Director of the Arts Council for Monterey County. “These artists now have a safe, affordable place to cultivate their talent and grow their business.” About the Arts Council for Monterey County Founded in 1982, the mission of the Arts Council for Monterey County is to improve the quality of life for everyone in our region through the arts. The Arts Council provides arts education to thousands of students each year thanks to support from local PTAs, foundations, businesses and individuals. We provide promotional, technical and financial support to more than 50 arts organizations thanks to funding from the Monterey County Board of Supervisors and grants from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. We are very passionate about our work and dedicated to making Monterey County the very best place to live, work and visit.
Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship Meets March 18 in Pacific Grove
The Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship will hold its next meeting Saturday, March 18, at the home of Beth Penney, 514 Park Street in Pacific Grove. The meeting includes a potluck dinner and a discussion of Chapters 32-40 of David Copperfield, the group’s selected Dickens novel for the year. Prospective members are welcome. The Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship, a branch of the international Dickens Fellowship, was founded in February of 1991. It was chartered by London headquarters in April of 1992. With approximately 30 members, it is one of more than 50 branches worldwide. From September through May, the Fellowship holds monthly book-discussion meetings at members’ homes, which include potluck meals and discussions of a selected novel each year. It also sponsors several yearly events, including the traditional Birthday Dinner in February; a fund-raising Jumble Sale in May; and a Victorian Christmas Party in December. Prospective members are always welcome at monthly meetings and will receive the group’s monthly newsletter, The Mutual Friend, for three months. If they decide to join, yearly dues are $25. The Fellowship welcomes members of all ages. For more information about the Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship, including information about the March meeting, e-mail bpenney@sonic.net or call 831-372-7625.
SEV EN T H A N N UA L
MARCH 4-19, 2017 SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 7:30 PM CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL, CARMEL
ON THE MAP Q&A: DIRECTOR DANI MENKIN
SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 4 PM GOLDEN BOUGH PLAYHOUSE, CARMEL
ROCK IN THE RED ZONE Q&A: DIRECTOR LAURA BIALIS MUSIC: AVI VAKNIN
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 7 PM LIGHTHOUSE CINEMAS, PACIFIC GROVE
FEVER AT DAWN
SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 7 PM CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL, CARMEL
LABYRINTH OF LIES
SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 3:30 PM LIGHTHOUSE CINEMAS, PACIFIC GROVE
ONCE IN A LIFETIME Q&A: RACHEL DEBLINGER, UC-SANTA CRUZ
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 7 PM LIGHTHOUSE CINEMAS, PACIFIC GROVE
SABENA HIJACKING: MY VERSION
SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 7 PM MIIS, IRVINE AUDITORIUM, MONTEREY
ROSENWALD SPEAKER: DUMISANI WASHINGTON
SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 7 PM CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL, CARMEL
FRANK VS. GOD PANEL: RABBI BRUCE GREENBAUM, FATHER ROBERT FISHER, REV. MARK PEAKE
TICKETS TO FILMS & RECEPTIONS www.carmeljff.org 1-800-838-3006
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Marge Ann Jameson
Cop Log Lost & Found Officers responded to a report of a lost wallet on Briggs Ave. The R/P stated he did not know when he lost it but requested information on how to cancel his credit card and the process for ordering a new replacement drivers license. Found cell phone on Chestnut St. On the above date and time a citizen brought in a cell phone that had been found. Phone was returned to owner. The ever popular personal property found on Lobos Ave. On the above date and time personal property was turned in to the PGPD lobby. Attempting to contact owners. Watch lost, then found on Forest Ave. On the above date and time, a watch found in the above area was turned in to PGPD. The owner was contacted and the watch was picked up. Nothing further. Lost iPod on Lighthouse Ave. On the above date and time, R/P called to report he had lost his iPod Lost paperwork? At the above date and time a woman came into the lobby of the department to report that she had found property. Owner was contacted and was aware she had lost it. Admin asked if she would prefer that it be shredded: she confirmed. Guard dog goes above and beyond R/P called to state that the neighbor’s dog jumped the front fence and ran at him and his dog agressively as they were walking up the street. R/P was fearful that there would be a dog fight so he stepped in front of the approaching dog and got them sepa0rated. P-2 dog owner was able to collect his dog and they parted ways. R/P informed officer that his dog was not harmed in the altercation. R/P asked that the dog owner be contacted and informed of the dog-at-large laws and document the incident with the dogs. Officer contacted the dog owner and went over ways he could secure his dog in the yard and possibly prevent this from happening in the future. Pretending to be animals: Is this a thing? Maybe a harness would work Congress Ave.: a citizen came into the police station to report a family allowing their children to wear an animal style collar and leash. R/P stated she observed this while walking her child to middle school. Requested officers close patrol the middle school on Monday mornings. Officer notified of parents walking a child using a dog leash. The reporting party was concerned for the child’s safety due to the use of the leash. The parents were contacted and stated the child pretends to be an animal and wants to use the leash. The child was checked and found to have no signs of injury or discomfort. The parents advised they would no longer use the leash.
Grant will help police conduct operations against minor drinking
The Monterey Police Department has received a grant from the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to conduct Minor Decoy operations, Shoulder Tap Programs, and Informed Merchants Preventing Alcohol-Related Crime Tendencies (IMPACT) Inspections of ABC licensed businesses. These operations will target ABC licensed businesses and individuals who furnish alcohol to minors in order to reduce youth access to alcohol and resultant alcohol related crimes. Selling, serving and/or furnishing alcohol to persons under the age of 21 years of age is a criminal violation and violators will be prosecuted. This project is part of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s Education and Teen Alcohol Enforcement Program Grant, funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Residents, Businesses Urged to Report Storm Damage as Soon as Possible
The County of Monterey and local cities are urging residents who suffered significant damage to their home, business, or property during recent storms to report the damage immediately. Doing so may help you and others across the county to qualify for federal aid to help rebuild. In order to qualify for assistance programs, local governments must report information on significantly damaged businesses and residences to the State. Eligible damages include uninsured or under-insured physical losses such as building and other property damage, personal property losses, damages to private roads and bridges, damage to privately owned water and wastewater systems, and more. Monterey County has developed Residential and Commercial Damage Surveys to help you report your damages and provide the Office of Emergency Services with the data they need to qualify for state and federal assistance. The surveys are available online from the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services Virtual Local Assistance Center which can be accessed from the Monterey County website: www. co.monterey.ca.us. The site also provides general recovery information, tools for local government, and a directory of local, state and federal agencies and organizations with programs to assist disaster victims. The forms are for information collection only and are NOT AN APPLICATION FOR ASSISTANCE. Information will be used to justify the County’s request for individual assistance and Small Business Administration disaster programs through State and Federal governments. Should assistance become available, those completing the forms will be notified directly about how to apply for assistance. Non-government owners including business owners, private property owners, and non-profits who believe they may have suffered uninsured or under-insured damages are encouraged to complete the survey and return it to the Monterey County Office of Emergency Services at the address provided on the form. Property owners needing an immediate safety assessment should call their local building department to schedule an assessment.
In lieu pay On the above date and time, R/P reported that a business associate came into her store and took merchandise that belonged to the R/P. Per the R/P, she owed the female subject money for the merchandise that was taken. R/P said they had an agreement where the R/P would pay her monthly. R/P said she was a few months behind on her payments. Officer notified R/P this was a civil issue and advised to go to civil court. Drone surveillance Officer was dispatched to an address on Lincoln Ave. for suspicious circumstances. Officer spoke with the reporting party who told me she believed the male living nearby is flying a drone over her house. R/P told the officer she believes he is also listening on her conversation from a long range listening device. R/P told the officer the male also has antennas facing her house and believes he is spying on her. Grove Acre Ave. Theft from an unlocked vehicle - no suspect information.
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For the Seventh Year Running, Pacific Grove Students Spread the Love in Nicaragua with the Help of Rotary By Zach Goodwin Pacific Grove - calm, pristine, sleepy. A town filled with butterflies, tourists, and churches. A picture perfect Victorian village set against the gorgeous backdrop of the Monterey Bay. Nicaragua - chaotic, festive, alive. An indescribable aura of history, energy, and passion, erupting through the country’s volcanoes, drifting across the surfaces of the country’s lakes. These two places lie more than 3,000 miles apart.Yet for seven years, Mrs. DiAnna Gamecho has - as she likes to put it been “connecting the hearts and minds” of Nicaraguans and Pagrovians through her annual service trip to the southwestern cor-
ner of Central America’s largest country. An employee at Pacific Grove High School and a member of the Monterey Pacific Rotary Club, Mrs. Gamecho has herself been to Nicaragua 11 times, but first began taking teenagers in 2010, when on the way back from one of her first Rotary trips to the country, she overheard three high schoolers at an airport complaining and cursing about how their parents wouldn’t buy them new cell phones. “I remember thinking, if only these kids could have experienced what we just experienced in Nicaragua” Mrs. Gamecho reflects, “they would have such a different outlook on what is truly important.” It was then she suggested to her travel companions that they start bringing
kids on the trip. “And they said yes!” she adds cheerily. This year, Mrs. DiAnna Gamecho and Ms. Janet Light - who works with DiAnna and has travelled with her to Nicaragua for many years led a group of seven students and several other adults to participate in the six day long service trip under the banner of T.A.S.K. (Together Achieving Successful Kindness) Inc., a non-profit put together by Mrs. Gamecho and Rotary International. Leading up to the trip, the group met every other Sunday in order to fundraise, bond, and most importantly, plan out their projects. While in Nicaragua from February 14 to February 20, they got to see their projects come to fruition. One such mission was to the Rotary sponsored music academy in Jinotepe, where the team delivered music books collected from donors in PG. They also visited La Iglesia de Guadalupe, near San Marcos, where they delivered art supplies for the church’s preschool, and traveled to various schools near Granada, where they donated over 200 backpacks filled with school supplies, as well as Breaker athletic equipment. But perhaps most memorable to the trip’s participants was the time spent at Los Quinchos Orphanage. Founded by an Italian woman - Zelinda Roccia - in 1991, the Los Quinchos organization runs a series of homes for abandoned and mistreated street children in Nicaragua. Los Quinchos runs two homes (one for boys and one for girls) in San Marcos - the town which Mrs. Gamecho has for many years used as her home base in Nicaragua. Over the years, T.A.S.K. has become increasingly connected with Los Quinchos, and Mrs. Gamecho always makes it a point to find time to visit. This time around, the group managed to spend extra time at Los Quinchos - an aspect that made the trip extra special, notes two year participant Luca Lauritzen. “I’ve gone twice now - both trips were completely different, and both trips definitely changed my life,” says Lauritzen. “The first trip opened my eyes to the bubble we live in here in PG. We tend to complain a lot even though our lives are going just fine. Whereas in Nicaragua, people have less materially yet rarely complain.” If the first trip changed Lauritzen’s outlook on life, the second trip allowed Lauritzen to connect with Nicaragua on a more personal level. “We got to spend more time with the children at Los Quinchos this time around,” he says, “One day we spent four hours at La Yahoska [the Los Quinchos girls site], and got to know the girls through card games, hide-and-seek, and making valentines. They appreciate all we do them, but what makes them, and us, the happiest is being able to spend time together and make those connections.” Other trip participants echoed the sentiment. “Lots of smiles,” says Hannah Renner-Bennett, who was one of the three seniors on the trip, along with Shira Kershner and Paola Morales. “It was amazing to visit a country so filled with beauty and happiness,” adds Kershner. “If I could go back and do it all again,” states Morales, “I would!” Jordi Modisette - a junior and two year program participant - as well as fresh-
man Anna Tullius and sophomore Evan Clark rounded out the group of students who participated in the service trip. They were joined by John Mims and Monica Arellano, two Rotarians from the Monterey Peninsula. While in the country, the group was assisted by a whole cohort of Nicaraguan Rotarians, as well as translator Denis Ruiz. Ruiz - along with his friend, Camacho, who acts as T.A.S.K.’s driver - has been working with Mrs. Gamecho ever since the two met by coincidence on a bus in Nicaragua several years ago. Ruiz, who learned English by listening to the Beatles and reading the Merriam-Webster dictionary, enjoys working with T.A.S.K. as as a way to contribute to his country’s progress, as well as to connect and form friendships with the many different people who have traveled through T.A.S.K. to Nicaragua. Ruiz hopes one day to travel to Pacific Grove, though the U.S. government has continually denied him a visa, despite the fact that he has worked as a translator with numerous American and international aid organizations in the past. Ruiz also has a wife, two children, and a business in Nicaragua, making it unlikely that he would attempt to stay in the U.S. illegally - the major reason the U.S. government unjustly denies visa seekers from Central America. Writing this article was both enjoyable and painful for me. I myself have traveled with T.A.S.K. to Nicaragua twice before in 2015 and 2016. This year, I had to make the difficult decision not to participate. But I must be satisfied with the fact that I know I will return to Nicaragua
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How To Create Healthy Relationships Rabia Erduman
Self discovery Many times our “unfinished business,” meaning old programs in the subconscious that are in the way of our living a deeply joyful life, shows itself to us in relationships. Places where we are stuck become magnified in the presence of an intimate partner. When we open to receive their love, it becomes like a lantern, illuminating our unresolved issues. The same holds true for our partner. Because we don’t know that this is happening, we think that we are having these feelings or thoughts because of our partner; something he/she has said or done is “making” us feel this way. Naturally, then, we believe that she/he has to change. Projection: If something your partner says reminds the Inner Child of your mother, while you believe you are talking to your partner, the Child sees Mommy, and starts reacting to the partner as if he/she was your mother. This is called projection. By blaming, getting defensive, or rejecting the partner (believed to be mother), the Subpersonalities attempt to protect the Child from getting hurt (again). Your partner’s behavior may or may not have been inappropriate. Yet when you look closely, you find that this person has triggered an old memory in your subconscious, and your emotions are coming from that memory, not the person’s behavior. So, your emotions are always your responsibility. The Box: When you watch a person behave a certain way for a while, your subconscious creates an expectation around it. It assumes that this person will continue to display this behavior. It starts defining the person through the behavior - puts the person in a BOX. Because of this assumption, when you are with this person, talk on the phone, or even think about her/ him, your body reacts to the box. The box can contain positive or negative assumptions - either one is limiting, and is not the real person. Let’s say if the box says “This person is angry”, your body, adrenals, nervous system are getting ready to defend you even before you dial their phone number. You are already in a defensive place unconsciously before he/she has said “Hello”. Your expectation creates an atmosphere for this person for a possible expression of anger. If they do, it is very important to understand that it is not your responsibility. Ultimately, you cannot “make” another person behave a certain way. Their behavior is their responsibility. Yet you can put them in a box, which makes it more difficult for this person to change the behavior if she/he wants to. When you as the adult are aware of this tendency
of the subconscious, you can be aware of the box, and know that there always is a door, window, or a tiny crack in the box where this person has the choice to get out, or you have a choice to let him/her out. Even if your subconscious has put her/him in a box, you don’t have to. You can expand your awareness into who he/she really is, the bigger picture, and realize that the behavior this person may be stuck in is not who she/he is. You can stop defining him/her through this behavior... and the Mystery takes over... When you let go of the box, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the behavior of this person will change. It may, or it may not. It simply means that you are not restricting his/her behavior through your assumptions and expectations. You are free. Basic truths: I’M OKAY = YOU’RE OKAY I’M NOT GUILTY, AND NEITHER ARE YOU YOUR PARTNER IS NOT YOUR ENEMY; YOU ARE ON THE SAME SIDE, FIGHTING AGAINST CONDITIONING When you are in a fight, the basic question is: What is your priority—to be right, or to come back to love? Biography Rabia Erduman was born in Istanbul, Turkey and later spent 10 years inGermany before arriving in the United States in 1983. Rabia is an alchemical hypnotherapist, craniosacral therapist, polarity therapist, and a Reiki master. She assists her clients and students in their process of self-discovery. Rabia also teaches tantric and spiritually oriented workshops. Rabia is the author of “Veils of Separation - Finding the Face of Oneness,” and has four Guided Imagery CDs: Relaxation, Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Inner Guides. She has also been interviewed on radio and television shows and has lectured extensively throughout the years. To those wishing to understand her work, she says, “I have found working with the combination of mind, body, emotions, and energy to be highly effective in reaching optimum balance. My life and work are about being in the moment, free of fear and the feeling of separation. Deep joy is a natural expression of this process.” Rabia Erduman www.wuweiwu.com 831-277-9029
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in the near future. A better description would be that I can’t not go back. That’s how strongly I connected with the country. I formed lifelong friendships with Denis, with Camacho, with the Rotarians, and with my fellow trip participants - by far the greatest takeaways of my two trips. But I also learned how to become more independent and responsible, while still working as part of a team. T.A.S.K. bolstered my fascination - my obsession - with Spanish, with travel, and with other cultures, and solidified my desire to major in International Relations/Politics as I move on to college this fall. It added another aspect to my life, filled with another language, another culture, another way of looking at the world beyond what could be gained by looking through just one pair of rather shortsighted binoculars. Connecting hearts and minds. Between two places over 3,000 miles apart. Between two places that could not seem to be more different. In the words of English author Douglas Adams, “to give real service, you must add something which cannot be bought or measured with money” - a motto embraced by T.A.S.K. that, after all these years, shows no signs of being replaced or forgotten.
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BiBa: It’s in the Blood By Alli Mayorga The doors at BiBa first opened in 2002 and quickly became a favorite shopping spot for fashion-forward women all over the Central Coast, hosting contemporary European style fashion and accessories. Shop’s creator Elise Paton first designed her own line of clothing, Basic Designs, before changing gears and opening BiBa. Some wonder where the name BiBa
came from. Well, Elise was living in London and working for a street vendor. She used to marvel at the swanky department store that was just adjacent to the street fair where she worked. It’s name -- BiBa. When she decided to open her own shop, BiBa London was no longer in existence so Elise decided to pay a sort of homage to her roots, working from the street to boutique by 2002. Pacific Grove lost a fashion pillar in 2008, when Elise lost her battle to cancer. She left behind loving husband,
who maintained ownership of BiBa, and two beautiful daughters paving their own way through life. The shop went through a few management change-overs, all the while remaining under ownership of the Paton name. Elise’s daughter, Hannah, finished her degree and globe-trotted for a bit, met a wonderful man and returned to our coastal town for their wedding. Now the two reside here. This is where the story gets good. Hannah has taken control of her mother’s shop BiBa to continue her legacy. The store was always there just waiting for her to return. Hannah says she felt like they store really needed her, and continues that “it just feels right.” Hannah has brought an air of elegance and freshness to the store, just what it has been longing for. She wanted to get the store as close to
her mother’s vision as possible. On her first buying trip, one of the vendors recognized her as Elise’s daughter. And that is just the beginning. Shoppers come in often, remembering Elise and sharing heartwarming stories with Hannah. Hannah enjoys the stories in which her mother offered an ‘always honest even if she doesn’t make the sale’ mentality, which apparently happened quite frequently. Hannah says she is inherently the same way when it comes to honesty and sales. Her main goal is for her clients to leave BiBa feeling confident, the clothes being just a vessel in which to enhance someones inner beauty. Hannah’s motto reads “Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman wearing it.” Hannah says, “No one did it like my mom did” but the renewal of the shop proves that Hannah comes pretty darned close. Its safe to say, it’s in the blood. BiBa brings in new merchandise every month. Hannah selects items from around the world as well as making sure to stock some brands that are made in the US. Check out her local jewelry and handmade cards by featured artists right here in Pacific Grove. The store’s clientele mainly mirrors the demographic of Monterey; women in their 30’s and up, but Hannah tries to have a shop that can speak to everyone. BiBa is open Monday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Find them at 211 Forest Ave or on Facebook at @ PacificGroveBiBa .
Far left:Hannah welcomes customers with a familiar face and a warm smile Left, top: Biba features clean and classy looks for spring Left, bottom: Handmade jewelry and greeting cards made by local artisans from Pacific Grove are spotlighted.
“Right of Spring” by Peter Silzer *The first part of the starred items may come after “Spring” • Solution on page 18 Across 1 Warbled 5 Cotton thread 10 Went by bus 14 Mimic 15 Birdlike 16 Samoan capital 17 *2005 Drew Barrymore movie 19 Not as much as 20 Understandings of sacred texts 21 The “A” in CIA but not in FDA 23 Dedicated poems 24 Makes secure 25 Techie shortcuts 28 Nintendo action quest 31 Not beautiful 32 Foe in many Sci-fi flicks 33 Mid-2nd c. 34 *Newbie’s first activity 38 Poetic nightfall 39 Those opposed 40 Denim magnate Strauss 41 Loathed 43 Explicit 45 Greeted the crowd 46 Fashionable 47 One who makes a point 49 Inclination 53 Like some excuses 54 *Race official 56 Today’s Persia 57 Remove an error 58 Clean a pipe 59 Camping lodging 60 Dings 61 Collections
Down 1 Good ending for a slider 2 Highest point 3 Actress Campbell 4 Patron saint of singers 5 Temporary slipups 6 Cornell, Yale, et al. 7 Uses a chair 8 Fond du __, WI 9 Beauty aid 10 Sir Walter’s spelling of his name 11 A poorly kept confidence 12 The “D” in CD 13 New Orleans: The Big ___ 18 Try again 22 Avian deposits 24 Bad ones are pink 25 Turned off the audio 26 See eye to eye 27 Fellow Amazon? 28 Artic 29 Spartacus, for example 30 Like a wall flower 32 Added to the pot 35 One kind of innocent 36 Slipped in 37 Rivers of ice 42 Part of PTA 43 Thick fountain drinks 44 RL Stevenson novel “Ebb ___” 46 Colgate competitor 47 Narrow cut 48 Part of TLC 49 FBI guy 50 Olympic weapon
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Giants’ spring training off to fast start Bob Silverman
San Francisco Giants Updates
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Breakers Lacrosse team is bested by Scotts Valley Falcons Breakers lacrosse lost to last year’s league champs, Scotts Valley, 4 - 13. Leading the Breakers was Trevor Moore with 2 goals and an assist, Thomas Simms winning 57% of his faceoffs and goalie Chase Podell with 8 saves. Next up for the Breakers is an away game vs Carlmont Thursday. Go Breakers lacrosse! More photos by Josh Vernon at Pacific Grove Lacrosse - www.pglacrosse.org
Carmel Valley’s Chris and Kim Larson enjoy spring training games in Scottsdale (image © by Chris & Kim Larson)
The San Francisco Giants are off to a fast start in 2017 Spring Training. Chris and Kim Larson of Carmel Valley were on hand to see the Giants lose to Kansas City on March 5 and then enjoyed seeing the Giants win on March 6 against Cleveland by a score of 3 to 2. The Giants scored two runs against the Indians in the second inning and one more in the seventh. The Giants started Spring Training with a win over the Reds on Feb. 24 by a score of 6 to 4 followed by a 8 to 6 win over the Cubs the next day. The Giants’ third win came on Feb. 26 over the Reds by a score of 9 to 5. The Giants did not win again until the March 6 win over the Indians. Hunter Stricklandmwas credited with the save. The Giants’s starting pitcher in the team’s loss to the Padres was Madison Bumgarner on on Feb. 28 with the final losing score being 9 to 5 in favor of San Diego. Bumgarner threw 26 pitches including 18 strikes. The Giants tried to get back in the game with 3 inning double by Brandon Crawford. The best win of this year’s baseball in Arizona has to be the win over the Cubs by a score of 8 to 6 on Feb. 25 at Scottsdale with 11, 515 fans on hand to enjoy the win. Matt Cain was the starting pitcher and was in action for two innings.He gave up three hits and two runs. Hunter Strickland was credited with the save. The leading Giants’ hitter so far this spring training has been second baseman Joe Panik who has has a batting average of .471 as of the morning of March 7. Panik has played in 7 games with 8 hits and 17 AB. Next is Connor Gillaspie witth a batting average of .444. Sergio Romo signed a one year contract with Dodgers. The Giants are in their 70th year of Arizona Spring Training. The regular season is just a short few weeks away. Stay Tuned
2017 Peninsula Elk's HOT SHOT Youth Basketball Skills Contest
Results from March 4, 2017 contest held at the Pacific Grove High School Gym. 2017 Peninsula Elk's HOTMarina, SHOT Youth Basketball Skills Contest Recreation agencies from Monterey, Pacific Grove, the Presidio of Monterey Results from March 4, 2017 contest held at the Pacific Grove High School Gym at 6:00 pm and the North Monterey Co. Parks District brought competitors to this year's competiRecreation agencies from Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, the Presidio of Monterey and tion.theThe threeCo.participants received trophies through the support of the Monterey Northtop Monterey Parks District brought cempetitors to this year's competition! Elk's Lodge (#1285) andtrophies the support Field ofMonterey Dreams. The top three participants received through theof support of the Elk's Lodge (#1285) and the support Field of Dreams. Also, a bigofthank you to the PG High Athletic Department for their support. Also, Thank You to the PG High Athletic Department for their support!!
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The Women of Pacific Grove, Part 1 By Dixie Layne March is National Women’s History month. No news there … this has now been true for three decades. This year, that fact made me think about the women in my hometown and their contributions to Pacific Grove. It made me ask myself, who are some of the women who have had a positive effect on Pacific Grove? Not because it was their job or assigned responsibility but because their call to action came from someplace inside themselves. I thought, what if I were mayor of Pacific Grove for this one moment – who would I honor with a tribute this March? It took me about two minutes to come up with 12 women – a deliberate dozen. I posted their photos on Facebook as a tribute to them as part of National Women’s History Month 2017 – the result of this simple gesture was welcoming. I was asked to identify all 12 women whose photos I had posted while others asked why I had selected these 12 particular women.
Ruth McClung
Ruth McClung was an MGM costume designer who moved to Pacific Grove when she retired from show biz. Why she moved to Pacific Grove from Southern California is not recorded, but Pacific Grove does have a long history of welcoming single, well-educated, talented women into the Grove and Ruth experienced that traditional warm welcome from the ladies of the Grove. She was the “dressmaker” the ladies of the Grove asked to create the first costumes for the Royal Court. There would be five young coeds in the first Royal Court to fill the roles of queen and princesses in the production of “The Legend of the Blue Willow” – now an iconic part of the Feast of Lanterns. Ruth lent her considerable professional talents to the first Feast of Lanterns committee – from her authentic costume design detail and story line interpretation to her color and fabric selection of Chinese brocades, silks, and satins and couture work. She approached her work to design and create the first and most elegant Feast of Lanterns’ costumes with the same deference she gave any of her MGM movie assignments. Her talents and professionalism set the stage for the elegance of the Royal Court. I hesitate to think what an amateur designer would have created … and the legacy such homespun costumes would have left for us. With her needle and thread, Ruth forever became part of the Feast of Lanterns lore.
To answer the first question posed to me, who are they? Here are six of the 12 photos I posted on Facebook with their names. The remaining six, Carmelita Garcia, Carol Henning Steinbeck, Dorothy Fowler, Elmarie Hurlbert Hyler Dyke, Julia Platt, and Marge Ann Jameson will be included in next week’s Cedar Street Times. We have to do this in two issues because of the space it takes up. And to the second question, why they were selected? I can only say that I didn’t go through some long complicated selection process. I did not select them on the basis of their personality, politics, or popularity. I recognized each woman based on how I thought each had made a difference for my hometown – past and present, and for the examples they set for the young women of today. I did not select any one of them because they were a friend or someone had suggested to me I should select one over the other. I selected them because they were the women who came immediately to mind when I asked myself – whom would I honor? I think of these 12 women as leaders, civic spirited, strong women of example.
Nancy Hauk
Nancy Hauk left her mark on Pacific Grove in any number of ways – using her art history education to help establish Hauk Fine Arts in Pacific Grove and her avid belief in education that manifested itself in her support of the library made her an integral part of Pacific Grove’s fabric.
However, it was her work with a small group of residents who were speaking out against the destruction of Pacific Grove’s historical architecture at a time when it wasn’t popular to do so is why I most admire Nancy. For over a decade the character of Pacific Grove’s appearance had been changing. Its historical architecture was disappearing at a rapid rate in the 1970s – the magnificent Methodist Church was gone, distinctive homes along Ocean View Boulevard were transformed, and many of the small Retreat homes had been remodeled beyond recognition. This small group of residents started meeting to figure out what might be done to change the current course in order that the town’s charm and hometown feel might be preserved. Ultimately they worked out a plan with the City and Pacific Grove put in place an architectural preservation process.
Above, Ruth McClung checks the hem of Gail Maitre’s Queen Topaz costume At right, Garyth Evans in the Princess Sapphire costume made by Ruth McClung.
“Reflection Reeds” by Nancy Hauk Now assured that their coastal hometown would remain a city flavored with distinctive Victorian, craftsman, and board and batten homes so as not to lose its charm and character these civic minded residents formed a nonprofit organization, The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove, of which Nancy was a founding member. Today Nancy’s legacy continues as the Society works to continue to preserve, document, and share the City’s history and culture.
Helen Shropshire
Helen Shropshire was someone who got things done and had wonderful adventures along the way – I think of her as the Katherine Hepburn of Pacific Grove. Helen instigated the move of the Crosby Golf Tournament from the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club she managed during World War II to Pebble Beach with her suggestion it be moved to Pacific Grove. Think – Pebble Beach without the AT&T, well, without Helen the Crosby may have stayed in Southern California. Helen was the executive director of the Miss Monterey County Pageant when she introduced and managed the idea of adding the Royal Court to the Feast of Lanterns. The Feast of Lanterns would not have been the same without its queen and princesses. What I most admire is the gutsy and adventurous Helen. It was the adventurous Helen, who during the second half of her life obtained her private pilot’s license and formed the Monterey Chapter of the Ninety-Nines. It was the gutsy Helen who was the aerial photographer whose photographic specialty was the interior of volcanoes. While in Guatemala, she had the opportunity to photograph the inside of a volcano from a bomber with the bomb bay doors open, lying on her stomach, and not strapped in. Her fascination for the inside of volcanoes brought her into the Crater of the Sun (Haleakala) in Hawai for aerial photographs. I get the feeling she would try anything, and she didn’t let being a “girl” get in her way.
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The Women of Pacific Grove, Part 1 Jayne Gasperson
Jayne Gasperson has been part of all things Pacific Grove from the time she was a teenager who performed in the 1947 Butterfly Pageant to the present day when you can find Jayne quietly supporting any number of Pacific Grove’s activities, all the while spreading her sunshine.
Jayne in Elmarie Dyke Open Space I think of Jayne as a woman who has always known what she wanted – from the first time she saw Don on the other side of the beach, and we all know what happened then, to her desire and will to keep Pacific Grove inviting to all comers. I admire Jayne for her sunny and giving spirit – always there to help a friend, support her alma mater (PGHS), and give a hand to Pacific Grove anywhere, anytime.
Zena Holman
Zena Holman has received so many awards and citations for the many things she has contributed to Pacific Grove and California you may question why she is on my list.
Emily Fish
Emily Fish was a remarkable woman, regardless of what one male biographer wrote about Emily not doing one heroic thing. Let’s talk heroic; Emily went to China when she was 16 years (1859) to visit her older sister and husband. Her sister’s pregnancy was announced to Emily when she arrived in China. Her sister died in childbirth and Emily was left to raise her niece. At the age of 17, she married her sister’s widower, a medical doctor. To make a long story short, she followed her husband around Europe and America while he served in a number of government posts before returning to the States to fight for the Union in the American Civil War. He died in 1891, when Emily was 48.
Well, there are three reasons I admire her – the first is a bit tongue-in-cheek; it was about 1912 when she brought women’s ready-to-wear to Pacific Grove. She installed an entire department dedicated to women’s fashion in Holman’s Department Store and hired women to serve women. I say ready-to-wear “freed” women to march for women’s rights and voting rights - more comfortably. However, it is the work she did with others to preserve Asilomar through the State Park system that put Zena on my list. As Zena explained in a 1970s interview, the YWCA wanted to sell Asilomar and Zena thought if it sold, it would become a honky-tonk development. So, with the earnest work of a few ladies the 91 acres known as Asilomar became part of the California State Park system in 1956. Zena was instrumental in making this happen. Zena then followed up this work by donating her incredible collection of books to Asilomar - first editions all and most signed by the author. With this collection, The Zena Holman Library of California and Americana was established. To recap; she gave the ladies of Pacific Grove ready-to-wear, helped save Asilomar from a honkytonk development, and shared her book collection with the people of California in an effort to use Asilomar to build a better society.
Jayne as the honored passenger in the sidecar during the 2015 Parade of Lights. The sidecar is driven by Neil Jameson. Jayne was ever the adventurous sort, and we recall her riding in an airship a few years ago (below).
It’s the little things Jayne does that make a big difference to Pacific Grove – like how she consistently uses her green thumb to tend some of the City’s public spaces. Elmarie Dyke Park holds a special place on Jayne’s Sunday morning rounds – you see, it was set to become part of another tall modern building save for the efforts of a couple active residents. Jayne contributed to the Park’s landscape design and heritage when she donated a bonsai tree given to her by Carmel FD chief’s wife on the occasion of Jayne’s husband becoming Pacific Grove FD’s chief. To this day, Jayne keeps the Park tidy and the flora and fauna trimmed. If there ever was a Mrs. Pacific Grove to follow Elmarie, Jayne is it. So, those are my first six with the next six to be published in next week’s Cedar Street Times. Is there a woman you know or know of who has had a positive effect on Pacific Grove; a woman you would like to honor with a tribute? Send their photograph with your tribute of no more than 200 words to the Cedar Street Times at dixie@cedarstreettimes.com and as many as possible will be published
Soon after her husband’s death, Emily’s son-in-law told her that the Point Pinos lightkeeper position was vacant and she applied for it - an unnecessary effort for this woman of education and means. She won the position, and at the age of 50 moved into the Lighthouse with her Chinese servant and luxurious furnishings. During her 21 years as keeper, Emily brought rich soil to the lighthouse grounds so she could plant grass, hedges, and trees around the lighthouse. She also kept French poodles, Holstein cows, thoroughbred horses, and chickens on the grounds, and always received the highest marks for keeping the station tidy. She was known for hosting Sunday afternoon teas with naval officers and dinners with local artists and writers. It’s been said that she hired some 30 men in the 21 years she was lightkeeper and fired most of them for incompetence. Emily was known as the socialite lightkeeper – I think she was the Ginger Rogers of lightkeepers. March 24. We must receive your tribute by March 20. And as to the details I have included in each lady’s story … this is all done from memory so if I didn’t get all the details exact, well, it was the story of “women can do anything a man can do if they just do” that I wanted to share this March is National Women’s History Month.
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By Foot and By Faith: Jody Emerson Quintana’s Pilgrimage By Jan Austin Long-time Pacific Grove resident Jody Emerson Quintana will be embarking on a walking pilgrimage that will commence later this month. “Pilgrimages taken on foot and on faith have been done for centuries, if not millennia, by various people around the world,” she said. “We walk for various reasons and purposes. One of my reasons is to get more clarity about my role and purpose in the world as it relates to climate change. It seems to me that we are on a collision course with disaster, and yet we are doing less than ever to stop it. I want to think long and hard about what I can do to make my life more sustainable.” Quintana, who is now 58, plans to head south from the Monterey Peninsula, possibly leaving from the Carmel Mission. She plans to roughly follow the El Camino Real, the historic 600-mile route that connects the 21 California missions. Walking along freeways is not in her plans. “I will look for the nicest roads I can find that basically follow this ancient route,” she said. “I’m going to avoid busy roads as much as I can and try to find back roads because they’re much more pleasant. I want to see the whole picture and take it in. That’s what this journey is about, seeing the world as it is and seeing what’s creating climate change. When you walk, you see so much more than when you’re driving. Walking is the best way I know to take in the landscape at a pace that is fitting for a human being. While walking, one can take in so much more, and one can adjust to the changing latitude and longitude more easily.” After reaching the last mission in San Diego, Quintana may switch over to the De Anza Trail that would take her to Arizona or she may continue into Baja, California. With no time frame in mind for her journey, she may decide to continue walking across the United States. The idea for her pilgrimage came to her when she learned that she would be losing the house she had been renting when the owners returned to Pacific Grove. “It just hit me that I did not want to get another place of my own,” she said. “Instead, I wanted to do something different. I wanted to take a time out to reflect on a few different things, one of them being climate change. I had gone to the Sierras last summer and saw thousands of pine trees dying or dead from the drought. That disturbed me very much.
Jody Emerson Quintana “The reason for my pilgrimage is not a religious one. I would call it a spiritual pilgrimage and it’s very much a personal one. I also just want to travel for a while, and see some new sights and places.” Having been an environmentalist most of her life, Quintana has often wondered why we don’t pay much attention to climate change. “This is mainly a personal quest,” she said. “It’s like a vision quest to come to peace with my part in the grand scheme of things and to try to determine what it is that I can do to make a difference and how I should proceed with the rest of my life. I have a car and every time I go to the gas station and pretty much every time I get into it, I’m not really comfortable with it. Taking this walking pilgrimage will get me out of my car and I hope make me realize that I don’t absolutely need it. People have been taking pilgrimages for millennia. It’s nothing new. It’s just not very commonly done.” For provisions, Quintana plans to bring a tent, a sleeping bag, a camp stove, clothing and a water filter. \
Welcome Back, Bagel Bakery!
A local favorite has found a new home in the Country Club Gate complex in Pacific Grove. The franchise has been around and operating for 41 years and continues to refresh their take on great bagels. Voted “Best of Monterey County” Bagel Bakery has over 20 fresh bagels and nine different cream cheese spreads, with endless combinations to choose from, you are sure to find a bagel to cure your hunger. On a rainy Friday morning, with sporadic power outages, the Bagel Bakery maintained a little bit of sunshine for their grand opening celebration. Despite the gloomy, and somewhat scary weather, the bakery offered fresh bagels, hot coffee and warm smiling faces. Luckily, the weather did not keep people away, after the ribbon was cut and lunch time approached, the line grew out the door. Find the old local favorite Bagel Bakery in their new location at 130 Country Club Gate Center Pacific Grove Tel: 831-649-6272. Visit www.bagelbakery.com for full menu, information on catering as well as all bagel bakery locations on the Central Coast. - Alli Mayorga
Nearly two decades ago, she discovered a book by a woman named Peace Pilgrim. Starting in 1953, at age 59, Peace Pilgrim walked across the United States for 28 years sharing her ideas about peace. She walked alone with no money and only a few possessions. She would not ask for food or shelter. She fasted until she was given food and walked until offered shelter. “It continues to feel like God’s will for me to do this,” said Quintana. “I know that I will be protected, as was Peace Pilgrim. There is something greater than me guiding me, looking out for me and taking care of me. I have a strong faith in that something.” After having home-schooled her now-grown daughter, Quintana worked in the supplement department at Whole Foods. She is currently a yoga instructor and massage therapist. “I’m doing this for myself to walk my talk and to try to come to a better understanding of what my part is in the scheme of things and to come to peace with the world as it is,” she said.
4th Annual A Cappella Showcase Tuning Up For Another Great Evening In Carmel
Are you a longstanding fan of Pitch Perfect? Then we have a treat for you! Let the sweet sounds of a cappella harmony wash over you as the Monterey Bay Belles Women's Barbershop Chorus presents its fourth annual A Cappella Showcase, a benefit to support and enhance participating school vocal music programs on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula at 4590 Carmel Valley Road in Carmel at 7 p.m. The event features adult a cappella and school choirs from near and far performing all types of musical arrangements. Performers include: Chartwell School, Buena Vista Middle School, Spreckels Elementary School, Monterey Bay Belles, Cypressaires, Main Street Harmony quartet from Salinas High School, Franklin Street Singers, Madregalia!, Monterey Peninsula Gospel Choir and special guests Pitch Please! from San Jose State University. Arrive early. This popular event has become a local favorite and performances typically sell out. The A Cappella Showcase! begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 11at Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and seniors (60 and over) and free for kids 18 and under. Tickets may be purchased at the door by cash or check the evening of the event. The evening’s emcee is none other than Jeffrey Thompson of Jeffrey’s Grill and Catering. In addition, Jeffrey’s Grill and Catering is hosting a reception following the concert in Woodhull Hall. A portion of the proceeds from the event, after expenses, will benefit participating school vocal music programs. All donations are tax exempt to the full extent of the law.
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Dreams do come true, even decades late
Ever since my high school days I have dreamed of going to Hawaii. Maybe it’s because I was born on an island—other islands, perhaps a little more sophisticated than mine, seemed intriguing. I remember back in my sophomore year, 1959, Hawaii became our 50th state. It was a big part of history that I will never forget. How exciting that the Hawaiian people living almost 2,500 miles away from the United States could become Americans. A few years later I married, as life took many turns. My husband never seemed interested in visiting Hawaii; therefore, whenever we took any vacations, it was always to visit our families and friends back in the Azores or in Canada (where he had lived for some time before coming to California). And for the past five years or so, it’s just too tiring for him to travel long distances. Ten days into this new year, our youngest son, Duart, called as he often does. After several minutes of small talk, he asked, “ Mom, how would you like to go to Hawaii?” “Oh My God!” I said. “It would be a dream come true.” He replied, “I got you a ticket.” He then explained that this would be through his company, Pacific Wine and Spirits. Of course I asked why he wouldn’t be taking his wife, Michelle, and his sons along. I knew that they had all taken a similar trip several years ago. He told me that it was not a good time to take the boys away from school and their activities, so Michelle was happy to have him invite me instead this time. On Feb. 9 my son and I took off for five days in beautiful Hawaii. It was exciting! We arrived in Maui about mid-day, with blue skies and a very warm atmosphere. As we walked along the airport we were met by people who held signs reading “Hennessey.” Duart greeted them and we were escorted to a waiting taxi and driven to our hotel in Wailea—the Andaz, a beautiful resort right over the water with a white sandy beach. As we entered the hotel there were more “Hennessey” people greeting us and passing out gifts and itineraries. When I asked Duart what these people had to do with us, he explained that the trip was to celebrate the sale of three million cases of Hennessey Cognac sold in the U. S in 2016. The Hennessey
vacation home of our forever friends and cousins, Manuela and Jose Silveira. They happened to be spending the winter months in their condominium there in Maui and invited us over. We were joined by another Portuguese couple, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Goular, from Fremont. They also spend half the year in Maui. Well! We had the most delightful meal an Azorean could ask for: Lapas grilhadas , morcela, linguiça and shrimp. How can one top that? Everyone was delightful and we had the best time reminiscing. Later in the afternoon we drove to Lahaina, a very charming town on the west side of Maui, where we did a little shopping and some sightseeing. Back for dinner to join our Hennessey group for the last of the festivities, which ended with fireworks over a golf course and a lot of excitement. This trip was a total package—even in my dreams it couldn’t have turned out any better. The palm trees, mountains, beautiful beaches and flowers were all wonderful; however, the way we were welcomed and treated was something a lot more memorable, and my gratitude will be forever. Judy Avila judyravila@gmail.com
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Duart and me with our California/Hawaii friends. organization was bringing in 220 people from all over the United States and France, all expenses paid. Some people may not be familiar with this very prestigious company, located in the Cognac region in France. They have been in business for 251 years and are very proud of their product. I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Maurice Hennessey himself, over breakfast one morning; he is a very gracious gentleman. I was delighted to hear all about their cultivation of the finest grapes and the pride they take in rewarding their employees and guests with the best of the best. I could not have imagined a more exciting experience. Three nights out of four we were surprised with a delicious banquet dinner, cocktails, entertainment and a lot of wonderful people to meet.
Tibetan Uprising Day Friday, March 10 4:30pm to 6:30pm Windows on the Bay “Imagine you are not allowed to whistle ‘Yankee Doodle’ as you work. You can’t talk about the day’s events in your native language, nor wear blue jeans and tennis shoes, or any other garment quintessentially American. Forget going to church. This is Tibet today.” excerpt from 2016 article by Marge Ann Jameson, Cedar Street Times. Since the Chinese occupation in 1959, more than one million Tibetans have been killed. To fly a Tibetan flag, send an email abroad, or say the phrase “human rights,” is cause for imprisonment and torture. Ninety-nine percent of all Tibetan monasteries have been closed. Local Tibetan monk Khenpo Karten Rinpoche, teacher at the Manjushri Dharma Center in Pacific Grove, experienced great personal tragedy and imprisonment before fleeing Tibet in 1996. He and supporters of the Tibetan community will be making their voices heard by protesting the violence and repression, joining a world-wide day of protests known as Tibetan Uprising Day. Join protests on Friday, March 10, 4:30pm-6:30pm at Windows on the Bay in support of Tibetan freedom. Signs will be provided. Please note: Protesters cannot step into the street or hand out leaflets to cars, as per a city safety mandate. Learn more: Free Tibet website and 2016 Cedar Street Times article http://www. cedarstreettimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/03-04-16-cedar-st-web.pdf (bottom of p1), and Video: Tibet Today Contact for questions: Rachel C. at rachelmdc2016@gmail.com, http://manjushridharmacenter.org/event/tibetan-uprising-day/, or 831-901-3156.
Sunday, the day before we left Maui, was the most exciting day. It starting pouring rain about 9 a.m., just as we were leaving for church. With umbrellas in hand we got into the car and drove about 15 minutes to St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church. To our surprise it was already dry when we got there. This church was very large and packed with parishioners. The choir started out with a Hawaiian song, very poetic and harmonizing. At the end of mass five little girls came to do a Hawaiian dance. They were more like little angels to fill our heart and soul. To me it is always a treat to attend mass in another parish, because although it’s a new experience, you always feel like you belong, and it can be so gratifying. Next stop was to have brunch at the
Duart and me with a huge platter of Lapas grilhadas: grilled limpets, a Portuguese delicacy!
Night Owl is back!
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is pleased to announce the return of its popular Night Owl event on Saturday, March 18, just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day weekend. The evening event runs from 7-9:30 p.m. and features whiskey tasting and the music of local Indie rock band Valley Soul. Night Owl guests can also learn the reasoning and rationale of why animals and items in nature have become a part of long-told superstitions, such as the luck of a four-leaf clover or the bad luck of a black cat. “We’re excited for this Night Owl as it falls around Saint Patrick’s Day, a holiday we always felt would make for a fun event here at the Museum,” said Executive Director Jeanette Kihs. The music of Valley Soul, a local favorite, is reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac and the Grateful Dead, among other more recent bands. Their mix of new age indie rock, blues, classic rock and folk has made them a memorable addition to the music scene. The six-member group released their first EP in 2014 and are currently at work on their first full-length album. Whiskey tasting will be provided by Venus Spirits and Fog’s End Distillery. Snacks will also be available for purchase during the event. For more information, visit the Night Owl webpage at pgmuseum.org/museum-events/2017/3/26/night-owl.
Valley Soul
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“Life in Pacific Grove”—Mayor Kampe Likes Us!
“Life in Pacific Grove,” the collection of stories by and for residents and visitors of PG that we’re publishing to benefit the Friends of the Pacific Grove Public Library, has received the endorsement of Mayor Bill Kampe. He tells us, “Pacific Grove is a special place and needs a book with its own stories. I encourage everyone’s participation and welcome this addition to our city’s history.”
Keepers of our Culture Nancy Swing CSUMB intern Stefanie Tyler is spending Friday afternoons at the library interviewing staff and recording their stories, and writing a history of the library.
Pacific Grove Mayor Bill Kampe has endorsed “Life in Pacific Grove,” a book of stories by and for PG residents and visitors, to benefit the Friends of the Pacific Grove Library.
The Pacific Grove Public Library at its opening in 1908, made possible by a Carnegie grant and a donation of the land by the Pacific Improvement Company. PG’s first library actually opened 22 years earlier, in 1886, as a “reading corner” in a building known as the Old Parlor at 165 Fountain Avenue. (Photo courtesy Pacific Grove Public Library)
Many of you who are thinking about contributing a story to this project have asked us to provide specific examples to give you a better idea of what to write. So, this week’s column is dedicated to tales from the library staff, collected by our CSUMB intern, Stefanie Tyler. Polly Burns Discovers Her ‘Homey Work Environment’ When I first moved to this area, I visited the PG library and it immediately occurred to me that I would enjoy working there. Little did I know that my dream would come true two years later. This is my dream job because I enjoy everything about it; the wonderful patrons who come in, the chance to get to know each of them
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a little, the atmosphere of quiet learning and research, and being surrounded by all kinds of interesting books. Mostly though, it’s because of the amazing, supportive and kind fellow staff members I get to work with each day. When I was hired, Linda, the circulation manager at the time, mentioned that the staff at PG library was like family. During a holiday staff breakfast, Steven, the library director, said the same thing and I concur! Another time Linda asked me if I would like to “come play” on such and such date, and I laughed. For me, I truly look forward to coming to work each day. It’s both a pleasure and honor to be part of such a unique homey work environment.
Indika Karunasiri and the Runaway Book Drop One day, when it was my turn to empty the book drop, I went out with the empty bin, got the one full of books back to the library, and started checking them in. In the meantime, the husband of one of our staff members was driving by and saw the empty book drop all by itself at the corner of Grand and Central, and informed us of it. I ran outside to put it where it belonged. To my surprise, no one had put anything in from the slot to the ground. If it had been sa windy day it would have become a runaway book drop. I did not know what I was thinking. To this day I do not let my mind wander when I am retrieving the book drop. Why Peggy Langford Loves Working at the Library I’d only been working at the reference desk a few months when a feisty, brilliantly blue-eyed older woman plunked herself down in the chair by mine and asked if I had any biographies of Elvis Presley. We talked at length about famous singers and their interesting lives. Before she left, she introduced herself as Chubbs Lavalier, and I always looked forward to her frequent reference questions. She would remind me every time she loved her PG library. A coworker of mine, Shelley Nemeth, interviewed and photographed a baker’s dozen of our senior patrons. My new friend was among them. Every time I visited the gallery, it brought back memories of my great uncles and aunts who were so full of life, stories, and laughter. Working at the PGPL is a reminder of the importance of family, community, and sharing the love of reading and learning. Thank you, Chubbs Lavalier! You are the very reason I continue to work in a library. Now It’s Your Turn Tell us about your latest visit to the library, or the Natural History Museum, or the Rec Trail, or another favorite PG fun spot. Or write about whatever you’d like as long as it relates to Pacific Grove. We want to include your story in “Life in Pacific Grove.” Just go to our website, lifeinpacificgrove.com, and follow the easy directions and submit right on the site. Print and e-books of “Life in Pacific Grove,” with stories by PG residents and visitors, will be released and available for sale on-line and at the PG Library, Oct 6, 2017, during our city-wide Chautauqua Days Celebration, which includes our beloved Butterfly Parade. Patricia Hamilton is available to give a presentation about contributing to “Life in Pacific Grove” to your group, book club, service organization, friends and family, and also to lead a writing session to gather stories. Contact her at lifeinpacificgrove@gmail.com to set up a date and time.
The Madeira School Graduate Chloe Tawaststjerna Earns Dean’s Award with Distinction at Colgate University
Colgate University Class of 2017 member Chloe Tawaststjerna, from Carmel, has earned the fall Dean’s Award with Distinction. The Dean’s Award with Distinction at Colgate is awarded to students with a 3.6 or higher term average. Colgate University is a highly selective residential liberal arts institution distinguished by its commitment to global engagement, student-faculty research, off-campus study, sustainable practices, and utilizing technology to enhance the teaching and learning experience. Colgate offers 55 majors to a diverse student body of approximately 2,900 undergraduate students, and supports 25 Division I athletic teams. Since 1819, the university’s campus in rural central New York has been renowned for its beauty and for the important role it plays in the student experience.
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20th Season of the Panetta Lecture Series Begins Mike Clancy The first forum of the 2017 Leon Panetta Lecture Series, marking the 20th anniversary of these events, took place on Monday March 6 at Sunset Center in Carmel with a focus on the Affordable Care Act. This was the first of four lectures to be held between now and early June under the overall theme of “The Trump Presidency and the Future of America.” Joining Secretary Panetta as panelists were former Louisiana Governor and presidential candidate, Bobby Jindal, and Chris Jennings, former Deputy Assistant to President Obama for Health Policy and Health Advisor to President Clinton. Of course Secretary Panetta drew on his considerable knowledge of national policy matters as he moderated the event. Panetta Institute Co-Chair, Sylvia Panetta, opened the forum by noting that, since the lecture series began in 1997, the Institute had conducted 80 lectures involving hundreds of panelists and thousands of students that reached audiences all over the world. She said that in a democracy it is the duty of everyone to seek out information, make informed decisions and communicate opinions and viewpoints to elected leaders. She went on to describe Participants in the Panetta Lecture on the Affordable Care Act. Left-to-right, the goal of this year’s lecture series, which Secretary Leon Panetta, Mr. Chris Jennings and Governor Bobby Jindal. Photo is to explore how President Trump’s vision by Mike Clancy. of “America First” will affect healthcare, the economy, our democracy and the outcome of the current Republican effort said that the government shouldn’t atworld. to repeal and replace Obamacare would be tempt to micromanage how healthcare is In his opening remarks, Secretary Pa- a key indicator of the effectiveness of the delivered, as too much government control netta said that the country has been through Trump Presidency and its impact on the can lead to unintended and unfortunate a lot during the past 20 years, mentioning future of America. consequences. Jennings was comfortable the 9/11 attacks, the rise of global terrorWhen asked what the primary goals with a larger role for government and said, ism, the transition from a balanced federal for healthcare in America should be, Jen- “Until Obamacare came along, the busibudget to nearly $20 trillion in debt, and nings said that good healthcare should be ness model for health insurance companies the paralysis of political gridlock. Assert- a right that no one should have to worry was to avoid sick people.” ing that differences over the Affordable about. Jindal, citing personal experience Regarding numbers of people covered Care Act (also known as Obamacare) have with a young son who required heart by health insurance, Jennings said that the contributed substantially to the gridlock in surgery, said that it was important for Republicans are attempting to hide the Washington, he noted that this healthcare people to be dealing directly with doctors, fact that millions of Americans will lose law was implemented without any Re- not insurance companies or government coverage with their plan to repeal and publican votes in Congress and that the bureaucrats, in making critical healthcare replace Obamacare. Jindal asserted that Republicans have voted to repeal it over decisions. When asked about the proper we shouldn’t measure success by cover50 times. Panetta further said that the role of government in healthcare, Jindal age, but rather should focus on reducing
Big Problems with Cal Am’s Desal Project
A talk by Marc Del Piero, Attorney and Water Law Professor Monday, March 13, 7:00 PM Unitarian Universalist Church 490 Aguajito Rd, Carmel (off Aguajito at Hwy 1 and 68) Former Monterey County Supervisor Marc Del Piero taught California Water Law for 20 years at Santa Clara University School of Law. He has also been Vice Chairman of the State Water Resources Control Board, the agency which issued the Cease and Desist Order on the Carmel River. He is recognized as an expert in California groundwater rights law and the “public trust doctrine.” He is currently a member of the California Stewardship Council for the American Farmland Trust, the largest agricultural land trust in the nation. The Peninsula is rapidly moving into a no man’s land of uncertainty and potential litigation in regard to its water supply. Cal Am’s investment in infrastructure moves onward, piling up costs for ratepayers. But Cal Am’s lack of water rights looms as a litigation nightmare. Why is this a big deal? Hear what Marc has to say. Public Water Now’s research team will also present their findings on the science behind Cal Am’s test slant well. Slant wells have never been used anywhere in the world as an intake for a desal plant. This is an experiment at our expense. Cal Am’s attempt at subocean intake for its proposed desal plant should be subject to extensive testing and analysis. The test well is supposed to be a TEST, but how thorough is the testing? PWN’s research reveals that the science behind Cal Am’s test is shallow and inadequate. What is the likely outcome of all these issues and what can we do? Public Water Now forums are free and open to the public.
healthcare costs. Jennings observed that pharmaceutical costs are accounting for a growing percentage of overall healthcare costs, particularly for single-source drugs whose prices are not constrained by completion among drug companies. Jindal noted that healthcare costs continue to rise faster than inflation. Both Jindal and Jennings thought that the Obamacare replacement being crafted by the Republicans would be budget neutral, and thus not contribute to the federal budget deficit. Finally, on the very day that specifics of the proposed Obamacare replacement were revealed to the public, Secretary Panetta asked both of the panelists what they think will happen with the bill. Jindal expressed confidence that it would become law because Republicans have been campaigning to replace Obamacare since 2010, have sincere conviction about it and feel they must deliver. Jennings took the opposite view, noting deep divisions within the Republican ranks, and predicted the Obamacare replacement bill would die in the Senate. Healthcare is a complicated and contentious issue that elicits strong emotions on both sides of the political divide. Governor Jindal, the Republican, and Mr. Jennings, the Democrat, are clearly in direct opposition on virtually all matters pertaining to Obamacare. Yet, they were still able to express respect for each other’s viewpoint and carry on a cordial discussion of the issues. Given the gridlock in Washington and the nature of the current political discourse, it’s really good to see this kind of behavior. The next event in the 2017 Panetta Lecture Series will take place Monday April 3 at Sunset Center with focus on “The Economy: Trade, Jobs, Taxes and Immigration.” It will feature former Hewlett-Packard CEO and presidential candidate, Carly Fiorina, and author, economic analyst and former U.S. Secretary of Labor, Robert Reich. Call 831-582-4200 or visit www.panettainstitute.org for tickets and information.
Brent Gasperson inducted into MPC Lobo Hall of Fame Brent Gasperson of Pacific Grove was among the nine inductees of the Monterey Peninsula College Lobo Hall of Fame last weekend. Gasperson, a longtime painting contractor and son of the late Don Gasperson, who was fire chief, councilman and mayor protempore of Pacific Grove, and Jayne Gasperson, was honored for more than 30 years as a volunteer at MPC, a volunteer softball coach and fundraiser at Pacific Grove High School. “Brent prefers to work behind the scenes, and make this go,” said MPC Athletic Director Lyndon Schutzler in presenting the award during a dinner Saturday night at the Monterey Marriott Hotel. The event was founded 26 years ago by MPC History Instructor emeritus Richard Kezirian. Gasperson was one of five distinguished alumni honored. Others were Louie Cosentino, a Monterey real estate manager; Timothy Dunn, a Seaside youth counselor, mentor and coach; Regina Mason, a Seaside social worker, co-founder of the Village Project, and president of the NAACP, Monterey Peninsula Branch; and Mark Spindler, of Carmel Valley, an employee of M.J. Murphy Lumber, an emergency medical technician and volunteer firefighter, and longtime football coach at Carmel High School. Lobo athletes inducted into the Hall of Fame were Lauri Jones, a women’s volleyball, basketball and track star at MPC and Arizona State University, and a longtime supervisor for Pacific Gas & Electric Co.; Raymond Noble, a football star at MPC and Cal-Berkeley and the Denver Broncos, and a real estate broker; Sue Robinson-Sims, a former Lobo women’s basketball player, coordinator of morale, welfare and recreation at the Naval Postgraduate School, and girls basketball coach at Santa Catalina School and Monterey High. Another Pacific Grove native, Justin Russo, was inducted. He is a Pacific Grove High graduate, former MPC and San Jose State University golf star, longtime
golf coach at MPC and golf pro on the Peninsula. Leo Deschamps, an international exchange student from France and an MPC golfer, and Marissa Hernandez, of Salinas, a woman’s basketball player, were presented the Pete Cutino Award. Cutino was an MPC graduate and longtime water polo coach at Cal-Berkeley and of the U.S. Olympic team.
Brent Gasperson with granddaughter, Bella
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Pacific Grove Student Places a Decent 6th out of 57 in Spelling Bee Seventh Grade Student Wins Spelling Bee, Will Represent Monterey County in Washington D.C.
The 2017 Monterey Countywide Spelling Bee experience can be summed up with one word – e-n-d-u-r-a-n-c-e. After a record-breaking number of Monterey County students (57) competed during the longest Monterey Countywide Bee in its history, 7th grade student Paul Hamrick correctly spelled “reparations” to become the new Monterey County spelling champ. Paul, from Lambert Hamrick Homeschool, outlasted 17 rounds and out-spelled 56 other students from schools throughout Monterey County to win the Bee on March 5th at the Western Stage Theatre at Hartnell College. As champion, Paul will represent Monterey County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the Washington, D.C. area May 28 – June 4, 2017. Airfare, hotel and expenses for Paul and a parent are sponsored by community partners. Other prizes included the Merriam Webster Third New International Dictionary and champion trophy. The order of finishers is as follows: In the 17th round, Paul Hamrick was named champion after spelling his second consecutive word correctly, reparations. The 7th grade homeschooler also spelled hypercritical, baration, maraud, penchant, commission, invasive, renown, Baedeker, taiga, zephyr, heifer, Bolshevik, pochismeo, potash, pretzel and complaints. Second place went to three-time school champion, Anthony Santa Ana, an 8th grader from Washington Middle School. Anthony correctly spelled syllabus, pylon, truism, multiverse, thistle, apparatchik, euphemism, raita, basmati, malihini, mattock, expertise and digestive. Third place went to Heidi Hansch, an 8th grader at All Saints’ Episcopal Day School, who correctly spelled surrealist, adequacy, summitry, redact, beacon, halal, dossier, serdab, commissar, lieutenant, streusel, shogun, finale, and nonsense. Fourth Place: James Beck, 7th grade, Monterey County Home Charter School Fifth Place: Garrett Fernandez, 8th grade, Junipero Serra School Tied for Sixth Place: Alison Eng, 8th grade, Pacific Grove Middle School Osvaldo Garcia, 8th grade, Chualar Union Elementary School Eighth Place: Kevin Martinez, 8th grade, Palma School Ninth Place: Colin Hunt, 7th grade, Santa Catalina School Tenth Place: Mia Sanchez, 7th grade, El Sausal Middle School Tied for Eleventh Place: Leo Burks, 8th grade, York School; Anna Michelle Chassion, 7th grade, Buena Vista Middle School; Lawson Marshall, 8th grade, Lagunita School, Peyton Ross, 7th grade, San Benancio Middle School; Stephanie Sanchez, 6th grade, Monte Bella Elementary School; Hugo Sinay, 6th grade, Oscar F. Loya School; Jaime Velasquez, 8th grade, San Lucas School; Grace Wang, 6th grade, Carmel Middle School Tied for 20th Place; Rena Babb, 6th grade, San Antonio School; Nayeli Mendoza, 8th grade, Main Street Middle School; Barbara Ramirez, 6th grade, Boronda Meadows School; Jennifer Rios, 7th grade, Vista Verde Middle School Tied for 24th Place; Serenity Alarcon, 6th grade, Laurel Wood School’ Gustavo Blas, 6th Grade, Bardin School; Dagny Brej, 8th grade, San Carlos School; Uriel Cardenas, 6th grade, Frank Ledesma School; Maddlynn Cardoso, 6th grade, Monterey Park School; Dominic Chavez, 6th grade, Rose Ferrero School; Jaden Cox, 6th grade, Elkhorn Elementary School; Ryan Delosreyes, 6th grade, Walter Colton Middle School; Kristin Diaz, 6th grade, University Park school; Cadence Eskue, 6th grade, Loma Vista Elementary School; Felix Espinosa, 6th grade, Henry Kammann School; Maritza Garcia, 6th grade, Sherwood School; Aaliyah Gonzalez, 6th grade, San Vicente School; Rylee Guthrie, 6th grade, John Steinbeck School; Genesis Lopez, 7th grade, La Paz Middle School; Samuel Low, 6th grade, Mission Park School; Sophia Oliva, 7th grade, Fairview Middle School; Ethan Willis, 7th grade, North Mo. Co. Middle School Tied for 42nd Place; Sergio Cabrera, 6th grade, Roosevelt School; Rigo Garcia, 6th grade, Dual Language Academy, Mo. Peninsula; Jose Guzman, 6th grade, Frank Paul School; Sean Lapitan, 6th grade, Natividad Elementary School; Ayanna Lee, 6th grade, Gabilan Elementary School; Angelina Martinez, 8th grade, Chalone Peaks Middle School; Jahaziel Mendoza, 6th grade Dr. Martin Luther King Academy; Jasmynne Oliva, 6th grade, Prunedale Elementary; Dayana Ramirez, 6th grade, Fremont School; Daphne Renteria, 6th grade, Jack Franscioni School; Edwin Rodriguez, 7th grade, Harden Middle School; Elizabeth Rojas, 6th grade, Virginia Rocca Barton School; Daijia Marie Sanchez, 6th grade, Lincoln School; Joshua Torres, 8th grade, Seaside Middle School Tied for 56th Place; Guadalupe Alvarez, 6th grade, Echo Valley Elementary School; Julian Santiago, 6th grade, Creekside Elementary School
Being Mindful: Helping the Brain to Calm, Concentrate, and Connect Four Workshop Options
Mindfulness and compassion -- being aware and being kind -- are continuing to gain recognition as pathways to increasing clarity, connection and well-being at home, in school and at work. The benefits of these practices have been shown in academic performance, emotional regulation, physical health, and interpersonal relationships. Cultivating these qualities of being present, accepting and engaged in daily life can be powerful in building positive relationships with oneself, others, and the world. In this 4-week course, Marianne Rowe, MS, and Katie Dutcher, MA will guide participants in deepening mindfulness and compassion through teaching, discussion, journaling, gentle movement, guided meditation and relating games. Focus will be given to developing awareness and management of thoughts and emotions, learning to identify and work with our stressors, and cultivating self-compassion and kindness. This class has four Workshop options (based on participant age). Go to our website at http://www.lyceum.org/schedule-of-classes/ to find the course that works for you. Questions? Call us at 831-372-6098 or email general@lyceum.org.
UC Extension offers Master Gardener Classes for all
Demo Garden Class- Chix in the CityHens in the Hood Date: March 25, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Contact: Tina at tina.heitzman@gmail. com Sponsor: UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay Location: UC Cooperative Extension, 1430 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Event Details UC Master Gardener Candice McLaren teaches her “Chix in the City, Hens in the Hood “ class. Come learn about the joys of keeping chickens without annoying your neighbors. Find out what the best breed is for you and your family, the beautiful options there are for your birds and eggs, and if raising chicks or rescuing from Animal Services is right for you. You’ll also get great ideas about how to design and place a chicken coop and how to transition baby chicks to the coop. Demo Garden Class- Soil Prep for Your Vegetable Garden Date: April 25, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact: Tina at tina.heitzman@gmail. com Sponsor: UC Master Gardeners of Monterey Bay Location: UC Cooperative Extension, 1430 Freedom Blvd. Watsonville Event Details UC Master Gardener Delise Weir will discuss the importance of soil as the starting point for your seasonal garden in the Monterey Bay region. We’ll begin with a little soil science to explain why organic matter, pH and soil structure are important to soil health. Then we’ll talk about fertility and soil nutrition. We’ll end with practical techniques for converting hard or sandy untouched dirt into fertile, rich garden beds. Then, we’ll move out the demo garden and put our skills and knowledge into action. Things to bring: A sample of your soil ~1 cup in a mason jar with a lid. Bring garden gloves if you plan to help with preparing beds in the demo garden. Hat, sunscreen, layered clothing for the outdoor portion
‘Dear Elizabeth,’ a play of letters “Dear Elizabeth,” a play in letters by Sara Ruhl, will be presented at the Carl Cherry Center for the Arts in Carmel on March 31, April 1, and April 2. Poets laureate Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell corresponded for more than 30 years Locally-renowned actors Rosemary Luke and John Newkirk bring this intimate relationship to life in a tender performance. Dr Renee Curry, recognized scholar of 20th century literature, will provide an insightful overview of the bond between these two literary giants prior to the March 31 and April performances at 6:30 p.m. The Sunday, April 2 performance is a matinee beginning at 2 p.m Please join them for a delightful celebration of friendship and poetry. Tickets are available at wwwbrownpapertickets.com for $20. Right: Rosemary Luke and John Newkirk
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Caddyshack
The Shortfall Mystery
Patrick Ryan
Alec Murdock
Outside the Box
It’s been more than two weeks since Mayor Kampe delivered his annual State of the City address to nearly 200 PGers. You can find the text on the “Mayor & Council” page of cityofpacificgrove.org. I still feel the happy glow of being reminded about our city’s delights by this beloved mayor at the height of his political skill and powers. But his very lovability makes it easy to overlook the more ominous elements in his speech. He enumerated several expansions of city income, including the 1 percent sales tax increase back in 2008, plus the new Measure X increase that brings your total sales tax to 9 percent starting next month. That’s almost what tourists pay for their transient occupancy tax. And he mentioned the $1 million per year tax windfall from legalized short-term rentals and the separate funding in place for sewer upgrades. The mayor said PG has raised city service fees and would likely raise more. On top of that, he said the city council has initiated a “surge in the maintenance budget,” which means they’re taking $1.4 million from our reserves for infrastructure work. He proudly stated that the city achieved a surplus and built reserves for the 9th straight year, but didn’t make it clear they’re now reversing those hard-fought gains and shrinking our reserves by more than 10 percent in this fiscal year alone. The mayor’s speech was also chock-full of new expenses — five managerial staff positions filled, ten new public safety employees hired, along with a restoration of employee healthcare, and upgraded police equipment like video cameras in vehicles. In addition to all the sewer and lesser infrastructure upgrades, there’s the grey water project. And he spoke of quite a few more expenses in the near future. Then there’s the wooly mam-
moth in the room. Mayor Kampe pointed out that CalPERS has adopted a more realistic view of their unfunded liability, saying it’s much larger. They’ve begun phasing in higher charges to the cities, but no one knows how big upcoming hits will be. One recent annual increase for PG went well over $1 million. In a few years, the wave will pass, but for now, this is the thing that could do us in. I can appreciate the case for added expenses. Taken individually, they make sense. But add them together, and they aren’t worth a hill of beans up against one fact: we can’t afford them. You know as well as I do that the deconstruction of our reserves is not a one-time anomaly. Having tasted blood, the council will take more each year, not less. When CalPERS’ bills become unaffordable, we won’t have anything to fall back on. The mayor’s address has left me with a big question — how does the council expect us to pay for everything? He himself summed up by saying, “I predict a shortfall in the near term compared to our needs.” No kidding! But the council said financial sustainability was a top priority two years ago, and now is a top priority for the next two years. That means they failed, but will presumably try harder. And they must. Sustainability means solvency. It means survivability. So why target that, then go backwards? The council is gobbling up all their sources of revenue while spending like never before. Frankly, that’s likely to ruin PG, not fix it. The Mayor is an extremely smart, even gifted guy. That means he has thought this through. So why doesn’t it all add up? In my column’s very first paragraph of the new year, I wrote, “Pacific Grove cannot survive on its present course.” Now I hope you see why I said such a thing. You may email comments about this column to AlecOTB@arrowkite.com
Understanding Immigration Issues in Monterey County
As the national debate rages, it’s important to grasp the impact of U.S. immigration policies on our local economy and immigrant families. Monterey County’s two largest industries -- agriculture ($9 billion) and hospitality ($2.7 billion) – rely heavily on immigrant labor. At local colleges, Dreamer* students brought here as young children are fighting for a chance to get an education. The local implications of immigration policy is the focus of the March meeting of the American Association of University Women- Monterey Peninsula Branch (AAUWMPB). Scheduled from 1:30 to 3:00 on Saturday, March 18 at the Unitarian Universalist Church, the event is open to the public. Suggested donation is $5. Please RSVP to aauwmonterey@gmail.com by March 11. The church is at 490 Aquajito Road, Carmel. The program is designed for community members seeking an overview of immigration issues and will be presented in English. Panelists will provide insights from their areas of expertise and personal experience. Selected audience-provided written questions will be used for the Q&A session. Panelists are: Patricia Adura-Miranda, Attorney, Immigration Law James Bogart, President, Grower Shipper Association of Central California Kathleen Johnson, HR Consulting Services, Hospitality Bronwyn Moreno, Director Student Affairs, Hartnell College Adrian Gonzalez, Zuleima Alvarez and Leonardo Juarez, Dreamer Students Please note, this is NOT a town hall with local politicians. AAUW-MPB, founded in 1928, is committed to the educational, cultural and environmental improvement of our community and our world. We offer thought-provoking programs, interest groups and camaraderie for our intellectually curious members. We are a dynamic group with a common mission to break through barriers for women and girls. mpb-ca.aauw.net/ (*A Dreamer is an undocumented student who pursues higher education. Dreamer Students )
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Local Real Estate Update As last month was the AT&T Pro Am golf tournament, I got to thinking about golf and more specifically about caddies. During the tournament I learned that Phil Mickelson’s grandfather was a caddy in the early 1900s at Pebble Beach, which lead me to the Pacific Grove library where I found a book about Pebble Beach caddies. Sure enough there was his grandfather in a picture as a young boy with a bunch of other caddies. Which brings us to this month’s article, where did caddies come from and when? The word caddie itself comes from the French word Le Cadet which means “the boy” or “son of a gentleman”. According to Scottish Golf History the word “cadet” appears in English around 1610 and the word “caddie” or “cadie” appeared around 1634. One theory about caddies is that Mary, Queen of Scots, who was originally from France brought them over to Scotland and that they carried her golf bags while she was in France. The theory is that military cadets carried the golf bags for royalty. However, the Scottish Golf History disagrees with this theory as the French did not play golf, but played maile which required only one club. It does seem that all golf historians are in agreement that the word caddie does derive from French. It appears that the term caddie was a general term used for porters or errand boys in Scottish towns in the 18th century. They were mostly employed delivering water supplies as at that time there was no central water utility. They actually formed into a sort of guild in Edinburgh in 1711 and established rules and set fees for their service. There are mentions of them carrying golf clubs here and there, but it was not until 1857 that it is mentioned in the Dictionary that caddies carry golf clubs. One thing I found very interesting is
that there used to be two different caddies helping the golfer, one was ahead to identify where the ball landed and the other would convey that information to the golfer along with giving him or her advice on the course. The grass was trimmed by rabbits and sheep back then so a forecaddie, those ahead, were needed to keep an eye on the ball once it landed. This is where the term “FORE” came into being. It was meant to alert the forecaddie that the ball was in play. Boy, has that changed! Caddies also had a somewhat rough and slightly shady reputation in the beginning. A famous caddie named Willie Trap Door Johnson was so named because he had a special boot that was hollow which he would use to hide “lost” balls that he would later resell to the golfer. Apparently his boot could hold a dozen or more balls. So next time the AT&T Pro Am rolls around and you see the caddies live or on TV, now you have a bit of a background on their history. Cheers
California pending home sales dip slightly in January; Southern California market continues to outshine others Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors
Market Matters Source: C.A.R.
Following relatively strong closed escrow home sales over the past few months, California pending home sales slipped negligibly from a year ago, which suggests a softening in the housing market in the upcoming months, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) said. Based on signed contracts, statewide pending home sales decreased in January on a seasonally adjusted basis, with the Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI)* slipping 0.2 percent from 107.4 from January 2016 to 107.2 in January 2017. On a monthly basis, California pending home sales were down 9.2 percent from the December index of 118.0. Only the Southern California region posted a year-over-year improvement in pending sales last month, rising 8.1 percent from January 2016 and increasing 10.5 percent on a monthly basis. Riverside County led the region in pending sales, posting a 16.2 percent increase from a year ago. Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties also posted modest year-
over-year increases of 7.1 percent, 8.0, and 4.0 percent, respectively. San Bernardino County was the only area within Southern California that saw pending sales lower on an annual basis by 2.8 percent. For the San Francisco Bay Area as a whole, tight housing supplies and low affordability contributed to a fall in pending sales of 9.7 percent compared to January 2016. Only San Mateo County posted an annual increase, rising 5.3 percent from January 2016 after posting a significant double-digit annual decline (35.3 percent) in December. Pending home sales decreased 21.2 percent in San Francisco County, 7.1 percent in Santa Clara County, 24.9 percent in Monterey, and 4.8 percent in Santa Cruz County. A shortage of homes on the market and poor affordability will likely persist throughout the year, and impact Bay Area home sales. Pending sales in the Central Valley fell 7.9 percent from January 2016 and were up 2.2 percent from December. Within Central Valley, pending sales were down 14.6 percent in Kern County and 11.8 percent in Sacramento compared with a year ago.
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Using photography and adventure to inspire Marine protected area (MPA) awareness Save Our Shores Opens 2nd Annual Waves & Wildlife Photo Contest
The California coast is home to more than 120 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), 29 of which are within the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS). MPAs may sound sciencey, but can simply be explained as “underwater” State or National Parks that manage the resources of fragile, unique and ecologically significant coastal areas. The chances of a visitor stumbling across one in San Mateo, Santa Cruz or Monterey County is fairly high. Still, the majority of people who visit these precious “underwater parks” are unaware of their significance. Longtime marine conservation nonprofit, Save Our Shores (SOS), continues to increase Marine Protected Area awareness through their Second Annual Waves & Wildlife Photo Contest. Details: saveourshores.org/contest or check out #MPAmondays 2016 contest winner and Santa Cruz local, Irene Reti, reminds the Monterey Bay community that MPAs “are essential for protecting the biodiversity of the California coast… and the creatures that inhabit this amazing place on our planet.” Reti spent the majority of the 1980s as a UCSC student leading tours at the Año Nuevo State Reserve, a popular MPA destination on the ‘Slow Coast.’ Her love for the coast blossomed during a rainy spring. “I fell in love with that wild peninsula and the mysterious island beyond,” recalls Reti, “the resilient elephant seals that in 1980 had only recently ‘come back’ to breed amid the willows and sand dunes, the gray whales we spotted offshore, the complicated Native and Euro-American history of the land.” Today, Reit’s passion for Año Nuevo State Reserve is expressed through photography and as an oral historian at the UCSC Library’s Regional History Project. Her winning photo of an elephant seal pup and mother is a perfect example of what the Waves & Wildlife Photo Contest is all about. “I still love to visit Año Nuevo. Now I bring my Canon camera,” Reti Explains. “Through that lens, I draw much closer to
the seals than is otherwise possible. I try to enter their world as much as is possible. I was delighted to see this mother seal touch noses with her very young pup and feel incredibly lucky to have photographed this intimate moment between two wild creatures.” In the spirit of coastal love, the Waves & Wildlife Photo Contest will excite outdoor enthusiasts and artists who enjoy exploring and interacting with the Monterey Bay in fun and responsible ways. Whether it’s bird watching at Elkhorn Slough, surfing with whales outside of Natural Bridges, diving through kelp forests at Point Lobos or dodging giant elephant seals as they compete for territory at Año Nuevo, there are so many MPAs to capture the experience with a camera. Save Our Shores shares Irene Reti’s goal. The nonprofit wants to inspire people to learn more about Marineå Protected Areas and their ecological significance by sharing user-submitted photos showcasing MPA beauty and biodiversity. Last year, SOS pulled from more than 300 submissions to the photo contest, using #MPAmondays on social media and launching a month long “best-of” exhibit in partnership with the Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz. Contestants are encouraged to submit their best pictures for a chance to win whale watching tours, prizes from Patagonia, and the chance to become a Save Our Shores featured photographer for 2017-2018 as Irene Reti has become for her incredible submissions in 2016. For more info and photo submission guidelines, visit saveourshores.org/contest Save Our Shores (SOS) is the oldest marine conservation nonprofit along the Central Coast of California. Over the last 35 years, we’ve cared for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary through ocean awareness, advocacy and action. From preventing offshore oil drilling during the 1970s, to helping establish the Sanctuary in the early 1990s, we bring people together to build community pro-
Health and Vitality Speaker Series
GET CONNECTED TO HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPERTS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Join Us At The Park Lane Tuesday, March 28th • 2:00-3:30 pm
The Park Lane Vista Lounge • 200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
HELP! I HAVE BEEN HACKED!
Social Media & You
We have all heard the horror stories of people getting ripped off while using Social Media such as Facebook and Twitter. Come and learn from experts how to protect your privacy and be more secure when using Social Media. Loaves, Fishes and Computers (LFC) mission is to help overcome the digital and economic divides by providing low-cost or no-cost computer systems, technology assistance and computer repair. 831-393-9260 administrative@loavesfishescomputers.org.
COMMUNITY EDUCATION FOR AGING ADULTS, FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND THE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THEM.
grams and policies that protect and preserve the integrity of our Central Coast marine environment. Today, Save Our Shores three core initiatives are Plastic Pollution Prevention, Ocean Health Awareness and Clean Boating. Get involved at saveourshores.org
Salisbury Choir will sing a full Evensong at All Saints’
Carmel is the second stop of the west coast tour of the internationally renowned Salisbury Cathedral Choir, where they will “hit the beach” before singing a full choral Evensong Saturday, March 18, 5:00 p.m., at All Saints’ Episcopal Church, Dolores and Ninth. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. The choir consists of 19 boys and girls, ages 1013, and 13 accompanying adults. Hear the glorious sound of English boys, girls, and men as they sing prayers and canticles. Canticles will include the “Magnificat” and “Numc Dimittis.” Director of Music, David Halls, will direct the choir, and Claudia Grinnell, Organ Scholar, will play All Saints’ new organ. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted.
Garner - Elhorn - Egret Choristers have provided music for the Salisbury Cathedral for over 700 years, and for 200 years prior in the Old Sarum cathedral. They are a tradition at Salisbury, one of Britain’s finest medieval cathedrals. The choir consisted solely of men and boys until 1991, when they made history by being the first Cathedral Choir to add another “top line,” bringing girl choristers into the Choral Foundation and choir school. All choristers attend Salisbury Cathedral School, which was founded in 1091 and is now a boarding school for the choristers. For more information, call 831624-3883, or www.allsaintscarmel.org
Reti - Ano - Elephant
Hofman/Edward Ricketts- sea stars
Free Screening Documentary Film ‘The Age of Consequences’
The film “The Age of Consequences” will be screened free at MIIS, and the public is invited. The film investigates the impacts of climate change on increased resource scarcity, migration, and conflict through the lens of US national security and global stability. Through unflinching case-study analysis, distinguished admirals, generals and military veterans take us beyond the headlines of the conflict in Syria, the social unrest of the Arab Spring, the rise of radicalized groups like ISIS, and the European refugee crisis – and lay bare how climate change stressors interact with societal tensions, sparking conflict. The film is presented by MIIS on Wed, March 15, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. At the McCone Building, 499 Pierce Street in Monterey.
JAMESON’S CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM 305 Forest Ave. • Pacific Grove Across the street from City Hall But a lot more fun!
OPEN 12-5 WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS Other Days By Appt. Call 831-331-3335
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O’er the Bounding Main Tom Stevens
Otter Views The usual post-church scenic coastal walk yielded new scenery this past Sunday: eight sailboats out on the bay. It’s customary to see two or three sails on a mild day, but this was a truly wild day. The morning had started with a cold rain that pelletized into buckshot blasts of hail. By the time I reached the seaside path, blue sky patches had opened overhead, but an icy wind was kicking up serious whitecaps offshore. Yet here were all these boats, tacking and running to weather through heaving seas, their sails straining against the wind, their hulls bashing up great gusts of spray. Tugging on gloves and a wool cap, I watched this melee for a while, wondering what could prompt such masochism.
At length I realized these boaters weren’t just sailing in foul weather. They were racing in foul weather. The race must have started before I got there, because the two leading boats had opened a considerable lead on the other six. Shrouded in mist, these scattered followers plied the bay like ghost ships of diminishing scale. Two buoys seemingly marked the course. The one in the Marina direction was too distant to see, but the other buoy bobbed just a few hundred yards off Lovers Point. Hastening to the trail segment near Borg’s Motel, I looked seaward to watch the two leading boats round the point and race for the buoy. As they had taken different courses to the mark, it was hard to tell which boat was ahead: the big blue yacht with copper-tinted sails, or the middle-sized one with white canvas. Both bounded upwind under full sail, their hulls canted so far over that the crews had to cling like bats to the high side. As a clueless landlubber, I thought the boat with the taller mast and more yardage would win, but what do I know? Coming about expertly, the smaller boat sped around the mark ahead of its lumbering competitor and popped a multi-colored spinnaker for the downwind run. The blue yacht coasted around the buoy a few seconds later. As its heavy boom swung around, the huge mainsail caught the following wind, the jib snapped taut, and the boat accelerated like a big Coupe de Ville. You could almost hear the relieved crew cheering. As both yachts sped back downwind past Lovers Point, its billowing spinnaker pulled the smaller boat steadily ahead. But then adversity struck. Having no boom to stabilize it, the spinnaker went amok in the gusting winds, twisting from side to side like a berserk hot air balloon. In short order, the white boat yawed crazily back upwind and toppled onto one side, its sails flat on the water. To my untrained eye, this looked like nautical disaster. The white boat lay motionless, its crew possibly “in the drink,” desperately treading 53-degree water. Meanwhile, the big blue Cadillac yacht was bearing down on its beleaguered adversary. Would it stop to render aid? Would it transmit an S-O-S to the Coast Guard station? No! This was a race! As the blue boat drew even, the other crew cut the spinnaker loose from below, and the white boat popped back up like a cork. Soon it was back in the chase, jib and mainsail filling, the freed spinnaker fluttering from the masthead like a clown’s toupee. Surely now the big blue boat would triumph, validating my prediction. But the smaller boat’s crew pulled in the errant spinnaker, set the shrewder course, and overtook the Caddy on the downwind leg. By the time both boats had beaten back upwind to Lovers Point, the white boat was minutes in the lead, and the race was effectively over. The other half-dozen boats lacked the speed and tactics of the first two, but they staged exciting races for the “place” positions. At one point, three boats swept down on the Lovers Point buoy in such tight formation a collision seemed inevitable. Somehow one squeaked ahead, another lay back, and the third shot through between them. After an hour of race-watching, the cold wind eventually sent me toward the relative tranquility of my apartment. Pulling my watch cap down and my collar up, I thought about how frigid it must be out on the water. Not only was the wind chill factor extreme, but the racing crews were likely absorbing numbing fire hose blasts of spindrift, spume and salt spray. No wonder spinnakers got loose. An old joke discourages would-be mariners from buying a sailboat. “You can get the same result by standing in a cold shower tearing up $100 bills.” That may be so, but it’s less exciting than flying toward the mark hull-down under full sail. Or so it seems to a landlubber.
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Watch Out Below! Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts When we speak of animals in our everyday life we, for the most part, think of our cats and dogs. Those are the creatures about whom I most often write. At the shop when people ask if they may bring their dogs we reply that the dogs are welcome and may bring their humans. As most of you know we have a couple of shop canine volunteers; Bootsie who owns David Winter, and Annie who owns John and me. Both are AFRP rescue pooches who have brought as much joy to their “parents” as we hope we have to theirs. Most of our volunteers have pups or kitties who are the topics of most of our conversations, replacing the tales of our children when we were younger. Once we shared diaper and toilet training our little ones. Now we discuss the behavior or ailments of our pets... I must say that we often also share our own physical issues which occur as people age. However, I think that those of us who love animals adore any creature, wild or tame. Recently I have become fascinated by squirrels. For many years in Monterey they disappeared. Now we have a wealth, both grey and brown. I was driving to work one day and viewed a sad sight. A squirrel had been hit by a car and was lying dead in the road. Suddenly another one rushed out and was sitting over the body of his friend. It reminded me that animals think and feel, and grieve as did our Lilah when Brandy died. Mr. (or Mrs.) Squirrel saw his friend and was distressed, even heart broken. I sit at my computer and watch the little (sometimes not so little) fellows race along the fence. Often followed by others. In our yard there is a very large tree. They scamper up and down all day. They hang from bird feeders and, if so lucky, munch on food left outside (or inside if they can get in)…They drink from the bird baths and dog bowls. Many curse these rodents (yes, that’s what they are) especially our lab, Beau, who was constantly attacked when he walked under a tree. Mr. Nutkin delighted in throwing pine cones down on the unsuspecting pooch. Dogs (and cats) are creatures of habit so walking under the same tree seemed natural to Beau. Perhaps this is true of the varmints above who would call to each other and shout in squirrel language, “here he comes” followed by a barrage of missiles. Beau was always surprised. Did you know that, according to Cesar Millan (The Dog Whisperer) and others, dogs may know what they did yesterday and repeat the activity daily, they have little sense of time? So, if you are gone for 15 minutes or five hours they don’t really know the difference. Our animals know exactly what is going to happen and when. Annie gets a going-to-bed treat at 9:30. If she happens to be resting in her cage and the treat time has come and gone, she is out and sitting by John’s chair reminding him that it is time. Toby the cat might be sound asleep but at 10:50 when his treat is due, he is up, sitting on the coffee table staring at his person. In the morning they all come in to bring me coffee. John goes back down the hall, Annie sits by the bed until I say “Good Girl, Annie” and give her a pat, then she off, racing down the hall behind her dad. But this is a story about squirrels. Many of us were nurtured by Beatrix Potter’s Squirrel Nutkin. “Squirrel Nutkin, his brother Twinkleberry, and their many cousins sail to Owl Island on little rafts they have constructed of twigs. They offer resident owl Old Brown a gift and ask his permission to do their nut-collecting on his island. Nutkin however dances about impertinently singing a silly riddle. Old Brown pays no attention to Nutkin, but permits the squirrels to go about their work. Every day for six days, the squirrels offer gifts to Old Brown, and every day as well, Nutkin taunts the owl with another singsong riddle. Eventually, Nutkin annoys Old Brown once too often. The owl seizes Nutkin and tries to skin him alive. Nutkin escapes, but not without losing most of his tail. After this, he becomes furious when he is asked riddles.’ I did a little research and found many squirrel stories, told by celebrities and others.Some are delightful, others not so much. There is even a horror movie about man eating squirrels a humorous take on Alfred Hitchcocks “The Birds.” I understand that they can be destructive and dangerous, but I enjoy watching them. Not long ago I was in the living room. Annie was at the sliding glass door. A squirrel appeared on the patio and hopped up to the door. Needless to say, Annie went crazy, barking like mad. Perhaps because he knew he was safe, the squirrel didn’t move. Seeming to thumb his nose, before jumping away and up his tree. So enjoy looking at them, they are part of nature whose habitat we have invaded, But look out below if you walk under a tree. Jane Roland lives in Monterey, with John, Annie, Toby and many squirrels. She manages the AFRP Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain Avenue in PG..gcr770@aol.com
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Hear Our Voice: Part Six
Is the Postcard Party the New Political Left? Sending postcards is now the rage. If Dad were here, he’d ask, “Is the Postcard Party the new political left?” “Well, it is a women’s world,” Mother would answer. Dad, a non-argumentative right-winger, might have conceded, “You’re durn tootin’. . .” Which leads to the Pink Pussyhat Women’s March that stood in solidarity with the International Women’s Strike organizers, feminists of color, and grassroots groups in planning global actions for equity, justice and human rights to give the world “A Day Without Woman” on Wednesday, March 8. On that day, both homeless and sheltered “sisters” wore red and kept their pocketbooks closed to show international solidarity through spending power. Contact info@actionnetwork.org . Closer to home, the Fund for Homeless Women, a field fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County, will celebrate its fifth anniversary with a special event at the Monterey Museum of Art. “What We See”—Photographs by Women Without Shelter Eleven of the more than 500 unsheltered women on the Monterey Peninsula are photographic artists. Their images are bold, gritty, captivating and uplifting, with powerful voices and unique vision that go unnoticed and ignored. For instance, in her 2016 poetic photo “400 Calories,” Kelly F. reveals a golden maple leaf reaching metaphorically reaching, like a homeless woman, for lifelight among cold, limp French fries around her. The exhibit includes poignant testimonials with reflective and interactive activities. This Community Gallery exhibition is in collaboration with the Monterey Museum of Art, Fund for Homeless Women, guests of Gathering for Women, and freelance curator Deborah Silguero, working with students from the CSUMB Fall 2016 Visual Arts Museum Studies class. The exhibit opens on Thurs., March 16, the 54th day of the new administration’s first 100 days, and runs through Sept. 4, at Monterey Museum of Art, 559 Pacific St., Monterey. The first 45 days recap When Trump was inaugurated on Jan. 21, 2017, I dedicated this column to his “first 100 days” as they affect homelessness. This meant sharing Ten Actions the Women’s March recommends, one every 10-day period. Well, guess what? Mushrooming reactivity to the new administration’s tactics (being called everything from anti-American to Storm Trooperism) has produced too many reactions to keep track
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of Actions by number. So, what’s next? All intelligent bipeds with or without Neanderthal ancestry and/or party preference are welcome to participate in this next postcard gala slated for Wed., March 15, 2017. Why? Alec Baldwin, brilliant actor who impersonated Trump on Saturday Night Live, says it well. In a recent interview with Extra’s
Mario Lopez, Baldwin said he is going to quit playing Trump on SNL because, “His policies aside, which you can hate, I thought he would have just relaxed. “The maliciousness of this White House has people worried, which is why I’m not going to do it much longer, the impersonation. “I don’t know how much more people can take it.” The forthcoming Ides of Trump post-
card party will be a chance for the public to let the president know how much more of his bully pulpit strong-arm threats they can tolerate. Those so inclined can fire him in essence on the Ides (15th) of March 2017 without a single stab wound or other violence. Trump’s Pink Slip Postcard Party Inspired by Shakespeare’s line “Beware the Ides of March” from his play “Julius Caesar,” the next big postcard party is identified as Ides of Trump and you’re invited. On Wed., March 15, millions of people will all mail postcards like the one shown in this picture, or originally created by their own imaginations. The purpose is to bombard the White House with messages that dispel the administration’s claims that Americans want what they’re serving. Rules are quite simple: Address your postcard (without return address) to: Donald J. Trump, President (as of now) The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington, DC 20500 On the reverse side use this message or write your own: #Trump Ides of March Pink Slip Postcard March 15, 2017 You’re fired! Reason: (optional) Signature: (optional) Affix one 34-cent stamp and mail it on 3/15/17 Say it in Spanish. Needed: mensajes en español (messages in Spanish) by the “hermanas” (sisters) of local Latina women who fear becoming homeless if spouses are deported. To fire Trump in Spanish es muy facil. Replace “You’re Fired” with “Estás despedido!” Next week we’ll investigate Hispanic homelessness; Monterey’s emergency shelter and Seaside’s sanctuary city issues; SB54 (March 6, 2017 ) declaring California a safe haven in defiance of Trump’s threats to withhold federal funds from sanctuary cities and states; and at least four cities’ lawsuits claiming the president’s actions are unconstitutional. As to local action, it’s party time! The All Women’s Ball benefitting Community Human Services’ Safe Place Program for Runaways and Homeless Youth, is tonight at the Elks Club, Monterey, 8 p.m., $25 donation. Hope you love Zumba! Contact lsanchez@chservices.org . To contact Wanda Sue Parrott, e-mail amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or call 831-899-5887.
Celebrating Women’s History Month at Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds On Sunday, March 12, Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds will present “Julia Morgan, Women’s Clubs and the California Women’s Movement” – a lecture and PowerPoint Presentation with Dr. Karen McNeill, Julia Morgan historian from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Grace Dodge Chapel Auditorium. Most people associate Julia Morgan with Hearst Castle, that opulent estate in the hills above California’s Central coast, but Julia Morgan’s career and significance is better understood as the product of the California Women’s Movement. From her earliest sorority days at the University of California to her battles in Paris, from her earliest architectural commissions to some of her last, Julia Morgan depended on and
helped to design the dynamic landscape of organized womanhood in the early twentieth century. Dr. Karen McNeill is a leading expert on Julia Morgan, and has published multiple articles on the subject. Her work focuses on women and gender in the architectural profession, as well as how Progressive Era women used the built environment to expand their roles in society as consumers, reformers, educators, and professionals. McNeill’s work has been supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Autry National Center, the Bancroft Library, and the University of California Humanities Research Institute. She is currently Director of Family History at Ascent Private Capital Investment of
U.S. Bank. The presentation is free of charge, but reservations are needed due to limited seating. Contact the Asilomar State Park Office at Asilomar.Interp@parks.ca.gov, or phone (831) 646-6443 to leave a call back number for confirmation. Lunch is available at the Morgan designed Crocker
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March 12th Schedule of Activities at Asilomar: • 12 noon—2:30 p.m. – Self-guided tour of Julia Morgan buildings. Start at Hearst Social • 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Lecture and PowerPoint Presentaton, Grace Dodge Chapel Auditorium
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