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Kiosk PG Museum of Natural History Monarch Butterfly Count at the Butterfly Sanctuary as of 2/24/16 is 407. Fri. March 18
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, 8272 Moss landing Rd., Moss Landing Asm. Mark Stone on Beach Erosion and declining sand supplies
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Opening Day - Page 12
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Adventure Motorcyce Travel Talk with Ed March 6 PM Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum Donation •
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Senior Scam Stopper Seminar At the Oldemeyer Center 986 Hilby Ave., Seaside 12:00PM - 2:00PM •
Wed. March 30
Dine Out with Friends to benefit the Pacific Grove Public Library Il Vecchio Restaurant 110 Central Ave, Pacific Grove 324-4282 Lunch 12:00 to 1:30 Dinner 5:00 to 9:00 •
Fri. April 1- Sat. April 2 Re-Opening Event Art & Asian Event Discovery Shop Country Club Gate
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First Saturday Book Sale Pacific Grove Public Library 10-4 •
April 15, 16, 17
2016 Wildflower Show Workshop: Identifying Plant Families PG Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove 11 AM to 2 PM View admission prices at pgmuseum.org/wildflowershow/ •
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Inside Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts............... 10 Cartoon............................................. 2 Cop Log.............................................. 6 Homeless in Paradise........................ 22 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 20 Legal Notices.................................... 19 Post Cards from the Kitchen.............. 12 Kyle Krasa......................................... 19 Opinion............................................ 18 Otter Views....................................... 10 Poetry............................................... 15 Rain Gauges....................................... 2 Real Estate.............................. 8, 20, 24 Service Directory.............................. 15 Sports......................................... 11, 12 Wine Wanderings............................... 5
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City, Police Released in Mishandling of Evidence Action
Vol. VIII, Issue 23
...With Liberty and Justice For All
By Marge Ann Jameson In September, 2015, the mother of a dead surfer whose headless, skinless body washed ashore May 26, 1995 at Asilomar filed suit against the Monterey County Coroner’s Office, the City of Pacific Grove and others claiming mishandling of forensic evidence in the case. Fatima Nuray, mother of the missing surfer, had waited 20 years to learn of her son’s fate. It seems that remnants of a skinless thumb and two fingers belonging to the unidentified dead personwere removed during the autopsy for possible fingerprinting, but the efforts were unsuccessful. Dental records could not be obtained due to the missing head. While tissue samples were taken for DNA testing, the samples were never submitted to the state's Department of Justice labs for testing. The tissue samples remained untested in the custody of the Monterey County Coroner’s Office until 2014, when a Pacific Grove Police Department officer, in an attempt to rectify cold cases, discovered that not only were there no results from the tests, but it was likely the Coroner’s Office had not submitted them for testing. The samples were finally submitted to the state by Monterey County staff. They were matched with DNA submitted by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department when Nuray filed a missing person report on her son. On Dec. 30, 2014, the Monterey County Coroner’s Office advised Fatima Nuray that the body found in 1995 was, in fact, her son. The identity of the remains would not likely have been released to the public as the deceased, Cengiz Nuray, was a minor at the time. By order of the court, Pacific Grove and all named parties for Pacific Grove — Pacific Grove Police Department, former Chief Vickie Myers and Commander Rory Lakind — have been completely dismissed from the case, without leave to amend. Said City Attorney David Laredo, “This woman has closure [in that she now knows the identity of the remains]. No one should have to go through that. And we are pleased that working together with special trial counsel we were able to get this matter resolved in favor of the City as this early stage of the case as it will save significant time and resources.” Neither Myers nor Lakind was employed by the city at the time the body was found. Monterey County is still in the case.
Opening Day for PG PONY was March 12, and players recited the Pledge of Allegiance prior to the first ball being thrown by long-time Pacific Grove Recreation Director, Don Mothershead. More pictures on page 12. Photo by Peter Mounteer.
Ogle Social Media App Now Linked to Threats of Violence By Peter Mounteer
On Wednesday, March 9, officials with various schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District contacted the Santa Cruz Sheriff’s Department to report a gun violence related threat they received via the “anonymous” social media app, Ogle. Cedar Street Times had featured concerns about the app in our March 4, 2016 issue, having tested it and talked with some parents and students about it. Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s deputies investigated the threat and on Friday afternoon cited a 16 year-old Aptos High School student for felony terrorist threats and released him to his parents. The student had no criminal history nor any means to carry out the threat. Sgt. Roy Morales, public information officer with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, said the department has school resource officers working on district campuses and urged parents to be vigilant. “It’s important that parents are vigilant about what’s going on with their children,” Morales said. Similar activity on the app caused parents and school administrators with the Pacific Grove Unified School District some concern several weeks ago when users
claiming to be students at Pacific Grove High School posted content threatening violence at the Carmel campus via the app. While law enforcement responded to the threat, no violent activity was ever carried out. Other postings on the app, including some purporting to be from local college campuses, were not about violence. they were about sex, with comments about other students’ appearance and behavior. Ogle is marketed squarely at high school students and allows users to anonymously post content to feeds associated with a given school. Users do not have to prove they are students with the school feed they are posting on, though the app now prompts a new user to confirm that they are a student at a given school with a yes or no answer. The company released a statement to Cedar Street Times on March 11, 2016 clarifying the app is intended to provide high school students a forum to discuss homework, school events, “sports enthusiasm” and other “teenage” topics. A subsequent statement released March 14, 2016 stated that less than one percent of posts on Ogle are about homework and acknowledged the Aptos and Pacific Grove incidents. The second statement also ac-
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knowledged that such incidents have concerned parents, teachers and school administrators. The company pledged to work closely with authorities and school officials to monitor activity on the app. Additionally, the company stated they have launched a “school director” program where student representatives can monitor posts on the app and report inappropriate material. “Ogle-App’s engineers are working round the clock to implement guard and report features to flag threatening posts. Ogle will work closely with authorities and school officials to help monitor the site content and develop a positive way of using its app,” the March 14 statement reads. Representatives from the company were not available for further comment or interviews and representatives from Aptos High School and Pajaro Valley Unified School District have not returned requests for comment.
Discovery Shop Expands, Remodels, and Celebrates Annual ‘Art & Asian Event’
Please join us for the Grand Re-Opening Celebration for the new, improved Pacific Grove American Cancer Society Discovery Shop. The expansion and re-model is finally complete…and it is worth celebrating. We are combining this with our Art & Asian Event, offering an eclectic collection of great artwork and Asian treasures. The Grand Re-Opening evening celebration will be Friday, April 1, from 4 – 7 p.m., and continue on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Enjoy artwork, Asian treasures, entertainment, refreshments…and as always, great savings. Supported by our local communities – through donations, volunteers, and shoppers – The Discovery Shop unique quality resale experience has raised more than $308 million over the past 50 years for the continuing battle to cure cancer. For more information, please contact Jeanie Gould, ACS Discovery Shop Manager, Pacific Grove, 198 Country Club Gate, 831-372-0866
Rotary to be Entertained
The Pacific Grove Rotary Club which meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Inn Spanish Bay, 2700 17 Mile Drive in Pebble Beach, will have entertainment, on March 22; “The Fire,” a Celtic Duo. Lunch is $25. For reservations please call Jane Roland at 649-0657. St. Angela’s Preschool in the Diocese of Monterey, mindful of its primary mission to be a witness to the love of Christ for all, admits students of any race, color, national and/or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to the students at the school.
136 Eighth St. Pacific Grove Our established co-educational Catholic pre-school and prekindergarten programs are staffed by loving, caring, and experienced teachers, who work together in teams to create lessons, activities and events that promote the development of the whole child. For more information, contact St. Angela’s Preschool, phone (831) 372-3555, email office@ stangelaspreschool.org or visit us on the web at www.stangelaspreschool.org
St. Angela’s Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and/or ethnic origin, age or gender in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. While St. Angela’s Preschool does not discriminate against students with special needs, a full range of services may not be available. Likewise, St. Angela’s Preschool does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, color, and national and/or ethnic origin. St. Angela’s Preschool reserves the right to be the sole judge of merit, competence and qualifications, and can favor Catholic applicants and co-workers in all employment decisions, especially in those positions that have direct bearing upon the pastoral activity of the Church.
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported at Canterbury Woods
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Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription. Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson Regular Contributors: Ron Gaasch • Jon Charron• Mike Clancy • Scott Dick • Rabia Erduman • Kyle Krasa • Dixie Layne • Travis Long • Peter Mounteer • Peter Nichols • Wanda Sue Parrott •Laura Peet •Jean Prock • Jane Roland • Katie Shain • Peter Silzer • Joan Skillman • Tom Stevens • Eli Swanson • Kurt Vogel Intern: Ivan Garcia Distribution: Debbie Birch, Amado Gonzales Cedar Street Irregulars Bella G, Ben, Benjamin, Coleman, Dezi, Jesse, John, Kai, Kyle, Jacob, Josh, Josh, Leo, Luca, Nathan, Ryan
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Week ending 03-10-16 at 8:30 AM........ .88" Total for the season............................. 17.44" The historic average to this date is ..... 15.31"
Wettest year.................................................. 47.15" During rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year.................................................... 4.013" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13 Note: Canterbury Woods rainfall YTD 2016 is 2.13 inches above the Historic Cumulative Average!
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Week ending 03-17-16........................... .76" Total for the season (since 7/1/15)...... 16.37" Last week low temperature..................47.2 F Last week high temperature.................71.3 F Last year rain to date (7/1/14-3/16/15)....... 14.56”
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On Wednesday, March 16 a driver with a cast on his foot apparently hit the gas, intending to hit the brake, and hit a cement planter in front of 623 Lighthouse in downtown Pacific Grove.The driver was shaken but there was no report of injuries. Photo by Tony Campbell
2016 Good Old Days Parade
The Good Old Days Parade, sponsored and organized by the Rotary Club of Pacific Grove, will be held on Sat., April 9 at 10 a.m. This old-fashioned patriotic parade will proceed down Pine Ave., led by marching units of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps who are stationed at the Defense Language Institute (DLI). Other entries will include the historic Wells Fargo stagecoach, the Balloon Platoon, vintage vehicles, marching bands, community groups, and more. If you are interested in being a parade participant, please contact Ken Cuneo at kencun17@ icloud.com or 831-905-7153 This parade is non-partisan; no political campaigning, please! However, political figures may march in the parade, and businesses may place an advertisement on their parade entry for a fee of $50. All other entries are free.
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Public Meetings
Project Bella American Tin Cannery Hotel Project Meet & Greet and Q&A with Domaine Hospitality Team
Dine Out with Friends to benefit the Pacific Grove Public Library Il Vecchio Restaurant Wednesday, March 30 110 Central Avenue Pacific Grove 324-4282 Lunch 12:00 to 1:30 Dinner 5:00 to 9:00 Wednesday, March 30
Volunteers Needed for Good Old Days
The 59th Annual Good Old Days will continue the tradition of being the largest street festival and fair in the county, offering five entertainment venues and over 250 food and craft vendors. It takes over 400 volunteers to orchestrate all of the functions of this free event. The Chamber is seeking volunteers on Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10 to fill all functions of the event including set up, animal control, barbrecue, and clean up. Volunteers are encouraged to network and meet with peninsula residents and business owners that also serve as Good Old Days volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Chamber at (831) 3733304 or email rita@pacificgrove.org.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 1:30 - 3:45 pm Beach House Restaurant - 620 Lighthouse Avenue Complimentary appetizers and refreshments Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Pacific Grove Masonic Lodge #331 - 680 Central Ave Complimentary desserts and refreshments w w w. p a c i f i c g r o v e . o r g • ( 8 3 1 ) 3 7 3 - 3 3 0 4
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Meetings on Measure X Calendared
The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Domaine Hospitality Partners, LLC, will hold two free public meet-and greets with the developers of Project Bella. Both meetings will feature a question and answer session. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 1:30 - 3:45 pm at the Beach House Restaurant, 620 Ocean View Avenue in Pacific Grove. Complimentary appetizers and refreshments will be served. The second meeting will take place on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Pacific Grove Masonic Lodge, #331, located at 680 Central Avenue in Pacific Grove. Complimentary desserts and refreshments will be served.
Science Saturday March 26 Bees, Wasps, Honey & Hives
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Jeanne Byrne named Grand Marshal of the Good Old Days Parade
Pacific Grove architect Jeanne Byrne will serve as this year's parade grand marshal at the 59th annual Good Old Days. Jeanne is one of the Monterey Peninsula's most respected and talented architectural designers and has received numerous design and professional awards. Jeanne will lead the parade riding in a motorcycle side car from Jameson's Classic Motorcycle Museum. Applications for the Good Old Days parade are still being accepted. The parade starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday on Pine Avenue.
Registration for Wag n' Walk open!
Help animals get the second chance they deserve by joining us at Wag n' Walk on Saturday, May 7, at Shoreline Park in Monterey. Register today as an individual or create a team with family, friends, and colleagues. Walk with your four-legged best friend or walk in memory or honor of a beloved furry companion. Register by January 20 with promo code EARLYBIRD to save $10 off your registration fee. Your participation will raise lifesaving funds for homeless animals in Monterey County - join us!
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Art Classes for Adults are Offered
Beginning Art Classes for Adults, over 10 weeks, starting March 23 and 24 are offered. Either Wednesday 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. or Thursday 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. The course will include drawing and painting. Beginners and retirees are welcome. Classes with diane Grindol will take place at the Pacific Grove Adult School. Fees are $90. Call 831.646.6580 to reserve.
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Windy Oaks Tasting Room Let the wine do the talking
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Wine Wanderings
Grand Re-Opening Art & Asian Event Friday Evening, April 1, 4-7pm Saturday, April 2, 10am-5:30pm
Join us for our Grand Re-Opening Celebration. Our expansion and re-model is finally complete, and it is worth celebrating. We are combing this with our Art & Asian Event throughout the weekend, offering an eclectic collection of artwork and Asian treasures. Enjoy entertainment and refreshments.
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Hidden deep in Carmel at Dolores between 5th and 6th I woke up in the mood for a wine adventure. Having heard whispers about a wine tasting room hidden deep within the pathways of Carmel, I decided to put on my Indiana Jones hat from the Carmel Hat Company and find this fabled kingdom known as Windy Oaks. Using ancient maps along with my iPhone, I discovered the tasting room on Dolores between 5th and 6th in the Su Vecino courtyard and across from the former Jack London Restaurant. My guide for the $10 tasting menu was James. He started me off with an enjoyable sauvignon blanc. The grapes come from their Meador vineyard in Arroyo Seco and that means enough heat to help the grapes develop a full flavor. Vinified in stainless steel, this wine has a fruit forward nose with a crisp flavor that should pair well with fish or a hearty salad. Windy Oaks has departed from the Monterey norm and made a viognier wine from the Chalone AVA. Aged in neutral oak with floral notes and light acidity, this is a wine sure to impress people used to chardonnay or sauvignon blanc. Pair this wine with spicy food to tone down the heat. The 2014 Arroyo Seco Rosé is a wine that will make you a rosé lover. Made from grenache, the wine rests in stainless steel to keep it crisp and light. Serve it right out of the fridge and enjoy its flavors. As it warms, you will taste a spectrum of
nuances. The 2013 Terra Narro Pinot Noir from the Santa Cruz Mountains is a beautiful unfiltered wine aged in both new French oak and neutral barrels. Whole cluster fermentation gives it a silkiness and complexity you want in a pinot noir. Do not age this wine. Drink your first bottle the same day you buy it and save the second one for the following week. This was my favorite on the tasting menu. James told me that 2013 was a great year for their wines and the last two wines verified that claim. The 2013 Night Owl Red is named after a Great Horned Owl that lives near the vineyard. This blend, made from grenache, syrah, and mourvedre, is the best Tuesday night drinker you will find in the area. Buy it, open it, pour it, then sit back and let the wine do all the talking. With or without food, the Night Owl Red is a great value. The second vintage of the Windy Oaks Syrah capped my tasting. Notes of cocoa and a soucent of eucalyptus take this wine to the next level. Think red meat or any other rich entreé and this syrah will complete your meal. The Windy Oaks Winery tasting room is a treasure, and I am sure you will find it cozy and comfortable, encouraging you to stay a little longer while you sip their delicious offerings. Go to their website at windyoaksestate.com for tasting room hours and wines available for purchase.
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Interested in learning how to ride your bicycle safely, comfortably and predictably? The Transportation Agency for Monterey County, in collaboration with the California State University Monterey Bay’s TRIPwise is hosting free bicycle safety trainings in April and early May throughout Monterey County. Participants will learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, fix a flat, practice on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. Trainings will be held on: Sunday, April 3 (9am-1pm): Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave, Salinas Saturday, April 16 (9am-1pm): CSU Monterey Bay, Parking Lot 903, Seaside
Sunday, April 24 (9am-1pm): South County YMCA, 560 Walker, Soledad Saturday, April 30 (9am-1pm): CSU Monterey Bay, Parking Lot 903, Seaside Sunday, May 1 (9am-1pm): Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave, Salinas Saturday, May 7th (9am-1pm): CSU Monterey Bay, Parking Lot 903, Seaside Sunday, May 8 (9am-1pm): King City High School, 720 Broadway Street, King City This safety training session is also a prerequisite for anyone who is interested in becoming a certified instructor. Community members can learn more and sign up for training at this link: http:// bit.ly/bikeSAFE
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Everyone is Vulnerable to Identity Theft By Senator Bill Monning
Anyone can fall victim to identity theft and it is important to be informed about how to protect yourself from consumer fraud and identity theft. Identity theft occurs when an individual’s personal information has been obtained by someone with the intent to commit fraud, resulting in unauthorized charges, financial losses and, in some cases, the identities of individuals being completely taken over. There have been cases where identity theft criminals accumulated more than $100,000 in credit card charges and purchased homes and vehicles. These criminals often obtain personal identifying information through the Internet, through mail theft of “pre-approved” credit card applications, or through home break-ins. However, you can make it more difficult for identity thieves to obtain your personal information by avoiding the most common risks. Keep important documents, such as Social Security cards, birth certificates, and passports, in a safe and secure location, and do not carry these items with you on a daily basis. Use strong passwords that have at least eight characters, mixing numbers, letters and symbols; change your password protected accounts on a regular basis; and keep passwords in a safe place, that you can access easily if you forget your new password. For additional protection for your electronics, use firewall and spyware protection software that is updated frequently. However, be wary of free downloaded software sites and never install software without knowing where it came from. Check your bank accounts and credit card statements regularly, reporting any activity or charges that seem unfamiliar to your bank immediately. Also, routinely check your credit reports. In the unfortunate event your identity is stolen, call the companies where the fraud occurred and ask them to close or freeze your accounts immediately. Change all logins, passwords, and PINS for your accounts immediately. Contact one of the three major credit bureaus and place a fraud alert on your credit report. The credit bureau you contact is required to notify the other two credit bureaus. Contact the Federal Trade Commission and file a formal complaint and then contact your local police department to obtain a police report. For information about how to protect yourself and your family against identity theft, visit the California Attorney General’s Identity Theft Protection website: at https://oag.ca.gov/idtheft.
The Senior Scam Stopper Seminar Set for Friday, March 25
Join Legal Services for Seniors at the Senior Scam Stopper Seminar Friday, March 25, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Oldemeyer Center, 986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside, California 93955. This important community educational event is sponsored by the City of Seaside, Contractors State License Board and Assemblymember Mark Stone. Seniors, their family members and caregivers are invited to attend this seminar at no cost. Protect Yourself. One in five seniors has been a victim of fraud. Seniors are the most targeted group. New scams are developed constantly. Learn how to protect yourself. Legal Services For Seniors provides no-cost legal assistance to Monterey County seniors 60 years of age and above with an emphasis on serving those who are socially and/or economically needy. We
have offices in Seaside and Salinas and ten outreach sites in South County, North County and the Peninsula. Since 1985, LSS has helped more than 85,000 Monterey Country Seniors with legal issues such as financial and physical elder abuse, landlord-tenant conflicts, scams, Medicare and private insurance, Social Security problems, consumer fraud, identity theft, guardianships, wills, Advance Health Care Directives and more Appointments can be made to see a Legal Services for Seniors’ attorney or legal advocate at (831) 899-0492 and (831) 442-7700. For more information on Legal Services for Seniors please visit our website at www.lssmc.net <http:// www.lssmc.net/> and our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/Legal-Services-for-Seniors <http://www.facebook. com/pages/Legal-Services-for-Seniors>.
Carmel Forest and Beach Commission to Hold Special Meeting on Holiday Tree Possible Replacement The Forest and Beach Commission of the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 21, to discuss possible replacement of the Carmel holiday tree in conjunction with Carmel’s centennial events this year. Commissioners went to hear from the public on options for the future of Carmel’s holiday tree. There will be a site tour led by the Commission starting at 5 p.m. at the northwest corner of Ocean Avenue and Junipero Avenue. That will be followed by a public discussion and comment session when commissioners
Cop Log Lost and found A wallet found on Ocean View yielded only a disconnected phone number. An international ID was found on Ocean View. No contact info. A wallet was foud near the Aquarium. Owner notified, wallet returned. A wallet belonging to her son was reported lost in Pacific Grove by his mom. A wallet was lost somewhere between Pacific Grove and Sand City. Stuff stolen A lightbar was stolen from a vehicle on David. Owner believes it was sold to a friend who then sold it to someone else. Some friend. Good thing it wasn’t a light saber. Construction equipment stolen from a C-bin on Sinex. What’s a C-bin? A bicycle was stolen from Pacific Grove Lane. Theft from a detached storage unit on Lighthouse was reported. Woman noticed someone inside her vehicle on 8th Street and called 9-1-1. The suspect stole a pair of boots and fled before the police arrived. Theft from an unlocked vehicle on 8th St. Burglary from a business at Country Club Gate. A person’s W-2 information was stolen from a company’s database where the person works. Stuff not stolen A person reported a woman spray-painting a bicycle at Lovers Point and thought it might have been stolen. A check showed it was not listed as stolen. Officer noticed a vehicle with a door ajar and interior lights on. The owner was contacted and said the doors were closed but not locked. Nothing stolen. No suspect info. One for the record: The burglar who broke the toilet hose A homeowner on Congress received notice that there was water coming out of his residence. He notified the gardener and the gardener turned off the water to the house. He was there two weeks ago and it was fine, but now the hose to the toilet is broken and there’s water damage. He believes someone broke in and damaged the water hose to the toilet. Another hose damaged! Do we have a serial hose cutter upper person at large? On Congress, a sump pump hose was damaged by an unknown person. The sump pump drains water from underneath a house. School resource officer reports: Vandalism to the staff restroom over the weekend. A student at a school on Carmel Valley Road said she had been forced to have sexual intercourse. Investigation ongoing. A student who was not feeling well was transported to the hospital. Mountain lion leftovers A dead deer on Bayview showed positive signs of having been killed by a mountain lion. Talk about your rude customer... A customer went into a business on Grand Ave. and pushed the owner. Vandals or raccoons? On Eardley, a woman reported that her daughter had noticed eggshells in the front yard of their residence when she was leaving for school. She had not noticed them when she got home. She wanted the incident documented, though there was no damage to her residence and/or her vehicle. Short Term Ripoff A person contacted the owner of a vacation rental and said it was on Craigslist for $300 a night. She told him that she only advertises it through homeaway.com and vrbo.com and that the price was $523. Her brother tried to contact the person who had placed the ad on Craigslist but was unsuccessful. Homeless visitor missing A woman who had been sheltering a homeless man on Syida said he had not returned and she was worried about him. Later he called the police and said he is not missing after all, and apologized for inconvenience. Homeless on school grounds A man was sleeping on the sidewalk of the school on David Ave. He had been reported missing. But he said he is not missing, that he chose to be transient. He left. He was removed from missing persons list.
Monterey Police Investigate Vehicle Burglaries and Property Thefts The Monterey Police Department investigated a series of property thefts from both locked and unlocked vehicles over the last several days. On Sunday, March 6, 2016, officers investigated a total of 11 thefts and burglaries from vehicles in the Alameda, San Bernabe, and Monterey Circle neighborhoods. On Monday, March 7, 2016, the trend continued with officers investigating several more thefts of property from vehicles, this time in the Via Del Pinar neighborhood. It hasn’t stopped. The Monterey Police want to alert the public of the thefts and offer the following
crime prevention tips: • Park vehicles in well-lit areas and make sure the doors are locked. • Do not leave valuables in vehicles. If you must do so, make sure they are not in plain sight. • Be aware of and report suspicious persons and vehicles in your area. Citizens who witness suspicious activity are encouraged to call 911. Anyone with information on the thefts can call the Monterey Police Department at 646-3830 or the Confidential Tip Line at 646-3840.
Victim Impact Program Organizing
The Volunteer Victim Impact Program, a program of Restorative Justice Partners, will hold an information meeting on Wednesday, March 23. This program is for recovering victims of crimes who are willing to speak to audiences of young offenders. We’ll meet at 229 Reindollar in Marina at 5:30 p.m. for a light dinner, followed by the meeting, ending at 8:00 p.m. Information: 394 6470.
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Open Ground Studio offers Tom O’Neal Exhibit and launches community darkroom 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 2707 David Ave. • 831-643-2770
Being in the right place at the right time can sometimes change the entire focus of one’s life. In 1967 at the Monterey Pop Festival, that happened to Tom Gundelfinger O’Neal. He and his camera were present at the center of the whirlwind that was the Los Angeles rock and roll scene in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. He had unlimited access to some of the most influential musicians of his time, and has the body of photographic work
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 Rev. Richard Bowman
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
to show for it. Early on, with a profound fascination of all things creative, Tom immersed himself in the study of painting and design in Chicago at UIC and the Art Institute and eventually transitioned to photography. He applied both his photographic and graphic design skills in the creation of record covers including
the iconic Déjà Vu cover with Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Other notable groups that Tom worked with include the Rolling Stones, Steppenwolf, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, Poco, Crazy Horse, the Mamas and the Papas, B.B. King and The Three Tenors. He developed relationships with entertainers that created interesting opportunities for many years to follow. After taking a break from rock and roll in the mid ’70s, Tom worked in the Congo for the US Embassy and the Peace Corps. From Africa, he traveled to Paris and London where he became absorbed in the art scene. He began experimenting with light and shadow, discovered street photography and developed techniques that remain innovative in contemporary photography today. Ready to have a more permanent location, Tom returned to California and set up a studio on the Monterey Peninsula. He continues to work with people, but also continues his passion for still-life, landscape and advertising photography. From the saturated color palette of Mexico to the ethereal hues and shadows of Venice, Tom revels in the process of creativity. In fact, his photos are simply a reflection of his unbridled approach to life. "Whether a still life or people, each photograph represents a burst of excitement," he says. Just like Tom at work. *Note: Through a strategic partnership with Tom O’Neal, OGS will open a community dark room for photographers of all ages to be launched in March 2016. Reception Friday March 18, 2016 from 5:30-8:00 p.m., Artist Presentation at 7:00. Open Ground Studio is located at 1230 Fremont Blvd., Seaside CA, 93955 Free and open to the public. 831241-6919
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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
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Lyceum’s Annual History Day Event showcases students’ critical thinking skills, curiosity for history
· Cathi Draper Rodriguez · Leslie Flynn · Cameron Garcia Giulietta Garland · Joanna Greenshields · Jennifer Grohol · Jessica Herfuth · Elaine Herrmann · Forbes Keaton · Jennifer Keefer · Hilary Lefort · Bruce Leivenberg · Karen Letendre · Harriet Lynn · Art McLoughlin · Darlene Moitoso · Alana Puryear · Robert Rapp · John Rapp · John Sanders · Jerilynn Smith Crivello · Ray Stevenson Kayla Morse explains her exhibit, titled “Stephanie Kwolek’s Exploration of Kevlar · Tina Stewart and the Bullet-Resistant Vest.” to judges Alana Puryear, Nikki Baird, and Elaine · Carolina Valdez Herrmann during the 26th Annual Monterey County History Day. · Elaine Volryks On Saturday, March 12, more than 130 middle school students from all around Monterey County defended posterboard exhibits, homemade documentaries, performances, papers, and websites in order to decide the winners of the 26th Annual Monterey County History Day competition. National History Day is the culmination of a series of contests at successively higher levels, of which Monterey County is the first step. In preparation for Saturday’s competition, students engaged in extensive research of primary sources in order to present papers, posters, exhibits, performances, documentaries, and websites based on the theme “Exploration, Encounter, Exchange in History.” Students researched the impact, influence, and change that these events have had (or will have) on society, culture, and the course of human events. In an interview with Lyceum coordinator Addy Jimenez, sisters Bella and Eva Rito said, “[History Day] helped us develop teamwork skills, doing research and adding creativity to something we are very passionate about.” The winners of the county competition will proceed to the California State History Day competition. The Lyceum would like to congratulate these winners, as well as the many honorable mentions and the efforts contributed by each and every one of the individual students.
County winners Junior Individual Website: Courtney Hand, “Exploring the Sewing Machine’s Impact on Women’s Work and the Clothing Industry.” Broden Murray, “Exploring the Transistor’s Impact Upon Modern Computing.” Junior Group Website: Rose Akcan and Julia Alessio, “Exploring Pompeii: A City Rediscovered.” Marshall Boen, Dante Garderet, and Viraj Shankar, “Exploring How the World Wars Affected Aviation.” Junior Individual Documentary: J.T. Byrne, “Exchanging Baseball Diamonds for Sandlots during World War II.” Kate Popky, “Exploring the Cuban Missile Crisis.” Junior Group Documentary: Misa Franknedy, Suheil Ibrahim, Courtney Bishop, Kyle Bend, and Dale Sanchez, “Morris Frank and Buddy: How Guide Dogs Changed the World.” Andrea Villa Cardenas, Joshua Berndt, Fletcher Gaucher, and Robert Flores, “The Gun That Won the West.” Junior Group Performance: Oakley Pelton and Angela Guevarra, “Adventures of Lewis Carroll.” Nathan Nguyen, Mariana Gaytan Salgado, Kelly Lucha, and Kaylee Lucha,
“Mozart: Exploring the Story Behind the Notes.” Senior Group Performance: Gabriella Flanders and Tara Smith, “From England to Salt Lake City: Exploring our Mormon Roots.” Junior Historical Paper: Heidi Hansch, “The City of Light: Baron Haussmann.” Nina Harmer, “Revolutionizing Parenting: Dr. Benjamin Spock.” Junior Individual Exhibits: Mariah Trinity, “Exploring Radio: An Encounter with Better Communication.” Graziella Cosentino, “Julia Morgan: Encountering Prejudice as the First Woman Architect in California.” Junior Group Exhibits: Riley Mann, Cameron Hill, Elijah Quenga, Sophia Boureston, and Isaiah Fuentes, “One Word… Plastics.” Angela Zhang and Fei Wu, “Women’s Suffrage: Exploring Freedom for Women.” Participating teachers included: · Forbes Keaton, All Saints’ Episcopal Day School · Bruce Powers, El Sausal Middle School · Sally Burns, International School of Monterey · Teri Flanders, Los Arboles Middle School · Julia Keller, Ocean Grove Charter School · Amy Spencer, Stevenson Middle School · Matt Garcia, Vista Verde Middle School The event would not have been possible without the following volunteer judges: · Nikki Baird · Maia Carroll · Louisito Celestial · Kevin Day · Bob DeWeese
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In addition, the Lyceum thanks Los Arboles Principal Rebecca Tyson, Assistant Principal Anthony Morales, teacher Teri Flanders, teacher coordinator Forbes Keaton, teacher coordinator Amy Spencer, Lyceum Program Director Joyce Breckenridge, Lyceum Board President Cathi Draper Rodriguez, Lyceum Board Member Lucille Veronica Standifer, MCOE History Day Coordinator Gwenn Frindt and Los Arboles Middle School for hosting and supporting the event. The Lyceum would like to extend a special thanks to the following award sponsors for their generosity: · Alliance Francaise · Arts Award · Animal Rights & Welfare Award · Celtic History Award · Colonial Dames of America—Monterey Peninsula Committee · Dr. and Mrs. Ruben Zepeda II · Education Award · Environmental History Award
15th Annual West End Celebration— A Kalidoscope of Arts
Artist / Artisan Vendor Applications Now Available
On Saturday & Sunday, August 27 and 28, 2016, the streets of Sand City will be transformed into a showcase of talents from throughout Monterey County—during the 15th Annual West End Celebration—A Kalidoscope of Arts. Thousands of residents and visitors will explore Sand City and experience cutting-edge art, hear world-famous musicians, see performing arts, and buy works from local painters, sculptors, and multimedia artists. The West End Celebration is the largest gathering of creative talents in Monterey County. Artists and artisans are invited to show and sell their work. Sand City’s West End Celebration has grown to become the largest gathering of artists and artisans in Monterey County, with more vendors entering every year. The event has been expanded upon request from artists however, space remains limited and early applications are recommended. Download an application at http://westendcelebration.com Deadline for Registration: Monday, July 25, 2016 Sand City’s West End Celebration will once again be tracking its carbon footprint and has plans to offset it. Organizers do this in preparation for showcasing some of the County’s best examples of green business and innovative green ideas and products. We encourage all vendors to be environmentally conscience with their products and displays. Food, beverage and environmentally conscience product and service vendors are also encouraged to apply. For more information and applications visit: www.westendcelebration.com
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Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship Meets March 19 The Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship will hold a potluck dinner and reading meeting Saturday, March 19, at 6:00 p.m. at the home of Beth Penney, 514 Park Street in Pacific Grove. Prospective members are welcome; please bring a potluck dish to serve six to eight people. The meeting includes a discussion of Chapters 3435 of Nicholas Nickleby, the group’s selected Dickens novel for the year. 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-dis-
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cussion 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 welcome at monthly meetings and will receive the group’s monthly newsletter, The Mutual Friend, for three months. After that, yearly dues are $25. The Fellowship welcomes members of all ages. To RSVP for the March meeting, or more information about the Monterey Peninsula Dickens Fellowship, including information about joining the group, e-mail bpenney@sonic.net or call 831-372-7625.
Beginning Art Classes for Adults 10 Weeks Starting March 23 and 24. Either Wednesday 6:00 – 8:30 pm or Thursday 1:00 – 3:30 pm.
Drawing and painting Beginners, retirees welcome Pacific Grove Adult School $90 for the series
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Timmy O’Halloran and Ali Lord were engaged in Maui at sunrise at top of Haleakala in February 2015. They’ve set a wedding day: June 25,2016. Timmy and Alli are both from Pacific Grove and attended Pacific Grove High School. Timmy graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a degree in viticulture. Ali graduated from CSUMB with a degree in kinesiology. She is a Behavior Interventionist for children with autism. Timmy is an a) assistant wine maker for Kendall Jackson and they currently live in Santa Rosa. Mark & Jayne Lord are the bride’s parents. Tim & Laurel O’Halloran are the groom’s parents. Timmy is 26 and Ali is 25. They have been dating for 61/2 years. They started dating when Ali was a freshman in college in Santa Barbara and Timmy was at Cal Poly.
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Stolen Moments Tom Stevens
Otter Views
The onset of daylight savings time has restored a long-missing hour of the afternoon, and I am grateful for it. When the day starts and ends in darkness, I feel pressed to make the most of my time, and I forget to stop and smell the daffodils. A William Wadsworth quote reminded me of that zoomy frame of mind. “The world is too much with us,” the poet wrote, “late and soon, getting and spending, we lay waste our powers; little we see in nature that is ours.” By “the world,” Wadsworth meant the world of commerce, governance and industry; the world of 24-hour news cycles, stock market reports, job commutes and Donald Trump. Now that daylight savings has lengthened the afternoons, I’ve resolved to spend some of them seeing in nature what Wordsworth did. For instance, the lady across the street is weeding her lawn. She sits comfortably on the short, manicured grass, her weeding knife in hand, a white plastic bucket beside her. As she works, her gray hair lifts softly in the breeze. It’s about 6:30 p.m., the sweetest part of the savings time afternoon. The warmth of the day has passed, but the air holds a lingering memory of it. A few spent leaves spin idly from a tree and rattle across the sidewalk. The crows pitch their last strident caws into a flock-of-sheep sky. A couple of weeks ago, it would have been dark already. But this afternoon, late sun slants through the neighborhood’s cypress trees, throwing quilts of shadow onto cool, thick grass. As if touched by an artist’s brush, other subjects begin to glow. A sharp, clean light paints the sides of houses, a mock orange hedge, a bright blue jay standing sentry on a fencepost. The lady across the street keeps weeding. A pair of walkers stroll into the foreground. Like the weeder, they seem in no hurry. Soon the three neighbors are comparing notes on the weed-promulgating power of this winter’s El Nino rains. A plume of shared laughter floats into the quiet evening air, and the walkers move on. I witnessed this humble tableau only because I was outdoors myself, reclining briefly on a folding beach chair that normally lives in the back of my truck. Every so often, I remember to sit in the chair and enjoy a few of what jazz composer Oliver Nelson called “stolen moments.” I know – they shouldn’t have to be stolen. In a sensible, well-regulated, fully self-actualized life, these moments would be part of some enlightened yogic regime of stretching, breathing, meditation and hot mud baths. But I don’t live that way. I’m too nervous. Instead, I race around my personal activity track like a greyhound in a lather, chasing the mechanical rabbits of job competency, copy deadlines, debt avoidance, auto maintenance, physical fitness, emotional well-being: all the “getting and spending” of Wordsworth’s poem. And I don’t even have kids. How do parents manage? Stolen moments could be part of the answer. I knew a woman in San Francisco who had raised seven kids virtually by herself. “When did you ever have a minute of peace?” I wondered. She paused and thought about it. The pause lengthened. Finally she remembered. “I used to love hanging up the laundry,” she said. “That was my peaceful time.” Now as I watch the gray-haired lady weeding her lawn, I suspect the weeds may be the rationale, but she’s really out there to enjoy her peaceful time. Just up the street, a gardener seems to be watering his flowerbeds, but he’s really watching patterns and prisms of sunlight sparkle like sapphires in the spray from his hose. Even in laid-back PG, the modern world seems “too much with us” sometimes. Zooming between work and appointments, between homes, schools, jobs, offices, malls, markets – it can get a little crazy-making. Alarms surround us: snooze alarms, car alarms, cell phone alarms, wristwatch alarms. Beeps and dings govern our days. That’s why I cherish stolen moments. They don’t even have to be my stolen moments. They could belong to the lady across the street, or the strolling couple. I just like knowing somebody out there is stealing them. Monday, driving along in Toro Park, I saw a great spiral of turkey buzzards riding the wind high overhead. They glided and banked effortlessly, their wings forming black chevrons against an azure sky. They looked dramatic and pictorial, as if painted into the scene by Audubon or Winslow Homer. “Stop everything!” I thought. “Freeze it right there.” But the world kept turning, the truck kept driving, the jobs kept calling, the alarms kept beeping. I had stolen a fleeting moment with the buzzards, but I released it too soon. Maybe it’s time for the weed bucket.
Tales About Tails
Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts I am always happy, as is any journalist, to learn that people are reading and enjoying my column. A fan, sent me a story about her animals that I find compelling, interesting and well written. She stopped by on Friday and was thrilled that I will feature her: “Your mention of Morty, the CVS cat, if I may call him that, made me remember our first cat. My daughter picked her out for a 5th birthday present. Tootsie was the runt of the litter but grew to be huge. She was a prototype, the essence of what a cat should be yet she was a law unto herself. Once, she disappeared for three days, in January, in New York, after one of her forays into the woods. All the neighborhood children searched with us. I had visions of her lying on the frozen ground, attacked by some wild animal. Then I opened the linen closet door, and there she was, recumbent on a pile of clean sheets. “She never was boarded, but after we moved to Texas we feared leaving her home in the heat so put her in a kennel from which she escaped. We searched for her for three months. One evening, my husband was driving home from work and saw her. He stopped at a grocery store and bought her favorite cat food, then returned to the spot where he saw her. She was very thin, started eating, but when he moved to pick her up she clawed him mercilessly. Nonetheless, we returned the next day, and she was waiting for us. I brought her favorite canned food, and she came running over, sobbing, if you can imagine a cat crying like that. I picked her up and put her on my lap, and we drove home. Unfortunately, she lived only to 13. “Clawdia, our next cat, was very different, but she was more adaptable than Tootsie would have been, for she accompanied us to France, where we lived for five years, and on all our vacations. We lost her too early, also at age 13. Shirley, my present cat, for it’s just me and the cat and the dog now, is an anomaly. She has lived with me for 12 years but has yet to settle in. When anyone visits, including my children, she cries till I let her outside, and then she won’t come back in. Even after they leave, she cries outside and refuses to come in. After 12 years, she will not let me pick her up. She is a disappointing pet but, as she hates other cats (and dogs), I can’t adopt another cat. “The dog, Stella, is jealous, which no doubt accounts in part for the cat’s behavior, but Stella is my best friend and constant companion. I live in hope that someday they may find comfort in each other as I do in them. Well, in the dog, anyway. “My name is Rose Marie Zurkan. I moved to Seaside about a year and a half ago. Unfortunately, my dog, who is almost 11, is not happy about the move. I just got off the phone with Petco, having asked about a pheromone plugin someone told me about today that emits a calming aroma. The many firecrackers around here on holidays freaked her out, and, even though nobody is setting them off—at the moment—she still doesn’t want to go out in the yard. The woman who told me about the plugin has a similar dog and a similar problem. Her vet told her it’s because her dog, a border collie cross like mine, is so intelligent. He said, if she were a Lab, she wouldn’t know the difference! “Before Seaside, I lived in Atascadero, in a house with more land. I waited to get a dog until I stopped working because I wanted a friend and companion. Prescient, as my husband died suddenly when Stella was just 3 months old. We went to Paris when my employer, American Airlines, won the contract to provide a reservation system for the high speed trains and Eurostar, and we lived there for five years. Clawdia fit in very well! “I so enjoy your column. It’s the reason I go to Pacific Grove every Friday to get the paper.” Rose Marie, Stella, Santa
Shirley Toby, our Marmalade Tabby, has endured “The Cone of Shame” for almost two weeks. He had a bump beside his eye. When it didn’t disappear he was taken to his doctor who was concerened enough to remove it. After the biopsy, the kitty is in good health, his problem was an ingrown hair. However, as an in- and outdoor cat he has not been happy. We have not been either as it is a battle when the other animals need to go out. Only four more days. Hurray. The boys of summer are back and we saw the first game of the year on television ..They lost but it is preseason and an even year. Jay is back teaching after his surgery and appearing in “The Tempest” at Paperwing’s Fremont location. We are going on Sunday, April 20, the final performance. 3:00 Matinee.
Buster Jane Roland manages the AFRP Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain, PG..gcr770@ aol.com
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Sports Big Sur Marathon Offers New Softball: Pacific Grove Wins Three-Race Series Their Third Game in a Row Special medallions and prizes awarded to all finishers in
From crashing waves to verdant vineyards, a new race series has come to Monterey County. “Waves to Wine” is a three race challenge selected from the Big Sur Marathon organization’s family of events. Special Waves to Wine Challenge medals will be presented to all those who finish both the newly-acquired Salinas Valley Half Marathon on August 6 and the Half Marathon on Monterey Bay on November 13, and either one of the April Big Sur Marathon events (9-Miler distance or greater), or the Run in the Name of Love 5K race held on Father’s Day, June 19. “We feel our four events are some of the most beautiful in the country,” said Doug Thurston, Executive Director of the Big Sur Marathon organization. “More and more runners like the extra challenge, rewards and bragging rights of completing a race series.” Runners who complete all three races will receive a special Waves to Wine medallion and be entered into a drawing for prizes from key Big Sur sponsors ASICS, GU, DOLE, Gatorade, Marathon Foto and others. These will be presented at the final series event, the Half Marathon on Monterey Bay on November 13. In addition, performance awards will go the top three
male and female finishers with the fastest average age-graded times for all the races they finish. There is no extra fee or registration required to be part of the Waves to Wine Challenge. Simply finishing the series events makes one eligible for the extra bling and entry into drawings for other prices. During online registration for each race, runners can indicate they’re taking part in the Challenge and the Big Sur events registrar will keep track of eligible finishers throughout the year. For more information on the Waves to Wine Challenge visit http://www.bsim.org.
By Jon Charron Pacific Grove (5-2, 1-0) got off to the right foot in their first MTAL game of the season, with a 5-4 victory at Stevenson on Tuesday evening. The Breakers have been much improved this season from the team that went 3-9 in league play and 6-20 overall. A lot of it has to do with its pitching. This year, the team added Parker Llantero and Cameryn Shoemaker – both freshmen – who have both pitched well to start the season. Last year Sofia Baker, who was a freshman, was really their only pitcher. With different options on the mound, the Breakers find themselves in a good spot. Leading the Breakers in victory was Christina Lucido and Rachel Consiglio, who both had two RBI’s. Freshman pitcher, Parker Llantero, racked up seven strikeouts on her way to her second straight victory.
Lacrosse: Breakers Stay Undefeated with Victory Over Christopher By Jon Charron One couldn’t have expected the Breakers to start any better than they have with their 2016 lacrosse season. After rolling through their first four non-league matches, winning by a combined score of 40-18, Pacific Grove (5-0, 1-0) defeated Christopher (1-2, 0-1) on the road 9-4 to open up Mission Trail Athletic League South play. Eli Swanson again had a great game guarding the net, picking up 9 saves and allowing only 4 goals. Swanson has picked 52 saves in the teams’ 5 matches and only allowed 22 goals. Pacific Grove currently ranks 10th in the Central Coast Power Rankings out of 38 schools.
Return of the Natives Hosts Music While you Work Event at Ft. Ord.
Saturday, March 26 - 9 am FREE! at PG Golf Course All Ages Welcome! please bring your basket, we’ve got the eggs!
Since 1994, Return of the Natives (R.O.N.) has worked with community volunteers and the Bureau of Land Management to restore and revitalize Fort Ord. In 2012, Fort Ord became a national monument due to its ecological and historical importance. We will be joined by local band Upbeats for live music! Everyone is welcome! This is a great family activity that is FREE. Tools, water, and great snacks provided. Wear sturdy footwear and plenty of layers. Bring your community service forms to earn hours. Directions: Follow “BLM Special Event” signs from a) the intersection of Imjin Rd. and Reservation Rd. in Marina or b) the Lightfighter Dr. exit off of Highway 1 (main CSUMB exit). Our site will be on Pilarcitos Canyon, about 25 minutes in Fort Ord past the open gate at 8th Avenue and Gigling Avenue. * Volunteer groups of 10 or more please RSVP. * If under the age of 18 please have your parent or guardian sign a waiver prior to the event, found at https://csumb.edu/ron/service-event-calendar * The event will be postponed only if it is raining hard on the day of the event. Event postponement will be posted on our website https://csumb.edu/ron , our Facebook page, and a voicemail recording on the 582-3686 line by 8:30am on the day of the event. For more information go to our website https://csumb.edu/ron , email lkrohmer@ csumb.edu , or call (831)-582-3686
Or Choose Cesar Chavez Day Community Park Cleanup
Cesar Chavez Community Park, Salinas Saturday, April 2, 2016 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To commemorate Cesar Chavez’ commitment to social justice and farm workers’ rights, Return of the Natives (R.O.N.) invites volunteers to join in a day of service at Cesar Chavez Park/Hebron Community Park in Salinas. Volunteers are invited to help clean up trash and debris to make the park a better place for both wildlife and people. R.O.N. events are a great way to learn more about where you live, meet new people, get community service hours, and help protect our clean water supply and natural habitats. Directions: From E. Market Street in Salinas, turn left (if coming from the 101) or right (if coming from Sanborn) on to N. Hebbron. Hebbron Ave will take you into the parking lot. Follow the Return of the Natives event signs. Event postponement will be posted on our website https://csumb.edu/ron , our Facebook page, and a voicemail recording on the 582-3686 line by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event. For more information go to our website https://csumb.edu/ron , email lkrohmer@ csumb.edu , or call (831)-582-3686
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Play Ball! Opening Day, PG PONY League
Opening Day was March 12, 2016. Despite unsettled weather, boys and girl -- and parents -- turned out and (pardeon the pun) had a ball. Don Mothershead was asked to throw the first ball.
Support PG Pony during our annual Pancake Breakfast from 8am-10am, $5 per person, generously put on by the Kiwanis of Pacific Grove! For more information email execboard@pgpony.org
There will be a Pacific Grove PONY Baseball & Softball Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser and Picture Day this Saturday, March 19 at PGHS.
Photos by Peter Mounteer
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2016 Panetta Lecture Series Begins
“War, Terrorism and Other Global Threats” Focus of First Lecture By Mike Clancy The first lecture of the 2016 Leon Panetta Lecture Series took place on Monday, March 14 and focused on “War, Terrorism and Other Global Threats.” It was the first of four lectures to be held between now and the end of June under the overall theme of “An America in Renaissance or Decline: The Challenges Facing a New President.” As usual, Secretary Panetta put together a blue-ribbon panel of experts to engage in the discussion: Panelist Mike Rogers, a former Republican Congressman from Michigan, Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and CNN national security commentator, brought more than 15 years of experience dealing with national security issues at the highest levels of Government; Ambassador Wendy Sherman, former third-ranking official in the State Department, recipient of the National Security Medal, and the lead negotiator for the recent Iran nuclear agreement, provided the diplomat’s perspective; Finally, General Ray Odierno, former Commander of the 2006-08 troop surge in Iraq, Commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command, and Chief of Staff of the Army, represented the military viewpoint. Secretary Panetta drew on his considerable knowledge of national security issues as he moderated the event. Secretary Panetta opened the discussion by asserting that policy positions of the next President will determine, to a great extent, whether or not America moves toward renaissance or falls into decline. He noted that the next President would face two significant tests: (1) the ability to govern in a gridlocked political system, and (2) the ability to exert international leadership in a very complex and challenging world. He also spoke of flashpoints that will require particular at-
began by stating emphatically “This deal was never about trust. It is about monitoring and verification, and the monitoring and verification capabilities we have in place are the most extensive in history.” She went on to say that if Iran cheats, there are three levels of response: (1) try to resolve the problem through diplomacy, (2) go to the U.N. Security Council to reinstate the economic sanctions against Iran, or (3) exercise the military option to destroy Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. On the last point, she noted that President Obama commissioned the development of a weapon capable of destroying Iran’s underground nuclear facilities, and that the existence of that weapon helped bring the negotiations with Iran to a favorable conclusion for the United States. In perhaps the only significant disagreement of the evening, Chairman Rogers and Ambassador Sherman argued at some length over technical details of how the sanctions Chairman Mike Rogers makes a point while General Ray Odierno, Ambassador would “snap back” if Iran cheats and how Wendy Sherman and Secretary Leon Panetta look on. Photo by Katie Shain. this would affect companies doing business with Iran. General Odierno closed tention from the next President, including feating ISIS and, if not, what our strategy out this topic saying, “We must not forget the chaos in the Middle East, the rise of should be. General Odierno stated that we that Iran continues to do nefarious things ISIS, rogue nations such as Iran and North can’t defeat ISIS with air power alone and around the world.” Asked how the U.S. should draw the Korea, tensions with Russia and China, must put together an international coalition and the possibility of a massive cyber of ground forces to fight them. Odierno line on Russia and President Putin, General Odierno made the dire prediction that attack that could cripple our power grid. Putin would someday attack a small NATO Panetta then asked the panelists what they thought would be the greatest “This deal was never about country, and watch NATO disintegrate before his eyes as it failed to mount a military national security threat facing the next response. Odierno called for significant President. Chairman Rogers named “mis- trust. It is about monitorreinvestment in NATO and the defense calculation” in dealing with some future ing and verification, and of Europe to counter Russian aggression. provocation, such as a maritime skirmish, On the topic of China and its recent the purposeful destruction of a satellite, the monitoring and verifimilitarization of artificial islands in the or some type of cyber attack, that could South China Sea, Ambassador Sherman lead to escalation and war. Ambassador cation capabilities we have Sherman mentioned non-state actors such in place are the most exten- noted that this was a way for China to control commerce in the region. She said we as the various terrorist groups that wish to can’t let them do that and must maintain do harm to the United States, but also in- sive in history.” of navigation there. She further cluded climate change, noting that conflict - Ambassador Wendy Sherman freedom stated that this is just another example of increases where there is not enough water. our leadership in the world being chalSecretary Panetta asked if we are delenged by a major rival. also called attention to the importance of The evening came to a close with Sechaving a viable governance structure in retary Panetta asking what we would do in place after the defeat of ISIS, and Ambas- the event of a massive cyber attack on our sador Sherman strongly agreed. Chairman infrastructure. Chairman Rogers said, “We Rogers made the startling observation that don’t know, and that’s the problem!” He the FBI is investigating cases pertaining to went on to say that such an attack could be ISIS in all 50 states, which is particularly devastating and leave much of the United troubling in light of the ISIS-inspired San States without power for days to months. Bernardino shootings. Rogers also spoke This Panetta Lecture was sobering, as of the need to “disrupt their narrative”; the array of national security threats facing noting the success ISIS has had in using the United States is staggering. And one social media to gain recruits. thing became abundantly clear: we must Turning attention to the recent Iran choose wisely at the ballot box to pick a nuclear agreement, Secretary Panetta new President up to the task of serving asked what would be the response if Iran as Commander in Chief and dealing with breaks the deal. Ambassador Sherman these challenges.
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Symposium will bring new life to Cannery Row “Cannery Row, Steinbeck & Ricketts, and the Sea of Cortez’” presentation will prove unforgettable. Allen Petrich, Pacific Coast Boatyard Historian and grandson of A. M. Petrich, owner of Western Boatbuilding Company, Tacoma, Washington—builder of the Western Flyer in 1937 with partners Frank and Tony Berry—in a historical presentation of the origins & evolution of fishing boats on the Pacific Coast. Prof. Bill Gilley, Stanford Hopkins Marine Station, authority on squid; organized the 2004 voyage of the “Gus D” to replicate the route to the Sea of Cortez collection locations by the Steinbeck-Ricketts expedition to the Gulf of California in 1940 on the Western Flyer. Among the converging developments cited by Hemp as stimulators of increasing world-wide and local interest in Cannery
Row are: · Last year’s Symposium announcement that the Western Flyer has been rescued from oblivion and after restoration in Port Townsend, Washington, will return to operate from her home port of Monterey. This is the boat that took Ricketts and Steinbeck on the 1940 expedition chronicled in Steinbeck’s “The Log from the Sea of Cortez” ·Construction of a new Education Center on Cannery Row recently announced by the Monterey Aquarium marks a new era in educational and cultural tourism in Cannery Row’s future. · The world impact of the 2015 three-part PBS/BBC television special, “Big Blue Live” — heralding the flourishing marine ecosystem of Monterey Bay—has
broadened and enhanced the Cannery Row story. · Recent announcements of planned extensive remodeling of the American Tin Cannery shopping complex on Cannery Row into a world-class green resort. · A continuing upsurge of worldwide academic and tourism interest in all things relating to Cannery Row, Ricketts and Steinbeck. For reservations e-mail us at: symposium@canneryrow.org Admission is $25 per person with secure on-line credit card payment by PayPal. Bring your own cannery worker’s “brown bag” lunch or enjoy a special lunch menu & prices by the popular Kuki’s Food Truck
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Top scholars and devotees of Ed Rickets and John Steinbeck will gather at the 2016 Cannery Row Symposium for breaking research, insights and surprises. The Cannery Row Symposium 2016 will be held on April 16, 2016, 9 AM to 5 PM. at Stanford University’s Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove. Advance registrations at $45 are now available at www.canneryrow.org. “Interest in Cannery Row history is greater than ever,” said Michael Hemp, president of the Cannery Row Foundation and host of the Cannery Row Symposium. “World-wide interest has become so large that, for the first time, this year’s event will be simulcast on YouTube — the first time the 33 year old Foundation has used this technology to expand its reach.” Nine of the nation’s experts on Cannery Row history, Steinbeck literature, and Ricketts ecology will speak at the public symposium presented by the Cannery Row Foundation. Among the presenters will be marine geologist John Gregg, new owner of the Western Flyer. At the February, 2015, Symposium, Gregg made the first public announcement of the rescue of the Western Flyer—the world-famous Monterey fishing vessel from Steinbeck & Ricketts’ 1940 voyage to the Sea of Cortez. He is the force behind the boat’s future as a sea-going classroom, to be berthed in Monterey, to inspire youth into the marine sciences. Gregg himself was inspired into his field in his youth by Ed Ricketts’ “Between Pacific Tides” intertidal handbook (Stanford University Press best-seller), and John Steinbeck’s “The Log from the Sea of Cortez.“ Other presenters will include: Michael Kenneth Hemp, Cannery Row historian and Cannery Row Ricketts and Steinbeck authority; President of the Cannery Row Foundation Board of Directors; historical researcher and consultant to the Western Flyer. Hemp will repeat as Master of Ceremonies of the Cannery Row Symposium series he created. Dr. Richard Astro, Drexel University, Philadelphia, whose 1972 “John Steinbeck and Edward F. Ricketts, Shaping of a Novelist” started the academic revolution that required knowing Ed Ricketts before understanding John Steinbeck. He repeats as Keynote Speaker and CRF favorite since 1983. Dr. Susan Shillinglaw, Professor of English at San Jose State University, former 18-year Director of the Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University; considered the leading Steinbeck and Ricketts scholar in the country; presently interim director of the National Steinbeck Center, she presents new insights from Steinbeck’s “Log From the Sea of Cortez.” Donald Kohrs, Librarian, Harold A. Miller Library of Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University. Kohrs is known for his groundbreaking Ed Ricketts’ research and will present substantial new and previously unknown detail on America’s most famous ecologist. Dr. Steve Webster, one of the original group of concept developers of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, with the perspective of a Cannery Row marine biologist’s career and 101 trips to the Sea of Cortez—and the addiction to it shared with Ed Ricketts. Kevin M. Bailey, retired Marine Biologist and Fisheries authority, author of “The Western Flyer, Steinbeck’s Boat, The Sea of Cortez, and The Saga of Pacific Fisheries.” Presenting his story of the Western Flyer as a participant in the collapse of major Pacific Coast fisheries. Dennis Fry, colorful skipper whose family owned and operated a number of fishing craft, including the Gemini (the renamed Western Flyer) in the late 1970s in a series of Pacific Northwest fisheries operating from Homer, Alaska. His remarkable
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Rudolph Tenenbaum
Poetry Let us believe That everything is OK. D is a perfect D. K is a perfect K. N is a solid N I is a solid D. And all is well. Really well. Let us believe That everything is OK. A loyal F! A loving A! Don't we have The power and the skill To believe what we please To believe at will? Let us believe That everything is OK. No decline. No decay. No bothersome facts No bothersome laws. Let us believe Just because. Let us believe That everything is OK. Remember the lines Of the poet Johnny McKay: “They cing to the tree, those yellow leaves Because she believes. Just because she believes.” Let us believe That everything is OK. Remember: it wasn't A game of croquet, But the Battle of Britain That was won by the few Because they believed, Not because they knew. Let us believe That everything is OK. Let us preserve The pleasant belief's bouquet. Every log Will bloom in May. Every dog Will have its day.
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Tuesday, March 22 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5. • Wednesday, March 23 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday” after school program presents The Habits of Rabbits: stories, science and crafts for all ages. At Pacific Grove Library. • Thursday, March 24 • 11:00 Baby Rhyme Time: Rhymes, songs and stories for babies, birth to 24 months. At Pacific Grove Library. • Thursday, March 24 • 3:00 pm Tales to Tails: children can read out loud to certified therapy dogs at the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue.
COTA Scholarship Applications Available Online
Colleages of the Arts offer Music, Dance, and Artistic Scholarships for students ages 12-15. Applications for the 2016-17 scholarship season are due on March 30. Qualified students wishing to audition for scholarships must go online to CotaMontereyBay.org and fill out an application for the 2016-2017 scholarship season. Applicants will then be notified about further steps to be taken, particularly auditions.
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Ballet choreography: It has to be new every night By Dennis Taylor For the choreographer, a ballet is a living, breathing, growing, ever-changing thing, just like the dancers who perform it. It has a childhood, and an adolescence, and then, hopefully, it matures to a triumphant peak before the curtain comes down for the last time. A segment entitled Broken Open, one of four original dances to be performed March 25 and 26 at Carmel’s Sunset Center, has been a perpetually morphing entity, says Amy Seiwert, Choreographer in Residence for San Francisco’s Smuin Ballet. It evolves with each rehearsal, and every performance, swaying subtly with the individual creativity of all 16 of its performers. “We’re constantly tweaking, changing … different dancers do things a different way, and I want them to be individual artists within the piece, not copying each other,” said Seiwert, who spent 19 years of her own career as a professional dancer, many of those with Smuin. “With this piece, probably two days before we opened, something happened with the dancers, and it was magical -- it just jumped,” she said. “It went from being something you were all working very hard on to something that was ‘ready’ … and it was special. Sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn’t. With this piece, it did.” Broken Open is one of two world premieres that will comprise Smuin’s Dance Series One at the Sunset Center. The other, Maslow, was choreographed by company dancer Ben Needham-Wood, and is set to an original score by composer and cellist Ben Sollee. The two-hour program in Carmel also will include Ma Cong’s playful French Twist (inspired by the 1960s-vintage “Tom and Jerry” cartoon), which premiered with Smuin Ballet in the spring of 2010, and Michael Smuin’s ever-popular Bouquet, which returns with two Shostakovich piano concerti. Seiwert says Broken Open was
Smuin dancers Ben Needham-Wood, Rachel Furst, and Jonathan Powell in “Broken Open,” a new work by Amy Seiwert presented as part of Smuin Ballet’s Dance Series One, performing at the Sunset Center in Carmel March 25-26, 2016. inspired, in part, by two emotional experiences in her own life. The first, she says, involved a woman who, after enduring a double-mastectomy, decided against breast-reconstruction surgery and opted instead to decorate her body with an ornate tattoo. “To me, it was the sign of someone turning an incredibly difficult experience into something that was incredibly beautiful to her,” she explained. The second inspiration derived from Seiwert’s 2009 pilgrimage to Berlin, Germany, where she discovered a former Nazi prison that, after the fall of the
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the Pacific Grove Art Center
Come enjoy the true and thrilling story of Saint Patrick, woven together with rousing and spirited performances of Irish music, songs and poetry! Be at Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse, at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18. This lively celebration, featuring local favorites Maestra Amelia Krupski, virtuoso Celtic harpist; Shannon Warto, red-headed, Irish-blooded, natural-born Celtic songbird; and Taelen Thomas, renowned bard and storyteller of Carmel Bay, will stir the blood and move the soul! “When Irish eyes are smiling, they’re probably up to something!” Tickets are $15 for Art Center members and $20 for nonmembers. For information and reservations : 831-375-2208.
Clockwise from above: Taelen Thomas Amy Krupski Shannon Warto
Berlin Wall, had been transformed into an artists’ colony. “By the time I got there, 20 years after the wall had been brought down, it was a fully functioning art community, with this incredible sculpture garden, and graffiti that was five stories high. It was just so beautiful and amazing. “So I have all of these images in my head, and I know what they mean to me … now, the challenge is to turn that into a dance,” she said. “The creative process is not a straight line.” Instead, Seiwert compares it to making dinner, tossing multiple ingredients
into a huge bowl, mixing them up, and hoping it all tastes good when it’s ready. But, with a ballet involving 16 individual artists, “ready” doesn’t necessarily apply. “The scary part is it has to be new every night — you can’t just imitate what happened the night before,” she said. “These dancers have performed this work a lot, and they need to find something fresh, something new, something real every time they go out. So, ‘ready’ is actually a constantly fluctuating state.” An element of that fluctuation -equal parts horrifying and exhilarating -- is the uncertainty of day-to-day life. Dancers become injured. They get sick. They have family emergencies that call them away. When there are 16 of them, all carefully choreographed into a single production, nothing is predictable. “If somebody sprains a knee on Saturday night, and we’ve got a matinee to perform on Sunday afternoon, it brings on a lot of creative problem-solving. Amy London, the ballet master at Smuin, stays up all night working on a new equation,” Seiwert said. “Everybody is covering somebody else’s part. Maybe a section that was four dancers is now three. You creatively problem-solve your way through the work. Our dancers are open to that type of challenge — they thrive on it — but, yeah, believe me, you want them all there.” For Seiwert, Carmel is a special venue, not only for the beauty of the Sunset Center, where she’s performed multiple times as a dancer and seen her work onstage as a choreographer, but also for the area. “There’s something pretty great about coming down to Carmel, not only because it’s a beautiful theater, but also because going down to the beach in the morning, before the show, is really wonderful,” she said. Saturday night’s performance of Dance Series One begins at 8 p.m., and Sunday’s matinee starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Sunset Center box office or online at www.sunsetcenter.org. Smuin Ballet will return to Carmel with Dance Series Two in June.
SPCA Offers Animal Camps During Spring Breaks This Spring Break season, treat the little animal lover in your family to the SPCA’s fun and educational One Day Animal Camps. From March 21 through April 1, your SPCA will hold affordable and fun oneday camps from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Campers will learn what makes dogs such great friends, about cat’s amazing senses, how to help wildlife, how the SPCA helps horses and barn animals, and new this season: how our Humane Investigators rescue animals in need. Themes include I Heart The SPCA, Dogs, Cats, Wildlife, Barn Animals, Small Pets, and our brand new Animal Cops camp. Our exciting new theme, Animal Cops, gives campers an inside look at The SPCA’s very own Humane Investigators. They will learn about real life rescue cases, animal welfare laws, and even practice handling a case! All learning is done through fun games, interactive hands-on activities, and of course - lots of one on one time with adoptable animals. Sessions cost $55, including snacks and all activities. Camp is a unique mix of fun, exciting, and educational hands-on experiences. Animal Camp builds self-esteem, nurtures compassion, and is a lot of fun for children
ages 6 to 12 (some camps are for ages 8 12 only)who love animals. W H E N : M o n d a y, M a r c h 2 1 (I Heart The SPCA) Tuesday, March 2 2 ( C a t s ) We d n e s d a y, M a r c h 2 3 (Dogs) Thursday, March 24 (Animal Cops) Friday, March 25 (Small Pets) Monday, March 28 (Barn) Tuesday, March 29 (Wildlife) Wednesday, March 30 (Dogs) Thursday, March 31 (Cats) Friday, April 1 (Animal Cops) The SPCA for Monterey County Education Center Please call 831-264-5434 or register online at www.SPCAmc.org/camp The SPCA for Monterey County is your nonprofit, independent, donor-supported humane society that has been serving the animals and people of Monterey County since 1905. The SPCA is not a chapter of any other agency and does not have a parent organization. They shelter homeless, neglected and abused pets and livestock, and provide humane education and countless other services to the community. They are the local agency you call to investigate animal cruelty, rescue
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Our neighborhood marine mammals featured in talk March 31 A little science, some wildlife conservation and a lot of downright cuteness will blend together in a special program about Pacific Grove’s harbor seals, the loveable marine mammals that give birth on our beaches each spring. You can get to know some of our star moms, including Koala, M&M and Rascalette, during this month’s program of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Cetacean Society. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, in The Boat Works building at Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Ave. It is free and open to the public. Thom Akeman, who has written several harbor seals articles for the Cedar Street Times, and Kim (Worrell) Akeman, who provides many pictures of the animals, will be the society’s guest speakers for “The Harbor Seals of Pacific Grove.” They will talk about the harbor seals and the cuddly babies that can be readily seen on a Hopkins beach right next to the coastal recreation trail. The Akemans have been active
docents in Bay Net, the shoreline docent group for the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, for several years. Thom developed a fondness for the chubby marine mammals shortly after joining the group 13 years ago. Kim, a long-time volunteer in the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s sea otter rescue program, joined Bay Net five years ago and developed a similar fondness for the other resident marine mammals, the harbor seals. Kim helped the harbor seals organize their Facebook page in 2013, “The Harbor Seals of Pacific Grove,” which is a public page that can be accessed by anyone. She helps the animals regularly post new pictures, especially during their spring pupping season. While the harbor seals are here year around, the pupping usually starts in late March and has produced so many pups the past 11 years that some of the birthing spills west from Hopkins to the pocket beaches around the 5th Street Cove and Berwick Park. The city erects temporary fencing in that spillover area
Last season’s brood. Photo by Kim Worrell Akeman
to protect the pups during the birthing are protected by a permanent fence season. On the main pupping beach, they around the Hopkins campus.
SoulCollage® Offered at Pacific Grove Art Center Enjoy an afternoon of nurturing your inner wisdom into blooming. Join Lisa Handley, local artist and trained SoulCollage® facilitator, as she guides you through this three-hour workshop designed for those new to or experienced with the creative, insightful process of SoulCollage®. In a relaxed setting of contemplation and camaraderie, inspired by floral and springtime images, you’ll explore themes of awakening, growth and renewal as you create personally meaningful collaged cards. You’ll also practice mindful exercises with your new cards, tapping into your own inner wisdom and enabling your soul to flourish and blossom. All materials will be provided. Sunday, April 3 “Inner Wisdom Blooms with SoulCollage” Workshop Pacific Grove Art Center 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove 1-4 p.m. Cost: $40/ PGAC member • $45/ non PGAC member Register with Lisa at (831) 512-9063 or plumeriapapercraft@gmail.com
Recent participants in a SoulCollage® workshop.
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Meetings set Offering Q&A re Measure X
Opinion Measure X: Know the Issues Before You Go to the Polls
The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce in cooperation with Domaine Hospitality Partners, LLC, will hold two free public meet-and greets with the developers of Project Bella. Both meetings will feature a question and answer session. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 1:30 3:45 pm at the Beach House Restaurant, 620 Ocean View Avenue in Pacific Grove. Complimentary appetizers and refreshments will be served. The second meeting will take place on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at the Pacific Grove Masonic Lodge, #331, located at 680 Central Avenue in Pacific Grove. Complimentary desserts and refreshments
Editor:
On Tuesday, April 19, 2016, the voters of Pacific Grove will be asked to vote on Measure X in a special election. In determining how to vote on Measure X, each voter will want to consider how he or she stands on three separate issues: 1) exactly what Measure X does and doesn’t provide with respect to rezoning the use of the American Tin Cannery site (as well as a portion of Sloat Avenue), 2) the use of a special election for Measure X, and 3) the impact of including Project Bella as part of the Pacific Grove Coastal Land Use Program (Land Use Program). What Will Measure X Do and Not Do if Passed? According to the City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis for Measure X, in 1986, Pacific Grove voters approved an initiative measure (Measure C of 1986) that had the effect of prohibiting use of the American Tin Cannery site for hotels. If passed, Measure X would rezone the parcel including the American Tin Cannery and a portion of Sloat Ave. to allow, according to the City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis, hotel and accessory uses. Passage of Measure X does not provide that a particular hotel will be built. If, for some reason, Project Bella does not proceed, the parcel will continue to be rezoned for hotel use. In other words, if Measure X does not pass, the parcel will continue not to have a hotel on it for the foreseeable future unless or until Measure C of 1986 is overturned by Pacific Grove voters. If Measure X does pass, the likelihood increases that some hotel, possibly Project Bella, possibly not, will be built on that parcel at some point. Since Measure X does not guarantee that a particular hotel will be built, estimates of how much revenue, how many jobs, etc. Project Bella or a different hotel might contribute to Pacific Grove may seem premature to some voters. Use of a Special Election In general, voter turnout is lower for special elections than for regularly scheduled elections. In other words, a smaller number of voters is needed to pass or defeat a measure voted upon in a special election. A regularly scheduled election will be held 49 days after the special election. Because that regularly scheduled election includes primary voting for presidential candidates, voter turnout is likely to be higher than for the proposed special election. Project Bella elected to
seek and pay for a special election. Some voters may not be troubled by the process of using a special election; some voters may believe the presentation of Measure X in a special election, as opposed to a regularly scheduled election, is an attempt to affect the outcome. Project Bella Becoming Part of the Pacific Grove Local Coastal Land Use Program By becoming part of the Land Use Program, Project Bella will be subject to a different level of scrutiny than it would if it were not part of the Land Use Program. In other words, the issues raised by a major development (traffic, parking, neighborhood impact, etc.) will be handled differently if Measure X passes and Project Bella becomes part of the Land Use Program than if Project Bella were not part of the Land Use Program. Also, the City Attorney’s Impartial Analysis specifically notes the Land Use Program may be amended in the future and the Land Use Program as amended would then control. Before deciding how to vote, voters will want to satisfy themselves they understand both 1) the different levels of scrutiny which Project Bella will receive if it becomes a part of the Land Use Program and 2) the process by which the Land Use Program can be amended. Some voters will support and vote for Project Bella regardless of the level of scrutiny it will receive; other voters will be concerned by Project Bella not receiving the normal level of scrutiny and/ or uncertainty regarding how the Land Use Program may be amended in the future and, as a result of these concerns, will choose to vote against Measure X. Whether Measure X passes or is defeated, the result of the special election is likely to have a significant impact on Pacific Grove. Voters will best satisfy their long-term interests by making sure they thoroughly understand the issues Measure X raises. Sincerely, Linnet Harlan Pacific Grove
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Attend the Smart Gardening Fair
The Monterey Bay Master Gardeners’ 10th Annual Smart Gardening Fair will take place April 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Highway One at Rio Road in Carmel, adjacent to the Crossroads Carmel. This free event, open to the public, provides an opportunity for local gardening groups, vendors and organizations to share their expertise about local gardening with the public. Exhibitors will offer a wide selection of goods and services. Five renowned speakers, several demonstrations, food and plant vendors will round out the event. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions. Detailed information may be found at http://mbmg.ucanr.edu or telephone 831-644-0161. The lead sponsor is the Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County, Inc. who will be on hand to offer water saving tips. Speakers • 10 AM - Aaron Dillon – Fruit Trees in a Drought • 11 AM – Ron Herman – The Art of Restraint – Concepts of Japanese Garden Design • 12 PM - Tom Snyder – Peppers – Eating your Rainbow • 1 PM – Margot Grych, Leta Messenger – Herbal Insights: Growing and Using our Plant Allies • 2 PM – Kristine Albrecht – The Wonder of Dahlias Gardening demonstrations The demonstrations are ongoing
throughout the day: • Hens in the Hood, Chicks in the City by Candice McLaren • Summer Fruit Tree Pruning by Peter Quintanilla • Developing and Maintaining Espaliered Fruit Treesby Peter Quintanilla • The Secret Life in Compost by Otis Johnson • Beekeeping by Ron Morgan, Richard Carr • Teas - Growing yours by Sara Steiner Featured Speaker Ron Herman is responsible for designing many of North America’s largest and most intricate private gardens. After establishing his own landscape design office in his early 20s, Ron pursued graduate studies in Kyoto, Japan. He had seen pictures of Japanese gardens but studying them firsthand opened him up to the dynamics of the Japanese form, the interplay between formal and informal.The experience led to a lifelong study of Japanese design. Ron has authored numerous papers on Japanese garden design and co-authored “A Guide to the Gardens of Kyoto.” His work has been featured prominently in the national media and in several books on gardens. Besides numerous residential and corporate projects he has designed the East Wing garden at the National Gallery in Washington D.C. www. rherman.com
Democratic Women to Host Candidates
The Democratic Women of Monterey County will a Meet & Greet Mixer with 2016 Democratic candidates for elected office. This special event takes place on Thurs., March 24, from 5:30pm-7:30pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1000 Aguajito Rd., Monterey. The event is free, although pre-registration is required. Contact the DWMC by email at Publicity@dw-mc.org, on Twitter @DemWomenMntyCo or by mail at P.O. Box 223003, Carmel, CA 93922.
Ann Todd Jealous Named 2016 Woman of the Year by Assemblymember Stone Assemblymember Mark Stone (D-Monterey Bay) has awarded Pacific Grove resident and community leader Mrs. Ann Todd Jealous with the 2016 Woman of the Year designation for the 29th Assembly District. Jealous is a longtime civil rights activist, teacher, therapist, and author. She dedicates her time to conflict resolution and diversity training at the National Coalition Building Institute and The Village Project, Inc., a non-profit Afro-centric counseling center based in Seaside. “Mrs. Jealous has served our community for many years, and I’m proud to honor her as the Woman of the Year for this Assembly District,” said Stone. “She has enriched the lives of so many residents in the Monterey Bay area through her selfless and tireless work fighting racism and advocating for human rights.” For more than 10 years, Jealous taught college in Ohio, San Diego and Monterey. In 2008, she retired from 27 years of practice as one of the very few African American licensed Marriage & Family Therapists on the Monterey Pen-
insula. In 2009, she published a memoir of her experience in the Peace Corps in the Philippines in the 1960s. In 2013, Potomac Books published “Combined Destinies: Whites Sharing Grief about Racism,” an anthology that she co-authored and co-edited with Caroline T. Haskell. In 2014, the book won an Indie Book Award for best anthology of the year. Jealous is a third generation member of the NAACP. Her son, Ben Jealous, was President and CEO of that organization. She is also a founding member of the Monterey Chapter of the National Coalition Building Institute and has worked as a volunteer co-facilitator of multicultural workshops for more than 20 years. She also served as Chairperson of the Board of Directors of The Village Project, Inc., a non-profit Afro-centric counseling center for historically underserved populations on the Monterey Peninsula. She continues to serve on that board, to work as a diversity training and conflict-resolution consultant, and to facilitate conversations about racism.
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Santa Catalina School Presents “Guys and Dolls”
Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical 1940’s New York City, “Guys and Dolls” is an oddball romantic comedy considered to be “the perfect musical.” Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the straight-laced missionary Sarah Brown. “Guys and Dolls” takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. “Guys and Dolls” will be staged at Santa Catalina School Performing Arts Center, 1500 Mark Thomas Drive, Monterey on the following dates and times: Friday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 22 at 12:45 p.m. For tickets, call the box office at (831) 655-9340 or reserve tickets online at www.santacatalina.org. Advanced reservations recommended. General admission - $12.00; Senior, student, military - $10.00; Children (12 and under) - $8.00; Call for group rates. For more information please contact Lara Devlin at (831) 655-9398. Santa Catalina is an independent, Catholic school located on the Monterey Peninsula, approximately 120 miles south of San Francisco. The Upper School is a college-preparatory high school for young women, with 246 boarding and day students in grades 9 to 12. The Lower and Middle School is coeducational, with 279 day students in grades PreK through grade 8. For more information about the school, visit santacatalina.org.
Carmel Jewish Film Festival Concludes This Weekend Films on Saturday night, March 19, and Sunday night, March 20
The sixth annual Carmel Jewish Film Festival (CJFF) will conclude this weekend with the final two of its eight award-winning movies. The Dove Flyer will be shown on Saturday night [March 19] at 7:30 p.m. at the Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel. It tells the story of Jewish life in Iraq, one of the most ancient Jewish communities in the world, during the late 1940s and early 1950s. At the conclusion of the film, Iraqi natives David Sabih and Sadok Masliyah will discuss their harrowing escape in a panel discussion that will include Jaleh Pirnazar, a professor of Persian Studies from UC-Berkeley. She is from Iran and will share her story and research from the
area. Sam Ezekial will moderate the panel. Deli Man will be screened on Sunday night [March 20] at Congregation Beth Israel at 7:30 p.m. The film salutes 160 years of the great Jewish deli experience. Tickets are available for the film, but a 6 p.m. deli dinner has been sold out. Terry Teplitzsky, a local chef and deli man, will offer his thoughts and answer questions following the film. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., and the owner of Wild Thyme Deli & Café in Marina and Michael’s Catering. Tickets for the films may be purchased through the CJFF website, www. carmeljff.org, or by calling 800-838-3006.
Monterey County Fair’s Third annual Yesterday’s Treasures Antique and Artisan Market
The Monterey County Fair’s 3rd annual Yesterday’s Treasures Antique and Artisan Market will be held at the Monterey County Fair and Event Center March 19 and 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will have free admission and free parking along Fairground Road. Yesterday’s Treasures features an exciting collection of antique, vintage and artisan good including jewelry, fur-
niture, home décor, clothing and locally made foods. “We are thrilled to welcome back popular vendors such as, Mike Reedy Antiques, Exquisite Randomness, Dan Shattuck, The Wine Barrel Guy, Reclaimed, Under the Pallapa, Fattoria Muia, Garbo’s Antiques and Vintage Pat, just to name a few,” stated Allison Edwards, Facility Marketing Representative. “The show has grown in popularity over the past two years, which has allowed us to expand and welcome exciting new vendors to the weekend.” A full list of vendors can be found at facebook.com/mcfantiques. Food will be available for purchase as well so grab a friend, and come on down and enjoy an afternoon of shopping. The Monterey County Fair & Event Center is nestled on 22 oak-studded acres located in the city and county of Monterey. The Monterey County Fair & Event Center consists of eight buildings of varying sizes, two outdoor music arenas and a horse show arena. For more information, please contact 831-3725863 or visit www.montereycountyfair. com.
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Reaping the Rewards of Planning Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Planning for Each Generation My five-year-old son is a sports-fanatic. His primary sport is and probably always will be ice hockey. Since he was 2 years old, I have been taking him on the 160-mile round trip journey to San Jose, the location of our nearest ice rink, once and sometimes twice a week. As a result of that commitment, he has missed out on being able to participate in other sports that can be enjoyed locally such as basketball and lacrosse. However, that did not stop him from playing every imaginable sport in our backyard. One sport dear to his heart is baseball. Although I often will play catch with him or work on his hitting, he always insists on “playing a real game.” He doesn’t accept my protest that it is very difficult to play baseball with only two people. He often begs my wife and me to take him to an empty baseball diamond so he can run the bases and pretend to play important games. When we realized that a break in his hockey schedule would allow him to sign up for tee-ball, we jumped at the opportunity. My son recently played in his first career tee-ball game. Hitting in the “clean-up” position, which meant that under the tee-ball rules he’d be able to run as many bases as possible rather than being limited to one base per hit, on his first swing he struck and grand slam! As he rounded third base, I could see his huge smile and the sheer joy on his face. It was one of my proudest and happiest moments as a parent. I was witnessing a “dream” come true. After so many backyard sessions of running the bases against imaginary teams, he was doing it “for real” this time. He jumped on home plate with emphasis, removed his batting helmet, stretched out his arms in celebration, and ran back along the third base line to the
dugout cheering and screaming. He had two more at-bats during the game and, of course, he hit two more grand slams! Three for three, three homeruns, and 12 RBI – a debut set of stats with which even Ted Williams would be impressed! It is amazing how one ephemeral moment can serve as a lasting reward. As my son was rounding third base, I thought of how all of the planning, organizing, travel, and expenses that go into our support of his sports passions are being realized in an instant. Sometimes preparation can be discouraging. It is easy to lose sight of the end goal. On a day when I plan to take my son up to San Jose for his hockey game I sometimes think to myself, “Am I really going to drive all the way up there again? How do I have the time to do that?” But when I’m watching him skate or round the bases, I’m reminded of why my wife and I devote so much time and energy into his pursuits. Planning in any context can be difficult and frustrating at times. Procrastination can be tempting. However, the reward is usually wellworth the effort. KRASA LAW, Inc. is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California and Kyle may be reached at 831-920-0205. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Reading this article does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Before acting upon any of the information presented in this article, you should consult a competent attorney who is licensed to practice law in your community.
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So Many Good Reasons for Writing Your Life Story We have many reasons for being drawn to writing our life story. Some of us wish to leave a legacy for children and grandchildren. Some wish to mark an imprint on history, to make sure we’re not forgotten when we are gone. Others have a burning desire to set the record straight and to “have my say.” Still others of us write strictly for our own enjoyment and improvement, with the intention of gaining personal insights and a greater understanding of ourselves and the times in which we have lived. In the essay below, Illia Thompson of Carmel Valley writes eloquently about the impulses, desires and yearnings that cause her to put pen to paper. Illia is a popular teacher of memoir writing and journaling, offering her classes through the Carmel Foundation, the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula and in her home. Among her many publications is “Along the Memoir Way,” a combination poetry book and blank journal. Illia may be contacted about her classes at 831/659-5210. Writing Creates a Balance that Holds Her Up My pen touches lines of blue, leaves traces of telling, a record of my inner and outer life, which, like both sides of my body creates the balance that holds me up. I write with color of memory, some encased in a space of a specific time, remain visible occasionally, never to be repeated, but as clear and permanent as indelible ink. The grayness of immigration, the cement color of Ellis Island and the large building that appeared like a large elephant from a fairy tale where I had to hide my head inside the coat of my father as he told the frightening tale. Each part imagined in the great hubbub of words not understood, though my eyes remembered the Technicolor of my first six years, yet only grey existed just after the ocean crossing. I write with the color of blue, with all the hues, variations from pale to deep, topped by sultry waves, (I can taste salt before I enter warm waters).
By Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg
Right: Illia Thompson at age 16, already contemplating life.
Below: llia, top, with her sisters in 1944 in Forest Hills, NY, four years after arriving in America.
air brings me sensations, becomes a pathway for sounds, random, yet meant for me. I write to imagine. I write to record. To have words in my heart, kept in a safe place, one that only I can open. Then the words can flow like honey, from a protective comb to sweeten my day. Stirring the Memory of Safety I write to cradle myself, cover myself with a blanket when unexpected chills The splash of water on sand, almost silent, yet I can hear the celebration of opposites meeting even for a brief interlude. I recall quiet gentle lakes that pretended to be still, all reminding me of amniotic fluid, where life begins. Liquid
arrives to bring me back to childhood wading, to tender songs of early childhood, to stir the memory of safety. I write when spoken words may arrive too harshly, stun others into distraction rather than attention and when the safety of words not spoken allows me freedom of thought without necessary action, to let words tumble into unplanned correction, when needed. I write because it is my gift, received early when to speak would cause the blood to rise to my cheeks, creating a rosy glow as bright as the sun, when my voice was still a tentative testament to my thoughts, and the salt that earlier calmed me, became silent tears, a sadness not knowing my place in the order of things. Sometimes I still write with a whisper, sometime the strong volume surprises me. Connecting Herself, Feeling Less Alone in the World I write because then I can connect myself with myself and then I do not feel alone in the world that I now inhabit. I write to collect myself, when I am scattered about. I write because, through writing, I feel an aura of love for myself and those whom I am privileged to include during my life voyage, one of many colors. And, I do write to whisper my words to an attentive audience as we clarify our lives through shared listening to our intertwining, yet unique journeys. We all have a story to tell and that story is well worth preserving! Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg urge you to explore your own life story or family history and put it on paper. To find out more about the writing, editing, book design, publication, and marketing services offered by Park Place Publications, and for a free consultation, contact Patricia at 831/6496640, publishingbiz@sbcglobal.net.
Women in Transition Program Celebrates One Year
The Evolving American Household: Growth in Multigenerational Living Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors
Market Matters A growing share of American households now has three or more generations of the same family living under the same roof. During much of the 19th and early 20th centuries, extended families who were living in tight quarters was the norm, before the post-World War II baby boom pushed more nuclear families to begin forming their own households. But a combination of economic, cultural, and social forces is helping to spur a new rise in multigenerational households. Extended families are increasingly driven to live together as a way to deal with housing affordability, and it is also a much more common phenomenon among rapidly growing Asian and Hispanic households. The share of U.S. households with more than three generations under the same roof rose during the
Great Recession, and has stayed high. Farming communities and markets in the Southwest tend to have the highest proportions of multigenerational households. Metros with the highest proportions of multigenerational households also tend to have larger shares of residents that work in agriculture. Whites are less apt to live in a multigenerational household. But since 2000, the share of white multigenerational households has grown modestly. Multigenerational households have higher combined incomes than smaller households, but have lower incomes per capita. Asian multigenerational households are more likely to be headed by a member of the “middle” generation—an adult with dependent parents and children.
Shelter Outreach Plus is happy to announce the one year anniversary of their innovative Women-in-Transition Program. On March 16, 2015, this program was opened in response to community need. The program has not only housed many women in Monterey County, it has also provided stability, safety and hope. Shelter Outreach Plus thanks the Community Foundation of Monterey County, Fund for Homeless Women and all realtors from Sotheby’s and other community members who donated to the program. Women in Transition consists of six two-bed units that provide shared apartment living for 12 single women. The program requires women to be self-reliant through skill-building, employment and increased income opportunities. From left to right above: Elyse Martin, Mobile Outreach Services Team outreach coordinator; Erik Rice, Men In Transition case manager; Susan Guzman, Homeward Bound Program case manager; Sarahi Soto, director of fund development; Yolanda Talamante, Transition Housing Program program manager; Reyes Bonilla, executive director.
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Free Tech Tutors Available For a Limited Time at CSUMB
Are you feeling old-fashioned? There may be help available
Need help with technology? Digital Otter Center offers pro bono assistance to community Computer science students will provide free assistance to members of the community weekly starting March 11. At the Digital Otter Center, students will provide a variety of technology services on a drop-in basis to individuals, startups and non-profits. High school computer clubs and senior centers are also invited to take advantage of the service.
Monterey Public Library presents a Poetry Writing Workshop with Patrice Vecchione on Saturday, April 2, from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Develop your poetry writing skills through inspiration, writing exercises and feedback. Adults and mature teens welcome. Admission is free, but pre-registration is required. Email mccombs@monterey. org or call 831.646.3949. This event is supported by Poets & Writers, Inc. through a grant it has received from The James Irvine Foundation.
Ongoing Golden Connections Meetings
Golden Connections founded by Doris Beckman is a community of women helping each other design the life they want to live. Golden Connections meets the fourth Wednesday each month, 12:30 p.m., at Sally Griffin Meals on Wheels, 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. The Wed., March 23 speaker: will be Somatic Coach Denise Kaku, speaking on “Exploring Living Mindfully” The Wed., April 27, speaker will be Kelli Morgantini of Senior Legal Services. Free to members of Golden Connections, $15.00 for guests. Light snacks will be served. RSVPs are appreciated: Doris Beckman, 831-601-4584 or goldenconnections1@gmail.com www.mygoldenconnections.com
Veterans Job Fair Offers 15 Employers
A free job fair for veterans and their dependents is scheduled at Fort Ord on Tuesday, March 29. The Veterans Transition Center of Monterey County will host the Vet+Prep JOB FAIR from 1-3 p.m. in Martinez Hall on historic Fort Ord, 220 12th St., Marina. For more information, contact Xinia Whitler at 831-883-8387 ext 226. More than 15 employers are coming to hire local veterans and their dependents in many different fields, including medical, retail, hospitality, warehouse, environmental, and more. A job development grant from Community Foundation for Monterey County is helping to support the event.
Gentrain Society Programs
Free services include: · Tech classes – basic computer use, Internet, productivity software, basic media and coding · Tech support – removal of viruses, installation of software, troubleshooting · Tech tutors – one-on-one teaching/ tutoring of basic computer skills The Digital Otter Center will be held in the Business and Information Technology Building on Divarty Street, next to the Tanimura & Antle library, from 4 to 7 p.m. every Friday from March 11 to May 6. Students will be on hand in the first floor of the building to greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate location for the service they need. Please note that while the service is free, visitors must purchase a parking permit from a machine on the parking lot. For more information, contact Cassandra Humphrey at chumphrey@ csumb.edu or Dr. Eric Tao at etao@ csumb.edu
Poetry Workshop at Monterey Library The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.
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The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College will sponsor these free public lectures in April, 2016. For additional detail and illustrations please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Gentrain Society Lecture: Yosemite as a Social Experiment 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 Peter T. Hoss will discuss 75 years of human history in Yosemite from his personal observations, emphasizing passions, politics, traditions, personalities, adventures and misadventures, including a few humorous anecdotes and the current controversies facing the Park. Peter T. Hoss was born in Yosemite Valley in 1934 and lived in Yosemite Valley until age eight. His father was an executive with the Yosemite Park and Curry Company which operated the visitor facilities in the Park, and a part time Federal Magistrate. Peter is a three generation friend of the Ansel Adams family, a Board member of the Ansel Adams Gallery and a member of the John Muir Heritage Society of the Yosemite Conservancy. Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Mark Twain’s Wild Wild West: A Staged Reading by Carol Marquart 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 Mark Twain is indisputably the most famous American writer that ever came to California. Carol Marquart’s lively script describes California history and the gold rush, told through the words of Mark Twain and the legendary Emperor Norton the First of San Francisco. The cast includes local actors Rollie Dick and Michael Lojkovic, with two Bluegrass musicians and 22 historical photos. Carol Marquart has written three previous historical dramas performed for the Gentrain Lecture Series and around the Monterey Peninsula. Carol serves on the Gentrain Board of Directors and will teach “Readers’ Theatre” for OLLI (Osher Life Long Learning Program) at CSUMB in Spring, 2016.
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One-Minute Quiz
Can you name the stars on homeless stage and screen? Name-dropping is an American addiction. If you’re a film buff, you can name Academy Awards winners. If a political junkie, you know the candidates. How many homeless or formerly homeless people can you name? Take this short quiz. If you pass, great. If you flunk, that’s okay, too. Then read my 2. Alan Bennett, now 83ish, is the London playwright whose personal memoir answers. You might be surprised! about life with two elderly women—his Answer these questions mother and the homeless woman in 1. Name the most-famous homeless charthe van parked in his driveway—was acter today? first published in the London Review 2. Who is Alan Bennett? of Books. 3. Name 10 rich, famous celebrities who It became the stageplay that evolved into were once homeless? the film that was released last Nov. 13 4. Do you know Monterey Peninsula’s and is making its way around the world. best-dressed formerly homeless womIt should have been nominated for an an? Academy Award, but homelessness 5. Whatever happened to Sunny Fawcett? does not sell tickets. 6. Who is Renee Hammond? 3. Majority of the 10 most-famous ceAnd the answers are. . . lebrities who became rich and famous 1. Mary/Margaret Shepherd, portrayed onwere in show business. They are listed stage by British actress Dame Maggie in alphabetical order. The others each Smith, who later played her on film, is get a paragraph. the most-famous homeless character in Halle Berry, actress; Drew Carey, comethe world today. dian; David Letterman, TV show host; Although former-nun Shepherd is as Jennifer Lopez, actress; Jim Morrison, memorably quirky as Auntie Mame musician; Doctor Phil, TV show host; was half a century ago, the cantankerSylvester Stallone, actor. ous-but-lovable old London woman Chris Gardner is a motivational speaker in the hit film “The Lady in the Van” and stockbroker whose personal strugdirected by Nicholas Hytner is only a gle to establish himself while juggling teeny bit fictitious. fatherhood and homelessness is por Almost everything in the movie is trayed in the 2006 movie The Pursuit factual—including offal on ground of Happyness directed by Gabriele outside her vehicles, and trash bags Muccino and starring Will Smith. aplenty. She joyfully paints three vans Colonel Harlan Sanders, the southern sunshine gold during her 15-year tenure gentleman in the white beard and on the playwright’s property from 1974 matching suit, whose likeness appears through 1989. Money seems to be the on and in Kentucky Fried Chicken least of her problems. franchises around the world, rode the
Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise rails from homelessness into homes everywhere with three words: “Finger lickin’ good.” Steve Jobs, along with other boy genius Bill Gates, launched the E-Age for Everyone, then, like Mozart, died prematurely. Steve Jobs, along with other boy genius Bill Gates, launched the E-Age for Everyone, then, like Mozart, died prematurely. https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=AZe9uzBWHyE&feature=player_detailpage 4. Kelly J. Keane, 83, who spent three years living in her van while holding a fulltime volunteer job, was once described by photographer Bob Sadler as “the best-dressed homeless woman on the MontereyPeninsula.” The petite redhead,who frequently speaks on behalf of homeless projects at groups and city council meetings, calls herself “a graduate of the One Starfish Safe Parking Program.” She is the Monterey Peninsula’s volunteer “Advocate for Senior Women without Adequate Housing.”
5 Sunny Fawcett, now around 66, shot to stardom three years ago when Monterey police stopped her late at night on Garden Road. She resisted, was released, then later tried on criminal charges. Sunny’s case is summarized at this Monterey County Weekly link: http://
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The police vehicle’s videotape went online as a You Tube feature and Sunny shone like a blazing star with a flower in her hair. I saw Sunny recently at a local senior center. She remains homeless and still wears her signature flower. 6. Renee Hammond, a 10-year volunteer with Community Human Services, is my successor as winner of the Golden Cup for best costume at the 2016 All Women’s Ball. Renee. a newlywed of only three weeks, wore her wedding dress. The dance at the Elks Club raised $4,000 to benefit Safe Place, the CHS program for runaway and homeless youths. You don’t have to be famous to be a star This faceless wig stand, featuring a beaded headpiece auctioned at the All Women’s Ball, represents all homeless women by implying: You don’t have to be famous to be a star. Maggie Smith’s stellar performance of “The Lady in the Van” gives factual face to faceless women everywhere who must live with human waste and plastic sacks. Mary/Margaret Shepherd, devout
Catholic, was once an aspiring classical pianist. What happened? See the movie or click this link: h t t p s : / / w w w. y o u t u b e . c o m / watch?v=AZe9uzBWHyE&feature=player_detailpage Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or leave a message with The Yodel Poet at 831899-5887.
REACH Theatre is set to begin its fourth session on April 9, under the care and guidance of Monterey-based non-profit organization, Special Kids Crusade. The program will take place at ARIEL Theatrical in Old Town Salinas, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Over the course of six consecutive Saturdays, participants ages 12 to 22 and seasoned ARIEL thespians will collaborate to tell the tale of “Goldilocks and the Three Lumberjacks,” an exciting twist on a timeless story.
REACH Theatre registration cost is $90, although scholarships are available. Space is limited. To register, visit www. SpecialKidsCrusade.org or call (831) 372-2730. REACH Theatre is a theatre arts program designed to include children and young adults with developmental disabilities. Participants of all abilities are given opportunities to gain self-confidence, improve communication skills, explore new ways of expression and
learn how to work creatively with others. Through partnership with ARIEL Theatrical, REACH Theatre creates an environment of inclusion that results from peer acceptance and understanding, often on very personal levels, for everyone involved. As one parent from the program’s first session noted, “The atmosphere and attitude of ARIEL Theatrical is so incredibly welcoming and respectful.”
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MONTEREY | $3,998,000 Breathtaking views, this 4BR/5.5BA Provenceinspired villa offers the perfect fusion of convenience, and old-world charm.
PEBBLE BEACH | $3,898,000 “Carnoustie Manor”. A Classically Elegant 7,300 sq. ft. 6 bedroom, 7 bath home with library, office, 8 fireplaces, wine storage, and lap pool.
PACIFIC GROVE | 1015 Del Monte Boulevard Beautiful main house of 3BR2.5BA baths, office, and detached 1BR/1BA guest quarters. Topped off with great ocean/bay Views. $1,699,000
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PACIFIC GROVE | 106 19th Street Late 1,800’s 2BR/2BA Victoria Cottage. Two bedrooms upstairs and the lower room/den can be used as a third. $1,196,000
MONTERRA | $1,195,000 Perfectly located at the top of the hill, overlooking Monterey Bay from a private oak-studded meadow on 1.35acres.
MONTEREY | 822 Oak Street 4BR/3BA home has, oak hardwood floors, large viewing deck off the kitchen, updated bathrooms, and views from everywhere. $989,000
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MONTEREY | 829 Doud Street Located in Peter’s Gate, this 3BR/2BA home features a wealth of upgrades, including plumbing, electrical & roof. $860,000
PACIFIC GROVE | 240 Grove Acre Avenue Lovely 2BR/2BA single-level home nestled in the Asilomar area just blocks to the water. Close to downtown. $725,000
MONTEREY | $395,000 Prime .72 acre custom homesite in the gated community of Pasadera. Sunny setting with 180 degree views.
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