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Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM •
Saturdays
Dance at Chautauqua Hall •
Mrs. Trotter has passed away. Please see obituary on page 2.
“Third Friday ArtWalk at the American Tin Cannery” 6:00-8:00PM 20+ local artists, live music and light refreshments!
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Fri. May 19
Opening Reception 6-7:30 PM Photography Show - The Peaceful Days: Aleppo, Palmyra Said Nuseibeh, Photographer Monterey Peace and Justice Center 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside
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Sat. May 20
St. Marys Book Sale 12th & Central, PG 7000+ Books by the pound Noon-5 •
Sat. May 20
Noon Hamilton Talk Church of the Wayfarer’s Carlson Hall, Lincoln & 7th, Carmel •
Sat. May 20
Opening Reception Carmel Valley History Exhibit 77 W Carmel Valley Rd 2-4 PM Free •
Sat. May 20
Enactment of Gen. Pershing by Howard Burnham at the Little House 5:30 PM $10 suggested
Sun. May 21
Heritage House Awards Chautaqua Hall 2:00 PM Free •
Thurs. May 25
Lecture: Sediment on the Bay PG Museum 6-7:30 PM Free/donation •
Sat. May 27
Science Saturday: Birds PG Museum 10AM - 3PM All ages free •
Sun. May 28
Carmel Visual Arts Open House from 4-8pm. Carmel Visual Arts 3694 The Barnyard, Studio F22 Carmel • Sat. June 3 PG Library Book Sale to benefit Friends of the Library 10 AM - 3 PM
Inside
Aging in the Grove........................... 22 Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts............... 14 Cartoon.............................................. 2 Crime................................................. 6 Homeless in Paradise........................ 22 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 20 Legal Notices.................................... 23 Obituary............................................. 5 Opinion...................................... 17, 18 Otter Views....................................... 17 Poetry............................................... 10 Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Real Estate.................................. 18, 24 Sports......................................... 11, 12
Dances to Spring - Page 16
Great Horned Visitor - Page 9
Fri. May 19
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Short Term Rental Review Continued into June
A full gallery packed City Council chambers on Wed., May 17 as dozens awaited their turn at the microphone to add their statements to the review of the city’s shortterm rental program. There were owners, renters, neighbors, managers, and peripheral businesses such as home maintenance and cleaners and others, all waiting for a chance to give the program a thumbs-up or a thumbsdown, or to request changes. But there were no resolutions. Instead, the question was deferred to a meeting in June, probably on the 28th, to allow time to gather more information and allow staff to firm up recommendations based on the suggestions at the hearing and on their own investigations. Of the 8,412 dwelling units in the city (according to census data), 52 percent are renter-occupied and 48 percent are owneroccupied. 45 percent of the owner-occupied dwellings are second homes. Vacant units account for 1,600 of all the units in the city, (leaving 6,812 occupied), and short-term rentals equal about 3.2 percent. Nonetheless, short term rentals have a big impact on life in Pacific Grove. Under revisions made a year ago when another review was undertaken, there are three types of short-term rental licenses in Pacific Grove. Type A STR licenses allow rental of the entire house for 90 days or more per year. Type A units are non-owner occupied units, including those owned by local people as well as out-of-towners. Type A occupancy is limited to a maximum of two persons (aged 18 or older) per bedroom, plus one additional person per site. Type A STRs in residential zoning districts are subject to a city-wide cap of 250 licenses and must also meet a 15 percent block density limit which means only 15 percent of dwelling units on a city block can be licensed as Type A STRs. These limits, however, do not apply to Type A STRs located on Mermaid Ave. or Ocean View Blvd., which are areas highly desired by visitors. Presently, there are 214 Type A licenses, down from the allowed 250. There were 246 through March, 2017 but 33 didn’t renew their licenses. In R-1 and R-2 districts (single family and duplex zones), there are 110 Type A STRs and 104 in R-3 and R-4 districts. Type B STR licenses allow rental of the entire house for 90 days or less. Type B units are owner-occupied when not rented.
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Selfie on the Rec Trail
With the Magic Carpet in full bloom, visitors can’t resist pausing for selfies as they enjoy a stroll on the Rec Trail. According to the photographer, they were speaking a European language. Photo by Peter Mounteer Currently, there are 40 Type B licenses in the city. Home Sharing Licenses allow rental of a single bedroom for an unlimited number of days in an owner-occupied unit. There are 10 of these in the city. The main reason to provide the program is, of course, income. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is collected by the City on these and all hotel and bed-and-breakfast rentals. In fiscal year 2015-16, the City collected $1,136,385 in residential TOT of which $992,986 was TOT, $66,194 in administrative penalties, and $77,205 in licensing fees. For the fiscal year 2016 to present, $751,314 was collected in TOT, $126,730 in penalties and $246,812 in licensing fees. (Licensing fees have increased by 4 times in the past year which accounts for the increase.) The costs to the city were broken down by staff time spent on the program. Staff time includes the city manager, the CEDD director, code enforcement manager and staff, administrative technicians, finance and reception, and “Other” which includes policing, hotline monitoring, the webmaster, and the city attorney. These are estimated to total $155,500. Income to the owners of short-term rental units has not been accounted. But when owners of STR units testified, many of them said that the additional income allowed them to pay their mortgages, keep the units in good repair and make improvements, while some said the income was needed just to stay afloat, supplementing any other income they might have. Complaints ranged from noise, lack
of off-street parking, and “not knowing who these renters are” with the ensuing alleged degradation of the neighborhood and of the flavor of Pacific Grove. While many owners pointed out that they took the time to meet and even socialize with their renters, none of the people who complained said that they had met their temporary neighbors. Narrow streets in some of the districts result in problems with garbage collection and access for emergency vehicles, but it would appear those problems would exist whether there were visitors on the street or not.
Complaints
Over the past 12 months, the City received a total of 30 complaints pertaining to parking, noise, trash, and other use of a STR property. 10 were received through the online complaint form, 13 were registered via the STR Hotline, and 7 were received via email Staff verified 21 complaints. Most of the complaints were addressed by the owner or property manager in a reasonable timeframe. There were two unique instances of unruly behavior and persistent parking issues. Staff issued notices of violation and recorded the violations as the first “strike” against the STR property. In four other cases, the Pacific Grove Police Department responded by advising tenants, and issuing one parking citation to a tenant for blocking driveway. Additionally, the City revoked one license due to false use of the license.
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Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported at Canterbury Woods
Week ending 05-118-17- at 7:30 AM ..... .00" Total for the season ............................ 24.58" The historic average to this date is .......N/A" Wettest year ................................................. 47.15" During rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year ..................................................... 6.36" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13 .....................................................................15.54” RAINFALL SEASON BEGINS JULY 1 EACH YEAR
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Near Lovers Point .......... .00" Week ending morning 05/17/17 Data reported by John Munch at 18th St. Total for the season (since 7/1/16) ..... 22.51" Week ending ......................... .19" Last week low 12/07/16 temperature .................50.2 F Total for the season (since 7/1/16) ....... 5.42" Last week high temperature ................62.5 F Lastyear week temperature .................41.5 Last rainlow to date (7/1/15-4/13/16) ...... 17.47”F Last week high temperature ................63.5 F
Joan Skillman
Skillshots
Madeleine Lee Trotter
Obituary
Madelyn “Lee” Trotter, age 91 years old, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2017 at The Cottages of Carmel with her loving family at her bedside. Lee was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania on April 29th, 1926. Lee’s parents, Dominic and Agatha Petruso, courageous Immigrants from Palermo, Sicily, entered the United States through Ellis Island, New York in the early 1900’s. As a child Lee was intelligent, hardworking and loved spending time with her five sisters and her older brother. Being a child of the Depression Era, Lee began working at a young age until she retired at 88 years old. As she grew, Lee was a bright, beautiful and independent woman of the 1940’s. Lee met her future husband, charming and handMadelyn “Lee” Trotter some Richard “Dick” Trotter at Allegheny College. Lee married Dick in 1946 and they were married for 69 wonderful years! It was a true love affair. The Trotters and their family of four children began searching for the ideal retirement area after Major “Dick” Trotter retired from the Air Force in 1965. After a visit to the Monterey Peninsula they fell under its spell and moved here. Dick & Lee owned “Trotters Antiques” in Pacific Grove formerly known as “Trotter’s London Tower.” Trotter’s Antiques was a successful family business that was proudly operated by Lee, with Dick’s help for 50 years. Lee could often be heard to say, “I have never felt like I worked a day in my life because I love what I am doing.” Lee and Dick’s extensive Antiques were one of the largest compilations of fine quality collections in the WesternUnited States. People came from all over the country to shop at Trotter’s Antiques and especially to visit with Lee. In addition to Antiques, another passion of Lee’s was preparing her family scrumptious meals and delicious Italian baked goods. Lee is preceded in death by her husband, Dick Trotter, their sons, Richard and Jeffrey and their daughter, Debra. Lee is survived by her son Terry Trotter and his wife Paula; her daughter, Cheryl Trotter and her partner Kate Spacher; grandchildren, Brett Trotter; Camron Robertson; Sean Robertson and his wife Jessica; Tom Mays and his wife Klairie; Joe Mays and his wife Roxanna; Chris Mays; Aaron Waldo and his wife Alison; great grandchildren, Jason Mays, Olivia Mays, Daphne Mays and Landon Waldo; sisters, Anne Diemer; Aggie Ritchey and her husband Tom. There will be a visitation at Paul’s Mortuary, 390 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950 on Friday, May 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lee’s Celebration of Life will take place on the same day at 3:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula, 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel, 93923. The Program will begin at 4 p.m. The family cannot think of a better way to honor Lee than with the sharing of food after the Program. Mrs. Trotter In lieu of flowers family suggest donations be made to the Pacific Grove Rotary Foundation or Hospice of the Central Coast or Animal Friends Rescue. The Trotter Family sincerely want to thank Marilyn Viray, Lee’s devoted and loving health care worker/friend, and all the caring staff at The Cottages of Carmel.
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Ella Fitzgerald's 100th Birthday Party
In the 1930’s, a teen-ager won the famous Amateur Night Contest at the Apollo Theater. She would become one of the greatest singers of the 20th century, affectionately known as The First Lady of Song. Ladies & Gentlemen, Miss Ella Fitzgerald! Come hear rare recordings of Ella’s music and stories about her life. This event will be hosted by radio personality Steve Kane, aka Dr. Feelgood, Citizen Kane, and The Bronx Buckaroo. Dancing Welcome! The event is free. Please join us in Fri., May 26 at 1:00 p.m. at Sally Griffin Active Living Center, 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. A Tisket, A Tasket, Refreshments will be in a yellow basket! For more information call 831-375-4454.
Howard Burnham to enact 1940 “Black Jack” Pershing broadcast Exactly 100 years ago, General John J. Pershing and his Doughboys were preparing to sail to France, as America joined the allies in the First World War. To mark this anniversary, Burnham has written a portrait of “Black Jack.” It is 1940 and the veteran general makes a NBC broadcast on behalf of the American Red Cross appealing for aid to
Nazi-oppressed Europe. He reviews his wide-ranging military life from the Great Plains to the Western Front, via Japan, the Philippines and Mexico. A chance to ‘meet’ the interesting but rather shadowy figure of America’s Great War commander. Pershing is one of the only two U.S. six-star generals-of-the-armies. At The Little House on Saturday, May 20, at 5:30.
Böbe Kirsch Painting Exhibition
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g by Böbe “Devastating Landscape” of Soberanes Fire. 30” x 20” oil paintin Kirsch /8/2016 Opening Reception for the latest art works of Hungarian-born local Carmel artist Böbe Kirsch will be held Thursday, June 1, 6 p.m.-9-p.m. The exhibit continues June 2–3, 2017, 10 a.m .to 6 p.m. at the Carmel Visual Arts Gallery, 3694 The Barnyard, Studio F22 in Carmel. Original oil paintings of nature, people, movements and light created by the artist will be displayed. Her strong colors, light and unique brush strokes are used to create emotion to bring out excitement and represent the beauty of our world. Böbe’s new series of paintings: “People of the World” will also be displayed in the upcoming exhibit. Each of these six paintings of the series represent a different continent or country and race. It symbolizes the unity and the diversity of the Human race. The fact is, we are all originated from Africa and spread around the world and became a unique part of the Human race. We are all in it together to save our planet and the civilization in order to survive. For more information, call 831-250-5732.
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Night Owl at the Museum On Saturday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m., Night Owl returns to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History with Play Full Ground. This special interactive art exhibit, featuring food, drinks, live music and hands-on art runs from 7-9:30 p.m. Play Full Ground features an “underwater” lounge with bean bag sea creatures and ocean-themed images projected onto the ceiling. Participants are encouraged to hang out in the lounge and other areas of the Museum while enjoying drinks and a “Glocal” (local ingredients with global flavors) Ocean Bowl prepared by long-time local chef Drew Previti and Shiho Fukushima of Ocean Sushi Deli/Gluten Free Shiho. Drinks will include complimentary cider tastings from Ratel Cider. Presale tickets are $10 for members, $12 for nonmembers. Right: Shiho. Yummy! Right, below: Underwater Lounge
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SPCA Wildlife Center Caring for 107 Rescued Wild Animals
The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is currently caring for 107 rescued wild animals, including two fawns, one jackrabbit, one gopher, one brush rabbit, six ground squirrels, seven raccoons, 22 opossums, six crows, 16 barn owls, one blackbird, one California gull, nine Scrub Jays, one California Towhee, one Dark-eyed Junco, one Eurasian collared dove, three Great Horned Owls, one House Finch, eight House Sparrows, one Killdeer, seven mallards, three Mourning Doves, one mockingbird, one Pacific loon, one Red-shouldered hawk, two rock pigeons, two Western gulls, and one White-tailed kite. In addition, 30 baby animals were reunited with their mothers, including fawns and nestling owls. On average, baby birds need to be fed every 30 minutes from 7 am to 7 pm, and baby mammals are fed every two to three hours a day, adding up to over 500 feedings each day. How You Can Help: • Donate to help animals rescued by your SPCA: www.SPCAmc.org/donate • Leave fledglings with their parents. This is a natural and essential part of the baby bird growing cycle. Learn more: www.SPCAmc.org/baby-birds • Keep cats indoors. Many of the babies rescued this year were caught by cats, and sadly, the majority of those did not survive due to their injuries. The SPCA Wildlife Center reminds people to keep cats inside whenever possible to avoid dangerous interaction with our local wildlife. • Call the SPCA when you see injured wildlife in need anywhere in Monterey County. As our local wildlife baby season takes place on the Central Coast, we ask our community to please call us first with any wildlife questions or concerns. The SPCA Wildlife Center often receives uninjured baby wild animals brought to us by concerned citizens who are actually not in need of rescue. Please do not disturb or feed local wildlife. The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is the only full service wildlife rehabilitation center serving Monterey County. We operate under permits from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Your support is extremely important to us, as we do not receive funding from any federal, state or local government agency. Each year, The SPCA Wildlife Center admits over 2,000 animals for treatment and care. 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 and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress.
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PG’s Seal Pupping Season Winds Down By Thom Akeman
The harbor seal pupping season is winding down with as many as 47 new seals hanging around on Pacific Grove beaches and the rocks along the shoreline. Since the first successful pup was born on March 26, Bay Net docents know of a total of 61 births this year – a better year than last but not a barn burner. Some are still nursing on the beaches at Hopkins Marine Station and near the bottom of 5thStreet, but most have been weaned and are hanging out on those birthing beaches and starting to form their own little groups. As they learn to catch fish and feed themselves, young seals grow to adulthood in about five years and start having their own pups. Most will stay in this area, roaming along the 15 miles of rocky coastline that borders Monterey, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach. The females born at Hopkins or near 5th Street are likely to return to those areas when it’s time for them to give birth as those are the rookeries they know. This year we know of 14 pups born on the pocket beaches east of Berwick Park, in the cove that stretches to the bottom of 5th Street. There would have been at least three more but the strong winter surfs left so little sand on those beaches that three seals in definite labor had to leave and swim around to the bigger beach at Hopkins to deliver their pups. In general terms, the pups born in the 5th Street Cove – temporarily protected by lattice fencing the city puts up – seemed to be some of the strongest and healthiest pups this year. At least 8 of them were still nursing this week, though some almost as big as their moms. Unfortunately four of the 14 didn’t survive. One was premature and didn’t have much chance to survive. One mom was undernourished and had to abandon her pup without enough milk to survive infancy. And two were killed by other wildlife – one apparently killed by a mountain lion and one possibly by a white shark. Wildlife always faces struggles that thin and limit populations. This year we know of 14 of the 61 new pups that have died so far, all apparently by natural causes. In all, at least five were apparently killed by a mountain lion or mountain lions - the one at 5th Street and four at Hopkins. We saw evidence last year that two pups at Hopkins were killed by a lion, in much the same way as the five this year. Mountain lion predation of harbor seals is unusual, but not unknown. Research published in 2012 reported a group of mountain lions in British Columbia ate as much harbor seal as deer, though raccoons were their main source of food.
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Cop Log
5-7-17 To 5-13-17 Tree Fall on Private Property On 17 Mile Drive a tree fell on private property and someone was there to hear it. Tree service dispatched. Vandalism Vandalism to multiple parking meters. Remember when you could put pennies in a parking meter? The case of the missing victim Monterey fire requested PGPD respond to female who fell outside of the beach house restaurant. Advising female fell face first and was bleeding from face. Officers responded and female could not be located. Cad printout stated that female left inprivate vehicle to CHOMP and AMR was cancelled. Name of patient unknown. Minor accident David Ave.:Officer dispatched to a past tense vehicle hit and run. Lost and found and pilfered A ring found at Asilomar Beach was turned into PGPD. The property was booked for safekeeping. On Sinex Ave. a syringe was found in gutter. On Lighthouse Ave., wallets were located by citizen. Owner contacted. Reported they had been stolen from vehicle. On Dennett St., Items taken from unlocked vehicle. On Evergreen Rd.an unlocked vehicle had miscellaneous personal belongings taken. No suspect information. Bishop Ave.: Residential burglary from unsecured residence. Misc. Personal items takem. Vandalism On Willow St., a tire was slashed. No suspects On Presidio Blvd. victim reported his neighbor saw his landlord tamper with his vehicle. On Syida Dr. vehicle vandalism occurred in front of residence On Funston Ave. vehicle burglary occurred during the night Officer was dispatched to a residence for a buglary report on 2nd St. Vehicle vs. building On Pine Ave. a vehicle was attempting to park in parking space in a rear lot. Driver over-corrected while turning right into parking space. Front left of vehicle hit the north east wall of the building. Mysterious delivery? Officer was dispatched to a local business on Piedmont Ave. for property left at the front door. Reporting party said the female who left it has done the same thing in the past. R/P said she believes the female suffers from a mental disorder. Officer took posession of the property and booked it into the property room for safekeeping. Maybe she just discovered it was missing A person called in to report missing property. She had lost it a month ago and wanted to report it. No further information. Maybe its back itched On 15th St., a city vehicle rubbed against power pole; minor damage to vehicle and pole. Only two naughty doggies in the whole week Forest Ave:Barking dog at residence. 17th St: dog at large
SPCA Summer Animal Camp Registration Now Open
Do you know a child who loves animals? It’s not too late to register for SPCA Animal Camp. This popular camp is a unique mix of fun, exciting, and educational hands-on experiences. Program activities include lessons in animal safety and handling, hikes on the SPCA grounds, and many visits with adoptable pets in the shelter and barn. Fun activities include making toys and treats for adoptable pets and meeting rescued wildlife, playing animal trivia games, and “Dress As Your Favorite Animal” Day! Many more surprises await both returning and new campers. SPCA Horse Camp with Hope Horses and Kids at SPCA Stables at Indian Springs returns this year! In horse camp, campers will learn all about horses through respect, love, compassion, and fun! Offered by the popular and respected nonprofit equine learning program Hope Horses and Kids, this camp is perfect for young horse lovers. They’ll learn all about horse care,enjoy art projects, spend one-on-one time with rescued horses, and practice vaulting, and more. On Friday, they’ll showcase their new skills for their families. Children ages 6 – 12 are invited, sessions vary by age. Camps take place in June and July 2017. Camps are 5 day sessions, dates vary. Three one-day sessions
are available in July. Hours are 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm for younger groups at the SPCA for Monterey County Education Center, Horse Camp at SPCA Stables at Indian Springs. Campers will participate in a wide variety of fun activities including arts, crafts, and educational games. Children will meet and learn first hand how to care for and have a better understanding of animals with our professional staff. Sessions cost $55 - $350, including snacks and all activities. 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 and rehabilitate injured wildlife, and aid domestic animals in distress. Online at www.SPCAmc.org.
Well, at least she got her stuff back Forest Ave.: Victim reported that she left her purse at an establishment last night. She went back to retrieve the purse and was told by employees that it was not there. An unknown subject later returned the purse to her residence with all of the contents, but the cash that was in her wallet was missing.
No limpets for lunch
May 12: Animal Control Officer Liz Conte-Yeo observed and investigated individuals illegally taking sea life from a marine protected area known as Pacific Grove Marine Gardens. The individuals had collected limpets, mussels, crab and sea urchins. California Department of Fish and Wildlife Warden Matt Henderson responded for the investigation. The PG coastline incorporates a total of 4 marine protected areas: Asilomar SMR, PG Marine Gardens SMCA, Lovers Point-Julia Platt SMR, and Edward F. Ricketts SMCA. From California Department of Fish and Wildlife: State Marine Reserve (SMR): An MPA (Marine Protected Area) designation that prohibits damage or take of all marine resources (living, geologic, or cultural) including recreational and commercial take. State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA): An MPA (Marine Protected Area) designation that may allow some recreational and/or commercial take of marine resources (restrictions vary). Taking of finfish is allowed in the Pacific Grove Marine Gardens State Marine Conservation Area. Finfish (CCR Title 14, Section 632(a)(2)), as defined for purposes of MPA regulations, are any species of bony fish or cartilaginous fish (sharks, skates and rays). Finfish do not include amphibians, invertebrates, plants or algae. The commercial take of giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera) and bull kelp (Nereocystis spp.) by hand is allowed under certain conditions. More information can be found at https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/ Marine/MPAs/Network/Central-California#27248551-pacific-grove-marine-gardens-state-marine-conservation-area
Sign an online petition in favor of short term rentals
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Please don’t allow the voices of a few to speak for our entire community. Pacific Grove is seen as a pioneer on setting a positive example for the rest of Monterey County, showing that Short-Term Rentals can work. ShortTerm Rentals contribute to our business community the much needed income that allows them to remain in business. Last year over $1,000,000 was collected in Transient Occupancy Tax revenue that makes our city sustainable. Short-Term Rentals allow for affordable Vacation Rental options for families. The Coastal Commission has reached out to all Coastal Communities and issued a ruling that Short-Term Rentals cannot be banned. Those who are against them are suggesting that they are only in favor if the owners live on the property. This is not possible for most of the Short-Term Rental owners. Currently there are only 10 Type-C permits with owners living on property out of 272 permits. Those who are against them use the excuse that STRs are responsible for the loss of affordable housing and long-term rental options. This is simply not the case and the statistics speak for themselves (see below). Here are just a few statistics: *US Census Bureau, 2011-2015 •There are 8,411 dwelling units in Pacific Grove. •19% of the dwellings are vacant which means 81% are occupied •52% of the total dwellings are rental units •3,780 (45%) are second homes •Only 3.2% of these are short-term rentals. The bigger issue is that 42% are second homes that are not rented out long or short-term. The 3.2% that do rent on a short-term basis make a significant positive economic contribution to our town. Most of the homeowners who rent their homes as short-term rentals reinvest the income into their home and neighborhood by upgrading them. They count on the income to pay their mortgage, taxes and insurance and many plan to retire here one day. If short-term rentals are eliminated or more restrictions are placed on them, this will create a hardship for many of our homeowners and they will be forced to sell their homes. Visit www.mcvra.org (Monterey County Vacation Rental Alliance) for more information about suggested changes to protect both short-term rentals and our neighborhoods. Please sign this petition to support the sustainability of Pacific Grove and be a town that allows families to come and enjoy this beautiful that we are so blessed to live in.
What might happen with a simpleton guiding political decisions in the White House?
The award winning 1979 classic comedy "Being There" (starring Peter Sellers) portrays what might happen with a simpleton guiding political decisions in the White House. Prophetic, or coincidental? BE THERE and enjoy a few laughs to lighten the political load. Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, 7 p.m. For more information call 384-9122 or 622-7455 or email lparrish@toast.net Sponsored by the Green Party of Monterey County
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Heritage House Awards Ceremony this Sunday at Chautauqua Hall Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207
Chabad of Monterey
620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363
Church of Christ
176 Central Ave. • 831-375-3741
Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311
The annual Heritage House Awards Ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 21, at 2:00 p.m. at Chautauqua Hall, corner of 16th and Central. There will be 10 houses recognized for their updates and additions. There is also one newly constructed building receiving an award. This is an event sponsored by the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove in keeping with the mission of preserving our historic homes. The public is invited and there is no admission fee.
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
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
Programs at the Library
For more information call 648-5760. • Tuesday, May 23 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5 • Wednesday, May 24 • 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday Stories: stories, science and craft projects • Thursday, May 25 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time for babies birth - 24 months
Chautauqua Hall Dance Club
Manjushri Dharma Center
724 Forest Ave. • 831-901-3156 manjushridharmacenter.org • carmelkhenpo@gmail.com
Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th St. • 831-373-4705
Peninsula Baptist Church
1116 Funston Ave. • 831-394-5712
Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. • 831-373-0431
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th St. • 831-655-4160
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
Sundays 9:30 a.m. 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-920-1620 Fr. Michael Bowhay
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818
Saturdays May 27, 2017 No Dance. Blackout date due to floor maintenance by PG Recreation June 3, 2017, 6-10PM Dance lesson by Bob: Chacha at 6 PM DJ for the night is: Heather Where: Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at Central Ave Pacific Grove, Cost: $15 for non-members, $10 for members. Annual membership fee is $15. Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ music for 3 hours and buffet of healthful snacks.
Sera Hirasuna, 831-262-0653
For more information, go to: pgdance.org/index.html or Facebook at: https:// www.facebook.com/groups/PGDANCE/ Background: Chautauqua Hall Dance Club, a non-profit founded in 1926, is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. We offer dance classes in over 20 kinds of ballroom, nightclub and specialty dances so that everyone can share in the joy in partnered social dance. Additional info: No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult.
Gentrain Society Lectures
Monterey Center for Spiritual Living
The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring these free public lectures in June, 2017. For lengthier descriptions and illustrations for these talks please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: The American Musical in the 1920s and 1930s 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 Dr. Todd Samra, resident musicologist for the Monterey Symphony and Director of Music for St. James Episcopal Church, will review the formation of the American genre of musicals and operettas from the 1920s and 1930s, using examples like Jerome Kern’s “Showboat,” Cole Porter’s “Anything Goes” and George Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” These two decades, which greatly impacted American culture, led to the Golden Age of musicals in the ‘40s, ‘50s and ‘60s.
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 490 Aquajito Rd., Carmel • 831-614-7404 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Gentrain Society Lecture: Historic Glimpses of Point Lobos 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
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 Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org
Point Lobos has been home to native peoples, to early colonists and immigrants, to cattlemen and whalers, to dairy farmers and fishermen, to miners and rum runners and smugglers and artists. Learn the history of this magical place from a 45-year-resident: Monica Hudson, retired State Park Ranger, historian, author and tour leader. Her presentation will be illustrated by images from her collection of hundreds of historical photographs.
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Smuin Takes the Stage in Dance Series 02 Company Member Nicole Haskins’ The Poetry of Being premieres
By Michele Netzloff Bold, evocative and original. Michael Smuin is known for creating dance that pushes the boundaries of contemporary ballet. He believed dance should be for everyone and Dance Series 02 delivers on that promise. With a program that features the works of diverse and critically acclaimed choreographers, Smuin concludes it’s 23rd season with two world premieres. Company member Nicole Haskins’ The Poetry of Being is one of those premieres. Nicole recently shared with me a little of her process in creating her piece. What is Poetry of Being about? “Well, it’s mainly about the music. No matter how hard I try I always start with the music. “Souvenir de Florence” by Tchaikovsky was on my green list because it’s so beautiful. My challenge was connecting the first two movements because they are so different. I knew before the first step was created I was going to rely heavily on the costumes and lighting as the main part of the piece, so I turned to my good friends, costume designer Susan Roemer and lighting designer Michael Oesch, to help provide an overlying theme. The effect it created in the end, by incorporating the talents of these two other artists, was greater than I could have imagined. So my piece doesn’t have a narrative per
say, but rather I tried to evoke feelings within the audience. I tend to not like to tell people what they should feel, because then someone may not have had the same experiences as me. I think the audience can all think it’s something different and all be right. The beauty of art is that it can affect everyone so differently, that one is not better or worse and one is not right and one is not wrong. That was my main goal for the piece.” What was your biggest challenge in crafting this piece? “I think one of the hardest things was working with my peers, in that I wanted to do justice to their talents. The pressure I put on myself to make something for my friends and coworkers whom I so admire and respect, and am in awe of everyday....I wanted to make this piece so amazing. I wasn’t just satisfied with anything, I wanted to show these dancers to the best of their ability. What I came to understand is there is a difference in creating a piece as a choreographer and creating a piece as a mechanism for a dancer. As a choreographer, I see things in people, choreograph on them, then I move on. Of course I want those dancer’s to enjoy it, but it’s not the same feeling as being in the thick of it and wanting to show off a side of a dancer I see and appreciate everyday.”
Smuin dancers Terez Dean and Benjamin Warner in The Poetry of Being, a world premiere by company member Nicole Haskins, presented as part of Smuin’s Dance Series 02, touring the Bay Area now through June 3, 2017. Photo by Keith Sutter
Robert "Howard" Hall, Jr. Jan. 22, 1948 - Apr. 24, 2017 Howard Hall shared his impossibly charming smile and infectious laugh at every introduction. He elevated every room and invited all to his party. He loved and lived in enviable ways. On April 24, with generations of family and friends by his side, he passed on from this life after a courageous battle with cancer. In recent years he was a resident of Santa Cruz. Howard was born January 22, 1948 in Monterey, and raised in Pacific Grove, graduating from Pacific Grove High School, where he excelled in football and baseball, in 1966. Howard graduated from San Jose State College in 1971 with a degree in Communications. Shortly after graduation, Howard found Carolyn -- his life love, tireless partner and advocate, and devoted mother to their two beautiful daughters, Aimee and Tricia. Howard worked as a driver, delivering packages for UPS for more than 25 years
What was your biggest success? “I would say the same. It’s been so wonderful. I always feel my biggest goal as a choreographer is making something the dancers want to dance. I truly believe that’s going to make the piece better regardless. And I consider it my biggest compliment when a dancer tells me they enjoy dancing my piece. The greatest success has been really, feeling the love, this company is so supportive. My peers worked so hard to bring everything I wanted to life, and it made me feel like they were on my side. Every member of the company has gone into the piece and it’s been so nice to see the different things in everyone’s dancing come alive and see the different interpretations and to see people grow. Just to see the growth in my friends is really special.” Were you able to find a balance between Michael Smuin’s vision and your own? “Well I don’t know that there needs to be a balance. I think one of his most lasting legacies is he wanted dance to be for everyone and that every dancer should be their own dancer. What’s amazing about this company is I am surrounded by 15 other individual artists, so there are many different voices and colors to play with. Everyone is encouraged to be true to their own artistic abilities. I think if anything, Michael’s vision for the company gave me the platform to be able to create this
What would you like the audience to take home with them after seeing Poetry of Being? “I hope that they felt that they were truly engaged with something for a period of time, and they found their own interpretation. I really want, from when the curtain opens to when the curtain closes, for the audience to feel they were in this world with these two dancers. And that they had experienced something in this world. I hope that people can just lose themselves and not worry about a to-do list, or worry about what’s going on in the world, but rather for those 20 minutes just allow themselves to really be present, to be a part of the moment.” You can catch Smuin’s Dance Series 02 Friday June 2, 2017 at 8pm and Saturday June 3 at 2pm at the Sunset Center, San Carlos Street (between 8th and 10th), Carmel. For tickets ($57-$73) Call (831) 620-2048 or visit www.smuinballet.org.
Smuin dancers Jonathan Powell and Erica Chipp in The Poetry of Being, a world premiere by company member Nicole Haskins, presented as part of Smuin’s Dance Series 02, touring the Bay Area now through June 3, 2017. Photo credit: Keith Sutter
Robert “Howard” Hall
Obituary
until he retired in 2005. In retirement, Howard dedicated time at his grandchildren's Happy Valley School, volunteer-
piece. And the fact that Celia Fushille our director, has taken from Michael this sense of encouraging everyone. I don’t feel I would have this opportunity if she hadn’t seen from Michael that he was very supportive of Amy Seiwart’s choreographic career. Celia saw how valuable these opportunities are and this has carved the path for me to be given these opportunities, and I think that is fully aligned with Michael’s vision.”
ing for seniors at Meals on Wheels, and was a proud member and Past President of the Santa Cruz Host Lions Club.
Never short of the perfect joke, he thrived during social gatherings making sure everyone felt included. Howard lived for family and friendship, whether it was family Thanksgivings, camping under the stars in Yosemite, Ross Street block parties or on the golf course with best buddies. Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ruthe Hall and is survived by his wife, Carolyn, daughters Aimee Brunette and Tricia Theodosis and her husband Nick, grandchildren Rowan and Alissa Brunette, and Billy and Benny Theodosis, and his faithful dog, Pickles. He is also survived by his sister, Bobbie Hall of Pacific Grove, brother Ralph Hall and wife Paula of Corralitos, niece Meghan Hall, and friends too many to count. A celebration of his life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Howard's name may be made to Santa Cruz Host Lions Club or Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter. Please visit www.pacificgardenschapel. com to leave a message or condolence.
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Raptors Visit Robert Down School
Antonio Balestreri and Anita Yeattes of Sky Patrol took Antoinette, the Saker falcon, along with Lupus, the Harris’s Hawk and Cuccu the juvenile Great Horned Owl to Robert Down School, where they held an informative assembly for the students. More than 400 students thrilled as Lupus flew over their heads and they were allowed to get close to the birds. Cuccu was a rescue owl and will soon grow into adult plumage and sport the recognized “horns.” Balestreri says that the staff at Robert Down School made it happen for the students, and even now they recognize him on the street and ask him how the birds are doing -- by name. Sky Patrol is taking part in the Western Gull abatement program underway citywide.
Photos by Karen Levy
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Emily Canales
Juliana Heritage
Vanya Truong
Poetry
Poetry
Poetry
Missing Soul By Emily Canales
The Door By Juliana Heritage
In my house There is a missing Soul
In my house there is a door ravaged with rage.
The silence Of my mother’s happiness, The constant guilt, The unresolved regrets
The emotions of a child. Filling the space, drowning the light.
In my house There is a missing piece of my heart
The gaping expanse, a world of nothingness. I stepped in . . . and darkness rejoiced.
Out there, wandering endlessly, aimlessly
Light trickled in, as stubbornly as a splinter as persistent as a hangnail. as cold as blood.
He lived like the Flame on a Candle wick,
They say the sacrifice of me was Needed, necessary, Expected, demanded required.
Bright and beauiful, Only to be blown out someday But why so soon?
But the anger is gone, the rage subsided. As the calm of neutrality fills the door.
Only leaving behind the memories Of that once dancing flame The one fiery love I will never Forget
NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for three alternate seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. “Members of our advisory council represent an extremely important element of our community,” said Paul Michel, sanctuary superintendent. “Their input, experience and expertise assist the sanctuary in making informed and timely decisions on how best to protect our remarkable marine wildlife and habitat.” The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: agriculture (alternate), conservation (alternate) and education (alternate). Candidates are selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and views regarding the protection and management of marine resources. Applicants who are chosen as members should expect to serve three-year terms. The advisory council consists of 14 primary and alternate members representing a variety of public interest groups. It also includes seven governmental seats representing Association of Monterey
Bay Area Governments, California Coastal Commission, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Environmental Protection Agency, California Resources Agency, California State Parks, and Harbors. Applications are due by Wednesday, May 31. To receive an application kit, or for further information, please contact Nichole Rodriguez, council coordinator, via email at Nichole.Rodriguez@noaa. gov; by phone at 831-647-4206; or by mail at 99 Pacific Street, Building 455A, Monterey, CA 93940. Application kits can also be downloaded from the sanctuary’s website at http://montereybay.noaa.gov/. Designated in 1992, Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 276 miles of the central California coast and encompasses 6,094 square miles of ocean waters. The sanctuary’s mission is to understand and protect the coastal ecosystem and submerged cultural resources of central California. NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. Join us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and our other social media channels.
St. Mary s by the Sea ’
Book Sale Saturday, May 20 • 9am-2pm St. Mary’s Edward’s Hall 12th & Central Ave., PG
7000+ Books, All Subjects BUY AT $2/POUND!
Contact: 373-4441 • All proceeds go to funding St. Mary’s ministries
Nocturne By Vanya Truong days are just heavier nights, slow-motion and contaminated with so much talking. 4 a.m. is a smoother, quieter hour that belongs to neither. and then dawn’s first light strikes lilac — soft, oozing, decaying, wet. The sun rose and I cried at its feet. Emily Canales, Juliana Heritage and Vanya Truong are winners of the 2017 Robert Campbell Monterey County High School Poetry Award. They both attend Pacific Grove High School. We are pleased to reprint the poems that were read aloud at the awards ceremony.
The Peaceful Days: Aleppo and Palmyra/Tadmur Photography Exhibit
Photographs of Aleppo and Palmyra/ Tadmur in Syria during the peaceful days a decade ago are featured in this show. The exhibition was created while photographer Said Nuseibeh was on his Fulbright grant filming the Umayyad aesthetic legacy in Bilad al-Sham, Syria. Said’s photographs are published in The Dome of the Rock (Rizzoli, NY 1996). He is based in San Francisco and has exhibited locally and internationally. The first group of photographs, titled “Chthonic,” are tone poems of ceilings in the Umayyad Mosque of Aleppo and its 12th century Seljuk minaret. The second, “Beauty & Oblivion,” feature the remains of monumental architecture from the 1st through the 4th centuries when the Palmyrene federation and kingdom were at their height. An artist’s reception will be held on May19 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Monterey Peace & Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. The Peace & Justice Center is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1-5:00 p.m. The exhibit will be on display until the end of June. More information can be had at the Center’s website https:// peacecentral.wordpress.com, or by calling 831-899-7322.
Book club to read about privilege, power and race
World Affairs Council Book Club will read and discuss Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult, a #1 New York Times Bestseller. This fictional book will lead readers to question everything they know about privilege, power and race. The book club is free and open to the public, and meets on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 5 - 6:30 p.m. at the Monterey Public Downtown Library Community Room, 625 Pacific, Monterey. Free parking is available. For more information contact WACMBbookclub@gmail.com. This program is not sponsored or endorsed by the Monterey Public Library or the City of Monterey.
Carmel Visual Arts celebrates new gallery space
Carmel Visual Arts, now in their fourth year, will be celebrating a grand re-opening as they move their new gallery and art studio at the Barnyard Shopping Village. Director, Rich Brimer says, “I am thrilled to now have an exclusive gallery space that is separated from our workshop studio space. We already have three new exhibits scheduled for the coming few months and the art studio has great natural light to work in.” The latest works by Rich Brimer will be on display. The public is invited to join them for an open-house on Sunday, May 28 from 4-8pm. Door prizes and refreshments will be offered.
“Carmel Visual Arts Director, Rich Brimer, looks out through the new logo on gallery door” Photo by Carol Henry
Letters to the Editor Cedar Street Times welcomes your letters on subjects of interest to the citizens of Pacific Grove as well as our readers elsewhere. We prefer that letters be on local topics. At present we have not set limits on length though we do reserve the right to edit letters for space constraints, so please be concise. We will contact you to verify authenticity so your email address and/or telephone number must be included as well as your name and city of residence. We will not publish unsigned letters or letters which defame, slander or libel. Cedar Street Times is an adjudicated newspaper published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. Marge Ann Jameson, Editor/Publisher Phone 831-324-4742 • Fax 831-324-4745
May 19, 2017 • CEDAR STREET
Lacrosse Coach Fran O’Hagan Retires
“Time-out!” came the urgent cry from the Breaker Lacrosse side-lines. The normally piercing sound of the referee’s whistle seemed oddly muffled by the cheers from the excited crowd who had been witnessing first hand the battle taking place on the field. As our sweat-drenched players surrounded their Coach to discuss the plan for breaking the 7-7 tie with 20 seconds left in this final season game, not one considered the fact that this may be the last time that they will have the opportunity to surround the man who they have referred to as “Coach Fran” for all of their high school Lacrosse careers. Sticks thrust enthusiastically in the air and a Breakers team cheer signaled the return to the field, followed immediately by a winning Breaker goal with mere seconds remaining on the clock. The final season win seemed fitting to highlight the career of a coach who has dedicated himself to the sport of Lacrosse and his players. Coach Fran O’Hagan began his Lacrosse coaching career in 2009 as an assistant coach for his son Reece on his Tribe U11 team. Fran assumed the role of head coach the next year and continued coaching Tribe Lacrosse until 2014. Always a fan of the game but never a player or coach, he took his new role very seriously. He learned every rule, watched hundreds of games, talked to people with "high lacrosse I.Q." and attended yearly coaching clinics in the Bay Area, all in an effort to be a better coach to his players. In 2011 Coach Fran founded pglacrosse.org with the fundamental goal of creating an organization to support any player in our community who has an interest in participating in the sport of Lacrosse. He solicited financial support from generous local sponsors to cover program costs so that money would not be a limiting factor for the young players interested in competing in the sport. Often the necessary program funding came out of his own pocket. Coach O’Hagan assumed the job as Head Coach for the Pacific Grove High School Lacrosse program in the Fall of 2014. In cooperation with the PGHS Athletic Depart-
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ment, he played a significant role in the interviewing and hiring process for assistant coaches. He also championed the construction of the “Wall” for the Wall Ball Program at the Pacific Grove Middle School. Not unlike many worthwhile pursuits in life, coaching can be an extremely rewarding experience, yet also present times of challenge and frustration. When confronted with league scheduling challenges, referee shortages etc., Fran would work tirelessly to be part of the solution by researching the facts and supporting our Athletic Director in any way necessary. Although his coaching efforts may sound like a full-time job to many of us, when off the field Coach Fran also found time to manage his global automotive enterprise and aspire to be the best father and spouse possible to his three sons and wife Diane. As Pacific Grove Lacrosse transitions into the future without Coach Fran at the lead, his contribution to the sport and dedication to the youth in our community will not be forgotten. As our players take the field next season under the direction of their new Head Coach many of us will again remember Coach Fran for his significant part in making it possible for the young players in our community to continue growing through the sport of Lacrosse. Best wishes, Coach! Neil MacLaren pglacrosse.org
Catalyst Soccer Summer Camps start
Coach Fran O’Hgen, left, with his son, Reece and wife, Diane.
Time for Basketball Camp
Pacific Grove High’s Boys Basketball program will offer thre basketball camps for boys and girls grades Pre-K through 8 in June. The camp will be directed by Head Coach Dan Powers and will be staffed by basketball players at Pacific Grove High. This camp will focus on fundamentals and fun! • Session I will take place from June 12-15 for Grades Pre K-1, 9 am-10:30 am. Cost is $75 • Session II will take place from June 12-15 for Grades 2-5, 9 am-12 pm. Cost is $100. • Session III will take place from June 12-15 for Grades 6-8 1 pm-4pm. Cost is $100 Please contact Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Dan Powers at dpowers@ pgusd.org for more information.
Catalyst soCCer Super FUNdamentals
Little Skillsbuilders
Time: 9 to noon Cost: $130
9:30 to 11 am Cost: $80
(Boys and Girls, Ages (6-14)
After June 1st $145
(Boys and Girls, Ages 4-6)
After June 1st $95
WEEK 1: JUNE 26-30 — CARMEL MIDDLE SCHOOL (CARMEL) WEEK 2: JULY 31-AUG. 4 — ALL SAINTS SCHOOL (CARMEL)
For more information or to REGISTER ONLINE TODAY
go to www.catalystsoccer.com
Register before June 1ST and SAVE $15
Come join the Catalyst Soccer Club this summer for two great weeks of soccer instruction and development starting June 26-30 at Carmel Middle School & July 31-Aug 4. at All Saints Day School. Camp is from 9-noon for ages 6-14, and 9:30-11 am for kids 4-6. Cost is $145 and $95 respectively. For more information and to register, please visit our website at www.catalystsoccer.com or call 831-419-0347. Come join us as we celebrate 19 years of inspiring, educating, and developing our soccer youth in the community!
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Varsity Lacrosse Awards 2017
Please Join Us in Congratulating 2017 PGHS Varsity Lacrosse Award Winners: 1. Player of the Year – Gamer – Thomas Sims, Senior, Middie, PG Single Season School Record: 4th and 5th for faceoff win percentage, joining the Air Force after graduation 2. Player of the Year – Teamwork – Calvin Stickler, Senior, Middie, Captain, 4-Year-Varsity Player, will attend UC Santa Cruz 3. Player of the Year – Attack – Reece O’Hagan, Senior, Attack, 2-Year Captain, 4-Year-Varsity Player, PG Career School Record: 1st for Assists, PG Single Season School Record: 1st and 2nd for Assists, will attend Penn State 4. Player of the Year - MVP – Trevor Moore, Senior, Attack, Captain, PG Single Season School Record: 4th for goals and 4th for points, will attend Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 5. Player of the Year – Dedication – John Kerick, Sophomore, Close Defense 6. Player of the Year – Defense – Chase Podell, Sophomore, Goalie 7. Player of the Year – Middie – Caleb Torres, Freshman, Middie, PG Single Season School Record: 1st for faceoff win percentage Please join us in congratulating MTAL All-League Lacrosse selections from Pacific Grove High School: Reece O’Hagan and Trevor Moore. In addition, Caleb Torres was MTAL All-League Honorable Mention.
Blair Miller of Carmel Achieves Spring 2017 Dean’s List at Belmont University
Blair Miller of Carmel qualified for the Spring 2017 Dean’s List at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C. Approximately 30 percent of Belmont’s 7,700 students qualified for the Spring 2017 Dean’s List. Belmont Provost Dr. Thomas Burns said, “This achievement for the spring semester indicates that these students have placed a high priority on their work at Belmont and have invested time and energy in their studies. It is our strong belief that consistent application in this manner will reap great benefits, which will equip them for a lifetime of learning and growing.” About Belmont University Ranked No. 6 in the Regional Universities South category and named as a “Most Innovative” university by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University consists of more than 7,700 students who come from every state and more than 25 countries. For more information, visit www. belmont.edu.
John Myers Graduates from McKendree University
John Myers of Carmel graduated from McKendree University with a BS degree in health and wellness. The university held its 177th commencement exercises on May 13 at the Lebanon, Illinois, campus for students who completed their degree requirements in December 2016, May and July 2017. Graduates at the Radcliff and Shepherdsvile, Kentucky, campuses receive their diplomas on June 3. The Class of 2017 includes 827 graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of Education, and School of Nursing and Health Professions. They hail from 26 states and seven countries. Founded in 1828, McKendree University is a College of Distinction, among “America’s 100 Best College Buys,” and recognized as a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media.
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Programming Students for Success By Zach Goodwin
I’m hopeful that such progress will soon extend to When Sally Richmond began teaching at Pacific all parts of the STEM world.” Grove High School almost four years ago, she found For now, Richmond is more concerned with a shocking lack of computer science courses - and continuing the growth that STEM has seen at PGHS STEM courses in general - offered in the course over the past few years. Calculus AB has grown catalog. from one fledgling class to two full classes with a “I couldn’t believe it,” says Richmond. “I even took a computer science class back when I was in high possibility of Calculus BC being introduced in the near future. PGHS now offers AP Physics, and will school.” It was that course, she claims, that motivated soon be offering honors classes in Pre-Calculus, her to pursue a career in STEM and that prepared for Integrated Math 2 and Integrated Math 3, as well as her rigorous undergraduate study at Harvey Mudd, a new AP Computer Science Principles course at the one of the country’s premier science, technology, and start of next year. engineering schools. One of the main catalysts of such progress, “It was truly essential in my preparation for colRichmond hopes only to become more and more lege and my career. I could see at Harvey Mudd that engaged at PGHS as time goes on. In addition to those who had taken computer science in high school teaching computer science and statistics, she has fared far better than those who had not,” she explains. made it a personal goal for next year to become “With PG being such a high performing school, and more involved in PG’s robotics program, the with so many students interested in entering STEM BreakerBots. Through her hard work and dedication, fields, I figured it was time for more and more higher Sally Richmond demonstrates the perfect example level math and science courses to be introduced at of a teacher that helps students grow, improve, and PGHS. No one else was planning on doing it...so I succeed. thought, why not me?” Several years in the making, Richmond finally managed to register one block period of AP Computer Science for this past 2016-2017 school year, one of the thirty-five College Board audited “Advanced Placement” courses designated as being of university level difficulty. Students began in August with only the ability to print “Hello, World!” to the screen. But every week, newly acquired skills began to build on each other. Students started with programs that analyzed and compared lists of numbers, words, and objects. Then came programs that could simulate games like blackjack and slots. One program even crunched statistics to predict the entire March Madness bracket from start to finish. For their final projects, students are learning to implement Java’s “graphical user interface”, an image-based system that forms the basis of desktop screensavers, phone apps, and video games. For Richmond, watching the creative process of her students as they work on these projects has been the best part of Left) Nadi Nader assists twin sister, Cathy, with her code, teaching computer science. “I love seeing as other students work diligently on their projects. their excitement when they solve a problem. But I also love seeing the frustration, the concentration, the focus that leads up to these “aha!” moments.” “Every prompt has a million different solutions,” she continues. “There are so many different scenarios to consider, with many breakthroughs in technology still waiting to be discovered. That’s truly what gets me excited about computer science.” “I know I’ll have an even better feel for this course next year,” adds Richmond. “I’ve been learning too. But now I have a greater understanding of the material, and I’m sure that next year will be even more successful.” Not that this year has been unsuccessful. Twenty-eight students stuck with the course throughout the entire year. Twenty-three students elected to take the AP exam for college credit in early May, with a large number of Richmond’s students looking to continue Francis Belocura shows off his newly created grid, gentheir studies in STEM fields in college. erated through use of Java’s graphical user interface. Isabel Cushman, for example, was one of just ten students to receive a full scholarship to UCSD’s Jacobs School of Engineering. Meanwhile, Richmond’s own daughter, Cammy Smithtro, will be attending Yale University in the fall to study computer science, inspired after having taken her mother’s class. But specifically regarding the success of many of her female students, Richmond is hesitant. “Just five of the twenty-three students who took the AP test were women. Take that as you may. But the fact that we still have to make a concerted effort to get women into STEM is a problem in and of itself. The same statements and questions I heard regarding female engineers and female scientists almost thirty years ago...I’m still hearing them today. It shouldn’t have to be a big deal. It should be a normal occurrence.” ( “However, when I went to Harvey Zeus Marquez, Luca Lauritzen, and Caelum Kim-SandMudd, the male to female ratio was 4:1. Just ers can hardly contain their excitement after solving a 20% women. Today, that percentage is up complex coding problem! to 46%. That’s progress,” she admits. “And
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts It was the shop around the corner, a haven for four and two legged friends. Its mission was to help animals. Indirectly it became the place where everybody knew your name. It started on 17th Street below the Pacific Grove Plaza. Definitely an experiment, the store flourished. It popped its seams and finally out grew the location. To demonstrate the popularity of the site and the people, the Treasure Shop had to be a destination. There was no parking and a very steep hill. I have some wonderful stories which I will share with you as time goes on. All of our dogs (that were well-mannered) came with their two-legged volunteer parents and greeted the public. Pat Stites had Harley and later Annie. Pat had closed a shop and was at loose ends. She donated a wealth of new goods she had left and offered sage advice about operation. We also had a visiting cat, Missy, who lived in the vacation condo unit in the building. I have written about her many times. She was a lovely, long haired black kitty, beloved by all (except Harley) who sneered when she came in. She avoided him, skirting the desk and wandering into the sales area where she would roost on a counter. Next door was beauty parlor where there was a cocker spaniel. We all know when Missy was coming as the pup would go insane trying to get THAT CAT. Missy would sleep in the lap of one of our volunteers Art Kessler who had an office upstairs. She would also sneak under the locked barrier at night and go into the shop of Roy the barber, who would often find her in the morning. One of our group, Olive Griffiths and her husband, David, obtained many of our store furnishings, including a sorting counter which we used for a long time. They would go all over town and generally soft soap people into donating racks and other necessary display units. Supporters of AFRP donated fantastic goods. Royce and Jim Foster gave vintage Shriner jewelry; Lillian Griffiths, still teaching spent her holiday time helping us and Christmas with the jewels reaped a huge harvest. The years passed, the shop popped its seams. Friends who passed away left instructions that their estates come to us. People came to volunteer and, unless their health deteriorated, they never left. Some were still at the shop two weeks ago, giving their all. I cannot name all the volunteers in one column. I simply must say that in all my years working with volunteers I have never known a finer group. They have become friends, with John and me, and with each other. If we had little in common socially we had the unbreakable bond of a devotion to animals and the mission of AFRP. Many of these pups also volunteered: Annie, Bootsie, Clementine, our ABC girls, all AFRP dogs. When we simply had to move, to expand, I called on my Rotary group to help. We got some high school students and led by Steve Covell and his trucks. The furniture and larger items were moved over to Central and Fountain. Racks were pushed up the street by other Rotarians and students. Frank Quilantang, the head floral designer at Pebble Beach Company, was a longtime friend. When I told. him we had windows he was very excited. Frank is generous, creative beyond belief, has done award-winning windows all over the area, but he has focused all his attention on the Treasure Shop. The new shop had good space but was not ideal as there was virtually no place to work, to process. At the time, there were two ladies who had assisted me at another shop and moved when I did. Grace Bemis and Irene Harlan were not young but they were dedicated beyond belief and health problems did not deter them. Both remained until infirmities dictated that they leave. I still think of Grace who had Calvin and Hobbs, her kitties and Ursula the Russian Wolf Hound. As time passed so did the pets, a new kitty joined her ménage and Ursula ll. Ursula always came with her to work, but stayed in the car. One day as she was leaving for the parking lot, Grace fell. The paramedics came and said she should not drive I told her she must let me take her home. She declined firmly and was firm…the next day she was back at the shop, bloodied but unbowed until nature simply forced her resignation. Fortunately, Ursula ll had gone to meet her maker. Shirley and Phillips Wylly, her neighbors, looked in on Grace until she died, and ultimately took her cat. By then Dave Winter had joined us. He was a dog walker for AFRP and started bringing one of his charges in to work with him. Her name was Boots, a pup who had been seriously abused and found with broken front legs. The bonding was so intense that the dog became part of Dave’s family and came to work with him up until the shop was closed. Dave had a brother who lived in Hemet. Dave donated all the furniture to us when his sibling died. He continued to bring in valuable items weekly. He also has a brother who is a famous southwestern artist and many of those paintings came our way. Speaking of paintings I cannot leave out Terrance Zito. He and Barbara care for the kittens who must be bottle fed. we have been showing and selling his art work for years. Miguel Dominguez, Will Bullas and many members of the Carmel Art Association have been more than generous. I have barely skimmed the stories of volunteers. These people are so remarkable. They come to work for their shift, but generally stay much longer, they fill in whenever possible. They take items home to repair and clean, items to be donated elsewhere and do all of the cleaning. They collect donated goods and are never too busy to help if possible. The customers and donors love us. They loved our shop and the fact that the dogs were welcomed. We knew everyone’s names. We helped them find what they needed and took info so we could contact them. I have often said that managing a benefit shop is akin to being a bartender. People loved to stop in to chat, tell me their problems and share animal tales. There is more to come in future columns. Since I am no longer at the “shop around the corner” feel free to call me 649-0657 if you have stories or email me. We love AFRP and support its mission 100 percent. I hope their experiment pays off and it raises big money for the animals. But it might never again be the spot where “everyone knows your dog’s name if not yours.” Look for chapter two and more in later weeks about the children’s area (the toy shop) and 160 Fountain. Jane Roland – gcr770@aol.com
Ed Ricketts’ Birthday: Celebrate with tours of his lab Saturday’s birthday tours at Ed Ricketts’ lab are a lot more than just walking through the rooms of the Pacific Biological Laboratories at 800 Cannery Row. The Cannery Row Foundation is offering public, narrated, 2-hour tours at 10 a.m., 12 noon, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 20. Only 15 visitors per tour are allowed in the historic Pacific Biological Laboratories, so limited reservations must be made at: tours@canneryrow.org (preferred), or by phone at (831) 236-2990. Walk-ins are welcome, depending on limited space available. Donation is $15 at the door of the Lab at 800 Cannery Row, in cash or personal checks. Robin Aeschliman will start off each session with her essay on her grand-
parents’ home and fish packing house, which was on the site before Ed Ricketts made 800 Cannery Row into the PBL. Other speakers during the day will include Mike Guardino, Lucas Seastrom and Rob McClurg who will describe what’s in Ed’s upstairs living room, downstairs lab, and in the party room, with an emphasis on the men’s club, the Monterey Jazz Festival and their philosophical interactions. Tim Thomas will be there for the late afternoon session, talking about sardines and fisheries. If you haven’t been in the Lab lately, or have never been in “Doc’s Lab” at all... do it! See his actual specimen bottles still in his Lab... and the desk made for the “Western Flyer,” in which it did not fit and was therefore never used!
Science Saturday: All About Birds Meet a Great Horned Owl
Join us for a day of feathered fun as we fly into the wonderful world of birds. Learn about the California Condor with experts from the Ventana Wilderness Society, talk to the wild bird rehab team from the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and meet a LIVE great horned owl with Master Falconer Antonio Balestreri. Come for free and educational family fun, and leave with a bird craft to take home! Science Saturday is free for everyone and fun for all ages. On Saturday, May 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove. LINK: http://www.pgmuseum.org/ museum-events/2017/5/17/science-saturday-birds-feathers-and-flight
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Happy Birthday to Jean McNeil!
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Kent Weinstein
Old Car Corner
Kent found this beautiful VW bus on Laurel. As we used to say, back in the day, don’t get behind a VW bus on a steep grade! Split window, the most desirable in many circles.
Treffen VW Cruise Comes Back in August
“I am a 17-year Pagrovian, living at Canterbury Woods Retirement Community, as I am 89 years old….now in my 90th year of happy living. My son from Golden, Colorado visited for my birthday last week and took this photo. His name is Dan McNeil and following our trip to admire the beautifully carved whales…… we went out to lunch on clam chowder!” - Jean McNeil
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This is the 19th year for the Airhead Parts Highway 1 Treffen VW Cruise. Starting out as a Karmann Ghia only local cruise day, the event quickly became the largest annual gathering of Karmann Ghias in the world. Over time, the interest from owners of other vintage VW models became so strong, that in 2005 was made the decision to include all classic rear engine VW models in a 3000-mile California to Virginia cross country cruise. In 2009, organizers made historic Coastal Hwy 1 the official route for the annual one-week Vintage cruise, beginning at the border of Canada and ending at the Mexican border with a final annual car show in San Diego. The group is continuing the route from the Canadian border to the Mexican border, and on the sixth day the VW group will trail down into Laguna Seca Recreation area and The Wilkie’s Inn for the evening. On the same evening our Treffen group will also be holding a car event called VW Show and Shine in Pacific Grove.
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The Spring Spectacular 2017: Breaker Girls Dance Team
Photos by Karen Levy
DiFranco Dance Project presents Dance…Love…Sing…Live Spring Dance Concert 2017
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Nitrogen Fixation Tom Stevens
Otter Views Monday afternoon found me weeding at the PG community garden, where winter rains had produced a bumper crop of alfalfa, buffalo grass and ground-hugging clovers. All are upstanding citizens of the botanical world, but they were naughtily invading planting boxes meant for human edibles. These weeds were “plants out of place.” I was pitching the fifth wheelbarrow of alfalfa against the fence when the garden’s bamboo gate creaked open to admit several youthful visitors and an older man. They said they were an environmental science class from Cal State Monterey Bay. After an exchange of greetings, one young woman asked if she could plant a gauge near the garden’s “midpoint.” “What will it gauge?” I inquired. “Soil temperature and humidity,” she said. “We’re doing a study.” I gestured to a nearby planting box so long neglected its head-high weeds could have concealed Tarzan. “Whoever had that box must have moved to Norway or be sailing around the world,” I said. “You can plant your gauge there with impunity.” Soon she was pushing a white picket stake into a patch of bare ground near the Tarzan box. Mounted on the stake were the aforesaid gauges and a slip of lettering seeking the forbearance of the community gardeners. Elsewhere, one of her classmates knelt in the soil to examine through a magnifying glass chard leaves that overhung a well-cultivated garden box. The class coordinator led other students on forays to search the premises for evidence of beneficial insects. “Are you just studying this one garden?” I asked the gauge girl. “No, we’re doing research in 25 organic gardens all over the area. We want a wide range of climate, temperature and growing conditions so we’ll have a good sample size.” In Hawaii, if you ask too many questions, you risk being “niele” (nosy), so I resumed weeding and left the students to their research. Still, the encounter took me back to an earlier botanical study involving scientists, giant weeds and test plots. The project bore the technical-sounding acronym NifTal, which stood for “Nitrogen Fixation by Tropical Agricultural Legumes.” Under present-day political conditions, NifTal would likely fall under the rubric of “federally funded boondoggles.” But back in 1980, nitrogen fixation was a “Green Revolution” idea whose time might soon arrive. That’s what the project scientists thought, anyway. They wore starched white coats and had set up laboratories in an abandoned high school campus on Maui. The project had landed there ostensibly because the island’s climate and soils mimicked those of the global tropics, where the long-promised Green Revolution was to occur. Myself, I thought the scientists probably just wanted to spend a couple of years on Maui at government expense, but what did I know? I was just the NifTal groundskeeper, charged with keeping the old campus looking spruce in case officials from Washington ever showed up to inspect. Luckily, that didn’t happen. This left ample time for the scientists and their lab assistants to have fun when not dusting legume beans with various nitrogen-fixing bacteria. The refurbished high school tennis courts resounded with the whop-whop of daily matches. Golf, snorkel and sightseeing outings were organized. The old high school audio-visual room hosted popcorn movie matinees. Foreign films were popular, as the project scientists were from Indonesia, Ireland and other far-flung locales. But even carefree tropical legume scientists needed to renew their biennial grants, so research progress had to be demonstrated. That’s where the giant weeds came in. At various “micro-therms” around Maui, the NifTal staffers maintained fenced test plots of a woody legume-family shrub known to islanders as “haole koa.” Left to its own devices, haole koa forms a dense, head-high thicket of slender saplings that would not have looked out of place near the Tarzan box on Monday. But when its seeds are goosed with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, the saplings spring into 20-
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Local water rate-setting is well worth the price of taking over Cal-Am Editor:
In his May 5 letter to the Carmel Pine Cone, a periodic contributor compares Public Water Now’s proposal for public ownership of our local water utility to actions from fascist pre-WWII German and Italian governments. Hyperbole? Bigtime. In 2014, the Monterey Peninsula was in 9th place among the most expensive water districts of the largest 400 in the country. That was before CalAm’s recent large rate increases went into effect a couple months ago. Are we moving up in the standings now? Definitely. That’s does not include the proposed desal plant and pipeline costs which will be steep and coming later. Unlike some water utilities, CalAm does not pay a single penny for any of the actual water that flows through their pipes to our faucets. So why is our water bill so high right now, when every drop is free? The answer is that CalAm is a true monopoly with a guaranteed revenue and profit. It applies for every rate increase it might be entitled to, whether it is for unused, undelivered water it doesn’t even have rights to, or the deconstruction of the San Clemente Dam at three times the cost of dredging and retrofitting it for seismic strength and improved access for steelhead. The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) grants them nearly every request in its entirety. After fifty years of this arrangement, we have come to our current outrageous situation. What will our grandchildren be forced to pay if this continues? Public takeover of our water utility will eliminate the CPUC from the equation and allow for local rate-setting. The public entity that would run it is required to be transparent in their books, headed by boards that must face electoral scrutiny from the public they serve. These are sensible checks and balances. Huge infrastructure improvements by a public entity will qualify for low interest loans and state grants. By example, Pure Water Monterey received a 1% state loan on $100 million for its GWR project which broke ground on May 5. The Pine Cone letter writer estimates that the take-over will cost tens of millions of dollars, and that might very well be so. However, we can save that much in a few years just in profit and interest expenses saved by public ownership. We can save much more than that guided by sensible public stewards managing our water, the most essential public resource there is, rather than by a corporate monopoly, with the perpetual endorsement of the CPUC, seeking maximum profit from our water system for the benefit of its corporate shareholders. Where is the fascism in that? Michael Baer Monterey
And So It Goes . . . Editor: I never thought I’d see in this community, one I grew up in, complete and total disregard for a hard working, dedicated community and animal advocate. A senior citizen fired “the way Jane Roland was fired!”…Fired from a benefit shop that she started almost 11 years ago. The success of the benefit ahop helped with supporting financially AFRP’s mission to assist and place animals in loving homes. I could go on and speak for many of the devoted volunteers who have resigned due to Jane’s firing, but I will let them speak for themselves. Jane deserves more! A thank you, a proper farewell and more than that a “wish you well!” She received none of this. In turn she was fired, door locks changed, thus they are moving ahead with many changes Jane had often requested and was denied. Jane is in her 80’s. She is one the hardest working people I know. Is this the way we treat our senior citizens? What happen to caring, kindness and just plain being grateful for all one has accomplished!? Shame on those who cast her aside. Those who chose to eliminate rather than celebrate! Pacific Grove is better than this… My hat is off to Jan Roland for all she has done! Her hard work and dedication is second to none…. M.Tubman A Volunteer since inception
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foot tall trunks and sprout lofty canopies of leaves. It’s like Charles Atlas for plants. Coupled with test data generated by the Indonesian scientists, photographs of the turbo-charged legumes in these “exclosure” sites kept the NifTal grant money rolling in. Or at least it did the year I was the groundskeeper, and I was grateful for my $4 an hour. At length, though, like Cinderella’s coach at midnight, the funding ran out and the project site reverted to an abandoned high school again. The labs closed down, the white-coated scientists left for other grants, and the grounds no longer needed keeping. But in their fenced exclosures, the haole koa trees kept growing thicker and taller, casting seeds far and wide. Soon they will take over whatever part of the world alfalfa hasn’t claimed. It may be that nitrogen fixation by tropical agricultural legumes only worked on woody weeds, but it did work.
izens of Pacific Grove as well as our readers elsewhere. We prefer that letters be on local topics. At present we have not set limits on length though we do reserve the right to edit letters for space constraints, so please be concise. We will contact you to verify authenticity so your email address and/or telephone number must be included as well as your name and city of residence. We will not publish unsigned letters or letters which defame, slander or libel. Cedar Street Times is an adjudicated newspaper published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. Marge Ann Jameson, Editor/Publisher Phone 831-324-4742 • Fax 831-324-4745 editor@cedarstreettimes.com
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Full Disclosures Alec Murdock
Outside the Box
Last October, I set out to write at least a year’s worth of these columns. We’ve already passed the halfway mark, so I think it’s time to reaffirm “my goal is to offer up thought-provoking ways to look at issues.” I pledge again that “I have no hidden agenda, no interest in holding office, and I’m not a surrogate or partisan.” I’m independent-minded and open-minded, and consider it part of my job to differentiate between facts and opinion, to never disguise one as the other, “to form opinions that flow from accurate observations and common sense, and to make the route clear.” I hope I’ve lived up to that so far. I invite you to contact me at the email address below and let me know. New disclosure: I’m joining the city’s Economic Development Commission as an at-large member, pending appointment by Mayor Kampe and approval by the City Council. Well, maybe that won’t happen, but I hope it does. I look forward to learning and participating. While I’m at it, a related disclosure: my wife, Kim Murdock, chairs the Administrative Hearing Officers in Pacific Grove. They are unpaid, independent, quasi-judicial magistrates who hear legal appeals involving city code and ordinances. And she was the one who heard the notorious pet pig case. Proud disclosure: I’m bragging on Kim when I tell you that the Superior Court just upheld her decision unequivocally. If you followed the story in the news, you may wonder how that could have happened. And the answer makes an important point about the media. When you read her decision (arrowkite.com/km hearing decision.pdf), you’ll see a sizable disparity between what was reported in news stories and the actual facts of the case, even down to who the victims were. Back when I introduced myself in this column, I ranted about the media. And now, frankly, I’m even more concerned about them than about our President. At least Trump can be stopped by the branches of government, but media cannot (and should not) be stopped. When we see news organizations willfully mixing opinion and persuasion with facts, we owe it to ourselves to stop consuming those sources — especially when we agree with their opinions. To preach to the choir, as they do, hurts the choir the most. The anti-sermons lull us into abandoning thought and just hitting the same old notes. Propaganda is news’s enemy, make no mistake. It creates profoundly false impressions of what’s going on around us. Seek and demand real news; the truth. Grudging disclosure: writing this column means I’m media myself — a sort of local talking head in print, a mini-pundit. In the past, I’ve asked you to distinguish between local newsmakers and noisemakers, the latter being those who seek influence without getting hired or elected to important positions. As a class, they tend to take shortcuts. Many are outright liars and damage our community. They hold no power, but do hold sway. At election time, they’re more likely to mislead you than newsmakers are. So, my most painful disclosure is — this column makes me a noisemaker, too. All I can say is listen and choose carefully. Choose those you trust, and for God’s sake, ignore those who play on your emotions. Mark Twain said, “We all do no end of feeling, and we mistake it for thinking.” You may email comments about this column to AlecOTB@arrowkite.com
CalAM’s figures add up...and up... and up Editor:
Did you receive a copy of the Cal Am latest rate increase mailer? Per this mailer Cal Am comes up with an average monthly water bill of $58.07.Per the same mailer: In 2018 Annual Revenue will be $65,430,547/divided by 40,000 connection /divided by 12 months = $136.31 average monthly water cost (not including surcharges or taxes). This is more than twice as much as Cal Am’s documented average and the average increase will be $136.31 X 0.0277 = $3.77, New monthly average $140.09 Charles Cech Monterey Image by Ron Weizman (2010)
Living Landscapes Help California Homeowners Protect Property from Wildfires
the midst of severe drought and water By Kris Kiser, Outdoor Power Equipment restrictions? It’s simple, really. Institute (OPEI) California may face a brutal fire season, and sadly, reports say it’s only getting underway. Relentless drought, Santa Ana winds, and the millions of dead trees in the state killed by lack of water and bark beetle infestation combine to create a perfect storm for increased fire danger. Living landscapes – grass, trees, shrubs, and flowering plants – can help California homeowners protect their property and their real estate values. Fire danger is just one more reason not to rip out your lawn in favor of deadened mulch, rocks, pavers and even plastic grass. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, living grass is the best natural fire break. Healthy turf grass can be a significant deterrent to wildfires and can help protect property. Green grass retards the spread of wildfires because of its low fuel value. It also provides a defendable space around structures where firefighters can work effectively. In fact, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, homeowners are required by law to create a defensible space of 100 feet around their home by allocating a “lean, clean and green zone” that is void of flammable vegetation within 30 feet of their house and a "reduced fuel zone" in the remaining 70 feet (or to the property line). But how exactly can California homeowners have a green, living landscape in
Know your climate zone. What plants survive best, taking into account your region and use? Select plants that are drought–tolerant. For instance, many species of grass require very little water. You can even look for fire–retardant plants and shrubs (such as rockrose, ice plant, aloe, hedging roses and shrub apples) for added protection. Water wisely and only when necessary. Grass requires much less water than most people think. The best time for homeowners to protect their property from wildfire is before one strikes. To learn more about the importance of living landscapes and for more tips on how to protect green space even in drought conditions, visit LivingLandscapesMatter.com.
NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary seeks advisory council applicants by May 31
NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is seeking applicants for three alternate seats on its advisory council. The council ensures public participation in sanctuary management and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. The sanctuary is accepting applications for the following seats: agriculture (alternate), conservation (alternate) and education (alternate). Applications are due by Wednesday, May 31. To receive an application kit, or for further information, please contact Nichole Rodriguez, council coordinator, via email at Nichole.Rodriguez@noaa.gov; by phone at 831-647-4206; or by mail at 99 Pacific Street, Building 455A, Monterey, CA 93940. Application kits can also be downloaded from the sanctuary’s website at http://montereybay.noaa.gov/.
Most L.A. homes still worth less than before recession Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors
Market Matters Source: KPCC Radio Southern California’s residential market can feel overheated, with the bidding wars on homes and busy open houses. But new research from the real estate website Trulia shows area home prices still have a way to go before they hit pre-recession peaks. The researchers found that in Los Angeles County, just 37.4 percent of homes are priced at more than they were before the housing bust. In Orange County, 23.5 percent have hit that level, while just 3 percent have in the Inland Empire, one of the epicenters of the mortgage meltdown. But real estate experts predict even if it takes them longer, homes in southern California will see a full rebound. Geoff McIntosh, president of the California Association of Realtors, said the most desirable parts of L.A. County, those near good schools and the beach, are already fetching housing bubble prices.
McIntosh, who sells homes in Long Beach, said he sees stark differences in home values just within the city itself. Prime properties that had fallen to the $600,000 range during the worst of the housing crisis are back to pre-recession prices of around $2 million, he said. So forlorn homeowners whose homes are struggling to recapture their pre-recession value may want to hold on. McIntosh said prices will keep climbing. “I don’t believe that it’s likely you’re going to see housing values level off because there’s not enough supply,” McIntosh said, referring to California’s failure to build enough homes for its growing population. “I think there’s still a lot of pent-up demand.” But he added that many unknowns may affect home prices in the future, such as higher interest rates. Realtors are also concerned that the Trump Administration’s tax plan will result in a loss of tax benefits of owning a home.
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Results from the 49th Annual Mathletics Competition Salinas, Calif. - On a day designed for sharp pencils and even sharper minds, Emma Cushing of York School was awarded the $1,250 Richard Morgantini Scholarship for being the top-scoring student taking the advanced calculus exam. The 49th annual Mathletics Competition was held Saturday May 13 at Hartnell College. This year, an additional top award category, the Robert P. Balles Scholarship, awarded $1500 to the highest scoring Advanced Calculus team of Audrey Bennett, Jayne Oentoro and Chloe Zhao of Santa Catalina Upper School. First, second, and third place winners in each level received gift cards, gift certif-
Morgantini Scholarship Award recipient Emma Cushing - The York School Robert P. Balles Scholarship Award recipients Santa Catalina Upper School • Audrey Bennett • Jayne Oentoro • Chloe Zhao Common Core State Standard 5 1st – Duke Smith - Tularcitos Elementary School 2nd – Sindhu Gokaraju - International School of Monterey 3rd – Antony Ortiz - Bay View Academy Honorable Mentions • Tristan Hansch - All Saints’ Day School • Elizabeth Jimenez -Bay View Academy • Mark Albiol Carmel - River Elementary • Santiago de Tezanos Pinto - Carmel River Elementary • Sneha Gokaraju - International School of Monterey • Ansh Shah - International School of Monterey • Danielle Guerrero - Mission Park Elementary • Rose Finn - Tularcitos Elementary School • Gia Panetta - Tularcitos Elementary School Winning Teams 1st – International School of Monterey • Snehha Gokaraju • Sindhu Gokaraju • Ansh Shah 2nd – Tularcitos Elementary School • Rose Finn • Gia Panetta • Duke Smith 3rd – Bay View Academy • Elizabeth Jimenez • Antony Ortiz • Emily Takagaki Common Core State Standard 6 1st – William Coen - Pacific Grove Middle School 2nd – Samuel Low - Mission Park Elementary 3rd – Jack Weyant - Pacific Grove Middle School Honorable Mentions • Alex Gianola Cook - All Saints’ Day School • Eliot Myers - All Saints’ Day School • Tenki Donaldson - Bay View Academy • Sawyer Hamilton - Carmel Middle School • Justin Want - International School of Monterey • Samantha Love - Mission Park Elementary • Christian Cueller - Pacific Grove Middle School • Jack Germann - San Carlos Elementary .•Jack Ratcliff - Santa Catalina Middle School . Tarn Reilly - Santa Catalina Middle School Winning Teams 1st – Pacific Grove Middle School . William Coen . Christian Cueller . Jack Weyant 2nd – All Saints’ Day School . Alex Gianola Cook . Eliot Myers . Jack Page 3rd – San Carlos Elementary School . Luka Didoszak . Jack Germann . Noah Pope Common Core State Standard 7 1st – Christopher Rosas - Pacific Grove Middle School 2nd- Corbin Olney - Pacific Grove Middle School 3rd – Craig Chiu - All Saints’ Day School Honorable Mentions • Kate Morgan - All Saints’ Day School • Nathan Chen - Carmel Middle School • Casey Cortez - Carmel Middle School • Darrell Wang - Carmel Middle School • James Dodson - International School of Monterey • Joshua Garcia - North Monterey County Middle School • Amanda Kimball - San Benancio Middle School • Angela Tan - San Benancio Middle School • AnnaBella Hrepich - Santa Catalina Middle School • Claire Nowak - Santa Catalina Middle
School • Hayden William - Santa Catalina Middle School Winning Teams 1st – Pacific Grove Middle School • Corbin Olney • Christopher Rosas • Hannah Yun 2nd - Carmel Middle School • Nathan Chen • Casey Cortez • Darrell Wang 3rd - Santa Catalina Middle School • AnnaBella Hrepich • Claire Nowak • Hayden Williams Common Core State Standard 8 1st – Caleb Andin - San Benancio Middle School 2nd – Anjo Pagdanganan - Washington Middle School 3rd – Max Payne - North Monterey County Middle School Honorable Mentions • Ethan Morgan - Hallmark Charter School • Angelina Moon - International School of Monterey • Anders Webb - International School of Monterey • Sofia Guertin - Pacific Grove Middle School • Nora Rawson - San Carlos Elementary • Beatrix Stork - Santa Catalina Middle School • Cole Gibson - The York School • Mckenna Goodson - The York School • Anthony Santa Ana - Washington Middle School • Alex Serna - Washington Middle School Winning Teams 1st – Pacific Grove Middle School • Sam Coutts • Sofia Guertin • Anastacia Hunt 2nd – Santa Catalina Middle School • Bella Borgomini • Gabriel Gargiulo • Beatrix Stork 3rd – International School of Monterey • Fatima Gasmelseed • Angelina Moon • Anders Webb Mathematics 1 1st – Brandon Gatanaga -Salinas High School 2nd – Kelly Harvell - Salinas High School 3rd – Caroline Coen - Pacific Grove Middle School Honorable Mentions • Dakota Ross - Bay View Academy • Jordi Faxon - Carmel High School • Tyler Armstrong - Carmel Middle School • Martin Sevcik - Carmel Middle School • Andrew Wang - Carmel Middle School • Alexa Runas - Monterey High School • Thomas Paff - Pacific Grove Middle School • Tully Cannon - Salinas High School • Fei Wu - Stevenson School Winning Teams 1st – Salinas High School • Tully Cannon • Brandon Gatanaga • Kelly Harvell 2nd – Carmel Middle School • Tyler Armtstrong • Martin Sevcik • Andrew Wang 3rd – Pacific Grove Middle School • Caroline Coen • Thomas Paff • Danica Tang Mathematics 2 1st – Anna Zhang - Stevenson School 2nd – Tom Liu - The York School 3rd – Betty Ng - Stevenson School Honorable Mentions • Vivian Wei - Carmel High School • Lucia Zacek - Carmel High School • Angelo Gabriel - Braganza Monterey High School • Katie Hansen - Pacific Grove High School • Ricardo Beltran - Salinas High School
icates and an Olympic-sized first, second or third place medal. Nearly 300 upper elementary, middle and high school students from Monterey County public and private schools participated in the event, which tests students in one of eleven levels. Mathletics is a math contest held each May to encourage excellence in math and recognize the achievements of individual students and the schools they represent. The Monterey County Office of Education and California State University, Monterey Bay Mathematics Department sponsor the event. • Tara Birgani - Salinas High School • Reed McCullough - Salinas High School • Grace Deakyne - Santa Catalina Upper School • Taylor Ford - Santa Catalina Upper School ª Brian Chung - Stevenson School Winning Teams 1st – Stevenson School • Brian Chung • Betty Ng • Anna Zhang 2nd – Salinas High School • Ricardo Beltran • Tara Birgani • Reed McCullough 3rd – Carmel High School • Vivian Wei • Helen Yang • Lucia Zacek Mathematics 3 1st – Tyler Smithtro - Pacific Grove High School 2nd – Jason Lin - Stevenson School 3rd – Annie Luo - Santa Catalina Upper School Honorable Mentions • Hudson Wood - Palma High School • Charles Alliston - Stevenson School • Candace Wong - Santa Catalina Upper School • Lavender Zhou - Santa Catalina Upper School • Miranda Wilson -Salinas High School • Alexis Singh - Monterey High School • Elizabeth Lee - Pacific Grove High School • Jack Bailey - Monterey High School • Jaden Keller - Monterey High School • Jaesang Noh - Stevenson School Winning Teams 1st – Santa Catalina Upper School • Annie Luo • Candace Wong • Lavender Zhou 2nd – Stevenson School • Charles Alliston • Jason Lin • Jaesang Noh 3rd – Pacific Grove High School • Elizabeth Lee • Michelle Lee • Tyler Smithtro Math Analysis/ Pre-Calculus 1st – Oscar Chen - Stevenson School 2nd – Tristen Laney - The York School 3rd – Joanna Lin - Santa Catalina Upper School Honorable Mentions • Rosemary Lee - Santa Catalina Upper School • Sylvia Chen - Stevenson School • Stella Li - Stevenson School • Ryan Ricupero - Carmel High School • Caelum Kim-Sanders - Pacific Grove High School • Jason Hoech - Palma High School • Phat Le - Palma High School • Sarah Ning - Santa Catalina Upper School • Amy Cho - The York School • Chankai Yao - The York School Winning Teams 1st – Santa Catalina Upper School • Rosemary Lee • Joanna Lin • Sarah Ning 2nd – Stevenson School • Oscar Chen • Sylvia Chen • Stella Li 3rd – The York School • Amy Cho • Tristen Laney ● Chankai Yao Calculus AB 1st – Filip Zacek - Carmel High School 2nd – Henry Loh - Pacific Grove High School 3rd – Kevin Barbard - The York School Honorable Mentions • Quinn Spooner - Carmel High School • Qingyi (Ching) Chen - Monterey High School • Luca Lauritzen - Pacific Grove High School
• Aaron Helman - Salinas High School • Jessica Cheng - Santa Catalina Upper School • Iris Kang - Santa Catalina Upper School • Sophia Lee - Santa Catalina Upper School • Anneka Rose - Stevenson School • Lexseal Lin - The York School • Jenny Liu - The York School Winning Teams 1st – The York School • Kevin Barnard • Lexseal Lin • Jenny Liu 2nd – Pacific Grove High School • Luca Laurtizen • Esther Lee • Henry Loh 3rd – Santa Catalina Upper School • Jessica Cheng • Iris Kang • Sophia Lee Calculus BC 1st – Emma Cushing - The York School 2nd – Teyam Birgani - Salinas High School 3rd – Jeffrey Jiang - Carmel High School Honorable Mentions • Alessandro Boaro - Carmel High School • Zac Hardy - Carmel High School • Theodore Wheat - Monterey High School • Audrey Bennett - Santa Catalina Upper School • Jayne Oentoro - Santa Catalina Upper School • Chloe Zhao - Santa Catalina Upper School • Coco Huang - Stevenson School • Vanessa You - Stevenson School • Andrew Zhang - Stevenson School • Laura Bauman - The York School Winning Teams 1st – Santa Catalina Upper School • Audrey Bennett • Jayne Oentoro • Chloe Zhao 2nd – Carmel High School • Alessandro Boaro • Zac Hardy • Jeffrey Jiang 3rd – Stevenson School • Coco Huang • Vanessa You • Andrew Zhang Statistics AP 1st – Anna Li - The York School 2nd – EJ Defensor - Pacific Grove High School 3rd – Tyler Koran - Salinas High School Honorable Mentions • Quincy Hendricks - Carmel High School • Dalan Laughlin - Carmel High School • Isabel Cushman - Pacific Grove High School • Camden Smithtro - Pacific Grove High School • Angela Cricelli - Salinas High School • Barbara Avalos Garcia - Santa Catalina Upper School • Valeria Gonzalez Villarreal - Santa Catalina Upper School • Jacob Wang - Stevenson School • Diana Zhao - Stevenson School • Jill Litman - The York School • James Gonzalez - The York School Winning Teams 1st – Pacific Grove High School • Isabel Cushman • EJ Defensor • Camden Smithtro 2nd – The York School • Anna Li • Jill Litman ● James Gonzalez 3rd – Carmel High School ● Kristen Bown ● Quincy Hendricks ● Dalan Laughlin
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What Makes PG Unique, You Ask Mayor Kampe posed that same query last October when he and I spoke about possible content for “Life in Pacific Grove.” Bill wanted to know how our residents and visitors would express the essence, the magic of Pacific Grove. Since we began this yearlong project, we’ve received many and myriad answers to include in our community-building book to benefit the PG Library. During my writing class today at Sally Griffin Center for Living I was surprised by a quick tongue-in-cheek answer: “What makes PG unique? You can say hello to people on the street and they don’t stab you.”—Pat C. Ready, a can-do retired executive with mischievous eyes. Rebecca Riddell, our guest columnist this week, answers with precious childhood memories that combine to create the magic of PG for her—magic that remains today, to be enjoyed by all of us here now. A Special Kind of Light As an old lady, I often find myself reminiscing about the Good Ol’ Days of PG. Then I immediately remind myself that even in 2017 this is a wondrous place. One of the most spectacular on earth, if I do say so myself. There’s a special kind of light here, as any artist as far back as the turn of the last century would tell. It’s that pinkish kind of light that makes everything sing. Not during the months when the fog rolls in of course. Yet, that’s its own kind of awesome. Ever walk down the street in fog so thick you couldn’t see your hand? If you grew up in PG back in the day, you
Keepers of our Culture Patricia Hamilton did. I think watching the tall, aging pines dance in the fog is one of the most beautiful sights to behold. You can still watch them now in June or July. Seals Bark and Bells Chime You can still sit out on your porch in the morning and hear the seals barking on the Monterey Coast Guard Pier. No matter where in PG you live, you can still hear the bells chime the time from City Hall and the test runs for the Feast of Lanterns Pageant from Lovers Point Beach. I still watch the school band march down my street on their way to the Good Old Days or the Butterfly Parade. Just as it has always been. You can still get a burger from The Shack at the beach. While they’re really not the same, I still stop by for lunch every once in a while. The glass bottom boats I worked on as a teen are gone, yet now they have kayaks and bike rentals and such. You can still see the butterflies fluttering through town, from November through March, and deer, raccoons, squirrels, and possum still navigate through my yard each day. Yes, a lot has changed and much has stayed the same. Small Town Friends and Families The Mayor, the butcher, the baker,
Monterey residents: Apply to fill a vacancy on the Library Board
The Monterey City Council is encouraging Monterey residents to apply to serve on the Library Board of Trustees to fill an unscheduled vacancy. Unlike other City boards and commissions, the Library Board of Trustees is an administrative board and hires the Library Director and recommends the Library’s budget to the City Council. Volunteers on the Library Board of Trustees typically serve four year terms, but in this case the volunteer selected will fill an unscheduled vacancy with a term that will end June 30, 2020. Monterey residents can pick up an application at 580 Pacific Street, City Clerk’s Office, Room 6, or online at http://monterey.org/Portals/0/Forms/CClerk/BCC-Application.pdf. Applications for the Library Board of Trustees will be accepted until close of business May 29, 2017. For more information, call 831-646-3935.
Keith Larson sketch of a Victorian home, City Hall, Pt. Pinos Lighthouse they still know me by name. I still leave my front door wide open on occasion when I run to Grove Market. I have found an assortment of stray animals and even an ex-husband, yet never a thief or intruder. Foolish in today’s world, I know. But, this is still PG. Pacific Grove is still a magical place to raise children, with the beaches, the parks, and the neighborly neighbors. Even with the high percentage of second homes and short-term rentals (as can only be expected in the most beautiful place on earth), I now have young children back in my neighborhood. May they share in the wonders I’ve experienced growing up in this unique little town by the sea. Magical Essence of Your PG? Our 444-page community book is
almost full—June 1 is the deadline to submit your story, which you can do right on our website: lifeinpacificgrove.com. Professional editors will correct anything amiss and your story will shine! Complete details are at lifeinpacificgrove.com. You retain the copyright; Park Place Publications has the right to publish and promote your story in print and on-line to benefit the PG Library. Thank you for expressing your community spirit! Also submit by email: lifeinpacificgrove@gmail.com or snail mail your stories to Life in Pacific Grove, P.O. Box 722, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. All proceeds go to benefit the PG Public Library. Book launch in October when the Monarchs return to Pacific Grove.
Lovers Point Mural, Pacific Grove Post Office
By Fritz Snyder, University of Montana Fritz.Snyder@mso.umt.edu
In 1940 Victor Arnautoff received a commission to paint a mural in the Pacific Grove Post Office. Arnautoff, a painter, muralist, and teacher, was born in Mariupol, Ukraine, in 1896. He served as a Cavalry officer in Czar Nicholas II’s army, before escaping to Manchuria to avoid the Bolshevik Revolution. Arnautoff traveled to China and Mexico before emigrating to the U.S. and San Francisco in 1925. He enrolled at the California School of Fine Arts where he studied sculpture and painting. He also studied mural painting with Diego Rivera in Mexico. Arnautoff was perhaps the most prolific muralist in San Francisco in the 1930s. He painted murals in five post offices, including three in California: Richmond, South San Francisco, and Pacific Grove. He also taught at Stanford University where he was Professor of Art from 1939 – 1960. Arnauoff was technical director and art chief of the Coit Tower murals project in San Francisco and painted a mural in the Coit Tower depicting city life. In 1955, an Arnautoff lithograph titled “DIX McSmear,” associating Vice President Richard Nixon with McCarthyism, created controversy. As a result, there were calls for Stanford to dismiss him. However, a faculty committee there reviewed his case and declined to make such a recommendation to the Stanford president, and Arnautoff remained a faculty member. After the death of his wife in the 1960s, he returned to the USSR and died in Leningrad in 1979. After Arnautoff visited Pacific Grove twice and conferred with the postmaster there, they chose the topic “Lovers Point,” the name of a prominent feature along the coast, for the mural. Edward Rowan was then the Section Superintendent of the Section of Painting and Sculpture, for the U.S. Treasury Department, and, as such, had control of the content of murals in post offices across the U.S. The Section adopted a stringent review policy for designs that might prove controversial, with the conviction that any woman wearing less than the full complement of street clothes was “bound to cause a riot.” In the mural, a group of children plays tag. A couple in sport clothes watches the activity on the pier at the end of the point. A man and a woman at the apex of the composition gaze out to sea. She is in a modest one-piece bathing suit, which sent Rowan “into a tizzy.” He warned Arnautoff: “Take care that in the finished work, she does not look too much like an advertisement of a bathing suit.” Rowan thought the woman was “distressingly insistent physically.” Rowan asked that the woman be dressed in street or sports clothes, although the dress in the final composition did little
Photo of mural by Peter Mounteer to change the lines of the woman’s body. Her firm, sleek derriere, glimpsed on the center line of the composition, “touched off a cleavage crisis in reverse in Washington.” The P.G. postmaster was satisfied with the mural although he seemed disappointed with the fact that there was no photographic likeness of the landscape in the mural. The Pacific Grove Tide newspaper had the headline, “That New Picture In the Post Office Worries Us,” although why the townspeople were going to be up in arms over the painting was not made entirely clear. “The whole thing is out of place,” the Tide insisted. However, the Lovers Point mural remains in the Pacific Grove Post Office today and is still in good shape. Indeed, it is somewhat symbolic of P.G. and its most famous landmark, Lover’s Point. Sources: Robert W. Cherny, Victor Arnautoff and the Politics of Art (University of Illinois Press, 2017). Karal Ann Marline, Wall-to-Wall America: A Cultural History of Post-Office Murals in the Great Depression (University of Minnesota Press, 1982).
Times • Page 21 Carmel Public Library Free Public Pacific Grove Chamber to Program Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. Present Annual Awards Five awards will be presented at the community service as a city councilman, May 19, 2017 • CEDAR STREET
Harrison Memorial Library invites the public to a free program, Advancing Your Photography. Local photographer and author Marc Silber of the Silber Studios will speak and give examples from his new book, Advancing Your Photography. Join Silber at the Harrison Memorial Library for dynamic talk that covers the basics from his new book Advancing Your Photography – the definitive handbook that will take you through the entire process of becoming an accomplished photographer. From teaching you the basics to exploring the stages of the cycle of photography, Silber makes it clear and easy for you to master the art form. Photography and the technology associated with it is constantly evolving, but the fundamentals remain the same. Advancing Your Photography will carry you forward in a lifetime of pursuing the art and accomplishment of photography. Date and time of the program is Saturday, June 3, 10-11:30 am at the Harrison Memorial Library, Ocean & Lincoln, Carmel the program is FREE and open to the public Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Join Marc Silber at the Harrison Memorial Library for dynamic talk that covers the basics from his new book Advancing Your Photography -- the definitive handbook that will take you through the entire process of becoming an accomplished photographer. From teaching you the basics to exploring the stages of the cycle of photography, Silber makes it clear and easy for you to master the art form. Photography and the technology associated with it is constantly evolving, but the fundamentals remain the same. Advancing Your Photography will carry you forward in a lifetime of pursuing the art and accomplishment of photography. For program details contact Jean Chapin, librarian, at 831-624-7323.
Monterey County Film Commission Selects Film Student Briana Gonzales as $2,000 Scholarship Winner
Briana Gonzales, a student at the Cinematic Arts and Technology program at California State University, Monterey Bay, was named the 2017 winner of a $2,000 scholarship in the Monterey County Film Commission’s Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Film Student Scholarship Award Program. She is a Seaside resident, originally from Porterville, CA. The Monterey County Film Commission film student scholarship program was created in 2008 to provide financial aid and incentive to students of film as well as beginning filmmakers who reside in Monterey County or those enrolled in a college or university in the county. The fund was established as a permanent endowment with the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Gonzales has a filmmaking career goal, and is focused on stop-motion animation which she feels offers opportunities to be creative and innovative. “It is rigorous work, but rewarding when I see my set and characters Briana Gonzales come to life,” Gonzales said. “This award will allow me to invest in equipment and create a more intricate production set and well-constructed characters which would in turn show off my skills to studios and film festivals and help further my career in the art that is stop-motion animation,” Gonzales said. Contributions to the film commission’s Director Emeritus Richard Tyler Film Student Scholarship Award Program were made by the Craig and Paula Tigerman family, in-kind support from the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and numerous local donors. Donations are welcomed for next year’s program, according to Jeff Clark, film student scholarship committee chairperson and chair of the board of the Monterey County Film Commission. For more information call 831-646-0910 or email info@ filmmonterey.org.
The Monterey County Film Commission was created by and is funded in part by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. Its mission is to inspire and facilitate film and media production throughout Monterey County, creating positive economic impact.
American Legion Post 512 to hold Memorial Day Ceremony Monday, May 29
American Legion Post 512 will join with the City of Carmel-by-the-Sea to commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 29, 2017, at 11 a.m. in Devendorf Park, located at Ocean Avenue and Junipero Street. The public ceremony will include remarks by local dignitaries. Color Guard will be provided by the Monterey High School Junior Navy ROTC Cadets program. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be moved indoors to the American Legion Post 512, located on Dolores Street between 8th and 9th Avenues. Following the ceremony an Open House will be held at the American Legion Post 512.
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce James R. Hughes Citizen of the Year Presentation and Installation of the Board of Directors on Saturday, June 3, at Asilomar Conference Grounds. The event begins with a no-host reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations and more information, contact the Chamber office at 373-3304. Among the honors is the Citizen of the Year Award, named for the late Dr. James R. Hughes, who was a well-known Pacific Grove dentist with a long history of
state coastal commissioner, water board member and many other roles. Former honorees selected this year’s recipient. Other awards and award winners include: Citizen of the Year - Mark Travaille, Travaille Brothers Construction; Public Official of the Year - Dr. Ralph Porras, Superintendent, Pacific Grove Unified School District; Business of the Year Bill and Helen Bluhm, Bratty and Bluhm Property Management; Twenty Five Years of Hospitality Service - Victoria Arroyo, Monterey Peninsula Inn; Executive Director of the Year - Jeanette Kihs, Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History.
Healing Harp Talk, Music at Monterey Public Library
On Wednesday, June 14, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Vivian Sarubbi will discuss the therapeutic benefits of harp music. You will learn about the ancient healing legacy of the harp, the science behind the effects of sound vibrations, and experience live therapeutic harp demonstrations yourself. Harpist Lynda Sperry Jardine, Certified Music Practioner, will join Sarubbi in performing harp music. Research shows that certain music can help to soothe anxiety, regulate blood pressure, oxygen levels and reduce stress. Music intervention in the ICU on patients on ventilator support resulted in a greater reduction in anxiety. And these patients received 38% fewer doses of sedative medications than those without music. Therapeutic harp music is played in hospitals around the world from the neonatal ICU to Hospice programs. Vivian Sarubbi, RN, BSN, PHN, is a Certified Clinical Musician who uses live therapeutic harp music in the hospital, healthcare facilities, and homes to create a calm, relaxing environment in which people can feel a sense of safety and wholeness. Therapeutic harp music is based on the physics of sound and vibration and in the growing body of knowledge of neurophysiology. Neurophysiology explores how the body processes sounds and responds to the direct vibrations from an instrument. This event is part of The Next Chapter: Designing Your Ideal Life lecture series sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Monterey Public Library Endowment Committee. Adults are invited to attend. Admission is free, and reservations are required. Call (831) 646-5632 or email thongchu@monterey.org. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.
Vivian Sarubbi, left, will discuss the therapeutic benefits of harp music joined by Harpist Lynda Sperry Jardine, Certified Music Practitioner.
Talk on Alexander Hamilton’s Life in Fundraising Event
On Saturday, May 20, 12 Noon at the Church of the Wayfarer’s Carlson Hall, Lincoln & 7th, Carmel-by-the-Sea the public is invited to hear Richard Kezirian, Ph.D.. Dr. Kezirian will present information on Alexander Hamilton’s life, military career, and his legacy of service to the young American republic. Chef Salvatore Panzuto, formerly of Sierra Mar at Post Ranch Inn, Cantinetta Luca, and Il Tegamino, will be preparing one of his special 3-course meals. He will be assisted by Chef Shiho Fukushima of Ocean Sushi Deli. Cost: $25 a person (gluten-free lunch option available) Richard Kezirian, Tickets are available for purchase at Church of the Wayfarer Ph.D., Professor office, 8:00-2:00 daily, or during Sunday Morning Services May Emeritus from 7 and May 14. Tickets for the raffle will also be available during MPC and the these times. (Raffle tickets: $2 apiece or 12 for $20) Panetta Institute. This fundraiser will also offer a raffle opportunity for local restaurants, hotels, products, gift shops, services, art pieces framed and unframed, and a special piece of pottery created by our own Pastor Mark Bollwinkel. The Jim Tozer photography collection will be displayed for a special silent auction to be held the day of the luncheon with bidding opening at 11:30 am. The money raised through this event will go to support: Dorothy’s Kitchen, Imagine No Malaria, Stop Hunger Now. Please plan to get your tickets early as seating is limited. We look forward to seeing you at this special fund-raising event.
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The NIMBY Syndrome: Part One
How to Handle Homelessness in Your Own Back Yard
Leaving the Washington scene to try and Trump itself, let’s refocus on the Monterey Peninsula by asking: If anything significant has been happening on the homeless scene since Jan. 21, what’s most notable? Well, IMHO, the NIMBY syndrome has been growing, starting with homelessness in downtown Monterey that exhibits exaggerated flair for street drama, especially when holiday crowds arrive. Is it good for business? No! Is it bad for business? I can’t really say. Take last Sunday, for example. Monterey’s Mother’s Day homeless on parade As a Mother’s Day crowd milled at noon on Alvarado St. in downtown Monterey while waiting for tables, a cadre of homeless persons made cameo appearances by parading past and through the crowds. A “ground-bound Peter Pan” describes one young fellow. He had budding dreadlocks and wore a costume that would have been appropriate for the Mardi Gras. He practically roller skated barefoot through the throng while the gentle bay breezes blew his diaphanous pastel-hued cape behind him. Others of his age and ilk were also fleetingly present as they worked their ways toward hotels where, according to local rumor, more than one disgruntled guest returned to his or her room and checked out after uttering this paraphrased complaint I’ve heard disgruntled business operators report at city council meetings: “I came to see Paradise, not Panhan-
Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise dlers who pee on the street.” Panhandlers who pee and other performers in Paradise A thirtyish couple with bundles and a brindle bulldog between them wore matching army boots, fatigues and backpacks. They were marchers, two-stepping in tandem. Threading his way through the crowd was a short, wiry young man dressed in dark clothes, with a stocking cap on his head. Like a street mime in Paris, he was agile and bright-eyed; however, he also looked dirty, unshaven and possibly smelled badly. Across the street, resting akimbo against a backpack and plastic trash bag, was a man in black stocking cap whose grizzled gray beard made him appear elderly and almost, if not actually, dead to the world. Passersby side-stepped this man, as if he were not there. I observed no celebrants give handouts, maybe because their hands were filled with potted plants: mini-orchids, tiny tiger lilies and wee rose bushes encased in clear plastic, possible gifts from a local vendor whose generosity escaped me. (The prior day I had received a beautiful long-stemmed lavender rose at the Mother’s Day luncheon generously
provided at Oldemeyer Center by the City of Seaside, where homeless and sheltered women comingled in cleanliness and camaraderie.) Most-memorable homeless presence I saw in downtown Monterey was a retired parking meter, now painted fire-engine red, in which coins can be dropped to help feed the homeless. Tourists and other passersby are admonished not to give money to panhandlers. Over in Seaside, where often-unkempt homeless persons of all ages are most rampantly visible in and around shopping centers near Highway 1, the only individual I’ve observed in costume is a man who impersonates the proud General Douglas MacArthur. He appears impeccable and, with his well-mannered German Shepherd, migrates between the Fremont/ Canyon Del Rey intersection to the south and Target to the north. How do the Homeless Observe Holidays? A formerly unsheltered woman I once interviewed said homeless people have a very hard time on family-oriented holidays. “Being alone with only memories can be depressing,” she said, explaining that she preferred to sleep in her car for safety’s sake, rather than sleep in a shelter
or encampment. Others form ad hoc families on Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. In April, about a dozen people gathered on a ledge under Highway 1 near In ‘n Out Burger. They sat cross-legged like natives gathered at a tribal Easter feast. Stocking caps, hoodies and black trash bags were badges of familial identity. They were as oblivious to the scene beneath them as passersby in walkers and cyclists in shorts, bright shirts and ball caps were to the human eagles’ aerie over their heads. Peace between sheltered and unsheltered communities seems to continue until one side or the other kicks off a reaction, as happened in Seaside recently. An online Next Door post questioned abandoned trash bags across from Safeway. What flared up next is history in the making. By the way (BTW), IMHO means “in my humble opinion” and NIMBY means “not in my backyard” which is where certain Seaside residents don’t want the homeless to be. Stay tuned! Meanwhile, Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) will present plans for a mobile outreach clinic that should help the homeless at the Friends of Homeless Women meeting. Wed., May 24, 10 a.m., St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 146 12th St., Pacific Grove. Everyone is welcome. Contact Wanda Sue Parrott, e-mail amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or call 831-899-5887.
Living Well With Arthritis John O’Brien
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Get Connected To Health & Wellness Experts In Your Community!
Resources and Tools for Living Well with Arthritis Featuring:
Susan O'Brien Arthritis Foundation Speaker & Tai Chi Practitioner This program will include a demonstration of Tai Chi for Arthritis and tips for accessing current information on diet, exercise and other complimentary treatment options to reduce pain and increase function. Come join the conversation
Resource Table
Tuesday, May 23rd • 2:00-3:30 pm The Park Lane • 200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey
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Aging in the Grove For many folks who have arthritis it can be a daily struggle to deal with the chronic pain and frustration of living with a chronic disease. It can be hard on the loved ones as well who want to help but do not know how. On May 23 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. there will be a program at The Park Lane (200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey (831) 250-6159) entitled Resources and Tools for Living Well with Arthritis. Attendees will learn about resources to deal with the chronic issues of Arthritis and gain knowledge about tools such as Tai Chi and an array of items that can help you adapt to the changes arthritis makes to the body. Please join us on May 23! A story in the December 2016 Arthritis Foundation magazine Arthritis Today provided a report on Doctor Recommended Arthritis Health Tips: 1. Be more open with your doctor. In pain? More tired than usual? Tell your doctor. “Many individuals with arthritis feel that they’re ‘complaining’ or taking up too much of their doctor’s time. But more information helps a physician tailor treatment, leading to better health outcomes,” says M. Elaine Husni, MD, director of the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Treatment Center at the Cleveland Clinic. 2. Eat more fresh produce. There’s no easier way to improve your diet, says Dr. Husni. “Fresh fruits and vegetables are high in micronutrients and are very filling, even though they’re low in calories” – helping you consume less processed fare, reduce inflammation and achieve a healthy body weight, all of which is gentler on your joints and better for overall health. Aim for at least two servings of fruit and/or vegetables with every meal, and one serving per snack.
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PARTHRITIS From Previous Page 3. Get closer to your ideal body weight. Instead of vowing to drop a drastic amount of weight, set a manageable goal – say, 5 percent of your body weight, or 5 pounds – and once you achieve that goal, aim to do it again, recommends Edward C. Keystone, MD, director of the Rebecca MacDonald Centre for Arthritis and Autoimmune Disease at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada and a professor of medicine at the University of Toronto. “Small goals are more easily reached and give you a better sense of accomplishment compared to missing your target on a big goal,” he explains. 4. Find a workout you love. Rather than vowing to exercise a certain number of times or minutes a week, focus on finding a workout you truly enjoy – because that will drastically increase your odds of staying physically active, which will in turn stave off the effects of arthritis. “Consider a dance class, chair yoga, exercise videos or water walking,” says Dr. Husni. “Be willing to try different things until you find something that sticks.” 5. Get the right diagnosis. If you were diagnosed more than a decade ago or were diagnosed based solely on your symptoms, Dr. Husni recommends seeing a rheumatologist for a thorough rheumatologic exam. “We know more about arthritis and autoimmune disease than ever before, so it’s never been a better time for an accurate screening. It may be that you have psoriatic arthritis rather than RA (rheumatoid arthritis), or a comorbidity like osteoarthritis or lupus,” she says. “A proper diagnosis is the most important step toward effective treatment and relief.” 6. Find a stress reducer that works for you. Everyone knows stress is bad for you – but too few people have effective tools for reducing it, says Dr. Husni. “Start by asking yourself, what’s causing my stress? Disease? Work? Finances? Then make a list of what you can do to improve the situation and take it one step at a time,” she advises. As with exercise, be willing to experiment in order to find a stress-squasher that works – think deep breathing, exercise and cognitive behavioral therapy. 7. Reach out to others. Dr. Husni recommends reaching out to others for support. “In addition to friends and family, I encourage my patients to connect with others who have their disease through organizations like the Arthritis Foundation or the National Psoriasis Foundation.” Knowing others are in the same boat can be comforting, says Dr. Husni, and you may just uncover new ideas for coping, too. To learn more about how to Live Well with Arthritis be sure and join us on May 23rd from 2:00PM to 3:30PM at The Park Lane (200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey (831) 250-6159).
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