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Illustrating Nature PG Museum 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove.

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Will Bullas Exhibit Marjorie Evans Gallery Snset Center 9AM - 5 PM

• Tues. June 9

Parkinson’s Support Group 3:00 PM Sally Griffin Center 700 Jewell

Dharma Center Opens - Page 11

First Friday - Page 9

Pacific Grove’s

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Introduction to Green Waste Recovery PG Museum 7 PM Free Hosted by Sustainable PG

• Fri, June 12

50th Anniversary Pacific Grove Discovery Shop 198Country Club Gate 11am •

Final Panetta Lecture - Page 17

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Watching ‘June Gloom’ Settle In

Sat. June 13

Corner Sale Benefitting The Bridge 9 AM - 3 PM Bank of America parking lot 601 Lighthouse •

Sat. June 13

Monterey Bay Officers’ Spouses Bargain Fair La Mesa Community Center’1200 Fechteler Rd. 9 AM -12 PM Shop early at 8:30 for $5 • Flag Day Event & Vehicle Show Benefits Blind & Visually Impaired 10:00 AM-3:00 PM Free. Flag Day Event at noon.

Car show for historical, classic, fancy and motorcycles $10 entry fee •

Mon. June 15

Clay Classes for Children and Adults at Hilltop Center, Monterey 6-week classes begin. Register online at City of Monterey, Recreation Department.

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Silas and Nate just moved here (with their parents) from Bangkok, Thailand. Their parents are finding the weather a bit on the chilly side, but the boys seem oblivious to it. No strangers to the water, they were found enjoying the view from Perkins Park. Photo by Laura Peet.

CalRTA BiMonthly Luncheon 11:00 am - 1:00pm Rancho Canada Golf Course Reservations $20 per person Diane at 831-449-7031 before June 13, 2015 •

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Inside 100 Years Ago in Pacific Grove...... dark Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts............... 13 Cartoon.............................................. 2 Cop Log............................................. 6 FYI................................................... 23 Homeless in Paradise....................... 20 Keepers of Our Culture.................... 14 Legal Notices................................... 19 Opinion........................................... 18 Otter Views...................................... 13 Puzzle.............................................. 15 Rainfall.............................................. 2 Sports.............................................. 16

Suggested Letter on Draft EIR Prompts Special Meeting

By Marge Ann Jameson

Sun. June 14

Hometown Celebration Free

Vol. VII, Issue 38

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Saying that the Draft Environmental Impact Report on the Pebble Beach Company’s inclusionary housing project “does not adequately address a number of project-related impacts and burdens” on Pacific Grove residents and on the city itself, Mark Brodeur, the City’s Director of Community and Economic Development sought City Council approval to send a letter to the Monterey County planning department.

“I’ve never received more ‘fan mail’ than on this subject,” he said. Nor have there been as many people in the City Council chambers in recent months as there were at the June 3 meeting. Brodeur said that the comments were continuing to pour in as of our press time on Thursday morning.

The Pebble Beach project aims to construct 31 units of housing, called “inclusionary,” as a “payback” to the County to be allowed to construct other projects inside Pebble Beach’s boundaries. A $5 million in-lieu fee was suggested by County Supervisors but Pebble Beach Company chose the route of building inclusionary housing.

The Draft EIR compares some suggested sites in Pebble Beach. Pebble Beach Company prefers a site called “Area D,” which abuts City of Pacific Grove property in the Del Monte Park area.

“Area D,”while located outside the city limits of Pacific Grove, has a direct impact on Pacific Grove infrastructure, streets, sidewalks, parks, schools, and the library, Brodeur pointed out. Pebble Beach residents have always enjoyed free use of the Pacific Grove Public Library. Pebble Beach students enroll in either Pacific Grove Unified or Carmel schools unless attending private schools.

Members of the public who addressed the Council at the June 3 meeting did not necessarily speak against the project itself and the inclusionary aspect of the homes to be built. Rather they questioned the siting.

Brodeur began his comments and suggestions to the county planners with a discussion of aesthetics and the impact of light and glare on endangered and native species in the area. He also pointed out that the proposal would degrade the site’s environmental setting and asked planners to revise the Draft EIR to address the effects of removal of hundreds of trees in the area.

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Detractors of the project prefer a different site where trees have already been removed. One site, at 801 Sunset Drive was not evaluated in the EIR and Brodeur suggested that the EIR look at it. Along with another site on Sunset, the sites are close to apartments in Pacific Grove and better suited to multi-family homes than would be Area D, which is surrounded by single family homes and has no potable water hook-up as yet.

He questioned, in his draft letter, the fact that the Draft EIR did not address Pacific Grove’s local park system – including Arnett Park and Rip Van Winkle Open Space and City recreation courses and camps.

Council member Casey Lucius, along with all the other council members and the mayor, was not happy with the tone of the letter. She called it “petty,” and wanted the focus narrowed to three or four top points, including pedestrian safety, alternative sites, and emergency evacuation needs. These items were each mentioned in Brodeur’s draft letter.

Dan Miller said he felt the letter’s tone reflects the citizens of Pacific Grove and urged that it be sent. He and Ken Cuneo had constituted a council subcommittee that met with Del Monte Park citizens on the subject. Cuneo, for his part, said he thought the letter might have a “little too much gunpowder,” but he urged that it be “toned down” and sent.

As previously mention, a potable water supply to the Area D site does not yet exist.

Brodeur suggested that sites like Area D be limited, particularly in drought years, until the potable water situation is resolved.

By the end of the meeting, it was agreed that Brodeur would “tone down” the letter and the Council would hold yet another special meeting, this time on June 10, to give final approval and get the letter out. Mayor Kampe suggested that interested members of the public also send their own letters. The final date for comment on the Draft EIR is June 19.

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Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Jack Beigle from Canterbury Woods Week ending 6-4-15.............................0. 02” Total for the season.............................19.48” To date last year..................................11.58” The historic average to this date is .....18.76” Wettest year..................................................47.15” During rain year 07-01-7 through 06-30-98 Driest year....................................................4.013” During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13

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Pacific Grove Art Center Receives Generous Gift But More and Ongoing Help is Needed

Clarification on Prop 218 Mailer

There may have been some confusion about the Prop. 218 mailer many have already received, and which concerns sewer rates. One portion requires address OR assessor’s parcel number and another requires both. Many people do not have easy access to the assessor's parcel number (APN) for property they own. To make it easier for property owners, providing either the property address OR the APN will be sufficient; it is not necessary to provide both.

$20 per month donation from 100 people will cover the rent increase.”

The 46 year-old Pacific Grove Art Center offers four exhibit galleries and exhibits displaying a variety of art forms.

Exhibits change every seven weeks. In addition, there are 17 professional artist studios rented to local artists.

The center hosts art and movement classes for adults and children, and is the home of the Peninsula Ballet Center. There are music and cultural events throughout the year.

After school, weekend and summer art classes for kids 5 -14 as well as creative opportunities for teens are offered. Summer camp is currently open for sign-ups.

Further information on the Art Center and on how the public can donate and join can be found on their website at wwwpgartcenter.org or by email generalinfopgac@gmail.com, The Art Center is open Open Wednesday - Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. They are located upstairs at 568 Lighthouse Avenue Pacific Grove. Phone/Fax: 831-375-2208.

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The Pacific Grove Art Center, snug in its second-floor quarters for 46 years, was looking forward to undergoing a financial audit so that the Center could become eligible for larger funding grants and opportunities. “We’re supported generously by many local people and organizations,” said Executive Director Teresa Brown. More funding through grants would enable to Art Center to do more for the community, she said, like classes and promotion of shows and exhibits.

Recently though, a big speed bump appeared in the Art Center’s road to financial stability – the landlords advised them of a rent increase, the first in 11 years. The increase would take the non-profit’s rent closer to market value, raising it monthly from $3,300 to $5,000. “We understand,” said Brown in an appeal letter to members and others on their mailing list. “We are

grateful to the owners for their forbearance in the past, but it is not their responsibility to provide for our future.”

The appeal letter is paying off. Not only has there been an increase in memberships and individual donations, but one anonymous donor sent a check restricted to pay for the entire financial audit for the next two years – $20,000.

Brown said she opened the envelope and almost fainted. “Now it remains to take care of the rent increase as well, which is a serious on-going concern” she said. “A

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SoulCollage and your “inner child” workshop

Reconnect with the wonderful wisdom of your “inner child.” Join Lisa Handley, local artist and SoulCollage® facilitator, as she guides you through the intuitive, insightful process of SoulCollage® in a setting of creativity and camaraderie. During this three-hour workshop, you’ll gather and assemble compelling images into collaged cards expressing different facets of your “inner child” and enjoy contemplative exercises with your new cards as you explore their personal meaning. All materials provided.

The workshop will take place on Sunday, June 28, 1-4 p.m. with a second offering on Sunday, July 19, 1-4 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave. Cost will be $40 PGAC members, $45 non-members Register with Lisa at (831) 512-9063 or plumeriapapercraft@gmail.com.

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PAC I F I C G ROV E C H A M B ER O F CO M M ERC E

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JUNE 5TH, 2015

6:00 - 9:00 PM

Art Work by Peter Silzer of Studio Silzer

Artisana Gallery 612 Lighthouse Ave.

Phill’s Barber Shop 610 Lighthouse Ave Planet Trout 170 Grand Ave. Taft & Teak 581 Lighthouse Ave.

Butterfly Jameson’s Motorcycle Museum Pacific Grove Art Center 207-A 16th St. (Gallery Night) 305 Forest Ave 568 Lighthouse Ave. Tessuti Zoo Crack Pot Studio 171 Forest Ave. 170 Grand Ave. Bookmark Music Vinyl Revolution 307 Forest Ave. Nancy’s Attic 309 Forest Ave 566 Lighthouse Ave. Channels of Energy Studio Nouveau Studio Silzer 620 Lighthouse Ave. #125 170 Grand Ave. 170-B Grand Ave.

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Summer Wildflower Show will Dazzle With Free Talk and Walk

Garland Ranch Regional Park, home to over 500 species of flowering plants will be the place for Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District’s 16th Annual Summer Wildflower Show on Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14.

On display from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day will be hundreds of species of flowers, trees and ferns from Garland Ranch Regional Park, Frog Pond Wetland Preserve, Marina Dunes Preserve and Palo Corona Regional Park.

The Wildflower Show will be held at the Garland Ranch Regional Park Visitor Center patio.

Additional activities include: Free one-hour talk, “From Fruit to Nuts–Survival and Reproductive Strategies in the Plant World” by Volunteer Naturalists, Sharon and Michael Mitchell at Garland’s Meeting Room, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. This talk will look at different ways in which plants reproduce, how they ensure genetic diversity, adapt to different environmental conditions and risks including fire and drought, and the fascinating array of different forms of fruits and seeds that ensure each species survival.

Free Volunteer Naturalist-led wildflower walk at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.

The drought-resistant native plant garden and arboretum are anticipated to be in full bloom, and the “Wonders of the Carmel River Art Exhibit” will also be on display in the Visitor Center, complementing the show by connecting people with art, nature and outdoors activities. Access to the Wildflower Show, park, arboretum, native plant garden and Visitor Center are free.

Garland Park is located at 700 W. Carmel Valley Road, 8.6 miles east of Highway 1. Admission to Garland Ranch Regional Park and all Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District properties is free of charge.

About the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD) has been preserving and protecting parks and open space since 1972. MPRPD is committed to being an inspirational, inclusive, respected, sustainable and valued open space district that collaborates with and serves the community and its conservation needs through interconnected open spaces, public parks, education and advocacy for the entire community. For more information on the MPRPD and

Red Cross Volunteers Deploy to Give Disaster Relief in Texas

Twelve local American Red Cross volunteers – Mike Fyfe and Steve Mouw of Aptos, Russell Cole of Boulder Creek, SherryLynn Key of Brookdale, Bonnie Ricci of Capitola, David Pellett of Carmel Valley, David Kulbarsh of La Selva Beach, Richard Crosley, RosieLee Crosley, and Ellen Dellamore of Santa Cruz, Carolee Curtin of Scotts Valley and Devinder Khanna of Watsonville – are headed to Texas provide disaster relief to those affected by the severe storms that pounded the region. They join 28 other Red Cross volunteers who have been deployed from this region to provide disaster relief.

Though the rain has finally stopped in Texas, flooding is still a danger as rivers continue to rise. Officials estimate about 8,000 homes are affected. Thousands have lost everything and the American Red Cross is with them, providing food, relief supplies and comfort.

“The operations here and in Oklahoma are our largest and most complex since Hurricane Sandy, “notes Richard Reed, Red Cross Senior Vice President of Disaster Cycle Services. “It’s not just the size that makes it complicated, but the drawn-out nature of the event. So far it’s affected nearly every part of this large state, including both urban and rural areas.”

More than 2,100 Red Cross workers have been working around the clock in Texas since early May, serving more than 63,000 meals and snacks, distributing more than 47,000 relief items and providing more than 2,000 overnight stays in shelters. On Sunday, more than 155 people spent the night in Red Cross shelters in Texas. Forty-five Red Cross emergency response vehicles are traveling through the impacted communities, distributing food, water and more than 47,000 relief supplies.

Red Cross mobile kitchens are preparing meals and workers have served more than 63,000 meals and snacks.

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People across the Great Plains need help now. People can make a donation to support Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to your local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

An average of 90 percent of Red Cross workers are volunteers. By empowering individuals to help their neighbors when they need it most, we strengthen our community and make it more resilient to disasters large and small. If you are interested in volunteering with the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org/volunteer.

SAFETY TIPS

To ensure you have lifesaving information at your fingertips, download the new American Red Cross Emergency App. This app gives instant access to customizable weather alerts, safety tips and preparedness information for 14 different emergencies, all in one free and easy to use app. In addition, the Monster Guard: Prepare for Emergencies App helps children between the ages of 7 and 11 learn emergency preparedness while playing a game as monster characters. These Red Cross apps can be found in your app store by searching for American Red Cross.

About the American Red Cross of the Central Coast

The American Red Cross of the Central Coast is a non-profit, humanitarian organization that depends on the generous contributions of time and money from the residents and companies of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties to provide services and programs that help our community prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. For more information on disaster preparedness, health and safety classes, volunteer opportunities, and financial contributions, visit our website at redcross.org/centralcoast or call us at 831-462-2881. You may also find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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PROTEST THE CITY OF PACFIC GROVE’S 10-YEAR SEWER FEE INCREASES RETURN YOUR PROTEST BALLOT! The Sewer Enterprise Fund has a beginning balance of $5,748,722 and the City wants to initiate new rate increases that will add an additional $34,390,492, over the next TEN years, that YOU will pay for.

The City has been collecting an excessive sewer surcharge for FIFTEEN years, yet we have not been provided with a full accounting of how these funds were spent.

The City provided NO information on the outside of their mailer to ALERT YOU about the enclosed PROTEST BALLOT, which has been mistaken for “JUNK MAIL” and thrown away. HOWEVER, you can pick up a replacement protest ballot at City Hall or the Library.

The City has pledged the Sewer Enterprise Fund revenues to be the payment source for a 30-year State issued loan that will finance Phase I of the Pacific Grove Local Water Project. So long as the loan is outstanding, the City’s pledge SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIEN in favor of the State Water Resources Control Board on the foregoing funds and revenues. The estimated cost for Phase I of the Pacific Grove Local Water Project is $5,276,620 (P&I) and has nothing to do with sewer repair and maintenance!

The City has ILLEGALLY collected over $607,000 in sewer charges from PACIFIC GROVE RATEPAYERS. Demand that the City act as a responsible steward of the public’s money and REFUND the illegally collected charges.

The Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association agrees…REFUND.

RETURN YOUR PROTEST BALLOT!

Monterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association PO Box 15 – Monterey – CA - 93942 City of Pacific Grove

May 19, 2015

Mayor: Bill Kampe Council Members: Robert Huitt, Ken Cuneo, Rudy Fischer, Casey Lucius, Daniel Miller, Bill Peake RE: Sewer Fee Overcharge and Upcoming Prop 218 Assessment Process Dear Mayor & Councilmembers: The City Council has already acknowledged that $600,000 in sewer fees have been collected under dubious legal basis. In the best interest of the taxpayers of Pacific Grove it is our opinion that you should separate the questionably illegal collection of the past sewer fees from your upcoming attempt to increase fees through the Prop 218 protest vote process. The last thing you need is to move forward with the 218 process, have it pass, and then have the legal basis be challenged due to the illegally collected fees.

The only way to ensure that you are not caught in a legal morass is to refund the fees, and have your rate study for the new fee not include the $600,000. The City does not need to spend limited resources fighting legal challenges. The refund process can be easily accomplished as the MRWPCA has records of who paid what, the only question to resolve is how do you contact individuals who may have sold their property. There are numerous ways that can be accomplished and we would be happy to work with you to determine the fairest approach. MPTA has experience in working out much more complex refund processes.

Several years back when MPTA prevailed over the County of Monterey in contesting an election to increase the sales tax, they were required to refund over $37,000,000 in illegally collected sales tax revenue. No mechanism existed in the State of California to do this and MPTA worked with the State Board of Equalization to come up with a process to refund the money.

Again, put all legal questions to rest and refund the $600,000. Doing so will help ensure the likelihood of the passage of future sewer fees through the 218 process.

Sincerely, Ron Pasquinelli President, MPTA

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Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207

Chabad of Monterey

2707 David Ave. • 831-643-2770

Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363

Church of Christ

176 Central Ave. • 831-375-3741

Community Baptist Church

Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311

First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741

First Church of God

1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005

First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Worship: Sundays 10:00 a.m.

915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875

Forest Hill United Methodist Church Services 9 a.m. Sundays 551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956 Rev. Richard Bowman

Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138

Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove

PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636

Manjushri Dharma Center

724 Forest Ave. • 831-917-3969 www.khenpokarten.org carmelkhenpo@gmail.com

Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th St. • 831-373-4705

Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942

Peninsula Baptist Church

1116 Funston Ave. • 831-394-5712

Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. • 831-373-0431

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th St. • 831-655-4160

St. Anselm’s Anglican Church

Sundays 9:30 a.m.

375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-920-1620 Fr. Michael Bowhay

St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441

Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818

Shoreline Community Church

Sunday Service 10 a.m.

Robert Down Elementary, 485 Pine Ave. • 831-655-0100 www.shorelinechurch.org

OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVE Bethlehem Lutheran Church

800 Cass St., Monterey • 831-373-1523 Pastor Bart Rall

Congregation Beth Israel

5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel • 831-624-2015

Monterey Church of Religious Science

Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org

Taking his canoe for a ride A person was hauling a canoe and as he made a left turn, the rear of the canoe struck a parked car.

Presumed cocaine found on pier A man found something on the pier that he thought was drugs. As there are children in the area, he wanted to protect them. The substance tested presumtive for cocaine.

Campfire at George Washington Park A campfire was intentionally started at Gerge Washington Park and was extinguished by Monterey Fire. Police have a strong clue as to the perpetrator as they left a knife with initials carved in it.

Scooter scooted A three-wheeled scooter was stolen from a driveway on Shell Ave. during the night.

Stealthy cat chomps property owner A cat lurking in the closet was bitten by the reporting party. After a lot of investigation and checking with neighbors, the owner of the cat was located and proved that the cat had been vaccinated. Nonetheless, it will be quarantined for 10 days.

Hubcaps stolen A person reported that hubcaps were taken from her vehicle while it was parked overnight on Pine Ave. Marijuana planted in patrol car?

Officer cleaning the patrol vehicle grabbed a piece of paper in the back seat and found a clear plastic bag labeled as “plat cookies.” It contained 3.5 grams of marijuana.

The bag was placed for destruction.

The notorious light bulb scam is not a scam A store owner on Forest said a suspicious person claiming to represent a light bulb company and claiming to the associated with PG&E presented the store owner with a flyer which stated that the purchase of lightbulbs would be billed at full price if they were not installed. He figured it was a scam, but contact with the salesman and his parent company. Turns out “Cailfornia Energy Efficiency Program” is legit.

Interviewed on camera Officer reported being interviewed by KION reporter for a story on underage drinking.

Whose garbage is it?

Two parties reported each other over suspected illegal dumping on Lighthouse.

Lost, found, and otherwise not in the right place Piece of jewelry lost on 10th.

Found property turned in. A letter was mailed to the owner who came and picked it up.

A wallet was stolen from a vehicle on Forest.

Cash and necklace reported stolen from a residence on Lobos. No signs of forced entry.

Crack Dealer Sentenced to 19 Years in Prison

Markese Hunter, 35 from Seaside, was sentenced to 19 years in prison after having been convicted last year by a jury of possessing for sale crack cocaine and methamphetamine. The defendant had four prior drug convictions for sales related offenses which added a consecutive three year enhancement for each conviction.

The Peninsula Regional Violence and Narcotics Task Force arrested the defendant after an investigation which included installing a tracking device on his vehicle to accurately locate the residence at which he stored narcotics for sale. The tracker yielded information that his vehicle stopped at the home of a known crack user on several occasions. When detectives served a search warrant they found crack cocaine in the defendant’s truck as well as at the home he shared with a girlfriend. Among the drugs found were numerous items of indicia including photographs and a gold colored teeth grill adorned with the name “KESE.” Seaside Police Commander Bruno Dias provided expert testimony that it was his opinion based on the facts and his experience of having investigated over one thousand drug cases that the drugs were being possessed with the intent to sell. Under Commander Dias, the PRVN Task Force has successfully brought to justice numerous large scale narcotics dealers on the Monterey Peninsula and in Salinas.

Hunter previously served separate prison terms of five and seven years. Judge Pamela Butler expressed her belief that the defendant would continue to sell drugs in Monterey County if he were afforded a lenient sentence just as he had done after his last sentences. She did offer him some consolation by allowing the last five years to be served on parole after he does a 14-year term.

Start Students Off Smart

The California Highway Patrol is asking parents and teens to take some time to attend a free driving safety class aimed at young motorists on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Monterey Area CHP office at 6:00 PM in Salinas.

The two-hour "Smart Start" class is designed for new and future drivers, ages 15 through 19, and their parents. The class is taught by CHP officers who discuss factors that contribute to crashes and how they can be avoided.

Some of those officers will talk about investigating fatal crashes involving teenage drivers. Commissioner Joe Farrow of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) notes, "Our officers tell us one of the most stressful parts of their job is when they have to tell the parents of a teen that their child was killed in an automobile crash. We are proud to play a role in this educational program to reduce collisions, save teens from injury or death, and keep a parent or family member from receiving heartbreaking news.” Driving deaths are the number one killer of teens; and the most frequent causes are distracted and reckless driving. “Crash data demonstrate that more action is needed,” added Commissioner Farrow. “In addition to the high rate of teen drivers who are involved in a crash in their first year of driving, the fatal crash risk per mile driven by 16-year-olds is twice that of 18 to 19-year-olds, and about seven times the risk for drivers ages 30-59.”

For more information, call the Monterey Area CHP office at 831-796-2100.

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Pacific Grove High School Announces Honors and Awards Earned by Members of the Class of 2015 Pacific Grove High School gave more than 50 awards to graduating seniors at its annual Scholarship and Award Evening on Wednesday, May 13.

Scholarships and awards included: California School Employees Association: Lila Afifi, Jason Leach, Carly Tagg Presenter: Cynthia Russell Quail Men’s Golf Association Scholarship: Da Huyn Lee Presenter: Wendell Breithaupt Rotary Club of Pacific Grove Scholarship: Emily Czaplak, Tyler Hallock Presenter: Mitch Davis John Baker Memorial Scholarship: Jake Matthews, Renzon Morata Presenter: Mitch Davis New Millennium Scholarship: Andrea Canto Presenters: Jefferson Seay, Rosa Audelo Pacific Grove Masonic Lodge #331 Scholarship: Richard Alves, Nicholas Armas, Emma Bergon, Simon Mourgues Presenter: Kirk Ferguson First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Scholarship: Lela Hautau Presenter: Betty Kier Monterey Bay Wednesday Night Laundry Runners: Michelle Watkins Presenter: Mike Dove Congregation Beth Israel Scholarship: Marshall Goldman Presenter: Cara Lieb Monterey First United Methodist Church’s Hutcherson Scholarship: Lela Hautau, Claire Momberberger Presenter: Cindy Storrs MPC Alumni Scholarship: Emma Puckett Presenter: Victoria Phillips CALSA: Guadalupe Cabrera-Barrios, Karina Pacheco Presenter: Ralph Porras Church of the Wayfarer Scholarship: Lela Hautau Presenter: Kathy Buller Kier Memorial Scholarship: Marshall Goldman Presenter: Kathy Buller Monterey First United Methodist Church Scholarship: Lela Hautau Presenter: Cindy Storrs Monterey First United Methodist Church Scholarship: Claire Momberger Presenter: Cindy Storrs Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association Scholarships Presenter: Beth Penney Ada Eleanor Smith Scholarship: Lela Hautau Bob Hoag Scholarship: Mackenzie Bell Class of 1952 Remembers: Golnoush Pak Cynthia Alma Pena ’75 Scholarship: Christina Harber Don Harlan Scholarship: Courtney Smith Maude Marian Smith Scholarship: Ashley Costa Richard Reynolds ’57 Science and Technology Scholarship: George Haugen PGHS Alumni Association Music Scholarship: Taylor Rhoades PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award: Tyler Beron PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award: Guadalupe Cabrera-Barrios PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award: Zelda Elisco PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award: Da Hyun Lee PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award: Laura Merchak PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award: Claire Momberger Kiwanis Club of Pacific Grove Scholarship: Mackenzie Bell, Austin Book, Tyler Hallock, Jake Matthews, Jessica Matthews, Laura Merchak, Bryan Sands Presenters: Vic Jacobsen, Earl Cory, Mike Niccum Feast of Lanterns Scholarship: Da Hyun Lee Presenter: Joni Birch Monterey County Association of Realtors Scholarship: Jadon Phillip Presenter: Jan Pratt Pacific Grove Men’s Golf Club: Da Hyun Lee Presenter: Brian Twohig New Millenium/Fishwife Scholarship: Andrea Canto Presenter: Jefferson Seay Italian Catholic Federation: Jessica Matthews Presenter: Julie Richards Pacific Grove High School P.T.A.: Lila Afifi, Nicholas Armas, Mackenzie Bell, Emma Bergon, Zelda Elisco, Cassie Guderski, Lela Hautau Presenter: Crystal Hawes Yellow Brick Road Scholarship: Lela Hautau, Claire Momberger Presenters: Ron Kihara, Michelle Noseworthy Michigan State University Central Coast Alumni Club Scholarship: Lila Afifi Presenter: David Kimball Friends of the Pacific Grove Library: George Haugen, Golnoush Pak Presenter: Susan Steele Gen Giammanco Foundation: Jessica Matthews Presenter: Mrs. Jean Stivers Morris Dill Tennis Scholarship: Konner Coleman Presenter: Kathy Buller CIF CCS Spirit of Sport Award: Jessica Matthews

Presenter: Kathy Buller Emma Carter Scholarship: Sam Balali, Mark Ryan Presenter: Martha Tonkin CSEA Chapter 229 Scholarship: Lila Afifi, Jason Leach, Carly Tagg Presenter: Cynthia Russell Pacific Grove Teachers Association Scholarship: Lila Afifi, Tyler Beron Presenter: Lauralea Gaona Pacific Grove Teachers Association Future Teacher Scholarship: Christina Harber Presenter: Lauralea Gaona Michael R. Cook Scholarship: George Haugen, Daniel Jang Presenter: Lauralea Gaona 3M Essay Contest Winner: George Haugen Presenter: Lauralea Gaona Pacific Grove High School 3M Scholarship: Veronique Benard, Malcolm Gingras Olivia Jamison, Jinhyun Kim, Erika Sy, Alexa White Presenter: Lauralea Gaona PGHS Let’s Get Weird Class of 2013 Scholarship: Lela Hautau Presenter: Martha Tonkin Saint Michael’s Italian Catholic Federation: Jake Matthews, Jessica Matthews Presenter: Martha Tonkin Marin and Sonoma Italian Club: Jessica Matthews Presenter: Martha Tonkin Edward Doolittle Scholarship: Lakyn Marciano, Mayuko Woods, Destinee Wavrin Presenter: Martha Tonkin James Bliss & Annette Sward Forestry & Nursing Scholarship: Guadalupe Cabrera-Barrios, Monika Massey Presenter: Marc Afifi Harles Sarment: Rebecca Cooper Presenter: Marc Afifi Joseph and Betty Spradling Scholarship: Austin Book Presenter: Marc Afifi Ruth R. Young Scholarship Fund: Konnor Coleman, Theresa Dana, John Hewitt Presenter: Kathy Buller National Merit Scholarship Commended Student: Daniel Jiang, Alexa White Presenter: Matt Bell Valedictorian: George Haugen, Daniel Jiang Presenter: Matt Bell

Senior Survey Results Each year, counseling staff at Pacific Grove High School surveys graduating seniors to find out what their plans are for after high school graduation. Here are the results for the class of 2015 (total of 127 students): What are your plans following high school?

• Four-year college: 54 • Military: 1 • Two-year college: 66 • Gap year: 5 If attending a four-year college or university, what school?

• Baker University: 1 • California State University, Channel Islands: 2 • California State University, Chico: 4 • California State University, Fresno: 1 • California State University, Long Beach: 2 • California State University, Monterey Bay: 4 • California State University, Sacramento: 1 • Cal Lutheran University: 1 • Cal Poly-Pomona: 1 • Cal Poly-SLO: 1 • College of Idaho: 1 • Cornell College: 1 • Humboldt State University: 3 • Indiana University, Bloomington: 1 • Lewis and Clark College: 1 • Michigan State University: 2 • Montana State University: 1 • New York University: 1 • San Diego Christian College: 1 • San Diego State University: 1 • San Jose State University: 3 • Santa Clara University: 1 • Sonoma State University: 5 • UC Berkley: 1 • UC Davis: 1 • UC San Diego: 1 • UC Santa Cruz: 3 • University of Laverne: 1 • University of Oregon: 2 • University of the Pacific: 3 • University of San Francisco: 1

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June 17, 2015 at 1:30 pm Gentrain Society Lecture: The Origin of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; conductor@gentrain.org Steven Webster retired in 2004 as Senior Marine Biologist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. He is the past Chair of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. As “employee #1” at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Steve has seen the realization of the initial idea and the evolution of the Aquarium exhibits and programs during its first 30 years. He’ll discuss how planning and funding got started, how the exhibits program “Habitats Path” originated, and why an exhibit of Monterey Bay’s natural habitats is possible here, and in few other places around the world. Steve will conclude with a look to future exhibits and programs at the Aquarium.

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First Friday at PG Art Center: Daniel Van Gerpen and Five Other Artists

Daniel Van Gerpen’s evocative assemblage, “Sunset Tree,” is just one of 33 pieces on display in his show, “Remnants and Relics,” at Pacific Grove Art Center now through June 25.. Van Gerpen’s work is marked by a myriad of media such as painting, photography, and assemblage.

“The integrated vision of this collection combines the idea of remnants and relics with a passionate interest in light and time to engage the viewer,” Van Gerpen says. His work involves layers of memories conveyed through layers of paint and enhanced by “found objects” reminiscent of the portrayed places. These excavated artifacts share in the storytelling, Van Gerpen feels, and he intends to not just recall a place but also provoke a feeling, seeking to add texture to help draw forth the atmosphere of an experience and incorporate the found objects to connect the tactile with the visual.

Van Gerpen will be on hand during a First Friday reception from 7-9 p.m. June 5, to meet personally with Art Center visitors and discuss his work, his inspiration and method.

Five other artists are also displaying their work in the current exhibit: Arthur Rogers, MBPAPA, ArtSmart, Deliah, and YAC. Further details are on the Art Center’s website: http://www.pgartcenter.org The nonprofit community Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, is always free and open to the public. Regular hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays

“Sunset Tree” by Daniel Van Gerpen

Congratulations to Pacific Grove High School, Class of 2015 Lila Afifi Christopher Ahart Richard Alves Nicholas Armas Enrique Arroyo Muhammad Taha Awan Hannah Azerang Megan Backs Sam Balali Mackenzie Bell Veronique Benard Emma Bergon Tyler Beron Claudia Bodem Austin Book Elliot Bradford-Chesebrough Daniel Bursch John Buttrey Jorge Cabrera Guadalupe Cabrera-Barrios Keenan Calagno-Selbicky Andrea Canto Daniela Coatu Konner Coleman Rebecca Cooper Anthony Coppla Ashley Costa Cameron Cuellar Liam Cunningham Emily Czaplak Esra Dalmis Theresa Dana Tianna Del Pozzo Samba Diallo Leilani Doneux Elena Doss Zelda Elisco Christopher Fife Tyler Gelzleichter Benjamin Getreu Malcolm Gingras Marshall Goldman Jade Greathouse Cassandra Guderski Tyler Hallock Cristina Marie Harber Victoria Harri George Haugen Folauhola Hautau John Hewitt Luke Holsworth Christopher Housel Olivia Jamison Jeremy Jenanyan Weichen Ji Daniel Jiang Merna Kalini Jinhyun Kim Jason Leach Da Hyun Lee Brandon Libby Kendra Lis Victoria Lopez Sophie Lowell

Lakyn Marciano Monika Massey Jake Matthews Jessica Matthews Michaela McCloud Laura Merchak Deliah Miller Claire Momberger Renzon Morata Nathan Moses Simon Mourgues Lauren Murphy Marina Nakhla Caitlin O’Donnell Hayley Oliver Nicholas Orbanosky Jennifer Osborne Karina Pacheco Golnoush Pak Spiro Pettas Michael Pettis Jadon Phillip Jennifer Porzig Emma Puckett Melissa Radler Anthony Ramirez Taylor Rhoades Ryan Richardson Joaquin Romero Cortes Madison Rutberg Mark Ryan Noah Sampaolo Robert Sanders Bryan Sands Christopher Scanlon Brittany Shaver Cedar Singer-Low Courtney Smith Erica Smith Rheana Smith Kimberlee Sollecito Kristin Sollecito Rutger Sperry Maya Sritharan Andrew Steward Shaylyn Stewart Dashiell Stokes Catherine Strang Erica Sy Carlyn Tagg Emma Teering Michael Thames Albert Trombetta Noa Umbaugh Blanca Valdivia Alfredo Vargas Mario Villacres Yvan Vucina Michelle Watkins Destinee Wavrin Autumn Waznis Alexa White Mayuko Woods Joshua Wren

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Happy 245th Birthday, Monterey

Celebrate the City of Monterey’s 245th birthday with a very special barbecue, mariachis, piñatas and a festive “Californio” party in the historic Memory Garden on Custom House Plaza on Saturday, June 6. La Merienda (Spanish word for picnic) includes great food and entertainment, a procession, and much, much more.

This community event celebrates

the founding of the City of Monterey in June 1770 when Father Junipero Serra and Captain Gaspar de Portola celebrated with a picnic overlooking the Monterey Bay. La Merienda features a festive barbecue prepared and served by community leaders and local chefs. It includes a choice of tri tip steak or chicken, salad, beans, garlic bread, followed by dessert,

a festively rose-adorned cake.

La Merienda can be described as a “party within a party” with uniquely decorated hosted tables. Attendees invite friends, don a costume, decorate a table, and have fun at this festive event. Or… just come for the celebration, join a table and make some new friends. This event attracts over 500 people. Join elected officials, military leaders, and local dignitaries. Children and grandchildren of attendees 4 to11 years old may celebrate with their very own “La Merienda para los Niños” held concurrently at the MHAA/Stanton Center, featuring a full program of activities including participation in the cake ceremony.

Monterey History & Art Association has hosted this party for the last 84 years and all proceeds go towards supporting Monterey’s history and arts programs.

For further information and to purchase tickets, go to www.museumofmonterey. org or call Carol Todd at (831) 3724445. To schedule an interview, contact Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or email brickman@brickmanmarketing. com.

You don’t need to wear a costume to enjoy La Merienda.

Will Bullas Show Opens

The Marjorie Evans Gallery at the Sunset Center is proud to present “til I fall off the twig…”, an exhibition of whimsical paintings by local artist Will Bullas.

The exhibit will be on display Monday- Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, June 2 - 30, and is open to the public.

Will Bullas attended Arizona State University on a scholarship and was majoring in art and drama when he was drafted and served in Vietnam. After returning from combat duty, he took up his art studies at the Brooks Institute of Fine Arts in Santa Barbara, California where he studied with master painter, Ray Strong. There he met his wife Claudia, who is also an artist.

Will is a signature member of the American Watercolor Society, the National Watercolor Society, was elected to membership with the Knickerbocker Artists of New York in 1986, and is past president and continuing member of the Carmel Art Association since 1980. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Carmel Valley Art Association. In 2007, Will received the Mario Cooper and Dale Meyers Medal from the American Watercolor Society for his contributions to watercolor. He was also the recipient of the prestigious Luminary Award in 2013 from Arts Council for Monterey County.

Will Bullas makes fine art fun. This master of one-liners combines award winning artistic skills with a hilarious point of view, creating a refreshing and unexpected new way to enjoy fine art. His exhibit title was inspired by a line in a PBS murder mystery when one of the artist characters was asked “Are you still painting?” The artists’ reply was, “til I fall off the twig…”

For more information please visit our gallery page: http://www. sunsetcenter.org/marjorie_evans_ gallery.htm

Republican Women Federated to hear about America and Israel

The monthly luncheon meeting of Monterey Peninsula Republican Women Federated will be held on Thursday, June 11, at Rancho Canada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. The Speaker will be Larry Greenfield, who served as Founding Executive Director of the Reagan Legacy Foundation, California Director of the Republican Jewish Coalition and Publisher of the Journal of International Affairs. He will be speaking on America and Israel. Social is at 11:30, Lunch is at noon. $22.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members. Men are always welcome to attend. RSVP by June 8, Sylvia at 484-1104 or Cindy at mcrp. cin@gmail.com.

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Dharma Center Opens on Forest Avenue

Above, left: “The Rinpoche starts the cleansing of the building. The pine was doused in water. Rose petals were passed out and we all threw them into the wind...” Photos above by Karin Locke

Museum holds new volunteer orientation Filled with the natural wonders of the central coast, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has been a fixture of the California shoreline for more than 130 years. n Tuesday, June 2, the Museum opened its doors to new volunteers interested in serving their community in a variety of opportunities.

Staff and current volunteers answered questions and provided details on their Museum experiences.

The Museum is located at 165 Forest Avenue. Volunteers are needed in the Museum and gift shop, for the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary, and gardeners are needed for the Native Plant Garden.

For more information on how you can help, email Allison Watson at outreach@pgmuseum. org or call 831.648.5716, ext. 20.

York School Announces the Class of 2015

York School celebrated the Class of 2015 at its 51st Commencement Exercises Saturday, May 30. Families, faculty, students, and alumni heard from three student speakers, including Valedictorian Aaron Ray ’15 of Monterey, Senior Class President Kevin Ng ’15 of Monterey, and Student Body President Matt Hein ’15 of Pebble Beach. In addition, Susan (Doyle) Mundle, from York’s Class of 1975, welcomed the graduating seniors to the York alumni community. Mundle holds a special place in York’s history as the first female student body president and also a member of York’s first co-ed golf team, which paved the way for co-ed sports teams throughout California. She earned her degree in Elementary Education and Fine Arts from Principia College. She is also the mother of two York graduates – Ben Mundle ‘02 and Katie Mundle ‘03.

Diplomas were presented to 47 York School graduates by Head of School Chuck Harmon and Chair of the Board of Trustees Jane Paulsen. Harmon, sharing his thoughts on the York experience for current and past graduates, states, “For over 55 years, York has offered an exceptional academic program in a welcoming and supportive environment to a diverse group of students from our local community. We emphasize active learning and engagement with ideas and people, sending our graduates into the world with a passion for learning, mastery of essential skills for academic and personal success, and a strong sense of responsibility to be leaders in civic life.”

Members of the Class of 2015 have contributed more than 10,000 hours of service to the community, and a quarter of the class was recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program. They have been offered more than $1.2 million in scholarship and merit awards, and have received acceptances to 199 colleges and universities in North America and Europe.

York School Class of 2015 Logan Allen, Liam Barnard, Haley Bartl-Geller, Christina Blaul, Phillip Boureston, Kory Campodonico-Lave, Yuching Cao, William Cushing, Austin Dammann, Austin Eaton, Matthew Ganeles, Armando Garcia, Riley Gaucher, Alison Harley, Matt Hein, Diana Hinojos, Noah James, Lamby Kreeger, Nina Lorence, Daniel Massoudi, Jorge Mata, Umar Momen, Quinn Murphy, Audrey Mustoe, Ellie Newman, Jessica Ng, Kevin Ng, Calvin Nguyen, Reinel Nocon, Victoria Peet, Thomas Perry, Luke Porter, Jackie Prager, Tori Prager, Aaron Ray, Eunice Rhee, Isabelle Roberts, Coleton Rodd, Julia Rodriguez, Michael Rodriguez, Navid Shamszadeh, Wyatt Stade, John Tawaststjerna, Will Theaker, Ana Tienda, Daniel Urquidez, Sasha Veliko-Shapko.

City of Marina 40th Anniversary Committee Sculpture Contest

The City of Marina is requesting conceptual drawings from local artists for the creation of a site-specific sculpture to commemorate the city’s 40th birthday. Artists or artist teams should be Monterey County based, specializing in outdoor public works. The proposed project may include sculpture and illustrative signage. Interested artists should submit a written description and a concept drawing and/ or a maquette of the proposed project. The application deadline is July 27, 2015. The winning concept drawing will be displayed at the celebration festival on September 5, 2015. Please submit proposed project by the July 27, 2015 deadline to the following address: City of Marina 40th Anniversary Committee, attn. Marilyn Lidyoff, 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, California 93933. The winning sculpture will be selected by a panel of judges. Once completed, it will grace the entrance to the City of Marina.

For Additional Information: Margaret-Anne Coppernoll, 5787877 or mcopperma@aol.com

Poetry In The Grove Presents A reading and book signing with Dr. Barbara Mossberg on Saturday, June 6, 2015, from 3-5 pm at the Little House in Jewell Park.

Renowned Poet, Author, Fulbright Scholar, Professor and Host of the weekly Poetry Slow Down radio show, our own former PG Poet in Residence, Dr. Mossberg, will read from her book of poetry,

Sometimes the Woman in the Mirror is Not You and Other Hopeful News Postings.

Join us for what promises to be an entertaining afternoon of poetry, tom foolery and lemon pie eating.

Poetry In The Grove meets from 3:00-5:00 pm on the first Saturday of each month at the Little House in Jewell Park, 578 Central Ave, Pacific Grove. A different poet is discussed each month. Cosponsored by the Pacific Grove Poetry Collective, and the Pacific Grove Public Library. www.facebook.com/PacificGrovePoetryCollective

This event is offered at no cost, donations for the PG Public Library gratefully accepted.

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Synchro Swimmer Taking her Talent to Taiwan Autistic Girl from Pacific Grove Finds a New Sport

By Emily Branan Corinne Harris, a 15-year-old with autism, will be one of two swimmers from the United States to participate in the inaugural Synchronized Swimming Athletes with Disabilities Symposium.

This event is the first time athletes with disabilities will be able to compete in synchronized swimming. It will be held in Taiwan over June 19, 20 and 21.

Hosted by Synchro Taiwan and the Taiwan Rotary Club, District 3460, the symposium looks to raise awareness of this sport and push to have it included in the Paralympics Games by 2024.

“It is swimmers like Corinne who will convince the Paralympic International Committee that synchronized swimming should be a sport featured in the Paralympic Games,” Synchronized Swimming Athletes with Disabilities officials said.

Her mother will be accompanying her to Taiwan as a chaperone. Friends and family have contributed to their trip to Taiwan.

“It is a little exciting and nerve-wracking, all at the same time,” Corinne said.

Corinne, who lives in Pacific Grove, is currently a student at Millennium Charter High School in Salinas. She is interested in pursuing a career in video game design.

She expressed interest in synchronized swimming to her mother, Laura Harris. Her mother said they happened to overhear someone talking about it and attended an event, where Corrine was invited to join.

Corinne joined the Cypress Swim Club - Synchronized Swimmers of the Monterey Peninsula in August 2014. They practice in the Pattullo Swim Center in Seaside.

“She’s the first athlete with disabilities on this team, and they are open to taking more,” Harris said.

As she watched Corinne improve in the past year, Patricia Jones, head coach, echoed this sentiment and said having Corinne on her team has taught her a lot.

Corinne, who has a few sensory problems as well, had trouble extending her limbs at first, but worked with her coach and on her own to do stretches and now she is almost able to straighten her legs, Jones said.

“She’s very coachable,” Jones said.

Her last local competition was Sunday, May 31 and she scored higher than she ever has locally, according to Jones.

Left: Corinne Hayes mid-routine at a synchronied swimming meet last weeekend. Right: Corinne is ready to represent the USA in Taiwan.

University of San Diego Students Graduate

The following students graduated from the University of San Diego on May 24.Tyler Howard of Carmel: Howard earned a bachelor's degree in Accountancy. Howard graduated magna cum laude.

Bailey Nygard of Carmel Valley: Nygard earned a bachelor's degree in finance and marketing.

Chloe Peterson of Pacific Grove: Peterson earned a bachelor's degree in international relations and anthropology. Taku Uyeda of Carmel: Uyeda earned a bachelor's degree in marketing.

The University of San Diego is a Catholic institution of higher learning committed to teaching, the liberal arts, the formation of values and the creation of ethical leaders.

Chartered in 1949, the university enrolls approximately 8,300 undergraduate and graduate full-time equivalent students.

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Conor R. Schlosser of Carmel Graduates from Colby College

Conor R. Schlosser of Carmel was one of 483 seniors who graduated from Colby College in Waterville, Maine, on May 24, receiving a bachelor of arts degree at the College’s 194th Commencement. Iconic actor and filmmaker Robert Redford was the guest speaker.

Schlosser, who majored in history, is the son of Eric Schlosser and Shauna Redford of Carmel, and a graduate of Stevenson School.

In front of a crowd numbering in the thousands, Redford spoke about challenges graduates will face and the need for collaboration and connection, saying, “Don’t be afraid to take a risk, don’t be afraid of failure, be bold.”

“You’re stepping into a world that’s, well, pretty rough. It’s pretty chaotic, pretty divisive,” Redford told graduates. “You’ve got climate change, you’ve got debt, you’ve got wars, you’ve got political paralysis. It’s kind of a grim story. But the story, I think, can be retold, and I really believe that you’re the ones to do it. ... This school has provided you with the tools and it’s provided you with the history ... to go out in the world and make a difference.”

Colby President David A. Greene, presiding over his first commencement since taking office last summer, handed a diploma to each of the graduates.

Founded in 1813, Colby is one of America’s most selective colleges. Serving only undergraduates, Colby offers a rigorous academic program rooted in deep exploration of ideas and close interaction with world-class faculty scholars.

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Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts

Clementine – Chapter Two

No column-worthy insights presented themselves this week, so I took my new haircut out surfing. I’ve found that repeated wave drubbings soon banish the “haircut itchies.”

Actually, the haircut isn’t really new. It’s the same one the clip place gives me every time. When I first went there, I had to surrender my name and phone number.

Then the staff must have entered the style of my first haircut, because that pops up on all subsequent visits.

I’m sure this is a sensible economic model, but it leaves scant latitude for client hair evolution. When I first signed in several years ago, I was looking for work, so the barber recommended a style rather grandly called “The Businessman.”

Cue-ball short on sides, neck and back with just enough left on top to run a comb through, “The Businessman” seemed to be one of three basic templates the shop offered.

To my eye, it looked better than “Commando” or “Honor Farm,” and it did serve me well that first time. When my surplus hair was blown away and the cloth was whipped aside, I looked employable, if not necessarily CEO material.

Eventually the haircut helped me find work. I settled into my job, and the missing hair began to grow back. I could have gone in at the appropriate interval for a re-clip, but by then I felt like a charlatan. I was a humble clerk, not a true titan of industry. If I got “The Businessman” again, I would be living a lie.

So I just let it go. As the seasons turned, the hair grew long, thick, gray and scruffy, cushioning the back of the neck and curling out randomly beneath the ball cap. That look suited me, and I would have liked to stop there. But the hair kept growing.

Eventually I gathered it in back and twisted it up with a hair tie, producing a ludicrous little pony tail like the one Jack Nicholson wore in “Witches of Eastwick.” But the hair tie thing proved problematic. No matter how long the top grew, a few feathery thatches along back and sides always burst free from the stretchy coil.

This severely compromised the Bohemian swashbuckler look I was shooting for. I had in mind something sleek, dark and glossy, like a muskrat pelt for the head. But by mid-afternoon most windy days, the coif looked more like Beethoven’s or Einstein’s.

Something had to give. Before returning to the clip place, I poked my shaggy head one sunny morning over the Dutch door of an owner-run barbershop. On the waxed parquet floor, my shadow looked like a nightmare buffalo. The barber and a well-tonsured customer glanced up in alarm.

“Do you cut long hair here?” I asked.

The barber’s lyrical scissors paused in mid-snip. “I’d have to charge you $35 for that . . . ” he gestured, politely omitting the “. . . terrible rat nest” part of it.

“Thanks,” I said. “I’ll hit the ATM and be right back.”

Of course I didn’t go back. Including a presumed $10 tip, $35 was three haircuts in my book. As I mentioned, I’m not a businessman. So I went back to the clip place and tried to explain about client hair evolution.

Several factors made this a daunting prospect. For one thing, the barbers had all changed since my previous visit, but my haircut designation had not. Finding a common client-barber language also proved challenging.

“Phone?” one of the barbers asked when I checked in. I gave my number, and she typed it in and located me in the system.

“Tom,” she affirmed. “Business Man.” “No!! I mean, no thank you,” I said, trying to keep panic from rising in my voice.

“I found a job. I don’t need The Business Man anymore. I want to keep my hair long, but the back part could use some trimming up.”

She shook her head slowly. Was she refusing my styling request? Or was it a communication breakdown? Maybe both? I tried again.

“I want to project a more laid-back image. Something like Shaggy Silver Surfer, or Old Scrabble Dude. Do you have those? I’ll even take a straight back Count Dracula.

You know, the vampire?”

She shook her head even more vigorously. Clearly my requests were preposterous, or I simply wasn’t getting through. I shifted gears again.

“Okay,” I said, making a silky combing motion with my hands. “Let’s leave the top long like this, but trim the sides and the back. No bare scalp please.”

At this she brightened visibly, smiling and nodding. Then she whipped the cloth over me, tied on the paper neck band, and revved up the clippers. Ten minutes later, I was a Business Man again.

I have a very soft spot for rescued animals. Certainly that affection includes those of the wild kingdom who faced certain death and/or mutilation from the hands of man (if these predators can be called “man”). In my life I am more familiar with domestic creatures, cats, dogs, horses, rabbits and other beings that may become pets.

I certainly cannot criticize those who choose to purchase from breeders; this is their choice. However, what can be more satisfying than saving an animal that otherwise might have died or worse? The tale of Jerome, Bootsie, Beau, Brandy, and others…

There are those that come to see us at The Treasure Shop. They are so grateful and give so much. So many are in the rescue centers but, if a purebred is important, there are organizations that offer almost any breed that might be desired. We once had a yellow lab who flunked the guide dog training. He was adopted by a man and woman when he failed and was kept by them until the wife became pregnant. They feared having a dog around a baby (go figure). We went to meet him, ostensibly to find a home, but Bailey came to live with us and was one of the best. He died before he hit his teens.

We had only one pet that came from a breeder, a springer spaniel, The rest of our pets have found us one way or another because they needed a home, and we could never say “no.” What follows is part of a story written two years ago: Last year my husband, John, was working at the Treasure Shop. He received a call from a young man who was in a panic. He was from King City and had found a stray dog. The rescuer was on his way to Boston and could not take the pup, so he dropped him off at a local shelter. “But,” he told John “he was such a nice pooch. I was curious about him and called the shelter.” He was told that the dog had been adopted but that the family had returned him within a few days. It was to be euthanized the next day.

John called Kelly Leherian at the adoption center who immediately set wheels in motion. A call was made to the shelter. A “stay of execution” was made until the following Monday, at which time the dog was collected by AFRP and a foster family obtained.

The man who had found him was kept in the loop and was greatly relieved. He later wrote a letter, thanking our organization for the help. The dog had been adopted and was now living on a ranch near Big Sur. And then there is Clementine. I have mentioned her before. Susan Steele, one of our volunteers, fostered a young black lab, which had a variety of physical problems.

Susan brought her to the Treasure Shop where Clementine endeared herself to all.

She is, frankly, a goofy gal, but adorable and friendly. Susan and her husband housed her with their dogs and several cats until they were going on vacation. They found it somewhat unnerving when Clementine insisted on sleeping with them or on the sofa with Susan or on climbing on everything, including the refrigerator, but they clinched their teeth and smiled through it. When they left for their trip, AFRP took the dog and rather quickly found a home for her, a forever home, or so everyone thought. One day several weeks later, Susan appeared with Clementine. She had been turned in by the family, who could not handle her, so she was back with the Steeles and soon they adopted her. Thursday Susan and Clementine appeared. The latest on the pooch is she has figured out how to open the refrigerator. As she is very young who knows what will be next, but she has a home filled with people who love her and a place to come on Thursdays. Just don’t leave any food around that isn’t eight feet off the ground and, now. I am not too sure about that.

Clementine continues to come in for her shifts now on Tuesday afternoons. We continue to stash dog biscuits and people treats up high and make sure food in the trash is out at the garbage; however, she is uncanny in her ability to find something good.

Recently Susan’s husband, Dick, went to the Farmers’ Market and came home with an assortment of vegetables. Later when they searched for the produce there was none to be found. Clementine had enjoyed a pound each of Brussel sprouts, asparagus and broccoli.

I have not heard what happened to her digestive system. She is a loopy, crazy, loveable pooch and we all look forward to her visits. She has a variety of problems associated with labs, but she has great care and loving parents so we know she will do well.

There are three regular volunteer dogs now. Bootsie, whose father is Dave Winter, and comes on Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons, Clementine, and now our pup, Lilah, who is a Dorghi (thank you Queen Elizabeth who introduced the breed) found at a puppy mill. Our family adopted three of the dogs from the same source. They, obviously had different fathers; Penny, Jay and Denise’s pup looks like a miniature dachshund. Mac, the brother who owns Ellen, Sean and their boys resemble a doxi-jack Russell mix. They are all great pets and we are grateful they accepted us.

If you are looking for a forever pet, give the humane organizations a chance. Go to the shelters or look on line. The life you save might be your own.

Please visit the web sites of AFRP ,www.animalfriendsrescue.org/ and POMDR www.peaceofminddogrescue.org/ . We who work at the Treasure Shop will be happy to see you and receive donations of gently used goods and furniture which will help save the health and lives of animals. Please send me ideas for future columns at gcr770@ aol.com or 831-649-0657. Also, if you have a skill – repairing or pricing electronics, jewelry, glassware, etc. or can drop in to help an hour or so a week, call me at 333-0491.

Clementine

“Dog byte 2” by Will Bullas

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• June 5, 2015

Tom Parks – Carmel Storyteller Tom Parks - Guest

Keepers of our Culture Tom Parks, this week’s Guest Columnist, shares his personal history of growing up in a family that encouraged writing. After a career in movies and television, Tom continues to contribute to our culture as a playwright and producer at the Carl Cherry Center in Carmel. His most recent bio-drama, “Zelda, Save Me the Waltz,” about Zelda Fitzgerald, opens Friday. Through his plays and books, Tom is truly a “Keeper of Our Culture.”

It seems I have been writing forever. I have been writing since I was a ninth grader, essays scribbled with my favorite number two pencil. Well, the scribble hasn’t gone away and I feel for the poor lot who are obliged to read what I offer, good and not-so-good.

And then—Hooray, enter the word processer and now my scribble is just beautiful. Goodbye to the old Royal Standard.

I’m a lucky fellow. We had books in our house. My father read to the family every night: Dickens, Robert Lewis Stephenson, O. Henry, even Lew Wallace, he of Ben Hur. In my adulthood we talked about books and writing.

In college I was an English major.

Upon graduation my old man could have said, “Why don’t you get yourself a real job,” but he didn’t. Instead he encouraged me to write. “Write what you know,” as though I knew anything at 20.

But I took his advice, mostly.

I had an early interest in theatre, college revues, and summer stock. And so show business was definitely calling.

And I answered the call all the way from the Berkeley to Hollywood. I worked for many years in movies and television, behind the camera stuff.

When I retired I settled in a little village called Carmel-by-the-Sea. Well, I never really retired. Instead I began a 12-year vocation as a playwright. I wrote, directed, and produced dramas, comedies, and musicals. It was there in the theatre where I met wonderful, enthusiastic, local actors, designers, and technicians, most of whom became part of my family.

Because of my interest in literature, writing, and writers, I began to think about building plays around some of these famed, iconic authors. Today I call these plays biographical portraits or, perhaps less pretentiously, bio-dramas.

There are three plays and they are all about women.

Dorothy Parker My first choice was the witty, acerbic, ironic, Dorothy Parker. What fun I could have with her! And so “What Fresh Hell Is This, The Wit and Wisdom of Dorothy Parker” was born to not a little success.

Gertrude Stein And I followed that with another of my favorite writers, Gertrude Stein. The title of the play says it all: “Paris is Paris is Paris—Gertrude Stein in Paris.” She was a self-described genius; who had the

nerve to dispute her? Writing her dialogue was a gift, I loved putting words in her mouth because I loved putting words in her mouth is what I loved. (Couldn’t help myself.)

Zelda Fitzgerald Currently playing in Carmel is my most recent bio-drama, “Zelda, Save Me the Waltz.” Here is the story of a creative, driven, flamboyant woman who married novelist F. Scott Fitzgerald. Their storied life together and apart is the tale of remarkable celebrity and heart-breaking decline. In this play we find a courageous Zelda who has made a bargain with herself—life will go on.

For just how long it will go on is a question she seems never to ask.

Three Women, Three Voices, Three Plays I’ve published these bio-dramas in a book, “Three Women, Three Voices, Three Plays,” published by Park Place Publications, due for release later this month. I’m enjoying that experience very much, seeing my words for Dorothy, Gertrude and Zelda all in one book, together for the first time.

And so, I write. Just how long will I write is a question I seem never to ask.

Tom’s play runs June 5–June 28 at the Carl Cherry Center in Carmel.

Patricia Hamilton is the owner of Park Place Publications in Pacific Grove. She specializes in writer services and book development and publication.

Patricia and her associate, Joyce Krieg, also teach local classes in guided autobiography. For more information or to schedule a free consult: 831-649-6640. www.parkplacepublications.com, www. keepersofourculture.com

Arthritis Foundation presents presentation on joint pain

You’re invited to join us for a presentation by Dr. Allen Gustafson, M.D. at the San Juan Oaks Golf Club in Hollister on the latest advancements in joint pain management and innovations in joint surgery. Thursday, June 11 from 6:00 p.m.

– 8:00 p.m. at San Juan Oaks Golf Club, 3825 Union Rd., Hollister. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. Space is limited.RSVP to Alexandra Fallon at 831.620.1699 or afallon@arthritis.org.

- Press Release -

SiFi Networks Continues to Work toward Making Pacific Grove a FiberCity™

Over the past 12 months SiFi Networks and the City of Pacific Grove have been working hard to make Pacific Grove a FiberCity™.

Before a decision can be made on which model is the most sustainable for any community a great deal of work has to be done which includes an independent feasibility study to find out what the demand for high speed internet is within the city as well as the completion of detailed engineering designs for the network.

“We have been working hard to create a viable model in what is a relatively small community. Both the City Staff and SiFi Networks believe that the FiberCity™ solution which could allow residents and businesses a choice of service providers is best for Pacific Grove” said Ben Bawtree-Jobson, CEO of SiFi Networks.

“Our findings so far have been positive- the independent feasibility study showed a strong demand in the city for faster internet and our engineering team has been successful in designing the network. The key is hitting a great price point for the residents and businesses, and with this model service providers can definitely do that” added Ben. Over 400 municipalities across America have built fiber networks themselves to date, typically through federal loans, grants or increases in taxes to fund the deployment. SiFi Networks’ FiberCity™ model builds and operates fiber networks without increasing taxes in the community as they are 100 percent funded by SiFi Networks.

Fiber internet can bring countless advantages to existing residents and businesses as well as attracting new ones to the city. If the network is to be built each and every premise throughout the city will be able to benefit from internet speeds which are up to 50 times faster than the national average.

“Fiber internet could really put Pacific Grove on the map and the benefits should not be understated. We have seen a great deal of excitement throughout the community about the project and the advantages it will bring” said Moe Ammar, president at the Chamber of Commerce for Pacific Grove.

The next step for SiFi Networks and the city of Pacific Grove is to help the community and council members better understand the proposal, enabling them to make an informed decision on whether or not to allow SiFi Networks to bring fiber to the city.

SiFi Networks will host a public consultation in the coming weeks to update and inform the entire community of the proposal, details of which will appear on our website http://sifinetworks.com/cities/pacific-grove-ca/ and will be distributed by the City Clerk’s Office.

About SiFi Networks SiFi Networks funds, builds and operates fiber optic networks enabling service providers to deliver dozens of next generation applications including superfast internet, video and phone, creating SiFi Networks’ FiberCities™ throughout the USA and Europe.

For more information visit SiFi Networks www.sifinetworks.com or follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/SiFiNetworks

Leadership Monterey Peninsula Opens Applications

Leadership Monterey Peninsula (LMP) is now accepting applications for our 10-month leadership training program.

Our comprehensive, exciting and fast-paced 10-month program for adults meets monthly beginning in September 2015 and concludes in June 2016 to train informed and skilled leaders to help make a positive difference in our community. Participants in the program will increase their leadership abilities and knowledge of important issues by meeting with the community’s “movers and shakers,” interacting with a prestigious group of individuals and building strong personal and professional alliances within the community.

Through site visits, expert speakers and leadership skills training, participants prepare to serve on nonprofit organization boards, public office, civic boards and commissions, with participation in a variety of business, community and neighborhood groups.

Applicants are expected to have a high level of interest in their community, and to attend the schedule of sessions. Applications will be accepted through June 30. To request more information, or an application packet, please call Karen in the LMP office at (831) 649-8252 or e-mail: info@leadershipmonterey.org.

Monterey Peninsula Chamber Free Brown Bag Lunch Seminar

“Learn the Value of Appearance, Behavior and Communication in Building your Business” Wednesday, June 17, 2015 • 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM Presenter: Marion Gellatly, President of Powerful Presence Award-winning Style and Certified Image Master Bay Park Hotel, White Horse Meeting Room (off of Highway 1 near Del Monte Center) at 1425 Munras Avenue, Monterey Lunch is available - Please call to pre-order or dine afterwards at the Crazy Horse Restaurant inside the Bay Park Hotel (831-649-4771) Reservations are advised. To RSVP, please call Wendy Brickman of Brickman Marketing at 831-633-4444 OR email brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.

Transform your negative beliefs. . . transform your life.

Rabia Erduman, CHT, CMP, RPP, CST Author of Veils of Separation

831-277-9029 www.wuweiwu.com

Therapeutic Massage • Trauma Release Craniosacral Therapy • Polarity Therapy Transpersonal Hypnotherapy • Reiki CDs: Chakra Meditation, Relaxation, Meditation, Inner Guides

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Water District Announces Water Conservation Mandate State Will Review Peninsula’s Efforts On a Monthly Basis

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) has announced the beginning of the State Water Resources Control Board’s mandatory 8 percent water conservation order for customers of California American Water (Cal-Am). Cal-Am’s Monterey County District water customers must demonstrate an 8 percent reduction in use for the next nine months from June 1 through February 28, 2016 as compared on a cumulative basis to the same period in 2013.

“For the first time in California’s history, the State is requiring mandatory water conservation,” commented Dave Stoldt, MPWMD General Manager. “Governor Brown and the State Water Board agree that a greater level of conservation now will forestall additional impacts if the current drought continues.”

The Monterey Peninsula has one of the lowest residential per-capita uses in the state, but the Governor’s order is focused on achieving statewide savings of 25 percent across the board – commercial, industrial, institutional, recreational, as well as residential.

“We are all in this together. It is critical that everyone, including businesses and the public sector, consider what more each of us can do to reduce water use,” said MPWMD Water Demand Manager Stephanie Locke. “If we continue our efforts, we will achieve our goal and avoid further action by the State.”

The Water Management District prohibits the following water waste: • Waste caused by correctable leaks, breaks or malfunctions not fixed within 72 hours.

• Indiscriminate or excessive water use which allows excess to run off site • Irrigation is limited to after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Wednesdays only, or if overseen by a professional gardener who is on site may occur between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., but shall not exceed two days per week. (Water efficient irrigation managed by a properly set Smart Controller shall be allowed any days of the week.)

• Hand watering with a hose without a quick acting positive action shut-off nozzle (and is subject to the two-day per week limitation) • Irrigating during or for 48 hours after measurable rainfall • Use of potable water for washing buildings, structures, driveways, patios, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard surfaced areas, except in cases where health or safety are at risk • Serving drinking water to any customer unless expressly requested where food is sold, served, or offered for sale • Hotels, inns, or bed & breakfasts failing to provide guest option of reusing towels and linens • Operation of fountains, ponds, lakes or other ornamental use of potable water without recycling

Tiny treasures sought for fundraiser

The Pacific Grove Art Center is seeking donated art work for the Tiny Treasurers 2015 Miniatures Show, an annual fundraiser which generates income to sustain the nonprofit Art Center. The miniatures will be exhibited July 3 through August 27.

Artists are asked to donate a gallery-worthy work of art before June 19. The donated art must be original work (no reproductions) and must be no larger than 7”x 9” including frame, and not to exceed 7” in depth. Any medium is accepted. Each piece must be ready to hang on the wall, with hooks or wires already attached.

The Art Center office is staffed to receive donations at 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, during normal open hours of Wednesday through Saturday from noon-5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.

Every miniature will be displayed with a voting box where patrons may deposit their purchased raffle tickets. At the close of the show, one winning ticket will be drawn for each piece of art.

• Draining and refilling of swimming pools or spas except to prevent or correct structural damage or to comply with public health regulations • Use of potable water for street cleaning • Unreasonable or excessive use of potable water for dust control or earth compaction where non-potable water or other alternatives are available • Use of unmetered fire hydrant water by individuals other than for fire suppression or utility system maintenance purposes • Individual private washing of cars with a hose except with the use of a positive action shut-off nozzle. Use of water for washing commercial aircraft, cars, buses, boats, trailers or other commercial vehicles at any time, except at commercial or fleet vehicle or boat washing facilities operated at a fixed location where equipment-using water is properly maintained to avoid wasteful use • Charity car washes • Failure of an owner and/or manager of a rental property to provide a pamphlet, brochure, or other literature to current and future tenants that list the water conservation requirements, including the water waste and non-essential water use regulations • Failure to meet retrofit requirements after having been given a reasonable amount of time to comply • Transportation of water without prior written authorization. Emergency or health related situations are exempt from this provision • Operation of a commercial car wash without recycling at least 50 percent of the potable water used per cycle • New Construction that does not install and maintain landscaping compliant with the California Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance as revised (California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Water, Division 2, Department of Water Resources, Chapter 2.7, Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance) or with local or District Landscape requirements if more restrictive.

• Washing of livestock with a hose except with the use of a positive action shut-off nozzle Flagrant wasting of water will result in fines and legal orders. The District has set up a Water Waste Hotline. If Water Waste is observed please call: 831.658.5653 or visit www.mpwmd.net/waterwaste.

Music and More will be Theme for Summer Reading Progam

The Monterey Public Library will kick off its annual Summer Reading Program on Saturday, June 6, 1 - 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Read to the Rhythm,” and the kick-off event will include sign-ups, snacks, and special performances by the Monterey Ukelele Club and Bollyworld Dancers. All ages are welcome.

Throughout the summer, activities at the library and Bookmobile will feature dance, music, poetry, and reading fun. Children can earn prizes for time spent reading. And there will be special activities for all ages. The program runs through July 30.

The library is located at 625 Pacfiic Street, Monterey. For more information call (831) 646-3933 or see details at www.monterey.org/library.

“June honoree” by Peter Silzer xwords93950@yahoo.com Across 1 June honoree 4 June honoree 7 Lauds 11 News 15 Increase 16 Really, really bad 17 “It ___ ___,” correctly 18 Common graduation noise 20 “Whether ___ nobler” 21 Bad notices from the bank 23 Signifies 24 Protects against injury 25 European nuthatch 27 Eighth mo. of the year 28 Parental hand-me-downs 29 Distinctive hairstyle 30 US “football” association 31 Large cross 32 Furniture material 33 Unwanted kitchen visitor 34 DNA conveyor 35 Old pics 38 ___raja 40 June honoree 41 Edge 42 Promoter 44 WW2 Greek resistance group 45 Clear (e.g. windshield) 47 As a result 48 Old age 49 Filled pasta 51 Leafy drink 52 Intercede 54 Throat tissues 56 Blocks 57 Most godlike

58 With 59-across, June honoree 59 With 58-across, June honoree

Down 1 Darken 2 Between ports 3 Heavy material 4 Docks 5 Thor’s June honoree 6 Hold down 7 Aches 8 Sold Alaska to US 9 Hard thing to find on June 10 “Field and ____” 11 Flip-flops 12 Gift advice regarding 9-down 13 Led 14 Undesired tire sound 19 Carry 22 Leaves on base with 3 outs 24 Servitude 26 Good to go 28 Pasture grass 34 Soft-headed hammer 35 Short vowel marks 36 Coffeeshop convenience 37 Kind of jazz or talk 39 Well-behaved offspring?

40 Considers 43 Special tribute 45 Out of style 46 Sad state 49 Track 50 Where to find a Bruin or a Trojan 53 Online qualifier 55 Greed or pride, for example

Solution on page 19

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• June 5, 2015

Anthony Coppla Signs with CSUMB Anthony Coppla was an outstanding Breaker, garnering four athletic awards as he played football and baseball at Pacific Grove High School.

Now he’s on his way to be an outstanding Otter, signing to play baseball with CSUMB. Congratulations, Anthony!

Pacific Grove

Sports Ben Alexander

Golf Tips Ben Alexander PGA PGA Teaching Professional, Pacific Grove Golf Links, Bayonet Golf Course PGA Teacher Of The Year, No Cal PGA 831-277-9001 www.benalexandergolf.com

Grip pressure is a question I’m often asked. How much pressure or how tight do I hold the golf club? It’s such a great question because the hands holding the club control the club or don’t control the golf club.

MBNMS Proposes Draft EIR for Regional Water Project Desal

Monterey Bay National Marine Sactuary (MBNMS) has announced a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Public Scoping for the proposed Monterey Bay Regional Water Project desalination facility An application for permit approval has been submitted by DeepWater Desal, LLC to the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) and California State Lands Commission to construct and operate a seawater reverse osmosis desalination facility and co-located seawater-cooled 150-megawatt computer data center campus project at Moss Landing, Monterey County, California. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is soliciting information and comments from the public on the range and significance of issues related to the project proposed within MBNMS boundaries. The full Notice of Intent can be viewed and downloaded from http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-06-01/html/2015-12877. htm Public comments must be received by July 1, 2015.

Electronic Submissions: Submit all electronic public comments via the Federal e-Rulemaking Portal. Go to http://www.regulations.gov and enter “NOAANOS-2015-0069” in the Search field. Then, click the ‘‘Comment Now!’’ icon, complete the required fields, and enter or attach your comments.

MBNMS Desalination Project Lead, 99 Pacific Ave, Bldg 455a, Monterey, CA 93940

Public Scoping Meetings

Public Scoping Meetings will be held at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, Main Building Conference Room, 8272 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing.

Sessions begin at 2:00 p.m. and at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. The public is invited to participate.

For further information, contact Bridget Hoover at 99 Pacific Ave, Bldg. 455a, Monterey, CA 93940 or mbnms.comments@noaa.gov

I always suggest to students imagine you are holding a small bird in your hands with soft light pressure. But don’t let the bird fly away. When you grip your driver or your putter so tight that your hands start to hurt from the grip pressure, it’s hard to control the club face So: relaxed grip pressure with the little bird in mind.

Pacific Grove High’s 21st Annual Youth Basketball Camp

The camp will focus on basketball skill development, sportsmanship, and fun.

Skill development will focus on improving ball handling, passing, and shooting.

Players will be divided into age appropriate groups and will be instructed by Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Dan Powers, his staff, and players. Registration forms are available at our website, www.pghs.org on the Boys Basketball page.

Session I : Ages: Boys & girls, Grades K-1 Day/Time: June 8-11, 8:45 am-10:15 am Fee:$70, (includes a Camp T-Shirt and a Ball!)

Location:Pacific Grove High School Gym Register: Contact Coach Powers, 646-6590(ext. 284) or email: dpowers@pgusd.org Session II:Ages: Boys & girls, Grades 2-5 Day/Time: June 8-11, 10:30 am-1 pm Fee:$100, (includes a Camp T-Shirtand a Ball!)

Location:Pacific Grove High School Gym Session III: Ages: Boys & girls, Grades 6-8 Day/Time:June 15-18, 9am-12pm Fee:$100, (includes a Camp T-Shirtand a Ball!)

Location:Pacific Grove High School Gym

Celebrate Father’s Day with a Dad Outing

Local run/walk offers an opportunity to pay tribute to a loved one Run in the name of love with, or for, your dad this Father’s Day. A special tribute race commemorating dads, moms, kids and anyone who’s special in your life, will be held in Carmel-by-the-Sea on Sunday morning, June 21.

“Run in the Name of Love,” now in its fifth year and affiliated with the Big Sur International Marathon organization, is an opportune time to celebrate fathers by getting out to walk or run together along a scenic route through historic Carmel and along the beachfront. With a 5K race beginning at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 2K event, there’s still plenty of time to head to Sunday brunch or a ball game with dad.

Families and individuals can even bring the family pet to run or walk in the 2K event. All participating dogs receive a free bandana and doggie biscuit, while human finishers get a race shirt, finisher’s medallion, ample food at the race end, and a free ticket for bountiful prizes. The finish ceremonies will be held overlooking Carmel Beach at the foot of Ocean Avenue.

Run in the Name of Love was initially organized as a ‘memorial race’ at the University of Virginia to honor a young Carmel man who lost his life while a student

there. Moving to Carmel, CA, in 2011, the race now gives the opportunity for any participant to honor someone special in their lives. Participants can add an entry in the race’s online tribute book with a personal message and photo, and can sign a large tribute board at the race finish area.

“This has become a very meaningful race to so many,” said Susan Love, race coordinator and mother of Brian Love, the race’s namesake. “There are so many stories I’ve heard from participants who are making this an annual event to honor or to reflect upon a loved one. It’s absolutely beautiful, a very special race on many levels.”

The race begins at Carmel’s Sunset Center on San Carlos Avenue. The course winds through the quiet residential streets before greeting the ocean at Carmel River State Beach and continuing along Scenic Drive. The 5K course is certified and will include awards for the top male and female runners as well as age group awards in ten year increments.

Costs are $35 for the 5K and $25 for the 2K with a $5 increase after June 1.

Children 15 years old and younger may enter for $25 for the 5K and $20 for the 2K. Additional information and race registration are available online at www.run4love.org.

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Season Final Panetta Lecture Deals with Cyber Security about as good as North Korea at cyber warfare in the near future. Alexander also said that in the cyber world, “If you

The fourth and final event in the can think it you can do it, and we need 2015 Leon Panetta Lecture Series took to worry about what our adversaries are place Monday evening at the Monterey thinking.” Both Mullen and Alexander Conference Center and focused on the highlighted China’s ongoing use of crucially important topic of Cyber Secucyber exploits to steal massive amounts rity. Given the issues revolving around of intellectual property from the United privacy versus security, the tension beStates, and pointed out that this is actutween the tech industry and government ally a significant driver of the Chinese in the wake of the Edward Snowden economy. revelations, and the magnitude of the As the discussion turned to issues cyber threats facing our country, this topic of privacy versus security and the was certainly in keeping with the overall revelations made by Edward Snowden theme of this year’s lecture series, “The about the NSA’s domestic surveillance Test of Leadership in 2015: Critical Issues program, Panetta noted the widespread that can Unite or Divide America. ” collection of information on customers Once again Secretary Panetta assemby the private sector, asserting “there bled a world-class collection of experts is no privacy anymore,” and the panel for his panel: General Keith Alexanmembers seemed to agree. When asked der, former Commander of U.S. Cyber whether Snowden was a hero or a traitor, Command and Director of the National Mullen and Alexander were quick to The afternoon student session for the Panetta Lecture on Cyber Security, attended Security Agency (NSA); Ms. Renee brand him a traitor. Alexander said that James, President of Intel Corporation; and by more than 300 students from local schools. Photo by Mike Clancy. the amount of data collected from terrorAdmiral Mike Mullen, former Chairman ist organizations had declined and the of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. sophistication of encryption techniques Panetta Institute Co-Director, Sylvia used by terrorists had increased since the Panetta, introduced the topic and the Snowden revelations. speakers, and likened the current cyber In response to a question from the threat to the nuclear arms race of 60 audience about whether a new Cabinet years ago. She noted that our thorough level department to coordinate the nadependence on computers and the Intertion’s effort in cyber was called for, the net makes society as a whole extremely panel was unanimous and emphatic in vulnerable to an enemy that is not seen, saying no. Mullen said, “We have set is difficult to trace, crosses borders, hides up a pretty good system so far, but there behind false identities and can adapt is much more to do.” almost instantly when found. She said At the end of the 90-minute discusthat adaptability and innovation are key sion James and Alexander both called for to achieving cyber security. new technologies to combat the growing In his opening remarks Secretary Pacyber threat, while Mullen made the netta noted that, unlike the three previous bold assertion that the only way to fix topics in the 2015 lecture series, cyber the problem was to start over and build security was unique to the 21st century. a brand new and more secure Internet.

He reviewed the great benefits that comPanetta had the last word, saying that puters and the Internet have given us, but he really wants the public to understand asserted that cyberspace, that great colthat there is the potential for a cyber lection of interconnected computers and attack that could cripple our country, computer networks that spans the globe, but through innovation, creativity and could also become the battlefield of the leadership we should be able to prevent future. And most importantly, he warned that from happening and ensure a better that our enemies might someday be able future for our children. to launch a cyber attack that could paraThe Panetta Lecture Series includes Participants in the June 1 Panetta Lecture on Cyber Security, left to right: Genlyze our country by crippling our power an afternoon student session that allows grid, water systems, financial institutions eral Keith Alexander, former Commander U.S. Cyber Command and Director local students to hear from the panel and of the National Security Agency; Secretary Leon Panetta; Ms. Renee James, and government. ask questions. The student session is norThe Patriot Act expired just hours President of Intel Corporation; and Admiral Mike Mullen, former Chairman of mally waived for the last lecture of the before this lecture, and the implications the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photo by Katie Shain. season, as it invariably falls during the first of this came up immediately in the discusweek of June, the traditional final exam sion. Mullen stated that the Patriot Act, and graduation week at most schools. structure that could “change our way of life.” He further though not perfect, had helped keep us safe However, this topic proved to be so popular with the stustated that it was important for our potential adversaries since 9/11. Alexander asserted that the tools provided by dents that it prompted a special afternoon student session the Patriot Act are needed to protect us from terrorists, to understand that we could respond in-kind to a massive that was very well attended, much to the delight of Mrs. cyber attack, to deter them in much the same way that including those that are already in the United States.

Panetta, Secretary Panetta and the panelists.

James stated that this lapse would make the private sector the doctrine of Mutual Assured Destruction deterred the Soviet Union during the nuclear standoff of the Cold War. more vulnerable to cyber attack. Panetta went so far as The Panetta Lecture Series will resume early next James said that that the private sector is generally not to say that he felt Members of Congress who had failed year for its 19th season. Although the theme and lecture making sufficient investment in cyber security and that to reauthorize the Act had violated their oaths of office. topics are yet to be announced, you can bet they will be The big question of how vulnerable we are to a “cyber even the best companies are only about 50-60 percent interesting and relevant. And you can count on Secretary prepared.

She also complained that many companies fail Pearl Harbor” came up. Mullen responded that we are Panetta to draw on the country’s most important movers to implement cyber security software fully and correctly. “more vulnerable than we would like to think.” He also and shakers to engage in the discussion. For more inforMullen and Alexander identified China, Russia, Iran asserted that there are two existential threats to the United mation, visit http://www.panettainstitute.org/programs/ States: the nuclear weapons possessed by Russia and the and North Korea as our main adversaries in cyberspace. lecture-series/ or call 831-582-4200.

And Alexander said that ISIS could probably become possibility of a massive cyber attack against our infraMike Clancy and Katie Shain

Monterey County Climate Action Plan Process Invites Public Input Monterey County Invites Public Participation in Climate Action Plan Process Monterey County is kicking off its Climate Action Planning process with a community meeting on Friday June 5 from 2-7 p.m. This informative event will take place at the County Government Center, 168 W. Alisal Street in Salinas in the Board of Supervisors Chambers and adjacent first floor lobby.

The County has also launched a survey to find out how residents view climate change, alternative transportation and energy efficiency efforts. The survey is available in both English and Spanish. This is your chance to ask questions and get involved in the County’s process including how the County will plan for reductions of greenhouse gas county-wide. The event will feature displays and interactive tools on climate change in Monterey County. Organizations that will be participating and providing information include: Monterey County Resource Management Agency (RMA): · Information on Climate Change, greenhouse gas emissions and where they come from · Potential local impacts of climate change · The County’s need to reduction greenhouse gas emissions to curtail the effects of climate change.

Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG): · The AMBAG Energy Watch Program (a partnership with PG&E) reduces energy use in our area by providing tools for eligible PG&E customers to increase energy efficiency and save money.

Home Energy Renovation Opportunity (HERO): · HERO partners with local governments to help make energy/water efficient and renewable energy products more affordable for homeowners including providing 100 percent financing for the purchase and installation of eligible products.

The Offset Project (TOP): · TOP works with individuals, municipalities, businesses and special events to establish sound waste policies and implement best practices in environmental stewardship. The Offset Project offers consulting, event “greening”, trainings, and a localized carbon fund to offset greenhouse gas emissions by helping individuals and businesses invest in local environmental projects.

For additional information about this event, contact Craig Spencer at the Monterey County Resource Management Agency Planning Department, 755-5233.

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• June 5, 2015

Letters

Opinion The Consequences of a Deficit Budget Editor:

CalPERS recently added a million dollars to our city’s annual pension bill, making it jump from $750,000 to $1,750,000 in one fell swoop. We don’t think our city councilors or anyone else, even CalPERS, would disagree that this is just the beginning.

The bill will get steeper every year. We can only hope there are no more million dollar increments. But there may be. However, in reading your article last week (“Council Passes Budget on 5-2 Vote”), we discovered that our councilors are treating our pension bill like a bump in the road, a temporary glitch. We call it that for a reason: instead of battening down the hatches and cutting expenditures to balance revenues, instead of going all out to find one or more neighboring communities willing to combine police services under an affordable contract, as well as reining in CalPERS — instead of using all the arrows in their quivers — our councilors are simply passing a deficit budget and covering the $200,000 difference out of our reserve fund.

Have they not learned from the city council mistakes of 2002, the ones that got us into this fix in the first place? It simply does not work to overspend today instead of save for tomorrow. How much of our reserves will be left when bankruptcy looms? Only two councilors voted against this budget, presumably so it could be reworked and balanced, as it should be. Our thanks to Bill Peake and Dan Miller for that. But the other five, in our opinion, are making a serious mistake by (1) reducing our reserves prematurely, (2) keeping in place unaffordable expenses, and (3) setting a low bar for more deficit spending in the critical years ahead.

To our councilors we say — it’s not enough to kick the can down the road, or to merely keep talking about possible approaches to the pension or budget problems.

Right now, in 2015, we are near the edge of a cliff.

To your readers we say — call, send emails, encourage our individual councilors to take action now to find real solutions.

Alec & Kim Murdock Pacific Grove

Raising a Stink about Sewer Fees Editor:

Several people have recently protested the sewer fee overcharge in Pacific Grove.

It appears that city staff didn’t communicate properly with the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (which sends out the bills) about the correct rates that should have gone into effect years ago; notifying that agency verbally, while rate changes need to be in writing.

I agree that it’s too bad this continued for three years, but I’m less concerned with how it happened than in fixing it going forward. There are some who now want to force the city to pay people back for the overcharges. Actually, I also favored this approach initially, but simply can’t figure out an equitable way to do that for everyone. Doing so would probably cost a lot in staff time just to get checks for the right amounts out to the right people. On top of that some checks may get lost, thrown away, or just not cashed; which could be a nightmare for the city for some time to come. Additionally, people who have moved or sold their houses in the last three years might want their pro-rated amounts – in which case the current owners should then get a reduced refund.

We could also credit the amounts to people’s bills for the next few months, but then we would have to charge higher rates in future years to get the same amount of work done.

Each option has its negatives.So what are we really talking about here? With more than 8,000 homes and businesses in our city, the three years of overcharges come to an average of about $2.12 per month per customer (or about $76 for the three years).

Also, while it’s true that people were overcharged, no one was MIS-charged (we didn’t take the money for a trip to Vegas), and the entire $610,000 is slated to be spent next year for sewer projects and operations.

I believe the simplest option would be to adjust rates down for everyone in the coming years. And in fact that is what we are doing. We are asking the MRWPCA to adjust the rates and we will ask them to start charging a specific amount rather than a percentage so that this will not happen again.

But it is your money. If you wish, you can protest the Proposition 218 sewer fee increase and ask for a refund. Because the new rates reflect what we have already received, however, the rates going forward would have to be recalculated to a higher amount later. The other option is to leave the lower rates in effect, but at the end of all of the billing periods over the next ten years we need to be in the same place – with a working sewer system - right? Even though it wasn’t the city’s fault, I think the recent sewage spill showed that we definitely need reliable systems.

Rudy Fischer Pacific Grove

MCOE Driver Honored for Safety and Service to Special Needs Students

Since joining the Monterey County Office of Education (MCOE) in 1981, school bus driver Greg Perez has logged over 780,000 accident-free miles, while transporting special needs students around the county. That’s roughly the equivalent of circling the globe 31 times without an accident.

On Friday, the California Highway Patrol named Perez its School Bus Driver of the Year at a ceremony held at the Monterey County Office of Education. The CHP award is given annually to a school bus driver who has shown outstanding performance and exceeded expectations.

Perez received the Commissioner’s Medal of Distinction, the CHP’s highest honor, and a resolution from the California State Senate.

Evaluate Business Schools Like a Business

By Jess S. Boronico, Ph.D. The Brookings Institution just released a major study evaluating thousands of American colleges.

To analyze the “value” students can expect, researchers looked at post-graduation salaries, rates of student-loan repayment, the quality of career services, and the like. Top-ranked schools include high-profile institutions like MIT and under-the-radar ones like Carleton College in Minnesota.

These metrics are commonly studied when people talk about the “impact” of higher education. But they paint an incomplete picture. Schools must also be measured by their impact on society.

Major corporations routinely track, quantify, and publicize their impact on society. But America’s schools largely do not, leaving prospective students in the dark about the quality of programs.

This must change. And management programs are uniquely qualified to take the lead, since schools need to start acting like businesses -- and measure their social impact -- to prove their value to students and society.

Private-sector companies have monitored and touted their social impact for years. Goldman Sachs, for instance, pioneered “social impact” bonds to help local governments fund education and public works projects. One such bond is helping finance pre-kindergarten programs for 2,600 at risk children in Chicago’s public schools.

These bonds are an innovative way to stretch government funding.

Essentially, better educational outcomes reduce future government spending on remedial education, social services, and even criminal justice. Governments then use a portion of these savings to pay back the bonds. Lenders, governments, students, and society all benefit.

Or consider Nest, a tech company that makes “smart” thermostats that automatically reduce energy use when people leave their homes. In addition to saving the average consumer $140 per year in reduced electric and gas bills, the smart thermostats have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by the equivalent of 130,000 cars.

Business schools need to start subjecting themselves to similar impact assessments. This might mean tracking the accomplishments of noted alumni.

Or it could mean highlighting influential publications, theories, or patents that have resulted from a school’s research.

For example, the theory of “disruptive innovation” -- the model of how smaller companies can overtake industry leaders by creating a totally new market -- was developed by a Harvard Business School professor. The theory, and the book that detailed it, inspired the business plans of several companies, including Apple and Netflix.

It could also mean tracking the number of start-ups founded by a program’s business incubator. At my institution, New York Institute of Technology, our School of Management incubator has helped students launch businesses ranging from a sneaker company to a college “blogazine” to a project management web app.

Business schools ought to track and publicize such accomplishments. Doing so will help attract high-caliber students.

Plus, the main accreditor for business programs is beginning to ask schools to measure their impact. The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which guarantees educational quality at places like the Wharton School, Harvard Business School, and Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, expects schools to prove their impact.

The AACSB believes business programs must “make an impact in the future” and “directly foster innovation in business enterprises.” And the clear impact of NYIT was a major reason it was able to join the 5 percent of business schools worldwide with AACSB accreditation.

Business schools incubate start-ups, produce industry changing research, and educate the next generation of business leaders. But programs must step up their efforts to quantify these impacts, just as companies do. Only then will schools be able to prove their value to students, communities, and society at large.

Jess S. Boronico, Ph.D., is dean of the School of Management at New York Institute of Technology.

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TAMC Board Approves Detailed Traffic and Revenue Study for HWY 156

The Board of Directors for the Transportation Agency for Monterey County decided that they needed to gather more information before they could make a decision about instituting tolling to fund four new travel lanes parallel to Highway 156. During Wednesday’s meeting, the Board directed staff to collect traffic data needed for a Level 2 Traffic and Revenue Study for Highway 156. The Level 2 Traffic and Revenue Study will be designed to gather data for “guiding principles” the Board identified for the project.

The three key issues are: the impact of current and projected traffic diversions, toll rates and discount toll rates for locals.

The study will also provide information needed to develop a supplemental Environmental Impact Report to analyze the tolling option. In order gather the critical information needed for the study, the agency will seek Requests for Proposals to collect traffic data and diversion routes in August during the peak summer season, when thousands of tourists visit the Central Coast.

The Board’s decision was made after a thorough and informative presentation on the history of Highway 156 improvement design and the 156 Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendations for the next steps. The presentation presented

by David Silberberger from Caltrans and Todd Muck, TAMC’s Deputy Director, focused on the project’s goals to improve safety, provide local access and relieve congestion on what is now a busy high-

way built nearly 75 years ago. They also explained how after years of public participation, studies and design planning, the decision was made to explore the toll road option. The presentation provided the audience a better understanding of the design of the new 4-lane expressway, the new fly-overs separating local traffic from inter-regional traffic and the planned modifications for the current Highway 156 which would remain as a free option for those who chose not to use the new toll expressway.

TAMC Hires Consultant for Transportation Measure Public Outreach Plan The TAMC Board of Directors approved a contract to hire the consulting firm of CliffordMoss to develop and manage a transportation measure public outreach plan. Tom Clifford, principal of Clifford Moss announced that Moxxy Marketing of Salinas will partner with him on the public outreach plan. The outreach plan will focus on challenges our community faces for funding transportation safety and improvement projects.

The plan will introduce the “selfhelp” concept adopted by 20 other counties and solicit public input to help identify local projects that impact safety, commerce and quality of life in Monterey County. Identified projects could be included in an Expenditure Plan should the Board opt to pursue a Transportation Improvement Plan Measure in 2016.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey to Honor Individuals and Organizations at Annual Community Breakfast

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County will host their annual Community Breakfast on June 25 at the Seaside Club, located at 1332 La Salle Ave. Community members and Club members will gather together to recognize individuals and community partners who have provided extraordinary service. This year’s special honorees receiving the Luis Perez Community Award for service are: Seaside Fire Department – Volunteer Service Award P.M. Landscaping – Corporate Partner Award Community Foundation of the Monterey Peninsula – Community Partner Award Guests will enjoy a performance by the Boys & Girls Clubs Chorus, presentations from various Club members and the Youth of the Year, and they will have the chance to learn of the impact the Club has made on our distinguished honorees.

The Community Breakfast begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 9:00 a.m. Reservations are $20.00 per individual, and table sponsorships are available. Valet parking will be offered. Guests are encouraged to register online at www.bgcmc.org/CB15.

Programs at the PG Library

For more information call 648-5760 Starting Monday, June 1 - July 22 “Read to the Rhythm” Sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950. Read all summer long, earn prizes, and come to the special events every week. For more information call 648-5760.

Wednesday, June 17 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories, ages 2-5.

Wednesday, June 17 • 2:00 pm Rockin' good fun with musician Chris Bohrman. For children of all ages Thursday, June 18 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: Stories, songs and rhymes for babies from birth - 24 months.

Wednesday, June 24 • 11:00 am Magical Moonshine Theatre presents a puppet show for all ages.

Thursday, June 25 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: stories, songs and rhymes for babies birth-24 months.

Thursday, June 24 • 1:00 pm “Let’s Make A Comic Strip”: Create and design your own comic strip. Ages 8 and up.

Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 201501173 The following person is doing business as: IMAGINE ART SUPPLIES, 309A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. GERMAIN MARTIQUE HATCHER, 309A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on june 03, 2015.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/3/2015. Signed, Germain M. Hatcher. This business is conducted by an individual.

Publication dates: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/15

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 201501166 The following person is doing business as: VICTORIAN CORNER RESTAURANT, 541 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. DOMENIC P. ALIOTTI, 3043 Sloat Rd., Pebble Beach, CA 93953 and MARY ALIOTTI, 3043 Sloat Rd., Pebble Beach, CA 93953. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on June 02, 2015.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a.

Signed, Domenic Aliotti. This business is conducted by a married couple.

Publication dates: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/15

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150943 The following person is doing business as: CHARADE SALON, 220 17th Unit C, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. JUDY LOPEZ, 859 Maple St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 and JOHNNY T. LOPEZ, 859 Maple St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on April 30, 2015. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 3/3/1996.

Signed, Johnny T. Lopez. This business is conducted by a married couple.

Publication dates: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/30/15

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150965 The following person is doing business as: BRIGHT AND SHINE CLEANING SERVICE, 226 Cypress Ave. #1, Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933.

SCOTT CHARLAND, 226 Cypress Ave. #1, Marina, CA 93933. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on May 4, 2015. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signed, Scott Charland. This business is conducted by an individual.

Publication dates: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/30/15

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150988 The following person is doing business as: MICROCITO, 3229 Martin Circle, Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933. ROBIN J. COWELL, 3229 Martin Circle, Marina, CA 93933. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on May 6, 2015.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/6/2015. Signed, Robin J. Cowell. This business is conducted by an individual.

Publication dates: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/30/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150949 The following person is doing business as: MONTEREY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, CARMEL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, SALINAS PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, 24545 Amador St. #1, Hayward, Alameda County, CA 94544. MATTHEW HERZ, 24545 Amador St. #1, Hayward, CA 94544.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on April 30, 2015. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 04/02/2015.

Signed, Matthew Herz. This business is conducted by an individual.

Publication dates: 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/15

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20150967 The following person is doing business as: FISHNET AQUAPONICS, 1001 Madison Street, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. KERSTIN ANNA PARR, 001 Madison Street, Monterey,, CA 93940.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on May 4, 2015. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/04/15.

Signed, Kerstin Parr. This business is conducted by an individual.

Publication dates: 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12/15 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 201501018 The following person is doing business as: CARMEL BLINDS, 3463 Taylor Rd., Carmel, Monterey County, CA 93923. LESLIE PERKINS, 3463 Taylor Rd., Carmel, CA 93923. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on May 11, 2015.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8-12-98. Signed, Leslie Perkins This business is conducted by an individual.

Publication dates: 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19/15

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20102554 The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious name(s) listed: VICTORIAN CORNER, 541 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. The fictitious business name was filed in Monterey County on 12/8/10, File Number 20102554. Registered Owner: PAUL PETER ALIOTTI, 1071 Trappers Trl., Pebble Beach, CA 93953; SANDY ALIOTTI, 1071 Trappers Trl., Pebble Beach, CA 93953. Business was conducted by: an individual. Signed: Paul P. Aliotti This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Monterey County on June 02, 2015. Publication dates: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26/15

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Options for Tiny Homes on the Peninsula: Part II Could Tiny Homes be an Option for the Homeless?

Facing homelessness, a Cedar Street Times reader I’ll call Annie left this urgent message on The Yodel Poet answering machine last week: “If you give me contact information for people who provide tiny homes, I’ll live in one and put my stuff in storage while I’m finding another place.”

Annie recently received notice to vacate the apartment where she has lived for 12 years. “There just isn’t anything affordable for rent around here. . . .” She sounded scared.

Annie’s call followed publication of Part One of “Fields of Dreams for Tiny Homes” that featured a KSBW Action News 8 story about Hollister’s Mayor Ignacio Velasquez unveiling a 160-sq. ft. prototype microhouse in May. The one-bedroom unit with compact kitchen, bath and living area cost $25,000 to produce and is the model for a future village that will help alleviate homelessness in San Benito County. The yellow Hollister micro home, which was incorrectly identified last week as being designed by tiny-homes builder Jay Shafer, features electrical wiring and plumbing.

Its size (bigger than 120 sq. ft.) prevents a model like this from built in local backyards without a property owner going through the legal permitting process.

Wanda Sue Parrott

Homeless in Paradise

Jay Shafer’s 112-sq. ft. tiny house (Four Lights Tiny House Co.) currently for rent on the Monterey Peninsula, but that is predicted to change in the foreseeable future. Everything from one-level mobile house parks to high-rise students’ dorm rooms and apartment/condominium buildings, predicted to shrink in size, will multiply in number. The new green-tinted motto of the real-estate-development/development industry will probably be:

Think small, build big, go solar

Building and zoning codes will eventually change to accommodate the forthcoming “more units per lot” trend gathering force at grass roots levels through young people who will usher in the Age of Micro Housing by making mini happen in stages.

In San Benito County, middle-school students KSBW Action News 8’s photo of Hollister’s 160 sq. canvassed the area and conft. micro home cluded that 200 homeless people could be sheltered However, the little brown house by in a micro-home village.

Jay Shafer, founder of Four Lights Tiny Here in Monterey County, they’re House Company, is only 112 sq. ft. Peo- active at Rancho Cielo Youth Cample can order the plans for $499 and use pus, 710 Old Stage Rd., Salinas. The the structures as extra closets, backyard non-profit alternative high school was offices, workshops, playhouses, granny the brainchild of former Judge John M. units, vacation cabins, home-school rooms Phillips who is now a County Supervisor, and art studios.

It combines academic education with jobTo our knowledge, no such units are skills training to non-traditional students,

who include probationers and transitional rehab students.

Recently students of the school’s Construction Academy completed a series of transitional housing units in traditional size and style. On May 26, eight Rancho Cielo students graduated from the first solar-energy installation project taught by Tony Tersol of Pacific Grove.

Tersol says, “I’ve been working with Stan Semmel since 2001. We started using the name Applied Solar Energy around that time, in addition to Solex. He installed his first solar panels in 1980 and started doing installations for others in 1982. We design and install solar photovoltaic systems for homes and businesses in the Monterey Bay area.”

About a year ago, they were approached about bidding on solar for the Rancho Cielo campus. Tersol says, “I came back with the proposal that instead of our company building their solar, wouldn’t it be better to set up a training program?”

Consequently, Tersol began teaching the first class last fall. It meets half days on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It started

Tony Tersol

with about 15 students; of the eight who received graduation certificates, one was a girl. A total of eight such courses is planned, the ultimate goal being solarization of the whole Rancho Cielo campus.

Funding the approximately $230,000 program was spearheaded by The Offset Project, a Monterey non-profit that contributed $7,000. Additional funding was contributed by First Solar of Arizona, and RC Cubed of Capitola, an energy-financing company about which Tersol says: “Long story short: RC3 is in the middle of a deal to provide solar for some homeless housing. . . . The win/win/win is that we train ‘at risk’ youth for jobs in the ‘new economy’, provide solar to lower energy costs for non-profits/churches/ schools, and help the climate.”

Congressman Sam Farr, keynote speaker at The Offset Project’s graduation ceremony, predicted solar power will be so big that some of the graduates of Tony Tersol’s class will own their own businesses and even become millionaires.

Susie Brusa, Executive Director

Rancho Cielo kids installing solar panel roof on woodshop of Rancho Cielo, says the school’s Construction Academy is interested in mass producing micro houses (with solar panel roofing). For information, contact: www. ranchocieloyc.org Will Tony Tersol be involved? He says, “If they ask me. I’m busy enough with solar, but have talked to some of the mini-house companies. We had considered selling the 120-sq. ft units, since no permit is required for them to put them in their backyards.” For information, contact: http://www.appliedsolarenergy.org Meanwhile, facing homelessness due to lack of available housing is frightening and Annie needs help. Do you know of an affordable apartment, room or mini-home for rent? If yes, call The Yodel Poet and leave a message. I’ll be sure she gets it.

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Monterey Peninsula Flag Day Celebration Car Show Join the Monterey Old Capitol Lions Club as they present “Monterey Peninsula Flag Day Celebration Car Show” on Sunday June 14 at the Moose Lodge. This annual fundraiser benefits The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County. You are invited to join us for our celebration of Flag Day and the 50th Anniversary of service to the community of the Monterey Old Capitol Lions Club.

The event is free to all and will be a day of fun, food and patriotism!

To show your quality vehicles of any age, you are welcome for a registration fee of only $10. Let everyone enjoy your classic, custom, vintage, or exotic car or motorcycle.

The Details:Sunday, June 14, 2015.

The day starts at 10:00 a.m. and lasts until 3:00 p.m.The event is free to all.Flag Day Event will be performed at noon.Car show for all historic, classic, fancy cars, trucks and motorcycles.Prizes and awards will be awarded at a “People’s Choice Judging” of your show car.There will be tasty food available for purchase.50th Anniversary Cake.Silent Auction.Location: Moose Lodge, 555 Canyon Del Rey Boulevard, Del Rey Oaks.

Be part of this fun afternoon! How to show your vehicle: Send your name, address, telephone, and e-mail to Russ Hatch, 11550 Hidden Hills Road, Carmel Valley CA 93924. Include the vehicle type: car, truck, motorcycle along with a description of the vehicle including prior awards.

Monterey Old Capitol Lions Club The Monterey Old Capitol Lions Club was chartered in 1964. Although our club is small, we are providing our time and funds for worthwhile community projects. In the 1920s Helen Keller challenged Lions’ clubs to become “Knights of the Blind.” We accepted that challenge and in the early 1970s were a lead club in

finding a home for the blind and visually impaired population of Monterey County.

We have assisted in maintaining The Blind and Visually Impaired Center which provides free services and outreach programs to assist in overcoming the challenges of visual impairment. We provide volunteers and raise funds by working for various community activities such as the Big Sur International Marathon where we assist with the Start-Line activities. We also formed a non-profit fund-raising arm called ‘Chariots for Charity.” We accept donated vehicles, improve them, and turn them into cash for the Blind & Visually Impaired Center and several other Monterey County charities.

Over the past 15 years we have raised more than $750,000 for local community-based charities.We are proud to be Lions and encourage others to join us in fellowship and to work to improve our community.

Background of The Blind and Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County Our mission is to encourage and inspire the people who are blind or visually impaired to transcend the loss of sight as independent contributing members

of society. Helen Keller’s challenge to Lions Clubs lives in the partnership between Monterey County Lions and the Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County. In 1972, a consortium of Lions Clubs established a home for a newly-formed blind service organization.

Under the leadership of the Old Capitol Lions and the Monterey host Lions, a property with two buildings was purchased.

In the ensuing 43 years the mortgage has been fully paid, the buildings improved, and most importantly, community service programs for blind and visually impaired citizens of Monterey county developed. The Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County, Inc. (BVIC), is an independent, non-profit 501(C)3 charity It is funded from many sources including contributions from Lions. The BVIC provides the programs that are directed, in part, by blind individuals and are offered at no cost to the blind.

Blind & Visually Impaired Center of Monterey County (BVIC)225 Laurel Ave., Pacific Grove, California 93950 Telephone: (831) 649-3505(800) 404-3505 (in Monterey County)Fax: (831) 649-4057

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PGMNH Author Series: Claire Fullerton Print Workshop Saturday, June 27, from 3-5 p.m.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History offered at no fee Admission to the event only: Free

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History will host its first “PGMNH Author Series” on Saturday, June 27, from 3-5 p.m. with a free reading, Q and A, light snacks and a book signing by local author Claire Fullerton.

Fullerton is the author of the new literary novel “Dancing to an Irish Reel” and the paranormal mystery novel (set in Carmel’s past and present) called “A Portal in Time.” Both titles are available through Vinspire Publishing and can be found on Amazon.com and locally at Pilgrim’s Way book store in Carmel, as well as in other locations. Books will also be sold at the Museum during the event.

“We’re excited to host Claire here at the Museum,” said Museum Communications Coordinator Patrick Whitehurst. “As a writer who has studied the history of the area, she’s a perfect fit to launch our new series. It’s our hope to host writers of all kinds, from big names to local authors who use the Central Coast, particularly in a historical or natural context, in their work. We also encourage writers to feature the Museum in their writing.

I’d be more than happy to provide a tour to any interested authors.”

For more information on author tours, email Whitehurst at media@pgmuseum.org. Visit Fullerton’s website at clairefullerton.com. Find more information on the event at pgmuseum.org.

Claire Fullerton

Goforth Taking her Seed Pods to Ventana

By Emily Branan Dana Goforth, Pacific Grove ceramist, will show a series of her ceramic sculpture work at this year’s Gallery Artist Showcase at Ventana in Big Sur on June 13.

This day will celebrate 21 of California’s Central Coast most important artists.

Goforth’s pieces are inspired by different elements of nature, which are seen in both her Seed Pod Series, as well as her Botanical Blue Bowl Series. Both of these sets will be on display at the gallery.

Ceramics, for her, has been a life-long passion. “Even at five years old, I was fascinated with the interactions among humble materials,” Goforth said. She began her pottery journey at age 10 when she began throwing pottery at a studio in Lafayette, with the encouragement of her mother.

She earned her bachelor’s degree in ceramic sculpture and conceptual design from San Francisco State University.

Her seed pods are her most recent work. She was inspired for this series Brazilian Couratani Pod after her friend gave her a book of pictures of seed pods.

Goforth sees a transcendental quality in the seed pods and wishes to honor what is leftover from the pod doing its job and emptying its seeds. After the seeds are gone, all that remains is the pod and that is what she wishes to recreate with clay.

She focuses on paying attention to the natural look of the pod itself, recognizing that it may like different than she would The artist’s hands initially think. She then has to deconstruct the pod to figure out how the pod opened to release the seeds.

“I may be thinking one way, but Mother Nature has created it a different way,” Goforth said.

The natural look and cracks in the clay add to her work, as it creates for her the look of the natural deterioration that happens to the seed pod.

She said she finds inspiring seeds on hikes or from her friends, who have brought her pods from the East Coast, South America and Africa.

Goforth is planning to continue her seed pod series, but with the addition of metal. She is currently working with a metal artist to incorporate the two media into the pods.

Reception of her work has been positive among those who have seen it, especially for her seed pods.

“They love the natural appearance of the subject matter,” Goforth said.

Goforth said she also has people that have followed her progression of work from when she was in school until now, and she has been able to hear their feedback through the years.

Calling herself a “ceramist,” she incorporates elements of sculpture into her work and wishes to create something that is visually appealing on every side. Goforth wants to fill every inch of her artwork with interest, whether it comes from what she does or just from the clay itself.

She believes that sculpture is an art form many people do not completely understand how to look at and appreciate.

“I think people are more comfortable with two-dimensional pictures on a wall,” Goforth said.

For her ceramics, she also uses alternative methods of firing, such as pit fires on the beach and raku. Aside from ceramics, she does oil paintings and writes, mostly about nature.

The Ventana Artist Showcase will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on June 13. This exhibit will continue past this one day, but different pieces will be rotated in. The Gallery at Ventana is located at 48123 Hwy, 1, Big Sur. Okra

On June 11 at 6:00 pm the Monterey Museum of Art will be hosting a monotype workshop with Denese Sanders, the Director of Open Ground Studios. Unlike other forms of printmaking, monotypes only produce one print, creating unique works of art. Denese Sanders, a printmaker based in Seaside, will teach participants how to make monotypes using a variety of techniques. This program is free for all visitors thanks to generous support from the Monterey County Weekly Community Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County.

Denese Sanders moved to Monterey 12 years ago from Minneapolis, where she had a 16-year career making art, running a collective printmaking studio, Below the Surface, and working in arts education across the state.

She started making prints at the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1983 and went on to study color etching in Paris at Atelier 17. She began incorporating sculpture and book arts into her work while getting her master’s degree in 1998 at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Over the course of her career, she has worked extensively in arts education and community building in the arts. In 2013, she established Open Ground Studios in Seaside, the first community art studio on the central coast with an emphasis in printmaking and book arts.

This endeavor won the “Innovator of the Year” award in the Startup Challenge of 2013, and in 2015 her work as an artist and entrepreneur won the Community Palette Showcase Event.

This free event has limited capacity. Advanced registration is highly recommended. You can reserve your spot by visiting montereyart.org/event/monoprint-workshop-with-denese-sanders/ For more information about the Museum, our exhibitions and our programs visit montereyart.org Museum Hours: MMA Pacific Street: Thursday – Monday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm MMA La Mirada: Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, Friday – Monday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, Closed Tuesday and Wednesday MMA La Mirada Parking: The Monterey Museum of Art at La Mirada offers limited on-site complimentary parking. With limited street parking, please be considerate of our neighbors and observe city of Monterey No Parking zones.

Summer Camp at PG Art Center

Keep the kids busy this summer by registering them for one of the many youth arts classes being offered at Pacific Grove Art Center. Let them make comic books, stop-motion films, draw and paint animals, and much more. Register with the Art Center during regular hours, or call (831) 375-2208 or email at: generalinfopgac@ gmail.com.

There are many focused sessions beginning in June.

For details, look online at: http://www.pgartcenter.org/classesSummerCamps. html. The nonprofit Pacific Grove Art Center at 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, is always free and open to the public. Regular hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 1-4 p.m. on Sundays.

Museum of Natural History offers nature sketching class

Feathers and Fur! On Sunday, June 14, in conjunction with the end of the Illustrating Nature exhibit, The Museum will host Feathers and Fur: Sketching Birds and Mammals in Color with local science illustrator Erin E. Hunter. Registration is $35.00 for the class.http://www. pgmuseum.org/museumevents/2015/6/14/feathers-andfur-sketching-birds-and-mammals-in-color

Black Bear by Erin Hunter

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Congratulations to Our Graduates

The Monterey County Local Advisors Certification program was designed to provide Realtors® in-depth knowledge to assist their buyers about the community they choose to live in as it relates to Economics, History, Water, Area Regulations and Community Profiles.

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Kevin Stone Monterey County Assocation of Realtors David Lyng Real Estate Mary Aguilar Monique Bagley Dave Terdy John R. Motter Realty John Motter Keller Williams Realty Kristine Dugan Michele Henderson Roxanne Mettenbrink Karen Renick Lori Spiegl Elizabeth Williams Monterey Coast Realty Connie Snowdon Peter R. Williams, Broker Peter Williams Real Time Realty Obed Montez Michael Shaw Salinger Properties Steven Hunt Scott Sturvist Properties Scott Sturvist

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La Merienda At a Glance

84th Annual La Merienda Celebration - City of Monterey’s 245th birthday party, is a colorful fiesta barbecue of delicious foods, wine, beer, soft drinks, gallant dons and doñas, lovely señoritas, lively music and festive dance.

When: Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Memory Garden, 20 Custom House Plaza, Monterey Tickets/Information: www.montereyhistory.org or call Carol Todd at 831-372-4445 For more information about Monterey History and Art Association and the Museum of Monterey at Stanton Center, go to www.montereyhistory. org

Nearly $223 Million in new Funding Approved for State’s Transportation System $9,620,000 for Projects in Monterey County

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Discovery Shop will Celebrate 50 Years of Service

Since 1965, funds raised by the Discovery Shop of the American Cancer Society, Inc., California Division, have helped the Society save lives by helping people stay well by preventing cancer or detecting it early when it’s most treatable; helping people get well by being there during and after a diagnosis with comprehensive information and support; by finding cures through groundbreaking discovery; and by fighting back through public policy. Supported by our local communities – through donations, volunteers, and shoppers – the Discovery Shop unique quality resale experience has raised more than $308 million over the past 50 years.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate our 50th anniversary!

When: Friday, June 12, 2015 Time: 1pm Location: Pacific Grove Discovery Shop, 198Country Club Gate About the American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of nearly 2.5 million volunteers saving lives and fighting for every birthday threatened by every cancer in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society’s efforts have contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer death rates in the U.S. since 1991, and a 50 percent drop in smoking rates. Thanks in part to our progress more than 14 million Americans who have had cancer and countless more who have avoided it will celebrate more birthdays this year. We’re determined to finish the fight against cancer. We’re finding cures as the nation’s largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings, clean air, and more. For more information, to get help, or to join the fight, call us anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.

For more information, please contact Jeanie Gould, ACS Discovery Shop Manager, Pacific Grove (831) 372-0866

Continuing the push to rebuild and maintain California’s infrastructure, the California Transportation Commission (CTC) has allocated nearly $223 million to 108 transportation projects that will alleviate traffic delays, repair aging roads and bridges and encourage bicycling and walking.

Thirty-eight biking and pedestrian projects throughout the state will receive $10.3 million in allocations from the Active Transportation Program.

Active transportation projects funded include: Monterey County: The Monterey County Transportation Agency (TAMC) will receive $379,000 allowing all cities along the Salinas Valley to work together to support infrastructure improvements including new sidewalks, bicycle lanes, multi-use paths and ramps compliant with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Monterey County: The City of Monterey will receive $841,000 to install bike lanes on North Fremont Street between Casa Verde and State Route 218, a new sidewalk connection and American with Disabilities compliant improvements to five intersections. This project will increase mobility for those not using a motor vehicle.

The newly allocated funding also includes $167.2 million from the State Highway Operation and Protection Program for 41 projects that will maintain and preserve the investment in the state highway system and its supporting infrastructure. These capital improvements consist of projects covering maintenance,

pavement repair and rehabilitation, safety improvements and upgrades to bridges throughout the state.

“We adopted a ‘fix it first’ strategy because for every $1 spent on preventative maintenance, we can save taxpayers up to $14 in monies that would have been spent on more expensive and extensive repairs,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty The allocations also include $2.2 million from Proposition 1B, a transportation bond approved by voters in 2006. To date, more than $18 billion in Proposition 1B funds have been put to work statewide for transportation purposes. The remaining $43 million in allocations came from various state and federal transportation accounts.

Among the projects that received funding allocations were: Monterey County: The City of Monterey will receive $7.4 million for improvements to State Route 1 from the Sloat Avenue Undercrossing to the south Marina Overhead. This funding will help extend the service life of the pavement and improve the ride quality of 36.2 lanes miles and 18 on and off-ramps by grinding and paving. Seventeen curb ramps will also be reconstructed to meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Monterey/Santa Cruz Counties: $1 million will be used on State Routes 1, 9, 68 and 218 to construct 74 curb ramps for handicap access, extend sidewalks and install signal pedestrian push-buttons to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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