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Kiosk Through Sat. June 16

Scientific Illustration Exhibit Pacific Grove Museum Demonstration May 11, 11-2 Museum Tues-Sun. 10-2 FREE

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Fri. June 14 “Lost Towns of Monterey” Performing Arts Center 7 PM, $10/$15 372-2898 •

Fri., June 14

Baumer String Quartet Church of Good Shepherd 7 PM, $20 484-6242 •

Gravesite reconsecrated - Page 6

Climate change & pollen- Page 19

Parents’ Place - Page 12

Pacific Grove’s

Friday, June 14

Donald Kohrs Presentation Early History of Hopkins Marine Station at Lover’s Point Canterbury Woods 651 Sinex Ave. PG 10:00 AM RSVP 657-4193 or www.canterburywoods-esc.org •

Sat., June 15

Artist Talk PG Art Center 3:30-4:30 PM, Free 375-2208 •

Sat., June 15

“Rocky Horror Show” Auditions Paper Wing Theatre 11 AM, Free 655.4852 •

Sun., June 15

“Run in the Name of Love” 5k/ 2 K Walk/Run Carmel Sunset Center 8:30 ASM, $35/$25 625-6226 •

Sat., June 15

“Kon Tiki” Sons of Norway Mtg. Monterey Library 2 PM, Free 373-8316

More documentation

Two women say they have received harassing emails from a man they know. They just wanted a record made.

Booster chair

A person on Sunset said they found their patio chair had been moved and placed under the window. It appeared that someone was trying to gain entry.

Lost & Found, mostly lost

A woman reported losing her Samsung Slide cell phone and some prescription medications. The phone is missing its back. A wallet was lost at Country Club Gate. A wallet was found on Ocean View Blvd. It had an insurance card in it so the insurance company says they’ll contact the owner. A bicycle was found in a dumpster on Junipero. It appears to be in good working order. Two more bicycles were found on Pacific Grove Lane. An Ohio drivers license was found and turned in. A backpack was found on Ocean View Blvd. Returned to owner. Rayban sunglasses lost. May be in a black leather case. Courier bag lost. Owner says she may have driven off with it on the trunk instead of in the trunk. Red leather clutch wallet lost.

Man in camo with rifle actually juvenile with an air gun

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Someone reported a man in camouflage clothing was walking down Congress with a rifle, but it turned out to be two juveniles with an airsoft weapon. The weapons were taken for parental pick up and the boys were advised on the proper way to transport such items in the future.

DUI

Matthew Kramer was reported driving on the curb and all over the road. When contacted, he refused to take tests. He was booked, cited and transported to Seaside Police Department.

Elder abuse

Evidence of elder abuse on Laurel Ave. Victim taken into care of public guardian.

‘Boyhood Shadows’ to air on KQED

Stories of male survivors of childhood sexual assault

One in six boys is sexually molested by the age of 16. In the groundbreaking documentary Boyhood Shadows: I Swore I’d Never Tell, Monterey filmmakers Steve Rosen and Terri DeBono (makers of Accidental Hero and Beyond Barbed Wire) and Executive Producer, Regina Scully (The Invisible War and Miss Representation) explore the life-long emotional carnage of this epidemic. Brave and unflinching, Boyhood Shadows shines a light on the strength of the human spirit and brings a platform to those who thought they were voiceless. Filmed in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles and New Jersey, Boyhood Shadows chronicles the journey of five men whose lives were changed by childhood sexual assault. Seeking help through one of just a handful of support groups for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse, these survivors continued to suffer in secret. Family and friends were kept in the dark and at a loss to understand the trauma they were experiencing. With the cooperation of the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, the filmmakers were allowed inside one of these support groups. The filmmakers create an intimate, personal look into the lives of the survivors. Spouses, family members and friends, healthcare and law enforcement professionals, consultants, authors, actors and politicians join them. Laura Dare, songwriter and composer, has created an emotional and heartfelt soundtrack that assists in delivering the film’s important message. At the film’s center is Glenn, a man who came under the power of a sexual predator as a young boy. Numbing his pain as a teen with alcohol and drugs, he held the secret and the shame from his family. Past and present are woven into the revelation of Glenn’s story. On Wed., June 26 at 10:00 p.m., KQED San Francisco will present the film’s nationwide television premiere. It will be made available nationwide as of July 1. A video outline of the award-winning film is available at http://vimeo.com/61418175 and more information is available at the film’s website, http://www.boyhoodshadowsproject.org

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Times • June 14, 2013

Jon Guthrie

High Hats & Parasols Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time. The writings contained in are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.

Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Monterey Library

The Monterey Public Library presents a Teddy Bears' Picnic on Thurs., June 20, at 10:30 a.m., on the Colton Hall Lawn near the bear sculptures. Children ages 18 months and up are invited to bring a picnic lunch and a teddy bear (or other stuffed toy) to this storytime, which includes a children's concert by MaryLee. Dessert will be provided. This event is part of the Library's annual summer reading program "Reading is Delicious" which offers reading incentives and activities during the summer months. Admission is free. The Colton Hall Lawn is located on Pacific Street, between Madison and Jefferson, in Monterey. For more information call 831.646.3744 or see www. monterey.org/library.

Nuptials popular

The Pacific Grove hotel reports something a bit odd. Three couples, previously unknown to each other, checked in on exactly the same day to enjoy a week’s honeymoon after being married yesterday. From San Francisco came Mr. and Mrs. Sam Goldstein and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tuffachey. From Mission San Jose came Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Freitas. The Review wishes them all long and happy lives together. There could be no better place to begin their marriages than the Grove.

How is the U.S. Congress run?

This bit of information may prove interesting to those unfamiliar with it. With the help of Mr. Needham, Mr. Greene, and Congressman Hayes the passage of the Monterey Bay breakwater bill offers a good case in point. The congress is run by coercion and threats. The Breakwater bill had languished on various congressional desks for months. All but a few stalwarts had given up on its passage. Then along came the three previously mentioned gentlemen. The three inquired of the government engineer about a tardy progress report, knowing that this gentleman planned a run for congress, next election. Congressman Hayes also knew a bit of dirt about the engineer. He commented how nice it was not to have to mention same in exchange for the engineer’s help. The congressional hopeful went right to work and turned the report over to congress. Congress quickly voted on the $400,00 appropriation after it was stated that Monterey and Pacific Grove would soon grow to a joint population of 10,000 because of the breakwater. The truth of that prediction cannot yet be known, but it makes for interesting speculation and prompted congress to vote yes, all because of a reluctant engineer’s report. May he fare well in the next election.

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Booth funeral held

The funeral for Mrs. Francis Dixon Booth, mother of Mrs. J. P. Macauley, was held last Wednesday at the Pacific Grove Methodist church. Rev. Leslie Burwell officiated. Hymns, including “Come Unto Me” and “Lead Kindly Light,” were sung. The Rev. Burwell said that the three greatest attributes of Mrs. Booth’s life were piety, unselfishness, and cheerfulness.

Ban auto mobiles?

It looks as though the town fathers will have a fine time of deciding whether to ban auto mobiles from the streets of Pacific Grove. There seem to be many folks who think this is a fine idea. Many farmers claim they cannot come to town without having their horses petrified. The noise, they say, is uproarious. Proponents, however, cite leaner streets. It is no longer necessary to follow around after horses with shovels, they say. A proprietor of Long and Gretter’s said that business would be badly hurt, not being able to sell gasoline in cans and bottles. Carol Bergstom said that she is a student at Stanford University and she has noticed no ill effects from the school’s auto mobile ban. The Pacific Grove auto mobile shop is firmly opposed to the ban. However, those who invested in the Pacific Grove / Monterey street railroad are strongly in favor. We’ll just have to wait and see what the wind blows in. Gasoline fumes or the aroma of horse dung.

Tidbits from here and there…

Forest Hill United Methodist Church 551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956 Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 tsp.h Street, 831-373-4441 Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311

• Prof. and Mrs. R. M. Jamison are the happy parents of a baby girl. The infant arrived squalling at their home a little after three this morning. The parents named her Avalon, then mom fed her. • Monterey Lodge # 182, IOOF, will host the Pacific Grove Lodge #9014 on Friday evening. The event takes place at Scoble hall, corner of 17th and Lighthouse. Entertainment, dancing, and refreshments provided. This notice posted by Glen Ryan, sec. • Interested in a day of hunting? Wright’s hardware store will rent you the gun of your choice. • Have you tried Kyanizing? It gives you the best finish for woodwork. A. A. Phillips. We give Green Stamps. • Need good health? Try our patented Solar good health unit. Order from Good Health, Chicago, Illinois. $10 plus 35¢ shipping and handling.

Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363

And your cost is…

Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741

• Children’s short cambric dresses. Three plaits down front. Flounce on neck and sleeves. Just $1.40 at the Lace. • A high-arm, drop-down sewing machine. Shuttle and feed levers. Parts made of fine steel. Cases are of polished wood. Culp Bros. on Lighthouse. $28, complete. $33 with extra hardware. • Solid white bedspreads, $2. Bedspreads with designs, $3.Other splendid bargains. Climax furniture. • Complete lunch including beverage and dessert. Take what you like from our cafeteria line. Main course and sides. Winston’s. 75¢. D. W. Damewood, proprietor. • Getting ready for summer? Protect against burn with floral cream. 85¢ a bottle. Long & Gretter’s drug store.

Discovery Shop presents 50% off Sale

ACS Discovery Shop will present their Semi-Annual 50 percent off storewide savings (with certain exceptions) fundraising event. The event will be held Fri, June. 21, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sat, June 22, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. ACS Discovery Shop is located at 198 Country Club Gate (next to Save-Mart). Call the Discovery Shop at (831) 372-0866 for more information.

Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church

146 8th Street, 831-655-4160

First Church of God 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 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 Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705 Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818 First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove

915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m. Congregation Beth Israel 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel (831) 624-2015 Chabad of Monterey 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove (831) 643-2770

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Hollywood comes to Rotary

The Pacific Grove Rotary Club which meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach will have as the speaker on June 18 Phillips Wylly, Hollywood producer, director, author and more. Lunch is $20 and reservations may be made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657

July Mahalo Mondays will benefit Food Bank

Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room will donate 10 percent of the total Monday sales in July to the Food Bank of Monterey County. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. on Mondays. Over the past five years Hula’s has raised over $65,000 for local charities. The Food Bank for Monterey County, a certified Feeding America food bank, is the largest supplier of emergency food in Monterey County. They distribute 6 million pounds of food annually. Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room is located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. For more information go to www.hulastiki.com or call 655-HULA.

Janet Robin to appear at The Works

The Works Tea and Coffeehouse will welcome singer/songwriter/guitarist Janet Robin on Friday, June 28. The show begins promptly at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door. For more information, visit www.theworkspg.com. Or call 372-2242. Music audiences around the world have seen and heard Janet Robin’s guitar work as a former featured touring member of the Lindsey Buckingham Band, Meredith Brooks Band, and most recently Air Supply. She was recently named one of the top 10 female guitarists by Guitar World Magazine. Her latest recording is called “Janet Robin and Band - Live in France.” It was recorded in a blues club in northern France. The Works is located at 667 Lighthouse Avenue.

Local run/walk offers opportunity to pay tribute to a loved one

A tribute race commemorating dads, moms, kids and anyone special in runners’ lives will be held in Carmel-by-the-Sea on Sunday morning, June 16. “Run in the Name of Love,” now in its third year and newly affiliated with the Big Sur International Marathon organization, is a walk or run along a scenic route through historic Carmel and along the beachfront. The 5K race begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 2K event. Families and individuals can 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’s end, and a free ticket for prizes. The race 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 in 2011, the race now gives the opportunity for participants to honor special ones 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, and winds through 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 10 year increments. Costs are $35 for the 5K and $25 for the 2K with a $5 increase on race weekend. Additional information and race registration are available online at www. runinthenameoflove.org.

PG Feast of Lanterns 2013 Art Competition Call for art entries

The Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns has issued an open call for entries to all artists for this year’s art competition. Artists’ entries that celebrate this 100+ year old festival may be in any form of 2- or 3-dimensional art except film or movies unless previously approved. Entries must be ready to hang or display. Entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 3, 2013. Ribbons will be awarded winners based on peoples' choice ballots. Art submitted must be original work and represent the Feast of Lanterns. This year’s theme is “Lighting the Way.” All entries must be received by the Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns via The Works between Saturday, June 29 and Wednesday, July 3 between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The Works is located at 669 Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove. Deadline for entries is Wed., July 3, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Artists may contact Marge Jameson at Cedar Street Times, 831-324-4742 with questions. Entries will be displayed from July 6 through July 30. There will be two events in connection with the show: The first is the Feast of Lanterns Preview, scheduled for Friday, July 6 between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m., in conjunction with First Friday. There will be refreshments on hand and a chance to meet the artists. The second event will be held Friday, July 19 in conjunction with the Art Walk. The Royal Court will be on hand from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Winners will be announced at the Art Walk reception. All work entered must be available for sale by the Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns, Inc. A commission of 50 percent will be retained to benefit the Feast of Lanterns. Work may be picked up Wed., July 31 or Thurs,. August 1. Checks for any sales will be mailed at the beginning of September, 2013. Complete entry rules are available by emailing folpublicity@gmail; in person at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, Central and Forest; or The Works.

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Italian Night fund-raiser presented

Performers from First Presbyterian Church of Monterey will offer Italian delights such as the operatic duet from Mozart’s “Marriage of Figaro,” national folk songs and accordion music in a fund-raising dinner on Friday, June 21. On this first night of summer, homemade spaghetti, salad and garlic bread will be served along with homemade Tiramisu in the church’s Fellowship Hall. All profits will go to Martinpur School, a girls’ school in Pakistan, where members of FPC Monterey have committed to building a new classroom and furnishing it with computers and desks, and funding scholarships. Tickets are $15 for adults and can be reserved by calling the church office at 3733031. Vegetarian options are available. The dinner starts at 6 p.m. The church is located at 501 El Dorado Street in Monterey.

New distribution time begins:

Cedar Street Times, which has been available on Thursdays, will now be on the street on Friday afternoons. Subscribers will continue to receive their electronic link earlier than the print version. There will be NO adjustment in deadlines. We appreciate your ad reservations by Mondays and your press releases by Wednesdays.

The Forest Theater Guild Presents

Films in the Forest 2013 At Carmel’s Outdoor Forest Theater Tuesday, June 4th - ET Sponsored by Pebble Beach Company Wednesday, June 5th - Bottle Shock Sponsored by Bernardus Vineyards Thursday, June 6th - Despicable Me Sponsored by Carmel Realty Company Tuesday, June 11th - Doctored Sponsored by Monterey Peninsula Chiropractic Society Wednesday, June 12th - Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Sponsored by Kelly Productions Thursday, June 13th - Mama Mia Sponsored by Keller William Realty Tuesday, June 18th - The Band Wagon Sponsored by Carmel Residents Association Wednesday, June 19th - Ocean Alliances Sponsored by Forest Theater Guild Board Thursday, June 20th - Casino Royale Sponsored by Wells Fargo Mortgage Tuesday, July 2nd - Sky Fall Sponsored by Alain Pinel Realty

Tickets $7 each, available one hour prior to screening. All Films Begin at 8:30 pm July 4th Concert 6:30 - 9:30 pm Beverages, Gourmet snacks & Desserts available foresttheaterguild.org

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Times • June 14, 2013

Former Pacific Grove Pastor’s Gravesite Renovated

Hey, no drive-in service here!

To be Reconsecrated June 18

Patricia Hamilton, owner of Park Place Publications in Pacific Grove, and a PG resident since 1990, has helped many of her clients explore their ancestry through memoirs and family histories. In the course of writing her own memoir, she called upon the Heritage Society of PG, the Family History Center in Seaside, and on some friendly folks at PG City Hall for assistance. As a result, she tracked down her great-great grandfather Sylvanus Gale and discovered he headed the Methodist Church in Pacific Grove in the early 1890s. She also learned that he, his wife, Jane, and two of their eight children, Mabel and William, were buried in El Carmelo Cemetery. Sylvanus Gale was born in the Hudson River Valley in New York in 1838. He was active in the Civil War, forming the first company of volunteers from NY in 1861, mustering in as a Lieutenant in “Perry’s Saints” Regiment (led by Colonel James H. Perry and called Saints because most were Methodist ministers from Wesleyan University). For the remainder of his life he served as an itinerant Methodist minister. In 1890 he became pastor of the Pacific Grove Methodist Church, where he served until 1893. During his tenure he completed the construction of the first parsonage built for ministers. He later led parishes throughout California. Pacific Grove occupied a special place in his heart, and he chose to be buried here. Because the El Carmelo coping and grave markers had suffered the ravages of weather and time, Patricia recently had new ones installed. Fittingly, the Rev. Pamela Cummings of the First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove will re-consecrate the burial sites at an 11a.m. ceremony June 18. All interested parties are welcome to attend. Castle Thunder Prison, a large tobacco warehouse that was located on the north side of Cary Street between 18th & 19th Streets, Richmond VA. Mainly used for civilian prisoners, it was generally packed with murderers, cut-throats, thieves, and other desperadoes. Males suspected of disloyalty, spies, and Union sympathizers were incarcerated here. A large number of its inmates were under sentence of death. A few women were held here, including the famous Dr. Mary E. Walker. Used by the Federals for Confederate civilian “war criminals” after the surrender. Formerly the (William) Greanor’s, Palmer’s, & Whitlock’s Tobacco factories.

An 1865 photograph of the Rev. Sylvanus Gale, who headed Pacific Grove’s Methodist church from 1890 to 1893. Found through Internet research—no previous photographs are known to the family. Following the end of the Civil War, Gale was the Union jailor of Castle Thunder Prison in Richmond, Virginia. Note the keys he is holding in his right hand.

Rev. Pamela D. Cummings, pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove, 915 Sunset Ave, Pacific Grove. Rev. Cummings has served as the pastor at First UMC, Pacific Grove since July of 2011. Over the last 34 years, she has served as the pastor of six United Methodist Churches in northern California. “Now, as the pastor of the historic church that helped found Pacific Grove, I look forward to being a part of this Consecration Service in which we will celebrate the life and ministry of Rev. Sylvanus G. and Jane Gale and re-consecrate their graves in the El Carmelo Cemetery,: she said. “What a wonderful way to celebrate our rich Methodist Heritage in our community. We invite the community to join us.”

On Saturday afternoon it was business as usual at Stone’s Pet Shop for owner Tom Radcliffe and his staff when suddenly Artemis Ledesma, 71, hit the gas instead of the brake and sent her Toyota Camry into the the pet store’s left side window, shattering it and giving the animals and staff quite a start. Luckily, there were no injuries. In addition to the window damage, the brickwork and framing around the window was also damaged. Although this has never befallen the Stone’s storefront, owner Tom Radcliffe claims that it has happened to nearly every other business in the Fairview Shopping Center, and guessed that for his accident, the damages would amount to “five or six thousand dollars”, but stressed that has making a “finger in the air guess!”

Inaugural women and leadership conference Women’s leadership takes center stage as scholars, educators and practitioners unite for the inaugural women and leadership conference next week. The conference, organized by the International Leadership Association’s Women and Leadership Affinity Group, will take place at the Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, June 9 – 12. Part of Asilomar’s centennial celebration, this event will create an exceptional opportunity for participants to examine ideas and practices about women and leadership from rich multisector, multinational and multicultural perspectives. Two women who embody the conference theme of “Building, Bridging, and Blazing Pathways for Women and Leadership” will deliver keynote addresses. Musimbi Kanyoro, CEO of the Global Fund for Women, is a dedicated advocate for women’s health, an experienced leader and an accomplished author. Juliet V. Garcia, president of the University of Texas at Brownsville, is a true pioneer in the field of leadership and a passionate activist for increased access to higher education. “The theme, ‘Building, Bridging, and Blazing Pathways for Women and Leadership,’ provides a critical forum for bringing together top scholars, leaders, and practitioners to discuss the latest research and work touching on women and leadership,” says Susan Madsen, conference chair. “Participants will explore how to use their talents and expertise to contribute to the expansion of women’s leadership worldwide.” Asilomar’s rustic setting and peaceful surroundings provide the ultimate environ-

ment for this conference. Additionally, this year marks the centennial anniversary of the first Young Women’s Christian Association’s (YWCA) student leadership conference at Asilomar, so the location resonates with the conference goals. Keynote speaker Kanyoro previously served as the General Secretary (CEO) of World YWCA. For more information, including registration details, please visit the conference website: http://www.ila-net.org/WLC13/ index.html. About the Women and Leadership Affinity Group The Women and Leadership Affinity Group (WLAG) is a network of leadership scholars and practitioners who want to enhance their knowledge, expertise and research in the area of women and leadership and to advance the standing of women in leadership. About the International Leadership Association The International Leadership Association, founded in 1999, furthers the study and development of leadership around the globe. Through annual conferences, monthly webinars, regular publications and the Directory of Leadership Programs, among other services, the ILA provides resources which support leadership education, practice and research. Members benefit from access to useful resources including free or discounted publications, special conference registration rates, live and on-demand webinars and conference proceedings and a global network of leadership scholars, educators, and practitioners.

Heritage Society to hold lecture

On Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m., the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove will present “Lost Towns of Monterey County,” a lecture by local historian Meg Clovis, focusing on Monterey County places that once flourished but are largely lost to the sands of time. All proceeds will benefit the Heritage Society. The event will be held at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center, on the Pacific Grove Middle School campus at 835 Forest Avenue. Tickets are free for Heritage Society Members, $10 for non-members and $15 for non-member families and couples. Call 372-2898 to order tickets or for more information. The Heritage Society is proud to present the talk by Meg Clovis, an acclaimed historian, author of two books on regional history, and an expert in Salinas Valley history. The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove was founded in 1975 and encourages the restoration and preservation of Pacific Grove’s historic buildings. The society strives to educate present day residents about local history and historic preservation. For more information call 372-2898 or email info@pacificgroveheritage.org..

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Love, Loss, and What I Wore

Times • Page 7

Artist to Demonstrate Technique at PG Art Center

Rhoda Draws will reveal how she creates the lively mixed media paintings of Every item in a woman’s closet holds a memory. Some are sweet, some are funny, expressive nudes in her current exhibition, “Skin in the Game,” at a talk and slide and some are oh, so sad. “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” is a sweet and saucy play show presentation on Saturday, June 15 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Art about women’s clothing and the memories they evoke. Written by witty Nora Ephron Center in the Nadine Annand Gallery. Admission is free. For more information, please and Delia Ephron and based on the book by Ilene Beckerman, the play is told as a col- call 375-2208. lection of stories about challenges of the heart – and of the closet. “Love, Loss, and What I Wore” opened June 7 for a four-weekend run at the Carl Cherry Center, 4th and Guadalupe, in Carmel. It is directed by Michael Bond. Along Prominent local painter Maria Poroy will demonstrate her dramatic painting style with the play, the gallery at the Cherry Center will feature the textile work of Susan Hyde at the monthly meeting of the Central Coast Art Association Mon., June 24, 2013, startGreene and the painted paper beadwork of Carolyn Batchelor. There are three easy ways ing at 7 p.m. The Central Coast Art Association meets 7–9 pm on the fourth Monday to order tickets: Call the Cherry Center at 624-7491. Order online at: carlcherrycenter.org of each month at the Monterey Youth Center, 777 Pearl St (next to Dennis the Menace Or send an e-mail to: info@carlcherrycenter.org Park), Monterey. Attendance is free and open to the public. Maria titles her presentation “Acrylics: Your Secret Weapon for Fearless Creativity – Techniques for Experimentation and Expression.”

Poroy to demonstrate acrylic technique

“Rocky Horror” auditions to be held

Auditions for “The Rocky Horror Show” will be held at Paper Wing Theatre on Saturday, June 15 at 11 a.m. To receive an invitation to audition, email ThePaperWingCo@yahoo.com. All roles are open. The theater is located at 622 Lighthouse Ave. in Monterey. Call 655.4852 for more information.

Learn more about Maria Poroy and her art: www.poroyart.com For more information, contact: Deborah Russell, CCAA Program Coordinator - 831 920-8130 - divadeba@ gmail.com Harry Wareham, CCAA Publicity Coordinator – 831 372-2841 - harrywareham@ comcast.net Maria Poroy, Demonstration Artist – 831 641-9940 & 831 521-0371 - maria@ poroyart.com & maria@PoroyInsure.com

SummerFest 2013

For the past 26 years, Pacific Repertory Theatre, the only professional theatre on the Monterey Peninsula, will be holding its annual Monterey Bay SummerFest Arts and Crafts Faire on June 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Monterey Historic Parks Custom House Plaza. Featuring typically more than 50 juried artisans and crafters who will be displaying a wide variety of styles and media including sculpture, painting, textiles, jewelry, glass, ceramics, precious metals, and many more hand-crafted treasures for all to see and buy. Artists are on hand to describe their work processes, and some take special orders for custom and individualized gifts. Admission is free to explore and delight over the works of juried artisans. The weekend faire includes food vendors offering a variety of foods, beverages and snacks as well as live entertainment including music by crowd favorite Jim Fucello. PacRep Theatre staff representatives are also on hand to share information about the theatre. Proceeds from SummerFest 2013 will benefit PacRep Theatre in Carmel-by-the-Sea. For more information, call 831 622 0700 x106 or visit our website at www.pacrep.org.

Oldies but goodies party goes to the dogs

Peace of Mind Dog Rescue is hosting its third annual fundraiser on Sunday, June 30 from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Carmel Mission Inn on Rio Road near Carmel. The theme this year is retro ’60s: “peace, love and old dogs.” Guests are encouraged to dress in ’60s attire. A prize will be awarded for the grooviest outfit. The event features food, wine, microbrewed beer, dancing, a silent auction and an “opportunity drawing.” The band Money Duo will provide music. Tickets can be purchased online at: www. peaceofminddogrescue.org or by mail to

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Your achievements

Peeps Carmel Valley Kiwanis announce scholarships

The Carmel Valley Kiwanis Foundation recently awarded their 2013 high school scholarships. Awards went to 19 graduating seniors. All awardees are residents of Carmel Valley. The program has now awarded over $233,750 in scholarships to 236 students. Kendra Hoffman, Santa Catalina, was selected for the Orville Rogers award;Trey Coppinger, Carmel High, the Male Athlete award; Britney File, Carmel High, the Female Athlete award; Jane Brunson, Carmel High, the Lou Russo award, Sara Lino, Stevenson School, the John Estep award;Victoria Bledsoe,

Seaside High, the Otto Huebner award and Michelle Vdoukin, Carmel High, the Dave Rudolph award. Others receiving scholarship awards are: Ashley Aguirre, Lauren Bell, Kaylan Griffith, Paker Levinson, Kaeli Loop, Jordan Miller, Jossie Odello, Jacob Ross, Krista Sedgwick, Gary Todd all of Carmel High, and Madeline Clark and Tierney Hightower of Santa Catalina. Students were judged on grades, leadership, participation, community service, need and an interview before the Foundation scholarship committee.

Marangoni-Simonsen graduates Harvey Mudd

David Marangoni-Simonsen of Pebble Beach graduated from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA, on May 19, 2013, earning a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Marangoni-Simonsen attended Robert Louis Stevenson High School. Harvey Mudd College is a national leader in undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The College’s mission is to educate engineers, scientists and mathematicians to become leaders in their fields and understand the impact of their work on society. Students learn to problem-solve in a hands-on, collaborative environment; do research alongside outstanding faculty; and develop leadership skills to benefit an increasingly technological world. Harvey Mudd College is a member of The Claremont Colleges Consortium. For more information: www.hmc.edu.

‘Push Girls’ wins award

Monterey Peninsula Chamber narrows down nominations

The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce (MPCC) announces that the first round of votes in preparation for the Business Excellence Awards have been tallied. Based on the results of the first round of voting, the top three vote getters in each category are now finalists, and a second-round ballot will be mailed out to all MPCC members in this week. All finalists will be recognized at the July 18 event as well as in local media. The winner in each category will then be announced at the BEA dinner. In addition to being honored at the Business Excellence Awards event, the winner in each category will automatically become a finalist for the Business of the Year Award, presented at MPCC’s Annual Awards Dinner in 2014. MPCC’s 27th Annual Business Excellence Awards (BEA) will be held on Thursday, July 18, from 6:00 to 10:00pm, at the Portola Hotel & Spa. Presented by Union Bank, this popular event is designed to honor those businesses that have achieved excellence in their fields. Reserve your spot by calling 831.648.5350 or visiting www. montereychamber.com. Tickets are $100.00 per person or $1,000 per table.

Former Resident Honored

“Push Girls,” the reality television series on the Sundance channel stars our own Chelsie Hill (second from left, above). The series, which just began airing its second season, has won a Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Reality Series.

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‘Mama’s Washday’ Story Sparks Memories for Reader

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Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts

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We all have our guilty pleasures. For some it is eating a box of chocolate, others drink, some enjoy seeing or reading about sex or violence. Mine is lying in bed on Sunday mornings, eating a sweet roll with my coffee, provided by John and reading the Herald and Chronicle from beginning to end. “Oh, no,” say some of you “Not the NY Times?” Others “Not the Wall Street Journal, shame on you.” Newspapers have become expensive, and my time very dear, especially as my dear editor, Marge Jameson, really would like a column a week. For a number of years we took the Chron, WSJ and, of course, The Herald, daily. As prices increased we dropped the weekly delivery of all but The Herald and ultimately settled on the current routine. I mentioned last week that trips to New York are not in the horizon for us for a number of reasons. Yes, I miss it. I miss the energy and the art. I miss everything about the wonderful city, which my mother said was a much better place to live than visit. When I was a little girl, being taken across the river on the ferry boat, and walking down a street was an adventure. My mother’s enthusiasm was captured by her daughter. It had rained, I stopped, reached down and scooped a bit of dirt which I tasted and spit out. “What are you doing?” asked Mother. “It smelled so good,” I replied, almost in tears with disappointment. I don’t believe there is one of you reading this who don’t know what I mean, the smell of the earth after a shower. We lived across the Bay on Governors Island, where my father was head of the Displinary Barracks. He was also a champion equestrian and the US Military Liaison for the International Horse Show in Madison Square Gardens. He was a talented pianist, artist, and writer (he had been a reporter for the Chicago Tribune, pre-war). These abilities enabled him to join The Lambs Club, a society for retired actors (most Vaudevillians) and his name is on the membership list of that era. My parents entertained often and with enthusiasm. I met many famous theatrical stars of the time, but remember only one well, Jack Norworth, “Uncle Jack”, who performed with Nora Bayes in the Ziegfeld Follies and wrote such songs as Shine on Harvest Moon and our favorite during this season Take Me Out to the Ballgame (although he had never seen a game). We remained close for years. One night after a trip to Broadway Theater, the taxi cab skidded on the ice; the back door flew open and out went my mother, landing on her knees with force. This was the beginning of the end in the East. We started each day with the New York Herald Tribune, my father buried in a news story, eating his proper English soft boiled egg and toast. I with, I suppose, oatmeal, was allowed to look at the funny paper. I also listened to a children’s program, “Uncle Don,” which all little ones adored. He read the comics to us on Sunday morning. His tenure was abruptly halted when, one morning when he thought the mike was closed, he uttered, “There, I hope that will hold the little b_______ds for a week.” No more Uncle Don. When my father requested a transfer to Ft. Huachuca, Arizona due to my mother’s increasing arthritic problems, we traveled the circuitous route from Brooklyn through the canal to San Francisco. We were met by Uncle Sam (my uncle, Sam Morse) and those of his young who were around, spent a few days in the city, a week in Pebble Beach, then on to San Diego for a visit to my father’s parents. Daddy purchased a yellow Ford and we drove the rest of the way to Arizona. Not long after we arrived the Herald Tribune followed us. Of course it was days late but it gave my father his newspaper fix. Tom Christian was a journalist who remained in the army after World War I; he never stopped loving the written word, in books, in newspapers, in magazines. My mother had the same appreciation and this was passed on to their child. When Daddy died and we moved to Tucson, Mother’s closest friends were the owners of the Tucson Daily Star. Mother would not allow a Hearst paper in the house. “Yellow journalism,” she called it. Now, I, at the age of 10, was fascinated by the titillating stories in the “enemy’s” publications and would go up to the drugstore to read about murders and other exciting tidbits. Back to my guilty pleasure, after a long detour. That is the problem with aging, one memory evokes another.I really love the Herald. It is not as large as it was, and there are not as many reporters, because there are not enough funds. When I lived in Carmel in the fifties and worked in Pacific Grove, I would come home from work, go to the Village Corner and read the Monterey Herald. In San Francisco it was the Chronicle (and Herb Cain). Those who complain should try reading these papers. One thing that has destroyed the business is the deflection to on-line material. Why do I read the Chronicle? It is my city, or was once upon a time. I spent almost 10 years working in and enjoying San Francisco so while I left my heart in San Francisco, and Chicago is my kind of town, there is always New York, New York.

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A trust is the most common estate planning document. Many clients inquire as to whether their trusts are required to file their own tax returns. As with all legal answers, “it depends.” The nature and structure of a trust determines whether it is required to file a tax return. All trusts feature the same three roles: (1) a trust maker, who establishes the trust, dictates the terms of the trust, and transfers assets into the trust; (2) a trustee who manages the assets of the trust; and (3) a beneficiary who uses and enjoys the assets of the trust. The most basic type of trust is often referred to as a “revocable living trust.” At its inception, the same person (or the same married couple) occupies all three roles. During the lifetime of the trust maker, the trust is completely revocable and amendable. Because the trust maker has total control over all of the assets of the trust and may manage them however he or she sees fit, the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board do not recognize a difference between the trust maker and the trust. As a result, the trust does not file a separate return. The IRS and the Franchise Tax Board “look through” the trust and simply tax the trust maker on his or her 1040 and 540 under his or her Social Security number. When the trust maker dies, the trust becomes irrevocable. At this point, because the trust can no longer be changed and because the trust maker can no longer be taxed individually, the trust becomes a tax payer. In general, the trustee obtains a Tax ID Number from the IRS which is essentially a Social Security Number for the trust. If the trust has any income for the year, the trustee will likely be required to file a federal and state trust tax return, Form 1041 and Form 541 respectively. In obtaining the Tax ID Number, there is a question on the application that is often answered incorrectly: the “start date” of the trust. Many people incorrectly understand this question to mean the original date the trust was executed. However, because the IRS does not recognize the

existence of a revocable living trust for tax purposes, the “start date” of the trust is not the date the trust was executed but instead the date of the trust maker’s death. If the date the trust was executed is mistakenly entered on the Tax ID Number application, the trustee will receive a letter for the IRS asking why it hasn’t received years of trust tax returns that of course were not necessary. Another factor to consider is whether a Tax ID Number is even required after the death of a trust maker. If the trust does not contain any income producing assets, then a Tax ID Number might not even be necessary. For example, a trust might only contain the decedent’s residence or small non-interest bearing checking account. The trustee would be able to distribute the assets to the beneficiaries without having to file a trust tax return at all. For more advanced estate planning purposes such as tax planning, asset protection, and Medi-Cal planning, a trust maker might choose to establish a trust that is irrevocable at its inception. Based upon how many powers the trust maker retains, the irrevocable trust might or might not require its own Tax ID Number. As with most legal issues, the specific circumstances dictate whether a trust is required to file its own tax return. A qualified attorney can help a trustee navigate these rules to ensure that his or her duties are carried out appropriately. KRASA LAW is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, PG, and Kyle can be reached at 831-920-0205. This article is for general information only. You should consult a qualified attorney licensed to practice law in your community before acting on any of the information presented in this article. IRS Circular 230 Notice: To the extent that the videos below or any of the information on this website concern tax matters, the information is not intended to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purposes of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law.

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Clip this out and save it in your tax file...did you know you (or your authorized tax professional) can get easy, instant, online access to a wealth of information about your California tax account as an individual or a business? One of the most common issues I use this for as a professional is to confirm estimated tax payments when a client is uncertain how much they paid throughout the year. This can often save a lot of time searching through bank statements or checkbooks. Of course, the best practice is to track the information yourself to make sure the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) posted it to your account, but sometimes life does not fit within a nice, square box. To the credit of the FTB, I have found they do a pretty good job of tracking estimates paid, however, so I feel it is pretty reliable. You can also see the past four years of your wage and California tax withholdings reported to the FTB by your employers. This would be great if you misplaced a W-2 and could not get access to it for some reason. If the FTB issued any 1099s to you for tax refunds or interest income, you can see that information for the past three years as well. Another feature is the ability to look at a summary of the core information of your tax returns for the past 10 years such as total tax liability, taxes withheld, payments and credits, plus any interest, penalties, or adjustments made on the account. The system will also tell you if you have any outstanding balances still owed from the past ten years. Besides historical tax reporting information you also have the ability to perform a variety of functions. For instance, you can change your address and telephone number, or you can check on the current status of your refund. You can also pay your tax balance or make estimated payments via direct bank transfer, Western Union, or credit cards (a fee applies for credit card payments). So no filling out vouchers and making

unnecessary trips to the post office, and you have instant confirmation that the funds have been credited. There are also quick links to key information on topics like penalties, interest, common fees, etc., as well as links to common forms to fill out and mail in such as applying for an installment agreement if you owe tax. Hopefully, some of these other processes will become automated online in the future as well. Another nice feature is that you can sign up for e-mail reminders to pay your estimates, for example. To gain access to this information, you can set up an account online at www.ftb.ca.gov. Look for the link to “Access MyFTB Account” and click “Register.” As telephone hold times seem to get longer and longer, having access to more information online is definitely handy. There are a lot of areas I could criticize the FTB about, but I think this is definitely a positive service they are providing. It also functions pretty much like any other commercially designed site online. I only wish the IRS had something as user friendly! They do have an electronic system for tax professionals to gain access to information, but I think it was designed when dinosaurs roamed the earth. Prior articles are republished on my website at www.tlongcpa.com/blog. IRS Circular 230 Notice: To the extent this article concerns tax matters, it is not intended to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law. Travis H. Long, CPA is located at 706-B Forest Avenue, PG, 93950 and focuses on trust, estate, individual, and business taxation. He can be reached at 831-333-1041.

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The US Department of Labor has provided certification of Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) operating grants for the remainder of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. The funds reimburse MST for transit services provided to the public since Jan. 1 and are critical to maintain ongoing operations at current levels. This certification will allow MST to access vital federal funds to pay for coach operator wages, fuel and other day-to-day expenses. But the ongoing dispute between transit unions, US Department of Labor, and the State of California over the issue of the Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) is resulting in the withholding or delay of nearly $1 billion in funding for critical capital projects at transit agencies around the state, including MST. The certification provides no guarantees

that future operating assistance grants, including those administered by the State of California for south Monterey county community services due this fall, will not be subject to similar delay or withholding. MST currently has more than $7M of federal funds appropriated to purchase replacement buses and an advanced zeroemission electric trolley that it still cannot access. MST also expects to receive between $1M - $2M of operating funding later this year for services to south Monterey County communities that may also be in jeopardy if the PEPRA matter remains unresolved. “For now, MST can discontinue implementation of the board-adopted Emergency Service Reduction Plan that was scheduled for the end of this month,” said MST General Manager / CEO, Carl

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competition for housing for Monterey County, in 2004. He is a past president of the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Rotary Club of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Brian Congleton was awarded the Award of Honor in Historic Preservation in 1985 by Historic Denver, Inc. for the disassembly and reconstruction of a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For the past decade, Deven Finnie has been the operations manager of Ocean Woodworks. He has over 30 years of experience in the construction industry. He has worked on many historic and new homes as well as commercial properties on the Monterey Peninsula. Robert Grummons has more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry and has been a licensed general contractor since 1991. Since 1985 he has worked on many high end remodels of homes on the Monterey Peninsula, including a 1995 historic restoration of the barn of the first house in Carmel that was also remodeled by the legendary Hugh Comstock in 1945. During a year and a half break from local construction, Robert worked with the U.S. Military, in Kirkuk, Iraq. Ocean Woodworks, located at 398 Shasta in Sand City,is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a year of special events, demos, films and seminars and a new furniture line launch. The company has done work on many historic homes in Carmel, Monterey and Pacific Grove, including the oldest home in Carmel. It also worked on Rocky Shores, the newer stone home built along the ocean in Pacific Grove. Carmel Plaza is located on the northwest corner of 7th Avenue and Junipero Street in Carmel-by-the-Sea,

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Sedoryk. The next major operating grant for the Monterey and Salinas urban areas is not anticipated until Dec. 2013 and is contingent upon the US Congress first adopting a federal budget for the next federal fiscal year starting Oct. 1, 2013. As such, if this issue is still unresolved

by the fall, or there are other delays from Congress, the agency may have to revisit the service reduction plan again. For more information, visit www.mst. org or call Monterey-Salinas Transit toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1.

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Restructure of Parents’ Place sought Foundation Seeks to Pull the Ripcord’on ‘Parachute Plan’

By Kacie Clark

Abigail Pai, 11 months, explores the Parent’s Place classroom.

When the chattering of small children and the intermittent cries of infants threatened to drown out the official business of the Friends of Parents’ Place public forum Friday, June 7, the students and alumni of the Pacific Grove-based Parents’ Place knew exactly what to do - they stopped the meeting and sang “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” to quiet the children. “There, you have 10 more minutes,” said singer-songwriter Mary Lee Sunseri to the speaker. Parents’ Place, a parenting and early childhood education program serving families with young children, has existed

Cooper Banuazizi, 3, grins as he plays outside at Parent’s Place. Outdoor time and gardening is an important part of the curriculum.

Nicoya Ibsen, 3, plays with a cloth tunnel in the Parent’s Place classroom. Photos by Kacie Clark.

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in Pacific Grove for 25 years. Operating as part of the Pacific Grove Adult Education Program, Parents’ Place, which expects to serve over 200 families this year, faces another round of budget cuts. The June 7 meeting, hosted by the nonprofit Friends of Parents’ Place, which was established in 2002 to help Parent’s Place with fundraising support, focused on a presentation and discussion of the nonprofit’s proposed “Parachute Plan.” The plan is designed to restructure the program in the face of continuing cuts to the program’s funding. “We’ve sustained budget cuts every year since 2008,” Wendy Root Askew, president of Friends of Parents’ place, said. “There’s been a doubling of tuition and fees, a drop in the number of people who can afford the program, as well as a cut to the number of supportive services we offer.” Due to the program being part of the Pacific Grove Unified School District (PGUSD)’s Adult Education arm, it receives funding from the state to operate. Prior to 2008, the funding model was based upon student attendance; the program received funding for each hour each child spent in the program. In 2008, the funding model changed, and this, according to Askew, is a critical problem. “Instead of determining the amount of money by attendance, we received a block grant,” she said. “This immediately cut the amount of funding we received.” Further contributing to the problem, Askew said, is that prior to 2008, PGUSD could not use the grant, which covered the entire Adult Education Program, for any K-12 programs. However, starting in 2008 PGUSD could use the funding for either program. “They could make cuts to the Adult Education Program, and did,” Askew said. “There were huge decreases.” Friends of Parents’ Place designed the “Parachute Plan,” a new funding strategy to combat the continued budget cuts. The plan consists of a transfer of the program from the Adult School structure to one of a nonprofit, while maintaining a partnership with PGUSD. The move to a nonprofit structure is a long-term solution, according to Colleen Beye, the transition coordinator, and one that would make the program completely responsible for its own funding. “The Parachute Plan is permanent,” she said, “once we change, we can’t go back to PGUSD and ask for funding.” The partnership with PGUSD is integral to the success of the program, according to Beye, who presented the plan. A partnership would include an in-kind donation of facilities use and utilities, with maintenance responsibilities shared between Parents’ Place and PGUSD. Moving to a nonprofit structure would also help the program in terms of

fundraising, according to Beye. “Grant funders want to fund a nonprofit, not a school district program,” she said. City Councilmember Casey Lucius, an alumnus of Parents’ Place, voiced support for the program. “The City Council recognizes the importance of Parents’ Place,” she said. The program isn’t just good for the families involved, Lucius pointed out, it is beneficial to Pacific Grove as a whole. “Families from outside of Pacific Grove come to Parents’ Place,” she said. “They come in for the day, they utilize places in Pacific Grove; our parks, our libraries. The program brings people here.” City Councilmembers Rudy Fischer and Ken Cuneo were also in attendance. Heather Hubanks, representing the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and a former “student” with her toddler, also voiced her support for the program and the “Parachute Plan.” Current student of the program, Jay Tulley, the father of two children, explained what Parents’ Place meant to him and his family. “I’m here to give the dad’s perspective,” he said. “Parents’ Place was such an incredible help. We met other parents and went through it together. It was very reassuring. It’s in the DNA of our town, making our community healthier. It’s been a life raft.” Children’s book author Elin Kelsey read an original piece comparing the impact of the Parents’ Place program to that of the Chautauqua Movement, an adult education program of the late 19th century. “Parents’ Place is our modern-day Chautauqua. Every day for the past 25 years, parents have been coming with their children to gain hands on experiences with parenting,” she read. “We would be foolish to underestimate the impact Parents’ Place is having today, and more importantly, the impact it will continue to have over the next 100 years.” The culmination of the meeting was a call to action, asking community members to speak to the school board and advocate for attention from the board and a continued partnership. “Be part of Parents’ Place,” Askew said. “Talk to the school board, request negotiation on their part.” Askew urged the community to attend the PGUSD board meeting Thursday, June 13 and address the board regarding the future of Parents’ Place. “We need you now more than we’ve ever needed you,” Askew said. “Ask them to sustain the program, or pull the “chute.” Beye, who is also a student of the program, conveyed her satisfaction at the meeting’s turnout. “I’m so pleased,” she said. “There were a lot of supporters who came to the meeting, a lot of community members and leaders. I am so excited.”

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Pacific Grove

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Carmel Valley Kiwanis Seek Entries for “Golf Tournament of Champions”

Part of Carmel Valley Fiesta July 26

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The children’s pool at Lovers Point is all set to open as soon as a few minor details are complete. Five lifeguards have been hired and there will be lifeguard training this week. It takes five to six days for the plaster to cure once the pool is filled with water. Estate Pools will finalize the equipment and run a system test, then seal the concrete decking. Don Mothershead reports the grand total collected for the pool construction, a community effort, is at $280,000. A ribbon cutting is set for June 21 at 11:00. The winner of the “first dip” raffle will be chosen at about 11:30, with a free recreation swim that afternoon. Photo by Peter Mounteer

POOL GRAND OPENING Fri., June 21 • 11 a.m. Free Rec Swim all afternoon

The 17th annual “Golf Tournament for Champions” is part of the Carmel Valley Kiwanis Fiesta which is always the first weekend in August. The tournament proceeds will benefit a youth Scholarship program initiated 2 years ago in Hunter Finnell’s name, and other local youth activities. The format is a three-person team, which is then paired with a local youth golfer in a handicapped shamble. The youth add a lot of fun to our fundraising event and we hope you can join us for a great cause on a spectacular course. Registration 11:00 and golf starts at 1:00 $175 entry fee receives, golf cart, lunch, tee prize, on course contests and awards and awards reception / dinner with Silent Auction. Sign up forms and more information Available at www.cvkclub.org or by calling 831/644-6180

Man on crutches will hand cycle 900 miles to help end polio

Steve Brumme, a polio survivor will travel on his three-wheeled, custom made, hand-pedaled bicycle along the Pacific coast from his home in Sonoma down to the Monterrey area and back from June 2nd to July 12th. He is on a mission to help Rotary International raise $50,000 for the End Polio Now and the Clean Water Rotary Projects. Steve’s legs have been paralyzed since the age of 1, but that has not stopped him from being an inspiration to all who know him. He is a martial arts champion, a rock climber, a horse back rider and he’s now added long distance bike riding to that list. On an intellectual and artistic level he’s a master painter, a musician, a life coach, a published writer, an art teacher and a master story teller/motivational speaker. Although his accomplishments would give any man bragging rights, Steve’s 900-mile bike ride is a part of one of his core values, which is to be of service to his community. He is doing his part to eradicate a disease that has killed and paralyzed tens of millions of children in the last century alone. He hopes to make polio a distant bad memory. At the halfway point in his tour Steve will attend a big family reunion at Pacific Grove over the 4th of July. His route will probbly take him down highway 1 but he hasn’t quite decided yet how he’ll be arriving in Pacific Grove, whether on the Rec Trail or on city streets. At present, he’s zig-zagging across Sonoma County but will be working his way down the coast. He says he plans to alternate camping three nights and then spend a clean, dry, warm night in a motel...

and back to camping as he works his way down the coast and back. Steve will carry a small tent, sleeping bag, three pounds of clothes, his iPhone to keep his friends up to date on his journey, his favorite sunglasses and of course a tire repair kit. A friend designed a bear-proof compartment for the bike, though he points out that his tent is not bear-proof. A food container the shape of a rocket ship, with no seams the bear can use, is another solution he’ll be using. “You put your food in it and throw it as far as you can from your campsite. The bear spends the rest of the night trying to open it,” he says, good-naturedly. You can spot him easily during his trip. He will be hand pedaling on his bike with three flags on the back of his bike. A Danish flag in honor of his family and heritage, an End Polio Now flag and his martial arts school flag. You can learn more about the End Polio Now campaign by going to www. endpolionow.org. If you wish to make a donation, make that donation through the Rotary Club of the Sonoma Valley, by sending your checks to: Rotary Club Foundation of Sonoma Valley PO Box 923, Sonoma, CA 95476 Or, you can make donations through your local Rotary Club. In order that each check go to the End Polio Now campaign through Rotary International, ask your local club how you should write the check. Please let them know that you are making a donation in honor of the End Polio Now Bike Tour, Steve Brumme.

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Baumer String Quartet to perform benefit The Baumer String Quartet will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, June 14 at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 301 Corral de Tierra, Salinas. Tickets are $20 and proceeds will benefit youth music education programs. For information call Alice Knapp, 484-6242 or email alsnap48@gmail.com.

Hostel Travel Program commemorates Gettysburg “Gettysburg Remembered: What does it Mean to Us Today?” is the featured program at the Monterey Hostel on Monday, June 24. On the 150th Anniversary of the battle, the program will travel back in time to revisit the time and place and the address, and, more importantly, to explore

Lincoln’s call to action. A potluck meal will be at 6 p.m. The program is slated for 6:45 p.m. The public is welcome at no charge. For more information call 8993046 or 372-5762. The hostel is located at 778 Hawthorne Street in New Monterey.

‘Secret Lives of Prickly Sharks’ offered at Gentrain lectures

On Wednesday, June 19. Cyndi Dawson will present “The Secret Lives of Prickly Sharks.” Dawson is an experienced marine scientist with more than 12 years working in marine management, sustainable fisheries and marine conservation. A population of this large little known shark species lives in the upper reaches of the Monterey Canyon where Dawson spent a year tracking their movements using acoustic technology. She will talk about her research on this mysterious predator and what she found out about how this interesting animal moves throughout its habitat. She will also discuss the unique ecosystem of the Monterey Canyon and how this and other sharks fit into this highly productive and complex habitat. She will wind up her talk speaking a little about her current position as an environmental scientist with State Parks for Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds, and her current work managing the natural resources there. Dawson received her bachelor’s degree in marine biology from Humboldt State University and her master’s in marine science from San Francisco State at Moss Landing Marine Labs. She has worked for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, was the director of science of Reef Check California, and currently is an environmental scientist with State Parks. Lectures are held in the MPC Lecture Form 103. Monterey Peninsula College is located at 980 Fremont Street in Monterey. Lectures are held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Admission is free. The lectures support the regular Gentrain Program at the college. Call 646-4224 for more information.

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Passenger pigeons were once the most common birds in North America, but by 1914 they were extinct. Their extinction was caused solely by humans: hunting and habitat disturbances. What if they could be brought back from extinction? How could it be done? How might they live again? Find out first-hand from the researcher whose work on these questions has attracted recent attention from national magazines. Speaking at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Ben Novak will address misconceptions and misunderstandings of passenger pigeon natural history. And he will discuss the status of his current research, sequencing the DNA of passenger pigeons from museum specimens. Novak is a graduate student at McMaster University and U.C. Santa Cruz. At U.C.S.C. he has joined the paleogenomics lab of Beth Shapiro. There he is refining the sequencing of passenger pigeon DNA and comparing it with the DNA of the extinct bird’s closest relative, the band-tailed pigeon. Novak’s lecture, “Passenger Pigeons, Back from Extinction?” will be given Saturday, June 15 at 3 p.m. at the museum at 165 Forest Ave. Admission is $5, but is free for museum members. See www.pgmuseum.org/events or call 648-5716, extension 17 for more information.

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Letters

Opinion

Police Department For Sale?

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Editor:

We are at risk of losing our police department. Next Wednesday, June 19, at 6 p.m., our city council will meet to consider another city taking over all operations and assets of the Pacific Grove Police Department. We all have chosen to live in beautiful Pacific Grove because of our low crime rate and our quality of life. Much of this is due to the dedication of our police officers, many of whom grew up in Pacific Grove, and who know and care about our town and residents. The police is the only city department that serves us 24/7. I doubt that another city would care as much about us since their point of reference is a much different demographic and their loyalty will be to their department. Another city police department will not save us money; as with most contractors, they will add a percentage above costs. They are also under the same CALPERS retirement system, so no savings there either. However, they may generate some savings through reduction of police services that we have known, expected and depended on. Our department has been decimated and many good officers have retired early or moved on to other cities because of the continuous agitation and disrespect of our police force by a small minority of citizens. These citizens are looking for a scapegoat for the dysfunctional CALPERS system and blame our police force at any opportunity. CALPERS needs reform, but that needs to come from Sacramento. If you enjoy Pacific Grove’s lifestyle, I urge you to come to next Wednesday’s council meeting to urge our council to keep our core police force in Pacific Grove. Contact your council members and bring your friends and neighbors to the meeting. Losing our police department will result in losing some of our quality of life and may even affect our property values. Tony Prock Pacific Grove

Last July, the City of Pacific Grove closed down the cottage that I was told was LEGAL when I purchased my home. This rental income has supplemented my teaching salary for the last 37 years. During the last 11 months, many people have helped me work very hard to help correct this error. In the surrounding cities, when a home owner finds that their cottage is, in fact, not legal, they are covered by a grandfathering-in clause. Pacific Grove had nothing like that in code. Thank you very much to Pam Silkwood, Jeanne Byrne, and Pete for your tireless help in writing a resolution that has now been placed into the PG Code. Their

Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20131099 The following person is doing business as: WAFFLE SHOP, 1465 N. Main St., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906. HANS ALWAWI, 12 Chablis Circle, Salinas, CA 93906. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 5, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 06/01/13. Signed Hans Alwawi. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20130640 The following person is doing business as: AccessAbility, 1227 Miles Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. Timothy Patrick Doyle, 1227 Miles Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 4, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on N/A. Signed Timothy Patrick Doyle. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20131115 The following person is doing business as: THE CENTRELLA INN, 812 Central Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: CENTRELLA, INC., 9030 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA 93923. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 6, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 5/12/2004. Signed, Amrish Patel. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5/2013

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20130929 The following person is doing business as: GOTTA HAVE IT!, P.O. BOX 221036; 4000 Rio Road #70, Carmel, Monterey County, CA 93923: MARTI MCKIM, 4000 Rio Road #70, Carmel, CA 93923. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on May 10, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on n/a. Signed, Marti McKim. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20131095 The following person is doing business as MONTEREY STOVE & SPA, 820 Playa Ave., Sand City, Monterey County, CA 93955. SULLIVAN, INC., 702 West Franklin St., Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 04, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: William Sullivan, President. This business is conducted by Corporation. Publication dates: 06/07, 06/14, 6/21, 6/28/13

Letters to the Editor Cedar Street Times welcomes your letters on subjects of interest to the citizens of Pacific Grove as well as our readers elsewhere. We prefer that letters be on local topics. At present we have not set limits on length though we do reserve the right to edit letters for space constraints, so please be concise. We will contact you to verify authenticity so your email address and/or telephone number must be included as well as your name and city of residence. We will not publish unsigned letters or letters which defame or slander or libel. Cedar Street Times is an adjudicated newspaper published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is printed on Friday and is available at 138 various locations throughout the city and on the Peninsula as well as by e-mail subscription and with home delivery to occupied homes in Pacific Grove. Marge Ann Jameson, Editor/Publisher

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hard work, support and encouragement not to quit, was invaluable in establishing this new resolution, that can only be considered a win-win situation for PG. Thank you to John Kuehl, Laurel, and Mike Zimmer for helping expedite the application. The City Council has established a one year period where a property owner who falls into the specified guidelines could apply for an over-the-counter permit to make their cottage legal. After a year, my cottage can be rented again. I am so thankful to the community for your support. Lisa Milligan Pacific Grove

911 For The Citizens of Pacific Grove Editor: Every resident of Pacific Grove should mark two important dates on their calendars: June 19 and July 17, 2013. Your city council is going to decide on the future fate of your police department. to date, there has not been much concern from the citizens of Pacific Grove regarding this important decision that will affect every resident of this community. The fate of our police department is about to be decided for us. If it is decided that our police department should be closed and integrate with another outside agency, the feeling of this community will definitely change and the effects of this decision will have consequences that will only become apparent later when it is too late undo the change. The “community policy” that is the current philosophy of our Pacific Grove Police Department is a success because we have our own police officers that know, care, and serve this community. Our Pacific Grove police force is the first line of defense against crime within our city. It has been their dedication and service to this community that enables all the residents of Pacific Grove to enjoy a safer and higher quality of life here on the Monterey Peninsula. On July 17, 2013 the city council is going to make their decision on whether we keep the Pacific Grove Police Department or if it is better to allow the police department to be absorbed by another outside agency. In the short term, closing our police department and allowing it to go to the “lowest bidder” may seem to be a savings for the city, but in the long term will cost this city and residents much more. Consider the following: If an outside agency becomes our new police force, what will be the response time to calls

from our community? Crime could go up because we no longer have officers who know the community. If crime were to go up within our city could this affect our property values? If the quality and security of living in Pacific Grove changes could this affect our tourism revenues in the city as people learn that we are no longer the “last home town”? Will our business community eventually suffer as the direct result of closing our police department? All of these questions can be answered with a resounding yes! On July 17 your city council decides on the future of your police department. On June 19, 2013 the community can express its wishes concerning this important decision that will impact us all. As a community, let’s make sure the decision city council makes on July 17 is “our” decision and not just a short term solution to the city’s budget problems. If we don’t make the time now as a community to save our police department before it is too late, how are we going to find the time to form the neighborhood watch groups that will be necessary to protect our community once we have lost our police department? My guess is we won’t make the time for that either. To save our Pacific Grove Police Department, call the PG City Council at: (831) 648-3106 The Mayor, City Manager, and city council members can also be reached by direct email online. L. Dominguez Pacific Grove

Is Administration Fee added to Business License Tax Legal? Open letter to City Manager Tom Frutchey: I am writing to you today to inquire into the legality of the administration fee that has been added to my annual tax bill. Under the City Ordinances, specifically Title 7 - Business License & Regulations, I find no language authorizing the issuance of an administration fee. The city web site state that it has partnered with “The City has partnered with Fresno-based MuniServices to make business license processes more convenient, equitable, and cost effective. In order to obtain a business license, the business owner must provide information and pay a business license tax and administration fee”. It would be much more convenient, equitable, and cost effective for to simply bring my check to city hall to avoid the administration fee. Please cite what ordinance, code, regulation, or law allows the city to charge the administration fee. Henry E Leinen Pacific Grove

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Authors to discuss cure for collecting from Too Much Stuff

2013 Monterey Beer Festival to benefit Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation

Former White Sox Slugger and Brewer Frank “Big Hurt” Thomas Returns to MC the Event

The community is invited to “The 2013 Monterey Beer Festival,” returning again to the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, a not-to-be-missed event that benefits the Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation. Celebrating its 13th year, “The Monterey Beer Festival” will be held on Saturday, June 15 at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center, 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey (enter Gate 5) from 12:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Frank Thomas Returns

Frank “Big Hurt” Thomas, former Chicago White Sox legendary first baseman and heavy hitter and five-time All Star and future Hall of Famer, will be back at MC with his nationally brand, “Big Hurt Beer” which he launched in the Fall of 2011. The brand currently offers an Imperial Lager and recently launched MVP, an All-American lager. Frank was profiled in Time Magazine earlier this year and is opening the Big Hurt Brew House in Berwyn, IL in 2014 for Chicagoland craft beer enthusiasts and sports fans alike.

Authors and Wine at Caraccioli Cellars will feature Dr. Betty A. Sproule and Dr. J. Michael Sproule, Pacific Grove authors of “The Stuff Cure: How We Lost 8,000 Pounds of Stuff for Fun, Profit, Virtue and a Better World” on Thursday, June 27 from 6-8 p.m.. “The Stuff Cure” is about having just the right stuff with no clutter as one secret to a happy life. Carraciolli Cellars is in Carmel on Delores Street between Ocean Avenue and Seventh Street. Admission is free. Call 324-4555 for more information. “The Stuff Cure” was reviewed by the Cedar Street Times in the December 28, 2012 - January 3, 2013 issue.

Chelsie Hill, Walk & Roll Foundation to showcase at Tatum’s Garden fundraiser

The public is encouraged to support Tatum’s Garden on June 15 at the Drive Thru Dollar Drop and BBQ at the Salinas High School parking lot. Drive in and drop your dollars with the local fire and police department volunteers and spend the afternoon at the BBQ from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fire and police will be competing to see who can collect the most donations during the event. BBQ tickets are $10 and will include tri-tip, salad, chips, homemade cookies and water. While you’re there buy a $5 raffle ticket or 6 for $25 and enter a raffle to win a new IPad. Entertainment will include two performances by the Walk and Roll Foundation (WARF) Wheelchair Dance Team in conjunction with Sammy’s Animation Dance Community (ADC). They will perform and offer a mini-studio session for anyone wanting to learn dance moves/wheelchair tricks. Retired NFL players will be on hand for autographs and photos in the photo booth. The Board of Directors, the committee and local sponsors KSBW and Central Coast ABC hope you join us in making Tatum’s Garden a reality. Anyone interested in volunteering or contributing to the project can do so through the website at www.tatumsgarden.org or by sending checks made out to “Salinas Circle for Children for Tatum’s Garden and mailed to Tatum’s Garden, P.O. Box 3493, Salinas, CA 93912. Additional information can be found on Facebook http://facebook.com/Tatumsgarden?fref=ts.

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The 2013 Monterey Beer Festival will feature the best beer from around the globe with hundreds of beers to sample, including brews from America, Belgium, Germany, England, France, Australia, Thailand, Italy, Asia, Ireland, Russia, Mexico, Jamaica & California. Over 100 different beers with featured breweries including Ninkasi Brewing, Peter B’s Brew Pub, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium Ales and Lagers and St. Killian Importing. There will be delicious food sampling on site, including Cannery Row Brewing Company, Lugano’s Swiss Bistro, Wolfman BBQ and 101 Mexican Food.

New and Improved VIP Format

This year, The Beer Festival will feature a new and improved format for VIP’s. VIP entry will not only allow early access, but ticket holders will also have their very own VIP area at the Payton Stage complete with exclusive beers, entertainment and restroom facilities.

Craft Beer Brewing is hot!

Craft beer brewing is hugely popular in recent years but the art of brewing is as old as civilization. Between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago, some humans discontinued their nomadic hunting and gathering and settled down to farm. Grain was the first domesticated crop that started that farming process. And, it’s come a long way. According to the Brewers Association, the entire US beer market as of 2012 was worth roughly $99 billion and grew by 1 percent over the previous year. This amounted to 200,028,520 barrels of beer (where 1 barrel = 31 US gallons).

Special Entertainment

The entertainment schedule on the Main Stage will feature an array of popular rock bands including: 12:30 pm -1:30 pm Wild Turkeys 2:00 pm-3:15 pm Powerage 4:00 pm -5:30 pm Joel the Band The entertainment schedule on the VIP Payton Garden Stage will feature: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Chicano All Stars 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm Jake Nielsen’s Triple Threat

Tickets:

There is a special VIP Ticket and entry is at 11:30 AM. Tickets are available in the online store at www.montereybeerfestival.com. General Admission Presale (through June 14, 2013) is $45 or $50 at the door. VIP Admission Presale (through June 14, 2013) is $65 or $75 at the door and includes private access to the VIP Payton Garden Stage area with special entertainment. Parking is $20 on site or nearby on Fairground Road. Green Pedal Couriers will offer free Bike Valet Service. Must be 21 and over. Buy your tickets early. Donations are tax deductible, (Tax ID # 77-0402426).

Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation

The Monterey County Fair Heritage Foundation supports the functions of the Monterey County Fair (August 28-September 2, 2013) and its mission. Primarily, the Heritage foundation funds capital improvements at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, often described as one of the most beautiful Fairgrounds in the country. The Heritage Foundation also funds special projects such as School Tour Day and Special Friends Day. For more information, go to www.montereycountyfair.com/heritage or call (831) 372-5863.

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New You

Health and Wellness

Tapping into your higher holistic rhythm and discovering your “sustainable next “When one chooses to move to one’s higher rhythm rather than the unconscious rhythm of his personal will, the dance is of beauty and the creation of God” Above all, I believe that Sustainable Holistic living is a journey that begins when one chooses to move to a higher rhythm and listen to intuition, prayer and guidance, while making conscious decisions that support health, peace, kindness and the highest good of yourself, your family, your community and surrounding environment. It is also carrying this same kindness and caring towards the wellbeing of Mother Earth and all of creation. A continuing willingness to set conscious goals and then tap in and listen for your sustainable “next steps” or guidance amongst the fast pace and should do’s of our society, trusting this inner guidance and then beginning to implement is not always easy, but I believe it is the key to honoring your core values and the roots of Sustainable Holistic living… Prayer, mediation, dancing, yoga,

spirit of music. Come celebrate with us!

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Sustainable Homemaking deep breathing, gardening, herbs, tending dairy goats, homemaking, asking, journaling, vision boarding, getting clear about what is not working, getting clear about what would be ideal, giving thanks, asking for guidance, enjoying fresh -in season-local foods, upping the percentage of raw foods in the diet, cleansing and purifying my temple, as well as, hiking and sharing time with nature are a few of the ways I like to tap in and listen for guidance about the next steps in life, sustainability and holistic living. Have you tapped in lately? What are the next steps for your Sustainable Homemaking and Holistic lifestyle? Here at our homestead we are taking

this summer to tap in and listen for the next step in our Sustainable Homemaking and Holistic lifestyle and we are going to be kicking it off by dancing and rejuvenating at our favorite music festival, June 21-23! The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is located at the Mendocino county fair grounds in beautiful Boonville, CA. It is off highway 128 between Albion off highway 1 and Cloverdale off highway 101. It is such a kind atmosphere and a beautiful location. There are two stages. The main stage is full of sun and the smaller stage is shaded by oaks and trees. It is so much fun to bounce between these stages catching your favorite bands or a new band that sounds amazing. The line up this year at the SNWMF is the best I have ever seen. It is this year’s “do not miss show” and the largest conscious party in the state. If you love to get away from it all and rejuvenate, sing and dance while enjoying the California sun, visiting and sharing time with kind conscious people while listening to some of the highest vibration music on the planet, then I will see you there. June 21, 22, 23, 2013 Mendocino County fair grounds Boonville, CA. The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is dedicated to nurturing a world family peacefully united in celebration of the universal

Amy Solis, Master Herbalist, C.N.C., Certified Health Specialist; I live in the beautiful Santa Cruz -Monterey Bay area with my husband. We are living our dream of a quiet, healthy, holistic lifestyle. I raise dairy goats for milk, cheese, and yogurt; hens for eggs; tend the garden; and bake homemade sourdough bread. I keep our staple meals planned and prepared for home, family—as well as teach others how to live, run, and maintain balanced, healthy, holistic, sustainable, economical meals and households. I work from home supporting conscious and spiritual women to stay healthy naturally, save time, money and support sustainability while keeping healthy meals on the table through my Sustainable Homemaking 8-Week Program. In a private VIP day you will learn sourdough bread baking, mozzarella cheese making (from milking goats to the final product), sauerkraut, sprouting, and about herbs and natural health. We tour my homestead & garden, the local bulk foods store, homesteading store and farmers market and you will leave with the complete Sustainable Homemaking Handbook and know how! If you’re interested in learning the Sustainable Homemaking system on a one-on-one basis you can send me a note for further info. Certified Health Specialist | Master Herbalist | Certified Nutritional Consultant  Amy Solis (831) 262-6522 cali-

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Tom Stevens

Otter Views

Glimpses of Summer

In honor of the summer solstice, a small stove hood light that normally marks the nocturnal whereabouts of the kitchen in this stately old galleon of a house has been switched off. “We don’t need it,” my housemate explained, gesturing at the luminous night mist outside. “It’s like the midnight sun out there. We’ll save electricity.” Russians call these the “white nights,” when the surplus light of long summer days lingers for hours in the night sky. Here on the California coast, the marine layer creeps in at dusk and enfolds leftover daylight in a soft cocoon. This Chinese lantern of fog glows faintly for hours, giving coast dwellers cat-like night vision and electricity savings. During the day, the marine layer is a cool gray eyelid quenching sky, land and sea of color. Through a narrow slit between gray clouds and gray horizon, a band of sunlit mountains blazes in the eastern distance. Beyond their parched, golden slopes, patches of white cloud and blue sky toss and beckon like kites. In other seasons, I’d be intrigued. But I know it’s 105 degrees in that sunny, colorful never-land across the bay. I’m happy to remain in this cooling blanket of vapor, and I’m starting to understand its appeal hereabouts. Fog happens. Who knew? The kids don’t seem to mind. A couple of dozen were at the Lover’s Point volleyball court Tuesday morning. With her back turned, the teen-age activity leader chanted “One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish!” While she spoke, the kids scrambled stealthily across the sand. When her voice stopped and she turned around, they had to freeze in statue positions without toppling or laughing. Nearby, a couple of beachgoers admired the rehabilitated children’s wading pool through a wrought iron fence. The pool had been filled to the scuppers and looked ready for business. A bright aqua and white paint job made the clear water look doubly inviting. A chromed hand rail sloping into the pool marked the new wheelchair access ramp. “This pool looks a little bigger than the old one, and it’s six inches deeper on the far side now,” a gray haired woman observed. “My grandkids learned to swim in there.” Her friend turned and pointed to the sand volleyball court. “I learned to swim in there, back when it was a big pool.” She seemed pleased that her former natatorium was still in use, albeit for “One Fish, Two Fish” rather than “Marco . . . Polo!” All winter and spring, the wading pool restoration project has paced an even grander one nearby. Signs, articles and ads promise that Pacific Grove’s storied Bath House Restaurant will re-open “any day now,” and prospective customers are ready. The tall New England exterior wears new signage, new fixtures, and new beige paint. The interior remains a mystery to all but the construction crews. During the day, curious onlookers peer up stairwells hoping for a glimpse of the décor scheme. At night, purple and aqua lighting arrays form ghostly triangles along the restaurant’s ceiling beams. The colors are tantalizing and futuristic. One can imagine spearing “small bites” from square plates while bathed in this extraterrestrial light. I’m hoping the owners will pitch a sort of Czar’s Palace pre-opening walk through so all the nosey Parkers in the neighborhood can have a look-see. I’ll be first in line. Food and beverages needn’t be served, but we could view the furnishings and table settings, the décor scheme and the waitpersons’ apparel. We’ll also want to admire the views from various restaurant windows. No gum chewing will be allowed, and we’ll wear cellophane booties to safeguard the carpeting. The opening of a grand attraction (in this case, the re-opening) is a time-honored human festivity. Various epochs have marked these occasions with cave bonfires, burnt offerings, Bacchanalian dances, chariot races, red carpets, champagne toasts or sky-piercing spotlights. Think “Gatsby” through the ages. I’ve never made the “A” list for a truly grand opening, but I do remember a couple of amusing ones from old Maui days. In 1975, a section of the island that had always been dark and quiet at night suddenly blazed with floodlights as a racy new Mainland import opened its doors. Little happened at night in Kahului back then, so 2,000 of us formed a polite but excited line for our first encounter with a Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor. Each departed with a personal sized chocolate sundae and a mild headache induced by air horns and calliope music. The grand opening of Kmart a few years later drew 5,000. We sucked in our breath as we beheld its wonders. I missed the Costco opening, which was probably a good thing. I doubt my heart could have taken it.

Marine Sanctuary will co-host fishing photo contest

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, in partnership with the Sportfishing Conservancy, will host the 2013 Sanctuary Classic, a free fishing photo contest for youth 18 and under, designed to promote recreational opportunities and reward sustainable recreational angling in America’s National Marine Sanctuaries. The nationwide contest opens on June 8, World Oceans Day, and ends on Labor Day, September 2. The Sportfishing Conservancy will award weekly prizes for photos that show fishing in a national marine sanctuary or adjacent waters. Additional prize scholarships will be awarded for the four pictures that best exemplify youth fishing, family fishing or conservation in a sanctuary. For information on the 2013 Sanctuary Classic and how to enter, visit: www.sanctuaryclassic.org. As this is a photo contest, catch-and-release is encouraged and all participants are asked to follow the Sportfishing Conservancy’s best practices guidelines. “By focusing on photographs, we’re able to encourage angling participation while promoting the joy of ethical catch-and-release fishing,” said Tom Raftican, president of The Sportfishing Conservancy. “Recreational fishing is yet another way children and families experience the sanctuary and as a result it fosters a sense of stewardship for our environment,” said Paul Michel, sanctuary superintendent. “We’re very excited to participate in this event and look forward to seeing the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary represented in the contest.” This is the second year of the Sanctuary Classic. Additional support for the event is being provided by national and local partners, including: The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, The Guy Harvey Foundation, The Sportfishing Conservancy, the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, the National Marine Fisheries Service and West Marine. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary stretches along 276 miles of the central California coast and encompasses 6,094 square miles of ocean waters. Renowned for its scenic beauty and remarkable productivity, the sanctuary supports one of the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems, including 33 species of marine mammals, 94 species of seabirds, 345 species of fishes and thousands of marine invertebrates and plants. The sanctuary also protects several hundred shipwreck sites and the artifacts associated with those sites.

Hybrid buses now serving Pacific Grove

A Pacific Grove deer, still in velvet, finds summer tidbits to eat on the lawn of the Middle School. With students away for the summer, he has the lawn all to himself and seems oblivious to traffic on Forest Avenue. Photo by Tom Stevens

In their latest alternative fuel initiative, MontereySalinas Transit (MST) has introduced hybrid buses to their fleet. Four 30-passenger hybrid minibuses were put into service over the Memorial Day weekend. The new buses are currently operating on Line 1 in Pacific Grove and Line 24 Carmel Valley Grapevine Express with service to downtown Carmel. They are designated with a special symbol signifying that they provide a “hybrid ride.” The hybrid diesel electric vehicles are expected to last about two years and 50,000 miles longer than the current gasoline buses while improving fuel efficiency by approximately 30 percent and reducing emissions. The four hybrid minibuses were paid for mostly by funding obtained through a competitive Federal Transit Administration Clean Fuels grant in the amount of $685,619. MST was one of only two transit projects in the state, and 28 nationwide to benefit from the grant that is based on the project’s ability to achieve or maintain the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone and carbon monoxide for transit buses. The State of California provided a match through the California Hybrid Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project in the amount of $80,000 and state Prop 1B bond funds paid for the balance of $60,428. MST is collaborating with CALSTART, a member organization dedicated to expanding and supporting a clean transportation industry, to evaluate the new vehicle’s performance, fuel efficiency and maintenance costs to determine if they are a worthwhile purchase for the future. For more information, visit www.mst.org or call Monterey-Salinas Transit toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1. Follow MST on Twitter at www.twitter.com/mst_bus for the latest service alerts.

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Climate change adding to pollen woes By Cameron Douglas If it seems your allergies have worsened, or allergies have attacked your child for no apparent reason, there may be a connection between worsening allergies and changing climate. Physicians and scientists are discovering links between climate changes — specifically the increase of carbon in the atmosphere — and a rising epidemic of allergies and asthma in the United States. As levels of greenhouse gases go up, the reported cases of allergies and the length of allergy seasons are also rising. The reasoning is sound: with more carbon comes increased plant growth, and with that, increased pollen output. Studies show the pollen season in this country has become as much as 16 days longer than it was in 1995. During the month of April here in Monterey County, a two-week pollen dust cloud covered cars, sidewalks and people: further evidence of more pollen in our environment. Pollen itself is a fine, coarse powder that contains the micro gametophytes of seed plants, which in turn produce the male gametes, or sperm cells. Each grain of pollen has a hard coating to protect sperm cells as they move from the stamens to the pistil of flowering plants, or from the male cone to the female cone of coniferous plants. When pollen lands on a compatible pistil or cone, pollination occurs. Then comes germination, where a pollen tube is produced to transfer the sperm to the female gametophyte, or ovule. Pollen grains protect the genetic material from solar radiation or other means of drying out. Excepting certain submerged aquatic plants, the mature pollen grain has a double wall, consisting of a thin, delicate wall of unaltered cellulose, and a tough, outer cuticularized exospore. In short, pollen, for its microscopic size, is quite tough and resists breaking down, which is why it causes irritation inside sensitive noses. This is a condition called pollinosis. Specific allergy to grass pollen is called hay fever. Dr. Steven Prager, a Salinas allergist, has recorded pollen levels in this area since 1999. “There’s been an increase in the last few years,” says Prager. “It’s shifted to tree pollens, which may make a big difference in places like Pacific Grove.” Prager’s data clearly shows an uptick in the pollen count, which he measures in units called pollen per meter cubed. Going back to 2000, his measurements peaked at 300. His count doubled in 2003. It broke 1,000 in 2011, and spiked at an impressive 3,000 in 2012, a tenfold increase in 12 years. In April of this year, the levels were back at 1,000. Prager also notes the peak pollen season in this area has lengthened and now runs from January to May. Thankfully, tree pollen season is winding down. Weather.com reports as of June 10 the most active trees are ash, cedar and mulberry, all currently at moderate levels. However, The Weather Channel reported high weed pollen on June 12. While tree pollen is more prevalent in this area, the old staples like ragweed are still boosting Kleenex sales in other parts of the U.S. The worst U.S. cities for ragweed allergies are Riverside, CA, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Dallas, Kansas City and Chicago. Each ragweed plant is capable of producing up to one billion grains of pollen during its productive season. Each grain is very light, and may travel up to 400 miles from the point of origin. Ragweed blooms in the Northern Hemisphere from early July to mid-August, or until cooler weather arrives. Sources agree that the ragweed season is lengthening in North America, probably a result of global warming. Pollenlibrary.org reports that, in addition to ragweed, there are 23 plants, 13 grasses, and three species of trees all putting out high levels of allergens in Monterey County. The trees include California Privet, Narrow-Leaf Willow, and olive. Please send comments and suggestions for future Green Pages to: cameron@cedarstreettimes.com/

A host of pollen particles under magnification. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.

A European honeybee carries a pollen basket. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons. This is a featured image, meaning members of the community have named it one of the finest on the site.

Water Management District will Hold Free Public Greywater Workshop

The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) is proud to announce its Laundry to Landscape Greywater Workshop June 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event will be held at the MPWMD’s Ryan Ranch office and co-taught by Daniel Finklea of Handy Dan Construction & Greenwise Landscapes. It will give participants the opportunity to learn about simple greywater systems, from concept to completion, and how they can play an important role in saving water and money for the user. “This is a great opportunity to learn about greywater systems and how they can save you money by reducing your water bills,” said Stevie Kister, Conservation Representative for the MPWMD and Workshop Leader. The free workshop will focus on code requirements, greywater compatible plants, and will include a hands-on parts identification and installation activity, as well as instruction on system design and layout. Participants will also learn where to purchase parts and equipment. The workshop is part of Central Coast Greywater’s 100 Greywater System Challenge which has a goal of facilitating the installation of 100 Greywater Systems on the Central Coast by September 30, 2013. “The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District is excited about hosting

Searching the bay for blue whales Experts from the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Cetacean Society will serve as naturalists on a whale watching trip Saturday, June 29, to help identify blue whales that may be in the bay along with other whales, dolphins and other marine life. The trip, an annual fundraising event for the whale conservation organization, will leave from Monterey Bay Whale Watch on Fisherman’s Wharf at 8:45 a.m. and return by 1 p.m. Blue whales, the largest animals in the world, usually visit Monterey Bay in summer and early fall, as do humpback whales, killer whales and a variety of dolphin species. This trip with the experts is $40, with reservations recommended by calling 419-1051. More information is available on the cetacean society’s web site at www.acsmb.org.

the Peninsula’s only greywater workshop associated with the challenge,” MPWMD General Manager Dave Stoldt continued. The event, and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District’s office, are at Ryan Ranch, 5 Harris Court, Building G, Monterey. The event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, visit centralcoastgreywater.org or call Stevie Kister at 831.658.5601.

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3051 Larkin Rd.

Pebble Beach Great chance to own a beautifully updated one level turnkey jewel. Spacious, light filled rooms with wood, tile and marble floors. Master suite oasis with dream closet and elegant bath. Sunset views from living room and front patio.

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Pacific Grove Great remodel opportunity. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home in the heart of Candy Cane lane awaits your personal touch. Wood floors, fireplace, French doors, Wedgewood stove, large lot with patios, decks and storage shed.

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Market SnapShot (as of June 11, 2013) Pacific Grove Single Family

Number of Properties

Median Price

Current Inventory

$909,250 $1,440,122

Properties in Escrow

$729,000

$706,926

Closed Sales June

$645,000

$640,833

Closed Sales Year to Date 2013

$640,500

$717,768

Average Price

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