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Sat., June 29
Whale Watching Trip Cetacean Society Monterey Bay Whale Watch 8:45 AM-1 PM, $40 419-1051
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Sixties Party for Dogs Peace of Mind Dog Rescue Carmel Mission Inn 1-4 PM, $40/$50 718-9122 •
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Author Talk & Book Signing Mike Medberry The Works 3-5 PM, Free 372-2242
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July 4 Concert, BBQ Forest Theatre 6-9:30 PM, $10 419-0917
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Living History Day Cooper-Molera Adobe 11 AM-3 PM, $3/$2 649-7172 •
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Screen Printing Wrkshp. PG Art Center 1-4 PM, $25 310-562-3155 •
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Photos L-R: City Council members (back row) Rudy Fischer, Ken Cuneo, Casey Lucius (cutting the ribbon), Mayor Bill Kampe along with Steve Thomas and (front row) Beverly Stillwell and Chamber volunteer Marilyn Andreas do the honors. Center, Miranda Salinger takes the “first dip,” an honor her parents, Wendi and Dave, won at an auction. Right, everyone else jumps in!
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Inside Animal Tales & Random Thoughts.................. 11 Diggin’ It................................... 20 Food (Richard Oh)......................... Green Page™............................ 23 Money....................................... 21 Otter Views................................ 12 Peeps............................... 9, 10, 11
At right, Richard Stillwell addresses the crowd while Steve Thomas and others look on. The Stillwell family pledged a matching donation of $100,000 for the construction of the pool, which has been named “Stillwell Children’s Pool at Lovers Point.” Photos by Peter Mounteer
Fire Chief Andrew Miller Desal Test Well Site Being Reconsidered to Retire July 9 33 Years in Fire Service
By Cameron Douglas
Fire Chief Andrew Miller of the consolidated fire department will retire officially July 9. Miller, who spent 25 years on the Pacific Grove Fire Department and was chief for 10 years, became assistant chief of the Monterey Fire Department and then became chief when Chief Sam Mazza retired. Chief Miller has 33 years fire service experience, including serving as chief of both Pacific Grove and Carmel-bythe-Sea from 2005 to 2008. Newly-appointed Assistant Chief Jim Courtney, also from Pacific Grove, will become acting chief during the recruitment process. Chief Miller is from Pacific Grove. He said, “It has been an honor to have worked with the men and women of the Monterey Fire Department. They are all willing to put their lives on the line for the citizens of the cities they protect.” He pointed out that the individual firefighters and associations have done much in Pacific
Concern about the impact of drilling in the habitat of a native bird has gained the attention of at least one California legislator, and he has persuaded the California American Water Company to reconsider the location of a desalination test well. The utility plans to drill a well on the property of the CEMEX Lapis Sand Plant, located off Del Monte Boulevard in the north end of Marina. Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA 20) sent a letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last month, encouraging them to look into the matter. “I am writing to seek clarification on where on the CEMEX plant property in Marina, CA, the California American Water Company (CalAm) could place a desalination plant test well to avoid disturbing snowy plover nesting and other activities,” Farr wrote. The Snowy Plover (Charadrius nivosus) is a small, wading bird in the plover family. It breeds in Ecuador, Peru, Chile, southern and western U.S. and the Caribbean. It breeds on sandy coasts and brackish inland lakes, feeding on insects and other invertebrates. It obtains food by a run-and-pause method that differs from the steady probing of other waders. The Pacific Coast population has been designated a “threatened” species under the Endangered Species Act. Farr convened a meeting with representatives from Cal Am, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Army Corps of Engineers, the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and the
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California Public Utilities Commission. The meeting focused on “various regulatory issues” connected with Cal Am’s proposed Monterey Peninsula desal plant project. In the course of that meeting, the USFWS representative stated concerns about the snowy plover should Cal Am go ahead in its preferred location. Cal Am’s response, Farr wrote, was to request clear direction from USFWS as to which locations on the CEMEX property would avoid impacts to the bird. While Farr has not yet received a formal reply from USFWS, his press secretary, Adam Russell, told Cedar Street Times via email that “USFWS staff have worked with Cal-Am to identify the particular sites on the CEMEX property that would be suitable for a test well.” Right: A snowy plover. Image courtesy of surfbirds.com/
First Saturday Book Sale Pacific Grove Public Library Noon-5 PM Benefits Library Book Fund
• Sun., July 7
AFRP Yappy Hour Monterey Hyatt 2-4 PM, From Menu 333-0722 •
Wed., July 10
Double Nickels Lunch Good Shepherd Church Noon-1:30 PM, $5 484-2153 •
Sat., July 6
Opening Reception Carmel Art Association 5-7 PM, Free 624-6176 •
Sat., July 6
Wharf Walk Fisherman’s Wharf 10 AM-Noon, $20/$15 521-3304 •
Reconfiguration may spell answers to class size problems for Pacific Grove’s school district
Thu., July 11
Around the Campfire Monterey Library 2 PM (6+ Yr.), 3 PM (10+) Free, 646-3934 •
By Kacie Clark
Sat., July 20
Cardmaking Workshop PG Art Center 1-3 PM, $35 512-9063 •
Mon., July 22
“You’re Never Too Old to Raise a Little Hell” Peace Resource Center 7 PM, Donation 899-7322
Oops Last week we ran a story about the Fountain Avenue cul-de-sacs and stated that they will be behind Robert Down Shool. Well, they’re really behind the Middle School. Hope you didn’t go there in your sidewalk superintendent outfit and get disappointed.
The school board officially reintroduced the topic of school reconfiguration during the Thursday, June 13 board meeting. The idea, which has been introduced and failed three times previously, consists of reconfiguring Pacific Grove Unified School District (PGUSD)’s campuses by grade level, so that all of the students in the same grade attend school together. Possible splits include kindergarten through second grade at Robert H. Down Elementary School, and grades three though five at Forest Grove Elementary School. There are also possibilities of bringing the sixth grade students back into an elementary setting, creating a middle school of grades seven through nine, with the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades remaining at the high school level. Last time the plan was introduced, it met resistance from parents, according to board member Tony Sollecito, because of the perceived inconvenience of having children at different schools, therefore
requiring more driving and scheduling. Suggested solutions to this issue included an alteration of the bell schedule and transportation between schools to make sure children could be picked up at the same school, at the same time. Board member Mike Niccum voiced reluctance to move ahead with the plan unless he saw clear teacher support. “You [in response to Sollecito] say it’s the parents, but it’s the teachers who will make the difference here,” Niccum said. “If the teachers don’t think this is a good idea, we’re wasting our time. The parents will be talking to their teachers. I want to emphasize to the administration; start talking to the teachers now.” Niccum continued to say that he would not consider taking action with the plan unless teacher support could be proven. “Come back when two-thirds of the teachers support this idea,” he said. As part of moving forward, the board expects to have some kind of session with the elementary teachers to better understand their positions on the subject,
and any concerns, with plans for a survey to go out. Kathleen Lee, a Forest Grove parent, advised the board to educate the parents about the plan. “Parents didn’t know this was coming. I think you can tell by the empty seats that they weren’t expecting it tonight,” she continued. “Form committees of teachers, parents and alumni. At least people will feel listened to.” The importance of being listened to was echoed by Barbara Hirst, a secondgrade teacher at Forest Grove. “Teachers do like to be listened to,” she said, “and parents do listen. We don’t feel listened to. Decisions don’t reflect what we’re trying to say. Get teachers on board.” A focus of just grades K-5 was decided on, rather all grades K-12. “We need to phase it. I wouldn’t even consider anything except elementary school,” Niccum said. Board member Debbie Crandell dis-
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agreed, arguing the importance of looking at all of the information as a whole. Despite the reservations about the plan, many of comments surrounding the topic praised the educational value of such a structure. Board member Mike Phillips said that the plan “works educationally and would balance class size. It would level the playing field. We should offer an education to everyone in the same way.” Craig Beller, principal of the Pacific Grove Adult School, also voiced his support, calling the plan, “educationally sound.” Lee also commented on the implementation of the plan. “It might be the right time,” she said. “I was one of the parents who was against reconfiguration the last time it was brought up. It seemed like it came out of nowhere. Talk to the parents now.”
pMILLER From Page 1 Grove, including donations to the pool project, the Pacific Grove Library, and to the Chamber of Commerce via sales at Good Old Days. “These people have spent thousands of dollars of their own money on youth sports and the Burn Foundation,” he said with pride. “They carry bank cards and taxi vouchers that they purchase with their own funds to donate to folks they meet on the job who need help.” He added, “Call 9-1-1 and you’ll get a professional, courteous response well within the expected response time. They work hard to exceed expectations. Miller plans to go to Kaui with his family for two weeks right after his retirement, then hopes to reconnect with his family and friends...and to “give back for the great opportunity the cities gave me,” he said. He is a graduate of Pacific Grove High School, Monterey Peninsula College, and Cogswell Polytechnical College. He completed the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer program, and he is a California State Certified Chief Fire Officer. Miller was instrumental in engineering the consolidation of fire protection services on the Monterey Peninssula in 2008. Today, the Monterey Fire Department provides fire services to the citizens of Monterey, Pacific Grove, Sand City, Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Presidio of Monterey, Naval Postgraduate School and La Mesa Village.
Stuff the Bus drive kicks into high gear
For children who are homeless, walking into the first day of school carrying a cool backpack, sharpened pencils and a pristine notebook can make the difference between self-confidence and self-consciousness. Providing children with the necessary supplies to participate in school promotes learning, encourages self-esteem and helps kids stay in school. United Way Monterey County and the Monterey County Office of Education are partnering once again to “Stuff the Bus: Send Every Child to School Ready to Learn.” The campaign kicked into high gear this week with the Stuff the Bus launch. The Stuff the Bus school supply drive helps send students back to school fully equipped to succeed. The campaign begins June 20 and will culminate on Saturday, August 3, when backpacks are expected to be stuffed with calculators, binders, paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, crayons and other necessities that students need to keep up in the classroom. The backpacks will be delivered to school staff who serve as liaisons to homeless students in Monterey County school districts. “Today, more than 5,144 students in Monterey County are homeless or in great need and cannot afford the most basic supplies for school. Access to these supplies is critical as it starts students off on the right foot and provides them the confidence they need to succeed in school,” said Monterey County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Nancy Kotowski. “Only one in four students who are homeless graduate from high school; that’s unacceptable. To increase the chances for success for these children, United Way is partnering with local businesses to collect the supplies students need,” said Mary Adams, president and CEO of United Way Monterey County. “It costs $600 to send a child back to school with the basic supplies required. For families who are homeless or in great need, this amount is unfeasible.” In addition to the United Way and MCOE, the following strategic partners are sponsoring Stuff the Bus: Wells Fargo Bank, First 5 Monterey County, Golden 1 Credit Union, Rabobank, Monterey County Herald and Union Bank.
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Cop log 6-15/13-6/23/13
Ghost car?
A woman on Miles came home to find her garage door open. She hadn’t left it open and her roommates weren’t in town. There was nothing taken, no forced entry, nothing disturbed inside the residence.
Ghost resident?
In another incident, a landscaper reported finding a door open and a window broken on a residence on Junipero. It is unknown what, if anything, was taken. A person on Lighthouse also advised that she had turned off the lights and locked the door when she left, but they were on when she came home. She was advised to have the locks changed.
Unpermitted estate sale
Someone reported a neighbor having an estate sale on Benito without a permit. The person having the sale was told to go to the police department to get a permit but when she got there she was told that since they’d had an estate sale the previous weekend they couldn’t have another as only four are permitted per calendar year and they’d used up their allotment.
Rash of MJs, RJs, IJs
A number of missing juveniles, runaway juveniles and incorrigible juveniles were reported. School is out.
Bark, bark, bark
On Buena Vista: Dogs barking and howling annoy the neighbors. Officer advised the annoyed parties on how to pursue a barking dog complaint and advised the annoying dogs’ owner that a complaint had been pursued.
Bark, bark, bark #2
On Junipero, a neighbor reported recidivist barking dogs and agreed to sign a citation. She also believes the dogs are not well cared-for and says there are dog feces piled up.
Bark, bark, bark #3
There was a report of annoying barking dogs on Park St. the officer could see and hear two dogs thrashing around and barking.
Bark, bark, bark #4
A neighbor complained about a barking dog on Grove Acre. The property owner said she was taking care of the dog for her son and it would be gone in a couple of days.
Lost and stolen
A black beaded bifold wallet was lost on Lighthouse. A car was broken into on Ocean View and a camera taken from it. A dead Segway was stolen. The battery had died and the owner left it behind on 17 Mile Dr. thinking no one would take it. They did. A man reported that he had put his wallet in his bag, but when he went to get it to buy a soft drink, it was gone. A purse was stolen from a parked vehicle on 11th.
Illegal harvest
Owner reported a female came onto property and cut flowers and picked fruit. She was contacted and cited.
Scam
A resident on Forest Hill was contacted by phone and told her grandchild was in trouble in Niagara Falls and needed money. But the grandchild was not in Niagara Falls. Luckily, the money wasn’t either.
Identity fraud
A man advised someone used his identity to purchase two cell phones out of state.
Illegal use of pacard
A woman used her deceased husband’s handicapped placard and then thought she shouldn’t have to pay for a parking ticket. She was advised differently.
Vehicle broken into and change stolen
There were a number of vehicles on Gibson, Eardley, and 9th that were broken into. Mainly all that was stolen was loose change.
Road rage
Two adult males were involved in a road rage incident on Forest Lodge.
Illegal burn
A city-owned trash bin was set on fire in the 100 block of Ocean View. The fire department put out the fire but the bin ws half burned through.
City Council wants staff analysis on shared police services options
The Pacific Grove City Council, in a special meeting on Wed., June 26, asked City Manager Tom Frutchey and staff to return within six months with a comprehensive analysis of the four options for police services; with City of Monterey, with the County of Monterey, with Seaside, and standing alone (retaining police services within Pacific Grove). None was overly popular with either councilmembers or the public except keeping the current police department intact, but the question apparently boils down to being able to pay for whatever method is chosen. There will be studies into both cutting costs and raising funds, with Ken Cuneo leading the emphasis on obtaining concessions from the police unions. A professional survey will likely be undertaken to determine what the public wants and what they are willing for pay for. Mayor pro tem Robert Huitt, who led the meeting due to Mayor Kampe's laryngitis, said that the potential survey should be postponed “until we have more details to give the public.” Regionalization of the entire police service over the entire Monterey Peninsula was mentioned, but it was also agreed that the question is way off down the road. The region already shares a number of services over seven distinct departments. The Council also agreed to extend the fire services agreement with the City of Monterey for another five years.
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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.
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.
Trouble between auto mobile tycoons
Word by wire from back east is that trouble is brewing between Henry Ford and the two brothers, John and Horace Dodge. The Dodge boys have been manufacturing under contract the transmissions and entire drive-trains for Mr. Ford’s vehicles. The Dodge brothers claimed Ford is getting all the credit for being a skilled manufacturer while they get none. In return, Mr. Ford is complaining about deficient quality caused by the Dodge brothers paying their 100,000 workers by the piece rather than by the hour. This practice, according to Ford, causes an emphasis on work speed rather than workmanship. The Dodge boys, rather raucously, denied this and asked: if this were so, why Mr. Ford, just last week, had contracted with the Dodge corporation for 700,000 additional transmission/drive-train units? The brothers threatened to withdraw from the Ford contract and go into auto mobile making on their own. If they do so, this editor would like to know one thing: which would be better to buy: Ford or Dodge? 1
Extra show set
Mr. John Corte has brought to town a magnificent show fresh from Broadway and he plans a special, Wednesday night (only) showing for the good people of this domain. You will split your sides laughing at the antics of Chapine performing the lead in the “Rose of Panama”. Make plans now and be early. You will not often get such a chance. Monterey theater.
Spell Chick doesn’t cache ever thing. That was supposed to read, “Spell Check doesn’t catch everything.” How many mistakes do you see? You can rely on Spell Check to find your mistakes, but it didn’t find any in that headline. Let me help you polish up your written content. Call Cameron at (831) 238-7179.
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Order to show cause ordered
In the matter of H. L. Holman, recently deceased, Clarence Holman and Wilford Holman, petitioned the court to make payment on all legal debts and to collect reasonable fees for administration of the entire “Holman” estate. It is futher requested that at 10 o’clock on the morning of Monday, next, all opposed to such actions present themselves in court. Judge B. Sargent is presiding.
Not to be missed
Miss Helen Patia Balch will offer a recital in the Civic Club hall Friday evening, next. Miss Balch will be assisted in her performance by Miss Hilda Hetherington. Do not fail to hear Miss Balch as a fine program has been prepared.
P. G. might secure that park!
Dear Editor: To secure a community park for posterity is a simple matter. The city fathers should cease quarreling about a park vs. a windbreak and set out to contract with the Pacific Improvement Company for a specific tract of land at a specific price. Such action would insure a park’s pleasure 25, even 50 years from now. Our children will thank us for it.
Getetter road builder
To Mr. Brown (Editor of the Pacific Grove Review). Sir, you recently stated that Mr. Allen will take charge of building a fine road between here and Castroville. Will you kindly tell your readers “how” and “when” this will be done and “from whence” will the money come? According to the state roads commission (wrongly) this will amount to $160,000. You also stated that but for the bitter opposition of the Jacks Corporation, this road would have been Macadamized some time ago. Not so. It is widely known that the cost of Macadamizing a road between here and Castroville is much, much more than $160,000, perhaps ten times more. Let’s get serious! The only way to get that “fine” road done, quickly and effectively, is by kicking out Allen and getting in someone more skilled, such as yours truly.
Makes old work new, like magic
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 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
146 8th Street, 831-655-4160
Mr. A. A. Phillips has announced himself as the new, sole representative of a unique product that is ideal for putting renewed life into and protecting all sorts of grubby woodwork. Although Phillips said the formula must remain a secret, the entrepreneur promised making old, shabby woodwork new-looking and beautiful … the easy way. Called Alabastine, this product may be applied to old wood (or new) with a brush, like brush-painting, or sopped on (comes off skin easily) with a soaked rag. Phillip’s invites you to come by for a demonstration of easy application, and he promises to give all purchasers double green stamps. 2
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363
Snippets from around the area…
Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741
• Strong & Camp Real Estate has cottages for rent. Enjoy your summer! • Mr. & Mrs. E. H. Motony have traveled to San Francisco on business. • Charles Norton is more than just a notary public. Charles Norton also writes life, fire, and accident insurance. • The neatest clothes are cleaned by Pacific Grove laundry. • General Booth, head of the Salvation Army, says that if you drive someone wicked from your city and into another city, you have not cursed the other city, but your own.
And your bill amounts to …
• Wyeth and Curnow, grocers, offering the best goods, the fastest delivery, and rockbottom prices. We are selling fresh strawberries at 75¢ a flat. Yummy with a touch of cream. • Use of a typewriter free while you study with Brown’s Home Studies School.
Author’s Notes
• Three years later (1915), the Dodge brothers and Mr. Ford split and the Dodge automobile resulted. • Are you adequately mature to remember having to sit around and help your mother lick Green Stamps into a little book? References: Pacific Grove Review, Monterey Daily Cypress, Del Monte Weekly, Salinas Index, Monterey County Post, Bullions’ Grammar (1890).
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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Pick the purrfect price cat adoptions at AFRP
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Animal Friends Rescue Project is having a Pick Your Purrfect Price adoption event at their Pacific Grove adoption center on all kittens six months and older. Visit the adoption center located at 560 Lighthouse Ave from 12-5 p.m. Saturday – Wednesday and 12-7 p.m. Thursday and Friday. Determine the price for a new furry friend. All cats and kittens are spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, FELV/FIV tested, vaccinated for FVRCP, de-wormed, treated with flea treatment, will receive a free vet exam, free cardboard carrier and free toy. AFRP will Double the Love (two for one adoption fee) for kittens from June 21-June 30. For those who want to help but cannot adopt,donations are always welcome to help AFRP assist more cats desperately in need. For more information or to make a donation visit www.animalfriendsrescue.org or call 333-0722.
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce presents
Thursday, July 4th • 10:30 am to 3:00 pm Caledonia Park • Tommy Stillwell Court (behind the Post Office)
Pacific Grove Rotary Club presents
Reading of Declaration of Independence at 10:30 am BBQ Lunch - $10 (kids $5) served from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
includes half chicken, beans, garlic bread, salad, dessert and drink (hot dogs for the kids)
Firefly
PG’s Classic Rock Band
Moonalice
San Francisco’s Jam Band
Fun Games for the Kids Sponsored by: City of Pacific Grove, Grove Market, Earthbound Farms, PG Florist, Asilomar & SaveMart FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL:
831.373.3304
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Arts & Events
Up and Coming Independence Day barbecue to be held at Forest Theatre in Carmel
A Fourth of July American blues concert and barbecue featuring local band Red Beans and Rice will be held from 6-9:30 p.m. at the Outdoor Forest Theater in Carmel. Beer and wine will also be served. Tickets are $10 for the concert at the box office. The theatre is located at Santa Rita and Mountain View Streets, one block south of Ocean Avenue. Call 419-0917 for more information.
Dogs Yappy Hour to benefit AFRP
Dogs and their owners are invited to join Animal Friends Rescue Project at the Hyatt Regency Monterey for Gone to the Dogs Yappy Hour on Sunday, July 7 from 2-4 p.m. on the heated Fireplace Lounge Patio. Inside dining is available if a dog wants to stay home. All dogs will receive a toy for attending and there will be a free drawing for a pooch to win a fabulous basket of goodies. Along with the regular fare, a special menu will be available for dogs, including Yappy Sweet Potato Fries and more; and 20 percent of all proceeds from the event will benefit AFRP. There will also be adoptable dogs on site. All dogs must be on leash and friendly in social situations. The Hyatt is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey For more information visit www.animalfriendsrescue.org or call 333-0722.
Figure Drawing Class with Warren Chang
Join Warren Chang, an award winning artist with more than 25 years of experience, for a six-week course in charcoal figure drawing. The class will cover figure, head and hand construction with an emphasis on understanding light and shade. The six-week course will be held on Thursday nights from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., July 11 to Aug 15. Cost is $375.00 and includes model fee. Visit his website at: www.warrenchang.com for more information on the artist, or contact Warren at warrenchang@sbcglobal.net or 831-277-8474 for class information and registration. The Pacific Grove Art Center is located at 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove.
Art exhibition opens July 19 The upcoming exhibition at the Pacific Grove Art Center features work from both children and professional artists. Third graders from Robert Down Elementary School who participated in the center’s community art education outreach program, ArtSmart, will show miniature work in the small halls. Painter Peter Holmsky reveals his love of local landscapes in “The Artist’s Senses: A Year of Expression.” Photographer Tracy Valleau focuses on pattern and form in his show titled “Individual Cases.” Several of the resident PGAC Studio Artists get together for a seasonal show. In the Elmarie Dyke Gallery, Art Center Studio Artists will show that “Summer is Swell.” In the David Henry Gill Gallery, the Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation’s All Members Show will exhibit. Photographer Tracy Valleau’s “Individual Cases” will exhibit in the Nadine Annand Gallery. Painter Peter Holmsky’s “The Artist’s Senses: A Year of Expression” will be shown in the Louise Cardero Boyer Gallery. Third grade artists from Robert Down Elementary School will exhibit their “ArtSmart Students Paint Miniatures” exhibit in the hallway. The Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation was conceived in the late 70s and was founded to bring artists together for fellowship, exchange of ideas, and to further art education for artists and to the public. It also enables artists’ opportunity to show their works to the public. The entire membership was invited to submit work for this show. The art center is open noon-5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays. Call 375-2208 for more information.
July 4 Living History Day in Monterey
The Monterey State Historic Park Association will host Living History Day at the Cooper-Molera Adobe on Thursday, July 4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $3 for adults or $2 for youth 6 to 17. Children five and under are free. The festivities will start right after the Monterey July 4 parade. Costumed park volunteers will demonstrate 19th century games, crafts and dances. Captain Cooper’s newly restored coach and wagons will be on display. Tacos and old-fashioned sodas will be served. The adobe is located at 525 Polk Street at Alvarado in Monterey. Call 649-7172 for more information.
Calkins to speak at Double Nickels lunch
Peter Holmsky “After The Rain”
Royal Calkins, executive editor of the Monterey County Herald, will speak at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd’s “Double Nickels Plus” lunch and lecture from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the church, 301 Corral de Tierra Road, Salinas. “Double Nickel Plus” is an activity for those 55 and older, held the second Wednesday of each month. Suggested donation is $5 but not required. For information call 484-2153 or visit goodshepherdcorral.org. Tracy Valleau “Boatworks”
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Ragamuffin presents My Son Pinocchio, Jr. Ragamuffin Musical Theatre Company returns with a delightful production of Disney's "My Son Pinocchio, Jr.". Ragamuffin Musical Theatre Company, a Pacific Grove based summer theater company is currently comprised of 32 young actors, ages 8 through 15 years. These young thespians bring verve, talent and energy to this family-friendly production. Company Director Dianne Lyle is once again joined by her multi-talented co-conspirators Michael Blackburn (musical director) and Ayla Glim (stage and house manager), bringing this show to the stage, auditions to performance, in just one month. Disney's “My Son Pinocchio, Jr.” is a poignant sequel to Disney's classic tale. Geppetto, the Toymaker, is less-than-pleased with his new real-boy son, Pinocchio. The Blue Fairy, assisted by her Fairies-in-Training, must guide Geppetto on his own journey of discovery. What does it mean to be a "real father"? Featuring the familiar characters of Pinocchio, Stromboli, the Marionettes, Fairies, the Blue Whale and, of course, the Bad Boys of Pleasure Island, this musical has much to delight audiences of all ages. There will be two matinee performances: Sat., July 6 and Sun., July 7, with an additional evening performance on Sat., July 6 at 7:00 p.m. Performances will be held at the Pacific Grove Middle School Performing Arts Center, 835 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Tickets are available at the door, starting 45 minutes before show times. General admission seating is $10 with a $5 discount for seniors and children ages10 and under.
Avant Gardeners Return to Monterey for Traditional American Contra Dance
The Monterey Country Dance Community (MCDC), a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping traditional American music and dance alive and thriving, will hold a contra dance featuring The Avant Gardeners, coming to us from Charlottsville, VA. on Saturday, July 6. With Laura Light on fiddle and vocals, and George Paul on piano, the Avant Gardeners bring a mixture of traditional and original tunes. Their style ranges from swing, Celtic, old time and rock and roll, and they are in high demand for camps and concerts coast to coast. George and Laura have a homegrown sound that points to many years of loving immersion in the contra music world, and they have many Monterey Bay area fans. They will be joined by multi-instrumentalist Elizabeth Todd from Monterey. A former music teacher in the Monterey schools, you can expect Liz to be playing flute, penny whistle, bodrahn, recorder, and possibly harmonica. Area favorite Warren Blier will be teaching and calling the dances throughout the evening. Contra dancing is a wonderful, family-friendly activity for anyone who enjoys live music, dance, socializing, and fun. All skill levels and ages are welcome. No prior dance experience is necessary, and every dance is preceded by a lesson. The dance will take place at the Monterey YMCA, 600 Camino El Estero. Doors will open at 7 p.m.; at 7:10 p.m. there will be a newcomer’s session to teach the basics of contra dancing; then the dance goes from 7:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. For more information please visit the Monterey Country Dance Community’s website (http://montereycdc.webs.com); or call Sharon Gavin at 831-277-7296.
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City Recreation Activity Guide Now Online
The Recreation Department is proud to present the 2013 Summer & Fall Activity Guide in electronic form. Please visit the webpage to view the 2013 Activity Guide with the most current Activity Listings or look for up-coming events. http://www.ci.pg.ca.us/ modules/showdocument.aspx?documentid=7784
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Up and Coming Carmel Art Association announces “All in the Family” show and more
A special group show opens in July at the Carmel Art Association featuring three CAA artists and their three artistic progeny. “All in the Family” runs from Thurs., July 4 through Tues, August 6 with fathers and sons Will and Mike Bullas and Miguel and Miguel A. Dominguez, and mother and daughter Barbara and Andrea Johnson, all of whom are exhibiting members of the association. “Being raised by a family of artists, I was consistently steeped in the process of art making,” says abstract oil painter Mike Bullas. Miguel A. Dominguez feels becoming an artist was a natural progression”: It just seemed natural that since my father painted, I should as well.” Growing up in a family that encouraged artistic pursuits
as a profession, the younger Dominguez was first taught to paint by his father. “He provided the setting and the initial instruction, but the desire to draw and paint is always present. He provided ample opportunity for me to do so.” Dominguez paints watercolor landscapes as well. Andrea Johnson paints the natural world in acrylic or watercolor, unlike her mother, Barbara Johnson, who prefers abstract oils or monoprints. Andrea is now thankful that during their brief stay in Washington, D.C., when she was a small child, her mother took her to the National Gallery of Art every day. It was there that her desire to paint was inspired. In addition to the group exhibit, the artists are offering a free panel discussion, “Growing Up in an Artistic Family.” which will be held on
Saturday, July 13 from 1 to 2 p.m. The July Gallery Showcase has Mark Farina showing still life paintings executed in the studio. Peggy Jelmini will focus on the California landscape with a vineyard theme in oils and pastels and Alicia Meheen presents local landscapes in watercolor and oil. An opening reception for both shows will be held on Sat., July 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Carmel Art Association is located on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th avenues and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 624-6176 or visit the CAA website at www.carmelart.org.
Students tour Pacific Grove firehouse
The Monterey Fire Department provides public education and fire safety programs at each fire station for organizations and schools. On June 14, 2013, Education First, a language school, brought 13 Vietnamese students touring the Pacific Grove fire station and on July 5 they expect to have 32 Russian children for the same tour. This program provides information about what firefighters do and the students also learned about fire safety and fire prevention.
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church Invites Children to Kingdom Rock: Where Kids Stand Strong for God
A summer kids’ event called Kingdom Rock will be hosted at St. Angela Merici Catholic Church from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. At Kingdom Rock, kids participate in memorable Bible-learning activities, sing catchy songs, play teamworkbuilding games, make and dig into yummy treats, experience epic Bible adventures, collect Bible Memory Buddies to remind them to stand strong, and test out Sciency-Fun Gizmos they’ll take home and play with all summer long. Plus, kids will learn to look for evidence of God all around them through something called God Sightings. Each day concludes with Fanfare Finale—a celebration that gets everyone involved in living what they’ve learned. Family members and friends are encouraged to join in daily for this special time at 11:30am. Kingdom Rock is for kids from ages 3 1/2 to 5th Grade and will run from 9am to 12 noon each day. Registration is $30 per child. For more information, call (831) 655-4165. Above: Mike Bullas – “Seed II”, oil on panel, 24x24 Right: Will Bullas – “Even My Hare Hurts” , watercolor, 12x9
City’s Fair Housing Art Winners
Above: Miguel Dominguez – “Mouton Noir”, acrylic, 17x23 Left: Miguel A. Dominguez – “Aquamarine Surf”, watercolor, 19x13
Above: Barbara Johnson – “Sea Forms”, monoprint Right: Andrea Johnson – “Mocking Birds”, acrylic on panel
We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2013 Fair Housing Art Contest. Ashly Sy, a 5th grade student at Forest Grove Elementary School won for her poster supporting Fair Housing and Golnoush Pak, a 10th grade student at Pacific Grove High School for her drawing in support of Fair Housing (see pictures below). Both winning artworks are displayed at City Hall and on the Housing Division Webpage (http://www.ci.pg.ca.us/housing). The Housing Division would like to thank all the students, interns and vendors who made this year’s Fair Housing Month activities successful.
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Peeps Pacific Grove High Grad to Sing National Anthem at Giants Game July 24
Tim Curley, Pacific Grove High School graduate, class of 1973, and his acoustic group The Cork Pullers, of Sonoma, will sing the national anthem on Wednesday, July 24, 2013, at 7:15 p.m., at AT&T Park in San Francisco, immediately prior to the defending World Series champion Giants taking the field against the Cincinnati Reds. The group was selected from their audition CD to fill one of 10 available dates, from more than 1,000 CD auditions received. Tim is the son of the late Don Curley, who was principal of Pacific Grove High School, and Assistant Superintendent of the PGUSD. Tim was the MTAL Champion in both the 120 yard high hurdles, and the 180 yard low hurdles on the 1973 Pacific Grove High team that won the MTAL Track and Field Championship. He holds the third-fastest time ever in PGHS history in the 120 yard (110 meters today) high hurdles. His mother and sister still live on the Monterey Peninsula. The Cork Pullers are the most recognized and in-demand musical act in the Sonoma area, having played over 150 performance since their inception in early 2009.
Forest Theater Guild Sponsors “Minds in the Water” from Dave Rastovich for Surf Rider Foundation The Forest Theater Guild announces their sponsorship of the film “Minds in the Water” from Dave Rastovich in collaboration with Surfrider Foundation for their ‘Films in the Forest’ Series. This is a community film that speaks to our local community – surfers and residents and the visitors to the area, says Executive Director, Rebecca Barrymore. “This film has a strong message about the sustainability of our ocean’s resources – our wildlife and marine ecosystem from the viewpoint of Dave Rastovich, a Australian surfer who made the film to express what has become his quest to protect the oceans and its creatures from the demise of world-wide global issues of over-fishing and pollution.” ‘Minds in the Water’ is a featurelength documentary following the quest of professional surfer Dave Rastovich and his friends to protect dolphins, whales and the oceans they all share. Through Dave’s journey—a five-year adventure spanning the globe from Australia to the Galapagos, Tonga, California, Alaska and Japan—we see one surfer’s quest to activate his community to help protect the ocean and its inhabitants from the threats of commercial slaughter and pollution. “We are a Green Theater and located on the Monterey Bay Sanctuary, and therefore, we promote conservation of our natural resources especially our ocean and marine life, which is being threatened to extinction now”, states Barrymore. “Education and awareness is how we can make a difference and show people how others are finding ways to speak out and change the tide in our oceans.” “Minds In the Water” will screen Wed., July 10 at 8:30 p.m. at the
Outdoor Forest Theater at Santa Rita and Mountain View Street, one block off Ocean Avenue south of Junipero in downtown Carmel. “Films in the Forest” offers sponsorship to local businesses for our community film nights. Applications are open this year for new sponsorships. Please email us at info@foresttheaterguild.org if you are interested in hosting a film and would like to have an application emailed to you. Films will take place at the historic Outdoor Forest Theater. If you wish to reserve for groups of 100 guests call 831-419-0917 or email to: info@foresttheaterguild.org. The Forest Theater Guild mentors and trains youth in theater arts during our summer season on stage at our historic theater. Our mission for over 50 years has been providing our community with quality community theater productions with hands-on mentorship for free to our local youth. We provide a much-needed resource for young men and women who wish to work in professional careers in the arts and give them the real experience of working on live productions during our season. We offer scholarships for most of our students and receive funding from grants from Harden Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, Arts Council of Monterey County, Barnet Segal Charitable Trust, Pebble Beach Foundation, Stephen Bechtel Fund, Community Foundation of Monterey County and local community members, donors and members of the Forest Theater Guild. For more information, please check our website www.foresttheaterguild.org or call 831-419-0917.
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PACIFIC GROVE HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL SPRING SEMESTER 2012/13 HIGHEST HONORS ~ 4.00 and above
Richard Alves, Arwa Awan, Hannah Azerang, Nicole Azerang, Ray Barakat, Emma Bergon, Rachel Biggio, Paige Book, Fabian Borghoff, Jessica Bullington ,Lizhi Cheng, Savannah Chioino, Minhee Cho, Hye Rhyn Chung, Bryan Clark, Christopher Clements, Tyler Gelzleichter, Malia Graciani, Reeve Grobecker, Nicole Hage, Wesley Hardin, George Haugen, Jenna Hively, Kimberly Huynh, Daniel Jiang, Michelle Katz, Andrea Kelley, Jinhyun Kim, You Chan Kim, Ian Lane, Dahyun Lee, Hannah Lee, Jungwon Lee, Jacobsen Loh, Brian Long, Luke Lowell, Paul Marien, Timothy Matthews, Laura Merchak, Laurel Mills, Savannah Mitchem, Lauren Molin, Maya Mueller, Carol Nader, Eric O’Hagan, Hayley Oliver, Robin Olson, Stella Park, Brendan Posson, Brianna Rakouska, Makena Rakouska, Dean Randall, Taylor Rhoades, Sonja Silkey, Disha Singh, Maya Sritharan, Emily Stewart, Shaylyn Stewart, Emily Sy, Sydney Thompson, Chip Wagner, Samantha Wagner, Lauren Weichert, Alexa White, Malisha Wijesinghe, Julius Yevdash, Jacen Zuniga
HIGH HONORS ~ 3.5 – 3.99
Lila Afifi, Baktash Ahmad, Kaitlin Alt, Megan Backs, Mitchell Barr, Margaret Barreto, Mohammad E. Baryal, Danielle Baudoux, Kendra Bell, Veronique Benard, Jack Bergon, Anthony Berteaux, Naiya Biddle, Daniel Boatman, Dean Boerner, Claire Borges, Nicholas Borges, Yannez Brown, Abigail Burnell, Guadalupe Cabrera-Barrios, Ceara Charter, Dylan Chesney, Young In Choe, Wonjoon Choi, Shawn Christopher, Jaehee Chung, Amanda Coleman, Konner Coleman, Sabrina Colonna, Rebecca Cooper, Rachel Cope, Ashley Costa, Hannah Cox, Anthony Cruz, Stefano Cueto, Kyle Czaplak, Noah Dalhamer, Theresa Dana, Julian DeAmaral, Samantha Deems, Hannah Delworth, Zelda Elisco, Jacob Ellzey, Sophia Favazza, Samuel Fenstermaker, Peter Fernandez, Sean Gatward, Katrina Gessaman, Malcolm Gingras, Melina Giroto Tazinassi, Meriel Glysson, Marshall Goldman, Sarah Gordon, Maggie Grindstaff Snyder, Caroline Gruber, Daniel Harrington, Logan Hart, Michele Haugen, Folauhola Hautau, Liam Headley, Holly Heebink, Luke Holsworth, Hugh Hudson, Alexandra Hughes, Amber Hughes, Anna Iannamico, Arielle Isack, Evan Jaques, Austin Jenanyan, Kaelene Jensen, Jordan Jones, Olivia Juarez, Bailey Kato-Dutton, Corina Victoria Kaufman, Adam Kershner, Junghyun Lee, Gianne Leoncio, Joshua Lewis, Maggie Lindenthal-Cox, Rachel Lo, Elizabeth Loh, Cesar Lopez, Victoria Lopez, Austin Lord, Christina Lucido, Matthew Lynberg, Lyla Mahmoud, Samantha Maksoud, Lakyn Marciano, Josette Marsh, Jessica Matthews, Aidan McIntyre, Taylor McMackin, Claire Momberger, Elise Momberger, Aaron Morehead, Matthew Mounteer, Emily Muller-Foster, Ricardo Munoz, Delphie Myron-Russell, Jack Norris, Golnoush Pak, Kristine Pak, Daniel Pankratz, Maxwell Paris, Roma Patel, Jadon Phillip, Emily Phillips, Katherine Phillips, Lorenzo Pimentel, Mariano Pimentel, Jennifer, Porzig, Liam Posson, Melissa Radler, Scotlyn Rhyne, Sabrina Riffle, Kailee Romberg, Paula Rueda-Villamil, Kevin Russo, Mark Ryan, Danielle Sloan, Courtney Smith, Erica Smith, Erin Smith, Kimberlee Sollecito, Andrew Steward, Isabel Sweet, Erica Sy, Emma Teering, Tijmen Teering, Noah Thanos, Alex Thibeau, Julian Thompson, Levi Thompson, David Twohig, Vanessa Villarreal, Baylie Vogelpohl, Ava Vucina, Beshoy Wahba, Haley Walker, Michelle Watkins, Robert Wilkerson, Jennifer Winter, Jeremiah Ybarra-Greenberg, Mia Yontz, Jae Wan Yun, Elizaveta Zoubkova
HONORS ~ 3.0 – 3.49
Anthony Allen, Lena Andreas, Nicholas Armas, Shyla Atchison, Tessa Austin, Muhammad Awan, Sam Balali, Kevin Bangert, Derly Barajas, Wylie Barnett, Mohammad N. Baryal, Mackenzie Bell, Tyler Beron, Nicolas Boatman, Eric Boerner, Joseph Bonanno, Zachary Brown, Daniel Bursch, Andrea Canto, Wesley Carswell, Laurence Cefalu, Andrew Chyo, Kenneth Coleman, Forest Compton, Mario Costa, Savannah Cowman, Liam Cunningham, Miles Cutchin, Emily Czaplak, Lillian Dawkins, Steven Deatherage Jr., Tianna Delpozzo, Samba Diallo, John Diehl, Trevor Dixon, James Donlon, Uzo Ebo, Petur Fahem, Honora Fairgarden, Christopher Fife, Alexandria Flores, Kolby Foster, Luis Galicia, Joanna Garcia, Jordan Gaugush, Benjamin Getreu, Jack Giovinazzo, Alexander Gonzalez, Therese Grate, Jade Greathouse, Manuel Grenert, Shayne Grindstaff, Arianna Grossi, Cassandra Guderski, Raquel Guerra, Shelby Gutierrez, Zachary Hagood, Victoria Harris, Jacqueline Hernandez, Christopher Housel, Thomas Hudson, Sofia Huston, Grant Jaholkowski, Olivia Jamison, Angus Jansen, Jeremy Jenanyan, Gerardo Jeronimo Arango, April Johnson, Michael Johnson, Angela Jones, Rawan Karaki, Brian Kearney, Kyra Kennedy, Paz Kerchner, Jonathan Kim, Joshua Kim, Yoon Jin Kim, Keaton Klockow, Killian Koestner, Laura LaFleur, Joseph Larson, Jason Leach, Geehyun Lee, Christian Leisner, Victoria Lis, Sophie Lowell, Troy Lundquist, Courtney Lyon, Roman Maaske, Brendan MacLaren, Sina Makki, Apollo Madison Marquez, Joshua Massey, Monika Massey, Kenna Mattison, Janelle Montiel, Colton Moore, Nicholas Moran, Renzon Morata, Joslyn Morgan, Lindsey Morgan, Nathan Moses, Simon Mourgues, Lauren Murphy, Marina Nakhla, Kelsi Nieves, Caitlin O’Donnell, Jordan O’Donnell, Christian Olsen, Kenneth Olsen, Eric Orozco Viscarra, Jennifer Osborne, Ahmed Osman, Cole Paris, Katelyn Peakes, Dakota Penniman, Elaina Pennisi, Cierra Pieroni, Roque Pinheiro, Dominik Prado, Caleb Reyes, Kellyn Rodewald, Tatiana Rolph, Joshua Roman, Joaquin Romero Cortes, Bianca Rosa, Gabriel Rose, Rex Russell, Noah Ryan, Martin San German, Lauren Sanchez, Emanuel Saunders, Christopher Scanlon, Luke Schrader, Sophia Schwirzke, Korley Shaoul, Brittany Shaver, Tessa Shifflett, Jun Simmons, Benjamin Smith, Sophia Sorenson, Julia Spears, Rutger Sperry, Rachel Spung, Eirik Stensboel, Dashiell Stokes, Catherine Strang, Sabrina Suarez-Ortiz, Nicholas Synsteby, Carlyn Tagg, Wesley Tagg, Dakota Tatum, Gone Tawdrouse, Grant Taylor, Aiyana Thomas, Celeste Torres-Luis, Luis Trejo Piña, Veronica Trinidad, Noa Umbaugh, Mario Villacres, Natalie WaittGibson, Devin Williams, Savannah Williams, Jackson Wood, Monika Worcester, Jessica Wujcik, Samwaeil Yousif, Aris Zavitsanos
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Peeps PG alumni reunion set for October
The Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association will hold its annual all-school reunion Saturday and Sunday, October 5 and 6. Association members and their guests are invited to download a registration form from the group’s website. Those who attended Pacific Grove schools can join the organization in order to be able to attend activities that weekend. The reunion weekend includes a beach barbecue buffet and dancing at the Del Monte Beach House, at 285 Figueroa Street in Monterey on Saturday, October 5. The cost is $55 per person; a no-host bar opens at 6 p.m., and dinner will be served at 7 o’clock. On Sunday, a buffet brunch prepared by the Pacific Grove High School Culinary Class will be served at 10 a.m. in the Clarence A. Higgins Library at Pacific Grove High School at 615 Sunset Drive. Cost is $20 and seating is limited. A portion of the proceeds from the brunch goes to the Culinary Class. Brunch attendees are asked to wear red-and-gold casual, including letter sweaters, jackets, or any other school memorabilia, to the brunch. Yearly PGHSAA dues are $20 per person or married couple, if both are alumni. Registration forms, membership forms, and more information about the weekend can be found on the group’s website, www.pgusd.org/alumni. The association was founded in 1899 and reactivated in 1962. This is its 53rd annual reunion and its 21st annual brunch. PGHSAA supports the high school, its students, and its projects with money from donations made by its members. The association’s board of directors meets seven times a year to plan events and to approve requests for disbursements. For more information visit the Association’s website.
Jane Paulsen of Carmel Is New Chair of The Board at York School
Mary Adams, United Way Monterey County CEO, Is New Vice Chair of York School Board of Trustees
Jane Paulsen of Carmel, a former journalist and public relations professional, is the new Chair of the Board of Trustees for York School. Paulsen is the parent of a current student and of a 2010 York graduate. The board of the independent school also elected Mary Adams of Pebble Beach, President and CEO of the United Way Monterey County, as vice chair. The board re-elected Gary Ray of Monterey board secretary, and elected Marilyn Calciano of Santa Cruz board treasurer. Ray, a partner in the Salinas law firm of Ottone Leach Olsen & Ray LLP, is the parent of two York students. Calciano also is the parent of two York students. Newly elected to the York board were: Drew Gibson, Carmel Highlands; Matt Simis, Monterey; Kirsti Scott, Aptos, and Gordon Howie, Redwood City.
Summer Lyceum program encourages youth leadership
On Friday, June 28 a diverse group of Monterey Bay area students participating in the Lyceum’s first iLead+Design studio-based learning program will be presenting their proposed solutions to the community challenges they addressed during this two-week class, which began June 17. They have been actively working with community clients, the Surfrider Foundation, the SPCA of Monterey County, Monterey Peninsula Transit Authority, and the City of Monterey to identify and recommend creative solutions to pressing problems. With the support and guidance of a team of facilitating coaches, Bob Cole of Monterey Institute of International Studies, Aaron Eden of Stevenson School and Sean Raymond of York School, 13 teen-aged children learned and applied design thinking principles in developing innovative solutions to local community challenges. The program was anchored in the Digital Learning Commons, Monterey Institute’s design and collaboration space, at 420 Calle Principal in Monterey. During the two-week intensive, student teams ventured into the community to research first hand their client’s challenge to better understand underlying questions and issues, to complete field observations and interviews, and to experiment with creative problem solving techniques. Three teams of students will propose their findings to the agencies between 10 a.m.-noon on Friday, June 28 at the Digital Learning Commons. For further information, contact lead coach, Aaron Eden, at 206-321-0366.
Richard Aime graduates from Gettysburg College
Richard Aime of Carmel graduated from Gettysburg College on May 19. Aime majored in political science. Founded in 1832, Gettysburg College is a four-year residential college of liberal arts and sciences with a strong academic tradition that includes Rhodes Scholars, a Nobel laureate and other distinguished scholars among its alumni. The college enrolls 2,600 undergraduate students and is located on a 200-acre campus adjacent to the Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania.
Alana Buller makes Dean’s List
Pacific Grove resident Alana Buller has earned placement on the Gonzaga University Dean’s List for the spring semester. Students must earn a 3.5 to 3.69 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Situated along the Spokane River near downtown Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga offers 75 fields of study, 25 master’s degrees, a doctorate in leadership studies, and a Juris Doctor degree through its school of law.
Rudolph Tenenbaum
Poetry 326: An Event in Santa Fe An event in Santa Fe. The grand opening of a cafe. The sign of a goose is above. The manager looks like a bum. No food. No drink. They invite us…to think! We are anxious to make a call. We are anxious to shop at the mall. Our printer requires new ink. But we think we might try to think. We arrive in a thoughtful mood. No drink. No food. Not even a tiny fig. But our thoughts are big. We reflect on life and on death, On the sky’s infinite depth, And on humans’ eternal strife, And, of course, on the meaning of life. We are anxious to make a call. We are anxious to shop at the mall. Our printer requires new ink. But we think we had better think. To us even building a fence Will make little sense Without knowing why We live and die. We decide to ignore the fuss. Of the time remaining to us We are trying to make good use While time’s cooking our goose.
Lesnick elected Chair of Central Committee of Monterey County Republican Party Nan Lesnick was recently elected Chair of the Central Committee of the Monterey County Republican Party. She resides in District 2 in North Monterey County. Nan also served as a two year term as President of Monterey Peninsula Republican Women Federated. Nan Lesnick is a wealth manager with offices located at 2100 Garden Road, Suite C-302, Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 656-0236, nan@nanlesnick.com. She is a member of the Salinas Valley Leadership Group. She and her husband, Mark Lesnick, own Mark Concrete in Moss Landing and she served as President of the Moss Landing Chamber of Commerce. Before moving to North Monterey County, Nan served on the Fountain Hills Unified School Board in Arizona. The Monterey County Republican Party serves as a resource center for all Republican candidates and citizens in Monterey County. Their purpose is to find, vet and support conservative candidates for non-partisan offices within Monterey County. The Monterey County Republican Headquarters is located at 1098 Del Monte Blvd., Suite C, in Monterey (near Lake El Estero). For more information, call (831) 324-0617 or email info@montereyrepublicans.org. To reach Nan Lesnick, call (831) 656-0236 or email nan@nanlesnick.com.
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Film Commission elects new board officers
Brian Conway
The Monterey County Film Commission board of directors has elected officers for the next fiscal year. Brian Conway, owner of Freeway Productions in Sand City, is the new board president. Serving with Conway will be Jeff Clark, vice president; Alan Vasquez, secretary; Troy Kingshaven, treasurer; and Brian Turlington, chairperson. The commission, a nonprofit organization, was established by and is funded in part by the Monterey County Board of Supervisors. It works to attract and facilitate on-location film production for economic development, with an annual average of $3 million coming to local communities from film business. The board is seeking additional volunteer board members from all parts of Monterey County, especially the Salinas Valley and South County. For more information, call 646-0910.
Jodi Hayes joins Gateway Center Board Jodi (Richter) Hayes brings many years of hospitality experience to the Board of the Gateway Center of Monterey County. As a previous Director of Sales/Marketing/Catering of BayView Hotels and Consultant with Meeting Solutions, Inc., she has also served on several Boards including Violence Prevention Center of Monterey and The Family First Project of Monterey. Jodi is delighted to become a part of the Gateway Center of Monterey County and focus on the support of fundraising efforts to benefit the residents of the Center.
Attorney recognized as Rotarian of Year
Attorney Timothy Baldwin of Noland Hamerly Etienne and Hoss has been selected as Rotarian of the Year by the Rotary Club of Salinas. The award is shared with Mike Nolan of Hayashi and Wayland. It is presented every year to the Rotarian who made a significant contribution to the club for the year. It recognizes exemplary service and commitment to club principles. Baldwin is currently serving as the director of programs for the Rotary Club of Salinas and also serves on the Salinas Valley Foundation Finance Committee. Baldwin’s practice focuses on business, real estate and land use, particularly as applied to the needs of agricultural clients. He also provides leadership to the marketing committee at his firm. Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss has 14 attorneys who represent plaintiffs and defendants in civil litigation and complex business matters, develop sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies, structure Timothy Baldwin successful real estate and development transactions, advise on water rights and environmental compliance, and provide diverse services to individual and trusts in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties.
Mavericks video wins Emmy
The Mavericks Civilian Space Foundation won an Emmy this past weekend for the Best Health/Science/Environment Program or Special for “Quest, Episode 601,” which aired on Channel 9, KQED. The show was produced by Christopher Bauer and Sheraz Sadiq. Amy Miller is the series producer. Paul Rogers is managing editor. Linda Peckham is editor. Visit www.Rocketmavericks.com to see the video.
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Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts
After Many A Summer
Summer came in last week, on June 21, and the Monterey Peninsula welcomed her in proper form. The days were halcyon, the evenings clear and comfortable. We know better to become accustomed to this gift from Mother Nature, today it is chilly and breezy. Tomorrow there is a 30 percent chance of rain and we will don warm jackets. When I was in school and the vacation time arrived, I, as were my classmates, was excited to welcome the freedom from drudgery. In the very early days it was coloring; as I aged, math became my nemesis. I was happy to escape for a few months. Life was so different then, it is hard to understand how things have changed so much. There was no terror associated with children being “off the reservation.” Youngsters could play outside without fear. Each person has his/her own theories as to what has happened, but this is not a political column so I won’t tell you mine. While we were stationed at Governors Island and lived in a beautiful old house on the sea wall, my best friends were Olaf Andersen, Howard Eichelsdoerfer, and Michael Collins. Olaf was my age, a curly-haired tot, Howard a few years years older and Michael (who later circled the moon), I loved with the intensity of my 5-year-old heart. There was a bachelor colonel, Joe Dalton, who lived across the street. A long steep lawn stretched down to the sidewalk from his house. Uncle Joe, as we called him, loved to have us play in his yard. We would roll down the hill with delight. Sadly when I was 6, we left our home and traveled to Arizona and Ft. Huachuca in the mountains near the Mexican border, just a few miles from Bisbee, and south of Tucson by 100 miles. Huachuca was seasonal, blizzards in the winter, heat in the summer, but it was beautiful. During the summers we would climb the mountains behind the post, hide in the caves, swim in the wonderful pool and drive our mothers crazy. Not many places to go, nor much to do. It was the days of intense segregation. The infantry enlisted men were African Americans and were housed in barracks, no families permitted, although some lived off base and some in the maid’s quarters in the homes of the officers (all Caucasian) for whom they worked. My father was post adjutant and was on the eve of becoming a colonel when he was hit by the flu which developed into pneumonia. There being no hospital on the base, the Army, in its infinite wisdom, shipped him by train from Bisbee to El Paso, Texas, a journey of two days to the hospital at Ft. Bliss from which he would not return. We moved to Tucson, my mother and I, into a small apartment, as she was given a week to clear out the huge house, move her furniture and leave. To her credit, she pulled herself together and accomplished all that was necessary, ultimately purchasing a home near the university which would accommodate most of her belongings, her child, whom she was getting to know, and enable her to have animals, which joined us in abundance. Most of the summers in Tucson were brutally hot. After a few years we moved to the country, next door to our best friends, the Porters (their home is now Tucson’s botanical gardens), a family of three daughters, my age or close. There was a swimming pool where I spent many days working on a tan. We also visited our family (my mother’s older brother and my cousins) in Pebble Beach. Until I was old enough to enjoy night life (permitted, I should say, not old enough to enjoy), I didn’t much enjoy those visits. Children were not welcome in adult gatherings, they had no friends with young offspring and my cousins were much older. Mary and I are now very close, but she was either away or certainly not interested in a little girl. However, it was beautiful and my thirst for reading paid off. Some summers were spent in San Jacinto where there were other relatives, Mother’s sister and another brother (much older than she). Mother was the youngest of eight, six of whom remained, her older sister was 22 years her senior. Uncle Sam was the closest and, even he being eight years older was away at school during most of her childhood. Nonetheless they bonded and remained devoted until his death on Mother’s Day, 1969. The summers which meant the most to me and which I remember with clarity were in Shelbyville, Indiana. I mentioned Howard Eichelsdoerfer early in this column. His mother, Mary, was my godmother. She had grown up in the little Midwestern town and, when Ike (her husband) retired, they moved into her childhood home. Howard was in college and then the military. I saw little of him until later in my life. Shelbyville is a story into itself; it is an example of Sinclair Lewis’s Main Street. Although Booth Tarkington, whose Penrod series were once as well known as Mark Twain’s boys, was born in Indianapolis, Shelbyville claimed him as a resident at one time. My next column will be devoted to summers in Indiana and some of the more interesting trips involving the visits. In the meantime enjoy the good weather every minute because in an hour it will have changed. Jane Roland lives in Monterey. She manages the AFRP Treasure Shop in Pacific Grove and is a member of Pacific Grove Rotary Club. Jane welcomes all comments.
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Otter Views The Beach House
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In an earlier, younger, married life, the vagaries of Vietnam-era military service sent my bride and me to Stockton. It was a more user-friendly town back then; smaller, prettier and quainter than the current troubled incarnation. That said, once summer wilted the elms and crisped the lawns to shredded wheat, Stockton was a good place to travel away from. So during “liberty” from the Navy, we’d gas up the station wagon, lay futons in the back, and drive off to explore the West Coast. As carefree travelers will, we found ways to pass any motoring time not spent sightseeing or getting lost. We sang folk songs, played 20 questions, watched for outof-state plates. Once these diversions flagged, we’d move on to “imaginary restaurant.” This pastime worked best while we transited stretches of spectacular scenery, like the Canadian Rockies or the Oregon coast. We’d survey the passing countryside for ideal restaurant sites. Many miles could then pass amiably as details of design, construction, menu and décor were debated and refined. I don’t know where this cockamamie game came from, but Big Sur’s Nepenthe might have been one inspiration. An “au jus” sandwich place overlooking La Jolla Cove might have contributed as well. Whatever the game’s origins, by any road trip’s end, we had seeded the west’s scenic corridors with an impressive string of ersatz eateries. I still remember my favorite. It sat on a steep bluff in old growth redwoods. Far below, catching the afternoon light, the wild Smith River twisted through the forest like a silver eel. As this was 1970, my restaurant had a panoramic deck and a renaissancestyle tower with bright banners, sconces and stained glass windows. From the tower, diners could watch brown bears and eagles snag salmon in the river. Because neither of us had any restaurant experience beyond busing tables, we never let the brutal realities of the food service business crush our gossamer fantasies. Where in this remote setting would the staff live? Who would deal with liquor and health inspectors? Could delivery trucks park without sliding off the cliff? No, we wisely left these vexing details to the West’s real restaurateurs and drove happily onward. We passed many fine eateries in our travels and even stopped at a few that rivaled our imaginary ones. I remember a cliff top cafe in Jenner that overlooked the mouth of the Russian River. It seemed as if every sea lion, osprey, pelican and petrel within 100 miles had swarmed to the estuary below the café. All the place lacked was a tower with stained glass windows. A Washington state seafood place called The Three Crabs had fresh berry pies, a stone beach and jaw-dropping views of supertankers plowing past on Puget Sound. In Oregon’s Cascade Mountains, one inn offered diners dizzying aerial views from a lofty cantilevered deck. Alfred Hitchcock would have liked that place. Older and more vertigo-prone now, I site my imaginary restaurants in more forgiving view planes. One recent inspiration is the newly reopened restaurant on Lovers Point in PG. Formerly the Bath House, it has been rebranded as The Beach House, complete with whimsical beach ball logo. At Monday’s 4 p.m. “soft opening,” patrons enjoyed the same dramatic wraparound coastal views that have drawn diners to Lovers Point since the days of the Japanese Tea House. Handsome black and white historic photos of the PG shoreline attest to that provenance and link the Beach House to its culinary forebears. Seating 104 diners indoors and 21 others on its heated outdoor patio, the Beach House opens for dinner and cocktails at 4 p.m. daily. The restaurant’s main room can be booked for special events before that hour, and the glass-paneled patio is also available for private parties. An understated cocktail bar set into one corner may have the best views in the place. A quick spin through the restaurant Monday revealed a muted color scheme of beiges, tans and browns and a fast-moving but polite wait staff in darker hues. The lofty peaked ceiling creates chalet-type spaciousness, and several high windows admit ample daylight or starlight. Anybody who wants a sensational ocean view need only raise his or her head. There doesn’t seem to be a bad seat in the house. The dinner entrees range from $12 cheeseburgers to $44 steak and lobster galas, with various pork, lamb, salmon, chicken, rigatoni and meatloaf dishes represented as well. Side dishes like grilled asparagus, roasted mushrooms and garlic truffle fries vie for attention alongside big salads and “small plates.” The latter include fresh and roasted oysters, escargot, sesame crusted ahi, smoked wild salmon, mushroom fricassee, red pepper risotto, and one sure to be a big hit later this summer: “Feast of Lanterns Firecracker Shrimp.” Imagine that.
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Sports Marine Sanctuary will co-host Ben Alexander Golf Tips 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.
Carmel Valley Kiwanis Seek Entries for “Golf Tournament of Champions” Part of Carmel Valley Fiesta July 26
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 two years ago in Hunter Finnell’s name: The Hunter Finnell Scholar Athlete Scholarships, and other local youth activities. The event will be held at the Carmel Valley Ranch Golf Club, One Old Ranch Road in Carmel. 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
GLAC seeks budget relief and new marketing plan
Bruce Obbink, chairman of the Golf Links Advisory Commission (GLAC), reported to the City Council on the status of the Golf Enterprise fund reserve at the June 26 City Council meeting. The bottom line: GLAC suggests that, due to the severe decline in revenue and rising expenses, the City forgo taking its 50 percent of net and allow the Golf Links to rebuild its reserve back up to the healthy $500,000 desired or even the $635,000 projected in preliminary calculations. The golf industry at large is facing a slump. In Pacific Grove it shows as annual declines in the number of rounds played from a high of nearly 92,000 in 1996-97 to a low of 53,000 in 2010. More recent numbers were not offered in the agenda report. Water costs per round, planned at $3, are now up to $6 per round, he said. The restrooms at the course need maintenance, and a mere $6,000 was spent this past year on advertising and promotion outside of Pacific Grove -- which is far short, they believe, of the amount needed to improve revenue and profits. The GLAC has asked the Golf Pro and his staff to complete a written marketing plan with goals detail, strategy, and costs. If approved, the plan would be implemented immediately.
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Avoid the shank Did you see Steve Stricker shank his iron shot at the U.S. Open? We have all done it, and we all hate that shot. But the tough part was Steve did it on national television. A shank shot is when a player hits the ball on the hosel of the face of the golf club. What causes this is when the hands get so far in front of the ball that the impact position of the club face is wide open. Those of you who have an issue with a shank can try to do two things: Tempo is a major cause of the fast arms and fast hands getting ahead of the club face, so work on getting the hands matched up with your body turn. You can say my tempo drill out loud: “Freddy” on the back swing and “Couples” on the follow through. Second, get your weight on your left foot about 80 percent at impact for you right-handers. Have fun, and walk fast and swing slow.
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Yafa offers Mediterranean cuisine with flair Richard Oh
Oh, have a taste! Yafa is a port city in Jordan: it also literally means “beautiful.” The owner and partner, Ben Khader was born and raised in Amman, Jordan, to a Palestinian father and an American mother. As a teenager in Jordan, he worked as a baker on a wood-fired oven. In 2004 he came to the United States to attend school at California Polytechnic University in San Luis Obispo. He also worked as a police dispatcher for five years with the police department while attending school. Ben wanted to further his education and decided to move to Monterey. He earned a degree in International Business from California State University at Monterey Bay. Soon after he worked a short stint at the American Embassy in Paris, France. After returning to the Monterey Bay area, he began to work with fellow Jordanian Faisal Nimri, the renowned chef at Carmel’s Dametra Café. Dametra is one of the busiest restaurants on the Peninsula. It’s known all over and has achieved the number four spot on Yelp throughout the US. Now that’s impressive. Walking home after work one night, Ben and Faisal spotted a space on the corner of Junipero and Fifth in Carmel, and knew what they had to do. Ben always dreamt of having his own restaurant and now it’s become reality. With the help from Faisal, Ben has now become a proud owner of Yafa, a Mediterranean cuisine restaurant. “Serving food that grandmother would be proud of.” They will also play music and dance as you dine in their nicely decorated dining room. Khader and Nimri have raised their passion for food, music and hospitality to an art. The menu offers something for everyone: from seafood to chicken to lamb and vegetarian dishes. It will please everyone in your group. Here are some of their more popular dishes: One of the most popular is the grilled octopus with capers, oregano, olive oil, shallots, garlic, and lemon. The octopus is mild and tender with zest. This is one of my favorites. We paired it with the Otter Cove Chardonnay. The Chardonnay offers butter up front, tropical fruits with a hint of vanilla on the finish. The food and wine flowed very nicely together. The flavors of butter and bright acid from the wine complimented the olive oil, seasoning and octopus.
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The other popular dish is the cubed watermelon salad with feta cheese, basil, and pine nuts, with drizzled olive oil. It’s light and energizing. We paired it with the Listel Rose. The wine offers delicate fruits, it’s clean, refreshing with a hint of sweetness. It’s made from three different grapes, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault. The fruit flavors from the wine balanced the salad and didn’t overpower it.
Early 20th Century Handpainted European Console, excellent condition 50”W x 20” D x 38 1/˝ H 19th Century French Urn, artist signed, 221/˝ H The beef and lamb kebob rounded out the top three dishes at Yafa. The meat was perfectly cooked…moist and flavorful. It comes with cucumber yogurt, seasoned rice, and tzatziki. We paired it with the Oh Pinot Noir. You’ll get dark cherries, hints of raspberries and chocolate with a silky finish. This was a elegant pairing. The food and wine went amazingly well together. Yafa is very inviting and comfortable. They offer good value for the money. Their portions are very healthy so come hungry and bring family and friends so you can share. Ben will treat you like family. You will not be disappointed. This place will
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Shelf Life Databases—Are You Missing a Gold Mine?
The Basics If you’ve got a library card and a PIN number, you can access the library’s databases. If you don’t, obtaining them is simple: the people at the circulation desk can get your account set up and be sure you understand the process. General Research Once you have your account number and PIN, getting started is easy--click on “Databases” in the left hand margin of the library’s home page. You’ll see there are several databases from which to choose. One of the more exhaustive is MasterFILE Complete which provides full text for more than 2,000 periodicals and general reference publications, and over 107,000 primary source documents, 592,000 photos, maps and flags. This is the place to access one of the most popular magazines for research— Consumer Reports. Student Use Students writing essays often use the Biography Reference Center database with more than 450,000 full text biographies. Or they use Student Research Center, an easy research database for older students to search by keyword or by topic to find the most useful research. Young students often look to Kids Search, an easy research database for young students or Searchassaurus for the youngest students. Adults An area in which adults often seek information is health. The Consumer Health Complete database provides convenient access to easily understandable, reliable health and medical information. Readers may lose themselves in NoveList, a guide to fiction for all ages. Search by author, title or series. Browse by subject, awards, or read-alikes. It’s an easy way to find books similar to others you’ve enjoyed. Business Business owners may want to familiarize themselves with databases especially useful to business: Business Source Complete, the world’s definitive scholarly business database; Reference USA, detailed information on large and small U.S. businesses with telephone directory information on more than 120 million U.S. households; and Regional Business News which provides full text coverage for regional business publications.
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Once you know how, you’ll be amazed at how easily you can access information that can help you in your business and private life. The continuous, free access to a wide variety of databases is an important benefit provided by the PG Public Library. Try it.
Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Club, 2013, “Reading is Delicious,” which began in early June and ends July 31, is in full swing. Young people ages 2-15 are invited to participate. Sign up at the library and pick up your Reading Log. Use the Reading Log to record the books you read or are read to you over the summer. Chapter book readers should record pages read; 25 pages equals one book. Every time you’ve read five books, write your name on a topping for our giant pizza. For every book you read, you will receive one ticket to redeem for prizes!
Who’s Reading What
This week we take a look at what a couple of Teen Scene readers are enjoying. Golnoush Pak is an enthusiastic reader of manga (graphic books) but doesn’t stop there. She read Samurai Shortstop by Alan Gratz last year and says, “I think from last year until now, between all the books I read, this one was a really good one. I feel like the writer had a unique way of writing and the story was unique and interesting.” She’s now reading The Maze Runner series by James Dashner and finds them “also pretty good,” elaborating, “a movie based on the series is expected in 2014, so I guess it got really popular! The book has an exciting story line, and I like the style Dashner has used in writing this book.” Last but not least, she “read a book from Darren Shan, who is an awesome writer, named The Thin Executioner. The title may sound like . . . ‘okay maybe not that!’ but it’s actually a really good book. I like books from Darren Shan because they are very exciting and really match the teen style which is usually action, fantasy and all those types of stuff. I personally learned a lot from this book, and it was way better than I thought. The main character goes through a journey that if you think carefully about it, it can be really deep and teachable.” Kevin Zamzow read two books of note within the last few months and is currently reading a third. They are: You Have to Stop This by Psuedonymous Bosch. This book is the fifth and last in the “Secret” Series; the Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan, the third book in the “Heroes of Olympus” Series; and Architecture Today by James Steele, a 487 page book on 20th century architectural styles.
First Saturday Book Sale
The First Saturday Book Sale will be held on Saturday, July 6. History buffs alert: the book sale is the recent recipient of a treasure trove of antique books. The large donation includes a complete 1874 Cyclopedia, a large set of “Eloquent Speeches” from 1903, and many other sets and single volumes from the 1800s through the early 1900s. This donation is easily the largest collection the sale has ever had, and the quality is very good. Also, the sale has a huge selection of history/biography books, many natural history and animal books (birds, etc.), health, self-help, spiritual, cooking, and gardening. You name it, the sale’s got it. The stalwart volunteers are happy to sell to early birds, so as soon as you see them setting out books in the loggia, you can peruse and purchase. Remember, while many, many Pagrovians volunteer to help their library in a variety of ways, the First Saturday Book Sale raises cold, hard cash. Its success is due both to the generosity of the people who donate and to the continued efforts of Frances and Gary Spradlin and their band of assistants who, literally, do the heavy lifting. Thanks to everyone who contributes to making this sale one of the library’s major fundraising projects and the delight of local book lovers.
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High school pool set to open Dec. 5 The Pacific Grove High School pool renovation will be complete Dec. 5, expected to come in $300,000 over budget. The new rectangular pool, replacing the current “L” shaped version, will measure 25 yards by 25 meters. There was discussion of making the pool 30 meters by 25 yards, which is more optimal for water polo, but a slope at the edge of the pool would have required a retaining wall to be constructed, driving construction costs higher. “For high school sports, the pool is fine,” Assistant Superintendent Rick Miller said. “It’s just for water polo, the nets are usually in the water, but at our pool, they go above water on the deck because of the length.” The extra cost, Miller explained, is due to the length of time that this project has taken. The school board, according to Miller, began moving forward with the pool renovation approximately three years ago, when the economy created an atmo-
sphere of especially low bids. The rough estimate of the pool budget was calculated with that economy in mind. By the time bids actually came in, the economy had improved, and construction companies were not forced to submit extremely low bids for work, thus creating the $300,000 increase in the high school’s pool construction. The money for the project comes from both Measure D and Fund 40, with $1.8 million coming from Measure D, and $500,000 from Fund 40. Measure D, a $42 million bond, is used for facilities upkeep and building, and Fund 40 consists in part of revenue from the rental of the sports stadium, as well as the David Avenue lease to the Monterey Charter School. Pacific Grove High School’s water sports teams have been practicing and hosting meets at Carmel High School’s pool since the local one has been out of commission.
AIWF presents its popular ‘Film in the Forest’ event: includes buffet and wine The American Institute of Wine & Food (A.I.W.F.) Monterey Bay Chapter will host a screening of the film “The Birdcage” at the historic Outdoor Forest Theater, Carmel, Tues., July 9. The Forest Theater is located at the corner of Mountain View and Santa Rita, Carmel-by-the-Sea. The price of the movie includes an all-inclusive gourmet southern cuisine buffet prepared by the A.I.W.F. board. Guests will be served at 7:00 p.m. with the movie following around sunset. Heller Estate will provide the wine. Evening temperatures can be cool so it’s advised to dress in layers and bring blankets and cushions. The movie concerns longtime lovers Armand and Albert who own a Miami drag club. When Armand’s son announces his intent to marry the daughter of a stuffy U.S. senator, the gay couple feels compelled to pass themselves off as a “normal” family during dinner in this wild farce. The movie’s cast includes Robin Williams, Gene Hackman, Nathan Lane, Dianne Wiest, Dan Futterman, Calista Flockhart, Hank Azaria, Christine Baranski and Tom McGowan. Note: The move is rated “R.” Cost is $25.00 for A.I.W.F. members, $35.00 for non-member, $7.00 for children under 12. Non-members who join A.I.W.F. at the event will receive the member price. The public is invited to attend. Admission to the movie only is $7.00. Send checks to A.I.W.F. Monterey Bay Chapter, P.O. Box 1858, Monterey, CA 93942. Please RSVP via e-mail to mchamberlin1@earthlink.net. For questions or to pay by credit card please call Evan Oakes at (831) 761-8463. Please note: no refunds or credits will be issued for no-shows or missed events.
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Barrymore in ‘Hamlet’
Aria Brings Color to Life Mike Clancy and Katie Shain
Performance Review Aria, Monterey Peninsula Choral Society’s premier women’s choir, directed by Dr. Sean Boulware delighted its audience at their final concert of the summer season with “Paint Me a Song!” at the colorfully decorated MPC Music Hall June 22 and 23. The ladies took stage in vibrantly colored outfits representing every shade in the rainbow. Aria’s color-themed show was fun, and the crowd seemed to know what it was in for. Each song featured a reference to color in some way or another, except for one number, “Bumble Bee” which of course, is well known for its color scheme. Appropriately the show opened with a beautiful rendition of “Like A Rainbow” and moved up to more upbeat songs from there. As to be typically anticipated of a Sean
John David Whalen as Horatio and John Barrymore III as Hamlet This historic production set in sixteenth century Denmark is considered William Shakespeare’s ultimate tragedy. This performance commemorates the 1923 performance on the stage of the forest theater by the founding theater troupe and is also in celebration of John Barrymore’s infamous stage performance on the 1920’s London stage.
Oldies but goodies party goes to the dogs
Peace of Mind Dog Rescue will host its third annual fundraiser on Sun., 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
POMDR, PO Box 51554, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Tickets cost $40 before June 23 or $50 after. For more information contact POMDR at 718-9122 or email info@ peaceofminddogrescue.org. POMDR was founded in October, 2009 to provide peace of mind to dog guardians by finding new homes for dogs whose persons can no longer care for them due to illness, death, or other challenging life circumstances; and to relieving the suffering of senior dogs who end up in animal shelters and have a poor chance of adoption from the shelter.
Documentary on local rocketeer wins Emmy for KQED’s Quest episode
Blast off! On Sat., July 15, the 42nd Annual Northern California Emmy Awards Ceremony was held to recognize excellence in television. Among the many accolades conferred upon the dozens of nominees was the award for Best Health/Science/Environment Program or Special, which went to KQED Quest for Episode 601, which explored the history and current developments of civilian rocketry in California. Sound familiar? That may be because you’ve already read something about that before in Cedar Street Times. In the March 8-14 issue, we profiled the Mavericks Civilian Space Foundation, the brainchild of Pacific Grove’s own Tom Atchison. The foundation has appropriately lofty goals. It seeks to improve the caliber of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education throughout the state through small, local programs in cooperating high schools — teaching them how to design, build and launch model rockets. Atchison’s mission is guided by his realization of the ever-growing power of computers and the importance of technological innovation. He is convinced that the jobs are going to be there anyway. The foundation started in Atchison’s garage and attracted the attention of the kids in his neighborhood, who saw what he was doing and asked questions. The curiosity of the children around him demonstrated that today’s generation is just as curious about the stars as Atchison’s generation of baby boomers who came of age during the Apollo program. That, coupled with his observation that continued advancements in computers and technology would soon enable ordinary citizens to get off the planet, led to the founding of Mavericks. The documentary was produced by Christopher Bauer and Sheraz Sadiq and also profiles the rocketry activities of venture capitalist and Stanford alumnus Steve Jurvetson It gives insight into the 100,000-Foot Challenge launched by John Carmack (the video game programmer behind “Quake”, “Rage”, and “Doom”): an ultimatum for civilian rocketeers to propel a rocket 100,000 feet into the atmosphere and retrieve it intact. The award for success is $10,000.
Boulware production, the concert included a wide range of musical genres, spicy song selections with heaps of delicious colorful flavors. “Orange Color Sky” can be painted as Janice Pearl’s best ever, and Linda Hylle sang a savory version of “Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea.” Small group ensemble numbers were sprinkled amidst performances featuring soloists Jennifer Nix, “Portrait in Blue;” Sierra Alvarez, “Secondhand White Baby Grand;” and closing the show, Taylor Ingles and Chie Roberts with “The Song of Purple Summer.” Michelle Boulware ultimately “stole the show” with a standout performance of “The Wizard and I,” as she dawned herself as ‘Elphaba’ (the young witch from the Broadway show Wicked) in full costume, green makeup, and sang the house from London to Broadway and back home again. Michelle Boulware has the mark of a continually rising star. Not everyone can be a “Boulware Star,” however that doesn’t seem to slow the pace, dim the talent, generosity of spirit or exuberance for the musical leadership that the Boulware’s continue to radiate and share as they constantly provide their singers with opportunities to shine. It looks like gold at the end of the rainbow for Aria. “Aria” under the directorship of Dr. Boulware, has been invited to make its debut at the one and only Carnegie Hall in June 2014, singing the recently excavated composition, “Vivaldi Gloria.” Aria is currently working on plans for their first recording sessions, CD release and US tour to celebrate women in music. Aria is a subsidiary of the Monterey Peninsula Choral Society, a California NonProfit Public Benefit Corporation. If you would like to become a Patron, audition to become a member, or attain further information visit: www.ariamonterey.org
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Love at First Sight for Two Rescued Doves By Peter Mounteer
On Saturday, April 27 at around six o’clock in Pacific Grove it was dark and cold and the downtown buzz had settled into a quiet hum as America’s Last Home Town shut down for the day. Sherry Litchfield was closing Blessings Boutique with colleague Barbara Moore when a white dove wandered by. Realizing that the bird would likely die that evening from cold and exposure, Sherry took initiative. She and Moore cornered the dove and took it inside, placing it in a small bird cage the shop had on hand. Litchfield and Moore named the bird Angel and placed him in a bigger bird cage Litchfield purchased shortly thereafter, and kept him in the store. Several days later, another Blessings employee, Litta Sughair of Monterey, noticed a quarrel between two similar white doves and a crow in her backyard. The crow had killed one of the doves and wounded the other before Sughair was able to reach it. Crows are common predatory birds that live almost everywhere on the North American continent. Though not known for their overall aggressiveness as a species, like most animals crows will become aggressive when they feel as though their young are being threatened by the presence of another creature in their territory, according the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. Spring is also mating and nesting season which puts the dove found by Sughair right in the middle of reproductive season when these birds are most territorial. According to Litchfield, the dove Sughair recovered had been wounded on its head, but the pair felt as though the laceration would heal on its own, and simply placed the second bird (which they named Grace, after the street Sughair lives on) into the same cage as Angel. There was no tension between the two birds at all, according to Litchfield, Angel took care of Grace and made sure she was well cared for. Well that old phrase about birds and bees when Spring comes around certainly applies to these two lovebirds, who took the Blessings Boutique staff by surprise when Grace laid two eggs, and it became apparent that Grace and Angel were female and male, respectively. White doves, which are essentially better looking pigeons, usually lay two eggs, so the number bequeathed to the Blessings staff is ordinary. The interesting part is this: according to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection these birds are monogamous and thereby mate for life. However, if a dove’s mate dies, it will select another. Though just speculation, Litchfield believes that Grace and Angel’s mates both died in the wild, possibly after a flock of them were released for the 2013 Big Sur International Marathon opening ceremony, which took place the same weekend she and Moore found Angel wandering around outside their storefront. The babies hatched on June 17 and 18, and will remain nameless until July 17, when the Blessings staff will conduct a drawing of potential names for the two babies. Submissions are already being accepted, and will be up until the date of the drawing, which occurs on Sunday, July 17 at 3:00p.m. Litchfield intends to keep the four birds in a bigger cage for the rest of their lives “The story is so beautiful, I would never let anything happen to them,” she said in an interview. Litchfield, who owned a pair of dove years ago, is well equipped to provide them the care they need, with a large cage and several different types of bird feed on hand at Blessings Boutique. The shop is a cooperative, with some 17 other women, and has been in business for four years. It was so named after a meeting between Litchfield and three other women who wanted to start a cooperative in Pacific Grove selling all kinds of items. After the meeting it became clear that without their own building, the co-op would be doomed to failure. While walking back to her car, Litchfield noticed a for rent sign for a space in the building at 620 Lighthouse Avenue, and across the walkway from the much beloved International Cuisine. She contacted building owner Greg Beardsley whom she knows personally, and secured the space for the new co-op, which was named Blessings, in Litchfield’s words, “because it was a blessing that that sign was in the window!”
Dove Love: Angel and Grace are two white doves which were rescued outside Blessings Boutique in Pacific Grove. It is possible they had each lost a mate, but they took to each other and baby doves were hatched earlier this month. They already have their pinfeathers. Photos by Peter Mounteer
Flower Painting Workshop Offered
“Flowers with Brush and Ink,” a 4-hour workshop in flower brush painting with colored inks, will be offered Sat., July 13 at the Pacific Grove Art Center. Participants will learn to make petals, stems and leaves, as well as how to mount the work for matting. The class will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. There will be time for a snack/ lunch. The instructor will provide oriental brushes, flora brushes, rice paper, colored inks, mats, and flowers for observation. The fee is $40.00. Contact Barbara at gillwatercolors@gmail.com or 209-985-7106 for information and registration. The Pacific Grove Art Center is located at 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove.
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Seniors
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Three California members of Congress are urging eight executive agencies to make changes that would protect surviving spouses from foreclosure. Earlier this month, three Representatives sent a letter to agencies including the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development that detailed the unique circumstances many surviving spouses may face under mortgage loans on which they are not named. Surviving spouses throughout the country have found themselves in this troubling situation. These individuals, who also may be struggling with responsibility for medical bills, funeral costs, and other expenses while adjusting to a loss of income, are trapped without a means of preventing the loss of their homes. A unique circumstance named in the letter is when surviving spouses’ names do not appear on the mortgage loan for their home, and are forced to assume the loan in order to remain in the home. Banks usually require payments to be up-to-date in order for a survivor to assume the loan—and if the survivor can’t afford those payments, banks will often refuse to negotiate loan modifications, effectively treating them like strangers instead of partners to the deceased. The changes sought by the three Representatives refer to all kinds of mortgages ns have Alzheimer’s disease. and not just reverse mortgages. Other agencies addressed in the letter include the Federal Housing Finance Agency, zheimer’s has more than doubled the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve, the Department of the Treasury, and the Department of Veterans affairs, all of which deal with various aspects of the foreclosure process. zheimer’s disease will continue Married couples can protect their spouse by ensuring that his or her name is on either a purchase money mortgage or on a refinanced mortgage. It is critical for seniors, f individuals with Alzheimer’s in particular, to work with a reputable mortgage broker who will counsel them as to 6 million. the potential consequences of how title is held and whose name should appear on the debt instrument in order to protect a surviving spouse and enable him or her to remain have Alzheimer’s disease or in the marital home. Susan L. Alexander, Esq. is a local elder law attorney with offices in Pacific Grove. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and is a passionate e will live anadvocate averageforofseniors eight and their families. Susan can be reached at 644-0300.
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The Bluegrass quartet, Hilltown, specializing in toe-tapping, traditional and contemporary bluegrass music with three-part harmony vocals, recently provided an afternoon’s entertainment at Canterbury Woods. The band consists of guitarist extraordinaire Norm Green, “Colonel Banjo” Chuck Hurd, multi-instrumentalist Cory Welch on bass and dobro and Deacon Rachel Bennett on mandolin and lead vocals. As promised, toes were tappin’, hands were clappin’, and we were even treated to an impromptu history lesson when we learned the origin of the band’s name “Hilltown.” Three of the members live in towns built on hills, and yet the fourth member of the band is the one who lives closest to Hilltown. How can that be? It turns out that Hilltown was the natural ford of the Salinas River on the old wagon/stage road that led from the Salinas area to Monterey, the State capital and major port at that time. Starting in about 1852, the rights to run a ferry at that crossing were sold to J.B. Hill. A shanty, a saloon and a blacksmith shop were the first buildings at the site, on the Salinas side where the current Highway 68 crosses the Salinas River [kind of where The Farm is now]. Eventually there was a hotel and the first post office in the Salinas area — though Salinas, as a town, didn’t exist until 1874. A steel-constructed bridge was built on the site in 1889 and replaced the ferry, so Hilltown eventually disappeared, only to be resurrected in its current incarnation providing music for local bluegrass fans.
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Elder activist ‘Granny D’ is subject of live touring show
“You’re Never Too Old to Raise a Little Hell,” the live touring show featuring actress Barbara Bates Smith and musical accompanist Jeff Sebens will be presented Monday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Peace Resource Center. The play highlights the story of Doris “Granny D” Haddock, who at age 90 in year 2000 completed a walk of over 3,200 miles across the continental USA to bring attention to campaign finance reform. Bipartisan in spirit, Haddock was
Calling young artists age 8-13 to join Youth Arts Collective’s summer art workshop
For the first time ever, YAC will open its art studio to young artists ages 8-13, to try their hands at sculpting, painting, drawing and airbrushing. This two-week workshop will be guided by Marcia Perry, YAC’s co-founder, and Cortina Whitmore, YAC’s office manager, along with past and current YACsters, as mentors. Participants will make ceramics boxes, painted t-shirts and original masks. This is a great opportunity for young artists to get the “YAC experience,” working side by side in a studio with other artists, exploring new mediums, finding inspiration, encouragement and a good group of friends. Our motto is, “Do art, be kind” and we have found that wonderful things come from this approach. Call Youth Arts Collective at 831-375-9922 to reserve a place in the program. There is still space available, but only 20 artists will be admitted to the workshop sessions. All supplies are provided, including healthy snacks and juice. COST:
$75 for the two-week workshop (10% discount for YAC siblings.) WHEN: July 9 and 11 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 16 and 18 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. WHERE: YAC @ 472 Calle Principal, Monterey, CA 93940 CONTACT: Marcia or Cortina @ YAC, 375- 9922, for more information or to make reservations.
World Affairs Council (WACMB) to discuss China
China’s Robust Engagement in Africa: “Dragon’s Gift or Burden?" will be the subject when the World Affairs Council meets Wed. July 17, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. 2 p.m. Rancho Canada Golf Club, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. China has become deeply engaged in aid, trade and investment with many African nations, surpassing the U.S. as Africa's largest trading partner in 2009. Africa is a primary source of raw materials for China and market for Chinese produced goods. Recent IMF figures show that five out of 10 of the world's fastest-growing economies are in Africa. What are the implications for the political and economic interests between China and Africa? Professor Emeritus MIIS and WACMB President Dr. Philip Morgan, a specialist in African political economy, has worked with the World Bank, U.S. Agency for International Development and the United Nations. RSVP by July 12. Auditors (lecture only) free at 12:50 p.m. Luncheon $25 Members and $35 Non-members. MC/VISA($2 extra) or Check; vegetarian meal optional. RSVP (831) 643-1855. Registration: www.wacmb.org
given much credit for passage of the McCain-Feingold reform act. When it was overturned by the Supreme Court Citizens United decision in 2010, she retorted, “Democracy is a running game. You huddle and you go back in. You keep going.” In 2004 at age 94 she ran a lively but unsuccessful race for Senate in New
Hampshire. She continued bipartisan reform efforts, including a countrywide voter registration drive, before her death in 2010. Bill Moyers said, “The tracks to follow will be the footprints of Granny D.” There will be a discussion after the performance. More information is available at www.barbarabatessmith.com.
Donations will be appreciated. Proceeds benefit the Monterey Peace and Justice Center. The event is sponsored jointly by the MPJC and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. For information call 899-7322 or visit www.peacecentral.org. The Peace Center is located at 1364 Fremont Boulevard in Seaside.
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Lawns Begone!
Xeriscape planting for modern lawns: Pacific Grove-friendly The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. —Marcel Proust Several years ago, I was dividing an overgrown clump of grass (Stipa arundinacea ‘Scirocco’), when a very soft voice said, “Excuse me?” I looked around, but not seeing anyone, I shoved the hand spade deeper into the root ball. “Hello!” came the voice again. I looked around. No one. For a moment I thought the garden fairies were messing with me… at the very least the elves were at it again. I went back to work. For a third time, the voice spoke: “Excuse me!” With that I stood up. In front of me was a small tuft of curly red-brown hair attached to a face that just barely peeked over the top of my garden fence. “Hello,” I said, somewhat disappointed that it wasn’t a fairy, but happy to find the face that went with the voice was not elfin. “That is a lovely plant. What’s its name?” the small person asked. “It’s a scirocco,” I said, and with that I met my wonderful neighbor Suzi. When Suzi moved into the house around the corner, her front yard was entirely covered with well-compacted Bermuda grass. Over several months, she removed the entire mess and had begun planting drought tolerant plants. After our meeting, she included several clusters of my sweet scirocco. Her challenge: to create a beautiful garden where once there was none. A landscape, whether in a small yard or a large commercial space that is designed to conserve water, is called a xeriscape. Xeriscape, (pronounced zēri skāpe), is derived from the Greek xeros meaning dry, and quite literally translates to dry landscape. Sometimes it’s referred to as a “dry-scape.” A xeriscape garden design not only protects the environment,
cies of euphorbia, rosemary, cistus, and grevillea prefer little water. Don’t forget to add a grass or two. California buckwheat eriogonum spps., will liven up a quiet spot in the breeze. (Suzie’s fairies like it, too).
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but is also practical and can be extremely attractive when groupings of plants compliment each other.
History of the Lawn
The roots of the modern day lawn stretch back to medieval England and the nobility class. Lacking the common mow and blow maintenance practices used today, sheep and other herd animals grazed the lands surrounding the nobles’ mansions, providing free upkeep and fertilizer. Since England had a great deal of rainfall, the lawns were green and lush year round. In post WWII America, the suburban housing boom demanded a “nice” front yard, complete with a patch of green and a few trees lining the street. Whether it was to mimic the wealthy Europeans or introduce something other than a vegetable garden and chicken coop, lawns became extremely popular and often an obsession. At the same time, the unrestricted use of toxic chemicals (DDT and diazinon!) to achieve the perfect lawn, spawned a multibillion dollar industry. Over-fertilization and the misuse of pesticides caused serious environmental damage, (including algae bloom from runoff water), not to mention numerous health issues. As an early advocate of natural landscaping, Lorrie Otto spoke out against lawns by calling them “sterile,” “monotonous,” and “flagrantly wasteful.” Her outrage in the late 1970s inspired the first grassroots anti-grass movement called the Wild Ones (www.wildones.org). It’s interesting to note that none of the grass seeds and turf commonly available for lawns is native. Bermuda grass is from Africa, Kentucky bluegrass comes from
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Europe, and Zoysia grass is native to Asia. Some fescue species, which are common for golf courses, are toxic to humans and often used as livestock fodder. (An excellent article on lawns, Turf War by Elizabeth Kolbert, was published in The New Yorker, July 21, 2008.)
Going Native
All plants, like people, need moisture to survive. A plant that is adapted to living in a dry environment is called a xerophyte. When Suzi first heard this word her eyes, like mine, crossed. Now, two years later, she is flinging the word around with ease. More common terms are drought-tolerant, drought-resistant, and even low-water-use. Fortunately, California has many wonderful native plants that are colorful, fragrant, and as an added bonus, support butterflies and bees in many ways. In addition, numerous plants native to our coastal areas thrive on the moisture in fog. It’s free and there is usually loads of it! Some of the most popular local plants include wild lilac ceanothus spp.; manzanita arctostaphylos spp.,; sage salvia clevelandii or leucophylla; and a personal favorite, matilija poppy romneya coulteri. For delicious flower and seed color, add Oregon grape berberis aquifolium (yellow); toyon heteromeles arbutifolia (red berries); California fuchsia epilobium (red); Pacific Coast iris (white and purple); and several penstemon spps. (centranthifolius); ‘Scarlet Bugler’ will attract humming birds. Many non-native plants will do very well in your new garden as well, especially plants native to South Africa, Australia, and the Mediterranean region. Most spe-
Many drought-resistant plants have an amazing visual texture that can make any landscape more interesting. Leaf size and type, unusual bark color, stem and branch structure are just some of the things to look for. Grevillea spp., have wonderful feather-like leaves that seem to change color daily, and some types of manzanita have red, curling bark. Stepping away from the plants for a moment. Large stones or boulders placed in strategic places can add grace and harmony. Think Japanese Zen gardens. Support local artists by purchasing a ceramic or metal sculpture as a focal point for your garden. As with grasses, kinetic sculptures add the interesting element of movement. Flagstone or gravel paths also create an attractive element and can enhance showy groupings or color spots. Instead of a direct pathway to the front door, try a curved route that features a favorite plant. Suzi added several brightly glazed containers, which draw the eye to certain areas. A low-maintenance xeriscape doesn’t necessarily mean no-maintenance, but it does minimize the output of water, which is good for your pocketbook and the environment. Many plants are easily divided and shared with friends and you might just meet a kindred soul in the neighborhood. Oh, and don’t forget to invite the fairies to your new garden; it’s the elves you have to watch out for. Dana Goforth lives in Pacific Grove with five long haired cats and an awesome vacuum cleaner. She is a writer, artist, and gardener. Her latest book, Hollow Reed Reiki I, was published last year. You can find out more about Dana at www.danagoforth.com.
arctostaphylos spp. (manzanita)
centranthifolius (penstamon)
berberis aquifolium (Oregon grape)
salvia clevelandii (sage)
romneya coulterii (matilija poppy)
epilobium (California fucshsia)
erigonium (California buckwheat)
heteromeles arbutifolia (Toyon)
ceanothus (California lilac)
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The Ideal Client
As with all professional relationships, it is paramount that there be a good fit between an attorney and a client. Personalities, expectations, and dynamics play an important role in determining whether the engagement is a success. This “Part One” of a two-part series examines the “ideal client.” Next issue’s “Part Two” will examine the “ideal attorney.”
Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Travis H. Long, CPA
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Often colleagues will ask me to describe the “ideal client.” The expectation is that I will rattle off demographics and statistics describing objective attributes such as average net worth, level of education, age, and family profile. However, what I look for in an ideal client has very little to do with such qualities. My ideal client is someone who (1) has a need that I can address, (2) understands and appreciates the value of thorough legal services, (3) is cooperative and responsive, and (4) is polite, courteous, and a pleasure with whom to work. (1) Has a Need That I Can Address Almost everyone has a need for estate planning. Although the word, “estate,” is sometimes a loaded term, estate planning is simply about protecting and preserving your hard-earned assets for yourself and the ones you love, both in the event of incapacity and upon death. Most people have an interest in these pursuits, whether their estates are large or small. Statistics show that only 20-25 percent of people have any estate planning in place. Not only is that a small percentage of the population, but most of the estate planning in place is rudimentary and inadequate. As a result, most people need the services of an estate planning attorney. (2) Understands and Appreciates the Value of Thorough Legal Services Everybody who seeks the advice of an attorney knows that they have a need, otherwise they would not seek the services of an attorney in the first place. However, some people seek a “quick fix” at a bargain fee, not understanding that the law often involves complex nuances that must be addressed with detail and measured counsel. The stakes are high with regard to legal issues. In any project I undertake, I want to make sure that it will be done correctly and completely, leaving no loose ends. The ideal client has the same appreciation for a thorough approach to the law and is willing to make a congruous investment to achieve that end. (3) Cooperative and Responsive While it is true that the client hires the attorney to perform a service, there is always a give and take with an attorney/client relationship. The attorney will need information from the client, might need the client to perform certain tasks, and will need to make follow-up telephone calls and schedule follow-up meetings. The ideal client is committed to the work at hand and is responsive to the attorney’s reasonable requests. (4) Polite, Courteous, and a Pleasure with Whom to Work As with any relationship, good manners go a long way. A happy and friendly work environment is key to making sure that complex legal work is performed correctly. The attorney and staff must feel comfortable and positive about the clients for whom they work. The client must feel the same way about the attorney. Life is too short to deal with the unnecessary angst that incivility creates. Conclusion Far too often in identifying the ideal client, attorneys focus on tangible characteristics that do not adequately predict the success of the professional relationship. The aforementioned characteristics are not universal – different attorneys will have different notions of the ideal client just as different clients will have different notions of the ideal attorney. The key is to be able to match those characteristics to ensure a positive attorney/client experience. KRASA LAW is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, PG, and Kyle can be reached at 831-920-0205.
A lot of Californians find themselves with rental property outside the state at some point in their lives. Sometimes it is from a past life in another state, or from an inheritance when a parent passes away. Military folks often jog around the country collecting houses like refrigerator magnets from each state in which they have lived. There are also a lot of people that invest in rental properties in Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, and Texas because you actually have a shot at a positive cash flow situation right out of the gates, unlike California. And then there is the Hawaiian contingent that buys investment properties that always need at least two to four weeks of maintenance work done by the owners each year - not sure if I want one of those with all that work — it's funny, I never hear of clients having to go to Phoenix for a month in the summer to work on those properties. Anyway, the question always arises about whether or not to form an entity such as a corporation or Limited Liability Company (LLC) to hold the real property. An LLC is generally the preferred vehicle to hold real property for many good reasons, including liability protection for your personal assets in the event you are sued, and the elimination of double taxation that can plague corporations. They also have fewer formalities to follow compared to a corporation and avoid some nasty pitfalls of corporate tax rates and structure that could cause a lot of pain upon sale of the property. As a result, a lot of people these days do hold property in LLCs. Of course this comes at a price. If you create an LLC in California (or a corporation for that matter) to hold your property, and are therefore granted the privilege of doing business in California, you are also granted the privilege of paying California a minimum $800 franchise tax each year. You also have to pay someone like me to file another tax return every year, and you have to keep better books. Don't forget you have to hire an attorney to set it up initially for another $1,500 to $3,000.
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Monterey Library holds summer story event for kids
The Monterey Public Library presents “Around the Campfire” on Thursday, July 11, as part of the Summer Reading Program for kids. There will be scary stories, a real (stuffed) Great Horned Owl, s’mores, songs and more. There will be two shows: 2 p.m. for ages 6-up; 3 p.m for ages 10-up. The second show will include the scariest stories, so age limits will be enforced. Admission is free. The li brary is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey. For more information call 646-3934 or see www.monterey.org/library.
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California Mandatory Recycling for Businesses and Apartments Hits 1-Year Mark Local Organizations Provide Free Help to Start Recycling Programs
July 1, 2013 marks one year since the state law mandating recycling programs for schools, businesses and multifamily residences became effective. The mandatory recycling law known as AB341 applies to all multifamily residences (apartments, condominiums, townhomes) with 5 or more units, and to commercial and institutional customers with waste service of four cubic yards or more each week. AB341 sets a 75 percent recycling goal for California by 2020, the most ambitious in the nation. The law originated with the intention of keeping California at the leading edge of
recycling, creating more green jobs, and keeping waste out of our landfills. The local impacts of achieving the 75 percent recycling goal equate to an additional 3,000 tons of recycling per day, resulting in saving 21 million gallons of water per day, saving enough energy to power 12,000 homes, a daily reduction of 90 tons of air pollutants, and creating more than 2,000 new jobs. “While recycling is a proven jobcreator, it can also be good for local business in more direct ways,” says Lisa Jensema, Recycling Coordinator for the County of San Benito. “For business owners and property managers, proper
recycling can significantly reduce waste service costs, boost employee or tenant morale, and help attract new customers.” In San Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties, all local waste collection programs offer commingled or mixed recycling pick up services. Mixed recycling is now the standard, allowing designated recyclable items to be mixed together – glass, plastics, paper, cardboard and metals – in the recycling collection bin. In the tri-county area, a partnership of 24 public agencies and five private companies was founded in 2000 with a goal to promote waste reduction, reuse
and recycling. Better known by their ProtectYourCentralCoast.org moniker, these agencies offer waste audit and recycling program design services at no cost to help businesses and residents in their areas set up customized recycling programs. Property managers or businesses that need help implementing a recycling program, or in understanding what can and cannot be recycled, are invited to contact their local waste hauler, city or county organization for assistance. The website ProtectYourCentralCoast.org offers direct links to locate the service provider for each community.
CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE Science Walking We tourSpeak of Wharf to focus on sport fishing Tax NOVEMBER 6, 2012 ELECTION FOR OFFICERS Saturday: Monterey Bay Fisheries historian By Jack Warrington, Ea & Mary lou McFaddEn, Ea, cFP The city of Pacific Grove general nation filing period will be extended and author, Tim Thomas, will focus on and represent taxpayers Before the irS Enrolled to Practice municipal election will be held on until 5:00 p.m. on wednesday, Ausport fishing and recreation on the MonEndangered IrS offers How to fix Errors made on Your Tax return November 6, 2012 for the following gust 15, 2012. terey Bay in his monthly Wharf Walk on offices: mayor (one two-year, fullTo date, the following have taken July 6. than one year of tax returns, On July 16, the Irs website preterm office) and council member Monterey out the papers for the November Tours meet at the head of Old Fishprepare a separate 1040X sented this interesting article with (three four-year, full-term offices). election: ®
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for each year and mail them candidates may obtain nominaMayor What’s endangered in our own backseparately to the appropriate tion forms from the Pacific Grove yard? MontereyBill County is home to many service center (see “where Kampe city clerk’s Office, 300 Forest Avdifferent kinds of animals and plants, and to File” in the Form 1040 incarmelita Garcia enue, Pacific Grove, cA 93950, structions). some are on the brink of extinction. Come (831) 648-3181. completed forms to the Museum to learn about what’s en6. The Form 1040X has three must be filed with the city clerk’s City dangered in the areaCouncil you live. Try to see if columns. column A shows office by no later than 5:00 p.m. on you can surviverobert like a California Condor, Huitt the original figures from the Friday, August 10, 2012, unless an discover the difficult of a Smith’s Blue original tax return. column B eligible incumbent does not file for caseylife Lucius shows the changes you are Butterfly, create crafts to take home and re-election, in which case the nomiDan Miller changing. column c shows more. Experts from the Bureau of Land the corrected figures. There Management will be there to talk about “The Bench” opening in pebble Beach is an area on the back of the what they’re doing to help endangered On August 6 a new restaurant, The animals. Bench, Come overlooking 18th green, form to explain the specific find outthe what’s endangered will debut at the Lodge in Pebble Beach. It will be noted for its internachanges and the reasons for in Monterey. tional styles from Asian to Italian to MiddleVisitors east, featuring incredible tech-at the changes. may drop in anytime niques of wood roasting and open-flame cooking. The Bench occupies 7. If the changes fisherman involve other this event on Saturday, June 29 between Monterey commercial Luis Perez, Fish King” (with theashook) the “The space formerly known club 19. forms or schedules, attach 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to enjoy all the takes Sports fisherman, J. Parker Whitney, the man who introduced the trollthem to salmon the Form activities. ing line, out for on the1040X. Monterey Bay. Failure to do so will cause a Science Saturdays are located at the delay in the processing of the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History: amended return. 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 8. If you are amending your return to receive an additional refund, wait until you have To place notices received legal your original refund Barbara Furbush will lead a screen printing workshop for beginners at the Pacific • LIST • SELL • TRUST BUY before filing Form 1040X. You Grove Art Center on Sat., July 6 from 1- 4 p.m. Screen printing is one of the easiest call may831-324-4742. cash your original refund processes to learn. After a demonstration of simple techniques, participants will create check while for any additional davidbindelproperties.com their own edition of small prints or greeting cards. refund. We do the proof of No previous art making experience is necessary. Class size is limited. The registra831.238.6152 9. If you owe additional tax, you tion fee for this session is $25 with a varied materials fee. Contact Barbara at 310-562publication. should file the Form 1040X 3155 or email bfurbush@att.net to register or for further information. and pay the taxcredit as soon as This session is the first of the Printmaking Sampler workshops. On the first Saturday We accept possible to limit the accrual of of each month a hands-on workshop will be offered for print processes including relief interestcards. and penalties. printmaking on August 3; and intaglio printing on September 7. Workshop fees will vary. Barbara Furbush received an MFA in printmaking at CSU at Long Beach. Her works have been exhibited regularly. She opened her print studio at the Pacific Grove See We SPeAk TAX Page 29 Art Center in 2011 and offers individual sessions on an appointment basis. The art center is located at 568 Lighthouse Avenue.
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The Aquarium’s longstanding “Young Women in Science” program shows young women from the local tri-county area – most from the Salinas and Watsonville areas – that they can make a difference in the health of the program introduces ...is a personal assistant agency. Weocean. are hereThe to help busy profesmiddle-school-aged girls to ocean conservation related issues and positive female role models as they explore Monterey Bay. sionals, over-worked parents and seniors with their daily menial This year’s program consists of two Otter Mystery Camps for first-year students In thecalled past, personal assistant were onlyBoth available for the and one camp for returningtasks. students “Ocean Guardians.” camps immerse young women into the ocean ecosystem through activities in and around the bay. The Now the and courtesy and professionalism of a personal assisbilingual camp is presentedelite. in English Spanish. Otter Camp will be held from July 15 - 19 and July 29 - August 2: Otter Camp tant is available in Monterey Peninsula. at various locations around Monterey Bay. Activities include kayaking, boogie boarding and surface scuba diving. We welcome any questions. What can one person do to protect the ocean? Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Young Women in Science program empowers young women to find the answer. Each weeklong program highlights ways to reduce human impacts and improve the health of the oceans through simple daily actions. Through hands-on activities such as sand crab monitoring and surface scuba diving, the young women are immersed in caring for local treasures. 831.578.6023 Each day’s events take placejulie@girlfridayagency.com from about 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. www.girlfridayagencies.com While entries are closed for this year, interested people may contact the Aquarium at 831-648-4800 regarding the program for summer, 2014.
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Council approves sewer-cleaning contract Diagram shows herbicidal root killer injected into sewer pipe. Image courtesy pwmag.com/
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By Cameron Douglas The City of Pacific Grove has awarded a sewer-cleaning project to Root Tamers, a Redding, California company. The threeyear contract will engage the company to perform chemical treatment of root intrusion in existing sewer lines. Because of Pacific Grove’s abundant vegetation, root intrusion into sewer lines can cause sewer backups and spills. The project is part of the city’s ongoing maintenance. The contract calls for an amount of $48,426.60 to be spent, plus a ten percent contingency per year for a period not to exceed three years. This is a budgeted project from the city’s Sewer Fund 611. Public Works Superintendent Michael Zimmer will oversee the work on behalf of the city. So far, the city has mapped out 80,711 linear feet of sanitary sewer lines to be treated in the first year. The contingency allows for further treatment of other lines
as needed. All told, Pacific Grove has about 58 miles of sanitary sewer lines. The initial method will involve herbicidal foam to be used inside the pipes, though the contractor may use other methods if at no additional cost. The foam is injected so it fills the pipe and dissolves the roots. Precautions are taken to ensure the pipes are not damaged in the process. A 22-page city document shows the contract to be in compliance with OSHA, CEQA, EPA and California state law requirements. The contract includes provisions that work done in years two and three may be a different volume than the first, and will only be authorized if the first year’s work is of high quality. Funds for years two and three must be within each year’s adopted budget. City council passed the contract resolution on June 19. Comments and suggestions for future Green Pages can be sent to: cameron@cedarstreettimes.com/
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 S0ociety’s web site at www.acsmb.org.
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