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Initiative decision: We’ll see you in court

By Marge Ann Jameson The City Council voted May 16 to “seek declaratory relief” from a court concerning a citizens’ initiative which would declare null and void the 2002 ordinance which set in place a “3%@50” retirement plan for public safety employees. No one was overly happy, and least of all proponents of the citizens’ initiative. The initiative would attach a declaration of illegality to the decision of the 2002 Council and would require retirees to return money they have received. It would change current safety employees’ agreements mid-stream, but no part of the initiative indicates how these steps would be achieved.

On May 2, 2013, the Pacific Grove City Council, presented with the completed and filed citizens’ initiative, and required to take take action within 30 days, voted to commission a report on the impact of the citizens’ initiative. The report came in earlier this week, and has few surprises for either side of the question.

Michael G. Colantuono of Colantuono and Levin prepared a six-page report which was presented at the City Council meeting, at which time the Council had to make a decision whether to: 1) adopt the ordinance, 2) place it on the regularly scheduled general election ballot in 2014; or 3) call a special election to consider the matter earlier than the 2014 general election.

Proponents of the initiative have brought on an attorney, Margaret Thum, who alleged

[Casey Lucius] said that she had had enough of emails and statements that amounted to scare tactics and that she found them to be unconscionable. “I’m tired of being undermined by a small, vocal minority,” she said. in a written report and in front of the council that they could not take the matter to the courts until it had been presented to the people and that the city council and staff could not take sides in the matter.

She alleged that the council had already violated the law by posting the Colantuono report on the City website.

Colantuono pointed out that the individual councilmembers had not given up their right to free speech by running for office, and that they could campaign all they wanted as individuals.

The tone of oral communications, i n c l u d i n g T h u m ’s , i m m e d i a t e l y raised hackles on the dais where the councilmembers sat. Council member Casey Lucius, newest member of the council, said that she was aware that if,

as a council, they decided to seek relief in the courts, there would be implications and perhaps even a recall. She said, “I don’t want to spend any more time or money on this. I was elected with the expectation of making progress and the hope of coming up with reasonable solutions to challenges facing the council.” She said that she had had enough of emails and statements that amounted to scare tactics and that she found them to be unconscionable. “I’m tired of being undermined by a small, vocal minority,” she said.

Councilmember Ken Cuneo said, “ Career decisions were made based on this agreement. This petition almost demonizes the people who receive the pensions. “ He pointed out that the City had made a contract, and asked “Where were all these people 10 years ago when we went out for a $19 million pension bond?” He said the did not believe it would pass legal review whether it was enacted on the spot or put out to a vote Councilmember Fischer said he wanted to pursue legal action, but felt that because a lot of people had signed the initiative, it should be honored.

Mayor Bill Kampe said, “We have been threatened with financial ruin and criminal prosecution if we do not enact this. That’s wrong.” He believes that, even if the courts declare it illegal and/or the citizens vote against it, the proponents will not back down.

“It’s not right or healthy,” he said.

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Councilmembers Cohen and Huitt agreed. Cohen pointed out that if a judge says it is legal after all, or even declines to act, there will still be time to get it on the June ballot. He moved to seek declaratory relief.

None of the options would be inexpensive. In 2010, faced with a citizens’ initiative brought by the same faction which has brought the current one, decided to enact it rather than to put it on the ballot, going against advice from the City Manager and City Attorney. The result was an expensive suit brought by the Police Officers Association, which will hopefully be settled on May 17. A ballot measure in 2014 would mean legal costs and, depending on the outcome, more potential suits.

A fourth option existed, according to the report: Take no action and seek relief in Superior Court. And that’s the one the council voted for, 6-0. Councilmember Dan Miller was absent.

According to the Colantuono report, “Retroactive remedies are not available and seeking to pursue them will be costly in terms of legal fees, litigation exposure, and potential liability.” The City has already spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the question, mostly in legal fees, over the past few years.

In his discussion in the report, Colantuono states that the initiative is likely illegal because “the voters have no power to adjudicate the lawfulness of an ordinance and contract amendment adopted 11 years ago,” and he cites case law establishing that the intent is not to enact future legislation – which is a power granted to the people – but to “adjudicate alleged procedural violations and to impose a remedy,” a power which is limited by the Constitution to the courts.

Also, as had been previously pointed out by City Attorney David Laredo, a local initiative may not challenge the legality of a City ordinance after the statute of limitations runs. Colantuono restated this in his report and pointed out that the statute of limitations ran out in 2005 without challenge and that the 2002 ordinance and the CalPERS contract “cannot be amended or repealed with retroactive effect.”

The citizens’ initiative seeks to declare the 2002 ordinance, 02-218, null and void based on either erroneous or purposely withheld information regarding the financial impact of the agreement. But

Colantuono further points out that there is still a question whether financial impact requirements, a pillar of the case brought by the citizens’ initiative, are mandatory or not. And the question, he repeats, is superfluous because of the statute of limitations.

Another point made by Colantuono is that the citizens’ initiative would violate the Brown Act, which requires “meet and confer” with employees before making material changes in their compensation and benefits. Under the Meyers-MiliasBrown Act, a charter city such as Pacific Grove is obliged to negotiate before calling an election on charter amendments.

He reiterates that, although Pacific Grove is a charter city, Article 16 of the charter states that the right of initiative and referendum is given to the citizens “to be exercised in accordance with procedures prescribed by the Constitution and General Laws of this State.”

He points out that voter-approved pension reform efforts in San Jose and San Diego are currently before the courts and they do not go as far as this one does.

The San Jose and San Diego initiatives try only to affect current employee agreements whereas the one before the Pacific Grove City Council attempts to rescind agreements with employees who have already retired and are collecting benefits. It would also attempt to strip current retirees of their benefits under 02-218. Colantuono says doing so would violate the Fifth Amendment to the federal Constitution as well as comparable state laws.

Colantuono states that City employees appear to have vested rights. It has been argued by proponents of the citizens’ initiative that they do not.

Further muddying the waters, and as questioned by Councilmember Robert Huitt at the May 3 City Council meeting,

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Week ending 05-03-13................................... .00 Total for the season......................................11.58 To date last year (04-20-12)........................ 10.86 Cumulative average to this date.................. 18.51 Wettest year............................................................. 47.15 during rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year.................................................................. 9.87 during rain year 07-01-75 through 06-30-76

the citizens’ initiative does nothing to deal with contracts, such as a subsequent pension bond, which have been enacted based on 02-218 in the interim.

Colantuono points out that CalPERS has made “vigorous legal response” to the bankruptcies of the cities of Stockton and San Bernardino and that “it would be naïve to expect PERS to allow the City to evade its responsibility to fund the cost of those pensions.”

In his conclusions, he concludes that “a Court would not require retirees to repay a portion of their pension benefit received to date because Pacific Grove has come to regret the adoption of Ordinance 02-218” and he does not expect PERS to back down. He expects that PERS will ignore the initiative and may even treat it as potential breach of contract and seek litigation.

The City had, until March, been working with the citizens’ initiative group and an outside attorney, Karol Deniston, to avoid local action and instead form a coalition with other citizens to force the State of California to make pension reforms and revise the CalPERS system. On March 6, 2013, the Council designated a subcommittee to discuss a “term sheet” with the working group of citizens as an alternative to the citizens’ pension initiative. The citizens working group chose to file the initiative anyway, and did so on March 26, 2013.

Monterey County Elections Office certified the petition, signed by some 1,300 people, on April 18, 2013.

The Pacific Grove City Council will take up the question at its May 17, 2013 meeting, which begins at 6:00 p.m. in City Council chambers at 300 Forest Ave. in Pacific Grove.

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Flags at half staff In accordance with Flag Code section 7(m) the United States flag is to be displayed at half-staff for the entire day in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 15, 2013.

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Wildland Fire Deployment

On May 3, 2013 at approximately 3:30 a.m., Monterey Fire personnel, as part of an Office of Emergency Services Strike Team, were deployed to battle the Springs Wildfire located near Camarillo, California in Ventura County. The crew helped to extinguish the fast-spreading 28,000-acre blaze which damaged 15 homes. At its peak, the fire threatened some 4,000 houses as it moved through neighborhoods of Camarillo Springs and Thousand Oaks.

Robert Down School to hold D.A.R.E. graduation

The Robert H. Down D.A.R.E. Graduation will be held in the school “Ottertorium” on Tuesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. Drug Abuse Resistance Education training was held during the spring semester this year rather than fall as usual. Call 648-3143 for more information.

Monterey Police promotions

The Monterey Police Department is pleased to announce the promotions of Marty L. Hart to Police Lieutenant and Ronald J. Blair to Police Sergeant.

Hart has been with the Department since February of 1988, and was promoted to Sergeant in March of 1999. During his 25 years, Hart has been assigned to Patrol, Field Training, and Detectives and served most recently as the Administrative Sergeant. Lt. Hart’s promotion was effective April 16, 2013, and he is assigned as one of the Patrol Division Commanders.

Blair has been with the Department since February 1995. During his 18 years, Blair has been assigned to Patrol, Traffic and served most recently as a Field Training Officer. Blair’s promotion will be effective May 19, 2013, and he will be assigned as a Sergeant in the Patrol Division.

Home wildfire action guide now available online

As you already know, Fire Season is upon us. The Monterey Fire Department, in collaboration with our Fire Service partner agencies, has created some tips and tools to successfully prepare for a wildfire called Ready! Set! Go! Personal Wildfire Action Plan. The plan is located on the Monterey Fire Dept’s website http://monterey.org/Portals/1/fire/pdfs/MFDReadySetGoFinal. pdf and includes guidance on retrofitting your home with fire-resistive features and can help you create the necessary defensible space around your home. The intent is to help you prepare yourself, your family, and your home, so that you can evacuate early and stay safely ahead of a fast-approaching wildfire.

Wildfires are often fueled by dry vegetation and driven by winds. Unfortunately, many homes are built and properties are landscaped without fully understanding the potential movement and impact of a wildfire. Few residents have adequately prepared their families for a quick evacuation. Many don’t believe the potential consequences of ignoring an evacuation order until it is too late. We always recommend that you comply with any wildfire evacuation orders.

It’s not a question of “if,” but rather “when” the next major wildfire will occur in Monterey County. That’s why the most important person in protecting your life and property is YOU. Through advance planning and preparation, we can all be ready for the next wildfire.

We hope that you find the tips included in this publication helpful in creating heightened situational awareness and a more fire-safe environment for you and your family. For more information on fire safety, please visit our website at www.monterey.org/fire.

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Property damage to a vehicle on Lighthouse.

Hard to deny this one Responding to a hit-and-run collision (not the above one), the officer noticed a trail of fluid leading away from the accident scene and followed it to the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect was arrested, cited and released.

Trip and fall

A woman tripped on an uneven sidewalk and fell, injuring her knee and hands.

She refused medical care.

Lost and found

A trumpet in a black case, wrapped in a blanket, was lost at a bus stop on Sunset Dr. No trumpets have been turned in to date.

A purse was found at a bus stop near a retirement complex on Sinex. The owner was contacted and claimed the purse.

A drivers license and debit card were lost somewhere in Pacific Grove when the owner went walkies.

A wallet, containing no cash and only IDs, was reported lost after the owner went to the movies. Later, he called to say it had been turned in to the theater and he had it back.

Cell phone lost on Forest Ave. Costume jewelry found on Lighthouse.

Jacket found on Fountain Ave. A hearing aid was found at Chase Bank on Lighthouse.

Bark Bark Bark

A mean shepherd dog was reported loose on Grove St. Dangerous band of chihuahuas Three chihuahuas were at large on Pine Ave. The owner came around the corner and claimed them while the officer was trying to corral them.

Vandalism to vehicle

A vehicle on Pacific Grove Ln. was scratched. No suspects. It can be repaired, according to the officer.

Theft from a vehicle

On Quarterdeck Way. The vehicle was unlocked.

Another report from on Sunset came in – the vehicle window was smashed and the owner’s purse containing lots of stuff was stolen. It had been left for an hour and 20 minutes.

Theft of part of a vehicle

A hubcap was reported stolen from a vehicle on David Ave.

Theft of the whole vehicle

Actually, it was a bicycle but it made a better headline. On David Ave. Another bicycle was stolen on Miles Ave. around May 1 and just now reported.

Not very neighborly

A woman reported that while she was gardening, her neighbor came out of his house and called her a bitch. She asked if he was talking to her and he said no, but then he repeated the word. She wants it documented.

A resident reported possible drug activity on the part of a neighbor. There’s a vehicle from outside the area that often parks in front of his house. Close patrol requested.

Vehicle not abandoned

A person said someone had left a letter on her car on Acropolis St. about abandoned vehicle code, but that she had permission to park there from the owner.

Parking Enforcement called the letter writer and explained it all to them.

Juveniles stole beer

At Country Club Gate shopping center.

Adult female stole alcohol Also at Country Club Gate. On surveillance video.

DUIs

Samuel Garcia was arrested during a traffic stop. Arrested, booked and transported on a DUI with priors and suspended license.

Jesus Cervantes was arrested during a traffic stop for a DUI with drugs. He had no license. Booked and released.

Scams A person called a citizen on 17 Mile Dr. and said they owed $1400 to PG&E. The wife said she knew the account was current, but the husband didn’t know and spent $500 on a pay card to make the false bill current.

Buyer’s remorse

A woman signed up for health insurance and then changed her mind on the advice of her life insurance company. She cancelled the health insurance but was concerned that they had her personal information and wanted it documented in case anything happened.

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Just hanging out

A resident on Ocean View Blvd. Called about a young female, probably a transient, who had been hanging out on her property for a couple of days. She was asked to leave but not given a formal trespass admonishment. Well, she has one now.

Free speech for info only on private property

A person soliciting signatures on a petition was asked to leave store premises on Forest Ave. He refused, citing his free speech rights. The store owner called the police and showed them a store policy against solicitation on store property.

The petition gatherer will be admonished if he returns.

Petty theft reports turns nasty

An officer went to take a report of a petty theft and the victim turned nasty on the officer, yelling and cursing. The officer left and told him to call back when he could collect himself and be less hostile.

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most admirably. Following a piano recital by Miss Olive Harford, the debaters faced the audience and squared away. Back and forth they went. In the end, the audience voted the affirmative to be winners. The three judges agreed and the cup was awarded.

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Poisoners beware!

Those of the Grove in the habit of laying out poisons to get rid of wild animals who might come to visit, beware! Several dogs have decided to show up for a free meal and have perished for doing so. These are domestics, the best friends of man. Take notice you hard-of-hearts, there is a state law making such practices illegal. The constable’s office is going on the offensive, seeking to apprehend such poisoners. All who are brought in (for poisoning) will be subject to the most severe penalties provided by the state law.

Would it not better to give up poisoning now and avoid apprehension? Think about it! 2

Flower Mission huge success

This week was celebrated as “Flower Mission” week. Activities culminated with a “Flower Show” produced by Miss Helen Lowe and members of the Women’s Temperance Union. Several songs were sung and short talks offered. Children from around the Grove then presented their talents. The event concluded with a rousing address by Rev. L. M. Birdwell.

Esteemed Grovian dies

Mrs. Ed Ingram, a long-time Grovian, is dead. Following a long illness, Ingram was taken by railroad to Los Angeles for the complicated surgery supposed to save her life. Instead, Ingram died on the operating table. Her body is being prepared for the train trip home. After memorial services in Pacific Grove, Ingram will interred in the Monterey cemetery. Farewell, O’ ye brave soul.

Funeral service planned

Services for child Vesta Patterson will be held Thursday at the Seventh Day Adventist church, located on Foam street near Hoffman avenue. Starting time to honor the late young lady is 10 in the morning. Come sing with angels!

Song book published

The songs officially touted as the music of the Progressive political party have been published in book format and the book is ready for purchase. Its title is Progressive Battle Hymns and it was compiled by C. H. Congdon. Many of the old songs and hymns were used in the “Rail Splitter’s” (Abe Lincoln’s) campaign of 1860. All songs supported enthusiastically our nation and the westward movement. Sixty two songs are included in the book. Order your copy by contacting the Review. 3

Trustees meet

Pacific Grove’s Board of trustees met this afternoon. Alas, the meeting ran too late to make today’s press run. A full report will be presented in tomorrow’s issue.

The principal topic was to have been whether or not to issue a permit for building the Monterey-Pacific Grove street railroad. 4

Wedding performed here

Mr. Andrew Stewart and Miss Catherine Roseboom, both of whom reside in Carmel. Decided that the Grove was the prettier place for an outdoor wedding. The couple exchanged vows near Lover’s Point then boarded a train for San Francisco to spend their honeymoon.

Tidbits from all over…

• Watch our window display for the latest in music books featuring “rag”” and “pop”.

C. J. Moyes at 221 Forest avenue.

• Mr. Berkeley George, of considerable influence in the San Francisco political arena, checked in at the Del Monte hotel. His business in this area is not known.

• The Pacific Grove Review is prepared to furnish engraved calling cards on short notice at San Francisco prices.

• Window “Phanies” let you see out but not in. Great for bathrooms. A. A. Phillips.

174 Forest avenue.

And your cost is…

• Culp Bros. store is offering a new price on a Mazda sun lamp. 150 watts for $1.15.

• The Winston cafeteria offers better than home cooked meals. 75¢ for a lunch-time trip down our buffet line, desert included.

Children’s tie-string hats from the Lace House. Pretty and petite. $1.65 each.

Author’s notes

1 Budget crunches have limited the once august forensic activities much to the students’ loss.

2 The humane society was just gearing up.

3 In 1928, the year of Congdon’s death, E. B. Birge wrote: “I am thinking (positively) of Mr. Congdon’s long service to school music and his intense personal interest in it.

Congdon’s pitch-pipe, which represented a pioneer thought, and then the Congdon music rolls and the little booklets which he created have been so much used by music students and readers.

4 The Southern Pacific opposed the idea of a street railroad.

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

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Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 First Church of God 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741 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

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Pacific Grove Local Water Project (PGLWP) Planning is well under way for the City of Pacific Grove’s local water project, which would provide new recycled water supplies for irrigation at the City’s municipal golf links and cemetery, as well City parks and school ball fields. Both commercial and residential uses could be served by the project.

The intent, says City Manager Tom Frutchey, is to generate as much as 500 acre-feet of recycled, non-potable water per year.

The City is developing the project, comprising three interconnected components, to be part of a solution to Peninsula-wide water issues – not just Pacific Grove’s – when integrated with California American Water’s Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project, ground water recharge (GWR), and aquifer storage and recovery (ASR). A major goal too is to contain Pacific Grove’s own water costs for two of its greatest assets, the municipal golf course and the cemetery, presently irrigated by potable water at comparatively great cost.

Pacific Grove Local Water Project

• Point Pinos Satellite Recycled Water Treatment Plant: A pocket recycled water treatment plant would recycle municipal wastewater, including wastewater, stormwater and dry weather flow (from sump pumps and other year-round sources) at the site of the City’s prior plant, taking advantage of existing pipes and storage tanks, and the latest technology. “The pocket plant could fit into my office,” said Frutchey, referring to his office at City Hall, some 21 x 14 x 10 feet tall.

“This water belongs to us until it gets into the PCA pipes, at which point it belongs to them,” said Frutchey.

The hope is to replace water lost to the PCA with sewer and dry weather flows so that the PCA would not be without the waste water it needs to run its plant.

• Interconnection to the CAWD/ PBCSD Recycled Water System: The existing Carmel Area Wastewater District/Pebble Beach Community Services District recycled water distribution system would be extended to connect with the Point Pinos Satellite Project enabling both agencies to better manage the production and use of recycled water for local irrigation.

Advantages include more diverse water sources, additional storage, and seasonal redundancy, particularly for area golf courses. Pacific Grove might consider subsurface or aboveground tanks or even a water feature at the golf course to serve as storage facilities, • David Avenue Runoff Water Recycling: Urban runoff from Monterey and Pacific Grove would be captured and stored operationally at the former David Avenue Reservoir site and treated at the proposed pocket plant.

“This component would also provide protection of the Pacific Grove ASBS by eliminating dry as well as potentially wet weather (85th percentile) storm water discharges” said Frutchey. The project potentially lowers total costs for ratepayers, though a cost estimate for the project is yet to be determined.

In addition, Pacific Grove’s LWP could demonstrate to the State Water Resources Control Board the commitment of the Monterey Peninsula to address its water supply problem and other water quality requirements, hopefully in time to stave off the Cease and Desist Order set for enforcement in 2017, and give the state an incentive to postpone it.

City of Pacific Grove Local Water - Project Development Plan

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Art Opening at PG Art Center

An opening reception for new art exhibitions will be held at the Pacific Grove Art Center Friday, May 31 from 7 – 9 p.m. Featured exhibits include the Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association’s “Painting from Life,” a painted record of artists’ emotional responses to life, in the David Henry Gill Gallery.

In the Louise Cardeiro Boyer Gallery will be the Pacific Grove Art Center’s “Tiny Treasures 2013 Miniatures Show,” an annual fundraiser of small treasures.

“Skin in the Game,” an expression of the action, joy and strength in all women, by Rhoda Draws, will exhibit in the Nadine Annand Gallery.

“Bent Pixel Photography,” photo-manipulation that straddles the line between photography and illustration, by Kris Hirt, will be on exhibit in the Elmarie Dyke Gallery.

Art is on exhibit from Friday, May 31 through Thursday, July 11. Call 375-2208 for more information. The center is located at 568 Lighthouse Avenue.

Gallery and office hours are Wednesdays through Saturdays from noon until 5 p.m., and Sundays 1 to 4 p.m.

Painting From Life

Painters work their entire lives refining their ability to see; learning to express a three-dimensional world on a two dimensional canvas. We train our eyes to see color, light, shadow, and textures. This year MBPAPA’s membership exhibition challenged its artists to use their skills of perception by painting from live subject matter or from studies made in plein air, rather than depend on photographic references. When an artist is painting directly from a subject, all our senses are engaged in perception and interpretation, and the artist’s emotional response is recorded. These emotional responses are the essence of “Painting from Life.”

The exhibit includes a wide range of inspiring subjects from the human figure, to the floral bounty that we see in our gardens, to natural beauty found on the central coast. This exhibit portrays color, light, shadows and textures that have captured the artist’s eye, and hopefully will delight the viewer’s eye as well.

Juror Laurie Kersey reviewed almost 150 images and chose 78 paintings for the MBPAPA exhibit at the Pacific Grove Art Center as best examples of the theme, Painting From Life. Kersey lives and paints on the Monterey Peninsula, and has won numerous national awards. She is represented by Jones & Terwilliger Galleries in Carmel and Palm Desert, CA, K Nathan Gallery in La Jolla, CA, Garden Gallery in Half Moon Bay, CA, and Fairmont Gallery in Sonoma, CA Steve Maher and Michele Hausman, Exhibit Chair

Geraniums by Jean Thomas, MBPAPA

Rhoda Draws

Yes, that’s my real name, made legal in 2009. In high school I was told I was “too smart to be an artist,” and it took me ‘til age 30 to discover I wasn’t really that smart. By attending classes and workshops, having a career as a cartoonist and party caricature artist, along with almost daily sketchbook practice I have managed to get the functional equivalent of a degree in fine art.

I draw and paint expressive figurative work in traditional and digital media. My favorite subjects are full-figured or zaftig women in poses showing action, joy and strength. Their faces are hidden or undefined, so that they can represent not simply one particular woman, but any woman.

My drawing and painting skills began migrating to the computer in 1990. Since opening a studio at the Industrial Center Building (ICB) in Sausalito in 2008 I have been exploring the cross-pollination of pigment and pixels. Basically, I use digital drawings to inspire more complex work at the easel. I create gesture sketches from life using Corel Painter software. The model poses for as little as one minute, and as long as five minutes. In translating the action to canvas, I attempt to retain the fresh energy of the original quick studies. Playful experimentation is an important element of my painting.

Recent work includes a series of mixed media paintings that begin with digital gesture drawings printed on thin Japanese paper. The prints are adhered to a stretched canvas or panel, then painted with layers of acrylic color, a variety of textures and additional drawing. I never tire of finding ways to blend digital and traditional techniques.

Bent Pixel Photography

Artist Statement: The joy in my digital photography is on multiple fronts. I get to be out in places that I might not otherwise be, and see things in ways I definitely would not otherwise see. After the photos transfer from camera to computer, I “bend” the pixels to create the images as imagined, straddling the line between photography and illustration.

Artist bio: Kris Rogers Hirt is a Monterey Bay native, being born in Watsonville and graduating from Pacific Grove High School. In the late 1990s, she discovered a family legacy of old photos, some going back to the 1880s, and learned to scan and retouch them on the computer. With her first digital camera in 2004, going from photo retouching to enhancing her own digital photography was a fairly short step. Each year since 2009, Kris has received awards for her photography at the Monterey and Santa Cruz County Fairs, including a several 1st Prize ribbons and a Best of Show.

The advent of high dynamic range (HDR) techniques in photo enhancing software enabled Kris to push the boundaries in her photography to land between photography and illustration. This technique allows more detail to show in both the shadowed and highlighted areas of a photograph, and is often used as a basis for a more illustrative look.

Kris prints her own work, as part of the creative process. Printing is the culmination of her process, since she feels that looking good on the computer monitor is only half way there. The challenges of looking good on paper need also to be met, and it delights her when they are.

You can find her photographic greeting cards sold at the Farm Stand at Earthbound Farm, in Carmel Valley, and Gifts on the Go in south Salinas. Visit her website at www. bentpixelphotography.com.

3 Figures K-Star, by Rhoda Draws

Behind Cannery Row by Kris Rogers Hirt

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Tiny Treasures opens May 31

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Talk and Walk of Remembrance May 18

Historian Sandy Lydon will give a talk, “Feeding the Hungry Ghosts: The Resurrection of Pacific Grove’s 160 Year-old Chinese Legacy” before the Walk of Remembrance on Saturday, May 18 at Chautauqua Hall from 2-3 p..m. After the talk refreshments will be served at the Museum of Natural History. The walk will begin at the museum at 3:30 with village descendant Gerry Low-Sabado and the Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team. The walk is a half-mile scenic stroll to the site of the Chinese village. Call 648-5718 for more details, or visit www. pgmuseum.org/events.

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Generous artists have donated an array of miniature art this year to support the PGAC’s annual Tiny Treasures fundraiser. Tiny Treasures generates income to help the PGAC continue to meet its mission of connecting community through creativity. Every miniature will be displayed with a box in which patrons may deposit tickets to be drawn at the close of the show. Patrons may purchase tickets for $3, or seven for $20. One ticket will be drawn from each box, and the holder of that ticket will win the accompanying art piece. Winners need not be present at the drawing, which happens at the close of the show. Winners will be notified within two weeks of the show’s closing.

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The Pacific Grove High School Jazz Club will hold its Big Band Concert Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at the PGHS multipurpose room. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information call 601-1432.

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Friends of Marina Library seeks officers The Friends of the Marina Library will be seating the next Board of Directors on Monday, July 1. For more information call President Lenore at 883-3968. The group is seeking officers as well as four at large board members. Additional volunteer positions include volunteer coordinator; membership chair; and book sale committee, brick committee, movie night committee and music program committee members.

Writers meeting at Point Pinos Grill

The monthly meeting of the Central Coast Writers will be held Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Point Pinos Grill. Guest speaker Constance Hale will speak on, “Vex, Hex, Smash, Smooch: Perk up Your Prose.” She will share tips and techniques, insights and inspiration from her new book about how to transform sentences. Her talk will romp through the history of English, bust a few favorite myths of grammar teachers, and include examples ranging from Shakespeare to Shake ‘n Bake, Joan Didion to Junot Díaz. She throws in a game and a contest to show you how to exercise a few new muscles.

Point Pinos Grill is at the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course at 77 Asilomar Avenue. The meeting is free. Attendees may purchase dinner from the Point Pinos Grill menu at 5:30. For more information visit http://centralcoastwriters.org.

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Gardening in large pots: Demo June 1 for folks 55 and better

Steve McShane of McShane's Nursery in Salinas will demonstrate how to garden in large pots at Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd's "Double Nickels Plus" lunch and lecture from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wed., June 12, at the church, 301 Corral de Tierra Road, Salinas.

"Double Nickel Plus" is a regularly-scheduled activity for those 55 and older.

Suggested donation is $5 but not required. For information call 484-2153 or visit goodshepherdcorral.org.

Hula’s Island Grill “Mahalo Mondays” Family owned and operated since 1998, Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room, at 622 Lighthouse Ave. in Monterey, offers Mahalo Mondays when a percentage of sales goes to a specific non-profit. Dine on any Monday in May and 10 percent of the total sales will go to the Pacific Grove “Save the Pool” Campaign.

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located at 622 Lighthouse Avenue in Monterey. Hula’s is open from lunch Tuesday – Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., dinner nightly from 4:00 p.m. – close, and happy hour Tuesday – Saturday 2:00 p.m.

– 6:00 p.m. and Sunday and Monday 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more information go to www.hulastiki.com or call (831) 655-HULA.

Rotary to hear about prison visit project

The Pacific Grove Rotary Club, which meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, will have as the speaker on May 21 Susan Sterret – Monterey Regional Coordinator of “Get on the Bus” which takes children and their caregivers from throughout the state of California to visit their mothers and/or fathers in prison.

Lunch is $20 and reservations may be made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657.

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Play Me I’m Yours

Or How Public Art Cured My Grief and the Common Cold

By Celia Bosworth

In March a work colleague of mine was suddenly killed in a car accident. Almost immediately after her death I came down with a very nasty cold. Something I had managed to avoid all winter despite great exposure to many nasty bugs. After a few days at home sleeping, sneezing, coughing crying, sighing, and generally feeling sorry for myself I returned to work. At the office was held a casual memorial/grief session for our fallen co-worker which was helpful, but very sad, and between that and attempting to catch up with missed work, and still not being 100 percent well it was a tough day so I was exhausted when I returned home.

Yet I managed to pull myself together to meet some friends for a bite at Mando’s restaurant, as that gathering had been planned long before. During dinner someone mentioned the “Play me I’m yours” public art project in which pianos were placed in public locations for all to enjoy. Someone else mentioned that one of the pianos was placed just around the corner in front of the Natural History Museum, and suggested that we go visit it. Sun and fog had alternated all day, but as we rounded the corner at about 6:30 the sun beat down in lovely light. My friend’s niece, visiting from the Netherlands, sat down at the piano and played a sweet melody and I drew Monarch butterflies on the chalk board covering the piano. My other friends either watched our pianist with admiration or drew additional chalk art on the sidewalk.

At some point I noticed the appearance of a boy, about 5 or 6 years old, his baby sister, and a woman I took to be their mother. The boy looked longingly up at the lifesize sculpture of a California Gray Whale, which is affectionately known as Sandy.

While I pass her every day I realized I hadn’t climbed Sandy for years, although I used to love to climb her in my (and Sandy’s) younger days.

So suddenly I ascended Sandy and reached down to the child as his mother picked him up and handed the child up to me so that he may also enjoy our heightened position.

The piano notes floated up to me, the sunlight beamed down on my face and I suddenly realized that I was happy for the first time in several days!

Celia Bosworth, a resident of Pacific Grove, is an occupational therapist with Good Life Home Care, and a lover of art and nature.

Ted Larson is Improving Here’s Where to Send Cards

Ted Larson, local architect, was in a bicycling accident April 24, 2013. The accident occurred on the downhill road of the Taos, Ski Valley in Taos, New Mexico.

Ted and Marietta were visiting their daughter, Marion Moore, when the accident happened. [He went riding alone.] On a hunch, Marion found him after the crash. Te was going to fix his flat tires and ride home! It was pretty obvious he needed medical attention. Marion took him to the ER in Taos.

Ted was transferred to Albuquerque to take care of his needs, Surgery has been done to repair a cervical fracture.

Our family unit is very strong and we appreciate all the love prayers and caring our community has given Ted. His recovery will be long and strenuous. We are taking one day at a time.

If you wish to send get well wishes use the following temporary address before May 29, 2013: Ted Larson c/o Marion Moore 1407 Roma Ave. N.W. Albuquerque, NM 87104 Marietta Larson Marietta Larson is home in Pacific Grove. Her cell number is 831-238-5081.

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Mayor Bill Kampe

Guest Commentary Council Actions on the Pension Initiative Were Well-Informed We must work together, not trade barbs, to solve the pension problem On Wednesday evening our city council voted 6-0 to seek declaratory relief from a judge of the Superior Court for a pension initiative that has circulated in Pacific Grove.

The initiative describes with great intensity what the proponents believe to be an illegal act in 2002. The entire council has acknowledged a procedural flaw. Yet is that enough for a court to overturn “3% @ 50” retroactively, and after so many years? The summary assessment from the very respected and experienced lawyer Michael Colantuono is: “Unilateral, retroactive action by the City cannot be lawful and will not be effective, but will instead invite costly litigation and uncertainty and distract the City and its employee associations from the need to cooperate on more feasible solutions.”

We have now heard from at least four different experts in the field of municipal and CalPERS law that the current initiative is deeply flawed. Their opinions confirm the initial assessment by our own city attorney. It will not work.

The proponents of this initiative have attempted to disparage and suppress every voice that has raised a different view from theirs.

While that may work, for a limited time, in our city, it cannot work in the California courts. The other voices will be heard, and fully considered.

Let’s look at the recent track record on the pension topic. A 2008 advisory ballot measure asked citizens if the city should get out of CalPERS. We already knew the answer, yet spent $40,000 of the city’s money to confirm it. And there was no way to implement it. It was a hollow action. A 2010 citizens’ initiative limits city payments to CalPERS to 10 percent of employee salaries in new contracts, as if somehow the requirements of state law would vanish. Even the proponents of that initiative cannot describe how we may reach a contract with our public safety employees. Many other cities have already established 2-tier contracts to reduce pension liabilities; because of the limits set by the 2010 initiative, Pacific Grove cannot.

The 2013 initiative is even more problematic. It is clear that the proponents believe that the council would be compelled take every possible action to void the 3% @ 50 pension adopted in 2002, retroactively. Such an action exceeds the authority of the city. The lawsuits would be expensive and complex. The city would be tangled in court for years. Instead we should spend our energy finding the best possible real solutions.

Why are the proposers unconcerned with cost and consequences? They state that bankruptcy will be good for Pacific Grove. We have only to look at the distress of Vallejo, Stockton, and San Bernardino to find that such a path is not a happy or beneficial one.

Our Councilmembers have been threatened with personal financial ruin, criminal prosecution, and political recall. It is time to stop indulging this perennial anger of a few. Who do our citizens want to set the direction of our city – John Moore, Dan Davis, Vince Tuminello and associates – or the duly elected representatives on this council?

It is time to say enough of this perpetual disruption. We have reached a point where we must say “no” to anger about the past and “yes” to civility and a responsible approach to our future.

I urge every citizen to support a prudent and responsible course…the course outlined in the council’s 7 point action plan. The initiative only dwells on the past, requires costly and futile lawsuits, and does nothing to help our future. Please support the difficult actions your council will take to find a better, workable path to achieve real pension reform.

Bill Kampe Mayor, City of Pacific Grove

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“On behalf of the Friends and the this manner will go to the city of Pacific Foundation, I want to thank the attendees Grove, with the stipulation (which should for all the support they’ve shown the be specified in the will or trust) the funds library for the last six years,” Archibald are to be used for the library, perhaps said. “We went through a rough patch, with a particular use specified (e.g. “for but the citizens of Pacific Grove were purchase of books”). Since the city’s fund831.578.6023 stalwart in their support of the library and ing varies from year to year, some, but not julie@girlfridayagency.com www.girlfridayagencies.com made their support known. We couldn’t all, people have expressed concern that a have accomplished what we did without donation made this way will decrease the that support as well as the support of the amount the city would have allocated to City Council.” the library with the end result the bequest “This talk is also a vehicle to solicit would not increase overall funding to the the opinions of the attendees on their ideas library. regarding how to move forward with the “The Friends of the Pacific Grove library, “ Archibald continued. “What do Public Library” as the beneficiary/remainthe citizens want with respect to the build- der man—the Friends is a voluntary 501 ing? What do they want with respect to (c) (3) group that does annual fundraising services and programs, both general and to support on-going short-term programs adult programs? PG has always had an at the library (e.g. the children’s summer outstanding children’s program: the library reading program) and the purchase of currently circulates almost five times more needed materials. Its Board of Directors children’s material per capita than the is chosen annually by a vote of its memcounty library system. Do the adults want bership. Money left to the Friends will more programs for themselves? If so, what be used to meet the Library’s short-term are they interested in?” needs.

Archibald will also address some is“The Pacific Grove Library Foundasues that have arisen since the formation tion” as beneficiary/remainder man—the of the Foundation, the purpose of which Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization, is to establish a long-term endowment in founded in 2011, whose focus is building support of the PG Public Library. an endowment for the library. This endowArchibald said, “We’ve had a good a ment will be used for long-term projects response with respect to people wanting such as improving the physical plant of to include the library as one of the ben- the library. It is governed by a Board of eficiaries of their wills. The library has Trustees. Money left to the Foundation meant a lot to a lot of people in this town, ensures the Library will remain strong for and they want to show their appreciation. the foreseeable future.

They also want to think about how they Archibald said, “Any money left to want money they worked hard to save will the library will be appreciated. What we be used to create the kind of PG they’d want to do is to be sure people who are like to support even after their deaths. We kind enough to leave money to the library want to be sure they have the information know where their money will go and how they need to accomplish what they want it will be used. PG is fortunate to have to accomplish.” such passionate supporters of its Public Archibald says there may be some Library.”

Symposium to discuss homelessness A public symposium, “Hungry and Homeless in Paradise,” will be held on Saturday, May 18 for the purpose of provoking pubic interest in and awareness of creative solutions to issues of homelessness and hunger.

County Supervisor Jane Parker will give the plenary address, “Toward a Whole Community Approach to Issues of Poverty.” Breakout sessions will deal with subjects including the community’s 10-year plan to end homelessness, availability, access and obstacles to healthcare service for the homeless, dealing with businesses and homelessness, a humane approach to public policy regarding the homeless, and emergency and transitional shelter.

The symposium will last from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Monterrey Peninsula College at 980 Fremont Blvd. In Monterey. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated to help pay for food and other expenses. Go to http://www.becomingvisible-themovie.com/sites/becomingvisible-themovie. com/?q=symposium_info to register.

Free soccer clinic promotes summer soccer camp

The Pacific Grove Recreation Department will host a free British Soccer Camp promotional Event on Wed., May 22 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. for boys and girls six – 14 years old. Members of the Challenger Sports’ British Soccer Camp staff will be at the Pacific Grove Middle School Athletic Field at 835 Fountain Avenue running a free skills clinic session. They will also be on hand to tell players and parents more about the popular British Soccer Camp program that proved to be a great hit last summer in Pacific Grove.

Pre-registration is required at registration.challengersports.com. Participation is limited.

The British Soccer Summer Camp this year will take place June 17–21 at the Middle School Athletic Field. Children can sign up for this summer’s camp at the free event and receive a British Soccer Jersey at that time, while stocks last. If a child’s size is unavailable it will be shipped for free. Call Don Mothershead at 648-3130 for more information.

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Classes offered at Monterey Heritage Society celebrates Regional Parks this weekend National Heritage Month

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District’s (mprpd.org) upcoming nature programs include a study of bees, an evening program on photography in Big Sur and a Watershed Awareness session.

Details are below.

See the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District’s “Let’s Go Outdoors!” spring/summer guide or go to mprpd.org to learn about all upcoming activities of The Park District.

The Buzz on Native Bees

Bumble, Digger, Leaf Cutter and other fascinating bees await us in this fun and informative class in the Bee Garden at Carmel’s Hilton Bialek Habitat. After an introductory presentation, we’ll proceed into the field where we can observe these important pollinators. Learn how to design a bee garden in your own yard. Instructor: Patrick Stadille.

Ages 13-adult, Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., MEarth Hilton Bialek Habitat, at Carmel Middle School, 4380 Carmel Valley Road, $5 (district resident), $6 (non-district resident). Pre-registration required.

• Light Painting Photography Learn to create alluring and intriguing images using external light sources, adding color and accent to nighttime landscapes. After covering the fundamentals of night photography and calculating proper exposures, we will venture out to create unique photos of some of the most dramatic scenery of Big Sur. Instructor: David J. Gubernick.

Ages 18 and up, Saturday, May 18, 7

p.m.-11 p.m., Big Sur (see mprpd.org for details), $89 (district resident), $98 (nondistrict resident). Pre-registration required.

• Watershed Awareness Day: Conservation Hike (Free) Walk the river banks and learn about our local water resources. Join professional naturalists and ecologists for an educational field tour that will cover practical ways to protect our watershed. Visit restoration project sites and discover how the river, threatened species and homes all interact along the streamside corridor.

A Carmel River Stewardship manual will be distributed to all attendees for free.

Hosted by Resource Conservation District of Monterey County, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District staff.

All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult, Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m-noon, de Dampierre Park (on the left near the end of Paso Hondo), Carmel Valley. Free.

On Friday, May 17, at 7 p.m., the Her- Grove and the strong emphasis the founditage Society of Pacific Grove will again ers of the assembly placed on the instruccelebrate the community and the early tion of the natural sciences, romantic generations who shaped the city’s life, literature, and the arts. In addition, he will times and future. This year’s focus will speak about the organizing of Chautauqua be the Lighthouse restoration project and Circles throughout the State of California, the honoring of Pacific Grove’s historic and how these Chautauqua reading circles homes which ar now 100 years old. Don- seeded the establishing of the California ald Kohrs will speak on “Chautauqua: the Federation of Women’s Club, a federation Nature Study Movement in Pacific Grove, whose political efforts would be directed California.” All proceeds will benefit the towards the protection and preservation Heritage Society. The event will be held of nature. Kohrs has also made available at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural the first three drafted chapters of “ChauHistory at 165 Forest Avenue. Admission tauqua: The Nature Study Movement in is free to all. The event will start at 7 p.m. Pacific Grove, California” at http://chauCall 372-2898 for more information. tauqua.stanford.edu/.

Donald Kohrs is Branch Library The format of the annual May event Specialist at the Miller Library of Stanford this year will vary from that in years past.

University’s Hopkins Marine Station. Don The annual Home Awards will take a has degrees in biology and library science respite this year. According to Scott Hall, and his current efforts entail researching the event Chairman, “On balance, while the history of the Pacific Coast Assembly we received some great nominations there of the Chautauqua Literary and Science were not enough choices in the four catCircle (1880-1926), the history of the egories to roll out the architectural panel Hopkins Seaside Laboratory (1892-1925) of judges.” All is not lost for the houses • and the early years of the Hopkins Marine that were nominated, Hall said. “We will To register online, go to mprpd.org Station (1917-1950). Beyond these efforts, keep those nominated over to next year. and register with Visa, MasterCard or Don is working to organize and make The nominations can stretch back five Discover. Walk-in pre-registration is ac- available the personal and professional years since the construction project is cepted Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. interests of the marine biologist, Edward completed.” at the MPRPD office, 60 Garden Court, F. Rickets.

The society was founded in 1975 and Suite 325, Monterey (checks, money Mr. Kohrs will share his recent find- encourages the restoration and preservaorders and credit cards accepted). Pre- ings associated with summer gatherings tion of Pacific Grove’s historic buildings. registration is required for all fee-based of the Chautauqua Assemblies in Pacific classes and is strongly recommended for all free programs. No day-of-registration for fee-based programs will be accepted.

For more information, please call Joseph “PROFESSIONAL ACTOR’S WORKSHOPS” at 372-3196, ext. 102, or send an e-mail to narvaez@mprpd.org.

FOREST THEATER GUILD ANNOUNCES

Act Like A Barrymore

Barrymore Actors’ Workshop & Drama Factory John Barrymore III, Director A Comprehensive Workshop featuring Multiple Camera Video and Providing Immediate Objective Feedback Learn the same practical techniques used by generations of Barrymores, Drews, Lanes and Costellos for more tha two hundred years.

MONDAYS MAY 20TH – JUNE 24TH SIX SESSIONS AT THE HISTORIC OUTDOOR FOREST THEATRE IN CARMEL Come join this sixth-generation actor from the famous Barrymore faily to learn the tricks of the trade from his historical theatrical background. Any level of actor is welcome as this is a class with something for everyone to learn. John has been teaching this class with much success!

John is a very animated and interesting actor and has an easy-going and entertaining method to his workshop.

This is a fun class for all ages and levels of acting.

Call 831-419-0917 to sign up Space is limited.

The series of classes will provide a DVD for each for each student to use for casting and auditions.

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Monterey History and Art’s La Merienda coming

La Merienda, Monterey’s birthday party, is a colorful fiesta of delicious foods, red wine, gallant dons, lovely señoritas, lively music and festive dance. La Merienda (the Spanish term for afternoon picnic or mid-day meal) re-enacts an elegant 18th century fiesta. It celebrates the founding of the town of Monterey on June 3, 1770 when Fr. Junípero Serra, father of the California missions, and Captain Gaspar de Portola, a Spanish military leader, joined forces to establish the pueblo of Monterey, California’s first capital. Their meeting also honored the founding of the “Royal Presidio Chapel”, which today is known as San Carlos Cathedral. After the ceremonies that day, everyone sat down for a picnic under a large oak tree near their ship, the San Antonio, which rested in the harbor. The first modern Merienda was

Monterey History and Art Association

From its founding in 1931, the Monterey History & Art Association’s primary mission has been to help preserve the irreplaceable reminders of Monterey’s colorful heritage. Over seven decades, the Association has worked closely with the City of Monterey, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, and other agencies. As a result, more old adobes have been preserved and restored in Monterey than anywhere else in California.

The Association instituted Monterey’s historic landmark program and created the Path of History which guides visitors to historic sites in old Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts, and is the parent organization of the following Monterey institutions: Museum of Monterey, Casa Serrano and the Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library Monterey History and Art Association has been a guiding force in Monterey’s vital historic stewardship. The guarding of Monterey’s precious community assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.

The Monterey History and Art Association, which operates the Museum of Monterey, Mayo Hayes O’Donnell Library, Casa Serrano, and Doud House, is the oldest cultural institution on the Monterey Peninsula. It began its work 81 years ago, and is still going strong today as a leader in the preservation of Monterey’s artifacts, historic properties, and local art.

The Museum of Monterey is dedicated to being a leader in models of history and social studies education and a regional leader in educational programming. The Museum implements an array of education-centered programs including outreach and special events.

Programs engage the community in innovative and dynamic ways while providing opportunities for life-long learning. To support these goals, the Museum is committed to the creation of a strong educational program with an infrastructure that supports effective services. They are dedicated to increasing the potential for visual and historic literacy, creativity, and critical thinking skills. Topically, the Museum of Monterey focuses on the Monterey Region as a community tied to the land and inspires the appreciation for the beauty and complexity of its rich history.

celebrated in 1929, two years before the formation of the Monterey History and Art Association. A ceremony at Colton Hall and a small luncheon at the Memory Garden marked the occasion. It was presided over by Carmel Martin and Harry Greene.

The next year, 350 people joined Carmel Martin, who again acted as master of ceremonies, in the Memory Garden and once again celebrated Monterey’s birthday. The Monterey History and Art Association has celebrated this important early California historic event every year since the Association was established in 1931.

Each year since La Merienda was founded, a local young woman with historic connections to Monterey is chosen as La Favorita, and with her court, reigns over this unique celebration of Monterey’s history. Two other young women are selected to serve as her attendants (“Doncellas”). The women who are chosen for

these roles, accompanied by a chaperone (“La Dueña”) can trace their ancestry back through Monterey history many generations. These attractive young women dress in traditional white Spanish gowns and mantillas (scarves) and greet guests, cut the birthday cake, and hold court at the celebration.

The event includes a barbecue and lively entertainment, as well as a huge 75-pound birthday cake beautifully decorated with fresh roses. The cake is carried in by local young men (“cake-bearers”), and is sliced with the sword of Colonel Roger S. Fitch, the first President of the Monterey History and Art Association.

This event has been sponsored annually by the Monterey History and Art Association for over 80 years. Members of Monterey History and Art Association serve as voluntary hosts and hostesses in period costumes at colorfully decorated tables.

All guests are also welcome to dress in 18th century costume.

The recipient of Monterey History and Art Association’s most prestigious award, the Laura Bride Powers Award, is announced at La Merienda. The recipient in 2012 was Eric Sand. This award is named after the woman who is credited with conceiving both the idea of the Association and the Merienda celebration, which antedated MHAA’s founding. Mrs. Powers was the Curator of the Custom House and First Theater and an ardent student of California history.

La Merienda dancers

82nd Annual MHAA’s La Merienda event to be held on June 1

The famous La Merienda cake

New event at 82nd Annual La Merienda

Bring your Children and Grandchildren to La Merienda para los Niños

New this year to the Monterey birthday celebration, La Merienda, is La Merienda para los Niños where children between ages 5 – 12 will enjoy their own special La Merienda celebration with music and games. La Merienda is set for Sat., June 1, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Children of La Merienda attendees will gather in the patio of the Museum of Monterey at 11:00 AM. Parents will register their children before going to La Merienda in Memory Garden. Children will find crafts and activities based on early California themes. They will go to the Sensory Garden gate to watch the colorful procession of La Favorita’s court, the official party, and the mariachis enter Memory Garden. Then, they will have a picnic lunch under the trees before returning to the patio for early California games, under the supervision of Suzanne Siegelman from MSHPA. They will, then, have their very own ceremonial cutting of a 243rd birthday cake for the City of Monterey. At 2:00 p.m., they will go into the Stanton Center for a program presented by bilingual musician and songwriter, Juan Sanchez. Just before 3:00 p.m., they return to the patio to get their treats from the piñata, before being picked up by their parents.

Monterey History and Art Association is offering a special package to new families interested in Monterey’s heritage. A family package for $150 includes a family membership in Monterey History and Art Association and the Museum of Monterey, two adult tickets to La Merienda, and two children’s tickets to La Merienda para los Niños. Tickets for children and grandchildren of current members of MHAA/MOM are $10 a child for the celebration.

The Monterey History & Art Association will again hold its popular Annual La Merienda celebration, the 82nd, on Sat., June 1, 2013, from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., to celebrate the City of Monterey’s 243rd birthday. La Merienda is held at the Memory Garden in the patio of the Old Pacific House, a State Historic Monument, 20 Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey, CA 93940. For more information about La Merienda, call Eric Sand at (831) 372-7788 or Annamarie Stanton at (831) 241-2484. For more information about Monterey History and Art Association and the Museum of Monterey, go to www.montereyhistory.org.

The community is encouraged to attend this outstanding event that attracts more than 500 people, but due to limited space in the Memory Garden, tickets should be purchased by Fri., May 17. Tickets are $55 for Monterey History and Art Association members and $75 for non-members. The non-member price includes a one-year membership to the Monterey History and Art Association and the Museum of Monterey (new members only). Tickets are now available at the Monterey History and Art Association’s office, located above the Museum of Monterey at 5 Custom House Plaza. Please call 372-2608 for office hours or send a check to La Merienda – MHAA, 5 Custom House Plaza, Monterey, CA 93940. For more information about La Merienda, please call Eric Sand at (831) 372-7788 or email eric.sand@sand-realty.com or Annamarie Stanton at (831) 241-2484 or email AMDStanton@comcast.net.

La Favorita and her court...and Dueña

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Both Pacific Grove Girls Softball and Boys Baseball took on their first playoff games on Wednesday the May 15 and both teams left victorious.

Baseball was matched up against Kings Academy and beat them 4-0, sending Pacific Grove forward in the bracket.

The Breaker Softball team followed the success of the boys, defeating Notre Dame 3-0.

The Quarterfinals of the CCS playoffs will continue on Saturday May 18 for both Softball and Baseball. The Breaker boys will take on Sacred Heart at 8:00AM (locations TBA) while the girls face off with Santa Catalina at 12:15PM at the Salinas Sports Complex Results.

Come out and support both Breaker teams on their respective roads to CCS Championships.

Breaker Scores: May 9-15 PLAYOFFS Girls Softball: Wednesday- Notre Dame; Away Varsity: 3 Breakers, 0 Notre Dame

Boys Baseball:

Wednesday- Kings Academy; Home Varsity: 4 Breakers, 0 Kings Academy

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Breaker of the Week Jason Leach To chip or pitch Chipping and pitching are confused by many golfers. When you are around the green, you will use either a putt chip or a pitch shot. A chip shot is just the same motion as a putt, with no wrist break.

Use the shoulders in a pendulum motion, keeping the club face square back and square through. The clubs most pros use would be an eight iron for long distance chips and a sand wedge for short distance chips.

Play the ball back in your stance with your hands forward. Put your weight on the forward foot. A pitch shot is a mini golf shot, not a full swing. You hinge the hands like a regular golf shot.

Play the ball in the center of the stance, with normal stance.

Adjust your swing according to your distance. Have fun. And practice.

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Inaugural Earth Day Challenge: The Players

Mike Haughey Cal Bordonaro

Back row: Ann Schelert, Dave Russo Front row: Ryan Greve, Rob Kirby

Brad Slama Jason Bristol Steve Kasper Matt Dalhammer

Steve Parker Dirrick Williams Carlos Jones Christ Fitzgerald

Dale Taylor Greg Edenholm Terry Seedars

Mike Mosebach Teddy Melicia Ronnie Pettit Joe Dow

The Village Project, Inc. will hold their fifth anniversary dinner on Sat., May 18 at the Best Western Plus Beach Resort in Monterey, at 2600 San Dune Dr. in Monterey. A social hour begins at 6:00 p.m. with dinner and presentations from 7:00 to 10:00. The keynote speaker will be Dr. V. Diane Woods, Founder/ CEO of the African-American Health Institute and Coordinator of the California

Pacific Grove High’s 20th Annual Youth Basketball Camp

The camp will focus on basketball skill development, sportsmanship and fun. Skill development will focus on improving ball-handling, passing, and shooting. Players will be divided into age appropriate groups and will be instructed by Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Dan Powers, his staff, and players.

Session I Ages: Boys & Girls, Grades 2-5 Day/Time: June 3 - 6, Mon. - Thurs., 9:00am-12 noon Fee: $100 (includes a Camp T-Shirt & a Ball!)

Location: Pacific Grove High School Gym Instructor: Coach Dan Powers and his players Register: Contact Coach Powers @ 646-6590 (ext. 284)

or email: dpowers@pgusd.org Session II Ages: Boys & Girls, Grades 6-8 Day/Time: June 3 - 6, Mon. - Thurs., 1:00pm-4pm Fee: $100 (includes a Camp T-Shirt & a Ball!)

Location: Pacific Grove High School Gym Instructor: Coach Dan Powers and his players Register: Contact Coach Powers @ 646-6590 (ext. 284)

or email: dpowers@pgusd.org

Rick Moss Al Holmstrom John Bohannan Lee Garland

Reducing Disparities Project. Cost for the event is $75 and there will be a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Village Project’s efforts to provide outreach and engagement to the underserved communities of Monterey County in the areas of mental health and family and individual counseling.

Ladies Only golf day announced

PGWGC President Maureen Lyon announced that Sun., May 19, a ladies only golf day will be held at the Pacific Grove Golf Links. The day will include an etiquette and rules seminar, nine holes of golf “walking with a pro” who will answer questions about play and give on-the-course hints and tips. The day will include with a Happy Hour at the Point Pinos Grill and Restaurant. To reserve your spot, send a $49 check to PGWGC to Pacific Grove Women’s Golf Club 77 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, Ca 93950. You may also call Lin Blaskovich at 831-655-2077.

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Monterey Library seeks summer volunteers

Jane Roland

Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts

One Haircut To Go

When Larry and I met over Fourth of July weekend in 1959, we fell in love, and enjoyed a brief courtship. We saw each other only a few times during the next weeks, as he was finishing his studies at The Army Language School in Monterey and I was working for Foster and Kleiser Advertising Company in San Francisco. But we married at the River Ranch, my uncle’s summer retreat and my mother’s home. It was a small, pretty wedding with a few attendants.

One of Larry’s groomsmen was John Grammer. John, who was studying Arabic, was a great friend of my fiancé. He hailed from New England where his father was president of Beechnut Foods. A Harvard graduate, John soon became one of my favorites as he was bright, humorous and attentive. Due to the wisdom of the Army in its postings, John was sent to Germany as was Larry, who studied Russian.

I arrived in Frankfurt in December and the next day we had lunch with John at the restaurant in the Bohnhof (train station) at our new home in Stuttgart, a popular, inexpensive dining spot. The boys ordered large platters of cold meats, cheese and bread. John, who had been studying German and was ever the gallant, smiled at the waitress and ordered haarschnitt to accompany our meal. I was very impressed, but not so much the serving Fraulein who looked at him blankly. John gestured and pointed at the table next to us.

“Ah,” she said ,“meerrettch.” The young woman barely suppressed a giggle and scurried off. It turned out that John had requested a haircut rather than horseradish. I was still impressed.

John was stationed in Goeppingen where he met a beautiful German girl, Ulla Kueller. She looked like Kim Novak but was much prettier. I became very fond of Ulla who worked in the offices of the Kodak Company down the street from our apartment. She would come over and have lunch with Jay and me very often. Ulla made every effort to emulate the American girls with whom she was now associating. By then a number of wives had come over to Germany to be with their husbands. We were a happy group and enjoyed the many activities that abounded. We met Ulla’s parents and became close to her brother and his best friend (whom we speculated might resent the American “invasion” but tolerated our company and we always knew of something to do).

Larry and I were asked to be the best man/matron of honor in their wedding. John’s family came from New England for the event. First there was the civil, then the church ceremony. Ulla’s parents were kind and hospitable. We were told never to mention the word “Nazi,” as a relative, who had not “come out of the closet,” was highly suspected of having been a Hitler sympathizer.

On Sunday, August 13, 1961, we awakened with the rest of the world to learn that troops in East Germany had sealed the border between East and West Berlin, shutting off the escape route for thousands of refugees from the East.

Our service men stationed in Germany were put on alert and ordered to their bases immediately. Dependents were given a week to pack up and leave the country for home. It was hectic and volatile but none of us in Southern Germany had any idea of the turmoil that lay ahead.

So on a morning in mid-August women and children boarded an airliner in Frankfurt to return to the United States. The babies were in hammocks above seats, difficult for 14 month old J.J., who had learned that being still was not his thing. He wiggled when he should have been sitting and ran instead of walking.

Ulla was being sent to the United States as well. After 13 hours of crying, leaking babies, hot cramped quarters, no opportunity for sleep, we reached New York City.

It was hoped that John’s father, who had some clout with authorities, would expedite both of our U.S customs formalities; instead Ulla was rushed from the plane to an office where the technicalities were handled. The rest of us were cattle, waiting in long lines for the prod. It took hours.

Finally we were through, met at the terminal by Tom Ling, who had been stationed with us in Stuttgart, and his wife who whisked us off to the Algonquin. It was late in the afternoon, too early for bed although I had been awake for 24 hours. We found an accommodating maid at the hotel who watched J.J. while the adults went to the Plaza for a drink and a little spot for dinner. I had planned to remain in New York for a couple of days but fatigue drained any thought of city trekking and we said goodbye to our friends and flew to Ft. Lauderdale, where we would stay with Larry’s parents in Hillsborough Beach until he was mustered out in September.

When the troop transport docked in New York, the guard at the end pointed to the men as they disembarked. One group went right and from there home, the others were extended for six months. Larry was one of the latter and, after a brief leave in Florida, we headed for our next assignment, first picking up our car which had come over from Germany.

The fear of Russian uprising was paramount in everyone’s mind. Maintaining some of these troops gave ready manpower if needed. There was a small problem which was the disposition of these men. Signals were mixed. First we were sent to Mankato, Minnesota but they not only didn’t know we were coming, but had no office space. After hasty communication with the Army gods we were told to report for duty to everyone’s favorite spot in the dead of winter, Fargo, North Dakota.

The Monterey Public Library is looking for student summer volunteers. Teen Library volunteers help with the Summer Reading Program by assisting with signups, crafts and programs, and by shelving and helping with computer work. Volunteers should enjoy working with children and must be at least 14 years old. This is an opportunity to gain workplace experience, earn required academic community service hours, and build resumes for college. Interviews begin May 29. Applications are available at the Library Help Desk and on the Web at www.monterey.org/library. For more information contact Jane Ward at 646.5660.

The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.

Tiny Treasures sought

Tiny Treasures” is the annual big-time miniature show at the Pacific Grove Art Center. “‘Tiny Treasures’ is one of our big fundraisers,” says Alana Puryear, director of the Art Center. “It generates income to help us continue to serve the community and meet our mission of connecting community through creativity.” Every miniature will be displayed with a box. Patrons may purchase tickets and deposit them in the box under the piece they want, and deposit tickets will be drawn at the close of the show.

One ticket will be drawn from each box, and the holder of that ticket will win the art piece. Winners need not be present to win.

Donations of miniature artwork, 7” x 9” (including frame) or smaller, are sought. Sculpture is accepted too.

The artist’s name and title of the piece should be on the back. It must be ready to hang with hooks or wires attached.

Deadlines for donations is Thurs., May 23.

Opening Reception is set for Fri., May 31, 7:00-9:00 p.m., when tickets will go on sale. There will be a private drawing for the artwork on Fri., July 12. Winners will be notified.

Drop off donations Wed. through Sat. from 12 to 5 and Sun. 1 to 4 until May 23 at the PG Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove. www.pgartcenter.org

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to Federal legislation regarding HSAs, so you receive no deduction for contributing to an HSA account and any income generated by the funds is taxable for California purposes.

Many companies have been switching to these plans over the past five or six years due to the savings in premiums, and many of the companies pass some of the savings back to the employees by contributing to the HSA account.

At this point, it looks like HSAs will still exist under ObamaCare, and could conceivably become even more popular if ObamaCare does not pan out and insurance rates keep rising. HSA plans have been found to lower the consumption of healthcare services since they do place an economic incentive for consumers to find lower cost options since the consumers pay for 100 percent of the care up to the deductible. Plans that shelter the consumer from any cost at all do not provide this incentive.

However long they stay around, HSAs certainly are a great option for many people today.

Prior articles are republished on my website at www. tlongcpa.com/blog.

IRS Circular 230 Notice: To the extent this article concerns tax matters, it is not intended to be used and cannot be used by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding penalties that may be imposed by law.

Travis H. Long, CPA is located at 706-B Forest Avenue, PG, 93950 and focuses on trust, estate, individual, and business taxation. He can be reached at 831-3331041.

John, Larry, J.J.

Jane, John, Ulla

Jane is the manager of the AFRP Treasure Shop on Fountain Avenue. The shop benefits the work of the Adoption Center on Grand and Lighthouse. Please look at the website and facebook to see future sales and events.

Deadline for publication of Legal Notices is noon Wednesday before publication.

We accept all credit cards.

Call 831-324-4742 for details.

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Travis H. Long, CPA

Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.

Travis on Taxes

Planning for Each Generation

Health Savings Account Your Tax Friend

Perhaps you remember a time when you thought you would get a nice fat tax deduction because you spent thousands of dollars on health care costs that insurance did not cover, only to realize you got nothing out of the deal? The cause that lead to this depressing realization was either because you did not meet the threshold for medical expenses, based on a percentage of your adjusted gross income, or even if you did, you still did not have enough itemized deductions to get you over the standard deduction.

As of January 1, 2013, that threshold was raised even higher - now 10 percent of your adjusted gross income (7.5% for another three years for people over 65).

For most people this would generally mean if you make $100,000, you get no benefit for the first $10,000 of medical expenses.

A health savings account is a fantastic option which basically allows even people taking a standard deduction to effectively get a tax deduction for much, if not all, of their out-of-pocket medical expenses.

There is also no "use-it-or-lose-it" clause such as can be found in the less flexible "Flexible Spending Arrangement" (FSA).

Qualified medical expenses for HSA purposes used to be a broader definition than medical expenses in IRC section 213(d) used for itemized deductions, but a few years ago it was essentially unified.

Eligibility to open a health savings account is dependent on whether your health plan qualifies as a high deductible health plan (HDHP). For 2013, an individual plan must have a minimum deductible of $1,250, and $2,500 for a family plan, among other requirements. The premiums for high deductible plans are much lower (but shop around!) since you are paying a good chunk of the first-dollar costs - just like car insurance deductibles.

You then open a checking account with a company that provides custodial health savings accounts and contribute money to this account. Any contribu-

tions to the account lower your taxable income in the year of contribution, just like contributing to an IRA. Then you in turn use that account to directly pay all your qualified medical expenses (as well as spouse or dependent expenses) with a checkbook or debit card. With the savings created by lower health insurance premiums you should already have some money to contribute to your account. For 2013 you can contribute up to $3,250 for a single plan or $6,450 for a family plan (add a thousand to those figures if you are over 55).

Whatever you do not use stays in your account for the future, and you can keep contributing each year. If you never use it, you can take it out and use it for whatever purpose you want with no penalty after age 65. It would be taxable income, however, if not used for medical purposes. If you use it before age 65 for nonqualified expenses, there is a 20 percent penalty, plus it is taxable income.

Some people even view an HSA as another way to stuff a few more dollars into a "retirement plan," but without the requirement to have earned income, plus the benefit of not having to take minimum distributions by age 70 1/2. If you are enrolled in Medicare, however, you can no longer contribute. Some custodians also allow you to link the account to an investment firm and then invest the money in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.

If you pass away and your spouse is named as the beneficiary, your spouse steps into your shoes and becomes the new HSA owner. If it passes to your estate, it becomes taxable income included on your final 1040 tax return. If it passes to any other beneficiary, the HSA becomes taxable income to the recipient except for medical expenses paid within one year after death. One other tidbit of information - the State of California does not

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When You Need a Little Help From Your Friends

Upon creating your estate plan, you have the capacity to not only formalize your wishes, but you also have the capacity to manage your finances. The original intent of your estate plan is to ensure that your affairs can be handled efficiently by the persons of your choice in case of a future invent such as incapacity or death.

As a result, you typically name third parties who will have the legal power to handle your affairs in the future, while retaining sole control over your finances and personal decisions in the meantime.

However, at some point, you may decide that you need a trusted person to have legal authority to help you with your finances such as writing checks and dealing with financial institutions on your behalf.

When you are ready to give a third party current authority to handle your finances, you have to make sure that you execute the correct documents for the appropriate situation. Most laypersons – and even many attorneys – simply think of executing a power of attorney document.

It seems simple enough and many people assume that a general durable power of attorney will give the agent authority over all assets. However, if your estate plan includes a living trust, your power attorney alone will not be sufficient.

With a trust-based plan, most of your assets are titled to the trust and are not held in your individual name. Technically, you do not actually own the assets – your trust is the owner. However, you are the trustee and the beneficiary and thus you have the power to manage your assets for your own benefit. Most trusts do not allow a trustee to delegate authority to a power of attorney agent and most power of attorney documents specifically do not apply to trust actions. As a result, a general durable power of attorney will not give any legal authority to the power of attorney agent over trust assets. If most assets are titled to the trust, the general durable power of

attorney will not accomplish the goal of giving a third party the legal authority to manage the majority of your assets.

In addition to executing a general durable power of attorney that gives an agent immediate authority, you must also amend your trust to add the third party as a current co-trustee. Once the amendment is executed, you must deliver a copy of the amendment to each financial institution and have the new co-trustee added to the signature cards. Although this is basic estate planning knowledge, it is astounding how often the step of amending a trust to add the third party as a co-trustee is overlooked. Often, the power of attorney agent will go to the financial institution assuming that the general durable power of attorney document will be sufficient, only to get turned down by the bank.

Even with an amended trust that adds the third party as a co-trustee, a general durable power of attorney document is still prudent. First, there are assets that are not titled to your trust during your lifetime such as retirement plans, annuities, and life insurance policies. Second, there are other tasks that might need to be performed on your behalf that can only be handled through a general durable power of attorney such as having the ability to access your mail, signing your tax returns, and entering into contracts on your behalf.

What seems to be a very simple task is more complicated than it first appears. As with all legal issues, it is important to make sure that the goals you are trying to accomplish are addressed comprehensively by an attorney who has the expertise to navigate the various legal rules and technicalities to ensure that you avoid unnecessary delays and hurdles due to a misunderstanding of the law.

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Historian to lecture on Chinese fishing community at museum Quock Tuck Lee and the pioneering fishing community of Pacific Grove will be discussed at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History on Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m.

Hopkins librarian and historian Don Kohrs will discuss Lee, his relationship with scientists and his impact on marine biology research. Lee’s granddaughter,

Gerry Low-Sabado, will also speak and present the 19-minute documentary “By Light of Lanterns: An Untold History of Monterey Chinese Fishermen.”

Admission is $5 at the door. Members are free. For more information call 648-5716 or visit www.pgmuseum.org/ events. The museum is located at 165 Forest Avenue.

Book-signing for new biography of Peninsula artist Author Nelda Hirsh will discuss and sign her new book, “A Bohemian Life: M. Evelyn McCormick,” the first biography published of the early Monterey Peninsula artist, at Carpe Diem Fine Books on Saturday, May 18 at 1-4 p.m. McCormick was widely known for her paintings of local scenes and buildings (For years her studio was in the Custom House.) and she will be the featured artist of the Art in the Adobes Festival this coming September. Many of her large works decorate the Monterey City Council Chambers.

The bookstore is located at 245 Pearl Street in Monterey. Original McCormick

paintings will be on display courtesy of Trotter Galleries. Call 643-2754 for more information or visit www.carpediemfinebooks.com.

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“Run in the Name of Love” 5K takes to Carmel streets

The third annual “Run in the Name of Love” scenic road race and walk is set for Father’s Day, Sunday, June 16, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Carmel’s historic Sunset Center and following a coastal path, with a finish celebration at Carmel’s Ocean Beach. Dogs are welcome to participate in the 2K walk/run which travels a similar course following the 5K start.

Unique features of the event are tribute bibs, dog participant shirts and bandanas, biscuits for the dogs when they cross the finish line, free raffle tickets, post race food and medallions for walkers as well. All runners and walkers are encouraged to run or walk in the name of someone they love, either as a memorial to a loved one or as a tribute to someone who is loved in life.

Proceeds from the race will benefit the Big Sur Marathon’s Just Run youth fitness program. Costs are $35 for the 5K and $25 for the 2K in advance online, or $5 higher on race day.

For more information and to register please visit runinthenameoflove.org.

Printmaking workshops

Barbara Furbush will present Prints 101 at the Pacific Grove Art Center on Saturday, June 1 from 1 – 4 p.m. Participants will handle prints, tools and materials of the four basic processes to gain a broad understanding of prints. The class is designed for any level of experience. Class size is limited; the registration fee is $15.

Contact Barbara at 310-562-3155 or send an email to bfurbush@att.net to register or for further information.

This session is an introduction to a series of workshops called Printmaking Sampler. On the first Saturday of the following months a hands-on workshop will be offered for print process, including screen printing on July 6; relief printmaking on August 3; and intaglio printing on September 7. Workshop fees will vary.

Barbara Furbush received an MFA in printmaking at CSULB in 1985. Her works have been exhibited regularly in Los Angeles. She opened her print studio in the Pacific Grove Art Center a year ago. and offers workshops and individual sessions on an appointment basis. PGAC is located at 568 Lighthouse Avenue.

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Central Coast nonprofit for women seeks success in challenge on Huffington Post Rising International is turning to the community to help it win an important Huffington Post competition by June 6. Out of a group of more than 250 applicants, Rising International is proud to be one of the nonprofits selected to compete for cash awards and international attention in the RaiseForWomen Challenge launched by Huffington Post and its partners on April 24. Currently, there are more than 100 organizations in the running from at least 150 cities in more than 35 states.Rising International, headquartered in Santa Cruz, is the only California Central Coast organization participating in the Challenge.

The RaiseForWomen Challenge is an initiative to help women-focused nonprofits gain resources and recognition.

The challenge is to raise the most money

by June 6 via the crowd funding platform, crowdrise.com.

According to Carmel Jud, Executive Director of Rising International (www. risinginternational.org) , “We see The RaiseForWomen Challenge as an important opportunity to take our organization to the next level, and help a lot more impoverished women. We are a unique non-profit as we help our local women while simultaneously helping disadvantaged women across the world. We hope that our community will donate what they can to help women both here and abroad. All they have to do to donate is to go to www.crowdrise.com/ risingtogether. For added recognition, we are listing individuals and company names on the website unless someone prefers to remain anonymous.”

The RaiseForWomen Challenge is also providing unique short-term bonus vhallenge incentives that allow donors to achieve publicity for both the organization and the donors. Donors are urged to “like” the Rising International Facebook page to see the current challenge.

Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Rising International and its supporters are dedicated to helping to reduce poverty, trafficking and other horrific conditions for women locally and globally through economic empowerment. By using the popular “home party” model, Rising International provides disadvantaged artisans from more tan 20 of the poorest countries access to the American market. By selling their beautiful hand-crafted products and fashion accessories at Rising Home Parties the artisans earn enough money to improve their living conditions and leave what were previously hopeless situations. Think Avon with a social cause.

Rising International Home Party hosts in the U.S. invite friends to their homes to shop and trained low income women and teens run the Rising International Home Parties as a business. It is a simple and effective approach that has changed thousands of lives here and abroad over the past decade.

These local women entrepreneurs acquire career building skills, including leadership, business, sales and presentation skills that help them obtain better jobs, in addition to earning life changing supplemental income. Former East Salinas resident, Susana Camberos for example, used her earnings from her first three Rising

Congolese women proud of their colorful textiles, sold through Rising International International Home Parties to move her family to a safer neighborhood. Susana lost her brother to a drive-by-shooting.

Santa Cruz native Paula Smith earns an average of $30 per hour running her own Rising International Home Party business.

A domestic violence and cancer survivor, Smith never imagined herself as self-assured public speaker. Today you will often find her on stage at Rising International events sharing her triumphs and inspiring other women to believe in themselves.

The Skoll Foundation, a partner in the RaiseForWomen Challenge, has agreed to pledge $50,000 in prizes for the top three organizations that raise the most money by the June 6th deadline. The Foundation is also giving an additional $25,000 for short-term goals throughout the challenge.

Rising International won $3,000 by accomplishing the first short-term goal of securing 15 new donors from April 24 to

May 6.

“If we win first place, we win an extra $25,000 and the PR power of Huffington Post!” Carmel adds. “This is an amazing opportunity for us. We hope to train 100 more local low income women, like Susana and Paula, to run their own Rising International Home Party businesses.

The more our Susanas and Paulas prosper, the more they change the lives of women around the world!”

For more information about Rising International: www.risinginternational. org To donate to help Rising International win the RaiseForWomenChallenge: www. crowdrise.com/risingtogether To follow Rising International progress in the RaiseForWomenChallenge: www.crowdrise.com/raiseforwomen - Wendy Brickman

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When owning multiple pets crosses a line

The cats above exhibit eye infections. Hoarded animals often suffer from malnutrition and infestation by parasites. The cat and the other animals in these photos were rescued by police and SPCA officials from a Monterey hoarder. Many have been adopted already as they are brought back to health.

A recent case of cat and dog hoarding brings the disorder tothe forefront

By Peter Mounteer On April 28, 2013 late in the night, the SPCA for Monterey County received a call concerning the home of Illagene Quaglia, who had been arrested on charges of animal hoarding by the Monterey Police Department the previous day. The SPCA was asked to respond to her home at 1290 First St. in Monterey. Staff arrived at the home at 1a.m. and rescued 22 cats, 24 dogs, 7 puppies and 2 cats in the trunk of Quaglia’s car (that were rescued by the police) for a total of 53 animals.

The word “rescued” is an accurate descriptor. According to Beth Brookhouser of the SPCA for Monterey County, conditions in the home were “horrific, there is no other way to say it. It was indescribable.

There were three feet of trash and our staff needed respirators just to breath inside.”

Among the 53 live animals recovered from Quaglia’s home, four dead cats were also discovered amid the piles of trash. Brookhouser mentioned that they were “very decomposed” and that there could be more in the trash that simply will not be found until the house is completely cleaned out.

Quaglia is an animal hoarder. Animal hoarders exhibit behavior similar to regular hoarders, but on another level, because animals are central to their psychosis, rather than simply inanimate junk as a focus. Animal hoarders must meet three criteria to labeled as such: First, they must have more than the usual number of companion animals. What is “more than usual”? That’s hard to define. “The language is deliberately vague,” Brookhouser said. “I would say that someone like you or me could manage maybe 15 animals with lifestyle changes.” In theory, there is no set limit on the number of animals any person can own, so someone with something like 15 animals may look like a hoarder, but they are not, technically speaking, if they can provide adequate care for all of the animals in their charge. The difference lies in whether or not a person with a lot of animals can give them the appropriate care, hence the second criteria for animal hoarders: The inability to provide the minimal standard of care for the animals to survive. This includes appropriate food and water supply, clean places for the animals to sleep and defecate, etc. Finally, the

The cat at left was found in the trunk of Illagene Quaglia’s car when she was arrested.

SPCA photo.

third, and perhaps most disturbing criterion involves the hoarder’s denial that they are unable to provide the minimal standard of care. In other words, the hoarder cannot recognize that the conditions their animals are living in are unsafe, or that they themselves are, for lack of a better phrase, in over their heads.

Hoarding has historically been associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, according to the Anxiety and Stress Disorders Institute of Maryland. Per this group, hoarding is “an effort to manage the anxiety raised by excessive doubts,” particularly where throwing things away is involved, hence the accumulation of otherwise useless junk. However, the combatting of hoarding is not simply a matter of obtaining some anti-anxiety medication, and not everybody with anxiety or OCD will exhibit hoarding behaviors.

Psychologically speaking, hoarding is complicated. It is has been classified, for the first time, as a disorder in its own category, in the fifth iteration of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, which (coincidentally enough) is due for release by the American Psychological Association next week, on May 22, 2013. Brookhouser says it becomes even more complicated when animals are involved.

She believess animal hoarding arises from “a caretaking need that has gone haywire. They believe that they alone are doing the best they can for these animals.”

Animal hoarders, like other hoarders, typically live alone. They do not let people into their house (which, according to experts, perhaps suggests that they are at least somewhat aware that outsiders would

find their behavior disturbing), are very secretive by nature and present a different persona in public than they do in private.

Brookhouser also mentioned that animal hoarders are often enabled by members of their family, such as siblings or parents, who protect them, don’t report them, and refuse to challenge them on their behaviors for fear of upsetting them. Interestingly, she said that animal hoarding is commonly seen among older women, and that cats, for some reason, are hoarded more often than dogs. The former is in keeping with the Quaglia, case, as she is 59 years old. A February 2007 article in AARP Magazine

by David Dudley suggested that hoarding is not an exclusively Western phenomenon, even though very few cases of hoarding in non-Western countries have made the news in the United States.

The ordeal brings to mind a similar case of animal hoarding that occurred in Seaside in July 2012, where 113 dead kittens and 51 live cats were found at the home of Donna and Maggie Johnson, a mother-daughter pair, who at one point faced a maximum of three years in jail for felony animal cruelty charges, to which they pleaded not guilty in September.

The case attracted international attention.

Both Johnsons received court ordered mandatory counseling, a relatively new approach to this phenomenon as most convicted hoarders simply receive jail time and are forbidden from owning animals in the future.

Brookhouser stressed that, without intervention from mental health professionals, the recidivism rate for animal hoarders is 100 percent. She went on to mention that the SPCA for Monterey County receives

almost one case of animal hoarding per year, but stated that she firmly believes it is more widespread and that there are “many cases we may not know about because hoarders by nature are very secretive.”

Animal hoarding is a dangerous psychological condition that affects all parties involved. Aside from obvious risk to the animals victimized by hoarders, the hoarders themselves face the possibility of contracting various diseases from animal feces and urine, including ringworm and giardia. Hoarders and their animals breath horrible air as well, and because animal hoarders often hoard inanimate objects as well, there is also an inherent fire risk associated with animal hoarding.

In cases like Quaglia and the Johnsons, SPCA responders go into what’s called “Triage Mode” where the animals are recovered from the home, then individually evaluated and medically examined, followed by specific treatment under the care of a veterinarian, and a thorough cleaning and shampooing.

As for Quaglia herself, little information exists on her medical condition. Her home has been declared uninhabitable by the Monterey Police Department, who could only say that it will remain so until the “lengthy process to get [done] everything that needs to be done,” according to Lieutenant Leslie Sonne, who could not say when that might be.

So what happens to the animals involved in cases like this? The answer is multi-faceted and in short once again, it depends. More often than not many of the animals can be nursed back to health under the supervision of veterinarians giving appropriate treatment, and many of them go on to be adopted fairly quickly.

Despite the fact that many of the live animals in the Quaglia case arrived at the SPCA for Monterey County emaciated, malnourished, ridden with flees and gnats, and battling skin, eye and upper respiratory infections, they are responding very well to treatment. Brookhouser estimates that 25-30 of the animals from the Quaglia residence will go to homes in the next couple of weeks. The rest will remain in the hands of the SPCA for more intense treatment, antibiotic regimens and some much needed TLC.

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May 17, 2013 • CEDAR STREET

Times • Page 21

Arts and Events

Up and Coming Open Mic to feature Martin Dodds

Writer Martin Dodds will be featured reader at Writers’ Open Mic on Thursday, June 20 at the East Village Coffee Lounge from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Writers’ Open Mic is a free monthly event open to the public every third Thursday. Writers are invited to come early and sign up for a five to seven minute reading from any genre: prose, screenplay, poetry and essay. The guest reader will read 15-20 minutes form his or her work.

Martin Dodd, a founding member of the Central Coast Writers chapter of the California Writers Club, began creative writing in 1966, and in 1968 he won Hartnell’s Spectrum Magazine short fiction award. Dodd then shifted from writing to community service, founding and directing Sun Street Centers alcohol and drug recovery and prevention programs. After retirement, and a writing hiatus of 34 years, he resumed creative writing in 2002 at the age of 67 as a participant in the Pebbles Writers group at Thunderbird bookstore. He contributed several poems and stories to that group’s 2003 anthology, “The Barmaid, the Bean Counter and the Bungee Jumper.”

His short fiction has been published online and in print in a variety of literary magazines. He has received awards and recognition in numerous writing contests, including the 2008 East of Eden Conference, where he took awards in three categories: poetry, play writing, and short fiction. In 2011 he won the Central Coast Writers’ short fiction contest with his story “Cold Turkey.”

The coffee lounge is located at 498 Washington Street in Monterey. Email phanson@csumb.edu or call 601-9195 for more information.

Program seeks local reps for international students

Nacel Open Door is looking for local representatives to work with their academic year program. Each year the program places about 500 students with volunteer American host families for an academic year or semester. Local representatives act as the primary link for exchange students, host families and local high schools. They serve as the exchange students’ advocate and support system while they are in the United States. They are required to maintain monthly contact with each student and family and to address any problems.

Duties of a local representative include recruiting new host families and helping them through the completion of their host family application, matching students as well as possible with recruited host families, obtaining school acceptance for students, conducting home interviews with potential host families and orientations for students and host families.

A qualified candidate should be in-

terested in cross-culture education, be outgoing, and have a flexible and positive attitude. Local representatives must feel comfortable approaching schools, churches, organizations, and individuals to identify hosts. The ideal candidate is highly organized, resourceful, is a good judge of character, is connected to the community and has experience working with students. Local Representatives receive a stipend. For more information, please call Carol Berger, local coordinator at 209-863-2094 or visit www. nacelopendoor.org.

Nacel Open Door is a non-profit high school student exchange organization headquartered in St. Paul, Minn. It is a J-1 exchange program sponsor under the designation of the U.S. Department of State and has a full listing with the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel.

Sons of Norway will screen ‘Kon Tiki’

The next meeting of Sons of Norway, Aasgaarden Lodge on Saturday, June 15 will feature a showing of the Academy Award winning Documentary, “Kon Tiki.” Filmed in 1947, this Norwegian film shows the expedition led by Norwegian explorer and writer Thor Heyerdahl. It has an introduction explaining Heyerdahl’s theory and then shows diagrams and images of the building of the raft and its launch from Peru. The whole film was shot by the crew, entirely in black and white, on a single 16 mm camera.

The meeting will be held in the Monterey Public Library Community Room at 2 p.m. It is ope to the public and admission is free. Refreshments will be served. Call 373-8316 for more information.

‘Chasing Ice’ to be screened at Carmel High “Chasing Ice,” an award winning film by James Balog, will be shown at the Carmel High School Performing Arts Theater on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m.

Admission is free. The movie will be presented by Sustainable Carmel and the Carmel High School Environmental Club. This second showing is due to a power outage during the Earth Day showing.

While admission is free, 100% of donations received will assist in the “greening” of the new Carmel High School Science Wing. Donations will be accepted at the event or checks made out to CHS ASB with “for Environmental Club” in the memo section may be mailed to P.O. Box 222780, Carmel, CA 93922. Credit card donations may be emailed to detlef@bittner.com or phoned in at 277-1413.

Between the approval and actual construction of the new CHS Science Wing, the “green” elements were dropped. These could again be a reality were funds to become available.

Call Adrienne Herman at 624-8000 or Cindy or Nikki Bittner at 277-1413 for questions or more detail.

Submission deadline May 31 for Teen Film Festival Young filmmakers eager to see their work on a screen bigger than YouTube will get the opportunity in the fall, when CSU Monterey Bay will hold its fifth annual Teen Film Festival.

The Teledramatic Arts and Technology Department is accepting entries for the festival, which will be held on Sept. 7 as part of the Monterey Bay Film Festival’s three-day run (Sept. 6-8). The deadline to apply is May 31.

Filmmakers between 13 and 19 years old are invited to submit films and videos up to five minutes in length. Entries may be in English or Spanish and there is no entry fee. Entries may be submitted online at montereybayfilmfestival.com.

TAT students will organize the event and handle the judging, according to Professor Enid Baxter Blader.

“It’s an educational experience for our students, who want to go out in the world and have their films screened in film festivals. A great way to understand that process is to curate a film festival,” Blader said.

CSUMB also hopes the festival will serve as a way to interest local teens who might not have considered going to college. By inviting them to campus and showing them what the university offers, they may consider enrolling.

While local teenagers are encouraged to enter the competition, it’s also open to teenagers from around the world.

Last year’s event drew more than 200 entries with films submitted fromEcuador, South Africa, Venezuela, Salinas, Soledad and Los Angeles. Close to 400 people attended the festival, making it the most attended event in four years. Teen filmmakers from all over California, their families and community members came to enjoy the show.

The Monterey Bay Film Festival will also feature three programs curated by Mike Plante. Plante is an associate programmer of the Sundance Film Festival, and curates many other festivals internationally. This will be his fourth year as the programmer of the Monterey Bay Film Festival.

New decorating event for Feast of Lanterns

The Feast of Lanterns Board of Directors is proud to announce “Lighting the Way” – Lantern Award, new for 2013. This is a chance for those folks in our community that do a beautiful job decorating their house for the Feast of Lanterns to be acknowledged. If you are interested in being considered for the award, please message or share a picture of your decorated home in Pacific Grove and it will be forwarded to the Queen Mom Linda Lyon. At the beginning of July the Royal Court will spend an afternoon touring our lovely town and selecting their favorite decorated home or business. Each member of the Royal Court will select their favorite. Then a time will be set up to have your home or business photographed with the member of the Royal Court that selected you. It will be posted on Facebook. “We hope to make this an annual tradition,” said a board member.

“In the Blue Willow Myth, the Mandarin proclaims that everyone will carry lighted lanterns to 'Light the Way' so he can find his daughter,” said the spokesperson. “This part of the story shows that light leads us to love, and that love transforms us. The Mandarin, Queen Topaz and her love Chang are all transformed through the process of seeking love. We hope to cultivate love and light in our community. This new award is a way to do this and share some community fun.”

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Tom Stevens

Otter Views

Great Homer, Good Gatsby

If you only have 100 minutes, see ‘An Idiad’

Two literary classics – one ancient and daunting; the other modern and accessible – can be explored in alternative formats on the peninsula right now. Curious to see new versions of great works, I took in both shows over the weekend.

What I learned surprised me. The weighty old epic yielded a lean and riveting one-act play that sprinted for 100 minutes. The slender modern novel, on the other hand, begat a ponderous, candy-colored movie with a cast of thousands but little emotional engagement. It jogs along for 143 minutes.

If you have 243 minutes to spare, by all means see them both. Years will likely pass before dramatic interpretations of works by Homer and F. Scott Fitzgerald can be seen hereabouts in such close proximity. But if you have only 100 minutes, see the Homer.

Staged four times weekly through June 2 at Carmel’s compact Circle Theater, “An Iliad” is a rocket ride through Homer’s epic account of the siege of Troy. The play also doubles as a history of war and an astute inquiry into why we continue to wage it. The script, by Lisa Patterson and Dennis O’Hare, was a 2012 Obie Awardwinner. The Pacific Repertory Theater’s Carmel production honors the original.

Its themes alone make “An Iliad” pertinent to our warrior nation, but what really rocks is the presentation. Working on a bare stage with just a few crude props and set elements, one energetic actor brings the whole thing vividly to life. In the current PacRep production, Jackson Davis plays the world-weary “Poet” fated to re-tell through the ages Homer’s war epic.

“Every time I sing this song, I hope it is the last time,” the Poet tells his listeners, having first invoked the muse. Unshaven, long-haired and wearing a stained overcoat, Davis’ gaunt bard clumps onstage carrying a battered leather valise. He could be a homeless war veteran or a war refugee from any age, including ours.

But this fellow is special. He has memorized the Iliad, can speak Greek, has traveled the war zones of the world, and is seemingly immortal. In addition, this Poet doesn’t just relate the story; he acts out every role and every highlight. He also projects every emotion, from tenderness, pathos and exhaustion to the fiercest bloodlust and wrath. Davis has his listeners leaning forward in rapt, pin-drop silence.

Reminding audiences that “Rage” is the first word of the original Iliad’s 15,000 lines of verse, the playbill repeats the play’s nifty prologue: “Goddess, sing the rage of Peleus’ son Achilles, murderous, doomed, that cost the Achaeans countless losses, hurling down to the House of Death so many sturdy souls, great fighters’ souls, but made their bodies carrion for the dogs and birds . . . what drove them to fight with such a fury?”

What, indeed? The Poet quickly dismisses the usual suspects: the beauteous Helen, godly rivalries, the golden apple. No, our age-old desire to slaughter and pillage has deeper, darker, more twisted roots. “An Iliad” explores more of these than can be recapped here, but one sequence is particularly telling. In a near-Homeric feat of memory, The Poet gives a machine-gun recitatif of humanity’s known wars. The times, places, combatants and durations may vary; but war itself is a constant. It’s a dark idea, but so far, true.

• Darkness of another sort shadows Jay Gatsby, protagonist of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Roaring ‘20s novel “The Great Gatsby” and of Baz Luhrmann’s new film.

Winningly portrayed by Leonardo Di Caprio, Luhrmann’s Gatsby is a handsome, high-flying millionaire in the cinematic mold of Charles Foster Kane and Howard Hughes.

But while those uber-capitalists sought power for its own sake, the self-made Gatsby yearns to impress and win back a lost love who married into old money. To this end, he spins himself a fictitious bio, amasses an illicit fortune, builds a palatial Long Island estate, and pitches glitzy bacchanals where trendy urbanites pose, drink, dance, flirt and strut.

This is catnip to Luhrmann, who staged sensational party scenes for “Romeo + Juliet” and “Moulin Rouge.” If anything, “Gatsby’s” 3-D effects, computer graphics and vivid palette make its revels seem even zoomier than those predecessors.

Somewhere in the second hour, though, the absence of soulful story-telling pops a drag chute on the pizzazz.

The through story is a love triangle with social caste underpinnings more relevant in the 1920s than today (and more subtly explored in the book). That said, Corey Mulligan makes a winsome if droopy Daisy, Joel Edgerton is convincingly stonefaced as her cheating husband Tom Buchanan, and Tobey Maguire is a comforting narrative presence as Gatsby’s impressionable young neighbor Nick Carraway.

With its Jay-Z sound track and Bollywood sets, Luhrmann’s “Gatsby” is an apt adaptation for our time, but not for all time.

Heroes of The Iliad by Tischbein Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Pacific Grove seals show still going strong

By Thom Akeman Baby seals will be entertaining fans along the Pacific Grove Coastal Trail for a couple more weeks, but the birth rate for the season has slowed from several a day to occasional. Once born, healthy moms will nurse their pups three to four weeks and give them lots of swimming lessons before taking off to start working on next year’s generation.

The highest number of pups seen from the trail on a single day this year has been 76, seen on two different days in the past week. That’s a good number, but less than the count for the past few years because of a variety of natural and human-caused problems that interfered with many seals this year and left a record number of small carcasses on our shoreline.

Still, people have been engrossed by 26 to 70 baby seals on the beach at Hopkins Marine Station at any given time during the past week, 6 to 16 in the spillover rookery around the bottom of 5th Street. This year, the eighth our resident seals have delivered pups in that spillover, the nursery expanded over to three small beaches at Berwick Park, and one mom displaced from 5th Street delivered “Cupid” on the main beach at Lovers Point.

Docents in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s Bay Net program talked to more people than ever about the seal pupping this year – 8,000 in April alone – pointing out the animals, explaining the natural processes and, in too many cases this year, the problems.

Please remember seals and their pups are protected by federal law. If you see someone disturbing them, call the police at 911. If you see a seal with a problem, call the Marine Mammal Center at (831) 633-6298, or the NOAA hotline at 1-800-853-1964, and let trained rescuers assess the situation and take whatever action is necessary. Other human attempts to help can result in the deaths of pups.

The evolution of whales and hippos Doug Cheeseman, an ecologist who has been leading wildlife safaris for 35 years, will talk about killer whales in the southern ocean, humpback whales and their land relatives, hippopotamuses, when he talks to the Monterey Bay Chapter of the American Cetacean Society on Thursday, May 30.

Cheeseman will illustrate his presentation with more than 100 photos he has taken to show the behavior of those animals and other mammals and birds of Africa. He retired from teaching zoology and ecology in 1998 to become a fulltime

wildlife photographer and nature tours leader through Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris in Saratoga.

The talk to the cetacean society, the oldest whale conservation organization in the world, will start at 7:30 p.m. in the Boat Works building of Hopkins Marine Station, 120 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. The meeting is free and open to the public.

More information is available at www.acsmb.org, or www.cheesemans. com.

Special Kids Crusade to host casino night

One in 700 children is born with Down Syndrome. One in 303 children is born with Cerebral Palsy. One in 50 children is born with autism.

Having a child is always a gamble. For families with the one in six children born each year with some sort of developmental disability, every day presents special challenges. Special Kids Crusade helps “special families” by offering support, building awareness and developing resources so life isn’t so uncertain.

This June, supporters can take a gamble to benefit Special Kids Crusade’s mission at their Special Kids Crusade Casino Night, being held on Friday, June 7 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey. Enjoy a buffet dinner, hosted wine bar, live music and, of course lots of casino fun. The event starts at 6:30 p.m.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.specialkidscrusade.org

Science illustration students exhibit work

If you’ve ever wondered about the artwork that illustrates science textbooks, field guides, and interpretive signs in parks and nature preserves, you have the opportunity to learn about it at an exhibit in Pacific Grove.

Illustrating Nature, the fourth annual exhibit of work by students in the CSU Monterey Bay Science Illustration Program, will be on display at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History May 4 through June 16. The museum is located at 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove.

The opening reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3.

The 65 illustrations and several field sketchbooks in the exhibit depict subjects ranging from our local kelp forest to life on Mars and using media including pen and ink, scratchboard, colored pencil, watercolor, gouache, acrylic and digital media.

A demonstration of science illustration methods and techniques will be held at the museum from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 11.

In 2009, the science illustration program relocated from UC Santa Cruz Extension to CSUMB. One of the most prestigious programs of its kind in the nation, it prepares students who are sought after by scientific institutions and publications around the world. Graduates are working at the Smithsonian Institution; New York’s American Museum of Natural History; the Los Angeles Museum of Natural History; the Monterey Bay Aquarium; and National Geographic, Scientific American and Nature magazines.

Museum hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free.

More information about the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is available at http://www.pgmuseum.org/

May 17, 2013 • CEDAR STREET

Times • Page 23

The Green Page

City pursues new plan to meet state mandate

By Cameron Douglas As the clock ticks away toward a state-imposed deadline, Pacific Grove city officials and engineers are racing to redirect grant funds and devise long-term plans to reduce pollution going into the Monterey Bay. Our stretch of coastline is an Area of Special Biological Significance; and while that carries some benefits it also brings more responsibility.

State officials have mandated that Pacific Grove must reduce its pollutant load into the ASBS by 90 percent in 2014.

Water quality data for the year 2011 at Greenwood Park shows key bacterial indicators such as E. coli and enterococcus hitting their highest levels since 2005, with heavy metals nearly as high as they were in ’05. This year at Lovers Point, repeated warnings of high bacterial count in the water are raising questions and concerns about the bacteria’s origin, and what to do about it.

The city went through a grant application process to obtain funds for needed repairs and projects. The State Water Resources Control Board awarded Pacific Grove a $2,400,000 grant. The grant was to be used in specific ways: Expanding the existing dry weather diversion system on two storm drain outfalls, located near Hopkins Marine Lab and the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Reconstructing Sewer Pump Station 11 and replacing the force main, in conjunction with the dry weather diversion expansion.

Storm water treatment at Greenwood Park (constructed treatment wetland).

Implementing an outreach strategy and incentive program in the Greenwood Park watershed to encourage residents and businesses to install building and landscaping retrofits to retain storm water on site and improve storm water quality.

Conducting a minimum of one year of effectiveness monitoring post-construction.

At a community meeting last March, a substantial portion of the immediate Greenwood Park neighbors and others vigorously protested the planned wetland treatment, citing problems about mosquitoes, maintenance and noxious fumes. Following an angry tirade, some of the citizens suggested that efforts be redirected at repairing suspect parts of the upper storm sewer system, and chase down sources of cross-contamination from sanitary sewers. The city halted all work on the wetland project the next day.

On May 1, city council directed staff to pursue alternate plans.

Environmental Programs Manager Sarah Hardgrave, who was the target of harsh words from some members of the community at the March meeting, remains enthusiastic. “It’s a fun challenge to restore an urban watershed,” says Hardgrave. “I just wish we could take the emotion out of it.”

One hundred twenty-five years have brought many changes to Pacific Grove. Development has covered a portion of the original sewers, mainly on parts of Gibson, Sinex, and even beneath the Mayflower Church. A look at city maps from the late 19th century shows a town that was built around a natural water path, with a large reservoir at the top. The site of that reservoir is now part of a Cal-Am corporation yard.

Close examination shows decades-old storm and sanitary sewer lines running at an angle beneath Sinex and Gibson avenues toward 14th street. Much of that old system now lies beneath homes and buildings. The old clay pipes may well be leaking, which could be a cause of cross-contamination to the storm sewer. The city is now working on a plan to go around those old sewers, splicing in new lines on Sinex that would then run down 14th Street. This project would replace the scrapped Greenwood Park wetland. That requires a redirect of the SWRCB grant.

Whether or not the state will agree to redirect the grant funds remains a very important question. Persuading a grant maker to consider a revised grant after they have already approved funding for other specific purposes is a lot to hope for. “The state grant folks are very busy,” Hardgrave observes.

While improvements to the sewers are now a main priority, Hardgrave is quick to point out that the work doesn’t end there. Urban runoff remains a problem that must be addressed before the city can sufficiently reduce the impact to the bay and fall in compliance with the state requirement. Urban runoff is everything that washes into the watershed when there is rain, consisting of oil, grease and heavy metals that are deposited on roadways. Much of that goes through Greenwood Park. Lovers Point and Asilomar are other key sites of urban runoff.

Meanwhile, the city plans an investigation to better ascertain other sources of bacteria going into the bay. This summer, the city will collaborate with Professor Alexandra Boehm of Stanford University on a “bacteria source tracking project” at Lovers Point. Again, this project is funded by the State Water Resources Control Board, through the Source Identification Protocol Project (SIPP). Similar studies have been done at Cowell Beach in Santa Cruz and other beaches in Southern California.

They are part of a microbial source evaluation project conducted in 21 labs across the U.S. and the European Union.

The Lovers Point study will address several aspects: Is the fecal bacteria problem at Lovers Point a localized problem?

Do seagulls contribute bacteria to the water at Lovers Point? Can the flux from seagulls be quantified?

Is the storm drain a persistent source of bacteria and human marker to the beach? What is the flux of pollution from the storm drain?

The city is also studying the output from residential sump pumps in Pacific Grove to determine how much that contributes to the consistent storm water flow in the dry season.

Please email comments and suggestions for future Green Pages to: cameron@cedarstreettimes.com/

Storm water pours out at Lovers Point during a rainstorm.

Cedar Street Times file photo.

This plan shows the old storm and sewer lines running at an angle beneath Sinex and Gibson avenues. The proposed new sewer lines are illustrated along Sinex and 14th Street. Drawn

by Neill Engineers Corp. Provided courtesy City of Pacific Grove.

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