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Scientific Illustration Exhibit Pacific Grove Museum Demonstration May 11, 11-2 Museum Tues-Sun. 10-2 FREE
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“Swan Lake” Film Golden Bough Theatre 7 PM, $24 622-0100 •
Mon., May 27
“The Good News Club” Author Talk/Signing Unitarian Church 5 PM, Free 624-7404 •
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Benefit Golf Tournament Hospice Foundation Corral de Tierra 1-7 PM (831) 333-9023 www.hospicegiving.org •
Fri., May 31 Art Reception PG Art Center 7-9 PM, Free 375-2208 •
Fri., May 31
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May 24-30, 2013
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Vol. V, Issue 36
Asilomar State Park: An Endangered Paradise By Al Saxe Asilomar’s breath-taking 107 acres, one mile of coastline and the life that inhabits them are the crown Jewels of Pacific Grove. Fortunately these lands are under the jurisdiction of the California State Park System and the watchful eye and loving care of Asilomar ranger/ environmental scientist Cyndi Dawson, her dedicated staff, and community volunteers of all ages. Asilomar is where the land not only touches the sea, but also the hearts and souls of all who walk her pathways. Asilomar’s grounds encompass three distinct communities. These include the intertidal tide pools, the dunes, and a Monterey pine forest. Unfortunately all of these areas are presently under siege by predators both foreign (non native plants) and domestic (Homo sapien). Throw in climate change, bark beetles, pathogens and you get a good idea of what keeps Ranger Dawson awake at night. Where does one begin? According to Ranger Dawson you can’t plan for the present and the future unless you know the past. As part of the Asilomar Centennial Lecture Series, Ranger Dawson recently gave a detailed presentation on the history of Asilomar and nearby areas. According to Dawson, manipulation of the Asilomar area landscape as occurred over a very long period. Thousands of years ago the Ohlones and other native tribes, who were mainly hunters and gatherers, affected the Asilomar environment. They used land
The tide pools and restored dunes of Asilomar State Beach. Photo by Brad Woodyard. management techniques when they discovered burning grasses would result in a higher seed production the following year. They also over fished many of the areas along the Asilomar coastline. The arrival of Spanish settlers brought additional manipulation to the area. Large swaths of Monterey pines were removed to clear more land for their grazing cattle. This was a practice continued and enhanced by the Mexican and American
settlers who followed in their footsteps. One of the most blatant attacks to the Asilomar area was the large scale removal of enormous sand dunes located above Asilomar Beach. This beautiful white sand was transported to Waikiki Beach for the enjoyment of Hawaii’s tourists and residents. Not all the dunes were removed but they still managed to come under human manipulation. Large areas of
Council at the time that the matter would be litigated, as did a representative from CalPERS (which is the pension plan in question). Laredo informed the council that if they insisted on enacting the measure, they should also ask the voters if they wanted to amend the city charter to reflect the change because the city charter did not allow it. He expressed doubt at the time that it would be enough, but Measure R was put on the ballot and passed. The Police Officers Association immediately sued as did the Police Management Association,contending that the city charter prevents employee compensation from being decided by voter initiative. This ruling will likely have implications for the current citizens' initiative which seeks to void the 2002 pension agreement, dub it illegally enacted, and require benefits to be repaid. The City
Council on Wed., May 15, decided to ask for a judicial review of the matter instead of enacting it as the previous council had done, or putting it on the ballot right away.
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Judge rules citizens’ initiative of 2010 and Measure R are unconstitutional By Marge Ann Jameson A ruling was made Fri., May 17 in Superior Court concerning a 2010 voter initiative. Judge Thomas Wills ruled that the initiative was unconstitutional. In doing so, he also found that Measure R, passed by voters, was unconstitutional. He did find that the city had met its "meet and confer" obligations in the matter, however. On July 21, 2010 a citizens' group presented the City Council with an initiative that would put the cap on retirement contributions for employees. The Council sitting in 2010 voted to enact the initiative rather than put it on the ballot. Then-Council member Bill Kampe, now mayor of Pacific Grove, was the lone dissenter. City attorney David Laredo and City Manager Tom Frutchey each warned the
See story on Page 2: Writ of mandamus filed against City as costs escalate "It has been a seminal week for Pacific Grove," said City Manager Frutchey, pleased at the outcome. He said he was gratified that the judge had ruled the City had met its meetand-confer obligations in the matter. The mayor could not be reached for comment, being on vacation. Former police chief Carl Miller also expressed appreciation of the ruling on the unconstitutionality of the two
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Asilomar’s dunes were planted with ice plant. These plantings unfortunately choked out many native plants and endangered many others along with the insects and species dependent on such plants. Thanks to the efforts of Ranger Dawson’s predecessor Tom Moss and hundreds of community volunteers the ice plant was removed and endangered native plants were re-introduced to the dunes. Their restoration effort was one of the most successful efforts ever achieved in the state of California. The dune restoration plantings are still continuing thanks to the efforts of Ranger Dawson, Bill Garner, other state park employees and new volunteers. According to Ranger Dawson Asilomar’s Monterey Pine Forest is also facing challenges. The ravage of Pitch Canker has taken its toll on the Pines. Today ninety percent of the Pines are estimated to have Pitch Canker. This has required Ranger Dawson and staff to try numerous approaches to the problem. Inoculation of the pines was tried unsuccessfully. Planting of seeds from seemingly healthy trees has not shown a greater success rate than seeds taken and planted form diseased ones. The outcome of this battle is still an open question. Asilomar’s intertidal areas, long over fished, are now making a comeback. The endangered black abalone is one of the success stories noted by Ranger Dawson. Thanks to the collaborative efforts of the California State Parks system, CSUMB, and UCSC staff and students, members of the Pacific Grove Natural History Museum and volunteers from the Limpets organization the inter tidal area is now well monitored. Using a grid system the volunteers are able to provide frequent and valuable information on the health of the tide pools and the life they hold to Ranger Dawson. If you would like help in the monitoring process of the tide pools please contact the Limpet Society at limpetsmonitoring.org. If you would like to assist with the dune restoration effort or the Monterey pine tree and native plant restoration project please contact Cyndi Dawson at the Asilomar State Park Office. If Asilomar is to continue to be the refuge it has become to so many the world over, it will require the assistance of those of us who live nearby.
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Mirth’O’Matics Golden State Theatre 8 PM, $12 394-3031 •
Sat. June 1
First Saturday Book Sale Pacific Grove Public Library Noon-5 PM Benefits Library Book Fund
• Sat. & Sun., June 1-2
Father’s Day Sale ACS Discovery Shop 10 AM-6 PM/ Noon-4:30 pm 372-0866 •
Sun., June 2
“Here on Earth, an Animal Alphabet” Book Signing The Works 3-5 PM, Free 372-2242 •
Wed. June 5
Wed., June 5
“Asilomar Centennial” Gentrain Lecture, MPC 1:30-2:30PM, Free 646-4224 “Secret Lives of Prickly Sharks” Gentrain Lecture, MPC 1:30-2:30PM, Free 646-4224 •
In an attempt to force the City to either enact the citizens' initiative of 2013 or to put it on the next ballot, a writ of mandate has been filed in Monterey County Superior Court by Sally Aberg, Frances Grate and Daniel Davis. The are the leading proponents of the citizens' initiative. The City's consulting attorney, Michael G. Colantuono, had indicated that the matter could be submitted for judicial review in plenty of time to do either of the two actions if the decision indicated they were legal. The attorney hired by the citizens' group, Margaret Thum of Pebble Beach, stated that, under Monterey County Elections Code, the City has no such choice. “This has been tested time and time again,” said City Manager Tom Frutchey, pointing out that citizens have the right to declaratory relief and the City should have the same right. Frutchey is satisfied that the decision about the writ of mandate will satisfy
Fri., June 7
Casino Night Special Kids Crusade Monterey Hyatt 6:30 PM, $75
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Sat. June 8
Dylan & Dylan at The Works 667 Lighthouse, Pacific Grove Admission $12 7:30 PM • 372-2242 •
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the City's request for declaratory relief. “This is the opportunity to ask the judge to rule right away on whether this is a permissible measure,” he said. On Fri., May 17, Superior Court Judge Thomas Wills ruled that the citizens' initiative of 2010 and subsequently Measure R, which attempted to change the City's charter to make the citizens' initiative legal, were both unconstitutional. The writ of mandate was filed on May 21, 2013. “The City looks forward to a quick review of the legality of the Citizen's Ini-
tiative, including whether an election is required. The City shall seek guidance from the Superior Court as to whether the proposed election measure is constitutional,” said City Attorney David C. Laredo. “It is unfortunate that it took more than three years to determine that the 2010 election petition was fatally flawed. This action will shorten that timeline.” Not including staff time spent on the question over the months and years, the City has spent more than $100,000 in attorneys' fees and the bill is rising.
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Pacific Grove Weekend Forecast
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The Memorial Day concert at the Naval Postgraduate School has been canceled this year as a result of lack of funding. The Monterey County Pops organization, which performed the previous concerts, relied on funds from the school to make the annual tradition possible. NPS could not supply financial assistance this year due to the federal government sequester. Pops spokesman Michael Walas noted that the musical organization hopes to return next year to the popular community tradition of free Memorial Day concerts on the lawn of the school. He noted that the Monterey County Pops will perform free concerts on July 4, one at Spreckels Park in the morning and then at Jacks Ball Park in Monterey in the evening. Other scheduled concerts include Labor Day, September 2, at the Monterey County Fair; “A Salute to Veterans” on Saturday, November 9 at the Robert Stanton Theater in King City; and the holiday concert on Saturday, December 21 at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey. Call 624-4538 for more information.
Writ of mandate filed against City in pension question as costs escalate for City coffers
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Click It or Ticket to Boost pINITIATIVE Seat Belt Use – Day and Night matters.
As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Pacific Grove police are urging everyone to buckle up as Pacific Grove Police officers will be lending their support to the 2013 national Click It or Ticket seat belt law campaign and looking for motorists who are not belted. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 52 percent of the 21,253 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2011 were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. Deaths involving seat belt non-use are more prevalent at night than during the daytime. According to NHTSA, 62 percent of the 10,135 passenger vehicle occupants killed in 2011 during the overnight hours were not wearing their seat belts at the time of the crash. “Seat belts save thousands of lives every year, but far too many motorists are still not buckling up, especially at night when the risk of getting in a crash is even greater,” said Christopher J. Murphy, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety in a press release. “We want everyone to have a safe summer, but it requires an important step on the part of motorists – clicking that seat belt.” In 2011, seat belts saved an estimated 11,949 lives nationwide according to NHTSA. While this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign runs from May 20 through June 2, officers are out enforcing seat belt laws year-round. For more on the national Click It or Ticket mobilization, please visit www.nhtsa.gov.
CHOMP CEO/president to address Rotary
The Pacific Grove Rotary Club which meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach will have as the speaker on May 28, Steven Packer - CEO/ President Community Hospital of Monterey Peninsula.Lunch is $20 and reservations may be made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657
Spell Chick doesn’t cache ever thing. That was supposed to read, “Spell Check doesn’t catch everything”. How many mistakes do you see? You can rely on Spell Check to find your mistakes, but it didn’t find any in that headline. Let me help you polish up your written content. Call Cameron at (831) 238-7179.
Editing/proofreading starting at $25/hour. The Monterey Community Band Presents
“Masters of Classical and Jazz” Conducted by Richard Robins Guest Conductor, Adam Penrose
Sunday, June 9, 2013 2:00 p.m. Monterey Peninsula College Music Hall (M-1) 980 Fremont Street * Free Admission *
Enjoy the sounds of Classical and Jazz Music Through these featured selections: “New World Symphony”, by Dvorak “Procession of Nobles”, by Rimsky Korsakov “Orpheus in der Unterwelt”, by Offenbach “Take Five”, by Desmond (A Tribute to Dave Brubeck) “Slaughter o Tenth Avenue”, by Rodgers featuring George Peterson on Piano “St. Louis Blues”, by Handy and more . . sponsored by City of Monterey Recreation and Monterey Peninsula College
For more information call 646-3866
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It will take several weeks for Judge Wills's ruling to be final, but when it is, an injunction will likely be issued that will void them both. In the meantime, City staff will seek declaratory relief on the current citizens' initiative in time to put it on the ballot if that's what a judge rules.
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Cop log 5/11/13-5/17/13 Mysterious disappearances
A woman on Lighthouse reported that someone took a gold brick from her apartment. She doesn’t know when it happened or who might have done it. The gold brick was given to her by relatives and she was upset that someone would take her belongings. A man on First St. reported that, sometime in the past six months, someone took antique firearms, family antiques, and jewelry from his home. He recently noticed they were missing. No further details.
Theft from front yard
A child’s Power Wheels toy was taken from the front yard on Willow St.
Bike stolen. Pacific Grove Lane
A bike was locked to a handle in the owner’s parking space. It was stolen while she was at work.
Lost and found and turned in and returned or not
A fanny pack containing wallet, cell phone, and camera was lost on 5/12/13. A wallet was reported lost. The wallet was found. Owner and wallet reunited. A cell phone was lost on 5/10/13 by a woman walking near Lovers Point. A man left his iPad on a bench and when he returned 20 minutes later, it was gone. A person reported losing a bag on Jewell Ave. No report on what was in the bag. An empty prescription bottle was found in the reporting party’s work vehicle. It wasn’t hers. Wallet lost near grocery store. A console was found in the bushes on Syida. It contained a cell phone, a gigaware iPod FM transmitter, some mints, a necklace and a screwdriver handle.
Scam averted
A person on Congress received a call stating that their granddaughter had been involved in a vehicle accident in Canada and that she needed money to bail her out. Luckily, the potential victim called the police instead of Western Union.
Keep your siding on your side
A person on 17th St. reported that his neighbor had put several pieces of aluminum siding in his yard. Police officer observed one, and said it appeared to have been blown there by the wind. Nonetheless, the offended party wanted a report.
Neighbor being rude and potentially feeding the birds
A woman on Pacific Ave. reports that her neighbor has been rude to her over the years. She doesn’t want him contacted; she just wants a record made. She also reports that he has, in the past, fed the birds though she hasn’t seen this activity recently.
Knocked down garbage cans on Presidio
A woman reported that her neighbor intentionally knocked down her garbage cans and shouted obscenities at her daughter. She doesn’t want him contacted for fear it will escalate.
Accidents
Hwy. 68: Vehicle stopped for a turn, vehicle coming up behind didn’t see it until it was too late, swerved, hit a vehicle making a turn. Non-injury collision on Lighthouse. Vehicle rollover on Junipero. No injuries, vehicle towed. Vehicle rollover on Funston. No injuries but a drunken driver. Patricia Rowe arrested for drunk driving and transported to Monterey County Sheriff’s Office. Non-injury accident involving a vehicle and a tree. A woman reported that someone sideswiped her husband’s car on Park St. and left.
Malicious shopping cart
A person reported that a shopping cart hit his vehicle on Forest Ave.
Recidivist dog on 18th
A woman brought in a dog that was at large. The officer has seen this dog before and the owner had previously been warned.
Cat rescued from power pole on Mermaid
A cat was reported up a power pole and a person was climbing the pole to rescue it. The Fire Department was called and responded as did police, hoping to retrieve the cat before it, or the citizen climbing the pole got into difficulties with the electricity. A firefighter climbed the pole and attempted to coax the cat down, eventually grabbing it. It scratched him before he could lower it onto a tarp being held by police and firefighters. The cat had been vaccinated. Returned to its owner.
Times • May 24, 2013 PacRep to present ‘Glass Menagerie’
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Pacific Repertory Theatre, the region’s only year-round professional theatre, continues its 2013 season with Tennessee Williams’ award winning classic, “The Glass Menagerie,” playing June 7 – 30 at the Golden Bough Theatre in Carmel. Haunted by the past, the present, and the looming future, the Wingfield family comes to life on the Golden Bough stage. Awarded Best Play by the New York Drama Critics’ Circle, “Menagerie” is Williams’ most deeply personal play. The author of “A Streetcar Named Desire” and “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” and arguably our nation’s most important playwright, Williams draws his characters with a sensitivity that is unmatched. The play has been called “one of the most beautiful dramas in American theatre.” The PacRep production, staged by Artistic Director Kenneth Kelleher, will feature company resident actress Julie Hughett as Amanda Wingfield, an opinionated southern belle who longs for her youth and dreams of a better life for her and her children, children she pushes to be more successful in life and love. When her son Tom (Equity actor Aaron Wilton), a would–be poet and the story’s narrator, brings home a gentleman caller (Chris Deacon), his troubled sister Laura (Nicolina Akraboff) is given a rare hope. Their chance meeting becomes one of the sweetest and most heartbreaking stories ever told. Williams’ masterpiece is a touching tale of lost dreams, family bonds and survival. The Glass Menagerie begins with one discount preview, Friday, June 7 at
7:30 p.m., and opens Saturday, June 8, at 7:30 p.m., followed by a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, June 9. Performances continue Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., weekends through June 30. Performances are at the Golden Bough Theatre, located on Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th avenues in Carmelby-the-Sea. Season FlexPasses are now available for up to 10 productions at $253 per subscription, a 35 percent savings over single ticket prices, or $182 for subscribers 65 years of age and older and $97 for students, teachers and military members. A variety of subscription plans are now available allowing the choice of three to 10 plays. Single tickets for all shows are on sale now. General admission single ticket prices range from $20 to $36 with discounts available for seniors over 65, students, children, teachers, and active military. The Pacific Repertory Theatre Box Office is located at the Golden Bough Playhouse on Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th avenues in Carmelby-the-Sea. Business hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Telephone 622-0100 PacRep is supported by ticket sales, individual donations, special events, and grants from the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, the Berkshire Foundation, the Shubert Foundation, the STAR Foundation, the Nancy Buck Ransom Foundation, the Chapman Foundation, the Harden Foundation, and PG&E Company, among many others.
Monterey Library seeks summer volunteers
The Monterey Public Library is looking for student summer volunteers. Teen Library volunteers help with the Summer Reading Program by assisting with sign-ups, 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.
‘Swan Lake’ screened at the Golden Bough
In partnership with the nations leading digital theatre network, PacRep Theatre continues its Specticast Encore Series with a one-night-only screening of Matthew Bourne’s ground-breaking version of “Swan Lake” on Sunday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the the newly renovated Golden Bough Theatre in Carmel. The movie will be presented in High Def on PacRep’s new 28-foot movie screen, accompanied by state of the art sound. Bourne’s “Swan Lake” has been acclaimed as a landmark achievement on the stage. This production, perhaps best known for replacing the traditional female corps de ballet with a menacing male ensemble, was filmed at Sadler’s Wells, London in 2011. Season SpectiCast tickets are available now. Tickets for individual performances are $24 for general admission; $20 for seniors; $12 for students, teachers and active military; and $7.50 for children under 12. FlexVu film packages are also available for $48 for four screenings. The Pacific Repertory Theatre Box Office is located at the Golden Bough Playhouse on Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th avenues in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Business hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Telephone 622-0100 or visit www.pacrep.org for more information.
Lifeguard needed for Lovers Point Pool
The City of Pacific Grove is seeking applications for the part-time position of Recreation Assistant II- Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor. This position provides a variety of activities in support of the summer aquatic program, but the primary function is to serve as lifeguard for the Lovers Point Pool. The summer aquatic program will run mid-June to Labor Day, then weekends through September. A full description of this position is available on-line at http://ci.pg.ca.us/jobs. To be considered for this position complete a City application available at the Pacific Grove City Hall at 300 Forest Avenue or on-line. The employment location will be at Lovers Point Pool. Compensation will be from $10.80 - $13.14 hourly. To fill this position, applicants must be 15 years or older and possess certifications in life-guarding, first aid and C.P.R. for the Professional Rescuer. Call Donald Mothershead at 648 – 3130 for more information.
Discovery Shop holds Father’s Day sale The American Cancer Society Pacific Grove Discovery Shop is presenting “The Thrill of the Hunt: Father’s Day Man-Cave Event,” a new event in honor of Dads. Men’s clothing will be reduced 50 percent. Shoppers can pick out Father’s Day gifts on Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. and Sunday, June2 from noon – 4:30 p.m. The Discovery Shop is located at 198 Country Club Gate. Call 372-0866
Gentrain lectures for June include Asilomar Centennial
June Gentrain lectures at Monterey Peninsula College include the following: On Wednesday, June 5. Roxann Jacobus, retired State Park Ranger, will present “Asilomar Centennial.” Founded in 1913, it was the first summer camp and conference grounds in the United States owned by a women’s organization. Its original buildings were designed by architect Julia Morgan. California State Parks purchased Asilomar in 1956 for $350,000. Jacobus joined California State Parks in 1979. In her 30-year career, she had nine California park assignments, working the southern California beaches and as far north as the redwood forests near the Oregon border. In 1989, she transferred from Hearst Castle to Asilomar. She retired as a park ranger in 2010, but was asked to return to the park service and work at Asilomar as a retired annuitant. Today she offers talks and walking tours of the park’s cultural and natural history.
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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Forest Theater Guild announces lineup of “Films In the Forest” Forest Theater Guild has announced the lineup for the summer film series, “Films in the Forest.” The opening film event will be on Wednesday, May 29 with “Growing Up Weston,” a film from the Weston Photography and Scholarship Fund featuring the rich history of the Weston Family and their relationship with photography. Other films include: “The Hobbit” on Thurs., May 30, presented by the Forest Theater Guild Society; “Bottle Shock” on Wed., June 5, presented by Bernardus Winery; “Les Miserables” on Thurs., June 6, presented by Keller Williams; “Roger Rabbit” on Wed., June 12, presented by Kelly Productions; “Band Wagon” on Tues., June 18, presented by the Carmel Residents Association; “Casino Royale” on Thurs., June 20 presented by Wells Fargo Mortgage; “Sense and Sensibility” on Thurs. July 11, presented by Jane Austen at Home and Court of the Golden Bough; “Up” on Sun., July 21, presented by Monterey Employees Association and Monterey Young Professionals. “Films in the Forest” offers sponsorship for community film nights and applications are open for new sponsorships. Please email us at info@foresttheaterguild.org if you are interested in hosting a film. Films will take place at the historic Outdoor Forest Theater. 419-0917 or email to: info@foresttheaterguild.org.
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New Kids’ Book by Pacific Grove Author Celebrates Golf’s Greatest Underdog Tale
“Francis and Eddie” Introduces Ouimet’s Stunning U.S. Open Victory to the Next Generation
On the centennial of arguably the greatest underdog triumph in sports, an awardwinning author and artist have teamed up to bring the tale to life in a beautifully illustrated picture book. Francis and Eddie (Why Not Books, June 2013) tells the true story of how 20-year-old amateur golfer Francis Ouimet and his 10-year-old caddie shocked the world by winning the 1913 U.S. Open against all odds. It is the first children’s book about this seminal moment in golf history, and it has been named to the Summer 2013 Kids Indie Next List as selected by independent booksellers. A century ago, the world’s finest golfers gathered at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, to compete for a national championship. Joining them was little-known amateur Ouimet, who lived across the street from the course and taught himself to play by sneaking onto the fairways. His caddie was 10-year-old Eddie Lowery, who stood only four feet tall. Together, against their idols and in front of a crowd that grew from a handful of spectators to a horde of thousands, they attempted to pull off the impossible. Along the way, they forged a lifelong friendship. In Francis and Eddie, Pacific
High School Literary Magazine Available!
The 2013 literary magazine of the Pacific Grove High School Young Writers Club is currently at the printer. Cedar Street Times is proud to say we have it on hand as will many area coffee houses.
Grove author Brad Herzog and illustrator Zachary Pullen celebrate a story of hope, loyalty and two young dreamers who believed in each other. “If you consider all of the elements that make for a great sports legend—David vs. Goliath,
local kid makes good, a dramatic narrative, thrilling moments, a transcendent feat—this is the ultimate feel-good tale,” says Herzog. “And there’s a 10-year-old at the heart of it.” Adds Hall of Famer Curtis Strange, who won the U.S. Open at The Country Club 75 years later, “It reads like a fairy tale. It really is hard to believe that it happened.” Brad Herzog (www.bradherzog.com), has published more than 30 books for children, as well as an acclaimed trilogy of American travel memoirs. Zachary Pullen (www.zacharypullen.com), whom Herzog describes as a “modern-day Norman Rockwell,” has illustrated numerous books, and his work has appeared in publications ranging from Sports Illustrated to The New York Times Book Review. An inspiring 100-second book trailer can be viewed at the publisher’s website, www.whynotbooks. com, where Francis and Eddie is available as both a hardcover picture book ($17.95) and e-book ($9.99). It can also be purchased on Amazon.com and at bookstores nationwide. As part of the charity partnership mission of Why Not Books, a portion of the proceeds from hardcover sales benefits the Francis Ouimet Scholarship Fund, which has provided more than $25 million in need-based college scholarships since 1949.
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Times • May 24, 2013 Dianne Lyle’s DiFranco Dance Company presented their Spring Dance Concert last weekend at the Pacific Grove Middle School Center for the Performing Arts. With her signature high energy and boldy colored costumes, Dianne choreographed 20 pieces for young dancers from age 3 through teens, to the delight of the parents and public. Summer dance production begins soon: Details on page 16. Photos by Daniel and Karen Levy
May 24, 2013 • CEDAR STREET
Barrymore to direct and star in “Hamlet” at Forest Theater
John Barrymore III will direct, as well as star in William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet” at the Forest Theater. opening June 27. John Blyth Barrymore III is the great-grandson of John Barrymore, who first performed this production to great success in the 1920s on the London stage. He is the son of the late John Drew Barrymore and brother of actress Drew Barrymore and is returning to the stage to revive the role that made his great-grandfather a theater icon. The production will also feature Ron Joseph, Emmy-award winning actor of TV and film. The Forest Theater Guild, in association with the Shakespeare Society of America, is reviving historic Shakespearean productions originally performed by the Forest Theater Society in the 1930s and ’40s at the Outdoor Theater. “This partnership will benefit both organizations and bring back a much-beloved tradition to our home theater,” said Rebecca Barrymore, artistic and executive director of the guild. The guild will open the season on May 23 on the Outdoor Forest Theater stage with “Snow White,” running through June 16. “Hamlet” opens June 27 and closes July 28. Show performances will be on Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and military and $10 for children under 18 years old. Children under 4 are free. Tickets are now on sale online at www.foresttheaterguild.org and will be on sale one hour before the shows on site.
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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.
Artist to Demonstrate Technique at Pacific Grove Art Center
Rhoda Draws will reveal how she creates the lively mixed media paintings of expressive nudes in her current exhibition, “Skin in the Game,” at a talk and slide show presentation on Saturday, June 15 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Art Center in the Nadine Annand Gallery. Admission is free. For more information, please call 375.2208.
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Times • May 24, 2013
‘Snow White and Seven Dwarfs Opens at the Historic Forest Theater
The historic Outdoor Forest Theater is just the perfect spot for this timeless fairy tale of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” to take stage. The Forest Theater Guild’s production by Jesse Braham White is based on the 16th century Brothers Grimm tale of the evil stepmother Queen Bragamar and her jealousy of her lovely step-daughter, Princess Snow White. Being the fairest in the land, Snow White is banished to the dark woods (of the Forest Theater) and the cottage of the seven dwarfs. The theater has been transformed into a magical kingdom, complete with a “special effects” Magic Mirror created by Masterwerx’s Luke Ahern, and a witches’ cauldron of magic spells to delight the audience. Directed by Alyssa White (Jack and Dawn Galante’s daughter), this performance should be a great graduation celebration for many of the local talents in the cast; Kelsey Posey and Alexandra Roden as Snow White, Erin Carey as the Queen, David Naar as the Prince, and Remy Webster as Dandipratt. The rest of the cast includes The show runs Fridays 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. with Princess Party packages for the matinee performances, available for private party and front row seats. Call 419-0917 for more information. Tickets are on sale at their box office one hour before shows or at www.foresttheaterguild.org in advance. The Outdoor Forest Theater is located one block south of Ocean Avenue on Mountain View and Santa Rita Street in downtown Carmel and is 104 years old this year.
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 Nickels 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. Hula’s Island Grill and Tiki Room is
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.
Military Appreciation Day at Del Monte Center
Del Monte Shopping Center invites the community to salute and show support for the dedication and sacrifice made by members and their families of our Armed Forces with a special “Military Appreciation Day” celebration to be held Sat., June 8 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The day begins with free coffee and donuts from 10-11:00 a.m. courtesy of the Monterey Commercial Property Owners Association (MCPOA). Macy’s will offer $10 gift certificates to the first 100 military families and many merchants will offer special military discounts throughout the day. Entertainment will include the Seaside ROTC Drill & March Team from 11 – 11:30 a.m., the DLI Air Force Choir from noon – 12:30 p.m., Air Force Jazz Band 12:30 -1:00 p.m., and The Del Monte Brass Band 1 – 2 p.m. There will be activity tables with crafts, games and giveaways for the kids, including Operation Care & Comfort’s letter writing and donation table. From 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., enjoy a Pizza Lunch provided by Pizza My Heart. Military families eat free and civilians are $3 per slice. For more information on store listings, movie times, weekend entertainment, and special events, please call the Guest Services Center at 372-4540 or visit www. shopdelmonte.com.
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.
Friends of the Marina Library present The Wonderful World of Music
Princess Snow White.............................................................................. Kelsey Posey Princess Snow White........................................................................Alexandra Roden Queen Brangomar........................................................................................Erin Carey Witch Hex.................................................................................................Cody Moore Prince Floimond of Calydon...................................................................... David Naar Sir Dandiprat/Peddlar Woman............................................................... Remi Webster Berthold, the Chief Huntsman.............................................................. Daniel Ruacho The Seven Dwarves Blick/Guinivere..................................................................................... Akasha Brown Flick......................................................................................................... Jayna Spitler Glick...............................................................................................................Jack Hart Plick...............................................................................................................Josh Hart Snick................................................................................................Harrison Coleman Whick.......................................................................................................David Roden Quee.......................................................................................................... Will Fulmer Maids of Honor to Snow White Rosalys..................................................................................................... Coral Barrett Astolaine/No Tailed Cat......................................................................... Laurel Bowen Christabel............................................................................................... Stacy Meheen Lynette/Short Tail.................................................................................. Karen Meheen Amolette............................................................................................... Camilla Martin Ursula/Long Tail...................................................................... Sierra Wouden-Crosno Blue Bird............................................................................................... Evelyn Fulmer Bunny.................................................................................................... Lucy Stephens Pages to the Prince Valentine............................................................................................. Oliver Stephens Vivian............................................................................................... Michael Stephens
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Times • Page 9
Your letters
Opinion Police retirement is ripping apart the community Editor:
This is in regards to the 3 percent at 50 issue ripping apart this community. Jeff Fenton (president of the Police Officers Association) is absolutely correct when he says he hopes, “We can set aside the past and begin to get recruits again.” I bet recruits will be pounding down the doors of City Hall to be part of what might be the best pension plan in the nation. These new recruits probably never heard of Pacific Grove until now. All agree that the pensions are unsustainable, so they better get here quick. Stockton, California did the “Royal Pensions.” Check it out. Mr. Fenton has also asked us to look at the human side of this issue. People trying to save the city millions are now non-human? The mayor has asked why we opposers are, “unconcerned with cost and consequences.” Are you kidding me? Cost and consequences is our mantra. As for council members who want to move on to other things: You ran for this office; you don’t get to pick and choose what issues to deal with. Nor do you get to decide what issues are important to us, both humans and non-humans. Could the Mayor, Mr Fenton, council members and all police officers please tell me what we had to gain in any of this? Renata Yundt Pacific Grove
Strategic Traffic Operations and Prevention Program (STOPP)
May 29, 2013 from 7:00 am to 12:00 am, the Monterey Regional Strategic Traffic Operations and Prevention Program (STOPP) will be conducting a special traffic enforcement operation in the City of Pacific Grove. STOPP was formed to promote and enhance motorist safety, educate our motoring public and reduce traffic collisions. Made up of Monterey Regional law enforcement agencies, STOPP will address specific traffic enforcement needs within each jurisdiction to reduce traffic collisions. The program will focus on primary collision factors of these commuter routes through the City of Pacific Grove. Each month participating STOPP agencies will provide personnel and equipment to a participating STOPP member and provide saturated traffic enforcement in problem areas defined by the host agency. Citizens will see officers from different police agencies providing traffic enforcement in Monterey Peninsula cities. Funding for this community safety program is provided by Monterey Country law enforcement agencies.
York School Commencement Saturday
York School celebrates the Class of 2013 Sat., May 25, in its 49th Commencement. Families, faculty, students, and alums will hear from four students, including two co-valedictorians, and from Carmel lawyer Mark Myers, a 1973 York alumnus, at 11 a.m. ceremonies on the Maurine Church Coburn Commons at the York campus. In addition to the welcome by Myers on behalf of York alumni, and the presentations by the students — co-valedictorians Caroline Chan of Santa Cruz and Amy Ng of Monterey, senior class president Susel Mata of Salinas, and class vice president Thu-An Pham of Monterey — Director of Theater Barbara Rees also will speak to the graduates. Myers, a transactional and estate planning attorney with The Grunsky Law Firm of Watsonville, is a former chair of the York board of trustees. Degrees will be conferred on 41 York School graduates by Head of School Chuck Harmon and Board of Trustees Chair Randall Charles. Members of the Class of 2013 have contributed almost 5,000 hours of service to the community, and earned more than $3 million in scholarship and merit awards. They have been admitted to 80 colleges and universities. The Commencement will be preceded by a 9:30 a.m. Baccalaureate service in the Maurine Church Coburn Memorial Chapel, the Rt. Rev. Mary Gray-Reeves, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real, presiding.
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Coastal Commission cannot prohibit public access Editor:
Re: Vigilantism is alive and well in PG by Marge Ann Jameson Ms. Jameson writes an interesting article related to human beach access rights versus the needs of the pupping seals located in our fair city of Pacific Grove. Ms. Jameson should be commended for taking the time to identify the Marine Mammal Protection Act and including the internet link to help lend credence to her story. Those of us who are very concerned and not in favor that beach access be denied to visitors and PG locals during the pupping season are now provided with a non-emotional reference point to help us draw our own conclusion. Neither the city government or any other local organization including the Coastal Commission has the right to prohibit access to the coastal waters. Please note the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 as amended through Pub. L. No. 109-58, the Energy Policy Act of 2005 is very clear in the intent of the act and the controls related to the act. The act is first and foremost designed not to protect seals but to foster a proper environment for the users of the coastal areas: (D) priority consideration being given to coastal-dependent uses and orderly processes for siting major facilities related to national defense, energy, fisheries development, recreation, ports and transportation, and the location, to the maximum extent practicable, of new commercial and industrial developments in or adjacent to areas where such development already exists, (E) public access to the coasts for recreation purposes, The U.S. Congress recognized the importance of meeting the challenge of continued growth in the coastal zone by passing the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA) in 1972. The Act, administered by NOAA's Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM), provides for management of the nation's coastal resources, including the Great Lakes, and balances economic development with environmental conservation. Here is what the act states in relation to seals: (f) CALIFORNIA SEA LIONS AND PACIFIC HARBOR SEALS; INVESTIGATION AND REPORT. — (1) The Secretary shall engage in a scientific investigation to determine whether California sea lions and Pacific harbor seals— (A) are having a significant negative impact on the recovery of salmon fishery stocks which have been listed as endangered species or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), or which the Secretary finds are approaching such endangered species or threatened species status; or Seals have been recognized since 1972 as having a negative impact on the ecological system in the waters of the California Pacific Ocean. The depletion of sharks and killer whales in the oceans has now removed the natural balance of the normal ecological system. Those of us who have been fishing and diving in the Monterey Bay since the early ’70s can attest to the reduction in the total number of fish available both for sport catching and viewing as the years have progressed. This past year, countless pups have been washing ashore on the islands of Southern California in major health distress as a result of mother seals abandoning the pups due to a lack of food. This lack of food is being created by too many seals competing for shrinking levels of food. The very idea that seals have a protection granted by the federal or state government is not stated in the MMPA: Section 2. Findings and Declaration of Policy 16 U.S.C. 1361 The Congress finds that— (1) certain species and population stocks of marine mammals are, or may be, in danger of extinction or depletion as a result of man's activities; (2) such species and population stocks should not be permitted to diminish beyond the point at which they cease to be a significant functioning element in the ecosystem of which they are a part, and, consistent with this major objective, they should not be permitted to diminish below their optimum sustainable population. Seals are not an endangered marine mammal. The city does not have the right to erect barriers to restrict access to the beaches of our community. The city department that wasted city funds to place beach access barriers needs to remove the barriers. The “Angel Volunteers” who placed illegal signs that promote the restriction of beach access should be asked to remove the signs. Bob Duchene Pacific Grove
Is this Pebble Beach sign illegal?
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Times • May 24, 2013
Your achievements
Peeps Pacific Grove High School Class of 2013 Scholarships and Awards
Quail Men’s Club Scholarship................................................................................. Nick Moran
Presenter: Jim White
Presenter: Matt Bosworth
Presenter: Jennifer Nobles
Presenter: Jan Scott
Presenter: Betty Kier
Presenter: Shari Goldman
Presenter: Lou Godfrey
Rotary Club of Pacific Grove Scholarship.......................... Lindsey Morgan, David Wiltschko, John Baker Memorial Scholarship . ................................................. Jennifer Winter, Max Paris Monterey County Association of Realtors Scholarship............................................ Paige Book Monterey Peninsula Audubon Society Scholarship..................... Jessica Bullington, Max Paris First United Methodist Church Scholarship.........................................................Emily Stewart Congregation Beth Israel Scholarship .............................................................. Adam Kershner C.L. & Mary Dean Kier Scholarship............................................................. Anthony Berteaux Kiwanis Club of Pacific Grove Scholarship............................................................Yann Brown Kiwanis Club Cory Heitz Memorial Scholarship..............................................Kailee Romberg
Presenters: Sherry Sands, Vic Jacobsen
Presenter: Jefferson Seay
Presenters: Herschel Amos, David Salinger
Presenter: Scott Mackey
New Millennium Scholarship...........................................................Ricardo Munoz, Max Paris Pacific Grove Masonic Lodge #331 Scholarship............................ Sabrina Riffle, Kevin Russo, Lindsey Morgan, Nick Moran University of Alabama Presidential Scholarship..................................................Emily Phillips Feast of Lanterns Scholarship.................................................. Celeste Torres, Jennifer Winter, Lindsey Morgan, Jenna Hively Presenter: Joni Birch
Church of the Wayfarer Scholarship.....................................................................Emily Stewart
Presenter: Dr. Norm Mowery
United States Naval Academy Preparatory School Scholarship............................ Dean Randall ................................................................................. Presenter: Commander Alan Shaffer, USN Monterey Peninsula College Foundation Scholarship......................................David Wiltschko Monterey Peninsula College Robert J. Bullock Journalism Scholarship................Cesar Lopez
Presenter: Beccie Michael
Presenter: Beth Penney
Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association Scholarships Ada Eleanor Smith Scholarship............................................................................Emily Stewart Bob Hoag Scholarship.......................................................................Maggie Grindstaff-Snyder Class of 1952 Remembers................................................................................Sophia Sorenson Don Harlan Scholarship.................................................................................... Laurence Cefalu Maude Marian Smith Scholarship............................................................................ Arwa Awan Richard Reynolds ’57 Science and Technology Scholarship.............................Daniel Boatman Dr. Phillip Nash ’52 Educational Scholarship...............................................Sydney Thompson Nelson William “Bill” Hyler ’39 Educational Scholarship....................................Jenna Hively PGHS Alumni Association Music Scholarship............................................................Max Paris PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award................................. Anthony Berteaux PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award................................ Timothy Matthews PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award...........................................Paige Silkey PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award......................................... Dean Randall PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award...........................................Yann Brown PGHS Alumni Association Annual Scholarship Award.........................................Sabrina Riffle California School Employees Association Pacific Grove Chapter #229................. Jacob Ellzey, Holly Heebink, Max Paris, Wesley Tagg
Presenter: Rachel Mein
Holly Adams Among University of Kansas Spring 2013 Candidates for Degree
Holly Adams, of Carmel Valley is one of more than 4,500 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring. She received a Master of Science in education. Degree candidates are listed online by home city and county, state or country; and degree, based on available information. There is also a list of all students listed alphabetically. These lists only include names of students who applied for graduation by March 10. On the web: http://readabout.me/achievements/Holly-Adams-Among-Universityof-Kansas-Spring-2013-Candidates-for-Degree/6155972.
Pacific Grove students are among MPC honorees
Monterey Peninsula College presented a number of scholarships totalling some $250,000 to deserving students on Mon., May 2. Among those honored were Cesar Lopez, an incoming student, with a Robert J. Bullock Journalism Scholarship; Sean Merchak, with a Monterey County Association of Realtors Charitable Trust Scholarship and a privately funded Harland & Lillie Murphy scholarship; Peter Mounteer with a $10,000 Robert J. Bullock Journalism Scholarship for transferring journalism and communications students; Anasimoun Yousif with a private Women Reaching Out to Women scholarship and an Osher Scholarship; Ryan Walker with a Dan Searle Memorial Scholarship; Timmy Bell with a faculty-designated MPC Foundation Scholarship in Physcial Sciences; Jonathan Villarreal with an Alumni Association Scholarship; and Lali Baratashvilli with a Dan Searle Memorial Scholarship.
Pacific Grove High School P.T.A.
Presenter: Crystal Hawes
Presenters: Alana Buller, Bo Buller
Presenter: Bo Buller
Presenter: Bo Buller
Presenter: Bo Buller
Presenter: Karinne Gordon
Presenter: Karinne Gordon
Presenter: Karinne Gordon
Presenter: Karinne Gordon
Presenter: Karinne Gordon
Presenter: Kathy Buller
Presenter: Kathy Buller
Presenter: Kathy Buller
Presenter: Kathy Buller
Presenter: Ken Ottmar
Presenter: Ken Ottmar
Presenter: Ken Ottmar
Presenter: Ken Ottmar
Presenter: Matt Bell
Presenter: Matt Bell
Presenter: Matt Bell
Academic Merit Scholarship.......................................................................... Brianna Rakouska Leadership/Community Service Scholarship......................................................... Dean Randall Leadership/Community Service Scholarship.................................................... Lindsey Morgan Community Service Scholarship..................................................................................Max Paris Sportsmanship Scholarship............................................................................... Jack Giovinazzo Tenacious Student Scholarship..........................................................................Daniel Boatman The Riley Eagle McDowell Scholarship for Leadership & Academic Excellence..................... Timothy Matthews, Lindsey Morgan Granite Construction Golden Rule Leadership Award............................................ Bryan Clark Morris Dill Tennis Scholarship...............................................................................Jenna Hively Emma Carter Memorial Scholarship.................................................................. Katelyn Peakes Pacific Grove Teacher’s Association Scholarship..................................................Sarah Gordon PGTA Future Teacher Scholarship..................................................................Jessica Bullington Harles Sarment.................................................................................................... Jennifer Winter Baskin, Martin & Gladys H. Memorial Scholarship.............................................Emily Stewart 3M Pacific Grove High School Scholarship............................... Savannah Chioino, John Choi, Celeste Torres, Malisha Wijesinghe James Bliss & Annette Sward Forestry & Nursing Scholarship...................... Lawrence Cefalu Frank Moore Memorial Scholarship....................................................................... Josh Massey The Honorable Florus Williams Scholarship........................................................ Dean Boerner Edwin Cope Memorial Scholarship........................................................................ Jae Won Yun ............................................................................................................... Presenter: Kathy Buller Young Ladies Institute, Our Lady of Bethlehem #240, Italian Catholic Federation Scholarship, and Italian Heritage Society Scholarships...............................................................Robin Olson Ruth R. Young Scholarship Fund............................................... Raquel Guerra, Elaina Pennisi, Sophia Sorenson, Samwaeil Yousif Edward Doolittle Memorial Scholarship.................................... Hannah Chung, Katie Phillips W.F. Swengel Scholarship........................................................................................ Evan Jaques Pacific Grove High School Scholarship..............................................................Devin Williams Pacific Grove Men’s Club Golf Scholarship.......................................................... Trevor Dixon Prudential Spirit of Community Award................................................................Emily Stewart Temple University President’s Scholar Award......................................................... Disha Singh 3M Scholarship Essay Contest Scholarship........................................................ Lyla Mahmoud National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students................................................................ Hannah Chung, Emily Phillips Presenter: Matt Bell
Valedictorian............................................................................................................. Arwa Awan Salutatorian..........................................................................................................Hannah Chung
Presenter: Matt Bell
Sarah Chatoff of Pebble Beach awarded degree from Salve Regina University
Sarah Joan Chatoff of Pebble Beach was awarded a master’s degree in business administration during Salve Regina University’s 63rd commencement on Sunday, May 19. The school conferred 439 baccalaureate degrees, 191 master’s degrees, 19 certificates of advanced graduate studies and six doctorates at the ceremony. Salve Regina, a Catholic, co-educational university founded by the Sisters of Mercy, enrolls more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.
Pacific Grove Unified School District Honors Retirees
Teachers, staff, and administrators who have retired this school year were honored at the recent school board meeting. They were presented with trophies. The honorees, and their years of service are named below: Carol Barbic ...................................................................................................7.0 years Wendy Bettencourt .........................................................................................24 years Elena Diebolt ..................................................................................................31 years Laura Emerson ...............................................................................................8.5 years Patrick Godfrey . .............................................................................................16 years John Hiserman ................................................................................................32 years Beth Hopkins ..................................................................................................35 years Deanne Hurst ............................................................................................... 016 years Joe Juynh ........................................................................................................12 years Geoff Kostyshak .............................................................................................35 years Nancy Parsons ...............................................................................................6.5 years Laurel Peiffer ..................................................................................................25 years Mary Ann Spangenberg ...............................................................................26.5 years Debbie Ternullo ...........................................................................................27.5 years
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Times • Page 11
Your achievements
Peeps Carmel Students contributed money to local non-profits thanks to Rotary Club of Carmel Valley’s Partners in Community Service (PICS) Program Through the program Partners in Community Services, commonly known as PICS, students at Carmel Middle School, Tularcitos School and Carmel River School, All Saints’ Episcopal Day School and Junipero Serra School allocated money provided by the Rotary Club of Carmel Valley to local non-profits. The distribution took place at a special luncheon on Tues., May 16 at Rancho Canada. Representatives of each of the charities and non-profits were present to receive their check, along with all the students and teachers involved. The checks awarded are listed by school and recipient: Carmel Middle School $1000 to the Kinship Center; Tularcitos Elementary School $1000 to the American Red Cross; Carmel River School $1000 to the Make a Wish Foundation; All Saints’ Episcopal Day School $1000 to Voices for Children, formerly CASA; and Junipero Serra School, $500 to First Candle and $500 to Meals on Wheels specifically for the Save Our Breakfast campaign. The PICS process begins in January when leadership, student government or religious classes at the five schools are provided $1,000 each by the Rotary Club, Then the students begin a careful and thoughtful procedure to select recipients of the money. They learn first hand about the work of many local charities and non-
profits and how to help them financially. This is the seventh year for the program. “Recipients are thrilled that there’s a whole new generation that’s becoming aware of the needs in the community and doing something about it,” says Rick Shea, the Rotarian in charge of the program. “I enjoy it because I get to see young people make decisions and form a consensus. Those are tools that they will use the rest of their lives. Sometimes giving the money away is almost a secondary thing. It’s the lessons and the process that they are going through that is so valuable.” “PICS cultivates that connectedness that children have to their community,” says Carmel River School Principal Jay Marden. “It also promotes their awareness of the good they can do in terms of having a direct impact on the lives of those who are served by the charities and are fortunate to receive the grants.” Over the years, organizations chosen to receive the money have included Meals on Wheels, Dorothy’s Kitchen, CASA of Monterey County (Court Appointed Special Advocates), the SPCA, the Salvation Army, Shelter Outreach, American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society and First Candle. • The Rotary Club of Carmel Valley, made up of about 45 men and women, is one of some 32,000 clubs throughout
the world in 200 countries and other geographic areas that make up Rotary International. Worldwide, there are about 1.2 million members. Rotary International is the world’s oldest and largest service organization. It was founded in Chicago
in 1905. The motto of Rotary International is Service Above Self. The Rotary Club of Carmel Valley volunteers on local, national and international projects and has considerable ties with the Carmel Unified School District.
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FOREST THEATER GUILD ANNOUNCES “PROFESSIONAL ACTOR’S WORKSHOPS”
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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Rebecca Barrymore
Restaurant Review What a great surprise to find out my newest fave restaurant serves up traditional Japanese noodles and great sushi besides! Breakers Noodle and Sushi located at the Forest Hill Shopping Center (on Forest Ave. at David) is serving up what I consider to be a healthy combination of bento boxes and sushi rolls. They were my first experiences with Japanese cuisine way back when. Having raised both of my children on rice and edamame, I was pleased to find the new face of this old Pacific Grove cafe has been reincarnated as a neighborhood classic for those who love the healthy flavors and tastes of Japan. Not only do they have a home-made gyoza (fried dumpling) but their rainbow rolls come
in either crab or spicy tuna filling. Their tempura was so light with no hint of oil to the taste which is the mark of a good chef. Plus, they serve a happy hour of specials with Japanese beer and sake to pair with your excellent Japanese lunch or dinner. Presentation is half the attraction, and they’ve got it down, even with the green tea ice cream. Open until 9:30pm daily which is a great plus to our Pacific Grove dining community. Great value and great service.
Flamenco at Mando’s
Dressed in traditional costumes, members of the Aditi Foundation gave a free flamenco performance at Mando’s Restaurant on May 19. Above, Rosa Jong of Marina concentrates on her steps. Eric Walberg provides guitar accompaniment as Valerie-Jean Rivera looks on. “Aditi” is a Sanskrit word for creative abundance. The Aditi Foundation is a Monterey Bay area non-profit dedicated to the preservation of cultures through dance. Visit their website at aditidance.org/ Photo by Cameron Douglas.
The Enhanced Monterey Crepe Recipe Richard Oh
Oh, have a taste! The Monterey Crepe Company came to fruition in the fall of 2003. The first location is on Wave Street and a second is located on Alvarado St. The owner Mohamed Ibessaine was born and raised in Algers, Algeria and after visiting his wife’s (Andrea Coniglio-Ibessaine) family in Monterey fell in love with the area. It’s because Monterey reminded him so much of home. He loved his wife’s Sicilian heritage and the parallels between their cultures. He knew that someday he wanted to plant his own roots in Monterey. With parenthood approaching they decided to move to Monterey to be close to the family and feel that sense of pride and deep connection. Having spent so much time in Paris they wanted a way to bring all their worlds together. The best way to bring everyone together of course is with food. The Peninsula is famous for amazing local food but was missing accessible big city street food. With their deep nostalgia for Paris what could be better than crepes? Crepes are on every corner in Paris and anyone from tourists to real foodies can enjoy them. An old friend of the family was selling his Wave Street business and by coincidence or fate Mohamed walked in and they made the connection. A few months later Monterey had a creperie; serving a variety of sweet and savory crepes. A few years later the owners decided they needed a second place that honored locals. The downtown Monterey location was a perfect spot. This time he included his brother-in-law Jason Coniglio. The Ibessaines have named three crepes for their three children and one in memory of “Pappa Johnny” John Coniglio, their beloved father and father in law. He would have been so proud to see the hard work of his son in law and how they have continued the tradition of working with family. If you pass by the Alvarado street location most mornings you will see Mohamed spinning fresh crepes and now will also understand why there are four flags hanging on the wall: American, Algerian, Sicilian, and Italian. You can also sit at the counter and have “Mo” make you one of his free style crepes that are not on the menu. The Ibessaines travel most summers to Europe and Algiers so their kids can experience the magic of traveling and of course to always find new inspiration for their eclectic menu. Visit them for lunch or late night snack. They have something for everyone. The Wine: 2011 Dolcetto, Pasos Vineyard, Lodi.
Dolcetto is widely grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. It is also home of Nebbiolo and Barbera varietals. Dolcetto means “little sweet one” but almost all are dry usually with lower acidity, moderate to high tanins, and very fruit forward. The skin color is dark purple and has high levels of anthocyanins which affects the tannins in the wine and doesn’t require a lot of skin contact to achieve the dark color. Winemakers typically remove the skins early so the wine isn’t so tannic. The 2011 Dolcetto is very fruity with dark cherries, strawberries, hints of chocolate and soft tannins. Winemaker Antonio Pasos did a great job balancing the structure and flow of the wine. It’s drinking very nicely now. I wouldn’t hold onto this wine for more than three years. It’s meant to be shared now. This paired amazingly well with the chocolate and strawberry crepes. The Crepe: serves four Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 8-10 strawberries thinly sliced 3-4 oz dark chocolate (or 4 Tbsp. Nutella) 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. butter, melted ¼ tsp. vanilla Whipped cream and chocolate sauce Procedure In a large mixing bowl, mix together egg, water, milk, butter, and vanilla. Gradually add the flour whisk together stirring to combine: beat until smooth. Lightly oil griddle or frying pan over medium high heat. Scoop the batter onto the pan, using about 1/2 cup for each crepe. Tilt the pan with a circular motion so that the batter coats the surface evenly. Cook the crepe for about 2-3 minutes, or until the bottom is light brown. Loosen with a spatula, turn and cook the other side for another 2 minutes. Melt chocolate while the crepe is cooking. Lay crepe on plate and add strawberries and chocolate (or Nutella). Fold or roll the crepe then add chocolate sauce and whipped cream to taste. This is not the actual recipe they use at Monterey Crepe Company. The crepe recipe was enhanced by me. They want to preserve their secret recipe. I don’t blame them, I would too. If you have any comments or suggestions, please email me: Richard@ ottercovewines.com Cheers!
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In case you’ve been under a rock... The unstoppable Breaker baseball team coasted through the playoffs and made their way into the CCS championship game. Saturday was the quarter finals of the CCS playoffs and Pacific Grove took on Sacred Heart. With a final score of 4-0, Pacific Grove marked their sixth consecutive game that no runs were allowed. Continuing into the semi-finals, the Breakers took on the RLS Pirates on Tuesday, May 21. Dominating over the Pirates but allowing a few runs, Pacific Grove won 10-3 and advanced to their final game of the season with zero losses. Pacific Grove competes against Menlo this Saturday for a CCS Championship and a perfect season. Come support the Pacific Grove Breakers at 4:00 p.m. in San Jose and watch our boys in their final game. Some team supporters have begun an effort to have folks in town put a sign in their windows saying “Go PG!” Join the fun!
Breaker Scores: May 16-22 PLAYOFFS Girls Softball: Saturday- Santa Catalina; Away Varsity: 4 Breakers, 8 Santa Catalina Boys Baseball: Saturday- Sacred Heart; Away Varsity: 4 Breakers, 0 Sacred Heart Tuesday- RLS; Away Varsity: 10 Breakers, 3 Sacred Heart
Breaker of the Week Arwa Awan Class of 2013 Valedictorian
Ben Alexander
Golf Tips Ben Alexander PGA PGA Teaching Professional, Pacific Grove Golf Links, Bayonet Golf Course PGA Teacher Of The Year, No Cal PGA 831-277-9001 www.benalexandergolf.com
Arwa will attend UCLA where she intends to study history and political science.
Breaker of the Week sponsored by Central Coast Silkscreen & Embroidery 215 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove 831.372.1401
Breaker of the Week Hannah Chung The long and short of putters
If you have been following the controversy about the long putters that the USGA will be making a ruling very soon about banning them. They feel that the putter gives the player an advantage for putting. Most players use the traditional shorter putter using the pendulum putting stroke which means not breaking the wrist and using the shoulders with NO wrist break. My feeling is which ever putter you choose to use always keep the face of the putter pointing at your intended target. The size of the putting stroke will vary per your distance but keeping the putter face aimed at the target during both sides of the putting stroke will keep the accuracy better. Whether you use the long putter or short putter, keep the face at the target.
Class of 2013 Salutatorian Hannah will attend UCLA where she intends to study nursing. Thank you to the late Pete Drakos for sponsoring Breaker of the Week
Breaker of the Week sponsored by Pete’s Autobody & Glass 214 Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove 831.372.2755
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How to Create Healthy Relationships Many times our “unfinished business”, meaning old programs in the subconscious that are in the way of our living a deeply joyful life, shows itself to us in relationships. Places where we are stuck become magnified in the presence of an intimate partner. When we open to receive their love, it becomes like a lantern, illuminating our unresolved issues. The same holds true for our partner. Because we don’t know that this is happening, we think that we are having these feelings or thoughts because of our partner; something he/she has said or done is “making” us feel this way. Naturally, then, we believe that she/he has to change.
Projection:
If something your partner says reminds the Inner Child of your mother, while you believe you are talking to your partner, the Child sees Mommy, and starts reacting to the partner as if he/she was your mother. This is called projection. By blaming, getting defensive, or rejecting the partner (believed to be mother), the Subpersonalities attempt to protect the Child from getting hurt (again). Your partner’s behavior may or may not have been inappropriate. Yet when you look closely, you find that this person has triggered an old memory in your subconscious, and your emotions are coming from that memory, not the person’s behavior. So, your emotions are always your responsibility. The Box: When you watch a person behave a certain way for a while, your subconscious creates an expectation around it. It assumes that this person will continue to display this behavior. It starts defining the person
Rabia Erduman
Self discovery through the behavior - puts the person in a BOX. Because of this assumption, when you are with this person, talk on the phone, or even think about her/him, your body reacts to the box. The box can contain positive or negative assumptions — either one is limiting, and is not the real person. Let’s say if the box says “This person is angry,” your body, adrenals, and nervous system are getting ready to defend you even before you dial their phone number. You are already in a defensive place unconsciously before he/she has said “Hello.” Your expectation creates an atmosphere for this person for a possible expression of anger. If they do, it is very important to understand that it is not your responsibility. Ultimately, you cannot “make” another person behave a certain way. Their behavior is their responsibility. Yet you can put them in a box, which makes it more difficult for this person to change the behavior if she/he wants to. When you as the Adult are aware of this tendency of the subconscious, you can be aware of the box, and know that there always is a door, window, or a tiny crack in the box where this person has the choice to get out, or you have a choice to let him/
Transform your negative beliefs. . . transform your life. Rabia Erduman, CHT, CMP, RPP, CST Author of Veils of Separation
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her out. Even if your subconscious has put her/him in a box, you don’t have to. You can expand your awareness into who he/ she really is, the bigger picture, and realize that the behavior this person may be stuck in is not who she/he is. You can stop defining him/her through this behavior... and the Mystery takes over... When you let go of the box, it doesn’t necessarily mean that the behavior of this person will change. It may, or it may not. It simply means that you are not restricting his/her behavior through your assumptions and expectations. You are free. Basic truths: I’m okay = You’re okay I’m not guilty, and neither are you. Your partner is not your enemy; You are on the same side, fighting against conditioning. When you are in a fight, the basic question is: What is your priority—to be right, or to come back to love? Biography Rabia Erduman was born in Istanbul, Turkey and later spent 10 years in Germany before arriving in the United States in 1983. Rabia is an Alchemical Hypnotherapist, Craniosacral Therapist, Polarity Therapist, and a Reiki Master. She assists her clients and students in their process of self-discovery. Rabia also teaches tantric and spiritually oriented workshops. Rabia is the author of Veils of Separation - Finding the Face of Oneness, and has four Guided Imagery CDs: Relaxation, Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Inner Guides. She has also been interviewed on radio and television shows and has lectured extensively throughout the years. To those wishing to understand her work, she says, “I have found working with the combination of mind, body, emotions, and energy to be highly effective in reaching optimum balance. My life and work are about being in the moment, free of fear and the feeling of separation. Deep joy is a natural expression of this process.”
Author Katherine Stewart to speak at Unitarian Church
Katherine Stewart, author of “The Good News Club: The Christian Right’s Stealth Assault on America’s Children,” will appear for a lecture and book signing at the Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula on Monday, May 27. The lecture will start at 5 p.m. and will last about 40 minutes, followed by a question-and-answer session and a book signing. Books will be for sale at the event. The event is free and open to the public. The church is at 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel. Stewart, a New York City journalist, was prompted to write the book after the Good News Club came to the public elementary school attended by Stewart’s children. The club, sponsored by the Child Evangelism Fellowship, bills itself as an after-school program of “Bible study.” But Stewart says she soon discovered that the club’s real mission is to convert children to fundamentalist Christianity and encourage them to proselytize to their “unchurched” peers, all the while promoting the natural but false impression among the children that its activities are endorsed by the school. Astonished to discover that the U.S. Supreme Court has deemed this, and other forms of religious activity in public schools, legal, Stewart set off on an investigative journey to dozens of cities and towns across the nation to document the impact. In this book she demonstrates that there is more religion in America’s public schools today than there has been for the past 100 years. Stewart started her career in journalism working for investigative reporter Wayne Barrett at the Village Voice and freelanced for Newsweek International, Rolling Stone, the New York Observer and others. Most recently she has written for The New York Times, The Guardian, the Daily Beast, Bloomberg View, and Religion Dispatches. She lives with her family in New York City. More about Stewart’s book can be found at www. thegoodnewsclub.com. Call 624-7404 for information.
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
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WWII Remembered Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts
Dessert Will Be Served
The title of my column is “Animal Tales and other random thoughts.” These are the random thoughts. There may be an animal mentioned, but, who knows? When I start to type my fingers take over and we don’t know where they will lead. Life is a patchwork of memories; some are wonderful, bright and beautiful squares; some are not so pretty, a little tattered; and some are just part of a crazy quilt. I remember bits and pieces from my many years managing a benefit shop on Forest Avenue. One day a small, very beautiful Chinese carpet was donated. To be on the safe side I put it in the case. Major Fagan was the volunteer on duty. I noticed a woman standing at the desk admiring it. A little later I saw it was no longer there. “Oh, Maj,” I exclaimed, “congratulations, you sold the rug right away!” “What are you talking about?” “The Chinese carpet; it’s not there.” Maj assured me that he hadn’t sold it and had no clue as to where it had gone. I looked at the door and saw a Volkswagen Bug pull away from the curb with the “shopper” at the wheel. Not thinking, just reacting, I ran in hot pursuit up the street and grabbed the door handle. The woman stopped the car and frowned at me. “What do you want; what are you doing!” she shouted. I opened the door, reached inside a bag on the floor and pulled out the rug. As I slammed the door the driver screamed, “I will never shop there again!” Coast Federal Savings was on the corner by the store. Its manager, Morrie Fisher, had come out and was standing watching the commotion and scratching his head. A foiled burglary attempt in broad daylight in little Pacific Grove didn’t happen often in those days. • It is incredible to believe that animal rights activists would think that a baby polar bear should be euthanized rather than be raised at the Berlin Zoo. His mother, who lives at the zoo, abandoned him as well as his brother, who later died. Zoo officials intervened and raised the cub until he was old enough to make a public appearance. Knut (Cute Knut he is called) seemed to be as happy as, well, as a spoiled rotten baby polar bear. Unfortunately, at the age of 4, Knut suddenly died when he had a seizure resulting from encephalitus and drowned in his pool. He was preserved by a taxidermist. True, humans raising him wasn’t natural, but what is natural to an animal a few days old? There was a story recently about a squirrel nursing from a dog; we hear of many other odd relationships. Knut was born at the zoo. He belongs there and will remain. AnnieLeibovitz has photographed him for posterity. • Agapanthus grows wildly in our yard. The intricate framework and different varieties and colors are all over our area. I happen to love them and look forward to their blooms. Our neighbors do as well, so Grove Street in Monterey is alive with purple and white at certain times of the year, until the stalkers of the night steal them away. It seems that next to roses, agapanthus are the favorite dessert of the deer which come up from the gully and wander down our street, much as the quail did before the lots across the way were developed. Now we see none of these charming birds; just crows, finches and the occasional blue jay. We don’t see Bambi either, we just know he has been visiting when we are greeted by denuded stalks in the morning and rose bushes bare of their buds. Why do we keep planting them? “Hope springs eternal,” and shouldn’t the deer have a treat? Roses will bloom again and we have stolen the deer’s habitat. He is almost domestic and scrounges for food. • Last week, when I arrived home from work, I noticed a furry little creature scurrying up the walk, past our back fence. His bags were packed and he was on his way; no doubt about that. I was surprised and wondered what the animal might be. As I went to the gate and looked down, there was Toby’s face sticking out, radiating hope. (Toby, if you don’t recall, is our Marmalade rescue kitty, now 7 years old.) “Oh, no, you don’t,” I told him and firmly shut the gate. It turns out that our visitor is an opossum, but quite different from ones I have known. Many years ago, when I lived in Florida, I heard a sound from the living room; it was early in the morning. On sighting our cat hanging on the inside screen I went over to pull him off. “Oh, oh, this doesn’t feel like feline fur.” I dropped the animal and shouted for Jay, then about 8. He came out and said “Mom, that’s a possum.” I grabbed a broom and swept the animal, now in a ball, out the door. He was round a fuzzy with a long shaggy tail; our possum of last week’s appendage looked reptilian. Curious, I Googled the beast. If you need to know more, look it up. Oh, some have rat tails, some fluffy, some none at all. • Jane Roland manages the AFRP Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain Avenue in Pacific Grove. The store is almost seven years old. It has expanded many times and moved three. The net income benefits the work at the Adoption Center on Lighthouse and Grand We urge you to come and shop, volunteer and donate. For information call 333-0491 or email gcr770@aol.com.
Historic Aircraft Visit Monterey
By Al Saxe WWII was the last war that touched every American family. Even if you lived under a log in the remotest of areas, the war’s impact was felt. If you didn’t have a family member fighting in the war you knew a neighbor who did. Americans planted victory gardens, bought war bonds, worked in war time industries, used ration coupons, ate margarine instead of butter and had to get on long waiting lists to buy cars with no chrome. Since steel was directed to the war effort, even school districts had to delay the building of new schools and classrooms. The war came first! Radio bulletins constantly filled the airways as deep throated somber broadcasters gave riveting accounts of another battle, and in the beginning another set back or defeat. Even the youngest children felt they were in the end of times. How else could you explain my actions as a 5-year-old as I excitedly jumped up and down like a pogo stick on the family couch upon hearing that the Japanese General Tojo, the man who ordered the attack on Pearl Harbor, had been hanged after the war. All of the above background helps to explain my reactions upon seeing the B-17, B-24 and a P-51 Mustang fighter at the Monterey Airport last week. I had never seen these aircraft before other than in war movies. These were the planes that had brought so many pilots and their crews to their death and to glory, and our enemies to their knees. The planes were so much smaller than I had imagined. Compared to todays aircraft they were also much slower.
The air speed of the B-17 and B-24 was 250-285 mph. No wonder turret gunners could see the whites of their attackers’ eyes. The air speed of the P-51 Mustang fighter was not much better, reaching just over 400 mph. The P-51 was the plane used by General Eisenhower on D Day (the invasion of Europe) to help direct the invasion. What was most dramatic to me however was the inside of the planes. They were nothing but metal and wires. The interiors did not look like the crews who manned the planes could find any comfort within them. The planes were built with narrow compartments that required thin men with gymnastic skills to move about them. The aircraft were equipped with 50-cal. machine guns. I could not believe the noise they must have generated inside the confined areas they were being fired from. Even with ear plugs the men had to have gone deaf or mad from their ordeal. The red hot cartridges fired from the guns flew around the plane’s interior, bouncing off the metal sides of the aircraft and the gunners themselves. Seeing the planes up close gave me new appreciation for the crews that operated them. This feeling was exactly what the Collings Foundation had intended. Their purpose of restoring and flying these planes was to provide future generations a living history of WWII. Many present at last week’s show were also able to fly in the old planes. The foundation tour called the Wings of Freedom tour visits more than 120 cities in the United States annually. If you would like to read more about the restoration of these planes please contact the Collings Foundation at www.cfdn.org
Above: A warbird on the ground. Below: The insides of the airplanes were a confusing maze of wires and levers. Photos by Jay Lieberman.
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Gospel choir seeks members
Author to sign books, show illustrations
Marcia Perry will be signing her new book, “Here on Earth, an Animal Alphabet,” The Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir is seeking new members. No on Sunday, June 2 from 3 - 5 p.m. at The Works at 667 Lighthouse Avenue. An exhibit audition is required. Founded in 2008, the choir is dedicated to promoting gospel training, education and of original illustrations will be featured. Admission is free. Call 372-2242 for more entertainment in the form of local events. MPGCC rehearses every second and fourth information. Saturday at Monterey Peninsula College and accepts all adults willing to train and sing. The combined voices of the multifaith, multiethnic, multigenerational group represent Monterey County and other nearby cities. Sea Scribes Monterey Bay Calligraphy Guild will meet Thurs., June 6 at 7-9 p.m. John Nash Jr., the group’s founder and leader, has worked in gospel music since We will hold our Guild general monthly business meeting. Following the general meethis early days at Greater Victory Temple Church of God in Christ in Seaside. He has ing, there will be a ‘show and tell’ presentation by Sea Scribe member Kathy Coopman. been involved in the Monterey Peninsula gospel world since he was 9 years old, and has Her program will be about ‘Majuscules’. To learn more about the definition of this worked with many legends of contemporary gospel music. Both John and co-director please see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Majuscules David Nash travel far and volunteer their time to train the choir. If people would like to try it, they could bring a large-size broad-edged pen and The choir is currently preparing for their annual concert culminating National Gospel some paper. Brown ink would be appropriate, but anything is fine. Kathy will bring Heritage Month in September and their annual Christmas Concert. The choir will also some extras. The talk will be a demonstration of what characteristics make majiscules participate in a KSBW-TV telethon. For more information see www.mpgospelcc.org. look the way they do. Kathy will bring exemplars; the facsimile Book of Kells, and her scrapbook - probably still under construction...While this will be primarily a presentation; however if you bring the supplies listed above, you are welcome to follow along with the presentation as a do-it-yourself process. Lopez Restaurante y Cantina will donate 20 percent of proceeds to Gateway Center Meeting is free and open to the public. Sea Scribes meet monthly, the first ThursFriday, May 31 from 11 a.m until 10 p.m. Diners should mention to the waiter that they day of each month 7-9 p.m. in the Art Room, Level A at Park Lane, 200 Glenwood are dining to support Gateway Center. The Mexican restaurant is located at 635 Cass Circle, Monterey. Street in Monterey. For more information call 324-4260. For more information please contact Jeffrie, Sea Scribes Publicity Coordinator, at 831-224-3276.
Sea Scribes look at majuscules
Restaurant sales to help Gateway Center
AFRP sets Memorial Day Extravaganza
Celebrate Memorial Day and get the jump on Father’s Day by shopping where the income benefits animals. AFRP Treasure Shop will hold a Memorial Day Extravaganza: Goods such as a beautiful spinet piano, Dell lap top computer, designer clothing, books and more will be available at better than attractive prices. 160 Fountain, 10:00 - 4:30 M - Sun., call Jane 333-0491 or email gcr770@aol.com
RAGAMUFFIN MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP ‘13 The exciting four-week, summer day-camp days are spent with an experienced staff. We welcome novices, “theater veterans” and the simply curious. Activities include games, vocal and choral instruction, dance, movement, theme days and talent shows to help each camper develop their own stagecraft and “triple-threat” performance skills. Days are busy and jam-packed, with plenty of break, rest and snacktimes, outdoor games and activities. Morning and evening extended-care hours are available for an additional fee of $10.00 per week, for mornings or evenings or $15.00 per week for both.
Come join us for the fun and experience the awesome thrill of “putting on a real live show!”
Disney’s MY SON PINOCCHIO, Jr., a hilariously fractured version of the classic Pinocchio tale, will be this summer’s musical production CONTACT: Dianne Lyle dianne164@aol.com e-mail WEBSITE: AGE:
8 through 14 years (coed) (8 year-olds must be entering third grade by FALL 2013)
SESSION:
www.difrancodance.com For forms/info click links on: RAGAMUFFIN MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
Monday, June 10 through Sunday, July 7, including the performance weekend. No camp day on Thursday, July 4
DAY/TIME: Monday through Friday, with the addition of our three weekend performances on July 6 and 7 Camp Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm Extended-Care Morning: 7:45am - 9:00am and Extended-Care Evening: 5:15pm - 6:00pm LOCATION: Pacific Grove Middle School Gymnasium and Auditorium, 835 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove STAFF:
Dianne Lyle - Director • Michael Blackburn - Music Director • And Staff
REGISTER: Download registration forms at our website: www.difrancodance.com FEE:
$850 for four-week session, with early-enrollment discounts, family discounts and payment plan
EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT: $75 may be deducted if the tuition is paid by Friday, May 24 SIBLING DISCOUNT: Deduct $50 from the tuition of each additional sibling that enrolls PAYMENT PLAN: Deposit at least $350. The balance of the tuition total is due, in full, by Monday, June 10. - THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE RECREATION DEPARTMENT -
Bring in or mention this ad for $50 off the regular season $850 tuition! This discount may not be combined or used with any other tuition discount.
Jobs available with CCC for young people
Looking for a job that gets you outdoors every day? There are openings now with the California Conservation Corps in Watsonville. The CCC has full-time opportunities for young men and women ages 18 to 25. All corps members are nonresidential, reporting to the CCC’s Pinto Lake facility in Watsonville at 7 a.m. each morning, Monday through Thursday. Deadline for entering in June is May 28. Openings are also available for July. For application information, call the CCC’s Phara Meng at 539-8526. CCC crews work throughout Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito counties on a variety of projects. They include trail building, fire hazard reduction, landscaping, weatherization, and wildlife habitat improvement and restoration. When natural disasters occur, corps members may be dispatched within hours to fires or floods. CCC Center Director Brenda BurksHerrmann said young people get multiple benefits when they join the Corps. “It’s a chance to develop a strong work ethic while working on natural resource projects right here in our local communities,” she said.” Corps members get great work experience that can lead to future careers.” Participants without high school diplomas will be enrolled in the John Muir Charter School and work toward graduating while in the CCC. Corps members can also earn scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $4,700, to continue their education after the Corps. Monterey Bay corps members have extensive training opportunities as well, ranging from tool use and chain saw operation to leadership classes, along with local internships with Central Coast Energy Services. The Monterey Bay Center is one of more than two dozen California Conservation Corps locations throughout the state. The CCC is a state agency created by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. in 1976. Since that time, more than 115,000 young men and women have been a part of the Corps.
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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.
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A Beautiful Day for a Walk Leading the annual Walk of Remembrance of inhabitants of the Chinese Fishing Village at Pt. Alones was Gerry Low-Sabado, a direct descendant of those people burned out of their homes and livelihood some 100 years ago. There were talks at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and a walk along the Rec Trail to the site of the Village. A Lion Dancer takes a moment to read a sign aimed at protecting some of the current inhabitants of those shores, harbor seals, who now use part of the area as a rookery. Photos by Marge Brigadier.
Lecture on endangered species at Museum
The landmark federal Endangered Species Act, the most powerful and comprehensive U.S. environmental law and most ambitious biodiversity conservation statute ever enacted by any country, turns 40 in 2013. Is this anniversary a cause for celebration or despair? What have we learned during the past four decades? Why is endangered species conservation so complicated? And why do efforts to preserve endangered species often result in such bitter controversy? A talk by Peter Alagona at the PG Museum of Natural History will address these questions, place them in a broader historical context, and discuss some of the challenges and opportunities for biodiversity conservation in the 21st century. Alagoan will speak on Thurs., May 30 at 7 p.m. at the museum, which is located at 165 Forest Avenue. Admission is $5 and is free for members. Alagona is an assistant professor of history and environmental studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Before joining the UCSB faculty, he was a Beagle Environmental Fellow in the Center for the Environment and Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and a postdoctoral fellow and visiting assistant professor in the Bill Lane Center for the American West at Stanford. This month marks the publication of Alagona’s book, “After the Grizzly: Endangered Species and the Politics of Place in California.” Call 648-5718 for more information.
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The third annual "Run in the Name of Love" scenic road race and walk is set for Father's Day Sunday, June 16, 2013. The 5K event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Carmel's historic Sunset Center and follows a coastal path alongside sandy white beaches and the dramatic Pacific Ocean, 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 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.
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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.
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
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New materials and technologies often reach the mainstream via military research labs, validating German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s gloomy maxim that “war is the father of all.” The military-industrial complex gets first crack at goodies like Kevlar, high-impact plastics and rip-stop nylon, but most of these eventually trickle out to the civilian world. There they are happily plucked up by a different army: action sports enthusiasts. Plastic resins, carbon fibers and foam bonding pioneered for warplane assembly made modern surfing, cycling and skiing possible. Similarly, military survival research begat the all-weather fabrics and high performance gear that enable sport divers to plumb Antarctic depths and mountaineers to summit Everest. There are drawbacks. Survival gear has gotten so good that Everest now hosts amateur climbers whose ineptitude alarms veteran mountaineers. Likewise, graybeard surfers grumble about the crowding caused first by the invention of the skeg, then by the balsa board; then the foam board, the wet suit and the leash; then by Annette Funicello and the Beach Boys; then by the short board, the boogie board, the tri-fin, and so on. The mainstreaming of new sporting technology expands the pool of participants, manufacturers, retailers and media outlets. That’s good for business. But it also forces trendsetters to keep pushing the outer edge outward. Last year’s “extreme adventure” is this year’s norm and next year’s passé. As an example, Tuesday’s Monterey Herald reported that 15 crews have signed up for something called the “Great Pacific Race.” At one time, clipper ships might have represented the cutting edge for such an event, then racing yachts, then hydrofoils or cigarette boats. But those were yesterday’s ocean races. Technology has now produced a rowboat able to cross the Pacific with such reliability and panache that it has fostered its own race. The Herald reports that 38 solo and team rowers from seven countries have paid $12,000 each to enter. Departing from Monterey in June of 2014, they plan to row 2,100 miles to Hawaii, trailed by support craft. It is estimated four-person crews will need a month for the crossing; solo rowers, 100 days. That makes Alaska’s grueling Iditarod look like puppy play. As a former islander, I’ve seen the trans-Pacific siren song enchant adventurers young and old, rich and poor. When I was a kid in the 1950s, it was racing yachts. I remember my parents waking my brother and me in the middle of the night for the drive to the Diamond Head lighthouse overlook. There we would see spotlights illuminate the first “Trans Pac” boat from California to cross the finish line. In the early 1980s on Maui, I drove to Kahului Harbor one morning to interview a gaunt, sun-blistered, water-logged, brine-pickled San Diego guy who had just made a solo Pacific crossing in a kayak. A kite sail had let the trades pull him most of the way, but near the end he had to dig in and paddle upwind. He had a satellite position locator but no support boat, and his navigation was excellent. A few degrees off, and he would have zipped past Hawaii to a watery doom. At around the same time, two Maui friends decided to attempt the first Trans-Pac crossing in a racing catamaran. One was a young islander, the other a transplanted German baker in his 50s. I interviewed them before they shipped their Hobie Cat to the starting point in Long Beach. They set out from there and vanished in two days. Another ocean adventurer lost at sea during my time on Maui was a French nobleman who had married into island surfing royalty. Baron Arnaud de Rosnay’s dream was to windsurf 100 miles from China to Taiwan to promote international goodwill. He set out from mainland China in November, 1984, and disappeared forever. In the late 1900s and early 2000s, bionic distance rowers started showing up in Hawaii. They had lightweight, high-tech, rollover rowboats that looked like seagoing survival pods. These solo rowers started from the West Coast, but Hawaii was just a pit stop. They reefed their oars and pulled in for some R&R, then rowed off toward Tahiti or Australia. One such super-rower is Roz Savage, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian oceans. The Herald reports she will be a consultant for the 2014 Great Pacific Race. It is hard to imagine anyone more qualified, lest that be race organizer Chris Martin. He reportedly crewed on a record-setting British team that rowed across the icy North Pacific. That voyage took six months. As I write this, 30-knot gusts are churning Monterey Bay into a maelstrom of spray, froth and heaving whitecaps. You can row through that if you want. I’ll cheer heartily from land.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of DEISY SAN MIGUEL Case No. M123119 Filed May 09, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner DEISY SAN MIGUEL filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name ANDREA MICHELLE SAN MIGUEL to proposed name ANDREA DEISY SAN MIGUEL. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: June 28, 2012 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 14. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: May 09, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Kay T. Kingsley. Publication dates: 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31/13. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20130929 The following person is doing business as: GOTTA HAVE IT!, P.O. BOX 221036; 4000 Rio Road #70, Carmel, Monterey County, CA 93923: MARTI MCKIM, 4000 Rio Road #70, Carmel, CA 93923. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on May 10, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on n/a. Signed, Marti McKim. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates 5/24, 5/31, 6/7, 6/14/13
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The Green Page 78 baby seals almost on their own now
By Thom Akeman
Most of the baby harbor seals born on Pacific Grove beaches have been weaned and are on their own now, while some of the youngest ones can still be seen nursing on the beach next to Hopkins Marine Station and the pocket beaches in the 5th Street area. The highest count of living pups this year was 78 in mid May, a good year but not up to the highs of the previous four years. Too many newborns – at least 26 – didn’t survive a variety of problems caused by nature and human interference in the pupping season. The city didn’t fully implement the harbor seals policy it adopted in 2007, and a few critics of temporary signs and closures to protect baby seals destroyed some of the signs placed in the 5th Street area and continually removed barricades. Those actions allowed too many people unaware of wildlife in the area to enter the pupping area and scare away nursing moms. Still, it was a record year for seal births in the seasonal rookery at the bottom of 5th Street – 21 this year since the first
born unusually early in February and the last born a week or two ago. That makes a total of 103 seal pups born on that small beach during the past eight springs. It was also a record year for the volunteers in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s Bay Net group, who talked to more than 15,000 people along the Pacific Grove shoreline since the first of the year. About half of those conversations occurred in April alone at the seal pupping sites of Hopkins, the 5th Street area and, as an historic first, Lovers Point. Some of the newly weaned seals are well-fed and huge this year and while rotund like older seals, can still be identified by a baby’s length – roughly two feet long, shorter than the older ones. When the pups are first weaned they tend to cry for a couple of days (“Maaa, maaa, maaa….”), not yet aware that moms aren’t coming back with more milk for them. They tend to buddy up with each other after that. One day last week 24 weaned pups could be seen grouped together on the Hopkins beach, sleeping soundly on the sand. The young ones sometimes stay together for a while, hanging out around
Science illustration students exhibit work at Pacific Grove Museum 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 Dogbane beetle by Eleanore Dixon-Roche June 16. The museum is located at 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. 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. 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/
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.
their birth beaches. And sometimes they spread out on their own, trying different beaches and rocks in the area when they need a rest from swimming. Please remember if you see a young seal alone on a beach, do not disturb it or try to pick it up as that frequently results in the death of the pup. Instead, call the Ma-
rine Mammal Center at (831) 633-6298, or the NOAA hotline at 1-800-853-1964, and let trained rescuers assess the situation and take any necessary action. Photo of mom and baby seals by Marge Brigadier
Classes offered at Monterey Regional Parks this weekend The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org) continues with its diverse calendar of outdoor activities in late May. Included are a class in the basics of maps and compasses and the opportunity to pick organic strawberries. Details are below. To learn about all activities of the MPRPD go to mprpd. org or see the Park District’s “Let’s Go Outdoors!” spring/summer guide. •
Map and Compass Basics
Have confidence to find your way when day hiking, backpacking or geocaching. Learn to navigate using a map and compass while protecting the outdoors applying “Leave No Trace” skills. This practical, hands-on class includes compass use, understanding terrain features, sport orienteering and a noncompetitive adventure on the trail. Map and compass provided for use. Elevation gain: 200 to 600 feet. Distance: 2 to 3.5 miles. Instructor: Rick Berg, MPRPD Volunteer Naturalist. Ages 10-adult, Saturday, May 25, 9 a.m.-12 noon, Palo Corona Regional Park, (entrance is on east side of Highway 1, approximately 200 yards south of Carmel River Bridge, which is just south of Rio Road). $5 (district resident), $6 (non-district resident). Pre-registration required.
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Organic Farm Tour: Summer Fruit U-Pick (Strawberries)
Come pick fresh, summer produce and take a tour of a diverse six-acre working organic farm. We will explore the interconnectedness of organic farming and the environment, and learn how seasonal crops are grown. Afterward you’ll harvest organic, sun-warmed fruit right off the vine from our U-Pick patch. Instructor: Serendipity Farms. All ages, minors must be accompanied by a paid adult, Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Serendipity Organic Farm, Carmel Valley (see mprpd.org for details) $15 (district resident), $17 (nondistrict resident), plus $5 fee per person for produce. (Children 3 and younger free). Pre-registration required.
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To register online, go to mprpd.org and register with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Walk-in pre-registration is accepted Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the MPRPD office, 60 Garden Court, Suite 325, Monterey (checks, money orders and credit cards accepted). Preregistration is required for all fee-based 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 at 372-3196, ext. 102, or send an e-mail to narvaez@mprpd.org.
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35
$929,000 $1,547,157
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$685,000
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$518,965
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$810,438
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