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Kiosk MONARCH COUNT 13,400 IN THE SANCTUARY ON 11/26/13 Through Dec. 20
Kiwanis/Firefighters Toy Drive See page 3 for drop-off points •
Through Dec. 23
CPOAMC Toy Drive Drop Toys at PGPD or other sites (see article inside) •
Fri. Dec. 21
Benefit for Big Sur Cibo Ristorante Italiano 301 Alvarado, Monterey 4:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. •
Year in Review begins - Page 13
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from 12:00-2:00 p.m. Creche collection First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove; 915 Sunset Dr. (the corner of 17 Mile Drive.) •
Sun., Dec. 22
Christmas Service With Orchestra Mayflower Church 10:15 AM, Free 625-6226 •
Tue. Dec. 24 and Wed. Dec. 25
Christmas Services Christmas Eve Service 5:00 PM Christmas Day Holy Communion at 10:00 AM www. StAnselmsAnglican.org 375 Lighthouse Ave., corner of Monterey Ave. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church •
Wed., Dec. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
Our offices will be closed •
Sat. Jan. 4, 3:00 PM
Lecture: The Devil’s Cormorant Pacific Grove Museum $5 (Free to Members) •
Sat., Jan. 4
MST Job Fair 1 Ryan Ranch Rd., Mtry. 9 AM-1 PM, 393-8114
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PGHS Pool Reopening Ceremony 1:00 •
Sat., Jan. 11
Audubon Field Trip Moonglow Dairy 7:30 AM-Noon, Free 262-0782 •
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Inside 100 Years Ago in Pacific Grove........... 6 Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts............... 20 Cop Log.............................................. 5 Finance............................................ 15 Green Page....................................... 19 Health & Wellness............................ 12 Marriage Can Be Funny.................... 17 Otter Views....................................... 22 Seniors............................................. 14 Sports................................... 17 and 13
Jingle Bell Run - Page 19
Pacific Grove’s
Audubon Field Trip Laguna Grande Park 8 AM-Noon, Free 375-9533
MST Job Fair 1 Ryan Ranch Rd., Monterey 9 AM-2 PM, 9 AM-1PM 393-8114
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Dec. 20-26, 2013
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Local Retailers had a Good Black Friday Weekend
Vol. VI, Issue 15
Evacuees
By S. Birch
Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday all teamed together this year to create the greatest “Blac-All-Ber” holiday shopping event ever. Well, that was the hope anyway. In truth, the nationwide numbers report that there was only a 2.3 percent rise in sales on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Sadly, this is exactly what was predicted and equates to the weakest holiday shopping results since 2009. So what exactly caused the weak numbers? There were many factors that contributed but one of the most pronounced was the unprecedented opening on Thanksgiving Thursday. Instead of shoppers rushing out the door in the wee hours of the morning on Friday and standing with their little frozen faces pressed against the glass of the front doors like a scene out of “A Christmas Story,” customers loafed into the stores after filling their bellies with too much of a good thing. As a result, there was no rush of adren-
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Memories of Mandela: Part II By Marge Ann Jameson
The last decade of the 20th century was a time of upheaval all over the world. Refugees, both economic and political, flowed across borders and huge changes took place in hitherto “stable” regions. Genocide was a real event in such places as Iraq, Rwanda and Bosnia-Herzegovina. An accord reached in Paris returned 370,000 Cambodian refugees to their homeland, a small part of 3 million displaced by conflict in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. The Soviet Union was collapsing and the apartheid government in South Africa was pressured to end its rule. In Geneva, Mrs. Sadako Ogata took office at the beginning of the decade as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees – the first woman to hold the office and the first Japanese. In Johannesburg, Nelson Mandela was freed from prison after
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Photo by Jen Nelson An SPCA vehicle containing evacuee animals heads down the road into an eerie sunset. The SPCA rescued and relocated alpacas, goats, sheep, llamas, chickens and more. As of 6:00 pm. Wed., Dec. 18, officials advised that all but the chickens had been moved to other shelter. The evacuation watch was issued Dec. 17 at 3:00 p.m. the Red Cross set up an evacuation center at Fernwood Resort, but by 5:00 p.m. Dec. 18 closed it down as not many people were coming in for help. Most, said a Red Cross spokeswoman, were sheltering with family and friends elsewhere. Accommodations were also offered by nearby hotels and restaurants. The Big Sur “Pfeiffer Fire” sparked Sun., Dec. 15 or early morning Mon., Dec. 16 and by press time Thurs., Dec. 19 was at 79 percent containment, with 917 acres burned. Estimates are that 22 structures were destroyed, though hundreds of firefighters from various jurisdictions fought the blaze in rough terrain, aided by four air tankers and four helicopters. Officials working toward 100 percent containment Thursday, a more optimistic estimate than the original target of Friday. No figures are available yet on numbers left homeless -- those and damage estimate costs will come later when the fire is out and the investigators move in. Air quality advisories were issue on Tues. and Wed. as smoke was carried by the wind to inland areas as well as coastal cities. Spokesman suggested that it was caused by an illegal campfire on the Buzzard's Roost Trail.
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PNELSON MANDELA From Page 1 27 years behind bars. Mrs. Ogata writes in a scholarly text, The Turbulent Decade: Confronting the Refugee Crises of the 1990s (2005, W. W. Norton & Co, New York, NY) that she “learned to look at the UN from two perspectives: the theater of the much-exposed conference diplomacy, by which the delegates met to discuss common directions; and the operational activities that impacted on the real world of security and poverty.” Mrs. Ogata and Nelson Mandela were part of the first perspective. Bob Pacelli was part of the second perspective. His job was to film the meetings and later the actual home-going of hundreds of thousands of refugees. He had already flown in and out of Johannesburg with planeloads of refugees, hand-carrying paperwork to get them into South Africa. He had been to Tanzania with refugee flights. He had filed miles and miles of film footage. He had been approached by mothers in Soweto who showed him 15 or 20 year old pictures of their missing children, hoping he would know where they were. Soon after he was released from prison, Nelson Mandela went to Geneva to talk with Mrs. Ogata about the repatriation of thousands of South African political exiles who were spread across three other countries. Pacelli was there to film the meetings. As unobtrusive as a man over six feet tall with a shock of black curly hair could be, he was privy to the meetings and kept the camera rolling. Belying his one-time occupation as a boxer, Mandela appeared to Pacelli to be “small, and elegant.” “He walked in with four of the biggest white guys [to protect him] you've ever seen and what struck me is that 'this guy is really small,'” said Pacelli. [Son of a would-be tribal chief, Mandela had
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been adopted by a Thembu chief and raised to assume high office, probably as a counselor to a chief. He had studied to be a civil clerk.] “He wore an impeccable suit,” said Pacelli. “He was really kind of shy. Think about it. He'd been in prison for 27 years.” He had what has been described as a cross cultural embrace, a fatherly smile, and an attitude of humility. “This guy never uttered a word against the government. He was focused on the repatriation, and only wanted to think about the future,” said Pacelli. The enemies, said Mandela, are the enemies of peace and justice. He was talking, Pacelli said, not just about the future of the South African refugees. He was talking about the future of humanity. “The other ANC wanted money... they had a revenge list a mile long. Nelson wanted none of that. He was totally clear. He was totally focused on the reuniting of the country.” Mrs. Ogata, in 1995, was to say, “Two years ago, Nelson Mandela and F.W. de Klerk [who also received the Nobel Prize for Peace] received here the Liberty Medal for their role in creating a non-racial and democratic South Africa. The return of the South African exiles was a critical element in the process of national reconciliation. We are proud to have played a role by bringing them back home. The transformation of South Africa has been an uplifting and encouraging event, sending a positive signal to other countries in southern Africa.” “In the darkest of times if you provide even a pinhole of light people will turn to it,” said Pacelli, “And the reflection off their faces will make the light grow brighter until it shines all over world ... like the Christmas star.”
Christmas Orchestra accompanies Sunday worship service
Mayflower Presbyterian Church will present its annual Christmas service during the Sunday, December 22 worship service beginning at 10:15 a.m. A professional orchestra featuring strings and brass will accompany the Christmas choir with special music throughout the service. Worship director Gene Short, a local music educator, has assembled many of the area’s top adult and youth musicians to perform. Pastor David Rodriguez will lead the Sunday service. Refreshments will follow in Mayflower’s Fellowship Hall. Community members and visitors are encouraged to attend the musical celebration. The church is located at the corner of Central and 14th avenues.
Pacific Grove Weekend Forecast
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Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Jack Beigle at Canterbury Woods
Week ending 12-12-13.................................. .30 Total for the season..................................... 1.34 To date last year (04-20-12)....................... 10.86 Historical average to this date................... 4.64 Wettest year............................................................ 47.15 during rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year................................................................. 9.87 during rain year 07-01-75 through 06-30-76
Benefit for Big Sur to be held Friday, Dec. 20 at Cibo Ristorante Italiano
Cibo Ristorante Italiano, located at 301 Alvarado in downtown Monterey, is holding a “Benefit for Big Sur” on Friday, December 20, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. to help the victims of the Big Sur fire. Cibo will donate 20 percent of all food and bar sales to help the victims, many who have lost everything. The $3 Happy Hour with a tasty small bites menu will be from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Andrea’s Fault Trio will perform from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. followed by more live music from a variety of local bands, from 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. All of the bands are donating their time for this fundraiser for Big Sur. Donations will be accepted at the door and attendees are encouraged to bring canned food, clean clothing, toiletries and toys which will be collected for the victims. The community is invited to stop by anytime between 4:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. with donations to support our neighbors in Big Sur. Cibo is located at the corner of Alvarado Street and Del Monte Avenue. There is a City of Monterey parking garage (for a nominal fee) located behind Cibo. For more information, call (831) 649-8151.
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Crèche Display at Methodist Church
Come and join us Saturday, December 21 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. or Sunday, December 22, 12:00-2:00 p.m., to admire a collection of more than 40 crèches and Nativity sets from around the world and from homes just around the corner. Enjoy the beauty of the sanctuary which will be filled with the music of Christmas by organist Linda Reinertsen. All are welcome. Spend a few minutes being inspired at First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove; 915 Sunset Dr. (At the corner of 17 Mile Drive.) Celebrate the Crèche with us!
Tai Chi offered at PG Art Center
Introduction to Tai Chi will be presented at the Pacific Grove Art Center on Thursday, January 16 from 2-3 p.m., and will continue on following Thursdays. The cost is $10 per session or $30 per month. Call instructor Jack Dodson at 278-6062 for more information or to register. Walk-ins accepted. The art center is located at 568 Lighthouse Avenue aline, or customers for that matter, on Black Friday itself. Most people were able to go shopping for that long expected and highly sought after bauble at the exact same time of day that they would have a week prior to Thanksgiving. There was no need to rush into the stores; no need to rise at what I have been assured is something called 4 AM. As you can imagine, Black Friday sales were down 13.2 percent from last year. With that lack of rush to get to the stores, so too was there a lack of rush to get out that golden piece of plastic and shout the ever popular shoppers mantra, “Charge It!” Cash was doled out at a more controlled and carefully considered pace. Checks, for those who still have them, stayed unpenned and uncashed. What we have then is a failure to consumerate. All in all, people shopped at national retailers only slightly up from last year. While we can see that a 2.3 percent increase in spending is nothing to jump up and down about, there is a touch of good news when it comes to our own local retailers. Several were interviewed about how they fared the rush of shoppers during the same time period. It seems that there was no great love of opening on Thanksgiving Thursday. In fact, not one retailer we talked to locally opened on Thursday. Most even scoffed in displeasure at the mere question. However they were well prepared for the traditional first day of the Christmas season. The hallowed Black Friday. Adrianne Jonson of Artisana Gallery reported that even though she had only been open in her new Lighthouse Avenue location for about eight months, this year was very kind to her charming shop. Her offerings of hand-made jewelry, paintings, and local art were on sale for many of the 200+ that purchased from her on Friday. She even offered an additional discount to those that brought a food item to help fill the Monterey County Food Bank barrel in her store. The discount may be over, but the barrel is still waiting for donations. Marcia Stearns of the Bookmark on Forest Avenue was equally pleased with the sales this Black Friday. But even more so, she praises shoppers for bringing their dollars to the local shops on Small Business Saturday. She describes the sales of that day as “very successful”. Who would doubt it — it turns out that the Bookmark was one of the many shops that partnered with American Express to promote the efforts of small business owners to appeal to the local customer base. In fact, they were a supply point for all those “Small Business Saturday” banners and welcome mats that greeted many shoppers. American Express was offering a discount to customers for their first purchase of the day at the select retailer they chose. On top of that, many local shops offered their own promotions to bring in the customers. The Bookmark was promoting a free drawing with giveaways, Artisana Gallery had a complimentary breakfast. But no matter what was offered to the customers, it was clear that the spirit of small town shopping was alive and well in Pacific Grove. There was still the continued pull of shopping online. In fact, online sales rose 20 percent on Thanksgiving Day and 19 percent on Black Friday. Even Target reported that it took in double the number of orders as it did last year. Not surprisingly, Amazon was able to boost its own sales in a way that our local retailers can’t. The online giant offered discounts on many of its products on a rotating schedule that was as frequent as every t10 minutes. It is not likely that the big national retailers will try to open on Thanksgiving Day again next year. But who knows, crazier things have happened. No matter what happens out there in retail land remember that there is a plethora of dedicated retailers right here in Pacific Grove. There is no need to be pressed against the front door of the Big Box Store gasping for air, fighting off the crazy lady who wants the last $10 toaster, defending yourself against the unwashed masses of the shopping universe, or standing in a line in the cold of pre-sun morning, in order to get in a line for the latest hoopla, only to find you were in the wrong line the whole time, and then make our way through the checkout line, finding yourself in a line to get out of the parking lot… all of which will only have you questioning your sanity, and true motivations, as you repeatedly bang your head on the steering wheel. Next year, when you think about how you want to spend your day after Thanksgiving, you can do the same thing that you always regret or you can remember that your local retailers are always there to help you out with truly unique and local offerings. You may not get a $10 toaster, or a black eye for that matter, but you will end up with a much calmer day, something not mass produced, and maybe a muffin too.
Food Donations Mean Library Fines Forgiven
From December 2 through 31, bring non-perishable unopened food items for donation to the Monterey County Food Bank to the Monterey Public Library, Bookmobile, or Pacific Grove Public Library and have library overdue fines forgiven. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey, and the Pacific Grove Public Library is located at 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove. For more information call (831) 646-3747 or emailschwirzk@monterey.org
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Peeps Student Rep Links School Board and Student Body By Michael Sizemore Ava Vucina is one high school student who goes to as many school board meetings as she possibly can. A senior at Pacific Grove High School, she is student body president and serves as the student representative to the Pacific Grove Unified School District Board. Taking a seat with the board at meetings, she reports on activities and other school issues, and has an advisory vote on matters that come before the board. Though her vote carries no official weight, it serves to give the board a student viewpoint. The student rep position is a mandated position. It is usually filled by a senior, normally the student body president. The student president, of course, is voted in by the students. Vucina has chosen to give herself a lighter class load in her senior year, finishing classes each day by lunchtime. She is involved in a dealership class and is serving as editor of the school's yearbook. She is an enthusiastic member of the swim team, and expresses excitement that the school's new pool will be ready by swim season. While the pool has been closed for repairs the PG team has practiced at the Carmel High School pool. Next year Vucina hopes to attend Chapman University in Orange County. Her major will be marketing.
MST to hold job fairs
Monterey-Salinas Transit will hold two job fair open houses on Saturday, December 21 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., and Saturday, January 4 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the MST administrative offices at One Ryan Ranch Road in Monterey. MST is currently looking for qualified candidates for the following positions: bus drivers, mechanics and general accounting manager. The district encourages applicants to attend the open house to learn more about these positions and become pre-qualified for the recruitment process. Candidates will be asked to complete applications and test for the open positions. Interested candidates should come prepared with their resume and a DMV printout (H6 or K4) in hand. For more information, full job descriptions, and a downloada b l e a p p l i c a t i o n , v i s i t h t t p : / / w w w. m s t . o rg / a b o u t - m s t / e m p l o y m e n t .
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Pacific Grove Police Remind You to ‘TLC’
As the shopping season gets into full swing, the members 0 of the Pacific Grove Police department continue to remind the public to “take a little TLC.” Three simple steps can make the difference between enjoying a happy Christmas season or the unhappy experience of becoming a victim of theft. • Take your valuables with you. Remove valuables from your vehicle and secure packages being left at your home. A “signature proof of delivery” option will help. • Lock your vehicle doors and your home, even if it’s a short errand. Thieves go through neighborhoods looking for unsecured doors. • Close vehicle and home windows. It only takes a few seconds. But it only takes a few seconds for a thief to reach into an open window and snatch something.
Bank Robber May Face Three Strikes Life Sentence
Cristina Padilla, also known locally as “The Central Coast Bandit,” stands accused of robbing the Monterey Credit Union at 161 Fountain Avenue in Pacific Grove on New Year’s Eve 2011. If she is convicted of that charge, as well as 13 other charges she faces in San Luis Obispo County, she could be eligible for a “third strike,” making a life sentence a possibility. She was previously convicted of first degree burglary in Monterey County in 2005 the “first strike”Grove for the 50-year-old woman. The –city of Pacific general Watsonville nation filing period will be extended Padillaelection waived her preliminary hearing in San LuisonObispo County and municipal willright betoheld on until 5:00 p.m. wednesday, Auwill be arraigned Jan. 27. She has pleaded not guilty to all 13 charges stemming from November 6, 2012 for the following gust 15, 2012. a failed robbery in San LuisfullObispo on Fri., Aug. 23, as wellhave as alleged offices: mayor attempt (one two-year, To date, the2012 following taken bank robberies that council occurred between Feb. 14, 2012, and the August attempted robterm office) and member out the papers for the November bery. Authorities sheoffices). also committed election: robberies at the following institutions: (three four-year, believe full-term 2/14/13 – Pacific WesternnominaBank, 7035 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 2/14/13 – candidates may obtain Mayor Chase Bank 8055 El Camino Real, Atascadero; 6/27/13 – Coast Hills FCU 532 W tion forms from the Pacific Grove Bill Kampe Tefft St., Nipomo; 7/16/13 – Golden 1 FCU, 128 Niblick St., Paso Robles; 7/18/13 city clerk’s Office, 300 Forest Av– Farmers Merchants Bank, 1700 McHenry Ave. Modesto;carmelita 8/14/13 – Pacific GarciaWestern enue, Pacific Grove, cA 93950, Bank, 831 Oak Park Blvd., Pismo Beach (831) 648-3181. completed forms been with felony evading an officer and assault with a mustShe be also filedhas with thecharged city clerk’s City Council deadlybyweapon connected to the pursuit office no later than 5:00 p.m. on she led police on prior to her arrest in the August incident. robert Huitt Friday, August 10, 2012, unless an She remains in custody at County Jail in lieu of $1 million bail. An accounting eligible incumbent does not file for casey Lucius of her arrest in andwhich the Atascadero re-election, case therobbery nomi-can be found at http://www.cedarstreettimes. Dan Miller com/2013/08/26/central-coast-bandit-arrested/
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Cop log Reckless Driving on the Field Someone reported a truck was driving recklessly on the field behind the middle school. The officer located the driver and his passenger, but there does not appear to be any damage. Trespassing and Abuse A person who ha been admonished to to show up at a certain business did so anyway, calling the business owner a Nazi. She escaped in a taxi before the police got there. Dead Chihuahua A person on Funston said that an animal got into her yard and killed her 8-pound Chihuahua. The vet said the bites appeared to be a large canine type. Burglary An SPCA vehicle containing evacuee animals heads down the road into an eerie sunset. The SPCA rescued and relocated alpacas, goats, sheep, llamas, chickens and more. As of 6:00 pm. Wed., Dec. 18, officials advised that all but the chickens had been moved to other shelter. The evacuation watch was issued Dec. 17 at 3:00 p.m. the Red Cross set up an evacuation center at Fernwood Resort, but by 5:00 p.m. Dec. 18
“The Bench” opening in pebble Beach Erik Fetler On August 6 a new restaurant, The Bench, overlooking the 18th green, will debut at the Lodge in Pebble Beach. It will be noted for its international styles from Asian to Italian to Middle east, featuring incredible techniques of wood roasting and open-flame cooking. The Bench occupies the space formerly known as club 19.
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Jon Guthrie’s High Hats & Parasols
100 Years Ago in Pacific Grove Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time. The writings contained in are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.
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Itinerant’s Club Holds Its Third-Day Session Saturday morning devotions were led by Dr. C. B. Dalton, who gave his second, splendid talk on the “Reinstatement of Will” to open the third day of the state-wide Itinerant’s Club meeting. His talk was filled with choice ideas, quaint euphemisms, and thought-evoking ideas … all most acceptable to both audience and God. Dr. Dalton later followed with a second address relaying thoughts and differences between English and American Methodism. The speaker said in part: “We are the trustees of a power that saved England from a wave of tyranny and saved America for a wave of revolution. As Methodists, we are aware of our history and we stand today for the Greater Power which sustained Protestantism and held this great nation in a state of eternal bliss.” A noted English churchman reported that Methodism was dead. But I assure you that if it is so, Methodism is a very active corpse. The church in America is ahead in many ways, particularly in raising money. Its preachers and lay-preachers crowd the pulpits every Sunday. Its people crowd the churches. Methodism is far ahead in the matter of conserving energy and cash for stately buildings, costly furnishings, and attending sorties such as this one on a regular basis. “May God bless Pacific Grove and all of California!” 1 Island of the Bay Joseph Richard Horslever reports that: “There are islands in the bay / where mountains abound/ where the forest primeval / sustains the ground / Where the green-vested valleys / lay like sunshiny porcelain / and the beauties of nature / are always there for the viewing.” Ask Ultimate steamer Company about island tours, California’s newest tour-bywater company. Weekly departures for tours of two weeks. Depart from San Francisco or Monterey Bays. Return to same. 2 Surmise or suggestion The Pacific Improvement Company, through its manager A. B Shepard, has notified all people that hereafter the faux camp meetings held all around the Grove, and particularly at spots along Lighthouse avenue, will be discontinued and the sites set off-limits for free camping. For all those making light of such instructions, the law has been advised to act appropriately and with strong will. Editorial comment The Review hopes that this does not portend a subdividing and selling off of the most of PG in small parcels. Should this be done, it would destroy the last pristine spots in the Grove and the most beautiful spots along Lighthouse. One tract, with its large trees and rock forms and its view of Sea and bay, should be maintained as public property, open to the use off all comers. The old campground on Lighthouse is the last one remaining with a playground, and it would be a disgrace to close. Wouldn’t it be a good idea for our town trustees to enter into an agreement with the Pacific Improvement Company in acquiring this area as a park? The value of a park, especially equipped with playground, is beyond question. And the park could be left available for camping, or no camping, at the choice of P.I.C. Do we need a citizen referendum on the matter? Pacific Improvement Company should be made aware that the people are ready to rise up in arms. 3 Words that will endure “While there is life, there is hope,” was written by Cicero. Diogenes it was who told the world: “Habit is second nature.” It is also recorded that an ignorant person recently expressing her distaste for Shakespeare said that “his plays were full of quotations which the bard must have stolen from somewhere.” A. Lincoln, upon gaining the Presidency, noted how hard he had worked for the job, and complained what a shame it was that his first task was “figuring out what to do about those damn n------.” Atticus wrote to a friend:” You and I are in the same boat.” And Clement I wrote: “I never put off until tomorrow what can be done today.” 4 This editor feels like we should “put our heads together (Twain)” and come up with something good to say about the Grove that will last forever. 5
Here and there…
.• J. H Herhsley and granddaughter, Miss Edith Hersley, who have been visiting with the Peters and others in the Grove for the past two months, caught the train Monday to return to their own home in Sacramento. • Mr. T. C. Treadway, formerly of Napa, checked into the Pacific Grove hotel for a self-professed “lengthy” stay. Mr. Treadway is considering making his home in the Grove. Welcome, T. C. Treadway. We hope that you like it here. • St. Mary’s by the Sea, Rev. F. Williams, pastor, invites you to communion this Sunday, and the first Sunday of every month, at 8 a.m. You are also invited to stay for the lunch and neighborly discourse at 11 a.m. • Wanted. Capable lady to represent a firm that specializes in Kodak photo finishing. Small stipend plus huge commissions. Leave particulars with the Review.
And the cost is...
• Hotel Argonaut. San Francisco. Society of Pioneer Californians building. With 299 rooms. 100 private baths. Meals on premises. Easy transportation. $1 per night for visiting Grovians with this ad. • Pacific Grove museum. Admission free to the public. • Rent the Pacific Grove club house for your meetings and activities. $9 per day. $5 per half day. Catering available. Pick your time of day! • S. J. Tice, builders and contractors. Redwood sawdust, 15₵ per sack. Pine saw dust, 25₵ per sack. All sacks are kindling sized. We do all kinds of wood work and general contracting. We add 160 years to the life span of your house. Our customers are always happy!
Author’s notes…
1 Pacific Grove, and indeed, all of California, were seeking ways to advertise.
2 This represents unusual advertising published on the front page. A new editor was at work on the Review, seeking new ways of doing things. The division lines ( / ), which represent line breaks in the original copy, are inserted by your contemporary author. 2 The Review had a new editor, Wallace Clarence Brown, who was showing considerable spunk in editorializing. 3 Actually, close readers of Abe Lincoln will discover him to have many “pithy” things to say, many not at all saintly. Yes, Abe used the “N” word so abhorred today. The omission marks are the doings of this author, not the editor of 100 years past. 4 Indeed, the entire state of California was seeking new advertising gimmicks, including publication of post cards (1₵ stamp) and entire magazines.
Audubon Society to host field trips
The Audubon Society has announced several upcoming birding field trips. All trips are free and times are approximate. On Saturday, December 21 birders will meet at Laguna Grande Park on Canyon Del Rey Boulevard in Seaside, across from the Seaside City Hall lawn. Birders will meet at 8 a.m. and expect to stay till around noon. It is suggested that birders bring cameras and hope to see vagrant warblers and marsh species such as Sora, Virginia Rail and various migratory waterfowl. RSVP to Chris Hartszell at 375-9533 or c.hartzell@gmail.com. On Saturday, January 11 from 7:30 a.m. until noon, birders will observe shorebirds in the Jetty Road/ Moonglow Dairy area in Moss Landing In the event of rain the event will be canceled. If the entry to Moonglow is too muddy the event will re-locate to Zmudowski Beach. Everyone will meet at Wild Bird Haven. RSVP to Paul Fenwick at 262-0782.
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church Meets at 375 Lighthouse Ave. Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Fr. Michael Bowhay 831-920-1620 Forest Hill United Methodist Church 551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956 Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 tsp.h Street, 831-373-4441 Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church
146 8th Street, 831-655-4160
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
915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m. Congregation Beth Israel 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel (831) 624-2015 Chabad of Monterey 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove (831) 643-2770
December 20, 2013 • CEDAR STREET
Dear Santa, I've been a very good girl this year, plus I am so lucky to live in PG cuz you can get all my presents right here in my neighborhood. You see Santa, I’ve gone green and local with all my Christmas shopping and so should you. You can minimize your carbon footprint on the Earth and those reindeer for sure could use a break from all that dancing and prancing don’t you think? You could also save on Rudolph’s electricity bills with an energy saver light bulb (Ace Hardware) and I know with all the packages and wrappings … you might want to try using recycled products now (Ma’s Green Living)? I know you only use wind power for the sleigh so you’re practically a flying green machine and you know being eco-friendly to Mother Earth is the best present we could give each other, right? So here’s my wish list for my presents from the little town of Pacific Grove… • A stuffed octopus from Tessuti Zoo in pink & green polkadots • A miniature art gallery in a box from Habitat (art included) • A Red Rose woven rug from Big Sur designer Kaffe Fassett from Mum’s Cottage • A string of old crystals from Spirals (great recycled sweaters for the elves) • A Tiffany Art Nouveau signed vase from Mrs. Trotter’s (a little pricey but worth it !) • Big Sur Jade earrings from Artisana Gallery • Some fruits of the season from Grove Market • New drapes from Paul’s Drapery • A minature set of tea cups and saucers from Nancy’s Attic • A little lost dog from AARP for me to love (pick one that doesn’t pee too much) • A little kitty to go home with the little dog to cuddle with and play dog and cat with • A pizza and some gelato to take home from Ariana’s (I’m too pooped to cook) • And some pasta from Favalore’s Big Night Out (Marie makes the best) • A new bicycle from Winning Wheels (Yipppeeeeee, I can ride to the beach) • A vintage table from Blessings with Depression glassware and antique silverware from one of their many artisian ladies • A birdhouse and One of a Kind Santa from Tides • Dinner for my whole family at Fandango for Sunday Brunch (Yum! You can come too, Santa, just don’t bring the elves okay? Last time they got drunk and passed out in their soufflé and Pierre got stuck driving them home in the “deux chevaux”) • A cruise to Tahiti after Xmas cuz I’m gonna need it to escape the relatives for sure. • And New Year’s Eve dinner at the Beach House for my friends and no family. Merry Christmas Santa and this year, I’m leaving you some home-made eggnog and ginger bread. Hope you like it! (Don’t drink too much) And thanks for all you do for us around the world. Your random acts of kindness make the world a better place to share and call our home. Love, The Cedar Street Times Elf
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It’s a Wonderful Life (In Gingerbread Bedford Falls)
At Spanish Bay, the gingerbread village depicts Frank Capra’s ‘It’s A Wonderful Life,’ the classic Christmas film.
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Times • December 20, 2013 Seasonal Salad: Persimmon and Pomegranate
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By Sally M. Baho My recipes are inspired by what I see at the Pacific Grove Farmer’s Market – local, seasonal, fresh, and delicious. You can find me on Mondays at the PG market, doing my shopping and getting inspired for the week’s meals. I actually cheated this week, the persimmons came from a friend’s tree in Aromas but I did spot persimmons, pomegranates, and walnuts at the Inzana Ranch stand on Monday evening. And Shannon at “Our Sweet Earth” offers all sorts of teas and spices. This quick and fresh fruit salad will make the perfect accompaniment to any of your fall/winter meals and is totally local! Prep time: 10 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients 4 fuyu persimmons seeds of 1 pomegranate ½ cup toasted walnut pieces 2-3 tbsp. fig-balsamic reduction* cinnamon Preparation Cut persimmons in ¼ inch slices and arrange on a circular plate. Separate the pomegranate seeds, and toss them in a bowl with the walnuts. (Be careful when removing the pomegranate seeds, it is tricky to peel the pomegranate and not break any seeds and dying your hands and/or clothing). Sprinkle pomegranate seed/walnut mixture over the persimmons, reserving more for the center. Drizzle the fig-balsamic reduction over the dish and top with cinnamon. Enjoy! *I make my own fig-balsamic reduction but you can find it at most grocery stores including Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods.
Make This a Golden Age
Seniors
Susan L. Alexander, Esq. (J.D., M.P.A., LL.M. - Taxation)
Spotlight on Seniors
Medicare and Payment of Skilled Nursing Care
Earlier this year, I wrote a column on the settlement of a federal lawsuit (Jimmo vs. Sebelius) that would require Medicare to continue paying for care for patients who were no longer improving or who had reached a plateau in their treatment and/or care. Prior to that court ruling, Medicare could and usually did cut off payment for patients on the grounds that they simply weren’t improving or had reached the limit of their restoration potential. Last week, the Center for Medicare Advocacy announced that the Medicare Policy Manuals have now been revised to clarify that “improvement” is not required to obtain Medicare coverage for care in Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health care, and Outpatient Therapies. Medicare now recognizes that even in situations where no improvement is possible, skilled care may nevertheless be needed for maintenance purposes (i.e., to prevent or slow a decline in condition). Per the Jimmo Settlement, CMS will now implement an Education Campaign to ensure that Medicare determinations for SNF, Home Health, and Outpatient Therapy turn on the need for skilled care – not on the ability of an individual to improve. For Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility patients, the Manual revisions and CMS Education Campaign clarify that coverage should never be denied because a patient cannot be expected to achieve complete independence in self-care or to return to his/her prior level of functioning. “As with all components of settlement agreements, the Jimmo revisions are not perfect,” says Judith Stein, Executive Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy. “But they do make it absolutely clear that skilled care is covered by Medicare for therapy and nursing to maintain a patient’s condition or slow decline – not just for improvement.” The settlement of this lawsuit, and the subsequent amendment of the Medicare Policy Manual, is a huge victory for consumers, for seniors, and for the most vulnerable segment of society that relies on Medicare to pay for skilled care. With this good news in hand, everyone at Alexander Law Office Alzheimer’s disease. wishes you happy holidays and a blessed New Year.
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Doll collecting has come into fashion, having escalated in the past century. Mrs. Trotter’s on Lighthouse has recently been showcasing their unique collection of 1850s to 1950s dolls both in their shop and at the Monterey Airport. Mrs. Trotter’s collection features beauties like this French candy holder doll from the 1800s. Her dress Is made of silk and holds the candy hidden beneath it. Googly Eye Dolls like those above are part of the collection. German Karl Kestner, Lenci Italian Felt dolls, Heebee Shebee Bisque, American Celebrity, Kathe Kruse and many other collectible are part of her huge inventory. They’re great gifts for a new baby's arrival or for the avid collector. “They’re great fun and a good investment,” states Mrs. Trotter. Stop by and see her collection on Lighthouse and 17th streets in downtown Pacific Grove.
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Times • December 20, 2013
Year in Review
By Shelby Birch
that await them.
January 4-10, 2013
On Dec. 31, 2012 a Hispanic female robbed the Monterey Credit Union with a handgun. The suspect entered the bank and engaged the teller in conversation. She then gave the teller a handwritten note demanding money. The suspect pulled out a black semiautomatic handgun and showed it to the teller. She also told the teller there were two men outside with shotguns if the teller did not comply. The teller did comply, giving the suspect money. The suspect then fled the bank and walked toward Central Ave. [In August, a person matching the description was arrested after a failed bank robbery in Atascadero. Dubbed “The Central Coast Bandit,” Cristina Padilla is facing charges on six bank robberies and may face life in prison.]
January 25-Jan. 31, 2013
Carolers entertained at Canterbury Woods. The Seventh Annual All Women’s Ball was held Saturday, January 19 from 8-11 p.m. at All Saints’ Church in Carmel. All women are invited to come and “dance for a cause,” as the evening is to benefit the Community Human Services’ Elm House and Safe Place programs. Desserts, fun and Rock and Roll are on the program.
January 18-24, 2013
Luke Lowell was our Breaker of the Week for Jan. 4 for basketball. He continued to stand out this fall in football. Renee Crocker, a former downtown Pacific Grove business owner, was named the new Manager of the Tourist Information Center. From 1990 to 2006, she owned Furniture in the Raw, which sold unfinished and finished furniture and accessories. The new manager said her top priority would be to work closely with staff and volunteers using guidelines to ensure consistency in presenting visitor information. “It is important for all to be operating on the same page,” she said. Hoping to expand shared services opportunities for the police departments of both cities, Pacific Grove and Seaside staff are looking for more capacity and efficiency in law enforcement and protection services. Police Chief Vicki Myers made a presentation to the City Council on Jan. 2 which outlined advantages for both departments.
Sheriff’s deputies learned that the suspect, escaped prisoner James Rimbey, was at an address in Salinas in the 700 block of Garner Ave. They obtained a Steagald warrant (written order issued by a court ordering the search of a third party’s home to arrest the suspect of a felony), and immediately Monterey County Joint Gang Task Force units went to the address and served the warrant. Rimbey was located inside the residence and was taken into custody without further incident. He was then transported to the Monterey County Jail for booking and lodging. He had not been considered dangerous. Kevin Phillips, managing partner of much anticipated Beach House Restaurant, confirmed in a press release plans to open the restaurant to the public in the spring of 2013. “Although everyone involved had hoped we could complete this massive project by the new year, we felt it was more important to do the job right,” stated Phillips, “Now that the building is near completion, with plumbing and electrical inspection dates set, we will begin the interior construction. It’s a huge job but all the pieces are ready to drop into place and we hope to open sometime in March or early April.”
January 11-17, 2013
At the Jan. 2 City Council meeting, San Francisco Attorney Karol Denniston, hired by the City to help seek a solution to the pension cost problem facing Pacific Grove, introduced the concept of “legislate, don’t litigate” to both the City Council and proponents of an initiative set on overturning the 2002 agreement with the city’s safety officer unions. A hastily-called meeting on Jan. 9 set the effort in motion. OLLI continues its sixth year with a diverse range of courses and speakers specifically for those 50 and better. With support from the Bernard Osher Foundation, the program is part of a national network that recognizes learning and exploration have no age limits. Members are inspired to take a fresh look at themselves, their world, and the possibilities
Coast for the first time this year.
Jazz Club, funded by parents and fans, is the chance for students at PGHS to play as members of Monterey Jazz Festival’s High School All-Star Band, the biggest event of the year for young jazz aficionados county-wide. Invited were Ella Scwirzke, Cameron Reeves, Reece O’Hagan, Rachel Choi, and Zachary T. Miller (not pictured) The fifth annual Underwater Parks Day will be celebrated Sat., Jan.19 to honor the implementation of a statewide network of marine protected areas. The celebration, which has its roots in Southern California, is being noted on the Central
Kristin Nyunt, 38, the estranged wife of Pacific Grove Police commander John Nyunt is being held on $250,000 bond for ID theft, forgery and credit card fraud. She has entered a plea of “not guilty” to six counts involving three victims and dollar amounts in the low thousands. Police Chief Vicki Myers said that Cdr. Nyunt, who filed for a divorce in 2010, has cooperated and is not under suspicion. The alleged crimes date back to 2011. [Cdr. Nyunt retired in Dec., 2013. Pacific Grove is undertaking an administrative investigation into allegations by Mrs. Nyunt that he aided her and in fact that it was all his idea. That allegation will have no bearing on her case, according to the judge.] In the last few weeks, you may have spied a few new faces among the library staff. They include two new part-time librarians as well as an on-call librarian. Mariam Intrator is our new Reference/ Local History Librarian Archivist. She received her Master of Library Science (MLS) degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and is writing her dissertation for her Ph.D. in history. Also a linguist, she is fluent in French with basic conversation skills in Portuguese, Spanish, German and Czech. Alison Jackson is our new Reference/ Children’s Librarian. She has her MLS from San Jose State and edited the California Library Association newsletter for children’s services. In addition to her work as a librarian, Ms. Jackson has published of four novels and seven picture books for children and young adults. We also have a new on-call librarian, Karen Weill, who
on display Friday, Jan. 25 when the Urban Renewal Jazz Vocal Ensemble took the stage at the Santa Catalina Performing Arts Center. Presented by the Dennis Murphy School of Music, directed by local music luminary Sean Boulware and accompanied by drums, keyboards, sax and bass guitar. The ensemble of 26 men and women wowed the audience with songs ranging from traditional jazz to pop.
Five seatings of Pacific Grove citizens stood in line Sat., Jan. 26 to enjoy a meal in support of the children’s pool at Lovers Point. It was one of many such events to raise public money for the project. A matching grant by Richard and Beverly Stilwell put it over the top and the pool is now open -- when weather is warm! It has been named for the Stilwells. Feb. 1, 2013 marks Jim Courtney’s first day in his new position as Assistant Fire Chief of the Monterey Fire Department. Courtney was validated for the position through a “comprehensive assessment center process,” said a fire department spokesperson. The assessment center included a written assignment, three interview panels, and – of course – an interview with Monterey Fire Chief Andrew Miller.
February 8-14, 2013
Work began on a project to turn a portion of Fountain Ave., behind the Middle School, into a more pedestrianfriendly area. Through traffic will be denied.
On Feb. 2 a approximately 5:35 a.m., Pacific Grove Police arrested 26-year-old Andrew Enriquez of Monterey after he was seen running with an axe in his hands. Enriquez attempted to evade officers by hiding underneath a parked vehicle in the 100 block of Central Avenue.
is currently in the San Jose State Library Science program. Pacific Grove native Scott Grover really has lively plans for the Golden State Theater in downtown Monterey. Lessee of the theater since September, Grover is determined to bring a full range of diverse events to the venue that will satisfy Monterey County’s thirst for top-notch entertainment. And he is off to a great start, producing 52 events in his first 100 days at the theater. [The Golden State Theater was forced into bankruptcy later this year and the City of Monterey is looking at buying it.]
February 1-7, 2013
About a week ago, drug-sniffing dogs were brought onto Pacific Grove High School without warning to students, as part of “routine residual detection search” that will occur a few times, sporadically, throughout the school year. The dogs themselves are specially trained to find drugs of almost any substance, including marijuana, methamphetamines and cocaine residues, as well as alcohol. They search backpacks and lockers as well as desks. The impressive range of musical talent that resides in our area was once again
Richard Oh of Otter Cove gave us -- among other recipes -- a Valentine recipe for brownies. And, of course, paired it with wine! NOAA’s Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is seeking to fill seats on its advisory council. The council represents the public’s interests in sanctuary matters and provides advice to the sanctuary superintendent. Sanctuary staff are currently accepting applications for seats in business, industry, agriculture and educa-
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2013 year in review tion. Candidates will be selected based on their expertise and experience in relation to the seat for which they are applying, community and professional affiliations, and knowledge regarding the protection and management of marine resources. All interested parties are encouraged to apply. Kevin Phillips and James Gilbert, partners in the highly anticipated Beach House Restaurant, have joined together to make a big splash in the fundraising campaign for the Lovers Point Kiddy Pool. Their donation of $10,000 was presented to the City of Pacific Grove on Wednesday, February 6, 2013, at 6pm, during the Pacific Grove City Council Meeting, held at City Hall, 300 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. The donation was announced during public comment at the beginning of the meeting.
Mrs. Trotter says the secret to her business longevity is quality. “Quality always sells,” she points out. We interviewed Mrs. Trotter as the City began a series of meetings aimed at examining economic vitality, particularly downtown.
tigator Sepagan will be honored at the annual Monterey County Peace Officers Association Awards Dinner on February 22. Sepagan is a former Pacific Grove Police Department detective. On Sat., Feb. 9, the county-level recitation for Poetry Out Loud was held, and for the second year in a row, Pacific Grove High School’s Arwa Awan took first place and will go on to the state level.
February 22-28, 2013
On Feb. 18 at approximately 3:40 p.m. a neighbor saw a female subject enter St. Angela’s Church located at 148 8th St. and then promptly exit carrying miscellaneous items. The neighbor became suspicious as they were aware this was not normal church operation hours. The neighbor walked closer to the location, at which time they saw the glass door that the female had entered and exited had been broken. The female got into a waiting vehicle occupied by a male and then left the area toward Monterey. Monterey Peninsula College Theatre Company’s 2013 season opens with “Cinderella,” a show to be enjoyed by the whole family. The play will be presented February 21 through March 10 at Carmel Middle School. Michele Vacca’s lively adaptation of this timeless and beloved French tale weaves together humor and romance, along with a generous touch of magic. Portraying the title character in the production is actress Ayanna Blount. The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce recently named Julie Packard, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, as its 2012 Citizen of the Year. Mayor David K. Pendergrass was selected 2012 Ruth Vreeland Memorial Public Official of the Year; and Dan Limesand, Director of Business Development and Contracting of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, was named the recipient of the 2012 Robert C. Littlefield Award for Lifetime Achievement.
year’s competition. A series of cash awards were presented to students who excelled in preparing comprehensive essays titled, “How I Will Create A Successful Business” along with many prototypes of their products. Some youngsters, like Lauren Pick, were prepared to sell their product on the spot; Others, like Eli Elisco, may even see their products on local shalves in coming weeks. His “Snazzy Baggies, reusable shopping bags made from old Tshirts, were being eyed by contest judge Sherry Chodosh for her store, Central coast Silkscreen. The Save the Lovers Point Children’s Pool Campaign has announced the Reach for the Goal Donation Challenge. Through the generosity of an anonymous donor, all funds received before April 13, 2013 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $100,000. This year’s City Employee of the Year award recipient is Donald Mothershead, Senior Recreation Coordinator, who has worked with the City of Pacific Grove Recreation Department since 1981 and, in recent years, has been facing the formidable task of successfully maintaining and enhancing City recreation programs in the face of severe budget cuts and staffing reductions.
March 8-14, 2013
February 15-21, 2013
Monterey Peninsula College Theatre Company’s 2013 season opens with “Cinderella,” a show to be enjoyed by the whole family. The play will be presented February 21 through March 10 at Carmel Middle School. Michele Vacca’s lively adaptation of this timeless and beloved French tale weaves together humor and romance, along with a generous touch of magic. Portraying the title character in the production is actress Ayanna Blount.
John and Vickie Pearses attended a rally in Washington, DC with the Society of integrative and ComparativeBiology (SICD), attempting to draw attention to the problem of climate change. John holds the banner, with Vicki behind him bundled up in a blue jacket.
The “anonymous” donor who has made a match grant challenge of $100,000 for support of the pool is ... drum roll
The hyperbaric chamber at the firehouse was closed due to insurance concerns. A fund-raising effort was begun within the diving community to make it possible to open again.
Representatives of the Business Improvement District, the Chamber of Commerce and City Hall gathered to ‘break ground’ as a project to improve the intersection of Forest and Lighthouse began. The project was completed in record time. Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo is has announced that District Attorney Investigator Adam Sepagan has been selected as the District Attorney’s Investigator of the Year for 2012. Inves-
please ... Mr. PG, Richard Stilwell (with four “L’s” he says). Since his name was leaked to the crowd at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon last Fri., March 1, a number of people have pledged funds, including $11,000 raised at the luncheon itself and another $2,500 raised at the celebration for pool campaign spearhead, Double those amounts with Mr. Stillwell’s match pledge, and the amount raised for the pool is more than $150,000. Requests for bids have gone out and are expected in this week. CSU Monterey Bay provost Dr. Kathy Cruz-Uribe has accepted the position of chancellor at Indiana University East. Cruz-Uribe, who has served the campus as provost and vice president of academic affairs since 2007, will assume her new position July 1. The Carmel Art Association is currently seeking new artist members and will
Tom Atchison, founder of Rocket Mavericks Space Foundation spoke recently at keynote at Disney World for Dassault Systems and SolidWorks. “I am standing in front of the photo from my high school with our mentor, Mr. McCullum and Steve Jobs when he was in high school.” conduct its 2013 jury for new members in April. Professional artists living within 35 driving miles of Carmel for at least one year and who have exhibited their art work in at least one juried competitive show and one gallery are encouraged to apply. Artists may apply in one of two categories, either two dimensional or three dimensional art. Applications may be picked up at the Carmel Art Association gallery. After three outings to the Sanctuary this past week, each one earlier in the morning than the last, we were unable to conduct an official count. This morning, Sat., March 2, we arrived at 6:30 a.m., just as the sun was rising, and the monarchs were already flying round.
March 15-21, 2013
March 1-7, 2013
Administrative Services Manager Tony McFarlane reported to the City Council at its Feb. 20 meeting that, compared to the same period last year, Pacific Grove’s revenues are up while expenditures are down. But expenditures are still higher than revenue. Figures apply to the first six months of each year. The 17th annual Pacific Grove Young Entrepreneur Awards (YEA!) Presentation was held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History in Pacific Grove. Approximately 200 students, parents, teachers, administrators, city officials and business leaders were in attendance, including Pacific Grove Mayor Bill Kampe. The presentation acknowledged approximately 125 Pacific Grove Middle School students who entered this
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Fourth graders at Forest Grove Elementary were asked to choose a famous person and provide a complete report on the person’s life. Not only that, the children dressed up like that person and put on an “animatronic museum,” inviting parents, fellow students, and other interested people to hear the stories and see the personifications.
At the March 7 meeting of the Pacific Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees, the Board reluctantly voted to send out “pink slips” to the certificated employees of the district’s nine adult education programs, pending direction from the State and its May budget revisions. State law requires that employees be notified by March 15 each year if there is a chance they will not be rehired for the fall semester, yet budgets are not set until mid-June. Preliminary discussion of the budget for 2013-14 begins at the district’s March 21 meeting. A group of parents and supporters at Parents’ Place, a fundamental part of the Pacific Grove community for more than 25 years, are not waiting to learn whether the governor’s May revisions will wipe out funding for the parent education program, which is currently under the jurisdiction of the Adult Education program of the Pacific Grove Unified School District. Dan Limesand of Community Hos-
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2013 year in review pital of the Monterey Peninsula has been named the winner of the Robert C. Littlefield Award for Lifetime Achievement after more than a decade of volunteerism with the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce.
Pacific Grove professional pianist Michael Martinez shares the grand piano at the Monterey wharf. “Play Me, I’m Yours” an art project originated in England as the brainchild of British artist Luke Jerram. A piano acts as a
finals this spring. Connor Ricketts, a freshman at Charter University Prep in El Dorado County, was the first runner-up and would represent California in the national finals if Awan was unable to attend. Shane Anderson, a sophomore at Bear River High School in Nevada County, was the second runner-up. With more than 1200 students participating, the public can enjoy the largest gathering of young jazz talent in Northern California, outside of the Monterey Jazz Festival itself. Fifty-six groups from 14 states and Japan are finalists in 2013, which includes the Festival’s 43rd Annual High School Jazz Competition. The Pacific Grove Art Center held an art opening reception on Fri., April 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. New exhibitions at the center will include the Central Coast Art Association’s 68th Semi-Annual Juried Show in the David Henry Gill Gallery, Antje Woolum’s “Creating My Own Reality” photography exhibit in the Louise Cardeiro Boyer Gallery, Claire Harkins’ “Destinations and Divas” painting exhibit in the Nadine Annand Gallery, and Richard Murai’s “Signs of Life” photography exhibit in the Elmarie Dyke Gallery.
April 5-11, 2013
Recognizing the sometimes extreme
March 22-29, 2013
projects pitched became 5 apps, 5 teams, 3 awards. 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 greatgrandson 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. Cameron Douglas reported on the decreasing population of bees and discussed various possible reasons with Cindy Walters, a Pacific Grove restauranteur who keeps bees at her home in Carmel Valley. In France, a specific pesticide was found to cause neurological problems in bees, and that pesticide was outlawed.
March 29-April 4, 2013
Arwa Awan, a senior at Pacific Grove High School in Monterey County, took first place in the 2013 California state finals of Poetry Out Loud and will represent the state in Washington DC at the national
April 12-18, 2013
Stuart Elder, a 30-year-old Pacific Grove resident, was arrested for drunken driving and vehicular manslaughter Sunday night, April 7 following a crash in Pebble Beach in which two Pebble Beach residents were killed and a passenger with Elder, since identified as Selvia Gattas, 20, of Pebble Beach, was seriously injured. Popular author Alison Jackson is the
Pacific Grove Senior Planner Sarah Hardgrave addresses members of the community at a contentious meeting about Greenwood Park plans. Sarah has moved on to greener pastures. new children’s librarian at the Pacific Grove Public Library. Ms. Jackson comes to our library with more than 20 years of experience as a children’s librarian, both in Southern California and Orlando, Florida. Her many published books for children appeal to young readers in preschool, elementary, and middle school. I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie (Viking Penguin) is a favorite Thanksgiving story among teachers and librarians nationwide. Linda Dryden, producer of the ‘Asilomar Centennial’ production, lives in Pacific Grove. When she learned of the Asilomar Centennial, she decided to showcase the celebration through music.
Cedar Street Irregulars get Best Overall award! We entered a competition with our idea to have an Android app produced by CSUMB and MPC student teams. They had 52 hours to complete the apps. 10
A driver took out the pole at Trader Joe’s on Monday and damaged the facade of the building. Parking lot constructionsurely added to the confusion. He was reportedly not injured. It was the second such incident since Trader Joe’s took over the former Blockbuster space and began an expansion.
tive, it takes participants along the bike path along the coastline, Heritage Harbor, and the streets of downtown Monterey to pick up trash. The plan is to collect marine pollution before it can reach the ocean through storm drains and local watersheds.
Wearing a well-deserved tiara, Lisa Maddalena retired from her 30-year career at the Pacific Grove Public Library, the last six of which were as head librarian. Feted by a library full of adults and children, Lisa graciously received a proclamation from Mayor Bill Kampe and a scrapbook of memories of the past 30 years. There were three sizeable donations to the library made in her honor as well. needs which exist within the city’s borders, city staff has identified capital projects for the city for the next five years in advance of budget discussions which begin soon. A glance at the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) list shows that the bulk of the projects are public works-oriented and that some apply to crumbling infrastructure, long in need of attention, as well as cosmetic repairs such as exterior paint at City Hall and on street lamps. Landscaping work, some lighting and signage on the Rec Trail are listed as well among the proposed 47 items. The City of Pacific Grove is proud to announce the completion of the Lighthouse and Forest Avenue Intersection Improvement Project. The official grand opening celebration will take place at 10 a.m. on April 10, 2013 at the intersection in downtown Pacific Grove. Marine Life Studies will kick off Earth Month with the Take It to the Streets Coastal Community Cleanup on Monday, April 1 from noon to 3 p.m. It is an effort to stop marine pollution at the source. A Marine Life Studies Plastic Police initia-
of the Forest at Lighthouse infrastructure improvements. Mayor Bill Kampe rode with Tom Frutchey through a ribbon to symbolize the first car going through the intersection, although it has technically been open to traffic much longer. The City of Pacific Grove Public Works crews were recognized for providing all of the finish work on the sidewalks.
April 26-May 2, 2013
The Rotary Club of Carmel Valley has honored the top students at Carmel High School, 25 in each of the four grades. The students, chosen by the school for their high academic achievements, received the special recognition at the Top 100 dinner held by Rotarians on Tuesday, April 16 at Rancho Cañada Golf Club. It was the 35th annual such dinner put on by the club to honor Carmel High students. Cub Scouts from Monterey participated in an Earth Day service project at Asilomar State Beach. They learned about erosion and preservation from the Park docents and rangers, and then set out to work on the dunes. The scouts, their leaders and parents collected kelp from the beach, bringing it back to the dunes to provide fertilizer for the seedling plants that they then planted on the dunes. Susan Alexander, who writes on Elder Law, said California has taken the idea of managed care for low-income seniors and people with disabilities to a whole new level. Under an agreement with the Obama Administration announced at the end of March, the state will begin shifting both medical care and long-term support and services to managed care companies in just seven months.
April 19-25, 2013
Pacific Grove High School’s $7 million stadium has become one of the most coveted spots on the Monterey Peninsula. Everyone wants to play there, and that appears to be the problem. Scheduling conflicts, garbage, noise, unruly fans, lights staying on too late at night as well as bicycles being used on the track are among the complaints voiced to school administrators. Skateboarders using the pole vault pit cover as a jump have broken it and concrete steps have chips out from skateboards. On Wednesday, April 10, the Chamber of Commerce and the Business Improvement District hosted the opening
In 1962, the First United Methodist Church, a founding church in Pacific Grove, realized they’d outgrown their Assembly Hall on Lighthouse and began a new campus on Sunset, called by many “the Butterfly Church” because of the beautiful stained glass windows in the sanctuary. Members and the public celebrated 50 year on Sun., April 7.
More than 50 baby seals have been born on Pacific Grove beaches during the past month – including one historic birth that closed the main beach at Lovers Point for a week – and more are expected in the next few weeks.
In addition to the traditional pairing of Boston Marathon and Big Sur Marathon events, the Big Sur Marathon provided opportunities for all runners to unite and pay homage to victims, runners and the entire Boston community in an effort to honor those affected by tragic events at the Boston Marathon.
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Letters
Opinion The Fukushima catastrophe and what you can do
Take Responsibility for Your Safety, Too
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The Fukushima catastrophe is worsening, and we can panic or take action. “How serious this accident is? Very, very serious, of course…Still not under control…we’re still in the stage of accident.”-- Dr. Tatsujiro Suzuki, Vice Chairman, Japan Atomic Energy Commission, October 12, 2013. The initial explosions in March 2011 spread radiation worldwide; airborne radiation reached the West Coast in three days. Monitors show ongoing rising air contamination here, and Japan is burning radioactive debris, further contaminating the air. Rain increases exposure. Kelp absorbs radiation. Berkeley rainwater after the initial accident was 181 times the federal limit for radioactive iodine in drinking water. The fuel cores of reactors 1, 2, and 3 melted down and through, and may have gone into the earth. “The levels of radiation in buildings 1,2 and 3 are now so high that no human can enter or get close to the molten cores.”-- Helen Caldicott, MD. There is ongoing contamination of groundwater, and 400 tons of contaminated water, according to Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), flow into the Pacific every day, with recent huge increases in radiation levels. The plume of radioactive water is crossing the Pacific and will be here soon. It has already gotten to Alaska. Hundreds of dead sea birds are washing up in Alaska. Seals, 28 percent of polar bears, and other mammals have sores, are losing fur, and have internal damage. Sea creatures are massing along the West Coast and in Monterey Bay. When will dead animals begin washing up here? The health toll is rising in Japan, including thyroid cancer, rare diseases, and children having heart attacks. It will rise here. Cesium goes to muscle including heart muscle; after Chernobyl, heart disease was much more prevalent than even cancers. Doctors are discouraged from reporting or talking to patients about Fukushima. In April, 2012, Dr. Tomoyuki Yamazaki said a growing number of children he sees have “nosebleeds that don’t stop, incurable stomatitis,...and pains in their chests.” In March 2012, pediatrician Shintaro Kikuchi sent out an international appeal, saying. “We are now in very bad condition. Especially for children. So, please give us help.” How many in the U.S. even heard? Reactor 4’s spent fuel rod pool contains 256 tons of highly radioactive material. It is 100 feet in the air in a damaged, fragile building that is tilting and sinking. If an earthquake, tsunami, or typhoon topples the building, if the pool dumps over, spilling out the water and the rods, it could create a world-impacting disaster with 4000 times the fuel of Hiroshima (Prof. Hiroaki Koide, Kyoto University Reactor Research Institute). TEPCO started removing the spent fuel November 25, but this extremely hazardous operation is worsened by the damage many fuel rods sustained. Nuclear experts are very worried about a criticality if rods get too close, touch, fall, become exposed to the air, or fall apart as they are being removed. Some rods may be impossible to remove. Mitsuhei Murata, former Japanese ambassador to Switzerland: “It is no exaggeration to say that the fate of Japan and the whole world depends on NO.4 reactor.” Yasuro Kawai, former nuclear plant engineer, on an independent commission overseeing the fuel removal operation: “All I can do is pray that nothing goes wrong.” Right now the public has to search for information. ENE News (www.enenews. com) is one source for interviews and reports from nuclear experts, physicians, NRC meetings, media, and the international community as they become available. Fairfax City Council has passed a resolution, and Berkeley City Council is considering a resolution, calling for monitoring and international action, but Congress, and state and federal regulatory agencies have been silent. This year, the Obama administration raised radiation levels in drinking water allowed after a nuclear incident. “I believe that humanity is standing on the brink of a possible worldwide nuclear holocaust.”-- Dr. Stephen Hosea, infectious disease specialist, October 31, 2013 We must take action. We are people of power – hearts, minds, bodies, hands able to stop and defuse this radiation, stop further damage, and heal the peoples harmed. Children are most open and fearless. It is imperative that we stand together at the ocean and wherever we are to send healing energies and prayers to the ocean, to Japan, and to the earth with our family, our friends, and our community. Thought, word, songs, energy healing modalities, such as reiki, music, art, dance, ceremony, prayers, meditations, and more are needed now. Masaru Emoto has written extensively about the healing properties of water, affected by words and intentions. The more creative and the more widespread these actions, the better. You can pretend this situation doesn’t exist and focus on the holidays and business as usual, believing someone else will take care of the problem. Or you can get busy, get current on the situation, and take action. Our future is at stake, and it’s up to us.
My wife and I were heading home from downtown PG a few evenings ago when it had just gotten dark, driving around 20-25 miles per hour. On David Ave. above the Country Club gate shopping center a man crossing the street and wearing very dark clothes and a black hat, I think, suddenly appeared in our headlights, maybe 10 feet in front of the car, not even looking toward us. Neither of us had seen him until the headlights shown upon him. We both gasped in alarm, and Judy, who was driving, slammed on the brakes and luckily stopped the car before he was hit. The man glared at us for a moment, and then went on his way.
Nina Beety Monterey
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The lesson in this is: if you are walking at night, please wear light colored clothing. Carry a flashlight if you are on a street with no sidewalks. Walk closely enough to the edge that a car can easily pass. Be careful not to step in front of cars to cross the street unless they stop for you; even the most considerate of drivers won’t stop or slow down if they don’t see you. When crossing an intersection on a dark night, wait at the curb until an oncoming car or a car behind you has crossed; they just might turn the corner when you are in the middle. Bruce Cowan Paific Grove
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Just when you thought it was safe to go in the water: Well, you can go in, and you can even do some clamming, but don’t eat the clams. Or mussels. Or scallops. CDPH Warns Not to Eat SportHarvested Bivalve Shellfish from Monterey Bay or Inner Tomales Bay The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is advising consumers not to eat recreationally harvested mussels, clams or whole scallops from Monterey Bay or inner Tomales Bay between Millerton Point and Cypress Point. Dangerous levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) toxins have been detected in mussels from these regions. The naturally occurring PSP toxins can cause illness or death. Cooking does not destroy the toxin. This warning does not apply to commercially sold clams, mussels, scallops or oysters from approved sources. State law permits only state-certified commercial shellfish harvesters or dealers to sell these products. Shellfish sold by certified harvesters and dealers are subject to frequent mandatory testing to monitor for toxins. PSP toxins affect the central nervous system, producing a tingling around the mouth and fingertips within a few minutes to a few hours after eating toxic shellfish. These symptoms are typically followed by loss of balance, lack of muscular coordination, slurred speech and difficulty swallowing. In severe poisonings, complete muscular paralysis and death from asphyxiation can occur. To receive updated information about shellfish poisoning and quarantines, call CDPH’s toll-free “Shellfish Information Line” at (800) 553-4133. For additional information, please visit the CDPH Marine Biotoxins-Mussels Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Web page.
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Scene 17: Jane’s Wedding Dress A: She went to the dressmaker for a fitting and should be home any minute.
Bernard Furman
H: When she is, tell her what I said.
Marriage Can Be Funny
A: No, I won’t. If you’re adamant about not paying for her dress, then tell her so yourself.---But you know that’s not going to happen. She’ll look at you with those big blue eyes, say “Please, Daddy” in her sweet little-girl voice, and you’ll melt and give her whatever she wants. H: Not this time!
Harry and Alice Wilson are in the living room of their Pacific Grove home. Harry: Did I hear you correctly? Did you say that Jane’s wedding dress will cost $3,000? Alice: That’s right. H: That’s outrageous and I’m not paying for it! A: Harry, you’re out of touch with what a custom-made wedding dress costs today. $3,000 is not a lot. H: I don’t care, I’m not paying for it. –The expense of the wedding is getting completely out of hand, and this is adding insult to injury. Figuring in the dinner, florist, photographer, band, and God knows what else, it’s costing me a fortune! I heard that the caterer intends to retire on the proceeds of our party.
(Harry leaves the room and returns in a few minutes with a grin on his face and a bulge in his pocket.) H: This time I’ll have protection! A: With what? H: You’ll see. A: I just heard the front door close. Jane is home. (Jane enters the room.) Jane: Hi. Mom; hi, Daddy.
And another thing—how did the reception get so big, anyway? I remember discussing a small party, attended by family members and close friends.
A: Your father was just telling me that he thought $3,000 was too much too much to pay for your wedding dress.
A: Because that’s what Jane wants, and she’s our only daughter and the apple of your eye, and you can never say no to her.
J: Oh, Daddy, it’s so gorgeous! You won’t think it’s too much once you see the dress on me.
H: Apple of my eye or not, I’m not paying $3,000 for a dress while children in Africa are starving.
H: I don’t care, I’m not paying!
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H: Don’t come any closer! (He takes a jar out of his pocket and holds it up.) One more step and I’ll open this jar of garlic powder, pour it on you, and you’ll disintegrate! J: Don’t be silly, Daddy. I’m not a vampire. H: Then why is it I feel as if the blood is being drained from my body? (Jane walks toward him; Harry backs up until he’s against a chair and falls into it; and she then sits on his lap.) J: (She puts her arms around him.) My sweet Daddy.----Don’t you want your little girl to look beautiful? Can’t I please have the dress? Please, pretty please? H: (His arms fall to the sides.) Okay, okay, I surrender. J: Thank you, Daddy. (She kisses him.) A: Score another win for the good guys.
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J: I know you’re not serious, Daddy; you couldn’t be that mean. (She takes a step toward him.)
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of BARBARA JANE FUSEK Case No. M125863 Filed December 20, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner BARBARA JANE FUSEK filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name BARBARA JANE FUSEK to proposed name JANE FUSEK. 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: JANUARY 24, 2014 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 15. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, 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: December 20, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Thomas W. Wills. Publication dates: 12/13, 12/20, 12/27, 1/3/14
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December 20, 2013 • CEDAR STREET
A Funny Thing Happened Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts
Times • Page 17
Christmas Wishes Tom Stevens
Otter Views
Since our paths won’t cross again before Christmas, let me wish you a merry one and forward some wishes from another December. These were letters written to Santa by first graders. One of my favorites betrayed both the writer’s impatience and History of the theatre has been charted over a period of 2,500 years. Imagine that! his willingness to ply Santa with a little flattery. Millions have been entertained over the centuries. “Dear Santa,” it began. “How are you? Are you fin? Santa how are you cuming? Theater has created a documentation of man’s evolution. Did you see “A Funny Santa wen are you cuming? I like the toy that you bring us. I like you and your ilfs. I Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”? Most of you probably did either on the am good at my firens. Love, Kyle.” stage or in the movies. You saw it at the MPC more than once. The Greek theater was The Rosetta Stone of grammar school spelling suggests Kyle inserted that last developed in Athens and is the root of the Western tradition; theater is in origin a Greek line because he had been warned that misbehaving at his friend’s house might incur word. It was part of a broader culture of theatricality and performance in classical Santa’s displeasure. I’d further guess the admonition came from Kyle’s mom. Greece that included Another mom prompted this letter from Josiah. Festivals, religious rituals, politics, law, athletics and gymnastics, music, poetry, “Dear Santa Claus,” it began, “My mom is mad and I want a cat fo hr. I want a weddings and funerals. snake fo hr. I want a dog fo hr. I want a Kangaroo fo hr. Love, Josiah.” The message here? If your mom is mad, have Santa shower her with live animals and reptiles. She’ll brighten right up. Animals did show up elsewhere in the 229 Santa letters I studied. Cats and kittens clawed out a 16-14 victory over dogs and puppies, while horses and turtles also made it onto a couple of lists. Most of the wish list entries were fairly predictable: whatever video games, Big Foot trucks and Barbie hotel play sets the toy industry was flacking that year. More interesting were the messages that lay between those penciled, block-lettered lines of print. Noe asked Santa to bring her mom “a phone in her own room, please.” Jennifer wanted “my two front teeth, because I look silly.” And Jan wanted “my grandma Ikeda and grandpa Fujimoto to get well.” One writer wanted: “a dad.” Jojo wanted “a real cow so we don’t half to buy milk.” Dustin asked for “$200 because my mom and dad need more room.” Holulani wanted “my grandpa Emilio An Early Theater to come home from the hospital,” a sentiment shared by Darshan. “I know you are very bissy,” Darshan wrote. “I learned caring, sharing and givA few days ago we received word that Monterey Peninsula College President ing in school. I have been good. I am reading in school. But not doing book reports. Dr. Walter Tribley, and other school officials will propose that the theater department Plese let my mom go out of the hospital.” take a $500,000 cut from the current budget of about $820,000. This means that four If asked to define Christmas, I couldn’t do any better than that – “caring, sharnon-teaching positions and 85 percent of the hours taught by part time faculty will be ing and giving,” without the book reports. As I pored over the 229 letters – some eliminated. Gary Bolen, Chair of the MPC Theatre Department said that “...we have a succinct (“Please bring me a drum”) others plumped out with biographies, weather brand new theater in which there is very likely not to be any theater production.” We reports and inducements for Santa – I was heartened that most kids wanted someknow the theater staff and are devastated that their employment may be terminated. thing for somebody else. When I heard the news, I went in to the web site and printed out fifteen pages of Babies, rocking chairs or “dimen rings” for their moms; fishing productions that have been presented since 1972 when we become aficionados. The tackle, Ford trucks and tools for their dads; medicine and long life for their grandfirst play we saw was “Hair,” over the years there have been remarkable performances, parents. For their siblings, cousins and “firens,” they asked Santa to bring a sleigh some of which caused us to return more than once. “Evita” was once of those, and load of Supermen, pencil boxes, high heels, go-karts, “sarfing boards,” sandals, “Les Miserables” the most recent. There are plays in the little theater and drawing roses, dinosaurs and yo-yos. room comedies in the main stage. The blockbusters have been just that electrifying, It was enough to humble a humbug. Even the personal requests energetic, too many to list, too many actors to name. It is no secret that I am a devotee were enlightening. My favorites included Ralph’s wish for “shoes with shoelaces,” of the theater. I believe that these live productions are beneficial to the audience as Aiko’s hint that “my dad needs a niw secretary,” Kristin’s request for “500 packs of well as the community. chalk,” and Crystal’s thoughtful offer to have Santa “sleep over” at her house if he’s Some years ago our attendance at the MPC performances was with a group of too tired. eight people. We always had dinner first, or after, in the case of a matinee. We were There were mysteries as well: the line “I do not wot het muc preses” shows up fortunate to be part of the little group that was treated to a tour of the new facility in three letters; “I do not like gush for crèmes” in a fourth; and “hiyheyos to Sum when it reopened. It is a remarkable facility. The amenities are those of a metropolis. Canbey, a lamto, I wunt buzzol, I wunt ba,” in another. It may be Greek to us, but However, that is not the issue. I imagine that this could be used in another way. Dr. not to Santa. Tribley pointed out that the stage will be used for productions with students. That is all well and good. No one other than parents or friends will go. Think about what happened to “Les Miserables,” the productions were sold out with waiting lists that could not be accommodated. Word of mouth and publicity attracted the public. Several of our children and grandchildren have attended MPC. We consider it a beacon in community colleges. Our grandson, Spencer DeVine, was one of the aspiring actors, went on to graduate with high honors from a four-year institution, and continues his drive to be an actor. As I reflect on this I am reminded of the ripple effect generated by such events: jobs at the college will be lost, which will certainly affect merchants. However, what about all of the folk who enjoy lunch or dinner before or after their theater engagement? Some even have parties. Restaurants will lose business, those who provide viands for the parties will be out of luck. Perhaps we dress for the theater; no need for the new frock. Companies providing materials for the productions will be left bereft. Newspapers and television will, no doubt, lose ads. Even a minor trickle down result will be loss to the utility companies (I am not sure I mourn that), taxies and other modes of transportation will lose business. You get the idea; there will be a huge effect. None of this is as important as the loss of this wonderful venue for the public. Those of us who can no longer attend theater in San Francisco rely on our local productions for entertainment. I hope that the public will rally forces and get behind the move to “SAVE MPC THEATER” on Face book. Write or telephone Dr. Tribley, do your part to keep this star of Monterey County. Jane Roland lives in Monterey and has been a theater lover since she was a small Six- (and 60-) year-olds’ wishes child…gcr770@aol.com I don’t recall my own six-year-old Christmas wish, but it probably included a model train. The family had moved from Hawaii to Colorado Springs that year so my dad could sell a former house. The only real train I’d seen up to that point was the switchyard engine that pulled pineapple cars from Dole cannery to nearby Honolulu Harbor. It wasn’t exactly the California Zephyr. But in Colorado Springs, a Santa Fe Railroad “streamliner” thundered past our neighborhood every afternoon in a blur of gold and orange. My brother and I would run through a brushy field to stand in awe as the great engine and its passenger cars racketed past. As if that weren’t enough, our dad walked us down the snowy street one afternoon to visit a neighbor’s hand-built G gauge model train layout. This wonder merits a column of its own, so I won’t go there now. We’ll exit instead at the Tin Cannery, where model railroad layouts last weekend dazzled a room full of first-graders and first graders at heart, including your correspondent. Merry Christmas, and be good at your firens.
Times • December 20, 2013
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Museum Talk: The Devil’s Cormorant
Not just birders will want to hear this talk on Sat., Jan. 4 at 3:00 p.m. about the natural history of cormorants. Evolution has crafted the only creature on Earth that can migrate the length of a continent, dive and hunt deep underwater, perch comfortably on a branch of a wire, walk on land, climb up cliff-faces, feed on thousands of different species, and live beside both fresh and salt water in a vast global range of temperatures and altitudes, often in close proximity to humans. Richard King, author of The Devil’s Cormorant will take us on twists and turns through history, natural history, and culture, serving up the unexpected about the world’s most misunderstood waterbird. Admission is $5 at the door (free for Museum members).
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Jingle All the Way! Jingle Bell Run/Walk a Success
Left: Reserve officer Steve Gorman and Camryn Rose, Honoree, with her family; Left, below: Youth winners. Above: What a day!
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This past Saturday, December 14, 2013, Mayor Kampe Musicians and dancers entertained: Above: PGHS welcomed over 1,000 participants to Lovers Pt. in Pacific band members. Below, Dianne Lyle and the DiFran- Grove to walk or run in a 5K for the Arthritis Foundation’s 4th Annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk. Santa was there to greet co Dancers the children, and MY Museum and other arts and crafts were provided. The Wild Plum Café catered the VIP tent, where top fundraisers Team Camryn, Susan O’Brien, Camryn Caliz, Jim & Renee Fuqua, Tracey Love, Amy Edwards, Emily Cook, Leslie Ozbirn, Audrey Down, Terrance Duncan, Elizabeth Galbreath and sponsors gathered, and were treated to delicious morning snacks and refreshments. Massage was provided by Rebecca Lee. The DiFranco dancers entertained the participants, along with a clown duo, and Mike Welling’s Pacific Grove band of PG high school students. Jingle Bell Run/Walk Honorees Camryn Rose Caliz and Tracey Love thanked the participants for their support and shared their inspiring stories and facts about the challenges that Arthritis presents. There was lots of fun after the run/walk with Whole Foods goodies and hot cocoa, Walgreen’s favors, an awards ceremony, costume contest for both humans and dogs, and a raffle. The Arthritis Foundation would like to thank the following sponsors: AbbVie, Genentech, Wells Fargo, Alliance Home Health, UCB, Nova Medical, Treadmill, Pfizer, The UPS Store; Carmel & Del Monte, Walmart, Volunteers of America, Central Coast Senior Services, Inc., V NA & Hospice, Mission Ranch, Victory Dealership, Pebble Beach Company, Bristol Meyers Squibb, Beach House Restaurant, Gorman Real Estate, Amgen, Springer Construction, Whole Foods, KWAV, 630, ESPNam, Four Point Communications, Monterey Herald, Cedar St. Times, KION, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, Peet’s, Culligan
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