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Kiosk Deadline Thur., Feb. 14 Chocolate Baking Contest Monterey Library 10 M-4 PM, Free 646-3949
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Monarch Photo Reception Artisana Gallery 5-8 PM, Free 655-9775
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Girls’ soccer - Page 17
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First Saturday Book Sale Pacific Grove Public Library Noon-5 PM Benefits Library Book Fund
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Here’s how to build a pool
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MBCS Kindergarten Open House 1450 Elm St., Seaside 10 AM- Noon, Free 655-4638 • World Affairs Discussion “Future of the Euro” MPC, Soc. Sci. Bldg., Rm. 102 4-5:30 PM, Free www.wacmb.org • Collage Classics Class Scholze Park Center 280 Dickman Ave., Monterey 1-3 PM, $50 Resident/ $65 NonResident 646-3878
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The Haggetts have offered their services for free to the District on a trial basis in hopes that businesses, parents, and the public in general will become aware of the benefit they offer and will help them to continue to provide it.
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Off Main Clinic Open House 1083 S. Main, Salinas 12-4 PM, Free 424-4828
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Tropo, Live Music Chautauqua Hall Adults $15-$25, Teens $10, Youth $5 7:30-11 PM, 710-0371
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Inside Animal Tales & Random Thoughts.................. 13 Cop Log....................................... 3 Dining......................................... 9 Green Page................................ 19 Health & Wellness..................... 14 Homeless Chronicles................. 16 Otter Views................................ 13 Peeps......................................... 11 Seniors...................................... 13 Shelf Life................................... 11 Sports.................................. 17, 18 Up & Coming.......................... 6, 7 Young Writers Corner................ 11
Drug-sniffing dogs, trainers debut at PGHS 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. “They will provide the school with a sporadic, visual deterrent,” said vice principal Barbara Martinez, who went on to explain that records from other schools show
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Taking charge - Page 19
The store, headquartered in Monrovia, CA, has sought approval for its plans at the Pacific Grove location, since setting sites on the vacant video store next door. reliminary application was made in December, 2011. Blockbuster closed its doors about a year and a half ago. With conditional approval of its expansion plans, Trader Joe’s took down the wall between the two stores and began to spread out. A new cold food gondola now operates where the wall once was and the
suspension rates for drug use go down when the dogs make an appearance on campus. These canines come from Wonder Woofs, a business operating out of Hollister that specializes in dog and puppy training, and training dogs to seek out drug residues. The business is run by husband and wife team Janelle and Sean Haggett, of Hollister. The pair has between them numerous canine conditioning credentials, with Sean specializing in the narcotics search with his dog Ranger, and Janelle being a certified SIRIUS Puppy Trainer, as well as a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and South Bay Trainers. Janelle is also a professional breeder and trainer of Golden Retrievers. Drug-sniffing dogs like Ranger offer a passive alert and less interfering inspection method than other alternatives for drug detection that currently exist. By law, according the Wonder Woofs website, schools must maintain a drug-free workplace. The dogs use their powerful sense of smell, many hundreds of times more sensitive than our
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See DOGS Page 2
Top, left: Masons slave over a hot sauce pot, preparing spaghetti with sauce, tossed salad and garlic bread for some five seatings of Pacific Grove citizens who stood in line Sat., Jan. 26 to enjoy a meal in support of the kiddie pool at Lovers Point. Right, top: Not all members were interested in spaghetti -- some preferred a video in an adjacent room while Dad and Mom enjoyed the meal. Bottom: Megan and Rory Lee dug in. Staff photos.
Trader Joe’s parking plans near approval Peninsula patrons who enjoy going to Trader Joe’s on Forest Hill, but dread the confusing parking situation, may look forward to a modicum of relief as the plans came a little closer to approval. While there won’t be any huge influx of easy parking, the plans do call for a one-way entrance and a one-way exit to the unique grocery store. The entrance to look forward to will be the uphill driveway while the lower one will provide the exit. It is hoped that this will be a safer solution than the present one.
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pTRADER JOE’S From Page 1
produce department has expanded into the Blockbuster space. Yet to come are OKs for landscaping and other amenities before the parking lot will be completed approved. In April, 2012, an SUV crashed through the window of the vacant Blockbuster store in a parking lot mishap. No one was injured.
pDOGS From Page 1
City has funds to help with home repairs The City’s Housing Division runs the Rehabilitation Loan Program, which provides affordable financing for repairs and improvements of owner occupied homes in the City of Pacific Grove. The intent of the program is to help residents improve the safety of their homes and to preserve and protect the current housing stock. The City will be applying for a new 2013 Community Development Program grant to continue to fund this valuable program. The Housing Division screens interested homeowners to determine if they meet the income guidelines. Loans are af-
fordable with no money down, no monthly payments, 3 percent simple interest due in 30 years, or when property transfers title or the owner no longer occupies the home. Each loan is administered via escrow and is secured by a deed of trust. Interested homeowners are encouraged to call the Pacific Grove Housing Division at 831648-3199, email Housing@ci.pg.ca.us or go to City Hall, 2nd floor. City staff will help with the application process, will inspect the home, help select a contractor, and monitor the work until the project is complete. More details can be found on the website at http://ci.pg.ca.us/housing
Marine Sanctuary seeks applicants for its Advisory Council
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 education. 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. The deadline for applications is February 15. Applications can be obtained by contacting Jackie Sommers, Sanctuary Advisory Council Coordinator, by mail at 99 Pacific St., Bldg. 455A, Monterey, CA 93940, or through the sanctuary’s website at http:// montereybay.noaa.gov/sac/2013/recruit13v1/130110covlet.html. Completed applications should be mailed to Jackie Sommers at the above address or faxed to 647-4250.
Sean, left, and Janine Haggett brought a pair of their “Wonder Woofs” to a school board meeting to demonstrate the dogs’ prowess at sniffing out drugs. the District has brought them on to help control drug problems at the high school. Photo courtesy Barbara Martinez. own sense of smell as humans, and can therefore be used for such applications as drug sniffing, explosive detection, human remains, mold, and termites, just to name a few. At the recent Pacific Grove Unified School district board meeting, the Hagetts, by invitation of vice principal Barbara Martinez, provided a demonstration of their skills, sniffing out drug residue that had been “planted” by their trainers. The dogs smelled out the drugs in no time flat, prvidng evidence to the board members that this could be a benefit to the district in an atmosphere of ever-increasing drugproblems on the Peninsula. The Haggetts have offered their services for free to the District on a trial basis in hopes that businesses, parents, and the public in general will become aware of the benefit they offer and will help them to continue to provide it. “It’s a long drive from Hollister,” said Sean. The Hollister school district is using their services, and drugsniffing dogs may also become routine visitors to Carmel schools. Martinez maintains that the presence of Wonder Woofs’ drug sniffing dogs on campus is something positive. “The program is never discouraging and it’s a great way to for kids to see not to bring drugs to school. We didn’t hire them as a punishment.” The dogs are just one part of the district-wide school safety program, which entails fire/earthquake/intruder drills, tobacco cessation, counseling and other common safety protocols most students are by now, very familiar with. “We love our school, the community is great and the kids are great,” says Martinez, who has confidence in the program as an effective drug deterrent.
Pacific Grove has an app for that
Pacific Grove Weekend Forecast
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Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Jack Beigle at Canterbury Woods
Week ending 01-24-13.................................... .14 Total for the season....................................... 9.53 To date last year (01-27-12).......................... 5.05 Cumulative average to this date.................... 9.57 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
Pacific Grove will soon be able to get news to residents and visitors via a native smart phone application. The application, Pacific Grove Mobile, will allow the city to send information to interested users, to keep timely news available to citizens and visitors, and to receive feedback from the community. The application also will allow residents and visitors to report issues to the City - and the application will facilitate addressing those problems. For instance, if a person with the smart phone application notices a pot hole, they will be able to take a picture of the pothole from within the application. The application will use the phone’s location services to tell the city the exact location of the problem - which will speed the response. “The application will also help visitors find amenities in Pacific Grove,” said the city’s economic development director, Kurt Overmeyer. To see some examples of what this application can do, please visit www.mycitymobile.org. Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Fri. and is available at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription. Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson Copy Editor: Michael Sizemore News: Marge Ann Jameson, Peter Mounteer, Al Saxe Graphics: Shelby Birch Regular Contributors: Ben Alexander • Jack Beigle • Jacquelyn Byrd • Laura Emerson • Rabia Erduman • Jon Guthrie • John C. Hantelman • Kyle Krasa • Travis Long • Amy Coale Solis • Rhonda Farrah • Dorothy Maras-Ildiz • Neil Jameson • Richard Oh • Jean Prock • Katie Shain • Dirrick Williams Advertising: Rebecca Barrymore Photography: Peter Mounteer, Al Saxe Distribution: Kellen Gibbs, Peter Mounteer, Duke Kelso • Website: Harrison Okins
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MST seeks input on potential service cuts
The Amalgamated Transit Union, which represents Monterey-Salinas Transit workers, has asked the U.S. Department of Labor to withhold federal transit grant funding from MST and other public transit operators throughout California, including those serving the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento and San Diego. The union’s action is in response to concerns with the recent adoption of the 2013 Public Employees Pension Reform Act by the California state legislature and Governor Jerry Brown. In the event the federal government agrees to the union’s request to withhold the funds from MST, the agency plans to implement emergency measures to reduce its bus service by approximately 30 percent, to a level that it says can be supported by state sales tax, state fuel tax and passenger fares. MST has been holding community workshops to solicit input from the public as to what are high priority routes and services. There is one meeting left: Monterey Monday, Feb. 4 at 10:00 a.m. MST Administrative Offices, One Ryan Ranch Rd. Anyone wishing to comment but unable to attend workshops may submit written comments to: Hunter Harvath, Assistant General Manager for Finance & Administration, One Ryan Ranch Road, Monterey, CA 93940, via e-mail at mst@mst.org, or via fax at 899-3954. The deadline to receive written comments for this series of public hearings is Friday, February 1. Based on the input received through this series of workshops, MST will then develop a reduced bus service plan, which will be presented for questions and comments from customers at a subsequent series of public hearings to be scheduled in March. Depending upon the outcome of this dispute between the Amalgamated Transit Union and the US Department of Labor regarding state pension reform, the reduced service plan may be implemented.
Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District now seeking instructors for spring, summer
The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org) is seeking instructors for nature, conservation, and environmental-related courses, workshops, activities and events this spring and summer. These are paid contract Outdoor Educators positions for the MPRPD’s “Let’s Go Outdoors!” programs. Those interested in applying should be enthusiastic, skilled individuals with a passion for the outdoors who want to share their knowledge and interests about Regional Parks and Open Spaces. The current fall/winter Let’s Go Outdoors! guide shows the types of classes currently being offered. It is also available at mprpd.org. Applicants will need to complete an online program proposal with a course description at www.mprpd.org or may call 372-3196, ext. 102, for additional information. The deadline to apply is Friday, February 22. Priority will be given to programs that support MPRPD’s mission, are conservation, sustainability and ecologically-oriented; are explorative and share information about the richness and diversity of this area’s natural and cultural history, and are educational, inquiry-based and thematic in approach. Fees and instructor payments are negotiable and will be finalized prior to contractor signing. Instructors will undergo a LiveScan fingerprint background investigation. Applications will be reviewed and selected applicants interviewed in person. Programs will be included in the MPRPD’s Let’s Go Outdoors! spring/summer program guide. The programs can run from April into September.
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Marge Ann Jameson
Cop log Garbage galore
Someone complained about accumulated rubbish on Gibson Ave. Either someone picked it up or it wasn’t bad enough, because the matter was deemed to be unfounded at the time of the report.
Grandson not so bad after all
A woman reported that someone had called her from out of state and advised that her grandson was in the pokey for a DUI and needed $980. The caller told the reporting party to mail the money via Western Union and not to call her grandson because he couldn’t come to the phone. She went and got the money, but had second thoughts – luckily. She called her grandson, and voila! He answered the phone, stone sober and not, he assured her, in jail.
Lost and found
A drivers license found on the bike path near 17th and Ocean View Blvd. The owner was contacted and picked it up. A debit card was found but since they couldn’t contact the owner, the bank advised them to destroy it. A wallet was found in the back seat of a taxi and turned in to police. Eventually they tracked down the owner’s brother. A purse was found at Lovers Point. A backpack was found on Gibson. A wallet was lost either in Monterey or Pacific Grove. A cell phone was found on the beach at Asilomar. Boys found a bicycle at Forest Grove school. Speaking of schools, random security checks were done at all school campuses in town.
Yes he did, no he didn’t
Room mate troubles: Reporting party wanted a civil standby while he picked up his stuff at the place he was moving from. When the officer and the RP got there, the room mate said that the RP’s stuff was on the curb for garbage pickup, and said he had warned the RP that was going to happen. The RP was counseled to take the room mate to court.
Different room mates, same result
RP advised that a former room mate left without paying his share of the bills and rent. Total damages amounted to $11,500. He was advised to take the former room mate to court.
Juveniles with marijuana
Two juveniles were found to be in possession of marijuana. They were arrested, booked at the police station, and released on a citation to their respective parents.
Vandalism
Something was thrown at a vehicle. Next morning, the owners figured it was an egg and that a carload of juveniles were responsible. In another case, vehicle tires were punctured at Austin Ave. No suspect leads. Victim reported the side of his business truck had been spray painted.
School vandalized on David Ave.
Picnic tables overturned, soccer goals destroyed, a playhouse overturned and a potted tree knocked over.
Habitual escapee
A dog wearing a harness and leash was reported at large. Owner said it was an ongoing problem.
Dogs living in an RV: No permanent address?
Two dogs were reported to have been in a vehicle near Jewell Park for two days. A check determined that someone was probably living in the vehicle. The dogs appeared to be in good health.
Doing the nasty
A man was reported doing something naughty in the bushes behind a business on Forest. Thing was, it was the day before and he was already done by the time the police were called. On Congress Also on Spruce.
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Theft from vehicle
Door was open, business wasn’t
A door was found to be open at a business on Forest that wasn’t open for business. The building was cleared.
Fencing a fence?
A portion of a chain link fence was reported stolen on Forest Ave. But it turns out the piece of fence had been taken in for repair.
Dangerous character
An officer from an outside agency reported information about a possible resident of Pacific Grove who was in the habit of making threats toward the government and others, and is believed to have weapons.
Trespassing in hot tub
Reporting party wanted the perpetrators to be admonished for trespassing but not to be arrested.
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Jon Guthrie
High Hats & Parasols Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time. The writings contained in are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.
The News … from 100 years ago. Notice to taxpayers
Notice is hereby given that the taxes on personal property secured by real property are now due and payable. Also due is one-half the taxes on all real property. Failure to pay will result in a fine equal to 15% of the total due. Be aware that I will be in Pacific Grove city hall on February 15th and 16th to collect taxes. I expect to see you! Posted by J. E. Hunter, Tax Collector’
Youths Companion
The Youth Companion magazine appeals to every aspect of family life. Each issue opens with articles of youthful vigor and then moves to articles which reveal the secrets of a successful life. Mothers will welcome the page for children. The Companion brings into the home inspiration, entertainment, inspiration, knowledge, and fun. Subscribe now while the price is still set on 1912 rates. $1.75 for a full year. 1
Pie is good for you!
The New York Medical Journal reports that pie is not only delicious, it is good for you. Fruit pie is best with pumpkin at the top of the list. All pies, however, are bountiful conveyors of important carbohydrates and vitamins. Pie sweetened with fruit juice, called “Sweet Girls” are superior. The source continues by stating that the crust contains chicken fat, which is healthful. Pie is often topped off with milk, cream, ice cream, or cheese which adds to the health benefits. The final word is give up cake (except on your birthday) and eat pie. 2
PacRep announces season auditions
PacRep Theatre will hold open auditions for actors, singers and dancers for PacRep’s 2013 professional theatre season, including productions of “An Iliad,” “The Glass Menagerie,” “The Imaginary Invalid,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and PacRep’s annual Forest Theater Family Musical, “Peter Pan.” Auditions will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m.–noon and 5 p.m.–8 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 11, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at the Golden Bough Playhouse, on Monte Verde between 8th & 9th in Carmel. Auditions will be limited to three minutes in total, consisting of either two contrasting monologues, or, if auditioning for “Peter Pan,” one song excerpt and one monologue. Accompaniment will be provided on Feb 9/10 only. If auditioning for “Peter Pan,” please bring sheet music in appropriate key. Rehearsals for “An Iliad,” directed by Kenneth Kelleher, begin in midApril with performances from May 2 – June 2, at the Circle Theatre. Rehearsals for “The Glass Menagerie,” directed by Kenneth Kelleher, begin in mid-May with performances from June 7 – June 30 at the Golden Bough Theatre. Rehearsals for “The Imaginary Invalid,” directed by Kenneth Kelleher, begin in early August with performances from September 5 – 29 at the Circle Theatre. Rehearsals for “Peter Pan,” directed by Walter DeFaria, begin in early-July with performances from August 22– September 29 at the Outdoor Forest Theater. Rehearsals for “Midsummer,” directed by Stephen Moorer, begin in early September with performances from October 3– October 20 at the Outdoor Forest Theater. Auditions will take place by appointment only. Please call Cindy at 622-0100, ext.100, to schedule an appointment. Pictures and resumes may be emailed to: contact@pacrep.org or mailed to PacRep Theatre PO Box 222035, Carmel, CA 93922.
Windbreak for Grove?
Tired of the fierce winds that buffet the Grove? Then give your support to the group forming to build a windbreak and park. This group intends to hold an organizational meeting on Saturday night, next, at the Civic Hall. At the present time, the land for the community park and windbreak can be purchased for $500 per acre. Now is the time to do it! Plan now to attend.
Happy 65th
On Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Palmer celebrated 65 years of being married. The couple moved here from Iowa. They were wed in the Des Moines Calvary Episcopal church by the Rev. Lewis, in the mid-1850s. They moved here in 1875. Mr. Douglas is now 91 years old. Mrs. Douglas refused to reveal her age. Both are exceptionally popular all around the Grove.
Forest Hill United Methodist Church 551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956
Charles McDougall was injured yesterday in a fall suffered at Tassajara hot springs. McDougall was exiting from the entrance of the Tassajara hotel when he stepped on a small, sleeping dog he had not seen. The dog, rudely awakened, jumped up and fled causing McDougall to fall. The injured man was transported to the Jim Bardin hospital for repairs. McDougall will likely be back in his Grove home tomorrow, just a little worse for the wear. 3
Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431
Injured in fall
An attraction of Merit
The management of the Monterey theater has been successful in procuring Culligan’s Original Nashville Performers. This, for the unaware, is an accomplishment of considerable merit. This stage performance leaves in its wake pleasant memories and the desire to see the show again. On the road for more than ten years, Culligan’s always plays to packed houses. You will be more than satisfied with the tentoonstelling spectacle.
Congregational conference
The Congregation Conference of California opened yesterday at the Grove’s Congregation church. Present were a large number of pastors and deacon’s from around the state. The keynote address was presented by Rev. Miles Fisher. His topic was Religious Education. The sessions last until this weekend and the public is invited to sit in on any or all.
Tidbits from all over…
• The Winston cafe is again open, neat and clean. Excellent food cooked under the supervision of D. W. Damewood, Proprietor. • E. C. Shaw and his son Robert have departed on a business trip to Massachusetts. • Delicious Point Abalone abalone. Pounds and breads into great steaks. Really appetizing. Ask your grocer for them. • The best way east is on Southern Pacific’s Overland Limited. • If your service is not up to snuff, tell us … not your neighbor. Coast Valley Gas & Electric Co. • Miss Lulu Heathcock is on her way to N.Y. to attend the national conference of Missionary Women. • • • • •
And your cost is…
Ripo Junos leather work gloves for the working man. $2.75. Culp Bros. Furnished cottages for vacation rental. $15 weekly... See Charles T. Norton. Three-piece male suit laundered and pressed. 65¢ at the Grove laundry. Long and Gretters skin lotion for dry skin and sunburn. 85¢ per container. Jointed, dressed dolls. Chis Columbus takeoffs. The costume is a work of art. $3.25. C. J. Moyers. 221 Forest avenue.
Author’s notes
1 Youth’s Companion changed from being a boy’s magazine to a family magazine in the 1890s. In the 1920s, the name changed to “Companion”. Nathaniel Ellis and Asa Rand founded the publication. The Rand Company (maps) was an eventual spin-off. 2 One enterprising entrepreneur even introduced the “All-Pie” diet based on this report. 3 One hundred years ago, many “hospitals” were small, privately operated facilities.
Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942
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
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Visiting artist series resumes Feb. 14 Work looks at the takeover of native cultures with Bernard Williams
Sculptor, muralist and mixed-media artist Bernard Williams will visit CSU Monterey Bay as the spring semester’s Visiting Artist Series gets under way Feb. 14. Williams investigates history, ethnology, archaeology and cartography in his works, which include canvases, sculptures and outdoor murals. A Chicago native, he has degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Northwestern University. He sees the United States as a place of conflict and convergence, fragmentation and sharing. In his work, he layers signs and symbols to speak to the complexities of history and culture. His interest in history and mass culture is expressed in “Buffalo Chart,” an installation that uses a large collection of graphic signs and symbols cut from plywood to mimic museum-like displays. “The material in the wall chart represents my ongoing research, which has taken place in archives, historical societies and museums in Mississippi, Louisiana, California, Arizona and New York, among others,” Williams said. “The overlapping narratives of Native Americans, Hispanics, Africans, Europeans, Asians, Arabs, and others come together in a personal collection of material functioning as my private/ public museum. My concern is to address cultural difference, flatten hierarchies, and question who we are collectively,” Williams said. His art training was in painting. Then, influenced by the African-American murals he restored in Chicago and by his graduate school professor Chicago
Bernard Williams painter Ed Paschke, Williams’ images started getting larger, more abstract, like African masks. Eventually, he became interested in symbols inspired by Native American, African and Egyptian cultures. Williams’ presentation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. in the University Center Living Room. The University Center is located on Sixth Avenue near B Street. Driving directions and a campus map are available at csumb.edu/map. The event is free, but visitors must purchase a parking permit from a dispenser on the University Center parking lot. Information is available at 582-4337.
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Arts and Events
Up and Coming Closing reception Feb. 14 at Art Center From noon to 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 14 the Pacific Grove Art Center will host a closing reception and art talk with Liz Maruska. This will be the last day to see her exhibit, “Color on Fire,” and will be an opportunity to hear the artist discuss her work and process. This is also the last day to view the
center’s other exhibits, Paola Berthoin’s “Passion for Place” and Abstract7’s “Geography/Geometry.” Admission is free. Gallery hours are Wed. - Sat., 12-5:00 p.m., and Sun. 1:004:00 p.m. The center is located at 568 Lighthouse Avenue. Call 375-2208 for more information.
Monterey Library wants chocolate contest entries for Valentine’s Day
The Friends of the Monterey Public Library invite entries to the Best Chocolate Cookie or Brownie Contest. Entries must be received on Thursday, February 14, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place winners and an honorable mention. For complete rules visit www.monterey.org/library or call 646-3949.
Discovery Shop to hold fundraiser
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Pacific Grove will present their Touch of the Orient Fundraiser Event on Feb.16-17, offering an exotic collection of Asian treasures, works of art, antiques, home décor, porcelain, and more. Donations of these types of treasures will be happily accepted to enlarge the event. Gifts are tax deductible. For more information please call Jeanie Gould at ACS Discovery Shop at 372-0866. The Discovery Shop is located at 198 Country Club Gate Center.
Collage class offered
Catie O’Leary is offering a class on collage on Tuesdays from Feb. 5 through March 12 at Scholze Park Center, 280 Dickman Ave. in New Monterey. The class will meet from 1-3 p.m. Collage Classics Class is a series of creative projects using images from magazines, books and miscellaneous papers, odd juxtapositions with the familiar, obtaining unexpected. Results. The class is open to all levels. The cost is $50 to Monterey residents for the course, or $65 for non- residents Call 646-3878 for more information.
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Join the Pacific Grove Art Center on Sat., Feb. 2 for a vendor fair of individualized products from the creative people of our community. Also featured will be select open studios of various PGAC resident artists. Among the select goods for sale: fun hand-crafted art cards by Plumeria PaperCraft, painted silk by Carol Baker, enticing aromatherapy sprays by Marilee Childs, creative art goods by Arlene Stigum, and more. The Valentine Fair takes place in the David Henry Gill Gallery. Free Admission Gallery Hours: Saturday February 2nd, 12-5:00 p.m. One day only. In the Nadine Annand Gallery: Paola Berthoin will be featuring her book, Passion for Place.
Stevenson School Performing Arts presents
Little Shop of Horrors Performances: Thurs., Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Feb. 17, 2:00 p.m. (matinee) Tickets; General: $12.50 online / $15 at the door Students, seniors & military: $6.50 online / $10 at the door Visit www.stevensonschool.org/boxoffice for more information and to purchase tickets. Information line: 831-625-8389. Location: Keck Auditorium. Stevenson School - Pebble Beach Campus, 3152 Forest Lake Road, Pebble Beach All performances take place in Keck Auditorium on the Pebble Beach campus. From any of the Pebble Beach gates, follow the signs to "R.L. Stevenson School." Contact Jeff Barrett, Director of Technical Theater 831-625-8338 jbarrett@stevensonschool.org or Warren Anderson, Assistant Director of Communications 831-625-8352 wanderson@stevensonschool.org
Dance Jam gala with live music
Dance Jam will hold a 10-year gala on Friday, February 8 at Chautauqua Hall with live electronic music by Tropo and other performance acts, including acrobatics, aerial dance, hula hoop and improvisational dance. The evening begins at 7:30 p.m. with hors d’ouvres and goes until 11 p.m., finishing with an after party with light snacks and drinks. An architect, a violinist, a carpenter, a poet, and an Egyptian shaman make up Tropo, a live electronic dance music group. EDM is having a huge impact on music lovers worldwide and Tropo is
taking things to the next level by infusing the human element in their all-original, energetic, and completely live performance with layers of violin, percussion, spectral pads, and crunchy bass oscillations. Adults pay $15-$25 on a sliding scale. Teens pay $10. Youth pay $5.Chautauqua Hall is on 16th and Central in Pacific Grove. For information on the Dance Jam or volunteering, please email info@dancejampg.org or call Kaelyn at 710-0371 or Kevin at 333-6058.
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On Feb. 10 the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center will host the 28th annual Together With Love Run/Walk, sponsored by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, at Lovers’ Point Park in Pacific Grove. The 10K and 5K races start at 9 a.m., rain or shine. Registration is $34 per person through January 31 and $38 after that date. The race is open to competitive runners, joggers, and fun walkers. This will be the ninth year for the 1K Kids’ Fun Run which begins at 8:15 a.m. The price is $12 through January 31, then $15 through race day. Participants can register through www.mtryrapecrisis.org, either online or by downloading a registration form. Call 373-3955 for more information.
Volunteers are also needed for race day. If you would like to volunteer give MCRCC a call. All participants in the 10K/5K receive a long-sleeved performance running T-shirt and after-race refreshments, and qualify for a prize drawing. Medals will be awarded three deep in each age group. Kids in the Fun Run receive a participant medal and goodie bag. The Run/Walk is a fundraiser that attracts some 1,500 runners and walkers each year. Funds raised are used to support counseling, crisis intervention services for survivors of sexual assault, and community prevention education programs for children and adults.
One Billion Rising will take place Feb. 14
The One Billion Rising Flash Mob will take place on February 14 from 4-8 p.m. at the Monterey Center for Spiritual Living, 400 W. Franklin Street, Monterey, as part of the movement to end domestic and sexual violence against women around the world. For more information visit the One Billion Rising Monterey Facebook page.
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SoDA presents “Words on Stage” “Words on Stage” is a regular series offered by the School of Dramatic Arts, presenting informal readings of great literature, both poetry and prose, to local and visiting audiences. The February 17 and 18 program is “Love Letters of John and Abigail Adams”. Admission is free. Donations are welcome and support the scholarship fund
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of Pacific Repertory Theatre’s School of Dramatic Arts. Two performances of Dinesen’s work will be given on Sunday, January 20 at 2 p.m. and Monday, January 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Indoor Forest Theatre (underneath the stage of Carmel’s historic outdoor Forest Theatre) at the corner of Santa Rita and Mountain View, Carmelby-the-Sea. For more information visit www.schoolofdramaticarts.org
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Homeless Chronicles
Erika Fiske
Drinking away the pain in beautiful Monterey At 50 years of age and homeless, Luis is a mess, and he doesn’t seem to care. In fact, he says he hasn’t cared in a long, long time. Luis was born in Oakland to a father of Cuban decent, who liked brandy, and a vodkadrinking mother of German decent. Luis likes beer. Over the years he’s had plenty of it—enough to kill more than a few brain cells. Enough, in fact, to land him along a road north of Watsonville recently, where he thought he was walking on a Monterey street. “I was delusional,” he said, chuckling. “I didn’t know where I was.” Much of Luis’ past has disappeared from his memory. Even this story of the walk north of Watsonville had to come from another homeless man, Levi, who was sitting nearby with a parrot on his shoulder. Luis left rehab a few days ago, and he wasn’t one of the success stories. He was glad to be out, back among his friends, doing whatever he likes, drinking. There was a time when Luis worked and had a family. For years he was employed in roofing, construction and oil fields around Oakland and Bakersfield . He married and had five kids, but left them all. “I spent 14 years with a girl who became my wife, and we had five children together,” he said. “After three children I left, then came back and had another, then left, and then came back and had another. There was a lot of alcohol involved. I left about 20 years ago.” Luis doesn’t know what happened to any of them. “I never really knew my kids,” he admitted. Over the years he lost the family he grew up with as well, many to cancer—his mother, stepfather, a brother who disappeared, a sister who was murdered and his uncles and aunts. It was his sister’s death at 26 that stayed with him despite all the drinking. “An English teacher in the Catholic school shot her with a 357 Magnum on her balcony, and then shot himself,” he said. Either Luis never knew the reason behind the shooting, or forgot after a few hundred bottles of beer. While on parole for having a controlled substance, Luis met another woman and had another child. They also are gone from his life. He wound up homeless and has stayed in the Monterey area for the past 10 years. Luis doesn’t volunteer much about his life, his dreams or his regrets, probably because they were washed away long ago by the alcohol. But he does admit to a few regrets. “I started too soon. I grew up too early—working and starting a family. My parents and everyone were dying, and I was on the streets at 17,” he said. “Nothing I ever done good, ever came out. But I know what good is, and I know how to survive.” Luis chuckled between his comments, sounding very much like a cartoon character named Goofy. Sometimes he produced a troubling cough. His hand went to his left chest once, where he complained of some pain. Luis’ blue eyes peered out from skin browned by life in the outdoors. The nearby parrot took a walk to some lettuce leaves by the tree, but dropped the wilted greens and returned to Levi. Another bearded homeless man joined the group. Luis said he’s stayed in this area because of the food, including sugar and candy treats, and the treatment by others. “There’s such an abundance of food here. And people treat me nice,” he said, smiling and chuckling again. In fact, Luis said he’s treated better now than when he worked. “I’m old, and my body hurts. I can’t do work like I used to,” he said. “I’m happy now, except for the aches and pains. Alcohol is the only thing legal to me for pain. It’s legal, and it kills the pain.” Another homeless man reminded Luis of the time he stood on the corner with a blank sign. A woman stopped and asked why he was holding a sign with nothing on it. “ ‘I can’t read and write,’ you told her. Then she gave you $20, and took you to the grocery store to buy food,” he said. Everybody laughed. So, can Luis write? He took a paper and pen and wrote “Secret Information. What’s Up,” after asking how to spell secret. Luis can read and write. What he can’t seem to do is find his father, the one with the Cuban heritage. “My father had the same name as mine. He was a laser welder at Alameda Naval Air Station,” he said. “I don’t know where he is.” Luis stopped to roll a cigarette between his tobacco-stained fingers. “I can get more out of a pouch than I can from packs of cigarettes,” he explained, lighting the cigarette and taking a puff. Nearby, the parrot settled down on Levi’s shoulder, fluffing his feathers. Soon everyone will disperse to their tents for the night, or just a blanket. It will be a wet night again on the Monterey Peninsula.
An evening with Urban Renewal Jazz Vocal Ensemble Mike Clancy
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The impressive range of musical talent that resides in our area was once again on display Friday, January 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. Crowd favorites included Fly Me To The Moon, The Nearness of You, Rosanna, Moonglow and Shambala. Soloists Jessica Olson, Dennis Murphy, Linda Hylle, Janice Perl, Robert Ramon, Michael Blackburn and Richard Bryant all gave excellent performances. Five talented girls from Trinity High School, directed by Janice Perl, The Franklin Street Voices, opened the show with memorable renditions of Mr. Sandman, Over the Rainbow and Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. Their performance was vocally strong, their choreography was fun to watch, while their cuteness factor was off the charts. They were a perfect opening act for this show. Urban Renewal has come a long way over the past year. This year’s production well overshadowed their previous performance last summer. Much of this progress is certainly attributable to their Director,
Pacific Grove Middle School presents
The Music Man — a Musical
The Tony award-winning musical The Music Man opens Feb. 8 at the Pacific Grove Auditorium at the Middle School. Under co-directors Michelle and Sean Boulware Pacific Grove students perform this musical with such well-known hits as “76 Trombones,” “Trouble,” “Marian the Librarian” and many others. The show tells the story of con man Harold Hill who comes to River City to convince parents he can teach their children to play musical instruments. His plan is to take orders for instrument s and then take off with the money but he falls in love with theLaw local librarian, OfficeMarian. of Eric C. Fonferek 831-373-8300 More than 30 middle schoolers are involved in the production which opens Fri., General Practice Feb. 8 at 7:00 p.m. The show continues with Saturday performances at 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Forest and anotherAve., matinee Suite on Sun., Feb. 311 BG 10 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door Grove, CA 93950 ofPacific the Performing Arts Center. For more information call the school office (831) 646-6568
Bus changes start February 2
On Sat., Feb. 2, Monterey-Salinas Transit will introduce new express bus service between downtown Santa Cruz and downtown Monterey and the Presidio of Monterey twice daily. In addition, schedule revisions to Line 24 Carmel Valley Grapevine Express will begin, as well as minor modifications to a handful of other bus lines. And, beginning Feb. 3, Sunday service is restored to Lines 82 and 83 to provide seven-day connections between Monterey and San Luis Obispo Counties. This latter change is made possible by grants from Caltrans and the federal government. Changes include: Line 23: Schedule adjustments to some a.m. and p.m. trips. Line 24: Major schedule adjustments to improve on-time performance and connectivity to other bus lines. Some trips no longer serve the Monterey Conference Center. Line 29: First a.m. trip in each direction will now operate on weekdays only. Line 55: The Morgan Hill stop will no longer be a time point, but will continue to be served.
Sean Boulware, whose substantial musical abilities, enthusiasm and sense of fun was clearly reflected by the singers. Boulware, Conductor and Music Director for the Monterey Peninsula Choral Society, which includes musical groups Aria and the Monterey Peninsula Voices, brings a high degree of professionalism and an international reputation to every musical project he is involved with. Local GRAMMY Nominated musician Dennis Murphy was also a major presence onstage Friday night. The talent of this much-respected recording artist and music educator stood out as he worked magic on his bass guitar while adding vocals into the lively mix. Urban Renewal Jazz Vocal Ensemble is in collaboration with the Dennis Murphy School of Music in Monterey, and “Express Yourself, Inc.” a non-profit organization founded and managed by Paula Arnold. A portion of the proceeds from Friday night’s show will benefit Express Yourself, which provides musical scholarships and instruments to under-privileged students. Music fans who enjoy jazz and pop, appreciate great singing, wish to join in the fun or just want to support a good cause, should be on the lookout for Urban Renewal’s next performance. You can follow them on the Events page at dennismurphyschoolofmusic.com.
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Up and Coming CSUMB Have a Heart Dinner Artisana to host monarch and seal photography exhibit raises money for scholarships Artisana Gallery will host the premiere of: “From Monarch Trees to the Sea in Pacific Grove” featuring the photography of local film maker Robert Pacelli and Kim Worrell on First Friday, February 1 from 5-8 p.m. The public is invited for complimentary refreshments and to meet the artists. The photography will show at the gallery for the entire month of February, and proceeds will be contributed to the fund for trees in the Monarch Sanctuary. A few words from Robert Pacelli “I have been filming the monarchs in the Pacific Grove Sanctuary for over 20 years. I have committed the last four years to the cause of restoring the monarch habitat. Also, I have been recognized for my achievements by the Barcelona International Film Festival, the Cine Eagle, Lilles International Film Festival, the Hiroshima Film Festival, the San Francisco Chronicle and Art Weekly. My work has been featured at museums throughout the world, such as San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Laguna Gloria Museum at Austin, TX and more recently at the Pacific Film Archive, Berkeley, CA.” A few words about Kim Worrell Kim has spent most of her life caring for animals as a veterinarian assistant. She is a volunteer at the Monterey Bay Aquarium and one of only two people who have been given the special duty of grooming the baby sea otters. Kim spends many hours at the Hopkins Marine Station Beach photographing sea life there to include being one of the first people to capture the giant squid and elephant seal. Her unique perspective of the coastal world around us is reflected in her photography. Artisana Gallery is located at 309 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. Call 655-9775 for more information.
Learn about sail racing
An event to promote sailboat racing on Monterey Bay will be held on Saturday, February 9 at the Monterey Peninsula Yacht Clubh o u s e o n M u n i c i p a l W h a r f # 2 i n M o n t e r e y, f r o m 4 - 6 p . m . Anyone interested in racing is invited. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about sailboat racing on Monterey Bay, see a number of different sailboats and meet with skippers. Those interested may sign up to crew on one of the boats for upcoming races. Call 372 9686 for more information or email race@mpyc.org.
Rape Crisis Center sponsors run/walk
On February 10 the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center will host the 28 th annual Together With Love Run/Walk, sponsored by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, at Lovers’ Point Park in Pacific Grove. The 10K and 5K Races start at 9 a.m., rain or shine. Registration is $34 per person through January 31 and $38 after that. The race is open to competitive runners, joggers and fun walkers. This will be the ninth year for the 1K Kids’ Fun Run which begins at 8:15 a.m. The price is $12 through January 31, then $15 through race day. Anyone can register through www. mtryrapecrisis.org, either online or by
downloading a registration form. Volunteers are also needed for race day. Those wanting to volunteer should give MCRCC a call. All participants in the 10K/5K receive a long-sleeved performance running T-shirt and after race refreshments, and qualify for a prize drawing. Medals will be awarded three deep in each age group. Kids in the Fun Run receive a participant medal and goodie bag. The event is a fundraiser that attracts some 1,500 runners and walkers per year. Funds raised are used to support counseling, crisis intervention services for survivors of sexual assault, and community prevention education programs for children and adults.
Monterey Bay Charter School announces open house schedule
For parents interested in alternative schooling for their kindergarten through eighth grade children, Monterey Bay Charter School is offering an open house to learn about its Waldorf-inspired curriculum. The Kindergarten Open House will be held Saturday, February 2 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Seaside Children’s Center, 1450 Elm Street in Seaside. The school’s main campus in Pacific Grove will hold an open house for grades 1-8 on Saturday, February 9 from 10 a.m. to noon at 1004 David Avenue. MBCS is a tuition-free public school chartered by the Monterey County Board of Education and open to all Monterey County residents. Enrollment requests received by March 1 will be included in a random drawing (lottery) to fill openings for next school year. Enrollment forms are available on the school website, www.mbayschool.org, and at the school office at 1004 David Avenue, Pacific Grove. Waldorf-inspired methods used by MBCS are based on an instructional model that recognizes the developmental stages of the child and views education as an art. Each subject, whether math, science or English, is presented through direct experience augmented with art, storytelling, poetry, or music. The school’s two-year kindergarten program is a play-based, pre-academic program focusing on cognitive, emotional, physical, and social tasks that children need to master before beginning the academic program in first grade.
Jasmine Viel and Marc Cota-Robles, news anchors on KION TV, will help auction off dozens of items – including tickets to the Panetta Lecture Series and the Central Coast Wine Classic, jewelry from Tiffany, a seven-day stay at a condo in Maui, lavish dinners and lots of wine – at the 15th annual Have a Heart for Students dinner and auction at California State University, Monterey Bay on Feb. 23. The event passed a huge milestone last year when the $1 million mark in scholarship support was reached. Over the years, hundreds of students, many from Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito counties, have benefited from the generosity of the community. The need for
student scholarships is more urgent than ever because of the continuing financial crunch many families are experiencing. Dozens of faculty and staff volunteers help in the effort to raise money for the 65 percent of CSUMB students who receive some form of financial aid. Live and silent auctions will highlight the event, which will be held in the ballroom of the University Center on Sixth Avenue. A reception and silent auction will get under way at 5 p.m. Dinner will start at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $95 per person and can be reserved by calling 582-4141. For more information or to purchase tickets online, visit csumb.edu/heart.
Discover Monterey Bay on a kayak through Parks class The opportunity for a kayak tour of discovery on Monterey Bay is among the upcoming nature programs being offered by Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org). Pre-registration is required, as it is for all fee-based classes. For full information on this program, see below. To learn about all activities of the MPRPD go to mprpd.org or see its Let’s Go Outdoors! fall/winter guide. • Discover Monterey Bay Gain an appreciation of wildlife as you venture into the marine sanctuary by kayak. Glide along the water’s surface watching as animals splash, frolic and soar. This natural history tour is fun for beginning and experienced paddlers of all ages. Guide and gear provided. Ability to swim required. Instructor: Monterey Bay Kayaks.
Ages 3-adult, children 12 and younger must be accompanied by a paid adult. Sat., Feb. 2, 9:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Monterey Bay Kayaks, Del Monte Ave, Monterey, ages 3-6, $35 (district residents), $39 (non-district residents); ages 7 and up, ($50/$55); or groups of four ($175/$193). registration is required. To register online, go to mprpd. org and register with Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Walk-in pre-registration is accepted Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the MPRPD office, 60 Garden Court, Suite 325, Monterey (checks, money orders and credit cards accepted). Pre-registration is required for all fee-based classes and is strongly recommended for all free programs. No day-of-registration for fee-based programs will be accepted. more information, please call Joseph at 372-3196, ext. 102, or send an email to @mprpd.org.
PacRep to present “Legally Blonde, the Musical” PacRep Theatre’s SoDAonStage program will present “Legally Blonde, the Musical,” Jan. 31 through March 3, at the Golden Bough Theatre in Carmel, featuring Sydney Duncheon, 40 energetic musical theatre performers, two canine performers, and a live rock band under the direction of guitarist Don Dally. Under the direction of Stephen Moorer, with choreography by Lara Wheeler Devlin, more than 40 top high school and college performing arts students from throughout Monterey County, performing alongside PacRep’s professional guest artists, will be featured in the production. In PacRep’s “Legally Blonde,” sorority star Elle Woods doesn’t take “no” for an answer. So when her boyfriend dumps her for someone “serious,” Elle stops shopping, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law School. She discovers her own unique approach to the law, defending exercise video queen Brooke Wyndham in a salacious murder trial. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After its 2007 Broadway opening, this pop culture sensation earned
multiple Tony nominations, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. Based on the 2001 film, “Legally Blonde” is so much fun it should be illegal. “Legally Blonde” will begin with a discount preview performance on February 1 at 7:30 p.m., opening February 2 at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, February 3. Performances continue Thursday through Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m., closing March 3. A two for one discount on general admission tickets is being offered for Thursday night performances throughout the run. Golden Bough Theatre is located on Monte Verde Street between 8th & 9th Avenues in Carmel-by-the-Sea. General admission single ticket prices range from $7.50 to $28 with discounts available for seniors over 65, students, children, teachers, and active military. For tickets call 622-0100 or inquire online at PacRep.org. The PacRep Box Office is located at the Golden Bough Theatre. Business hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Telephone 622-0100 or visit www.pacrep.org for more information.
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What Should You Do with a 401(k) When Leaving a Job?
In the past, many people stayed at one job, or at least one company, for almost their entire working lives. When they retired, they could typically count on a pension, the value of which was based on their years of service and earnings. But today, workers can expect to hold several different jobs in their lifetime, and to a great extent, pensions have been replaced by 401(k) plans, which place much of the funding responsibility on employees. So, assuming you will change jobs at some point, and you do have a 401(k), what should you do with it? Here are your basic choices: • Cash out your plan. If you cash out your plan, your company will likely pay you 80% of your account value, withholding the rest for federal taxes. And if you’re younger than age 59½, you may well be slapped with a 10% IRS tax penalty. Even worse, you’ll have lost a key source of your retirement income. Still, if you are leaving your employer involuntarily, and you need the money, cashing out your 401(k) is an option you may need to consider. • Keep the money in your company’s plan. When you leave a company, your employer may allow you to keep your money in your existing 401(k). You may want to choose this route if you like the investment choices available in your plan. However, you might be caught by surprise if the company decides to change investment options. Furthermore, some employers may charge former employees fees to maintain their 401(k) plans. ª Move the money into your new employer’s plan. If your new employer has a 401(k) and allows transfers, you could roll the money from your old plan into the new one. This might be an attractive option if you like the investment options in your new employer’s plan. • Roll the money over to an IRA. You may find several advantages to rolling your 401(k) over to an Individual Retirement Account (IRA). First, your money will still have the potential to grow on a tax-deferred basis. Second, you can invest your funds in virtually any investment you choose — stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs), etc. Third, if you own more than one 401(k) account, you could find it advantageous to consolidate them into a single IRA, thereby making it easier to allocate and monitor your retirement assets. And fourth, IRAs may give you greater flexibility if you plan to pass money to your children. In fact, if your child inherits your IRA, he or she has the option of stretching withdrawals over the child’s entire lifetime, rather than taking the money as a lump sum. (If you do transfer funds from your old 401(k) to an IRA, be sure to use a “direct rollover” to avoid the possibility of triggering unwanted taxes.) Before making any moves with your 401(k), consult with your tax and financial advisors. By looking closely at your options, and by getting professional guidance, you can make the choice that’s right for you. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
San Fran to Monterey
You can reinvent yourself, she says, that’s what I always say. She likes the Member SIPC fresh start, www.edwardjones.com but she could never be anything less than herself. Me and Mom. We go where dad goes, where the wind blows, where God knows. I started out as a California zygote riding trolleys and my mom buying us fish for a treat. I’ve been a rolling stone since I rolled out of her, a nomad of the hunter-gatherer type. I can’t see life for me that’s stationary. Home is where the love is, and it’s really everywhere. Family is always a drive and a half away, and friends surface wherever we go. He says Freedom is a close relative to Summer, and Moving has a little sister Joy. He says if you don’t put your name in, you won’t know. He says we will be fine and love it there. I say okay, I believe you. The little one doesn’t say much actually. Not much at all. He sits in the back and goes quietly. Well, it’s bittersweet, we both say together. It hasn’t hit us, really. Dad takes leave, we pack up and head out in the unknown and nothing has ever been completed except our hearts. Pictures are leaned against the walls, never hung, collecting dust. I don’t like pictures anyway, I like memories. Anything we can put off till the next house we do, except they painted my room pistachio green. We put off me leaving, but I will have to leave the next house for good. On my own, to college. So I will come full circle to California. California, around the world, and then back again. And end my career as a kid table, back seat inhibitor. I will buy my own fish and eat it with my own mouth, and I will get tilapia, not salmon. I don’t like salmon. I’ll drive off and look back often. - Savannah Mitchem
Anglo-American actor-writer discovers Californian ‘black sheep’ ancestor
Last year, Howard Burnham, who regularly performs historical and literary characterizations at The Works, was informed by the Rev. Richard Leslie of St Mary’s that the famous Monterey ‘Bandido’, Tiburcio Vasquez, had a gang member called Burnham. Further research has connected the two. Howard Burnham’s forbears came from New England as did the outlaw, Alphonso Mason Burnham. “Alphonso has been airbrushed out of the family genealogy as being too much of an embarrassment, “ says Burnham. “His father was a former Massachusetts state senator, who became a 49er; but made his money more safely and securely by practicing law in San Francisco. He bought several ranches. His son, Alphonso, preferred hanging out with the vaqueros, became fluent in Spanish and went to the bad. He served two terms in San Quentin, before being ‘turned’ by the celebrated Sheriff Harry Morse, who used him as an informer on the Vasquez gang. Alphonso eventually became wholly reformed and joined Morse’s detective agency in San Francisco, dying in 1937 at the ripe old age of 97.” Burnham has written a program in which the aged Alphonso recalls the dangerous days of his youth when he rode with the Vasquez gang and he tells the colorful life story of the great Monterey Bandido.. He will present his characterization of his ‘black sheep’ ancestor at The Works on Sunday, February 24, at 5:30. $10 cover.
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of YAHAIRA GARCIA-GUTIERREZ Case No. M121665 Filed January 28, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner YAHAIRA GARCIA-GUTIERREZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name YAHAIRA GARCIA-GUTIERREZ to proposed name SHANTEY YAHAIRA GARCIA-GUTIERREZ. 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: March 22, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 14. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: Jan. 28, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Thomas W. Wills. Publication dates: 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130143 The following person is doing business as WINDERMERE VALLEY PROPERTIES, 1191-A N. Main St., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906. ED/ VAR, INC.,1191-A N. Main St., Salinas, CA 93906. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on January 24, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on Jan. 8, 2013. Signed: Carlos D. Varga, CEO. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 02/01, 02/08, 02/15, 02/22/13
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130176 The following person is doing business as BEVILLE TAX SERVICE, 338 Kelton Dr., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906. DEBRA LYNN GRADY, 363 Old Line Ave., Exeter, CA 93221 This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Jan/29/2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 1/01/2013. Signed: Debra L. Grady. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 02/29/2013
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130119 The following person is doing business as SHANGHAI OUTSOURCING USA, 1014 Del Monte Blvd., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. LEWIS B. SHANKS, 1014 Del Monte Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 and BARBARA C. SHANKS, 1014 Del Monte Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Jan. 18, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: Lewis B. Shanks. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20130147 The following person is doing business as CHURCH CHRISTMAS TREE FARMS, 377 Hidden Valley Rd., Royal Oaks, Monterey County, CA 95076. GLENN CHURCH, 377 Hidden Valley Rd., Royal Oaks, CA 95076 This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Jan/24/2013. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 1/24/2013. Signed: Glenn Church. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/08, 02/15, 02/22, 02/29/2013
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Your Achievements City chooses Roque Pinero as Employee of the Quarter
Roque Pinero, Building and Grounds Supervisor has been selected as the recipient of the City of Pacific Grove’s distinguished Employee of the Quarter Award. Mr. Pinero is being recognized for his dedication to the City, along with his work ethics, high work standards and leadership skills. Roque constantly puts the needs of the citizens and his peers ahead of his own and is willing to help where ever he is needed. Roque’s friendly smile, can-do attitude and resourcefulness are some of his key strengths. Pacific Grove enjoys a wealth of remarkable employees within city. Roque will be presented with a Certificate of Appreciation at the February 6, 2013 City Roque Pinero Council meeting. As of today, Feb. 1, Roque has worked for the city for 24 years. He joined staff Feb. 1, 1989.
Courtney is new Assistant Fire Chief
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. “Jim is qualified for this position through 18 years of experience, a bachelors degree from CSU Sacramento, and an extensive fire service educational background,” said the spokesperson. “He meets all of the experience and educational qualifications necessary for the position and, more importantly, has proven himself as a competent fire officer, an exceptional leader and a dedicated member of the Monterey Fire Department team.” Courtney was part of the team that recently donated $6,000 to the “Save the Pool” fund.
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Popular high school coach goes into private law practice
Eric Fonferek Meet Eric Fonferek, Pacific Grove’s newest private practice attorney. Eric hails from Green Bay, WI, where he grew up and attended high school, before joining the Army after graduation in 1989. His service with the Army took him around the world, including two postings to Monterey for training at the Defense Language Institute as a Russian and Spanish linguist, languages in which he’s still proficient, as well as a 3-year tour in Germany, serving in Army Intelligence. While at D.L.I., he gained a great affinity for the Monterey Peninsula. Attaining the rank of Sergeant, Eric left the Army in 1997 in San Antonio, Texas, where he established in-state residency and enrolled the following year at Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX, as a Government (pre-law) major with the goal of going to law school after graduating, receiving a full academic scholarship. Fonferek says he chose the law because “the profession is very diverse in nature, it’s the one profession that can plug you into just about every facet of life, because the law governs nearly everything.” After graduating with a B.A. cum laude from
Angelo State, he moved out to the Monterey Peninsula in 2002 and enrolled at Monterey College of Law soon afterward and has lived here ever since. He graduated 3rd in his class from Monterey College of Law, earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree in 2006. Fonferek’s general practice has an emphasis on bankruptcy law, landlord/ tenant law (evictions/eviction defense) and wills and trusts, but says he is happy to review and examine any legal issue a client presents him with. Prior to opening his new practice, Fonferek worked for 5 years at Legal Services for Seniors (LSS), a non-profit senor legal aid based in Seaside, which provides free legal assistance to Monterey Peninsula residents age 60 and up. During his time with Legal Services for Seniors, Fonferek did outreach work without the Sally Griffin Senior Center in Pacific Grove, The Carmel Foundation and the Monterey Senior Center. He left LSS at the end of 2012 to explore new opportunities in the private sector. Since coming to Monterey in 2002, Eric has also started a family, having married his wife Maria in 2004 and welcoming a set of triplets Elizabeth, William and Hannah into the world in 2011. Between lawyering and helping raise three little ones, Fonferek also dedicates a significant portion of his time to high school football coaching. As a player he played four years in high school, as well as 4 seasons semi-professionally at quarterback with the U.S. Independent Football League (USIFL), 2 seasons for the San Antonio Stallions, and 2 seasons for the San Angelo Stampede. He came on staff at Pacific Grove High School in 2009. After two seasons as an offensive varsity assistant, he currently serves as the head coach of the Junior Varsity team, where he has led his team to two straight MTAL JV Championship Titles, going undefeated in league, both years and 15-4 overall. Regarding coaching football he says he derives considerable pleasure from working with his players. “Some kids go without much structure in their lives and it’s gratifying to provide such structure and discipline for kids who may not get it elsewhere.” Eric Fonferek opened his office on January 1, 2013 as a solo practitioner at: 311 Forest Avenue, Suite B6, Pacific Grove, CA. He can be reached at: (831) 373-8300.
Chiropractor
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Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts
Repurposing
Tom Stevens
Otter Views
Evolution of a Niner fan
I almost made it to a Super Bowl, but my supreme indifference to football was a deterrent. I had a beau in Florida who was a Dolphin season ticket holder. He took me to a few games, but when it came to the Super Bowl I guess he felt it would be money ill spent, and he was correct. My father died when I was nine and there was no male influence to expose me to sports. Had he survived, though, I am not sure football would have been his choice. He was an equestrian, a champion contender in shows and polo. I didn’t know him to play golf; but he was on the tennis court when possible. Football games were a means to an end, the end being a date with an attractive boy. I went out with a few players in college, but my love was Don “Lefty” Bacon, a baseball player who went off to Stanford and was tragically killed in an automobile accident. I saw a few 49er games at Kezar, but remember little as I was bored to death. In my first marriage I learned quickly that Thanksgiving dinner must be scheduled not to interfere with the game. “How can all of this be,” you ask, “with you who wear the red and gold proudly, on your body, on your car and in your home?” It was a question of survival. I returned to the Monterey Peninsula in 1971, and soon began dating an old acquaintance, John Roland, who had owned four season tickets to the 49er games since 1955. Attendance at these events had precedence over everything else. I am sure he checked the calendar prior to our setting the wedding date to be sure his team wasn’t playing. (This was not likely, as these were the dry years for the team and post season didn’t happen.) When Jennie was born in October, 1972, I could not leave the house for a month. John, the Dewars and Toni Wenner went to the game. Frankly, I was filled with rage, but could do nothing but smile and grit my teeth. After that we went to every home game, any day, any time; and, little by little, I began to understand what was happening. I became a fan. We saw the Niners play through thick and thin. We saw them lose every game and stood around the empty parking lot with the other faithful, the real faithful, not those who climb on the bandwagon when the team starts winning. We were there when Eddy DeBartolo lost his post to John York. We saw the transformation when Bill Walsh took over, and, with Joe Montana, turned the losers into champions. Friends accompanied us, and probably those who loved us for our tickets. (Who knows?) Once we took a friend from Harvard with us; it was a pre-game in September, at night. The wind was so fierce that it blew the foam off of beer. Freddy said, “I have sat in the snow at football games and have never been so cold. I shall never come again.” We borrowed Lou Gold’s motor home during a playoff season, and were amused when people would stop by asking to use the bathroom. I saw “The Catch.” John did not. He had, without my knowledge, given his ticket to our son, Jay. (John did win the pool, as I had placed a bet in his name.) We were there the day of the Oakland fire with Andy and Ann Simpson, and heard Andy’s nieces’ names called on the loudspeaker. Their homes were on fire. We saw the rivalry between Oakland and San Francisco, many times with ugly results when the Niners won. We watched Steve Young finally replace Joe (after resistance on Montana’s part). We loved the tailgating, and everything about being there, but, we got older. A friend, whose father almost bought the team when it was at rock bottom, took over our tickets and we now watch our team on television. It is not the same, but more comfortable. This year Colin Kaepernick replaced Alex Smith as quarterback when Smith was injured. We are happy that our team is going to the Super Bowl, but there is a part of us that hates the disloyalty. I know “it is all about winning,” but there is always the thought (irrelevant when speaking of millions of dollars) that, “It is not whether you win or lose, but how you play the game.” A non sequitur: Last night we saw “No Way Out,” a twenty- five year old movie with Kevin Costner. It is still one of the most gripping movies. There are neither four letter words nor violent sex. That being said, if you love “Parenthood,” like it on Facebook so there might be another season. Go Niners! Jane Roland manages the Animal Friends Rescue Project Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain Ave., in Pacific Grove. Gcr770@aol.com or 649-0657.
A New Year’s resolution has me bicycling to the Monterey Sports Center a couple of days each week. En route I pass a long, narrow building with tall windows and a peaked roof. I’m told it was once a train station. I’d passed the building many times previously but never gave it much thought. It always seemed unused except for a seaward-facing plank deck. There nets, crates, cable spools and other marine gear appeared and vanished with the seasons, like tidal flotsam on a beach. I’ve been paying the building more heed since The Monterey Herald reported that the city has been seeking a commercial tenant willing to repurpose it. The story mentioned two likely finalists: a restaurant and a regional market. As I cycle past the building these days, I no longer view it as a defunct train station or a storage platform for fishing gear. Now I ponder its possible future, and my wheels spin to a new mantra. Restaurant or market? Restaurant or market? Restaurant or market? Either would seem a fitting use of the space, and each would seemingly benefit from the site’s ample parking, easy access and choice location. The building looks spacious enough to accommodate a good many diners or several diverse purveyors. And its shoreline railroad legacy could add historic cachet to either venture. Both repurposing schemes face caveats. Downtown Monterey and its various wharves are already thickly barnacled with restaurants that might not welcome a new eatery in the neighborhood. Likewise, vendors at the Tuesday farmer’s market, the Sand City expo and other outlets might feel iffy about a rival purveyor of beach glass pendants and shiitake mushrooms. So, pluses and minuses on both sides, but that brings us no closer to clarity. The mantric dilemma remains: restaurant or market? How about: restaurant and market? The San Francisco Ferry Building comes to mind as a possible template, albeit on a far vaster scale. There, purveyors of regional foodstuffs and beverages, handcrafts and botanicals share a once-moribund terminal with several thriving restaurants. A few venues combine retail sales and food service. Patrons can shop, eat, and gaze out over the waterfront, keeping a wary eye on piratical seagulls. It seems the old Monterey train station could offer a similar experience, if on a much reduced footprint. The piratical seagulls and the waterfront are already there, as is the historic transportation legacy. Just carve out interior spaces and window stalls for approved vendors, bracket those with charming cafes at both ends of the building and presto! A multi-use repurposing. I know. I know. If it were that easy, it would already have been done. But I try not to let pesky practicalities derail a promising train of thought. Now that we have a rough blueprint for the business, we’ll need a good name, something whimsical but not off-putting. Up in Marin County, the town of Mill Valley repurposed its old train station into a book store and indoor-outdoor café. It’s called the “Book Depot.” Depending on what’s sold there, the Monterey project could be Fisherman’s Scarf, The Scallion Station, Downtown Abby’s, Teas of the High Seas, or something. As you see, business names are not my forte, so I’ll leave readers to hash that out among yourselves. The only rule: “Ye Olde” and “Shoppe” may not be used. Carmel owns those. Once the former railroad station has a clever new name, we can free-associate on the patron’s experience there, starting with access and arrival. While two stop-lit street entrances should ensure trouble-free vehicular access, the site’s proximity to the plaza and the rec trail should attract cyclists and pedestrians as well. They just mustn’t all convene at the same time. As to arrival, if the building is to have a main entrance, will that be on the street side, or the harbor side? Or will patrons enter at one end and proceed past the vending stalls sequentially, as if walking through a train? Will the entrance or entrances need canopies? And what about a distinctive icon and color scheme for the canopies? It’s a lot to consider. And that doesn’t even include the commercial layout. I see a central aisle delivering patrons to vendors’ stalls lining both long walls. That way the vendors can also sell through the tall station windows in fair weather. The cafes at the building’s ends will need to be cozy but versatile, offering indoor and outdoor seating as well as take-out service for passersby. Ideally, the cafes will use the vendors’ wares in their cuisines, decor and presentation. That’s one template, but there are hundreds more. When the right one arises, it will likely be local. As its historic barnyards and bath houses attest, this area is a virtual Paris of repurposing.
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Out and About with Seniors
Make This a Golden Age Day and night sentinel at Forest Hill Manor
Pt. Sur Lighthouse volunteers sought
Have fun while making a difference! Point Sur Lighthouse volunteers have many choices for you become involved in preserving the future of this historic landmark. Come join us Sunday afternoon Feb. 10 at 1:30 to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. Visit our web site for more details www.pointsur.org or call 649-7139 for more details.
WACMB Great Decisions Series A new “Forest Hill” sign has appeared at the corner of Forest Ave. and Gibson Ave. It is much larger than its predecessor and unlike the former one, it is readily visible from both Forest Avenue and Gibson Avenue. It identifies Forest Hill Manor both day and night. Yet to come is a 15-20 foot square area which is to be completely landscaped.
Forest Hill Manor staff celebrates survey results
Forest Hill’s senior staff members gathered recently to celebrate the results of a survey by the California State Department of Social Services, of our Independent Living and Assisted Living departments. These regular reviews of institutions such as ours are made regularly, and without notice as to when the survey will take place. And the results: NO deficiencies and NO citations, and that is just about as close to a perfect score as you can get! Said Jim Leeper, newsletter editor, “We all know what a fine place Forest Hill is. It is nice to have the official regulatory agency confirm our judgment!”
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop seeking volunteers
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is an upscale benefit shop located at 198 Country Club Gate in Pacific Grove. Profits from sales go to cancer research, patient services, and education. They are currently looking for volunteers to work in varying positions in both the main shop and the newer annex. No experience is necessary--just a willingness to work towards a good cause. For information, call (831) 372-0866 or apply in person, Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., or Sunday, 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m.
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The World Affairs Council’s informal and impartial Great Decisions group will meet 4-5:30 p.m. every Monday in February and March, facilitated by the organization’s president, Peter Powles. The Foreign Policy Association’s “2013 Briefing Book,” written by policy experts, covers all eight sessions, and is available at the class for $20 while supplies last. The book is also available at www.fpa.org for $20 plus shipping. Featured topics include: February 4, “Future of the Euro;” February 11, “Egypt;” February 18, “NATO;” February 25, “Myanmar;” March 4, “Humanitarian Intervention;” March 11, “Iran;” March 18, “China in Africa;” March 25, “Threat Assessment.” Admission is free and an RSVP is not needed. The meetings are at Monterey Peninsula College, Social Science Building, Room 102, 980 Fremont Street, Monterey. Free public parking is available in MPC Lot D. For more information see www.wacmb.org .
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New You
Health and Wellness
Choosing to be happy
The mind, which is not in the head, but in the entire body, is divided into the Conscious Mind and the Subconscious Mind. It can be compared to an iceberg, where 10 percent is above water (conscious mind), and 90 percent below (subconscious mind). If the 90 percent wants something different from the 10 percent, who will win? Any time you decide to do something (stop smoking, clean your closet, lose weight,...) and it doesn’t happen, it means that the subconscious had another agenda. Even though the subconscious is potentially your best friend, a source of great power and assistance, often it becomes a source of misery and tension, because old childhood trauma is repressed in it. If you know what is in the subconscious, then you have the choice to leave it there, or to change it. The subconscious is your memory bank, it stores everything that has ever happened to you. All your habits (brushing our teeth, tying our shoes, getting dressed, driving a car) are in it. And, deep inside, hidden from everything, is a locked trunk—our repressed memories. From the moment of birth—sometimes even before birth—any painful experiences, deep traumas that didn’t find resolution and healing, go into the trunk. As a child, we don’t have the capacity to handle heavy emotions. If we are confronted with abuse, loss, and any deep wounding to our being, we can’t deal
Rabia Erduman was born in Istanbul, Turkey and later spent ten years in Germany before arriving in the United States in 1983. She has traveled extensively in Europe, India, and Bali and is fluent in English, German, and Turkish. Rabia has a B.A. in Psychology,
and uses the Clarity Process, Alchemical Hypnotherapy, Reiki, Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy, and Trauma Release to assist clients in their process of self-discovery. She teaches Chakra Balancing, Intuitive Touch, and Spiritual Awakening workshops. Rabia has been in private practice since 1983 and teaching since 1984. An inspiring lecturer, Rabia has given talks on chakras, hypnotherapy, past life regression, and living life in ecstasy, among other topics. She has also been interviewed on Radio and Television Shows. Rabia is the author of Veils of Separation - Finding the Face of Oneness, and has four Guided Imagery CDs: Relaxation, Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Inner Guides. To those wishing to understand her work, she says, “I have found working with the combination of mind, body, and energy to be highly effective in reaching optimum balance. My life and work are about being in the moment, free of fear and the feeling of separation. Deep joy is a natural expression of this process.”
Community Human Services and Off Main Clinic will hold an open house on Fri., Feb. 8 from 12-4 p.m. The event is free of charge and all are welcome. The afternoon will feature tours of Off Main Clinic, interaction with staff and clients, information about the services provided, and food and beverages. Guests can also learn about ways they can help the clinic and adults suffering from addiction. Any donations received will benefit clients directly. The clinic offers a comprehensive program providing methadone maintenance and detoxification services to addicts of opiates, including heroin and OxyContin. Methadone is a synthetic drug that is legal, inexpensive, does not damage body organs or tissues and, when prescribed and taken appropriately, does not create a euphoric high. Its rehabilitating effects include: • Relief from withdrawal sickness.
• Reduction of craving for opiates. • Allowing the time needed for other treatment methods to become effective. • Eliminating the physical reasons for continued use of illegal drugs. Since 1969, Community Human Services has provided professional, affordable mental health and substance abuse counseling and recovery services to the residents of Monterey County. These services focus on the entire family and include programs for people of all ages. Anyone wishing to support Community Human Services’ work to provide mental health, substance abuse, and homeless services to Monterey County residents should visit www.chservices.org or call 424-4828. The clinic is located at 1083 South Main Street (behind the bowling alley), in downtown Salinas. Call 658-3811 or 424-4828 for more information, or email rmccrae@chservices.org.
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Self discovery with it. If the grown ups around us aren’t available to help, those memories and the feelings connected with them go into the trunk as a self-preservation mechanism. When we are born, we are utterly helpless and dependent. Because we are highly intelligent and sensitive beings, we realize very early on that our survival is dependent on somebody outside of us. From that moment on, all of our energy starts going to our caretakers (many times mom and dad), to make sure that they will continue to take care of us. The most intense and ongoing emotion an infant feels is survival fear. Out of this fear, and the build-in impulse to survive, the infant starts experimenting with strategies on how to survive in this particular family. By the time we are 4-5-6 years old, we have a set of strategies (behavior mechanisms), all based on survival fear. In our culture, unworthiness seems to be one of the deepest feelings the child carries. Then, we grow up. As grown-ups we don’t realize that these strategies are still running our life, because by now they are in the sub-
Naturopathy lecture scheduled
“Naturopathy: A Different Approach to Health,” a Lecture with Beatrice Levinson and Ashleigh Putnam, ND will be presented Wed., Feb. 13, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the Monterey Public Library. Attendees will learn about naturopathy, its guiding principles and how it differs from conventional medical practice from two local naturopaths: Beatrice Levinson, a traditional naturopath and Certified GAPS Practioner, and Ashleigh Putnam, licensed naturopathy doctor. This lecture is part of the Next Chapter: Designing Your Ideal Life lecture series. Adults are invited to attend and admission is free. Reservations are required. Call 646-5632 or email thongchu@monterey.org. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey. The evening is sponsored by the Friends of the Monterey Public Library and the Monterey Public Library Endowment Committee.
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1 Billion Rising: Stand up and be counted International event will be staged in Valentine’s Day in Monterey
By Peter Mounteer If you’re going to be in Monterey on Valentine’s Day be prepared for a evening of dancing, marching and taking to the streets. This will be no traditional Valentine’s Day event, and it’s not isolated to Monterey either. What will occur from 4-8p.m. on will be one small part of a glo bal event that is planned to take place in over one thousand cities around the the planet. It is designed to be both a peaceful revolution and a roaring celebration. The event, called 1 Billion Rising, demands a worldwide end to violence against women. The event takes its name from an enraging statistic, that one in three women on the planet will be raped or beaten in her lifetime. That’s one billion women. Ask any women’s advocacy agency, from women’s shelters to rape crisis centers, most will confirm that number. What’s even worse is that a majority of rapes go unreported to law enforcement, so more often than not, the offenders get away with it. 1 Billion Rising in Monterey will bring together individuals from the community who want an end to such violence. The event is sponsored by V-Day, a group started by Eve Ensler, the playwright behind “The Vagina Monologues” that was started on Valentines Day in 1998 as 501c(3) that demands an end to violence against women, works to stage performances of “The Vagina Monologues” to raise awareness about social stigmas surrounding rape and modern views on women’s sexuality. V-Day also stages large-scale benefits and engages in educational outreach to change social attitudes towards violence against women. 1 Billion Rising is effectively a celebration of VDay’s vision for an end to violence against women, a call for world change. The event is also well timed with the national political atmosphere here in the United States, at least where violence against women is concerned. The Violence Against Women Act of 1994 did not get reauthorized by Congress in 2012, likely because of concerns regarding the “fiscal cliff” that generated nationwide buzz in the months before and following President Obama’s reelection in November. This piece of legislation provides substantial federal funding for women’s crisis centers and protections against various violent crimes committed against women every year. The act was current Vice President Joe Biden’s signature piece of legislation during the Clinton administration. The act is currently up for reintroduction and is being sponsored primarily by Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont. The Monterey iteration of 1 Billion Rising is the product of the joint efforts of three Monterey County residents, Sarah Saxby Bishop, Rita-Rackley-Smith, and Jayson Fann. It began with Bishop’s women’s support group called the Circle Sisters, of which she has been a part of for some twenty-five years. The group is not religiously affiliated and meets once a month to provide support, love and empowerment to its members. According to Bishop, herself a victim of rape, someone in the group mentioned that 1 Billion Rising was occurring on Valentine’s Day this year in San Jose. Bishop recalled thinking that there should be one in Monterey as well. “We looked at each other and said are we gonna be the ones to do this so we said yes and we absolutely jumped in,” she said. The learning curve for Bishop has been substantial and she, Rackley-Smith and Jayson Fann have been working 8-12 hours per day since December 27th to put the event together. While talking with Sarah it was clear she had a powerful connection to the 1 Billion Rising message. “Basically I was raised in a male dominated family, where men and boys were celebrated and women and girls weren’t that interesting. I grew up never really trusting or valuing women” she elated. “I realized in my twenties that I was missing out on half the population and I started to cultivate deep, life-long friendships with women.” The three reached out to various institutions around the peninsula for help in promoting the event, including Monterey Peninsula College, CSUMB, The Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, Monterey High School, and Carmel High, from which Bishop herself graduated. Monterey High expressed particular interest in being part of the flash mob that will take place about halfway through the event in front of Colton Hall. Among the performers will be the dancers of the DiFranco Dance Project, an exceptionally talented collection of young women and girls who are dance students of Diane Lyle. “Diane jumped in with energy when we really needed someone to get this event going,” Bishop said. Lyle brings to the table her energizing dance troupe and her skill for coordinating dance-related events. Schedules for the rehearsals for the flash mob are online at http://onebillionrising.org/ page/event/detail/startarising/wrgc and will be held at Chautauqua Hall in Pacific Grove and 2200 Garden Road
The event will begin at 4:00p.m. at the Monterey Center for Spiritual Living (400 W. Franklin Street) where there will be speakers, booths, info and music to provide energy and motivation for those in attendance. At At 5:00 p.m. the group will take to the streets and (peacefully) sing, dance and drum by candlelight, walking a route on the sidewalks which will begin at the Center and continue down Alvarado, where the group will continue to Colton Hall for the flash mob on the grass and then return to the Center for the remainder of the event by 6:00.
in Monterey. If you want to be a part of the flash mob you can sign up at the above URL at the bottom of the webpage. Jayson Fann, a multi-instrumentalist and event planner by trade who specializes in coordinating events with a focus in social change, activism and cross-cultural education, was approached by Bishop and the Circle Sisters to help them coordinate 1 Billion Rising in Monterey. Multi-faceted Fann is a visual artist, musician, director, producer, activist, and multi-cultural arts consultant.
He has taught and presented as CSUMB, University of San Francisco, San Francisco State, and TED X among others. For 1 Billion Rising he has brought together 10 groups encompassing some 75 individuals that will make appearances at the event. These groups hail from such places as Brazil, Cuba, Venezuela, Syria, Israel, India and more. Representatives from over 30 countries will also be in attendance. The event will begin at 4:00p.m. at the Monterey Center for Spiritual Living (400 W. Franklin Street) where there will be speakers, booths, info and music to provide energy and motivation for those in attendance. At At 5:00 p.m. the group will take to the streets and (peacefully) sing, dance and drum by candlelight, walking a route on the sidewalks which will begin at the Center and continue down Alvarado, where the group will continue to Colton Hall for the flash mob on the grass and then return to the Center for the remainder of the event by 6:00. The performers will also join in the procession. Bishop and the planning team are in desperate need of volunteers, so interested individuals are urged to visit the website and sign up. The event already has 3,000 likes on its Facebook page, which has only been up for about two weeks. And guys, if you’re feeling a little intimidated, you can relax. The event is open to anyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation. “While we are honoring Eve Ensler’s vision [with this event] we want include men.” Bishop said. “I’m standing for men who have suffered as well. Men suffer tremendously and in more silence than women do regarding sexual assault. I want to be clear this event is inclusive of men as well.” Thirteen thousand organizations in 182 countries are involved in staging the event in more than 1,000 cities worldwide, to raise awareness on Valentine’s Day. Being the first iteration of the event anywhere, ever, Bishop hopes that hundreds will show up in Monterey, and that the message she is trying to spread will catch the entire peninsula’s attention. “Imagine a world where lives, spirits, bodies, and hearts aren’t shattered in that way. We are demanding an end to it for the world’s sake.”
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Boys’ basketball Breaker Girls’ Soccer v. Santa Catalina vs. Carmel: It was a rivalry game to remember By Kellen Gibbs The one thing you can expect from a rivalry game is a tough fight and the Breakers gave just that in both girls and boys Varsity basketball against the rival Padres of Carmel. Stepping onto the court after the JV boys 30-25 win against Carmel, the girls Varsity came out pumped up for their big game. But after the first period it was apparent that with the strong defense on both sides this was going to be a tight match. It was a low scoring game throughout the half. Carmel took a two point lead at the beginning of the game and carried that lead all the way through the first half, going into the third period with a score of 12 to 10, Carmel leading. It was the penalties that got the score board moving in the second half, spreading the score out to 25-17 Carmel, by the end of the third. As much as the Breaker girls fought, they just couldn’t close that gap to come on top with a win in this game. The Carmel girls walked off the court with a final score of 39-24. With a “swoosh,” the Varsity Breaker boys had the ball and Kevin Russo sank a solid three-pointer to start the game. The tone was set and the shootout had begun. Back and forth, Carmel was taking a shot and Pacific Grove was answering with another. The buzzer rang at the end of the half and John Buttry’s two-point shot dropped through the net to bring the score to 22-15, Breakers in the lead. The intensity wouldn’t stop there. As I said, when you come to a rivalry, you expect a big game; this game would not let down the expectation. The second half started out tight and followed the flow of the first but as it got deeper into the third the gap Pacific Grove had created started to close ; 30-26, 30-28, 30-29… and then it was all tied up; the pressure was on. With a last effort in the third, Derly Barajas scored to propel the Breakers into the final quarter of play with a two point lead. The roars of both Pacific Grove and Carmel fans echoed through the gymnasium as the Pacific Grove Breakers took the court for the final period. It was now Carmel’s time to take the lead. Three consecutive shots put the Padres up 37-34 over the Breakers. Jordan Borne quickly said no to this, dropping 2 points that put the Breakers one point away from their opponent. That one point deficit would stay into the final seconds of the game. The score on the scoreboard read 39 Carmel, 38 Pacific Grove. With one second left on the clock, a penalty on Carmel would change the possession over to the Breakers right at Carmel’s hoop. Luke Lowell passed the ball up at the hoop; undefended, Jordan Borne went up for it. The crowd began to scream in excitement as Jordan took hold of the ball and pushed it towards the hoop. To his horror, the ball bounced off the rim and hit the ground as the buzzer rang, signaling the end of the game. The Breakers would go home defeated 39-38, but not for lack of effort. Though the outcome is not what they hoped, this game will be one to remember.
Girls’ Soccer: JV outmatched but Varsity wins against Greenfield
JV Girls Soccer came close but were outmatched 2-1 Monday, Jan. 28 against Greenfield but paved the way for a 2-0 win for the Varsity. It was a very even game until the last 12 minutes. Kellyn Rodewald put away two goals to lead the Breakers to a win over the Greenfield Bruins. The Breakers will take on their rival, the Carmel Padres this Friday at Carmel and will come home on Tuesday to face the Soledad Aztecs.
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Popular elephant seal becomes a big bully By Thom Akeman The large elephant seal that has been visiting Pacific Grove on and off for the past six weeks turned mean this week and started chasing the smaller harbor seals off the beach they frequent at Hopkins Marine Station. The 2,000 pound bully had been docile during his visit, sleeping most of the days he was on the beach while leery harbor seals slept at safe distances to the sides of him. That changed Monday when the elephant seal woke from a nap, went for a swim, bellowed his rumbling warnings a few times, then came back onto the sand and chased the smaller seals into the water. He cleared the beach again on Monday and had it all to himself as hundreds of people gathered alongside the Coastal Trail to watch. The elephant seal disappeared the next day and scores of harbor seals reclaimed their sand and spread across it. The big guy was back on Wednesday, though, and the harbor seals once again grouped at the sides of the beach to stay safely away from him. The elephant seal will stay as long as he wants, of course, and cause as much trouble as he wants for the harbor seals. But he should be leaving soon to start his long swim across the Pacific. The 150,000 or so Northern Elephant Seals are only out of the water about two months
a year, usually around December and January when they gather in breeding colonies so the females can give birth and nurse their pups, then mate to get started on the next year’s offspring. The loner visiting here is an adult male said by the experts to be 6 years old. It’s anybody’s guess why he’s here and not in one of the breeding colonies. The largest on the mainland is about 100 miles south of here around San Simeon, where some 16,000 elephant seals gather at this time of year. A better known breeding colony is about 60 miles north of here in Año Nuevo State Park, where about 5,000 elephant seals gather each year. The Pacific Grove visitor may be alone, but he’s drawn thousands of people to the fence next to the Hopkins beach. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary’s Bay Net docents have talked to more than 4,000 spectators about the misplaced elephant seal and the harbor seals he’s disrupting. The most common question they’ve been asked is simply, “What is that?” .From passersby who know elephant seals on sight, the most common question has been, “Why is he here?” And some knowledgeable residents have asked if he might be returning after an earlier visit, as younger elephant seals have been seen fairly often on the Hopkins beach during the past eight or nine years. The most reasonable speculation is that this elephant seal may have gone to one of the massive gathering spots
and been rebuffed by the biggest males who collect harems of females and chase away competing males. It’s impossible to know if he may be one of the pups, 2- or 3-year olds who have been seen here over the years because elephant seals generally change appearance from year to year and few are tagged by researchers. There have also been four other adult male elephant seals, all believed to be a year or two younger than this one, that have visited Hopkins in the past three years. The other adult male elephant seals that visited PG also harassed the harbor seals that live here, biting and killing at least one, chasing others off the beach, as their testosterone turned them into bullies. Scientists are concerned about the increasing presence of elephant seals here and the impact it might have on our harbor seals because Hopkins has the only fenced beach in Pacific Grove, Monterey or Pebble Beach. Consequently that has become the favorite resting spot for the estimated 700 harbor seals in the Monterey Peninsula colony because they are safe from people while they sleep away their days there. Harbor seals need that rest because they are nocturnal and feed at night, going as far into the ocean as it takes to find enough food. (Thom Akeman is one of the Bay Net volunteers who observes and discusses seals along the shoreline.)
From showoff to big bully: The male elephant seal that has drawn so much attention recently -- some 4,000 visitors by Bay Net volunteer estimates -- has begun to bully the smaller harbor seals (foreground, picture at left) whose rookery he has usurped. Both photos are copyright by Kim Worrell, a Bay Net volunteer.
NOAA’s Marine Sanctuary seeks applications for advisory council 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 education. 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. The deadline for applications is February 15. Applications can be obtained by contacting Jackie Sommers, Sanctuary Advisory Council Coordinator, by mail at 99 Pacific St., Bldg. 455A, Monterey, CA 93940, or through the sanctuary’s website at http://montereybay.noaa.gov/sac/2013/ recruit13v1/130110covlet.html. Completed applications should be mailed to Jackie Sommers at the above address or faxed to 647-4250. The Monterey Bay Sanctuary Advisory Council was established in 1994 to assure continuous public participation in the management of the sanctuary. The volunteer council’s 20 voting members and five exofficio members represent a variety of local user groups, the general public, and state and federal governmental jurisdictions. Alternates attend meetings when primary members are not available and assume a seat if a primary member resigns. Specifically, the council’s role is to provide the sanctuary superintendent with advice on the sanctuary’s resource protection, research, education and outreach programs. For more information, contact Jackie Sommers at 647-4206 or view the sanctuary’s web page for the council at http://montereybay.noaa.gov/intro/advisory/advisory.html.
Monarch Count Here are the most recent monarch counts for the Sanctuary. Monarch Count of the Sanctuary Total Monarchs: 4,864 Date of Count: 1/19/2013 The count was verified by PG High Environmental Science Students on 1/29/2013
Marvelous Mushrooms are focus at Science Saturday in February Everyone is invited to have fun with fungi February 23 at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Hands-on science activities will help participants become mushroom experts by exploring the museum and learning how mushrooms can be more than just delicious food. Create mushroom crafts, talk to experts, and engage in some hands-on activities about decomposers, as the museum celebrates all things mushroom anytime from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sandy the Whale’s 30th birthday will be celebrated with cake at 1 p.m.. The museum is located at 165 Forest Avenue. Call 648-5716 for more information.
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Monterey Secluded 3 bedroom, 2 bath hidden treasure located just a few blocks up the hill from downtown Monterey. Fireplaces in living room and master bedroom, plenty of decking and a low maintenance yard. Se Habla Español Ricardo Azucena
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988 Madison St.
Pacific Grove Super cute Pacific Grove cottage amid the oaks in quiet neighborhood. Two bedrooms, one bath, double paned windows, one car garage and a fully fenced, tiered backyard. All appliances included. Great starter!
Offered at $435,000
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Carmel Valley This 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath home in Hidden Hills needs a complete remodel. Perfect property for contractor or do-it-yourself homeowner. 3+ acres of land and views that have to be seen to believed.
T.J. Bristol (831) 521-3131
open houSe liSting - Feb 1St - Feb 3rd Pacific Grove $435,000 2BR/1BA Open Sat 1-3 1111 Lincoln Ave. X Buena Vista Ave. Shawn Quinn 831-236-4318
Pacific Grove $825,000 5BR/3BA Open Sun 11-2 305-307 Cypress St X Pine Ave Shawn Quinn 831-236-4318
Pebble Beach $825,000 3BR/2BA Open Sat 12-2 2900 Colton Rd X Congress Rd Ricardo Azucena 831-917-1849
Pacific Grove $825,000 5BR/3BA Open Fri 2-4 Sat 2-4 305-307 Cypress St X Pine Ave Piper Loomis 831-402-2884
Pebble Beach $825,000 3BR/2BA Open Fri 2-4 Sat 2-4 2900 Colton Rd X Congress Rd Arleen Hardenstein 831-915-8989
Pebble Beach $825,000 3BR/2BA Open Sun 1-3 2900 Colton Rd X Congress Rd Betty Pribula 831-647-1158
Joe Smith (831) 238-1984
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Market SnapShot (as of January 29, 2013) Pacific Grove Single Family
Number of Properties
Median Price
Current Inventory
32
$709,250 $1,302,778
134
Properties in Escrow
37
$614,338
$718,905
71
Closed Sales January
7
$685,000
$607,143
68
Closed Sales Year to Date 2013
7
$685,000
$607,143
68
Average Price
Days on Market