In This Issue
Kiosk Saturday, July 23
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Robert Marcum sings a Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot $10.00 cover 667 Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove •
July 25-August 4
Swim Lessons by the YMCA Pacific Grove High School pool Ages 4 and 5 at $74 Ages 6 through 12 at $60 Eight lessons of 25 minutes each are open. •
Passion for their jobs - 15
Aaarghhh! - 5
Face only a vulture mom could love - 16
July 25-August 4
Open Swim Adults & Children Pacific Grove High School pool $3 •
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Through July 24
Various times Once Upon a Mattress Forest Guild theater presents at Outdoor Forest Theater Carmel Various prices Call 831-646-4213 •
Sunday, July 24
3:00 - 4:30 pm Beginners Tango Workshop Tuition: $30 at the door ($25 pre-registration) Evolution Studio @ The American Tin Cannery 831 915-7523 •
July 28, Aug 2 & 4
5:30-7:00 PM Boomer Transitions 3-Session Class Bob Petty, PhD Partners for Transitions covers: Medicare, Social Security, Longterm Care, Still Working Canterbury Woods 651 Sinex Ave. Pacific Grove Free; Please RSVP: 657-4193 or www.canterburywoods-esc.org
Thurs. Aug 4
Financial Fraud Prevention with Todd Hornik 10:30 AM Canterbury Woods 651 Sinex Ave. Pacific Grove Free; Please RSVP: 657-4193 or www.canterburywoods-esc.org
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Pool opens at Lovers Point Recreational Swim ages 1-8, <6 with paying adult $2 per person Swim card available Call Don Mothershead with questions 648-3130
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July 22-28, 2011
Pacific Grove Community News
Vol. III, Issue 45
Social hosting Why we live here law goes back back to the drawing board By Marge Ann Jameson A second reading of a proposed revision to Pacific Grove’s social hosting ordinance became a first reading of a revision and will have yet another hearing before the City Council. The proposal had originally set fines and cost recovery at $25,000, where it is now $1000. Objections were raised over the wording of the proposal, which would have not only raised cost recovery and administrative costs to $25,000, but appeared to broaden the scope to encompass any number of misdemeanors.
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It’s a chamber of commerce picture of summer in Pacific Grove: A jogger on Ocean View, with Hopkins Marine in the background. While people in the Midwest suffer with 100+ degree heat and humidity, we hope for sunny days like this to replace our usual summer day-long fog, with temperatures in the 60s. Photo by Cameron Douglas.
Mayor Garcia’s State of the City Address
More money, more volunteers, more accomplishments for the City By Marge Ann Jameson Pacific Grove Mayor Carmelita Garcia delivered her 2011 State of the City address on Mon., July 18, at historic Chautauqua Hall, a site she called “the vital center of our community.” The occasion was the beginning of the fiscal year, which will see Pacific Grove with many challenges but also with a $3 million reserve – the highest in four years. Mayor Garcia thanked many for their volunteer contributions to the welfare of the city of Pacific Grove. She applauded the volunteer efforts of the Lighthouse Preservation Committee and the reinstatement of the Golf Links Advisory Commission. She noted that it was a volunteer, Ron Russell, who catalogued city pot holes for the public works department. Other volunteer efforts she recognized included the Advisory Committee for the Urban Forest Management Plan, the rehabilitation of the Little House in Jewell Park, the Downtown Public
Council meeting schedule
There will be only one City Council meeting in August, on Aug. 17. City Hall will be open as usual. Improvements Committee, the Feast of Lanterns Board of Directors, and the citizen committee which worked on the Monarch Sanctuary. She applauded the work of Melissa Shea and Bob Blade who helped to get the wading pool at Lovers Point reopened. Mayor Garcia recognized Jim Becklenberg for receiving the International City Management Association’s Assistant City Manager Excellence in Leadership Award, and also congratulated Becklenberg and Linda Pagnella for their awards from the Chamber of Commerce. She mourned the destruction of Brokaw Hall as necessary but pointed out that the freed space will now become a nectar garden for the Monarchs; and she
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On the legal front, there were issues with the 2009 Grand Jury about allegations of excessive building and planning fees, and the city’s response apparently satisfied the Grand Jury. There was also a suit against the city, still ongoing, after citizens passed an initiative to revise the city’s charter by capping contributions to the employees’ retirement fund at 10 percent. The suit, by the Police Officers Association, has been through the demurer process and Garcia seems confident that the city will prevail.
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The city council also banned marijuana dispensaries and tightened smoking regulations, and will review tighter punishments for hosts of teen drinking parties.
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A ballot measure which would have
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provided for a special parcel tax received a solid majority vote but was unable to reach the 2/3 necessary to pass. However, the city Council found $100,000 for the library in the 2011-12 budget and, as a result, the library will now be open 34 hours over five days a week.
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The economy will always be in the forefront. The mayor reminded everyone of the $3 million investment Safeway made in Pacific Grove by remodeling and installing a Starbucks inside the store – even though they were not allowed to put up a sign – and called it a mark of confidence in a rebounding economy.
Said Garcia, “We approved a budget for FY10-11, which would end the year with $2,996,897 in reserves. A very nice increase considering that just four years ago our reserves were $820,000. Even better news for FY11-12: If all goes accordingly, we will end this fiscal year with a reserve of $3,103,515. Realizing the recession has continued we are fortunate in Pacific Grove that the city council is fulfilling its commitment to add to our reserve balance.” She mentioned a few of the new businesses already open in Pacific Grove and some which have plans to open, pointing to a downtown vacancy rate which is down from 25 percent to 12 percent, according to the mayor. She said she is happy about the rehabilitation of the Old Bath House building at Lovers Point, scheduled to begin soon, and the potential revision of the Franchise Ordinance and Measure C, which restricts local hospitalities from making certain expansions. Both efforts are expected to add to the local economy. Mayor Garcia is looking forward to the results of code compliance efforts, a project which will propose using recycled water for the golf course, and the potential of outsourcing more of the functions at the golf links itself. She says the city is “accelerating its review of all of our operations” and reviewing the potential outsourcing of more City functions as well as shared administrative costs with other cities. She looks forward to presenting a proposal for a name change for the “Lovers Point State Marine Reserve” to the “Julia B. Platt State Marine Reserve.” It was a very good year.
pPARTY From Page 1 “We need to flesh out the cost recovery portion,” said mayor pro tempore Bill Kampe. “It could be applied to barking dogs, elder abuse, building code violations, even tree ordinances.” Council member Ken Cuneo, who had originally brought the matter before the council, was concerned with the punitive aspects. “We don’t know for sure whether this will temper behavior or not. We need to get the word out that this [hosting underage drinking] is not acceptable.” By the time the 7-0 vote was taken, wording had reverted to the original $1000 plus cost recovery. When it comes back before the Council, it will include what many would term a more realistic amount for cost recovery. Said council member Rudy Fisher, “I totally support cost recovery. The amount of the penalty here is what bothers me. It is too broad, too loose.” Over the past 10 years the Pacific Grove Police Department has arrested 61 underage drivers for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, 41 juveniles for being drunk in public, and filed 69 crime cases enforcing the Pacific Grove Municipal Ordinance of hosting a party with alcohol and juveniles. Of those, said Police chief Darius Engles, parents were present in only four cases. Juvenile alcohol abuse is also time-consuming forfire, emergency medical personnel and police. When a police officer discovers a large party or gathering of juveniles that have been drinking, the officer must arrange safe passage for all juveniles away from the party. Juveniles who have been drinking are either taken into police custody or released to a responsible adult. Officers for can be tied up for hours, becoming “baby sitters” until arrangements can be made.
New Citizens’ Police Academy class forming, to begin August 25 The City of Pacific Grove Police Department will offer a 12-week Citizens’ Academy Training Program beginning August 25, 2011. The Citizens’ Academy provides community members with an inside look at local law enforcement, but it is not designed to train the participant to be a police officer. Topics include police ethics, investigations, traffic enforcement, community oriented policing strategies and more. Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Police Department. The classes will be certified for college course credit. There is no charge to Citizens’ Police Academy participants and the class is limited to 24 students. Potential candidates for the Citizens’ Police Academy must meet the fopllowing criteria: Minimum age of 21 years, live or work in Pacific Grove, no felony convictions, no assault or battery or weapons convictions within the the past 10 years, no misdemeanor arrests within three years of application. Applications may be picked up at the Pacific Grove Police department. Inquiries should be made to Commander John Nyunt, Administrative Services at 831-648-3143.
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Monterey County has seen a minor explosion of citizen reports about receiving phone calls about possible scams regarding relatives in trouble. Typically, the phone rings and someone states they are your relative (nephew, niece, grandson, grand daughter, etc.) and that they are in trouble. Often the phone is handed to a person claiming to be a lawyer, who then explains that money will be needed to release the relative from jail. Each citizen reported the calls came from a foreign nation. Another theme is that the “relative” was robbed or lost their wallet/purse and needs money to get back to the United States. Directions are then given to send a money order from a local business address close to your residence. It is possible the callers are obtaining personal information from Facebook or another social networking programs. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself from this and other scams:
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Never divulge personal information unless you initiated the phone call. A person calling from your financial institution would never need to ask for information. Make sure you are asking the questions!
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Never send cash, checks or money orders to a foreign country, just because you are instructed to do so.
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Don’t give in to fear! Reports state the demands border on intimidation to send money or the loved one will be jailed. Say no to bad manners!
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Confirm if the “relative” is valid. Ask them for names of their brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, etc.
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Limit the personal information on your social networking site. Criminals will use it for many types of scams via email and phone, as well as, to create an identity to conduct illicit activities.
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Report the scam to the National Fraud Information Center. The NFIC provides a complaint form for telemarketing and Internet fraud. The NFIC will pass your information along to the appropriate agencies, including the FBI, FTC and your State Attorney General. To file a complaint with the NFIC, visit the Fraud. org website.
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Stop scams in their tracks! Be informed! Search the internet by entering stop scams or phone scams. Two good sites, in our opinion, are: http://www/fbi.gov/ scams-safety/fraud (FBI) and the consumer fraud site at http://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/defend_yourself.php.
Report the scam to your local law enforcement. Contact Crime Prevention Specialist Dave Crozier for additional information 759-6675.
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Marge Ann Jameson New Library Hours!
Thanks to the increased budget for the library, beginning August 2, the library will increase its hours of opening to 34 hours per week. The new schedule is Tuesday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. The new hours were chosen based on an analysis of the pros and cons of the various alternatives, as well as a 3-week survey of library patrons. The majority of library patrons requested that the Library be open Thursdays rather than Mondays, and evenings rather than mornings. Many also requested that the new daily and hourly schedule be easy to remember. With the Library being open 5 consecutive days, from Tuesday through Saturday, that need seems to be met. Many people were instrumental in securing the additional open hours, including Mayor Garcia and the City Councilmembers, City staff, the Friends of the Library, and, importantly, the patrons of the Pacific Grove Public Library who made clear their desire to see the library open longer hours. Congratulations and thanks to all who helped achieve this result.
Summer Reading Club
The Summer Reading Club, funded by a grant from the Friends of the Library, is currently in full swing. Though the last official day of the Club is July 27, participants may turn in their reading logs any time prior to August 10. As of July 18th, 450 children, ages 2-14, were enrolled in the program and had read 3,550 books, the equivalent of 136,375 pages. Hundreds of small prizes like stickers and temporary tattoos (think “Cracker Jack” type prizes) have been awarded to these ambitious readers as well as prizes donated by businesses, patrons, and library staff. In addition to the financial support from the Friends, the Reading Club receives support from more than 15 middle school and high school volunteers who donate their time to check the readers’ reading logs, award prizes, assist with the Lego Showcase, and more. While the children do the reading, the Club would not be possible without the support of a variety of people throughout the community. Final Performance of Summer Reading Club The final performance of the Summer Reading Club series on July 27 will feature comedian, juggler and magician, “Daffy Dave” who will perform at 2 p.m. Daffy Dave’s performance will be followed by free face painting from our hometown favorite, “Smiley Orca Face Painting”. What will you have painted on your face? A star? A unicorn? A Harry Potter scar? If you haven’t been able to attend any of the other performances, be sure not to miss this one!
Need Additional Shelvers
Now that the library will be open additional hours, the circulation of books is likely to increase significantly. With additional circulation comes the need for additional shelvers, volunteers who assist the library in its mission by returning books to their proper places on the shelves. If you have a few hours a week or a month you’d like to volunteer, please let the librarians, at the circulation desk or the reference desk, know. While shelvers benefit from a sense of organization and attention to detail, they are trained by the librarians before assuming their shelving duties.
Donations for Additional Materials
Many patrons don’t realize the library is completely dependent on donations for the purchase of additional materials, whether for books (fiction and non-fiction), DVDs, CDs, Audio books, magazines, etc. If you are looking for a gift for someone who’s a reader, for a special teacher, or if you want to read a specific book and then have it available for others, please consider donating directly to the library or to the Friends of the Library. Your donation can be anonymous or it can be acknowledged with a book plate listing you as the donor and/or the name of the person in whose honor or memory you have made the donation.
Local Authors Live!
Volunteers are still needed for the 2nd Annual Local Authors Live! Celebration and Book Festival taking place at the Barnyard this Saturday, July 23 from noon to 4 p.m. the Festival benefits local libraries. Last year the Pacific Grove Library sent the most volunteers. To sign up for a 2 hour shift, please call Lisa Maddalena at 648-5760. Linnet will attend a writer’s conference and won’t be in print for a few weeks. We’ll try to keep you abreast of news from the Library in her absence.
Cop log Relieved of cash and phone
A purse was stolen from a shopping cart inside Safeway. The purse was later returned but the cash and cell phone were missing.
I saw you in the movies
Video surveillance captured James Carl Williamson of Pacific Grove stealing a purse at Safeway. When officers saw him walking on David Ave. they stopped him and he admitted to the theft. A search revealed narcotics and heroin paraphernalia. No indication as to whether the cell phone in the previous incident was found. A guy shoplifted a bottle of alcohol on Lighthouse. He was seen on video surveillance.
Driving while asleep
A driver on Grove Acre fell asleep at the wheel and collided with something or another. There were injuries.
Driving under the influence
Arrested for DUI near his home was Jon Alan Balcom of Pacific Grove.
Knocking under the influence
An intoxicated male knocked on the victim’s door and when the door was answered, pushed his way into the residence. The victim wrestled with him and eventually pushed him back out. He left and was not located. No indication as to whether the victim knew him or whether it was random.
Bicycle vs. pedestrian
A bicyclist on the Rec Trail attempted to pass a group of pedestrians and a young girl in the group got confused and ran into his path. He fell off the bike and was scraped up but refused to go to CHOMP. The girl was not injured.
Meth on David Ave.
Alberto DaSilva of Pacific Grove was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.
There was a rash of vehicle accidents last week. Be careful, guys! Hit and Run Property Damage Unknown hit a parked vehicle on private property on Forest and fled the scene on July 17. Injury accident on Forest Vehicle 1 ran a red light and struck vehicle 2, causing injury, on July 16. Injury accident on Sunset Vehicle 1 struck a parked car causing injury, presumably to someone in the moving (now stopped) vehicle. Injury accident on Lighthouse A person came into the station to report an injury accident on Lighthouse. Deer killed A deer was struck by a vehicle on Lighthouse and was so badly injured the responding officer had to dispatch it with her service pistol.
Bicycle found
A bicycle was found on Lighthouse Ave. and was taken to the city yard. How many do they have now?
Purse found
A purse was left at a business in Country Club Gate a week ago. When the owner didn’t return to get it, an employee turned it in.
Purse lost
A woman reported losing her purse somewhere in Pacific Grove. Was it the one left in the store in Country Club Gate? Hmmmm.
Oh tourist, where art thou?
A wallet was found on Fountain Ave. and turned in. Officers found a phone number and learned that the owner was staying at a local B&B.
Oh grandson where art thou?
A scam was thwarted when a wary grandma was called and told her grandson was in Canada and needed $990 to get out of jail. She called her grandson’s cell phone and no, he wasn’t in jail in Canada. He was eating breakfast in Merced.
Casing the joint: we know who you are
Three juveniles were seen around vacant residences, possibly casing for burglary. They were contacted and presumably warned.
Vandalism: we wonder who you are
A car was scratched up on Grove Acre by unknown.
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Hit and run: we found you
Danilo Christian Hernandez of Seaside was found and booked after a BOL (Be On the Lookout) was issued following a hit and run injury accident.
Next time buy firewood
Three people were involved the the theft of pallets from Safeway for use at a bonfire on Asilomar Beach. The manager at Safeway wanted charges filed. All three were booked and released on citation.
Attempted catnapping of the burglary kind
The previous owner of some cats tried to steal them back and was captured.
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Jon Guthrie
High Hats & Parasols Dear Readers: 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 “High Hats” are not our words. They are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Our journalistic predecessors held to the highest possible standards for their day, as do we at Cedar Street Times. 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.
Exposure of graft
A few weeks ago, a sanctimonious individual dressed in clerical garb, whose most prominent physical characteristics were curly hair, scrub-brush whiskers, and an ingratiating smile, went through the Grove like a dose of salts and gathered a few shekels from our unwary residents. He styled himself a minister and professed to be a member of the Prison Reform Association. His ostensible purpose was to collect money for the cause he claimed to represent. The smug complacency of the fellow as he passed along leaving no regrets in his trail is remarkable and regretful. The fellow used, without authority, the names of influential people in working his marks. County-wide, his alleged list of subscribers contained the names of District Attorney Free and Judge Gosbey, neither of whom had contributed a cent to this nonexistent cause. The scheme was finally punctured by an alert S. G. Tompkins when he noticed that these and a few other names belonged to acquaintances known to be uninvolved. This fellow, we were told, has been going nonchalantly about the country gathering contributions. So, if you are approached, notify the law immediately. I
Big crowd hears Rev. Dr. Henry
Rev. Dr. J. Q. A. Henry, son of the late J. A. Henry, completed an extensive mission last week in New Zealand. He started his evangelical drive in the city of Wellington, in honor of his deceased father, more than a year ago when he spoke on April 1st, 1910. The closing meetings of that fruitful campaign were held at Invercargill , which has the distinction of being one of the southern-most cities in the world. II Dr. Henry plans to return to his homeland by way of Australia. Then he expects to spend a year on the Pacific Coast in evangelistic work. Dr. Henry’s family has already returned home.
Sheriff Nesbitt Improving
Sheriff W. J. Nesbitt, who was injured an auto mobile accident, is getting along very nicely. Dr. Lawrence said that a further examination showed that his only serious injury is the fracture of his left shoulder.
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Do you need some outstanding plumbing work done? Plumber E. Simpson is on call. Rates as low as $1 for a ten-hour day. Estimates given.
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Dog taxes now due. Male dog, $1. Female dog, $2. If your dog winds up unlicensed in the city pound, it will cost you one dollar in addition to the license tax. It is cheaper to pay up and avoid trouble. E. B. Rich, dog catcher and tax collector.
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We have several five-acre tracts about six miles from the Grove on the railroad and a dirt road. Good sandy loam soil. One-half of each five acres planted to eucalyptus trees, grown to about six feet tall. Last year 128 sacks of potatoes were raised on land adjacent to our tracts. For the present, we can sell these five acre plots at $100 per acre. You may make a 1/3 down payment and pay the balance on easy terms. Call Monterey County Real Estate in Pacific Grove to get full particulars.
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Door-to-door thievery was commonplace in 1911. Today, with computer scams available, going door-to-door is too much work to be in vogue.
II New Zealand, site of several conflicts between incoming Europeans and indigent Maori, also saw conflicts between whalers and dry-land citizens. After the quarrels were largely settled, New Zealand became a popular target for evangelic activity, particularly Presbyterian. III The YMCA originated as an effort to provide low-cost, “sin-free” housing for young men while traveling. The YMCA developed into a social organization for Christian men in 1855. Today, the YMCA is open to all comers regardless of religion. IV Dan and Beth Cort involved themselves in establishing a similar “trees for Pacific Grove” program while Dan served as mayor. References: Pacific Grove Review, Monterey Daily Cypress, Del Monte Weekly, Salinas Index, Monterey County Post, Bullions’ Grammar (1890). Know some news or trivia from a century ago? Contact the author Jon Guthrie: profguthrie@gmail.com.
Picnic on sylvan walk
Mrs. G. J. Wyeth and her Pacific Grove Sunday school class enjoyed an all day picnic at the Sylvan walk near Del Monte Resort on Friday. Those who enjoyed the event were Hope Gould, Eva Stevens, Ruthie Kyle, Annie Sabine, Ellen Forthingham, Darlene Neighbor, Maggie Stuart, Winifred Humphrey, and Edna Elliott,
YMCA conference will be held in Grove
The eleventh annual student conference of the Young Men’s Christian Association will begin its regular, annual session Sunday at the Pacific Grove Hotel. Rev. Robert Freeman of Pasadena, pastor of the largest and wealthiest church in that city, will be the keynoter. L. Wilbur Messerest of Chicago, who has charge of twenty different YMCAs, will report on his work and how he accomplishes everything that he does. The schedule for each day of the next ten days is as follows: 6:15, rising bell; 6:45 morning watch, 7:15 breakfast; 8, Bible classes, 10; conference hour; 11:10, break; 12:30, lunch; 2, conferencing; 6, vocational words, 7:30, dinner, 9:00, evening services. III
Trees will add to value of Grove property
Taking as his subject “Street Ornamentation”, Mr. J. H. Reed, City Tree Warden for Riverside, told his Chautauqua audience that planting trees not only adds to the beauty of a city, it adds to the value of its property. Indeed, Reed said, the principal means of beautifying the world’s streets is by tree planting. There is nothing that relieves the monotony and ugliness of bare streets so quickly and thoroughly as properly chosen, well cared-for trees. There is nothing that adds so much to a community’s beauty and comfort. The added everyday satisfaction that streets lined with trees give to the residents of any city pay all the cost of the trees many times over, but they have another value that will appeal to some who may care nothing for the esthetic. Tree planting has high commercial values. Other things being equal, the city that has made itself, or is making itself green will secure the largest portion of the thousands of well-to-do, desirable people seeking homes. Lovely forest abodes like Pacific Grove should take shame in the wonton destruction of trees. Commerce aside, beauty is the most important factor in a city’s well feeling. With tree planting costing as little as ten dollars, tree included, the Grove should obligate itself to some sort of a tree-planting program. IV
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Helen E. Dooley has set up for business in the Grove. A mechano-therapist, Mrs. Dooley uses a systematic combination of drugless methodology. Her specialty in effecting cures is a combination of electric light bath, massage manipulation, therapeutic lamp, and vibration. Office hours are 9 to 12, and 1 to 4 at 308 Thirteenth street.
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Treat & Hudson are practicing law in an office over the bank of Monterey.
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Ormiston Swayze, MD, is ready to take care of your eye, ear, nose, and throat problems. 369 Pine, Pacific Grove.
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Prof. H. W. Stuart, his wife, and little son, returned to the Grove for a respite this week. They are occupying the double cottage at 145 Carmel Avenue. Professor Stuart is a speaker at Chautauqua, and his family members are hosting another Chautauqua speaker, Professor A. W. Moore of Chicago University.
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Host of KNRY Sunday talk show, Scuba Talk Now, Eric Foster stumbled across information that may lead to the ruins of a sailing ship once becalmed by the treacheries of a windless sea and buried in heavy fog. The hapless ship swung at anchor ever closer to menacing haystack stones. On the 27th day of July, 1845, the ship crashed against those rocks and sank. Thomas Larkin oversaw rescue and salvage operations. In the early 1900s, photographer Lewis Stanislaus Slevin recovered the ship’s bell not far from shore. I Soon, Eric Foster hopes to reveal the location of that once august vessel named…
Star of the West By Jon Guthrie A local scuba diver and KNRY radio show host, Eric Foster could also stand in as a high-seas pirate and entrepreneurial dealer in water craft. The latter, in fact, was how the author became acquainted with the … er, pirate. Eric had spotted a sailing vessel securely harbored within an Oakland, maritime wrecking yard. The old ship seemed to have everything one could desire, including ballast cast from lead. Eric negotiated and the vessel, the Wicked Wakine, became his. All that remained was transporting the ship along the California coast from its Oakland resting place to a renewal berth in Monterey Bay. “And that,” Eric told me with a shake of the head, “proved more difficult than anticipated. Holy crap, among our problems a pin gave way and we lost a main sheet. We had been sailing at night beneath a ceiling of clouds. We threw out an anchor and had just fallen asleep when―boom!―the weather hit us. I remember being in the Bering Sea once when the swells climbed to 15 feet, but this was something else again.” Eric and I were talking while eating breakfast at Archie’s All-American Café in the Tin Cannery of Cannery Row. Eric pushed his stocking cap back on his head and gazed up through a wrinkled-glass window at a passing convoy of a dozen pelicans. “That’s how a lot of ships have gotten in trouble off the California Coast. One of them was the Star of the West, a schooner of 134 tons that went down near Carmel Bay. I’ve been seeking the remains of the ship for some time, and now I think that―knock on wood, teak wood that is―I’ve found her.”
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ne hundred seventy years ago, Henri Ayles, proprietor of Ayles and Company, donned a high hat, pulled a snug cloak over his shoulders, and strolled the 1840s, seadampened sand of the famed Weymouth, England, Beach. Weymouth, the Ayles’ business headquarters, had done well for Henri and others involved in Ayles and Company. The firm involved itself in trade goods such as fancy clothing, jewelry, china, and coinage, as well as acting as safe-carrier for a number of 17th century banks and houses of commerce. Ayles and Company had mostly arranged available space-for-hire for the international transport of its goods, but now the firm intended to enter boat-building endeavors and to use the boats constructed as portagers of its own merchandise. Lloyds of London had agreed, after negotiations were conducted in a London House of Teas, to serve as the company’s insurers of first option. Henri gazed toward the bay where one of Ayles and Company’s newest nautical additions, the Star of the West, its hull sheathed with brass, had been anchored while awaiting a shipment of one of the most unusual of deck-wood. Of whitish color, teak is used extensively in boat building. The wood, which is awesomely durable, requires virtually no maintenance. The teak also tends to “wear in” a bit forming a natural “nonslip” surface. Sanding is not only superfluous; sanding is deleterious. Use of cleaning compounds, oils, or preservatives shorten the life of the teak. Knowing owners of wooden-decked boats wash the teak only with salt water. The salt prevents mildew and algae. Because of an abundance of teak oil, the wood is practically indestructible submerged in salt water. Nothing finer could be used in the deck of the Star of the West. Indonesian shipping delays had slowed work, but now the last plank had been laid and the Star of the West was ready to be loaded and put to sea. Henri smiled and went about planning the establishment of an Ayles and Company subsidiary office in Liverpool. II
This is not the Star of the West, but it could have been — a two-masted schooner that was becalmed and went aground. Eric Foster says to forget about images of an intact ship sitting on the bottom. It’s in pieces if it’s there at all.
Eric Foster stretched before re-flagging his ship of thought. “I learned quite a bit about the Star of the West,” he said. “For instance, the ship was a schooner.” Research taught Eric a great deal more about schooners. A schooner, originated during the 1600s by the Dutch, has no fixed number of masts although the most common vessel is characterized by fore-and-aft sails attached to two or more masts. The forward mast towered no taller than the rear mast or masts. The largest schooner ever constructed, the Wyoming, carried seven masts, but two-masted schooners were more common. These snappier craft were particularly popular applied to illegal trades that required speed … such as slaving, smuggling, privateering, and blockade running. ne day in 1845, the Star of the West pulled into Liverpool, United Kingdom, to take on a load of dry goods. She headed for a booming San Francisco to unload before reloading and heading south. Then, as the Star of the West approached Monterey, disaster struck. Heavy fog caused her crew to overshoot and mistake Carmel
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Bay for Monterey Bay. III Eric reported: “She had been following the same course that we followed, nearly 150 years later, in sailing the Wicked Wakine from San Francisco Bay to Monterey,” Eric reported. “Many people, of course, think of sea tragedies in terms of high winds and towering waves, of lightning flashes and booming thunder. Such, however, is not always the case.”
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he Star of the West, under the watch of First Officer Charles Goodyear, sailing south, fell quiet. The creaking of its spars, the swish of waves, the rasp of rope, faded into silence beneath heavy fog. Goodyear found himself and his ship becalmed. The Star of the West drifted lethargically, nudged by surf shoreward. The peril became imminently apparent; ragged rocks rose to greet the disenabled schooner. Goodyear shouted: “Lower all sail! Drop the anchor!” The Star of the West, however, chose to ignore the results of Goodyear’s commands. Its anchor grabbed at the bottom, serving like the pivot for a sea-going metronome. Each swing nudged the Star of the West closer to disaster. Goodyear recognized the pending danger. “Put out the lifeboats!” he shouted. “Abandon ship!” IV Thomas Oliver Larkin had just taken the table to sup with his family when a frantic rap-rap-rapping was heard from the door. From outside, the family heard a cry: “A ship has fallen afoul of rocks! She is sinking! Fortunately, all hands are safely ashore.” Larkin―born in Charlestown, Massachusetts in 1802―had gone to Boston at age fifteen to apprentice as a printer and bookbinder. Although the young man failed to appreciate the book business, he did learn fine points of books and binding which would stand him in good stead while he recorded the happenstance of California’s infancy in general and of the wreck of the Star of the West in specific. Larkin had moved west to become a Monterey personage commissioned to rebuild the customs house and oversee trade with Mexico, the Sandwich Islands, and China. In 1843, Larkin became consul to Alta California and a founder of Monterey’s smallpox hospital. Larkin wiped his hands and mouth with a napkin and ordered that three boats be readied for the rescue journey to Carmel Bay. “We sail at dawn’s first light!” V At the scene of the wreck, the boatmen were found alive, although some were severely injured by being thrown headlong against the rocks. These men were transported to Larkin’s hospital in Monterey. The others were carted in wagons over the peninsula’s ridge to a boarding house. Later, Larkin would write: “I found all her rigging whole and her sail set asunder. She was washing against the rocks, which were very high. The whole deck was under water. The railing of the vessel was covered with calicoes of every color. The wreckers continued for several days at work bringing up goods from 16 to 20 feet under water. The vessel sank immediately (after our arrival). The spars and rigging came to pieces during the afternoon I was there.” Later, Larkin would put the salvage up for sale at auction. The income amounted to nearly $3,000 in 1840 dollars, U.S. One and one-half centuries later, Eric Foster found evidence of the wreck’s location. He applied to dive the National Marine Sanctuary and was granted an okay. While under sea groping among otters slipping through the shadowy strands of kelp, one of Eric’s diving buddies spotted something wedged within a crevice of rock. It was wood, exactly the size and shape of deck planking. How did Eric react when shown the find? “Arrrg,” said he. “Methinks this to be a spur of teak.” As soon as the wood is verified for kind and age by the marine testing laboratory, Eric will seek permission to head out for another dive. Perhaps his crew might discover a bit of remaining salvage to wrest ashore. Perhaps, even, Eric might find that chest of sovereigns reportedly carried by the Star of the West for various banks. “That would be nice,” Eric admits, “but in truth I am not looking to get rich. What I am looking for is the fun of finding something, anything from the Star of the West.” Eric smiled. “But then, who knows? Perhaps I also want to give myself a name that will last through the ages.” And why not, Eric? You might carry the moniker of a pirate such as Blackbeard or Henry Morgan. Perhaps you could be christened a famed seaman such as John Paul Jones or Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson. You might even become one of those misguided people who think of all sea tragedies in terms of high winds and towering waves, of lightning flashes and booming thunder. But one thing is certain. Find the remains of the Star of the West and you and your dive team will have done something no one else could. Author’s notes…
L. S. Slevin made extensive photographs of Monterey County from a shop located on Ocean Avenue in Carmel. Some of Slevin’s works may be viewed on the website of historical photo archivist Pat Hathaway. Also, visit the Pat Hathaway historical collection at 469 Pacific Street, Monterey, California.
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Some researchers have reported that the Star of the West was on a northward tack.
Much argument has developed over whether the wreck occurred during the day or at night. The First Officer seems to have been in command at the time of the mishap, however. A ship carries three officers: First Officer, Second Officer, and Third Officer. The numerical identification indicates the watch for which that particular officer is responsible. The First Officer would thus be responsible for the first watch, from high noon until eight o’clock. Your author thus believes that the Star of the West wrecked at some time during those daylight, but fog-bound hours.
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Some researchers have indicated that they believe Larkin was awakened from a sound sleep to be given the word. A few have indicated that he was told while eating breakfast. However, his eating supper when advised of the tragedy fits with the First Officer being in charge of the ship, and for Larkin waiting until the following morning before setting out on a rescue mission.
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Times • July 22, 2011
Pacific Grove
Sports Boaters take note: Screening for mussels in effect
Screening and inspection of vessels has been instituted for the 2011 boating season to prevent invasive mussels at Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs. Visitors to Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs must pass screening and inspection of their watercraft and trailers as officials strive to prevent invasion of Quagga and Zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species into local waters. Vessel screenings and inspections will continue as both Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties try to keep the reservoirs free of invasive species. Rangers, inspectiontrained park and resort staff and private community volunteers will be especially watching for visitors whose boats have been to or are registered in Southern California, Arizona, Nevada and other states, which have water bodies infested with these Eurasian mussels. Public ramps at Nacimiento and San Antonio reservoirs will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, a reduction of the previous 24-hour access. Boaters are urged to inspect, clean, drain and dry boats, gear and clothing. For more information about this program or the mussel problem visit the “Don’t Move A
F.Y.I. For Your Information. . .
702-A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove
Monterey Bay Sailing Club will continue its monthly “Demo Weekend” Sat., August 27 and Sun., August 28, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. through 6:15 p.m. The weekend offers Central Coast residents the opportunity to “test the waters” of boat ownership through a reduced $25 one-hour cruise with a licensed captain on any of Monterey Bay Sailing Club’s four sailing vessels. Friends and family are welcome to accompany aspiring club members (fractional boat owners). Demo Weekend happens the fourth weekend of every month from our location on the finger pier of Fisherman’s Wharf. Monterey Bay Sailing Club (MBS Club), in operation since 2001, will offer $25 one-hour demo sails to aspiring club members (fractional boat owners) the fourth weekend of every month in 2011. MBS Club offers basic cruises, dinner cruises, American Sailing Association lessons and certifications, memorial services, corporate team-building activities, a variety of club memberships and wedding ceremonies. Central Coast residents can sail on any of MBS Club’s boats include a Catalina 22’, Yamaha 25’, Celestial 32’, and the Wyliecat 30’. Monterey Bay Sailing is at 78 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey (Blue building on the finger pier of Old Fisherman’s Wharf) For more information contact Capt. Dutch Meyer at (831) 372-SAIL (7245)
Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District classes
The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org) will present programs on the ties between nature and music and on Garland Ranch Regional Park’s trees as it continues with its busy summer schedule. Details on these two classes follow. See the Let’s Go Outdoors! guide or go online at mprpd.org for full information on all summer activities of The Park District.
The Music of Nature
Pacific Grove Financial Group Jon Pariser
Monterey Bay Sailing Club ‘Demo Weekend’ coming
Heighten your awareness of the rhythms, patterns and beats that make up nature’s song. Make musical instruments from natural materials to mimic the sounds of nature. Expand your imagination in this guided exploration of songwriting and music making. Learn how nature inspires music. Ages 8-12, Saturday, July 23, 12
PM-1:30 PM, Garland Ranch Regional Park Visitor Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Road, $15 (district resident), $17 (nondistrict resident). Instructor: Kiki Wow.
Branch Out: Trees of Garland
Get to know some of the leafy inhabitants of our most popular park. From Sycamore to Toyon, Ceanothus to Willow, the abundant flora surrounding you at Garland Park will be revealed. Look past the leaves to the bark and branches on this informative hike. Ages 8-adult, Saturday, July 23, 1 PM-2:30 PM, Garland Ranch Regional Park Visitor Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Road, $5 (district resident), $6 (nondistrict resident). Instructors: MPRPD staff.
Pre-registration is strongly suggested for all classes and programs offered by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD). Register online at www. mprpd.org or in-person between 11 AM–1 PM, Tuesday-Friday at the MPRPD office, 60 Garden Court, Suite 325, Monterey (check, money order, Visa or MasterCard or Discover accepted). If space is available, there is an additional charge of $5 to register the day of the class. On-site registration begins 20 minutes prior to the start of the class. All check-in and registration closes 5 minutes before the class begins. Contact is Joseph Narvaez, at 372-3196, ext. 3.
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Golf Tips Chipping... Chipping is one of the easiest shots in golf but what I see on the practice green and on the course when I do a playing lesson is that the player will do the correct shot but many times use the wrong club. And usually the wrong club is the sand wedge. Most of the chips we all get on the golf course consist of long chips from 20 feet to 50 feet. Using a sand wedge will
not roll the ball as well as a 7 iron. Sand wedges are great for chips from any distance if the ball is in the rough with a lot of thick grass but if the lie is reasonably good, use the 7 iron. Play the ball back in your stance, move your hands forward just off the inside of your left leg (right handers) and keep your weight on the forward foot. Now, keep the wrist from breaking and use the shoulders with firm hands always keeping the club face pointing at your intended target.
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Free buses for race ticket holders 2011 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix July 22, 23 and 24, 2011
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New City Clerk takes over So. Californian likes the air in PG
Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will offer free bus service on all MST routes July 22, 23 and 24, 2011 for Laguna Seca Raceway ticket holders to the 2011 Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix. Those holding race event tickets may ride the bus to and from the Laguna Seca Recreational Park at no charge. Non-ticket holders pay MST’s regular fares. The Line 36 Laguna Seca-Carmel, Line 37 Laguna Seca-Seaside, Line 38 Laguna Seca-Monterey and Line 39 Laguna Seca-Salinas will operate every 60 minutes between 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Friday, 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The Line 36 Laguna Seca-Carmel begins at Carmel Rancho and stops at 6th & Mission and Carpenter & Valley in Carmel before arriving at the raceway. Line 37 Laguna Seca-Seaside will run from the Embassy Suites Hotel, to Fremont & Canyon Del Rey, on to Casa Verde & Fremont, and down Garden Road before completing the trip to the raceway. Line 38 Laguna Seca-Monterey provides bus service from the Monterey Conference Center, serving the Monterey Transit Plaza and the Monterey Peninsula College parking area before continuing on to the raceway. Line 39 Laguna Seca-Salinas buses will depart from the Salinas Transit Center down South Main Street and continue on Highway 68 to the raceway. These bus lines are designed to make visits to the Laguna Seca race events easier and more enjoyable, as well as to reduce parking congestion. For the safety of MST passengers and other Laguna Seca attendees, please use caution in and around buses at the track, and refrain from walking in front of or near buses as they approach the loading and unloading areas. For complete schedule information, please see the bus schedules posted at www. mst.org or call MST toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1.
Susan Morrow, Pacific Grove’s new City Clerk
By Cameron Douglas
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207 Chabad of Monterey 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove, 831-643-2770 Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741 Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 First Church of God 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Worship: Sun.s @ 10:00 a.m. Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove 804 Redwood Lane, 831-333-0636 Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705 Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-647 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th Street, 831-655-4160 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12th Street, 831-373-4441 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818
The City Clerk position in Pacific Grove has changed hands from Lawrence “Stoney” Bangert to Susan Morrow, who officially took the job on July 18. Morrow was working in Santa Monica when she noticed a posting for City Clerk of Pacific Grove that “called to me.” Morrow grew up in Glendale, California. She obtained a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and has acquired a long list of credentials, including the Master Municipal Clerk designation from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. Of all working city clerks in the world only about ten percent hold that designation. Before joining us in Pacific Grove, Morrow served as City Clerk in the cities of Simi Valley and Aliso Viejo. The job is “very specialized,” and involves working with the city attorney on laws and codes.
In a news release dated July 19, City Manager Tom Frutchey wrote, “I am extremely pleased that Susan Morrow has accepted the City Clerk position. It was clear that Susan would provide the expertise and leadership to serve as Pacific Grove’s new City Clerk. Susan brings over twenty years of experience and the strong technical skills necessary, including being a certified Master Municipal Clerk (MMC). Moreover, she is a leader in her field who has shown the ability to enhance and innovate City Clerk services.” The City Clerk also spends a great deal of time with public interaction. “I enjoy being of service to the community, to help people understand which direction to take in order to achieve their goals.” As she’s meeting new people, Susan Morrow will be busy with the relocation process and hopes to soon take up residence in PG. “People I’ve met have been very friendly and welcoming,” she reports, adding that the air quality here is a big improvement over Southern California.
Blast from the Past coming in August
Donations sought by ACS Discovery Shop
From now until August 5 the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop is requesting donations for their “Blast From the Past” fundraising event. They can be dropped off at The Pacific Grove Discovery Shop at 198 Country Club Gate Shopping Center. This event features all things vintage, antique, and collectible. The proceeds go toward cancer research, education, advocacy, and service. “Blast From the Past” will be held Sat., August 6 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 7 noon – 5:00 p.m. For more information call the Discovery Shop at (831) 372-0866. .
Peace Lantern ceremony Aug. 6 at Lovers Point The seventh annual memorial honoring those who suffered the atomic bombings in 1945 will be held Sat., Aug. 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at Lovers Point cove. This year’s enormous damage in northern Japan from the March earthquake, tsunami and radioactive dangers, still very much unresolved, is additional reason for remembering both the natural and the man-made causes of such devastation. This ceremony reaffirms our commitment to a nuclear weapons-free world and to alternative, safer forms of energy so that such tragedies are not repeated. All are welcome at this free event. It can be viewed from Ocean View Blvd and terraces above the cove. For more information call 375-8216 or mrmoonsmom@yahoo.com
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Times • July 22, 2011
The Arts
Now Showing At the PG Art Center July 22 - Sept 15, 2011 Opening Reception July 22 7-9 pm
PG Art Center 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove with Piano Music by Michael Martinez
From small to LARGE Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association • Championing the Arts Tour Photography and children’s art from Erin Lee Gafill and Tom Birmingham’s journey across America • Familiar Surroundings Oils and Pastels by Cheryl Kampe • Cloudscapes Paintings by Sheila Delimont • The Hour of Pearl The work of C.K. Copeland • Plus, work from the Art Center’s First Saturday Figure Drawing Class, the Peninsula’s longest running figure drawing class.
Downtown Pacific Grove Art Walk set for Friday, July 22
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will host the next Wine, Art & Music Walk on Fri., July 22, from 6:00-9:00 pm. in downtown Pacific Grove. Participating venues include Barry Marshall Art Gallery – 213 Grand Avenue; Monterey Bay Educational Center and Gallery – 153 Fountain Avenue; Strouse and Strouse Studio Gallery – 178 Grand Avenue; Sprout Boutique – 210 ½ Forest Avenue; Glenn Gobel Custom Frames – 562 Lighthouse Avenue; Sun Studios - 208 Forest Avenue; Tessuti Zoo - 171 Forest Avenue; and Artisana Gallery – 309-A Forest Avenue. The Pacific Grove Art Center will open from 7:00-9:00 p.m. with the opening of a new show. The event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk maps are available at any of the above locations or the Chamber. For more information, contact the Chamber at (831) 373-3304.
Exhibition opening July 23 at Medusa’s Emporium
Medusa’s Emporium’s “Celebrating Summer in Pacific Grove” exhibition opens with a reception Sat., July 23 at 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to meet the artists and writers, view their work and enjoy refreshments. A wonderful array of work that celebrates Pacific Grove’s beauty, people, history, and culture through art and word will be on exhibit. The exhibit will run through August 19, 2011. Medusa’s Emporium is a gallery featuring local artists’ work, a boutique offering collectibles that are uniquely Pacific Grove, and a venue for special events, workshops and magical happenings presented by Sheree and/or guest hosts. Medusa’s Emporium is located at 1219 Forest Avenue Suite E– Forest Hill Plaza in Pacific Grove. Contact Medusa’s at 831/655.3325; Email medusas.emporium1219@ gmail.com.
Objects Transcending Purpose Myrna Axt opens at Artisana Gallery in time for the Feast of Lanterns
“My art reflects my surroundings, and imagination. Perhaps it’s because I grew up in a home with many Asian antiques, that I love to create Asian themed art. I also was drawn to the novels of Pearl Buck during middle school that exposed me to this ancient culture. These stories of ancient China made a lasting impression on me and my dream to visit China one day. That dream came true in 2003, as I traveled to China and experienced it first hand. I feel my life has come full-circle with my ability to create Asian inspired art and share my joy with others. I hope my experiences bring a unique voice to my art, and draw an emotional reaction. “One of my outlets has been creating assemblage art, a three-dimensional composition, putting together found objects, altered bits and pieces, along with imagery. I combine found objects in my collage and encaustic works. There is something magical about taking an ordinary, worn, or dilapidated object, and reviving it into something extraordinary. “I hope you enjoy the results.” -- Myrna Axt Artisana Gallery 309 Forest Ave. Pacific Grove 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. July 22-August 31 Also on display July 22-23 Feast of Lanterns themed jewelry by Pam Toney
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Replica on view July 26-Aug. 28
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Feast of Lanterns Schedule of Events Events, times, and dates subject to change Through July Feast of Lanterns Art Show
At MBEC Gallery, 153 Fountain Ave. The Feast of Lanterns Art Competition entries are on display and available for purchase. A portion of all art sales will benefit the Feast of Lanterns.
Saturday, July 23 Family Fun Day, Chalk Fest
At the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Join the Royal Court for Family Fun Day at the Museum. Lots of activities for the entire family, including the traditional Chalk Fest. 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 27
Official Feast of Lanterns Opening Ceremony Join the Royal Court for the 2011 Feast of Lanterns official Opening Ceremony and City birthday cake. Refreshments will be served at 1:00 p.m. at the Elmarie Dyke Open Space Park.
Thursday, July 28 Feast of Flavors
At Chautauqua Hall, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Advance ticket sales only, seating is limited Tickets are $10 and available at Pacific Grove Travel, 593 Lighthouse Ave.
Friday, July 29 • Pet Parade
A model interpretation of the Chinese Fishing Village destroyed by fire more than 100 years ago, and which stood at the current site of Hopkins Marine, was made by Michael E. Croft. It will be on display at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History from July 26-August 28.
Come one, come all – join the Royal Court as they lead the young and young-at-heart and their pets in a march down Lighthouse Avenue. Costumes are encouraged. Parade participants gather in Caledonia Park at 2:00 p.m. Parade starts at 2:30 p.m.
Friday, July 29 Feast of Dancing
Join the Royal Court and dance, dance, dance! The party starts at 6:00 p.m. Chautauqua Hall
Saturday, July 30 Pageant Day at Lover’s Point Park
Feast on the Flavors of Pacific Grove! If you liked the Feast of Salads, you’ll love the
Feast of Flavors
Thurs., July 28 • 11-1 • Chautauqua Hall Enjoy a tempting luncheon of scrumptious flavors from these Pacific Grove and Monterey restaurateurs: Golden Tee Patisserie Bechler Fifi’s Sardine Factory Canterbury Woods Forest Hill Manor Fandango Goodie’s China House Red House Cafe Vivolo’s Chowder House Pizza My Way Peppers Petra Pt. Pinos Grill Aqua Terra Culinary Michael’s Taqueria and more Tickets $10 Available at PG Travel, 593 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove SEATING LIMITED • ADVANCE PURCHASE REQUIRED
Children’s activities start at 11:00 a.m. and continue until 5:30 p.m. At noon, Flag Ceremony on the Pier followed by entertainment; Sand Castle contest a 1:00 p.m. Sponsors walk 7:45 p.m. introduction of the Royal Court and the pantomime of the Legend of the Blue Willow with entertainment representing people from around the world. The evening culminates with a lighted boat parade and a canopy of fireworks over the Cove.
Sunday, July 31 Closing Ceremony at Chautauqua Hall at 2:00 p.m. Entertainment by SMILES. Free refreshments.
Special Feast of Lanterns exhibit at Cannery Row Antique Mall open through August 12 The Feast of Lanterns was born as the closing ceremonies at the end of the summer Chautauqua program in Pacific Grove. The Chautauqua movement fostered the first book groups and the first inexpensive adult education in the United States – Teddy Roosevelt called the Chautauqua movement “the most American thing about America.” “Vincent Circles” were created from the Chautauqua movement as a way to discuss the scientific, cultural and literary ideas of the day. These groups were mostly held at member’s homes much like the book groups of today. During this Feast of Lanterns month, local adult education art teacher and Pacific Grove memorabilia collector Jane Flury will host an exhibit of rare Pacific Grove memorabilia at the Cannery Row Antique Mall, The exhibit will include Feast of Lanterns memorabilia, rare photos of Pacific Grove’s Chinatown and a rare log book of a Pacific Grove Vincent Circle. An exhibit reception will be held at the Cannery Row Antique Mall Sunday, July 24 from 2-4 p.m. The exhibit will run from July 12 through August 12. The mall is located at 471 Wave St., Monterey. Mall hours are 10-5 everyday. For more information contact Jane at 402-5367 or the mall at 655-0264
Coming First Friday First Flush at the Art Center Bring your instrument and join the jam! Friday, Aug. 5 7-10 PM
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Times • July 22, 2011
New You
Health and Well-Being
NEWSFLASH: You have to KNOW this!!! We talk a lot about change. But… really… where does the power to change come from? I can tell you where it does not come from. The Power to change does not come from your mind. Yes…you heard me! Your mind only knows what it has been conditioned to believe. In order to make permanent and lasting change you must know the source of your True Power. You must KNOW… not just believe… that you are Source Energy in a physical body, and that the Source Energy part of you remains in the non-physical or vibrational realm… Spirit; while the physical part of you is functioning in the physical dimension. But you cannot separate yourself EVER from the Source Energy that is you…you Truly are One with Spirit! It…spirit… is always pulsing strong within you. The Source Energy that is pulsing strong within you KNOWS your True Value and your True Power. Yes… your Authentic Power from within…the Guru within each one of us! But when you forget WHO YOU ARE, it causes a problem in your vibration…within your core strength. The Source Energy… Spirit within you Loves you and others around you and when you don’t, (yes… it happens) you cause discord in your vibrational energy. The way it works is, you came forth in this physical body and in the moment you came forth you gained the perspective of your physical environment, but you also always have this larger perspective of Source Energy…Spirit-your True and Highest Self… pulsing through you. And in the moment you were born those two perspectives began to give you vibrational feedback - the relationship between the Source Energy…Spirit… and the physical side of you. Yes…IT began giving you feedback just like every guidance system in the world does. So, KNOW Now you have these
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KRML sold to local man Credits Monterey County bank
Carmel radio station KRML, one of the world’s most recognizable stations has been sold to Scot McKay, a local Carmel businessman and music enthusiast. KRML was put on the world map by Carmel Actor, Director & Movie Producer Clint Eastwood who, in his directorial debut, played a DJ at KRML in the movie “Play Misty for Me”. “I am very excited Scot McKay has bought KRML and will keep it going. Carmel deserves to have this wonderful station that will continue to feature great music”, said Eastwood in a press release. McKay became interested in KRML in 2010 after a series of conversations with Eastwood. McKay and Eastwood previously co-hosted a fundraiser for JazzMaster’s Workshop, a non-profit organization that provides free music lessons to children. McKay intends to restore KRML to the local broadcasting jewel it once was with multiple studios locally. “I invite the local arts and business community to join me in this exciting undertaking as I focus on getting KRML back on its feet playing great music, while supporting Carmel and Monterey Peninsula tourism and events,” said McKay when asked about his future plans with KRML. McKay credits Charles Chrietzberg, CEO of Monterey County Bank, with helping keep KRML local and out of the hands of a national Country Music syndicate. KRML is available locally at 1410 AM and is streamed 24/7 worldwide over the web at KRML.com
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Ocean photo contest opens
The Thank You Ocean Campaign and the California Coastal Commission jointly announce the 13th Annual Ocean and Coastal Amateur Photography Contest to pay tribute to California’s spectacular coast and ocean. Entrants are encouraged to submit photos of the following subjects: The scenic coast and Pacific Ocean off California, People and the California coast, and California ocean and coastal wildlife. Plants and animals photographed should be native species in their natural setting. Photographs must be taken from a public place and should be in color. To avoid disturbance, photos of marine mammals must be taken from 50 yards away or more. Online voters will pick a “viewers’ choice” winner, while separate “judges’ choice” winners will be selected for first, second, and third place. Winners will select from a number of donated prizes including hotel stays and more. All entries must be submitted online by Fri., Sept. 2, 2011. Online voting must be completed by Fri,, Sept. 16, 2011. Interested amateur photographers (those who earn less than 50 percent of their income from photography) should visit http://mycoastalphoto.com to upload digital images and invite their friends to vote.
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Your letters
Opinion
A better site for MST yard
Editor: The Monterey County supervisors voted 4-1 (Jane Parker dissenting) to allow the cutting of 4,000 oaks and the destruction of acres of wildlife habitat on Fort Ord land zoned open space, so that development can take place. There is an alternate site for Monterey-Salinas Transit to build its transit yard. It is a “shovel ready” site at the Marina airport. Infrastructure is already in place. Petitions are being circulated to force a referendum on this unfortunate decision. If readers need information about where to sign the petition, they can call me at 626-1610 or go to the foru.us website. Barbara Livingston Carmel Editor’s note: The website at http://foru.us is the website for Fort Ord Recreation Users.
Butterflies were not molested here
Editor: I have been chuckling to myself about the controversy over the selling of “dead” butterflies [at the Museum gift store]. The proper name as a trade item internationally is “papered butterflies” and there is a world wide distribution of specimens and has been ever since the days of sail. The two monarchs in the display are mixed with many species found throughout the world. The monarchs are quite probably neotropical in origin, from Costa Rica not from California. The fact is the butterflies were most likely farm raised, killed soon after eclosing to insure their perfect condition, dried and prepared for shipment to buyers who then relax and mount the butterflies in displays which they in turn sell. Shipping pupae around the world for butterfly exhibits is relatively recent as international transport by airplane became widely available. Papered butterflies, being dead and dried, may be shipped by slower methods and were in great numbers to collectors during the Victorian period as they are today. The oldest operating butterfly farm in the world is in the UK and dates from this time. Butterflies also were raised on larval plants generationally on sailing ships to bring the livestock to the UK for the butterfly farms to serve as breeding stock to supply the Victorian butterfly houses which were very popular. The UK still has very relaxed import restrictions on butterflies compared to the US. Today, around the world, papered specimens are essentially surplus from the pupae trade for exhibits. When the orders for pupae have been satisfied, the remaining pupae are eclosed and turned into papered butterfly stocks. A percentage, depending on the regulations within each country, are returned to the wild as well. Dale McClung Western Monarchs Editor’s note: For the uninitiated, “eclose” is the word for when the butterfly emerges from its pupal case or cocoon.
Letters to the Editor
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Legal Notices
Outsourcing job isn’t working
Editor: I am writing to express my thoughts on the new process for getting a business license in Pacific Grove. For me the change was not simple, convenient or less expensive. •
The form was confusing. I had to call Fresno to find out how to fill it out.
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The form said that some applicants would need to include their State license, (and gave the penalty for not doing so), but was not clear who must provide the license. I hadn’t been told when I called the first time for instructions. So, I called again. The answer was that if I was licensed by the state, I needed to send in my license. (The woman had to go off the line to find out.)
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There was a list of prices that would be charged if the applicant paid by a certain time, but we didn’t even get the form until the lowest price, ($14.00), was past. Because we didn’t get out forms in time, that higher fee should have been waived. Then I read the article in the 7/15/11 Herald. PG used to pay someone $38,000 per year to process 1,600 licenses on a part time basis. It further said that the new system would reduce that cost to $29,000, a savings of $9,000. Simple math tells me that if we had charged each applicant the $20 or even the reduced $14 we are paying now, we could have added enough money to make the part time worker full time and still have money to put into the general fund. And how can someone in Fresno collect from businesses that are not paying if we couldn’t do it from our own town? From the way the article was written, I am wondering if we also pay something to the Fresno firm? This entire process seems a waste of our money and also is taking business out of town. We have been encouraged by the Council and also the Chamber of Commerce to do business within our city. This guideline was not followed by the Council in this situation. It is difficult for me to believe there was not some way to keep this revenue in town and keep a local person employed. Diana G. Dennis Pacific Grove Editor’s note: We sent Ms. Dennis a copy of our article of June 3, 2011 which, of course, was written when the decision was made and before the notices actually went out. We wrote about how it was supposed to go, not what actually happened. Since then it seems to have become very complicated. We received our billing and a week later received a letter telling us that we were going to receive the billing. We also received a billing for a business which used to be at our address. That business went out of business around five years ago. Another business was at this address in the interim, and has gone out of business as well. (Sounds to us like the records at the City were in sad need of updating indeed.) As for the calculation, it appears to us that we should pay 1 percent of our gross receipts with a minimum of $15 and a maximum of $3,000. (We wish!) Then, those of us in the Business Improvement District pay an additional fee of 35 percent of the business license fee . . . and add the $20 administrative fee. Wait! We were told that the administrative fee would be $18, and that’s what we stated in our article. Where did the $20 come from? According to Deputy City Manager Jim Becklenberg, $20 is the current, correct figure. The whole process came about as a result of City Council’s attempts to recover costs for City services and balance the budget. They suggested an administrative fee. Staff came back with a plan to outsource the work and lower the suggested administrative fee. We have a suspicion that the “part time worker” was not a real person, but rather an “equivalent” in that the duties were handled by someone otherwise employed who did it as part of their job. No one really lost their job when this firm was hired. We also wonder why Ms. Dennis, as a child care provider, was put through the hoops of providing a copy of her state license when the letter says that requirement applied only to massage practices, taxi services, pool halls or sellers of drug paraphernalia (!). We are assured, and it has been our experience, that staff is available to help. In the meantime, we’d better add Column D, Lines B through D and enter 1% of our projected gross on Line E, add the 35% of Line E from Internal Schedule #8.00 for our BID fee on Line F plus the Administration Fee of $20 if paid before August 1 or $40 if paid after August 2 along with a penality of 25% of Line E per month if after August 2 up to a maximum of 50%. - Ed.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111257 The following person is doing business as Field of Dreams, 170 Grand Ave. Suite A, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950; Field of Dreams LLC, 50 Quarter Deck Way, Pacific Grove, CA 93950; This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 08, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 6/1/2011. Signed: Neil MacLaren, President. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: 7/1, 7/8/, 7/15, 7/22/11.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111328 The following person is doing business as LFC, 1781 Del Monte Blvd., Seaside, Monterey County, CA 93955; Lithia Financial Corporation, 360 E. Jackson Street, Medford, OR 97501; This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 15, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Brad Gray, President. This business is conducted by a corporation, incorporated in the state of Oregon. Publication dates: 7/1, 7/8/, 7/15, 7/22/11.
RENEWAL FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111384 The following person is doing business as Alberto’s Ristorante, 1219 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950; Alberto Bonatelli, 2099 David, Monterey, CA. 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 23, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on2/2000. Signed: Alberto Bonatelli. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/11
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111413 The following person is doing business as PACIFIC COAST SOILS, 377 Hidden Valley Rd., Royal Oaks, Monterey County, CA 95076 and CHURCH AND CHURCH CONIFERS, 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 June 28, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Glenn Church. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 7/15, 7/22 7/29 and 8/5/11
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111327 The following person is doing business as LFC, 1 Geary Plaza., Seaside, Monterey County, CA 93955; Lithia Financial Corporation, 360 E. Jackson Street, Medford, OR 97501; This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 15, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Brad Gray, President. This business is conducted by a corporation, incorporated in the state of Oregon. Publication dates: 7/1, 7/8/, 7/15, 7/22/11.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111390 The following person is doing business as BIG SUR PET CARE, 782 Syida Dr., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950; Daniel Galfano. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 23, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed: Daniel Galfano. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/11
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111285 The following person is doing business as El Sol Motors, Inc., 724 E. Market St., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93905; El Sol Motors, Inc., 1843 Buckingham Dr., Salinas, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 13, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 06/13/11. Signed: Salvador Argueta, Vice President. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/11
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20111305 The following person is doing business as Coastal Cruz'n, 170 Grand Ave., Suite A, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950; Benjamin James Snow, 830 ½ Grove Acre Ave., Pacific Grove, CA. 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on June 14, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signed: Benjamin Snow. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 07/01, 07/08, 07/15, 07/22/11
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Your achievements
Peeps Joe Riekana named City’s Employee of the Quarter
Writing home
Armed Services News Briefs
PG Golf Links Supervisor takes home the ‘trophy’
Joe Riekana, Golf Course Supervisor/Professional has been selected to receive the City of Pacific Grove's distinguished Employee of the Quarter award, according to Polly Fry, Human Resources manager for the city. Joe began working for the City in October, 2006 as the golf course supervisor/professional, taking over all aspects of management for the golf pro shop. He also acted as superintendent in charge of the maintenance of the course until the city hired the current golf superintendent, Daniel Gho. Joe actively shares his knowledge and expertise of the game of golf by providing golf lessons to players, from novice to expert. His primary responsibilities are to monitor starting times, arrange special golfing events, ensure the order operation of golf course registration and play and to provide a safe and well-maintained environment for golf course patrons. Joe also took over overall operation of the Point Pinos Grill during the recent gap between concessioners. He has the responsibility of operating the golf course pro shop with part-time employees. He even takes on the role of golf marshal, starter, and/or golf cart attendant when staffing is low. He does, says Fry, whatever it takes to provide a wonderful golf experience for all patrons. He was presented with a certificate of appreciation and a bonus check at the July 20 meeting of the City Council.
Joe Riekana, Pacific Grove Golf Links Supervisor/Professional: He doesn’t always get to play golf.
Army Pvt. Foster F. Cochran has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training. During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. Cochran graduated in 2011 from Pacific Grove Adult School.
Walk and Roll barbecue: Raising funds for rehab
Jon Hill and his daughter Chelsie hosted a barbecue at Caledonia Park to help fund their new project, the Walk and Roll Foundation. Chelsie Hill, a promising dancer with the PG High Breaker Girls Dance Team, suffered a life-changing spinal injury in an alcohol-related crash early last year after choosing to get in a car driven by someone who had been drinking. Her injuries put her in a wheelchair. When not aggressively working on her own rehabilitation, Chelsie has sought ways to broadcast her message about making good choices to as many people as possible. The Walk and Roll Foundation (which is not part of another organization called “Walk-N-Roll”) is the creation of Hill and her father. Its mission is to bring education, services, research and a variety of programs and assistance to those living with spinal
cord injuries. They are working with Project Walk, which specializes in the Dardzinski Method of intensive training and recovery to assist clients in reaching their greatest recovery potential. The Walk and Roll Foundation is currently raising funds to open an exercise-based facility under the guidance of Project Walk. Foundation board members and volunteers helped with the July 16 party at Caledonia, which featured food, live music and a raffle. Toasties and Henry’s Barbecue sponsored the event and all food was donated. To learn more about the Walk and Roll Foundation, email Jon Hill at jon@walkandrollfoundation.org/ or log on to: www.flatratesites.com/walkandrollfoundation/ index.html
Left: (L-R) Jon Hill, Gordon Winn; Chelsie Hill; Jim Oswald; Lynda Oswald. Below: Volunteers (L-R) Ferny Cabral; Roman Sitnik; Dylan Williams; Matt Wheeler; Ahmad Mahmoud; Lexi Mooneyham.
Story and photos by Cameron Douglas
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Events and more
Up and Coming Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot at the Works The Works will present Robert Marcum’s Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot on Saturday, July 23, from 7:30-9:30 p.m. A cover charge of $10.00 per person will be collected at the door. Marcum is an accomplished singer/guitarist whose roots reach back to the ‘60s folk/rock scene. He was an original member of the San Francisco production of the musical “Hair” and has shared the stage with such notables as The Righteous Brothers and John Fahey. Marcum’s music has been influenced by Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, and Bruce Springsteen, among others. This show is dedicated to one of his biggest influences, Gordon Lightfoot. Playing both 12-string and 6-string guitar, Marcum’s solo performance will showcase a number of his favorite Lightfoot songs. In 2005 Marcum and his wife, Leela, opened The Works. The Works provides “the works:” one of the Peninsula’s last independent bookstores, a tea & coffee house, art gallery, and the Monterey Peninsula’s hottest folk music venue. Their contacts in the music industry have enabled locals to hear legendary musicians such as The Black Brothers, Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangson, and Mary McCaslin in an intimate setting while sipping a creamy mocha or cup of green tea. The Works is located at 667 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove. For further information please call 831-372-2242 or visit www.theworkspg.com.
Kitten Fest this weekend at AFRP
Animal Friends Rescue Project will hold a Kitten Fest at its Pacific Grove adoption center at 560 Lighthouse Ave. July 22-23. AFRP will fill its center with kittens ready for their new homes and will be open from noon to 7 p.m. Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Kitten adoption fees will be reduced to $50. Each kitten is spayed/neutered, microchipped, FELV/FIV tested, vaccinated for FVRCP, de-wormed and treated with flea treatment. New owners receive a free vet exam and cardboard carrier. AFRP will Double the Love (2 for 1 adoption fee) if one of the kittens is solid black. For more information call 831-333-0722.
Card-making demonstrations by Paperoni, card-maker for troops Miss Trawick’s Garden Shop will host five 45-minute demonstrations by the Pebble Beach-based stationery products company “Paperoni” on Saturday, July 23. These demonstrations are free and hands-on. Paperoni is the non-profit brainchild of local artist Ginger Essick who channels her creativity into the organization she founded called “The Yellow Ribbon Project: Cards for the Troops.” Using all the profits from Ginger’s own line of beautiful note cards, gift bags, holiday streamers and wreaths are all made by hand from exquisite papers and glorious embellishments. A group of volunteers meet with her twice a month to produce thousands of similar blank note cards that Ginger then sends to Afghanistan for American soldiers. During the demonstrations on July 23, participants will learn from Ginger Essick the art of card-making for the troops. They will cut, fold, glue, ink and make punchedout paper flowers. "Participants are asked to bring a pair of scissors and their sense of humor," said Ginger. There will be five sessions that Saturday; 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.. To register stop by Miss Trawick’s Garden Shop which is located at 664 Lighthouse Avenue, below The Red House Café in Downtown Pacific Grove or call 831-375-4605. Only six spaces are available per session so the demonstrations will fill up quickly. There will be a waiting list once all 30 spots are filled in case of no-shows. Participants must be 14 years or older. For questions, or to get information about future Paperoni card-making classes or volunteering, contact Ginger Essick at 831-920-2606.
Classes at the PG Art Center
Robert Marcum
Chalk it up! at the Museum
Science Saturday, a drop-in program of hands-on activities and opportunities for scientific exploration and investigation will be held in conjunction July 30 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove. the event is free. Chalk it up! What is chalk made out of? Where does it come from? How and why do people use it? Discover the answers as you make your own sidewalk chalk from eggshells, make your own toothpaste from minerals, and examine the fossils found in chalk. Last but not least, don’t forget to look for your own ammonite fossil in the museum’s gravel pit. Science Saturdays are supported by the Pebble Beach Company Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, and the Pacific Grove Rotary Club. http://www.pgmuseum. org/education.
Youth Art Workshops at PG Art Center Ages 8-14
Five Sessions: Monday-Fri., 2:30-5:30 p.m., $100 per Session. Dates Theme July 25-July 29 Feast of Lanterns For young artists open to exploring their creativity in a supportive environment. We’ll do T-shirts, papier mache, beading, clay, and, of course, drawing and painting. Sign up ASAP before classes fill up. Limited scholarships available. Contact teacher, Julie Heilman, at 917-0009 for further information.
Watercolor Class- 6-9p.m. Tuesdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. This is an overview class using the limited palette method and includes the basics to experimental with watercolor printmaking. Beginners welcome. Six week session $90. Next session starts July 26. For more information call 402-5367 or e-mail:artnants@aol.com. Please pre-register at least one week before class. Beginning Watercolor Class- 9a.m.-12p.m. Thursdays at Vista Lobos, Carmel. This is an overview class using the limited palette method and will cover the basics of watercolor. Class will work from still life. All skill levels welcome. 10 week session $50. Next session starts June23, 2011. Pre-register through Carmel Adult School 624-1714. Still taking students. Outdoor Painting-10a.m.-1p.m. Saturdays. Ongoing class that meets at various locations around the Monterey Peninsula. $20 drop-in fee. All media and skill levels welcome, lots of instruction. For more information or location schedule call 402-5367 or e-mail: artnants@aol.com Drawing Class- 6-8p.m. Thursdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Class will learn the basics of perspective, shadow and line. Beginners welcome. Four week session $75. Next session starts July 28. Please pre-register at least one week before class. For more information call 402-5367 or e-mail:artnants@aol.com
Nuclear Free event First Sunday, Aug. 7
Join us for First Sunday Potluck and Speaker Series, Sun., Aug. 7 from 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. at the Peace Resource Center featuring Jacqueline Cabasso, Executive Director of Western States Legal Foundation for, “From Hiroshima to Fukushima: Confronting the Two Headed Monster of Nuclear Weapons and Nuclear Power.” August 6 and 9, 2011 will mark the 66th anniversaries of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. In the wake of the catastrophic events in Fukishima, with brave workers risking their lives to stop the ongoing devastation at the six nuclear reactors overcome by the chaos of cataclysmic earthquakes and a colossal tsunami, let us use these August days of remembrance to continue our work for a Nuclear Free Future. Jacqueline Cabasso has been involved in nuclear disarmament, peace and environmental advocacy at the local, national and international levels for over 30 years. She will speak to how nuclear weapons and the nuclear power industry are two aspects of the same beast. This event is co-sponsored by Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom and the Peace Resource Center. Donations are welcome. For more information call (831) 392-6574.
July 22, 2011 • CEDAR STREET
CCMP Vespers Service Concert Series goes country
Passion for job and students keeps Adult School administrators going
Casey Frazier to perform
On Sun., July 31 the Community Church if the Montrey Peninsula will present a Western barbecue from 1-4 p.m., folllwed by a performance by country artist Casey Frazier beginning at 4. Cost for the barbecue will be $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. There will be a free will offering for the music artists. The CCMP Vespers Service Concert Series at 4 p.m. presents headliner Casey Frazier, exploring some of the history and lesser-known artists of country music. Casey, raised in the country, is a real cowboy who rides horses and bulls…but his guitar won out! At 16 — not that long ago — he was honored in Nashville with a year’s study with the greats and produced the beginnings of his dynamic budding career. Casey is one of his generation’s timeless singer/songwriters. This is exemplified by over 40,000 views on YouTube of Casey Frazier singing one of his many original songs, “Elysian Fields,” used on the movie soundtrack of “Teenage Dirtbag. Like an “old soul,” Casey’s poetic lyrics can touch the depth of a heart, are open to continual exploration of deeper meanings and satisfy the “now” interpretation of his soulful, very musical creations. His artful combining of well written lyrics with his musical composition has brought attention from some of today’s most notable artists. He has had multiple song holds from iconic artists such as Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, and Rascal Flatts. Casey has released two full-length albums, an unplugged “Live” album, and a brand new 5-song E.P. CaseyFrazierMusic.com Facebook.com/caseyfraziermusic YouTube.com/CaseyFrazier iTunes. com Enjoy a Western BBQ from 1 to 4 pm, with country side dishes (dine in or take out); kids’ activities including face painting, clowns; horseshoes and a western hat contest for grown-ups. Community Church of the Monterey Peninsula is located at 4500 Carmel Valley Road in carmel. For more information contact www. ccmp.org or call 831-624-8595.
By Nick Silvestri With recent budget cuts and redirecting of school funds to Kindergarten-12th education, many questions have been asked about our local Adult School and where it will be headed for this upcoming school year. We went right to the source. Craig Beller, principle of the Adult School and Gail Root, Head of Parents Place met with us to discuss the upcoming scholastic year along with the budget that was recently passed. When asked about the shortage of funds for the next year and how they will make up that loss of money Mr. Beller was happy to explain where some extra money is coming from. “Most of it comes from a scholarship fund that the Adult School has set up where generous parents or even some of our own staff donate money, and they tell us where they would like it to go. Whether it be a program within the adult school or to a student who cannot afford the money to take a class, in the end they choose where the money goes.” Mr. Beller also talked about raising tuition along with cutting some classes, “We’ve had to cut back and we’ve had to look at what is needed and what we can do without. It’s a hard decision but we have no choice in order to stay afloat.” Fundraising is still an option, whether to raise funds as a whole for the adult school and the programs that are affiliated with the school or just certain areas. However, that will be discussed during their next leadership team meeting next month. The Leadership team is comprised of all program heads along with Beller and a few others within the community. The team that was put together by Beller when the vice principal’s job was cut and the principal’s duties were cut from 100 percent hands-on with the campus to 60 percent hands-on. This ensured that there would be a principle at the Adult School but it was another way to save some costs. Beller believed that in order to run things smoothly he would start what he calls The Leadership Team. “It is an amazing group of people and I’m thrilled to be working with them.” Beller went into further detail why they initiated the Leadership Team. “We meet on a regular basis and our egos are checked in at the door. We are here to help our student body. If a certain department has to take a hit, they will in order to help the adult school and their peers. And we do not move on to the next issue until everyone is happy. Thus it is a consensus practice there is no majority of votes.” Mr. Beller and Ms. Root commended their Leadership Team for being open-minded and understanding of what needs to happen in order for their programs and the school to work. There are multiple programs within the Adult School besides Parents Place. There is the ESL (English as a Second Language) department, the GED department (General Education Degree), Pre School and Computer along with many other recreational programs like Yoga. As Ms. Root
Gail Root (left, holding Lucinda Olney) and Craig Beller in the library at the Pacific Grove Adult School. says “We accommodate cradle to grave. We have classes for tots who are as young as 1 month old, all the way up to adults of 96 years.” When asked about her thoughts about the cuts and current budget she immediately responded with, “Sadness, it’s pure sadness; But I have to give credit to our team here because we are on top of things and most of that credit has to go to Craig [Beller].” The school’s library is mostly dominated by Parents Place. Ms. Root explained what the library’s functions are, besides remarkable and dedicated teachers making a loving, and safe sanctuary for parents and students. “The library has many different purposes. A mother or father can come in and do research or just sit in here for a break,” she said. “Or they can bring their children in here and put them in the play area and know that their child is safe and is learning, and it’s all easy access. We try to accommodate our parents as well as our tots.” What keeps Gail Root in the education business? “The best payment is hugs from my students before they leave. That is the best payment. I don’t need rewards or medals. I love hugs and knowing that I have prepared that child to go on and do better things. That’s what keeps me going; just making a difference in these kids is enough payment for me.” Beller explained to me that because he is the only one on salary, the rest of the staff and teachers and programs are paid hourly and are only paid for the hours that class is in session. “Teachers here are paid hourly. If they show up two hours before their class to prepare they do not get compensated. They only get paid when class starts and when that class ends. So, some of our teachers will put in a 30-hour week but only get paid maybe twelve.” Said Beller, “Parents Place hands down is the largest program we have and we will accommodate it in any way we can. The others are important but Parents Place is the largest program and most passionate in letting their voice heard.”
Community Workshop on urban forest management
On Wed., July 27 the City of Pacific Grove will offer a community workshop wherein the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee, City Staff/ Leadership and the Urban Forestry Management Olan consultant team will collaborate and provide input on: •
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Species selection, placement and reforestation
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Rish management and assessment Criteria
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Best management practices
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Storm water management
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Community values and stewardship In addition, community participants will be invited to rank and prioritize key tree issues identified at previous workshops. The workshop will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. For more information cntact Sarah Hardgrave, Environmental Programs Manager, at shardgrave@ ci.pg.ca.us or by phone at 831-648-5722 ext. 202. There is more information on the city’s website at http://ci.pg.ca.us/pubworks/forestry.htm
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The Green Page Turkey Vultures need love too
Ugly and maligned, these carrion-eaters are vital to the ecostrcture. They are common in Pacific Grove, and range from British Columbia to Baja California.
By Cameron Douglas Imagine a landscape littered with putrid, slowly decaying carcasses of rodents, rabbits, deer and other animals killed by predators. That’s what we might have without carrion eaters such as the Turkey Vulture. The Turkey Vulture does not kill what it eats, which in a sense makes it one of nature’s most benevolent creatures. These large birds use their keen vision and sense of smell as they cruise above the trees to locate dead things in need of processing. Their rare, highly developed sense of smell detects gasses released in the early stages of decay. Sometimes called the Turkey Buzzard, its scientific name is Cathartes aura. The Lesser Yellow-headed Vulture (Cathartes burrovianus) and Greater Yellowheaded Vulture (Cathartes melambrotus) also belong to the same Genus Cathartes. Cathartes means “purifier,” which is Latinized from an ancient Greek term. “Aura” is also Latinized from the Native Mexican word for the bird, auroura.
Extant species include Coragyps atratus (Black Vulture); Sarcoramphus papa (King Vulture); Vultur gryphus (Andean Condor) and Gymnogyps californianus (California Condor). The Turkey Vulture got its common name for the resemblance of the adult’s bald red head and its dark plumage to the male Wild Turkey. The name “vulture” comes from the Latin word vulturus, which means “tearer,” a reference to its method of eating. There are five subspecies of Turkey Vulture. In California, we see the meridionalis, or Western Turkey Vulture. It is the most migratory of the breed, ranging from southern Manitoba and British Columbia down to Baja California, south-central Arizona, south-central Texas, and even as far as South America. Its life expectancy in the wild runs about 16 years. The wingspan of an adult Turkey Vulture is about six feet, with a weight of only two to five pounds. It is ungainly on the ground with a lopsided, hopping walk. Taking flight from the ground requires great effort, with much hopping and wing flapping. In flight, the bird flaps its wings fairly infrequently, relying mostly on thermals to stay aloft. Turkey Vultures are masters of
Community Workshop Developing the Urban Forest Management Plan
C i t y o f Pa c i f i c G r o v e Urban Forest Management Plan
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July 27, 2011 | 6 to 8 pm
Community Center
(515 Junipero Avenue)
The City of Pacific Grove is taking a fresh look at the issue of trees and the City's urban forest. This 6-month process will allow the City to take a step back and assess how to better manage the urban forest. An Urban Forest Management Plan will be the end product of this process. This initial Community Workshop provides an opportunity to interact with the Urban Forest Advisory Committee, City Staff/Leadership and the UFMP Consultant Team. The community will be presented information and asked to provide input on: • • • • • •
Costs and Benefits Species Selection, Placement, and Reforestation Risk Management and Assessment Criteria Best Management Practices Storm Water Management Community Values and Stewardship
Additionally the community will rank and prioritize key tree issues identified at previous workshops.
Do not miss this important opportunity to define the future of the City’s urban forest.
More Information: Sarah Hardgrave, Environmental Programs Manager shardgrave@ci.pg.ca.us | (831) 648-5722 ext. 202 http://ci.pg.ca.us/pubworks/forestry.htm
A Turkey Vulture stands guard as its mate feeds in the bushes off Sunset Drive in Pacific Grove. Photo by Cameron Douglas.
soaring flight, the most energy-efficient form of travel. The sight of circling vultures does not necessarily mean death or doom. They may be gaining altitude for long flights, searching for food or even playing. In the United States, vultures are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. It is illegal to keep a vulture as a pet. These birds do not build nests. Instead, they lay their eggs on open ground, frequently in caves or in hollowed-out logs. The Turkey Vulture has been accused of carrying anthrax and hog cholera, both livestock diseases, on its feet or its bill and therefore perceived sometimes as a threat. However, the virus that causes hog cholera is destroyed as it passes through the vulture’s digestive tract. Therefore, the Turkey Vulture may actually help stop the spread of that disease by feeding on contaminated meat and destroying the virus before other animals eat it. Farmers may also regard Turkey Vultures, due to their resemblance to Black vultures, as a threat to newborn cattle, which the Black Vulture will attack and kill. The Turkey Vulture rarely kills anything, but will mingle with flocks of Black Vultures and will scavenge what is left behind. The sight of Turkey Vultures feeding on a dead calf leads to the belief that it killed the calf, but such is not the case. Millions of Turkey Vultures that breed in the U.S. and Canada migrate each fall through Central America and into the tropics. They form thick flocks in the air as they become concentrated over the thin sections of Central America, creating one of the greatest wildlife spectacles on the planet.
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