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Kiosk Now – June 20 Treasure Island 8:00 p.m. Carmel Outdoor Forest Theater 831-626-1681 Adults $25, Seniors $20, Children $15 Matinees: Adults $20, Children $10 • June 1- July 23 Library Summer Reading Program Pacific Grove Library 550 Central Avenue For info: 648-5760 • Friday, June 4 7 - 9 p.m. ‘Tiny Treasures’ Opening Reception with Piano Music by Michael Martinez Pacific Grove Art Center no-cost for the price of one • June 7 Last Day! Pre-Registration 2010 Ragamuffin Musical Theatre Summer Day Camp The City of Pacific Grove Recreation Department Contact: Dianne Lyle 831 372-0375 • Friday & Saturday, June 4 & 5 8:00 p.m. MPC Spring Dance Concert MPC Main Stage 980 Fremont Street, Monterey 646-4213 $10 Admission $7 Students • Saturday, June 5 6:00 p.m. Santa Rosalia Festival Festa Italia Crab Feed Fundraiser San Carlos Hall, Monterey Ann Ferrante 831 375-1407 $35.00 at-the-door • Sunday, June 13 2:00 p.m. Jane Smiley Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Reading from new novel Fundraiser for PG Library Chautauqua Hall 16th Street & Central Avenue $10 Followed by Private Reception with Jane Smiley 3:15 – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Grove Library 550 Central Avenue Reservations required Information: 648-5762 $25 • Sunday, June 13 3:00 p.m. Norma and Richard Mayer A Fiery Brand of Chamber Music Pacific Grove Art Center $10.00 at the door • Now – July 28 1 - 3 p.m. I Got It Quilted! Sharon Winter Quilt Exhibit Back Porch Fabrics 157 Grand Avenue Free • Now- September 28 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Exhibition, The Liturgical Arts of E. Charlton Fortune 1885-1967 Mora Chapel Gallery 3080 Rio Road Sundays are Complimentary • We are pleased to help non-profits and community groups publicize upcoming events. Space is limited and first-come, first-served, so please try to get the word to us a week before our press dates, which are Thursdays. email us at editor@ cedarstreettimes.com Fax us at 831-324-4745
Heritage House Awards - Page 8
June 4-10, 2010
Graduation - Pages 10-13
Solar in foggy PG - Page 18
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Pacific Grove Community News
Vol. II, Issue 37
Primary Election: Signs of the Times
Make up your mind before you get to the polls -- unlike the permanent road sign on Skyline Forest. Katie Shain caught the juxtaposition recently, which speaks volumes about the current slate of candidates.
Miller chosen to replace Lindsay on City Council
At a special city council meeting on June 2, Dan Miller was chosen to fill the vacancy left by Deborah Lindsay, who resigned because her family is moving to Santa Cruz. Miller, a former Planning Commissioner who has often addressed the council on issues such as the consolidation of the fire department with Monterey, on the tree ordinance issue, the public/private agreement with the Museum Foundation and CalPERS, was chosen over four other applicants, including Khalil Ibrahim, Rudy Fischer, Bill Fredrickson and Richard Ahart. A sixth applicant, Laura Dadiw, withdrew her application. Miller told the assembly that he wants to focus on the issue of financial stability for the city as well. In one of his first actions as a councilmember, Miller voted against an extension of the lease for the Museum to the Museum Foundation, saying that part of the reason for pushing the agreement was accreditation for the Museum but that there is still no accreditation. He was the lone dissenting vote. The lease with the Museum Foundation was extended from 15 to 30
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Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Guy Chaney
Week ending 06/02/10....................................... .0 Total for the season..................................... 19.91 To date last year (2009)............................... 15.36
Wettest year............................................................. 47.15 during rain year 7/1/97-6/30/98* Driest year.................................................................. 9.87 during rain year 7/1/75-6/30/76* *Data from http://www.weather.nps.navy.mil/renard.wx/
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years as part of the six-month review process. Also included were revisions in oversight of museum funds and administration. Miller’s term will expire with the results of November, 2010 election when six of the seven members of the city council are up for election, including Mayor Carmelita
Chamber offers bus service to the US Open June 14-20
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will run a shuttle bus service to the U.S. Open 2010, Pebble Beach Championship on Monday through Sunday, June 14-20. The hours for the shuttle are from 8:00 am until 5:30 pm on Monday through Wednesday, 6:30am until 7:30 pm on Thursday through Sunday. The shuttle will depart in front of the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. An added attraction will be the PG Arts & crafts Festival at Jewell Park, with net proceeds being donated to the Library. the Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20, and an anticipated 25 artisans and artists will display their wares. There will be departures every 30 minutes for the estimated 20-minute trip to the tournament at Pebble Beach. The cost is $20 per person per day. A seven-day pass is available for $60. ( All active military will be $15 per person per day, or $50 for a seven day pass). Free unlimited parking is available a block away on Ocean View Boulevard. A comfortable 59-passenger bus from Pacific Monarch will be used for the shuttle and each rider will receive a special gift bag containing coupons, postcards and brochures. Programs and pairing sheets are available at the tournament. The Chamber is offering the shuttle service, which eliminates the need for golf fans to drive to the campus of California State University Monterey Bay on the former Fort Ord to board transportation to the championship. Golf fans will not be not allowed to drive their cars to the tournament on Monday-Sunday. For more information, contact the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce at 3733304 or visit www.pacificgrove.org.
PG Feast of Lanterns 2010 Art Competition – call for art entries
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The Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns is now accepting entries to all artists for this year’s art competition. Artists’ entries that celebrate this 105 year old festival may be in the form of paintings, photography, fabric art, sculpture or mixed media. Entries must be received no later than 5:00 pm on June 5, 2010. Cash grand prizees will be awarded winners. Art submitted must be original work and represent this year’s theme: Keeping the Lanterns Lit All entries must be received by the Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns via Cedar Street Times, Friday through Thursday by appointment 831-324-4742. Office located at 311A Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove by 5:00 pm Saturday, June 5, 2010. Artists may also contact Larry Wagner at 831-655-4563. Accepted entries will be displayed from July 1 through July 31. Winners will be announced at the artists reception. There will be cash grand prizes for the winners of this year’s competition along with 2 honorable mention awards. The panel of judges will be made up of local art aficionados that will judge the work based on how well it represents the traditions of the Festival and this year’s theme. All work entered must be available for sale by the Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns, Inc. Complete entry rules are available at folpublicity@gmail or in person at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce. .
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Tom Pollacci faces additional charges of forcible rape
Tom Pollacci, convicted April 26 of one count of forcible rape, was to be arraigned on June 3 on three additional counts of rape against two separate victims, according to the office of Monterey County District Attorney Dean Flippo. One rape took place in April 2007 and the other two in the fall of 2008. The alleged victims are not among the women who testified against Pollacci at his recent trial. Pollacci, 50, is a resident of Pebble Beach. He was to be sentenced June 4 for the previous conviction but the sentencing could be delayed because of the new charges. Remanded into custody after the conviction on the first charge, Pollacci remains in custody. A spokesman for the District Attorney’s office indicated that an appeal is expected on that first charge.
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Bicycle race this weekend
Pacific Grove Butterfly Criterium June 6 A popular National Prestige Classic bicycle race of the 1970ʼs, the Butterfly Criterium made its return to the picturesque town of Pacific Grove, California in 2009. The event was a success for the Central and Northern California cycling community and the town of Pacific Grove. The race provides a great weekend of racing and relaxation for both fans and racers. The race returns bigger and better in 2010. In addition to the regular categories of male racing, the Butterfly Criterium will be a Northern California Women's Racing Series event providing women a greater number of classes and strong purses to help promote women's cycling and racing in Northern California. The popular kids race for children 10-and-under returns, with medals and MY Museum passes (click to view) for participants (subject to availability). Course: The .7-mile course circulates the heart of downtown Pacific Grove. Pro Men averaged 28-mph laps in 2009. The race starts on Lighthouse Avenue, heading west on a slight downhill for a right turn around the Pacific Grove Post Office, then a big downhill sweeper delivering riders to Central Avenue and the Centrella Straight. Racers follow Central past historic Chatauqua Hall, the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, the PG Museum and Library before turning right on Fountain and up the short Kidwell’s Climb. A right back onto Lighthouse takes riders up a 300-meter long, slight incline to the finish. Presented by The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and the Ghost Tree Racing and VOS Racing Teams
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The Talk of Pacific Grove
The Young Writers’ Club of Pacific Grove High School has published their annual anthology of work, entitled “Talk of the Town.” The publication is available at various locations throughout town. While there is no charge for the book, donations are welcome, Young Writer’s Club advisor Larry Haggquist said. The anthology includes poetry, prose, art work and photographs by students. A member of the young Writers’ Club, Morgan Brown, recently represented the entire state of California at the Poetry Out Loud competition in Washington, DC.
The Forest Theater Guild Presents
Fairness, Respect, and Dignity
Treasure Island
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Department Deserves New Leadership That’s Why the Monterey County Prosecutors Association Endorsed Scott Miller for Monterey County Sheriff
First performed at the Outdoor Forest Theater in 1913
May 28-June 20 Fri. & Sat. 8 PM Sun. Matinee 2 PM
Monterey County Sheriff
Friends and Neighbors:
I decided to run for sheriff after watching serious co ntroversies within the Sheriff’ s Department. Allegation s of failed policies, overbearing tactics, and the on-going community outrage made Montere my y Coun de cisty ion Sheriff clear. With six years as a polic Monterey County Sheriff e chief, seventeen years with the Salinas Police Departmen t, four years as a deputy sheriff, and four years as an ele cted city council member, I have the skills and judgement to return fairness, respec t, and dignity to the Office of the Monterey County Sheriff. Please visit my website to view my resume and learn more ab out my priorities as Sheriff of Mo nterey County. Sincerely,
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FIRST FRIDAY PG Who’s on board so far
Artisana Gallery Cedar Street Times Bijouterie Bob Pacelli Vince Tuminello Don and Donna Wobber The Bookmark I’m Puzzled! Murphy Robins/Crack Pot Gallery Strouse & Strouse Peter Silzer Gallery on Grand Dress For Change LAM Designs Sprout Boutique Caherine Al-Meten Strouse & Strouse Gallery Miss Trawick’s Carried Away Pacific Hot Glass Marita’s Boutique and Marita’s Shoes Rhonda Farrah, The Wellness Institute Tessuti Zoo The Discovery Shop Smokin’ BestPet Care & Supplies The Wine Market Hot Yoga Ron Rice The Mindshop PG Liquors Mauricio’s Niche in Tyme Chocolate Dreams Pacific Thai Nancy’s Attic Discover PG PG Travel Patrick’s Consignment Chocolate Dreams The Works AFRP Treasure Shop Pacific Grove Inn Prim Proper Le Chat Moderne firstfridaypg@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook! Fax 831-324-4745
Ocean Treasures Fine Jewelry
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Songwriter’s Studio
Grand Opening on First Friday
157 Grand Avenue Pacific Grove 1 pm - 5:30 pm Mon - Thurs
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Look no farther!
On the First Friday of each month including June 4 businesses, services, artists, organizations and volunteers in the city of Pacific Grove will stay open until at least 8 p.m. We invite you to visit and find out what’s happening. Might be music, might be snacks, might be something you need.
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Happy Hour First Fridays Beginning April 2 • 4-7 p.m.
50% Off All Specialty Coffees Join us at Country Club Gate!
1 11 5 Benefitting Animal Friends Rescue Project 11 55 1 Jewelry • Antiques • Furniture • Collectibles • Elegant Clothing & More 5 5 Now at 156 Fountain Avenue at Central 5 Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12-2 p.m. • 831-333-0491 • www.AnimalFriendsRescue.org Donations and Volunteers Needed
Businesses, services and organizations: No affiliations, no dues, no clubs, no secret handshakes. Just stay open till 8 p.m. on April 2and every First Friday of the month. Email or fax and let us know you’re participating, and help us get the word out to your customers and neighbors.
Look for the Green Flags
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Cedar Street Times will begin offering professional reprints of photos, even those that didn’t make it to print, beginning next week. Our readers will be able to browse a gallery of photos on our website and choose photos they wish to have reprinted. Turnaround is expected to be a matter of three days and sizes will range from wallet size to 40 inches x 60 inches. Also available will be some personalized products such as trading cards, and even specialty items including “fridgies” (refrigerator magnets), coffee mugs and T-shirts. Prices, we feel are very competitive. Those who have asked for reprints of some of our more artistic photos will be happy to learn that they will be offered as gallery wrap mounted canvas prints as well. We will include information in our next issue and are in the process of updating our website for offer easy ordering by secure credit card.
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Don & Donna Wobber (38) Dress for Change (36) Esterel (8) Fishwife (47) Health & Wellness Unlimited (38) Hot Yoga (44) I'm Puzzled (31) Joe Rombie's (22) Kelly's Knit Knacks (38) LAM Designs (38) Le Chat Moderne (12) Lighthouse Pilates (21) Loft Gallery, The (33) Marita's Boutique (5) Marita's Shoes (4) Mauricio's Restaurant (11) Mindshop, The (45) Miss Trawick's Garden Shop (17) Monterey Bay Laundry (3) Nancy's Attic (7)
Ocean Treasures (30) Oh! Flowers (23) Pacific Hot Glass (38) Pacific Thai (16) Patrick's Consignment (40) Peter Silzer Gallery (27) Petra Restaurant (1) Prim & Proper (6) Ron Rice (38) Smokin' (46) Songwriter's Studio (25) Sprout Boutique (34) St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Shop (35) Strouse & Strouse Gallery (29) Tessuti Zoo (32) Tides (18) Tillie Gort's Café (41) Vivolo's Chowder House (42) Wine Market (46) Works, The (19)
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High Hats & Parasols
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The price-war tussle between the Work Theater and D’s Theater continues. Compare the D’s ad for living pictures (flickers) with the Work ad, presented above in the Cost of Living section. Notice, too, the unusual addition to Work’s program.
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Castors were condiment containers (as cruets, mustard pot, salt and pepper and spice shakers, cream pitchers, etc.) for table use. These were evidently termed “invisible” because they were formed of clear glass.
The News … from 1910. Milk and sugar on your peanut shells?
The Pure Food company, maker of breakfast cereals, is accused of cheating. While cleaning up after a train wreck, Federation of Workers laborers discovered several box cars filled with shredded peanut shells addressed to Pure Food. According to spokesperson John Fitzpatrick, it is alleged that the peanut shells, chopped, are being substituted for grain. 1
Chamber of Commerce meets
The Chamber of Commerce met last Wednesday, accomplishing the following business: Mr. F. Christianson was admitted to membership. A letter from Mrs. Harriet Roderick was read. The letter expressed her thanks to the board for the honor extended to her late husband at the time of his funeral. The secretary was instructed to determine the cost of advertising in the West Coast magazine, which plans a feature article on Monterey and Pacific Grove. Arrangements were made for delegates to attend the state meeting in Sacramento. Travel arrangements are being made with Southern Pacific. The Chamber will become more active in advocating the “Gospel of Good Roads”. Throughout the county, roads are bad, but they are terrible between Salinas and King City. The Salinas to Monterey road also needs considerable work.
Cameron Douglas, Freelance Writer Articles & Stories Editing & Proofreading Press Releases
Pacific Grove Phone: 831-333-1421 E-mail: autodoug2002@yahoo.com
New laundry uses steam
The Pacific Clothing Renovatory has opened for business. Located at the foot of Alvarado street where it can best serve customers from both Pacific Grove and Monterey, owner A. C. Dague promises the very best clothing care possible … using heated H2O. Dague says: “Clothing is never immersed in soap and water, but gets gently cleaned by exposure to steam.” Your dirty clothes will be called for and delivered back to you as good as new. The Renovatory may be telephoned by asking for Main 298. 2
Bank of E. Cooke Smith doing business
What is your future? The wisest prophet cannot say whether tomorrow’s sun will find you in affluence or poverty … unless you have guarded yourself by putting some of your earnings in a safe place. And that is exactly what is offered by the Bank of E. Cooke Smith, capitalized at $50,000, offering all banking services. We especially recommend our savings department to you. Your money will earn 4%, compounded semi-annually. You also may rent a safe-deposit box for the low, low fee of $2.50 per year. Secure a bright future. Give us a call at Red 232. 3
D’s theater offers first-rate flickers!
Don’t forget! Tonight’s flickers will stir your imagination. Accompanying travelettes are said to have been filmed on location (no sets!) in as realistic a manner as possible by Biograph. Miss Carrie Campbell will be at the piano. All seats are 25¢. First showing begins at 7, the second showing at 8:30. 4
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The California Oil World magazine predicts that 1911 will see a daily production of 142,000 barrels, up 10,000 barrels from 1910.
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M. Kinser & Company must reduce its stock and is selling quality shoes at reduced prices. Come in and browse our bargains.
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Dry pine for your fireplace or stove. $6 per cord. Oak, $8 per cord. Monterey and Pacific Grove Wood Company. We will haul your purchase.
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Bran for your health. $1 per sack from Bill Williams. Place order at Review office.
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T. A. Work Theater, noted for high-class shows, is featuring Evelyn Wilson and Georgia Jones, lady wrestlers, to complement our Friday flickers. F. J. Chapman, manager. Admission is 10¢. 20¢ for seating in front ten rows.
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Corn flour from the Port Costa mill, $1.75 for a fifty pound bag. Our flour is best for building strong bodies.
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Cheap Rent. Five room house on Spruce. Bath. Wood only, no gas. $12 per month. Monterey County Real Estate Exchange.
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Rent a pasture for your horse. $1.50 per month. See W. T. Mitchell.
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Without proper government supervision, the food industry frequented such scams on the public. Research revealed no information relating to nutritional values for peanut husks. Baby Ruth and O Henry candy bars, utilizing peanuts, did not come along until 1920, ten years in the future. In truth, steam cleaning is for rugs, vapor cleaning for clothes. 95% of the water content is removed from vapor which is applied at temperatures lower than steam. Telephones, invented in 1876 by Alexander Graham Bell, were relatively new. Networks were not possible until the development of the switchboard by Trivadar Puskas, a Hungarian inventor. Originally, no more than 50 telephones could be inter-connected through each switchboard. The switchboard would be identified by the word preceding the telephone number, as in Main, Red, Crop, Center, etc.
Pacific Coast church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12th Street, 831-373-4441 Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-647-1610 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th Street, 831-655-4160 Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 First Church of God 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741 Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove 804 Redwood Lane, 831-333-0636 Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705 Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818 First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Worship: Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.
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June 25 7:00 PM
At Chautauqua Hall with a special lecture on thurs., june 24 tickets $20 at the works and bookmark Call 324-4742 for information
Sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission of the City of Pacific Grove
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Full house for 2010 Heritage House Awards More than 75 homeowners, designers, contractors and others packed the new exhibit room at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History for the Heritage Society’s 32nd Annual House Awards presentation on May 28. Nine buildings received awards, including two commercial projects and one award for new construction. The awards were framed and matted by Glenn Gobel Custom Framing, and Fournier’s Bakery & Café provided refreshments. Donna Stewart hosted the ceremony, which started with an informative talk by Neal Hotelling on “Pacific Improvement in Pacific Grove.” Pacific Improvement was a subsidiary of the Southern Pacific Railroad, and controlled much of the land in Pacific Grove around the late 1800’s to early 1900’s. Hotelling chronicled those days and showed rare pictures of the El Carmelo Hotel, 17 Mile Drive, the bathhouse and Pacific Grove’s early churches. Eleven judges, including a preservationist from Oakland, reviewed this year’s candidates and awarded the following: 489 Lighthouse Avenue – The Clock Shop (Commercial Award) Owners: Leon & Joan Hittner 118 Caledonia (Rehabilitation Award) Owner: Don Wilkerson Green Gables Inn (Preservation Award) Owners: Four Sisters Inn 211 Grand Avenue (Commercial Award) Owner: James Smith 789 Lighthouse Avenue (Preservation Award) Owner: Diane Mall 222 Lobos (Rehabilitation Award) Owners: Ann and David Lowe 507 Grand Avenue (Rehabilitation Award) Owner: Jill Kleiss 837 Ocean View Blvd. (Rehabilitation Award) Owner/Contractors: Gerald & Judith Butler 182 Central Ave. (New Construction Award) Owner: Tracy Gibbons Stewart thanked the judges and researchers who contributed their time and skills. She said that many requests are still coming in for houses to receive historic green plaques, adding it is “an ongoing process.”
Clockwise from above: Heritage Society president Steve Honnegar. Donna Stewart hosted the event. James Smith, owner of 211 Grand Avenue, explained that his boating hobby helped create a “nautical, contemporary Victorian.” Jill Kleiss talked about the permit process. Neal Hotelling told stories of the Pacific Improvement Company.
Right, from top: 489 Lighthouse Ave. (The Clock Shop) 118 Caledonia 211 Grand Avenue
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PG Art Center: Updated list of donors to Miniatures Show Fundraiser
One of the most popular events, the “Tiny Treasures” Miniatures Show is also a major fundraiser for the Art Center. The Art Center has received donations in a variety of media, including acrylics, assemblage, ceramics, collage, digital art, encaustic, etchings, felt marker, fused glass, graphite, ink on paper, jade, jewelry, mixed media, monotype, mosaic, needlework, oils, pastels, pen and ink, pencil, photography, silk collage, sterling silver, watercolors, and waxed linen.
Artwork donations have been received from Linda Ambrosio-Logan, Robert Armstrong, JoDean Axline, Carolyn Berry, Carole Bestor, Joanne M. Bevilacqua, Meg Biddle, Christienne Blodget, Beverly Borgman, Al Brevard, Helga Browne-Scarlett, Deanna Brockman, Anne Bruni, Lyn Burghall, Sally Cahill, Fred Carvell, Jim Casteel, Alison Cloran, Clark Coleman, Pat Coniglio, Noriko Y. Constant, Dan Cronin, Christine Crozier, Bob Danzer, Lydia Davis, Tom Dornbach, Connor Drake, Michael Duffy, Gene Elmore, Haruko Evans, Mark Farina, Snick Farkas, Linda Ferrari, Rene Flippo, Jane Flury, Michelle Flores, Audrey Fontaine, Barbara Lee Furbush, Alice Geller-Robertson, Marie Gilmore, Diane Brindol, Babs du Pont Hanneman, Claire O. Harkins, Julie Heilman, John Held Jr., Mary Hill, Peter Hiller, Glenda Hoffman, Art & Cindy Horning, Jennifer Horning, Ryann Horning, Diana Howell, Peggy Hutton, Milt Jines, Barbara L. Johnson, Cheryl Kampe, Bill Kampe, Anita Kaplan, Joann Kiehn, Sooyeon Kim, Carole Klein, Anne Kmetovic, Sandra Rae Lake, Jim Lambert, Barbara L. Lazarony, Dahyun Lee, Brooks G. Leffler, Dave Leonard, Jeanne W. Lilly, Laura Lockett, Greg Magee, Ray Magsalay, Karen Mahaney, Allyson Sanburn Malek, Leela Marcum, Gwen Marie, Betty Matterson, Rose Mello, George Menasco, Elizabeth Meyer, Mackenzie Miller, Barbara Monning, Delphie Myron-Russell, Rick McGarrity, Patricia J. Neil, Chester Ng, Noelle Nichols, Nancy Nix-Hansen, Arlene Nolan, Barbara Norton, Helen Ogden, Marie O’Reilly, Corazon T. Patricio, Ron Patterson, Connie Pearlstein, Abby Pfeiffer, Melissa Pickford, Michelle Pisciotta, Peter Plamandon, Marie Poroy, Rama P. Jama, John Random, Susan Reith, Brennen Rhoades, Cynthia Ricketts-Wasley, Murphy Robins, Marie-Christine Safford, Brook Sebok, Kristy Sebok, Gary Shallcross, Yana Shevchenko, Peter Silzer, Rose Sloan, Tim Sloan, Estate of W. F. Stone, Jr., Sharon Strouse, Warren Strouse, Colleen Sundquist, Pamela Takigawa, Gretchen Taylor, N. J. Taylor, Julie Terflinger, Gina TheoniBence, Celeste Tibbitts, Sheila Tanguy Tracey, Juanita Turner, Sally Tuttle, Kira Wates-Williams, Al Weber, Marilyn Webb, Ava Weiman, Laura Williams, Fay Wu, Helma Zuege, T.B. Zito.
Each piece of art is displayed above a box, into which ticket holders may place raffle tickets. Ticket sales will begin at 7 pm on opening night, Friday, June 4, 2010, and will continue through the drawing at 7 pm on Wednesday evening, July 14, 2010. Tickets are $3 each, or 10 for $25. This is a great opportunity to do some shopping for gifts or for a little something to adorn your own walls. Support the Art Center and have fun at the same time!
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School’s out: Parks classes offered Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District Offers Classes in Making String, High Dynamic Range Photos, Combining Yoga and Kayaking
A class in making string, another on High Dynamic Range Photography and an experience in combining yoga and kayaking are among the upcoming programs offered this weekend by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District. All are part of the MPRPD’s spring/summer Let’s Go Outdoors! guide. To learn about all these programs, please look at its website, mprpd.org.
Crazy Cordage!
Use Stinging Nettles to make string without getting stung: Discover how Native Americans used plants to make cordage to use in their daily lives. Children will discover a connection to the land while learning about native and non-native plants. This fun class will teach skills from natural rope making to plant identification. Ages: 8-12. Site: Garland Ranch Regional Park Visitor Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Road. Offered by Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org). Instructor: David Founds. When: Saturday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $20 (district resident), $22 (non-district resident).
Merge to HDR: High Dynamic Range Photography
Open a whole new world of photographic possibilities using HDR techniques. Capture a greater range of brightness levels that you can merge into one scene. Practice taking and processing photos to more accurately represent the range of tonalities found in “real scenes” to create stunning HDR range. Ages: 18 and up. Site: Garland Ranch Regional Park Museum, 700 W. Carmel Valley Road. Offered by Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org). Instructor: David Gubernick. When: Saturday, June 5, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Cost: $145 (district resident), $160 (non-district resident).
Steady as You Go: Yoga and Kayak!
Create balance, stability, strength and stamina on land and sea. Start on the beach with a yoga warm-up, increasing flexibility. Then launch your kayak and paddle the beautiful Monterey coastline, with balance and joy accompanying you during this naturalist-guided journey. Equipment provided. Ages: 13-adult. Site: Monterey Bay Kayaks, Monterey Offered by Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (mprpd.org). Instructor: Monterey Bay Kayaks. When: Sunday, June 6, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cost: $50 (district resident), $55 (non-district resident). 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 1:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Tues. - Fri. at the MPRPD office, 60 Garden Court, Suite 325, Monterey (check, money order, Visa or MasterCard 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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Middle School grads take it to the next level On May 27, Pacific Grove Middle School principal Mary Riedel promoted 138 of her students to the ninth grade. Of those, 35 were identified as holding a 4.0 grade point average. In the Performing Arts Center, beneath a banner that had seen eight graduates of the Community High School the night before, the middle school graduates gathered as Katy Ohsiek presided over the ceremony. Inspiring speeches were interlaced with stirring musical performances in an impressive display of intellect and talent. Speeches included “Don’t Lose Your Keys,” from Mary Riedel; “Making a Difference,” from Carol Nader; “How to Properly Construct a Building,” from Brian Long; and “Today and Tomorrow,” from Stephanie Samaniego. Musical selections were “Sarabande,” Kristine Pak on flute, accompanied by Cole Smith; “Waltz No. 14,” a piano solo by Mina Chen; “The Wind Beneath My Wings,” sung by Joanna Garcia, Sonia Garfinkel, Nicole Hage, Candice Surh and Lauren Thuesen; and “The Swan,” Kaitlin Alt on cello, accompanied by Eric Kim.
Right: Kaitlin Alt performed “The Swan.”
Below, left: Principal Mary Riedel hands out diplomas. Below, right: Brian Long explained “How to Properly Construct a Building.” Bottom, left: Nicole Hage, Lauren Thuesen, Candice Surh, Sonia Garfinkel and Joanna Garcia sang “The Wind Beneath My Wings.” Bottom, center: Mina Chen performed Chopin’s “Waltz No. 14.” Bottom, right: Stephanie Samaniego reflected on “Today and Tomorrow.”
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Above, left:: Katy Ohsiek acted as master of ceremonies. Above, center: Kristine Pak performed “Sarabande.” Above, right: Carol Nader gives her speech on “Making a Difference.” Below, left: Principal Mary Riedel advised “Don’t Lose Your Keys.”
Photos by Cameron Douglas
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PGHS Grads 2010
Valedictorian - Gabriela Chavez Saludatorian - Joseph Hedlind
Flute - Hye Jeong Jeon, Hayoung Youn, Jeannie Kwon, Hana Kim, Jenna Hively Oboe - Talin Ghazarian, Katie Nuss Clarinet - Josh Kim, Skyler Lewis, Timmy Matthews, David Chung Bass Clarinet - Alyssa Mah, Austin Myers Bassoon - Carly Schaeffer, Andrew Eckles Alto Saxophone - Cyril Ilagan, Stefan Rock, Tijmen Teering Tenor Saxophone - Alexander Alegre Baritone Saxophone - John Choi Trumpet - Alec Guertin, Kevin Zischke, Tyler Chisman, Bianca Rosa, Jonny Kroeze Horn - Mikey Cho Trombone - Peter Sujan, Matthew Shonman, Josh Kurtz, Yann Brown Euphonium - Chiaki Asahara, Juliana Layne Tuba - Marshall Murphy Percussion - Leif Swenson, Brent Smith, Taylor Jones
Photos by Nate Phillips
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The Arts
Now Showing Ongoing
Classical Concert at PG Art Center
Pacific Grove Art center 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove Art Center Open Wednesday-Saturday 12-5 p.m
At Artisana Gallery 309 Forest Avenue
Carolyn Moore: Fine Art Photos on Canvas Adrianne Johnson: Photography
Art classes at PG Art Center
Watercolor Class with Jane Flury 6-9:00 p.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. Class works from still life on toward a model. Beginners welcome. Six week session $90. Next session starts June 8. For more information call 402-5367 or e-mail: artnants@aol.com Outdoor Painting with Jane Flury 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturdays. Ongoing class that meets at various locations around the Monterey Peninsula. All media and skill levels welcome. Lots of instruction available. $100 for six consecutive weeks or $20 drop-in fee. For more information or location schedule call 402-5367 or e-mail: artnants@aol.com Drawing Class with Jane Flury 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 June 3. For more information call 402-5367 or e-mail: artnants@aol.com
The Works hosts talk with sports writer Rick Reilly Sportswriter and New York Times best selling author Rick Reilly will take time away from his duties at the US Open to make an appearance at The Works bookstore in Pacific Grove on Wednesday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. A random call from Random House Publishing to The Works owner, Robert Marcum, secured this appearance usually reserved for larger metro-centered bookstores. “We’re pleased that Random House thought to include a small town independent bookstore in this award winning writer’s book tour, and just thrilled it was ours,” confirms Marcum, “The event will take place between Reilly’s busy ESPN schedule at the US Open, hopefully drawing some visiting golf fans into town for an up close and personal meeting with this sports legend.” Rick Reilly, voted Sports Writer of the Year 11 times, takes on the “Search for the World’s Dumbest Competition” in his new book, “Sports From Hell.” After setting a few guidelines that included “I don’t want to die covering it,” Reilly explores why people would participate in sports such as Chess Boxing, Bull Poker, and Zorbing. Over a dozen first hand accounts of these unique sports are delivered with laugh-out-
Seeking singers for Threshold Choir Threshold Choirs honor the ancient tradition of singing at the bedsides of people who are struggling: some with living, some with dying. The voice, as the original human instrument, is a true and gracious vehicle for compassion and comfort. The choirs provide opportunities for women to share the sacred gifts of their voices at life’s thresholds. The music is easy to learn and singers to not need to know how to read music to participate. We are currently carpooling to Tuesday evening practices in Aromas or Santa Cruz and should be ready to begin rehearsing in the Monterey Peninsula by the end of June. Please call Susie Joyce, 831-658-0663, if you wish to participate. For more information about Threshold Choir, please visit the website, thresholdchoir.org., or check them out on You Tube.
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Norma and Richard Mayer in Concert, at the Pacific Grove Art Center, Sun., June 13, 2010, 3:00 p.m. $10 at the door. Norma and Richard Mayer play a fiery brand of chamber music not often associated with rare musical blend -- music for unaccompanied voice and flute. They have performed to great acclaim from Russia to France to California, with points in between, with a vast repertoire encompassing early music, classical music, African-American spirituals, show tunes, and jazz. Their combined sounds manage to conjure up cathedrals and opera stages, with stops in the Elysium Fields along the way. Norma and Richard were thrown together by chance in the musical cauldron of Austin, Texas in the late 1980’s, where a rich brew of country, classical, and popular music attracted international attention. Their early concerts drew upon a diverse audience, fitting for an unusual repertoire, which has expanded over the years to include their own dynamic arrangements of operatic arias, songs, and spirituals.Enjoy their diverse repertoire, and support the nonprofit PG Art Center.
The Forest Theater Guild’s 2010 Films in the Forest Tickets available at the door for $6.00 per adult /child, children 10 and under are free, or call 831-626-1681. Films scheduled for the outdoor theater begin at dusk. Bring warm clothing, wine, beer, blankets and a picnic to enjoy under the stars. Movies listed are subject to change without notice. Concessions are open during screenings and offer guests popcorn, hot and cold beverages and desserts. All proceeds benefit the Forest Theater Guild, a non-profit community theater group, and The Michel Willey Youth Scholarship Fund. For more information call 831-626-1681, 659-4384 or 402-9946 www.filmsintheforest-carmel.org Date: Tuesday, June 8 Time: Dusk (Theater opens at 6:30 p.m.) Price: $6 adults, children 10 and under are FREE! Sponsor: Parkview Veterinary Hospital & The Beach Crowd Film: Madagascar (2005 Computer Animated Comedy, 86 min.) Description: A lion, a zebra, a giraffe and a hippo, best friends at New York’s Central Park Zoo, end up in a real jungle in Madagascar. Date: Wednesday, June 9 Time: Dusk (Theater opens at 6:30 p.m.) Price: $6 adults, children 10 and under are FREE! Sponsor: American Institute of Wine and Food Film: Bottle Shock (2008 Drama based on a true story, 110 min.) Description: The Paris wine world is turned on its ear when a bottle of California wine wins a prestigious contest. Alan Rickman, Bill Pulman. Date: Thursday, June 10 Time: Dusk (Theater opens at 6:30 p.m.) Price: $6 adults, children 10 and under are FREE! Sponsor: California Rodeo Salinas Film: Tall in the Saddle (1944 Hilariously Dated Western, 87 min.) Description: Women just get in the way of John Wayne as a cowhand investigating several range murders. Also with Gabby Hayes. Date: Tuesday, June 15 Time: Dusk (Theater opens at 6:30 p.m.) Price: $6 adults, children 10 and under are FREE! Sponsor: Visions Graphic Design Film: The Jazz Singer (1927 Musical Drama, 88 min.) Description: The all-time classic story of a singer who chooses show business rather than following the wishes of his Orthodox Jewish father who wants him to become a cantor. Al Jolson at his best.
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Summer reading program at library gets under way June 1 The Pacific Grove Public Library, 550 Central Ave., Pacific Grove invites children ages 2-15 to join the 2010 Summer Reading Club, “Make a Splash, READ!” Young people who sign up for the program win prizes based on the number of books or pages they read over the summer. Children can sign up for Summer Reading Club at the library June 1—July 23, 2010. For more information, please call the library at 648-5760.
American Cancer Society Discovery Shop presents “All Dolled Up” Fundraiser The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Pacific Grove is having their “All Dolled Up” fundraising event featuring vintage and collectible dolls, doll clothing, linens, and more. You can also “doll” yourself up with their wide variety of women’s clothing and accessories while you’re at it. The event will be held on Sat., June 5, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sun., June 6, noon – 4:30 pm at 198 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove. For more information please call Jeanie Gould at ACS Discovery Shop at (831) 372-0866.
World premier - Peninsula musicians bring Tchaikovsky to the Concert Band
World premiers are unusual here on the Peninsula. There’s a unique opportunity to attend one on Sunday, June 13th at 2:00 p.m. in the MPC Music Hall when the Monterey Community Band presents its spring concert, “An Afternoon with the Classics.” Admission is free. The program will include the 4th movement of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5 in E minor arranged for concert band by Pacific Grove musicians Richard Robins and William Englander. Dick has been the Conductor of the Monterey Community Band for over 20 years and is a well-known musician in the Monterey area. Bill plays the baritone horn in the Community Band, as well as singing and playing other instruments in various groups locally. For more information, please call Cindy Vierra at 831-646-3866. Marge Ann Jameson 821 Cedar Street Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Telephone: (831) 324-4742 Attorney In Pro Per SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF MONTEREY IN RE: CEDAR STREET TIMES Case No.: M105781 PETITION FOR CLASSIFICATION NEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION Hearing Date: June 4, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Petitioner, MARGE ANN JAMESON, respectfully represents and alleges, that Petitioner’s newspaper, Cedar Street Times has met the criteria as prescribed in Government Code Section 6000-6008 and is seeking to ascertain classification as a “newspaper of general circulation.” Petitioner is the publisher of the newspaper known as Cedar Street Times, hereinafter referred to as “the newspaper.” The Cedar Street Times is a newspaper of general circulation published for the dissemination of local news and intelligence of a general character in Pacific Grove, California (See Exhibit A attached hereto). The newspaper has a bona fide subscription list of 229 paying subscribers in Pacific Grove, California and elsewhere in the surrounding area and has an average weekly circulation of 3,000 (See Exhibit B attached hereto). For more than one year preceding the filing of this petition, the Cedar Street Times has maintained coverage of local news and intelligence of a general character of not less than 25 percent of its total inches and has been printed and published weekly in Pacific Grove, California (See Exhibit C attached hereto). During the whole of one year period preceding the filing of this petition, the mechanical work of producing the newspaper, that is, the work of typesetting and impressing type on paper, has been performed in Salinas, Monterey County, California. The newspaper has one principal office of publication located at 311 A Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California (See Exhibit D attached hereto). WHEREFORE, petitioner prays for judgment ascertaining and establishing Cedar Street Times as a newspaper of general circulation, as defined in Government Code Section 6000-6008. DATED: May 3, 2010 BY: Marge Ann Jameson, Petitioner VERIFICATION I MARGE ANN JAMESON, am the Petitioner in my individual capacity and as the publisher of the Cedar Street Times. I have read this Petition for Classification Newspaper of General Circulation and have personal knowledge of the contents stated therein and would, under the penalty of perjury, declare that the Petition for Classification Newspaper of General Circulation is true and accurate. Executed on May 7, 2010, at Pacific Grove, California. _________________________ Marge Ann Jameson 5/21, 28, 6/4
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Ragamuffin Musical Theatre
SUMMER DAY CAMP 2010
Ragamuffin Musical Theatre Company will again conduct the exciting and popular four-week, summer day-camp. Busy, fun-filled days are spent with an experienced, energetic, knowledgeable and youth-oriented staff. This coed camp welcomes novices, seasoned “theater veterans” and those who are curious about how a play gets to the stage. Activities will include games, vocal and choral instruction, dance, movement, theme days and talent shows to help each camper develop their stagecraft and “triple-threat” performance skills. There will be break/snacks-times and outdoor games and activities. Extended-care hours are available for an small additional fee. Come join us for the fun and leave with the awesome experience of “putting on a real live show.” This summer’s production will be “INTO THE WOODS, Jr.,” in which the Brothers Grimm “go Broadway.” Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine offer a cock-eyed version of familiar fairy tales and characters, with a sophisticated, but accessible score. Fun for actors and audiences alike, we will give these stories a second look as Cinderella, Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Jack & his Beanstalk and of course THE WITCH cross paths and face various moral and ethical challenges.
Camp:
Performance: July 10 and 11
Mon. June 14Sunday July 11 (including performance)
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Monday through Friday, with the addition of weekend performances on July 10 and 11 Regular Camp Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm Extended Morning Hours: 7:45am-9:00am Extended Evening Hours: 5:15pm-6:00pm Pacific Grove Youth Center, 302 Sixteenth Street, Pacific Grove
Entrance is located on Sixteenth Street, across from the City Hall Back Patio.
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Call 831-372-0375 or print form from website $775 for four-week session. Discounted fee of $700 for each additional sibling or for full early tuition payment by June 7, 2010 (deadline has been extended). Extended-care @ $10 for morning/evening and partial payment plan with a $350 deposit No refunds are given after the camp session begins, or to compensate for student absences.
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Monday, June 14 through Sunday, July 11, including the final performance weekend. No camp day will be held on Friday, July 2.
We recommend layering sports/dance wear and wearing athletic or jazz sneakers/shoes. Daily sack lunch; backpack; sleeping bag or roll-up exercise mat with a small pillow
Dianne Lyle 831-372-0375 (message) • dianne164@aol.com (e-mail) www.difrancodance.com Click on RAGAMUFFIN MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
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Guest Commentary
Editorial
Stop plastic pollution: Ban the bags
The California State Assembly has now passed AB 1998, which would begin a phase-out of all single-use plastic bags at supermarkets, pharmacies, convenience and liquor stores in the entire state. The bill will reduce the more than 19 billion single-use bags distributed annually in California and will encourage reusable bags. It is estimated that less than 5 percent of these bags are currently recycled. The bill also provides for the purchase by consumers of paper bags with high levels of recycled content -- 40 percent post consumer -- at their actual cost, which is estimated at 5 to 8 cents per bag. In Washington, DC for example, their 5-cent “fee” on grocery bags is credited with reducing singleuse plastic bag use by 65 percent. The bill is supported by retailers, environmental groups, local governments and labor groups. Former Mayor Dan Cort has worked statewide to see this bill passed. Having traveled widely, we have seen how these bags are choking rivers and streams, polluting our oceans and killing our wildlife. Even in the most remote areas of China and Viet Nam we have seen single-use plastic bags caught on snags in rivers and blowing around in fields and on roads where one would think plastic had never been introduced. We have seen them caught in trees in Turkey and floating miles out to sea off the coast of Ireland. The bill now goes to the Senate and Governor Schwarzenegger’s office has indicated that he will likely sign the bill. We strongly urge Pacific Grove residents to write, email or call the California Senate to urge passage of the bill. We also urge our fellow citizens not to wait until the bill passes to begin phasing out the use of plastic bags. Reusable bags are inexpensive, and even free. And they’re not only better for our world but they’re stronger than either plastic or paper.
- Marge Ann Jameson
Headlights on in foggy PG: It’s the Law Editor: Attention, California drivers..there is a two year old law on the books that says if you are using your windshield wipers, then it is required that your headlights be on. With all the crappy weather, about half the cars I see with their wipers going full blast and no headlights on. If you already were aware of this please pass on to all you think who are not. I have a neighbor who is a CHP officer and he has already given tickets for this. Not sure how much it cost, but not worth the hassle. Don Ravanelli Former PG Resident and Subscriber
Primary and Special Election: Some voters may be confused The Monterey County Elections Department will begin mailing electionrelated materials for the June 22 Special Primary Election to fill a vacancy in Senate District 15, vacated by Abel Maldonado. There are approximately 91,962 registered voters in Senate District 15. The deadline to register to vote for that election, for those who are not yet registered or who have moved, is Monday, June 7, just one day ahead of the June 8 Statewide Primary Election. The local sample ballot and voter information pamphlet and vote by mail ballots will hit the US Mail stream beginning on Saturday, May 29 and Tuesday, June 1. Color Coded: In an effort to help voters keep the June 8 and June 22 materials in order, the Department has used blue return vote by mail ballot envelopes and a blue cover for the information pamphlet. For June 22, those materials are green. Not the same “primary”: Voters may also recognize that the ballot for the June 22 Special Primary Election contains all qualified candidates, regardless of party affiliation. This is unlike the typical primary system in California where voters will only vote on candidates from their own political party and where non-partisan voters are the only voters who may choose to cross over to a political party to cast their vote. For more information on the June 22 Special Primary Election, visit www. montereycountyelections.us or the Secretary of State’s website at www.sos. ca.gov
The Paradox of PG Pacific Grove is the only destination I know where tourists really and truly enjoy themselves. Look at them on the Rec Trail: young lovers, old lovers, singles, parents, kids, even babies – all happy. Families laughing and pedaling furiously along in their silly little bicycle-cart rentals. Folks sitting on benches, gazing out – at peace. In town, shoppers soaking up the ambiance. The pleasure radiates off them as they let themselves slow down, make discoveries and exchange pleasantries. When asked what they like about PG, they start stuttering and glowing. For all the world, it’s as if they’ve fallen in love. What comes out is usually more than “What a lovely town.” It’s “I want to move here, I want to live here.” How often have you heard that? Once upon a time, you might have said it yourself. What explains this passion of strangers? Why do they want to move in with us? I’ve asked, and it’s surprising to me how often they give the same reason: they love the old-fashioned character of our town. They feel like they’ve found their way back to an earlier time in America – just like the man in a classic Twilight Zone episode, “Last Stop At Willoughby.” In that story, escaping from modern urban culture was more important than life itself. Wherever they look, visitors see signs of PG’s old-fashioned character – Good Old Days, flags and banners waving, the courtesies, the frequently missing sidewalks, even an occasional car parked on the wrong side of a quiet street, and so much more. Above all, they are drawn by the colorful hodgepodge of plain and fancy houses and shops, mostly old, on our no-two-are-alike streets. But passion burns, not for buildings or events, but for what those things symbolize, for what our visitors hope life was like 100 years ago, and maybe what it can be for them again – easy-going, uncomplicated, unrestricted, friendly, live-andlet-live, safe, self-reliant, affordable. There’s the old-fashioned character that tourists are yearning for. It’s what most humans yearn for, isn’t it? So what about us, the actual inhabitants of this idyll from the past? Are we all happy? At peace? Does the pleasure radiate off us? I don’t think so. Since out-oftowners are here briefly, while we residents get to be here all the time, it stands to reason that we’d be downright ecstatic. And yet…. The paradox. I think those of you who have lived in many places, as I have, will agree there’s been more anger and intolerance in our town than in the average community. Also, it’s easy to see that our lives are more regulated, more expensive and less prosperous than in many other places. Worse than paradox, isn’t it? It’s irony. Why these sad facts? Consider: for a long time, our old-fashioned character has been eaten away from within, like a historic home with termites. Some activists in Pacific Grove would turn us into an ever more strictly regulated condo association, with themselves in charge of the strict regulating, of course. We deserve what we get if we haven’t learned this lesson by now: beware the urban planners and petty dictators seeking positions of power in our little town. When it comes time to vote, favor the ones who truly want to serve you, not control you. When faced with those committee members who feel free to inflict their whims on your life, stand up to them, and speak up about them. We are not and have never been a planned community, despite best efforts dating back to 1875. We have no unified look, or unified anything else for that matter. We are a richly diverse jumble. The true key to our old-fashioned character, which we must not lose, is our freedom to be different. In order to find more peace and happiness as a community, we have to confront and answer a couple of questions. Do we want to steer a course towards the appearance of an old-fashioned town, or more towards the reality of one? Do we want to continue surrendering our guidance to activists, or do we want to bring about solutions that make sense to mainstream PGers? And there are solutions in the realm of housing, for example, that may actually work for most of us – minimal restrictions for non-historic homes; implementation of non-historic districts; simpler, clearer rules and uniform enforcement for sensiblydefined historic homes – but we cannot get there without an epiphany of new respect for the rights of individual property owners, and solemn recognition of the cost to our neighbors whom we would burden with micro-management. The more we try to freeze time, the more we freeze out those who cannot afford higher costs which always come with more regulation. How many historic homes have we seen falling apart because the city puts renovation out of reach? As I write, I realize this may seem like campaign literature. Well, no – running for office is not what I’m doing. I’m expressing a viewpoint that I don’t think is heard often enough among activists in and around City Hall. And that leads me to two last paradoxes. One: if you decide that activists should no longer have such a free hand in running PG, then you yourself must become one – in your own way. Two: If you really want to bring back the reality of an old-fashioned town, then you must use your activism to cool community anger, not stoke it. We’ve been through an awful lot in the past few years. To the activists I say let’s take a breather. Let’s stop fixing what ain’t broke and reinventing the wheel. Bottom line, let’s once again see if we can lead the easy-going, uncomplicated, unrestricted, friendly, live-and-let-live, safe, self-reliant, affordable, old-fashioned lives that tourists think we lead. Then maybe we can be as happy as they are in our beloved PG. -Alec Murdock
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Police Department gains new commander
Kykat Publishing to hold ribbon cutting and book signing
Lisa Osio Lavin (left) and Jeanne Smither Osio (right) of Kykat Publishing Kykat Publishing will hold a ribbon cutting and book signing on Wed., June 9 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Pacific Grove Public Library at 550 Central Avenue. The event will take place after the Make a Splash library event where they will do a reading for children. Refreshments will be available along with a coloring table for kids. All books will be personally signed by author and illustrator and 25 percent of proceeds from book sales will go directly to the library. The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will host the ribbon cutting event in front of the library to celebrate the new book, "Flying Pieces of Macaroni & Cheese", written by Jeanne Smither Osio and illustrated by Lisa Osio Lavin. You can also get these books at either Tessutti Zoo or The Works. For more information call 831-373-3304.
Top: John Miller, left, is Pacific Grove Police Department’s new Commander. Darius Engles, right, is the chief. Below: Miller takes the oath of office from City Manager Tom Frutchey. Top photo by Cameron Douglas; bottom photo by Tony Prock
By Cameron Douglas There is a new, earnest face behind the wheel of Pacific Grove police cars. Meet Commander John Miller. Miller’s family has a tradition of public service: his dad a firefighter, his mom a dispatcher. Miller became a Contra Costa County reserve officer at age 21, and earned his first full-time position in Vacaville in 1995. He extended his range to include K-9 and SWAT, and then went looking for more. Miller landed in Vallejo and worked there on the SWAT team and as a community services officer. “I was promoted to sergeant,” Miller says, adding that he also became the range master and managed the arsenal. Last January, Miller was in third in line for a promotion to lieutenant when cutbacks struck. He and 17 other Vallejo officers were reduced in rank to create payroll deductions. By then, the city of Vallejo had gone from 158 sworn officers down to 95. Miller saw no further opportunity there for professional growth and started looking around. At the same time, Pacific Grove had posted an opening for a second commander to lift some of the load from John Nyunt. In PG, the rank of commander is a blend of lieutenant and captain. Miller nailed the job and was sworn in on May 19. So far in his career, Miller has received the Medal of Valor and 3 medals of merit. He holds a Masters in Public Administration and is an avid outdoorsman. Miller is very enthusiastic about his new assignment. His wife and children are still in Solano County while the kids finish their school year. They will soon join Commander Miller for “the big adventure.”
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It’s seagull mating season so Public Works has begun the Dreaded Seagull In Distress tape on the roof of City Hall. Those of us across the street hope someone out there has a more peaceful but equally humane method to control the roosting of gulls on the City Hall roof. If so, please let us know.
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The Green Page Fire and Rain
PG homeowners harness nature’s abundant energy and water By Cameron Douglas How can a love of nature and gardening integrate with modern technology on a compact piece of Pacific Grove property? Residents John and Vicki Pearse pondered that question and came up with some inventive ways to go about it. These members of Sustainable Pacific Grove have installed two systems designed to capture rain and sunlight, with excellent results. Ever thought about those vacuumpacked jars of olives and other marinated vegetables that you find at the market? They don’t ship that way from Spain. They steam across the Atlantic in 55-gallon barrels made from food-grade plastic. These are quite abundant, and they only travel one-way. This leaves importers with a problem: what to do with all those barrels? A new solution has appeared. People constructing rain catchment systems benefit by recycling these sturdy, readily available barrels and giving them a simple cleaning before use. They are perfect for the purpose of rain catchment. After attending Roger Manley’s rainwater harvesting workshop, the Pearses obtained 11 olive barrels and set them in unobtrusive locations around the
house and garden. The Pearses’ rain catchment system is simple. Water runs off the slanted roof, down a pipe and into an open barrel. The top of the barrel is covered with screening to prevent mosquito problems and keep leaves out. The main barrel that catches the water is connected to several others in a series. The other barrels are sealed. A spigot near the bottom of the first barrel allows a hose to be hooked up for watering. “The barrels collect about a quarter of what falls off the roof,” says John. “We could get more if we had more room.” Pacific Grove Senior Planner Sarah Hardgrave confirms that such simple systems, which collect rainwater in small barrels instead of large, obtrusive tanks, do not require a permit. “I think we need to encourage people to find ways to irrigate without using potable water,” Hardgrave said. The solar systems are a bit more complex. One system powers the house; the other heats water. All of the solar panels face to the south, which conveniently hides them from view along Ocean View Boulevard, where John and Vicki live. The water heating system starts with two large, special panels that heat water directly as it flows through. The main solar system uses
18 panels. These photovoltaic panels convert sunlight into direct current [the type a car uses], which then runs through a device that converts it to alternating house current. And here’s the catch: that AC current doesn’t go to the house. It runs through a special meter installed by PG&E that measures in both directions. PG&E calculates what the Pearses are generating against what they are taking in from the grid. John reports
their typical monthly bill is a $4 service charge. In other words, the Pearses are making electricity, but they are still on the grid. When the grid goes down, the Pearse house goes dark. “We would have to install batteries to be completely selfsufficient,” John explains. Applied Solar Energy of Pacific
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Top: John and Vicki Pearse retired in the Ocean View Boulevard home that Vicki’s parents retired in. Above: Some architecture lends itself very well to rooftop solar panels, such as this house in Boston. Photo courtesy Wikipedia Commons. Left: A photovoltaic “tree” on a street corner in Austria. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.
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The Green Page p FIRE AND RAIN From Page 14 Left, top to bottom: All the Pearse’s solar panels face to the south. They are concealed from view on the street side. Solar power plant at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada. These panels track the sun in unison, and the plant will generate more than 25 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. Photo courtesy of Wikipedia Commons. Two large solar panels on the Pearses’ roof are used to directly heat water as it passes through them. There are 11 barrels around the Pearse property that catch rainwater. Below, right: Standalone devices, such as this solar parking meter, reduce the cost of infrastructure. Photo courtesy Wikipedia Commons.
Grove installed the solar panels. There is a hearing process for such installations, which, fortunately, according to Vicki, has become more streamlined. Solar panels continue to increase and find new uses, from parking meters to power plants. According to sources, photovoltaic production has been doubling every two years, increasing by an average of 48 percent since 2002, making it the world’s fastest growing energy technology. In the process of building their systems, the Pearses got other ideas. This often happens: setting up a sustainable system opens the eyes to other possibilities. The Pearses realized they could further reduce their electrical consumption by setting up an old-fashioned clothesline in dry weather instead of using their 220-volt dryer for every load. The line runs along the rear of their property, up high in the open air. And fog? “At this point, we produce all of the power that we use,” John says. That varies depending on how
cold the weather gets. “Right now, we’re producing slightly positive,” says Vicki. The system, called a “3 kilowatt system,” produces about 18 kilowatt hours at any one time, says Pearse. There is the matter of cost for solar systems. John points out there is little difference in the amount of a loan and the amount paid to a utility company over the 12 years he estimates it will take for his system to pay for itself. He figures it’s pretty much the same either way. The reward comes in using what’s already here, and doing something good for the planet. Cedar Street Times thanks John and Vicki Pearse for their generous input. Applied Solar Energy can be reached at (831) 333-1919. For rainwater harvesting information, log on to Roger Manley’s website at www.ccrwh.com/ Other information sources can be found online. Check with city hall for local permits and procedures by calling (831) 648-3100.
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Reading, signing and reception set with author Jane Smiley
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Writers invited to join open mike sessions
Local writers are invited to an “Open Mike and Happy Hour” at Paluca Trattoria on Old Fisherman’s wharf from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Each session begins with a ‘successful’ local writers story and reading, followed by an open mike. Writers are asked to arrive early to sign up first come, first served to read (5-8 minutes maximum). June 10th will feature Martin Dodd, a founding member of Central Coast Writers (CCW), who lives in Corral de Tierra. Following his retirement from thirty-five years in community service, he joined the Thunderbird Writers Group in 2002 at age 67. His work has appeared in numerous print and on-line publications, which can be accessed through http://sites.google.com/site/martindodd/ Martin has received various awards and recognition in local, national, and international contests, including the CCW , East of Eden Writers’ Conference (2008), Glimmer Train and Writers Digest. A super short film “Happy Anniversary,” written by him, has been filmed and is currently entered in several festivals. The event is free and open to the public. For more information call 831-601-9195. Note: Site will change on July 8th, August 12th, and resume at Trattoria Sept. 9th. To be a featured reader contact phanson@csumb.edu.