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Butterflies & Bees - 15
Spring Sports- 11
Graduated - 7
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March 23-30, 2012
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Vol. IV, Issue 27
Wednesday, March 21 marked the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new improvements to the athletic buildings at Pacific Grove High School. On hand for the ceremony were (L-R) Assistant School Superintendent Rick Miller, Pacific Grove High School Principal Matt Bell, School Board member and past president Mike Niccum, School Superintendent Ralph Porras, architect for the project Richard Fedelman of NTD Architects, and Pacific Grove City Councilmember Ken Cuneo. More photos and details on page 13. Photo by Peter Mounteer.
Young women proclaim “It’s My Life!”
Waste Management, Inc., the City’s solid waste/recycling collection service, has advised the City that it seeks a rate increase, based on the franchise agreement in effect since 1995. The company also seeks retroactivity for expenses, according to a letter read to the City Council at the March 21 meeting by Waste Management’s representative, Bob Angel. This could amount of more than $500,000. Besides the retroactivity Waste Management seeks, they are looking for an extension
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Rare — and beautiful — sight
By Peter Mounteer “My body, my dreams, My Life,” reads a series of green and purple slogans on the back of the shirts belonging to members of the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center’s My Life club. You might have seen these young women at the annual Together With Love 5k/10k Run & Walk, or volunteering with the Salvation Army during the holiday season. So what are these young women about? Every one of them is part of an innovative high school-based girls’ club generated by the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center, with a presence at Marina, North Monterey County, Everett Alvarez, Salinas and Pacific Grove high schools. Each My Life club discusses important gender issues related to young women in contemporary American society. The diverse array of topics covered includes examining the root causes of sexual violence, identifying the harmful societal effects of gender
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Photo by Cy Colburn
Snow on Mt. Toro is a rare sight, and even more unusual in March. A recent cold snap, coupled with rain, after a few “Chamber of Commerce” days of sunshine and warm temperatures produced the snow as seen from Lovers Point. Guy The Rain Guy says we have a chance of more rain this week, and we need it: Total to date is only 6.89 inches, compared to 18.23 by this time last year. The driest year was 97-98 and it was 9.87 inches. The season ends in June. You can find Cedar Street Times’ rain gauge each week on either page 2 or page 3.
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Times • March 23, 2012
pWASTE From Page 1 of the agreement past 2015, which the City negotiators have been unwilling to do as Peninsula cities, including Pacific Grove, are going to bid simultaneously in 2015 in an attempt to attract a large range of potential providers and thus get the best rate possible. Negotiations have been lengthy and unsatisfactory, according to City Manager Tom Frutchey, leaving both sides frustrated. The matter was brought before the City Council to ascertain whether something could be done to move the talks forward. Under the terms of the agreement with Waste Management, the company may request rate increases based on increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and on Waste Management’s “target rate of return.” Waste Management may also pass through increases in the landfill tipping fees it pays to the Monterey Regional Waste Management District (MRWMD), as these costs are also outside Waste Management’s control. The most recent increase, 1.91 percent, was effective January 1, 2010, but was rescinded by the City several months later when WMI did not implement it. The standard monthly cost for residential services (assuming one 64-gallon garbage cart, one 64gallon recycling cart, and one 64-gallon yard waste cart) would increase from $26.13 to $26.63 with the 1.91 percent increase. Waste Management, in a letter to the City dated January 17, 2012 requested an 8.57 percent increase in Waste Management’s rates, likely effective January 1, 2012 . The requested increase was based on the following factors: Disposal rate (i.e., tipping fee) increase of 2.19 percent plus cost-of-living adjustment (based on the change in the Consumer Price Index since the last time an increase included a CPI adjustment) of 6.38 percent, for a total increase of 8.57 percent. An increase of 8.57 percent would bring rates up to about $18.73 for a 35-gallon can and would put the city of Pacific Grove on the upper end of rates paid by users in Peninsula jurisdictions for one 35-gallon can.
Comparison Rates for Nearby Jurisdictions
Jurisdiction 35 gal. Rate Unincorporated Monterey County $26.09 Carmel By The Sea $25.45* Pacific Grove (proposed) $18.78 Del Rey Oaks $18.70 Pacific Grove (current) $17.30 Seaside $17.16 Pebble Beach $16.97 Marina $13.94 * Carmel has “backyard service” compared with curbside service as in Pacific Grove. A rate increase equal to 1.91% would also generate approximately $9,000 in additional franchise fee revenue for the City, per year, more than the increase in City costs for hauling our waste and recycling. However, according to the staff report, “based on an agreement approved in 2010 to refund franchise fee overpayments, otherwise owed franchise fees have been reduced in amounts ranging from $3,066 to $12,536 per year through FY 2014/15. Thus, franchise fees will remain roughly flat compared to prior years for the next three years, unless significant increases in rates are granted.”
Former mayor Koffman reported gravely ill The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce has created a community “get well” card for former mayor Sandy Koffman, who has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She has undergone several procedures at a Seattle, Washington hospital and is expected to be released soon. Sandy and her husband, Dan, welcome cards and emails. Their address is 260 Saylor Road, Camano Island, WA 98282. Her email address is sandy@koffman.net. To sign the community “get well” card you may stop by the Chamber office at the corner of Forest and Central, phone 373-3304.
Property owners: Beware of “Successful Rent”
The Apartment Owners Association is warning of a company called Successful Rent run by a woman named Sunny who is scamming rental property owners. Sunny calls owners who have vacancies and claims she has prospective tenants from out of the country looking for homes. She then sends someone over who fills out the rental application and gives the owner or manager a fake cashier’s check to hold the apartment. She also says that she will run the credit report for the owner for free. On the day of move-in, she calls the owner and says the tenant found another place and they would like their money back. The owner then writes a check for the deposit amount and a week or two later, gets a letter from their bank saying the original cashier’s check was fraudulent.
Breaker Dance Team presents Our 7th Annual
SPRING SHOWCASE Saturday, March 31 at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center PGMS Auditorium Doors open 6:30 PM Show time 7:00 PM $8 Adult • $5 Student
The Council voted to have negotiators continue dialogue with Waste Management, Inc. starting at the 2010 rate of 1.91%, looking at tipping and CPI, and returning to Council in 60 days, or around June, 2012.
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Guy Chaney
Week ending 03/21/12 ................................ 1.33 Total for the season.................................... 6.89 To date last year (2010) ............................ 18.23
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* High this past week ................................................... 64° Low this past week .................................................... 39°
*Data from http://www.weather.nps.navy.mil/renard.wx/ Photo by Cameron Douglas
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pLIFE From Page 1
norms, analyzing how the media affects an effective recruiting tool, and the club teens perceptions of themselves and each moved forward. The Marina club members other, discussing the risk factors that lead were given the flexibility to create the club to sexual violence, stereotypes, and the logo and tee shirts, the latter of which proved to be a significant draw for future ingredients for healthy relationships. The concept of the club originated club members. The current curriculum begins with from the demand that high school girls an introduction to the club, with subsein Monterey County had for a girls club, quent meetings involving discussions on after they noticed the popularity of the My Strength Clubs among male high school- the spectrum of sexual violence, gender ers. Somewhat similar to what My Life is norms and stereotypes. As the club profor girls, My Strength offers a message gresses, the topics of media literacy and that centers on breaking down traditional the image of women in the media enters male stereotypes among other things, but the curriculum about halfway through unlike My Life, My Strength promotes the club. Final topics toward the end of using “strength of character” over physi- the club include discussions on diversity, cal strength to define young men, where healthy techniques to cope with family My Life concentrates on celebrating and school stress, healthy relationships, gender by redefining female gender roles. bystander intervention and the future. The club concludes with My Life also differs from My Strength in that My Objectives: (1) de- a graduation. However, graduating members may Life is unique to Monterey crease risk factors return the following year, County, while My Strength if they choose to do so. is in high schools across the that contribute to Some of the club nation. sexual violence and meetings are supplementMy Strength came to Monterey County’s high gender oppression, ed with extra sessions, schools in 2005, leaving (2) promote protec- which include instruction in yoga, self defense, and girls in the community nutrition, and meetings wishing for a counterpart tive factors that with Planned Parenthood for themselves with what support healthy and a career counselor. the young men in My adolescent developAs the curriculum moves Strength were doing. The Monterey Coun- ment, and (3) build along, direct discussions become integrated with try Rape Crisis Center reskills and mobilize interactive activities. sponded to this need in One such activity 2008, when research began positive community involved integrating the for establishing a club for change Pacific Grove My Life girls. “We needed to have members with Monterey fairly clear objectives of County Rape Crisis Cenwhat we could use to guide our curriculum,” club advisors Cynthia ter’s annual sexual harassment presentaPatterson and Tarah Fischer said. “Nailing tions at Pacific Grove Middle School, down our objectives [for the club] was where the high school members took the day off of school, and headed down the absolutely essential.” Some brainstorming sessions later, street to give 6th, 7th, and 8th grade classes Fischer and Patterson identified three the presentations that would normally be objectives they wanted for the club in its given all day by Patterson and Fischer. experimental phase: (1) decrease risk fac- “We were blown away,” Patterson elated tors that contribute to sexual violence and later. “The girls exceeded our expectations gender oppression, (2) promote protective at the middle school. It was empowering to factors that support healthy adolescent see what the youth can do for one another, development and future success, and (3) because they are the ones who can reach build skills and experience mobilizing each other best.” Next year, the girls at the positive community change and support- PGHS My Life club hope to return to the ing a beloved community. With these PG Middle school again for the same set objectives in mind, Patterson and Fischer of presentations. “There’s something very assembled a tentative curriculum to use powerful about high schoolers presenting when they launched their pilot program to middle schoolers. We think it’s good for both communities. in early 2009. Fischer and Patterson both agree that In the spring of 2009, the Monterey County Rape Crisis Center launched that the My Life clubs constitute the best, most pilot program with Patterson and Fischer effective part of the Monterey County at the helm, at Marina High School. Rape Crisis Center’s prevention program. “Marina High was very accepting of the Currently, the club is high school only, and My Strength when it got started some will likely remain that way, due to funding years before. The administration was and time restrictions. The Monterey County Rape Crisis very accepting of My Strength and [the Center expects the club to remain at its proposed] My Life club, so we felt that Marina was a good place to start,” said current locations across the county, with Patterson. A lunchtime tabling during the possible expansion depending upon future school sponsored club rush proved to be funding.
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Marge Ann Jameson
Cop log Lunchbox found, cell phone not
A person came to the station to claim a lunchbox she had lost, but when she checked inside she said her cell phone wasn’t there.
Vandalism to vehicle
A truck window was broken, but apparently nothing was taken.
Tampering with vehicle
A vehicle on Walnut St. was entered and ransacked, but apparently nothing was taken.
Theft from vehicle
A vehicle on Walnut Ave. was left unlocked, and apparently something was taken.
Painting of vehicle
A work vehicle was spray painted on Crocker Ave.
BOL: But they didn’t cite her for littering
A woman entered the office at Asilomar and asked about one of the guests. When told that Asilomar doesn’t give out information on guests, the woman began stapling flyers with the guest’s picture on it on wooden posts outside. The guest was notified and the flyers removed. The woman placing the flyers was admonished about future trespassing.
Found: Wallet
A wallet was found and turned in. The owner was notified.
Found: Checkbook, but it wasn’t hers
A checkbook was turned in. The person who turned it in said it had been slipped through her vehicle’s window which was cracked, while the vehicle was parked at the ballpark. She figured someone thought it belonged to her, but it didn’t. The real owner was notified.
Found: Bicycle, might be hers
A bicycle was found next to the senior center. It was painted a matte black, but there was red showing through. Tires were flat. An officer had possible owner info, and the possible owner was to come to the station and ID the bike and make a theft report.
Found: Another wallet
A wallet was found on the basketball court at Caledonia Park. The owner was contacted and picked it up later.
Found: Cell phone
A cell phone found on Forest Ave. was turned in to the parking control officer.
Found: Needle
A hypodermic needle was found on the ground on 8th Street. It was placed in the sharps contained at the police station and will be destroyed.
Hearing things
A person said that they heard a rape in progress and entered a residence. But the homeowner was there and a rape was not. The suspect was later arrested for trespassing and false report of a crime.
Imagining things
A person’s brakes failed and they thought it might have been because someone severed them. A mechanic said it was probably normal wear and tear.
Juveniles smoking and drinking
Juveniles were reported smoking and drinking. When contacted, one was found to be in violation of parole terms and was taken to jail.
Burglary on 15th
A person reported personal property was stolen from locked cabinets in her carport.
Sleeping it off in the wrong place
A drunk person was found sleeping on someone’s porch on Bayview Ave. He was found to have an outstanding warrant and was booked and taken to county jail.
Driving it off in the wrong place
Delia Nolan was found behind the wheel of a vehicle blocking the roadway. She was cited for DUI.
Stalking, TRO
A person was arrested on Arkwright Ct. for attempting to gain entry to a residence.
Not a mailbox
While on neighborhood patrol, PGPD officer noticed a guy tossing a bag over a fence. The officer recognized the guy from prior contacts, and knew that the fence was his mother’s. He told the officer that he had to go to rehab the next day and couldn’t take the mail (because that’s what was in the bag) with him, so he was leaving it with his mother. The mother later called the police and said she didn’t want the mail and didn’t want her son on her property. There was a trespass admonishment on file.
False alarms
An alarm was activated on Ocean View Blvd. An alarm malfunctioned and went off on Sunset Dr. My Lifers take a break from volunteering at the recent Together With Love event. Photo by Peter Mounteer.
Whacked by accident
A person was struck in the face but it was determined to have been an accident. No desire for prosecution on the part of the victim.
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Times • March 23, 2012
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 are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.
The News … from 1912.
Mine stockholders jubilant
The San Jose Times has dispatched the Pacific Grove Review the following regarding a mine in which many Grovians are bound to be interested, to wit: Quite a stir has occurred in mining circles over the very rich strike made during the past ten days in the area of the Cerro Gordo mines. The hit was made in the vicinity of the old mining camp at Keeler. The property is largely owned by stockholders living in and around coastal California. The good news was not made public until Friday evening when Mr. Kenneth Morrison, vice president of the Four Metals Company, returned from the mines where he had spent several days inspecting the company’s property and verifying the reports of the new strike. The secretary of the company, C. O. Westwood, when interviewed by a Times representative, said that he had been kept on the jump1 ever since the news got out. Westwood said that he had spent much time answering personal questions and responding to phone calls regarding the famous old mine and the potential for the future. Those interested in investing should contact the Pacific Grove Review or Mr. C. O. Westwood. 2
Mr. and Mrs. Hill crossing Canada
W. C. Hill has received a letter from his parents informing him that the couple has hugely enjoyed the trip, recently embarked upon, but they will be glad to turn their faces homeward. They are due to arrive in New York on Wednesday. They expect to visit relatives in New York, then will cross the border into Canada and will travel across the whole of the continent by way of the Canadian Pacific railroad before turning south. If nothing intervenes, the travelers will arrive home on or about the last day of next month. Mr. Hill will then resume his duties as postmaster. Mr. and Mrs. Hill have traveled thousands of miles and have visited many climes3, but like all loyal Californians they are more than ever satisfied that there is no place like home … especially when that home happens to be located in the Golden state.
John Irish and woman suffrage
Colonel John P. Irish was long opposed to the initiation of suffrage for women. But the ladies of the Equal Suffrage League have recently unearthed the fact that way back in 1870 Colonel John P. Irish offered a resolution in the Legislature favoring the enfranchisement of women, and women were making a great ado over his apparent change of mind. But this editor notes that men are perpetually changing their minds. Only occasionally does a woman change hers. For instance, John Newman would not have died a cardinal of the Roman Church had he not changed his religious belief, nor would Martin Luther have created a religious revolution in Germany had he not altered his stance. Some few men, including editors, who are today advocating suffrage for women, were vigorously opposing it just a few years ago. Alas, until more men change their minds, the suffrage amendment will not carry. We must remember that a great man once said: “Wise men often change their minds, fools never.” Colonel Irish was young and callow in 1870. We doubt not that he has changed his views on many questions since then, and we presume that some of his critics have altered their opinions. For instance, a dozen years ago, the Hon. Duncan E. McKinley was opposing suffrage. Now he is eloquently advocating the same. However, the women are not different from the men in applauding the convert and denouncing the apostate. The man who deserts the other fellow’s flag is all right. The man who deserts your flag is always all wrong. Let’s give a go to suffrage for women! • • •
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Snippets from around the area…
The new Michelin tyres are now in stock at the Pacific Grove Auto Mobile Garage. These tyres have removable tubes. Auto mobile owners will not regret their investment. 4 You want good work done? Contact E. Simpson, plumbing and general labor.
And your bill amounts to …
Sand for sale! The Pacific Improvement Company will deliver sand anywhere in Pacific Grove for $1.60 per cubic yard. Beach rock also available at $2.50 per cubic yard. Leave orders at office of Pacific Improvement Company, 161 Fountain avenue, opposite Pacific Grove Hotel. J. P. Pryor, Agent. Fine silver trinkets for 5¢ each. Be sure to ask for the free silverware being awarded by the Roth-Coney Company in exchange for purchase points. Save your sales slips. See our window display to view the entire line of deluxe toilet soaps offered by Long & Gretter. Pure glycerin, a transparent soap, medium oval cake. One dozen in complete box. 4¢ per cake. 44¢ per box. For your reading pleasure! Geo. S. Sheldon offers more than 3,500 books, new and used, for sale or swap at his shoe polishing parlor on Forest avenue near Lighthouse avenue. Prices start at 15¢. Buy new, read, exchange for 5¢. J. H. Lowe, 412 Willow, will collect and haul your garbage. Leave orders at Review office or ask the operator for Main 355. Rates based on work-rate of 50¢ by the hour.
Author’s Notes
“On the jump” equates to “busy” or “very occupied”. The Cerro Gordo Mines were a collection of mines located in the Inyo Mountains. Mining operations were undertaken from 1866 until 1957, producing high grade
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silver as well as lead and zinc ore. “Climes” refer to varied “climates”. The Michelin tyres (tires) were developed by the French brothers Édouard and André Michelin first as pneumatic bicycle tires. The Michelin icon, comprising a chap who appears as if made from white balloons, was designed in 1898 by the famed French artist Marius Rossillon, aka O’Galop. This image quickly became the “Michelin Man”. Unknown to many, the Michelin Man actually has a name: Bibendum. The name stems from an early version of the trademark and the Latin slogan “Nunc est bibendum.” or “Now is the time to drink.”
References: Pacific Grove Review, Monterey Daily Cypress, Del Monte Weekly, Salinas Index, Monterey County Post, Bullions’ Grammar (1890).
Forest Hill United Methodist Church 551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956 Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12th Street, 831-373-4441 Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th Street, 831-655-4160 Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 First Church of God 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741 Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave., 831-333-0636 Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705 Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818 First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove
915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m. Congregation Beth Israel 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel (831) 624-2015 Chabad of Monterey 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove (831) 643-2770
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Arts and Events
Up and Coming Sponsors sought for annual Art Center bocce ball tourney Pacific Grove Art Center is looking for local business support for our third annual Bocce Tournament. The tournament will be held April 1, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gill Gallery at Pacific Grove Art Center. This fun, family friendly event has been well attended in the past and we would like to continue holding the Bocce Tournament, but need your help. If you or your business would like to sponsor the Pacific Grove Art Center Bocce Tournament, at a level of your choosing, please contact us at 831-521-7476 or johnny1028@sbcglobal.net. Thank you.
Spring Collection Exhibition Artisana Gallery, Pacific Grove
Featuring the Fine Art Water Colors of Hilda Vandergriff Through March 31, 2012 California artist Hilda Vandergriff’s art career began after she retired from being a high school secretary. Hilda paints colorful watercolor, acrylic and mixed media collage paintings. Hilda was introduced to eastern style painting 12 years ago, paintingAsian-inspired pieces on a variety of rice papers. She uses Suminagashi, a technique of floating inks and colors on water and transferring them to paper produce a unique marbling effect, adding calligraphy and seal chop. Her art inspiration is nature; insects, flowers, animals and landscapes. Hilda has taught children art classes in watercolor and Chinese brush painting at Arts Visalia Gallery and the Hanford Kings Art Center. Paintings of her student’s hang at the Hanford Community Hospital. An accomplishment she is proud of knowing that she touched children’s lives with art. Hilda was chosen as one of five artists for the American Heart Association’s Central Valley Heart Ball Event to help raise funds for cardiovascular research. She donates art to the San Joaquin River Parkway & Conservation Trust. Hilda’s art was chosen for the 2011 California Central Valley Blood Centers Calendar. www.Vandergriffstudio.com
‘AristoCats’ coming to PacRep
PacRep’s School of Dramatic Arts’ (SoDA) season continues on the newly remodeled Golden Bough stage with Disney’s AristoCats – Kids, through April 1. Under the direction of Maryann Rousseau, more than 70 “stars of tomorrow” perform in this stage adaption based on the 1970 Disney film classic, that follows the devious antics of Madame’s jealous butler Edgar (Michael Blackburn), who cat-naps Duchess and her Aristokittens and abandons them in the Parisian countryside. Luckily, Thomas O’Malley and his rag-tag bunch of Alley Cats come to their rescue. This feline adventure is sure to have audiences of all ages tapping their feet to the hip, jazzy tunes of Disney favorites “The Aristocats”, “Scales and Arpeggios” and “Ev’rybody Wants to Be a Cat”. Disney’s AristoCats – Kids performances continue Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., with 2:00 p.m. matinees on Saturdays and Sundays, closing April 1, at the Golden Bough Theatre, on Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, in Carmel-by-the-Sea. General admission single ticket prices for the SoDA Season productions range from $7 to $20 with discounts available for seniors over 65, students, children, teachers, and active military. For tickets call 622-0100 or inquire online at PacRep.org. The PacRep Box Office is located at the Golden Bough Playhouse on Monte Verde Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, Carmel-by-the-Sea. Business hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Telephone (831) 622-0100 or visit www.pacrep. org for more information. PacRep is supported by ticket sales, individual donations, special events, and grants from The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Monterey Peninsula Foundation, The Berkshire Foundation, The Shubert Foundation, The Chapman Foundation, and the Harden Foundation, among many others.
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Mirth’O’Matics return to The Works
Following their standing-room-only February show, The Mirth’O’Matics are returning to The Works in Pacific Grove on Saturday, March 24. Using their quick wit, they turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes made up on the spot. Described by one audience member as Mensa on acid, The Mirthers perform a variety of improv games and scenes in a fast paced, funny and family friendly show. “We never know where a scene will lead us.” said ‘Mirther’ Dan Paul. “That’s what makes it so much fun.” If Dan Paul is a familiar name to Pacific Grove residents, it’s because when not improvising with the Mirth’O’Matics you’ll find Dan attending to his pastoral duties as the pastor of the Pacific Grove Christian Church. To the delight of their audience, The Mirth’O’Matics, added some musical improv to the February Works performance. “It was great fun and we’ll do it again,” said Gerry Orton, Mirther director. The Mirth’O’Matics participated in a musical improv workshop last November taught by Laura and Rick Hall. Mrs. Hall is the musical director of Whose Line Is It Anyway? “How lucky are we to have had Laura and Rick as coaches? We’ll do some more singing in our March show,” he added. The Works, Pacific Grove’s combination coffee shop, book and art store is located at 667 Lighthouse Ave. In addition to offering an array of coffee and tea drinks, The Works’ menu includes pastries, and fruit smoothies. Customers are welcome to browse the bookstore and view original works of art. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Limited seating is on a first come, first served basis. It’s advised people arrive early. General admission is $12 a person. Students: $10. For more information, the public may call 831-372-2242 or 394-3031.
Stan Robbins at Central Coast Art Association
Popular local artist and painter Stan Robbins will demonstrate his technique at the regular monthly meeting of the Central Coast Art Association, Mon., March 26, starting at 7:00 p.m. The Central Coast Art Association meets 7–9:00 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month at the Monterey Youth Center, 777 Pearl St. (next to Dennis the Menace Park), Monterey. Non-members are welcome. Robbins is a juried member of the Carmel Art Association. Stan Robbins interprets an exceptional range of subjects with impressionistic realism. His painting below, “Sugar Knoll #1” is from the front porch of San Francisco artist Maynard Dixon’s summer home in Mount Carmel, UT, a noted artists’ pilgrimage site. Learn more about Stan Robbins and his art at: – www.stanrobbinsart.com.
Los Niños History Program accepting applications
Monterey State Historic Park invites children entering grades three through six to step back in time to experience the Monterey, California of the past. Using special hands-on learning techniques with accredited instructors, children learn about life in old Monterey. Children’s programs for those entering grades 3 or 4 will be held in either of two sessions: June 11-15 and June 18-20. Two sessions of juniors’ programs for those entering grades 4, 5, or 6 are scheduled for June 25-29 and July 9-13. All programs are held at Monterey State Historic Park in historic downtown Monterey. Registration forms may be obtained at the Cooper Museum Store, 525 Polk Street at Munras and Alvarado or online at www.parks.ca.gov/mshp (programs). For more information, contact program coordinator Lisa Bradford at 649-7109 or email her at lbradford@parks.ca.gov.
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Up and Coming Pacific Grove Art Center offers new member gift: Book of photography The Pacific Grove Art Center is having a membership drive with a free gift for new family memberships through the generosity of Peggy Downes Baskin. A retired Political Science professor, Ms. Baskin is the author of several fine books including “The Quiet Eye” and “The Wandering Spirit,” both collections of her art photography. At this time one may sign up for a new family membership to PGAC for $40 a year and receive one of these beautiful books as a free gift. This gift will be offered through the month of March at the Pacific Grove Art Center, while supplies last. Office hours are Wed- Sat 12-5:00 p.m. and Sun 1-4:00 p.m. Her photographic exhibit will begin on February 24 as part of the exhibit opening at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. For more information, contact the Art Center at pgart@mbay.net, by phone at 831-375-2208, or visit their website at www.pgartcenter.org.
Community Passover Seder April 7
We invite you to join us for our congregation’s Community Passover Seder which will be held the second night of Passover, Sat., April 7 at Rancho Canada Golf Club. The Seder will be led by Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum and Cantorial Soloist Alisa Fineman. Dinner will be served in the main dining room of the Rancho Canada Golf Club, located at 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel. The dinner includes gefilte fish, chicken soup with matzo balls, roasted chicken and wild rice medley, fresh vegetables, tropical fruit, Ceremonial wine, grape juice, coffee, tea, matzo, macaroons, traditional seder plate and dessert. A vegetarian meal option will also be available upon request. In order to begin our Seder promptly at 6:15 p.m. and our traditional dinner at 7:00 p.m., we ask that you be seated no later than 6:00 p.m. There are no reserved tables. As our menu requires considerable advanced preparations, only reservations received no later than March 30, 2012 can be guaranteed. Cost is: Member Adult, $36 per person; Non-Member Adult, $41 per person; Children (12 and under), $20 per person To make your reservation or for more information, please contact the Temple office at 831-624-2015. A Yizkor service, marking the end of the festival of Passover, will be held on Saturday morning, April 14. The service begins at 10:30 a.m. and will include a special Torah reading and the Yizkor prayers.
Hicks Stone: “Edward Durell Stone: A Son’s Untold Story of a Legendary Architect”
On Fri., March 23, the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove will present “Edward Durell Stone: A Son’s Untold Story of a Legendary Architect” a lecture by Hicks Stone. All proceeds will benefit the Heritage Society. The event will be held at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center, on the Pacific Grove Middle School campus located at 835 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Tickets are free for Heritage Society Members, $10 for non-members and $15 for family/ couples non-members. The lecture will start at 7:00 p.m. Call 831-372-2898 to order tickets or for more information. The evening will feature Hicks Stone, founder and principal of Stone Architecture, LLC, speaking about his father. Edward Durell Stone was one of the first American architects to experiment with European modernism, which he later rejected at the Hicks Stone apex of its popularity for a warmer architecture rooted in the American tradition. Locally, Edward Durell Stone is well known the designer of the beautiful Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. This slide-illustrated lecture by Stone’s son coincides with the release of his new book which documents the life and career of his father. The evening promises to be fun and informative for long-time residents and first-time visitors alike. The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove was founded in 1975 and encourages the restoration and preservation of Pacific Grove’s historic buildings. They strive to educate present-day residents about local history and historic preservation and hope to instill pride in the community and its architectural resources.
Lunch & Learn
Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20120472 The following person is doing business as NDS Global, 266 Reservation Rd., Suite 319, Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933; and Green Valley Transport, 266 Reservation Rd., Suite 319, Marina, Monterey County, CA 9393: Raymond D. Thomas, 22502 Indian Springs Rd., Marina, CA 93933. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on March 7, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 3/5/12. Signed: Ray Thomas. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/12
Heritage Society of Pacific Grove Lecture Series presents
Protect your good name! Fictitious Business Name Statements expire after 5 years.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20120407 The following person is doing business as Little Beet Kids, PO Box 979 (122 19th St) Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. Andrea Page, 122 19th st., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on February 28, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 2/4/12. Signed: Andrea Page. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 03/16/12, 03/23/12, 03/30/12, 04/06/12.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20120517 The following person is doing business as All Around Fitness, Inc, 855 Broadway Ave., Seaside, Monterey County, CA 93955. All Around Fitness, Inc., 855 Broadway Ave., Seaside, CA 93955. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on March 13, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 2003. Signed: David Homa, CEO. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 03/16/12, 03/23/12, 03/30/12, 04/6/2012
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20120335 The following person is doing business as Monterey Pet Care, 982 Syida Drive, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. Daniel Galfano, 982 Syida Dr., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on February 17, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Daniel Galfano. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/24/12, 03/02/12, 03/09/12, 03/16/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20120144 The following person is doing business as Humble Healing, 5 Windsor Rise, Monterey, Monterey County, CA. 93940: Irvin Steven Siglin III, 5 Windsor Rise, Monterey, CA 93940 This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on January 24, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Irvin Steven Siglin, III. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/17/12, 02/24/12, 03/02/12, 03/09/12
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20120424 The following person is doing business as C&C Repair, Inc., 249 Dela Vina Street, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940. C&C Repair, Inc., 249 Dela Vina Street, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on March 1, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 1/1/12. Signed: Dana Moldenhauer, President/CFO. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 03/16/12, 03/23/12, 03/30/12, 04/06/12.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20120279 The following person is doing business as Turn Key Design & Property Services; Turn Key Design, 614 Congress Avenue, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. Lydia S. Collins, 614 Congress Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on February 10, 2012. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 2/14/07. Signed: Lydia S. Collins. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 02/17/12, 02/24/12, 03/02/12, 03/09/12
Understanding Your Central Coast Senior Living Options Join us for a panel discussion Tuesday, March 27, 2012 11:30 a.m. at the Pt. Pinos Grill Pacific Grove Golf Links RSVP required: space is limited R.S.V.P. 831-657-4193 craj@jtm-esc.org
John O’Brien Central Coast Senior Services, Inc. In-Home Care
Carol Baker Raj Canterbury Woods Retirement Community Living
Scott Bray Bray Insurance Medicare, Medi-Cal, Long Term Care Ins. Scott Bray CFP®
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Your Achievements Romoleroux graduates Navy boot camp
Stephan Romoleroux On March 9, Stephan Romoleroux Ship 11 Division 084, a former student at Robert H. Down Elementary School and brother of Pacific Grove Police Department Officer Eva Rasul, had his Pass in Review (PIR) ceremony at the Recruit Training Command Center in Great Lakes Illinois. After eight weeks of boot camp, he graduated with the top honor out of 487 sailors. He was the recipient of the Navy Club of the United States of America Military Excellence Award. Stephan was recognized for his enthusiasm, devotion to duty, military bearing, and teamwork. Out of 40,000 graduates over the past 12 months, only 50 sailors were presented with this award. Stephan is currently at his “A” school in Pensacola Florida studying to become an Avionics Electronic Technician. His future goals are to finish his degree and become an officer in the Navy.
Peeps It was a minacious word
Kevin Zamzow-Pollock came in fourth at the Countwide Spelling Bee at Hartnell in Salinas last week. He competed against 45 other top spellers from schools in Monterey County. The word that got him out was "minacious" which means "menacing." “Now, wouldn't you think it was spelled ‘menacious’? So did I and so did Kevin, but it wasn't,” said instructor Deanne Hurst of Pacific Grove Middle School. Kevin made it through 14 rounds and was in the top five for four of those rounds. “I was very proud of the way he represented our school and our district,” she said. The student who won is the same boy who won last year, an 8th grader from Monterey County Home Charter School who lives in Pacific Grove, named Dylan Bird. Second place was won by a girl from York, an 8th grader who won two years ago, and third place was won by a 7th grade girl from Chualar Elementary School.
Gorman deployed to Afghanistan
Pacific Grove Police Officer Brian Gorman has been deployed to Afghanistan. We wish him a safe return.
Red Beans & Rice coming to PG Art Center
Red Beans & Rice
Come dance in the gallery of the PG Art Center to the cajun flavored blues of Red Beans & Rice, Sat., March 24. Doors open at 7 p.m.. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Local Americana roots and blues band Red Beans & Rice celebrated the release of their fifth CD, “New Recipe” last summer at the Marina Lounge on Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey. The album, featuring 4 new original songs by guitarist Gil Rubio, was produced, engineered and mixed by Rubio at his Wolf Tracks Studio in Seaside. Rubio, the founder of Red Beans & Rice and the group’s principal songwriter digs deep into his emotional well with the inspiring compositions “We Need to Help Each Other” and “Choose A Side”. Although often billed as a blues band, Monterey-based Red Beans & Rice consistently blends original compositions and lesser-known classics into an up tempo danceable gumbo of New Orleansinfluenced, blues-inspired party music suitable for dancing or just listening. Formed in 1993, Red Beans & Rice has become a household name on the Central California Coast. Founding member Gil Rubio’s original compositions and his arrangements of a carefully selected blend of Chicago, Texas swing, Louisiana, and contemporary music has earned the praise of fans and critics across the United States. The band has released 5 critically acclaimed CDs that have all received regular airplay throughout the world on radio stations and Internet sites. Their fifth CD, “New Recipe” is arguably their best effort to date. Red Beans & Rice also features the talents of vocalist Jon Gorman, keyboardist John Tindel, bassist Brian Shaw, drummer Karl Stearns and Tamas Marius on saxes. Performing regularly throughout the West Coast at major festivals and prestigious music venues, Red Beans & Rice has shared the stage with some of the greats in music. Check out their live video at www.redbeans.com
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Up and Coming Art classes at PG Art Center
Ongoing- Friday Evening Mail Art Workshop and Potluck Dinner 5:30-7:30 p.m. every Friday at the Pacific Grove Art Center 568 Lighthouse Ave. For non-artists and artists. Mail Art has been around since the 1950’s and is an international art movement. We will make mail art to send and share mail art that we’ve received . . . and eat! It’s great fun for all ages! $5.00 drop-in donation. Please RSVP, 402-5367/ artnants@aol.com. Ongoing, first Fridays of the month free. Ongoing-Beginning Watercolor Class with Jane Flury 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursdays at Vista Lobos, Carmel. Class covers the basics and will work from still life but students may work on their on projects. All skill levels welcome. 10 week session $50. Drop-ins welcome, must pay for whole session. Register through Carmel Adult School 624-1714. For information call 402-5367 or email: artnants@aol.com Beginning Drawing Class with Jane Flury 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Class will explore the basics and various media such as colored pencil, pen and ink, silverpoint and more. Four week session $75 . Next session starts April 5. Pre-register 402-5367/artnants@ aol.com
Pacific Grove Art Center
568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove New exhibits February 24 - April 5, 2012 COASTAL TEXTURES Photography by CARL COUCHMAN THE QUIET EYE: WALLS, WINDOWS & WALKWAYS The Photography of Peggy Downes Baskin FAMILY TIES: OCCUPATION ART The mixed media artwork of Suzanne Klotz ART FOR THE SAKE OF HUMANITY A Group Exhibition sponsored by the Resource Center for Nonviolence and Naim Farhat SHE MADE US DO IT! The Work of Jane Flury’s Art Students PASSION The Visual Journaling of Alana Puryear’s Students Peggy Downes Baskin’s book of photography, “The Quiet Eye: Listening to Images,” will be a free gift for new family memberships to Pacific Grove Art Center from February 24th through the month of March.
Butterfly Ball: New Museum fund-raising event Mar. 31
The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History cordially invites the community to enjoy a night of fun and festivities at The Butterfly Ball on Sat., March 31 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This fundraiser celebrates the opening of the Museum’s new special exhibition Monarchs Come Home. The Ball will feature live music, an open bar of wine and spirits, a wide array of appetizers fitting for the inspired, thematic rooms, a silent auction, and door prizes. The attire for the ball is “Ball Gowns to Blue Jeans, wings optional.” Advanced sale tickets per person cost $50 for Museum members, $100 for general public or $85 for a membership and advanced sale ticket. Tickets purchased at the door the day of the event will cost $75 for Museum members/$125 for general public. All proceeds support the Museum. Tickets may be purchased at www.PGmuseum.org/event/butterfly-ball or by calling 648-5716 ext 11. This event is possible through the support of the Pacific Grove Chamber, Wild Plum Café, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Shutterbooth, Bratty and Bluhm Real Estate, Passionfish, Aliotti’s Victorian Corner, Back Porch Fabrics, Happy Girl Kitchen, The Fishwife, Intercontinental The Clement Monterey, In Bloom Salon and Spa, Trotter Galleries, On The Beach Surf Shop, Marich Confectionery, Environmental Relations, SaveMart and Pacific Grove Liquors. The Butterfly Ball is also supported by KION $1 Million Dollar Community Investment program, through which the Museum will receive a media grant for TV advertisement. Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is located at 165 Forest Ave. in Pacific Grove. For more information on the Butterfly Ball contact Whitney Aiken at 831648-5716 ext.11 or for information on upcoming events and exhibits, to schedule a visit, or to volunteer at the Museum visit http://www.pgmuseum.org.
Taylor Jones
Trudeau Publishing Pacific Grove Art Center: Two different atmospheres
Left foot, right foot, left foot, right; I march up the stairs of the Pacific Grove Art Center with intent to explore the exhibit titled “The Quiet Eye: Walls, Windows, and Walkways,” a collection of photographs by Peggy Downes Baskin. Step into the gallery and you’ll find yourself strolling through texture-filled images from around the world, traveling in the mind to Italy, Spain, France, Guatemala, Ireland, and the United States just to name a few. Baskin’s work in this exhibit is peculiar because there are no human subjects (the closest thing being a mannequin in an Italian storefront), and rather focuses on a range of textures from intricate architecture to rugged walls that look as if you can reach in and scratch the peeling paint off. One of my favorite photos is titled “Staircase, Amber Fort,” taken in Jaipur, India. The iron, spiral staircase is two stories high, anticlimactically leading to a closed off doorway. It looks like the inside of this building has been charred by a fire, but it gives the image a wise appeal, as if the stairs have witnessed a lot through the years they have remained standing. Another photo, “Wall Detail, Duomo,” taken in Florence, Italy, displays the same spiral theme. An ivory-white beam curves around the corner of a building, with matt-pink walls on either side. “The Quiet Eye” is an appropriate title for this collection. Since there are no humans in the frames, I feel a sense of stillness and serenity in each of these photos. Nothing is disturbing the subjects; they are patient enough to wait for the click of Baskin’s camera. The floorboards creak and mumble to one another as a glide across them to the next room. This room is filled with art from the Middle East, most of them depicting the war between Iraq and the United States over the past decade. I take a seat at the piano and start to play some scales. The music puts a smile on my face, but it soon turns to a grimace of concern when I look around the room and see expressions of pain and suffering on the artists’ subjects. The piece that most dynamically shouts its message to me is Mohammed AlSadoun’s “Burned Door.” Al-Sadoun made a habit out of burning beautiful old doors of Baghdad in front of live audiences as a means to protest the destruction of homes during the Iran-Iraq War of the 1980s. This work is powerful because it feels like an artifact that takes you to the destruction and chaos of a war-stricken nation. Another strong piece of art rests on the back wall: a tall black and white painting of a young Iraqi boy holding a rifle that appears far bigger than him. The painting is based on a 1990 photograph, and depicts the life of this child from a rifle-making family. The use of black and white in this image creates a clear message: war affects all people, and children are unfortunately exposed to the violence that comes with it. These two exhibits are drastically different in their atmospheres, the first providing a looking glass that points around the world, and the latter providing insight into the problems faced in the Middle East. As the saying goes, “art is a weapon loaded with the future,” so keep your creative mind alive; the Pacific Grove Art Center hopes to see you in their future.
Battle of the Bands lining up
Two day Abstract/Collage Workshop An Abstract Acrylic/Collage Workshop with Deborah Russell is set for March 24 and 25 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Cost is $160 for two days. Let go, get loose, and let the paint fly! Deborah will show you how to approach an abstract painting without hesitation. Using color, composition and layering, this workshop will cover some basic as well as new creative methods that will make your paintings sing! Collage elements incorporated into your paintings will add texture and depth. You will be absorbed into this expressive painting process while your paintings evolve with rich, lustrous and translucent layers of color and texture. Expand your repertoire with these mixed media painting techniques that will become essential tools for your future works. For both beginner and advanced painters. Contact: Deborah at 920-8130 divadeba@gmail.com. The workshop will be held at Peridot Fine Art, 9 Del Fino Place, Suite 201, Carmel Valley Village.
The Foundation for Performing Arts Center – PG is hosting the second annual “Battle of the Bands & Soloists/Duets,” open to all high school students on the Monterey Peninsula who submit applications and are selected as event finalists. Cash prizes will be awarded. Applications due Friday, April 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Finalists will be notified by April 16, 2012. Application forms, rules and details available at www.performingartscenterpg.org. The competition will be held Friday, May 4, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, 835 Forest Avenue, PG. Additional event information at 831-655-5432. About the Foundation for Performing Arts – Pacific Grove: The Foundation is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization whose mission is to make the performing arts available to the community. Event proceeds are used to maintain the Performing Arts Center and benefit performing arts programs in our schools.
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Sports
Powder Puff Football takes to the field
Juniors vs. Seniors provided lots of entertainment for students, faculty and fans at the recent Powder Puff game at Pacific Grove High School. Above, left. L-R is the senior team: Mele Salata Hautau, Robyn Bursch, Colleen Paddock, Lauren Callahan, Victoria Lucido, Lilli Consiglio, Isabella Fenstermaker, Michelle Louise Bernier and Mary Modisette. Above, right, the junior team. At left, top to bottom: High five with Lindsey Morgan; Michelle Bernier takes one for the team; Face-off with juniors Lindsey Morgan and Hannah Chung against Robyn Burch and Michelle Bernier. Trevor Marvin Dixon, Katrine Stokkebye, Kevin Russo and Daniel Giovinazzo show support.
Photos by James Thomas, California Central Coast Photography.
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Sports and Leisure Ben Alexander Kudos to PGHS Soccer coach
Your source for High School, Middle School and
Golf Tips
Brad Weber
other local sports photos
LEAGUE COACH OF THE YEAR!
See something you like? Want to see more?
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Catching local sports in action
Surf Forecast 03/23/12-03/28/12 From SwellInfo.com • Updated 03/22/12 at 6:00 AM
Friday 03/23/12
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Saturday 03/24/12
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Sunday 03/25/12 Monday 03/26/12
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Tuesday 03/27/12
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Wednesday 3/28/12
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Ben Alexander PGA PGA Teaching Professional, Pacific Grove Golf Links, Poppy Hills Golf Course PGA Teacher Of The Year, No Cal PGA 831-277-9001 www.benalexandergolf.com
If you are a fairly new player here is an important tip for you to follow. Stay away from a big 18 hole golf course for a few months. The big course is too tough for most new players. Rather go to a short course, which is what we call in the golf world a Three Par Course. Peter Hay in Pebble Beach is our local three par course and all of the holes are very short in distance. Most of the holes are from 90 yards to 130 yards so any one can play. I want you to start out slow on a short golf course and work you way up to a big course. Come over to Pacific Grove Golf Links when your golf game is ready and oh, if you need some lessons, I’m there for ya.
Green = Clean • Blue = Fair • Red = Choppy Check Swellinfo.com for the up to date forecast and more resources. Updated twice daily.
Breakers of the Week Daniel Giovinazzo & Callum Gilchrist
Breakers of the Week Mele Hautau
Their coach, Brad Weber, said it best: “I would like to see Daniel Giovinazzo congratulated for making the All County soccer team. Callum Gilchrist shared an All League award with Daniel as well.
Sport: Varsity Track Shot Put
We had four PG players chosen to play in the all star game last weekend. Daniel Giovinazzo, Callum Gilchrist, David Oh and Andrew Paxton all played extremely well and represented PG with quality and class. . .They deserve Kudos for their invitation and quality participation.
First Place at Chamberlin Meet
Central Coast Silkscreen & Embroidery 215 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove 831.372.1401
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Sports
Annual Chamberlin Pre-Season Meet
3/15/2012 - Hosted by Pacific Grove High School All Photos by James Thomas, California Central Coast Photography (CCCP). Find him on Facebook.
Above: Girls Shot Put, first place, Mele Hautau, 29-09. At right, 4th place, Girls 100-Meter Hurdles, Katie Phillips, 18.66. Below: Michelle Watkins placed third in Girls 1600 Meter Run with a time of 5:45.34. She also placed third in Girls 800 Meter Run with a time of 2:39.81
Right: In Boys Hurdles Eric O’Hagan took third with a score of 18.14.
Team Rankings
Female Team Scores Place Schoole Points ================================== 1 Santa Catalina School 126 1 Pacific Grove High School 126 3 King City High School 85 4 Pacific Collegiate School 29 5 Carmel High School 26 6 Soledad High School 20 7 The York School 12 8 Georgiana Bruce Kirby 10 8 Greenfield High School 10 10 Gonzales High School 3
Male Team Scores Place School Points ===================================== 1 King City High School 189.5 2 Soledad High School 91.5 3 Greenfield High School 79 4 Pacific Grove High School 38 5 Pacific Collegiate School 26 6 The York School 17 7 Carmel High School 13 8 Unknown 2 8 Gonzales High School 2 8 Anzar High School 2
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Young Writers’ Corner
Scholarship opportunity for military dependents, NPS alumni dependents Monterey Bay Officer’s Spouse Club offers merit-based scholarships to dependents of active duty, retired or deceased military members living in Monterey County or alumni of Navl Postgraduate School living anywhere. Scholarships range from $500 up. Scholarship selection is based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, community involvement, experience, and volunteerism, achievements and recognitions, plus an essay. The scholarship application period is open now and expires April 30, 2012. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 30, 2012. For more information and to download an application, visit the MBOSC Scholarship 2012 website at www.montereybayosc.com/scholarship..htm. Monterey Bay Officer’s Spouse Club is a social and service organization promoting friendships and communities. The MBOSC sponsors social events for military families as well as fund-raising events. Officer spouses from the Naval Postgraduate School, Defense Language Institute and all officer spouses of the Monterey County area are welcomed members.
And Yet There Is No Textbook by Emily Shifflett
Life is sort of like calculus.
Somedays, it’s hugely frustrating: Makes you want to scream and shout.
PACIFIC GROVE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 55 TH ANNUAL
But, underneath lies simple beauty, If you care to seek it out.
Find the limits of your bring. Derive meaning from all around you. Integrate yourself into the social scene. Simplify all things you try to do.
The rules of the game are simple. If one cares to learn to play. Watch your negativity, don’t cancel where you can’t.
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Keep on trying and you’ll get it someday.
Life is sort of like calculus.
Parade • Carnival Rides • Petting Zoo • Pony Rides • Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast Games • YMCA Fair • Quilt Show • Classic Car Display • Firemen Muster SPONSORS: California American Water, J.R. Rouse Real Estate, Waste Management, Central Avenue Pharmacy, Safeway, Forest Hill Manor, Monterey Bay Property Management
Discovery Shop’s annual Jewelry & Jazz fundraiser is coming soon Photo by Batista Moon Studio
Donations sought
The American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Pacific Grove is currently accepting donations of costume and fine jewelry, shoes, belts, purses, and scarves for its annual Jewelry & Jazz Celebration Fundraiser. It will begin with a Friday evening gala on April 20 from 4-7:00 p.m. with live jazz music. It will continue Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, April 22 from noon to 4:30 p.m. “This event is our shop’s largest annual fundraiser for cancer research, education and patient services. Where else can you jazz yourself up with new jewelry, shoes, and a matching purse… while at the same time helping those whose lives have been touched by cancer?” said Jeanne Gould, Discovery Shop’s manager. The ACS Discovery Shop is a quality re-sale boutique staffed by volunteers. It is located in the Country Club Gate Shopping Center at David and Forest Avenues in Pacific Grove. For more information please call Jeanie Gould at ACS Discovery Shop at (831) 372-0866.
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March 23, 2012 • CEDAR STREET
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Thank you, voters, for Measure D-funded improvements at Pacific Grove High School
Above, left: New lockers await athletes. Right, officials including Vice Principal Barbara Martinez, Athletic Director Chris Morgan, Assistant School Superintendent Rick Miller, School Board member and past president Mike Niccum and Pacific Grove City Councilmember were among those on hand for the ribbon-cutting and public tour of the new facilities.
Above, the new practice gym will soon resound with squeaky athletic shoes. There is also a new dance room.
Above, the new fitness room sports state-of-the-art equipment available to high school athletes.
Photos by Peter Mounteer
The Pacific Grove Unified School District and Pacific Grove High School held a ribbon-cutting along with an open house and tour of new facilities on the campus of Pacific Grove High School. The new facilities, which were built with Measure D funding, include a new dance room, fitness room, locker room and small gym. Measure D, a $42 million bond measure, was passed by Pacific Grove taxpayers
in 2006 for capital improvements of school facilities throughout Pacific Grove Unified School District. Previous projects completed at the high school that were financed through Measure D include upgrades and improvements to the science wings, schoolwide technology and lighting upgrades, the stadium renovation, Student Union upgrades, and art, photography, and woodshop room renovations. Similar improvements have been made at Pacific Grove Middle School as well.
Next on the agenda: Tennis courts and a new pool. The School Board recently approved plans to replace the aged pool. Pacific Grove High School aquatic athletes are currently practicing at Carmel High School.
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Times • March 23, 2012
New You
Health and Well-Being
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival: A Do-Not-Miss lineup 2002 and I had just bought a 1960 International school bus. I had been hearing about a festival called Sierra Nevada World Music Festival that at the time was located over near Angels Camp in the California gold country. My friend and I made a plan to “road trip” and see what it was all about. So me in my 1960 International school bus full of festival goers and my friend in her 1964 vw kombi headed out on the road up to northern California’s gold country to experience the SNWMF. Upon arrival we were approached by a VW bus owner (who called him self “Early” because he only drove early 1967 Volkswagen busses) and his friend Reev. We were on a good start, meeting good people and ready to get set up for the camp-out and to hear some live Reggae music. All was going great until the night came and out of nowhere there were these crazy kids, someone said they were locals, but honestly I have never seen anything like it. It was like filthy cabbage patch kids had come to life and were going crazy. One even came into our camp and kicked a lantern and said something awful about Jerry Garcia. It was the weirdest thing I have ever experienced to say the least. We were able to enjoy the music after that but deep down I knew I was never going back there again (although thinking back I did return for the music but camped out comfortably in a suite at the local hotel the following two years up until it SNWMF made a lovely move west to Mendocino county). Reev and I were married in October of 2009 so everything has its purpose and I wouldn’t want to change that experience, but the one wish and thing I did want to change was the location of the SNWMF. And it did! It was relocated to Mendocino county California not long after the crazy event mentioned above. And I could not think of a better more positive and beautiful place to host the annual summer solstice world peace celebration and have never had less than a wonderful time while visiting and attending SNWMF here at the much loved new location.
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Amy Herbalist The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is now located at the Mendocino county fair grounds in beautiful Boonville CA. It is off highway 128 between Albion off highway 1 and Cloverdale off highway 101. It is such a kind atmosphere and a beautiful location. The weather never seems to be to hot as with many festivals I have visited. It seem so centrally located that many strong loving communities from all over northern California are all able to participate. It’s located next to an organic winery and in my opinion Cali’s best microbrewery (yes I do still sip one every now and then). Also, there are a variety of off site camping and lodging choices. If you know of the festival you know that the lineup is normally outstanding. This year’s line up completely takes it to a new level. But before we go into that there are a few special things about SNWMF that I think make it one of a kind. First of all there is a late night dancehall where you can often catch many of your favorite artists, dance and watch very up close and very organic. And yes dance and groove with friends from all over the world that you only see at SNWMF each year. Also the vending and beverage and dinning choices are great and all smell so good. Of course the booths for shopping and gifts are one of a kind and very special. It’s so important to bring home something special to remember the festivities through out the year or even forever. There are two stages the main stage full of sun and the smaller stage shaded by oaks and trees. Its is so much fun to bounce between these stages catching your favorite bands or a new band that sounds amazing, while grabbing a cool juice, some BBQ salmon, or a treat. Eyeing even buying at the special shopping
booths as you skip back and forth between stages. Smiling at kind friends and folks along the way. The line up this year at the SNWMF is the best I have ever seen. It is this year’s “do not miss show” and the largest conscious party in the state. If you love to get away from it all and rejuvenate, sing and dance while enjoying the California sun, visiting and sharing time with kind conscious people while listening to some of the highest vibration music on the planet, then I will see you there. June 22, 23, 24 Mendocino County fair grounds Boonville, CA. The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival is dedicated to nurturing a world family peacefully united in celebration of the universal spirit of music. Come celebrate with us! Jimmy Cliff ● Luciano ● Linton Kwesi Johnson & The Dennis Bovell Dub Band Third World ● The Twinkle Brothers ● Johnny Osbourne ● Lutan Fyah ● Romain Virgo David Rodigan ● Stone Love ● Perfect ● Katchafire ● Prince Alla ● Della Grant Locos Por Juana ● Zion Train ● Dub Nation ● More Artists TBA
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March 23, 2012 • CEDAR STREET
SPG Celebrates
Sustainable Pacific Grove’s Earth Day Celebration and Official Garden Kickoff is set for April 12, 10:00 a.m., at the Community Garden at the corner of Forest Avenue and Pine Street. The public is invited to see the progress, celebrate Earth Day, and celebrate, too, donations of soil, seeds and lumber which are making the garden grow.
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Butterflies and bees
Above and below: Monarchs during their mating flight, taken this time of year. The male butterfly carries the female to the top of the tree. Only the strong are successful!
Above: Five yards of “organic and loamy” topsoil has been donated, along with a treasure trove of seeds, left. Sustainable Pacific Grove’s Community Garden, at the corner of Forest and Pine, also received lumber, for building gardening boxes, from Hayward Lumber.
Pacific Grove Museum will celebrate its next Science Saturday, Butterflies and Bees, on Sat., March 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy hands-on science activities at any time during this free drop-in event. Taste honey varieties, make beeswax candles, as questions of a beekeeper and enjoy the Museum’s new Monarchs Come Home exhibit. For more information see www.PGmuseum.org.
Sustainable Pacific Grove Community Garden has five yards of “organic and loamy” topsoil, delivered, piled up and ready to use on their site at the corner of Pine and Forest. “I have been trying to get it for a few days,” said garden chairwoman Karin Locke. “It was on Craig’s list!” The dirt comes from the Griggs Nursery site where Hastings Construction is building homes. They offered it for free, plus a very small delivery charge. The garden group now has compost from Waste Management, seeds from a new member, and lumber for gardening boxes Hayward Lumber and says they are ready to plan. Community Gardeners will be using Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to build the beds, dig the soil, and plant seeds. Earth Day, April 22, 2012 will be the official grand opening and will be a collaborative event with Winning Wheels Bicycle Shop and the Monterey Community Roots Garden, plus Applied Solar Energy. The public is welcome to join.
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The Green Page Carmel’s ‘Green Building’ at The Habitat to open its doors On Saturday March 31, the Carmel Unified School District and MEarth*, invite the community to join in the grand opening celebration for the new ecologically designed classroom. Members of the public will enjoy live music (from local keyboard prodigy Nico Georis) and healthy snacks (grown just a few feet away), while they learn about this exciting new community resource. This free public event will run from 10am-12noon. The new building is located at the Hilton Bialek Habitat, a 10-acre award winning environmental education center located adjacent to Carmel Middle School, at the mouth of Carmel Valley. (4380 Carmel Valley Road) The multi-purpose classroom was designed to model several “sustainable living” features, including: solar electricity, solar thermal, rainwater catchment, a living roof, passive solar design, responsible waste management, sustainable food choices, energy & water efficiency and eco-interior design. Arkin/Tilt Architects, the Berkeley-based, husband/wife team who designed the project will be at the event and available to answer specific questions about their process/ inspiration. In addition, many of the contractors that contributed to the unique green aspects, of the building, will be in attendance as part of our “Contractors Showcase”: • Applied Solar Energy (Photovoltaic) • EcoCarmel (EcoCleaning products & paint) • Garden Solutions Landscaping (Rainwater Catchment) • Habitat Gardens (Living Roof) • The Monterey Bay Carbon Fund (Renewable Energy Credits) The event will also help honor all the donors for their generous contributions to the $1.2 million project. The seed money for this project came through a capital improvement bond measure for the Carmel Unified School District, passed by voters in 2005. The additional money was raised by MEarth, through a targeted capital campaign from private individuals, foundations and businesses. *MEarth is a 501©3 nonprofit, separate from the Carmel Unified School District. MEarth (pronounced ME - Earth) is dedicated to inspiring students, of all ages, to understand appreciate and protect their natural environment. MEarth’s offices are housed at the Habitat where it provides innovative programs for thousands of students across Monterey County, every year. www.MEarth.info
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