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In This Issue

Kiosk Aug. 14

Tony Seton Double Nickels + Lunch Good Shepherd Church Noon-1:30 PM, $5 484-2153 •

Wed., Aug. 14

The Little Car Show Dowtown, Lighthouse Ave. Noon-5:00 PM •

Fri., Aug. 16

Concours Auto Rally Downtown, Lighthouse Ave. 1:00-6:00 PM (Drive at 6:00) •

Fri., Aug. 16

Piano Concert Local Favorite Michael Martinez & Steinway Artist Louis Landon Canterbury Woods Auditorium 651 Sinex Ave. Pacific Grove No charge to join us for this special evening 6:30 PM RSVP: 657-4193 or rsvpcw@jtm-est.org •

Sun., Aug. 18

Openings - Page 2

New faces - Page 7

Cute chicks - Page 19

Pacific Grove’s

Aug. 16-22, 2013

Rolling Stones Film Golden Bough Theatre 7 PM, $15/$10/$7.50 622-0100 •

Times

Your Community NEWSpaper

Vol. V, Issue 48

Fun and...Not So Fun

Mon., Aug. 19

Summer Potluck Picnic Sustainable PG Community Garden 6 PM, Free 372-0146 •

Fri., Aug. 23

Open House Genesis House 3-6 PM, Free 899-2436 • Fri., Aug. 23 “Haute Tango Milonga” Haute Enchilda Galleria 8-11 PM, $20 915-7523 Sat. & Sun., Aug. 24-25 Tango Workshops Pacific Grove Dance 1-2:30 PM, $30 Ea./$50 Both

915-7523 Sun., Aug. 25 Mary Chamberlin Dinner Beach & Tennis Club 6:30 PM, $150/$195 596-4629 •

Photo by Neil Jameson

Photo by Tim Burkhardt courtesy KION Central Coast News

Sun., Aug. 25

A 1967 Citroën 2CV (‘Deux Chevaux’) belonging to Pierre and Mariette Bain of Fandango Restaurant was a hit as one of the honored French marques at the Wed., Aug. 14 The Little Car Show in downtown Pacific Grove. Pictures on pages 14-15.

Mon., Aug. 26

Council Affirms Decision on Pacific Ave. Remodel

Peter Gabriel Film Golden Bough Theatre 7 PM, $15/$10/$7.50 622-0100 • Literary Circle Monterey Library 6:30 PM, Free 646-3949 • Fri. Sept. 6 6th Annual Benefit Show & Sale Art in the Pastures of Heaven Episcopal Curch of the Good Shepherd 301 Corral de Tierra Rd. Corral de Tierra •

Wed. Sep. 4

Gentrain Lecture Plato’s Republic & Justice Dr. Alan Haffa, MPC 1:30-2:30 PM, Free 646-4224 •

Inside Animal Tales & Random Thoughts..... 16 Finance............................................ 10 Green Page....................................... 19 Health................................................ 8 High Hats & Parasols.......................... 4 Legal Notices...................................... 8 Peeps.............................................. 6, 7 Performance Review......................... 18 Seniors........................................ 16-17 Sports............................................... 13

A home under renovation was “called up” to the City Council in June 26, 2013 by three council members — Mayor Bill Kampe and councilmembers Robert Huitt and Ken Cuneo — because of concerns about non-conformity and non-permitted work.

The structure, located at 162 Pacific Avenue, is more than 100 years old and, as evidenced by photos presented at the hearing, has serious water and termite damage.

It is also eight feet taller than the zoning for the area, though it predates the zoning.

“A building permit to repair termite damage was issued and upon investigation of a complaint, the City determined construction work beyond the work permitted was being performed,” according to the staff report.

The Architectural Permit and Historic Preservation Permit were submitted and heard by the Architectural Review Board, which approved the permits at the June 25, 2013 meeting. The design was presented by Rick Steres, an architect who has done award-winning renovation work.

The new design adds a considerable amount to the square footage by changing the third story configeration, though it does lower the height by four feet.

After nearly an hour’s deliberation, the permit was approved by the City Council and the applicants will be allowed to continue the work.

Already heavy traffic coming to Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach was further delayed by an incident where a fell onto the road and a Toyota Prius ran into it. No one was injured and the damage was cleared by 10:30 a.m.

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Times • August 16, 2013

Openings and Reopening...Pacific Grove Welcomes Business Butterfly

Favaloro’s

Global Imports

The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting for Butterfly, a gifts and paper arts shop located at 207A 16th St. in Pacific Grove. Holding the scissors is owner Amy Goodrich.

After a 19-month repair and remodel effort following a fire, Favoloro’s has reopened at 545 Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove.

A ribbon-cutting for Global Imports Village, written up recently in Cedar Street Times, was held Thurs., Aug. 8. The shop is located at 220 17th St. in Pacific Grove.

Coyote Tracks

Skillshots

Joan Skillman

Lin Blaskovich saw and photographed our resident coyote walking on 17 Mile Drive and Pico. It appeared to be headed to Washington Park.

Pacific Grove Weekend Forecast

Friday

16th

Mostly Sunny

70° 56°

Chance of Rain

10% WIND: NW at 11 mph

Saturday

17th

Partly Cloudy

67° 55°

Chance of Rain

0% WIND: W at 11 mph

Sunday

18th

AM Clouds

66° 56°

The Animal Friends Rescue Project will celebrate CAR WEEK by holding a special sale on many items at The Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain Ave, including framed vintage Concours D'ellegance posters. August 16 through August 19 10:00 4:30. For information please call 333-0491 cr770@aol.com

Saying Yes to Life: A Tantric Approach

Join Rabia Erduman in an 8-week journey of mind body and energy work to assist in letting go of old emotions and limiting belief systems.

Class begins Mon., Sept. 16 9:00 PM • Cost is $105 Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Ave, Pacific Grove

To register and pay with a credit card call the Mindshop 831-372-2971

Chance of Rain

20% WIND: W at 9 mph

Monday

19th

AM Clouds

67° 56°

Chance of Rain

0% WIND SSW at 8 mph

PG Charmer • 315 Granite Street Open Sunday, 2-4

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April 26, August 16, 2013 • CEDAR STREET

Suspicious Person Near High School

On August 8, 2013 at approximately 2:50 p.m., a 15-year-old male Pacific Grove High School student was approached by an adult male on Sunset Avenue in front of the high school stadium on Sunset. According to the student, the male asked, “If you had a cell phone, would you be able to call someone if I kidnapped you?” The student ran to a nearby passerby and the male left the area walking on Sunset Avenue towards Asilomar.

The subject was described an olive-skinned male adult in his late 20’s to early 30’s, 5’8” to 5’10”, 180 lbs., with dark hair and a mustache wearing a long black trench coat, black fedora hat, dark jeans, dark shirt. And black shoes.

If you have any information regarding this incident or this subject, please contact the Pacific Grove Police Department at 831-648-3143.

The Police Department also recommends you to discuss with your child the following “Stranger Danger” tips and strategies to help protect themselves: • Know your name, address, and phone number.

• Use the buddy system and avoid walking anywhere alone.

• Trust your instincts if you feel you are being followed or something is not right, seek help immediately.

• If a stranger approaches you, you do not have to speak to him or her. Never approach a stranger in a motor vehicle. Just keep walking. Do not accept candy or any other items from a stranger. Never walk off with a stranger no matter what he or she tells you.

• If someone is following you try to remember the license plate of his or her vehicle and immediately tell a trusted adult.

• If a stranger grabs you, do everything you can to stop him or her from pulling you away or dragging you into his or her car. Drop to the ground, kick, hit, bite, and scream. Do whatever it takes to attract the attention of others who can help you.

If someone is dragging you away, scream, “this is not my dad,” or “this is not my mom.”

Disaster Response Training with CERT Begins September 5

Community Emergency Response Team is a Federal Emergency Management Agency program that teaches basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist their family and others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. The next Monterey CERT training runs consecutive Thursdays, September 5-October 24, from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 646-3416 or email montereycert@hotmail.com. This training is offered free of charge, and family participation is encouraged. For more information, see www.montereycert.org.

Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Jack Beigle at Canterbury Woods

Week ending 08-15-13.................................. .07 Total for the season....................................... .24 To date last year (04-20-12)....................... 10.86 Cumulative average to this date.................. .12 Wettest year............................................................ 47.15 during rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year................................................................. 9.87 during rain year 07-01-75 through 06-30-76

Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription.

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Laura Emerson

Cop log

8/10/13 – 8/16/13 Thou shalt keep thy hands away from other people’s automobiles A vehicle was reported stolen during the night from in front of the reporting party’s residence on 9th St., no suspects.

A vehicle was reported stolen from Moreland Ave., no suspect information.

The front license plate was stolen from a vehicle parked in a driveway on Congress Ave., no suspects.

The gas cap of a vehicle parked on Presidio Blvd. was damaged and approximately half a tank of gas was siphoned.

Resident noticed his neighbor’s car, parked in its driveway, had an open door and there was vehicle debris nearby. The door would not shut and it is surmised that the vehicle was involved in a collision.

Lost – 4, found – 5!

Child’s wetsuit – inside a white dry bag and properly labeled - reported lost while at Asilomar Beach.

Cell phone reported lost “while downtown.” However, a call to the home of the reporting party revealed that the phone never left the house.

A cell phone found on the Rec. Trail was reunited with its owner using a Craigslist check.

Wallet reported lost, no other details.

A bicycle was found on Central Ave. and turned in, but no bicycles matching the description have been reported lost or stolen.

A wallet was found on Pine Ave. that contained student identification; an attempt was made to contact the owner.

The owner of a pick-up truck on Eardley Ave. discovered an iPod in the rear passenger area of his vehicle. The only explanation is that someone is that someone tossed it there through the open window. The device is password protected so no one is able to access the information to contact the owner.

A cell phone was found at the MPC Farmer’s Market that was not password protected; the owner has been contacted.

A party reported losing their cell phone somewhere between Pacific Grove and Carmel. No other information is available.

Aunt might need babysitter training A two-year old child was found wandering the street on Congress Ave. It was later ascertained that the child awoke from its nap and, unbeknownst to the aunt who was babysitting the toddler at her home, had slipped outside through the French doors that were not equipped with a childproof locking device. The child was in good spirits and reunited with its very relieved aunt.

What happens when you don’t lock it Worker left his bike in the driveway of a residence on Short St. where he was working and returned an hour later to discover the bike was gone.

An unsecured bike was stolen from in front of a residence on Asilomar Ave. Déjà vu all over again Three mailboxes – this time located on Forest Hill Blvd. - were reported vandalized. [According to the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, “Mailboxes are considered federal property, and federal law (Title 18, United States Code, Section 1705), makes it a crime to vandalize them. Violators can be fined up to $250,000, or imprisoned for up to three years, for each act …”]

Pacific Grove Woman Guilty of Elder Abuse Involving her Mother Patricia Conklin, 47, of Pacific Grove was found guilty by a jury on three separate counts of elder abuse involving her 77- year-old mother. The jury trial began on Aug. 5, 2013. The jury started deliberations late Friday afternoon and returned their verdict Monday morning.

The convictions stem from two separate incidents. The first involved an argument at their home in Pacific Grove where Conklin pushed her mother who fell and was injured. Conklin called 911 and said her mother slipped but her mother could be heard yelling that she was thrown down. The victim told the officers and paramedics that she was pushed as well. She was transported to CHOMP where she was diagnosed with an intertrochanteric fracture, a fracture of the top of the femur bone just below the ball portion at the hip. The injury required surgery where metal implants were inserted into the center of the bone and connected to prevent further damage and allow healing. The jury found true the special allegation that the defendant had personally inflicted great bodily injury on an elder over 70-years-old.

The second and third counts related to endangerment of her mother on March 9, 2013. On that day the defendant went to a skilled nursing facility where her mother was recovering from the surgery. Conklin went to the facility and demanded the release of her mother while accusing the staff of wanting her mother’s money. She also made threatening statements to the staff. She then took her mother home where she had failed to prepare for her mother’s return. The home had numerous tripping hazards, no assistive devices to help her mother and no qualified nursing care. The defendant also told police the toilets weren’t working.

It was established during the trial that Conklin knew her mother had been conserved earlier that week. A conservatorship is a process in probate court whereby the court appoints someone to represent a person who lacks capacity to make decisions for herself.

After her injury and surgery, the victim appeared to suffer a significant mental decline and the public guardian’s office had been appointed temporary conservator. This means that only they could consent to the removal of the victim from the care facility as they were charged with looking after her best interests.

The case was investigated by the Pacific Grove Police Department and the Monterey Police Department. The victim was represented by Deputy Public Guardian Jennifer Empasis throughout the investigation and the entire court proceedings.

The Honorable Pamela L. Butler presided over the trial and will decide the sentence on Sept.13, 2013 at 8:45 a.m. The sentence could range from felony probation up to 11 years in prison.

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Times • August 16, 2013 Genesis House to Hold Open House

Jon Guthrie High Hats & Parasols Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time. The writings contained in are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.

Main line Notices

Committee meets, forms sub-group The Feast of Lanterns work committee met to consider what the committee figures to be a gross lack of support on the part of the city fathers. After discussing several complaints, a sub-committee was formed to broach the subject at the coming town council meeting. For instance, the sub-committee is authorized to request the sum of three hundred dollars to be used for publicity. Said one subcommittee member, L.M. Graves: “After all, if no one knows about the feast, who will participate?”

An open house will be held at Genesis House on Friday, August 23 from 3-6 p.m.

Genesis House is a comprehensive Community Human Services program providing residential substance abuse treatment to Monterey County residents. It is located at 1152 Sonoma Avenue in Seaside.

The Open House will feature tours of Genesis House, including an emphasis on the recent renovations to the facility. This will be a chance to interact with clients of the programs as well as staff, and enter a discussion of substance abuse treatment plans and learn about volunteer opportunities. Refreshments will be served.

Call 899-2436 for more information. The open house is free of charge and there is no need to RSVP.

Spell Chick doesn’t cache ever thing.

That was supposed to read, “Spell Check doesn’t catch everything.” How many mistakes do you see? You can rely on Spell Check to find your mistakes, but it didn’t find any in that headline. Let me help you polish up your written content. Call Cameron at (831) 238-7179.

Editing/proofreading starting at $25/hour.

Soldiers return Most of the soldiers who had been away fighting the fire to the east of San Jose have returned home. The troops, who immediately resumed normal duties at the Presidio, were welcomed with great enthusiasm. The young women of the Grove reacted with excitement and immediately set about planning a dance at the Pavilion in honor of the returning warriors. The Presidio crew was instrumental in helping extinguish the savage blaze. We are told that only a few smoldering sites remain. Three farmsteads were destroyed and several more partly so.

Centralia now open The Centralia Hotel is now open for the summer season. In addition to comfortable rooms, meals at the Centralia are surpassed by none. The manager said; “The Centralia dining room prepares home-cooked meals that are simply extraordinary.” The hotel and eatery are located centrally. All are invited.

Chautauqua program Chautauqua has an exciting program set for this weekend. First, Mrs. T. H. Hagerman will lead participants in a community singing. Then follows a lecture

by Captain William L. Day concerning “The Complex Prison Problem”. Dr. James McLaren, Stanford, will also speak on “The Plans of the World”. Remaining seats are very limited. Get your admission now!

County Supervisors back state highway Mr. P. F. Zavala took the train to address the legislature in Sacramento.

Zavala plans to speak on behalf of the Monterey county supervisors in favor of a state highway that would link the Peninsula and San Jose to the north and the Peninsula and King City to the south. Zavala also will say that he can envision the day when the state highway will run the length of the entire state. Zavala says: “The bettering condition of auto mobiles demands improved, more connective, hard roads that will be good for both travel and commerce”.

An organ recital The Salinas native, Miss Fantasia Hagen, is set to deliver an organ recital at the Monterey theater, Friday next. Miss Fantasia, as she likes to be called, has just returned from a very successful performance tour of New Zealand and this will be her first American performance since returning. Seats are 25₵. Plan to attend!

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Side tracks (Tidbits from here and there) J. H. Lewis, 412 Willow street, will gather and haul your junk and garbage.

Leave word that you need him at the Review office.

The Grove Transfer is located at 607 Lighthouse, telephone Red 461. All haulage, including baggage, delivered promptly.

The Misses Lauren Beast and Mary Cleveland are planning a party-dance to be held as a reunion of school chums. The event address will be 421 Locust street.

Among the newcomers to the Grove are the P. T. Quinn family, formerly of Sacramento. The Quinns have rented the Billing’s home at Eleventh and Pine.

Mr. Franklin Hornblower has purchased 14 acres of wild land not far from the Grove. So far, Hornblower as cleared 10 acres. Next spring, he plans to build a home and grow vegetables.

New Grove Suit Cleaning Company is here to serve. We do the finest work and our prices are right.

And the cost is…

• Daily tickets to the Salinas rodeo. 50₵.

• Clover Leaf catarrh remedy. Guaranteed effective. 70₵ a bottle.

• We have everything for women. Middies on sale this week. $1.30. The Lace House. N. B. Burlingame, manager.

• The Owl Drug Company is offering shares of stock in its growing operation. $75 per share in lots of ten. See E. L. Mueller, president, to invest. All investment proceeds used toward business development.

• A. A. Phillips 174 Forest avenue, is offering the most beautiful of wallpapers.

Starting at 50₵ a roll.

• Renewal of your Review subscription. $2.50 a year for locals, delivered to your home. $3.00 a year, mailed out of town.

Forest Hill United Methodist Church 551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956 Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 tsp.h Street, 831-373-4441 Community Baptist Church Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 Peninsula Baptist Church 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church

146 8th Street, 831-655-4160

Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 First Church of God 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 Church of Christ 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741 Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave., 831-333-0636 Mayflower Presbyterian Church 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705 Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818 First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove

915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m.

Congregation Beth Israel 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel (831) 624-2015 Chabad of Monterey 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove (831) 643-2770

August 16, 2013 • CEDAR STREET

Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns 2013

Times • Page 5

DONORS

(cash donors) Katie and Travis Selfridge Janet Sergy Marjorie Sherrill Wayne I. Sherrill Janis Steinmann Sigrid A. Stokes Ariel Roxanne Towber Mike and Anne Vucina Marcia Waitt Lance and Nellie Wright Carol L. Young Mr. G. E. Young (in memory of Ruth R. Young) Marsha Zeitlin and Peter Bolton

($1 - $49) Stacy Andrews Dale and Jean Baker Mr. Richard Beidleman Dianne Busse Milton K. Callas Jennifer Campbell Sally Chambliss Ms. Linda Chetlin Carol and Tad Church Jarrad Cole Lisa Corona Ron and Betty Craig Joy Danziger Becky DeSmet-Sollecito Tsugiko (Nancy) DeVlaminck

Marie Diridoni Gunhilde K. Dobrinsky Jennifer Eddlemon-Ryan Dwight and Rosi Edwards Louise Filighera Martin and Mary Fitzurka Lola George Gary and Maureen Girard Richard and Joleen Green Madeline Grant Katharina Harlow Ken Hinshaw Dr. and Mrs. J.T. Hollister Marjory Ingersoll Heidi Jamison Ken and Judy Johnson Woody and Patty Kelley Sam and Betty Kier John Kitayama Catherine Krysyna Renee LaFrance Spud and Jane Lambing Louann Lampa Joan Lathrop Leslie Lathrop Charles and Lois LeBlanc Mrs. Mary Lindsay Mark and Jayne Lord Roy Lorenz Barbara J. Loudon Steven and Donna McAtee Cecelia McCoy Nicholas McKee Jim and Maria Miller Sharon Miller William and Betty Minor Sarah Montanez Patti and Lindsay Munoz The Nardone Family Mark and Teri Nicoll-Johnson Cassandra Ohlsen, MD Jeff and Elizabeth Pearson Rose Faye Pepperdene Mrs. Dorothy Perkins Mrs. Ann Potter M.D. Putnam Gloria Reese Richard R. Richards Ken and Lea Rice Ms. Lois Rockefeller Anna Rubrecht Sharon Russell Dorothy Jean Rutowski Bob and Sharon Sadler Fatmah and Carl Saulsbury Carmen Scholis Cam Schure

Cedar Street Times Marge Ann Jameson Peter Mounteer Borg’s “Oceanfront” Motel The Works Leela and Robert Marcum Bill Lind Pacific Grove Cleaners Independent Audio of the Monterey Peninsula White Stripe Lighting Canterbury Woods Norma Brambilla The McCluskey Family The Cho Family Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Pacific Grove Volunteer Firefighters Association Sheriff’s Department Cadets Kaye Coleman, CCHT Pacific Grove Florist Hopkins Marine Station Jonathan Dale Program Advertisers Nancy Sorensen

Monterey County Weekly Monterey County Herald Cypress MG Club Bruce Obbink Linda Lyon – Queen Mom The Gruber Family Citizens Police Academy City of Pacific Grove Mayor Bill Kampe City Clerk David Concepcion Pacific Grove Visitor Center Rene Crocker Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce Moe Ammar and staff The Lyon Family Paul’s Drapery First United Methodist Church St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Cub Scout Pack 125 Michael Logan The Morgan Family The Yukihiro Family Pacific Grove Travel Kevin Phillips Pacific Grove Recreation Department Don Mothershead

Business Partners J.R. Rouse Real Estate Presenting Sponsor

Maureen Mason, Realtor, Coldwell Banker Pacific Grove Downtown Business Improvement District Union Bank Wells Fargo Bank Del Monte Assisted Living Residential Care Foursome Development Co. Gorman Real Estate Peppers Seven Gables Inn Marita’s Monterey Peninsula Inns Princess Monterey Whale Watching Pacific Grove Hardware DT Professional Systems Margie and Steve Honegger Contractor Oona Johnsen, Landscape Architect Arlen D. Lackey, DDS Monarch Resort David Simonsen, DDS, Inc. Pacific Grove Cleaners Sheila and Peter Tansill, CPA CFF St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store, Ron Schenk Trotter’s Antiques Gayle Walsh, DC Winning Wheels Bicycle Shop Back Porch Fabrics Diana’s House Day Care The UPS Store – Pacific Grove

Crown Bearer Donors

Volunteers

Kerry Peterson Chloe Peterson Gordon and Virginia Coleman Rebecca Riddell Craig Riddell The Bridge Restoration Ministries Colleen Goldsmith Kate Bitter Cindy Bitter Jim Gunter Tom Gunter Betty and Pat Taylor Anne Wydenes Marge Bench Meredith Smith Vic Jacobsen Maureen Mason Carlos Santiago

Rick Bitter Ryan Bitter Jake Sunnie Timothy Crabtree Robbie Shammas Daryl Bowen Mr and Mrs Rodger Williams Lisa and Norman Naylor Diana Hughes David and Stephanie Linda Pagnella Gay Millette Rachel Sands Christy Hughes Marina Kiwanis Allison Haylings Alexandra Stampher

JR Rouse Gears Up to Give Big to the Feast of Lanterns with Your Help

Court Circle Donors

($50 - $99) Ted and Norma Bell Barry and Kim Bedwell Ryan and Kate Bitter Pat Bradley Mark and Michele Burger Carolyn Cain Mary Ann Burke Cameron DJ and Kathy Cauble Sonia Cook Howard and Wynette Cowen Janna Dreisbach Terry and Irma Fink Jane Flury Andrea and Darby Fuerst Carol Fuessenich Mrs. Edwin S. Getz Myrtle S. Glynn Lillian Griffiths Susan Littlefield Haines Sharon and Charlie Houy John and Claudia Jennings Lillie Lawrence Bob and Sharon Loomis Dennis and Susan Mar Carol Marquart Mr and Mrs Mark E. Meadows Suzanne and Bill Meinhardt The Morris Family David and Cleo Myers Pat Nickerson Robert Holman O’Meara Family Margaret Parenti Patricia Payne Mrs. Lois Pomeroy Tom and Lori Rolander Pat Rutowski and Lauren Mitchell Nelliejane Ryder Robert and Conni Sanchez Genie and Al Santini Kim Simmons

Dragon Donors

($100 - $249) The Aeschliman Family The Baguio Family Gary and Judy Bales Rick and Cindy Bitter Marabee Rush Boone Jack and Diane Brubaker Donald L. Donohugh, M.D. John Dave Duncan, Jr. Rudy and Kathleen Fischer Renee and Jim Fuqua Jane Gamble Elizabeth Gordon David and Olive Griffiths Larry and Lynne Hamrick The Headley Family Delores A. Heyl The Heywood Family Mrs. Phyllis Holtz Donald Hughes/Darcie Fohrman Vivian C. Lewis Don and Paula Lindsay Charlene and Mylo Lowery Ann and Ron Malouf Mary Jo McDonough and George Satterthwaite John P. Mulchaey Ms Mary M. Munsie Mr. and Mrs. Michel Nasr Alyce and Mike Niccum Lisa and Geoff Norris Larry, Mary, Matt Norton Richard and Misty Petitt Douglas R. Rank Phil and Patti Rose Sherry and Paul Roshka Jennifer and Wayne Ross Ron and Carolyn Schenk Laverne Seeman

Robert and Margie Shields Suk and Glyn Sones Dean and Joanne Storkan Dennis Tarmina Barbara Utter Joy Welch Tom and Judy Wills Bill and Melanie Winchester Nancy York

Emperor/Empress Donors

($250 - $499) Crystel Bianchi Gordon and Elizabeth Campbell James and Mary Colbert Family Fund Mary and Jerry Harvel Bob Johnson Beth Penney James and Lila Thorsen

Monarch Donors Ken Cuneo Joanie Hyler Kathleen White

KSBW Pacific Grove Postal Employees Pacific Grove Public Works* *(Roque Pinheiro and staff – Chase, John, Joe, Ismael, Arlan, Mike F, Koji, Mike C, Art, Sam, Seth) Pacific Grove Police Department Sgt. Roxane Viray Dahyun Lee

Opportunity Drawing Donors International Cuisine Beverly Hartnell Red House Café Spirals Carried Away Boutique St. Vincent DePaul Thrift Store Habitat Tides Riddell & Riddell Beach House at Lovers Point Miss Trawick’s Garden Shop Pacific Thai Cuisine Holly’s Lighthouse Café

($500 - $999)

Topaz Donors

($1,000 and above) Jayne Gasperson Bonnie L. Tucker In addition to these donors there were many donors who wished to remain anonymous and their total contribution was $2,900.00.

Contributors-Supporters

Grand Avenue Liquor/Deli Joe Rombi’s Ocean Sushi Patisserie Bechler Peppers Red House Café Sardine Factory Victorian Corner Vivolo’s Chowder House

The Farm Hen Sand Pebble The Quill Nancy’s Attic Chris’ Whale Watching Sandra Rae Lake The Birch Family 2013 Royal Court Blessings Boutique Kaye Coleman, CCHT Field of Dreams Designs Monterey Bay Whale Watching The Yukihiro Family Artisana Gallery Spa on the Plaza

Art Competition Artists Anita Kaplan, Thaleia Widenmann, Laura Lockett, Barbara Norton, Sheree Greek, Wendy Ashby, Daniel DeRoo, Maria Poroy, Joanne M. Baine, Julie Heilman, N.J. Taylor

Feast of Flavors Donors

Trading Card Sponsors

17th Street Grill Beach House at Lovers Point Canterbury Woods Fandango Fifi’s Café First Awakenings Golden Tee

Beth Penney Editorial Services, Cassady Orthodontics, Creating Klarity, Gasper’s Jewelers, Peninsula Pool Service, Triathlon at Pacific Grove.

Entertainers, Cast and Crew

Rockstar Dance Studio Stevie McKim First United Methodist Church Handbells Sharon Ericksen Gordon Coleman Mike Coleman Bryan Diamond Michael Martinez Samulnori Percussion Team 2013 Royal Court Alli Clarke PGHS Breaker Girls Tropical Meuse Band DiFranco Dance Project Temple Dancers Troupe Diva La Iku Roger Powers Debbie Yingling Schugg

We would like to send an extra special

THANK YOU

JR Rouse does everything big. He is one of the “Go Big to the families of the Royal Court. These or Go Home” types. The best families come together to support not part about it is that he supports only their court members but the board his community in the same way. and the community. They step up whenever

JR’s newest way to support the local economy, to “help keep history and a sense of community spirit alive in Pacific Grove” is to Go Big by Going Home. Every time you buy or sell a house with JR Rouse, he will donate 10% of his commission to the Feast of Lanterns.

Dr. Amerian Sones J. Michael and Betty Sproule Jean Stallings Nancy Swing and Russell Sunshine Barbara and Ron Thompson Dan Turrentine Bruce and Linda Vogt Brent and Nicole Walker Rick and Suzanne Weichert Joseph Weiss Joyce Branson-Weiss Michael and Marilynn Whitcomb Kirstie Wilde Wendell and Linda Willingham Ms. Susan Wright Frances Yee

and wherever needed and are always so willing to help. From cousins to aunts and uncles to grandparents to siblings to parents…..you are truly AWESOME and we appreciate you soooo much!!

Court Selection Committee So go big for your community by buying or selling your home with JR Rouse. Tell him (and Joni Birch – Chair this is the key part of donating to the Feast) that Cara Ricketson Allard, Kaye Coleman, Ken Cuneo, you are impressed with the way he supports his Lisa Maddelena, Terry Bishop Peterson. local community…when he supports the Feast of Committee support: Shelby Birch Lanterns. That will seal the deal for the Feast.

Children of the Realm (Ashley Lyon, Thor Birch, Catherine Gruber, Katrina Kityama, Keira Kityama, Grace Woods, Becky Phillips, Cody Wells and Rina Ishiguro) Princess Ruby – Caroline Gruber Princess Amethyst – Hayley Yukihiro Princess Pearl – Ashley Yukihiro Princess Turquoise – Minhee Cho Queen Topaz – Courtney Lyon Bob Lyon Jonathan Villareal Alexa Sorensen Allison Naylor Larry Sands Bill Lyon Brian Sands Bob Gruber Sherry Heitz Sands Linda Pagnella

Joe Shammas Jeff Hobbs Pacific Grove Hyperbaric Chamber Crew Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club Christine Gruber I.A.M.P. (Tony, Brandon and Shane) White Stripe Lighting (Bob and Tony) Hank Heilbron Krissy and Laurie Tim Dagelen Residents of the Bridge Restoration Ministries Marabee Rush Boone Clayton L. Freeman Wilda and Lowell Northrop Roger Brown Troupers of the Gold Coast The Gunter Family

2013 Royal Court Families Queen Topaz Courtney Lyon

Parents – Linda and Bob Lyon • Sister – Ashley

Thank you and Congratulations to this year's Royal Court. You've done an excellent job and you make us proud!!

Princess Pearl

Princess Turquoise

Parents – Lourdes and Glenn Yukihiro Siblings – Hayley, Louie and Lourdes

Parents – Meesun and Dukhyun Cho Siblings – Jeehee and Sonhee

Princess Ruby

Princess Amethyst

Parents – Christine and Bob Gruber Sister – Catherine

Parents – Lourdes and Glenn Yukihiro Siblings – Ashley, Louie and Lourdes

Ashley Yukihiro

Caroline Gruber

Minhee Cho

Hayley Yukihiro

The people on this page are those that helped bring you this years Feast of Lanterns. If you did something to help present this year’s Feast to our community and your name is not on this list: We Apologize! We wanted to include everyone and we are very appreciative of your contribution to this year’s celebration. THANK YOU ALL!

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Your achievements

Peeps Happy Birthday, Helen Johnson!

To Miss Helen Johnson on her 90th Birthday

Dear Helen — We’ve all read Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. A sad story with a happy ending. Well, Helen, you should be the main character in a new version of the “Carol.” No Scrooge here, but a fairy godmother who can turn sadness into joy, and want into plenty.

You don’t need the ghosts of Christmas past, Christmas present, and Christmas to come, to see what’s needed in this world. You see quite well, see with the heart.

A Navajo boy named Braydon, whose parents you helped to transport him to Albuquerque many times for treatment of a brain tumor. Braydon now is on the waiting list for St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Another Tiny Tim on the way.

Several families who fought the cold, the snow-crusted nights in their hogans — you supplied some ten wood stoves, and this magic not only kept them warm but gave them a stove to cook on. Warmth in the cold!

All the children who got a chill from your Halloween displays and a few cavities from your treats, not tricks!

The many families who had holiday feasts and more, pressed down and overflowing, from your special food boxes.

Your visits to the rez, to St. Anne’s Mission, a “come and see” person you are, on site, ideas upon ideas about how to improve the lives of the people, not the least being your role in Heifer International.

Your involvement in all of creation from sanctuary for the monarch to sleeping beneath the swimming sea creatures at the aquarium. No nonsense about you — the business of respecting and maintaining the four-legged, the two-legged, the winged, as the Navajo would put it.

Well done, dear friend!

But one more story, please. On one of your visits, we were driving to Ganado, a town about 15 miles from Klagetoh when we came upon an accident, a car and two open range horses. Your words to me: “You do your good Samaritan thing; I’ll check on the horses.” All covered! The horses had to be put down and the tourists were shaken but uninjured. So there is is, a perfect picture — you helping those creatures who had no one to help them. Helen, I think you have the heart of a Navajo, a great love for creation and all its creatures.

Thanks, from Brother John and all the Navajo whom you’ve helped through all the years. And if I may speak for the animals — thanks for being part of the circle of life!

By Brother John Hotstream, director (retired) at St. Anne’s Mission, Klagetoh, Arizona.

Helen Johnson is best known in Pacific Grove as a butterfly benefactress, but she also supports other diverse non-profits such as a Navajo Mission in Arizona, and bat research. A resident of Canterbury Woods, she recently celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and staff. A highlight of the party was a phone conversation with Lincon Brower of Virginia, who is known worldwide as an expert on monarch butterflies. She also received greetings from another monarch expert, Don Davis of Ontario, Canada. Photo by Bob Pacelli

Delivered by Sandi Douglas at Canterbury Woods Staff Party, August 9, 2013.

Rotary to Hear Talk on Air Show

The Pacific Grove Rotary Club which meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach will have as the speaker on August 20, Bruce Adams, California Air Show. Lunch is $20 and reservations may be made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657

New Face at City Hall

Dianne Lyle’s DiFranco DanceProject

AFRO-LATIN JAZZ (Ages 8 through 18) &

JAZZAMATAZZ FOR KIDS (Ages 4 through 7)

DANCE CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 19th at CHAUTAUQUA HALL (Corner of 16th & Central)

Please go to www.difrancodance.com for schedule, registration forms and details

HARAMBE! (Let’s pull together!) dianne164@aol.com 831.601.9639

The City of Pacific Grove Community Development Department would like to welcome our new Associate Planner, Anastazia Aziz. Anastazia has a bachelor of environmental studies from the University of Waterloo, Canada and was a Commonwealth Scholar in Colombo, Sri Lanka. She has taken graduate courses in public administration from San Jose State. Most recently, she worked for the City of San Jose, for the past 12 years, in the Department of Planning, Building and Code Enforcement, Environmental Services Department, and the City Manager’s Office.

She brings expertise in the realms of current planning, storm water regulations, contract administration, and city government administration.

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Your achievements Elizabeth Werbaneth earns degree

Elizabeth Werbaneth of Carmel Valley earned a bachelor’s degree in games and simulation arts from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May. The institute, founded in 1824, is the nation’s oldest technological research university. The university offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in engineering, the sciences, information technology, architecture, management, the humanities and social sciences. Institute programs serve undergraduates, graduate students and working professionals around the world. Rensselaer faculty are known for research conducted in a wide range of fields, with particular emphasis in biotechnology, nanotechnology, information technology, the media arts and technology.

Peeps New Police Sergeant

Howard Burnham as Field-Marshal Montgomery

Patton, Rommel and Me

It’s December 1945. At British Army of the Rhine HQ, Field-Marshal Montgomery has just been informed of the strange death of General George Patton, Jr. Monty proceeds to survey his and Patton’s parallel lives and loathings, and the part in them played by Erwin Rommel. A chance to review the three most charismatic generals of World War II in the West.

at the Works, 667 Lighthouse Ave. Sun., Sept. 8 at 5:30 p.m. $10 at the door

On Wed., Aug. 7, Pacific Grove Police Chief Myers held the swearing in ceremony for our newest Police Sergeant, Orlando Perez. The Department now has a strong core of experienced sergeants, two of whom have in-depth knowledge of the community—Sergeants Jeff Fenton and Roxane Viray—and two who bring a wealth of knowledge from other departments—Sergeants Carl Lafata and Orlando Perez. Above, L-R are Councilmembers Ken Cuneo and Alan Cohen, Chief Myers, Sgt. Perez, Mrs. Perez, Mayor Bill Kampe and City Manager Tom Frutchey.

City Employee of the Quarter

Above: Monty as Monty. Right: Howard Burnham as Monty

Thank you from Marabee Boone

As I leave my position as President and as a Member of the Board of the Feast of Lanterns I thank all of you for your support. Although the tasks of the board seem sometimes overwhelming, your response this year has made it all worthwhile. I cannot remember a year when the board and I have received so many compliments and thank yous. I am not leaving the Feast I’m just turning it over to an awesome, dedicated, talented and enthusiastic group of supporters. I believe this Board of Directors will make the proper decisions to carry the Feast of Lanterns way into the future. I believe that their goals will be to carry on this tradition in the manner it deserves. And I will be there to support them in any way I can.

My thanks, especially, to this year’s Board of Directors: Joni Birch, Vice President, Court Liaison, Opportunity Drawing Co-Chair and Creative Genius - Terry Bishop Peterson, Secretary and Feast of Flavors Chair – Kaye Coleman, Treasurer and Chair of Opening Ceremonies and Feast of Dance (woohoo) – Rebecca Barrymore, Feast of Foods Chair, Opportunity Drawing Co-Chair and Rebecca was Childrens’ Activities Chair for many years (Rebecca is also retiring from the board) - Shelby Birch, our Souvenir and Graphics Guy – Lonnie Houston – Sustaining Board Member and Opportunity Drawing chair for many years – Carol Lauderdale, Boat Parade Chair – Sherry Sands, Childrens’ Activities Chair and Volunteer Chair (a challenging job) – Joe Shammas, Business Donor Chair, Insurance and Permits Chair (including fireworks). These are the people who are ultimately responsible for a successful Feast of Lanterns each year. This is the awesome board that got me through it one last time.

Along with these dedicated Board Members (and two Board Members Emeritus – Virginia and Gordon Coleman) there are hundreds of others that we couldn’t do without. The Board can plan all they want but without the community it still wouldn’t happen. Please take a look at this year’s thank you ad and you will know as we know that... it takes a Grove...Pacific Grove.

Again, I thank you all for your support through all these years and ask that you continue your support of this awesome event. See you at next year’s Feast!!!

Marabee Rush Boone (P61) - That’s how we know I was a Princess (Turquoise) in 1961.

Terri Schaeffer was named Pacific Grove’s City Employee of the Quarter by her coworkers. A plaque and a check were presented to her at the recent City Council meeting by city Manager Tom Frutchey, above, with Terri. Frutchey priased her for taking on the Housing position all by herself, as well as Code Compliance. She also updates the City’s website.

open concours weekend Jamesons’ Classic Motorcycle Museum 305 Forest Avenue Pacific Grove • 831-331-3335 facebook.com/oldgeezers www.oldgeezersatlarge.com/museum

305 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove

Across from City Hall but a lot more fun!

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New You

Health and Wellness

Where Does Stress Come From?

Rabia Erduman

Self discovery Children learn through observation.

We live in a culture where stress and hardship are expected to be part of our daily life. When you are a child, you are at first your natural self - the Magical Child. You are curious, intelligent, fun loving, playful, sensitive, intuitive, creative, joyful, and honest. As a child you know deep down that survival depends on the grown up “authority figures” who feed you, take care of your survival needs. They become your role models. You’re constantly looking up at them, observing their behavior, trying to be like them. You don’t have choice but to try to imitate them, because your survival as this helpless young child depends on them. “If I’m like my mother, she will approve of me and feed me.” If your father comes home stressed out from his job and you are totally happy, running around, he might not like it.

Over the first 4-5 years as a child when you keep observing that people around you are expecting to feel stress, assuming that they are going to have a hard time in a situation before it has happened, you don’t have a choice but to believe them, and start expecting to feel stress more and more. This assumption means that your magical, natural qualities are being repressed deeper and deeper, like a door closes, and you forget who you really are.

Now, as an adult, you have choices you didn’t have as a child. When you look

around, you can see that different people feel different levels of stress or calmness in the same situation, depending on how much healing has happened around their childhood traumas. When you expect stress, you get stress. When you expect relaxation, you get relaxation.

You can now respond to a stressful situation in different ways than you had been conditioned to as a child. As you allow the door to start opening to your inner joy and intuition, you realize that this is your life. You have a right to live it in a joyful, relaxed way. And now as an adult, you have the capacity to bring your healthy qualities back into your daily life.

Even in a stressful situation, you can keep loving yourself, and deal with the situation in a strong and capable way, knowing that who you are is always loveable and good no matter what is happening in the outer world.

Biography

Rabia Erduman was born in Istanbul, Turkey and later spent 10 years in Germany before arriving in the United States in 1983.

Rabia is an Alchemical Hypnotherapist, Craniosacral Therapist, Polarity Therapist, and a Reiki Master. She assists her clients and students in their process of self-discovery. Rabia also teaches Tantric and spiritually oriented workshops.

Chiropractor

Rabia is the author of Veils of Separation - Finding the Face of Oneness, and has four guided imagery CDs: “Relaxation,” “Meditation,” “Chakra Meditation,” and “Inner Guides.”

She has also been interviewed on radio and television shows and has lectured extensively throughout the years.

To those wishing to understand her work, she says, “I have found working with the combination of mind, body, emotions, and energy to be highly effective in reaching optimum balance. My life and work are about being in the moment, free of fear and the feeling of separation.

Deep joy is a natural expression of this process.”

Transform your negative beliefs. . . transform your life.

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“The Bench” opening in pebble Beach On August 6 a new restaurant, The Bench, overlooking the 18th green, will debut at the Lodge in Pebble Beach. It will be noted for its international styles from Asian to Italian to Middle east, featuring incredible techniques of wood roasting and open-flame cooking. The Bench occupies the space formerly known as club 19.

August 16, 2013 • CEDAR STREET

Free Gentrain lectures in September

The Gentrain Society of Monterey best way to achieve a just state? Is justice Peninsula College will present two free a universal idea as Plato understood it, lectures during September. The Society’s or is justice something culturally deterpurpose is to support and enhance the mined and therefore changeable with regular Gentrain Program (a year-long time, place and circumstance?. Haffa course in Western civilization) at MPC. will seek to make Plato’s philosophy unThe Wednesday lectures, which are open derstandable to the non-philosopher. to the public, are given 1:30 p.m.-2:30 Haffa has a doctorate in comparative litp.m. in Lecture Forum 103. Attendees erature and a master’s in classics from the can purchase a one-day parking ticket in University of Wisconsin-Madison, where the Monterey Peninsula College parking he studied Greek, Latin, and Renaissance lots. The school is located at 980 Fremontdavidbindelproperties.com literature. He has had a lifelong interest Street, Monterey. Call 646-4224 for ad- in Plato.

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Taelen Thomas will present “A “Plato’s Republic and the Question Celebration of Ogden Nash” on Sepof Justice” will be presented on Septem- tember 18. A biographical dramatist and ber 4 by Gentrain director Alan Haffa. poetical showman, Thomas will portray What is justice? How do we know a just Nash in a one-man performance. Nash’s state from an unjust state? How does a subject is, as always, “the minor idiocies just state treat women? Is democracy the

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Legal Notices ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of VERGEN CELESTE LEON Case No. M124118 Filed July 23, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner VIRGEN CELESTE LEON filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name EVERARDO RAFAEL BUSTAMANTE to proposed name EVERETT LEON. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: September 20, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 15.

The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: July 23, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Kay T. Kingsley.

Publication dates: 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16/13 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME: Petition of RICHARD HERNANDEZ III, HAILEY HERNANDEZ Case No. M123945 Filed July 9, 2013. To all interested persons: Petitioner RICHARD HERNANDEZ filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name RICHARD HERNANDEZ III, HAILEY LYNN HERNANDEZ, BENTLEY JAY HERNANDEZ, DRAKE KAY HERNANDEZ to proposed name RICHARD BYRUM, HAILEY LYNN BYRUM, BENTLEY JAY BYRUM, DRAKE KAY BYRUM. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

Notice of hearing date: August 30, 2013 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 14. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: July 09, 2013 Judge of the Superior Court: Kay T. Kingsley.

Publication dates: 07/26, 08/02, 08/09, 08/16/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File Number 20131482 The following person is doing business as: JUST 4U HAIR, 1102 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. KIM HUI, 728 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 5, 2013.

This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name listed above on 08-01-13. Signed Kim Hui. Publication dates 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30/13

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File Number 20100831 The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s) listed: JUST 4U HAIR SALON LLC, 1102 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. JUST 4U HAIR SALON LLC, 1102 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. The fictitious business name was filed in Monterey County on 4-14-2010, file number 20100831. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 5, 2013. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Signed Lonny McDaniel, President. Publication dates 8/16, 8/23, 8/30, 9/6/13

of humanity.” Billy Collins, America’s poet laureate a few years ago, said that, “Nash’s verses are a home for whimsy and goofiness...Light and light-footed as his verse may be, Nash’s wild rhymes... and his tireless inventiveness reveal the most essential of a poet’s credentials, a crazed affection for the language. During the middle decades of the twentieth century, Ogden Nash was the most widely read and openly enjoyed poet in America.”

Taelen Thomas, the renowned bard of Carmel Bay, has been performing as Ogden Nash for several years, and also as Robert Burns, Mark Twain, Daniel Boone, Jack London, John Steinbeck, Dylan Thomas and others. He has recorded a CD of the poetry of Robinson Jeffers. His most recent publication is called “Inside of a Galloping Buffalo.”

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Sustainable PG to hold summer potluck Sustainable PG will host a summer potluck picnic at the Community Garden adjacent to PG Adult School and Parents’ Place at 1025 Lighthouse Avenue on Monday, August 19 starting at 6 p.m. Families are welcome. Please bring a dish to share, dinnerware and plates. The Clock Stoppers, a PG High School jazz combo, will provide entertainment. It is requested that everyone make the picnic a zero-waste event.

Email karin@sustainablepg. org or call 372-0146 for more information.

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Can You Benefit from Municipal Bonds?

Memories

Lovers Point Swimming Pool Blue

John C. Hantelman

Financial Focus Over the past couple of years, the economic picture has brightened for many cities and states — but some of them are still facing potential financial problems. As a citizen, you may well have concerns about these issues. And as an investor, these financial woes may affect your thinking about one particular type of investment vehicle: municipal bonds.

Specifically, given the difficulties faced by a few municipalities, should you consider adding “munis” to your to the fixed-income portion of your portfolio?

It is true that municipal defaults, though still rare, rose in 2012. But we haven’t experienced any sharp increases in defaults in 2013. Overall, default rates for municipal bonds are low — much lower than for corporate bonds of comparable quality, according to Moody’s Investor Services.

Of course, there are no guarantees, but if you stick with “investment-grade” municipal bonds — those that receive the highest grades from independent rating agencies — you can reduce the chances of being victimized by a default. And municipal bonds offer these benefits: • Tax advantages — Municipal bond interest payments are free from federal taxes, and possibly state and local taxes, too. (However, some munis are subject to the alternative minimum tax, as well as state and local taxes.) This tax treatment means you would have to earn a much higher yield on other types of bonds to match the “taxable equivalent yield” of municipal bonds.

• Civic benefits — By adding quality municipal bonds to your portfolio, you can help support worthwhile projects in your community, such as construction of schools and hospitals.

• Steady income — Barring a default, you will receive a regular, predictable income stream for as long as you own your municipal bonds. However, if you currently own many long-term munis, you may want to consider reducing your overall position.

Eventually, rising interest rates will push down bond prices, and long-term bonds carry added risk because their prices will decline more as interest rates rise. Work with your financial advisor to determine the most appropriate approach for your situation.

• Diversification — Municipal bonds can help you diversify the fixed-income portion of your portfolio if it’s heavily weighted toward corporate bonds. And you can even diversify your municipal bond holdings by building a “ladder” consisting of munis of varying maturities. Once you’ve built such a ladder, you can gain benefits in all interest-rate environments — when rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term bonds working for you (longer-term bonds generally pay higher rates than shorterterm ones), and when interest rates rise, you can reinvest the proceeds of your shorter-term bonds at the higher rates.

Consult with your financial advisor to determine if municipal bonds can be an appropriate addition to your portfolio, as investing in bonds involves risks, including credit risk and market risk.

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There was a shade of blue that spoke of days gone by and summers at the beach. It was bright and faded at the same time. soft and crisp. It was swimming pool blue. Public swimming pool blue.

When her kids were small they spent one glorious summer in a fog of swimming pool blue. The pool was small and shallow and only children under the age of 7 were allowed in. Each weekday morning of the summer she walked with her two small kids to the pool at the beach where they took swimming lessons. It was the first lesson of the day and usually still foggy. The pool deck smelt of yesterday’s suntan oil and was always peppered with forgotten towels. She would leave her kids in the able hands of the lifeguards and go on a quick run, 42 minutes exactly, and as she returned she could hear the children’s screams and cheers, splashes and glee. The sun would be sparkling by then, reflecting light and the promise of more summers as perfect as this one.

That summer was like magic for them all. Each day was spread before them on the beach like a banquet. It was a summer for making friends, for laughs and peanut butter sandwiches. It was summer like she remembered as a child - staying out too late; eating dinner once dark began to fall. Sticky sugar and lemonade summer, tan lines and salty water. And the swimming pool blue that sparkled each morning as she ran back to her kids.

Many summers followed but few lived up to the perfection of that one. There were foggy summers when the sun barely shone. Summers where they needed to travel for family, summers where day camps interfered in any thought of pool or beach. Maybe there is only one platonic summer in each person’s life. She was glad hers was spent with her kids.

Life goes by so quickly and then so slowly all the same. Things that you wish would never end, inevitably do and everything that hurts seems to last forever. One day your kids are too big for swimming lessons at the little beach pool and you have barely noticed. Then you wake up one morning to go for a quick run and see the pool being filled. It sparkles in the sun, all swimming pool blue, with tattered and newly forgotten towels around the perimeter. The moms are slathering their babies with lotion and the smell wafts up to you as you round the corner. And you remember every glorious minute you spent there with your babies, watching them, reading a book, clapping for their accomplishments, band-aiding tomato red bloodied toes and counting hermit crabs. You think of their perfect little bodies, their eager eyes, endless smiles, the perfection of the sun shining on your face and salt water left on your lips. All the years of minutes you spent watching them grow.

And you smile. What a great way to start the day.

First United Methodist Church to Host Forum on Homeless Women

Rev. Michael Reid, the Associate Rector of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Pacific Grove, will be speaking on the issue of Homeless Women at a Community Forum at 7:00pm on Tuesday, September 17th. The forum will be held in Grantham Hall at the First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove, 915 Sunset Drive (at 17 Mile Drive).

Rev. Reid will talk about the current realities of homelessness on our peninsula and the unique struggles of women who find themselves homeless. He will provide an update on the responses of our peninsula communities thus far, share his perspective on where we are now and suggest ways that we can work together as individuals and faith communities to be a part of long term solutions.

This Forum is being sponsored by the Ruth Circle Women of the First United Methodist Church. Members of the community are cordially invited to attend.

For more information, contact Pastor Pam Cummings (831) 372-5876

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Right: Mando in front of Mando’s.

Below: (L-R) Bella, little Fiona, and Mary.

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This Mexican-American style restaurant serves probably the most delicious food you’ll ever find in Pacific Grove. The food tastes great the waiters and waitresses have wonderful smiles, and the place itself has interesting décor.

The owner, Armando Cruz (who goes by “Mando”) has always been interested in cooking. He loves to create and serve, and he always has a friendly attitude.

I thought that maybe some readers wiuld see this as a biased advertisement, so I talked to some customers to see what they thought, and I got some great answers: Miss Fiona: “I like the environment a lot!”

Deborah: “The service is great! I come here all the time.”

Mary: “Love it! Love the environment.”

Terry: “The food is a 10, always!”

Now that I have presented to you this article about the wonderful restaurant, I hope I have encouraged you to go and check it out for yourself. If you do, make sure to tell them that Bella sent you in!

Bella Lamacchia is a 7th grader at Pacific Grove Middle School.

Concours d’Animals Adoption Event

The SPCA for Monterey County announces the Concours d’Animals adoption event: Pick Your Price on all dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, turtles, and small pets 4 months and older. Only at the SPCA August 16 through 18.

The Concours d’Animals adoption event takes place Fri., Aug. 16 through Sun., Aug. 18, at the independent SPCA for Monterey County. The SPCA is located at 1002 Monterey-Salinas Highway, across from Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Adoption hours are 11-5 on weekdays and 11-4 on weekends.

In an effort to find loving homes for homeless pets, the SPCA is letting adopters choose their own adoption fee during the event. All dogs and cats will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, given a health evaluation, and lots more.

It’s a value of $500 to $700, not even including the lifetime of love.

Regular adoption fees range from $20 to $290.

For more information, please call The SPCA at 831-373-2631 or visit www.SPCAmc.org.

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Pacific Grove High School Alumna

Haley Andreas competes in US Women’s Am

By Skyler Lewis

Pacific Grove High alumna Haley Andreas played last weekend at the USGA Women’s Amateur Championship, which took place at the Country Club of Charleston, South Carolina.

This was Andreas’ first big tournament in over a year, and she was “ready to get back into the flow of competition”, especially with a new season of NCAA Division I golf ahead at the University of Louisville, Kentucky.

Players in such a USGA Amateur Championship participate first in two days of stroke play (scored by total strokes taken), which are used to determine standings for the subsequent match play (a single-elimination tournament in which the winner of each two-player matchup is scored by holes won rather than by total strokes taken).

Andreas finished the two rounds of stroke play 9 over par, which did not qualify her for the match play tournament (the cutoff was 8). “The first day of stroke play was extremely windy, but overall I felt I played a lot better than my score reflected,” reported Andreas. “The greens were extremely quick and angulated so that was something I had to get adjusted to.”

But such a finish did not discourage the dedicated player, who was both glad and grateful to be a part this event, which had “so many positives to feed off of.”

“USGA events are always filled with the best competitors from around the world, so to be competing against the best made the experience humbling and exciting,” she said.

Andreas was a standout player on the women’s golf team at Pacific Grove High School, where for all four years she both earned varsity letters in golf and made firstteam MTAL All-League. After three years of playing golf at the University of Arizona, Andreas is transferring this year to the University of Louisville where she will attend on a full-ride golf scholarship.

As a redshirt junior in her first year at Louisville, Andreas is experienced in balancing school and golf, with three years of college athletics already under her belt. She took additional classes at the University of Louisville this summer to lighten the load during golf season.

After finishing her degree in Sports Administration in Louisville, Andreas plans on pursuing a full-time golf career. She is optimistic about her upcoming time at Louisville.

“I believe my new coaches here will help me become the player I can be and support me in being the best that I can be as a player and student,” she said.

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There are a few reasons people slice and we will cover these in future articles.The fault area I see is the golfer will on the back swing lay the club off on the back swing which means the shaft of the club is FLAT and LEVEL to the ground on the back swing, getting the club too far behind them. Then what happens is the hands come over the top on the down swing. To fix this problem area, stand next to your garage door facing away from the door.

Take a few swings and if you pull the club around behind you, you are not in a good position. The club head should never hit the door on either side of the swing.

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The Little Car Show

Above, a 1951 Crosley Super Sedan belonging to Mike Brinter of Clear Lake

Photo by Neil Jameson

Above, Photo by Skyler Lewis

These folks from Roseville howed a hand-built relica of a 1932 Roadster, complete with trailer and motorcycle. Photo by Neil Jameson

Photo above and right by Neil Jameson

Above, a Morris Mini panel wagon belonging to Mario Saviano of Salinas

1958 BMW Isetta 3--, owned by Vince Knauf of San Diego. The front opens to allow the driver and/or passenger to enter. It has a beautiful hand-tooled leather “trunk.” Photos by Neil Jameson

Zero Gas Terri Hershner of Jacksonville, FL is the first person to ride an electric motorcycle across the United States alone. The bike he used was a Zero S, which runs on Lithium Ion batteries, the platform which Hershner used as a base to extend the bike’s capabilities. He outfitted it with multiple batteries, sometimes using nine chargers at a time to cut down on charge time. At one point he could charge the entire bike in one hour.

It is a freeway legal vehicle.

He topped it off with a highly aerodynamic Vetter motorcycle shell to more than double the bike’s range and power on a single charge. The shell is similar in the front to a 747, with a rounded nose and pointed blade-like tail.

He also made a trip from June 29-July 7, 2013, took four days, and was part of the larger “B.C. 2 B.C.” All Electric Vehicle Rally. The event covered 1500 miles from British Columbia, Canada, to Baja California, Mexico. In the future, Hershner hopes to make his current vehicle more elegant and continues to advocate the value of electric vehicles.

The “Zero” Motorcycle is increasingly being used by government institutions, particularly law enforcement.

San Jose and Los Angeles Police Departments recently acquired several vehicles, as well as the Monterey Police Department, which acquired one Zero Motorcycle for its mounted officers.

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Above, Photo by Skyler Lewis

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Joe Pala of Monterey brought his 2002 Palazzo Tipo Mondo Posto, above. He received an award, presented by Barry Meguiar, founder of Meguiar’s Inc., car care products. Photo by Tony Prock

It was, after all, about French cars. A 1971 2CV6, left, owned

by Michael Adamson of Pacific Grove, and a Peugeot moped and Solex power-assisted bicyle, above, were examples of the honored marques.

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A 1931 American Austin owned by Lynn James of Tracy caught the Mayor’s eye and won Mayor’s Choice.

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Blackbird, Blackbird, Fly Away Jane Roland

Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts We see them all of the time, the large black birds that have taken over the Monterey Peninsula. There are a number that reside near our house and make their presence known. They hang off the feeders, competing with the squirrels, jays and woodpeckers that seem oblivious to the fact that the seeds are not intended for them but for finches and other little avian fellows. As the dogs walk by Othello and his friends attack, not quite pecking but alarming their target. I thoroughly enjoy watching the fellows; they preen, screech and let us know they are here and here to stay.

There has been speculation as to what they are. Rooks, blackbirds, crows and ravens are often confused with each other. They are actually four distinct birds; crows, ravens and rooks are all Corvids, whereas the blackbird is a member of the thrush family.

They all have different voices, and if you are so inclined, you can go on line and hear the difference. The raven haunted many of Poe’s works, no one will forget “Quoth the raven “never more.” Blackbirds were a subject of many famous songs and poems and Native Americans took the name to designate honor and strength.

I have no idea with what species we are dealing and I am sure someone will let me know. They are large, black, noisy and omni-present.

Nonetheless, whether they are ravens, blackbirds or large crows, they are all over the place and the subject of many artistic works. As I look out the window of our home office, I see them hopping along the fence. There haven’t been as many of late, perhaps they are seasonal, or have left for a summer vacation. I am not a bird watcher per se, but I enjoy watching birds and their antics.

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NBC News ran an article several days ago on a startling discovery: Canadian researchers have reported in a study that it’s possible to use MRI brain scans to establish communication with people who seem completely unconscious. They say their findings don’t mean everyone in a coma or a persistent vegetative state is conscious, but say that this should help doctors find out who is and who isn’t. “We hope to be able to reach patients who are trapped in their bodies,” says Lorina Naci, a researcher specializing in brain imaging techniques for patients with severe brain injury. “We want to give patients some autonomy in their lives.” Naci’s team came up with a method for determining whether patients are not just hearing sounds, but able to think clearly about what those sounds mean and answer ques tions. Other studies have shown that up to 20 percent of patients in various Genevieve Smith vegetative states can hear and respond on at least some level. Dr. Nicholas Schiff of Weill Cornell Medical College says there’s a clear need for better methods of determining who’s conscious but severely brain damaged, and who has no consciousness at all. “People (may) have the appearance of being in a vegetative or minimally conscious state, but through technology we have discovered some of them have been misdiagnosed,” Schiff, who was not involved in this study, said in a telephone interview.

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Enough about birds. We need to talk about dogs and Fiesta Del Perro, a celhis or her wishes, and that may work just fine. On the other hand, there ebration of dogs to be held on September 28 at Robert Down School by Pacific Grove are arguments to be made that the person to whom you delegate authorRotary Club. It is a “fun” dog show with entertainment, food, competitions (cutest, ity to make such choices doesn’t intimately know your end of life wishes, funniest, fattest, look alike owner, fastest, loudest, etc) judged by local stars. Lots of might not want the enormous responsibility of making critical life or death food, good music with The Wharf Rats, clowns, face painting and more. Everyone is decisions on your behalf, may refuse to serve as your Healthcare Agent or welcome and, should you wish to sponsor, have a booth, or present a demonstration, may predecease you. Executing a Living Will can ensure that you live and let me know, we want the world to know Pacific Grove loves dogs and welcomes An that estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s die ondisease. your own terms, and very often gives people peace of mind that they them. Will Bullas, President of the Carmel Art Association and famous international have planned for all contingencies. For all of these reasons, it cannot hurt Theactive number of Fiesta Americans with and Alzheimer’s than doubled artist, is an honorary member of our club, on the Committee judge of has more to execute a Living Will if you feel very strongly about directing your end children’s art competition and “fun” dog judging since 1980.contest. (a disclaimer – I have long of life choices.

You may read the entire NBC article online at http://www. loathed the use of the word fun as an adjective, but it is now accepted and, often, is a nbcnews.com/health/brain-scans-reveal-which-vegetative-patients-aregood descriptive noun.)

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Make This a Golden Age Michael Martinez with Special Guest Louis Landon Will Appear at Canterbury Woods

Canterbury Woods will again host local favorite Michael Martinez, along with special guest artist Louis Landon, for a piano concert featuring original contemporary compositions. Michael enjoys performing many genres of music on the local scene, and recently had the chance to travel to Canada to perform with Stu Hayden at the Blues Festival in Windsor. Finding the experience of collaborating with other musicians very rewarding, Michael has arranged for New York pianist Louis Landon to come and join him for his upcoming concert.

Michael is inspired by Louis’ philosophy of bringing peace and happiness through music, and recognizes a kindred sense of what he seeks to bring the audience through his musical performances as well.

The community is invited for an evening of music with these two amazing contemporary piano artists on Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Auditorium at Canterbury Woods-651 Sinex Ave., Pacific Grove. For more info: michael@michaelmartinezmusic.com RSVP: 657-4193

Booksigning for Carmel Mystery Writer

Kathryn Gualtieri, local author and Carmel historian, will hold a book signing of the third in her popular Nora Finnegan mysteries, The Laundryman’s Daughter, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Sat., Aug. 24 at Pilgrim’s Way Bookstore. It’s on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th in Carmel. 624-4955.

“The next day I will be doing a book talk with my friend and fellow mystery writer, Gayle Ortiz, the owner of Gayle’s Bakery in Capitola,” says Gualtieri. “Gayle and I will be informally discussing The Laundryman’s Daughter on Sun., Aug. 25 starting at 3:00 p.m. at River House Books, 208 Crossroads Blvd. In Carmel.” 626-2665.

Both events are free and open to the public.

Don Kohrs to speak at SAR Meeting

The Monterey Bay Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution will hold a meeting on Sat., Sept. 14 at 1:00 p.m. at Canterbury Woods, 651 Sinex Ave. Pacific Grove. The featured speaker will be Don Kohrs who will discuss the Chautauqua movement and how it came to Pacific Grove.

The Sons of the American Revolution is a historical, educational, and patriotic non-profit organization that seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, appreciation for true patriotism, respect for our national symbols and value of American citizenship. Membership is available to those who can trace their family tree back to a point of having an ancestor who supported the cause of American Independence during the years 1774-1783.

Please contact Peter Tansill at 643-1040 if you would like to attend.

Science Saturday: Rocks and Minerals

What’s rockin’ at the Museum? Sat., Aug. 31, come discover the world of rocks and minerals! The Carmel Valley Gem & Mineral Society is joining us for this month’s event where you can grow your own crystals, create agate gemstone necklaces, explore volcanic rocks, and even win a gift on the geology-themed prize

wheel. Join the Museum for a fun, free event dedicated to ROCKing out!

Visitors may drop in anytime at this event between 11:00 a.m. And 3:00 p.m. to enjoy all the activities.

Science Saturdays are held at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History: 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove.

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Tango events upcoming Nance Hoeft will offer dance lessons at two different venues in coming weeks.

Nance and DJ David will host “Haute Tango Milonga,” dinner and dancing at the Haute Enchilada Galeria in Moss Landing Fri., Aug. 23 from 8-11 p.m.

David Chiu will offer Argentine a tango workshop for advanced students and beginners at Pacific Grove Dance at 205 17th Street on Sat., Aug. 24 from12:30 p.m. “Movements for Open Embrace versus Close Embrace” will be presented for $30.

The workshop will also be offered on Sun., Aug. 25 at the same time and price.

Cost to attend both workshops is $50.

To preregister for workshops or private lesson, or for more information, contact Hoeft at tangonance@gmail.com or 915-7523.

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Grease, the School Version, was Greased Lightning Ragamuffin Musical Theatre Camp presented it final summer camp production for its 2013 season at the Pacific Grove Performing Arts Center over the weekend to throngs of enthusiastic flower-carrying friends, family, and adoring community members.

Ann Jealous and Caroline Haskell to speak at Pacific Grove Library

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Performance Review Remarkably well cast, each actor found perfect placement of character in their colorful roles and successfully performed them. From the sober “Miss Lynch” (Sarah Galley), to bawdily-behaving “Marty” (Taylor Rhodes), up to the heart throb lover boys, Danny Zuko (Cameron Reeves) over to the Burger Palace Boys; Kenickie (Ty Barrett), Rudy (Daniela Coatu) and Sonny (Heather Baer), they greased the lightning!

Scene after scene the hits kept coming, on time and in time. The orchestra maintained a steady beat to accompany and lead the many great solo vocal moments by “Marty” (Taylor Rhoades), “Rudy” (Daniela Coatu), “Sandy D” (Ashley Reed), “Rizzo” (Lauren Pick), “Kenickie” (Ty Barrett) and the “Teen Angel” (Michael Blackburn). Perhaps this is a chance to sing the praises of Mr. Blackburn and his many generous contributions of time and talent to our many local community musical productions. Thank you Michael Blackburn!

Getting back on task, the choreography, costuming, props, sets, lighting and well coached vocals left nothing to be desired. From flounce to leather, this show was exquisitely nuanced, especially the hot ride, “Greased Lightning.”

In sum total, each and every actor on stage delivered a performance of fine distinction. Everyone having brought their “A” game making a well prepared and executed production they can always be proud of.

Addendum: The “behind the scene” story is, at least, equally fascinating. But that is another story. It does seem appropriate to note here, however: This year’s, 2013 Ragamuffin Musical Theatre Summer Camp spectacular productions, displayed the well-loved story of “Pinocchio” (with a special twist on parenting) as well as the classical high school version of “Grease.” Both renditions were special publications requiring express permission for re-enactment; that means money, progressive vision and stick-to-it-ness in acquiring production rights.

Under the well-seasoned direction and extraordinary insight of Dianne Lyle, along with “help from her friends,” audiences and participants have been transported by talented groups of young men and women, through summer after summer, year after year, marked with memorable summer seasons of fun, life long learning, risk, education and experience.

Regardless of circumstance, or distress, the shows go on, and most often, to standing ovation appreciation, or not, dependant upon whatever level of comfort is deemed appropriate by the viewer from their seat in “the house.”

“How do you thank someone who has taken you from crayons to perfume?”

Year after year, for 12 years, Pacific Grove Recreation Department, in cooperation with the tremendous efforts of the company, has been fortunate to subsidize Ragamuffin Summer Theatre Camps for local Peninsula youth. Thank you falls short.

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7:30 - 9 p.m., Thurs., Aug. 22 at Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Ave., P.G. Suggested donation is $10; refreshments are included. Book are available at The Works in PG and at the event. For more information contact FriendsPGLibrary@yahoo.com.

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‘Rehabilitated’ snow plover chicks wild release program

Aquarium program aids endangered species

By Peter Mounteer Since 2000, the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Point Reyes Bird Observatory (now called Point Blue Conservation Science) have been working together to raise and rehabilitate abandoned bird chicks found on Monterey County beaches.

The two institutions held a release for three rehabilitated Snowy Plover chicks on August 8 at Moss Landing State Beach.

The chicks were among eleven others released this Spring and Summer, with five more chicks in rehabilitation now as the plover mating season draws to a close.

Snowy Plovers are small, sparrowsized shorebirds. They can be identified by distinctive dark patches on the sides of their neck which are complemented by their backs, colored a pale tan or brown with a white underbelly. They are quite common on every continent except Asia, Antarctica and Australia. In North America they are commonly seen on the Gulf and Pacific Coasts. In 1993 the latter population was designated as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Reasons for that specification primarily include shrinking habitats due to climate change and human activity.

It is the endangered status of the Pacific Coast population of Snowy Plovers, the lack of adequate population control programs on the Central Coast and severe population decreases, that lead to the partnership between what is now Point Blue and The Monterey Bay Aquarium over a decade ago.

Snowy Plovers were once much more populous on the West Coast. According to Carlton Eyster, a biologist with Point Blue, the introduction of the non-native Red Fox in the 1950s and 1960s contributed heavily to drastic population losses among Snowy Plovers by the mid 1980s. The Snowy Plover and its nests are easy prey for terrestrial predators like foxes and raccoons, largely because they nest on the ground.

Today, the mouths of the Pajaro and Salinas rivers host the two largest populations of plovers. There are a total of about 375 to 380 breeding adult birds of this species on the Monterey Peninsula.

Wild plover nests are monitored by state park personnel and biologists with

Point Blue. If someone finds an abandoned nest with eggs or chicks in it, they will collect the contents of the nest and bring them to the Monterey Bay Aquarium where they conduct on site, behind the scenes rehabilitation.

According to Aimee Greenebaum, Associate Curator of Aviculture at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, the eggs or chicks will be placed into an ICU that is kept at a constant temperature of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Accompanying the chicks will be a feather duster to imitate the feeling of being incubated by its parent.

Sometimes an adult Snowy Plover from one of the aquarium’s exhibits will be introduced to aid brooding. They are fed live insects that are placed close by, to simulate finding food in the wild. After a few days the chicks are moved to a larger space that is only heated on one side to incrementally adapt them to colder temperatures.

Finally, they are placed in a large, unheated cage with other birds and hidden food that they must search for in sand, to give the birds a taste of what living in the wild is like. They are then released on local state beaches. The whole rehabilitation process takes roughly 35 days.

Similar programs exist with the Piping Plover on the Great Lakes, conducted by the Detroit Zoo, and with Snowy Plovers at the Oregon Coast Aquarium.

The Snowy Plover’s status as endangered species on the Pacific Coast may pose challenges for development on the peninsula, particularly where California American Water and the proposed Monterey Peninsula Water Supply Project are concerned. On May 22, 2013 Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) sent a letter to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service asking weather or not a desalination test well could be placed at a site in Marina without disturbing the threatened birds. The site is owned by Cemex, the world’s largest sand and building materials company, and is easily spotted from Highway 1 as a tan building among sand dunes often issuing white smoke from a chimney. As of Aug. 12, Farr has yet to receive an official reply from USFWS. Another problem with plover conservation arises with the difficult issue of predation. Plover parents, when threatened

Aimee Greenbaum, Associate Curator of Aviculture at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, and Monika Rohrer release captive rehabilitated snowy plovers at Moss Landing State Beach on Aug. 8. Photo by will commonly abandon their nest, even if they are incubating eggs, for long periods until they feel safe. This behavior jeopardizes the health and safety of the eggs, which are left unprotected and thus open to predators.

Eyster stresses that these birds will do everything possible to lure the predator away from their nests, going so far as to imitate having an injury, called the “broken wing display” to distract a given predator away from the nesting site. However, sometimes the plover faces no other choice but to abandon the nest. The only way to for humans curb this behavior is to ensure that plovers do not feel threatened and avoid disturbing their nesting areas.

Beach goers should be mindful to stay out of fenced off areas and keep their dogs out of such areas as well, as these areas contain, among other things, vulnerable Snowy Plover nests. “Most nesting sites” Eyster says, “Have been appropriately fenced off. We try to identify higher concentration areas and fence them accordingly.” Avoiding a nest that is not within a fenced off can be difficult as nesting sites can often be hard to recognize. Many are just natural or scraped depressions in the ground with the only tell-tale signs being

lines of shell fragments, fish bones or pebbles. The eggs are tiny and similar in color to sand, making them a hard find for the untrained eye.

Mating season in the wild is March through September. These are the months the rehabilitation program is active.

Plover females will often take more than one mate and produce multiple broods a year. Each nest will contain anywhere from two to six eggs. Females will leave the nest after a chick has hatched, leaving the males to look after babies, which are unable to fly for several weeks after hatching. The several weeks of incubation and several weeks of subsequent flightlessness are the most vulnerable periods in the lives of plovers on the Central Coast. Once hatched, Snowy Plover chicks can leave the nest after only three hours. They will locate food for themselves and explore the area surrounding their nests but will remain dependent on their remaining male parent for support until they learn how to fly.

In its 13-year history the Monterey Bay Aquarium has released around one hundred Snowy Plovers into the wild at various points around the Monterey Peninsula and Bay.

Adult snowy plover. Photo by Michael L. Baird Snowy plover chicks in captivity. Monterey Bay Aquarium Photo by Randy Wilder

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Market SnapShot (as of Aug 13, 2013) Pacific Grove Single Family

Number of Properties

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Properties in Escrow

24

$722,000

$692,692

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Closed Sales August

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$1,125,000 $991,667

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Closed Sales Year to Date 2013

105

$655,000

Average Price

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Days on Market

61