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Fri. Aug. 12 “Whale of a Good Time” Fundraiser for Marine Life Studies 6 p.m. Monterey Bay Educational Center & Benefit Gallery 53 Fountain Ave., Pacific Grove. Free admission Info call 831.901.3833 or www.marinelifestudies.org • Weekends Dog Day at Lovers Point - 5 Lanterns of Peace - 7 Banana Bread Pudding - 9 Aug. 18-Sept. 25 ‘Annie: The Musical’ Outdoor Forest Theater Tickets $28 to $35 discounts for seniors 65+, students, children, teachers and active military. (831) 622-0100 or www.pacrep.org • Wed. Aug. 17 The Little Car Show downtown Pacific Grove 12-5 PM Free www,marinamotorsports.org Times • August 12-18, 2011 Pacific Grove Community News Vol. III, Issue 48 Fri. Aug. 19 7-8:30 PM Talk: Sundance Peace Chief Sonne Reyna City staff, builders, Peace Resource Center 1364 Fremont Blvd. vendors celebrate Seaside “Summer of Through Aug. 28 A model interpretation of the Progress” Chinese Fishing Village on display at the By Cameron Douglas Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History City leaders and Public Works employees enjoyed a satisfying lunch on the new patio at Lovers Point on August 5. Mayor Pro Tem Bill Kampe welcomed the group and acknowledged those who have worked toward what he called, “the summer of progress.” Thurs. Aug. 25 Joe and Paula Cavallaro, owners of City of Pacific Grove The Grill, provided hot dogs, popcorn and Police Department soft drinks for the group. Kampe thanked Citizens’ Academy Training volunteer Bob Blade and the PG Kiwanis Program begins 12-week course Club for their help in retrofitting the swim- 6-9 PM ming pool drain to new safety standards, in at the PGPD cooperation with Recreation Director Don Mothershead. “Great to have the swimming Above: (L-R) City Manager Tom Frutchey; Class limited to 24 students. developer Robert Enea; restaurateur Call Cdr John Nyunt pool open this summer,” said Kampe. Jim Gilbert; Deputy City Manager Jim 831-648-3143 A long list of people and businesses Becklenberg. Right: PG Public Works • received recognition for their part in im- employees make good use of the new patio. Thurs. Aug. 25 proving and maintaining Lovers Point Park, Harvest Moon 2 a destination for people from all over the Public Works for their efforts to assist Wine and fine fare tasting world: with the work and maintain the park. Benefits Gateway Center City Planners Lynn Burgess, Sarah 6:30-8:30 Kampe announced the City will soon A Taste of Monterey on Hardgrave and Ashley Hefner. issue a building permit for work to move Mike Bellinger and Elke Ikeda for de- forward at the former Old Bath House, Cannery Row Bath House,” Kampe said, as he introduced $50 sign of park improvements, including new and groundbreaking will begin soon. The 831-372-8002 x 12 or fencing, the patio and an ADA-compliant Old Bath House was built and operated for Enea and designer Dave Prew, along with www.gatewaycenter.org path through the park. 30 years by David Bindel. Since closing restaurateur Jim Gilbert and his partner Kevin Otto Construction for their work in- in November, 2005 the restaurant and its Phillips, who have leased most of the building stalling the improvements. furnishings have been possessions of the for use as a new restaurant to be named, “The City Engineer Sherman Low for sewer City, which owns the building. Ted and Lovers Point Beach House.” Inside improvement designs. Cindy Walter, owners of the very successful In conclusion, Kampe said, “The work we Kent Munro of BMR Construction Passionfish restaurant, made a brief offer to have seen over the summer and the renewed Ben Alexander Golf ...... dark for coordinating between the city and take over the Bath House but then withdrew. energy that new partnerships and the swim- Cop Log ...... 3 contractors. Soon after, developer Robert Enea made a ming pool represent are a harbinger of good Food ...... 9 City Finance staff Tony McFarlane and bid to oversee needed modifications to make things to come for Lovers Point and Pacific Green Page ...... 12 Grove.” Health & Well-Being ...... 11 Cathy Krysyna for managing grants, budget the place ADA-compliant. High Hats & Parasols ...... 4 and payment duties. “Real progress is underway at the Old See SUMMER Page 2 Legal Notices ...... 9 Opinion ...... 9 The Arts ...... 8 Shelf Life ...... (dark) ing injuries. Now recovered, he sent a letter lution Control Agency, or the Monterey Fire Sports ...... 6 to Officer Eva Rasul, who responded to the Department’s Prevention Division. Now Showing ...... 8 News from the call. “It was you saved me from death,” the Our fire department relies on a breathing man wrote. “You are my benefactor.” support compressor to fill air tanks for breath- City Manager’s Officers Buettler and DiMarco also ing in heavy smoke. It is also a critical piece Make us your friend received written praise from people they’ve of equipment in the hyperbaric decompression on Facebook to receive office helped. chamber, where diving accidents are treated. calendar updates and Frutchey reminds us that fire hydrant The compressor at the Pacific Grove station reminders on your By Cameron Douglas testing will continue over the next few needed replacement; and the first quote came Facebook page! months. This testing can cause temporary in at $40,000. Not happy with that, Captain Our City Manager, Tom Frutchey, drops in water pressure and discoloration Jim Brown and Engineer Frank Consiglio took makes a weekly report to city staff. Here of the water coming from the tap. The dis- it on themselves to keep looking and found are a few items of interest: coloration may result from sediment in the a suitable replacement for just over $2,500. The Police Department has recently pipes, which will settle on its own. It is best The Streets Division of Public Works received three thank-you letters from to make sure the water is clear before laun- has been working diligently to restore and re- citizens. The most striking came from an dering clothes to prevent staining. Concerns paint crosswalks and other street markings as Send your calendar items to: elderly man who was hit by a car on David about water quality should be directed to Cal schools re-open. 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Linnet Harlan Cameron Douglas Shelf Life Cop log Woof! Woof! Nobody’s home! On vacation! See you soon. An officer responded to a complaint of barking dogs on Congress Avenue. A beagle and a small white dog were trying to out-bark each other. Complainant said it’s an ongoing issue, and the Animal Control Officer is aware of it. An at- tempt to contact the dogs’ owner revealed that no one was home. The ACO will hear receive a copy of the report. Monterey Peninsula Call your money Regional Park A coin purse was lost on Ocean View during Feast of Lanterns. It has sen- District Offering timental value. Free Opportunity to Cash was found on Lighthouse Avenue and placed into evidence for safe- keeping. View Perseid Meteor Shower August 12 Hard to drive while drinking and counting cash Michael David Thayer was pulled over on David Avenue. Thayer was in pos- The stage is set for a session of prescription meds with and without a prescription and a large amount potentially spectacular show with of cash. He already had a warrant on him, and was arrested for possession of the Perseids being one of the best controlled substances for sale and DUI with an open container. meteor showers to observe. As Venus and Mars set in the west, Must have jumped out of my wallet the sky will darken for the most Multiple identification cards were lost on the bike path. dependable shower of the year. Hot drinks and cookies provided Coming soon to a jail near here for free. Rain, fog or cloud cover cancels event. Several items, including credit cards, were taken from a vehicle on Sunset The free event takes place Friday, August 12, 9-11:00 pm at the Drive. Suspect left prints and used the credit cards at nearby businesses. Garland Park Visitor Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Road. All ages are welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Call 659-6065 to pre- That’ll cost plenty register. This event is presented in cooperation with the Monterey Institute While attempting a 3-point turn on Seafoam, the driver of a Porsche backed for Research in Astronomy (MIRA). For more information, please call Joseph into a BMW. Narvaez, 372-3196, ext. 3. For more information on all upcoming summer activities of The Park Stop annoying your own house District, see the Let’s Go Outdoors! guide or visit mprpd.org. Suspect calls home and leaves annoying messages even after being told not to do it.

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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 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. New Citizens’ Police Academy Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Fri. and is available at various locations throughout the city as well as by e-mail sub- class forming, to begin August 25 scription. The City of Pacific Grove Police Department will offer a 12-week Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson Citizens’ Academy Training Program beginning August 25, 2011. News: Cameron Douglas, Marge Ann Jameson The Citizens’ Academy provides community members with an inside News Intern: Nick Silvestri look at local law enforcement, but it is not designed to train the participant Contributors: Ben Alexander • Betsy Slinkard Alexander • Guy Chaney to be a police officer. Topics include police ethics, investigations, traffic Jon Guthrie • Amy Coale Solis • Rhonda Farrah enforcement, community oriented policing strategies and more. Classes Linnet Harlan • Neil Jameson • Richard Oh • Dirrick Williams meet on Thursday evenings from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Pacific Grove PROOF O.K. BY: ______O.K. WITH CORRECTIONS BY:______Rich Hurley (Sports) Police Department. The classes will be certified for college course credit. Photography: Cameron Douglas • Peter Mounteer There is no charge to Citizens’ Police Academy participants and the class PLEASE READ CAREFULLY • SUBMIT CORRECTIONSDistribution: ONLINE Kristi Portwood and Rich Hurley Advertising: Christine Miskimon is limited to 24 students. ADVERTISER: PACIFIC GROVE TRAVEL PROOF CREATED AT: 7/7/2011 3:57 AM Potential candidates for the Citizens’ Police Academy must meet SALES PERSON: Pam Watson PROOF DUE: - the following criteria: Minimum age of 21 years, live or work in Pacific PUBLICATION: VS-SC DAILY 831.324.4742NEXT RUN DATE: 07/08/11 Voice VS-9000136899.INDDGrove, no felony convictions, no assault or battery or weapons convic- SIZE: 3 col X 5 in 831.324.4745 Fax tions within the the past 10 years, no misdemeanor arrests within three [email protected] years of application. Applications may be picked up at the Pacific Grove Police department. Inquiries should be made to Commander John Nyunt, Email subscriptions: [email protected] Administrative Services at 831-648-3143. Calendar items to: [email protected] Page 4 • CEDAR STREET Times • August 12, 2011 Jon Guthrie High Hats & Parasols Dear Readers: Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & • Free! Will & Finck Company will send you a complimentary copy of our new- Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology est catalog. Just write to us and ask. San Francisco. used at the time. The writings contained in “High Hats” are not our words. They are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Our • Dr. Price’s Cream Baking Power has been the standard for more than 40 years. journalistic predecessors held to the highest possible standards for their day, as do we Makes your cooking the best. Bake delicious cakes, biscuits, griddle cakes, and at Cedar Street Times. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” other pastries. $1.05 for a large can. Gunzendorfer, Grocer. are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also • The Avenue Store offers California and tropical fruits all summer long. Sweet, worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding. juicy Bing cherries, just 2¢ by the pound. General groceries as well. Just give us a call and we will deliver your order, free. • Want to look your best? Try the shaving shop across the street from the post The News … from 1911. office. Hair and sideburns clip, waxing, and shave, 50•.

Chautauqua off to good start Author’s Notes This year’s Chautauqua is moving right along. The Sabbath was a day full of in- I The Board of Equalization collects California state sales and use tax, as well as terest. In the morning, a crowded Love Feast was held, and this good old-fashioned fuel, alcohol, and tobacco taxes and fees that provide revenue for state govern- institution drew out some three hundred testimonials written by people from all parts ment. of the State in preparation to attending this year’s events. “It is good to be here again,” wrote many returning participants. II In 1911, cod liver oil was a cure-all. Children often had spoonfuls forced down At 11 o’clock, the bishop spoke, bringing the very essence of Christianity to their throats for virtually any and all ailments. Today, Cod liver oil is widely Chautauqua and impressing upon all listeners the intense importance of embracing taken to ease the pain of arthritis. It also has a positive effect on heart and bone. Christianity, and also impressing on the audience the compared value of Christianity The value of hypophosphite of lime was far less certain than that of cod liver rather than embracing only other interests. The Bishop reminded all that Chautau- oil, but it was widely used to relieve the moods swings and aches of menopause. qua, conceived in New York as a school for training Sunday teachers, became an This piece probably represents one of the promo pieces paid for by a sponsor, advocate of Christ even though it is now much more eclectic than in its earliest days. but represented as being news. In fact, the Bishop reminded all of the resolution that while Chautauqua certainly III The “Ohio” way referred to charging by the linear foot rather than setting a fixed would not ignore religion, it would not confuse itself with a religious camp. “job” price. The afternoon was given to a service dedicated to recognizing and honoring members of the conference (and any wives or family members) who might have passed away IV Yes, this is a joke. Humor was coming into vogue in both magazines and news- during the year. In the evening, several deacons and elders were ordained. A rousing papers. A little bit of something intended to make readers laugh found itself sermon focused on the “spirit” of Daniel. A roaring chorus of hallelujahs followed. inserted among other items without announcement. Monday presented no programs, but focused on the routine business of Chautau- qua. Reports were heard and resolutions presented, which were accepted or denied. References: Pacific Grove Review, Monterey Daily Cypress, Del Monte Weekly, Salinas Index, Monterey County Post, Bullions’ Grammar (1890). Taxes lower this year The California State Board of Equalization has fixed the State tax as follows: general fund, 29¢; school fund, 18.4¢; interest and sinking fund, 2¢; university fund, 1¢. The total state tax is 50.4¢. Last year the state tax was 60.8¢, making for a reduction of 10.4¢ this year. The total assessment of all counties upon which the tax is to be levied is $1,107,106,327. I Quarrels over travel cost Many frequent travelers are objecting to fare increases announced by Southern Pacific. The rate to Chicago, now standing at $73, a $5 increase, is bemoaned as People pick up too stiff to be tolerated by many people of limited means. Other fares are also being complained about. This newspaper urges you to not wait until you arrive at the depot before learn- our paper ing of price increases. Remember, too, that other customers are waiting to purchase tickets. Don’t force them to wait in line while you argue with the ticket agent over cost. Fare increases are not the fault of this hapless individual; prices are set by administrators much farther up the line. You might consider writing a letter of because they displeasure to Southern Pacific headquarters. If you are unhappy with the high-ups decisions, you might also cancel your trip or go by motor vehicle or bus. Cure for consumption want to! Dr. Scott has announced a new way to treat one of man’s oldest and most feared ailments. Scott’s Emulsion, a blend of pure cod liver oil, hypophosphite of lime, soda, and several secret ingredients shows surprising propensity as a treatment for Consumption. On the market only a short while, physicians world-wide have praised They read it, they keep it, Scott’s Emulsion. There is little need to worry about side effects either. Scott’s Emulsion is as palatable as milk. and they share it, And there is more. Much more. This wonder drug also seems to work with wasting diseases and chronic coughs. because we write about them! Dr. Scott has explained that its effectiveness is a matter not only of what is in the emulsion, it is also the portions used in mixing. Dr. Scott urges you to ask for Scott’s Emulsion at your drug store. You will find Advertise with Cedar Street Times, it much cheaper that a trip to the doctor’s office.II Pacific Grove's only adjudicated NEWSpaper Snippets from around the area… (and the only one in the world devoted strictly • Mary and Jane, two attractive Pagrovian young ladies, had gone to the pavilion with two handsome young men, Jack and John, and chaperones. The next day, to Pacific Grove people!) talking things over while enjoying sodas at the Grove drug store, said Mary to Jane: “I had a terrible time with Jack. He refused to stop talking.” Said Jane to Mary: “I had a terrible time with John. He refused to talk.” IV We’re read all over! • Need water? Call on Loomis and Hyman to drill you a splendid well. We drill the “Ohio” way. III • Got a good idea? Chester W. M. Smith will assist in obtaining a patent. Send me a postal card and ask for specifics. 217 Sandsome Street, San Francisco. 831-324-4742 • Need insurance? Call on Appleton’s in Pacific Grove. • Mr. B. B. McCrosky, visiting in Hollister, was struck and trampled to death by a drunken horseman named Patterson. The city attorney is looking into the mishap. NoW DiSTriBuTED iN CArMEL, And your bill amounts to … NEW MoNTErEy AND SEASiDE • I am going modern. You may purchase my one-horse, two-wheeled cabrio- let. Will seat two friendly people, crowded together. Only $12.90. Horse not included. August 12, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 5 DOG DAy AT LOVERS POINT POOL

The Animal Friends Rescue Project and the Pacific Grove Recreation Department hosted dozens of cool dogs and their people for a special “Pooch Plunge” prior to draining the Lovers Point swimming pool as it closes for the year. Canine capers included tennis ball search & rescue; freestyle water ballet; cat fishing and seahorse herding; ear drying demonstrations; a water shake-off competition; bathing suit contest (!); and of course, dog paddling. Each participating pooch paid a $10 entry fee, with all proceeds going to benefit AFRP. photos by Peter Mounteer Page 6 • CEDAR STREET Times • August 12, 2011 Concours Auto Rally rolling into town The seventeenth annual Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally, which has raised more than $134,000 for youth programs on the Monterey Peninsula, will be held on Fri., Aug. 19, Friday of the Concours d’Elegance weekend at Pebble Beach and the Rolex Motorsports Reunion races at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The non-profit organization, Pacific Grove Youth Action was started in 1993 by then mayor Jeanne Byrne to support the Pacific Grove Youth Center. The Rally fundraiser for Youth Action was started in 1995. Through its 17-year history, rally beneficiaries have included the Pacific Grove Youth Center, the DARE programs for Pacific Grove and Carmel, Pacific Grove High School driver training scholarships and other youth programs. Pacific Grove Rotary joined PG Youth Action seven years ago as a 50 percent partner for the rally organization. PG Rotary provides volunteers and board member support. The Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally is geared for people who own and drive their own classic and vintage cars. The rally draws more than 200 participants and 8,000 spectators line the rally route, which winds along the shoreline through Pebble Beach, then up Carmel’s Ocean avenue to Highway 1 and back to Pacific Grove. The featured marque for the 2011 Auto Rally is Jaguar; celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Jaguar E-Type. We are pleased to have Rabobank as our 2011 Main Event sponsor; Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as our Rally sponsor; and Union Bank, Vino Napoli and Skip Barber as Pit Crew sponsors. Sam Linder Jaguar of Monterey has provided two vintage Jaguar Roadsters for our program cover and poster. The Pacific Grove Concours Auto Rally will begin with a line-up on Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove at 1:00 pm. The Rally Drive will start at 6:00 pm. Vintage and classic vehicles will follow the scenic rally route, returning to Pacific Grove for a 7:00 pm award BBQ dinner at historic Chautauqua Hall. This year the auction at the Awards Dinner will include 3 items: • Wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres for 20 people at Vino Napoli • A custom painting by James Caldwell of the Rally Participant’s automobile • Skip Barber One Day Driving School Registration fee is $75 per driver, without the BBQ dinner, or $90 with dinner. Additional BBQ tickets are available for $20 per adult and $15 for children 12 and under. Rally driver’s shirt with the Jaguar logo may be ordered for $40 in advance or when registering. Additional information about the rally may be obtained by calling 831-372-6585 or online at www.pgautorally.org. Registration forms may be downloaded from the web site.

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Times ™ .com/scubatalknow August 12, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 7 Lanterns of peace The Monterey chapter of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom held their annual Peace Lantern Ceremony at Lovers Point on August 6. The ceremony commemorates the atomic bombings of two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki, at the end of World War II. Hiroshima was bombed on August 6, 1945. The reverent ceremony featured readings and poems of tribute. At nightfall, paper lanterns were launched on boats and rowed across the cove, casting a warm glow on the water. photos by Peter Mounteer Page 8 • CEDAR STREET Times • August 12, 2011 The Arts Now Showing

At the PG Art Center At the PG Art Center After School Youth Art Classes Resume August 22 Through Sept. 15, 2011 Mondays 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. starting August 22 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove Middle School Art Hang-Out with Piano Music by Michael Martinez A great place for 6-8th graders to share creative moments, art, chat. $75 for 6 week session. From small to LARGE Monterey Bay Plein Air Painters Association Call Instructor Julie Heilman at 917-0009 • • Championing the Arts Tour Wednesdays 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. starting August 24 Photography and children’s art from Wild Wednesdays for Grades 2-5 Erin Lee Gafill and Tom Birmingham’s journey across America A mid-week break from serious classes, a place to draw, • paint, work with clay, and create some neat projects. Familiar Surroundings $75 per 6-week session. Oils and Pastels by Cheryl Kampe Call Instructor Julie Heilman at 917-0009 • • Cloudscapes Paintings by Sheila Delimont Fridays 3:30 – 5 p.m. starting August 26 • TGFCF (Thank Goodness for Creative Fridays) The Hour of Pearl for Grades 2-5. Enjoy beading, glue guns, collage, and The work of C.K. Copeland other creative activities of interest to the students. $75 per • 6-week session. Plus, work from the Art Center’s First Saturday Figure Drawing Class, the Peninsula’s Call Instructor Julie Heilman at 917-0009. longest running figure drawing class. • Silly Saturdays 10-11a.m. Art Adventure for Grades K – 2 (5 to 7yrs) Stories, art-making and play, encouraging creative feel Jacqui Hope: Keeping the good fun. Art concepts wiggles and giggles. Cross-curricular connections for growing brains. PG Art Center Alive By Nick Silvestri Parents are welcome to come play, too. Three Saturdays each month. With enriched history and world showing art, how has the Pacific Grove Art Center grown since its founding, and how has it continued to be a great success? To Contact Instructor Alana Puryear at 659-5732 or answer this question, look no further than Executive Director Jaqui Hope. [email protected] Since Jaqui joined the Pacific Grove Art Center it has been busier than ever before. “More classes are offered for young students and seniors, as well as more exhibits including our new workshop in Abilene, Texas,” says one of the volunteers. (Ms. Hope was not available for an interview due to a large number of new exhibits opening.) New exhibits will include work by artists Cheryl Kampe, Howard Perkins, Sunny Day, Sheila Delimont and Barbara Kreitman. Their shows and exhibits will continue through September 1. Celebrate Pacific Grove New classes have also opened up, which included youth art workshops throughout the summer. They also offered different activities for different groups of children. at Medusa’s Emporium On Mondays, they offered middle school art. It was called, “The Middle School Art Medusa’s Emporium’s “Celebrating Summer in Pacific Grove” exhibition is a Hang Out.” On Wednesdays it was called, “Wild Wednesdays” for children entering wonderful array of work that celebrates Pacific Grove’s beauty, people, history, and grades 2 through 5. culture through art and word. The exhibit will run through August 19, 2011. Adults can learn how to watercolor. They can join a drawing class, learn visual Medusa’s Emporium, a gallery featuring local artists’ work, is also a boutique journaling, or study acrylics. “It’s a lot of fun,” said one of the students. “The instruc- offering collectibles that are uniquely Pacific Grove, and a venue for special events, tors are very hands on and very patient to new artists. They make you feel comfortable, workshops and magical happenings presented by Sheree and/or guest hosts. and I’m not afraid to show my work.” Medusa’s Emporium is located at 1219 Forest Avenue Suite E– Forest Hill The Art Center’s founders had a goal, and the goal was in the three E’s. The three Plaza in Pacific Grove. E’s represent Educate, Exhibit and Encourage, all within the community. From talking Contact Medusa’s at 831/655.3325; Email medusas.emporium1219@gmail. to students and volunteers, there isn’t a doubt that Ms. Hope is the best person suited com. to represent and keep the goals of the center alive. August 12, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 9 your letters Richard Oh Opinion Banana Bread Pudding A few weeks ago I did a wine paired dinner at Pono Hawaiian Grill in Santa Cruz. This was my first time pairing my wines with Hawaiian food. What an amazing combination. We had such a great time. We had Poke, Ahi tuna, pulled pork, teriyaki scallops, and banana bread pudding. The dessert was a great pairing Marge Ann Jameson with the off dry Riesling. Which is why I chose the bread pudding for this weeks recipe. Cedar Street’s Opinion Braddah Timmy, aka Timmy Hunt, is a local Maui boy that relocated to the mainland over Once in a while a bit of levity at a City Council meeting is 10yrs ago. He has brought with a good thing. Actually, it would be a good thing all the time, but him the island culture, aloha spirit we’ll take what we can get. At the recent meeting, it was Police and especially the “food” in which he grew up with. Chief Darius Engles who made us laugh, and it was about parking – He has a background in something that usually isn’t very funny. sushi and an even stronger one in Seems a citizen had brought a complaint about the fact that the hospitality industry. Timmy the parking control officers have been marking the sides, or even has opened the eyes and ears of the tops of the tires of parked cars instead of the usual back of the people in Santa Cruz area with his delicious island recipes that have tire. The unhappy miscreants had been running out of their office been passed on by his mother as or shop and checking the back of their streetside tire, thinking they well as other family members. had beat the rap and could occupy the space for more than the al- “We all have to eat” says lotted 90 minutes. Not noticing the mark on the top of the tire they Timmy. That’s really how this all were incensed when they received a parking ticket. got started. “And to eat good stuff, Chief Engles’ response went something along the lines of this: well that’s the tricky part!” But he believes that we each posess a “palate” if you will. Over the course of his life, “Pacific Grove Police officers are here to make sure the rules are Timmy’s palate has developed into a very nicely balanced one and for over eight enforced, not to show you how not to get caught.” General laughter. years he has been sharing that with the people of Santa Cruz. Many of us who have businesses downtown know the drill: Pull With a successful first restaurant of seven years, Timmy decided it was time to up in front of your office, note the time, and when your 90 minutes really show what he’s got and left to begin his own restaurant, Pono Hawaiian Grill. is nearly up, run outside to see if your tire has been marked. If it Which features many new recipes and a new twist...”Hawaiian style sashimi” or poke. A new concept that Timmy brings using his sushi style background as well as has, jump in the car and move it forward a few spaces or back it out his gift of gab. and pull into a nearby space and do it all over it again. They feature over eight new recipes at his restaurant. All made to order using Unproductive, to say the least, to be watching the clock and fresh island ingredients like sashimi grade ahi, ogo (island seaweed), sesame oil, running in and out all day. Not conducive to business, when your chili pepper, island shoyu and much much more! customers and clients have to park two blocks away while your Using his skills in the kitchen and behind the bar he brings you the best of both personal car is perched in the parking space. It is rude to your worlds in food and hospitality. Good food and great customer satisfaction is what they are all about. They bring the aloha spirit in a special way. neighbors, some of whom depend on available parking near their So stop in and say hello, grab a poke bowl or a delicious Hawaiian style wrap or businesses for their customers, not for the business next door. teriyaki bowl... All made with “aloha!” So get a clue, people. As Chief Engles reiterated after the meet- I hope you will be able to try this recipe or go see Timmy in Santa Cruz. If you ing, “You do not have a constitutional right to a parking space.” have suggestions or comments, please email me: [email protected]. Park outside the restricted zone and walk – it will do you and Cheers! downtown businesses a world of good. Uncle’s Banana Bread Pudding with Fresh Whip Cream and a Banana Liquor Riesling Reduction. (Serves 8)

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The paper is printed on Fri. and Riesling reduction is available at various locations throughout the city as well as by e-mail subscription. 3 cups Otter Cove Riesling Marge Ann Jameson, Editor/Publisher Bring to a boil and reduce for about 15 minutes and whisk until liquid is reduced Phone 831-324-4742 • Fax 831-324-4745 by a little more then half. Set aside Email: [email protected] Banana Bread pudding with Otter Cove Riesling 5 eggs 2 cups of milk Legal Notices ¼ cup of cream 1 teaspoon of vanilla ¼ cup of Riesling reduction. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT 2 med bananas sliced Protect your File No. 20111571 The following person is doing business as ENCORE 2 tablespoons of banana liquor. EVENTS, 2045 Mendocino St., Seaside, Monterey 1 loaf of French bread, to use fresh first slice and dry in oven on a sheet pan, good name! County, CA 93935; Judy A. White, 2045 Mendocino 350-15min St., Seaside, CA 93935. This statement was filed with Fictitious Business the Clerk of Monterey County on July 20, 2011. Reg- istrant commenced to transact business under the ficti- Mix all ingredients in bowl. Cube bread into roughly 1” cubes. Place bread in Name Statements tious business name or names listed above on N/A. buttered loaf pan and pour mixture over the top. Place in oven for 15 minutes at 450 Signed: Judy A. White. This business is conducted or until top is crispy. expire after 5 years. by an individual. Publication dates: 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19/11 Banana liquor and Otter Cove Riesling reduction (for the plate) 1 cup of Otter Cove Riesling 1 stick of butter To place legal notices ½ cup of banana liquor call 831-324-4742. Add all ingredients in a sauté pan and reduce until sauce is thick. Take a spoon and put on the plate or add over the whip cream. Can be served hot or room We accept credit cards. temperature. Enjoy! Page 10 • CEDAR STREET Times • August 12, 2011 Events Up and Coming ‘Annie’ Help dogs and Have a whale of a good time cats and get a “Whale of a Good Time” Fundraiser for Marine Life Studies , Friday, August 12, 6 p.m. at the Monterey Bay Educational Center & Benefit Gallery, located at 153 Fountain chance to win Ave. in Pacific Grove. Meet Whiskie the Whale Spotter™, enjoy wine & cheese, live coming to music by Jason Bond and the Committee, auctions and a raffle. Free admission. More Animal Friends Rescue Project info call 831.901.3833 or visit www.marinelifestudies.org is honored to offer chances to win a Pac Rep 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe (MSRP $54,085) or a Men’s Rolex Cosmograph Daytona 18K yellow gold timepiece August 18- (valued at $23,700) as part of the 2011 Talk on nuclear weapons, Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The winning tickets will be drawn at the risk and hope September 25 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Martin Hellman, Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering at Stanford The sun will come out at the out- on Sunday, August 21 and you do not University and inventor of public-key and trap-door encryption methods , will door Forest Theater starting August 18, need to be present to win. Tickets for address “Nuclear Weapons, Risk and Hope” on Mon., Aug. 15, 6:30 p.m., at with PacRep’s summer family event, the the drawing are $100 each and proceeds the Peace Resource Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd. near Sonoma St., Seaside. TONY Award-winning Broadway benefit Animal Friends Rescue Project. The talk explores reasons for past efforts failing—over 20,000 nuclear weapons blockbuster, Annie, the Musical!, play- Only 2000 tickets will be sold. For more exist—and proposes new approaches that might overcome those barriers. See ing weekends through September 25 at information about this exciting opportu- www.nuclearrisk.org. Sponsored by the Women’s International League for Carmel’s historic amphitheatre. nity visit www.animalfriendsrescue.org Peace and Freedom and the Peace Coalition of Monterey County. The public Under the direction of local theatre or call 831-333-0722. is welcome. For information, call 372-5762. legend Walt deFaria, the family fa- vorite Annie, the Musical will feature returning equity actor J.T. Holmstrom as Daddy Warbucks. Food and wine tasting to benefit Young performers Melissa Friefeld and Miranda Perl will share the title role of Annie. Gracie Moore Poletti and Jen- Pacific Grove’ s Gateway Center nifer Newman will share the role of An- “Harvest Moon 2”, a benefit for the ter.org to purchase tickets online (under in service delivery, improve the living nie’s nemesis, Miss Hannigan. Barney Gateway Center of Monterey County, will “Events” tab). environment for clients with a smaller and Hulse takes the reins as Musical Director take place Thurs., Aug. 25 at A Taste of Proceeds from this event will go to- more personalized setting, better support conducting Annie’s unforgettable score. Monterey located at 700 Cannery Row ward Gateway Center’s capital campaign individuals with greater needs, and provide The supporting cast includes 70 (upstairs). Attendees will enjoy premium to provide funding for their Phase 2 build- opportunities for individuals to achieve performers of all ages, including local wine tasting, food stations from local ing improvements and renovation, with higher levels of independence. favorites Ken Cusson, Stephen Poletti, restaurants live music and a silent auction. a goal to raise $500,000 by June 2012. Gateway Center of Monterey County, Lynette Graves, Harrison Shields, Bill Restaurants that will be participating Phase 1 was completed in April, 2011, located at 850 Congress Avenue in Pacific Hogerheiden and Sam Skemp, and three include Mundaka of Carmel, Wild Plum with the opening of a new Intermediate Grove, is a private, not-for-profit com- local “four-footed” performers – Matti, of Monterey, The Fish Hopper and more. Care Facility for adults with develop- munity based organization which pro- Harry, and Jake (the understudy) –shar- The event is from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 mental disabilities – the first in Monterey vides a wide range of services, including ing the role of Annie’s dog Sandy. p.m. and the cost is $50 per person inclu- County. The capital project will enable residential care, developmental training, There will be two discount pre- sive. Reservations are required. To make Gateway Center to continue to enrich and activity programs for adults ages 18 views, Thurs. and Fri., Aug. 18 and 19 at reservations, call Gateway Center at (831) services by incorporating best practices and over, with developmental disabilities. 7:30 p.m., opening Sat. Aug. 20 at 7:30 372-8002 x12 or go to www.gatewaycen- p.m., with a 2:00 p.m. matinee Sun., Aug 21. Performances continue Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m., through Sept. 25. 24th Annual Jewish Food Pacific Grove Public Library Additional evening performances are CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS scheduled on Thursdays, Aug. 25 and Festival set for Sunday, August –September 2011 Sept. 22, and Sun. Sept. 4, all at 7:30 p.m. All performances are at Carmel’s PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME: Outdoor Forest Theater, Mountain View August 28 Stories and Rhymes for ages 2-. and Santa Rita Street. Seating opens 90 Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) will Santa Cruz-based band that specializes in Wednesdays at 11:15 minutes prior to show time, with refresh- host its 24th Annual Jewish Food Festival Klezmer and Gypsy music; and Zambra, ments available before the show and at on Sunday, August 28 and will pull out all a women’s vocal group singing Jewish AFTER-SCHOOL STORYTIME: intermission. Audience members are ad- the stops to delight its visitors with savory Diaspora music. When attendees are not Stories and Games for ages 4-8 vised to dress in layers, as weather at the comfort foods, ethnic music, and other treating themselves to the Festival’s many Wednesdays at 3:45 outdoor theater is unpredictable. Parking cultural activities. This all-day family- tasty delicacies, or enjoying the unique Begins August 17. is limited so carpooling is encouraged. oriented “Jewish Food for the Soul” event energetic sounds of world music, they can will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. partake in Israeli folk dancing, storytelling AUgUST at 5716 Carmel Valley Road, and is open by Susan Newton, sanctuary tours, and August 3: Let’s get dressed! Ticket Information. to the public. Admission and parking are handmade crafts, or be swept away by a General admission single ticket (Clothing) free and children are welcome. Jewish wedding enactment. prices range from $28 to $35 with August 10: Music with MARY Members of the congregation will The event will also feature a number discounts available for seniors over 65, LEE SUNSERI serve up a wide array of traditional foods of entertaining activities for the kids. students, children, teachers, and active August 17: MUSIC TOGETHER to soothe and satisfy the eager palates of My Museum, a Monterey County Youth military. The Pacific Repertory Theatre with STEPHANIE BROWN attendees. Guests can expect to indulge Museum, will bring their ever-popular Box Office is located at the Golden August 24: Back to School! in potato latkes, kugel, challah, rugelach, Wheelie Mobilee, an outreach van that Bough Playhouse on Monte Verde Street August 31: No Storytime blintzes, corned beef and pastrami sand- captures the kids’ curiosity and creativity between 8th and 9th Avenues, Carmel- wiches, and their world-famous matzo with interactive carts. by-the-Sea. Business hours are Tues- SePTeMBeR ball soup. The Jewish Food Festival is spon- days through Saturdays; 11 a.m. – 4pm September 7: KINDERJAM with “The members of our congregation sored by Peninsula Communications and Telephone (831) 622-0100 or visit www. MISS EL, 11:15 a.m. look forward to this event each and every the United Jewish Community of the pacrep.org for more information. September 14: Music with MARY year because it is an opportunity not only Monterey Peninsula. Free parking with LEE, 11:15 a.m. to celebrate our culture, but also to intro- frequent shuttles to the Festival will be September 21: Apples duce and share what we love about it with available at Carmel Middle School on September 28: Butterflies PacRep is supported by ticket sales, others,” says Rabbi Bruce Greenbaum, Carmel Valley Road, approximately three- individual donations, special events, and spiritual leader of CBI. “After all, you do quarters of a mile east of Highway 1. For information, call grants from The David and Lucile Pack- not need to be Jewish to love Jewish food!” CBI is a non-profit organization dedi- Lisa Maddalena 648-5760 ard Foundation, Monterey Peninsula In addition, CBI will offer a variety cated to serving the spiritual, educational, Pacific Grove Public Library Foundation, The Berkshire Foundation, of outdoor cultural events for the entire and social needs of the Jewish Community The Shubert Foundation, The Chapman family. Festivities will include continuous of the Monterey Peninsula. For more in- All programs funded by the Foundation, the Harden Foundation and live musical entertainment from interna- formation, please visit www.carmelbethis- Friends of the the James Irvine Foundation, among tionally acclaimed folk duo Alisa Fine- rael.org or call (831) 624-2015. Pacific Grove Public Library many others. man and Kimball Hurd; Hoo-Tza-Tza, a August 12, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 11 New you Health and Well-Being Hospice So...What’s stopping you from volunteers living the life you desire? sought Rhonda M. Farrah, M.A. I recently had a session with a client Volunteering with Hospice of that had requested my services to assist the Central Coast is a rewarding them in actually having the Life they De- Wellness Empowerment experience, for the volunteers as sired… What I refer to as a life where you well as the patients and families stop settling for less and living in default mode…A Life that actually makes Your who rely on hospice services. every situation. To your Health & Wellness…NOW!!! People interested in volun- Tail Wag! That’s right…you heard me… So..Is your tail wagging?! Really! makes Your Tail Wag! teering are invited to attend one of Are you living the Life you Desire…or a Blessings! The session went something like two open houses, from 10 a.m. to life of default? Rhonda noon or 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, this…and I invite to… Ask Yourself… Think of all the things you haven’t August 31, at Westland House, Do you experience the Joy that comes Rhonda M. Farrah M.A., DRWA done YET. As you think about those 100 Barnet Segal Lane, Monterey. from Living a Balanced Life?! Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur, Spiritual things, ask yourself, “What has been stop- Prospective volunteers will learn Do you possess the skills, attitude, Teacher, and Educator… is dedicated to ping me?” about the assistance hospice pro- and habits to Live an Empowered Life?! the practice of Health & Wellness Em- The likelihood is that Self-Confidence vides, including driving patients to Can you bring out your Best and stop powerment, assisting individuals in de- is a major factor. and from medical appointments, settling for less? Want to have more Fun veloping life strategies to help them help Self doubt, fear and lack of Self-Con- visiting patients, providing respite in your Life?! themselves. Rhonda’s Health & Wellness fidence can hold us back from achieving for caregivers, leading groups, Searching for Inner Peace and con- Empowerment Coaching includes pro- our goals. But if we had Unstoppable Self- performing administrative duties, tentment without compromising Suc- grams that allow us to become as healthy, Confidence we would naturally become and providing massage therapy. cess?! fit and trim...in body, mind and spirit...as aware that we can solve any problem and Volunteers are needed for those Interested in overcoming the ob- we choose to be. Additionally, Rhonda handle any obstacle on our path to making services and more; Spanish-speak- stacles that keep you from Being Fit, Trim serves as an Educator for an International our dreams become a reality, as well as ing volunteers are also needed. & Healthy?! Wellness Company advocating all Well- living the Life we Desire. Yes, and not to “Volunteers provide such a Are you ready to Celebrate Life… ness…Personal, Physical, Environmental, mention…but, I will…a Life that makes range of services that there are op- and BE the Best you can BE?! & Financial Wellness…NOW! portunities for everyone, no matter Our Tail Wag! Stay tuned!!! In up and coming ar- When we program our Subconscious how much or how little time they ticles …We will be exploring how fear “There is a mighty Power within you. mind with an unshakable belief…a have to share,” says Stella Ben- can cause us to remain captive to those There is that Spirit of Life, Light, and KNOWLEDGE in OUR AUTHENTIC nett, RN, director of Westland situations, circumstances, and events that Love. The more you feast on these ideas SELF ….nothing…that’s NO thing… is House and Hospice of the Central are anything but conducive to making Our and fast from old corrosive ones, the closer impossible for us. We then take immediate, Coast, both part of Community Tail Wag…as well as how to Befriend you experience the Life you desire.” massive, repeated action and never give Hospital of the Monterey Penin- fear. Yes, you heard me…Befriend fear, -Frank Richelieu, The Art of Being up until we make our dreams come true. sula. and allowing it to serve us in truly living Yourself Volunteers receive train- One sure-fire way to high levels of the Life we Desire! self-confidence is to “model” the habits, ing before beginning their work Today will bring you a new aware- Rhonda M. Farrah, MA, DRWA attitudes, skills and strategies of High with patients and their families. ness, a lesson or a manifestation that The Wellness Institute International Self-Confidence people. Deadline for training applications you are making progress in any way you 877-82COACH toll free 877-822-6224 is September 9 and training begins Think about that today -- pay atten- Desire- IF YOU LOOK FOR IT! 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California State Marine Protected Areas reational take of finfish, and the specified, Marine Sanctuary Zones, Regulations limited, hand commercial harvesting of SPCA issues giant kelp and bull kelp. warning about By Cameron Douglas In the SMR’s, the taking of all living marine resources is completely prohibited. fishing hooks and Game wardens can cite for wayward fish- For generations, the Monterey Bay Fish & Game developed The Central Coast ing, kelp grabbing or tide pool harvesting, pelicans has harbored some of the most success- Marine Protected Areas. These consist with fines up to $1,000. ful fishing activity in the world. Since it of 15 State Marine Conservation Areas The Pacific Grove coastline is mapped The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and became part of the Monterey Bay National (SMCA’s) and 13 State Marine Reserves into four sections: Two SMR’s, and two Rehabilitation Center has rescued five Marine Sanctuary in 1992, rules and laws (SMR’s.) SMCA’s (see illustration). Each zone has California Brown Pelicans with painful have been created to protect the diverse In the SMCA’s, regulations vary a name that associates it with its location. and life-threatening embedded fish hooks marine life and prevent over-fishing. somewhat. The taking of all living marine Starting to the west, there is the Asilomar in recent days. The SPCA reminds ev- In 2007, the California Department of resources is prohibited, except for the rec- SMR. Then the Pacific Grove Marine eryone who Gardens SMCA; the Lovers goes fishing Point SMR; and the Edward to safely F. Ricketts SMCA. On pa- discard of per, the divisions are clear: their hooks standing on land, they can and line to be difficult to differentiate. protect our There are many differ- native wild- ent reserves and conserva- life. tion areas on the Central “Birds Coast. A look through the and sea Department of Fish and mammals Game website shows the can be se- rules for different regions riously in- overlap and are somewhat jured by get- complex. ting tangled The following websites in fishing line or swallowing fish hooks,” contain valuable informa- advises Beth Brookhouser of the SPCA tion: for Monterey County. “If you see fishing http://www.dfg.ca.gov/ line on shores or in the water, please pick marine/ it up and discard it in the trash.” Here you will find all If you see a Brown Pelican or any the current information other wild animal in distress please call the from the Department of SPCA Wildlife Center at 831-373-2631 or Fish of Game concern- call their overnight emergency number at ing protected areas in the 831-646-5534. Sanctuary. http://mpa.gov/book- The SPCA Wildlife Rescue and Re- letchart_mbay/ habilitation Center is the only full service This page will bring up wildlife rehabilitation center serving Mon- a PDF from the National terey County. The SPCA operates under Oceanic and Atmospheric permits from the California Department Administration (NOAA), of Fish and Game and the United States which shows their latest Fish and Wildlife Service. Public support chart of protected areas in is important to the agency, as they do not the Monterey Bay. receive direct funding from any federal, The DFG also has an state or local government agency. Each office in Monterey. Call year, The SPCA Wildlife Center admits (831) 649-2870. over 2,000 animals for treatment and care. E-MAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS The Green Way To Get Your Local News

In This Issue Kiosk In This Issue Kiosk March 3-13 “Funny Girl” the Concert In This Issue Kiosk MPC Theatre Fri., May 6 For Info call: 831 646-1213 8 PM Mike Beck & the www.mpctheatre.com Bohemian Saints • Friday, January 7, 2011 PG Art Center 7-9 pm Thurs, March 10 568Lighthouse Opening Reception 10:00 a.m. Registration $10 Jack LaLanne Celebrity Pacific Grove Art Center Aah - Page 13 • • ‘GOLFREATION’ Fri., May 6 Get the best of local news and great local photography PG Golf Links 5-7 PM Friday, January6-8 pm 7, 2011 Whoa! - Page 3 77 Asilomar Boulevard Premiere - Page 7 Off to a good start - Page 12 Funny Girl - Page 17 Opening Reception 1-916-922-3596 Illustrating Nature FIRST FRIDAY PGbe open! Oops - Page 2 www.cahperd.org/jack.html PG Museum No Art Walk, but we’ll Collaborating- Below and Page 6-7 • º 165 Forest Model UN - Pages 11 Thurs., March 10 2nd annual exhibit of work by Maintaining history - Page 19 Sat., Jan. 8 CSUMB Science Illustration 2:00 pm 7:30 p.m. Lecture Jack Nisbet students Speaking on David Douglas • “Suicide Gene: Why nature has Monterey Native Plant Sat., May 7 arranged for us to die, Society Meeting 10-4 13th Annual May Faire each Thursday, at least 12 hours before everyone else. and what we can do about it” PG Museum of Natural History Free Monterey Bay Charter School Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History • 1004 David Avenue $5 for general public Fri., March 11 mbayschool.org 831-655-4638 free for Museum members 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. • Vol. III, Issue 16 Steve Gillette & Cindy Mangsen • Times Sat., May 7 Mon. & Tues. Classic American folk singers Times8 PM The Works Jan. 10-11, 2011 March 4-11, 2011 Vol. III,Al Issue Stewart 24 & Peter White 7:30 PM $15 Pacific Grove Community News Pacific Grove Community News in concert to May 6-12, 2011 Words on Stage Jan. 7-13, 2011 Sat., March 12 benefit Tyler Heart Inst. Pacific Grove CommunityTimes News 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Live readings by local actors Windfall, but not the good kind CHOMP Vol. III, Issue 34 We’ll send you a link to the latest issue of Cedar Street Indoor Forest Theater The Black Brothers Tickets 831-620-2048 Carmel The Works • Free/Donation $20 Sat., May 7 667 Lighthouse Ave., PG City, tenants tag property owner Call 831-662-0100 for info 8 PM • 831 - 372-2242 Happy [new] Mothers Day Battle of the Bands Tues., Jan. 11 www.theworkspg.com & Soloists 10:00 AM China Garden out • over mold, leaks and more Performing Arts Center Sat., March 12 Tickets $5 students, $10 adults Shary Farr-Life Planning Specialist For the second year, students from Discussing the complexities of 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. By Marge Ann Jameson and Cameron Douglas • York School knitted hats for newborns aging, illness, and end-of-life in a Pet Trust Seminar Sat. May 14 of Central location at Natividad Medical Center and comfortable, non-threatening way. Peace of Mind Dog Rescue 2-4 PM Times online. It’s free and only costs the environment Canterbury Woods 700 Jewel Ave., PG Complaints by tenants about the upkeep of a PacificWalk ofGrove Remembrance: mixed- The delivered them just in time for Mothers 651 Sinex Ave. Pacific Grove Process of changes continues 831 718-9122 use property have caught the attention of city and countyPacific officials. Grove Day. In 2009, students knitted about Free-Public Welcome • The property, located at 301 Grand Avenue on the cornerChinese of Laurel,Fishing Village 450 hats; this year they made 350, RSVP 657-4193 Sat., March 19 is owned by Sam J. Matar. It has seen several businessesMeet come at PG and Museum 146 by York student Jesse Blalock By Cameron Douglas 165 Forest Ave. or canterburywoods-esc.org• 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. go over the past few years. Residential and commercial tenants state alone. Said Pam Sanford, Service “Problem Solving through Poetry” that they have seen no cooperation from the owner’s representative,• Learning coordinator, “We try to do After 27 years, the China Garden Restaurant has ended their Wed. Jan. 12 Poet- in-Residence Rose Marie Coleman. Sat., May 14 projects where kids are learning, not Storytime for children Poetry Workshop occupancy at 100 Central Avenue and is in the process of moving to A large room on the ground floor facing Grand Avenue is2-4:30 currently PM just providing manpower.” PG Library Dr. Barbara Mossberg PG Library 11:15 AM the American Tin Cannery. Meanwhile, the Pacific Grove Chamber marked “For Rent.” Examination of the rental space during recent of Commerce held a “ground-breaking” ceremony on Thursday for PG Public Library 103rd Birthday Party Photo by Cameron Douglas. More MARY LEE $15 rains showed a pool of water covering most of the floor. A tangle of 3:45 PM their new Visitor Center at the site vacated by the restaurant. exposed electrical wires runs beneath the eaves. Thick mold is visible• pictures on page 8. what an email costs. Read it at your leisure and you won’t The property has been owned since at least 1970 by the family 648-5760 Arctic Animals: 3:45 [email protected] on several interior surfaces. Sun., May 15 FREE of T.A. Work; a prominent Monterey Peninsula businessman who 2-4 PM Joseph Berry, a Section 8 tenant, and Larry AdvanceZeller reside Health in Careunits Planning For more information, call Lisa dealt in large parcels of real estate in the early 1900’s. Cedar Street Sunday, March 13 upstairs. Zeller had a business on the ground floorSt. Mary’s until Episcopal last fall, Church Maddalena at 648-5760 Times contacted a family member who currently has the property 1:30 PM when conditions drove his business, which is primarily146 Twelfth making St., Pacific hair Grove in her name, and she declined to explain why China Garden’s lease Pacific Grove Public Library Steve Palumbi presents his book: pieces for cancer patients, to another location, causing him financial• 550 Central Ave.,• Pacific Grove was not renewed. The restaurant owner, Katy Wang, has stated she The Death & Life of Monterey Bay loss and distress. Sun., May 15 has never been late on rent. Canterbury Woods Above: Downstairs, water flows from under the floor after Kurt Heisig Music is the most recent commercial 6-9renter. PM In Thurs. Jan. 13 Moving a restaurant is a huge undertaking. A key part of a 651 Sinex Ave. Pacific Grove recent rains. Below, left: The flue of a wood stove is missing. Pebble Beach Beach 4:00 PM No Charge-Community Heisig's music store, an area on the ceiling has begun to discolor, process like this is water use. Under District rules, a water permit At right, a rainwater catchment made of Zip-Loc bags the exposing what was likely the owner/manager's effort to disguise& Tennis water Club Ogden Nash in Words and Music Welcome RSVP 657-4193 or Friends of Sean Muhl is required for any change of use, and is usually part of a “Tenant tenant rigged to keep his bedroom dry. damage with mere paint. He states that he’s afraid to unpack all of his have to go out and try to find it on the newsstands. By Bill Minor and Taelen Thomas Canterburywoods-esc.org Collaborating for the Arts The Park Lane Improvement” application, said Gabriella Ayala, who is a Conserva- antique display equipment for fear it will be ruined. tion Representative at the Monterey Peninsula Water Management Senior Living Community Two ground-floor suites on the Laurel Avenue side are also ad- By Marge Ann Jameson and whisk them home, it was as if they were District. The applicant submits the initial application with the most Marge Ann Jameson vertised for rent, one of the most recent tenants being a pre-school. waiting in front of Carnegia Hall for limou- But there will be new talents following 200 Glenwood Circle, Monterey immediate jurisdiction, either the city or county. That jurisdiction re- Walls have caved in, wires are exposed, and there is a reek of mold sines, not a middle school in Pacific Grove. in their footsteps if the funding holds out. views the water permit application and sends it on to the MPWMD. See RESTAURANT Page 2 in the air inside. A wood stove, likely too close to the walls to pass Last weekend a stellar performance Next year, many of this group will be And when Pacific Grove hears that there’s A pine tree came down in the windy weather on Sun.,Inside Jan. a fire inspection, sits without its flue. Black mold is crawling up the was given by a select group of poets, danc- gone, scattered to colleges and universities going to be an encore, they’d better get their ers, actors and musicians, all in the name of across the state and the country. A few are 4, temporarily backing up traffic on Highway 68. NoCop one Log was ...... 3 walls in the bathroom and spots the beams in the ceiling. tickets early. Inside supporting the arts at Pacific Grove High already poised to launch careers in the arts. injured. Food ...... 12 In the residential units upstairs, water flows along beams in the tenants' bedrooms. They have rigged catchments to "keep from being School. In the line-up were four best-in- More photos: pages 6 and 7 Inside Green Page ...... 19, 20 Cop Log ...... 3 class: Kylie Batlin, Monterey County Po- rained on." But if picking up Cedar Street Times is your excuse for Health & Well-Being ...... 15 Food ...... (dark) etry Out Loud winner from 2009; Morgan High Hats & Parasols ...... 4 Cop Log ...... 3 Reprise: New Stairs are wobbly and the tenants have tornGreen up Page carpeting ...... 19, which 20 Brown, California state Poetry Out Loud Legal Notices ...... 5 Health & Well-Being ...... 16 Food ...... (dark) Tempest in a teapot was soaked with rain water to keep the floor underneath from rotting. winner from 2010; Enoch Matsumura, First Green Page ...... 16 Movies ...... 18 High Hats & Parasols ...... 4 City Building Official John Kuehl examined the premises with Chair Clarinet for the state of California; Health & Well-Being ...... 10 Ratepayer Advocates filesNow for Showing...... 14 another building inspector on Jan. 31. In a letterLegal dated Notices Feb...... 5 3, 2011, plan for traffic on Now Showing...... 12 and Robert Marchand, California state High Hats & Parasols ...... 8 Opinion ...... 8 Kuehl notified property owner Sam J. Matar that Kuehl’s office has Peeps ...... 9 Below, the Laurel Avenue side of the building. Would you Up & Coming ...... 14, 15 Poetry Out Loud winner for 2011. Legal Notices ...... 14 rehearing on Settlement Agreement received multiple calls with concerns about the building and that Movies ...... 15 Rain Gauge ...... 2 rent it? Peeps ...... 9 As parents, faculty and administrators Now Showing...... 11 Lighthouse, Foam for Regional Water ProjectSports ...... 12 remediation was needed, setting deadlines. Sports ...... 2 filed in and took their seats, it was obvious Opinion ...... 7 Up & Coming calendar ...... 17 Some issues raised in Kuehl’s letter to Writers’the property Corner owner ...... 6 are: from the electricity in the air that the audi- Peeps ...... 14 in Monterey Young Writers’ Corner ...... 3 Roof leaks, exterior dry rot, window leaks,Rainy seasonno permanent is over -heat no rain ence was in for a rare opportunity. Where a walk, don’t let us stop you. You can find it at more than Rain Gauge ...... 3 By Marge Ann Jameson source for residential units, various electricalgauge hazards, until fall no operable else, for a mere $7 could one see so much Sports ...... 12 In July, Cedar Street Times reported on plans the City of smoke detectors, appearance of interior mold and unsanitary condi- talent on one beautifully restored stage? Up & Coming calendar .....5, 6 tions, plumbing leaks, fire hazard from a dislodged flue. They danced, they sang, they pulled Young Writers’ Corner .. (dark) Monterey has made to alter traffic flow on Lighthouse Avenue Alleging that the decision of the Public Utilities Commission “A letter like this is not common,” said MakeKuehl, usadding your that friend he has on beautiful glissandos out of the well-worn up to the border of Pacific Grove. Public meetings continue, but which approved the Regional Water Project and adopted the Settle- seen “maybe ten” such situations in the past 4Facebook years. Kuehl to indicated receive grand piano. The rafters rang with incom- Monterey planners report little input from Pacific Grove residents ment Agreement among Marina Coast Water District,Make Monterey us your friend on calendar updates and parable harmonies and impeccable notes Facebook to receive repairs had to be made by March 17, 2011 to avoid abatement by the or businesses. We have chosen to reprise the article we wrote and County Water Resources Agency and California-American Water was city attorney, and that final approvals had to bereminders obtained by on that your time. from the brass band. They recited poetry give a few updates to better inform our readers. flawed in a number of areas, the Division of Ratepayercalendar Advocates updates and Facebook page! that went straight to the sternum and they reminders on your The property owner could be subject to fines determined by a Make us your friend on has filed an Application for Rehearing of the decision. hearing officer if they remain out of compliance. Should the building gave dramatic performances worthy of a As reported July 30, 2010 by Cameron Douglas The Application alleges that Marina Coast WaterFacebook District and page! much larger hall. Facebook to receive Coming changes in traffic flow through neighboring New be red-tagged the tenants would likely be referred to Mediation of calendar updates and Monterey County Water Resources Agency should not be given Monterey as it then becomes a civil matter. The crew -- Matthew Bell and Katie 100 locations across Pacific Grove, Carmel, Seaside, Monterey, although perhaps four years away, will somewhat alter authority to assure that California-American Water Company’s rates Phillips on lighting, Chip Dorey on sound, reminders on your On February 25, an attorney for the property owner contacted the way cars come to Pacific Grove from the Lighthouse tunnel. Facebook page! are just and reasonable. John Kuehl with a request for a 30-day extension. Kuehl denied that Emily Marien as stage manager -- never The proposed plan would change the Lighthouse Avenue corridor It further alleges that the burden of monitoring the Regional missed a beat for two hours of magic. State Poetry Out Loud winner Robert Marchand chats via Skype with the audience request on behalf of the City, and set a new deadline of March 11 for Martin Scanduto from David Avenue to the tunnel from its current, 2-lanes-each-way Send your calendar items to: and advisor Larry Haggquist. Marchand was still in Washington, DC for the competi- Water Project activities is placed on Cal Am and Cal Am’s ratepayers. securing of permits.Also on or by that date, there is to be a meeting After the performance, as people configuration into an eastbound, 3-lane, one-way thoroughfare. See REHEARING Page 2 [email protected] waited in the chill for their rides to drive up tion. Haggquist had challenged last winner’s winner, Morgan Brown, that he would All westbound traffic from the tunnel will travel towards PG on-site between Kuehl and a representative of the property owner. At perform Coleridge’s Send your calendar items to: Kublai Khan in drag if she won. Well, she won. See page 7 for on Foam Street, which is currently two lanes going one-way. It will [email protected] See RAZED Page 2 the results. He made no such bet with Marchand. See LIGHTHOUSE Page 2 See MOLD Page 2 Send your calendar items to: Monterey and Pebble Beach beginning Thursday nights. [email protected]

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