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Extended Hours at Pacific Grove Library 2-7PM Mondays Fri., Sep. 13 Art Reception Sally Griffin Ctr. 5-7 PM, Free 375-4454 • Sat., Sep. 14 Freedom Hootenanny Arthritis Foundation - Page 6 Sprucing up the place - Page 10 Otter Views - Page 12 PG Art Center 7-10 PM, Free 375-6141 • Sat. Sept. 14 Pacific Grove’s Sons of the American Revolution Speaker: Don Kohrs at Canterbury Woods 1:00 PM 642-1040 to RSVP • Sat., Sep. 14 General Burgoyne By Howard Burnham Jewel Park 5:30 PM, Donation 803-467-7267 Times Sept. 13-19, 2013 Your Community NEWSpaper Vol. V, Issue 52 • Sat., Sep. 14 Story Road Concert Hands On Science St. Mary’s Church Shrunken 7 PM, $20/$10 818-5021 • revenues Sun., Sep. 15 Intaglio Workshop PG Art Center threaten PG 1-5 PM, $25/$30 310-562-3155 • school budget Wed. Sep. 18 Gentrain Lecture By Michael Sizemore Celebrate Ogden Nash Taelen Thomas, MPC The Pacific Grove United School 1:30-2:30 PM, Free District has been forced by diminished rev- 646-4224 enues to engage in deficit spending for the • most recent three years, according to As- Wed., Sep. 18 sistant School Superintendent Rick Miller, Anti-Racism Lecture speaking at the PG School Board’s regular CSUMB University Ctr. meeting September 5. Miller said that fund- 7-9 PM, Free ing has been reduced for the schools by a 582-3653 shrinking of property tax revenues in recent • Wed., Sep. 18 years. “Animal Parenting” During the school years of 1991-92 Dr. Joann Donahoe through 2008-09 property tax revenues Sally Griffin Ctr. steadily increased at an average rate of 5.85 10 AM, Free Youngsters learn about rocks and minerals at the recent Science Saturday at the percent per year. Beginning in 2008-09 375-4454 Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Photo by Tony Prock property tax revenues began to shrink and • resulted in decreased revenues to the school Wed., Sep. 18 district of $42,105 in 2009-10 and $236,236 Dave Douglas Quintet in 2010-11. Benefit Concert Ben Jealous, raised in Pacific In the most recent school year the gen- Glen Deven Ranch eral fund posted revenues of $24,255,560 6:30 PM, $100 and expenditures of $25,126,506, leaving 625-5523 Grove, to step down from • an $870,946 deficit, according to Miller’s Wed., Sep. 18 report to the board. Cookin’ for Recovery NAACP leadership role He said the deficit spending was Barbeque Lunch enabled by the district’s healthy reserves, 11 AM-2 PM, Free Native son Ben Jealous, the youngest- which have supplied the extra money 899-2436 ever head of the NAACP, announced that he needed to run PG schools. California will resign from the post at the end of the year. • school districts are required by state law to Jealous, 40, took the reins of the nation’s maintain a minimum of 3 percent reserves, Wed., Sep. 18 largest civil rights organization five years ago. Annual Chili Cook-Off and, even after using some of the district’s Carmel Valley Ranch In an interview with USA Today, he said the reserves to maintain spending levels, PG 5-8 PM, $30/$32/$37 constant travel as president and CEO of the has 10 percent in reserves showing in this 659-4000 NAACP has kept him away too much from year’s budget. This is down from 21 percent • his wife, civil rights lawyer Lia Epperson, reserves listed in 2011. Fri. Sept. 20 and children, daughter Morgan, 7, and Jack, However, Miller noted that if things Hourbank Monterey County 13 months. stay as they are for another two years the Potluck “The NAACP has always been the larg- district will be in financial difficulty. The 6PM - 7:30PM est civil rights organization in the streets, reserves will shrink to close to the 3 percent Oldemeyer Center and today it is also the largest civil rights level. Seaside Room organization online, on mobile and at the Miller said in a phone interview that 986 Hilby Avenue, Seaside ballot box too,” stated Jealous in an NAACP • Ben Jealous if the negative trend continues the deficit Fri., Sep. 20 tweet. “I am proud to leave the Association spending will have to be reined in, probably “Missions of Monterey” financially sound, sustainable, focused, and by reductions in personnel. Personnel costs PG Performing Arts Ctr. more powerful than ever. Beginning next Grove, attending elementary and middle make up 85 percent of each year’s budget. year, I look forward to pursuing opportuni- school here. He attended high school at “We wouldn’t want to lay anyone off,” ties in academia to train the next generation York School in Monterey. He holds a he said, noting that reductions would prob- Inside of leaders and, of course, spending a lot more bachelor’s degree in political science from ably be accomplished by not hiring replace- time with my young family.” Columbia University and a master’s degree ments for teachers who leave the district’s Animal Tales & Random Thoughts..... 12 In recent years the NAACP has won state in comparative social research from Oxford Ben Alexander Golf...... 13 employ. Health...... 7 and local battles to abolish the death penalty, University. He was a Rhodes Scholar there. There are some bright spots in the High Hats & Parasols...... 4 shrink prison systems, outlaw racial profiling, He said he will pursue a position in situation, however, as property tax rev- Legal Notices...... 8 expand voting rights protections, reform gun academia. He intends to remain in Balti- enues have recently begun to climb, with Marriage Can Be Funny...... 9 laws, close dangerous power plants, expand more, MD where he currently resides for an increase of $186,264 in 2011-12. At Otter Views...... 12 early childhood education, secure health care Seniors...... 13 the foreseeable future. the same time enrollment decreased by 25 Skillshots Cartoon...... 2 coverage for the uninsured, and more. Up and Coming...... 5, 6 Jealous was born and raised in Pacific See JEALOUS Page 2 See REVENUES Page 2 Page 2 • CEDAR STREET Times • September 13, 2013 pJEALOUS From Page 1 Suspect in Burglary/Assault Arrested Ben Jealous’s mother, Ann Todd Jealous, is a retired psychotherapist She is also the author, with Caroline Haskell, of Combined Destinies: Whites Sharing Grief about A Sept. 4 attack and robbery left a Pacific Grove man lying naked in the street, Racism, released in April 2013. The two authors recently held a book talk at the Pacific bleeding from a cut above the eye and a concussion. A suspect, Jordan Briscoe, 20, of Grove Library. His father, Fred Jealous, is the founder and president of the Breakthrough Marina has been arrested by Seaside Police. Men’s Community. He has a weekly radio show, Men Talk Love, with Dirrick Williams The victim told officers he met “Jordan,” now identified as the suspect, at a bus and Brian Bajari on KRXA 840 AM, Sundays from 5-7:00 p.m. station in Sand City. They went to Sly McFly’s on Cannery Row and then took a cab to Of the NAACP, Ben Jealous said, “Leadership knows when to step up and when the victim’s home in the 200 block of Park St. The victim told Briscoe to wa0it outside to step down. ... I can say with pride that I’m prepared to step down and make room while he took a shower, and when het got out of the shower be found Briscoe rifling though his possessions. Briscoe took some items and ran, and the victim pursued him. for the next person who will lead this organization to its next chapter.” The NAACP th has not named a successor. They got into a physical confrontation in the 100 block of 19 St., during which the victim was struck and hit his head on the pavement. Pacific Grove Police were able to identify Briscoe and put out a notice for him that he was wanted for burglary, robbery, and assault with a deadly weapon. On Sept. pREVENUES From Page 1 5 at 5:52 p.m., Briscoe was involved in an incident in Seaside and was arrested there. students this year. For several years before this the district had encountered growth in Seaside Police recognized him as the wanted individual and he was booked at Monterey enrollment each year, with an increase of 33 students in 2008-09, 53 in 2010-11, 113 County Jail. in 2011-12, and 130 in 2012-13. A smaller number of students reduces the financial load to the district. The School Board voted unanimously to accept the Unaudited Actuals Financial Skillshots Report for the 2012-13 school year at the September 5 meeting. This is a final step before the budget is turned over to an auditor.

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SPCA Rescues Dozens of Laura Emerson Cats and Kittens from House Cop log

Beth Brookhouser 08/31/13 – 09/06/13

They tried to warn you Animal Chatter Vehicle abandoned on Pacific Ave. and cited for removal on Aug. 23 was (finally) towed on Sept. 3. Did you learn that trick from the DMV Handbook? Driver attempting to make a U-turn on Sunset Dr. first pulled off onto the side of the road then turned into oncoming traffic, striking another car. Lost and found Found cell phone turned in, owner contacted. Party residing on Ocean View Blvd. reported leaving his cell phone in a taxi but could not recall what company or provide any further information. Bicycle found in street on Sloat Ave.; stored for safe-keeping. Subject on Pine Ave. reported losing his wallet somewhere between his residence and the market. Subject reported losing her cell phone somewhere in the vicinity of the 300 block of Grand Ave. According to her “find my phone” app, it’s still in the area. Jewelry found on Forest Ave. was brought into the station. Wallet turned in that was found in a Laundromat. Victim, who had previously called police to report that an unknown subject had entered his unlocked vehicle parked along Oceanview Blvd. and stolen his wallet, called back later to say he’d found the wallet inside his jacket. Did they forget to set the alarm? An Asilomar Ave. resident returned home to find their front door open and On Thurs., Sept. 5, the SPCA for possible by the generosity of our donors. property rummaged. Monterey County executed a w2arrant and SPCA Humane Investigations of- Fraud rescued 37 cats and kittens from a house ficers are still investigating and will A bank card was stolen from a residence on Fountain Avenue and used on 6th Street in Greenfield. Sadly, seven likely submit this case to the Monterey several times by suspect. were so sick they could not be saved. The County Office of the District Attorney for others are now on the slow road to recov- their consideration of multiple counts of Dishonest car seller ery in the caring hands of our SPCA staff animal abuse under the California State Reporting party was interested in purchasing a vehicle from a private party. while our humane officers prepare the Penal Code. After giving them a deposit (but not receiving the title), then paying for minor criminal case. Are you worried about someone in repairs and a mechanic’s inspection (where it was found that there were a number The house where the cats were kept your life who you think has too many of other mechanical deficiencies) the vehicle was returned to the original owner is covered in feces. The odor of urine was animals? Tufts University Hoarding Ani- with a request for the deposit to be returned. The owner would not refund the so strong you could easily smell it from mal Research Consortium defines animal deposit and was advised to pursue to matter in small claims court. outside the house. The rescued cats are hoarding as: Business serves only driving customers underweight and suffering from upper • Having more than the typical number A local business owner reported that the adjacent business had placed several respiratory infections, ear mites, dental of companion animals special event/no parking signs in front of her business that she states resulted in disease, and other infections. • Failing to provide even minimal stan- confusion among her customers, thereby causing her to lose sales. This is the fourth large-scale rescue dards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter, performed recently by your local SPCA. and veterinary care, with this neglect Maybe the dog was having a bad dream Reporting party complained that their backyard neighbor’s dog frequently Other recent cases include: often resulting in illness and death from barks at night. No dog barking was heard during multiple checks over two nights. • Seaside Cat Hoarding, July 2012: The starvation, spread of infectious disease, SPCA rescued 51 adult cats and discov- and untreated injury or medical condi- ered 113 deceased kittens. Successful tion Why wasn’t this adoption monitored? A loose dog was found on Buena Vista Ave. that showed serious signs of ne- conviction of person responsible. • Denial of the inability to provide this glect. Thanks to the dog being “chipped,” a local vet hospital was able to contact • Monterey Animal Hoarding, April minimum care and the impact of that the owner who advised that the animal had been adopted out to another family. 2013: The SPCA rescued 22 cats, 24 failure on the animals, the household, The original owner said she would take the dog back into her care if possible. dogs, and 7 puppies. The owner pled and human occupants of the dwelling guilty to charges. • Persistence, despite this failure, in Suspicious activity • St Francis All Creature Rescue & Sanc- accumulating and controlling ani- A dispatched report of two subjects sleeping in a parked vehicle on Benito tuary, June 2013: The SPCA rescued 17 mals. Learn more at www.spcamc.org/ Ave. revealed two marijuana pipes, marijuana and a switchblade on one subject; dogs, cats, birds, kittens. Charges have animal-hoarding.html booked and released on a citation. been filed. When in doubt, please always call the Party residing on Syida Dr. reported – for the umpteenth time over the past The SPCA for Monterey County SPCA. We are here to help. few years - seeing an alarm company work van parked outside her residence and rescued 158 pets just during these cases The SPCA’s Humane Investigations believed the occupant had tampered with the control panel outside her home. alone. The SPCA is not a chapter of any Department receives and responds to over All claims have been unsubstantiated. other organization and does not receive 1,000 cases of reported animal neglect and tax funding. All these rescues are made cruelty each year, just in Monterey County. BREAK A LEG! Sunset Supper IT’S ALL ABOUT THE THEATRE Seated by 5:30pm, Order by 6pm AN EVENING OF TWO NEW PLAYS BY .90* TOM PARKS Just $9 Choose Your Dinner Entree STARRING Amazing Views & Value... 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Available for parties up to 8. 620-2163 Page 4 • CEDAR STREET Times • September 13, 2013 Jon Guthrie Intaglio workshop offered A workshop on intaglio printing will be held at the Pacific Grove Art High Hats & Parasols Center on Sunday, September 15 from 1-5 p.m. Barbara Furbush will lead Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present the workshop, which will deal with the meaning of terms like intaglio, dry- our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time. The point and etching. Participants will create a drypoint on plexiglas and print writings contained in are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 small prints or greeting cards. Simple techniques for designing, incising and years in the past. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are printing will be demonstrated to launch creation of images. No previous art “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked making experience is necessary. for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding. Class size is limited, the registration fee for this session is $25 for mem- bers or $30 for non-members with a varied materials fee. Contact Barbara at Main line Notices 310-562-3155 or send an email to [email protected] to register or for further information. This session is the third of the Printmaking Sampler workshops. Next State fair open month a hands-on You should plan now to join the crowd traveling aboard a special Southern Pacific Monotype workshop will be offered on October 5. Workshop material car headed for Sacramento to attend this year’s state fair. The car departs early Saturday fees will vary. morning and returns late Sunday evening. Hotel reservations can be made through the Barbara Furbush received an MFA in printmaking at CSULB in 1985. railroad’s ticket office. The fair features harness racing with $35,000 in purses, a thrill- Her works have been exhibited regularly in Los Angeles. She opened her ing wild west show, competitive country and home displays, band concerts, fireworks, print studio at the Pacific Grove Art Center in 2012. a dairy products show, farm animals competing for prizes amounting to $3,000, factory exhibits, and other attractions too numerous to mention. Enjoy a special entrance rate if you travel by steamer or rail. Show your ticket stubs when you arrive. For more particulars, contact the California State Agriculture Society. Got an idea for something you’d like Quilty weds Kerwin The nuptials of Miss Irene Quilty and Master Joseph Kerwin were celebrated to see on the Green Page? yesterday in St. Joseph’s church in San Jose. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Email us: [email protected] C. W. Quilty and the sister of Mrs. Willard Jeffery, of this city. The groom is presently living in San Francisco where he works as a traveling salesman, a job that brought him frequently to the Grove and allowed the pair to meet and court. San Jose was selected for nuptials as the midpoint between the Peninsula and San Francisco. Both bride and groom are well-liked by those in the social set. The couple has departed for the southern part of California for a two-week honeymoon. Caretaker bars judge from court Judge Maurice T. Dooling arose as usual, dressing in a tan, business suit and negligee shirt, enjoyed a cup of coffee, and set off for work in the district court. The infamous Diggs-Caminetti trial was scheduled to begin that same day and quite a crowd had gathered. In fact, the crowd had grown so large that Tom Rogers, one of the court’s caretakers, had strung rope to serve as a barrier. After elbowing through the throng, Judge Dooling proceeded to go under the rope in order to reach his chambers. “Hold Forest Hill United Methodist Church on there, fellow,” shouted Rogers. “You will need permission from the sheriff to cross 551 Gibson Ave., Services 9 AM Sundays that line.” Dooling searched for a while, and at last came upon the sheriff who accom- Rev. Richard Bowman, 831-372-7956 panied the judge back to the court. The sheriff patiently explained to Rogers who the judge was and why he should not be further delayed. The caretaker said this was the Pacific Coast Church most embarrassing moment of his entire life. Judge Dooling just laughed the matter off. 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 Military camp a success Peninsula Christian Center Lieutenant Claire Bennett, 17th infantry, who has worked with the U S. Depart- 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 ment of Defense’s training office for several years, was placed in charge of the local camp for military hopefuls this past season. The camp was situated in Pacific Grove First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove near the Presidio of Monterey. At one time, this training duty fell upon institutions of 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 education, but that practice has been since abandoned. Bennett stressed activities that St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church would be useful to the military such as horsemanship, weapons care, marksmanship, tsp.h and marching. More than 50 young men attended the summer activities. As soon as Central Avenue & 12 Street, 831-373-4441 paper work is finished up, now that camp is over, Bennett plans to return to Pullman, Community Baptist Church Washington, where he is stationed Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 Portico finished Peninsula Baptist Church The portico of the “service” building is now finished making the service building 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-394-5712 the first to be completely ready for the Panama-Pacific exposition at San Francisco. This much-touted event is scheduled for 1915. Installation of the hundreds of newly- St. Angela Merici Catholic Church developed lighting fixtures promise to make this a memorable event 146 8th Street, 831-655-4160 Side tracks (Tidbits from here and there) Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove • Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Barios departed for Oakland where they plan to visit old friends 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 for a couple of weeks. First Church of God • Mrs. S. M. Gregory, city, enjoyed a quick visit by Mr. and Mrs. W. Oswald of 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 Modesto. The Oswalds are making an auto mobile tour of central California. Mrs. Gregory worked behind the counter of the Oswald store when she lived in Modesto Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove some years ago. 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 • Campbell Whitehorse was nominated assistant secretary of commerce yesterday. The Church of Christ San Francisco Examiner has predicted Whitehorse being elected by the governor’s committee. 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741 • Why not ask the operator to ring us up at Main 470? We are the leaders in feed and Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove grain supply. G. Fraley & Co. Your animals will be most grateful. PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave., 831-333-0636 And the cost is… Mayflower Presbyterian Church • Ford and Sanborn has just received samples of the woman’s clothing lines for fall 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705 and winter. A ladies five-piece suit can be yours for between $15 and $50, depend- Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove ing on the model you choose. There are about 100 garments in our new sample line. Everything is on display in the suit department. Stop by and take a look. 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207 • Summer is almost gone. Take a vacation to Yosemite. Southern Pacific is offering a Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula special, round-trip price. Just $22.25. Stay at Yosemite for up to two weeks before 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818 returning home. First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove • The Opera House will be showing genuine “talking” pictures on Monday and Tues- day, September 19 and 20. You can purchase advance seating from any drug store. 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 Seats are 35₵ for adults and 25₵ for children and old folks. The program changes Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m. for each showing. Remember that Tuesday is matinee day. Mark Hanna, manager. Congregation Beth Israel • H. P. Brown is the place for men to buy the most handsome of three-piece suits. Our 5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel (831) 624-2015 new choices are well worth seeing. Take one home for $18. • Rexall foot powder relieves tired, swollen feet. Price 26₵ a bottle. At Hitchcock’s Chabad of Monterey drugs. 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove (831) 643-2770 September 13, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 5 Arts & Events Up and Coming

Nuclear Challenges of North Korea and Iran to be Discussed by UN Assoc. Celtic band to appear On Wednesday September 18, 7:00 p.m., "The Nuclear Challenges of North Korea and Iran: Assessing the Risks and Possible Solutions" will be the subject of a at St. Mary’s Sept. 14 talk presented by the Monterey Bay chapter of the United Nations Association. The Celtic band Story Road will appear in concert at St. Mary’s by the Sea in talk will explore whether we can avoid another war with one or both of these Asian Pacific Grove at: 7 p.m. on Saturday September 14. Admission is $18 in advance countries over their nuclear developments. or $20 at the door. Children under 13 are $5 in advance or $10 at the door. There will be two speakers: Jon Wolfsthal, Deputy Director of the Center for Tickets may be purchased at brownpapertickets.com. See storyroadband.com Nonproliferation Studies (CNS) at the Monterey Institute for International Studies, for more information, email [email protected], or call 818-5021. former Special Advisor for national security to Vice President Joe Biden, and a Di- The band consists of Colleen Raney, vocals, bodhrán and guitar; Stuart Mason, rector of the National Security Council; and Dr. Jeffrey Lewis, Director of the East guitar, mandol and, vocals; John Weed, fiddle and vocals; and Johnny B. Connolly, Asia Nonproliferation Program at the CNS of MIIS. In addition to being an expert on button accordions. The church is located at 146 12th Street. nonproliferation and arms control he publishes the leading blog ArmsControlWonk.com Following up on the success of their spring 2013 tour, traditional musicians The talk will take place at Irvine Auditorium in the McCone Building, Monterey Raney, Connolly, Mason and Weed are teaming up for another West Coast tour, Institute of International Studies, 499 Pearl Street , Monterey. again performing as Story Road, bringing a lively brew of Irish, Scottish, American This program is free and open to the public. and original music. For more information contact [email protected]

FUMC 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 Tues., Sept. 17. 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

4th Annual Story Road will make a return visit to Pacific Grove. Visiting artist series Sept. 19 Justin Hoover, a Bay Area-based cu- Please note that visitors must pur- Louise Ramirez, tribal chairwoman of the rator and artist, will visit CSU Monterey chase a parking permit. Permits can be Bay on Sept. 19 as the annual visiting artist purchased online at http://parking.csumb. Ohlone-Castanoan-Esselen Nation of the Central Coast series gets under way. edu/buy-permit and Hoover is gallery director and cura- Khenpo Karten Rinpoche tor at SOMArts, the South of Market Arts will bless the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary and lead prayers Center in San Francisco. His own work deals with language failures, migration for the safe return of the monarch butterflies this fall. issues and global translocation through performance, video and installation Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. art. His creativity blurs the line between exhibitions, performances, happenings and the autumnal equinox community engagement structures. The public is invited to this free at the Sanctuary presentation, which will start at 6 p.m. in Ridge Road between Lighthouse Avenue and Short Street the Painting Studio (Bldg. 72), located on The public is invited to join and add personal blessings for Inter-Garrison Road near the intersection the regrowth of the trees and the return of the Monarchs. with Fifth Avenue. Driving directions and a campus map can be found at csumb. The event is free of charge. edu/maps.

Gluten discussion at Baek’s Monterey Library Rick and Sandie Srigley, owners of Wild Coast Foods, will lead a discus- sion about gluten allergy and a tasting of gourmet gluten free and soy free baked goods on Mon., Sept. 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Monterey Public Library Community Room. This event is part of The Next Chapter: Designing Your Ideal Life lecture series sponsored by the Friends of the Monterey Public Library and the 303 Grand Ave. #2, PG Monterey Public Library Endowment 831-383-2207 Committee. Adults are invited to attend and Coupon admission is free. Reservations are Hair Cut $13 required. Call 646-5632 or email Perms $50 [email protected]. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Khenpo Kharten Rinpoche Louise Ramirez, Tribal Chairwoman Expires 11/10/13 Street, Monterey. Page 6 • CEDAR STREET Times • September 13, 2013 Arts & Events Up and Coming MPC to present “The Guys” Arthritis Foundation Holds Grappling with tragedy Community Appreciation Event “The Guys,” a play by Anne Nelson, it is also a tribute to the citizens of New will open at Monterey Peninsula College York and the relationships they formed as on Thurs., Sept. 5. Performances will run a result of that day’s events. through Sept. 15. Tickets are $25 for adults Gary Bolen, director of the recent pro- and seniors and $15 for young adults 16- duction of “Les Miserables,” and chairman 25, with group discounts available. The of the Theatre Arts Department at MPC, preview performance is Sept. 5 at 7:30 holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in p.m. Performances continue Thursdays- theater from Cal State University Fullerton Sundays, with Thursday, Friday and and a master’s in acting from UCLA. His Saturday performances at 7:30 p.m. and most recent appearance on the MPC stage Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. was as a last minute replacement for one of In September of 2001, journalism his cast members in “A Christmas Carol.” professor Anne Nelson began helping Jennifer L. Newman is a teacher by a New York fire captain write eulogies day. Her husband Sean is a firefighter for for his men who were lost in the World the city of South San Francisco. Trade Center terrorist attacks. Those real Director Laura Coté is an MPC begin- life experiences inspired Anne Nelson to ning acting teacher, and frequent director write and develop “The Guys,” a simple in the school’s Storybook Theatre series, yet poignant play about how those directly having previously this season directed involved have grappled with the tragedy, “Cinderella,” as well as last season’s “Lit- L-R: Kathy Kandler, Renee Fuqua and Sandy Day and how it allowed people everywhere to tle Women,” “The Snow Queen” in 2011, momentarily look into others’ lives. In the and the 2010 production of “Sleeping play, Joan (Jennifer L. Newman), a New Beauty.” More than 100 guests attended York editor, begins assisting Nick (Gary The creative team also includes Dan the Arthritis Foundation Central Coast Bolen), the fire captain who must deal with Beck as technical director, Susan Cable Branch’s third Annual Community Ap- writing and delivering eulogies for all the as tango choreographer and Gloria Mattos preciation event at the Mission Ranch in men who were lost. As Joan helps Nick Hughes as costume designer. Carmel on August 25, 2013. This year’s organize his thoughts and emotions, Nick For tickets and more information call keynote speaker was the renowned Dr. comes to terms with how much he actually 646-4213 Wednesdays-Fridays from 3-7 Andrew Chan, Sr. VP Genentech. He knew and how much he didn’t know about p.m., or visit www.mpctheatre.com or provided the latest research updates and those men serving under him. In the end, www.TicketGuys.com. For groups of 15 spoke about a new and unprecedented the play not only honors those who will- or more call the box office directly. collaboration he initiated between the ingly risked and gave their lives that day, Arthritis Foundation, Stanford Univer- sity and the University of California San Francisco. “We want to encourage a ARIEL Theatrical to present new way to foster collaborative research and to synergize the strengths of two Camryn Rose Caliz, center, Jingle Bell pioneering academic medical centers, “ Run/Walk honoree “Joseph and the Amazing stated Dr. Chan. Also presenting this year was Susan O’Brien, a Pacific Grove resident and Technicolor Dreamcoat” advisory board member for the Arthritis ARIEL Theatrical will present the Foundation Central Coast Branch. She Tim Rice, Andrew Lloyd Webber musi- provided an insight into her personal cal, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor challenge with Arthritis and an inspir- Dreamcoat” through August 31 in the ing Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi dem- Karen Wilson Children’s Theatre in Sa- onstration. A new Legacy Award was linas. The play is a re-telling of the Old presented to Dr. Helen Stemler for her Testament story of Joseph. significant work as an exemplary volun- For more information or tickets call teer who has not let her own challenges the theatre’s box office at 775-0976 or with arthritis impede her work with visit the website at: http://www.arielthe- the Arthritis Foundation. Helen serves L-R: Renee Hastings, Tracey Love, Dr. atrical.org on the Central Coast Branch Advisory Chan, Mary Allred Evening performances are 7 p.m. Board, coordinates efforts to develop on Fridays and Saturdays. Afternoon local partnerships and programs educat- performances are at 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Joseph (Ryan Barnes) helps Pharaoh ing the importance of early Arthritis The theatre is located at 320 Main Street (Nick Pasculli) understand his dreams diagnosis and intervention. The Arthritis in Oldtown Salinas. Admission is $15 as Narrator (Kristin Connor) looks on Foundation is grateful for her steadfast for adults, $12 for students, seniors or (Photo credit: Jay Moralez) dedication to the estimated 100,000 plus active military and $10 for children ages persons affected by various forms of Ar- 3 through 12. Children under age 3 are Jon-Mark Hurley and ARIEL Theatrical thritis that live in the greater tri-county admitted free. is a Salinas-based nonprofit organization area. With the goal of nurturing generation- offering year-round programs in theatre This year’s Jingle Bell Run/Walk al relationships and fostering family com- arts for children and adolescents. ARIEL honorees Camryn Rose Caliz, Erica munication, ARIEL’s summer programs seeks to use the art and discipline of theatre Chapoya, and Tracey Love were hon- present wholesome family entertainment to inspire young people to understand that ored. And one of the Summer Science involving performers and stage crew rang- personal integrity, respect for others and Award recipients, Kasie Wong, spoke ing in age from six to 60-plus. an acceptance of responsibility for choices passionately about her experience through the Arthritis Summer Science R: Dr. Helen Stemler, Legacy Award “Dreamcoat” is directed by Gail made are the keys to building a productive Honoree Higginbotham, with musical direction by and principled life. Internship Program which provides 12 outstanding students with the opportuni- ty to work in leading research and clini- cal laboratories under the supervision of respected scientists at Stanford Univer- Artists Sought for ‘Artists in Chautauqua’ sity and the University of California, San Artists in Chautauqua, the annual arts and crafts show held in conjunction Francisco (UCSF). with Chautauqua Days, is set for Sun., Oct. 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The The Arthritis Foundation would event, which is sponsored by the Heritage Society of Pacific Grove and Artisana like to thank the following sponsors: Gallery, seeks local artists and craftspeople for both indoor and outdoor table sales. The Mission Ranch, AbbVie, Kindred Application deadline is Aug. 31, 2013. We will continue to accept applications Healthcare/Pacific Coast Care, VNA & received after this date for consideration to fill the show or add to wait list on a Hospice, Central Coast Senior Services, first come, first served basis. AllCare Pharmacy, and Interface Visual. Please reply to [email protected] and we will send you a copy of - Alexandra Fallon Regional Manager, Field Services the application for this event. Thank you! Arthritis Foundation/Great West Kasie Wong, Summer Science Award Region recipient September 13, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 7 New You Health and Wellness Inpatient Do You Accept Who You Are? Rehabilitation make mistakes. Let’s say that you are go- Rabia Erduman ing to have dinner with a friend, and he/ she is late. You are accepting your friend Unit to Open for who she/he is, you are also accepting that being late is a mistake. From this at C.H.O.M.P. Self discovery state of acceptance, you and your friend An Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit can have a lovely conversation during the (IRU) is set to open at Community Hos- dinner about how to support each other, pital of the Monterey Peninsula, filling a create win/win solutions. gap in intensive inpatient rehabilitation We live in a world where judgment adult, you don’t have to stay stuck in this Accepting what is allows you to live care on the Peninsula. rules. From the day you were born, your way of life. You can now choose to open your life in a more joyful and relaxed way. The unit will serve patients with parents, grandparents expected you to be up and receive the forgotten words “Ac- a certain way. “Good girl / bad girl - good cepting What Is.” Accepting what is begins Biography neurological issues such as stroke and Rabia Erduman was born in Istanbul, boy / bad boy.” “You should do it this with accepting yourself first. This includes other traumatic brain injuries, as well Turkey and later spent 10 years in Ger- way.” “You shouldn’t be like this.” “Your the knowing that you are not perfect — as patients with multiple trauma, non- many before arriving in the United States dad won’t like it if you wear these clothes.” nobody is, and nobody is supposed to be. traumatic spinal cord injury, loss of limbs, in 1983. “Your mom will be upset if your hair is You say to yourself: “This is my life. I Guillain–Barré syndrome, and other de- Rabia is an Alchemical Hypno- not straight.” As a child, growing up, the accept myself exactly as I am, knowing bilitating diagnoses. therapist, Craniosacral Therapist, Polarity shoulds and shouldn’ts you keep hearing that I will make mistakes. Now in my life “The IRU was established in direct Therapist, and a Reiki Master. She assists every day create confusion and you start I’m choosing to learn from my mistakes.” response to the demonstrated need in her clients and students in their process of contracting, closing down your heart. You are now learning to accept the community,” says Mario Ruiz, an self-discovery. Rabia also teaches tantric Then, school starts. A whole set of your thoughts, emotions. One day you are occupational therapist and the unit’s and spiritually oriented workshops. expectations, shoulds get dumped on your feeling afraid. You are acknowledging the director. “Patients who needed intensive Rabia is the author of Veils of Separa- lap. Nobody asks you what you would fear and saying to yourself: “I am choosing therapy after treatment at a hospital or tion - Finding the Face of Oneness, and like, how you feel about what is expected to accept this fear.” Something deep inside other acute-care facility could not get it has four Guided Imagery CDs: Relax- of you. Instead, everybody is expecting you, your nervous system, starts relaxing. on the Peninsula. Some traveled across ation, Meditation, Chakra Meditation, you to do your homework perfectly, get Because all these years the subconscious the county, some out of the county, and and Inner Guides. all As, do everything in school the way mind had gotten used to being judged and others simply did not get the treatment Following her vision, Rabia is taking you’re “supposed” to do, be the kid you’re criticized, your nervous system contracted that could have enabled them to live life the necessary steps for her book to be made “supposed” to be. inside you, expecting the “should,” the to its fullest potential.” into a movie. Growing up in this culture is not fun, “no.” It takes a while for it to let go of the The IRU team includes physical, She has also been interviewed on ra- it’s the opposite. One day something good old habit and open up to the new possibil- occupational, and speech therapists, reha- dio and television shows and has lectured has happened, and you’re happy, jumping ity - accepting what is, the “yes.” You start bilitation nurses, and a social worker who extensively throughout the years. up and down with enthusiasm. A stern breathing more deeply, allowing yourself serves as case manager. Team members To those wishing to understand her looking adult approaches you and asks, to sink into accepting yourself as you are. work in consultation with other doctors, work, she says, “I have found working “What do you have to be happy about?” As you start getting used to self- dietitians, diabetes educators, wound-care with the combination of mind, body, emo- Another time you’re sad, crying, because acceptance, accepting others becomes the specialists, and others. The goal is helping tions, and energy to be highly effective your best friend in school moved away to next step. Now you can separate who they people regain independent living skills, to in reaching optimum balance. My life another town. Your teacher, your mother, are from what they do — being versus return home and to their lives. and work are about being in the moment, your father approach you and tell you to behavior. You know that who they are is Patients will participate in an inten- free of fear and the feeling of separation. stop crying. “It’s not that bad.” fully acceptable. You also know that as sive schedule of rehabilitation therapy, a Deep joy is a natural expression of this First, you start getting used to being human beings, we are not supposed to minimum of three hours a day, five days process.” a week, with an average stay of about judged in big and small ways all the time. be perfect in our behavior, it is natural to two weeks. Then, you keep expecting it. When this A major injury or illness often divides becomes a habit, you develop your own a patient’s life into before and after, Ruiz inner judge, who is judging you as well says. as others. Tension is building inside you, Saying Yes to Life: A Tantric Approach and after some years it starts affecting Join Rabia Erduman in an 8-week journey of mind body and energy your body. work to assist in letting go of old emotions and limiting belief systems. The good news is that today, as an The ultimate goal of Tantra is the Divine Union between the goddess Shakti and the god Shiva. The tantric path is an all inclusive path; it is about saying yes to what is happening. Accepting what is happening brings us deeper to ourselves. The denial of it creates separation. Ecstasy is the substance of life. If we had eyes to see, we would perceive the very air that is all around us as a fine luminous web made of ectasy, When we accept an emotion and feel it fully it dissolves back into its original state, which is ecstasy. So come and explore with Rabia as she guides us on a journey of mind, body, and energy work to assist in letting go of old emotions and limiting belief systems and obtain optimum balance -- the dance of Shakti and Shiva, the inner masculine merging with the inner feminine. Tantra means expansion and the merging of Shakti and Shiva allows us to expand into our true nature...which is Oneness. Class begins Mon., Sept. 16 9:00 PM • Cost is $105 Pacific Coast Church 522 Central Ave, Pacific Grove

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Rabia Erduman, CHT, CMP, RPP, CST Author of Veils of Separation 831-277-9029 www.wuweiwu.com Transpersonal Hypnotherapy • Reiki Craniosacral Therapy • Polarity Therapy Nervous System Healing • Trauma Release CDs: Chakra Meditation, Relaxation, Meditation, Inner Guides Page 8 • CEDAR STREET Times • September 13, 2013 An Update From Our Poet In Residence Dear Community, As we begin a New Year (to teachers/lifelong students, September is always ford Playhouse (UK), and Off-Broadway 59E59, and I will give a talk on Plath's life New Year) I wanted to update you on our poetry life in our city so far and the and the experience of speaking about her in many cultures: to what extent was this thoughts of our Poetry Collective for moving forward. young woman a global voice? And what did being "in the grove" mean to her in her We have begun our series of Poetry in the Grove, scheduled for the first Satur- own life? And is it possible to think of her as a profoundly comic writer, as well as day of every month in the Little House in Jewell Park (thank you, Don Mothershead tragic? and all of the City making this possible, and Marge Ann for the great publicity in Going forward, November 2 will be an event in which people will be invited to Cedar Street Times, and Susie and Cathy and Karin for the leadership, and Mary bring poems honoring dead poets and loved ones in honor of Edgar Allen Poe and and Karin for the library's support and logistics). Day of the Dead. Although the purpose of this program is to provide the City with a regular December 7 is the time that I have given my Emily Dickinson lecture and read- event that will bring knowledge and appreciation of poetry to the city's everyday ing to the library, which I would like to do again at the library the 7 or 8. It would be life, and citizens the opportunity to develop a community of shared love of poetry, wonderful to have a different Saturday House program. We have a lot of ideas for the both for those who write poetry and those who read it, it has actually generated a months ahead, including February love, March on Emily Dickinson ("Dear March! little money which we will give to the library. We would like to make this money Come in!”). April, T.S. Eliot? And we would like to invite poets to come read, and for book acquisitions and some other uses as described below. The program also has entice our own Bill Minor to play music as well as perform his poems — that would resulted in at least one poet deciding to move to this area and join this community, be wonderful. Also, to invite Robert Marcum from The Works to play in honor of who rented a house following the Rumi program! Gordon Lightfoot. We could have a troubadour time! We are also inviting people who come to contribute their ideas, and so far we have a terrific set of suggestions, Our first program in August was on Rumi and we had a full house, and earned including Stanley Kunitz, Anna Akmatova, David Whyte, W.S. Merwin, and Tillie over $50 in contributions which we gave to the library. We began a set of practices. Olsen. Cathy brought a basket with a sign for donations. Susie bought a beautiful book Action Items in which people wrote their names and contact information. People brought their We would like to invite one of the people who came to the two events so far to books of Rumi and read these poems, and Mary arranged for Golnoush Pak to read join the PG Poetry Collective, Shawn Boyle, who has proposed an idea for Poetry a Rumi poem in the original language. I dressed for the occasion in a Whirling Boxes to be put up around the City, for people who put in poems and find poems. Dervish costume for dancing and twirling a la Rumi. I began by asking each person We would like to write a grant through the PG Poetry Collective to allow people there to read sections of a poem by Rumi, and gave a lecture followed by questions to get support for their projects that bring poetry to our City life. and answers. Also, I asked people to introduce themselves to us and tell us about I make a monthly dinner at Poet's Perch to discuss ideas and ways we can use how and why they came and what a poetry event in PG means to them. And Susie the Poet in Residence position to contribute to PG life. I will provide a time and date Joyce agreed to perform an original jazz interpretation of a Rumi poem. Also, I and to get us all together for a dinner this fall, for my thanksgiving to you and our City. our team put up multiple notices about the event on our PG Poetry Collective face- My tradition is to make it all things fall colors and to ask people to bring poems on book face, to help create a sense of community around this event. this theme. I will be sending invitations soon. The September program was on Gary Snyder (in honor of his poem "For All" I am working on a collection of Fat Lady Flying poetry and recipes Comfort and which begins, “Ah, to be alive on a mid September morning”), and we had again Joy (developed and written at Poet's Perch) and will seek a local publisher as well as virtually a full house with all seats taken, and $37 was contributed. Marge Ann doing a reading and benefit for the Library). made a beautiful poster for the Cedar Street Times to advertise, and our team put Thank you all very much, and our PG Poetry Collective — the biggest tribute to it out on various web media. Our Poetry Collective meeting agreed to give to the our City — and the groove it has generated in creativity and caring for quality of life. Library $25 toward a book(s) by Gary Snyder, and $12 for the Library heat fund, to which I am contributing another $25 from my family, to make that a total of $37. Sincerely, If there were more time I would love to do a fundraiser on the poetry of hearth and Barbara heat, but what I can do right now before the Nov 1 deadline is discuss it on my radio show this next Sunday and ask listeners to contribute. I dressed à la Snyder in forest Dr. Barbara Mossberg ranger clothes. Susie sang "For All" and I recorded it on video to put on to our PG President Emerita Goddard College Poetry Collective facebook page. As a group we took turns reading Snyder and also Director and Professor, Integrated Studies, in unison chanted his pledge of allegiance from "For All." We took group pictures of California State University Monterey Bay the event which I am sending to our facebook home page for the PG Poetry Col- Founder and Host, The Poetry Slow Down with Professor Barbara Mossberg lective. Again, people brought their books of Snyder, and it will become a regular www.krxa540.com, KRXA 540 AM (podcast BarbaraMossberg.com) feature of the program to ask people to read from what they bring if they so wish. I Poet in Residence, City of Pacific Grove (CA) took photographs of the group and will post them. Finally, I talked about the event Affiliated Faculty, Clark Honors College, on my Poetry Slow Down (KRXA540AM, podcast BarbaraMossberg.com), and University of Oregon designated it as our Happy Hour, since it is from 4-6 pm. Affiliated Faculty, Interdisciplinary Ph.D., Ethical and Creative Leadership, Our October 5 event is on Sylvia Plath (for her poem, “Poppies in October” — Union Institute and University October is Plath's birthday month). We will ask people to bring their favorite poems Visiting Scholar, Department of Biochemistry, UCLA and to read them. I will ask Susie to sing one of her poems. For my part, I have (831) 236-6662 lectured on Plath worldwide, including Rhodes Hall at Oxford University for Plath's www.BarbaraMossberg.com 75th birthday anniversary, and was dramaturg on a play about her, which involved doing a talk and Q & A with audiences at the Cherry Center in Carmel, at the Ox-

Medicare Talk at Monterey Library On Monday, September 16, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., the Monterey Public Library will Free Gentrain Lectures Set present Bob Petty, PhD from Partners for Transitions, LLC discussing information The Gentrain Society of Monterey of humanity.” Billy Collins, America’s about Medicare and new government cost-cutting proposals being discussed that may Peninsula College will present two free poet laureate a few years ago, said that, affect Medicare eligibility, entitlements and direct costs to you. Learn what’s already lectures during September. The Society’s “Nash’s verses are a home for whimsy happened, what’s planned and what might change. purpose is to support and enhance the and goofiness...Light and light-footed as The talk will take place in the Library Community Room. Admission is free and no regular Gentrain Program (a year-long his verse may be, Nash’s wild rhymes... reservations are required. For more information call (831) 646-5602 or email labeaune@ course in Western civilization) at MPC. and his tireless inventiveness reveal the monterey.org. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey. The Wednesday lectures, which are open most essential of a poet’s credentials, a to the public, are given 1:30 p.m.-2:30 crazed affection for the language. Dur- p.m. in Lecture Forum 103. Attendees ing the middle decades of the twentieth Legal Notices can purchase a one-day parking ticket in century, Ogden Nash was the most widely the Monterey Peninsula College parking read and openly enjoyed poet in America.” lots. The school is located at 980 Fremont Taelen Thomas, the renowned bard of Car- Street, Monterey. Call 646-4224 for ad- mel Bay, has been performing as Ogden FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT ditional information. Nash for several years, and also as Robert File Number 20131597 File Number 20131450 The following person is doing business as: KHESHEN The following person is doing business as LADY Taelen Thomas will present “A Cel- Burns, Mark Twain, Daniel Boone, Jack ENTERPRIZE AND P.G. DELI, 229 Grand Ave., LILY PUBLISHING, 17926 Pesante Rd., Salinas, ebration of Ogden Nash” on Sept. 18. London, John Steinbeck, Dylan Thomas Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950. HANAN Monterey County, CA 93907: CARRIE ANNE A biographical dramatist and poetical and others. He has recorded a CD of the C. KHESHEN, 1042 Forest Ave. #23, Pacific Grove, LARA, 17926 Pesante Rd., Salinas, CA 93907. This showman, Thomas will portray Nash in poetry of Robinson Jeffers. His most CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey Coun- a one-man performance. Nash’s sub- Monterey County on August 27, 2013. This business ty on July 30, 2013. This business is conducted by an recent publication is called “Inside of a is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced individual. Registrant commenced to transact business ject is, as always, “the minor idiocies Galloping Buffalo.” to transact business under the fictitious business name under the fictitious business name listed above on listed above on 08-27-13. Signed Hanan Kheshen. 7/9/13. Signed Carrie A. Lara. Publication dates 8/23, Publication dates 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27/13 8/30, 9/6, 9/13/13 MPC holds auditions for ‘Huck Finn’s Story’

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT Monterey Peninsula College Storybook Theatre will hold open auditions for “Huck File No. 20131649 File No. 20131616 Finn’s Story,” a play by Aurand Harris, on Wednesday and Thursday, September 14 The following person is doing business as COOKIE The following person is doing business as FOOLISH and15. Wednesday auditions will be from 1-4 p.m. On Thursday the time will be 10 MONSTER BAKERY, 729 Palma Drive, Salinas, TIMES, 437 Figueroa St. 201-A, Monterey, Monterey a.m-1 p.m. Monterey County, CA 93901. Laurie Suzanne M. County, CA 93901. STEPHEN PRODES, 301 Ocean Auditons will be held in the Studio Theatre at MPC at 980 Fremont Street in Martin, 729 Palma Drive, Salinas, CA 93901. This Ave. #5, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey Coun- filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Aug. 28, Monterey. ty on Sept. 3, 2013. Registrant commenced to transact 2013. Registrant commenced to transact business The play will be directed by Susanne Burns. Performances will be held November business under the fictitious business name or name(s) under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed 8-24. Rehearsals begin September 30 and will be held Mondays through Fridays from listed above on n/a. Signed: Laurie Martin. This busi- above on 8/28/13. Signed: Stephen Prodes. This busi- 6:30-10 p.m. All types and ages are needed. Also needed are several good movers who ness is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: ness is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27/13. 8/30, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20/13. will be creating the play’s environment. Perusal scripts are available by contacting [email protected] or 646-4085. September 13, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 9 Scene 3 MOAA will hear about Ft. Ord commissary The monthly luncheon meeting of the Monterey County Chapter of the Military Harry and Alice Officers Association of America (MOAA) will be held on Thurs., Sept. 19, at Rancho Canada Golf Course. The speaker will be Alex King, Commissary Officer for Ord Discuss Their Finances Community Commissary. King is responsible for the overall operation and account- ability of Ord Commissary and the annex store at Ft. Hunter Liggett. Lunch cost is Bernard Furman $20.00. For reservations, please call 649-6227. Rotary will hear Lyceum Director The Pacific Grove Rotary Club which meets at noon on Tuesdays at The Inn at Marriage Can Be Funny Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach will have as the speaker on Sept. 17, Tom Nelson, Execu- tive Director of The Lyceum of Monterey County Lunch is $20 and reservations may be made by calling Jane Roland at 649-0657 Harry and Alice Wilson are seated in the living room of their Pacific Grove home, reading the newspapers. Goodness! Gracious! Harry: It says here that according to a H: How come I don’t know about it? recent survey, married couples our age have sex an average of two and two- A: You do. Carmel Valley holds a chili cook-off third times a month. H: Would you mind telling me what it is? The Carmel Valley Chamber of Holman Ranch Vineyards and Winery, Commerce and AT & T will host the 20th Chesebro Wines and more. Beer from Alice: What’s does the two-thirds repre- A: It’s very simple: we spend what you Annual Chili Cook-Off on Wednesday, Carmel Valley Brewing and Peter B’s will sent? Coitus interruptus? earn. September 18 at Carmel Valley Ranch, be offered. H: That works out to eight times each H: That’s our budget? The River Ranch located at One Old To compete in the professional or three months. Ranch Road off of Carmel Valley Road. amateur chili or the professional margarita A: That’s it. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with over competition visit www.carmelvalleycham- A: Sounds like a bit much to me. H: It’s not very scientific. 25 professional and amateur contestants ber.com to download the sign-up forms. H: And twenty-four times in a year. and conclude at 8 p.m. Professional chefs Awards will be given to each category in A: But that’s how we’ve lived all these and chili-loving amateur chefs will com- first, second and third place by ballot of the A: They must have interviewed sex ma- years. pete in a beautiful setting while sipping People’s Choice and the “Foodie Judges” niacs. H: Is there ever any surplus? on margaritas. This 20-year tradition will will determine by blind tasting who wins H: That wasn’t your attitude originally. also include live music from the Cachuaga the Golden Ladle and a best decorating A: Sometimes, a little. Playboys and a local wine and beer bar. award will also be given. Winners will be A: Originally when? H: What happens to it? The past professional winner, Santa announced that night. H: When we were newlyweds. Lucia Preserve will prepare Preserve Chili Advance tickets are $30 for chamber A: It mysteriously disappears. once again, hoping to capture the People’s members or $32 for non-members. Tickets A: That’s long ago and far away. Choice first place award. Mark Anderson H: I don’t know how we resolve the are $37 on the day of the event. Admission of Monterey County Weekly; Mike Hale H: But a time never to be forgotten. problem. includes one glass of local premium wine. of the Grub Hunter and Monterey County This event is sponsored by AT & T, A: I’m happy you have fond memories, A: I can think of a solution. Herald, Mary Schley of the the Carmel Carmel Valley Ranch, Monterey County dear. Pine Cone and Shelby Lambert of Edible Herald, Monterey County Weekly, Carmel H: What’s that? (They resume reading the papers.) Monterey Bay will compete. Bernardus Realty, KRML, Dawn’s Dream Vineyard, A: I’ll become a streetwalker. Lodge, Los Laureles Lodge, Quail Lodge, Holman Ranch Vineyard, Carmel Val- A: Harry, if you can get your mind off sex, Carmel Valley Ranch, Paradise Catering ley Brewing Company, Peter B’s and H: A hooker? I have a question to ask you. and more will be bringing chili to be the Bernardus Lodge. For information email H: Ask away, my dear. A: Right.—I’ll put on high heels, black first chef to win the Golden Ladle award. [email protected] or call stockings, a tight blouse and skirt, and The wine and beer bar will be stacked 659-4000. A: How can the government keep saying go out looking for business. with wine from Dawn’s Dream Winery, that the cost of living is not going up, when we’re paying more for every- H: You remind me of an old joke. thing? A: What’s that? What are the True Goals H: It’s bureaucratic gobbledygook. H: This elderly couple… A: What does that mean? A: (Interrupting) So now I’m an old lady? of the Surveillance State? H: Since Social Security payments are H: It’s a joke, honey, a joke---anyway, this What is the overall strategy of a surveillance state that continues to build a massive keyed to the Consumer Price Index, elderly couple is desperate for cash, so spying apparatus? What are the real purposes behind the “collect it all, tag it, store it” any increase in the index would cost the wife does exactly what you just said. approach to gathering information on every American citizen? Why does the federal the government billions of dollars, so government require secret laws, courts, judges and prisons? What will be the long-term they use every imaginable gimmick to A: And? impact on society if government nullifies personal privacy? Will such policies make the avoid that, even adding and removing H: Her first day, she goes out early in the public safer? And what if there is more to come? In other words, is government’s spying components of the CPI when necessary. morning and returns home late that on U.S. citizens just the tip of the iceberg? Are there more injustices in the pipeline? night, looking exhausted, her hair a Angela Keaton will discuss these questions and more on Sat., Sept. 21 beginning at A: Gobbledygook or not, I’m finding it 2:00 o.m. In a presentation at the Peace Resource Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. harder to pay our bills. mess, clothes rumpled, stockings torn. The husband says, “How did you do?” The talk is free and open to the public. Angela Keaton is the Director of Operations at Antiwar.com and a producer of H: Maybe we’d do better if we had a She says, “I made three dollars and ten budget. Antiwar Radio. She is currently chairman of the board for the Ladies of Liberty Al- cents.” liance (LOLA) and national chair of Outright Libertarians (an association of lesbian, A: We have a budget. He says, “Who gave you the dime?” gay, bisexual, transgender activists). Among her proudest moments were as producer H: We do? And she says, “Everybody!” for Antiwar Radio with host Scott Horton from 2006-2011. A: We’ve always had a budget.

Gospel Community Choir Seaside High School 40th Class Reunion Join your classmates for a 40th reunion party on October 5, 2013 at the Monterey Marriott Hotel featured in free concert in the San Carlos Ballroom. Festivities will include a no-host cocktail hour, followed by dinner and The Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir dancing. will perform in concert on Saturday, September 28 at the First Presbyterian Church at 1044 S. Main Street Contact in Salinas. The doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with live [email protected] instrumental music. The choir will be directed by Mary (Gonsalves) Francis 408-672-0803 founder John L. Nash Jr. To make reservations: The vocal program will be offered between 5-7:30 $75 per person p.m. and will also feature several other performers, Make check payable to: Class of 73 Reunion Club including the Edwin Hawkins Community in Praise Contact Person Mary (Gonsalves) Francis 408-672-0803 Choir, Terrance Kelly and the Oakland Interfaith Choir, Send to: composer John Wineglass and saxophonist Patt Casion. Class of 73 Reunion Club General admission is free with priority seating for 250 Forest Ridge Road Unit 51 ticketed donors. Monterey, CA 93940 The concert is an observation of National Gospel Heritage Month, and is presented with support from the Please include the names of the people attending, along with your mailing and email address, and Monterey County Board of Supervisors Arts Council each person’s preference: and the Yellow Brick Road Benefit Shop. Garlic herb chicken, grilled salmon or mushroom cannolli. For more information visit www.mpgospelcc.org. Page 10 • CEDAR STREET Times • September 13, 2013

Giving back: Local entrepreneur shares his good fortune

By Cameron Douglas

Midday on a Sunday: Rich chords from a Spanish guitar resound inside a modest restaurant on Fountain Avenue in Pacific Grove. Dancers are dressed in traditional flamenco garb: ladies in bright, flowing dresses, men wearing black. Performers chat with restaurant guests and explain the dances’ histories and meanings. There’s a warm, relaxed feeling in the room as people enjoy each other’s company. It’s one of many ways Mando’s Mexican Restaurant serves the community. Mando’s is nearing a three-year anniversary, having opened in September 2010. The owner, Armando Cruz, comes from humble beginnings. Born in Barcelona, Cruz grew up in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He came to Cali- fornia and picked grapes in the fields near Fresno. The tre- mendous heat of California’s Central Valley took him by surprise. “I wanted to go back [to Oaxaca],” Cruz says, “but I had no more money.” After moving to the Monterey area, Cruz worked various jobs in restaurants including Corral De Tierra Country Club and the Forge in Carmel. During this time he studied hospitality at Monterey Peninsula College under the instruction of PG Chamber President Moe Ammar. every third Sunday from 12 pm to 1. Most of the dancers came Cruz worked and saved until he spotted the Fountain Avenue from the MPC dance program. Above: Mando’s Restaurant hosts location and decided to go out on his own. In the process of Cruz continues to find ways to help others. He founded the flamenco performances every third getting his restaurant established, Cruz interacted with many Armando Cruz Scholarship, where he offers $200 to the Monterey Sunday from 12 pm to 1. people. One of those is Alicia Morena-Di Palma of the Aditi County Office of Education, and he does this four times a year. CST file photo by Cameron Douglas. Foundation, an organization dedicated to the preservation of He is a regular donor for scholarships that are awarded to dancers cultures through dance. (The Aditi Foundation also supports by the Aditi Foundation. He sends regular donations to people in dance scholarships countywide.) On a day volunteering for Oaxaca and Honduras, and keeps pictures of their smiling faces Animal Friends Rescue Project, Morena-Di Palma and a friend on his phone. And each year shortly before Christmas, Mando’s Armando Cruz, owner of Mando’s stopped in at Mando’s for lunch. “We said, ‘Wouldn’t it be Restaurant opens its doors for a special holiday buffet that is open Restaurant, stands in Right: his din- nice to do some flamenco here,’” Morena-Di Palma recalls. to the public. The food is made from recipes by Cruz and his chef, ing room. Photo by Cameron Douglas. They asked Cruz if he’d be interested and got an enthusiastic Adan Rosiles. Cruz estimates about 400 people attended last year. response. The owner of Mando’s Restaurant maintains a philosophy That was late last year. Since then, the flamenco perfor- that making money shouldn’t be the only focus in life: “It makes mances have become a regular attraction. Performances happen you feel like a better person when you give something back.”

Sprucing up the neighborhood We may have had a few false starts but one improvement the Favaloro’s Bistro remodel and the new Ariana’s Cafe By Dixie Layne led to another and another ... and today we are a much next door look fabulous, the Victorian Corner Restaurant different neighborhood. We are looking good! repainted their colorful landmark building, and the neigh- Thank you, Pacific Grove. bors on Gardner’s Alley installed lights along its path. It has been some years in the making but the businesses It started slowly; the theater reopened and about six years The workmen just finished the parking lot – they filled around Fountain Avenue at Lighthouse are feeling pretty ago the City sent a team to remove the tree that caused the sink hole, removed the seven unsightly tree-stumps, good these days. We have been lit, paved, painted, and the sidewalk to buckle and to repair the sidewalk, as well “repaved” the lot and repainted all the parking delineation soon to be washed. We are feeling so good about things as spruce up the parking lot by replacing the broken car lines. A dozen steps forward. these days that we believe we’ll get our trees back. Good park stops and painting some of the parking delineation things are happening all around our neighborhood. lines. Sadly, their repair work removed the bus stop bench And there may be more to come. The City sent a team to plus seven trees along the parking lot’s edge. Five steps walk through Gardner’s Alley and meet with the neigh- It has been “a long and winding road” but life is returning forward, three steps back. bors to discuss with neighborhood business owners and to our neighborhood. residents possible solutions for refuse storage problem Regardless of any temporary setbacks, our neighborhood and the unwelcome visitors who are the pinchers and The deterioration of our neighborhood started many years continues to make progress. During the past couple of sleepers – plus possibilities for general improvements ago – a “sink hole” formed in the middle of the parking years new energy efficient lights were installed throughout and commerce. Oh, and lest we forget – we anxiously lot and the roots from one tree near the bus stop caused the parking lot, a new bus stop bench and sign installed for await the sidewalk power washers that are scheduled to the sidewalk to buckle; the theater closed and Holman’s MST patrons, and both Fountain Avenue streetlights were clean our sidewalks this week. was desperately in need of some TLC. About three years replaced with lovely Victorian style lights. Additionally, ago motorists took out two of our street lights — one For the past six years, I’ve watched all this activity above Lighthouse and the other below. Then to top it all from my perch three stories above the neighborhood. off, PG&E came in to replace a transformer and managed I’ve watched as my neighborhood was transformed to to set fire to Favaloro’s Bistro, and for the past couple of resemble the visually idyllic village of my childhood years uninvited visitors began finding their way down memories, and I remain ever hopeful that Pacific Grove Gardner’s Alley to pinch recyclables and sleep behind the will once again become the economically robust hub of buildings. Was the sad state of our neighborhood just the the Peninsula it once was so many years ago. How could inspiration someone needed to break into Hauk Fine Art? it not when we look this good. Now, if only ... dare we Things were not looking good around the neighborhood. dream for the trees to return?

On behalf of my neighborhood, may I say thank you to everyone who had a hand in beautifying and improving our little corner of the world. September 13, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 11 Pacific Grove Sports and Leisure

Punt, Pass and Kick This Sunday Pacific Grove’s Punt, Pass & Kick competition will be held at Robert Down El- Ben Alexander ementary School’s athletic field on Sunday, September 15 at 4:30 p.m. This contest is for boys and girls who will be between the ages of 6 – 15, as of December 31, 2013. Registration forms are available at City Hall and at our local schools. Golf Tips Local winners will advance to the Sectional Contest on October 19, to try to earn a trip to the 49er game in December. Ben Alexander PGA Please note: No special footwear is allowed – (tennis shoes only) PGA Teaching Professional, Contact Donald Mothershead, Senior Recreation Coordinator for any additional Pacific Grove Golf Links, information. Bayonet Golf Course City of Pacific Grove PGA Teacher Of The Year, 300 Forest Ave. No Cal PGA Pacific Grove, CA 93950 831-277-9001 Phone (831) 648 - 3130 www.benalexandergolf.com Fax (831) 375 - 9863 Feds cracking down Hitting from an uneven lie I’m often asked what do you do when you have an uneven lie on the ground when on online puppy mills playing your round. As we all know, golf courses are not flat though the course designers New USDA regulations are based on really try to make it fair and also a good test of your skills to play a fun round of golf. Here is a simple rule when you have an uneven lie. If the ball is above you choke down on the grip, lean into the hill with your weight on the balls of your feet – and legislation authored by Rep. Farr remember: hit perfectly, the ball goes right to left. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that it is adopt- If the ball is well below your feet, keep the weight on your heels and over bend ing new regulations to oversee the sale of puppies on the Internet. The new rules are your knees to stay down to the shot. This is where most will top the ball because they based on legislation authored by Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, the Ranking Member on don’t stay down and hit perfectly the ball will go left to right. Practice these because, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture. try as you might, you will get these shots. The new regulations simply update the 40-year-old definition of a retail pet store under the Animal Welfare Act. Traditional brick and mortar pet stores are exempted from federal licensing and inspection requirements. Online breeders were exploiting this loophole by claiming retail pet store status and selling dogs sight unseen to consumers. Olive Festival to be held This practice allowed breeders to avoid oversight by both consumers and the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). in San Benito County “By a small rule change, the USDA has taken a huge step toward regulating and The San Benito Olive Festival will McNett, Marich Confectionary, San Juan reforming online puppy mills,” said Rep. Farr. “Animals depend on us to safeguard be observed Saturday, October 19 at the Oaks Dining, Pietra Santa Winery, Brig- their welfare and protect them from abuse, neglect and other forms of mistreatment. By historic Paicines Ranch. The gourmet antino Olive Oil, Workhouse Poets and changing the definition of retail pet store, the USDA will now have the authorization celebration will showcase local culinary the San Benito County Historical Society needed to inspect puppy mills and enforce the standards of animal well-being laid out agriculture and premier artisans. The will participate. Tickets are $20 for adults, by the Animal Welfare Act.” celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 for children and $30 for VIP admis- The new definition of a retail pet store is defined as a place of business or residence Festival-goers will have the opportunity sion, which includes wine tasting. For at which the seller, buyer and the animal available for sale are physically present so to taste award-winning olive oils paired more details, please call (888)503-3373, that the buyer may personally observe the animal and help ensure its health prior to with a variety of world-class foods, wines, email [email protected], purchasing or taking custody of it. and artisanal creations. Celebrated chefs, or visit http://www.sanbenitoolivefestival. “Internet sellers of dogs show the animals frolicking in grassy fields, but our inves- food artisans, fine restaurants, wineries, com. The ranch is located at 13388 Airline tigations paint an entirely different picture: mother dogs, bred incessantly, confined in olive oil producers and live music will be Highway in Paicines, about 12 miles south small wire cages, denied veterinary care, and exposed to extremes of heat and colds,” presented. Local artists such as Dorothy of Hollister in San Benito County. said Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States. “Pressure from Congress helped plug the gaping hole in our federal laws relating to inspections of puppy mill operators.” Many animal rescue groups, pounds, shelters and humane societies will continue ‘Lighthouse All-Stars’ to perform to be exempt from APHIS regulations. Also exempt are the following: people who breed and sell working dogs; people selling rabbits for food, fiber (including fur) or for the preservation of bloodlines; children who raise rabbits as part of a 4-H project; at Jazz and Film Event operations that raise, buy and sell farm animals for food or fiber (including fur); and businesses that deal only with fish, reptiles and other cold-blooded animals. First Monterey Peninsula Performance by The change in regulations will also increase from three to four the number of breeding females (dogs, cats or small exotic/wild pocket pets) that people may maintain Renowned San Francisco Area Band before they would be required to be licensed under the Animal Welfare Act. This will allow APHIS to better concentrate its resources on ensuring the welfare of animals at The Monterey Jazz Festival isn’t the only way to fuel your need for JAZZ. larger breeding operations. Breeders who maintain four or fewer breeding females On Monday, September 23. Jimmy Ryan and The Lighthouse All-Stars will perform are considered hobby breeders who already provide sufficient care to their animals at the Lighthouse 4 Cinemas at 525 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove for “Jazz and without APHIS’ oversight – provided they only sell the offspring of animals born and Film at the Lighthouse.” The event will take place from 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. raised on their premises for pets or exhibition. A band of six seasoned Jazz musicians from San Francisco and Monterey and three APHIS already regulates the commercial sale of pet animals on the wholesale side to young string players from Monterey and Pacific Grove will perform as "The Lighthouse ensure that animals bred at wholesale facilities are receiving humane care and treatment. All Stars". The band has chosen to use this name because they will be performing at the Lighthouse Cinemas and also to honor Howard Rumsey and his Lighthouse All Stars who played at the famed jazz club, the Lighthouse Cafe in Hermosa Beach back in the 1940s and on into the 1970s. We'll also be screening Jean Bach's 1995 Academy Award-nominated documentary, Library book club to discuss “A Great Day in Harlem,” which gives the background of the historic photo of jazz musicians taken by Art Kane in Harlem in 1958. This melding of America’s only two indigenous art forms and will be a stimulating cultural experience, particularly for jazz Kingsolver novel and film aficionados. Culminating right after the Monterey Jazz Festival, it will sell out quickly so buy your tickets early. The Monterey Public Library’s Literary Circle will discuss “Flight Be- This is the first time this band has performed on the Monterey Peninsula. This havior” by Barbara Kingsolver, on Monday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the same band, performing as the Balboa Be Bop Band, garnered rave reviews and had two Library Community Room. Adults are invited to attend and admission is free. sold-out shows in 2011 and 2012 at the Balboa Theatre in San Francisco. In addition to Newcomers are always welcome. the concert and movie, a raffle will be held for gift certificates from many Pacific Grove The library is located at 625 Pacific Street in Monterey. For more informa- dining establishments. Wine, refreshments and snacks will also be available to patrons. tion call 646-3949 or email [email protected]. Seating for the event is limited. Tickets are $20 at the door for adults, $15 in ad- vance. Tickets for students, seniors and military are $18 at the door and $13 in advance. To purchase advance tickets, please visit www.brownpapertickets.com and search for “A Great Day in Harlem” or Jimmy Ryan. You can also call Jimmy at (415)307-3051 or email him at [email protected] for discounted tickets or for more information. Page 12 • CEDAR STREET Times • September 13, 2013

Time Marches On They Don’t Dial 911

Jane Roland Tom Stevens Animal Tales and Otter Views

Other Random Thoughts Because Yosemite was ablaze, I needed a plan B for this year’s getaway week. This column is a compilation of bits and pieces gleaned primarily from Remembering my brother raving about a fantastic body of water he had visited newspapers, magazines and life. Please don’t look for any consistency, as once, I gave him a call. you will find none. I have a theory about life in general and believe that “What was that place up north you told me about?” I asked. “You called it the there is far better than about which we read. However, my experiences have clearest water you’d ever seen?” been isolated as I have lived in a protected society in the United States. I “Ahjumawi Springs,” he sighed. “Five trout streams and two volcanic springs have not been exposed to evil other than that which I have read or seen on a all feed into this one lake. It’s a freshwater paradise. Scenic, serene, full of bird life. screen. If there were ever such a survey conducted there would be a higher Perfect for the Queen Mary.” example of goodness than bad, again my personal belief. “Queen Mary” is our shorthand for a $50 inflatable rowboat with oarlocks. Everyone has terrible experiences, most of which are self-inflicted. Lightweight and buoyant, it can be back-packed to remote lakes. Once there, you There are those who devote themselves completely; "there are no greater assemble a pair of aluminum oars and inflate the boat. Balancing your pack gingerly givers than those who give themselves." I won’t list them as it would fill on the stern, you can row to off-trail campsites not frequented by bears. That’s the chapters; it is puzzling that some of these are smote with disasters too cruel theory, anyway. to comprehend. I believe in a supreme being and often wonder why it is that Because the boats sacrifice durability for portability, piercings and small leaks some of these folk who have never done anything wrong are made to suffer eventually do them in. I’ve gone through several Queen Marys in 30 years of “boat horribly; is it preparation for another life as some think, or simply an unfor- packing.” My latest is a cheerful blue-and-yellow Sevylor model from Big Five. It tunate set of circumstances? can hold a 200-pound person and 100 pounds of cargo. Or two people and no cargo, I am increasingly impressed by those self-sacrificing souls who protect provided the people know each other well. and save people and animals. With the latter group I have been intimately “Take Highway 5 to 299,” my brother advised. “Go east on 299 until you hit involved most of my life, a tendency inherited from my parents who rescued McArthur. Turn left at the Elks Lodge, drive through the fairgrounds, and the road and housed anything that breathed (often including people). Currently I man- turns to gravel. That’s Rat Farm Road. Drive three miles and park at the boat ramp.” age the AFRP Treasure Shop in Pacific Grove. We have dog volunteers and Several hours of northeasterly driving took me across an invisible line separat- dog visitors, occasionally there is a cat or bird that is brought in, and once a ing two Californias. One is the prosperous, politically progressive California of very large snake introduced to us by a local belly dancer. I hear the stories of genteel suburbs and Bed, Bath and Beyond stores. The other is a rural California of the animals needing homes and my heart bleeds. Had we the funds, the space vast open spaces, high unemployment, scenic wonders and rugged self-reliance. and the youth, we would house far more than the four with whom we share The most common self-reliance icon was a plaque that started showing up in our abode. cafes, garages and general stores somewhere past Chico. The motto proudly printed Some of our shop volunteers walk dogs at the Center, house foster beside a cocked revolver reads: “We Don’t Call 911.” The inference is that intruders animals, nurture kittens that have lost their moms and still come in and man or trouble-makers are dealt with as they were in the Old West, with a hail of bullets. shifts, to be with like minded volunteers and help raise funds to care for the But what if grandma falls ill, or a fire breaks out? Do you still shoot? critters. AFRP has recently opened an animal clinic in Ryan Ranch to help Further evidence that I had crossed some attitudinal line soon appeared on any their charges and desperately need some underwriting to help funding. Just highway sign or forestry service sign penetrable by high-caliber ordnance. Some as it seems that all bills are paid and we might slip into the black, a dog like signs were so savagely bullet-riddled I couldn’t read them at all, although a different Zane (the shepherd that was found on the road with multiple and serious meaning came through. injuries) comes in. There are too many of these stories. Kelly Leherian, the It was thus with a certain trepidation that I finally reached Rat Farm Road, Executive Director, her board, staff and volunteers, will never turn aside one parked the truck and unloaded my boat to the sound of . . . gunfire! From every of these creatures and we at the shop will make every effort to help cover direction it came, echoing off the volcanic hills, crackling over the meadows, boom- expenses. ing out across the water. What had I gotten into? To that end we ask for donations that will bring in the needed funds. Keeping a very low profile, I inflated the boat, fixed the oars into the oarlocks, New or gently used items, clothing that is current or vintage, dishes and set my pack on the stern, and dragged the whole thing into the water. This slipshod artifacts unbroken, furniture, art work, jewelry, up-to-date electronics, linens, launch left pinprick holes in the boat’s underside that I would ruefully discover later. you name it, we take it if it can be sold. My rule of thumb to some donors is For the moment I was focused on getting safely to the three “boat-in only” camp- the question “is this something you would buy if you needed it?” No one is sites. offended as they give to help the animals. But where were they? The metal park service map at the put-in ramp had been A huge need at the shop is a computer, PC desktop. The one we have is shredded by what looked like a tight burst of 50-caliber machine gun fire. I would more than temperamental and more often does not work than cooperate. It is have to dead reckon. Raising my head at mid-channel, I peered cautiously over the a very big part of our pricing process as we check on it several times a day, dripping oars. The most scenic part of the lake lay to my right. I reckoned that’s also, of course, to make signs, send press releases and information. If anyone where the campsites would be. That side also lay farther from the gunfire. has one no more than a couple of years old that he/she has updated, will Three miles of rowing later, I realized two things. I had reckoned wrongly, and you please let us know, we will be happy to pick it up. We do not take old my pants were soaked. Beaching the boat and pack beneath a stand of tall pines, computers, printers, etc. but the door to Hope is happy to accept them. There I set off on foot along an overgrown jeep road. It was a mild, sunny day, and the is always need at the shop for someone with a truck to help with pickups, so lakeside trail was gentle. Aside from distant explosions, my only concern was the let us know if any of these needs might be accommodated. frequent and copious bear scat along my route. Happily, the bears seemed to be eat- Mark your calendar for November 22, our annual Holiday Open House, ing berries of some kind. I saw no bones. Tami and Bob Felton will play again and there will be wonderful treats and An hour’s hike brought me to a handsome floating boat ramp and three wilder- goods to buy. Also, of course, our Fiesta del Perro, a Celebration of Dogs at ness campsites. Throwing some clothing onto one of the picnic tables to claim it, Robert Down School on September 28 to benefit Pacific Grove Rotary proj- I hiked back for my stuff, tugged the Queen Mary back into the water, and rowed ects, AFRP and POMDR. There will be great demonstrations, information several more miles to the place I should have gone initially. As recompense, a flight booths, silent auction, raffle tickets for Will Bullas’s painting, food, a dog of white pelicans soared low overhead, their wing beats soft as whispers. parade and “fun” contests, children’s art show and music by the Wharf Rats. There followed a long, dark, uneasy night punctuated by gunfire.Was this some I cannot let this day go by without honoring my oldest daughter, Ellen illegal black bear harvest? Were hunters with night vision goggles blasting sleeping Morse DeVine (married to Shawn Michael Patrick, an actor), mother of waterfowl? Would errant birdshot pepper my tent? How many invisible lines had I Joseph DeVine Patrick and William DeVine Patrick. She will be 50 years crossed? old on the 12th; you will read this two days later, on Shawn’s birthday or the (Next time: Lassitude at Lassen). next day on their 18th wedding anniversary. Ellen was a wonderful baby and very quiet, shy toddler, partially because Larry and I were going through an ugly period which culminated in a divorce. Divorce is disastrous for chil- dren. Sticking it out “because of the children” is worse. Ellen clung to me, afraid that I would leave also. When she was four she developed an illness idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with a systemic disease, although often following a systemic infection; believed to be due to an im- munoglobulin that acts as an antibody against platelets. It took months for the doctors to determine what caused the problem and deal with it. In the interim she had her blood drawn daily and took high doses of prednisone, which caused a hump on her back and swollen face (a man once said “my, little girl, you must eat a lot.”). I was volunteering at the hospital and Ellen was a “guinea pig,” so there were no charges. She never whimpered, never cried. As she recovered she and I took a road trip to North Carolina (Jay was with his father for the summer). I will never forget the journey; we became very close and remain so to this day. The illness was caused by a reaction to an antibiotic and will never recur. My shy violet became a tough, humorous, brilliant, creative, driven woman. There is nothing she won’t take on and she has the patience of Job. In college she worked in a fishery in Alaska to help fund school; afterwards she and a friend (another beautiful blond) trekked in Thailand for several See JANE ROLAND Page 13 September 13, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 13 Make This a Golden Age Seniors pJANE ROLAND From Page 12 months. Ellen became a production manager for films and commercials and never looked back. Now she works at her younger son’s school, her husband runs an insur- Fiesta del Perro to benefit ance company, the acting roles getting slimmer (too bad -- he is good, and I love him dearly). The boys are great, involved in many activities and happy. My only regret is that we see them so infrequently. One must give their children their wings and be local non-profits The second Fiesta del Perro happy when they fly. will be held from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Robert Down School on Saturday, September 28. The fiesta is a Pacific Grove Rotary event to benefit such activities as Smiles for Life, IHELP din- ners, Polio Plus, Peace of Mind Dog Rescue and Animal Friends Rescue Project. There will be a children’s art show, “fun” dog judging, a pet parade, demonstrations of agility, food, entertainment by The Wharf Rats, booths and a silent auction. Original art work for the event is now on display in the window at Joe, Ellen, William, Shawn The AFRP Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain in Pacific Grove. It was To place legal notices call 831-324-4742. created by famed local artist, Will Bullas. Raffle tickets are avail- We do the proof of publication. able for a donation of $5 each or We accept credit cards. five for $20. The drawing will be the day of the Fiesta but the win- ner need not be present. Information is available on- line at fiestadelperro.com, or contact Jane Roland at 649-0657 or visit PGRotary. com.

Robert Bellezza to speak on missions at Heritage Society On Friday, September 20 the Heritage lisher’s “Images of America” local history Society of Pacific Grove will present “Im- series. He will present in-depth California ages of America: Missions of Monterey,” a Mission stories from the earliest years of lecture by Robert A. Bellezza. All proceeds their history. The stunning photography will benefit the Heritage Society. The event included in his work has recently been will be held at the Pacific Grove Perform- included as part of a photography show ing Arts Center, on the Pacific Grove on the California missions. The evening Middle School campus located at 835 For- promises to be informative for long-time est Avenue. Tickets are free for Heritage residents and first-time visitors alike. Society Members, $10 for non-members The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove and $15 for families or couples who are was founded in 1975 and encourages the non-members. The lecture will start at 7 restoration and preservation of Pacific p.m. Call 372-2898 for more information. Grove’s historic buildings, and strives to Longtime California resident Robert educate present-day residents about local A. Bellezza will discuss the book “Mis- history and historic preservation to instill sions of Monterey” from the Arcadia Pub- pride in the community and its architec- tural resources.

Cookin’ for Recovery free BBQ Genesis House and the Salvation Army will host a free barbecue to celebrate and show support for recovery from substance abuse on Wednesday, September 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Center at 800 Scott Street in Sand City. Call 899-2436 for more information. Genesis House is a 36-bed state licensed residential drug treatment program lo- cated in Seaside. Treatment includes 24-hour supervision, lodging and meals, initial medical examination, individualized assessment, treatment planning and counseling, and aftercare planning and services.

Freedom sing-along at Art Center A community sing-along and open jam session will be celebrating the Freedom Riders’ sacrifice and the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington. We will be playing freedom songs of the ’60s and ’70s at Hootenanny XCVI on Sat., Sept. 14 from 7-10 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Art Center at 568 Lighthouse Avenue. This event is free with song books provided and pot luck snacks appreciated. For more information contact Vic Selby at 375-6141. Ikebana meeting, class set for Sept. 17 The Monterey Bay Chapter of Ikebana International will hold its first meeting at the Conference Room of the Pebble Beach Community Services District on Tuesday, September 17 at 1:00 pm. The program focusing on the use of New Zealand Flax will be led by several local teachers of Ikebana. Free to members, guests $5. Attendees are encouraged to bring a container, kenzan, and shears so they may make an ar- rangement with the flax and flowers which will be provided. Call 373-4691 for more information. Page 14 • CEDAR STREET Times • September 13, 2013 Burnham to perform as Quintet performs to benefit British commander Burgoyne jazz education programs Trumpeter and composer Dave Douglas and his quintet will perform a benefit Howard Burnham will reprise his characteriza- concert at the Glen Deven Ranch Center for Nature, Art and Inspiration in Big Sur on tion of the colorful redcoat commander, General Wednesday, September 18 at 6:30 p.m. “Gentleman Johnny” Burgoyne of Saratoga, prior to Benefiting Monterey Jazz Festival’s jazz education programs and the Big Sur Land flying to Albany, New York, as featured performer Trust youth camps, the event is $100 per person and includes a pre-concert reception for the 75th anniversary of Saratoga National Battle- with offerings from the Carmel Cheese Shop paired with a variety of Scheid Vineyards field Park. wine; the concert in the barn; and a full moon hike with the band to The Point overlook- The performance will be presented at the Little ing the ocean. The hike is an easy-to-moderate three-mile round trip. House in Jewel Park on Saturday, September 14 at This concert is part of Dave Douglas’s 50th birthday celebration and his DD50 5:30 p.m. Donations will be gratefully accepted. Call Project, wherein Douglas will perform music in all 50 states—in unlikely locations 803-467-7267 for more information. for audiences who might not have the same kind of access to live, improvised music. DD50 has already journeyed through 13 states, including Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Maine, Montana, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Vermont and Wyoming, mostly with Douglas’ newly minted Quintet, supporting their Burnham as Burgoyne two recent releases, “Be Still” and “Time Travel.” “There are wonderful communities of jazz and creative music all across this country,” Douglas notes, “and it is inspiring and humbling to get to visit them.” Dave Douglas, the 2013 Monterey Jazz Festival Showcase Artist, is widely regarded as the most prolific and original trumpeter-composer of his generation. He has released more than 30 recordings since 1993. His unique contributions to improvised music Church sponsors free college have earned prestigious awards, including a Guggenheim Fellowship, Aaron Copland Award, two GRAMMY nominations, and trumpeter, composer and Jazz Artist of the day and tailgate party Year Awards from the Jazz Journalists Association, DownBeat and JazzTimes. Tickets for this benefit dinner are available through brownpapertickets.com/ The First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove will host a college day and tailgate party event/413296 or by calling the Big Sur Land Trust at 625-5523, ext. 103. Due to the on Sunday, September 22 at the church at 246 Laurel Avenue. The church service begins nature of the event, there are a limited number of tickets. ADA seating is available. at 10 a.m. and the tailgate party begins at 11:30 a.m. College and graduate students and Monterey Jazz Festival is devoted to education by presenting year-round local, alumni are welcomed to the free event. regional, national, and international programs. Schools in Monterey County have been Everyone is encouraged to wear school colors or fraternity/sorority gear. The party the benefactors of the Festival’s educational efforts through the Traveling Clinicians will feature a barbecue cookout with chicken and ribs, NFL football games on big Program, Summer Jazz Camp, Monterey County All-Star Bands, Next Generation Jazz screen TVs, scholarship tips, raffles and giveaways. Parents and high school students Festival, Next Generation Jazz Orchestra and Artist-in-Residence program. are invited to visit booths with various local colleges and institutes. Celebrating its 35th Anniversary, the mission of Big Sur Land Trust is to inspire The church is sponsoring the event to encourage college students to do their best love of the land and conservation of our treasured landscapes. In collaboration with this year and to find a fun place to hang out. Call 373-0741 for more information. partners and the community, the Land Trust has protected more than 38,000 acres of land since its inception. The Land Trust is committed to pursuing land and water con- servation work that strengthens our communities and inspires a stewardship ethic so Winemaker Richard Oh Takes 2013 that Monterey County can maintain its unique and special place in the world. The goal and commitment of the Land Trust is to pursue resource conservation that supports the International Wine Channel TV Awards well-being of land and people and sustains our region’s unique quality of life for us all. For more information visit www.bigsurlandtrust.org. Our own Richard Oh just won Gold and Bronze for the following wines: 2008 Oh Wines Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands won Gold. 2010 Otter Cove Wines Off dry Riesling, Santa Lucia Highlands won Bronze Lunch offered free at the train station Community Human Services will hold a free barbeque lunch to celebrate National Recovery Month on Tuesday, September 24 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Lunch at the Train Art reception at Sally Griffin Center Station will be held at the Salinas Train Station parking lot at 11 Station Place in Salinas. Off Main Clinic, Sun Street Centers, and Central Coast HIV/AIDS Services will The Central Coast Art Association will host an art reception Friday, September co-host the event. 13 from 5-7 p.m. at the Sally Griffin Active Living Center. The reception, including Since 1969, Community Human Services has provided professional, affordable wine and refreshments, is free and open to the public. The center is located at 700 mental health and substance abuse counseling and recovery services to the residents of Jewell Avenue. Monterey County. These services focus on the entire family and include programs for This ongoing juried exhibit by members of the CCAA will continue through No- people of all ages. Off Main Clinic, located in Salinas, provides methadone maintenance vember 1. The center is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ten Percent of and detoxification to adults suffering from addiction to heroin and other opiates. The all sales will be donated to Meals on Wheels Monterey Peninsula. clinic is state-licensed, accredited by CARF International, and run by Community For further information, contact Jan Scott at [email protected], Harry Human Services. Call 658-3811 for more information. Wareham at [email protected], or call 375-4454. Landscape painter to demonstrate at art association meeting CHP seeks officer candidates Local artist Andrea Johnson will demonstrate her large landscape style using acrylic paints at the monthly meeting of the Central Coast Art Association Monday, September 23, starting at 7 p.m. The Central Coast Art Association meets on the fourth Monday of during 3-day application period each month at the Monterey Youth Center, 777 Pearl Street, next to Dennis the Menace The California Highway Patrol will accept applications in September from indi- Park in Monterey. Attendance is free and open to the public. viduals interested in a career as a CHP officer. The CHP is looking to hire cadets from Johnson will emphasize the importance of planning, structure and paint layering. a pool of applicants to fill vacant officer positions throughout the state. Because she develops paintings slowly and carefully, she will demonstrate her beginning “Working for the Californian Highway Patrol is about making a commitment to phases, then describe how it becomes the finished product. Her work is on exhibit at the public service and improving the wellbeing of our state,” said California State Trans- Winfield Gallery, on Dolores between Ocean and 7th avenues in Carmel-by-the-Sea. portation Agency Secretary Brian Kelly. “This is a tremendous opportunity to join an She is an exhibiting member of the Carmel Art Association. For more information, organization that makes California communities safer while providing for the greater contact Deborah Russell at 920-8130 or at [email protected]. good.” “The CHP is one of the nation’s largest law enforcement agencies,” said CHP Com- missioner Joe Farrow. “This is your opportunity to serve among California’s finest while providing the highest level of safety, service, and security to the people of California.” Applications will only be accepted online during a three-day period beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, September 12, and ending at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, September 14. This brief application period marks the second time in three years the CHP has accepted applications. Those interested in applying, or seeking additional information, should visit www.chpcareers.com. “CHP is recruiting highly qualified men and women for the position of cadet,” added Farrow. “Broad based, inclusive recruitment efforts are underway to attract a workforce representative of the diverse communities we serve.” Minimum qualifications for candidates include: must be 20-35 years old, a U.S. citizen, have no felony convictions, and be a high school graduate. Each applicant will be required to complete the entire testing process including a written test, physical abil- ity test, appraisal panel interview, background investigation, medical/vision evaluation and psychological evaluation. Applicants who tested after January 1 and passed the written exam will be eligible to waive the written examination for this testing cycle. Applicants who are eligible to waive must still apply during the three-day application period. An applicant study guide and practice test can be found online at www.chpcareers. com. Visit the CHP’s recruitment Facebook page at www.facebook.com/chp.recruiting. “White Bull” – acrylic by Andrea Johnson September 13, 2013 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 15

City of Salias prepares California’s national marine plastic bag ban Save Our Shores (SOS) and the Central Coast Sanctuary Alliance announced sanctuaries featured in new today that the Salinas City Council voted by a margin of 4 – 3 to direct staff to move forward with drafting a single use carryout plastic bag ban ordinance. City staff will iPhone, iPad app begin work on drafting the plastic bag ban ordinance which will ban single use plastic The sights, sounds, bags from being distributed at all grocery, convenience, and retail stores. The ban will the sanctuaries history and natural also propose a required fee on paper bags at the point of sale, and the date the ordinance and their habitats wonders of California’s will go into effect. Salinas is the largest city in the County of Monterey and implemen- to life. Detailed coast are highlighted tation of a single use plastic bag ban ordinance will result in a significant decrease in maps allow users in a new iPhone/iPad plastic bag litter in inland waterways, city storm drains, and streets. SOS has already to locate sanctuary application released by calculated an 80percent decrease in plastic bag litter in nearby areas where bans have points of interest, the National Marine been implemented. filter them by ac- Sanctuary Foundation “I have been looking forward to this day for two years now as I knew Salinas tivity, get direc- (NMSF) and NOAA’s would demonstrate leadership on this issue. I was impressed by Councilwoman De La tions from their Office of National Rosa’s thoughtful effort of bringing in her reusable bag and saying, ‘In Latin American current location, Marine Sanctuaries countries we are familiar with these bags already and this is what we want the people add them to a list (ONMS). in our community here to start using,’” said Laura Kasa, Executive Director of SOS. of favorites, and The National As a statewide plastic bag ban has failed to pass time and again in the Legislature share the informa- Marine Sanctuaries: in Sacramento, cities and counties throughout California have continued to pass local tion on their social Experience California ordinances to address the problem of single use plastics in their communities. By pass- networks. Visitors mobile app provides ing a single use plastic bag ban, the City of Salinas joins the 59 adopted ordinances and can tag locations users the ultimate utility 80 California cities and municipalities covered by these ordinances. on the map with in planning their next Passage of these ordinances is a critical component of Save Our Shores’ Plastic their own photos vacation in and around Pollution and Ocean Awareness Initiatives to reduce and remove single use plastics and comments, Monterey Bay, San from the Central Coast of California. Since the spring of 2007, SOS volunteers have as well as share Francisco and Santa removed approximately 38,700 plastic bags from local Monterey Bay area beaches and them with other Barbara. Developed by waterways. Plastic bags are not biodegradable, they pose a serious environmental risk to app owners. International Mapping, wildlife, cause blight in our cities, and clog our storm drains burdening our cities with “The Experi- the app features points huge cleanup costs. A ban on plastic bags is the first step to help preserve the integrity ence California of interest for more than of our local ecosystems, reduce the burden on landfills, and decrease litter within the app provides us- 600 locations across the city limits. Save Our Shores conducts monthly beach and waterway cleanups and co- ers with an all-in- Monterey Bay, Gulf of the Farallones, ordinates the Annual Coastal Cleanup Day to address the problem of plastic pollution one visitor’s guide to some amazing Channel Islands, and Cordell Bank and marine debris on the Central Coast. places in the marine environment that national marine sanctuaries. It covers anyone can use to create vacation more than 8,600 square miles of feder- memories that last a lifetime,” said ally protected ocean and coastal waters William Douros, West Coast Regional Science Saturday: stretching from Big Sur to the Farallon Director, NOAA’s Office of National Islands. Marine Sanctuaries. “We’re very ex- “This app is an innovative way to cited and pleased to present this app Sea Otter Awareness Week experience the richness of California’s Celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week Sept. 28, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Pacific to the public.” underwater national parks in the palm Grove Museum of Natural History. Find out if you’d rather have otter fur or blubber, “NMSF is proud to release the of your hand,” said John Frawley, see what it's like to eat like a sea otter, examine real otter fur, make a craft to take home, new Experience California app,” said President and CEO of Aquarium of the and more. Discover just how important otters are to Monterey Bay as you dive into NMSF president Jason Patlis. “It does Bay and The Bay Institute. “Visitors to their amazing world at September’s free family event! This is a free event, so drop in more than enhance the sanctuary expe- places, like San Francisco Bay, will be anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to join in on all the activities. rience for those in California. It brings able to learn about our national marine This Museum is located at 165 Forest Ave. in Pacific Grove. California’s national marine sanctuar- sanctuaries located just offshore. In ad- ies to anyone with access to an iPhone dition, families, teachers and students or iPad. It’s a teaching tool that has will now have another tool to use to value from coast to coast.” Awards Offered for Place-Based Paintings nurture the young minds of America’s The National Marine Sanctuar- The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History announces six place-based awards future marine stewards.” ies: Experience California app can be to be given to artists juried into the exhibition “Central Coast Landscapes: Celebrating For each sanctuary, the app pro- purchased from the Apple App store Nature in Painting.” The exhibition opens Nov 9, 2013 and closes April 5, 2014. vides general information including and downloaded to an iPhone or iPad. Artists from Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Obispo Counties are travel tips, current weather, visitor cen- Search National Marine Sanctuaries invited to submit landscape paintings for the exhibition at the Pacific Grove Museum ter locations, hours, and more. The app in iTunes. of Natural History. Paintings must depict an actual, natural landscape from one of the also features a searchable encyclopedia, National Marine Sanctuary Foundation four counties. glossary and photo galleries that bring Along with first, second, and third-places, awards will be given for paintings that best represent the locations chosen by sponsoring organizations. Jurors will select all winners. Sponsoring organizations for the awards include Aramark, Big Sur Land Trust, Bureau of Land Management, California State Parks Monterey District, California State Parks Foundation, Elkhorn Slough Foundation, Monterey Bay National Marine Sea Otter Awareness Week to Sanctuary—NOAA, and the Point Lobos Foundation. Awards will be announced at the Opening Reception on Nov. 9, 2013. Information be observed with talks for both artists and attendees is available at www.pgmuseum.org/exhibits. During Sea Otter Awareness week, September 22-28, a series of talks will be of- fered at various locations, including the following: On Monday, September 23 at 7 p.m. at CSUMB, Ron Eby and Robert Scoles will lead a discussion on the return of sea otters to Elkhorn Slough, including what the otters have taught researchers. Eby and Scoles are research volunteers at Elkhorn Slough Reserve. On Tuesday, September 24, Dr. Woutrina Miller will present her study “Sea Otters: Sassy Sentinels or Vivacious Victims?” This talk will be held at 7 p.m. at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Auditorium. On Thursday, September 26, “What Makes a Sexy Otter? An Investigation of Male Territories as a Means of Obtaining Mates” will be presented by Max Tarjan, a doctoral student at U.C. Santa Cruz. It begins at 7 p.m. at the Seymour Center at Long Marine Laboratory at UC Santa Cruz’s Marine Science Campus. On Friday, September 27, the leading sea otter expert of the world, Dr. Jim Estes, will speak on the “Status and Conservation of the California Sea Otter, Past, Present and Future,” beginning at 7 p.m. at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Auditorium. For more information please visit www.SeaOtterWeek.org, or phone (571)235- 0075. Page 16 • CEDAR STREET Times • September 13, 2013

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