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Fri., June 3 6 PM PG Chamber Installation & Awards The InterContinental Monterey $45 • Fri., June 3 5-8 PM First Friday Shop Walk Downtown Pacific Grove NEW: Golf Tips - 6 DiFranco Dance - 10-11 Art Opening - 13 Free • Fri., June 3 7-9 pm Art Walk New Exhibition Opening Reception with live solo guitar music by Joseph Lucido • Sat., June 4 1:30-5:00 PM A Course in Miracles $10 donation Carmel Mission Inn Times Hwy. 1 & Rio Road, Carmel June 3-9, 2011 Vol. III, Issue 38 Info: 831-595-3970 Pacific Grove Community News email: akaplan @aol.com • Sat., June 4 7:30 - 9:30 PM Clear! Balanced budget The Steve Mortensen Band with special guest with $3.1 million in Taelen Thomas at The Works $10.00 cover reserve presented 667 Lighthouse Ave Pacific Grove • to City Council Tues,, June 7 By Marge Ann Jameson 7:00- 8:30 PM Sustainable PG Pacific Grove Museum (Corner of Central and Forest) An elegant, but bare-bones, budget was Guest Speakers recommended at the June 1 City Council Free meeting by Deputy City Manager Jim Beck- • lenberg. With stated goals of balance between Fri., June 10 community and tourism, long-term financial 5:30 PM stability, protection of the natural and physi- Dinner in the Vineyard cal environment, protection and enhancement and silent & live auction of public health and safety and enhancement Bernardus Lodge of governance and public trust, Becklenberg Fund-raiser for Mont. Co. presented a draft budget of some $31 million students environmental projects for fiscal year 2011-12, which begins in July. $150 He showed the City Council how it can 831-624-1032 • be fully funded and still leave $3.1 million Sat., June 11 in reserve. This can be achieved, he said, 6 PM by making cost reductions of $340,000 and “For Japan” enhancing revenues by $185,000, mostly Concert, refreshments Instructor Ben Ells- See $$$ Page 2 Love offering worth, left, and reporter • Cameron Douglas Sun., June 12 prepare to take off in 3:00 p.m. Monterey Bay Aviation’s Bye bye, Brokaw “Make A Joyful Noise!” The Music Ministry Team at Cessna on “Internation- No one was happy about it, but after a First United Methodist Church of al Learn to Fly Day.” By site review and testimony from a number of Pacific Grove the way, it takes more experts at the site review meeting May 31, the Free concert than a day, really. Pacific Grove City Council voted 5-2 on June 1 to demolish Brokaw Hall, the unremarkable building in the Butterfly Sanctuary which has been under a demolition order for a couple Inside of months now. The neglected, rotting build- ing had won a reprieve and an extension, Cop Log...... 3 but in the end they chose “Option 3″ of five Food...... (dark) presented, which also happened to be the last Green Page...... 16 Health & Well-Being...... 12 expensive. High Hats & Parasols...... 4 “It’s a money pit,” said Council Member Legal Notices...... 5 Dan Miller, who wound up voting with Mayor Opinion...... 14 CST goes airborne Garcia in the minority. Peeps...... 7 “Face it, it’s poorly built, even the chim- Rain Gauge (final?)...... 2 (At “International Learn to Fly Day”) neys,” said Council member Robert Huitt. He Shelf Life...... 3 pointed out that if it were to be preserved, as Sports...... 6 some suggested, to make it ADA compliant Up & Coming...... 8 would require a complete overhaul and rede- By Cameron Douglas sign of the entire sanctuary. Make us your friend on Mayor Garcia took offense at the ADA reference, though Huitt pointed out that the Facebook to receive Life is interesting. Just a couple of weeks ago, I stood on the ground and watched a calendar updates and Sanctuary was already ADA-compliant and small, single engine airplane pass by overhead. I supposed it must be pretty cool to take off adding a renovated Brokaw Hall to the mix, reminders on your in the pilot’s seat of such a plane as it gains altitude, and that I might like to try it someday. Facebook page! if it could even be done, would change the One week later, I found myself in the pilot seat of a Cessna 172, looking down at the ADA design needs of the entire sanctuary. ground—500 feet down. “Option #3” calls for demolition of the Cedar Street Times had been contacted by Nicole Lasorda of Barton Gilanelli & As- building and fireplaces and saving some of sociates in Philadelphia. Her advertising firm was handling PR for “International Learn to the chimney stones to build a commemora- Fly Day,” sponsored by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), for the purpose tive/interpretive exhibit related to Brokaw of—you guessed it—creating more aircraft owners and pilots. “I can arrange for you (or a Hall. The building was, at the beginning of reporter you assign) to take an introductory flight at a local flight school,” Lasorda wrote. the 20th century, a military academy for boys Send your calendar items to: [email protected] See FLYBOY Page 5 See BROKAW Page 2 Page 2 • CEDAR STREET Times • June 3, 2011

p$$$ From Page 1 City votes to outsource through recovery of administrative costs in the Planning Department and other City departments. business license collection F.Y.I. He anticipates no new taxes, but there For Your Information. . . City’s Municipal Code and correspond will be no raises for employees, either. The By Marge Ann Jameson with business owners professionally police Memorandum of Understanding is and seamlessly, so that taxpayers barely funded. CalPERS rates are forecast at 5.8 notice a change from the existing model, Kim’s Hair At the February 2, 2011 City at Pro Beauty percent ($130,000 total) for sworn police according to Becklenberg. “Any changes Council meeting, Deputy City Manager in Crossroads Carmel and 0.8 percent ($32,000) for all other noticed by businesses will likely be Jim Becklenberg brought a request to employees. positive,” said Becklenberg, in that the New Client Special the council to hire an outside consultant Unlike neighboring cities, there company offers online registration and Cut & Color $75 who would, on a sort of commission ba- will likely not be an improvement to the tax payment options. sis, go after delinquent business licenses Natural Nail Manicures $25 economy in Pacific Grove, according to MuniServices’ database tools will 831.620.1422 and businesses that currently operate Becklenberg, who says he anticipates no also generate reports for the City that in the city limits without obtaining a more than a 1 percent increase in major will provide useful information on the Sales and license. revenues in the city. Major revenues for evolving composition of the City’s busi- Property Management Licenses are required to do busi- Pacific Grove are property taxes, transient ness base. still only 5% ness here and fees are based on gross occupancy taxes and sales taxes. Real es- MuniServices will set up the City’s receipts. tate sales continue to be flat and there are system immediately, with the goal of The Finance Department’s work many vacancies downtown where a lot of managing the upcoming license renewal plan includes an audit of the City’s busi- sales taxes could be generated. Transient process, which begins July 1, 2011. 623 Lighthouse Ave., in PG ness base to identify and collect delin- occupancy taxes could be enhanced by In August, after the first stage of 831-655-4708 quent business taxes, said Becklenberg. changes in Measure C restrictions, but business license renewals is complete, [email protected] He said that staff constraints keep them increases will not likely happen this year. the firm would begin discovery services,. from doing more than sending reminder He included increases to the library This would involve comparing the City’s letters to known delinquents. funding which will allow it to remain open license database with other records such FATHERS DAY GIFTS The City of Seaside, for example, 10 more hours per week. as state income tax filings and retail at uses professionals who work on a The City Council had set a goal for in- business suppliers’ lists to identify busi- WOODIES commission equal to a percentage of of Carmel creased maintenance of city infrastructure nesses that should be licensed but are tax revenue realized through the audit. GIFT WRAPPED & SHIPPED – streets, sidewalks and sewers – and the not. The City’s current budget included up woodiesofcarmel.com budget includes programs for each. Street MuniServices charges $18 per li- to $20,000 for this purpose. The audit maintenance is budgeted at $400,000; cense per year for administration service. A Gift Shop for Men! company will likely work through the storm water inlet and pipe construct at Based on the City’s existing tax base 114 The Crossroads Chamber of Commerce and Business $200,000 and sidewalk construction at of 1,600 licenses, annual contract costs Improvement District as well as other 626-9064 $50,000 while an additional $100,000 is would be $28,800. MuniServices would entities to ensure optimum awareness of set aside for the library. also keep 45% of the revenue generated the program. While Mayor Carmelita Garcia wants through its discovery and audit efforts Becklenberg and Assistant Finance to see an across-the-board cut of 25 per- for the year in which the business is Officer Catherine Krysyna said they cent, many of the budget items are con- initially licensed and any prior years’ hope the revenue generated would reach tracts which cannot be cut. For example, revenue due. anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000 in $150,000 budgeted for the Museum is a The proposed $45,000 not-to-ex- the current year, and that costs would be contract with the Museum Foundation. ceed contract amount would allow for up around 30 to 40 percent of the revenue $10,000 is also budgeted for long-needed to $16,200 in these percentage charges. collected. There would be no net cost to carpeting for the building, which is a re- The City would receive 100% of all the City. sponsibility of the City. future tax revenue from newly-licensed There are approximately 1,600 The final draft budget comes before businesses, paying MuniServices only business licenses in the city, but cur- By The Sea the City Council on June 15. the $18 collection charge. rent City staffing levels of one-half of The proposal passed unanimously 24 Hour Mobile Service one full-time position don’t allow for on the consent agenda at the June 1, much more than administering business 831.620.0611 2011 City Council meeting. Antique locks • Lock-outs • Safe Repair Kurt Heisig Music licenses and doesn’t allow for proac- Keys • Commercial/residential re-keying tive, systematic enforcement that would Lessons identify and collect from businesses that p Woodwinds and Brass are subject to license requirements but BROKAW are unknown to the City,” said Beck- From Page 1 MOVED lenberg. That’s a nice way of saying for a few years. Hair Replacement the contractor would be charged with The Council voted not to insist on a & Educational Center 831-920-1883 finding businesses which are currently commemorative exhibit at the site of the 230 Grand Avenue 512 Polk St. operating in the City without business building. There is a committee already Pacific Grove licenses. “Existing audit efforts are working on redesign of the Sanctuary in 831.920.7185 Monterey largely complaint-driven,” according to the interest of the butterflies. Becklenberg. Scientific advisors state that the www.boomeranghairstudio.com City staff has located one firm, building is not part of the dynamic of the MuniServices, LLC, that provides both area as it concerns butterflies, and had no audit services and business license objections to its demolition. tax administration services. This firm A last-minute objection on the basis provides such services nationally and in of needing a CEQA , brought up by David California. Seaside contracts with Mu- Dilworth (by email), was struck down by Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudi- niServices and has reported unqualified City Attorney David Laredo: There was no cated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California satisfaction with the service. challenge in the allotted 35 days from the on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 311A Forest Ave., Pacific MuniServices, upon hire, will CEQA exemption notice, so the demolition Grove, CA 93950. administer related provisions of the order stands, he said. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the city as well as by e-mail subscription.

Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson News: Cameron Douglas, Marge Ann Jameson Contributors: Betsy Slinkard Alexander • Guy Chaney Jon Guthrie • Amy Coale Solis • Rhonda Farrah Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Linnet Harlan • Neil Jameson • Richard Oh • Dirrick Williams Data reported by Guy Chaney Rich Hurley (Sports) Photography: Cameron Douglas • Skyler Lewis Week ending 06/01/11...... 04 Nate Phillips • Peter Mounteer Distribution: Kristi Portwood and Rich Hurley Total for the season...... 22,52 Advertising: Christine Miskimon To date last year (2010)...... 20.62 831.324.4742 Voice Wettest year...... 47.15 831.324.4745 Fax during rain year 7/1/97-6/30/98* [email protected] Driest year...... 9.87 Email subscriptions: during rain year 7/1/75-6/30/76* [email protected] High this past week...... 67° Calendar items to: Low this past week...... 44° [email protected] *Data from http://www.weather.nps.navy.mil/renard.wx/ June 3, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 3

Linnet Harlan Marge Ann Jameson Shelf Life Cop log Summer is often a time for extra reading. There’s the traditional “beach read,” usually something mindless, though perhaps you want to finally tackle Unruly neighbor on 18th St. War and Peace. Children often use their summer vacation as a chance to im- The reporting party said her neighbor continually plays loud music and merse themselves in additional reading and are encouraged to do so through has placed multiple letters under her door. He has placed random items on her the Summer Reading Program of the Library, sponsored by the Friends of the bicycle and under her door, probably not roses. When she confronts him he is Library (see below). Any time is a good time to read, but there’s something difficult. She wanted the police to have a record and she showed them the letters. special about lounging in the sun with a spell-binding book in your hands. Doggone Dog Report Beach Reads The PG dogs have been much more polite in recent months. On Alder A highly opinionated and not necessarily mindless selection Street, however, there was a large male German shepherd reported at large. No indication as to whether it was polite or not. The Cookbook Collector, Goodman, Allegra. While executive Emily ques- tions her choices about her career and a long-distance relationship with Lost and Found a successful man, her environmental activist sister, Jessamine, struggles A woman lost her wallet with drivers license and all the usual stuff on 17 with her own doubts about her beliefs and love affair. This novel is set in Mile Drive. Silicon Valley, Berkley and Boston just prior to the dot-com meltdown. A bank card was found on David Ave. and turned it. It was given back to This book is an examination of what things are worth and what they cost. the owner. A credit card was found on Forest Ave. When the owner could not be A Reliable Wife, Goolrick, Robert. Ralph Truitt, a wealthy businessman with contacted, it was destroyed. a troubled past who lives in a remote nineteenth-century Wisconsin town, has advertised for a reliable wife; and his ad is answered by Catherine DUI Land, a woman who makes every effort to hide her own dark secrets. The Glenna Spalding of Pebble Beach was arrested on Forest Avenue after she characters in this book behave so badly you sometimes wonder why you was found to be intoxicated during a traffic stop. keep reading. This book isn’t for the faint of heart. But anyone seriously A female juvenile on Sunset was found to be under the unfuence of alcohol. interested in the questions of human behavior and the resilience of the she was released to her parent. human spirit will want to persevere. The case of the wandering face plate My Losing Season, Conroy, Pat. Conroy takes the reader through his last year A tenant on Sunset, whose front door is a sliding glass door, came home playing basketball, as point guard and captain of The Citadel Bulldogs, and put her key in the keyhole and the face plate completely fell off. She was flashing back constantly to the drama of his coming of age, presenting all worried that someone had removed the door mechanism, but it did not appear the conflict and love that have been at the core of his novels. He vividly that anything had been taken. She said it had happened about a month ago and re-creates his senior year at that now-famous military college in Charleston, the landlord had fixed it. Well, he needs to fix it again. South Carolina, but also tells the story of his heartbreaking childhood and He probably won’t get the keys Saturday night of the wonderful series of events that conspired to rescue his spirit. Though A son smashed his father’s car window during an argument on Moreland women may not identify with Conroy’s sports scenes, the generosity of his Ave. writing makes this book appeal to a larger audience than basketball fans. Only doing what they tell me The Year of Magical Thinking, Didion, Joan. Joan Didion explores an intensely A resident on Lawton Ave. said a man driving a white pickup truck with personal yet universal experience: a portrait of a marriage - and a life, a camper shell came to the door and said he worked for PG & E and was there in good times and bad - that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a to install a Smart Meter. He was quite insistent about entering the house but husband or wife or child. This book is Didion’s attempt to make sense of the resident wouldn’t let him him. He (the guy at the door, not the resident) is the “weeks and then months that cut loose any fixed idea I ever had about described as a white male in his 50s with a strong jaw line wearing a hard hat death, about illness ... about marriage and children and memory ... about with an antenna sticking out of it. the shallowness of sanity, about life itself.” Yes, this book is about death; it’s hardly a light read. But it’s a “must read” if you want to think deeply This is not my bong about your connection to the ones you love. A woman on Lighthouse found what she believed to be a homemade smok- ing implement on her property. She surrendered it to police who logged it in Any of the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child. Jack Reacher is a former mili- for destruction. tary police officer who is big and, when necessary, brutal. Fast moving, these novels read like one giant novel. Do yourself a favor and read them We really are from the government in order if you can. A woman on Del Monte Blvd. was concerned because she received mail from the Census Bureau about a survey and thought it might be a scam. Turns The Last Child, Hart, John. After his twin sister Alyssa disappears, 13 year-old out it really was from the Census Bureau, and was likely not a scam. Johnny Merrimon is determined to find her. When a second girl disappears from his rural North Carolina town, Johnny makes a discovery that sends Not at this address, at least for the last 50 years shock waves through the community in this multi-layered tale of broken A woman on 19th received some mail addressed to someone else. She has families and deadly secrets. One of the best mysteries in a long time. Read lived there for 50 years and nobody else has ever receved mail there. She was this book, and the next thing you’ll do is track down Hart’s other books. concerned that someone might be using her address fraudulently. Bel Canto, Patchett, Ann. When terrorists seize hostages at an embassy party, Who was it waiting for police? an unlikely assortment of people is thrown together, including American A group of juveniles threw a rock at a residence and broke the window. The opera star Roxane Coss, and Mr. Hosokawa, a Japanese CEO and her reporting party was having a party with friends. They gave chase. The report biggest fan. A story of terrorists and hostages is hardly one in which says “the young male ran to a nearby restaurant and waited for PD to arrive” you’d expect to learn of the grace of which humans are capable, but Ann but it’s not clear whether the young male was the perpetrator or the victim/host. Patchett manages the feat. A story so good and a world so complete, you hate for the book to end. Vehicle vandalised A tire was punctured on Pico Avenue and it’s assumed to be vandalism. Pot Great Courses holes usually don’t create punctures. Great Courses ™ fans who often find themselves in their cars or other- wise near a CD player will be pleased to know of the recent acquisition by Purse taken the Library of “Elements of jazz: from cakewalks to fusion,” an eight lecture A woman’s purse was taken while she tried on jewelry in a store on Ocean series on CD that focuses on jazz, its elements and its history. Taught by Bill View. No suspect information. Messenger, M.A., The Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins, the lecture topics Please come back and get booked. include ragtime, the blues, swing music of the big band era, Boogie-woogie, When his disabled vehicle was blocking traffic, police found the owner Big band blues and the rise of modern jazz forms: bebop, cool, modal, free, had an active bench warrant from Salinas, He was arrested, but the equipment and fusion. This overview series was rated 4.7 stars out of 5.0 by Great Courses at the police department wasn’t working either so they asked him to come back patrons who had taken the course. Even if you have a tin ear, give this lecture later to be photographed and fingerprinted. series a try. Summer Reading Program The Summer Reading Program has begun! Sign up at the library now to win prizes and to have lots of fun reading your favorite books and discovering new ones. Sorry, ages two to fifteen only. But if you adults want to lobby for 15 year-old male arrested for arson a Summer Reading Program for grown-ups for next year. . . On Friday afternoon of May 27, at approximately 4:57 p.m., Pacific Grove Police, On Wednesday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m. at the PG Public Library, ventriloquist Monterey Fire and Pebble Beach Fire were dispatched to a vegetation fire in the Rip Steve Chaney and His Puppet Cornelius Crowe will appear. Is Cornelius a Van Winkle Open Space across the road from Forest Grove Elementary School in the pesky crow or does he have something important or funny to say? 1000 block of Congress Avenue. Emergency personnel arrived on scene and found the fire approimately 500 feet west of Congress Avenue. The fire had consumed ground vegetation and was beginning to engulf the base of nearby trees. the fire was quickly extinguished by fire personnel. About 20 minutes before the fire was reported, staff at Forest Grove elementary School had noticed several juveniles enter the forest at Rip Van Winkle Open Space. The police officer’s investigation led them to other witnesses who had observed a 15 year-old male set the fire. The 15 year-old was arrested at his residence on May 28 and was charged with arson and booked into juvenile hall. Page 4 • CEDAR STREET Times • June 3, 2011 Jon Guthrie High Hats & Parasols Dear Readers: Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & And your bill amounts to … Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology Wrights Hardware offers garden hose in any length you wish. Tubing is genuine used at the time. The writings contained in “High Hats” are not our words. They are rubber. 11¢ a foot. quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Our journalistic predecessors held to the highest possible standards for their day, as do we Your editor has made arrangements with the Cosmopolitan magazine company to at Cedar Street Times. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” handle subscriptions to its magazine. Just imagine! Each issue of Cosmo- are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also politan delivered right to your front door. $2.25 for a year. Subscribe at the worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding. Review office. Author’s Notes I “La Guerra de Intervenciόn” may be over! I Due primarily to successor Madero’s weak leadership, sporadic violence contin- Mexico’s so-called “War of Intervention” may have come to a successful con- ued at least another decade. clusion.This newspaper has received word that the beleaguered Mexican President, José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori, submitted his letter of resignation on May 25 and II Díaz lived the remainder of his life in France. He died in 1915 and was buried in is seeking exile in France. Díaz has served as Mexico’s hard-handed President inter- Paris’ Cimetière du Montparnasse. In Mexico, after much internal bickering, mittently since 1876. The leader of the revolutionaries, Francisco Ignacio Madero Pedro Lascuráin replaced Madero as President in 1913. González, is expected to assume the presidency.After the success of his book, La III Frustrated, Terrible Teddy Tetzlaff, from Los Angeles, entered the Indianapolis sucesión presidencia (The Presidential Succession), Madero opposed Díaz in the 500 again in 1912. Then, after 200 laps, he crossed the finish line in second last election, and is thought to have won overwhelmingly. However, Díaz rigged place. The California icon became active in filming movies about auto racing. the vote counting to show himself clearly as victor. Madero then urged Mexicans to revolt. La Guerra de Intervenciόn started. The United States responded by prepar- References: Pacific Grove Review, Monterey Daily Cypress, Del Monte Weekly, ing its military to assume duty posts along the Mexican border. II No word has come Salinas Index, Monterey County Post, Bullions’ Grammar (1890). from the Presidio on the status of its troops. Auto mobiles race Know some news or trivia from a century ago? Contact the author Jon Forty auto mobilers showed up with their machines in Indianapolis on May 30 Guthrie: [email protected]. past to participate in an auto mobile race that was 500 miles in length. Grovians eagerly awaited news of the contest because of the entry of California’s own Teddy Tetzlaff, who is nicknamed “Terrible Teddy”. Tetzlaff drove a Lozier.After the gru- Literary anthology now in print eling run, only twelve drivers remained in contention. Terrible Teddy Tetzlaff had been knocked from the race during the 30th lap at the 125 miles marker by a crash Enjoy a compendium of poetry, short stories, art and photography produced by with Louis Disbrow, who was driving a Pope-Hartford. A blown tire caused the students: the compiled works of the Young Writers’ Club of Pacific Grove High School unfortunate incident. Tire failures and breaking steering knuckles knocked most of is now out in print and can be obtained at various locations around Pacific Grove, the racing casualties out of the melee. At least 100 were injured and 3 killed during including at Cedar Street Times. The annual publication is free of cost but donations the motorized spectacle. III are welcome. Racer Ray Harroun took the track’s crown with an average speed of 75 mph, winning $10,000. Racer Ralph Mulford crossed the finish line in second place. It is hoped that the size of the crowd (approximately 90,000 attended) will insure that the Indianapolis 500 becomes an annual affair. Discussion on Palestine at Work on new RR line being surveyed A committee composed of A. Albrecht, E. R. Shaw, and S. Bates gathered with representatives from Fresno, Coalinga, Monterey, and the Tidewater Company to First Sunday potluck dinner review progress on the railroad line proposed to connect Monterey-Pacific Grove Peace Resource Center will hold a First Sunday Potluck and Panel Discus- with Coalinga and Fresno. The collected group intends to travel the route, starting sion at the Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, on Sun., June 5 from 1:00 p.m. from Fresno. - 3:00 p.m. The featured panel discussion on “Palestine and the Arab Spring” At the rate the committee has been traveling, they could reach Coalinga in three will start at 1:45 pm days, but it will probably be a week. After Coalinga is reached, there are no further The three panelists are: Marianna Khoury, a Palestinian citizen of Israel and stops planned but the committee will go to Pacific Grove before their labors are recent graduate of UC Berkeley in Middle Eastern Studies (also she is attending ended. UC Hastings College of Law in Fall). Nashwan Hamza, a local architect and contractor and member of the Arab- Divorce given Jewish dialogue group and the Islamic Networks Group as a speaker on Islam; In the superior court on Monday, Judge Sargent granted Mrs. Pansy Van Nuya and Phillip Crawford, a recent graduate of the Monterey College of Law and Childs a final decree of divorce from Clarence Leroy Childs. The divorce had been member of the National Lawyers' Guild. applied for in 1909 but delayed because of what the judge referred to as “careless Potluck begins at 1 and the panel discussion at 1:45. Donations are greatly errors and oversights by attorney.” The interlocutory degree is now granted. appreciated. Program sponsored by the Middle East Study Group of the Peace Resource Center. Amateur night at Monterey Theater Buster Brown, his dog Tige, and Mary Jane will be the features of the vaudeville show this weekend at the Monterey Theater. Everybody has read of Buster Brown and his witty sayings, but few people have seen him on the stage. Theater manager Legal Notices Clancy has arranged a very funny one-act musical comedy which will also be pre- sented. The plot of the comedy, though simple, is true to life. To complete the bill tonight, fourteen amateurs – including such characters as Mutt and Jeff, the Yellow Kid, Hall Room Boy, and Dolly Blonde – perform.

Change in schedule FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME C. R. Estabrook, agent for the Southern Pacific, has posted several changes STATEMENT STATEMENT to the Railroad’s schedule. At 6 pm daily, arrival from San Francisco, Oakland File No. 20111066 File No. 20110938 The following person is doing business as The Plumb- The following person is doing business as AM In- Sacramento, Stockton, Santa Cruz, Salinas, and Monterey. At 7:35 pm daily, arrival er, 572 Main St., Soledad, Monterey County, 93960; ternational, 484 B Washington St. #221, Monterey, from San Jose Gilroy, Sacramento, Santa Cruz. At 9:25 pm daily, arrival from Santa Israel Xavier Ezekiel Zubiate, 572 Main St., Soledad, Monterey County, 93940; Ashkin Merrikh, 277B van Barbara and Los Angeles. CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Buren St., Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was Monterey County on May 10, 2011. Registrant com- filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on April Notes from around the area… menced to transact business under the fictitious busi- 25, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business ness name or name(s) listed above on 4/20/11. Signed: under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed • The Baptists will meet with Mrs. O’Hara leading the session on Thursday for Israel Zubiate. This business is conducted by an indi- above on NA. Signed: Ashkin Merrikh. This busi- prayer and the monthly business meeting. Outsiders are cordially invited to at- vidual. Publication dates: 05/13, 05/20, 5/27, 6/3/11. ness is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: tend. 409 16th street. 05/13, 05/20, 5/27, 6/3/11. • The rainfall in this city for the most recent 24 hour storm ending at 7 pm, ac- cording to the United States official weather gauge, was .49 of an inch. The year’s total climbed to 8.93 inches, most of that during the month of May. PACIFICPACIFIC GROVE GROVE MASONIC MASONIC LODGEODGE L #331 • Professor T. H. Reed will speak. One of the most distinguished instructors for Established 1897 1897 the University of California will speak in the Civic Club hall Friday night. The learned Prof. Reed will address the questions of why have we recently experi- enced such fierce rain, and why the cold, north wind persists. Reed is sponsored by the Pacific Grove high school student association. 2B1ASK12B1ASK1 • Looking for work? Learn to sell real estate. I want energetic men and women 130130 Congress Congress Ave., Ave. PacificPacific Grove Grove CA 93950CA 93950 who are under 35 years of age to take up this booming profession. At least $3,000 a year guaranteed after matriculation. Send particulars to Box 406, San Telephone:Telephone: 831-649-1834831-649-1834 Francisco. June 3, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 5 pFLYBOY From Page 1

“You will taxi, take off and actually fly the plane before assisting with the landing.” Of course, an FAA-licensed flight instructor would be the co-pilot’s chair. Her Editorness, having already put in some flight time, generously offered the assignment to me, and off I went. Airport Road winds its way up the hill behind the Photos by Monterey County Fairgrounds, leading to a gate at the north end of Monterey Airport. At the top of the entrance road is Cameron Douglaqs Monterey Bay Aviation, with its large hangar and runway (from 500 feet!) access. It’s easy to think you’ve happened on a separate runway, but our intrepid little airport has only one. The weather was splendid. MBA gave a warm welcome. I was introduced to John Vitalich, a pilot helping out with the event. Vitalich provided some preliminary information about how Bernoulli’s principle of fluid dynamics applies to flight, and how the shape of the airplane’s wings encour- Nice view of Wharf #2. ages lift. He pointed out that small planes are not flimsy; that they are constructed in the same manner as airliners. Next I met John Lotz, the CEO of Monterey Bay Avia- tion. He had just finished a session with a student in the flight simulator, which the school uses in conjunction with actual flying. The simulator, says Lotz, allows a moment to be frozen in order to better understand what’s happening Bayonet & Black Horse golf course. and the best course of action. He estimates the simulator provides 50 percent more training per hour. (Not to mention saving one heck of a lot of aviation fuel.) Lotz takes obvious pride in his school. It is a Cessna Pilot Center, and one of about 1,700 flight schools in the country. MBA offers a wide range of instruction, including state-of-the-art “glass cockpit” (computerized instrumenta- tion) training. Students start off in a computer lab to prepare for actual flight. “Some flight schools are careless,” Lotz said bluntly. I met my flight instructor, Ben Ellsworth, and we walked out to the airplane. I tried to get in the passenger MBA flight instructor Ben Ellsworth with the side. “Nope, you’re in the pilot’s seat,” Ellsworth told me. venerable Cessna 172. The Cessna 172 is arguably the most successful, mass- produced, light aircraft in history. It seats four. While the cockpit is quite narrow, there is a remarkable amount of legroom for the pilot and co-pilot. Despite the close prox- imity, headsets are used to talk with each other due to the engine noise. There are two sets of controls. I adjusted my seat for full push on the pedals. That was simple: right pedal right, left pedal left. Tip the pedal forward to brake. The wheel would control the front-to-rear and side-to-side pitch of the plane, but that wasn’t needed on the ground. Ellsworth yelled, “Clear!” out his window and started the engine. He got us out of the lot area and had me take over. I found it hard to resist the urge to clamp both hands down on that wheel as we taxied out for take-off. Simply steering with my feet seemed almost lazy, though I kept Laguna Seca, full of quite busy rolling us in a straight line. race fans. We set up at the end of the runway. It was time to go. Ellsworth eased the throttle open. The little plane launched eagerly. At the desired speed, he had me pull the wheel back. “Just keep the hood pointed right at the horizon,” he said. This bothered me because I couldn’t see the ground anymore. I didn’t know the exact moment when we left it. I knew we were ascending, but I couldn’t see the ground without “taking my eyes off the road” as it were, and I wasn’t about to do that. I kept climbing, doing my best to keep the horizon level with the nose of the aircraft as my instructor gave gentle corrections from the controls on his side. And then…we were up! Leveling off, I looked out the side window at a distant Wharf #2 sitting at the edge of a vast expanse of blue ocean water. Ellsworth encouraged me to relax a little. He explained that Cessnas are quite stable and will even right themselves if they get tilted sideways. He demonstrated by deliberately dipping the left wing. After a few moments—with no correction from either of us—the plane leveled out again. This comes from good weight distribution and wing design. We made our first turn, banking to the right and passing Pasadera and over Marina. Ellsworth took over and we continued east. Highway 68. I got a nice aerial photo of Laguna Seca Raceway, where Her Editorness was busy herding Ferrari race fans in her capacity as a SCRAMP Assistant Director. We turned again over the Pescadero Golf Course and began our approach back to the airport. Now I could see why landing takes so much practice. I kept my hands and feet on the controls for feel as Ells- worth brought us in, explaining his actions as we landed. Heading down, reducing the throttle, tilting the plane back just right, judging the distance from the runway, letting the back wheels touch, tilting forward so the front wheel drops, aiming straight while working the brakes…well, it takes practice. Back at the hangar, people kept asking if I had enjoyed the lesson. Can’t imagine a sillier question: It took several minutes to peel the grin off my face. Monterey Bay Aviation is open 7 days a week, 363 days a year. They offer scenic flights, instruction, aircraft rental and a host of maintenance services. Call (831) 375-2FLY. www.montereybayaviation.com/ Page 6 • CEDAR STREET Times • June 3, 2011 Pacific Grove Sports America’s first muscle cars Ben Alexander to be on display June 8 Golf Tips Early Chrysler 300s set speed records at Daytona and Bonneville Let's get back Some 50 early examples of the fabled Chrysler 300, to the basics.... arguably America’s first muscle I guess the best place to start golf instruc- cars, will be on display June tion articles is from the basics, so I wanted 8, 2011 at the first-ever meet- to share with you a few simple ideas to get ing of the Chrysler 300 Club started. International and the Chrysler Ball position is the question most begin- 300 Club Inc. ners and veteran players alike ask me. Where To stay competitive with do I play the ball with my irons and my woods? Chevrolet’s Corvette, intro- The irons Five iron, six, seven, eight, nine duced in 1953, and Ford’s in- iron, Pitching wedge and sand wedge should troduction of the 1955 Thunder- all be played in the center of your stance. bird, Chrysler decided to launch When all of these irons are hit, they bottom a series of high-powered, full- out CENTER of the stance, not back of center sized cars. The first 300 model, a low production car with 300 horsepower, rolled off or forward in the stance. the assembly line in 1955 to the cheers of the crew that built the car. According to one The long irons 3 iron, 4 iron or 3 and 4 report, “It rode like a truck and idled rough, but it had the maneuverability of a pole hybrids play the ball forward of center. pony and the speed of wind.” The 300 went on to break about every record in the book Woods Play all of the woods, driver, 3 at Daytona’s Speed Week that year. wood 5 wood forward off the left heel. Prac- Subsequent 300s saw bumps in horsepower that kept them at the front of the pack. tice these and you will find that ball position In 1958 a 300 set a speed record of 156 mph at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, a will really make a differance. Ben Alexander PGA record that stood for many years. In 1960, a 400-horsepowered 300 sped to 144 mph Next: Grip pressure. How tight do I hold PGA Teaching Professional, at NASCAR’s Flying Mile event, a record that stands to this day for a production car. the golf club in my hands? And my answer Pacific Grove Golf Links, Another 300 set a record of 88 mph at the event’s Standing Start Mile. always is: If you were shaking hands with Poppy Hills Golf Course About 20 percent of these low-production cars (for example, only 400 were built some one you would not want to squeeze PGA Teacher Of The Year, in 1963) remain and still cruise down the highways and byways on their way to club their hand so it hurts them so grip the golf No Cal PGA meets, shows and, occasionally, to race tracks. Both clubs were started about 40 years club with pressure but not so you will cut off 831-277-9001 ago and a few members have faithfully restored many of these early 300s to their the blood flow. www.benalexandergolf.com original condition. Try these basic ideas to start and always “Over the years we have become a 300 family,” said Larry Jett, Monterey meet go see your PGA Professional for more help. organizer and owner of a 1960 300. “We started with cars and ended with people.” Jett went on to say members enjoy coming to these events to have a good time and share stories about their cars and trade tips about their restoration experience. He noted cars We welcome Ben Alexander, the teaching pro at Pacific Grove Golf Links as well as are coming from as far as New Jersey, Ohio and Tennessee. Some members will come Poppy Hills Golf Course, to our Sports page. He will present short tips for golfers without cars and one member from Sweden plans to attend. All told the clubs have searching to improve their game. If you have a question for him, please see his website 1,300 members in 48 states and 16 countries. at www.benalexandergolf.com. The display will take place June 8, 2011, 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Coco’s Res- taurant, 300 David Avenue in Monterey.

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Go to to register online ™ www.catalystsoccer.com Times or call (831) 423-3556 .com/scubatalknow June 3, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 7 Your achievements Peeps Rabobank names local resident branch manager of new office What have you been up to? Twelve-year Pacific Grove resident Matt Weddings, birthdays, promotions. . . Bosworth has been named branch manager of the new Rabobank, N.A, at 561 Lighthouse Have your peeps email our peeps! Avenue in Pacific Grove. “Having been here in Pacific Grove for so We’ll get you into print. many years, I couldn’t be more thrilled about the opportunity I’ve been given to open a new editor@ cedarstreettimes.com Rabobank branch right here where I live – and to become even more immersed in our com- 831-324-4742 munity. I have always loved Pacific Grove and really can’t imagine now living or working anywhere else,” Bosworth said. He and his wife Tonya have lived on the Peninsula for 26 years and have been Pacific Grove residents since 1999. Tonya works at the Red House Café. A 23-year veteran of the bank- Matt Bosworth ing industry, he holds an MBA from Golden Gate University and a Bachelors of Science degree from Bowling Green State University. He started as a business banking officer for Wells Fargo in Monterey, and later went on the manage their Hollister, Pacific Grove and Marina offices. In 2003 he was hired by Community Bank of Central CA as a commercial loan office, and in 2004 moved from the Salinas office to New Monterey where he managed the branch. In 2007, Rabobank purchased Community Bank and Bosworth was recently given the charge of closing their New Monterey branch and moving to Pacific Grove. Bosworth has been a Rotarian for 15 years and is the incoming treasurer of the Pacific Grove club. He is an Assistant Director for SCRAMP at Mazda Raceway Laguna Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove Seca and serves on the First Night Monterey executive board. 325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207 Including the Pacific Grove office, Rabobank, N.A. Has four branches on the Monterey Peninsula – one in downtown Monterey, one in Seaside and one in Marina. Chabad of Monterey Rabobank, N.A. Is a California community bank providing personalized service and a full array of quality products to individuals, businesses, organizations and agricul- 2707 David Avenue, Pacific Grove, 831-643-2770 tural clients. With nearly 120 branches statewide, they serve the needs of communities Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove from Redding to the Imperial Valley through a regional structure that promotes local decision-making and active community involvement by their employees. 442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363 Bosworth and his staff invite the Pacific Grove community to visit their new of- fices in the heart of the city. Church of Christ In his free time, Bosworth enjoys golf, racquetball, sailing and music. “I have a 176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741 rock band called The Wharf Rats,” he said. “I’m on guitar and vocals. We play week- ends at some of the local establishments. This month, we’re at The Fuse on June 17 Community Baptist Church and Bullwackers on June 24.” Monterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311 First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741 First Church of God People pick up 1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005 our paper First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875 because they want to! Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m. They read it, they keep it, Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove and share it, 1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138 because we write about them! Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove 804 Redwood Lane, 831-333-0636 Advertise with Cedar Street Times, Mayflower Presbyterian Church Pacific Grove's only adjudicated 141 14th Street, 831-373-4705 NEWSpaper Pacific Coast Church (and the only one in the world devoted 522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942 strictly to Pacific Grove people!) Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431 Peninsula Baptist Church We’re in full color 1116 Funston Avenue, 831-647 St. Angela Merici Catholic Church and 146 8th Street, 831-655-4160 St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church we’re read all over! Central Avenue & 12th Street, 831-373-4441 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 831-324-4742 375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818 Page 8 • CEDAR STREET Times • June 3, 2011 The Arts Up and Coming Youth Art Workshops at PG Art Center An hour of joyful music offered Ages 8-14 The Music Ministry Team at First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove will Five Sessions: Monday-Friday, 2:30-5:30 pm, $100 per Session. offer “Make A Joyful Noise!” a free concert, on Sunday, June 12 at 3:00 p.m. This special concert will feature the talents of organist Barbara Vella, the Sanctu- Dates Theme ary Singers under the direction of Linda Keill, Ring ‘4’ Glory Handbell Quartet and June 13-June 17 Countries Monarch Handbells under the direction of Sharon Ericksen. This is a free concert. A June 20-June 24 Insects freewill offering will be taken with 100 percent of the proceeds going to local non- July 11-July 15 Animals profit, Shelter Outreach Plus. July 18-July 22 Aquatics For more information please contact the church office at 831-372-5875. First July 25-July 29 Feast of Lanterns United Methodist Church is located at, 915 Sunset Drive (at the corner of 17 Mile Drive) Pacific Grove. For young artists open to exploring their creativity in a supportive environment. We’ll do T-shirts, papier mache, beading, clay, and, of course, drawing and painting. AFRP’s Dining Out for Animals June 22 Sign up ASAP before classes fill up. Limited scholarships available. Join us for AFRP’s 3rd Annual "Dining Out for the Animals" Event on Wednes- Contact teacher, Julie Heilman, at 917-0009 for further information. day, June 22nd by eating at great local restaurants that are generously donating 10% of the night's proceeds to AFRP. Bring your friends and family, enjoy a nice breakfast, lunch or dinner out and help the animals at the same time! Participating restaurants include Peppers, Favaloro’s, Henry’s BBQ, Carmel Belle, The Turtle Bay Taquerias, Rosine’s, Basil, Pepper’s, Rio Grill, Tarpy’s Roadhouse, Wild Plum, Center St Grill, Nuevo Southwest Grill, and Mamma Lucia’s Pizza. For an updated listing of the par- Classes at the ticipating restaurants visit www.animalfriendsrescue.org or call 333-0722. Dine Out for the Animals on June 23, enjoy a wonderful meal and make a difference in the lives of homeless animals! Watercolor Class withPG Jane FluryArt 6-9:00 Center p.m. Tuesdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave.,Pacific Grove. This is an overview class using the limited palette method and includes the basics to experimental. Class works from still life on towards a model. Beginners welcome. Six week session $90. Next session starts June 7 (no class July 5). For more information call 402-5367 or e-mail:[email protected]

Beginning Watercolor Class with Jane Flury 9a.m.-12:00 p.m. Thursdays at Vista Lobos, Carmel. This is an overview class using the limited palette method and will cover the basics of watercolor. Class will work from still life. Beginners welcome. 10 week session $50. Next session starts June 23, 2011. Pre-register through Carmel Adult School 624-1714

Outdoor Painting with Jane Flury- ongoing, 10a.m.-1p.m. Saturdays. Class meets at various locations around the Monterey Peninsula. All media and skill levels welcome. Lots of instruction available. $20 drop-in fee. For more information or location schedule call 402-5367 or e-mail: [email protected] Drawing Class with Jane Flury 6-8p.m. Thursdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Class will learn the basics of perspective, shadow and line. Beginners welcome. Four week session $75. Next session starts June 9. Information call 402-5367 or email:[email protected] The Monterey Community Band Visual Journaling Demonstration Presents By Alana Puryear At the Pacific Grove Art Center Saturday June 11, 12:30 p.m. FREE ’ What is visual journaling / art journaling / creative journaling anyway? It’s a lively combination of sketching, drawing, painting, collaging, and writing all while exploring Musicians ’ the artist’s own inner landscape. At this demonstration you will learn how to generate ideas right away and face the blank, white page with gusto. We’ll add color to a page, doodle and the instructor Choice will show collage elements using pre-cut magazine images to glue into your books. You will learn to enhance or develop your own creative practice with a well-spring of new ideas. It’s a fun tool to keep your creative juices flowing, your work fresh and real. Spring Concert Please call or email Alana to pre-register 659-5732 or [email protected]. Bring your sketchbook, a glue stick and some writing instruments. Music Requested by Band Members The Visual Journaling class with Alana Puryear meets Mondays 6-8:00 p.m. at PGAC. Get your creative juices flowing and explore prompts to pursue your passions, Conducted by Richard Robins with questions that quench. Learn mixed-media techniques to make brilliantly colored art-journal pages. 659-5732 or [email protected] to register. Sunday, June 12 • 2:00 PM Monterey Peninsula College Music Hall (M-1) 980 Fremont St. Concert Band will premier the complete performance of Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony, Fourth Movement Arranged for Concert Band by Richard Robins and William Englander plus Sands of Destin by Rex Mitchell • The Cowboys by John Williams • Selections from Carmen by Bizet • The Afternoon of a Faun by C. Debussy (William Whipple, clarinet) • The Legend of Zorro by James Horner

Sponsored by CityFREE of Monterey ADMISSION Recreation and Community Services Department and Monterey Peninsula College For more information all 646-3866 June 3, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 9 Legislation to help sea otters passes state assembly Legislation authored by Assemblymember Bill Monning (D-Carmel) to protect Summer Learning Programs California’s threatened sea otter population passed the California State Assembly earlier this week with a 72 to 3 vote. Assembly Bill (AB) 971 would keep the California Sea Otter Fund voluntary tax check-off program in place for another five years. Money collected from the voluntary tax check-off program supports research and protection efforts for sea otters. Legisla- Now Filling! tion enacted in 2006 created the initial program. “Given the recent information that the sea otter population remains in trouble, it is important to extend the tax check-off option through the passage of AB 971 in order for taxpayers to be able to voluntarily assist the state in helping to protect them.” stated Monning. The California Sea Otter Fund supports researchers in their efforts to study and Accredited High School Courses: protect the threatened population of sea otters in California. Today, fewer than 3,000 sea otters exist along the state’s coastline—one-fifth of the historic population. The • Physical Education Fund is a primary source of funding for sea otter field research. The measure is now in the Senate where it will be referred to a policy committee • Spanish I for action. AB 971 is co-sponsored by the Defenders of Wildlife and the Monterey • Algebra Bay Aquarium. For more information on the check-off visit http://www.defenders.org/seaotter/ • English taxday. • Other Core and Elective Courses are also available. Palo Corona visit, Art at Garland, Fun-filled summer programs packed with Monterey History Walk set by Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks activities and field trips: A visit to Palo Corona Regional Park with a biologist, the opportunity to draw and paint at Garland Ranch Regional Park and a walking tour into Monterey history are among the upcoming classes and programs offered by the Monterey Peninsula • Gardening arts and crafts with field trips to nature Regional Park District (mprpd.org). Full information on all spring and summer classes of The Park District may be museums and local parks found in the Let’s Go Outdoors! Adventure Activities guide or on-line at mprpd.org. • Green Science experiments and creative crafts Wild Adventure at Palo Corona • Space, Ocean and Earth Science activities A California wildfire “Hot Spot,” Palo Corona radiates with acres of diverse habitats, plants and animals. This is a rare opportunity to visit the newest acquisition and projects with an overnight stay at the of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District during the height of breeding seasons Monterey Bay Aquarium and bird migration, with an expert biologist. Experience the bounty of wildflowers and wildlife. • Green Science and Ocean Science (arts & crafts!) Ages 13-adult, Saturday, June 4, 8:30 AM-1:30 PM, Palo Corona Regional • Dinosaur Excavation, Volcano Making and Park, entrance is on east side of Highway 1, approximately 200 yards south of Carmel River Bridge, which is just south of Rio Road, $20 (district resident), $22 (non-district Crystal Growing resident). Instructor: Bruce Elliott. • Feast of Lanterns (Traditional arts & crafts) Drawing and Painting in the Parks • The Week of Robots - includes building 5 robots Discover our parks anew! Find a limitless source of inspiration while explor- ing practical ways to approach drawing, sketching and painting on location in the plus multiple creative activities outdoors. Topics ranging from materials and preparation to compositional studies and color exercises are covered. Learn to present and critique work in a supportive setting. All levels of experience welcome. Materials list available on-line. Ages 12-adult, Sunday, June 5, 11 AM-2 PM, Garland Ranch Regional Park Visitor Center (700 W. Carmel Valley Road), $25 (district resident), $28 (non-district Summer Fun activities available on a daily drop-in rate of ). Instructor: Jonathan Wolf. $45.00. Bring a friend and get a discount! Lifestyles of Monterey’s Past Journey into the cultural roots and rich heritage of Monterey as you enter its Monday-Friday 10am - 6pm historic and secret gardens. This walking tour peeks into the lives of the city’s early ruling families and explores their influence on present-day Monterey. Enjoy stories Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am - 6pm steeped in cultural history from a renowned local historian. (Supplements 4th grade California history curriculum.) Ages 9-adult, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult, Sunday, J5, 2 PM-4 PM, downtown Monterey (see mprpd.org for details), $10 (district MBEC & Gallery also has a week’s worth of activity resident), $11 (non-district resident). Instructor: Monica Hudson. bundles for sale. Come in and pick up a bundle and enter Pre-registration is strongly suggested for all classes and programs. Register online in our free art contests. Great prizes given out each week! at www.mprpd.org or in-person between 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Tues.-Fri. at the MPRPD of- fice, 60 Garden Court, Suite 325, Monterey. If space is available, there is an additional Come Learn With Us! charge of $5 to register the day of the class. On-site registration begins 20 minutes prior to the start of the class. Contact is Joseph Narvaez, at 372-3196, ext. 3.

153 Fountain Ave. Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Phone: (831) 649-1010 Website: www.mbecgallery.com

Accredited High School Courses: • Physical Education • Spanish 1 • Algebra • English • Other Core and Elective Courses are also available.

Fun filled summer programs packed with activities and field trips: • Gardening arts and crafts with field trips to nature museums and local parks. • Green Science experiments and creative crafts. • Space, Ocean, and Earth Science activities and projects with an overnight stay at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. • Green Science and Ocean Science (Arts & Crafts) • Dinosaur Excavation, Volcano Making, and Crystal Growing. • Feast of Lanterns (Traditional arts & crafts) • The Week of Robots - Includes building 5 robots plus multiple creative activities.

Summer Fun activities available on a daily drop in rate of $45.00 & bring a friend and get a discount! Monday-Friday 10am - 4pm Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am - 6pm

MBEC & Gallery also has a weeks worth of activity bundles for sale. Come in and pick up a bundle and enter in our free art contests, great prizes given out each week. Come Learn With Us! Page 10 • CEDAR STREET Times • June 3, 2011 Spring Concert: DiFranco Danceproject

Photos by Daniel and Karen Levy June 3, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 11 Program in pictures

Below, Diane Lyle (center) and principal dancers Page 12 • CEDAR STREET Times • June 3, 2011 New You Health & Well-Being The story of your life I would like to tell you a story. It is as an adult, you can choose to heal these the story of your life, the story of every- projections, expecting to be rejected. You one’s life. Rabia Erduman start discovering who you really are, relax- After you were conceived, you lived ing into your natural state of joy. for nine months in the womb, though you weren’t aware that nine months were pass- ing. As far as you were concerned, you Self discovery Biography Rabia Erduman was born in Istanbul, had always been there. Always, since your Turkey and later spent 10 years in Ger- very beginning, forever and ever, you had You went from paradise to shock in “I won’t survive unless someone takes many before arriving in the United States been there. It was eternity for you. It was just a few minutes. You moved from com- care of me.” in 1983. paradise. If in natural circumstances ev- fort, security, safety, and perfection - from Although you weren’t thinking these Rabia is an Alchemical Hypno- erything you could possibly want or need the paradise of the womb to the experience exact words, nevertheless, the feeling therapist, Craniosacral Therapist, Polarity was provided before you actually needed of almost dying. The first thing you con- was there. Therapist, and a Reiki Master. She assists it, you never had to feel that something sciously did was to try to save your life. This fear of not surviving stays with her clients and students in their process of was missing. Everything was exactly as it You were in a state of pure panic. you throughout the years, often in a hid- self-discovery. Rabia also teaches tantric should have been. When you’re in danger, you have den way. Are you afraid of suffocating? and spiritually oriented workshops. And then one day, it was time for you natural tendency to pull your energy in. Are you afraid of drowning? These are Rabia is the author of Veils of Sepa- to be born. Within a matter of minutes, Look at most babies who have just been just different ways of expressing the fear ration - Finding the Face of Oneness, and everything changed for you. You were born. They are still clenching their hands; of not surviving. You may think you have has four Guided Imagery CDs: Relaxation, thrown out of paradise into what we call their eyes are tightly shut. We think it’s fears that aren’t related to surviving, but if Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Inner life. There was no warning; no one pre- natural, but the baby is saying, “I have to you examine them closely, you’ll find that Guides. pared you for this major change. It was a defend myself in order to save my life. I’m all of them are. She has also been interviewed on Ra- huge shock. afraid to let go.” When you were born, in One of the most common fears is be- dio and Television Shows and has lectured After spending an eternity in dark- a state of panic, the only thing you could ing afraid of what other people think about extensively throughout the years. ness, suddenly bright light was every- do to protect yourself was to contract. Not you. That fear began in childhood when To those wishing to understand her where. only your physical body contracted, but you were worried about what your mother work, she says, “I have found working After spending an eternity where the something at a very deep level contracted thought about you. If she didn’t like you with the combination of mind, body, emo- temperature was always exactly right, as well. or was somehow not at ease with you, she tions, and energy to be highly effective suddenly it was extremely cold. After All babies, even those born in more might leave you, and your survival would in reaching optimum balance. My life spending an eternity where all sounds natural ways, realize something very be in danger. and work are about being in the moment, were soft, muffled, and familiar, suddenly quickly: “I can’t do anything for myself. When you realize that you have been free of fear and the feeling of separation. every sound seemed unnaturally loud and I depend on others. I’m in trouble now.” projecting these childhood traumas onto Deep joy is a natural expression of this harsh, unpleasant and scary. After spend- But you had the instinct to survive. your life today, you can also see that now, process.” ing an eternity surrounded and supported You also had the intelligence to know on all sides by something soft and warm, that you were helpless. When you were suddenly nothing was there, you were in the womb, your mother took care of free-floating in wide-open space. You you. But after you were born, you felt that were being wrapped in a sheet or cloth, you were in danger, and your own defense MST offers Summer Youth GoPass which the adults around you thought was mechanisms began to function. Your first Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) is now offering a Summer Youth GoPass for very soft, but it felt like sandpaper to you. thoughts were based on fear: individuals 18 years and under. It provides unlimited rides on MST’s local, primary As if all this shock were not enough, “I’m weak. I’m helpless. I’m in and regional routes all summer long for only $38. Add only $1 cash fare tor travel on if your umbilical cord was cut too soon, danger.” MST’s commuter routes. The pass offers a savings of $187 as compared to the purchase you began to suffocate. You felt as if you “I’m defenseless. I’m vulnerable. I’m of three 31 Day Super Discount GoPasses. were going to die. 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Below” Deborah Russell, “So Tiny Treasures Much More Time,” a piece from PGAC’s annual fundraiser, “Tiny Treasures,” invites local art- the group show, “Flight,” Mon- ists to donate their small piece of artwork, done in any medium that terey Peninsula Art Founda- inspires them. In past years we have received pieces created with such tion’s annual all member show. diverse mediums as acrylic, assemblage, beet juice, collage, digital art, encaustic, etching, felt marker, fluxus, fused glass, gouache, graphite, ink, jade, jewelry, metal embossing, mixed media, monotype, mosaic, needlework, oils, pastel, pencil, photography, silk collage, sterling silver, watercolor, and waxed linen. Tickets will be sold for the duration of this show (June 3rd – July 13th) for $5 each, 10 for $40. Every miniature will be displayed with a box in which patrons may deposit tickets to be drawn at the close of the show. On Wednesday evening, July 13th, at 5:30pm, one ticket will be drawn from each box, and the holder of that ticket will win the art piece.

Flight,” The Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation The Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation (M.P.A.F.) was founded to bring artists together for fellowship, the exchange of ideas, and to further art education of the artists and the public. They hold workshops and lectures, have a scholarship fund, and maintain a website of our members’ work. This show, “Flight,” is their annual all-member show. Each artist will interpret the concept of flight in their own unique way. By long tradition, M.P.A.F. does not jury an artist’s work. Please visit their gallery at 425 Cannery Row in Monterey. If you are interested in membership, please contact them at their website mpaf.org.

Right: Michael Stansbury, untitled Flowers I Have Known,” Michael Stansbury Through his father, Michael began his study of photography and developing film at age 7, progressing to be the high school newspa- per photographer and the yearbook photographer in college - after which he gave it up. In 1975 he picked it up again and studied with Left: Fred Picker. This gave him for the first time a sense of the “art” of Robert Lewis photography beyond the technical aspects. In 1983 he attended the “Asilomar Dune Cat,” Oil last Ansel Adams workshop, and created some beautiful work – but From the show, became disillusioned and gave it up again when he determined he “The Landscape was only making Ansel-like work. Illuminated,” Oils on canvas In 2003 he was asked by a friend to take a photograph of her by Robert Lewis favorite orchid. He found the photograph was more than just a picture of a particular plant; it was anthropomorphic. It was a picture that was Below” Joanne Keane, about people, but disguised as a picture of flowers. It was something “Puppy and iPod,” he had never before experienced, yet it was singularly his. Michael hand dyed silk, states, “Yes, these are pictures of flowers, but flowers are not what from the show, I photograph. I photograph the characters, the interactions, and the “Riotous Characters,” emotions I see in the flowers. They laugh, dance, flirt, kiss, and strut Silk fiber art for the camera. They are us--you and I. They are people we know and by Joanne Keane people we recognize from our own experiences.”

“The Landscape Illuminated” Robert Lewis Robert Lewis, Pacific Grove Art Center studio artist, and national competitor in many plein air competitions, always paints in, and into, the light. Rarely will you find a flat, sunless sky in Lewis’ plein air pieces. Contrast in value, color, and focus is another of Lewis’ signature execution. “It’s all about contrasts: lights and darks, vivid and muted colors, softness and sharp focus, smooth texture against rugged brushwork.” In “The Landscape Illuminated,” Lewis has chosen a wide collection of pieces that reflect local landscapes that may be familiar. This is the world we live in locally, a place full of contrasts of light, color, and texture. All of these pieces are painted oil on canvas alla prima and many are painted en plein air.

“Riotous Characters” silk fiber art by Joanne Keane. These vibrantly colorful silk art pieces are made from hand dyed cloth and a wicked sense of humor. One of the PGAC’s studio artists, Joanne Keane’s distinct understanding of color and animal manner- isms lend to her joyful talent.

Page 14 • CEDAR STREET Times • June 3, 2011 Your letters Opinion

Cut managers not shelter budget Editor: Is that your final answer? I recall that the last time the Monterey Animal Shelter had cuts of 40% and NO other department in the County took such huge cuts. Why are they picking on the Brokaw Hall is falling down. Animal Shelter again? This is reminiscent of the “bully in the school yard” picking on the littlest kid. Really. I have a solution. Why don’t the District Supervisors cut the HUGE salaries of Last night, June 1, the City Council voted down any reprieve for belea- the top managers in the entire Monterey County, including themselves, just 5 percent guered Brokaw Hall, the crumbling building in the Monarch Sanctuary that or 10 percent, which in some cases one manager’s cut would equal about half of an was ordered demolished due to its dilapidated condition. Demolition had been animal shelter workers annual salary? Or how about a flat 5 percent cut across the postponed. Then it was on again. Then they had a site visit and a lot of propos- entire Monterey County payroll where EVERYONE shares in the pain? als to save it and people trooping up to the microphone at the City Council Isn’t it time that others start taking the hit for balancing the budget? Monterey meetings. County is one of the biggest Counties in square miles in California and they want to Proposals to save it – or parts of it – ranged from $76,500 to $398,300, reduce the Animal Control Officers by another 40 percent. This is beginning to look and despite the pleas of some members of the public and the historic preserva- like Wisconsin where they’re picking on the real workers that do all the work. tion people, none were deemed feasible, especially after a site inspection by the City Council. Michael Houda Prunedale Marge Ann Jameson Get a grant for urban forestry Editorial Dear Mayor, Council Members, and Staff: At the May 25th council meeting, Councilman Cuneo stated that two reasons for reconsidering the interim tree ordinance were that it would remove the criminal clause We're okay with that. As Council member Robert Huitt pointed out, it was and add a “Landscape Tree Guide” with a larger selection of trees. poorly built in the first place, even the fireplaces which were hand-constructed In early 2010 Councilman Kampe stated that he was on the BNRC in 2007 when back at the beginning of the 20th century. It has no foundation. And it's ugly. the abbreviated tree list was created. He acknowledged that list was never presented, It's not even a good example of architecture of its time. nor approved by the Council. Therefore, the tree list created in 1998 offering the afore- As for historical significance, it was pointed at out one point in the mentioned “larger selection” remains the official list that is referenced in the existing negotiations weeks ago that the building was mentioned in Steinbeck's Sweet ordinance and would not be an enhancement to the proposed interim ordinance. Thursday. We checked the book out again, because we couldn't remember the The proposed Proposition 84 Urban Greening grant application that needs to be reference, and after rereading the book decided that, unless it was the model turned in by June 10th is far more than the “one component of the comprehensive for the building all those characters lived in on Cannery Row, the speaker was Urban Forest Management Plan.” Urban forest management is a part of the grant, not mistaken about the reference. the other way around. The building served at one time as part of a military academy, whose most There are project specific grants available (or soon to be available) that would famous resident was Chief Justice Earl Warren's son. The son himself did not cover the Urban Forest Management Plan. One such grant is listed on the California appear to have made much of a name for himself after graduating and that Natural Resources Agency website. It is called the Environmental Enhancement and hardly seems to us to be a reason to spend thousands to save the building. Mitigation Program (EEMP) that is specific to three categories: highway landscap- This is not your father's Methodist Church on Lighthouse Avenue, which ing and urban forestry projects; resource lands, and roadside recreation projects. The many, including Yours Truly, still mourn. 2011-12 funding cycle has not yet begun which allows time for the City to apply for Katie Travaille, one of the original Friends of the Monarchs who helped an urban forestry specific grant. establish the Sanctuary, testified that Brokaw Hall should have been demol- I request that focus be given to completion of the Urban Forest Plan before adding ished 20 years ago, though another woman, who was also one of the Friends other projects that will spread city resources even thinner than they are now. of the Monarchs back then, disagreed. We’re not mentioning her name because Thank you. she became very upset with us last time we did. Stuart Weiss and Monte Sanford, two of the scientists who have been Sally Moore studying the natural dynamics of the Sanctuary, agree that the building's Pacific Grove demolition will not affect the butterflies and in fact might be of a benefit in that nectar plants and more trees, such as the one planted 20 years ago which hosted butterflies this past season, could be planted in the spot. So take it down. Why is Chamber dinner held in Monterey? Do the asbestos and other hazardous materials abatement. Editor: Save the rocks down at the city corporation yard. Raise the funds to con- struct a commemorative seating area at the entrance to the Sanctuary. After reading the story about the coming installation dinner for the Pacific Grove If, as was done in downtown Santa Cruz after the ‘89 earthquake, those Chamber of Commerce, I had a question. Why is it being held in Monterey? stones could be cleaned as sold as souvenirs with little plaques on them, per- As citizens, we are often urged to support Pacific Grove business owners. It may haps enough could be raised to install a monument and rest area. be more difficult to find a place in Pacific Grove that can host this dinner, but if our But do it soon, or 20 years from now a new Public Works manager will be city leaders are going to “talk the talk,” they should be willing to “walk the walk.” Too wanting to get rid of the pile of rocks and we'll be arguing about it again. many dollars are being spent out of town for city functions. This is an ongoing problem and needs attention. Thank you. — Marge Ann Jameson

Kathleen Cauble Pacific Grove Letters to the Editor Thanks for middle school Model UN Cedar Street Times welcomes your letters on subjects of interest to the citi- zens of Pacific Grove as well as our readers elsewhere. We prefer that letters be coverage; more thanks due on local topics. At present we have not set limits on length though we do reserve the right to edit letters for space constraints, so please be concise. Dear Editor, We will contact you to verify authenticity so your email address and/or On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Lyceum of Monterey County, please telephone number must be included as well as your name and city of residence. accept our thanks for the wonderful two-week coverage of our Model UN event held We will not publish unsigned letters or letters which defame or slander at Monterey Institute of International Studies on April 30th. Your reporter, Cameron or libel. Douglas, was an excellent representative of The Cedar Street Times. Cedar Street Times is an adjudicated newspaper published weekly at 311A My only addition to your coverage is to give credit to the fine MIIS Interns, Becky Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Bierman and Maggie Steingraeber, who did such a great job of coordinating the event. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is printed on Friday and is Also, we would like to thank the eleven MIIS student volunteers who ran the Security available at various locations throughout the city as well as by e-mail subscription. Council, General Assembly and ECOSOC resolution production teams. I'm sure the students and teachers of the Pacific Grove Middle School team appreciated the stories as well. I know the parents did. Marge Ann Jameson, Editor/Publisher Tom Nelson Phone 831-324-4742 • Fax 831-324-4745 Interim Executive Director Email: [email protected] Lyceum of Monterey County June 3, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 15 PG Feast of Lanterns First Friday PG 2011 Art Competition Call for art entries Welcomes Summer! The Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns has issued an open call for entries to all artists for this year’s art competition. Artists’ entries that celebrate this 106 year old festival may be in any form of 2- or 3-dimensional art except film or movies unless previously First Friday Shop Walk + Art Walk approved. Entries must be ready to hang or display. Entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 5, 2010. Cash prizes and/or ribbons will be awarded winners. = Fun Art submitted must be original work and represent the Feast of Lanterns. This year’s theme: Fire Up the Feast All entries must be received by the Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns via Monterey Bay Education Center Friday through Thursday between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. We love it MBEC is located at 153 Fountain Avenue in Pacific Grove. Deadline for entries is July 5, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. Artists may contact Marge Jameson at Cedar Street Times, when the 831-324-4742 with questions, or email [email protected], Accepted entries will be displayed from July 6 through July 31. Winners will be Art Walk announced at the artists reception, set for Sun., July 10 from 4:00 p.m. To 8:00 p.m. The panel of judges will be local art aficionados who will judge the work based on how well it represents the traditions of the Festival and this year’s theme. All work entered comes on a must be available for sale by the Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns, Inc. A commission of 40 percent will go to Feast of Lanterns and 10 percent will go to MBEC for expenses. First Friday There is no entry fee. and you will, At MBEC Gallery during the month of July, 25 percent of all gallery sales will be donated to Feast of Lanterns. too! If the purchaser indicates the purchase is on behalf of the Feast of Lanterns, the Feast’s share will be 50 percent. Many Work may be picked up Mon., Tues. or Wed. August 1, 2 or 3 at MBEC. Checks for any sales will be mailed at the beginning of September, 2011. Complete entry rules are available by emailing folpublicity@gmail or in person at merchants, the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, Central and Forest, or MBEC. galleries and ARTISANA businesses GALLERY will be open 309A Forest Avenue Pacific Grove June 3 until at least 8 PM

“Natural Splendor of the Central Coast” featuring the photography of Everywhere you Adrianne Jonson, Greg Magee and Marcia Stearns see a green flag, and new Big Sur Jade Sculpture by Don Wobber. there will be a Artists reception Fri., June 3 • 5-9:00 p.m. welcome light on Admission is free. Complimentary refreshments will be served. and maybe “Natural Splendor” will be open through July 15. refreshments

or entertainment. Or both! Join us!

FREE, FUN, FABULOUS! June 3, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times• Page 16 The Green Page

Arctic ice melt: What do you think? ates new opportunities for shipping that By Cameron Douglas usually goes through the Panama Canal. The Independent reports oil drilling in the As the debate over global warming region is now under serious consideration. continues, one widely discussed topic is Meanwhile, seals and other forms of the shrinking Arctic ice cap. Many envi- wildlife that depend on ice are threatened, ronmentalists claim that global warming causing more ecological imbalance. is responsible for climate change, with “Anyone who doubts that climate strong evidence of this seen in diminishing change is real should visit the boardrooms glaciers and the Arctic ice pack. of major shipping companies,” said Dr. The debate boils down to whether the Stephen Palumbi, Director of the Hopkins actions of man—industrialization, internal Marine Station. “They are gearing up to combustion engines, burning of coal, run ships across the Arctic from China to etc.—are the cause of climate change, or Europe through the Northwest Passage, if the earth is just “doing its thing” and we which hasn’t been open for about 140,000 have no control over what will happen. years.” To gain an overview, let us look at John Pearse, a retired marine biologist what the scientists are observing. Some living in Pacific Grove, states that 50 mil- facts and figures from the National Snow lion years ago during the Eocene Epoch, and Ice Data Center: the Arctic contained a huge freshwater lake with surrounding wildlife and a ma- • Arctic sea ice declined slowly dur- rine groundwater rich in phytoplankton, a ing the month of April. Because of source of oil, which became buried deep the slow decline, levels did not fall down during the Ice Age. Pearse believes to record lows as they did in March. the oil companies have their eye on this However, ice extent began declining buried resource. He refers to Arctic oil quickly towards the end of the month. drilling as, “counter-intuitive.” Asked if he • Mean ice extent for the month was believes the actions of man have caused 14.15 million square kilometers (5.46 the decline in Arctic sea ice, Pearse said, million square miles). That is 850,000 “I don’t think there’s any question…I’m square kilometers (328,000 square confused why people aren’t connecting miles) below the average from 1979 the dots.” to 2000. But some are connecting the dots, and with a vengeance. Recently, three mem- • Monthly April ice extent shows a bers of the activist organization Green- steady decline of 2.6 percent per de- peace climbed up a 53,000-ton oilrig, the cade since 1979. April 2011 ranked Leiv Eiriksson, off the coast of Greenland as the fifth lowest April in that time, in an attempt to deter a Scottish oil com- with the two lowest Aprils occurring pany from deep water drilling in the Arctic. in 2006 and 2007. According to reports, the three brought • Air temperatures in the eastern Arctic, enough food and water for 10 days and to the north of Europe and Russia, have suspended themselves in a pod near remained warmer than average for the huge drill bit. Greenpeace accuses the most of April 2011. The most signifi- company, Caim Energy, of failure to take cant anomalies occurred over central precautions designed to prevent accidents Russia, northern Siberia, and the such as the 2010 oil spill that occurred in Laptev and East Siberia seas, where the Gulf of Mexico. temperatures over the month ran ap- Currently, Caim is the only oil compa- proximately 11 degrees Fahrenheit A pod containing three Greenpeace protestors hangs from the oilrig Leiv Eiriks- ny planning oil exploration in the region, above average. son off the coast of Greenland on May 29. Photo furnished by Greenpeace. and claims to be in compliance with strict Norwegian regulations. Greenpeace warns • The Eastern Arctic remained warmer of an “oil gold rush” if Caim is allowed to than average all winter, suggesting the drill and strikes oil in the Arctic, and hopes sea ice there did not thicken as much to delay the project until winter, when the as in past winters and may retreat sea level over much of the Arctic Ocean, the end of this summer remains to be seen. area will be inaccessible. Nevertheless, if rapidly as the summer melt season with the lowest pressures between Green- With the ice diminishing, more parts the current weather trends continue there progresses. land and Iceland. This pattern helped draw of the Arctic Sea are becoming accessible. will be less Arctic sea ice this winter than Atmospheric circulation for April was warm air into the eastern Arctic. How this The Northwest Passage, long sought by last winter, and still less the winter after characterized by unusually low pressure at will affect observed sea ice conditions at explorers, has revealed itself. This cre- that.

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