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Kiosk In This Issue Fri. Oct. 2 First Friday Downtown Pacific Grove Free • Sat. Oct. 3 Butterfly Parade Pine Ave. Starting 10:30 AM • Fri. Oct. 3 Edge of the Sea Old Gardeners - Page 10 The Principal Shuffle - Page 11 Back Winning - Page 13 Fine Art Juried Show PG Public Library 5:30-7:30 Free Pacific Grove’s • Fri., Sat., Sun. Oct, 2, 3, 4 Chautauqua Days Including Tours and Art Shows and the Butterfly Parade Downtown Pacific Grove SEE INSIDE FOR MORE EVENTS • Oct. 3 & 4 PGHS All-Class Reunion Times Sat. events $65/person September 25-October 1, 2015 Vol. VIII, Issue 1 Sun. brunch $30 Your Community NEWSpaper Hyatt Regency http://www.pgusd.org/alumni • Saturday Oct. 3 What Remains Poetry in the Grove Discussing Sharon Olds Mary Adams 3:00-5:00 p.m. Little House in Jewell Park, 578 Central Ave Jumps Into Donations accepted • District 5 Saturday Oct. 3 First Saturday Book Sale Supervisor's 10 AM - 4 PM PG Library, out front Race 2016 • After months of speculation about her Tues. Oct. 6 plans following her retirement from the po- CHP Drivers’ Class sition of United Way CEO, Mary Adams has 1:00-3:00 PM made clear what she was quoted as saying Sally Griffin Center at the time: “I feel like what I do next will Free for older drivers require me jumping right in.” • Yesterday, Sept. 30, she jumped right Sat. Oct. 17 into the race to unseat 19-year County Super- The Music of John Denver with Jim Curry and special guest visor Dave Potter by declaring a campaign Pete Huttlinger based on change, truth and honesty, and at Performing Arts Center transparency. 835 Forest, Pacific Grove “Transparency? That's my middle $25 admission name!” she said in an interview Oct. 1. online at She told of a professor she had in her www.performingartscenterpg.org youth who said that if something crosses your or at the door mind “that you think we should talk about, • then we should talk about it.” Sat. Oct. 24 “You can't obfuscate. You should be Downtown Trick-or-Treat straightforward and honest, and do nothing for children accompanied by adults • Free behind closed doors,” said Adams. “You'll • get more support for your views and a much Sat. Oct. 31 better outcome if you do.” Monster Dash Fundraiser for PTA Check In at 7:30 a.m. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. PG High School stadium Cost is $20 per adult plus $3.95 ACTIVE fee, or $10 per student (no ACTIVE fee for students). See page 10 this issue for info Bill Farrington, former Carmel Valley resident, took this shot of the remains of the Mary Adams already has a campaign Tassajara Fire. website at maryadams.org. For more live music events The Fire began 19, 2015 and burned 1086 acres — 12 residences and eight out- try www.kikiwow.com buildings. There was one death, and a joint investigation between Cal Fire and The primary election for the District 5 the Monterey County Sheriff’s office has determined that the fire was caused as a seat will be held in June 2016. result of that individual, Steve McAlpine, committing suicide. He and his wife had District 5 includes a good part of Mon- owned a business in Carmel Valley from which they had retired. The reason for terey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and un- Inside his suicide remains under investigation. incorporated parts of Carmel Valley. The fire was declared 100 percent contained on Sept. 27, 2015 at the CalFire Mary Adams was CEO of United Way Animal Tales 6:15 p.m. update briefing. for Monterey County from 2001-2015, when & Other Random Thoughts .............. 14 Cooperating agencies included Monterey County Sheriff, US Fire Service - Los she retired. She has worked with community 100 Years Ago in Pacific Grove..... Dark organizations as a volunteer or employee “all Cartoon ............................................. 2 Padres, California Highway Patrol, Red Cross, Monterey County Regional Fire Cop Log ............................................ 5 Protection District, CAL Trans, Cachaqua Fire Protection District, Office of Emer- my life,” she said. She has been a lobbyist Homeless in Paradise ...................... 17 gency Services, SPCA of Monterey County, Monterey County Office of Emergency for the American Cancer Society and the Finance ........................................... 15 Services, PG&E, Monterey County Public Works, California Department of Cor- American Heart Association. She stresses Keepers of Our Culture ................... 18 that she has kept on top of issues facing the Legal Notices .................................. 16 rections and Rehabilitation. Opinion .......................................... 12 Firefighters continue to mop up and patrol the fire area, making sure hot spots are Monterey County Board of Supervisors, Otter Views ..................................... 10 mitigated and control lines are strengthened. attending meetings either in person or by Peeps .............................................. 14 The Community Foundation for Monterey County has created The Tassajara Fire watching on television. Performance Review ....................... 15 Fund to assist in recovery efforts. Those wishing to contribute can make an online She feels ready to tackle “hot button Poetry ............................................. 14 issues” such as Monterey Downs, Laguna Real Estate ...................................... 20 donation at www.cfmco.org/tassajara, mail a check to the Community Foundation Sports .............................................. for Monterey County, 2354 Garden Road, Monterey, CA, 93940 “Attention: Tassaja- Seca County Park, and the Carmel Canine ra Fire Fund,” or call 831-375-9712 Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. Sports Center. Page 2 • CEDAR STREET Times • October 2, 2015 Joan Skillman Blessing of the Monarch Sanctuary Skillshots Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported by Jack Beigle from Canterbury Woods Louise Ramirez, head of the Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Nation, blessed the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary last weekend, boding well for a great season of Week ending 9-10-15 ..........................0. 01” monarchs in our midst. 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(831) 372-3524 Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson Regular Contributors: Ben Alexander • Jack Beigle • Jon Charron• Scott Dick • www.cottageveterinarycare.com Rabia Erduman • Dana Goforth • Jonathan Guthrie • Neil Jameson • Kyle Krasa • Dixie Layne • Travis Long • Jean Prock • Jane Roland • Katie Shain Peter Silzer • Joan Skillman • Tom Stevens Providing a full spectrum of Interns: Ivan Garcia, Cole Paris state of art medical and Distribution: Debbie Birch, Shelby Birch Cedar Street Irregulars surgical services Ava, Bella G, Ben, Benjamin, Coleman, Dezi, Gabriel, Jesse, John, in our quaint cottage setting Kai, Kyle, Jacob, Josh, Josh, Meena, Nathan, Ryan, Shay 10% Discount 831.324.4742 Voice Military, Seniors and Peace of Mind adoptions* 831.324.4745 Fax ( * Contact office for full details ) [email protected] Calendar items to: [email protected] OFFICE HOURS: website: www.cedarstreetimes.com M-F 7:30-6:00 SAT 8:00-5:00 SUN Closed October 2, 2015 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 3 Planning for Disaster Disaster: What about your pets? Ready.gov asks individuals to do First aid kit three key things: get an emergency supply Whistle to signal for help Recommendations from SPCA of kit, make a family emergency plan, and Dust mask, to help filter contaminated air be informed about the different types of and plastic sheeting and duct tape to Monterey County emergencies that could occur and their shelter-in-place The following recommendations are based on the SPCA for Monterey County’s appropriate responses. Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plas- experiences assisting animal owners during and after fires, floods, hurricanes, and All Americans should have some ba- tic ties for personal sanitation earthquakes. Pet owners should take a few simple measures to prepare for disasters. sic supplies on hand in order to survive for Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities If you are given an order to evacuate, take your pets and livestock with you. Any at least three days if an emergency occurs. Can opener for food (if kit contains situation that is dangerous for you is also dangerous for your animals. The SPCA will Following is a listing of some basic items canned food) Local maps always be there for you. that every emergency supply kit should Prescription medications and glasses If you need to leave your pets behind for any reason, contact the SPCA immediately. include. However, it is important that Infant formula and diapers We provide emergency rescue whenever possible. individuals review this list and consider Pet food and extra water for your pet Be prepared for no electricity or phone service for at least 72 hours to one week. where they live and the unique needs of Important family documents such as Police and emergency services may be severely limited.