Kiosk In This Issue ALTERNATIVE ROMEO & JULIET PUZZLE COMPETITORS & PEN PALS PAGE 6 PAGE 10 PAGE 9 Pacific Grove’s Times Fevruary 15-21-, 2019 Your Community NEWSpaper Vol. XI, Issue 32 Don Mothershead Named James R. Hughes Citizen of the Year Chamber to Feature Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association President, Jon Coupal, at Annual Membership Luncheon The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will honor four and refurnished, Pacific Grove businesses at the Chamber’s Annual Membership the property Luncheon and Citizen of the Year Presentation, sponsored by now has a new Monterey County Bank. and vastly more The Awards of Excellence are given on the basis of quality functional online of service, involvement in the Chamber of Commerce and giving presence, a new back to the community,” said Chamber President Moe Ammar. billing system and Awards to be given include: a remodeled lob- The James R. Hughes Citizen of the Year is Mr. Don Moth- by. The Postolicas ershead, recently retired after 37 years as the City of Pacific Grove also oversaw the Senior Recreation Coordinator. Don ran the city’s recreation pro- addition of three grams, facility rentals for weddings, memorial services, birthdays new rooms to the and other special events; contracts with instructors for recreation property and un- classes; coordinates the city’s large special events schedule; and dertook extensive was involved in supporting the operations at City Hall. Don has upgrades to the been essential to the success of many community endeavors large parking lot, land- and small and over the years his expertise has proved invaluable scaping and sew- to those wishing to use city facilities or streets for their events. er connections. Best Lodging Establishment – Sea Breeze Inn & Cottages, Though first-time Represented by Owners Dan and Neddie Postolica. Since 2016, hotel owners, the Don Mothershead, Neddie and Dan Postolica have exemplified excellence in hotel Postolicas intuitively James R. Hughes Citizen of the Year stewardship for their ownership of the Sea Breeze Inn & Cottages. understand the needs Under their care, the rooms at the Sea Breeze have been repainted See BUSINESSES Page 15 Call us at Fast Winds and Fallen Trees 831-324-4742 Photos by Gary Baley for calendar and legal publication needs. For more live music events try www.kikiwow.com Inside The ARKLady ................................... 12 Cartoon ............................................. 2 Dunn Rovin’ .................................Dark From the Trenches ............................. 4 Homeless in Paradise ......................... 8 Legal Notices ................................... 19 Obituary .......................................... 10 Opinion ............................................. 4 Performance Review .......................... 6 Police Log.....................................Dark Postcards from the Kitchen .............. 15 Random Thoughts ............................ 19 Real Estate ............................. 8, 13, 20 Reasoning with God ........................ 17 Sports .................................................. Pebble Beach Country Club Gate takes a hit with fallen tree during a wind storm Wednesday afternoon See more photos on page 7 FALLEN TREES Page 2 • CEDAR STREET Times • February 15, 2019 Joan Skillman Tibetan Uprising Day Sunday, March 10, 2019 Skillshots 4:30-6:30pm PST Windows on the Bay, Monterey 2019 marks 60 years since the Chinese occupation in 1959. Join Khenpo Karten Rinpoche, local Tibetan Buddhist monk and teacher, as well as supporters of the Tibetan community to speak out against aggression and cultural oppression, part of a world- wide day of protests known as Tibetan Uprising Day. May all cultures and peoples live together in harmony and peace. Learn more: manjushridharmacenter.org Questions: Rachel C. at rachelmdc2016@gmail or 831-901-3156 Let me help you find the perfect Realtor for YOU! Vanessa Ramirez, Monterey Referral Agent www.vinmonterey.com | 831.521.8749 DRE#02050046 PACIFIC GROVE’S RAIN GAUGE Week Ending on Thursday, February 14, 2019 Inches as of 9 AM, 2/14/19: 3.0” Inches previous week: 4.0” Total for Season (since 7/1/18): 15.35” Data reported by Bruce Cowan, PG resident Last year rain to date: 5.05” Pacific Grove Rain Gauge Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is avail- able at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription. Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson Managing Editor Webster Slate Her “editorness” in waiting Vanessa Ramirez Regular Contributors: Gary Baley • Mike Clancy • Sally Baho • Bill Cohen • Scott Dick • Marty Dunn • Diane Guerrero • Neil Jameson • Kyle Krasa • Keith Larson • Dixie Layne • Peter Mounteer • Wanda Sue Parrott • Jean Prock • Vanessa Ramirez • Jane Roland • Patrick Ryan • Katie Shain • Peter Silzer Bob Silverman • Joan Skillman Staff Magician: Dan Bohrman Distribution: Amado Gonzales Cedar Street Irregulars Alex, Bella, Ben, Benjamin, Chianti, Coleman, Corbin, Dezi, Gideon, Griffin, Holden, Jay, Jeremiah, Jesse, Judy, Justice, Megan M, Nate, Reid, Ryan, Theo, Tom, Spencer 831.324.4742 Voice 831.324.4745 Fax [email protected] February 15, 2019 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 3 Return to Pacific Grove By Vicki Pearse Hatchling Hummingbird Rescued I recently re-connected with a second cousin, Helen Idore Anschell, who lives After the Storm in Seattle. My family visited her family when I was 6, and she and I had dinner one evening nine years ago when I was 67. In between, since, and otherwise, we were The SPCA for Monterey County Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation Center is caring strangers. But we discovered that she had, by great coincidence, lived in Pacific Grove for a tiny baby hummingbird who was a victim of the winter storm. for two years while attending MPC in the 1950s. I asked where she had lived. “I had an attic room in an old house,” she told me. During the powerful storm last night, a tree blew over on Kennedy Road in Salinas. And where was the house? “It was on Ocean View, near Lovers Point. I swam every A local resident had been watching hummingbirds nest in the tree over the last few day in the ocean.” days and knew, sadly, the tiny nest was somewhere in the debris. She carefully sifted Well, the old house is now the elegant Seven Gables Inn. So we conspired excitedly through the branches until she found the tiny, hidden nest. Inside the tiny nest she for her to return to Pacific Grove for a visit and to stay in her old room! found one hatchling and one egg. She waited an hour for the baby’s parents to return, When the day arrived, we were warmly greeted at Seven Gables and shown the and when they didn’t she brought the nestling in his nest to the SPCA Wildlife Center way upstairs. Up many, many stairs. Were there really so many when she was 22 for emergency care. as they seemed now that she’s 84? As lovely as she was to watch, full of delight as she recognized the room’s familiar features and views, we quickly grasped that this The hummingbird nestling is just one day old. Since the nestling is so young, the breathtaking ascent was not one she’d want to make often. With the lofty mission situation is dire. But wildlife rescue staff are doing all the can to care for this tiniest accomplished, the Inn’s staff kindly offered more (literally) down-to-earth accom- of emergency patients. modations, which were happily accepted! The inside of the tiny hummingbird nest is only the diameter of a quarter. The hatchling hummingbird is so small, approximately the size of a coffee bean, that skilled wildlife Middle School Model United Nations rescue team members have to feed him with a syringe with catheter tip. This is an extremely specialized procedure. for Home School Students The unhatched egg is the size of a small, oblong blueberry. The egg will hatch by 10 Wednesdays starting March 6, 12:30-2:30pm tomorrow if it is still viable after the traumatic fall. & MUN Conference Date: Saturday, May 11th, 8:30-3:00pm Model United Nations (MUN) promotes an understanding of geography, social To donate to help wild patient like these, please visit www.SPCAmc.org/donate. studies, and world history in a fun and interactive way, beyond the traditional textbook environment. Through role-playing, students bring current international issues to life The SPCA Wildlife Center is available for emergency wildlife rescues 24 hours a day. To and gain an interest and better understanding of global issues. In addition, MUN helps report injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife in Monterey County, please call 831-264-5427. students improve public speaking, communication, and interpersonal skills; teaches students how to negotiate; emphasizes team-building, networking, and collaboration; and gives students the opportunity to hone their research and writing skills. The MUN classes prepare students for the Lyceum’s 9th Annual Model United Nations conference on May 11, held at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey. Ages: 10 - 14 (Middle School Students) THE SENIOR SLEUTHS MYSTERIES Date: Wednesdays, 03/06, 03/13, 03/20, 03/27, 04/03, 04/10, 04/17, 04/24, 05/01, BOOK TWO 05/08, 2019 Model UN Conference date: May 11, 2019 (8:30am - 3:00pm) Hours: 12:30 - 2:30pm “DEAD IN SEAT 4-A” Instructors: Jacques Belval Location: The Lyceum, 1073 Sixth Street, Monterey Fee: $225 Launch Event RIVER HOUSE BOOKS, Show your community some love THE CROSSROADS CARMEL this Valentine’s Day SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd 1:00 -3:00 PM By Quint Studer, author of Building A Vibrant Community: How Citizen-Powered Change Is Reshaping America MEET THE AUTHOR Most of us love our community and want the best for it. It’s our home. It’s where we live, work, learn, play, and raise our families.