October 21st 2011 Issue

300 protestors embark on what they called a “revolutionary stroll” through downtown Monterey.

In This Issue

InsideBen Alexander Golf .............12Cop Log .................................3Events ..................................13Food ..................................... 5Green Page ..........................16Health & Well-Being .......... 10High Hats & Parasols .............4Legal Notices .................14, 15Middle School Reporters .......8Opinion .........................14, 15Peeps .....................................8The Arts .....................9, 10, 17Shelf Life ...............................6 Sports ..................................11

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KioskSat., Oct. 22Rummage Sale

First Christian ChurchCentral & Carmel

9-4Free admission

•Sat., Oct. 22

St. Mary’s AnnualHoliday Bazaar

Edwards Hall, St. Mary’s146 12th at Central, PG

•Sat., Oct. 22Patron’s Show

Deadline for delivering artworkoffice hours

Wed - Sat 12 – 5pmSun 1 – 4pmPG Art Center

568 Lighthouse831-375-2208

•Sun. Oct. 23

Howard Burnham asFrank Vizetelly

Civil War journalist3:00 pm • $10 at the doorChautauqua Scout Room

on 17th St.

Wed., Oct. 26Public discussion on

reconfiguration of Fountain Ave.6 p.m. at the

Pacific Grove Middle SchoolMusic Room

(corner of Fountain and Hillcrest)•

Fri., Oct. 28Opening Reception

New Exhibits and • Patron’s Art Show at PG Art Center568 Lighthouse Ave.

831-375-2208•

Sat., Oct. 29St, Mary’s Book Sale9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Edwards Hall, St. Mary’s12th and Central, Pacific GroveCall 649-8129 for information.

•Sun., Oct. 30

Howard Burham in:“Dracula and Nosferatu,

an exploration & comparison”6:00 PM • $10.00 cover

The Works667 Lighthouse Ave

831-372-2242•

Tues., Nov. 1Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns, Inc.

Annual General Membership Meeting

7:00 p.m.Pacific Grove Community Center

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See OCCUPY Page 2

Benghazi Rising - Page 7 Touchy feely- 16

By Cameron Douglas

Hundreds of citizens in the Monterey-Salinas area took part in Occupy Wall Street rallies on Saturday, Oct. 15. Demonstra-tions were held in many parts of the world that day, more than 1,500 protests in 82 countries, according to the website, occupy-wallst.org/. The Oct. 15 event served as an opportunity for others to stand in solidarity with those in New York, who have protested for four weeks straight.

The OWS movement describes itself as “a protest against bank bailouts, corporate greed, and the unchecked power of Wall Street in Washington,” according to the site, targeting the one percent of the population that controls the world’s wealth. OWS started on Sept. 17 when 2,000 protestors gathered in Manhattan’s financial center and marched up Broadway to Zuccotti Park, where about 150 committed to staying the night and made an encampment. Since then, the movement there has swelled to tens of thousands, who converged on Times Square

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PG Community High School graduate goes to Japan to fulfill her dreams

The Pacific Grove Community High School graduating class of 2009 was a unique group of graduates – as, probably, is every class from that high school. They meet in the former David Avenue school. They don’t have a football stadium, but they have a wonderful garden. They prob-ably have the same instructor for science as they do for art.

Their goals then were as diverse as their skills sets. Some planned to work, some were going into the armed services, some planned to attend college. One young woman, Persis Tomingas, planned to com-plete her study of the Japanese language, go to Japan and learn to produce music.

She did it.Persis lives in Tokyo now, has a job and

a recording contract under the stage name “Eclipse,” has continued her studies in music production, and has a contract with a cosmetics company to model their products.

She had moved to Pacific Grove, where her mother, Jane Groscost is an ER nurse, in her senior year and enrolled at Pacific Grove

Community High School so she could take Japanese at Monterey Peninsula College. She had been in advanced classes in Utah until age 10 when her father’s work situation took them to Wyoming, Utah and Alaska. She even spent a year home schooling on a boat in Florida before entering the Pacific

Grove school program.Persis is “patient, diligent and completely

dedicated to the goal of her own design” ac-cording to her proud father, Byron Tomingas. Her father is in the computer field, so Persis

Persis Anne Tomingas, at 20, has a recording contract and models for a cosmetics company in Japan, where she lives. Right, Persis at 17, living in Pacific Grove and as a student at Pacific Grove Community High School.

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pOCCUPY From Page 1

15 films over 3 daysFascinating international documentary films that deal with critical global concerns: From revolution in Libya to sex trafficking in Eastern Europe, international terrorism to exploitation of the earth, recovery in Haiti to hip-hop activism in Senegal. These films include 6 Academy Award nominees or winners, including the short docs The Warriors of Qiugang, Poster Girl, Strangers No More, and Killing in the Name, plus feature docs Which Way Home and Gasland.

See www.unamontereybay.org for the schedule.

last Saturday.

Salinas eventAt 10 a.m. in Salinas, a small group

of 30 or so set up in front of the Bank of America branch at 405 South Main. A bank manager and a security guard promptly came out and talked with organizer Dan Eyde, explaining that only the outer part of the sidewalk was public property and for the protestors to stay off the part leading to the entrance and clear of the driveway. The bank manager’s wishes were respected and the protest continued without incident.

“Bank of America is responsible for 15 percent of the foreclosures in Salinas,” said Eyde. “That’s about 750 homes.” He added that the foreclosures are a result “of their [Bank of America’s] predatory lending practices.”

Eyde offered a statement of intent to the manager, who refused it. The docu-ment directly addressed Bank of America employees: “Please know that we (the 99 percent) take no issue with you as workers. Given Bank of America’s stated intention to eliminate 30,000 of your co-workers’ jobs, we fully understand the uncertainty you may feel about your own employment prospects…we are all the 99 percent.”

By 11 o’clock, more than 50 protes-tors lined the sidewalk in front of the bank with colorful signs and musicians playing. Passing drivers honked their horns as the protestors called out chants.

Michael Fredricksen, a college stu-dent, described how his father lost his house in foreclosure. “Bank of America took my Dad’s home,” Fredricksen said. “He just had to give it up. Now it’s just sit-ting there empty. Dad’s always owned his own house. Now he has to look for places to rent.” Fredricksen, who is working his way through school, said that because of the foreclosure and losses from the eco-nomic downturn his father could no longer assist with college costs.

When asked later about the protest

and why security guards were on duty, Bank of America spokesperson Colleen Hagerty said, “Bank of America has no comment on the Occupy Wall Street protests. Our focus is on ensuring a safe environment for our customers to conduct financial transactions.”

Some protestors were skittish about talking to the press, saying they were still looking for work and feared reprisal or re-fusal of employment. Others told their sto-ries but asked their last names be withheld. Christopher, 28, said he was unemployed for eight months after his broadcasting job ended. He’s done some freelancing, and currently works in a pool hall.

A woman named Gwen said she worked 45 years and retired at age 62 with “barely enough to live on.” She credits CHISPA [Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning As-

sociation] for their assistance in finding a place to live.

Another woman, 53 years of age, asked not to be identified at all. “I have a degree in electronics,” she said. Unable to find work in that field, she’s taken lower paying jobs just to keep busy, noting that the work she’s doing now actually pays less than unemployment. “Employers are taking advantage,” she said.

Another man, Ed, is retired from the IT industry. He joined the protest on behalf of those less fortunate.

Following the morning rally at the bank, the protestors moved to South Main and Blanco before heading to Monterey.

Peninsula gatheringAt 4 p.m. on the stately grounds of

Colton Hall, the focus shifted inward as more than 300 people gathered for a General Assembly meeting. Led chiefly by students from area colleges, the group tabled ideas on how to proceed. Using no loudspeaker, sentences were repeated one at a time by people near the front to aid in hearing for those farther back.

The objectives of OWS center on the election process, money that goes into elections, and the concept of “corporate personhood.” Nine demands of Occupy Wall Street were read aloud:• Push HR 1489, a bill to prevent invest-

ment bankers as serving as officers of commercial banks.

• Use Congressional authority to fully investigate Wall Street criminals.

• Have Congress reverse a Supreme

Court decision that allows corpora-tions to make unlimited campaign contributions.

• Pass the Buffett Rule on taxes.• Have Congress completely revamp

the Securities Exchange Commission.• Have Congress pass laws limiting the

influence of lobbyists.• Eliminate “revolving door” policies

that allow public servants to gain employment in companies they once regulated.

• Eliminate “personhood” for corpora-tions.

• Ensure equal airtime for all political candidates.Several members of the group pointed

to OWS events in other cities, such as Se-attle and Austin, prior to Oct. 15. Several people asked about the possibility of set-ting up an encampment in Monterey. For that, the group agreed on the need to set up services such as communication, food and sanitation. Most agreed that a festive atmosphere makes for good progress.

There was talk of occupying empty foreclosure homes and setting them up as bases of operation. “The banks don’t own those houses, they stole them,” one man said.

Before the group marched, several members of the group suggested going in the street and impeding vehicle traffic as a means to gain attention. Impeding traffic is a misdemeanor that can result in arrest. Others objected to calling it a march and insisted on something else. After some discussion, the group decided to stay within the law—at least for the time be-ing—and take a “revolutionary stroll” to Fisherman’s Wharf. “Breaking the law is a serious matter and should be carefully thought out,” one man said.

Chanting loudly, “We are the 99 per-cent!” and “This is what democracy looks like!” the group left Colton, keeping to the sidewalk and obeying all traffic signals. At Portola Plaza, the 300 moved though in a narrow line that did not impede foot traffic, with guidance from representatives of Unite Here Local 483, a labor organiza-tion that helped with the successful worker protest at Asilomar last year. The group crossed the plaza at Heritage Harbor and streamed into the Wharf, turned around and returned to Colton Hall, lining Pacific Street as passing motorists cheered and honked.

In the course of the rally, someone suggested a place like Monterey might be too small to make a difference. Another countered, “You’re never too small to take a stand.”

At Colton Hall in Monterey, more than 300 OWS supporters attend the area’s first General Assembly to discuss ideas and plans of action.

Above, left: About 50 protes-tors gather in front of the Bank of America Branch on South Main in Salinas.

Above: This man explains that his granddaughter has lost her home.

Left: Self-policing at Portola Plaza.

All photosby Cameron Douglas

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Cop logMarge Ann Jameson

The Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns, Inc. will hold their annual general membership meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Community Center, 515 Junipero, Pacific Grove. The agenda includes the election of board members and a small by-laws change. All members are welcome. Not sure if you’re a member? If you have done anything this year to help the 2011 Feast of Lanterns event you are a member. For more info contact Marabee Boone, 375-8329.

On Oct. 28 the Monterey County Business Council (MCBC) will hold the 2011 Regional Economic Forum at Em-bassy Suites in Seaside from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The cost is $95 per person and includes breakfast and lunch followed by a wine and cheese reception. MCBC will be unveiling the 2011 Economic Report for Monterey County at this event.

Monterey County Business Council will present the Annual Economic Devel-

Economic forum set for Oct. 28opment Public-Private Partnership Awards as part of the Monterey Bay Regional Economic Forum. Recipients of this pres-tigious award are recognized by the CA Assembly, CA Senate, Monterey County Board of Supervisors and Congressman Sam Farr.

For more information please contact Machell Sterbick at [email protected]. Registration forms can be found online at www.mcbc.biz.

Feast of Lanterns General Meeting Nov. 1

The City of Monterey, on behalf of the six Peninsula cities, will host a pub-lic forum to explore the current array of proposed water projects on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 6:00 - 10 p.m. in the Stein-beck Forum at the Monterey Conference Center. The water forum will explore each project’s proposed solution, includ-ing how it creates a new water supply for the Peninsula, and at what cost.

The forum will feature water project presentations by California American Water (Cal-Am), DeepWater Desal, the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD), the Monterey Re-

Monterey to host water forum Oct. 26gional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA), and the People’s Moss Landing Water Desal.

Citizens from all Peninsula commu-nities are encouraged to attend the forum to learn more about the various projects and get answers to questions they may have.

Admission is free, and seating is available on a first-come basis. Free parking is available for forum attendees in the Downtown West garage only, after 5:00 p.m. The Downtown West garage is located on Tyler Street between Del Monte and Franklin.

Lost or stolen, it’s still goneA purse was left at a restaurant on Sunset. When the owner returned to

look for it, it was nowhere to be found.

Lost and foundA bicycle was found on Ocean View Blvd.A ring was left on a cardio machine at the gym on Forest Ave. The person

who found it contacted her and returned it to her.A cell phone was found on Junipero and turned in. The owner’s wife

retrieved it.A wallet with its contents spilled out was found on the rec trail. The

owner was identified but officers were unable to contact them, so a property letter was mailed.

The blight of abandoned vehiclesA tenant left a vehicle behind when evicted from a property on 14th St.

It was towed by Pick & Pull.The third of three abandoned vehicles on Alder was towed on 10/11/11.

DUITalking with a driver involved in a non-injury accident, after the report-

ing party said the other party was possibly intoxicated, the officer smelled alcohol on her. Yup. Janice Colleen Ohickey of Pacific Grove was arrested for DUI. She was later released to a friend.

Sean Bernard Royster of Pacific Grove was arrested for four outstand-ing warrants, three involving disorderly conduct behind alcohol. Oh, and he was drunk when arrested.

Traci Michele Conlin of Pacific Grove was arrested for DUI and hit and run property damage at her home after an accident.

False alarmAn alarm was activated at the front door of a business on Forest Ave.

The employee did not have the proper code.

Bark Bark Maybe, and Bark Bark BarkThe animal control officer responded to a call on 5th St. about a barking

dog. The reporting party said they had reported it before, but there was no record of it. The ACO said the reporting party should keep a log of the times when the dog barked and that a second party needed to complain as well.

On Carmel Ave., the ACO followed up on a complaint and heard the dogs barking in the front yard. The owners said they would keep the dogs under control.

LOCK YOUR CAR LOCK YOUR CAR LOCK YOUR CARJames Carl Williamson was arrested on Forest Ave. for stealing a wallet

and cell phone from an unlocked truck in a business parking lot. No ques-tion, someone saw him do it. The property was recovered, and the perp was arrested for petty theft and a parole violation.

A camcorder and remote control race car were stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Eardley Ave.

Hope it was a short sentenceAn inmate at County Jail was told his backpack was too big for their

system, so he wanted PGPD to hang onto it until he got out. They reminded him that it would be destroyed after 60 days if he didn’t retrieve it.

Pt. Sur Lightstation benefit Ghost TourPt. Sur Lightstation, 19 miles south of Rio Road, on Highway 1 will hold its Sixth

Annual Ghost Tours on two consecutive Saturdays before Halloween. The evening of ghostly fun begins with a walking tour to the lighthouse in time to watch the sunset. Then on to the barn where a light buffet will be served. Later, Pt. Sur’s professional actor/story-teller, Kevin Hanstick, will recount stories of ghostly sightings and poltergeist activities. Julie, our “paranormal investigator,” will share the results of her ghost hunts.

If you dare, explore inside one of Pt. Sur’s unrestored buildings. Dessert and hot drinks will be served in the Visitors’ Center.

The event will be held Sat., Oct. 22 and Sat., Oct. 29 at 5:15 PM and will last about 3 hours.

A $60.00 donation, tax deductible as allowed by law, will be requested.Recommended for anyone with a sense of fun, though not suitable for small chil-

dren. People with disabilities must make arrangements when reserving. Tour size is limited to the first 40 people who reserve places. For reservations, call (831) 649-7139 or email [email protected] for reservations, which are confirmed with payment.

Selective Service seeks Board volunteersThe Selective Service System is looking for volunteers in the County to serve on

the Selective Service Local Board due to some recent retirements and relocations. The Board is a group of five citizen volunteers whose mission, upon a draft, will be to decide who among the registrants in their community will receive deferments, postponements, or exemption from military service based on the individual registrant’s circumstances and beliefs. If you are interested in serving, see the requirements and apply online at: http://www.sss.gov/FSlocal.htm.

naturally had her own computer from age 3. She knew how to edit film digitally when she was in junior high school.

She was intent on learning Japanese, her mother’s native lanaguage, and learned a lot of what she needed to know through social networking: What we used to call “pen pals” have come into the new millenium: On the Internet, Persis found Japanese friends who wanted to learn English and they practiced on each other.

Always talented in music and other arts, she eventually made a demo CD which she sent to her friends in Japan. They opened some doors for her, and she had a record-ing contract in hand before, at 18, Persis packed up and moved, all alone, to Tokyo.

“It’s excrutiatingly hard to get on the bus for the airport and leave your only child standng in one of the world’s largest cities in a foreign country. You don’t know the culture and the hazards so you can’t help prepare them,” said her father. “Our daughter, of course, had no problem with it all.”

She began a Masters of Recording Arts online course from the prestigious Berklee School of Music in Boston, which she has completed.

Persis has been through a 9-point earthquake and 6-point aftershocks, a tsunami, typhoons, and the heat and humidity of Japanese summers plus parent panic and culture shock, but says she probably had it easier than her mom and dad.

She remains “happy, ecitable, industrious, highly enthusiastic and is truly living her dreams,” according to her father, who has a dual career himself in computers and classical guitar. He describes her music as “very versatile, boundary-crossing material” and expects her career will take her into movie and video production as well.

There should be no doubt in our minds that, if that’s what this graduate of Pacific Grove Community High wants, that’s what she’d going to get.

pGRADUATE From Page 1

Public meeting for input on planned Fountain Ave. reconfiguration

Pacific Grove Unified School District and City of Pacific Grove officials will hold a public meeting to present the reconfiguration of Fountain Avenue and obtain public input. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 6 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Middle School Music Room (at the corner of Fountain and Hillcrest).

The public is invited to talk with school district personnel, city officials, and architects about the conceptual plan to reconfigure Fountain Avenue between Sinex Avenue and Hillcrest Avenue.


Dear Readers: Please bear in mind that historical articles such as “High Hats & Parasols” present our history — good and bad — in the language and terminology used at the time. The writings contained in “High Hats” are not our words. They are quoted from Pacific Grove/Monterey publications from 100 years in the past. Our journalistic predecessors held to the highest possible standards for their day, as do we at Cedar Street Times. Please also note that any items listed for sale in “High Hats” are “done deals,” and while we would all love to see those prices again, people also worked for a dollar a day back then. Thanks for your understanding.

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High Hats & Parasols

The News … from 1911.

Pacific Coast Church522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942

Peninsula Christian Center520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431

First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove246 Laurel Avenue, 831-373-0741

St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal ChurchCentral Avenue & 12th Street, 831-373-4441

Community Baptist ChurchMonterey & Pine Avenues, 831-375-4311

Peninsula Baptist Church1116 Funston Avenue, 831-647-1610

St. Angela Merici Catholic Church146 8th Street, 831-655-4160

Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove442 Central Avenue, 831-372-0363

First Church of God1023 David Avenue, 831-372-5005

Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove1100 Sunset Drive, 831-375-2138

Church of Christ176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741

Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove804 Redwood Lane, 831-333-0636

Mayflower Presbyterian Church141 14th Street, 831-373-4705

Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove325 Central Avenue, 831-375-7207

Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula375 Lighthouse Avenue, 831-372-7818

First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr., Pacific Grove - (831) 372-5875

Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m.

Fatal accident at PresidioPrivate John W. Scanlon, C Company, 8th Infantry, accidentally shot himself at

10:45 this morning and died from his self-inflicted injury thirty minutes later. Scanlon was engaged in rifle-cleaning excises when the sad event took place. Scanlon had overlooked removing the charge from his weapon, which discharged while the trigger was being cleaned. The Private was hit in the stomach, whereupon he was immediately taken to the Presidio hospital where he later died.

Scanlon enlisted in September, 1908. He hailed from West Virginia.

Electric omnibus to begin servicePebble Beach might as well rest one-thousand miles distant from Pacific Grove as

difficult as the road is to travel. The Pacific Improvement Company, speculating that the slow sale of “view” lots costing only $500 to $2,000, with some covering a full twenty acres, may be for exactly that reason. PIC has therefor decided to operate an electric omnibus line that will tie in Pebble Beach with Pacific Grove and, from there, continue on to Monterey and the Del Monte Lodge. The line is expected to be in full operation before the end of this year. The company expects Pebble Beach to become one of California’s most delightful residential colonies, and there is every reason for believing their statement to be correct … especially with the addition of the omnibus line.

The line will be a great convenience for residents of Pebble Beach and the Grove and an unusual attraction for visitors. Pebble Beach is not on the railroad, and to furnish rapid transit for residents and visitors between Del Monte, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Pebble Beach is most desirable. In most instances, the road’s route commands a magnificent view of both the ocean and the forest. 1

Young man declared insaneLouis Biannini has been declared insane and will be soon committed to an asylum.

It is thought that a Santa Cruz institution will fulfill the required services. The exact nature of Biannini’s affliction has not been revealed, and it is hoped that Louis will soon warrant a return to society. 2

New train times in effectThe summer time-card for the Southern Pacific Coast Line went into effect Sunday.

No change is made in the leaving time of any of the trains, but the last evening train comes into the depot at 9:04. An important change is made in the route of the 4:20 train for San Francisco, which now runs via Watsonville, Santa Cruz, and Mayfield. Also, two new trains have been added as Sunday excursions. Check with the station master for times and destinations.

Miller-Alguire wedMaster Robert Miller and Miss Della Alguire, two well-known and popular resi-

dents, were united in marriage yesterday by Rev. R. Mestress of San Carlos Church. The ceremony took place at the parochial residence and was attended by relatives of the contracting parties. After the wedding, a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Lovell which was attended by many friends of the happy couple who wished to offer congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Miller will make their first home in a quaint cottage.

Soldier dies at PresidioIra W. Greene, a private in D company, 20th infantry, died at the Presidio hospital

yesterday morning. His medical report indicated that Greene died of “natural” causes. The private was buried in the Presidio cemetery with full, military honors.

Insurance pays offA check in the amount of $1,000 was received this morning from the home office

of the Independent Order of Foresters. The check was payable to the administrator of the estate of Rev. H. S. Snodgrass, deceased, in payment of the life insurance carried by the decedent. The money will be paid to his wife.

Newspapers as source of historyAt the meeting of the American Historical Association at Washington this week

one of the interesting papers read was that by William Nelson on “American Newspa-pers of the 18th Century”. Mr. Nelson took issue with the idea that you cannot write history from newspapers.

That might be true for the period of American history with which the speaker was most interested, but he should have noted that newspapers throw much light on the life of the people, and that without that our conception of events would be elementary and the meaning incomplete. Before the telegraph, telephone, and news organizations, it is readily understood why Bancroft gained little material from newspaper. Letters, journals, diaries, and public documents then as now were invaluable, but nothing can compare to the value of the newspaper.

Snippets from around the area…• Mrs. Jeffery Connelly, with little Willie Jeffery Connelly, returned from a visit

of several days in Monterey with Mrs. W. S. Morse. The purpose of the visit was to discuss ideas for going into business.

• San Carlos Sunday school conducted a freshman inauguration Sunday afternoon in the San Carlos Church. The building was crowded with relatives and friends of the pupils. A splendid program was rendered.

And your bill amounts to …• The Climax specializes in floor coverings, therefore it is always to your ad-

vantage to consult us before buying house furnishings. This week, the Climax

offers miniature, hand-woven rugs imported from Kurdistan and that are on sale at most liberal prices. The Kurdistan throw-rugs, 12” X 10”, are being offered for $1.10.

• For a short while only, you can subscribe to the Pacific Grove Review at the low, low price of $1 per year, delivered by mail.

• Dress for chilly weather in Velour with genuine Hudson seal-fur trim. Every coat a good buy and one that will give serviceable wear. Up to $56.45. The Fair of Pacific Grove.

• The first concert of the Musical Art Service Society will be presented at St-Mary’s-by-the-Sea Sunday afternoon. A 25¢ donation will be appreciated.

Author’s Notes1 The omnibus was a 12 passenger vehicle connected to an overhead electric line.2 Monterey County, a bit shy about admitting that any of its citizens had been

committed, depended for institutional care on nearby counties such as Santa Cruz. The Monterey County Historical Society holds a plethora of records relat-ing to insanity which can be viewed until you go crazy at the Boronda House, Salinas.

References: Pacific Grove Review, Monterey Daily Cypress, Del Monte Weekly, Salinas Index, Monterey County Post, Bullions’ Grammar (1890).

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I was recently asked again which wine pairs nicely with artichokes. It’s a difficult one, but I have made some great pairings. The artichoke has an enzyme that gives wine a sweeter taste making it dif-ficult to pair. A couple years ago I paired the Otter Cove Chardonnay with Chef Tomm’s stuffed fried artichoke. In this issue, I paired Chef Tony Baker’s risotto with bacon and artichokes with a Syrah. I feel that the earthy undertones and smoky flavors along with a nice acid base make the Syrah a nice compliment. It picks up the flavors of the artichokes and bacon very nicely.

Tony Baker is a chef and partner at the Montrio Bistro in Monterey. Montrio Bistro, voted year after year, as Monterey’s favorite local restaurant, sits on Calle Prin-cipal in Downtown Monterey. Executive Chef Tony cooks up fresh seasonal meals often using local organic and sustainable ingredients. Chef Baker started his career in England. Following graduation from culinary school in Bristol, he worked in several highly acclaimed restaurants around the country including: Hintlesham Hall and Lucknam Park Hotel, often cook-ing for both royalty and political figures. In 1994 Chef Baker made the move to the United States. He has been a part

of Monterey’s Downtown Dining Group since 1997. Chef Baker has been leading the team at Montrio ever since, serving up many trademark dishes. Chef Baker has made it a point to showcase sustainable seafood, fine quality meat, and Monterey County’s best organic produce in all of his dishes. This has led Chef Baker and Mon-trio Bistro to become one of Monterey’s most celebrated restaurants. Tony is not just a great chef; he has a very warm and friendly side. I find it nice be around. I’m sure you will too.

Tony also started his own line of bacon. It’s called Baker’s Bacon. It is an English style of bacon where they cut part of the loin with some of the belly. The bacon is dry cured apple wood smoked all natural English style back bacon. It is the most lean and tasty bacon I have ever tried. The ingredients are hand-rubbed and slowly smoked with real apple wood. He uses naturally raised hogs and doesn’t inject the bacon with watery brine. Go to www.bakersbacon.com for more informa-tion. Once you have it, you’ll be craving for more. It’s addicting…

Enjoy the dish with the Syrah. Your taste buds will thank you for it. If you have any questions or comments: please email me at [email protected]

Risotto, artichoke, Baker’s bacon(Yield: 4 servings)

Artichokes:2 lbs. Baby artichokes1/2 cup red wine vinegar1/4 cup olive oil1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. dried oregano3 quarts of water

Risotto:2 1/2 cups chicken broth1 cup yellow onion, chopped3 Tbl. olive oil8 oz. Arborio rice/risotto1 bay leafSalt and pepperAssembly:6 thick slices bacon, diced2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed2 cups chicken broth1 cup (4 oz.) grated Parmesan cheeseChopped fresh parsley

Method:Rinse artichokes well under cold

running water, add juice of one lemon to a large bowl of cold water. Peel the outer leaves of the artichokes until the light yellow leaves are exposed. Cut off the top 1/3 of the artichoke and discard, trim the stem, and place into the lemon water. In a large saucepan, bring water, vinegar, olive oil, salt and oregano to a boil. Add cleaned artichokes, cover and simmer for 15 to 20 min. Drain well and set aside.

When cool, cut the artichokes into quarters. Heat chicken broth and set aside. In a large saucepan, heat oil on med heat, add onion and cook until translucent, about 3 min. Add rice and toast lightly on medium heat for about 5 min. Add the hot broth 1/2 cup at a time, cooking and stirring until each addition is absorbed. Set aside.

In a large skillet over a med/high heat, cook bacon until crisp, add garlic and artichokes and cook until lightly golden. Stir in cooked risotto and add enough chicken broth to reach a desired creamy consistency. Stir in Parmesan cheese and sprinkle with parsley.

Risotto, artichoke and Baker’s bacon pairs well with Otter Cove Syrah.Richard Oh, who’s at the LA Food & Wine event, says Tony Baker’s own Baker’s Bacon is addicting!

Risotto, artichoke and Baker’s bacon

With Syrah, it’s addicting


Shelf LifeLinnet Harlan

Annual Wild Game BBQ

The Carmel River Steelhead Association holds this one event each year to support native steelhead trout rescues and river restoration. The wild game at the BBQ is made possible through donations from individuals and the California Department of Fish & Game.

Try

Sunday, October 23 v 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.At

Carmel Valley Trail and Saddle Club85 East Garzas Road

Carmel Valley

Wild Boar v Venison v Pheasant v Mad River SteelheadAlaska Salmon v Dove v Quail v Wild Turkey v Albacore

Live Entertainment & Fantastic Silent Auction too!Tickets

$40.00/adults v $20.00/youngsters under 16

Please contact Central Coast Fly fishing ( 831) 626-6586Brian LeNeve 624-8497or Roy Thomas 625-2255

to buy your tickets

St. Mary’s AnnualHoliday Bazaar Saturday Oct. 22

9 AM - 3 PM

Featuring Jewelry,Knitted items, Baked Goods, Holiday

wreaths and cardsAll natural soaps and

massage candles and so much more by

Episcopal Women’s Craft Guild and Local Artists

St. Mary’s AnnualHoliday Bazaar

Edwards Hall, St. Mary’s146 12th at Central, PG

MagazinesThe clear, even light provided by the northern-facing windows of the

PG library rotunda provides a perfect atmosphere for browsing and reading. Whether you arrive moments after the library opens or moments before it closes, you’ll find several people ensconced in the comfortable chairs there reading.

Since the library’s stock of magazines is close at hand, the patrons you’ll see are often reading magazines. Yes, even in these days of internet, maga-zines still are a major attraction for library patrons. Anyone who has viewed photos on the internet and then in a magazine will tell you the magazine’s photos are more sharp and clear, a fact that’s particularly important since many magazines convey an enormous amount of information through their photos.

If you stop for a moment and peruse the selection of magazines avail-able, you’re sure both to be impressed by the variety and to find more than a few magazines that interest you. Sure, you’re not surprised to see Better Homes and Gardens, People, Vogue and Field and Stream. You’re relieved to see The Economist, one of the most widely read periodicals in the library. If you have time, maybe you’ll sit and scan Atlantic Monthly or Harper’s while you’re there.

Before you make a choice, though, roam through all the shelves of magazines. You’ll be rewarded by seeing The Advocate, Art in America, Archeology, Aviation week, Bird Watching, Bon Appetit, Butterfly Gardener, California History, Christian Century, Cosmopolitan, Dance, Essence, Film Content, Forbes, Foreign Policy, Health, Home Education, Inc., Lapidary Journal, Science News, Poder Hispanic, Orion, Rolling Stone, Seventeen, Quilters, Mac World, MCClean’s, National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, National Review, Nutrition Action, Mother Earth News, Mother Jones, and on and on through Writer’s Digest and Yoga Journal.

Several of these periodicals are donated each year to the library, a major reason we’re able to afford such a wide variety of publications. People un-derstand that a personal subscription is nice, but a subscription to the library is far more “green” since a magazine in the library can be read by many, many people, not just read once or twice and then discarded. The library subscriptions save literally tons of paper from being sent to the landfill or recycled each year. Once a new issue arrives, the prior issue is available to be checked out, so patrons who want to spend more time perusing an issue can take it home.

If you’d like to make a gift to your fellow PG library patrons by subscrib-ing to a magazine for the library, please contact one of the librarians who will help you understand the best way to do so.

Horticulture and the LibraryYou may have noticed the garden along the east side of the library is

looking more trim and tidy these days. Its current appearance is due to a lot of hard work by Tricia Lebirt and Jayne Gasperson in preparation for Chau-taugua Days. The appearance of the library garden is an important factor in the attractiveness of downtown PG since many people drive by the library each day. Thanks to Tricia and Jayne for their beautifying!

Also thanks to Tricia for her on-going work caring for the houseplants you see scattered throughout the library building. You may not notice them unless you look for them, but they’re there, providing that quiet assurance and sense of peace and life only houseplants and flowers can give. They’re healthy and happy too, a testament to Tricia’s green thumb. Thanks, Tricia, for this bit of pleasure you bring to the many people who are in and out of the PG library every month.

If You Support the Library, Support the LibraryThe library is one of the most important public institutions in Pacific

Grove. The increase in both attendance and circulation due to the additional hours of opening show how important the library is to PG citizens.

If you want to show your support of the library, there are many ways to do so. The most important way is to let your city council members know how important the library is to you. Email them, thanking them for opening the library additional hours; send them letters on the same topic; even stop them for a moment when you see them and tell them of your appreciation for the library’s new extended hours. If you have a child or teen who is a library patron, have him or her send an email or note thanking the council and let-ting the members know how important the library is to them. If you attend city council meetings, consider taking a minute during the public comments section of the meeting to tell the council of your appreciation for their efforts and their support of the library.

There are many demands on the city’s budget; the council wants to be responsive to the wishes of the city’s citizens. Let the members know you appreciate the hard work they’ve done in support of the library and how important the library is to you.

You can also support the library by giving gifts to purchase specific items (e.g. a subscription to a specific magazine) or by buying certain items directly for the library through its Amazon.com Wish List.

Volunteering for the library is also an excellent way to demonstrate your support for the library. Volunteers provide a myriad of services to the library, everything from re-shelving books to plant care to assisting with events and more. If you’re interested in volunteering, please let a librarian know of your interest and talents. She’ll find a good way to use them!

New HoursSome people are still learning the library’s new open hours, begun in

August. The new hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Closed: Sunday and Monday. If you have trouble remembering these new hours, you can pick up a bookmark listing the new hours at the circulation desk.


Alan CohenAl SkonbergAlem DermicekAlma L. OlsenAnita DaviAnthony G. Davi Sr.Andrew StottsArleen HardensteinAudra HardensteinBen BeesleyBill and Helen BluhmBob Quinn, former PG Mayor

Bobbie HallBonnie AdamsBrett TurnerCarmelita Garcia Pacific Grove Mayor

Charles DenleyCharles PotterChris ChidlawChris GatwardChristine M. ConneauChristine MonteithChristopher HubbardClaire DavisDale EllisDan Albert, former Monterey Mayor

Dan McAweeneyDarian HoudeDavid ConneauDavid HinesDavid JonesDavid MartinDavid Pendergrass, Sand City Mayor

David YntemaDebbie TuckerDolores HarrisDon Chapin Donald KremerDon Martine, former PG City Councilman

Donald MothersheadDouglas KiehnFrank PierceRev. Dwight EdwardsElaine ViauEsther RodriguezEthan HareFloyd ViauFran O’HaganGill Law OfficesGary Bales, former PG City Manager

Gary CursioGary Hornbuckle

Gary AndersonGary GirardGayla McAweeneyGeorgia HollisterGeorge WheelerGeri PotterGillian RustanGreg RomeroHenry NigosHoward PearsonHunter EldridgeJack HoltJan CovellJan PrattJanice PariseJayne GaspersonJennifer CampbellJerome AndersonJill and Olin StewartJill VivancoJill WachtlerJim LynnJoe BerginJoe DowJoella SzaboJohn NarigiJoe SmithJohn DavisJohn TurnerJon AndersonJohn S. MillerJ.R. RouseJulie GardnerKatie AndersonKeith MorrisKevin StoneKristine NeedleLana DaviLaura RuggieriLawson LittleLeonard O’NeillLinda HoudeLilly MosebachLiz LordLucinda BlissMarie SeaveyMarilyn AndresMarilyn PostMarilyn SchultzMarion Trentman-Morelli

Marty Larkin, former PG City Council

Marilynn GustafsonMary Alice FettisMary Ann MeagherMary FredricksonMary Goblirsch

Mary ShawMaureen GirardMaureen MasonMechaelle SimsMichael L. WaxerMichael MosebachMichael ZimmermanMichelle KnightMike De Lay Sr.Mike PrattMisty PetittMoe AmmarMorrie Fisher, former PG Mayor

Nicole PetittRichard PetittNicola AndersonNorma QuinnPaul KearneyPatricia HamiltonPatrick McAweeney Penny EmengerPeter Coniglio, former Monterey Mayor

Peter NewmanRalph Rubio, former Seaside Mayor

Ralph Widmar, Monterey Planning Commissioner

Ray ByrneRebecca BarrymoreRene BoskoffRichard GoblirschRich and Gail SaliceRick BitterRobert AmerineRobert Trentman-Morelli

Robert CarpRon ChesshireRonnie HerreraRonnie PetittRon Schenk, former PG City Council

Rose LittleRosi EdwardsRosemary RowleyRudy FischerSal CollettoSam PhillipsSam TeelSeth EddyShawna GreeneShirley HoltSkip LordSonia HoughSteve Clark

Steve CovellSteve GormanSue McCloud, Carmel Mayor

Sue RenzTed HollisterTeresa G. ClemensTerry DuffyTom DominyTom GliddenTom RowleyTom ZewertToula HubbardTrina AmmarVega InvestmentsVern YadonVicki GatwardVictoria DonaldWilliam and Jeannine Crossland

William FredricksonCarpenters Union Local 605

Monterey Commercial Property Owners Association

Monterey County Association of Realtors PAC

Monterey County Business PAC

Monterey County Hospitality Association

Monterey/Santa Cruz Building and Construction Trades Council

Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Operating Engineers, Local 3

Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce

Salinas Valley Leadership Group

For a complete list go to www.jeannebyrnewater

district.com

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Parks classes this weekDigital Photography Basics

Demystify the technical terms and functions of your digital SLR camera in a supportive environment. Learn how to get good expo-sures, read your histogram, and understand different f-stops, shutter speeds, shooting modes, ISO settings, depth-of-field, white balance and more. Beginning photographers will learn to create better im-ages with guided practice sessions. Instructor: David J. Gubernick.

Ages 18 and up, Sat., Oct. 22, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Garland Park Museum, 700 W. Carmel Valley Rd., $95 (district resident), $105 (non-district resident), plus $10 materials fee.

Lifestyles of Monterey’s PastJourney into the cultural roots and rich heritage of Monterey as

you discover its historic homes 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 steeped in cultural history from a renowned local historian. (Supplements 4th grade California history curriculum). Instructor: Monica Hudson.

Ages 9-adult (children 12 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult), Sat., Oct. 22, 2 - 4 p.m., downtown Monterey (see mprpd.org for details), $10 (district resident), $11 (non-district resident).

Ghoulish Gathering: Garland Park After DarkGet a JUMP on Halloween with ghost stores in the great outdoors,

and let the campfire light your imagination. Out among things that go bump in the night, hear bone-chilling tales from experienced sto-rytellers. Your hair will stand on end all week! Instructors: MPRPD staff and guests.

All ages (minors must be accompanied by a paid adult), Satur-day, October 22, 6 PM-8 PM, Garland Park Visitor Center, 700 W. Carmel Valley Road, $5 (district resident), $6 (non-district resident), or $15/$17 for group of four.

Giddy Up!Always a favorite! View the Del Monte Forest form the saddle of

a horse led by seasoned trail guides. Experience the vistas of Monterey Bay, overlooking white sand beaches while riding through the forest. The perfect family outing for novice riders or those seeking an intro-duction to horseback. Saddle, helmet and friendly horse provided. Instructor: Pebble Beach Equestrian Center.

Ages 7-adult, Sunday, October 23, 2 PM-3 PM, Pebble Beach Equestrian Center, 3300 Portola Rd., Pebble Beach, $55 (district resident), $60 (non-district resident).

By Peter Mounteer

Please silence your cell phones now, because you won’t want your mobile going off at this year’s 12th Annual International Film Festival, which features six Academy Award-nominated films, including one winner from 2010, plus nine other films. The event spans the weekend of Nov. 3-5 and is offered by the Mon-terey Bay Chapter of the United Nations Association (UNA) at the Golden State Theatre in Monterey. This year’s event fea-tures 15 films that take a global approach to current issues such as sex trafficking, illegal immigra-tion, terrorism and energy.

The festival has been in the works since February, when a volunteer committee of 22 in-dividuals congregated to select appropriate films for the festival, held annually in November. “The wide range of global issues and countries seems to get broader and better each year,” said UNA Monterey Bay Chapter President Larry Levine. “In 2010, the atten-dance…was 2,350, and this year we hope to even surpass that.” Notable films this year include “The Warriors of Qiugang” an Academy Award nominee cover-ing the experiences of Chinese villagers fighting against a chem-ical company destroying their environment; Academy Award Nominee “Poster Girl”which discusses Iraq War veteran Robynn Murray’s struggle with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; “Which Way Home”an Academy Award nominee about the expe-riences of Mexican immigrants

Stanford University UNA Chap-ter in Palo Alto. It was local to Palo Alto for two years before

on their journey across the U.S. border; “Strangers No More” an Academy Award winner that tells the story of a Tel Aviv school that brings children together from 48 countries; and “Killing in the Name” an Academy Award nomi-nee about the life of a victim of a terrorist bombing that took place at his wedding.

The committee charged with selecting the films each year looks for specific attributes pres-ent in the final selections. “We look for engaging films treating critical global issues that the U.N. deals with,” said Levine. “We also consider diversity of location, subject, length, and mood. We especially want our final selections to represent a nice balance of dark versus hopeful films.”

The selection committee was initially presented with 65 films, which were narrowed down throughout the summer into the present 15, a higher number than in years past.

The festival is originally the product of an effort by the

becoming a traveling film festi-val and finally splitting from the Palo Alto effort and establishing

itself with the UNA’s Monterey Bay Chapter as an independent event under the leadership of Levine. “Film is a very powerful way to communicate issues and concerns, which is what the U.N. is all about, responding to various issues and concerns,” he said.

The first festival events begin Thurs. Nov. 3 and continue Fri., Nov 4 and Sat., Nov. 5, all at 7:00 p.m., with an additional ses-sion on Sat., Nov. 4 at 1:00 p.m. Tickets will be $5 at the door and students get in for free with ID. There will be open seating and parking is free in the evenings in Monterey.

Scenes from “Benghazi Rising,” a film about the revolution in Libya; one of 15 films that will be shown at the International Film Festival in Monterey.

Film Festival celebrates global approach to current issues, human and environmental


Your Achievements

Peeps

On a sunny day last week, we noticed the flags out at The Grill at Lovers Point, where owners Paula and Joe Cavallaro were busy fixing up corn dogs, ice cream cones and other treats for beachgoers. “We’ve been here about 25 years,” said Joe. When they’re not busy with their business, the Cavallaros enjoy being outdoors. Joe, whose original trade was construction, also likes to help out other contractors in his spare time.Photo by Cameron Douglas

Serving it upScholarship goes to Kristina S. Flathers

For the twelfth consecutive year, the Financial Service Centers of America (FiSCA) has awarded scholarships to college bound seniors from communities across the United States serviced by its members. This year 34 exemplary students each received a cash grant of $2,000 to use toward their college expenses. In total, $68,000 in scholarships was awarded.

Kristina S. Flathers of Pacific Grove, a student at Santa Catalina, was one of the recipients for 2011.

The competition for the scholarships is intense, with more than 2,250 high school seniors applying for the 34 awards. All applications are ranked by first regional and then national review committees. The criteria for the scholarships include:

· Commitment to community service· Perseverance in the face of significant obstacles· Display of leadership skills in school· Academic achievement· An original essay written specifically for the competition

“This is an important time to support students in their pursuit of higher education,” said Sanford Herman, Chairman, FiSCA Scholarship Program. “Especially in these dif-ficult economic times, individual FiSCA members as well as MoneyGram International and Western Union, our national cosponsors, understand the importance of helping students achieve their academic dreams. They are committed to the FiSCA Scholar-ship Program and to the communities they serve. Our industry leaders understand that investing in America’s future is in everyone’s best interests.”

“FiSCA’s members are committed to serving as positive role models, and this scholarship program is a primary means of giving back to those communities where we live and work,” said Herman. “Giving these students a chance to continue their education is an honor for us.”

2011 Civil War SesquicentennialCivil War Journalist Extraordinaire Frank Vizetelly’s

YANKEEDOM TO SECESSIAA British perspective on the War between the States

as seen through the eyes of the English artist and journalist

A dramatic encounter written and performed by

HOWARD BURNHAM

Sunday, October 23, at 3:00 pm

$10 at the doorCHAUTAUQUA SCOUT ROOM

on 17th St.

FRANK VIZETELLY was arguably the most interesting of the foreign newspaper men that covered the American Civil War. From first to last, he covered virtually every aspect of the conflict. At the war’s beginning he was based in Washington and was accredited to the Federal forces. He was a witness to the rout of the Union army at first Manassas. He saw action on the Mississippi and the first Federal attempts to invade the Atlantic coast of the South. His and other British journalists’ criticism of the North’s conduct of the war caused his access to the Federals’ theaters of operation to be severely curtailed, so Vizetelly slipped across the Potomac and followed the rest of the war from the Southern viewpoint. He became an enthusiastic convert to the cause of the Confederacy. He was present at the Siege of Charleston, Fredericksburg and at Chickamauga (where he earned an honorary captaincy in the Army of Tennessee from General Longstreet for acting as a staff galloper under fire). His bluff Bohemian bonhommie made him a special favorite of Jeb Stuart. Vizetelly ran the blockade to report to back London, but returned to witness the death throes of the Confederacy, in which he had the unique distinction of being the only journalist to accompany Jefferson Davis on his ill-fated flight. As an artist as well as a writer, Vizetelly was equally adept with pencil and brush as with pen.

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

I am writing this letter in support of Regina Doyle, candidate for our Water District. As we are all keenly aware, water is a critical issue in our community. The desalination plant that we hoped would be our salvation has turned into a huge challenge, mired in legal conflicts and exposing us to a potential tsunami of expenditures, including the $400 million initial expense and the ongoing power/operational costs of this project. Moving forward with this plant could end up quadrupling the cost of our water and cause economic devastation to our community.

Regina Doyle, a veteran of the Water District, has promised to investigate ALL alternatives, including Pacific Grove’s reservoir (which would provide new water), the 10,000 acre feet of recycled water from MRWPCA, and aquifer storage. The cost of implementing all of these plans would still fall well under ten percent of the price tag for the regional desalination plant.

Regina Doyle is committed to finding ways to develop new water sources that help our community grow. Pacific Grove can benefit from this kind of deliberate leadership and considered public policy.

Please join Beth and me in supporting Regina Doyle for Water Board.

Dan Cort

Bird House Auctionby Desmond Hernandez, Dominik Prado, David McFadden, and Hayden Jones

The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove held its seventh annual Heritage Houses for the Birds Contest and Auction on Sunday, Oc-tober 2, 2011 at Elmarie Dyke Park. Twenty-five bird houses were donated and more than half of the proceeds from this auction will go to the Lighthouse Restoration Project. For $1.00 per ballot, guests at the auction voted for their favorite bird house. This year’s People’s Choice Award went to George Bosler’s “Three houses on a branch.” Mr. Bosler passed away some time ago, but his friends donated his bird house to the auction in his honor. “Three houses on a branch” also won Best of Show. The Mayor’s Choice Award went to Rebecca Riddell’s Dr. Seuss bird house, while the Best Historical Bird House Award went to Dennis Tarmina’s Log Cabin, and the Best Whimsical Bird House Award went to Ed Bredthauer’s Corks and Wine Caps.

E-books now availableat PG Library Websiteby Andrew Jones, Max Yontz, Andy Jwaideh, and Cooper Morley

The Pacific Grove Library is now providing e-books to their pa-trons that can be downloaded onto e-book readers such as the Amazon Kindle, Smartphone, MP3 players, the Nook, and Sony’s Reader. The library has access to thousands of titles that can be downloaded onto devices that run the free Kindle app. All you need is a library card, a computer with access to the Internet, and your e-book reader. Simply go to the P.G. Library’s website and search for the book you would like to download. If the title is available as an e-book, there will be an electronic version listed under the available options for that book. Copies of books downloaded must be deleted from the player at the end of the lending period. For more information, call the P.G. Library at 831-648-5760 or check out the website at http://pacificgrove.lib.ca.us/ Downloading e-books is a convenient way to read, especially when traveling. E-book readers are lightweight and take up much less room than a traditional book. Now thanks to the P.G. Library, it is also an economical way to read.

Improvements at the Butterfly Sanctuaryby Austin Crisp, Keaton Rasmussen, Michelle Ponder, and Kali Lappas

Butterfly Town U.S.A.’s monarch butterfly sanctuary has been remodeled by making changes to the plants, trees, and paths. The pathways winding through the sanctuary have been widened, and many new trees have been planted. In addition, several types of nectar plants have been added. Since the monarch butterfly cannot withstand freezing winter temperatures, they migrate to overwintering spots like Pacific Grove beginning in October. Overwintering means to pass through or wait out the winter season in a warmer climate, but not too hot. The monarchs return to Pacific Grove every year, and scientists have no explanation as to how they know exactly where to go. This year in Pacific Grove, they have an even more perfect environment to overwinter.

Pacific Grove welcomes a new 5K raceby Josephine Lewis, Colton Vielbaum, Thomas Melnick, and Marissa Bruno.

Pacific Grove is welcoming a new race called the Pacific Grove Lighthouse 5K. This race, brought to us by the Big Sur Half Mara-thon, will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. beginning at Jewell Park. Following the 5K will be a JUST RUN Just Kids 3K race. Some of the sites along the way will include historic downtown Pacific Grove, city parks, residential areas, Pt. Pinos Lighthouse, the PG Library, the Museum of Natural History, and the Pacific Grove shoreline. The same sponsors of the Big Sur Half Marathon have stepped up to promote the new races. These sponsors include Rabobank, REI, and Clif Kids. The Museum of Natural History will be providing snacks and drinks for the runners. Other race related activities will be held at Jewell Park, and there will also be a pancake breakfast put on by our local Kiwanis Club. All race participants will receive t-shirts, and official finishers will receive medallions. The registration fees for the 5K are $30 for adults 18 and older and $20 for children 17 and under. The fees for the 3K are $5 for children 5 to 17 and $20 for adults 18 and over. Be sure to sign up early as registration is limited. For more information go to www.bigsurhalfmarathon.org or call 831-625-6226.

PG Middle School

Investigative reports

Mrs. Hurst’s writing class at Pacific Grove Middle School divides into groups and researches new stories from press releases and other sources. They write the stories and send them in to us, just like professional reporters.

Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University will hold its first public open house in five years on Sat., Oct. 29 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the site near the Aquarium in Pacific Grove.

This is a free event and open to the public. It has been five years since the last open house, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the teaching and research programs at the Station. Faculty and students from 10 diverse labs will be available to talk with you about their research and have put together displays and demonstrations to show you what they do. There will be opportunities to learn about marine mammals, aquatic birds, fish, invertebrates, and algae. There will be games for kids, firing of a water cannon, a parasite petting zoo, a knitted kelp forest, squid dissections, short talks by faculty and students, and the always popular tuna feeding. We look forward to seeing you and sharing both the rich history of this century-old facility and the current cutting edge research that takes place at Hopkins.

The limited on-site parking will be restricted to handicapped visitors, so please plan to park outside and walk onto the campus.

Short Lectures for the General Public (Station #10) 10:10 am Welcome & History of Monterey Bay

Dr. Steve Palumbi, Director 11:00 am Shipworms & History, by Dr. Mark Denny

11:30 pm What do we can learn from studying baby worms and larvae? by Dr. Chris Lowe 12:00 pm History of Hopkins Marine Station, by Dr. Joe Wible

1:00 pm “Dead zones” off our coast: Will the recent marine die-offs in Baja California happen in Monterey?

by Dr. Fio Micheli 1:30 pm Tagging & Tracking Ocean Predators

by Dr. Barbara Block 3:30 pm How Will Animals Respond to Global Climate Change? by Dr. Jody Beers & Laurie Kost

Tuna Research & Conservation Center (Station #14) Tuna feeding

In addition to the ongoing displays and exhibits in the TRCC, there will be one scheduled feeding of the tuna. Come see how fast they can swim at 2:30 pm

Squid-4-Kids Squid Dissections (Station #6) Humbolt squid can grow to almost 6 feet in length not counting the tentacles. Dissections will be

ongoing throughout the day. Marine Mammals & Seabirds (Station #7)

Spotting scopes will be set up to view the harbor seals, sea otters, and cormorants. Our local expert will be available to answer your questions from: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

For more information see the Hopkins website at http://hopkins.stanford.edu/ or phone 831-655-6200. Hopkins Marine State is located at 120 Ocean View Blvd. A brochure with a map of the facility is available.

Open house at Hopkins Marine Station Oct. 29: Free admissionFirst in five years, includes lecture and games

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Last month we talked about the sub-conscious mind being like an iceberg and a computer. Another thing that we could compare the subconscious to is a watch-dog. We could just assume for a moment that you have moved into a neighborhood where there aren’t enough policemen, not enough street lights, so you decide to get a watchdog. You get this nice, innocent little doggie and you train him to bark and bite to protect you. And he does a good job. No burglers break in.

Over the years the neighborhood grows up. There are policemen, street-lights, and you don’t really need a watch-dog. Also in the meantime you have dis-covered that, even though you are always inviting friends to visit you, no one ever seems to come. One day you realize that it’s because of Fido, your faithful watch-dog. He can’t tell the difference between your friends and your enemies. In all these years Fido has been a very faithful watchdog, but is also protecting you more than you want to be protected. He is keep-ing everybody away. His only desire is to protect you.

In this case, you call Fido over and say, “Fido, you’ve been a wonderful watchdog, but I don’t need a watchdog any longer. Those days are over when I needed to be protected so much. What I need now is a good public relations dog. I need you to welcome people when they come, jump up and down, wag your tail, lick their hand, make them feel wanted.” When you tell Fido this, he is going to think that you have gone crazy. Fido has been protecting you all these years and suddenly you say, “I don’t need this protection.” So Fido, who is very loyal, (the subconscious is very loyal) is going to be confused. So the mo-ment you turn your back he is going to go right on doing the same old stuff he was doing before. Until you have consciously trained him, Fido will continue protecting you in the same old ways.

The Subconscious: A deeper understanding

The fact that Fido is loyal to you is very important. It is helpful to understand that the subconscious is actually your friend.

Your subconscious is not your enemy. Existence doesn’t build things into us that are our enemies. It’s a very powerful friend that is full of the wrong ideas of how to take care of us. It’s full of programs that we put there during the first 6 years after birth, when we needed those programs. Now as adults we don’t need them any longer. They are counter-productive, but they are still there until we learn how to transform them.

Remember that your subconscious is a very, very powerful friend. But it is a friend that is operating under programs that are out-of-date. That is basically the entire problem. The subconscious is, in a sense, slow to change. It takes a lot of awareness to change the subconscious, just as it will take a lot of awareness to change the watchdog. They say it’s hard to “teach an old dog new tricks.” It is dif-ficult to change the subconscious because it is such an automatic creature. But it can be done. Once you learn how to transform the old beliefs in the subconscious, it gets easier and easier.

The most difficult time is at the be-ginning, learning first how to get in touch with the subconscious, finding out what programs, beliefs are there. Once you find out what is there, you compare it to the here and now, to see if it’s in harmony with your life today, if it’s appropriate, because some beliefs are useful. If it’s not

in harmony, then you transform the beliefs. The main reason that it’s difficult to

change the programs is that most of the basic ones in the subconscious are fear programs, defensive programs. It can be difficult for the subconscious to let go of these fear beliefs until it realizes that it no longer needs them. You need to take the time, have a strong commitment to heal, and be willing to take the necessary steps.

There are different ways to get in touch with the subconscious. And the subconscious is actually trying to com-municate with you all the time if you are available. The more you learn how to get in touch with the subconscious, stay con-nected, show it that some of its old beliefs are now not needed because times have changed and you are now a strong adult, and let it know that it is a very important and needed team member in your life, the

faster the old fears transform into a deep sense of courage, trust, and joy.

BiographyRabia Erduman was born in Istanbul,

Turkey and later spent ten years in Ger-many before arriving in the United States in 1983.

Rabia utilizes Psychology, Transper-sonal Hypnotherapy, Craniosacral Thera-py, Polarity Therapy, Reiki, and Trauma Release to assist clients in their process of self-discovery. Rabia also teaches tantric and spiritually-oriented workshops.

Rabia is the author of Veils of Separa-tion - Finding the Face of Oneness, and has four Guided Imagery CDs: Relaxation, Meditation, Chakra Meditation, and Inner Guides. She has also been interviewed on Radio and Television Shows and has lectured extensively throughout the years.

To those wishing to understand her work, she says, “I have found working with the combination of mind, body, and energy to be highly effective in reaching optimum balance. My life and work are about being in the moment, free of fear and the feeling of separation. Deep joy is a natural expression of this process.”


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Golf Tips

Ben Alexander PGAPGA Teaching Professional,Pacific Grove Golf Links,Poppy Hills Golf CoursePGA Teacher Of The Year, No Cal PGA831-277-9001www.benalexandergolf.com

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Breaker of the WeekAustin Lord

Breaker of the WeekJulie Kim

Central Coast Silkscreen & Embroidery215 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove831.372.1401

Sport: Girls Golf

Grade: Senior

Sport: Football Outside LinemanGrade: Sophomore

Also plays LaCrosse


PG’s performance at Punt, Pass, & KickLast Saturday, Oct. 15 at Pacific Grove High School, 12 girls and 14 boys between

the ages of 6-13 years old assembled on the high school’s impressive football stadium to compete in the NFL’s annual Punt, Pass, and Kick competition. Held across the nation since 1961, the Punt, Pass and Kick competition is the NFL’s oldest youth program, and assesses the punting, passing, and kicking skills of its young participants. While no competitors from Pacific Grove will go on to San Francisco this year, there were impressive results.

Of the 26 boys and girls who competed in last Saturday’s contest, there were four 2nd place finishers and one 3rd place finisher from Pacific Grove. Of the girls, Ivana Reynolds placed 2nd in her 6/7 year olds division with a total distance score of 58 ft. 5in. Also from the girls is Lauren Coppla who placed 2nd in her 10/11 year olds divi-sion with a total distance score of 101 ft. 1in. Among the boys are Robert Reynolds of the 6/7 year old division who placed 3rd with a total distance score of 87 ft. 10 in; Caleb Torres who placed 2nd in his 8/9 year olds division with a total distance score of 146ft. 3in; and Connor Marshall who placed 2nd in his 10/11 year olds division with a total distance score of 184ft. 8in.

Breakers compete in meet in 90-degree Fresno heat

A small but competitive group took part in the Roughrider Invitational last Friday, Oct. 14 at Woodward Park in Fresno in 90-degree temperatures. Michelle Watkins placed 3rd in the frosh-soph small school girls race in a time of 14:40 for the 2.2 mile course. Stella Park placed 7th in the same race with a time of 15:20 (a 1:20 improve-ment from last year.

Matt Mounteer posted a very good time of 13:19 in a very large and very competitive frosh soph boys race. Max Paris put in a great effort to finish 24th in the small school JV race with an outstanding time of 12:38. Skyler Lewis took 50 seconds off his time from last year with a 13:04 effort. Kevin Zischke rant to a time of 13:41 in the same race as Max and Skyler. Addison Miller competed in the longer 5k race and placed 25th in a time of 17:04 in a very tough race. Next up is Stevenson High School on Thursday, Oct. 27, with the first race at 4:00 p.m.

- Steve Watkins, Coach

I believe that it’s the “clubbee” not the golf club that will hit a poor shot.But on the same topic, golf clubs really need to be matched to the player and the clubs need to be in good conditiion. I see every golf club on the lesson tee/ They should last a lot of years, but the rubber grips don’t last years. Most of the students I teach will have the same grip with their woods and irons that the manufacturer put on, and they will be any where from a year to 10 years old. Grips were not made to last years. Pros change their grips about twice a year, myself included and I suggest you change your grips about every two years. They are not expensive and the divi-dends they will pay will be worth it to your golf game.Call me and I will help you more on the lesson tee.

Get a grip!

Setting it up

Pacific Grove High School Breakers Girls Volleyball plays most tuesdays and Thursdays. See the PGUSD website for dates and times. Photo by Peter Mounteer


New at the Art CenterRunning Oct 28th - Dec 15th, 2011

Pacific Grove Art Center’s Annual Patrons’ Show Fundraiser “The Illuminated Path: A Journey of Self Discovery and Transformation”,

by Toni Chiapelli“Portraits of Vietnam,” Coby Mendoza, Photography

“Africa-Black and White,” Photography by Doug SteakleyCalifornia Coastal Commission’s 13th Annual Amateur Photography Contest

Pacific Grove Art Center’s Annual Patrons’ Show Fundraiser The Art Center is again grateful for the many donations of fine art that make this, our major annual fundraiser, such a success each year. We will sell tickets equal to the number of pieces donated to ensure each ticket holder will win a piece of original art. Ticket sales will begin at the opening reception, October 28th at 7 pm to 9 pm and continue during our open office hours until the day of the drawing; December 11th at 2 pm. Tickets are $50 for members and $75 for non-members. Among our early donated works are pieces by Mark Farina, Jane Flury, Renee Easton, Mabel Landaker, Jean Brenner, Joann Kiehn, Julie Heilman, Michael Zambory, Gail Reeves, Beverly Borgman, and Barclay Ferguson to name a few. There will be oils, acrylics and watercolors, photography, fabric art and more.

The Illuminated Path: A Journey of Self Discovery and Transformation, by Toni Chiapelli

The Illuminated Path is a photographic project covering 365 days of self-portraiture as a way to document spiritual and personal transformation. From January 2010- January 2011, West Coast photographer Toni Chiapelli reprioritized everything in her life as a way of honoring an intense creative impulse coursing through her veins. For an entire year, she chose to be in pri-mary relationship with herself as well as the Muse. She created a womblike home sanctuary and spent many hours alone rolling up her spiritual sleeves and “doing the work.” As an extended healing ritual, the artist leaned heavily into her personal edges while exploring the themes of self-love, acceptance, sexuality and spirituality. During this process, Toni shared her journey on Facebook by posting her photo of the day as well any channeled insights.

“Portraits of Vietnam,” Coby Mendoza, Photography“This body of work is an embodiment of my unconscious mind that reflects how I truly

feel inside. This 18-piece collection produced in 2009 in Sapa, Northern Vietnam was a great and unforgettable journey, a journey that I would cherish and treasure for the rest of my life, however it also shaped an unimaginable pain and tragedy that will forever leave a scar in my heart.” Coby Mendoza

“Africa-Black and White,” Photography by Doug SteakleyThis collection of photographs is drawn from many safaris or expeditions that I have made

to Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and Zambia. Each trip has found a place in my memory and heart and it is my hope that these images will reflect the feelings of awe and grandeur that I experienced while traveling in this environment. I chose to print this collection in black and white to emphasize the stark and primordial presence these animals convey. Monochrome im-ages have a way of distilling or reducing their subjects to the essentials in a way that cannot be achieved with color. In my photography I try to strip away distracting elements and compose images that are direct and hopefully bold. I feel successful when a viewer can bring to mind one or more of my images in the days after he or she first saw it.

With this exhibition I also want to draw attention to the precarious conditions that exist in Africa, even within the wildlife preserves and national parks. Almost all animals in East and South Africa continue to be threatened by organized and vicious poaching. Habitat for African wildlife is also being diminished by human expansion into their natural territory for farming and raising domestic livestock. It is important to document and show images of these grand animals as they exist in their natural habitat and to convey the message that if conditions do not improve the large populations that we assume are protected will continue their rapid decline in numbers.

Forty years ago there were hundreds of thousands of lions in Africa, now there are fewer than 20,000. It is likely that lions will disappear in large areas of Africa over the next twenty years. In 1979, there were 1.2 million elephants in Africa. In 1989, there were 600,000. In 2009, only 470,000 elephants remained alive in Africa. Over 100 African elephants are poached EVERY DAY to supply the Chinese demand for ivory, which has increased with their recent prosperity.

In 2010, over 300 rhinos were poached in South Africa alone. Since the 1960’s their population has decreased by 92%. Rhinos are killed for their horns, which are believed to have medicinal and aphrodisiac value by the Chinese and Vietnamese.

It is not just the large animals such as lions, elephants and rhinos that are being poached. Other animals such as zebra and gazelle are also hunted and killed for their skins and for food.

There are some success stories, however. Contrary to other wildlife in Africa, the popula-tion of the critically endangered mountain gorillas is increasing. Mountain gorillas live in two regions―the large Virunga Volcanoes Massif, a 173 square mile circular rain forest high on the slopes of eight volcanoes, which straddle three countries: Rwanda, Uganda and The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The other area is further north in The Impenetrable Forest of Uganda.

In 2002, there were three gorilla family groups living in Rwanda, today there are four-teen. Between fifteen and twenty baby gorillas are born and named each year in a ceremony in Rwanda. In 2010, a census was taken of the mountain gorillas and the total population has increased to 786, up from about 250 in the 1980’s and 380 in 2004. This represents a growth of over 26% over the past seven years. But threats to mountain gorillas have not disappeared, nine were killed in four separate incidents in the DRC over the past few years and in August, 2011, a baby male gorilla that had been taken from its mother in the Congo was rescued in Rwanda.

California Coastal Commission’s 13th Annual Amateur Photography ContestSponsored by the California Coastal Commission, the California Thank You Ocean cam-

paign, and Fairmont Hotels of California, this contest features photographs that reflect the importance that the coast and ocean has for California residents and the role that the Coastal Commission, Natural Resources Agency and Ocean Protection Council have played in preserv-ing coastal and marine resources.

The contest was free and open to all amateur photographers. An amateur photographer is defined as someone who earns less than 50 percent of their income from photography. Pho-tographs must be taken from a public place. Plants and animals depicted in photos should be native species in their natural settings.

The mission of the Coastal Commission is to protect, conserve, restore, and enhance en-vironmental and human-based resources of the California coast and ocean for environmentally sustainable and prudent use by current and future generations.

This exhibition is a part of the dance media project, “Ocean,” brought to you by Spec-torDance and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute. Please attend their dance events and lectures on November 11th, 12th, 13th. For more information see their website at www.spectordance.org .

Left: “Rocks & Tide Pools” by Todd Nor-gaard, Acrylic. Donation to the PG Art Center Patrons’ Show.

Top to bottom and left to right: “11-16-2010” and “7-27-2010” by Toni Chiapelli, Photo art.

“Blank Stare” and “Tired Woman,” by Coby Mendoza, Photos

“Mother and Baby Cheetah” by Doug Steakley, Photos

Pacific Grove Art CenterExhibit Opening

Oct 28th, 7-9 pmat 568 Lighthouse Ave.

With music byviolinist Gretchen Taylor

Left: “California Giant Brown Kelp,” Catalina Island, California, Derek Tarr and “Egret in Flight” Buena Vista Lagoon, Carlsbad, California, Richard P. Hoppe

PAC I F IC G ROVE C HAMB ER O F CO MMERCE

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Pacific GroveHometown Bulletin

620 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite 135Pacific Grove Museum

of Natural History 165 Forest Avenue

Glenn Gobel Custom Frames562 Lighthouse Avenue

Artisana Gallery309-A Forest Avenue

Sprout Boutique210 ½ Forest Avenue

Sun Studios208 Forest Avenue

Tessuti Zoo171 Forest Avenue

Monterey Bay EducationalCenter & Gallery

153 Fountain AvenueBarry Marshall Art Gallery

213 Grand AvenueStrouse & Strouse

Studio-Gallery178 Grand Avenue

PG Art Center568 Lighthouse Avenue

FREE EVENT • PLENTY OF PARKINGWalk maps available at all locations

Friday, October 28 • 6-9 PM

Maria Prince showing at Artisana Gallery

The Pacific Grove Art Center will be open from 7-9 PM.

Events

Up and Coming

October 21, 2011 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 13

Don’t miss this hilarious Tony Award-nominated musical of intrigue and ex-ploits, onstage and behind the scenes, of the fictional 1985 California “Young American Miss” pageant. The pageant is the year’s biggest event for Big Bob Freelander and Brenda DiCarlo, who give their all to put on a successful show. But Brenda is having marital difficulties, and Bob’s son is up to some mischief. Could this year’s pageant be in jeopardy?

Santa Catalina School Theatre Arts will present “Smile” on Fri., Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m., Sat. Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m., Sun., Oct. 23 at 2:00 p.m. And Fri., Oct. 28 at 12:15 p.m. At Santa Catalina School Per-forming Arts center, 1500 Mark Thomas Dr. in Monterey.

For tickets, call the box office at 831.655.9341 or reserve tickets online at www.santacatalina.org. Advanced reserva-tions recommended.

General admission - $12.00Senior, student, military - $8.00Children (12 and under) - $4.00Call for group rates. For more infor-

mation please contact Roger Thompson at 831.655.9341.

Smile! at Santa Catalina School Theatre

(L-R) Devynn Wulstein, Mallory Meeks, and Julia Klimczuk in Santa Catalina’s Smile, beginning Fri. Oct. 21

Museum offers lectureon the color of oceans

On Thursday Oct. 27, the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History will hold a public lecture by Dr. Cara Wil-son entitled “Green Seas, Blue Seas: Measuring the Color of the Seas from Satellites and the Fun Science that Follows.” Dr. Wilson is affiliated with the National Oceanic and At-mospheric Administration (NOAA) and its Environmental Research Division. Dr. Wilson’s lecture represents the 2nd installment in series of lectures designed to complement and inform an exhibit of the ocean themed artwork of Ray Troll, currently on display at the Museum of Natural History. Dr. Wilson will present a brief overview of the results of a 14 year satellite based study on oceanic chlorophyll levels, as well as a discussion of similar work being done at NOAA. Admission is $5 for the general public and free for museum members. Contact Lori Mannel, Executive Director, at 648-5718 or Annie Holdren, Exhibit Curator, at 648-5716 ext. 17, for more information.

Between 11a.m. and 3 p.m. on Satur-day Oct. 29 at the Pacific Grove Mu-seum of Natural History there will be a family oriented event titled “Spiders and Snakes” focusing on dispelling the common fears humans have of spiders and snakes. The event invites parents and children to safely hold a living spider or snake, and view museum specimens of these animals. Addition-ally, Halloween decorators can make a spider web decoration at the event that they can take home and decorate the house with.

Fear no snake(or spider)

Candy buy-backOctober 31 is Halloween. Central

Coast Pediatric Dental Group will host a “ HALLOWEEN CANDY BUY BACK” Nov. 1 through Nov. 4 at 1717 Fremont Blvd in Seaside. They will trade $1.00 for every pound of candy your child brings. There is a 5 pound limit and all candy will be thrown away. As a bonus, children will receive a free dental kit. For more information on the event please call 899-KIDS (5437).

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:Petition of MATTHEW HANNAS HEFLINGCase No. M114508 • Filed October 12, 2011.

To all interested persons: Petitioner Matthew Hannas Hefling filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name MATTHEW HANNAS HEFLING to proposed name MATTHEW HANNAS. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above myst file a written objection that includes the reasons for the ob-jection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the peti-tion without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: December 9, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 15. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: October 12, 2011Judge of the Superior Court: Lydia M. Villareal. Publication dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11/11


Legal Notices

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20112060

The following person is doing business as 671 RECI-PES, 3340 Del Monte Blvd., Apt. No. 10, Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933; Cecelia Montague, 3340 Del Monte Blvd., Apt. No. 10, Marina, CA 93933. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on September 28, 2011. Registrant com-menced to transact business under the fictitious busi-ness name or name(s) listed above on July 16, 2011. Signed: Cecelia Montague. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/11.


The following person is doing business as HAPPI HATS • USA, 909 Ripple Avenue, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950; Sheila M. Bilich, 909 Ripple Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This state-ment was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on October 4, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 10/4/11. Signed: Sheila M. Bilich. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28/11.


The following person is doing business as LOCAL CATCH MONTEREY BAY, 141 10th St., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA. 93950; Local Catch LLC, 141 10th St., Pacific Grove, CA. 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 03, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Oren Frey, Community Coordinator/Vice President. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publica-tion dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04/11.


The following person is doing business as YOUR HAPPY WEDDING/REAL MONTEREY WED-DINGS/MONTEREY CARMEL WEDDINGS, 863 Pine Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA. 93950; Tamie M. Aceves, 863 Pine Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Sept. 30, 2011. Regis-trant commenced to transact business under the ficti-tious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Tamie M. Aceves. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/04/11.

Water, Taxes and the Quality of LifeEditor:

Why don’t we have enough water? We used to. In the late 1970’s we endured a serious multi-year drought. The Monterey Penin-

sula Water Management District was formed and the water wars began in earnest. On one side were those who believed that they could preserve the Quality of Life on the Peninsula by limiting population growth by limiting the water supply. The other side believed that this was shortsighted and unfair to those who were born here, wanted to live here, build their homes and enjoy a good quality of life. Local environmentalists, who also wanted limited, or no, growth, managed to get a State ruling that restricted Cal-Am’s use of the water from the Carmel River.

For well over 30 years these factions have debated and fought over every proposed water project. No significant projects were ever agreed on nor built. The State Water Resources Board became frustrated with this lack of progress and issued a “Cease and Desist Order” requiring Cal Am to stop pumping the bulk of their water from the Carmel River. The order states that if by December 31, 2016, we have not developed another water supply, we must reduce our residential consumption to 35 gallons per person per day.

The concept of limiting infrastructure and thereby limiting growth has proven to be not only shortsighted but also costly and destructive of the very lifestyle it was believed such action would protect. Those of us who were here in 1977-8 remember living on 50 Gallons per day per person. People washed their dishes in a pan of soapy water and rinsed them in different pan of clear water. They used the rinse water to save a few of their garden plants. People were told to not flush the toilet every time. The mantra was “If it’s yellow, let it mellow, If its brown flush it down.” It was a very difficult 2 years. It was not fun and residents Quality of Life was very degraded.

If there is no new water supply by 2021 non-residential users (hospitals, schools, municipalities, parks, recreation etc. ) will have to get by on whatever is left over. Non-residential users will have to cut about 60% of their current use. The hotel and restaurant industry long ago reduced their use by over 50%. They simply cannot stay in business if they cannot provide their guests with water.

What will be the cost to the residents if we don’t have a project built and on-line by 2017?

Rationing is very inconvenient and expensive. Cal-Am will have to charge more for the little water they do deliver just to cover their fixed costs. There will also be a major loss of tax revenue as the Hospitality Industry shuts down. Not to mention the 27,000 jobs which will be put at risk.

At this time The Hospitality Industry generates $55,000,000/year in Transient Oc-cupancy Tax (TOT) plus sales, property and other taxes, all paid by non-residents. If this industry is shut down, the County and the Municipalities will have no choice but to cut services drastically AND RAISE TAXES on residents.

For those who might look forward to a Peninsula without all the tourist traffic, think of your favorite local restaurant that has also gone out of business.

We need to tell all our elected officials that we expect them to STOP this from hap-pening. We need to elect individuals to our Water Management Board who will work to find a water supply, NOT tell us we to conserve more.

Ron Pasquinelli, PresidentMonterey Peninsula Taxpayers Association

Cal Am’s study left DeepWater out:Credibility being questionedOpen letter to:Chairperson Jane Parker andMembers of the Board of SupervisorsFor Monterey County, California

Dear Chair Parker,A report commissioned by Cal Am entitled “Monterey Water Supply Analysis”

dated 5 October 2011, was recently released to many government officials and the press in Monterey County. A technical memorandum from the report’s authors, RBF Consult-ing, accompanied the report with a press release from Cal Am stating, “A supplemental memo that examines permitting requirements and anticipated timelines for each project is also being prepared. In that memo, the company’s consultant will make a recommen-dation as to which project represents the best water supply solution for the area based on the criteria defined.” The RBF report provides information to support the erroneous conclusion that Cal Am’s Marina Coast ‘Regional’ Plant proposal is superior to all other alternatives, including our DeepWater Regional Desalination Project at Moss Landing.

We question the credibility of the RBF report and its conclusions, and we think your Board and the community should be skeptical too.

No one at Cal Am or their engineering firm, RBF Consulting, ever consulted with anyone at DeepWater Desal LLC or any of our consultants about our project. We are mystified at the source of their data, or how they could make a credible professional analysis about our project, without knowing much more than our name. RBF had no contact with us while preparing their report, even though we have reached out to Cal Am on several occasions in attempts to initiate collaborative discussion. Finally, yes-terday, October 18th, we were able to speak to Richard C. Svindland, P.E. (*P.E. in DA & KY), Director of Engineering for CalAm, who managed the CalAm RBF study, after he announced to the Monterey Peninsula City managers that RBF had made mistakes by including an ASR project as part of our DeepWater project, overestimating the costs. This is only one of many fabricated false assumptions in the RBF report.

We welcome the opportunity to present the DeepWater Desalination Project on a legitimate apples-to-apples basis, as we know that the CPUC and the Monterey com-munity political leadership are earnestly committed to finding the solution that delivers the lowest cost, highest quality, most environmentally responsible water to rate pay-ers―and we are highly confident that our project is the most cost-effective, reliable alternative that can be delivered within the prescribed compliance timetable. Frankly, without such a legitimate comparative analysis, it is impossible to ascribe any credibility to the RBF report with respect to the DeepWater Desal project.

It’s worth noting that the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency’s Basin Man-agement Plan Committee commissioned Carollo Engineering to perform a compara-tive analysis that also includes the DeepWater Desalination Project, dated October 6, 2011. The initial study was performed in the open with modest interaction between the Carollo engineers and the DeepWater Desal engineering team, and we expect further refinement of the study as the various project teams collaborate.

However, the preliminary Carollo report estimates the annualized cost of water from the DeepWater Desalination Project at $2380 per acre-foot. This compares with the Cal Am-commissioned estimate by RBF of $5760 per acre-foot for our same project. The Carollo report also estimates the Annual Capital Cost and O & M for our project at $23 M, whereas, the Cal Am-commissioned estimate for our same project by RBF is $58 M. DeepWater’s own cost estimates for our project are under $2000 per acre-foot, and $19 M Annual Capital Cost and O & M. We have not endorsed either outside independent study and could not do so until these consulting engineers actually confer with our engineering and financial teams to secure and then evaluate project information.

However, it is worth noting that the RBF report commissioned by Cal Am puts our water costs and operating costs at more than two times the costs of the preliminary Pajaro Valley-commissioned study and our own estimates. On the face of it, the RBF estimate simply doesn’t hold water.

We applaud the efforts to think broadly and to honestly evaluate the practical alter-natives to solve our region’s difficult water resource challenges. Because conservation is a first line approach to providing adequate water, new conservation measures need to be constantly re-evaluated. However, a long-term perspective that looks out decades is necessary. Coastal rivers and streams and groundwater aquifers around Monterey Bay have been exploited in a non-stainable fashion for decades, causing saltwater intrusion and destroying stream and river ecosystems. Schemes to divert streams and rivers, or play shell games with ground water aquifers do not create sustainable replacement sources of water.

The Monterey Bay Region has a fundamental, long-term resource challenge that is not going away. The challenge is to find a sustainable, affordable alternative to the past practice of over-appropriating our streams and rivers and to over-drafting our ground-water aquifers. It’s clear that a new water source that does not worsen the groundwater aquifer situation or decimate our coastal streams is needed. At this juncture, a desali-nation plant utilizing the benefit of the near shore deep water canyon that serves the Monterey Bay region is needed and essential.

DeepWater Desal’s Regional Desalination Project will produce and deliver water for Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. It appears that Cal Am’s report from RBF is designed to address a short-term political agenda to push through the Marina Regional Project by defaming our regional project with false information. The RBF report is a disservice to the Monterey Peninsula intended to create confusion for the entire Mon-terey Bay region.

Brent R. Constantz, Ph.D.Manager & Chief Executive Officer

DeepWater Desal LLC

The Registrar of Voters has placed a locked box for absentee ballots located at City Hall (downstairs) in the Finance Lobby. Absentee ballots will be ac-cepted until November 4th at this location.

Absentee ballot box at City Hall

Marge Ann Jameson

Cedar Street Times’s Opinion

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATEOF CHRISTINE M. MISKIMON

Case No. MP20447To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of CHRISTINE M. MISKIMONA PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Mae Miskimon in the Superior Court of California, County of MONTEREY.

THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that MAE MISKIMON be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent ad-ministration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A HEARING on the petition will be held on November 4, 2011 at 10:00 AM in Dept. No. 16 located at 1200 Aguajito Road, Monterey, CA 93940.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issu-ance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above.YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for petitioner:

Jennifer L. Walker – SBN 215926Leach & Walker, a Professional Corporation24591 Silver Cloud Court, Suite 250Monterey, CA 93940Telephone (831) 373-2500

Cedar Street Times 10/07/11, 10/14/11, 10/21/11

Letters to the EditorCedar Street Times welcomes your letters on subjects of interest to the citizens

of Pacific Grove as well as our readers elsewhere. We prefer that letters be 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.

We will contact you to verify authenticity so your email address and/or telephone number must be included as well as your name and city of residence.

We will not publish unsigned letters or letters which defame or slander or libel.Cedar Street Times is an adjudicated newspaper published weekly at 311A For-

est Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is printed on Fri. and is available at various locations throughout the city as well as by e-mail subscription.

Marge Ann Jameson, Editor/PublisherPhone 831-324-4742 • Fax 831-324-4745

Email: [email protected]

Your letters

Opinion

Cal Am’s study backs scare tactics: Choose Doyle insteadEditor:

The cost analysis of water proposals published in Cedar Street Times is decep-tive, even if accurate (I’m allowed to be skeptical). Cost per acre-foot makes the huge Regional Desalination Project (RDP) appear least expensive. In fact, it is the most expensive — because of its excessive size and the incredible injustice of the way water-rate increases will be distributed (almost free to Marina, sky-high to the Monterey Peninsula). Estimated at over $400 million and rising, it is simply (as Marge Jameson notes later in the editorial) “outrageous.” If the crushing expense were not enough, here are more reasons why this is the wrong choice:

[1] The analysis cites an exaggerated demand for water, based on old data. [2] The projected RDP is wastefully over-built even by this puffed-up standard. [3] Experience with large-scale desal plants in California has demonstrated flaws inherent in large size; only small-scale plants have proved practical. [4] Besides being expensive in dollars, desal technology is dangerously energy-expensive, precisely at a time when energy costs are increasing — and we need to be reducing carbon emissions. [5] The corrupt and secret process that has shaped this monstrous project are reason enough to reject it. Indeed, it is on hold and appears to be collapsing under the weight of its own sleaze: all the more reason to move ahead immediately with the multiple affordable alternatives outlined by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District for smart handling of available water.

Meanwhile, one of our candidates for the District board is using scare tactics, falsely equating conservation with brutal rationing: When faced with “a trickle of water from the tap,” she threatens, ratepayers will choose to pay whatever the RDP costs. Well, this is not our only choice. Choose Regina Doyle instead.

Vicki PearsePacific Grove

If anyone can help resolve water issue,it’s Jeanne ByrneEditor:

Eleven years ago I had the experience of working with Jeanne Byrne on issues concerning Vista Point senior apartment building, which is near my residence.

She earned my total respect. She is hard-working, creative and deeply cares about the community of which she has been a part for so many years. If anyone can help resolve the water issue, she can.

She has my vote in November.Marion Trentman-Morelli

Pacific Grove

Legal NoticesFICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

File No. 20112143The following person is doing business as PICTURE TUBE TELEVISION SALES and PICTURE TUBE TV SALES, 21 Navajo Dr., Salinas, Monterey County, CA. 93906; George Alan Nickel, 416 Rico St. Apt. E, Salinas, CA 93907. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Oct. 11, 2011. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: George Nickel. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/21, 10/28, 11/04, 11/11/11.


No more slogans, studies, delays:Vote for Jeanne ByrneEditor:

When I was a teen-ager in the water-rationing era of the 70’s, living with my par-ents in Monterey. We had to make do on 50 gallons per person a day. My parents are Great Depression babies and very conservative by nature – never wasting anything.

Coming home from working on a ranch, my father wanted nothing more than to wash away all of the dust and dirt from his long day.

Being a wonderful daddy – and because I was a self-conscious teenager – he al-lowed me to take my daily shower when he got home but couldn’t let the shower water drain. Once I was done, my father jumped in the tub and bathed himself in my shower water. Then we used that same water to manually flush the toilet by gravity, and also to water our plants inside and out.

Nearly 35 years later, we are still in the same tub. Held hostage in this political and legal water fight and we, as tax-paying and water-conserving citizens, are the pawns.

No more slogans, no more studies, no more delays. We need effective leadership now to find water supplies for the Monterey Peninsula. Vote for Jeanne Byrne.

Arleen HardensteinPacific Grove

Measure V: It’s a replacement tax and worthy of your vote

Voters will be asked on Nov. 8 to approve a parcel tax designed to bolster the portion of the Pacific Grove Unified School District's budget devoted to instruction. Back in 2009, a similar measure, Measure X, was approved with a 70.84 percent vote. Measure X, in turn, was an extension of Measure A which had placed a $35 per parcel tax on the ballot.

Faced with declining state funding contributions, and needing to main-tain smaller class size and special programs, the Board of Trustees decided to place Measure V on the ballot this fall.

Measure V replaces (emphasis on “replace”) the $35 tax with a $60 tax. Measure X expires June 30, 2013. Measure V would begin July 1, 2013.

They will not run concurrently.No money goes to administrative salaries or to the state.No money goes to facilities.It has nothing to do with football stadiums or science labs, modernized

kitchens or pedestrian safety at the Middle School. That was Measure D, the bond issue which was directed at facilities and cannot be used for instruction-al purposes. Property owners may even notice that, as a result of “selling” the Measure D Bond last June, the interest savings has generated an additional $1 million and property taxes aimed at the debt service should be going down. District staff and the citizen oversight committee look out for our money.

School district trustees, seeking to maintain the high level of education provided by our schools, endeavor constantly to find the best route to a good education for our mainstream students, the community high school and the adult school. No one can argue against the need for teachers and instructional materials to be constantly updated as the world gets smaller and moves faster in every imaginable area.

We graduate high achievers who go on to do bigger and better things. We are at the top of the list of schools recommended by the military for their families coming to the area. We send our students to compete at the state and national level, and glow when they do us proud.

Our teachers work constantly to research and obtain grants for various special programs. The level of dedication of the teachers is palpable.

Attend a school board meeting, especially one that involves a site visit, and you will come away amazed and gratified. This sort of enthusiasm and dedication is a direct result of the smaller class sizes and district and commu-nity support that we are able to give in Pacific Grove. Keep it coming. Vote yes on Measure V. We can’t afford not to.

- Marge Ann Jameson

The Green PagePage 16 • CEDAR STREET Times • October 21, 2011

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Council clears path for annual monarch count

As in years past, the Pa-cific Grove City Council granted permission at its Oct. 19 meeting to continue the Monarch Butterfly count, which is to begin by the end of this month and be completed by the end of March 2012.

Counting will be done by Monarch Alert staff and trained docents. The counts are purely ob-servational: butterflies will merely be observed through binoculars and are not to be disturbed. It may be necessary to go off the visitors’ path at the Sanctuary to obtain angles of view for counting. This will be done in a way that will not create trails, disturb clusters, or have any negative impact on the habitat or the experience that visi-tors are having.

In addition, Monarch Alert is currently putting together manu-scripts for publication to provide statistics and conclusions from pre-vious years’ counts. Results from the Monarch counts will be posted on the Monarch Alert website (http://monarchalert.calpoly.edu/index.html).

By Peter Mounteer

“Stop and smell the roses,” a phrase commonly used to tell someone to slow down and enjoy something once in a while is more than just a passing suggestion for those who are blind or visually impaired. For them, it’s a way of life. At the Blind and Visually Impaired Center (BVIC) of Monterey County, that way of life is entertained via their recently completed Sensory Garden, featuring everything from hydrangeas to basil, all available to smell and touch for those who combat vision loss. The garden was put together in a joint effort by the BVIC and the Cypress Garden Guild, a volunteer group.

The garden was designed to excite all five physical senses, taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight. Among the various plants cultivated in the garden are rosemary and basil to entice the sense of smell and and perhaps flavor agency lunches. Fuzzy lamb’s ear entertains physical touch. According to Jeannie Cordero, director of the BVIC, these plants were selected specifically for their feel and aroma, in addition to being drought tolerant and low maintenance specimens in the interest of being cost effective.

All the plants, soil, and money necessary to complete the project came from donations. The President of the Cypress Garden Guild Patty Barret, was “instrumental in organizing the project,” said Cordero. “It proved to be quite an undertaking, but when a determined and talented group of women (and a supportive husband) got together, things got done.”

The garden features a wheel chair accessible walkway, large print signs with Braille subtitles to identify the plants, and a garden bench on which to sit and relax.

The BVIC also celebrates its 40th year of service to Mon-terey County residents who are blind or otherwise visually impaired. According to the BVIC’s website, its mission is to “encourage and inspire the people who are blind or visually impaired to transcend the loss of sight as independent con-tributing members of society.”

The BVIC’s free services are offered to anyone suf-fering from a vision impairment that prevents them from independently completing life’s daily tasks. Services include orientation and mobility instruction, daily living skills training, support services, information and referral, low vision services and assistive technology services. The BVIC is directed by Jeannie Cordero and Cheri Padin, who have been at the helm since 1996 and 1984 respectively.

Blind and Visually Impaired Center’s new Sensory Garden

A feast of aromas and textures, the new Sensory garden at the Blind and visually Impaired Center awaits the sighted and those faced with vision loss. Plants were chosen to excite taste, touch, smell, hearing and sight. Signs indicate the names in raised letters as well as Braille.The Center is located at 225 Laurel Ave. in Pacific Grove and can be reached at 831-649-3505. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. weekdays.

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