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May 21-27, 2010 Pacific Grove Community News Vol. II, Issue 35

Opinion

Day of Remembrance - Page 6

Times

Sea Otter Classic - Page 5 Library birthday party - 4

Sat. May 22and Sat. May 2912:00-2:00 PMFree 10-minute

golf lessonwith PG’s proPG Golf Links

77 Asilomar Blvd.Adults or children

Reservation requiredCall 831-648-5775

•Sunday, May 23

1:00-5:00 PMFundraiser for

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Live music + DJSerious dancing!

Raffles, 50/50silent auction

$10Call 831-753-1771

•Sunday, May 23

2:00 p.m.Diane Lyle

Isaiah Bindel Tribute Recital Fundraiser

Pacific Grove Performing Art Center

Donations AppreciatedFree

•Saturday, May 22

2:00 p.m.Science Art LectureFrom Cave Walls to

ComputerPacific Grove Museum

Natural HistoryFree

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Monday, May 248:00 p.m.

Carol KuzdenyiSpring Concert

MPC / Marina ChoirBethlehem Lutheran Church

800 Cass Street @ El DoradoMonterey

Donations AppreciatedFree

•Monterey Peninsula College Jazz Improvisation Class and

Big Band Class students. 7:30p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at Monterey Peninsula College, Music Hall, 980 Fremont, Monterey. Free.

646-4200.

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Monterey Community Band Spring Concert presents “An Afternoon with the Classics.” 2p.m. Sunday, June 13, at

Monterey Peninsula College Music Hall, 980 Fremont St. Monterey. Free. 646-3866.

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From hair to there:PG haircutters helpwith Gulf cleanup

By Darci D’Anna and Cameron Douglas

The April 20 explosion on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig, and the rig’s subsequent sinking two days later, created an undersea oil gusher that some are calling the worst environmental disaster of our time. Viewing aerial photos of the spreading oil plume can impart a feeling of helplessness, but not for the people at an organization called Matter of Trust. And not for a growing group of Pacific Grove businesses.

Many of our local haircutters and some pet groomers are finding a way to help with the Gulf oil spill. Under the guidance of distribution facilitator Matter of Trust, an ecological charity, these local businesses are helping other communities by sending hair clippings to warehouses along the Gulf Coast to be made into oil capturing “hair booms.” Vigorous response from salon owners shows a very caring attitude and willingness to make an active contribution towards stewarding the environment.

Oil booms are commonly used to contain offshore oil spills. Hair booms work much the same way, except they are stuffed with hair and made of recycled/reclaimed materials instead of 100% petroleum-based plastics. Hair booms are basically a nylon stocking stuffed with hair and encased in nylon netting. The donated hosiery provides a container and structure for the hair, while outer netting prevents tearing.

Donated warehouse space receives hair and hosiery shipments in areas potentially most affected by the spill. Volunteers in Gulf communities use these supplies to construct hair booms. Stocking-stuffing parties called “Boom-B-Q’s” are producing mountains of stuffed nylons. Matter of Trust supplies the outer netting and does the final assembly of booms to be deployed at the spill site.

Make no mistake; the method is

Above: Adara salon owner Diana Taylor.

Just4U: Lonny McDaniel (standing) recently opened his shop on Forest Hill near Ocean Sushi.

Just so it’s clean.

Hot potato cooling?

Farmers Market

move sent toPlanning

CommissionAs Councilmember Lisa Bennett

called it, the “campaign of crankiness” may be almost over, as the City Council voted Wednesday night -- unanimously -- to send the question of the moving of the Farmers Market to the city’s Planning Commission. The item will likely be heard on June 3, 2010 in a public hearing.

At that time, Everyone’s Harvest, manager of the Market, will apply for amendments to its use permit to allow the move to the area of Central and Grand, in front of the Museum.

The City has agreed to set up permanent signage to notice no-parking zones and times in the area.

While preference will be given to Pacific Grove vendors, Everyone’s Harvest will be allowed to accept non-certified market vendors from outside the city to be part of the Market.

Residents in a 300-foot radius of the area were notified by mail of the hearing Wednesday and will be again notified of the Planning Department meeting.

Despite our headline last week, Pacific Grove did not in fact “sign on the dotted line” concerning the Joint Powers Authority for consolidated fire service in Monterey County. While all indications are that it will go forward, what actually was agreed upon was to return the item to city staff to hammer out details and continue negotiations with the other agencies involved — the cities of Monterey, Seaside and Carmel.

“The agreement is only preliminary,” said City Manager Tom Frutchey.

Seaside will meet on the matter on Thurs., May 20 and Monterey will hold a special City Council meeting on Wed., May 26, 2010.

We regret any confusion our error might have caused.

We jumpedthe gunJune 14-18, 2010

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On May 16, 2010 at approximately 4:00 a.m., Pacific Grove police officers responded to the emergency room at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula where a patient was reported as being the victim of a stabbing that had occurred within the city of Pacific Grove.

Officers made contact with a 20 year-old male victim who reported he had been stabbed several times while in an altercation with another male in the 1100 block of Forest Avenue. The incident had occurred at approximately 2:50 a.m. The victim could only provide officers with the suspect’s first name and a physical description.

O ff i c e r s immed ia t e ly began recovering evidence and conducting additional interview and by approximately 7:00 a.m. had developed a susp[ect in the case and had him positively identified.

The suspect is Alexander R. Lyon, a 20 year-old resident of Monterey. At approximately 3:30 p.m. Lyon turned himself in to the Pacific Grove Police department. He was interviewed, arrested and booked o a charge of attempted himocide. Lyon was lodged at Monterey County Jail with the bail set at $500,000.

The victim was treated for his wounds and released.

Andrew R. Lyon, suspect in Sunday stabbing in Pacific Grove

PG Police make arrestin attempted homicide

Corrections to last week’s Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Commission report: Costs for a conversion of Pine Avenue from four lanes to three lanes are estimated at $500,000 not $3 million. TAMC (Transportation Agency for Monterey County) has some funds available for various projects. The PG Traffic commission may approach TAMC at some point.

May 21, 2010 CEDAR STREET Times•

Measures being consideredfor November, 2010 ballot:Library, retirement, and moreBy Marge Ann Jameson

A shopping list of potential ballot measures was presented to the City Council at its Wed., May 19 meeting but only two or three will likely make it all the way to the November ballot.

Chief among them are a library parcel tax and a measure on retirement compensation. Also under consideration is a revision of the hard-won Measure C.

“Scheduling too many measures on one ballot can overwhelm the ability of many voters to become well-informed on all issues,” said Tom Frutchey, “thereby reducing the quality of results.” Six of the seven seats on the city council, including that of mayor, are up for election on that same ballot.

In fact, reducing the number of seats on the city council was one of the items which probably won’t make it to the ballot, along with clarification of the process to fill a vacancy in the office of mayor should a tie vote occur. When that happened in the vacancy a few months ago caused by the resignation of Mayor Dan Cort and Mayor Pro Tempore Vicki Stilwell, the decision was made by the flip of a coin.

The ballot measure concerning a parcel tax for funding of the city library will probably be the biggest issue. Each of the sitting council members indicated support for such a measure, but opinions varied on how to convince voters that it is the thing to do.

A committee headed by former city manager Gary Bales has been working on proposals for library funding over a number of months, including a public/private partnership and setting up a foundation. But these, he said, were long-term solutions and something needs to be done soon.

The committee, he said, has been examining the reasons the measure did not go through last time, including economic uncertainty, anti-government sentiment and distrust.

Councilmembers agreed that some sort of watchdog agency or commission was probably likely.

Said Robert Huitt, “We need to say what we’re doing to control costs.” Bill Kampe said that he didn’t believe the revision of Measure C was salable to the

voters but thought that the library parcel tax could go through. He indicated later that he would be willing to walk precincts in support of the parcel tax, something he said no one asked him to do last time, when the measure was defeated by a mere 35 votes.

“The library measure has to be simple and clean,” said Mayor Carmelita Garcia. She reminded the council that renters outnumber property owners in Pacific Grove and that they need to be sold on the idea because many fear that their rents will go up if the property taxes go up. She suggested a five-year sunset clause, though others wanted 10 years.

A cost-of-living adjustment, tied to the consumer price index, was not her favorite idea but other council members and staff indicated that it may be necessary.

“Otherwise,” said city finance manager Jim Becklenberg, “We’re going to find ourselves in the same boat if costs outstrip taxes,” and the city finds itself unable to sell and increase to the voters at some future date.

An overhaul of the city’s retirement system is also undr consideration as a ballot measure. Voters have already indicated a desire to get out of CalPERS for new hires. City manager Tom Frutchey said that a decision on whether the city drafts a measure will depend in large part on the success or failure of a current citizen initiative which is under way.

A draft text of each potential ballot measure will be returned to the council in June as budget talks begin.

The Pacific Grove Golf Links’ Head PGA Professional Joe Riekena will offer free golf lessons through the Professional Golfers Association of America’s (PGA) initiative, “Play Golf America: Free Lesson Month.” Riekena is committed to providing one-on-one lessons to everyone interested in participating.

Free 10-minute lessons will be offered Saturday, May 22 and Sat., May 29 from noon until 2:00 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Golf Links.

Lessons are open to both adults and children and equipment is not necessary.

Reservations are required and may be made by calling 831-648-5775.

According to www.pga.com, “Play Golf America’s PGA Free Lesson Month is designed to bring new people to the sport and help existing golfers improve their game with free instruction. Last year, more than 6,630 PGA and LPGA professionals gave 115,500 free lessons at more than 5,300 golf facilities nationwide. PGA Professionals indicated that 56 percent of all lessons were given to new customers. Thirty percent of the lesson takers were women. And about one of every four participants was new to the game of golf.”

“This program is a great way for players who are new to golf to come down to the Pacific Grove Golf Links and see how fun and exciting this great game can be,” said Riekena.

“It’s also a wonderful introduction to those who have never picked up a golf club, and are interested in learning the game.”

In addition to the 10-minute lesson promotion, golf instruction is available for individual, package, and group sessions at the Pacific Grove Golf Links throughout the year. Riekena’s philosophy when it comes to instruction is one of simplicity, focusing on communicating the essential points of the game to his students. In addition, during the summer, junior golf

camps and clinics are offered.For more information about Play

Golf America’s PGA Free Lesson Month and golf instruction at the Pacific Grove Links, please call 831-648-5775 or visit the course’s official website at www.pggolflinks.com. The Pacific Grove Golf Links is located at 77 Asilomar Boulevard in Pacific Grove.

Free golf lessons offered

Two trees, ornot two trees?

By Joe Fabeets

More than 50 Pacific Grove citizens showed up for a special town hall meeting aimed at pruning down the process for tree maintenance on private property. Residents for Responsible Change conducted a three-hour discussion, led by facilitator Linda Hardenstein.

A local tree ordinance from 2007 requires property owners to go through a stringent permit process, including a certification letter from a tree expert, to remove any trees, and then replace those two-for-one. Failure to comply brings fines and possible jail time. Residents have complained that existing rules have resulted in trees falling on houses, endangered lives, high expenses and hardship.

The revised recommendation addresses two parts of the Pacific Grove Municipal Code. In chapter 3.24 (Boards and Commissions), only minor changes are suggested to help transition the Beautification and Natural Resources Committee into the Natural Resources Commission.

On the other hand, Chapter 12.16 (Tree Preservation and Protection) looks like someone hit it with a chainsaw. It is reasonable to say that a good 50 percent of the provisions written in 2007 are eliminated. In some places, the wording is just changed slightly to be less declarative, e.g., “Trees protect us from climatic extremes,” is amended to, “Trees may protect us from climatic extremes.” If city council accepts these changes, Chapter 12.16 will shrink from 19 pages down to about 10.

Some specific changes: Replacement trees shall be proportionately appropriate to the space in which they

are planted.“Prune substantially” will be in accordance with ISA [International Society of

Arboriculture) standards.The City will be responsible for maintaining trees along a public street. However,

property owners shall have the option to perform reasonable maintenance on easement trees on their property.

Trees which are dangerous to public safety or causing significant damage to private property e.g., damage to house foundations, sidewalks, plumbing and other underground utility lines, retaining walls or similar structures, or by reason of disease constitute a danger to other forms of vegetation, shall be removed. Appropriate pruning or treatment shall always be the first course for action explored.

“The [existing] ordinance does not work,” said Georgia Booth, a resident of Del Monte Park. “We want a responsible plan for urban re-forestation. It’s all for the common good.” She promised continued attention to the issue, noting that the May 18 meeting was “the most productive meeting of minds and spirits so far.”


Monterey Salinas Transit (MST) will offer free bus service on all MST routes Sat. and Sun., May 22 and 23, 2010 for Laguna Seca Raceway ticket holders to the American Le Mans Series Monterey races. Those holding race event tickets may ride the bus to and from the Laguna Seca Recreational Park at no charge. Non ticket holders pay the regular MST fare of $2.25 per zone for adults or $1.10 per zone for youth, seniors, disabled and Medicare Card holders.

Lines 37, 38 and 39 will operate hourly Saturday from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sunday service will also operate hourly from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Race fans should be aware of the periods during mid-day where there

is no bus service to/from their locations.Line 36 Carmel-Laguna Seca will not operate during this event. Passengers may

ride Line 5 Monterey-Carmel or Line 24 Carmel Valley Grapevine Express from Carmel and transfer to Line 38 Laguna Seca-Monterey at the Monterey Transit Plaza.

These bus lines are designed to make visits to Laguna Seca race events easier and more enjoyable, as well as to reduce traffic congestion. The Laguna Seca bus service conveniently boards and de-boards race fans inside the racetrack at turn five.

For more information and complete bus schedules, visit www.mst.org or call Monterey-Salinas Transit toll free at 1-888-MST-BUS1.

MST offers free rides to the races this weekend


Skyler

Sea Otter Classic: Bikes at Laguna Seca

20th anniversary: From humble origins in 1991, when just 450 attendees popu-lated the event, to 2008, when almost 10,000 participants and 50,000 specta-tors packed the venue for the four-day festival, Sea Otter has become a fixture on the spring cal-endar. While the event began as a bicycle race, and continues to feature road and mountain bike races, the consumer expo has become a primary draw.

Nate Phillips caught hundreds of action-packed moments and making a choice of what to print was difficult.


re: photos

By Cameron Douglas

More than a century has passed since a sudden fire destroyed Pacific Grove’s Chinese fishing village. This year, on the 104th anniversary of the fire, descendants of those villagers and other members of the community came together at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and then joined in a march to commemorate the event.

In researching the history of Pacific Grove, the Chinese fishing village is one of the most intriguing parts of our heritage. Located at Point Alones where the Hopkins Marine Station now stands, the village achieved great success and prospered through the expertise of its fishermen.

The Chinese fishing community thrived from 1854 until the evening of May 16, 1906, less than a month after the great San Francisco earthquake. At the time, many refugees had come to the village after losing their homes in the quake.

Fire broke out in a barn at the west end of the village. Prevailing winds swept the flames across the rooftops, and though many tried, the fire could not be extinguished and the largest Chinese fishing village in the Monterey area burned to the ground.

After the fire, the landowners, Pacific Improvement Company, a division of Southern Pacific Railroad, told the Chinese they could not rebuild.

There has been much speculation about the circumstances and events surrounding the fire. Regardless of how it happened, it was a pivotal event in local history that left a mark like smudges of soot on the edge of our culture.

Recent action and presentations have rekindled community interest in the village. Many descendants of the people who lived and worked there have come forward to raise awareness about what happened. One of these is Gerry Low-Sabado, whose great-grandfather was born in the village in 1881, and who is a direct descendant of Quock Mui, the first documented Chinese American female born in the Monterey area.

At the museum, more than 100 people gathered for a brief talk and viewing of the descriptive panels used in the museum’s 2009 Chinese Fishing Village exhibition. Low-Sabado and Mayor Garcia welcomed the crowd. Together they introduced Leonard Han and the Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team. “It is just so overwhelming that this could happen,” Low-Sabado said. She praised the Pacific Grove community for “taking such a step in leadership, that this story, 104 years old, is really being talked about and recognized.”

From the museum, the crowd marched to Lovers’ Point and then headed east along the Recreation Trail to the site of the old village. Wearing brightly colored traditional costumes and rolling two large drums, the dancers transformed what could have been a somber occasion into an event of enlightenment. Previously announced as a “silent walk,” the march turned out to be a buzzing, thumping, happy procession that seemed to intensify near the entrance to the Hopkins Station. The dancers paused there briefly to perform a blessing and then continued.

The march ended just east of the Monterey Bay Boatworks, about 100 feet from the remains of Monkey Face Rock, a geological landmark that the Chinese fishermen used to aim for as they returned home. Standing on the level ground of the rec trail, formerly the Southern Pacific railroad tracks laid by Chinese laborers, Low-Sabado and Mayor Garcia thanked everyone for coming and expressed enthusiasm for next year’s commemoration.

Day ofremembrance

Drums 1: Members of the Monterey Bay Lion Dance Team gather around two rolling drums before the march to Lovers’ Point.

Elstob: Traffic Commissioner Winston Elstob (center, holding picture) carries a photograph of a Chinese Village dweller.

Garcia 1: Mayor Carmelita Garcia joins the march to the site of the Chinese Village.

Garcia 2: Standing at the site of the Chinese Village, with the Monterey Bay Aquarium in the background are (L-R)


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 @ 10:30 a.m.

Jon Guthrie

High Hats & ParasolsThe News … from 1910.

More support for improvement of harborA resolution has been introduced in the State Building Trades Commission

convention favoring the proposed improvement of Monterey Bay harbor. There is every indication that the resolution will be passed. The aid of such a strong organization will help materially in getting the matter before Congress in the proper manner. Work being considered includes an up-to-date wharf and installation of a breakwater. 1

Pigeon fancier Hudson sustains cruel lossWhen Charles A. Hudson, who resides on the southeast side of Pacific Grove, went

out to his pigeon pens this morning, he made the startling discovery that someone had broken in during the night. Thirty-three of his birds were killed. Many others had flown away or were stolen. Blood-splattered walls and floor bore mute testimony to the viciousness of the attack.

Mr. Hudson raises large numbers of birds for marketing which he keeps in several pigeon houses. The locks on each house had been broken and thrown aside.

The constable has posted no word about the possibility of suspects, but stated his conviction that an arrest will be made. Mr. Hudson offers a reward of $20 for information that leads to conviction of the criminal(s).

Grove trustees meetThere was an interesting session of the Grove trustees on Monday evening at

which E. C. Smith was chosen chairman pro tem. After the reading of the minutes, Trustee W. H. Hill suggested that the minutes be corrected by the insertion of a clause stating that at the last meeting a resolution was introduced appropriating five hundred dollars for advertising the city. 2

Trustee E. Berwick objected on the ground that there was not a quorum present when the resolution was introduced, but after some discussion the clerk was instructed to make the correction suggested by Mr. Hill.

City Attorney Jorgenson informed the Board that they cannot legally appropriate five hundred dollars for advertising the Grove at this time as they are not allowed by law to expend more than five per cent of the taxes collected for promotional purposes, and that a considerable part of that amount has already been spent.

Trustee Hill took issue with Mr. Jorgenson on this point and stated that he will himself investigate the legality of the proposed appropriation. Hill stated that the expenditure is necessary to help the Grove attract more visitors.

Telephone users pay different ratesMr. W. F. Smith appeared at the trustee’s meeting to request a refund from the

telephone company of part of the amount which has been paid by Grove telephone subscribers over the past several years.

Mr. Smith indicated having obtained evidence that about one-half of the subscribers are paying $1.25 monthly while one-half are paying $1.50 monthly. Smith asked that the excess amount be refunded or applied to future phone billings. 3

The trustees summoned Mr. C. K. Tuttle, telephone spokesperson, to respond. However, Tuttle said that any definitive response must be made by Mr. George Higby, who serves as general manager. Mr. Higby said that different rates may be paid by different people, depending on contract arrangements. Mr. Higby said that he did not feel that the telephone company would make any refunds, but that he would refer the matter to his board.

Trustee Hill said that if no refunds were forthcoming, retaliation would likely be necessary.

Notes from around the area…• Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Rich traveled to Watsonville today to attend the funeral of

the late Mrs. G. W. Gretter.• A Divine Healing meeting is planned for Wednesday at 2 pm, Work Theater.• Miss Cornelia Perry arrived home Tuesday from a visit to Salinas where she

has been visiting friends.• Mr. William Furlong, one of the pioneering residents of the Grove, is down

from San Francisco. Mr. Furlong is greeting his many friends here. He reports that his daughter is now much improved in health.

• Mrs. G. L. Davis, who resides at 509 Cedar street with her two boys, returned home, after traveling to Salinas by train. Mrs. Davis said they were thrilled to be driven by auto mobile, the machine provided by Mr. and Mrs. Foster who transported them home. 4

For sale or rent…• Mrs. M. Holmshaw and Miss M. Adams have opened a nursing home at 231

Lobos avenue in Pacific Grove. Basic rate for the very best care: $25 weekly.• Johnston Bros & Campbell’s makes its own sauerkraut. Now on sale for 20¢ a

can.• Lady’s watches on sale at the Golden Rule Bazaar. Your choice of styles.

$2.75.• Best values in real estate from the Monterey County Real Estate Exchange, S.

N. Williams (manager), Pacific Grove. Rent four room house, close in, with bath and gas. $12 per month.

• Rolled barley in 70 pound bags. $1.10 from the T. A. Work Co. (Endnotes)1 The issue of harbor improvement had been stumbling around for several years

without resolution. Entry into the argument of the State Building Trades Commission soon brought the matter to a successful conclusion.

2 In 1910, quarrels frequently erupted between those who felt the Grove should remain a sheltered, camp-like place and those who favored attracting visitors willing to spend money while here.

3 The subscription fee allowed access to lines only. Telephones and other in-building equipment were purchased separately.

4 The distance required and the mostly-unpaved roads available for the drive from Salinas to Pacific Grove would have made travel by auto mobile quite an adventure.

Restaurant rendezvous for AIWFThe public is invited to join the Monterey Bay Chapter of A.I.W.F. and chef/owner

Salvatore Tedesco for a restaurant rendezvous at Paluca Trattoria, 6 Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey, Friday, May 21 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Enjoy the serenity of the sailboats as the sun sets and learn about the colorful adventures of the changing Monterey fishing industry. Park in Old Fisherman’s Wharf parking lot off Del Monte Avenue. It’s a short walk to the entrance of the wharf where you’ll see Paluca Trattoria on your right overlooking the sailboats. The festivities begin with a complimentary glass of Prosecco accompanied by authentic Sicilian tastes starting with arancini, crostini and calamari followed by a Tedesco family tradition, cannelloni. Monterey County wines will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

Cost is $35 per person members/$45 per person non-members including complimentary Prosecco, antipasti, primi and dessert.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to Rachael Mueller (831) 625-3425. For more information about this event please contact Maureen Signorella (831) 402-4211.


We reported last year that Neal Whitman, who toodles around town in a little white hatchback with the personalized auto plate, PG POET, had won a poetry award in Canada and a haiku award in Japan. This month he took honors here in the good old U.S. of A when Western New England College chose Neal’s “Context is All” for honorable mention and “Opening the Window” for 3rd prize in their 2010 annual contest judged by one of America’s top poets, John Surowieki. The good news arrived the day before Neal and his wife, Elaine, left for Modesto where together they recited one of Neal’s poems for the launch of the spring issue of the Song of the San Joaquin poetry journal. Neal’s two award-winning poems will be published this summer in the Common Ground Review. Opening the Window I beginin the lower left corner,testing the solution that willremove dirt and grime. In the lingo of my tradewe call this “opening the window.”Rembrandtsits on my easel awaiting restoration:Portrait of the Painter in Old Age. I choose froma dozen small jars,compounds concocted by trial and error.Only teachable things can be taught, butflair is not among these.If not for the out-take ventlinseed and acetate odors would fill the studio.Aromatics can smell pleasant, but are toxic.With lumps of white breadI remove dust and soot stuck on the surfaceand gently wipe with a swab. Donningmagnified goggles,I gently poke with a sharpened chopstick, addingdabs of color.My final touch: anti-fungal spray. Bringing back a paintingis part chemistry,part art, part instinct.Only a callous,sensitive thumb can lift yellowed varnishand leave the paint intact. Untrainedfingers can damage.A fine scalpel is of little use in the wrong hands. Blistering, blanching, browning:the effects of agingspare no one.When my work is done,two old menappraise each other. We like what we see.As I look in, he looks outthrough the opened window.

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Sahin Gunsel and his wife, Um-ran, show everyone how a turkish line dance is done at last week-end’s benefit for the Pacific Grove Art Center. Sahin, vice president and branch manager at Union Bank, heads up Hadi Hadi, a Turk-ish band (right). Sahin is seated near the center of the photo, play-ing a saz. Hadi Hadi also includes Nursal Matsu (on the guitar to Sahin’s left in the band picture). Nursal works at Chase Bank in Pacific Grove.The band not only played the benefit, which drew a full house, but donated yummy baklava and Turkish Delight. Said Art Center director Joan McCleary (herself seen winding around the dance floor in the line dance with husband John), “This is one of the best fund-raisers we’ve had in a long time. Not only did we make good money, but every had a really, really good time.”

My First Love

By Katie Shain

At 21 years of age, Steven Yoo has established himself as a composer of renown. Anyone having chosen to attend the MPC College Chorus Spring Concert at the Church of St. Angela Merici on Sunday, May 23 would have been witness to the début performance of an original rendition of Psalm 23 by Steven Yoo. The score was played by a 7-string orchestra, piano, oboe, and chorus. The director, conductor, and Master-of-Ceremonies was local and most prominent Dr. Ferrantelli. Each production of this semi-annual event brings surprise and delight to its’ audience. It is easy to say that great possibilities lie ahead in this young mans’ future.

Steven remembers his first vacation with his father to visit grandfather in 1998 and the first time he experienced Pacific Grove. “It was my first love” he stated.

Returning in the year 2000 he began attending Pacific Grove Adult School under the supervision of Mr. Jerry Kuntz, studying English. Eventually he was enrolled in the Monterey Bay Academy Boarding School in La Selva Beach for two years. It was here that his interest in music began to develop. His participation in the choir led him to discover an inner need to seek further musical instruction therefore embarking on Dave Hoffman the music director at PG High. Hoffman taught him trombone and he achieved 3rd chair before embarking on yet a further adventure to develop piano skills to fulfill

his driven desire to compose.Carol Kuzdenyi coached Steven

through his initial instruction to develop a solid foundation in piano and he is currently enrolled in MPC courses under the guidance of Dr. Ferrantelli and Dr. Anderson. They have obviously nurtured, cultivated and encouraged an innate talent lead by desire and fed by inspiration.

Future plans for Yoo are “to attend USC and become a composer for people who can share his gift for the good of others.”

Steven Yoo

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Students’ rockets fly highBy Cameron Douglas

Lance Wright knows rockets. The Pack 125 cub scoutmaster has taught four classes on model rocketry in the Pacific Grove school district over the past three years. His son Bobby is working on a degree in aerospace engineering, and the two are into the rocket hobby in a big way.

As a natural extension of that, Wright seeks to spark youngsters’ interest in blasting slender missiles into the sky. He takes it all quite seriously and stresses safety, observing all the permits and procedures that go into each class. A facilities use permit is required, plus another from the fire marshal. To obtain those, the instructor must show strict adherence to the rules set forth in the National Association of Rocketry Safety Code.

For his classes, Wright chooses rocket kits made by Estes, using plastic fins for better durability. Students attend 5 one-hour classes to build their rockets, with discussion of basic principles and practicing with a “stomp rocket,” which travels up to 50 feet by stepping on an air bladder. This teaches about aerodynamics and fin control to prepare for the real thing, which took place May 16 on the spacious upper playground at Forest Grove Elementary.

Get ready, get set At the launch site the students are excited, but clearly understand what they are handling and the importance of

calm behavior. Wright loads the powder charges; then the rocket is set on a launch pad. Once satisfied with everything, Wright gives the final countdown: “Lift-off in five... four... three... two... one... blastoff!”

On “three,” the student presses down on a safety key and a bulb lights up indicating the circuit is completed. On “blastoff,” a button is pressed that transmits an electrical signal to the launch pad and ignites the motor. The response is immediate. A plume of smoke and the rocket shoots skyward, reaching speeds over 100 mph.

Rockets launch along a heavy wire that guides their path. Wright watches the trajectories and makes slight adjustments to ensure a good descent back to earth.

Students fire their rockets twice with an “A”-rated motor: a very small black powder charge that sends the rocket about 150 feet in the air. For the big finish, each has an opportunity to use a “D” motor, yielding lift of more than 300 feet.

Out of 30 launches, only one rocket was lost after a crosswind carried the spent missile into the trees on its descent. “I think this was the most successful launch we’ve had,” said Wright.

Top to bottom, right:“Rocket Man” Lance Wright loads

powder into the motors.

Two “rocketeers” anxiously await their turn.

Students prepare their rockets for launch. Nelly Wright assists.

Top to bottom:Fully assembled, 14” rocket on the launch pad.

Blastoff!

Gone!

Chute deployed, a perfect descent.

Photos by Cameron Douglas


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The strawberry, a member of the rose family, is not really a berry but an achene or “false” fruit. It consists of many tiny individual fruits embedded in a fleshy scarlet receptacle. The brownish or whitish specks, commonly considered seeds, are the true fruits, known as achenes. Each achene surrounds a tiny seed.

These berry components make strawberries relatively high in fiber. Strawberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C, a good source of folate and potassium and are relatively low in calories.

Strawberry growing areasThe strawberry is native to

temperate regions around the world, including parts of North America. California grows approximately 83 percent of the nation’s strawberries (1.4 billion pounds of strawberries annually) that are marketed as fresh or frozen fruit. Strawberries are grown on over 25,000 acres in California, each producing an average of 21 tons of strawberries, seven times the national average. Strawberries are grown in five regions of California: San Diego, Orange County, Oxnard, Santa Maria and Watsonville/Salinas. The California strawberry season extends from January through November along the California coast with its peak in April, May and June when all five districts produce berries at once.

Storing fresh strawberriesStrawberries should be stored in

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Peak season for strawberries4 bone-in loin pork chopsSalt and black pepper4 teaspoons olive oil4 cups fresh California strawberries, stemmed and halved1 tablespoon chopped fresh mintCouscous Pilaf (recipe follows)

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Ingredients:

1 1/3 cups couscous1 ½ teaspoons olive oil2 cups chicken stockpinch of saffron threads½ teaspoon salt2/3 cup currants2/3 cup diced dried apricots2/3 cup toasted slivered almonds2/3 cup chopped pistachios

Directions:

To make syrah glaze, in small nonreactive saucepan combine wine, sugar, star anise, vanilla, orange zest, pepper flakes and frozen strawberries. Simmer over low heat until reduced to ¾ cup. Strain into clean saucepan. Mix cornstarch and 1 teaspoon water; whisk into wine mixture. Simmer just until thickened. Heat oven to 400°F. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. In ovenproof skillet, heat oil; sear pork chops on both sides. Transfer skillet to oven; bake chops about 15 minutes or until they are firm to the touch and register 145°F on an instant-read thermometer inserted into the middle of a chop. Gently heat fresh strawberries in syrah glaze. Mount couscous pilaf on a platter or 4 plates; sprinkle with mint. Plate pork chops next to couscous; spoon strawberries and glaze over and around pork chops. To make Couscous Pilaf, in medium skillet, sauté 1 1/3 cups couscous in 1 ½ teaspoons olive oil until golden; remove from heat. Heat 2 cups chicken stock to a simmer with a pinch of saffron threads and ½ teaspoon salt; pour over couscous. Cover and let stand about 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. With a fork, fluff couscous and gently mix in 2/3 cups currants, 2/3 cup diced dried apricots, 2/3 cup toasted slivered almonds and 2/3 cup chopped pistachios.

Recipe and photo courtesy of the California Strawberry Commission.

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to maintain high humidity. Do not wash berries until just before eating or preserving. Washing will add moisture

and will cause the berries to spoil more rapidly. Strawberries can only be stored for up to 7 days under optimum conditions.

Freezing strawberriesStrawberries may be frozen whole,

sliced, crushed or puréed depending on their intended use in recipes. Large strawberries give a better product when sliced or crushed before freezing. Frozen whole strawberries are best served with a few ice crystals still remaining. If thawed completely the berries will be mushy. Syrup and sugar packs produce higher quality frozen strawberries with a better flavor and texture than berries packed without sweetening. (Source: Linda J. Harris, Department of Food Science and Technology, UC Davis and Elizabeth Mitcham, Department of Plant Sciences, UC Davis, “Strawberries: Safe Methods to Store, Preserve, and Enjoy.”)

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Ingredients:

1 ½ cups syrah wine½ cup light brown sugar1 ½ teaspoons star anise pods½ vanilla beanzest of half an orange, removed in strips with peeler¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes½ cup frozen California strawberries1 teaspoon cornstarch


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I received a call this past week from my grandmother. She had just gotten off the phone with her doctor and wanted to call me right away to let me know that her cholesterol was down to 160 and her doctor was very happy. I immediately acknowledged how great that was then quickly began to ask for details. I remembered she was having all her testing done last spring 2009, while my mother was visiting, a few months before she came to California to be with

family and to escape the cold Illinois winter. I realize now I should have asked more questions because all that got back to me was that Grandma’s heart was doing well. Apparently this is what had actually happened…

A prescription was given due to her high cholesterol (just above 200), but it gave her a stomachache the first couple of uses. She decided not to take the prescription and promised herself she would take one good quality, omega-3 fish

oil capsule each day. Just after the new year 2010 I asked

Grandma if she would like to try the Amy Herbalist 7 Day Replenishing Smoothie Cleanse that I had recently created. She liked the sound of fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies and knew all the produce would be available at our local farmers markets, so very seriously and consistently took on the cleanse.

She said for the first couple of days she was a bit slow and foggy but after that her energy began to increase. Along with increased energy came better mobility, less aching and pain, more walking, more outings; the benefits were definitely noticeable to her as well as to us. She enjoyed the smoothie cleanse and, along with all of the other mentioned benefits, she also lost ten pounds and had to shop for a size smaller outfit before she headed home.

My grandmother, by her own will and without a fuss, made a commitment to herself—her daily fish oil capsule and the Amy Herbalist 7 Day Replenishing Smoothie Cleanse—and brought her cholesterol level from 200 to 160. Although I do not, by any means, recommend to people that they discard any doctor recommendation, I do recognize there are times we know ourselves and know when we are serious about doing what it takes. Being willing to commit to change is when you see will the results. She did not overdo

it but did what needed to be done for the improvement of her cholesterol levels and to better her health.

In this column I am not making any claims and certainly not prescribing or diagnosing but simply sharing one recent situation where high cholesterol levels were decreased and the reasons we believe they were. If you would like to know about other successful cholesterol lowering situations, want to try the Amy Herbalist 7 Day Replenishing Smoothie Cleanse, find out which brand fish oils Grandmother was using, or create a personalized plan to better your health by lowering your cholesterol, you may contact me for additional help.

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Book signings: PG’s Brad Herzog launches third travel memoir

Pacific Grove author Brad Herzog has scheduled two local events to celebrate publication of his latest travel memoir, Turn Left at the Trojan Horse: A Would-be Hero’s American Odyssey (Citadel Press, June 2010). Described as On the Road meets Eat, Pray, Love, it is a cross-country excursion in the spirit of the ancient journey of King Odysseus. But instead of a voyage home to Ithaka following the Trojan War, this would-be hero is making his way toward his alma mater in Ithaca, New York. Herzog has two local events scheduled to launch his latest book. Both are free of charge and open to the public:• Tuesday, May 25 at 7 p.m. at Wave Street Studios (774 Wave St.) on Cannery

Row will hold an hour-long interview with a book signing and reception to follow as part of the Wave Street Studios Author series hosted by Michael Hemp. The interview will also air live on http://livenetworks.tv.

• Friday, May 28 from 7 - 9 p.m. at The Works, 667 Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove will hold an open house-style reception, reading and book signing.

Pacific Grove artist Joe Nordmann is featured in the show “Joe Nordmann and Friends” presented by the Carmel Art Association. The show includes works by Nordmann, Roianne Hart, Alicia Meheen, Carol Parker and Tim Sloan.

“Joe Nordmann and Friends” opens on May 6 and will run through June 1, 2010 at the Carmel Art Association, Dolores Street between 5th and 6th in carmel. The gallery is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A reception for the artists will be held on Sat., May 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Joe Nordmann will offer a painting demonstration at no cost on Sat., May 15 at

11:00 a.m.There will also be a panel discussion entitled “Plein Air Painters of the CAA”

including Alicia Meheen Gerard Martin, Mark Farina, Roianne Hart and Christine Cozier, also at no cost.

Joe Nordmann’s worksfeatured in Carmel show through June

Jazz Concert at Forest TheatreThursday Evening, June 3rd from 7pm to 8:30pm

at the Forest Theatre in Carmel-by-the-SeaBe dazzled by the International Award winning Canadian vocalist & trumpet

talent Bria Skonberg in this “one night only” performance of the Great American Songbook hits of Cole Porter, George Gerschwin & Hoagy Carmichael, just to name a few.

Bria will be joined by local Jazz favorites Eddie Erickson on guitar, Billy Jones on drums, Heath Proskin on bass and a “very special guest appearance” on vocals.

Bria Skonberg has been heralded as, “Louis Armstrong’s trumpet meets Diana Krall’s vocals”. More at http://www.briaskonberg.com or www.foresttheaterguild.org/index.cfm/the_theater.htm.

Watercolor Class with Jane Flury 6-9:00 p.m. Tuesdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave.,Pacific Grove. This is an overview class using the limited palette method and includes the basics to experimental with watercolor printmaking. Class works from still life on toward a model. Beginners welcome. Six week session $90. Next session starts June 8. For more information call 402-5367 or e-mail: [email protected]

Outdoor Painting with Jane Flury 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturdays. Ongoing class that meets at various locations around the Monterey Peninsula. All media and skill levels welcome. Lots of instruction available. $100 for six consecutive weeks or $20 drop-in fee. For more information or location schedule call

402-5367 or e-mail: [email protected]

Drawing Class with Jane Flury 6-8p.m. Thursdays at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. Class will learn the basics of perspective, shadow and line. Beginners welcome. Four week session $75. Next session starts June 3. For more information call 402-5367 or e-mail: [email protected]

This festival is sponsored by Artisana Gallery in conjunction with the City of Pacific Grove and is held at beautiful Jewell Park during the weekend of the US Open. The event hosts arts & crafts booths, food and live music. All net proceeds will be donated to Pacific Grove Library!

Call for artists and crafts people, application deadline is June 10, 2010. We will continue to accept applications received after this date for consideration to fill the show or add to wait list. This is 1st come, 1st served. So, please act quickly. Only 18 booths are still available. Located Pacific Grove, CA on the Monterey Peninsula. Set up on the grass and amongst the trees of Jewell Park (560 Central Ave.) across the street from P.G. Museum of Natural History and the shuttle stop for the US Open 4,000-5,000 riders are expected to leave from this location. Fees are $75.00 per booth and 10% commission collected on total sales at the close of the show. All net proceeds will be donated to the Pacific Grove Library. Booth size 10’X10’ spaces on grass, maximum 25 booths. For more information please call Adrianne or Sandy at Artisana Gallery Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm at (831) 655-9775.

Call for artists and artisans: PG Arts & Crafts Festival

Original play to benefitRwandan orphans

Children 2 Children: Rwandan Club at Pacific Grove Middle School presents an original play, “Global Healing: Two Lives Connected” on Monday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. the play will be performed at the Performing Arts Center of Pacific Grove, 835 Forest Avenue, also known as the auditorium at the middle school.

Pacific Grove Middle School students who are part of the Children 2 Children: Rwandan Club wrote the piece and will perform it as well.

There is a suggested donation of $6-7 but donations in any amount are more than welcome.

Fundraiser for Chelsie HillSunday, May 23, 2010 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Monterey Moose Lodge, 555 Cyn Del Rey Oaks Blvd., Del Rey OaksLive music plus Country and Swing music from DJ Pat Eodice. Cost $10. Proceeds

to benefit Chelsie Hill's medical expenses. A day of great dancing and good will. Country couples and Line dancing. There will also be raffles, a 50/50 drawing and silent auction. For ticket info call 831 753 1771.


&ROOTS wingsThere are two lasting bequests that we can give our children,

One of these is Roots; the other, Wings- Hodding Carter, Jr

DiFranco Dance ProjectSpring Dance Concert ‘10

Sunday, May 232:00 PM

Doors open at 1:30 PMPacific Grove Middle School

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General Seating Tickets Available at the Door $5.00THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE

RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Marge Ann Jameson 821 Cedar StreetPacific Grove, CA 93950Telephone: (831) 324-4742

Attorney In Pro PerSUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIACOUNTY OF MONTEREYIN RE: CEDAR STREET TIMES Case No.:

PETITION FOR CLASSIFICATIONNEWSPAPER OF GENERAL CIRCULATION

Hearing Date: Time: Dept.: Petitioner, MARGE ANN JAMESON, respectfully represents and alleges, that Petitioner’s newspaper, Cedar Street Times has met the criteria as prescribed in Government Code Section 6000-6008 and is seeking to ascertain classification as a “newspaper of general circulation.”Petitioner is the publisher of the newspaper known as Cedar Street Times, hereinafter referred to as “the newspaper.” The Cedar Street Times is a newspaper of general circulation published for the dissemination of local news and intelligence of a general character in Pacific Grove, California (See Exhibit A attached hereto). The newspaper has a bona fide subscription list of 229 paying subscribers in Pacific Grove, California and elsewhere in the surrounding area and has an average weekly circulation of 3,000 (See Exhibit B attached hereto).For more than one year preceding the filing of this petition, the Cedar Street Times has maintained coverage of local news and intelligence of a general character of not less than 25 percent of its total inches and has been printed and published weekly in Pacific Grove, California (See Exhibit C attached hereto). During the whole of one year period preceding the filing of this petition, the mechanical work of producing the newspaper, that is, the work of typesetting and impressing type on paper, has been performed in Salinas, Monterey County, California. The newspaper has one principal office of publication located at 311 A Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California (See Exhibit D attached hereto).WHEREFORE, petitioner prays for judgment ascertaining and establishing Cedar Street Times as a newspaper of general circulation, as defined in Government Code Section 6000-6008.

DATED: May 3, 2010

BY: Marge Ann Jameson, Petitioner

VERIFICATION

I MARGE ANN JAMESON, am the Petitioner in my individual capacity and as the publisher of the Cedar Street Times. I have read this Peti-tion for Classification Newspaper of General Circulation and have per-sonal knowledge of the contents stated therein and would, under the penalty of perjury, declare that the Petition for Classification Newspaper of General Circulation is true and accurate. Executed on May 7, 2010, at Pacific Grove, California.

_________________________ Marge Ann Jameson5/21, 28, 6/4

The Works in PGhosts talk with

ESPN sports writerRick Reilly

Introducing His New Book “Sports From Hell”

Sportswriter and New York Times best selling author Rick Reilly will take time away from his duties at the US Open to make an appearance at The Works bookstore in Pacific Grove on Wednesday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m. A random call from Random House Publishing to The Works owner, Robert Marcum, secured this appearance usually reserved for larger metro-centered bookstores.

“We’re pleased that Random House thought to include a small town independent bookstore in this award winning writer’s book tour, and just thrilled it was ours,” confirms Marcum, “The event will take place between Reilly’s busy ESPN schedule at the US Open, hopefully drawing some visiting golf fans into town for an up close and personal meeting with this sports legend.”

Rick Reilly, voted Sports Writer of the Year 11 times, takes on the “Search for the World’s Dumbest Competition” in his new book, “Sports From Hell.” After setting a few guidelines that included “I don’t want to die covering it,” Reilly explores why people would participate in sports such as Chess Boxing, Bull Poker, and Zorbing. Over a dozen first hand accounts of these unique sports are delivered with laugh-out-load prose. To be included in Reilly’s book, it had to be an actual sport. Research for the book spanned three and a half years and took him to eight countries, including 373 nights at the Red Roof Inn). He’ll share excerpts from the book and his observations from his week at the US Open.

Reilly will sign copies of his new book while at the Works Bookstore, located at 667 Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove.

For further information contact Robert Marcum at the Works at 372-2242.


By Cameron Douglas

Local officials, authors, journalists and many families came to the Pacific Grove Public Library on May 15 to enjoy a special birthday party celebrating that institution’s 102 years of community service and enrichment. More than 650 people showed up for folk songs, an off-the-hook juggling act and two kinds of birthday cake during the event: “Celebrating the Past, Imagining the Future.”

In a generous show of support, five volunteers from The McGraw-Hill Companies came to help out, and brought with them a donation from their employer to the library for $1,500. McGraw-Hill is an organization also rooted back to the early 1900’s with the formation of

the McGraw-Hill Book Company in 1909, which became the McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Inc. in 1917.

Popular folksinger and guitar player Nancy Raven entertained a large crowd, accompanied by her friend Anne Downs on banjo and mandolin. Then, in an act that’s hard to top, Steve Koehler — juggler, magician and ragtime guitarist — came from Palo Alto to delight the children and many of the adults with his madcap, slapstick show.

As the three o’clock hour approached, partygoers began cruising a table that held two enormous Costco birthday cakes; one vanilla, one chocolate, furnished by library staff and guarded by a determined Ellen Sweigert. Volunteers helped Lisa Maddalena serve up the treat.

The event carried a feeling of total community support, evidenced by the large attendance and attention to the

library’s donation jar. But the greatest value came from the many smiles seen on the faces of our children and their parents.

The Pacific Grove Public Library was established in 1886 and began moving to its present location in 1905. The city obtained a Carnegie grant of $10,000 to build. Shortly after that, the landowner, Pacific Improvement Company, donated the lot, also valued at $10,000. Construction began and the new facility opened in the summer of 1908.

Library celebrates 102 years

Volunteer Ellen Sweigert diligently guards the birthday cake.

Gallop: Nancy Raven uses a miniature wooden horse to make galloping sounds.

Steven Koehler, a.k.a. Mr. Horsefeathers, gets wild and wacky.

Reynolds: (L-R) Library board member Michael Reynolds and Friends of the Library president Judy Archibald.

Sjungrbrg: Volunteer Steve Jungerberg mans the popcorn machine.

Volntr: A volunteer from McGraw-Hill helps serve the cake.

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OpinionYour letters

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.

Cedar Street Times is published weekly at 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is printed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the city as well as by e-mail subscription.

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Not the person to handle my moneyEditor:

I have a few questions for Ron Holly. How do you accidentally list yourself as a lawyer? How do you just decide at the last minute...what the heck, I’ll run for Monterey County Treasurer? And, if you did, wouldn’t you get your papers filled out before you went to Vegas?

Now he says he would never voluntarily run for office again! Sounds like a real public servant?

Doesn’t sound like someone I want handling my tax money!Vote for Mary Zeeb!

Samantha BarnesSalinas

Back room deal at the county level?Editor:

Has Wall Street met Main Street and made a secret deal? How else can one figure out Monterey County Supervisors endorsing a treasurer/tax collector candidate without really examining the qualifications of his opponents?

What’s the fix?With scrutiny so widespread about back-room deals and lack of transparency in

financial and investment matters, it is paramount to elect a person who is at arm’s length from politicians and special interest.

The county tax collector/treasurer should never be beholden to politicians but should be independent and prudent in protecting and wisely investing taxpayers’ money.

Mary Mangels Zeeb, assistant tax collector/treasurer for the past 12 years and an employee of the department for 23 years, has the experience to responsibly invest the county’s funds, effectively manage the tax division and efficiently provide good customer service.

Take a closer look at a longtime resident who knows how to serve the public. Vote for Mary Mangels Zeeb for Monterey County Tax Collector/Treasurer.

Kalah Renwick BumbaSalinas

Pet Extreme would not be good for PGEditor:

Pet Extreme offers no product or service that isn’t currently available here in Pacific Grove. The prices are not better and the quality of care they give their animals is terrible. I have researched on line and have come up with many complaints against them including poor customer service, selling diseased fish, dirty stores, poor management, over priced and lack of knowledge.

There was no sufficient notice given to the owners of the existing shops to contest the approval of this venture and the citizens of P.G. have not had the opportunity to discuss this.

Please get the word out. Save our local stores who spend and live here in our communities. We do not need to line the pockets of Matt Swanson - Owner of Pet Extreme who is also the President of CSU Stanislaus Foundation which is currently being sued by the nonprofit group Californians Aware. The suit claims he used public money to fund a speech by Sarah Palin - major story!

Christine BurtonCarmel

Keep your money localEditor:

I am writing regarding the call to action against the Pacific Grove Planning Department’s proposal to allow Pet Extreme into the community.

Not only am I an avid shopper and supporter of Stone’s Pet Shop, I am also an avid supporter of keeping local money within the local community and spending at local, small businesses. The downturn in our economy has forced communities to realize the benefits of spending their money locally, not at monopolized chain stores.

I implore your assistance in informing the community and the PG Planning Dept. of the reality of chain store growth in our small town.

China M. BurynCarmel

Open letter to Stone’s Pets, Pacific GroveEditor:

I am saddened and shocked to hear of this tactic from the PG Planning Commission to jeopardize local businesses for a big box store that we don’t need or want in PG, not to mention the history of the owner or practices of the store.

This truly would be an outrage at any time to local business and especially in our current economic climate. Neither I nor anyone I know wants this store to come to the community.

I will forward my letter to all media parties concerned.We love your store! I will do everything in my power to stand to prevent this from

happening.

Michele and Eve Guastello

Don’t kill local businessesEditor:

I would like to vote no for the Pet Extreme. I have been working here in PG and shopping at our local pet stores over 3 years now. I love the service, knowledge, products and care that they bring to our community.

Please do not allow Pet Extreme to kill our local businesses.

Ilge KarancakPacific Grove

Vote for the most qualified candidateEditor:

I have known Mary Zeeb for over 15 years serving with her on a couple of non-profit Boards. During that time I have found her to be an honest, hard working, intelligent, and an extremely committed individual to our community.

Mary is the assistant treasurer-tax collector of Monterey County and a 23 year veteran of that department. I am supporting Mary Zeeb for Treasurer-Tax collector because she is by far the most qualified and experienced candidate for this important position. She is independent in her thinking, and will be responsible dealing with taxpayers’ funds and making sure that the County’s funds are preserved, especially in these difficult financial times.

Please join me in voting for Mary Zeeb for Treasurer-Tax Collector on June 8.

Harry WardwellSalinas

Light Rail will disrupt Rec TrailEditor:

I wonder if you are aware that the Transportation Agency for Monterey County has plans for a light rail system that will run from Marina to Monterey on land next to the Rec Trail? The light rail will cover approximately 10 miles and have 11 stations. The projected ridership will not support the expense of maintaining the system.

My concern is for the peace and quiet of the Rec Trail. As well, I imagine most of the mature trees in the Monterey section will have to be cut down to allow room for the light rail between Del Monte Blvd. and the Rec Trail.

I doubt that most bikers who train on the trail are aware of this transportatiom plan that is pushed to be in place by 2015. I am hoping that you might be able to reach out to those who use and enjoy the rec Trail and would ot want to see it ruined by a competing light rail system.

Jan HollowayPacific Grove


The Green PageLengths; Jae’s Molibang; Wildflowers Hair Salon; Royal Paws Pet Grooming; and “new kid on the block,” Lonny McDaniel at Just 4 U Hair Salon.

Matter of TrustMatter of Trust is an ecological,

publ ic , 501(c)(3) chari ty that concentrates on manmade surplus, natural surplus and eco-education.

Mat ter of Trus t cur rent ly organizes shipping, storage and distribution of boom-making materials to regions affected by the Gulf oil spill. Other activities include media presentations on the current spill program, ongoing environmental education and continued partnership with Phil McCrory to produce the Otti Mat, a key component in the Hair Mat Oil Spill Program. Since 2000, Matter of Trust has helped thousands of salons recycle hair and create more green jobs.

Matter of Trust sparks community action on issues such as water decontamination of spills and soil erosion. The organization offers many grassroots ways to get involved in environmental cleanup, from direct donation of supplies -hair and nylons - to cash donations to help pay for netting and hair boom stuffing parties. Currently, thousands of salons and groomers across the country support boom stuffing and hair mat manufacturing efforts by sending hair trimmings and recycled nylons.

Hair stylists and pet groomers can help via the website www.matteroftrust.org or by calling 415-242-6041. All of us can help by getting our hair cut and donating nylons to local participating salons. For information on the mats: www.ottimat.com

effective. And the principles are simple. Hair draws oil to itself without the use of chemicals. Hair also sheds water naturally, leaving the water behind while the oil clings to it. During the San Francisco Bay tanker spill of 2007, hazard mats made of hair cleaned up beaches and were then composted. The oil-soaked hazard mats were completely broken down to non-toxic compost with the addition of green waste and mycelium mushroom components. Videos of this process and the hair boom in action can be seen on the Matter of Trust’s website (see sidebar).

Several PG stylists said they had wondered about uses for hair clippings. Larry Wagner described working at a New York salon many years ago that stockpiled hair in a warehouse stacked to the ceiling, hoping for the day it would be used. Coincidently, the original Hair Mat inventor, hair stylist Phil McCrory, got the idea in 1989 while watching the Exxon Valdez oil spill on television. McCrory watched scenes of oil-soaked otter fur and the idea of making an oil-soaking hair mat hit him. This vision eventually became the Otti Mat.

Today, salons in Pacific Grove and throughout the United States and Canada are keeping that vision alive by recycling hair and graciously taking the initiative to ship it to where it can do the most good, namely our exposed coastline and fragile marshlands. According to the Matter of Trust website, all salons, groomers, wool and alpaca fleece farmers and individuals can sign up to donate hair, fur, waste wool, clippings, nylons and funding. The signup link is right there on the MOT home page. This nationwide grass roots effort connects thousands of businesses to immediate environmental benefit.

Participating local businesses include Danielle’s Hair Design; Capelli Salon; Boomerang Hair Studio; Ivy’s Beauty Salon; The Hair Specialist; Adara Salon; Hair Affair; Setsuko’s Beauty Salon; Wave

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Top left: Post “Boom-B-Q”: Stockings filled with hair clippings. (Photo cour-tesy of Matter of Trust)Above: (L-R) Suzie Woods and Dani-elle Coelho of Danielle’s Hair Design get ready to ship their first contribution.Left: Mobile pet groomers Josh and Marki Fickewirth heard about hair booms from a customer and signed up.

(L-R) Larry Zellers, Brian Russell and Larry Wagner fill a stocking at Capelli Salon.

Below: (L-R) Debra Trulson and Jean-nie Frank-Bergquist with their favorite customer, Capt. Ken Johnson, USN ret.

(L-R) Carmen Guerra and Carole Campo of Hair Affair.

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