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Saturday, June 6 Art opening’ Book Signing

John McCleary with photographs, artwork and memorabilia of the 1960s and 1970s. 3-6

#1 student at PGHS • Page 5

Phoenix rising • Page 6

Butterfly Criterium • Page 7

Tuesday, June 30 One-day class Restaurant Service

The Lodge at Pebble Beach $50 (includes lunch) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Reg. deadline June 23 Call 831-262-2194

Mondays June 22-July 6

June 5-11, 2009

Pacific Grove Community News

Vol. I, Issue 37

How many officials does it take to cut a ribbon?

Painting & Drrawing for teens 13-17 PG Art Center $45 3 classes 10:30-1 p.m. Call 626-4259

Saturday June 6

Film Festival “Think Beyond Plastics” See ad page 11 Cannery Row IMAX 640 wave St. 3 films: $6 each or $15 package 12-7 pm www.seastudios.org

Through June 30 Memories of a Giants Fan SF Giants Memorabilia at PG Library

from the collection of Jana deck PRESS RELEASE Free Tues. noon-7:00 p.m. Wed. & thurs. 10-5 Fri. & Sat. noon-5 To: RE: PR Date: Exhibit Dates: Date/Time: Event Location: Contact:

All Media SF Giants Memorabilia Exhibit at PGPL June 4, 2009 Exhibit runs through June 30, 2009 During library hours (see below for specifics) 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove Jana Deck: [email protected] (please don’t publish address)

emorabilia o IAN TS M FG S nD eck SF GIANTS Memorabilia on Deck The public is invited to the Pacific Grove Public Library during the month of June for Memories of a Giants Fan, a free exhibit of San Francisco Giants treasures from the collection of Pacific Grove’s greatest Giants fan, Jana Deck.

Courtesy of Jana Deck

The display includes items commemorating some of the all-time great Giants players, including Willie McCovey, Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, and Deck’s favorite Giant, Robby Thompson. An array of signed caps, baseballs, programs, buttons, and dolls hearken back memories of events ranging from the Giants’ move to San Francisco in 1954 to the last game played at Candlestick Park. Croix de Candlestick buttons, a souvenir bag from Stitch-N-Pitch (one of the annual MLB-wide knitting events), and collectibles from the fateful 1989 World Series are also on display.

June 6 Deadline

For more information about exhibits at the PGPL, contact Linda Pagnella at (831) 648-5760, or email [email protected]. The Pacific Grove Public Library is located at 550 Central avenue. The Library is open free to the public Tuesdays from 12:00 noon - 7:00 p.m., Wednesdays & Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., and Fridays & Saturdays from 12:00 noon - 5:00 p.m. Please call to confirm hours, as they may change without notice.

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It takes a lot to cut the ribbon when the project is as big as Howard Cowen Stadium, the Pacific Grove High School Breakers’ new home. Renovated with Measure D funds voted on by the citizens, the stadium has been under construction for nearly a year. For more pictures of the ceremonies, see our website at www.cedarstreettmes.com.

Big Sur: June Update Museum agreement crawls forward By Cameron Douglas and Darci D’Anna

Pacific Grove Museum Foundation member Judd Perry told the City Council that he and other volunteers have spent what amounts to thousands of hours working on details of an agreement between the newlyformed foundation and the City of Pacific Grove to form a public/private partnership operating agreement and lease for the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. The Museum Association has spent countless hours on the agreement, and will hold another meeting next Wednesday, June 11. The City Attorney, City Manager, and Director of Management and Budget have also spent hours and hours of staff time working on the agreement. The City Council itself has heard hours of public discussion and has bantered details back and forth, something they must do in public at City Council meetings

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With reports coming in of deeper budget cuts and possible state park closures, there’s a lot of concern about local revenue in the Big Sur village. Many are wondering what the summer will bring in the way of camping and tourism. Teresa Bradford, owner of the Heart Beat Gallery at River Inn, suggested there might be ways to keep park maintenance on track if regular park workers were laid off. Bradford pointed out that California has an untapped labor resource in the prison system. “Put the low-risk inmates to work,” Bailey Bridge she said. “We’re already paying their living expenses.” Rene Robles, General Manager of Big in flux.” Price told us, “A lot of things are Sur Lodge, gave his perspective on the on the table. We’re operating as a normal, possibility of park closure. “It’s still under summer camping season.” discussion. Maybe they’ll close it (the park), Price explained that because of but I don’t think they will. There’s always the April mudslide, the usual advance a solution. It’s a big industry. There’s a lot campsite registration for Memorial Day of revenue, for the state park and for the didn’t happen. Crews worked long hours community. The private sector is interested, to install the Bailey bridge and get things and things can be worked out. I think the ready as best they could. As soon as word government is asking us, “What can you do went out that reservations were open for to keep the park open?” Memorial Day, the campgrounds sold out Out by the road, construction crews in an hour and a half. worked to complete a wider entrance to the The mudslide originated from park and a left turn lane from southbound Pfeiffer Falls. Cedar Street Times learned Highway One. that the Falls area is now open, but due On site at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park to extreme damage to parts of the trail, Curtis Price, State Park Superintendent of See PARKS Page 2 the Monterey District, said “The situation is

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a minor detour has been routed. “Just follow the signs,” say rangers. The Superintendent also cleared up some questions about the installation of a onelane, temporary “Bailey Bridge” to the campgrounds. “The idea was to re-align how vehicles get in and out of the park. We took the old bridge out because of the potential for mudslides after the fires. We started new projects to install a vehicle bridge and pedestrian bridge. Four abutments have actually been poured. But when the 2000 Parks & Water Bond funding got frozen, the contractor was told to go home.” Price further explained that the old bridge had aged to the point where it was not worth putting back in. Hence, the Bailey bridge. Price expressed some puzzlement over Sacramento’s proposed cuts in state parks as a means of solving budget problems. “Why the emphasis on state parks?” Price asked. “I mean, we’re one-tenth of one percent of the state budget.” It’s a good question. As groups rally to support our state parks, some also point out that a reduction in park supervision is potentially quite dangerous. Price summed it up this way: “It’s been a challenging year, with the fires, the mud and the loss of bond funding. But the public really supports the parks. This park is extremely popular. The demand here far outweighs the supply.”

Above, left: Lodge entrance three days after the mudslide in April, 2009. Photo courtesy Rain Greenslate. above, right: work on the entrace and the highway. Below: Tourists arriving at the Lodge in June, 2009. Photos by Cameron Douglas.

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be calculated and the because of Brown Act City’s contribution restrictions. to the Museum will What’s the Despite all that increase accordingly. rush? work, there is more yet Conversely, if the The American to do. The City Council City’s budget goes Association of Museums voted unanimously down, so does the accreditation visit is to approve the contribution to the set for October, 2009. first reading of an Museum. The City The biggest obstacle to ordinance approving also retains the right continued accreditation is the agreement, but to reduce the annual the question of financial various members raised support beyond that support by the “parent” questions – some also formula if the City organization, the City. posed by members Council finds an The Foundation, the of the public – and emergency need to do Museum Association, asked for answers and so. the Museum Manager revisions before hearing In addition, Lori Mannel and curator the second reading. the cost of half an Mark Walker are anxious And that will require a employee and materials to be able to show the special meeting. for janitorial will be accreditation team that The Council was borne by the city, but is agreements are in place due for an annual already included in the and that proper care is vacation and was not public works budget. thus being taken of the scheduled to hold a Some of the other collections. With that in meeting on June 17, issues included a hand, the Museum can but they will do so in clause in the agreement both lend and borrow order to hear the second concerning naming artifacts and improve reading. rights. It is common exhibits at the Museum. As Mayor Dan Cort practice to offer said, “The definition of naming rights to major a good deal is when donors, and questions both parties go away a arose concerning the little unhappy.” length of such naming rights should the Questions raised included points about agreement fall through at some future the loan of artifacts to other institutions date. and the borrowing of artifacts. A big issue was made of the rights A member of the public asked about for the Museum Foundation to use the the cost for liability insurance for injuries: Museum. Chautauqua Hall, the City Will it fall on the Museum Foundation Community Center or other City property or the City? The City, Attorney Laredo for private events. Currently, such use will responded, has insurance already so there be allowed free of charge unless, within will be no additional cost. The Foundation 30 days, a third party is willing to pay for will pay for its liability insurance and will the space on the same date. The Museum indemnify and defend the city. Foundation would then have the option The City, under the agreement, of paying the rent or losing the space. keeps ownership of the building and so Should the foundation charge fees for a will pay for fire insurance. But questions Museum-related event, all proceeds woul arose about who has the liability for go to the foundation. If they were to hold repairs and upgrades, especially the very a non-Museum event, they would agree expensive upgrades necessary to meet to split the proceeds with the City. The ADA guidelines. Foundation would obtain its own licensing Fiscal impact questions around for any alcohol served at such events. potential hidden costs also came up Other questions, such as operation from Councilmembers and the public. of the Museum Store, donations from the The City’s contribution, according to Butterfly Sanctuary, responsibility for a Director of Management and Budget Jim survey of the collections at the Museum, Becklenberg, will be about $150,000 per the Lighthouse, and City Hall remain to year for the next three years, which is be hammered out. the same amount the City had budgeted Signatures on the agreement will already. The City’s contribution is based on likely happen, but there are many review a ratio formula relative to the city’s budget. deadlines and checks and balances so it If the City’s entire General Fund budget may be months before the ink actually goes up, the percentage increase would dries.

Council set to designate Safe Baby Surrender Site By Cameron Douglas

At their next scheduled meeting on June 17, the Pacific Grove City Council will consider a Safely Surrendered Baby program, which would designate the fire station as a safe surrender site. The Safely Surrendered Baby law (SB1368) first went into effect on January 1, 2001. Governor Schwartzenegger signed legislation extending the law permanently as of January 1, 2006. The law provides that no parent or person having legal custody of a newborn infant less than 72 hours of age may be prosecuted for abandonment if he or she voluntarily surrenders physical custody of the child to a hospital or any other safe surrender site designated by the County Board of Supervisors. Safe surrender sites receive a supply of kits consisting of program information, identification wristbands for the infant and surrendering adult, and a voluntary questionnaire about the infant. The voluntary questionnaire is intended to provide information to assist medical personnel and the County pertaining to any potential health

No parent or person having legal custody of a newborn infant less than 72 hours of age may be prosecuted for abandonment if he or she voluntarily surrenders physical custody of the child to a hospital or any other safe surrender site issues that may impact the surrendered infant. As of last June 30, there were 251 newborns safely surrendered in California. Los Angeles County led the state with 59 babies safely surrendered since the program started. On the other side of the issue, another 149 infants had been found alive across the state following their illegal abandonment. Under the SSB law, a parent or person with lawful custody can safely surrender a baby without fear of prosecution within 72 hours of birth. The law requires the child be taken to a public or private hospital, fire station or other designated site. This provides a safe alternative for desperate parents who are unwilling or unable to keep their babies.

At the time of surrender, an identification bracelet is placed on the baby. A matching bracelet is provided for the surrendering parent or lawful guardian in case they decide to reclaim the child. The babies are then given medical treatment and placed in a foster or pre-adoptive home. The surrendering parent or lawful guardian is given up to 14 days from time of surrender to reclaim the baby. Forty-six other states have such programs in place to help prevent abandonment. Kelly Davidian, a Monterey fire captain, explained what happens when a baby is surrendered at a fire station. “We basically treat it like a medical. We call for an ambulance, turn the baby over to the ambulance team and they take the child to the hospital.” (For Monterey and Pacific Grove, that hospital would be CHOMP.) “The hospital contacts the county Child Protective Services and notifies them that a baby has been surrendered.” Costs associated with the requested action are negligible and can be accommodated within the existing fire department budget. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors must concurrently approve the program before it can start in Pacific Grove.

Feast of Lanterns Art Competition issues a call for artists to enter

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and the Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns have issued an open call for entries to all artists for its juried art competition. Artists’ entries celebrating this 104 year-old festival may be in the form of paintings, photography, fabric art, or mixed media. Entries must be received no later than 5:00 pm on June 6, 2009. There is a cash prize for the winner. Art submitted must be original work and represent this year’s theme: Feast of Lanterns – Lanterns From All Nations Make a Brighter World. All entries must be received by the Pacific Grove Feast of Lanterns via Cedar Street Times, Monday through Thursday, office located at 311A Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove by 5:00 pm Saturday, June 6. Artists may also make special arrangements to drop off their work on weekends by calling Sheree Flisakowski at 831.657.9509. Accepted entries will be exhibited in the Museum from June 27 through July 26.

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Writers’ Corner THE GREAT BEYOND By Bruce Cowan I am six, but remember not when I was born I remember only three years past A lifetime lies within three years hence Grade school, vacations, I’m just a kid Many lifetimes lie ahead . . . And then the Great Beyond I am ten, but remember not when I was born I do remember seven years past My lifetime grows in seven years hence Junior high, High school, Military? College? Many lifetimes lie ahead . . . And then the Great Beyond

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I am twenty, but remember not when I was born I remember those seventeen years past One lifetime stretches seventeen years hence Graduate school? Marriage? Career? Retire? At least three lifetimes lie ahead . . . And then the Great Beyond I am fifty, but remember not when I was born Forty seven years in my mind have passed My lifetime stretches to its final end Perhaps one lifetime lies ahead . . . and then the Great Beyond I am seventy, but remember not when I was born My head recalls sixty seven years past My future stretches--years, months--until what day? Will I simply fade away . . . Into the Great Beyond Looking ahead is different now I may be somewhere else I may be someone else I may be nowhere at all . . . In the Great Beyond Cedar Street Times has supported the Young Writers’ Club of Pacific Grove High School by publishing the poetry of the members. Now that the school year is over, we welcome pieces by the public, both poetry and short prose. Please email your submissions to [email protected] and include your name and contact phone number. We would like to present such pieces on a space-available basis.

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High Hats & Parasols Pacific Grove news from 1912 Grove teams defeated

The high school girls and boys who traveled to San Jose did so for the purpose of playing basketball against the boys and girls teams from State Normal School. The journey proved to be of little avail. The boys played a close game, which the school from San Jose won 27 to 25. The State Normal girls defeated its Grove counterparts by a score of 40 to 10.

Country club organizing

The Del Monte Golf and Country Club has filed articles of incorporation in the office of corporations in the office of county clerk T. P. Joy. The principal place of business is Del Monte. The club’s purposes, as set forth in the articles, are to acquire, improve, and maintain a club house for social intercourse among its members under such rules and regulations as may be established. Directors are H. R. Warner, Emett S. Husted, and Thomas Lee of Del Monte; E. H. Hotonu of Pacific Grove; and W. O. Teaby of Monterey. As pecuniary benefit is not an object, the corporation has no capital stock.

Chinese prisoners unable to put up bail

Mah Tin Leh, Gal Wong Chin, and Lei Unima have been charged with conspiracy to violate the immigration laws of the United States. The men were given preliminary hearings. They are suspected of being involved in the operations of the smuggling launch, Comrade, which drops anchor at night along the beaches at Monterey and Pacific Grove to discharge its human cargo. Pending the hearings, the Chinese had been at liberty due to the postings of nominal bonds. After the preliminary hearing, Commissioner Daugherty raised the bond amount to $7,000 for each man. The prisoners will probably be shipped, shackled, to Los Angeles for federal trial. If found guilty, the men may be imprisoned or sent back to China.

Card party at hotel

The assistant manager of the Pacific Grove Hotel, J. W. Foster, believes it necessary to acquaint more people with the presence and services of the hotel for which he works. Foster has therefore organized a free card party to which all are invited. Refreshments will be served throughout. Mr. Foster will serve as host.

Two Grove stores burglarized, crooks nabbed

The Pacific Grove stores, Cummings Jewelry and McEachren’s Furniture, have been burglarized. Thanks, however, to the fast work of PG Constable Phil Oyer, the men have both been captured and placed behind bars in this city’s lockup. One military man, from the Presidio, and one civilian have been captured and accused. The arrested are Private J. Gundy and Mister I. Smith. Both men have confessed and have relinquished all their loot. Most of the loot was buried in the ground near the Presidio gate. Chief of Police Englund praised the work of Oyer profusely.

Popular Pacific Grove girl marries

Miss Carolyn Macauley, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. J. P. Macauley, was married yesterday. The young man of her choice was Clayton Pierce McGuire, who has been living in Auburn, Pacer County. Miss Macauley had been dwelling with her parents on Spruce Avenue in Pacific Grove. The couple said that they planned to reside in Auburn. The parents indicated they approved of the match and the move, Rev. Macauley adding that he considered the groom an exceptional chap. The ceremony was performed in the parsonage of the Methodist Church by the Rev. Wm. Burchett.

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Snippets from the station log No hard feelings

PGPD was notified of three “intent to reposess” actions pending in the city. Two of the registered owners had been notified and were waiting. The third registered owner, who lives on Fountain Avenue, may not be quite so cooperative. He is believed to be unaware of the action.

Off to jail

An audible alarm summoned PGPD officers to a business address. Upon arrival, they noticed a male subject attempting to flee. They further discovered that the subject had apparently attempted to gain entry by breaking a glass door with a hammer. The subject was arrested and transported to county jail.

Anyone there?

A resident living on Forest Avenue reported having been bothered by annoying phone calls. The resident had no suspect information.

Hatfields and McCoys?

Neighbors living next door to each other haven’t been getting along. In fact, the two parties have confessed to an on-going feud. Each has stooped to harassing acts. Most recently, one of the neighbors opened and left a can of cat food on the roof of the other’s car. No damage was done, but cat prints were obvious on the roof. The victim indicated that he wanted the police notified, even though he had no proof of the act.

Alleged bill collector threatens to get tough

A Pacific Grove resident notified police of receiving a large number of phone calls. The caller identifies himself as a representative of a loan company. The resident denied the claim, and asked the caller to stop calling. The representative refuses and gets verbally abusive. He then threatens the victim’s family with abusive acts in retaliation. The victim could provide the police with no suspect information.

Stay out, please

A tenant and landlord are at odds. The landlord has threatened to enter the tenant’s dwelling without notification. The tenant has asked the landlord not to. Police were summoned. The landlord was advised that if he did enter the residence without proper notification he could be charged with trespassing.

Everything checks out fine

A representative of Adult Protective Services asked police if an officer could join him for a welfare check of an individual living on Maple Avenue. A neighbor had called, stated that he was worried having not seen the individual for several days. After arrival, the officers could not locate the man, but everything else appeared in good order. It appeared that the subject was able to care for himself. No cause for further investigation was discovered.

Burglary suspect apprehended after foot chase Chief of Police Darius Engles highly praised the work of Officer Jeff Haas and Sergeant Jeff Fenton in apprehending a “smash-and-grab” burglary suspect. The officers were patrolling on foot on Tuesday, June 2 at 3:15 a.m. in the area of 15th and Central when they heard the burglar alarm sounding at the Central Avenue Pharmacy located at 133 15th Street. The officers observed a subject running away from the scene and a foot pursuit ensued. The subject was caught on 15th Street near Ocean View Blvd. The subject was identified as Jesus Romo (age 29) from Castroville. Evidence was located at the scene and on his person linking him to the crime. Additiomally, surveillance footage from the pharmacy placed Romo at the scene.

Check-ins at the Pacific Grove Hotel

J. L. Blair (San Jose), J. P. Weir (San Francisco), B. W. De Ross (Pacific Grove), H. Benjamin (San Francisco). From the market place… ü

You may leave an order to have your chimney swept at the office of the Pacific Grove Review. The work will be accomplished within a week by a skilled team of Japanese sweepers.

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Paul’s Furniture Store is offering beautiful, handmade section tables at special pricing for a short time only.

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A good mare with foal is being offered to the right buyer. The horse and her colt may be seen at 226 Cedar Street.

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Send us your history Have you been holding on to a historical story of general interest relating to Pacific Grove and area? Participate in High Hat and Parasols by writing a few notes and sending them in. We’ll turn your draft into newsworthy print material for inclusion in our historical column, High Hats and Parasols. Be sure to include the approximate date of the happening. Mail to: Jon Guthrie, High Hats and Parasols, c/o Cedar Street Times, 311A Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950. Prefer e-mail? [email protected]. Would the lady who wrote about her uncle (or great uncle) and the fireworks accident please write again? We have misplaced your letter and are anxious to begin the research.

Pollacci release terms changed

Thomas Pollacci spent several days in jail after spending too much time at church last Friday. Superior Court Judge Russell Scott ruled that was a violation of Pollacci’s release. At his attorney’s suggestion, Pollacci had been under GPS surveillance and confined to his parents’ home in Pebble Beach except for meetings with lawyers and to attend church. The surveillance showed he had stayed away too long last Friday. Scott raised the bail from $300,000 to $400,000, but did away with the electronic surveillance and lifted the home confinement. Pollacci was no longer in custody as of Wednesday. Pollacci has pleaded not guilty to three counts of rape from an incident at Ron’s Liquors, where he worked in April 2008. There will be a hearing in Scott’s courtroom on July 10 to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial. “He’s free to leave his house,” said prosecutor Christina Johnson. “Under the court order, he’s not to be with any unrelated females without supervision, not to give any false names and not to work in any capacity where he is checking anyone’s identification.” It was not made clear what the judge considers to be proper supervision, other than the presence of another adult. The Pacific Grove Police Department has been advised of these Thomas Ronald Pollaci

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PGHS Class of �09 Valedictorian: Jeehee Cho one who taught me how to write. Even after she retired, she took more English classes, more poetry classes, always seeking to broaden her knowledge. That’s something I admire.

By Cameron Douglas

In the summer before her seventh grade, Jeehee Cho moved from Pleasant Grove, Utah, to Pacific Grove, California. Since then, her academic and athletic achievements have accelerated to the honor of class Valedictorian for 2009. Jeehee took time out from her busy schedule to stop in and chat with Cedar Street Times.

In seventh and eighth grade, I had a science teacher named Mr. Osborne. He made science fun. Another one would have to be my history teacher, Mr. Powers. He really helped me learn the material thoroughly.

CST: What motivates you to excel?

CST: Tell us about Hot Chocolate Party Productions.

CHO: Education is a big part of the Korean culture. My dad came to the U.S. to go to graduate school at Brigham Young University, and decided to stay because there are so many educational opportunities in this country. He wanted his children to have that. Education has been a really big part of our family. My parents have always supported me through it. They’ve never pressured me. They just told me to do my best. Going off to college, I take that same idea. I want to gain a better understanding of everything that’s going on. I want to have enough education to educate my children as well.

CHO: Michael Yanoska is one of my really good friends, and he’s the founder of that group. We make YouTube videos showing the PGHS version of the TV show, “The Office.” Michael does all the script writing. It’s a lot of fun! I play the role of Kelly. She’s kind of a side character. CST: What changes would you like to see in Pacific Grove? CHO: I feel that young people here — myself included — don’t really know what’s going on in the world. If we can all open our eyes and see what’s happening around us and become more involved, I think we’ll make Pacific Grove a little better.

CST: Are you thinking of home schooling at some point? CHO: Not necessarily. A lot of people don’t value the occupation of stayat-home mom. When I was young, my mom did that, and I think it really helped my education. I’m not saying I don’t want a career. After I pursue a career and get married, if I

have kids, then I plan on becoming a stay-at-home mom. As a parent, I should be able to help my kids with their education. CST: What teachers have made the most

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Open space parking plan is complete By Joe Fabeets

The Pacific Grove Public Works recommendations for parking at the Rip Van Winkle Open Space were continued once again by the PG City Council when other agenda items took needed time. The item had been continued from May 20 and will now be rescheduled a second time. The City Council, which was due for a summer recess, will instead meeton June 17 to discuss the matter of the public/ private partnership between the City and the Museum Foundation, but at this time it is not know whether the recommendations regarding Rip Van Winkle Open space will be heard. The process began last summer, when CAL FIRE, the contracted agency for fire protection in Pebble Beach, contacted the City of Pacific Grove with concerns about access through the Open Space at the Congress Avenue fire gate. In January, at the request of several regular park users, City Council directed the Traffic Safety Commission to form a subcommittee consisting of City Staff, members of the Traffic Safety Commission and the Beautification and Natural Resources Committee. The subcommittee created a plan to address parking and safety issues while maintaining access to fire roads. The Traffic Commission received the subcommittee’s recommendations on April 14, and, after selecting an alternative, made its recommendation to City Council. The proposed plan continues to incorporate the parallel parking established by City staff, creates five zones and adds decomposed granite to stabilize the ground. The proposed plan enhances the parking area located south of the gate by removing two stunted oak trees and a large stump. Another oak tree would be removed to facilitate more parallel parking. The planting of other oak trees within the Open Space area would mitigate the removal of that tree. In his report, Traffic Engineer Malcolm Knisely noted that all proposed changes to the Open Space Park area require

Cost estimate $3,900

Above: Zone B before improvements. At right, a diagram of the proposed changes. Photos: Left, Malcolm Knisely, Pacific Grove’s Traffic Engineer, and right, Celia Martinez, the city’s Public Works Director. approval from the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District, and from the successor to Del Monte Properties. The Open Space extends all the way to the edge of the pavement on Congress Avenue. Costs for the project are estimated at $1,200 for staff time and equipment, $1,700 for materials and $1,000 for tree work and planting, for a total of $3,900.

Below, left: Sarah Lewis and Jan Roehl, Traffic and Safety Commissioners, and right: George Shayne, Chairman. Other members of the Traffic and Safety Commission include Tony Prock, Winston Elstob, Henry Leinen and David Terry.

June 5, 2009 CEDAR STREET Times • Page 7

Butterfly Criterium flies home

After a hiatus of nearly 30 years, a prestige event in the cycling world returned to Pacific Grove last weekend. Though sparsely attended by the local public, the field of participants was full and drew racers and fans from all parts of the state. We spoke with race fans from Visalia, San Jose, Santa Rosa and Monterey as well as people from Pacific Grove. There were races in many categories for men and women, and a race for the younger set which drew smiles from onlookers. About 20 vendors had booths, offering everything from free hats and massage to bicycle tune-ups and information. Photos top, left and right, by Vince Tuminello. Photos left and below by Dixie Layne.

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PG Community High School graduating class ʼ09

Front row, L-R: Jenna Rambo, Joey Davies, Persio Tomingas, Kyle Sumpter: Back Row, L-R: Chris Butler, Mikey Selbicky, Matthew Williams. Separate photos: Petika Hilton, left, and Michaella Miller, right.

Their mascot says it all: “You show the world: You are the Phoenix” They come to Pacific Grove Community High School for many reasons, but they’re all going places when they graduate. On their last day of high school, they were finishing up their yearbook and looking forward to the summer vacation. Younger students were working on the computers, painting banners, reading. The students are self-motivated and have diverse skills and aspirations, and the best part is that they all seem to be friends. Pacific Grove Community High School Vision Statement Pacific Grove Community High School will: Provide Students with the opportunity for high school graduation and pursuit of vocational goals and post high school education; Ensure competency in academic, critical thinking and problem solving skills; Maximize opportunities for students to develop the positive values of self-reliance, initiative, kindness, resourcefulness, creativity and responsibility; Maintain a learning situation which encourages the student to follow his or her own interests and pace. Recognize that the best learning takes place when the student, in partnership with staff, cultivates his or her own desire to learn and recognizes personal responsibility for the education process. Jenna Rambo will attend Monterey Peninsula College. She eventually wants to go into the film industry, but hasn’t decided which end of the camera she prefers. Joey Davies is interested in producing movies as well, but says that he will wait until spring to begin college. He works for his father’s company, Joseph Davies Window Cleaning, where he has for the past eight years. Matthew Williams will also attend Monterey Peninsula College. He intends to take general education

classes at first, but eventually will major in automotive repair where he knows he will likely always be able to find work. Kyle Sumpter has already taken steps to join the United States Marine Corps, having completed one test already. Many of his family members are in various branches of the military, but none are in the Marines which is why it’s his first choice. He wants to go overseas. Chris Butler is considering joining his brother and sister at Ft. Stewart in Georgia, where they are in the military, for the summer. He intends eventually to become a massage therapist and chiropractor, because he sees that there is a need for it among military personnel. Persis Tomingas intends to move to Japan and learn to produce music there. Her mother is Japanese, and Persis speaks the language, so she’s willing to go abroad alone. She’s not particular about what style of music she produces – she just wants to learn how to do it. Mikey Selbicky, who works at Grapes of Wrath catering, will likely attend Monterey Peninsula College for a year but he intends to transfer to Orange Coast Community College. The guitarist, who has performed locally on a number of occasions, wants to move to Orange County with some friends from Pacific Grove. Petika Hilton also wants to move to Southern California -- Costa Mesa to be exact, where she has an aunt. She’ll continue working at a frozen yogurt stor on Cannery Row to save the money for her move. Michaella Miller, who works at PG Juice and Java, will also continue her job but she plans to go to Monterey Penincula College and major in psychology. She wants to take some more writing classes and pursue her art. Principal Matt Bell opened the graduation ceremonies on June 5 and turned the podium over to

Brad Woodyard. Brad is the head teacher at Pacific Grove Community High School. He teaches science, mathematics and art, including jewelry making. He’s hoping to find local artists and musicians willing to share their skills with the students in the coming year. He gave the dedication speech at the gradiation ceremony, thanking friends, teachers, counselors, and especially parents for their support of the students. He also gave thanks for Charlyse Estes, the administrative assistant who “holds everything together.” She reports to principal, Matt Bell. Elena Diebolt teaches English and Social Studies there. She is dedicated to the students and works with them in the garden project of which she is justly proud. Elena took turns with Brad introducing each student as they were given their diploma. They said something personal about each student, and each student was given a rose with their diploma, which they then carried into the audience and handed to their mothers. Joey Davies, the class valedictorian, gave a brief speech ending with “May you all live long and prosper!” and in place of more speeches, the audience was treated to music by Mikey Selbicky, Joey Davies, and Blaise Fletcher-Naar (a junior). Mikey and his mother did a duet of “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes.” Altogether, it was a unique ceremony for a unique group of graduates.

Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind. -Dr. Seuss, quoted at the PG Community High School graduation.

Below: The student garden wa beds were installed, and proper soil was brought in. A fence to protect the garden from deer was installed. Students can grow their choice of vegetables, herbs, or flowers and the harvest is theirs to use as they wish. Artichokes, zucchini, sweet peas, bok choy, red and white onions, dill, cilantro, tomatoes, cabbage, strawberries, pumpkins and more are part of the bounty. Over the summer, advisor Elena Diebolt will care for the gardens and they’ll be ready for the new students next fall.

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Just Call Him B: His Coffee House Story

his skilled staff brew coffee, steep tea, offer pastries, host wine tastings, and provide camaraderie at 120 Country Club Gate in Pacific Grove.

By Jon Guthrie

Bunrim Pin enjoys having people call him B. That’s “B” as in “B’s” coffee house of Pacific Grove, where Bunrim … er, B serves as manager and proprietor. The “B” works out well. Few can either pronounce or spell his other name. So why does B dabble in beverages? Well, B says he’s trying to provide Pacific Grove with a place of camaraderie, conversation, and (of course) delicious munchies and superior coffee. Actually, you can write that superior with an upper case “S” and you have the name of B’s roaster-supplier: Superior Coffee of Fremont. Now B has moved B’s Coffee House from downtown on Lighthouse to a new location where once the Black Forest held sway. For B, customers are what the coffee business is all about. He likes people. “If I can do something to improve someone’s day, I’ve done what I set out to do. Selling coffee is secondary.” Now B, his special someone Rebecca Gamecho, and

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Make kraut whether you’re a race fan or not Neil Jameson

The Retired Firehouse Cook Some crazy friends of ours (and most of them are about a bubble off) have an annual party to celebrate the 24 of Hours of Le Mans race in Europe. They set up the big screen TV and the DVD player and open their Pebble Beach home to all the race fans they know for a huge 24hour pot luck and sometimes slumber party. They show old footage as well as watching the minute-by-minute action and it’s great fun. We go for the food. Though we’ve volunteered for SCRAMP for nearly 15 years and just a couple of weeks ago went to the Indy 500, we’re not up on drivers and manufacturers and teams. It’s just a good time and an excuse to eat. This year, Dean and Monica’s invitation said that they’ll be honoring Audi’s big win last year by serving sauerkraut and sausage as a main course. Dessert will pay tribute to Peugeot with crepes. Me, I’ll probably take salsa as my contribution – it goes with everything. I got to thinking about sauerkraut. We always have some on hand to have with sausage, pork roast or pork chops, and I’ve always been a fan of those foods, even should Corvette win the race. Back in the days of sailing ships and long sea voyages, they would take barrels of kraut on the ships because it was a naturally preserved vegetable, and being high in vitamin C it helped prevent scurvy Sauerkraut is nothing more than fermented cabbage and the only other ingredient needed besides the cabbage is salt. I’ve had sauerkraut with caraway seeds in it, but that’s not vital to do anything more than salt. The salt draws the sugary juices out of the cabbage and lets it ferment. If you want to make your own sauerkraut (and what self-respecting German household doesn’t have a 5-gallon crock out on the service porch, full of kraut?) here’s how to do it. Making your own sauerkraut Firstly, use non-iodized salt. Iodine prevents the fermentation so this is very important. Get pickling salt or canning salt. Secondly, the cabbage: The larger the cabbage, the sweeter. Thirdly, you will need a shredder (or a lot of energy) and a crock. Do not use a metal pot of any type, and if

you use a non-food-grade plastic container like a storage container, you should line it with a food-grade plastic bag because there are chemicals in those storage containers. You might be able to snag a food grade 5-gallon bucket at a restaurant’s back door, or hunt around the thrift shops for crocks. If five gallons sounds like too much, and you plan to make a miniature quantity, remember that the ratio is 2.5 percent salt to cabbage by weight. That works out to about 3 tablespoons of salt for every 5 pounds of cabbage. Too much salt wilts the kraut (you want it crunchy), too little and it will mold because of the sugars.

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Wash the cabbage well and shred it into long thin pieces. Put the first 5 pounds in a big bowl, add the salt, and mix it well. Let it stand for about 10 minutes to wilt the leaves slightly and begin to draw out the sugary juices. After 10 minutes, put it in the crock. You can press it with a wooden spoon or take a dinner plate and put it on top of the kraut and press it until enough of the juice rises to the top to cover the kraut with at least an inch of juice. Keep doing this, layer by later, until your chosen container is full. Leave 4 or 5 inches at the top. Get a food grade plastic bag, fill it with salt water (again – no iodine!) and put it on top to make a lid. This little magic trick reduces the odds of spoilage, though the old-fashioned way was a clean clock with a dinner plate on top and a crock lid. Most of those got broken so you will probably not find one in a thrift store! The kraut really needs to be protected from the air while it ferments or you’ll end up with something even the raccoons won’t want. Put your container someplace where the temperature is constant. At room temperature, it will probably take 3 weeks. Any warmer (like the top of the refrigerator) will speed it up and any colder will slow it down. Check your kraut every day. You may find that yeasts and molds form on the surface, and it’s not fatal. Just skim them off, along with any discolored cabbage. If you’re using a cloth instead of a bag of salt water, rinse it out every day. Seal it up carefully after each check. When your kraut is ready to eat, you can rinse it to make it less salty. If you intend to eat it every day, you can probably just leave it in the crock and dip into it but I’d recommend canning it or freezing it. We don’t live where you can put it out in the freezing weather. Personally, I only make enough for an industrial-sized mayonnaise jar and I keep it in the refrigerator. Here’s a way to fix it with pork roast: Use a baking dish. Put the pork roast in it and shake some pepper and garlic powder on top. Put a couple of inches of sauerkraut all around the roast, and you may want to add some small baking onions or Pippin apples, quartered and cored. Or both. Bake the pork roast for two to three hours, depending on the size, in a 350 degree oven. You want the meat thermometer (if you use one) to reach 180 degrees. You can put it all out on a platter and slice it, or if you’re at the firehouse, just slice it in the baking dish. Pork roasts don’t have a lot of fat so the sauerkraut won’t be greasy. So on June 14-15, while you’re relaxing or mowing the lawn, think of me pretending to be in Monaco and eating sauerkraut.

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The Green Page

Coast Live Oaks an alternative in local home landscaping Bruce Cowan

Expert Opinion In addition to Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) and Monterey cypress (Cupressus macrocarpa), a third tree dominates most of the forests and landscapes of Pacific Grove and the greater Monterey Peninsula. This is the coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia). Coast live oak has a far greater natural range in coastal California than either Monterey pine or cypress. In most of Pacific Grove’s forested areas, at least where protected from direct ocean winds, the oaks become the climax trees because they are more shade tolerant than pines. Oaks thrive in the shade of pines, while pines cannot grow well under oaks. Oaks are preferable in many ways as landscape trees for small yards because they do not grow as large as pines or cypress, and healthy oaks seldom blow over in windstorms. Oaks are long-lived, up to 300 years under ideal conditions. Unfortunately, many oaks have shorter lives in landscapes because of a pathogen--oak root fungus (Armellaria mellea). While prevalent in many of our soils, the fungus doesn’t kill most oaks growing in the forest or unirrigated landscapes. Oaks are accustomed to our natural climate, cool rainy winters and warmer dry summers. When oaks are heavily irrigated during summer months, the fungus grows more rapidly and can kill roots and girdle the lower trunk. This can cause the tree to die in a few years. Soil piled against the trunk can also cause death by oak root fungus. To prevent oak root fungus, as a general rule irrigation should not be done closer than ten feet from the trunks of mature oaks. Water should never splash on the trunks. Lawns should not be planted under oaks. Better groundcovers under oak canopies include natural oak leaf mulch with unirrigated native plants such as wild iris (Iris douglasiana). Wood or bark chips can also be used. Newly planted oaks may be irrigated for several years. A new pathogen--sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum) has killed large numbers of trees in Big Sur but has so far not affected many oaks in

Pine trees to the rescue

Photo by Joe Fabeets

Derogatory statements made about Monterey Pine trees might have to be retracted, after four of them stood up for themselves and prevented a certain roll-over accident off Highway 68 on May 30. A 1992 Honda Civic left the roadway and slid down the embankment, headed for disaster when the heroic trees caught it. No one was seriously hurt in the accident.

Marvin Sheffield, DVM

Living Wild in PG Whenever I contemplate the possible extinction of some of our most interesting and impressive fauna, I ponder what mental aberrations the individuals of so-called humanity that were responsible for bringing these species to potential annihilation, possessed. Among the most endangered species are mammals and many bird species that once were so very plentiful, that that no one ever considered the possibility that human excesses regarding hunting, trapping, and destroying their habitats could wreak upon some of these popular species. Many of you may have heard of the conflicts between the Timber Industry and biologists, over the Spotted Owl. Those who live in the North Central States, and parts of the Rocky Mountain States, may be aware of the animosity that some ranchers have for the Black Tailed Prairie Dog, a member of the ground squirrel family. Others may have heard of the relentless shooting of the Passenger Pigeon, a really beautiful bird, once so numerous that ignorant wastrels had fun times shooting them out of their roosting trees, or killed them by hundreds of barrels full for feeding swine. Oddly enough, the passenger pigeon, was not an obnoxious bird like the imported European starling, nor did it damage or consume human crops, since these native American pigeons, were forest dwelling birds that fed on acorn mast and seeds, nuts and berries of our forest trees. Among the mammals, few were shot as wantonly as our American bison, whose numbers once were in the many millions, and whose range extended from Western New York and Pennsylvania to the Rocky Mountain states, south to Texas, and North deeply into Canada. As soon as the cross continental railroad was completed, many of the adventurers headed westward often amused themselves by indiscriminately shooting into the remaining bison herds from the moving trains, thereby wounding or slowly killing hundreds of bison that they never could recover. Decades later, wolves were often shot for merely being a wolf; they too were victims of unbridled ignorant hatred, and Old World phobias and superstitions. When the Northern and Western parts of America and some Indian lands were being ravaged by foreign settlers; trappers for the fur trade occasionally encountered the wolverine. This extremely endangered mammal is one of America’s most interesting, however more superstitions and folklore nonsense abounds regarding this intriguing member of the weasel family than virtually any other species on earth. Wolverines are the largest species and most handsome of Mustelids, to which the tiny ermine and long tailed and short tailed weasels belong to; however the closest relative to American wolverines are the Scandinavian subspecies (Gulo gulo) found in limited numbers in Northern Scandinavia, except Denmark.

Humans have always tended to anthropomorphize their own behavior to non human domestic or wild animals; never considering the fact that wolverines having been pushed to the limits of habitats where prey can be very scarce. Since the trappers were a greedy and basically ignorant lot, only intent upon how much money pelts could be worth, they never considered the demise of a species, but were intent upon getting “theirs” while the supply lasted. Some of the better educated wild animal seekers were paid by zoos, to obtain wolverines for exhibits especially in Scandinavia, but countries such as Austria, Germany, and Norway wanted handsome unblemished specimens to exhibit. The uninformed gave the wolverine the name “Glutton” as the pursuit of wolverines meant these hapless animals were forced to keep running from their would be captors, or fur traders. Any mammal that has to hunt for prey animals over huge distances, especially in the taiga, or Alaskan tundra north of the tree line, is likely to be very famished when it does find any prey sources. They naturally tend to eat ravenously or gorge if possible, since they may go for weeks before additional prey is found. If possible wolverines who sometimes may overcome an injured caribou, or find the remains of a wolf or bear kill, may eat quickly and then remove some part of the carcass and try to cache it for future feedings. What do wolverines look like and how large are they? Are they a menace to humans? The average male wolverine is roughly the size of the original Shetland sheepdog, or Shelty. Their heads are broader between the ears, and their upright ears are rounded, and sort of bear-like. Their muzzles are medium sized and much blunter than a Shelty’s would be, their eyes are a beautiful dark brown, not protruding, and in general their head and face is that of an intelligent looking quite attractive mammal. Their body is robustly built and their forelegs are slightly short for their torso and powerfully built, with broad paws. Their coats are usually a dark mink-colored brown, with a sash of yellowish-white running lengthwise down their body. The tail is medium-short in length and bushy. Their furry coat which is quite dense in the winter is often their undoing also. I have met Alaskan trappers who still insist that frost will not form on wolverine fur, and many itinerant trappers sell the pelts to use as frost free collars, or ruffs.. I found that to be another of the myths surrounding this rare mammal. The average male wolverine may weigh 40 pounds, and many are much less, depending on the availability of prey. Wolverines will and do scavenge and when hard pressed for food will attempt to chase a solitary wolf from a kill. Depending on the size of the wolf, and its determination, the wolverine may sometimes succeed, and the wolf may yield to it. However wolverines avoid wolf packs, who may or may not target

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it. As for its “legendary” ferocity, that too has been greatly exaggerated. Biologists that I know and trust in Alaska, have informed me that wolverines are usually quite timid of people, and even when they attempted to dig some out of a den, to see if pups were present, the mother wolverine growled and snarled but fled from the den. Wolverines that have languished in a painful leghold trap for several days, will attempt to bite as they are being dispatched, and why shouldn’t they? As for being dangerous, wolverines have far more to fear from the human biped than we ever could from them. Like other mustelids, wolverines have anal scent glands, which they may discharge when extremely frightened or stressed just as some of our domestic dogs do involuntarily also. I’ve only seen one wild wolverine in my life, and that was when I was returning from the Alaskan North slope and was close to Gates of The Arctic, a most beautiful part of Alaska. The wolverine was quite distant, but through my binoculars, I watched as this beautiful animal was running northward, with its characteristic semi gallop semi-bounding gait. It kept this up as it traversed hills and the valley without breaking its pace. I have seen captive wolverines, in the New York Zoological Park. The keeper would enter their enclosure and they seemed to be very friendly to him. He related and demonstrated how playful they can be, and he also introduced me to a book called “Demon of the North”, written by Peter Krott, an Austrian Forester by education; who spent many years researching and owning, handling wolverines in Finland. The book is excellent reading and contains many photographs taken by the owner. I have been informed that a solitary wolverine had been seen in the Sierra Mountains of California. Hopefully it has come to no harm but ALL Fish and Game Departments are derelict if they still allow trapping of wolverines. California has had a very poor record in that respect, but Alaska is an absolute disaster regarding trapping of any fur bearing wildlife! This animal needs our protection immediately, and should be on the Endangered Species List NOW!

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Reading marathon raises cash as children surpass goals By Jon Guthrie Saturday proved to be a day of wonderment at the public library of Pacific Grove. And that goes for grown-ups as well as for kids. Under the direction of Linda Bailey, program originator, children showed up by the dozen to “take a chair” and read their hearts out. Many came accompanied by a parent. Some parents even shared the chair and read books of their own. One mom escorted a lively group of five all the way from Salinas to join the fun. The project has a multiple purpose, according to Bailey: to acclaim the values of reading, to promote the community values of libraries, and to assist in raising funds to help keep our library operational and running smoothly. “We’ll be in business for twelve hours,” explained the director. “During that time we’ll have fourteen chairs constantly occupied. Sponsors have agreed to donate funds for each hour a kid reads.” Some visitors were so impressed by the kid’s efforts that on the spot they turned into donors. Ms. Bailey noted that one woman had dropped by to check out a book and, instead, wound up writing a check for $300. Reading choices turned out to be varied and eclectic. Nicholas Mah, for instance, concentrated on a book about Star Wars. Rachael Sands preferred reading about the Three Blind Mice. Everywhere visitors looked, different topics leaped into evidence. One child tried reading two books—different subjects—at the same time. Why do these kids do it? Danielle Zelinda said that it was really very simple. “If you want to read some book, and you don’t have it ... well, you can just come to the library and check it out. I’m reading to help raise money to save our library.” Last year’s marathon raised $10,000, which was the goal the children set for this year. And they have shattered that goal, raising $12,600 as of press time. Says Bailey, “We still had close to 40 kids there listening to ghost stories at midnight.” More photos inside.

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Low On Water By Joe Fabeets Winter is over and the results are in. If this year’s precipitation were a homework assignment, the student would be getting a C minus. According to the California Department of Water Resources website, 2008-09 is the third consecutive dry year for the state, with below average precipitation and runoff beginning in the fall of 2006. The current drought is rated “severe,” which means communities without adequate water supplies may have to enact mandatory conservation practices. The next stage would be a full-scale, “extreme” red alert. Here are some statistics from the CDWR regarding precipitation between July 1, 2008 and April 1, 2009. Out of 12 reservoirs around the state, the highest is New Bullards Bar on the Yuba River at 80 percent of capacity. The lowest is Lake Isabella on the Kern River at only

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PG City tree ordinance review continues By Cameron Douglas and Bruce Cowan Members of the city’s Beautification and Natural Resources Committee and the general public are waiting for a single, definitive version of Pacific Grove’s controversial tree replacement ordinance. Mayor Cort asked the committee to review the ordinance after recent brou-ha’s regarding the law’s specific provisions and penalties for non-compliance. The city’s tree law states, “to the extent feasible, every tree which is removed shall be replaced on site by a minimum of two trees, of a comparable use and size as determined by the city forester.” This is to be done at the property owner’s expense within 30 days after a tree removal permit is issued. Some argue that replacing one tree with two is excessive, especially in the case of Monterey pines. According to

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There were City’s proposed no real surprises on the was unveiled budget for 2009/10, which Becklenb at the City Council on Pacific erg estimated the impact May 20. But Grove negotiating salaries,” meeting there were some year if the state to be $451,000 this said Councilme new issues. Director of and Mayor Pro does raid local While such a Tem Vickie Stillwell.mber Becklenberg Management and Budget coffers. “grab” In so many Jim revised words. Councilme loss to $1.5 million his estimated revenue cities within three must be repaid to the Carmelit a previous estimate in the current year from – the issue remains years – with interest concessiona Garcia said that mber clouded in doubts such s are vital to “what-ifs.” failure of California’of $1.3 million. And keeping the and afloat, while the City Councilmember meet voter approval s budget proposition Another gloomy was a little more Lisa Bennett s to in the special prospect is direct: : “Ratchet May 19, 2009 election of possibility that there will the salaries 10 back percent across be no employee from cities by raises the specter of a “grab” concessions on salaries, the board. the state. raises and benefits That’s it,” she said. which could result In his presentatio and delays. “We in protracted negotiation n to the s Becklenb erg need to do a told them that Council, better job of there are

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From any angle, PG’s golf course is beautiful. Will raising The agenda greens fees make it any public discussion item which received more less so? Photo than cuts to players and provides at the recent by Cameron City council library funding Douglas the steepest discount from meeting was proposed fee the standard the schedule for players. It provides least 42 percent, fee (at the golf course. Golf pro Joe a significant more discount discount from Riekena and at non-peak Management the standard Director times) and Budget least 27 percent, fee (at golf at no additionaland allows for Jim Becklenbe of presented a recommen non-peak times). more discount at charge in the dation to increase rg slower months. for golf at the fees would pay $120 Non-residents cost frequent The card would offered a “new City’s municipal course resident golfers and This change for the card. ($500 for resident recommended model” for golf rates. They $600, may represent increase in seniors). With an the “Lighthouse” be increased that the daily fee for 18-holes the very frequent rate paid per round by card a resident from $40 on play for at $28 weekdays and on weekends could Pacific Grove players. For example, $45 to a which is the on summer weekends, on weekends. $42 on weekdays and time purchases an resident who currently $48 This increase for golf, instead of highest demand annual card generate approxima is expected and plays four times per week to tely $70,000 of $48 which of the standard rate Seeking to is per round. The pays approximately $5.41 maintain Pacificper year. frequent players.proposed for less recommended position in market could cost rate model “The $28 may as “the best Grove’s the same resident be more than in the area, golf value the current “annual (assuming play despite rate $10.38 pass” players increases,” proposed two pay,” said the three times per once per weekend and they new “frequent report, “But staff cards”: week). player annual the However, this discounted rate card offers a steeply rate remains competitive with • “Lighthouse for frequent extremely players.” Card” is aimed other golf courses • The proposed area. at frequent in the $20 “Monarch Card” is aimed at residents Many members and less frequent of the public

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Bill Monning hosts artist reception

Robert Lewis

Now Showing

Assemblymember Bill Monning will host a joint open house and reception for Monterey Featured Artist Erin Gafill at his Monterey District Office on June 12, 2009, from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The Assemblymember’s Monterey District Office address is 99 Pacific Street, Suite 555-D in Old Monterey and the public is welcome to attend.

The Peace of Art

Ongoing

Artisana Gallery

Artisana Gallery, 309 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, 831-655-9775 or artisanaonline.com

Gallery Talk by Princess Simpson Rashid Saturday, May 30, 2009, 2-4:30 p.m.

Live painting demo at 3 pm. Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove.

“The Peace of Art”

New Exhibit at Le Beau Soleil Gallery featuring Carole Bestor

Le Beau Soleil Gallery, in Pacific Grove , presents a new exhibit featuring the work of Carole Bestor. Carole Bestor’s acrylic and watercolor inspiration comes from nature and light. Her passion for painting brings her great joy and peace and she wishes to share this with others through her art, hence the title of this show, “The Peace of Art”. Le Beau Soleil Gallery has occupied a place in the heart of beautiful downtown Pacific Grove on Forest Avenue near the intersection of Forest and Lighthouse Avenues for nearly six years. Its lofty walls of mural work and plaster embellishments create a unique and appealing atmosphere for the display of talented local artists such as Carole Bestor, two new artists June Levin and Sally Giddings Smith, and the other Le Beau Soleil artists, Dick Gorman, Elizabeth Meyer, Kathy Sharpe, and Murray Wagnon. For more information about the artists and directions to the gallery, go to www. lebeausoleilgallery.com, or contact gallery owner Robert Lewis, at 831-402-8406.

Pacific Grove Art Center PG Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove 831-375-2208 or pgartcenter.org

MG By the Sea Gallery

MG Gallery specializes in cartoon heroes, science fiction, horror and nostalgia art from around the globe. Michael Goodell rcently opened at 170A Grand Avenue.

Ongoing Wednesdays

Figure Drawing 6-9 pm at Pacific Grove Art Center • Model fee: $10 Instructor 373-0886

Le Beau Soleil Gallery, in Pacific Grove , presents a new exhibit featuring the work of Carole Bestor and others. Carole Bestor’s acrylic and watercolor inspiration comes from nature and light. Her passion for painting brings her great joy and peace and she wishes to share this with others through her art; hence the title of this show, “The Peace of Art”. Le Beau Soleil Gallery, 210 ½ Forest Avenue , Pacific Grove

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