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Bath House restaurant businessback on the market

Citing ever-increasing costs on top of personal health problems, award-winning restaurateurs Cindy and Ted Walter of Passionfish in Pacific Grove have pulled out of their plan to renovate the restaurant business at The Old Bath House property at Lovers Point.

“However, Passionfish is growing stronger than ever due to their reinvigorated commitment to the one restaurant,” said a spokeswoman.

The business has been listed for sale by developer Robert Enea, who has a contract with the City, which owns the building. City Manager Tom Frutchey advises that, under the contract signed in 2007 Enea may sell the business on the open market. Permits from the Coastal Commission, granted in February of this year, remain valid.

Enea’s plans for the building include a 3,775 square-foot restaurant with an expansion of 574 square feet to allow for outdoor seating. Separate from the restaurant portion are a shop below that would offer kayak and bicycle rentals.

Council OKsmitigationmeasuresfor MonarchsBy Marge Ann Jameson

Blaming “outdated habitat management practices” for the severe pruning of the eucalyptus trees in the Monarch Sanctuary, city staff has recommended that an updated management plan be drawn up and that interim measures be taken in an attempt to mitigate the damage before the butterflies return.

Staff also suggested that the Museum Board and the Natural Resources Committee form a joint subcommittee on Monarch matters to work on better management of the habitat. City Council agreed, unanimously.

A special fund is to be established for the purpose of receiving donations and other revenues which would be designated solely for the maintenance and preservation of the sanctuary. $ome $2,400 has been donated toward rehabilitation of the sanctuary through the purchase of potted trees which are intended to fill in the gaps between trees and provide some modicum of protection for the monarchs when they arrive – if they arrive – to overwinter in Pacific Grove.

The number of butterflies which returned to overwintering sites all up and down the Central coast last season was alarmingly low. Many estimates place it at only 10 percent of “good” years. But in Pacific Grove, the numbers were as low as four percent.

Bob Pacelli, a Pacific Grove filmmaker, has been filming the butterflies for some 20 years. He says that he has seen very low years before, and that the butterflies always rebound. But he has concerns about what might take place this season, given the destruction in the habitat. It was Pacelli who suggested that potted trees be placed in the gaps left by pruning; he set about collecting funds and has even placed trees in the sanctuary in the hopes of improving the microclimate for Pacific Grove’s favorite visitors.

Donation information for“Operation Pacelli”can be found on page 16

See BUTTERFLIES Page 4

His idea has the endorsement of Dr. Monte Sanford, a habitat biologist who visited the Sanctuary recently to assess the

Up in the air at the fair

Though empty the day before opening, the Ferris Wheel at the Mounterey County Fair will soon be full of happy riders. The fair is now open. Photo by Katie Shain.

Saturday, September 47:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

“Simple Pleasures” ConcertPaul Cox, Singer/SongwriterOriginal/Folk/Hawaiian Music

The Works Café667 Lighthouse Avenue

$10.00•

Wed., September 86:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Surfrider Foundation General Meeting

The Monterey Institute of International Studies

McGowen Building, Corner Franklin & Pacific

Room MG102831•649-0375Public Invited

•September 12A capella Gospel

Sing-AlongChurch of Christ176 Central ave.

No cost, songbooks provided2:30 p.m.

•Saturday, September 11

10 a.m.PG Museum of Natural History

Calling all Volunteers!Learn to become a docent for

Monarch Grove SanctuaryInfo: Annie Holdren • 648-

5716x17Public Invited

•Saturday, September 11

7:00 a.m.Tri-California Kick Off Event

10K race$45

Sunday, September 127:00 a.m.

Sprint Distance TriathlonPG Ocean View Blvd, near

Lovers Point Park5K start

$35Online Reg. at

www.tricalifornia.com•

Now - September 26Willy Wonka

Outdoor Forest TheaterInformation: 831-622-0100

•Thurs., September 16

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.Pacific Grove Chamber

Community Business ExpoChautauqua Hall

Central Avenue and 16th Heather (831) 373-3304

•Saturdays, September

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Outdoor Painting w/ Jane Flury

$20 drop-in FeeAlso: Other Classes, Days &

TimesInfo: 402-5367

artnants@aol.com•

Ongoing MondaysCertified Farmers Market

4 - 7 p.m.Central & Grand, Pacific Grove

Info: 831-384-6961•

Now- September 2810 a.m.- 5 p.m.

Exhibition,The Liturgical Arts ofE. Charlton Fortune

1885-1967Mora Chapel Gallery

3080 Rio RoadSundays are Complimentary

•Ongoing at Chautauqua Hall

Wednesdays Samba to live drumming 7 – 8

p.m.•

FridaysDance Jam

Chautauqua Hall Central & 16th Avenue Info: freeflowfun@hotmail.com

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The City of Pacific Grove Traffic Safety Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 7 at 5:45 p.m. To take public input on the proposed Pine Avenue Bikeway, striping and potential intersection reconfiguration.

The meeting will be held at the Community Center, 515 Junipero Avenue in Pacific Grove.

The agenda calls for discussed about the conversion, which includes two through lanes instead of four, two bicycle lanes and parking on each side.

Also up for discussion are potential traffic control improvements for the intersection of Pine Avenue and forest Avenue. Options could include keeping the existing traffic signals, a four-way stop, roundabouts or other traffic-calming strategies.

The public is invited.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Citizens’ Police Academy log, Week Two: MirandaBy Cameron Douglas

We had a slight change of plan at the Pacific Grove Police Citizens’ Academy this week (welcome to police work). An intense week of running down suspects in the August 18 robbery at Safeway on Forest Hill left Cmmdr. John Nyunt a bit worn, so Chief Engles stepped in to teach the mechanics of Miranda.

Miranda v. Arizona was a landmark case in 1966. Ernesto Miranda, a young laborer charged and convicted for kidnapping and rape, appealed his case to the Supreme Court. Miranda contended he was unaware of his right to remain silent and to have an attorney present when he confessed to police. The conviction was set aside. The Supreme Court ruled that police officers must advise suspects of certain legal rights before questioning. This is case law, which differs from legislative law, but nevertheless has the effect of law. Ernesto Miranda was re-tried, re-convicted and paroled in 1972.

When an officer “reads the Miranda” to someone, it’s an exercise in timing. Do it too soon and vital information may be lost. Do it too late and whatever the suspect said beforehand may be inadmissible in court.

On television and in movies, rights are typically read as soon as the subject is apprehended. In real police work, it’s different. Two conditions must be present at the same time before Miranda is required: custody and interrogation.

What is custody? That’s a fine point in many cases. To be in custody, the suspect must in fact have been formally arrested or had his freedom restrained to a degree associated with a formal arrest; and the suspect must personally be aware of this lack of freedom or reasonably believe that it exists.

Interrogation, for Miranda purposes, consists of: Any direct or “express” question about the crime being investigated; or the “functional equivalent” of direct questioning, accomplished through words or actions that “are reasonably likely to elicit an incrimination response.”

When an officer wants to talkEssentially, the police have three levels of contact

with the public: consensual, which is a friendly conversation; detainment, where the officer exercises his or her authority to keep the subject from leaving; and

arrest. Detention occurs whenever a reasonable — and innocent — person would believe he is not free to leave or otherwise disregard the police and go about their business. An arrest occurs when a person is taken into custody. This requires the person is either physically restrained, or submits to an officer’s authority.

It gets tricky, though. A subject may be handcuffed temporarily for safety reasons in a situation where the officer is outnumbered or other possible danger exists. Yet the person cuffed is not technically under arrest — yet.

Engles went through several examples of different situations involving Miranda rights. The proper advisement of Miranda can make or break a case.

We watched a video clip from Cops: Grand Theft Auto. Stolen vehicles are a serious matter. As the chief explained it, a person who steals a car may intend to commit another crime with it. This makes stolen car reports and the apprehension of car thieves a high priority. In the video, we saw the use of spike strips to flatten the tires of the speeding car. As the drama unfolded, we carefully watched the subsequent arrest to see where and how officers gave the Miranda warning, and the interaction that followed.

The basic Miranda warning is:• You have the right to remain silent.• Anything you say may be used against you in

court.• You have the right to the presence of an attorney

before and during questioning.• If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be

appointed for you, free of charge, before any questioning, if you want.That phrase “free of charge” is very important, and you don’t usually hear it on fictional TV shows.

The chief told us of his days as a deputy with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department. “It was like going to war every night,” he said. He told a story of assisting Sacramento P.D. on a felony traffic stop. The driver was a parolee, who was quickly subdued. His passenger, a well-dressed, harmless looking lady, was also ordered down on the ground. Engles watched, thinking the other officers might be too zealous. As the woman tearfully protested, the city officers opened her purse and found a loaded .357 Magnum revolver. You just never know.

In the second half of the evening, patrol commander John Miller walked in with an armload of books, some up to six inches thick, including the California Peace Officers Legal Sourcebook and California Criminal Investigation. Officers are responsible for a tremendous amount of knowledge, but that’s only part of doing the job. The commander referred several times to the “totality of circumstances” as a criteria officers use in each instance to make their decisions.

The commander delved into the aspects of detention. A typical traffic stop for speeding is a good example of a citizen being detained. By the way, most stops like that are engineered to last 20 minutes; so if you were in a hurry, forget it.

Miller talked about the pursuit and apprehension of suspects. Most arrests as well as search and seizure operations fall within the scope of the Fourth, Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. In Monterey County, we have

on-call judges who make themselves available to sign warrants 24/7. Before that happens, an on-call district attorney reviews the warrant and frequently suggests changes to ensure the judge’s signature.

We watched another video, this one from a police helicopter. Officers in pursuit of a fleeing vehicle used a “PIT” (Pursuit Intervention Technique) maneuver. This is different from ramming with the big bars on the front of the police car. In a “pit,” the police car draws alongside the rear quarter of the subject vehicle so the front bumper is just behind of the other car’s rear wheels. Then the pursuit car simply changes lanes, striking the rear of the fleeing car and sweeping that car into a spin. Amazed, we watched the bad guy get pitted twice at 80 mph, spin 360 degrees and keep going. We all agreed he was one heck of a driver. The chase continued. Finally, he was rammed, knocked off the road and boxed in. It was intense.

Search and SeizureIt is illegal for officers to physically enter into an area

where a person has a “reasonable expectation of privacy” in order to conduct a search or to seize something unless:

There is a warrant.Consent.Conditions of probation or parole.Exigent circumstances (requiring immediate action

or aid).

Citizen’s ArrestCitizens can effect an arrest for felonies, regardless

of whether it was committed in that person’s presence, and for misdemeanors or other infractions if committed in that person’s presence. The officer who is summoned must determine if probable cause exists. If it does, the officer must accept the arrest and process accordingly. However, the onus for a false citizen’s arrest falls on the citizen, not the officer.

Next week: Traffic enforcement, accident investigation, DUI and D.A.R.E.

Reporter’s note: Ernesto Miranda, the man whose Supreme Court case changed a significant part of law enforcement, died from stab wounds in a barroom brawl ten years after the high court’s ruling. His accused assailant was arrested and properly advised of his Miranda rights.

Chief Darius Engles taught the citizen’s Academy class as Cdr. Nyunt was busy arresting people.

Cdr. John Miller

Cop logSandy Hamm

“I appreciate the remarkable community Pacific Grove is and Iʼll work to preserve its character, enhance our businesses and make the difficult choices necessary to secure our financial future.” Ken Cuneo

Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010, and is published weekly at 311A Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950.Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the city as well as by e-mail subscription.

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Cameron Douglas, Freelance WriterArticles & Stories

Editing & ProofreadingPress Releases

Pacific GrovePhone: 831-333-1421

E-mail: autodoug2002@yahoo.com

PG Dog Gone Dog reportThere was an excusive amount of dog activity in and around the Grove

this week, possibly due to the full moon, although none of the dogs are admitting to this.

Why are the dogs alone when the humans are out of town?In the area of Pico Ave. a report was made of two dogs barking all

night. This has been an ongoing issue, stated the reporting person. It usually happens when the dog’s humans are out of town.

Running Amuck A small white dog was found near Ocean Blvd. It did not have a collar on

and officers were unable to determine the sex of the dog. It was taken to the shelter at the city yard.

Tongue flapping in the windA black male lab was found running in and out of traffic near the Pico

Ave. area. The K-9 had a red collar on with his name and phone number on it (good boy) he was transported to the yard until his humans could be contacted.

Little Fish/Dog in a BIG pondA man reported his dog jumped/fell off the sea wall into the ocean at

Otter Pt. Upon arrival, the dog (a female Jack Russell Terrier) was located stranded on a rock. A State Parks Lifeguard was on the scene and Monterey Fire Dept. also responded. Rescuers waded out to the dog and brought her back to shore uninjured. Dog and human were reunited.

A Call/Bark for HelpA person called in about a dog barking possibly sick in the area of Ruth

Ct. Officers arrived and found a gravely ill dog lying against the fence of the property. NOBODY was found to be HOME and no one knew how to get a hold of the dog’s “owner” The dog was unable to stand and was unable to care for itsself or get WATER. The dog appeared weak, with open wounds on its body and a large tumor on its side. It was determined that officers could not leave the dog in this condition and it was transported to Monterey Emergency Vet Hospital at Ryan Ranch. A note was left for the “owner” She was contacted by Animal Control and arrangements are being made for euthanasia due to the dog’s debilitating condition.

Grandpa I Need Some Money A man reported that an unknown male called him and advised “Grandpa

I’m sorry to bother you but I need money” The man did not believe it was his grandson and asked the male “What is your name?” The male right away hung the phone up. The man advised that about a year ago the same thing happened.

There seems to be an issue in PG around keeping our hands off others’ trash

Officer was dispatched to resolve a parking problem around the Montecito area. Upon arrival the officer spoke with the reporting person who stated that a certain brown van with a boat attached to it had not been parked there when he left. The man was bothered because his trash cans that had been parked there when he left were now scattered in his driveway. When the officer spoke with the alleged suspect he was very standoffish and irrational about the situation. The officer advised the suspect that the reporting man did not want the subject touching his trash cans ever again. The suspect was still irrational. The officer also advised him that if his vehicle was to ever be parked illegally it was subject for tow.

No discount on this club card/ Can you by an IV bag at Safeway?A person walking on the beach flagged down an officer and advised that

he had spotted a syringe and IV at the beach among beer bottles. The officer located the suspicious property. The items were collected in a biohazard bag and transported to PGFD for proper disposal. While still on scene a receipt was collected matching the items found at the same location. There was a receipt was from Safeway and it had a Safeway club members name and location on it.

By Cameron Douglas

It’s best not to disturb a lion. Or more accurately, a den of lions. But that’s what two criminals did on August 18 when they conspired to rob the Forest Hill Safeway pharmacy for a cache of OxyContin, a powerful and addictive painkiller referred to as “hillbilly heroin.”

The crime incurred the fierce determination of Pacific Grove police, along with Carmel, Seaside and San Jose police departments, Monterey County Probation, the District Attorney’s office and the Transportation Security Administration.

Johnny Reyes Rodriguez, 19, was arrested on August 28 at his Seaside residence in the 1400 block of Kimball. Rodriguez has been charged with committing the actual robbery. The other suspect, 20-year-old Cameron Myles

Suspects apprehendedin Safeway drug robbery

Ferguson, was pulled off a plane as it landed in San Jose. Ferguson had been contacted in Southern California and advised by the TSA to return to this area. He wisely cooperated, and San Jose police took him into custody there.

PGPD Commander John Nyunt told Cedar Street Times that three houses in the Seaside area were involved in the investigation: one on Canyon Del Rey, one on Kimball, and Rodriguez’s place on Elm. Officers worked long into the night writing search and arrest warrants. A team of 10 officers made the sweep, where occupants at each residence had to be secured. Both PGPD commanders Nyunt and Miller were on the door at each scene, with Nyunt on point. At the residence connected to Rodriguez, officers found a handgun and $40,000 in cash.

Our police are sending a clear message to criminals: Don’t mess with the Pacific Grove Police. You will be caught, and quickly.

Johnny Reyes Rodriguez Cameron Myles Ferguson

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p BUTTERFLIES From Page 1

Families First Occupational Therapy

OPEN HOUSE

Friday, September 10th

3pm-7pmProviding occupational & speech therapy, tutoring, educational consulting, & behavioral services.

A special place for friends, families, & teachers!Children of all ages and levels welcomed!

161 18th Street, Pacific GroveFree Drinks and FoodFor more information:

831-920-1812

Glow:Living Lights

The Bizarre Worldof Bioluminescence

A Major Traveling ExhibitionPacific Grove Museum of Natural History

165 Forest Avenue • Pacific GroveOctober 2, 2010 - January 2, 2011

Admission: Free$3 adults and $5 family donation encouraged

Open 10-5 • Tuesday-SundayClosed Mondays and Holidays

For info call 831-648-5816 • www.pgmuseum.org

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damage and help Pacelli create a short-term plan.Dr. Stuart Weiss, who had been hired by the city to complete a study, also

agrees. Weiss had completed a study, Habitat Suitability, Restoration and Vegetation Management at Monarch Grove Sanctuary, in 1998. Pacelli says the bulk of Weiss’s recommendations were not followed at the time.

But the staff report before the City Council affirms that “Dr. Weiss’s current work will form the basis for an updated plan” and has asked a subcommittee to return in November with a plan.

Knowing that implementation cannot wait until November, however, as the butterflies are due to return in 30 days, the recommendation is to place 10 to 15 trees in 24-inch boxes in the southeast corner of the Sanctuary to provide a wind screen for the butterflies immediately. The trees would be about 15 to 25 feet high each. The ideal trees would be eucalyptus which, while not native, are still the trees the butterflies seem to prefer. As eucalyptus are relatively scarce on the market, they will be supplemented by oaks which, staff reports, are durable and versatile and can be used after the emergency of the upcoming season.

Pacelli has volunteered to water the trees for the duration, and staff will also look into drip irrigation systems.

The cost of the wind buffer is expected to be about $4000. Staff seeks a matching expenditure for donations, coming from the general fund, with a limit of $10,000.

Also in the plan are some nectar plants to feed the butterflies while they are here to overwinter and during their mating.

Pacelli suggested that Dr. Sanford be hired to complete an interim report and perhaps oversee the short-term plan, a suggestion which has been taken under advisement.

He has received dozens of emails from private citizens, butterfly experts and media from around the country, says Pacelli. “People around Pacific Grove are just glowing,” he said, of the reaction to the city’s decision at the meeting Sept. 1.

An appea l by a t t o rneys fo r Episcopal Senior Communities, Inc. (ESC), operators of Canterbury Woods in Pacific Grove, has gone against them. On August 27, 2010 Judge Thomas W. Wills ruled in favor of the City of Pacific Grove, which had sought relief from alleged zoning violations by ESC.

The city had initiated an administrative enforcement process, the first of its kind in Pacific Grove, contending that ESC had overstepped zoning regulations by purchasing adjacent residential properties and using them for rentals with services. The case was heard before a neutral hearing officer and, when it went against ESC, they appealed to Superior Court.

“ESC holds a use permit to operate its retirement facility, Canterbury Woods, in Pacific Grove. In 2009, the City initiated

City wins Canterbury’s appeal of hearing officer’s decisionan administrative enforcement process against ESC, contending ESC expanded its commercial use into adjacent residential zones,” said Heidi Quinn of the offices of City Attorney Dave Laredo.

“ESC filed a petition for review of the hearing officer’s decision, as well as a Complaint asserting several causes of action against the City. The City filed a cross-compliant, which was challenged by ESC,” she said.

Laredo stated, “This ruling affirms the City’s multiple remedies to enforce its Municipal Code. I am pleased the court validated the City’s position.”

ESC is represented by John Sanger of Sanger and Olsen, a San Francisco based law firm. Reached for comment at his office, John Sanger said the case is still working and the Superior Court ruling

is still being assessed. “The city seems to want to challenge its own rulings as a matter of law,” he said, adding that a stay is still in effect.

Nothing has changed in regards to Canterbury’s clients who currently occupy the properties in question, Sanger

said. As to whether the ruling will be appealed, ESC’s attorney had no comment. Parties on each side will meet for a case status conference later this month, and further hearing dates will probably be set at that time.

AMBAG’s Blueprint at SurfridersSurfrider Foundation Monterey Chapter will hold its General Meeting on Wed.,

Sept. 8, 6:30 – 8:30pm at The Monterey Institute of International Studies, McGowen Building, Corner of Franklin & Pacific, Room MG102. there will be a guest presentation by AMBAG on the 2035 Monterey Bay Area Regional Blueprint.

Surfrider members and non-members alike, surfers and non-surfers alike are welcome.

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A restaurant’s menu is more than a list of stuff that they offer for sale. A well written menu can entice you from the outside menu board into the inner sanctum of the dining room. It is a shiny, smooth, slick marketing tool and a siren luring you in through every means possible. Sexy, sensual and flowing it guides you through the dish, its’ origins and hopefully gives you some insight into what you’re about to purchase.

When the menu is both accurate and sexy, it is hard to deny its’ allure. Conversely, when a menu oversells, undersells, reads like a bumpy road, contains glaring errors and menu language that is overused, misused and abused….turn around and run away from the menu board. It is a sign of things to come. Here are some words that may be red flags:

Top Ten Words That Need To Be Abolished From Menus

Froth- unless it is floating on a cappuccino, the froth just doesn’t sound good when it relates to hot foods. Example- Foie Gras Froth. That’s bad. Frothy Liver ???? Blechhhhhhh.

Market Price – Which market? The one we, as restaurateurs shop at or Safeway? Too confusing for the consumer and allows the unscrupulous to do with you as they please.

A.Q.- Ask Quote- for the uninitiated. This should be changed to A.P.I.Y.D. – Ask Price If You Dare. Most of us feel a little miserly if we have to ask how much something costs. C’mon you guys, have the chutzpah to put the prices on your menus. The public isn’t that dumb. They understand that

Sunday, September 19 • 12:30-2:30Jewell Park, Corner of Central and Grand

Bluegrass Music • Free AdmissionOld-fangled instruments & New-fangled sounds!

Bring your lunch & the kids

MST changes in service areannounced

Beginning Saturday, September 4, 2010 Monterey-Salinas Transit (MST) will provide new bus service connecting the communities of Watsonville, Las Lomas, Dunbarton and Aromas. Line 26 Watsonville-Aromas will operate weekdays and Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. At the Watsonville Transit Center, customers can make quick and convenient connections to Santa Cruz METRO buses serving communities throughout Santa Cruz County. In addition, customers can also reach other areas of Monterey County by transferring to MST Line 28 Watsonville - Salinas via Castroville or Line 29 Watsonville-Salinas via Prunedale.

Funded by the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, Line 26 is a demonstration project based on community requests submitted through District 2 Supervisor Lou Calcagno and to MST. Based on these requests, Supervisor Calcagno worked with MST staff to develop a route that would best serve the North County community.

Other changes include: Line 16 Monterey - Marina: Addition of stops on CSUMB campus.

Line 22 Big Sur: Returns to off-season schedule following Labor Day.

New this season is Line 25 CSUMB Otter Trolley: Weekday service between the Salinas Transit Center, CSUMB East Campus Housing, CSUMB Central Campus, the Dunes Shopping Center and the Marina Wal-Mart.

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

I. Ada Lott

Eating Out in PG

“I’ll Take Screwy Menu Language for a thousand, Alex”

you are trying to disguise the higher priced menu items by utilizing the A.Q. option.

Vegetarian Alternative- When are we going to stop treating vegetarians like lepers? Just put the dish on the menu without the “label” After all, do we put titles like “Food For People Who Eat Big Hunks of Flesh” on our menus?

Organic- exactly what are the guidelines on this one? Is there a single farmer out there who really keeps an eye on every last thing that is in, on or around his produce? I know the government has produced some guidelines to regulate the organic world but the word has become overused and abused.

Brown Sauce, White Sauce, Red Sauce, Green Sauce etc. -These are colors, not flavors. What has happened to

utilizing correct terminology? Why are we dumbing-down our customers with this kind of culinary guess work? Does anybody actually know what is in a Green Sauce? It scares me to think about it.

Fresh Fish, Fresh Produce, Fresh Bread, etc. – Hopefully, we are all utilizing fresh products. Have you ever seen a menu with the words- Old Fish, Wilted Produce, Stale Bread? Yet another over-used and abused word. This word gets sprinkled all over menus indiscriminately and somewhat uselessly. It would be better to use it a bit more sparingly and where it really packs a punch. I think that the term fresh should be attached to seafood items where it actually means something.

Early Bird Dinner- I know all about the early bird getting the worm and all of

that, but how many of us are serving worms and do customers really want to be known as birds? It is a very old and stale marketing term that needs to be put to rest and then be buried with the worms.

Guests (i.e. we request that all “guests” refrain from smoking cigars in the dining room) – Some suit clad, marketing genius decided to label our customers as guests a couple of decades ago, as far as I can estimate. Guests are people who come to visit you at home and aren’t expected to pay for anything. Let’s give our customers the respect they deserve. After all, they are paying for the right. If you call me a “guest” at your restaurant, please refrain from giving me a bill.

Style (i.e. Bistro-Style, Mexican-Style) – whaddya mean by “style”? Either it is or it isn’t. This is such a vague term that the customer should be very wary when they see the “style” word attached to anything unless Stacy and Clinton from the show, “What Not to Wear” are involved. Steer clear of any dish that contains the word style and either ask for clarification or go on to the next menu item or restaurant, for that matter.

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Pacific Coast Church522 Central Avenue, 831-372-1942

Peninsula Christian Center520 Pine Avenue, 831-373-0431

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

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

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

Peninsula Baptist Church1116 Funston Avenue, 831-647-1610

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

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

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

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

Church of Christ176 Central Avenue, 831-375-3741

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

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

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

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

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

Worship: Sundays @ 10:00 a.m.

Jon Guthrie

High Hats & Parasols

PACIFIC GROVE MASONIC LODGE #331Established 1897

2B1ASK1130 Congress Ave. Pacific Grove CA 93950

Telephone: 831-649-1834

PACIFIC GROVE MASONIC LODGE #331Established 1897

2B1ASK1130 Congress Ave., Pacific Grove CA 93950

Telephone: 831-648-1534

The News … from 1910.

Pioneer passesThe Honorable Harry S. Ball died Monday with friends and family attending him

in his Pacific Grove home.Ball was one of the pioneers of Monterey County. After his birth in New York on

March 10, 1830, Ball and his family traveled west to Minnesota, and then to Hangtown in California in 1850. As a young man, Ball became involved in prospecting and mining activities thereby earning a small fortune. In 1863, Ball migrated to Salinas when this fledgling town was first being surveyed and laid out. Ball recognized the area’s potential and staked out a ranging patch of wild, valley mustard grass which he converted to farming.1 His farm operation grew to an extensive scale before Ball started a grain buying-selling business. He built grain warehouses in Chualar, Gonzales, and Salinas. His Salinas granary was nearly ½ mile long.

Ball then began investing in property. Among his holdings are the buildings now occupied by the Salinas opera house and another occupied by the Fashion Stables. He always took a leading interest in everything pertaining to the welfare and up-building of the Monterey County community. Mr. Ball served as mayor of Salinas for over a dozen years.

In 1900, Ball retired from business and moved his home to Pacific Grove. He passed his declining years with his wife in a beautiful home among the pines near the seashore. The pioneer was an ardent Republican and a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity.

New baggage handlerMr. J. W. McCoy’s newly-formed transfer company has bid on and received license

to handle luggage for the Southern Pacific. McCoy has named his firm City Transfer and it will be responsible for handling all baggage on trains stopping anywhere between Del Monte and Pacific Grove. City Transfer’s principal office is 207 Forest avenue (across from the post office). Baggage will be stored for free for five days.

Childhood psychologist presents wise counselYour Child Today and Tomorrow by S. M. Gruenberg is to be discussed at

Chautauqua. The teaching of the course will be offered as a series of presentations which will assign reading, program outlines, and lists of supplemental books. All classes will be designed to inspire and illuminate as the psychology of childhood and methods of fruitful training are explored. 2

Artists Salt and Buchanan open signage firmEntrepreneurs Salt and Buchanan, with a shop on Grand Avenue, have been known

for some time as being among the “quality” decorators in this area. They were named as agents for colored electric signs and have served as paper hangers and grainers. 3 Now Salt and Buchanan have added to their services by opening a sign-writing adjunct. Just bring in what you want your sign to say and Salt and Buchanan will take care of the rest.

Notes from around the area…• Collapsible leather go-carts, suitable for racing on the hills of Pacific Grove, are

being sold by J. K. Paul’s furniture. These carts are very fine and are being sold at a bargain.

• Miss Flora Conover’s elementary students have decided to celebrate the California Bird and Arbor Day on Monday. Miss Conover’s classroom has been decorated with pictures of wild birds and forest scenes.

• Enjoy the very freshest eggs? Raise your own chickens. Visit 825 Pine avenue to purchase chicks and receive instructions. Chicken houses and fencing are also available.

• You are invited to stop by Pacific Grove’s Museum of Natural History to view exhibits celebrating the birthday of L. Wizard Burbank. 4

• The flag flying on the Carnegie Library was flung into the breeze to honor visitor Andrew Carnegie.

• The Frances Willard Lodge No. 237 of the International Order of Good Templars meets every Friday evening at 7:30 in Scobie Hall, 17th and Lighthouse. A cordial welcome is extended to all. Posted by Mary E. Gilman, CT, and Anna Cooper, Sec’y. 5

The cost of living…• Johnston Bros. & Campbells grocery store has brought in a sizable assortment

of canned fruits. These are being sold at the right prices. For instance, a large can of peaches can be purchased for 15¢. We open, you eat! Bring a spoon!

• Get your Hydegrade Galatea [a cloth material] for sewing from Roth-Coney Company in Pacific Grove, six yards for $1. 6

• Honey by the comb. Two combs for 25¢. Oliver Grocery Company.• Lodge your guests at the Pacific Grove Hotel. Our rates range from $3 to $5

each night. Our hotel has been renovated and painted inside and out.• Freshly baked bread, 15¢ by the loaf. Ten loafs for $1. The New England

Bakery also offers cakes and pastries. Corner of Lighthouse and Forest!

Notes1 The Salinas Valley at the time of Ball’s acquisition was described by an early

resident as “an ocean of mustard grass waving higher than a horse-mounted man’s head.”

2 Raising children during the Victorian era was generally a matter of great interest and greater concern. An abundance of activities—such as special classes, trips to mountain and shore, scouting, social events, museum or library programs—were offered. Television could not yet be counted on as baby sitter.

3 “Grainers” were artists painting imitations of the grain of wood or stone.4 Luther Burbank was a famed botanist, horticulturist, and agricultural scientist.

He developed more than 800 varieties of plants during his career of 55 years. Burbank’s varied creations included fruits, flowers, grains, grasses, cacti and vegetables. He earned the nickname Wizard for his many accomplishments.

5 Secret societies of virtually every ilk were very much a part of this period. Templars were associated with legends concerning mysteries and secret knowledge allegedly handed down from ancient times.

6 “Hydegrade” was the company name. “Galatea” was the product name. Galatea, a Victorian mainstay, borrowed its name from the Greek word meaning “she who has white skin.”

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From left: Darald Haugh is Pacific Grove Kiwanis’s “pancake guru.” He stirs the batter up in a bucket (oh, never fear, it’s squeaky clean) with an electric drill and a specially adapted bit (also squeaky clean). At right, Al Skonberg does duty at the sausage station. Below, 2010 Kiwanis President Mike Niccum talks business with Fire Chief Sam Mazza.Photos by Marge Ann Jameson, the person who went back for seconds.

Kiwanis help Youth Center raise fundsKiwanis of Pacific Grove spent last Saturday, August 28, doing what they do

best -- helping others. The club showed up with their pancake grill and coffee pot and served up nearly 100 breakfasts to benefit the Pacific Grove Youth Center.

Recreation director Don Mothershead said that they received donations from Bill Durowski and Jane Gasperson, too, though they didn’t stick around to try the pancakes.

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Fair Director regales Canterbury residentsThe Canterbury Wood’s presentation by Kelly Violini, director of the Monterey

County Fair, was filled with notable facts and history, past, present and future. “The Fair is in the Air” a children’s story by Joseph Jacinto Mora was the inspiration for this year’s theme. Another of Mora’s books, “Budgee Budgee Cottontail” is in the plans for next year along with a real cattle drive on Garden Road.

The fragrance of popcorn permeated the air and provided an ambience for those in attendance. Violini has been around the Monterey Fairground since she was 5 years old.

Her first event was with the 4-H club and she has held her current position as CEO for the past 5 years.

The fair opens Sept.1 and includes lots of free and fee events. For information call 372-1000.

Display garden wins award

Michael Boles, water conservation coordinator for the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, looks over the “Gardens of Monterey County” display submitted by Eleanor Athens of Pacific Grove at the Monterey County Fair. Ms. Athens won third place in the Water-wise Landscaping Competition organized by the Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County Inc.

McShane’s Nursery and Landscape Supply of Salinas was awarded first place for a colorful, drought-tolerant garden with a dry creek bed. Receiving the second place award was a patio display presented by Mitsugu Mori and his staff at Seaside Garden Center and Green Valley Landscaping. An award of special recognition was presented to Hannah Ray of Monterey for her beautiful landscape featuring a family enjoying a day at the beach.

Organized by the Water Awareness Committee of Monterey County Inc., the competition highlights ways homeowners and businesses can save water.This year’s awards were donated by Ewing Irrigation Products in Monterey, Seaside Garden Center and Martin’s Irrigation Supply in Seaside, and Mc-Shane’s Nursery and Landscape Supply.

PG’s new First Dog

Pacific Grove Mayor Carmelita Garcia “rescued” a dog this week who has become Pacific Grove’s new First Dog, quickly adapting to the mayor’s busy schedule. “Scruffy” is a wire-haired terrier mix who is a bit. . .well. . .scruffy, but Mayor Garcia assures us that he is an intelligent wonder dog.

Artisana GalleryThe Beauty of Artisan Bazaars in the Heart of Pacifi c Grove

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The season is a month away: Monarch Sanctuary Docents are needed

Volunteer for one or more 3-hour shifts per month, November through January at the Butterfly Grove Sanctuary Park in Pacific Grove. Greet individual visitors and groups, help them locate and view the butterflies, give informal talks, and answer questions. Training is provided. The kick-off meeting for the 2010 - 2011 monarch overwintering season is planned for 10 a.m. Saturday September 11 at the Museum. The meeting is open to new volunteers and returning volunteers are encouraged to attend.

Sing Along with GospelThere will be a free sing-along of a capella gospel songs at the Church of Christ,

176 Central Avenue in Pacific Grove on Sunday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Songbooks will be provided and the public is welcome.

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Artisana Gallery will host an artist’s reception for Greg Magee on 1st Friday August 6 from 5-8:00 p.m. to premiere the new show: “Wild Central Coast.” All are invited to stop by and see some of the most amazing photos of the California Central Coast we have ever seen. Much of Greg’s work is pre-sented as photos giclees printed on canvas, available in many sizes and at affordable prices.“Living in Monterey County has helped me to become a better photographer because of the great number of subjects that can be found here, along with the good light associated with the often overcast skies. Catching a good photo is a combination of positioning, luck and persistence that, as a pro-cess, tends to resemble a structured meditation (at least so from my skewed perspective).” – Greg Magee

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The Pacific Grove Chamber will host the second Community Business Expo on Thursday, September 16 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 p.m. at Chautauqua Hall located at the corner of Central Avenue and 16th Street in downtown Pacific Grove.

The purpose of the Expo is to facilitate personal communication opportunities between consumers and the business Community.

“It is a great way to promote businesses, build relationships, and reach new clients,” stated Henry Nigos, chairman of the Chamber and owner of Nigos Investments.

Complimentary wine and refreshments will be served at the Expo.Drawings for gifts, services and certificates will be held every 30 minutes. Sponsors

of the Community Business Expo include Family inHome Caregiving, Canterbury Woods, Natural Veterinary Therapy, RABOBANK, Digital Home Convergence Designs, Pacific Grove Optometric Center and Mykel’s Interiors. Admission to the event is free and open to the public.

For more information call Heather Hubanks at the Chamber (831) 373-3304.

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Gospel musicon tap Sept. 12

The Monterey Peninsula Gospel Community Choir, under the direction of Mr. John L. Nash, Jr., will present a free concert of Gospel music entitled “Gospel Classics Go Downtown” at the Golden State Theatre at 417 Alvarado in downtown Monterey on Sunday, September 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Guest musicians include two outstanding Gospel saxophonists: Kevin Moore and Luis Lenzi. John Wineglass, a nationally respected composer and a Monterey resident musician, will be on the keyboard. Michael Turner and Company will also support the choir.

The combined voices of the multiethnic MPGCC family will also be featured in a variety of Gospel music styles with songs by Thomas Dorsey, James Cleveland, Andraé Crouch, Richard Smallwood, and other gospel greats. MPGCC singers represent Monterey, Pacific Grove, Carmel Valley, Salinas, Greenfield, Seaside, Marina, Santa Cruz, Felton, San Jose, and other nearby cities.

John Nash, Jr., the group’s founder and leader, has lived and breathed Gospel music since his early days at Greater Victory Temple in Seaside. John has been involved in the Monterey Peninsula Gospel world since he was nine years old and has gone on to work with many of the greats of contemporary Gospel music, including Andraé and Sandra Crouch, Edwin and Tremaine Hawkins, James Cleveland, Richard Smallwood, and many more.

On August 26, a new dining establishment joined the Pacific Grove Business community. The Chamber of Commerce held a private ribbon-cutting and offered a warm welcome and wishes for success to Casa Privato, located at 481 Lighthouse Avenue. Casa Privato offers a venue for private events, cooking parties and chef services. At the ribbon cutting were (clockwise from the top) Jack Signorella; Chamber Board Chairman Henry Nigos; Owner/Executive chef Maureen Signorella; Mayor Carmelita Garcia; and council member Alan Cohen. For services, call (831) 375-7709 or log on to: www.casaprivato.com/

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“I volunteer because I don’t like staying home all day,” said Meals on Wheels volunteer Loretta Collins as she cut slices of her 96th birthday cake on August 31. Collins, whose actual birthday is September 1, took time out with her hairnet still in place to celebrate with the rest of the Meals on Wheels staff. She can be found making sandwiches in the Meals on Wheels kitchen in Pacific Grove every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. She also helps on the assembly line and doing prep, wherever there’s a need. To date, she has devoted more than 2,300 hours of service to the agency. Collins and her daughter Barbara Mazell have clocked 4,669 miles delivering food to the elderly. “It’s a great life,” said Collins. “I love it.”Photo by Cameron Douglas.

By Cameron Douglas

Once upon a time, an organization called “Meals on Wheels” functioned primarily to supplement seniors’ nutrition, to help them enjoy good health. A “Fund for the Future” accrued interest that, along with other funding, provided enough money to keep the program going strong.

Today, things have changed in several ways. What used to be a supplemental nutrition program has become the sole means of nourishment for many people around the Monterey Peninsula. Meanwhile, the recession has hit non-profits like Meals on Wheels very hard. Federal funding is down. Donations from individuals are down ten percent, while organizational donations are down 30 percent. At the same time, prices are rising. Food costs this year are up approximately 18 percent and vendors have indicated this upward trend will continue.

On top of that, the number of seniors seeking services is also rising. Even more dramatic is the number of low-income clients. On the Monterey Peninsula, the Meals on Wheels low-income client population has doubled from 219 in 2006 to 444 in 2009. Today, 50 percent of all MOW’s Monterey Peninsula clients can no longer pay the suggested donation of $5 per delivery. Each of those meals actually costs around $12. The once plentiful Fund for the Future is currently more than $100,000 in the red.

To address these issues, Meals on Wheels has taken a number of measures, including a hiring and wage freeze and deletion of some more expensive food items. However, the possibility exists that breakfast will have to be eliminated altogether. In an attempt to prevent that, Meals on Wheels has launched its “Save Our Breakfast” campaign. The MOW Board contends that breakfast is important to seniors who often do not consume enough calories during the day. Every dollar raised will help to save one breakfast.

Donations may be made by credit card, or by personal check made payable to MOWMP. For more information, contact the Development Office at (831) 375-4454.

MOW volunteer takes the cake “Save Our Breakfast” campaign at

Meals on Wheels

A 394-foot mega yacht, simply named “A,” visited Monterey Bay over the weekend of August 27-28. The name is a tribute to owner Andrei Melnichenko, a 36-year-old Russian billionaire and his wife, Aleksan-dra Nikolic. Melnichenko is a reputed math wizard who founded MDM Bank.

His boat is bigger and more expensive than “Pelorus,” another mega yacht owned by Russian billionaire Ro-man Abramovich.

“A” was built by the same German ship builder that constructed the battleship Bismarck, the pride of the Nazi fleet during World War II, which was sunk by the British in May of 1941.

Propelled by two diesel engines and a crew of 42, “A” features two swimming pools, a helipad, a hovercraft, a garage and more than 100 audio speakers.

Meanwhile, Abramovich has commissioned a new yacht, the Eclipse.Photo by Cameron Douglas.

No fund-raising needed hereFollow the Yellow Brick Road. . .

. . .to SuccessThat’s the theme for the upcoming school year at Pacific Grove High School. Celebrating the first of many Spirit Days for the school are (L-R) Principal Matt Bell as the Tin Man, Activi-ties Director and media teacher Kenny Ottmar (oooh, is that a wolfman?), and vice Principal Barbara Martinez and the Cowardly Lion. The theme was “character day” and students and faculty alike dressed as their favorite fictional character, including Sherlock Holmes and Little Red Riding Hood (right).

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The Fair’s in the air

“The Fair is in the Air,” a children’s story by Joseph Jacinto Mora was the inspiration for this year’s Monterey County Fair theme. The fair has opened, and PG denizens Lisa Smiley and Michael Smiley, Owner/Artists of Smiley Orca Face Painting, (left, top) are two of the many attractions visitors will find. Left: Grounds attendants stocking the reward ven-ues with “Big Bucks.” These bears are all about bucks, but know one knows where they’re headed. Below: The carousel is one of many rides. Photos by Katie Shain.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.20101674

The following person is doing business as Lets Party Halloween at 1211 S. Main St., Salinas,, CA 93901, Monterey County: Judson R. Schultz, 10070 Stone-chase Ct., Reno, NV 89521 and Cathleen R. Schultz, 10070 Stonechase Ct., Reno, NV 89521. This business is conducted by a husband and wife. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 5, 2010. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed: Cathleen R. Schultz

Publication dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/10

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No.20101629

The following person is doing business as Pasadera Country Club at 100 Pasadera Drive, Monterey, CA 93940, Monterey County: Pasadera International LLC, 100 Pasadera Drive, Monterey, CA 93940. This business is conducted by a limited liability company.This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 2, 2010. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed: Bryan Liu, CEO.

Publication dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/10

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No.20101667

The following person is doing business as Pet Extreme at 120 Country Club Gate, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, Monterey County: Pet Extreme, Inc., 1953 Monte vista ave., Turlock, CA 95382. This business is conducted by a corporation.This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 5, 2010. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/2/02. Signed: Matthew Swanson, President.

Publication dates: 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3/10

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20101687

The following person is doing business as Rodeo Jewelry Import at 135 Auburn St., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93901: Charles Gallagher, 765 W. Acacia St., Salinas, CA 93901. This business is conducted by a general partnership.This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 6, 2010. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 6, 2010. Signed: Charles Gallagher.Publication dates: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/10

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20101718

The following person is doing business as Tumble-weed Properties at 98 Delmonte Ave., Suite 205, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940 and Tumble-weed Partners at 98 Delmonte Ave., Suite 205, Mon-terey, Monterey County, CA 93940: Clarence J. Von-drehle, 441 Pine Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 12, 2010. This business is conduct-ed by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signed: Clarence C. Vondrehle.Publication dates: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/10

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20101714

The following person is doing business as Advantage Chiropractic, 551 South Main St., Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93901: Jonathan Craig Milrod, 17811 Countryside Ct., Prunedale, CA 93907. This business is conducted by an individual. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 11, 2010. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signed: J. C. Milrod, D.C. Publication dates: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/10

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No.20101776

The following person is doing business as Ocean Edge Power Washing, 213 Crocker Ave., Pa-cific Grove, CA 93950, Monterey County: Michael Thomas Coleman, 213 Crocker Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950 and Elizabeth Ann Coleman, 213 Crocker Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This business is con-ducted by a husband and wife. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 19, 2010. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 16, 2010. Signed: Michael Thomas Coleman. Publication dates: 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10/10

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20101814

The following person is doing business as Coastal Plumbing at 2585 N. Larkin Ave., Fresno, CA 93727: Fresno Plumbing & Heating, Inc., 2585 N. Larkin, Fresno, CA 93927. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 23, 2010. Reg-istrant commenced to transact business under the ficti-tious business name or names listed above on 9/2001. Signed: Gary L. Kumpe, Vice President. This business is conducted by a California Corporation.Publication dates: 9/3. 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/10

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20101811

The following person is doing business as Del Monte Fine Art at 6

th Avenue 2SW of San Carlos, Carmel,

CA 93923: Brent Michael Gross, 235 Highway 1, Carmel, CA 93923. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 23, 2010. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signed: Brent Michael Gross. This business is conducted by an individual.Publication dates: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/10

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENTFile No. 20101729

The following person is doing business as Mon-terey Point of Sale, Cardworks, Monterey POS at P.O.Box 22528, Carmel, CA 93922 / 26362 Carmel Rancho Lane #217, Carmel, CA 93922: Andre Her-rera, 3204 Golden Oaks Lane, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on August 13, 2010. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on n/a. Signed: Andre Herrera. This business is conducted by an individual.Publication dates: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/10

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:Petition of ARIEL QUEZADA PEREZ

Case No. M107414Filed August 18, 2010.

To all interested persons: Petitioner Ariel Quezada Perez filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name ARIEL QUEZADA PEREZ to proposed name AUSTIN PEREZ-QUEZADA. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above myst file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: October 8, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 15. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: August 18, 2010Judge of the Superior Court: Lydia M. Villareal. Publication dates: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/10

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:Petition of JESUS ADRIANA MORENO TORRES

Case No. M107775Filed August 30, 2010.

To all interested persons: Petitioner Jesus Adriana Moreno Torres filed a petition with this court for a decree chang-ing name as follows: present name JESUS ADRIANA MORENO TORRES to proposed name Adriana Moreno. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above myst file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: October 22, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 14. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: August 30, 2010Judge of the Superior Court: Kay Kingsley. Publication dates: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/10

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME:Petition of GLENN KRONICK

Case No. M107840 Filed August 31, 2010.To all interested persons: Petitioner Glenn Kronick filed a petition with this court for a decree changing name as follows: present name GLENN KRONICK to proposed name GLENN KRONICK McINTOSH. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above myst file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of hearing date: October 15, 2010 Time: 9:00 a.m., Dept. 15. The address of the court is: Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, 1200 Aguajito Rd., Monterey, CA 93940. A copy of this Order To Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four consecutive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: CEDAR STREET TIMES. DATE: August 30, 2010Judge of the Superior Court: Lydia M. Villareal. Publication dates: 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24/10

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Green Building: PG is a leaderEditor:

Relevant to your excellent article “Steps to a Green Building Ordinance” (August 20), here is some background on the two environmental agreements adopted unanimously by the city council, and signed by Mayor Cort on October 3, 2006: The Urban Environmental Accords, an international agreement signed by mayors around the world, and the US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement.

These two documents provide cities with helpful guidelines for reducing carbon emissions and preserving natural resources such as water. Signatory cities commit to make their best efforts to live up to the spirit of these agreements and implement as many recommendations as are feasible and applicable to their particular situation. The green building ordinance will satisfy two recommended actions.

Pacific Grove is proud to have been the first city in Monterey County to adopt these goals, introduced to our city council by Sustainable PG. Since then, Monterey, Salinas and Marina have joined us. To date, 1044 mayors, from small towns to large cities all across the country, have signed on, up from 262 mayors when P.G. adopted the agreements. Our city showed leadership and placed itself in the forefront of the movement towards better stewardship of the earth. Let’s hope that P.G. will continue to move forward in this direction: the adoption of a Green Building code represents a crucial step.

Denyse FrischmuthSPG Steering Committee member

Pacific Grove

‘No on Q’ campaignis full of misconceptions

There are letters floating around promoting the joining of Pacific Grove’s Library with the Monterey County Library system, and a vote against Measure Q.

We feel that a few of the misconceptions promoted in those letters need to be corrected.

This is not a case where proponents of the tax measure have not done their homework: The idea was brought forward in 2008, as were the ideas of joining the Monterey City system and the idea of hiring a commercial firm to run the library, and the ideas were carefully studied. A report (yes, we’ve read it) was issued in 2009 advising against the idea, and for a number of reasons.

First, the County Library system is not paid through our property taxes. It is not “free” except to borrowers. The city would have to come up with money from the General Fund to pay for the county system. Last check: More than $600,000.

Currently, Pacific Grove users have access to the Monterey City Library collection and database, which we would lose under a county system. And our readers borrow more books per capita than the County system’s readers.

We would have no guarantee that, despite our city’s contribution, we would see continued funding of the county’s libraries. The county’s financial woes are deepening by all accounts, and the libraries could be next on the chopping block.

And if all that doesn’t make your hair stand on end, here’s the kicker: Pacific Grove’s 99,000 pieces and counting, the entire collection, would become the property of the county.

Measure Q’s authors are not naive. The County system for Pacific Grove was examined — and rejected — years ago. And rightly so. Vote yes on Measure Q.

— Marge Ann Jameson

September 3, 2010 • CEDAR STREET Times • Page 15

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Musical duo “Simple Pleasures” returns from a summer hiatus on Maui to The Works Cafe for a concert with special guest, Singer/Songwriter Paul Cox, a leading performer on the music scene in Austin, Texas.

They will perform on Sat., Sept. 4 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. There is a $10 cover charge.

Joining the group are Michael Kainer (percussion) and Robert Marcum (guitar,vocals) for an evening of acoustic Folk/Hawaiian/Original music and more.

The Works Cafe is located at 667 Lighthouse Ave. in Pacific Grove.

Simple Pleasures to perform

Monterey Peninsula College Storybook Theatre presents Michele Vacca’s adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Princess and the Pea” Sept. 9-26 at the Studio Theatre on the MPC campus. Above, John Affinito as King Maximillian, Nancy Kocher as Queen Maude, Sam Fife as Prince Valiant and Tatum Tollner in the title role. Tickets are priced from $9 - $15, with group discounts also available. Performances take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The Opening Night performance, Friday September 10th will offer an optional “Pizza Meal” for $3.00 per person. Call the MPC Box Office (831) 646-4213, or visit in person Wednesday through Friday from 3:00 to 7:00 PM. “The Princess and the Pea” is recommended for theatergoers 5 years and over.

Magical opening at MPC theater

Strouse and Strouse Studio-Gallery, 178 Grand Avenue, will celebrate their 1st anniversary during the next Wine, Art & Music Walk on Fri., Sept. 10, from 6:00-9:00 pm. in downtown Pacific Grove.

Additional galleries include The Loft - 208 Forest Avenue, Tessuti Zoo - 171 Forest Avenue, Artisana Gallery - 309 Forest Avenue, Glenn Gobel Custom Frames - 562 Lighthouse Avenue, jjgray photo art - 591 Lighthouse Avenue, Suite 21, Le Chat Moderne - 606 Lighthouse Avenue, and Blessings Boutique - 620 Lighthouse Avenue.

The Pacific Grove Art Center - 568 Lighthouse Avenue will open from 7:00-9:00 pm as well. The event is complimentary and open to the public. Art Walk maps are available at any of the above locations or the Chamber. For more information, contact the Chamber at (831) 373-3304.

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Chamber of Commerce to holdstreet dance party downtown

Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will hold a street dance party on Friday, September 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Bank of America parking lot, located at 601 Lighthouse Avenue.

Beat Street Santa Cruz band will perform for the first time in Monterey County. Beat Street is a high energy, non-stop dance band playing a wide variety of popular rock and soul favorites from the 60's, 70's and the 80's, with some modern rock thrown in to spice things up. Beat Street was formed six years ago and is widely known in Santa Cruz for soaring vocal harmonies and fun-loving spirit.

For more information, contact the Chamber at 831-373-3304 or www.pacificgrove.org.

Page 16 • CEDAR STREET Times • September 3, 2010

The Green Page

Monarch Butterflies Need Your Help

NOW!

In September 2009, trees that provided critical overwintering habitat for Monarch butterflies were greatly impacted from pruning in the Monarch Grove Sanctuary. The pruning removed much of the middle canopy of trees, which provides wind break and storm shelter that Monarchs need to survive each winter. These limbs provided the Monarchs with overwintering habitat that allowed them to congregate in very large numbers at the Sanctuary. Because of those large Monarch congregations, Pacific Grove earned its world famous popularity as “Butterfly Town, USA.”

Unfortunately, the trimming resulted in a massive reduction of the Monarch population – about 900 versus nearly 20,000 the preceding year. Personally, I witnessed hundreds of Monarchs unsuccessfully struggling to cluster in their favorite roosting spots, only to be blown to the ground.

To mitigate the habitat damage, concerned citizens of Pacific Grove, like myself (along with Pacific Grove neighbors, butterfly experts, and enthusiasts from around the world), have created an informal movement to help the Monarchs. We are purchasing boxed trees and temporarily placing them in the habitat gaps where trimming occurred to provide vital wind breaks.

The first tree is in place, but about 20 more are required. They need to be placed at each location by the end of September, in anticipation of the Monarchs’ arrival in October.

Join this important work NOW to save our beloved Monarchs. Send your donation ASAP to the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, marked “Monarch Habitat Trees.”

Your support is vital to our effort.

Bob Pacelli

2008 2009

By Cameron Douglas

I’m not really a “birder,” though I have been called bird-brained from time to time. Searching for a topic for this week’s Green Page, I decided to learn and write about some aspect of nature. It comes as a welcome break from environmental activism; to simply show what it is we are working to protect. In looking for a topic, I settled on three kinds of birds that visit my house on a regular basis: Blue Jays, doves and hummingbirds.

Those noisy Blue JaysThe blue jay (Cyanositta cristata) is a passerine bird

and a member of the Corvidae family native to North America. They can make a large variety of sounds and may even learn to mimic human speech. Blue Jays can also copy the calls of local hawks, making it difficult to distinguish which is which. For the most part, we hear their alarm calls, a loud, gull-like scream. There is also a higher-pitched jayer-jayer sound that speeds up as the bird becomes more agitated. Blue Jays use these calls to band together and drive predators such as hawks away from their nests.

Blue Jays typically form monogamous bonds for life. Mating begins in mid-March and extends into July. Both sexes build the nest and rear the young.

Blue Jays seek food in trees and on the ground, feasting on seeds, grains, fruits and berries.

Jays are among the more intelligent breeds of birds. They will observe a person setting food down and swoop down to steal it when the person moves away for a moment. Along with crows, jays will watch a person plant seeds and then return later to dig them up.

The peaceful doveDoves and pigeons make up the Columbidae family

of birds. The names are fairly interchangeable, although the birds referred to as doves are usually smaller than pigeons. These birds live everywhere on Earth except Antarctica, its surrounding islands, the Arctic and driest parts of the Sahara desert. They are stout-bodied with short necks, short, slender beaks and a fleshy cere on the upper part of the beak.

Seeds and fruits are the essential parts of the dove/pigeon diet. In fact, two main groups of these creatures are defined by their choice between those two food sources. Other species indulge in worms and insects.

The male mourning dove’s territorial and courtship call is a series of mournful cooing notes, with the second note stressed and higher in pitch: Oo-wah-hoo, hoo-hoo. A shorter call, oo-waoh, is used by both sexes during activities near the nest. Approximately 59 species of pigeon and dove are threatened with extinction today, representing 19 percent of that type of bird.

The extraordinary hummingbirdHummingbirds comprise the Trochilidae family of

birds. They generally have bright plumage with exotic colors. Hummingbirds live in the Americas from southern Alaska to Tierra del Fuego and the Carribean. They mainly enjoy the sweet nectar found inside of flowers, favoring that which is more than ten percent sugar. To meet their protein needs, hummingbirds will prey on insects and spiders, especially when feeding young. They feed in several small meals each day, consuming small invertebrates and up to 12 times their body weight in nectar. Hummingbirds spend 10-15 percent of their time

flying and feeding, and 75-80 percent of their day sitting and digesting.

Medium-sized hummingbirds flap their winds at a rate of 20-25 beats per second: smaller ones can reach 100 beats per second during courtship displays. With the exception of insects, hummingbirds in flight have the highest metabolism of all animals. Their heart rate can reach 1,260 beats per minute. Because of this they are

Grow native seedlingsThe Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District will

stage one of its free Community ALIVE! (Act Locally in Volunteer Endeavors) programs, for which school and community service credits are available, on Tues., Sept. 7. This program will be on growing native plant seedlings.

Seed Gleaners: Native Plant Seed CollectionEarn “carbon credits” while helping grow thousands

of native plant seedlings. On this excursion, learn to identify and then collect an assortment of local plant seeds to be grown for native plant restoration and home products. Your efforts will help to protect and preserve the biodiversity of the Monterey Peninsula.

Ages 7-adult, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Tuesday, Sept. 7, Marina Dunes Preserve, end of Dunes Drive off Reservation Road, free, for groups (call 659-6065). Instructors: Hilton Bialek Habitat staff.

Pre-registration is strongly suggested for all classes and programs offered by the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District (MPRPD). Register online at www.mprpd.org or in-person between 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Tuesday-Friday at the MPRPD office, 60 Garden Court, Suite 325, Monterey (check, money order, Visa or MasterCard accepted). If space is available, there is an additional charge of $5 to register the day of the class. On-site registration begins 20 minutes prior to the start of the class. All check-in and registration closes 5 minutes before the class begins. Contact is Joseph Narvaez, at 372-3196, ext. 3.

A flight of fancycontinuously close to starving to death, and are able to store just enough energy to survive the night.

At night, the hummingbird is capable of entering a torpor state where the metabolism radically slows down. During this time, their heart rate slows to anywhere between 50 to 180 beats per minute.

For such fast-movers, hummingbirds can live for a decade or more. In North America, the typical life span is 3 to 5 years.

Scrub Jays are common in Pacific Grove.

Mourning Dove