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Quality Education for Our Students

Tuesday, August 31st, 10:52 am

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District is inviting community members to participate on the Monterey Learning Community Advisory Committee over the next few weeks, as the District focuses on maximizing resources to further improve student achievement.

The District is seeking a stakeholder group of individuals that bring multiple perspectives, depth of knowledge of the Monterey community, an understanding of the need for quality education for all students, and a willingness to collaborate. The Advisory Committee will participate in a process that will build upon recommendations, provide input to identify specific needs, and align priorities and ideas to support the District in meeting the needs of the Monterey students.

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Multi-Million Dollar School Bond Measure on November Ballot

Submitted by Marc Cota-Robles

Tuesday, August 31st, 10:15 am

With California's education system in a tight financial spot, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (MPUSD) held a round table meeting on Monday night, speaking with parents about an upcoming bond measure.

Superintendent Dr. Marilyn Shepherd was on site trying to ease parents' concerns about the $110 million dollar school bond measure. It's on the November ballot for voters. The MPUSD says the money would be used for renovating classrooms and updating computer technology.

According to Dr. Shepherd, two recent polls show that most people support the bond measure.

The next meeting will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on September 9, at the Marina Library Community Room. Parents are encouraged to attend.

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A Walk To Living Life

Submitted by Jasmine Viel

Tuesday, August 31st, 7:39 am

The heartache and shock of losing a loved one to suicide changes a person forever. That's why the Suicide Prevention Service on the Central Coast is trying to reach out to the thousands of people who might need help. They deal with anyone coping with a family member's death to counseling depressed individuals.

One day a year, The Suicide Prevention Service takes time to encourage people to walk for awareness. The Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast is holding their 4th annual Coast Trail Walk Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010 in commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day.

"It's a time to come together, honor the memory of those we've lost and celebrate life as we promote a safe community," according to a recent news release.

The Coastal Trail Walk will take place at Window on the Bay park in Monterey on Del Monte Avenue. The walk will follow the coastal trail toward Pacific Grove.

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The Fair is in the Air

Submitted by Marc Cota-Robles

Monday, August 30th, 9:54 am

Corn dogs, cotton candy, rides and arts exhibits! Yes, the 74th Annual Monterey County Fair arrives this week, September 1-6.

It's all happening at the Monterey County Fairgrounds, in Monterey. Organizers are reminding people to check out "Fiesta Day" on Sunday, featuring a wide array of great Latin acts... there's free entertainment on the Garden Stage until 6:00 p.m. on that day.

Other events to watch for, On Thursday, September 2nd: A wine tasting event and Junior Livestock Auction. Plus, there will be Bull-O-Rama and Rodeo performances on Friday and Saturday.

For more information call 372-5863 or check out www.montereycountyfair.com.

More than 70,000 people attended the fair in 2009.

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Free Scuba Diving at BLUE Ocean Film Festival

Submitted by kiki jones on Thursday, August 26th, 12:42 pm

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Don't be afraid to get wet at the BLUE Ocean Film Festival.

The second-annual conservation summit and film showcase kicked off Tuesday and continues through Sunday -- a stone's throw away from Monterey Bay, the nation's largest federally protected marine sanctuary.

Central Coast News spoke with Fabien Cousteau, a voice for the oceans who has taken his passionate message around the globe. He is the grandson of Jacques Cousteau, a pioneer of ocean conservation and underwater diving.

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Man Finishes Swim Across Monterey Bay

Submitted by kiki jones on Wednesday, August 25th, 2:19 pm

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Bruckner Chase made history in Monterey Tuesday evening. He became the second person to swim across Monterey Bay. Central Coast News followed him for the entire 23 mile swim from Santa Cruz to Monterey.

Central Coast News was with Chase a year ago when he first attempted the swim. Four hours into his last pilgrimage Chase hit a major speed bump, jellyfish. "We were swimming through schools of them for about two and a half hours. I got stung so many times I couldn't even begin to count," said Chase.

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Sonnie's Journey with Alzheimer's:

Submitted by Steve Goetz

Tuesday, August 24th, 2:58 pm

Rock Salt – I was adding salt pellets to our water softener and Sonnie was folding up the plastic sacks to be recycled. I must have missed a pellet because here’s Sonnie standing there having the time of her life sucking on this chuck of salt – She didn’t want to give her salt pellet up either.

We were at Joe and Jo Ann’s and we had some cake while we were there. When we were getting ready to start for home everyone was standing around saying our goodbyes when Sonnie reached up her sleeve and wanted to know what to do with This? Well, “This” was a fork we were missing after the cake was cut. Sonnie had slipped it under her Medic Alert bracelet, I guess to keep it in a safe place. I don’t think she would begin to know how to steal something. Anyway, Jo Ann got her fork back, the cake was good and the company better.

Sonnie hated it when I was in the computer room. One day I was in the computer room doing the bil

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Wine'd Down Sunday

Submitted by Marc Cota-Robles

Monday, August 23rd, 11:37 am

Happening this upcoming Sunday, check out the "Wine'd Down Sunday" on August 29, 2010.

It's happening from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Scheid Vineyards Wine Lounge, 751 Cannery Row Scheid. They say, "We love locals!"

Join them on the last Sunday of every month to enjoy live music, wine tasting and gourmet snacks. Locals receive a 15% discount on all wine and merchandise – just show us your ID with Monterey County address.

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BLUE Ocean Film Festival

Submitted by Marc Cota-Robles

Monday, August 23rd, 11:25 am

Happening Tuesday, August 24th, through Sunday, August 29th... The BLUE Ocean Film Festival is a global film festival and conservation summit for underwater filmmakers and marine researchers.

A simultaneous community festival will share the best of the film competition with the public, and will include presentations from the filmmakers and scientists who created them.

For more information call 831-324-0357 or visit www.bluefilmfestival.org.

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Sonnie's Journey with Alzheimer's:

Submitted by Steve Goetz

Monday, August 23rd, 10:30 am

The reactions that Sonnie had during this time differed from earlier reactions in the way they started. It was like flipping a switch from Off to On. Before they would take time to build up and I could adjust and make things a little more comfortable. Today I reach for a ½ pill of XANAX and hope for the best. I would win a few and I lose a few. Fortunately, I took the “Savvy Caregiver Training Program” by the Alzheimer’s Association (Thanks Pat) and learned “Don’t argue, you can’t win”. Anyway, I starting to get a handle on how to cope with catastrophic reactions and at least take off some of the pressure. I can see where the book titled “The 36 Hour Day” came from. My days were probably at the 30 hour mark and gaining.

Sonnie had taken up swearing. In all our years together I had heard very few cuss words cross her lips. Most of those were spoken either when she was sewing or questioning my ancestry. She was

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