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Kiosk Saturday October 13 Indie Author Day October 17
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monterey Public Library Community Room Allison M. Barrientos, CPA, CFP®, Partner, Integris Wealth Management, LLC How to Build and Maintain An “All Weather” Investment Portfolio
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October 12-18, 2018
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Vol. XI, Issue 4
Sustainable PG Is Building Children’s Garden at PG Adult School By Karin Locke PGAS/SPG Community Garden Coordinator
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The Sustainable Pacific Grove Community Garden, in collaboration with The Pacific Grove Adult School on their site, is building a children’s garden. Heidi Feldman has taken this on as a capstone project through the Certified Naturalist training, provided by the California State Monterey Bay Cooperative Extension, to offer this certification program for Monterey County, through the Museum of Natural History in Pacific Grove. Gardens are wonderful places for children, they love to play, water, dig and plant in a natural safe environment. The campus is also a home to Parents Place, has great playgrounds, and a lot of open space under pines and eucalyptus trees. There is ample birds. There is a new owl house and we are planning wildlife, hawks, Monarchs, to add a bat house. Thanks to all of the collaborations that made squirrels, and many humming-
A Community meeting will be held on October 16 at the Youth Center from 6-8pm followed by a Council informational meeting on October 17 to discuss the City’s approach, revised Local Coastal Program documents and key issues. At this time, no Council action is planned for the October meeting. Please see the flyer for more information. Revised documents will be posted on the City's Local Coastal Program website for by Friday, October 12. The Local Coastal Program will be brought back to Council in November for action. Staff thanks everyone for their participation to date in this significant planning effort. Additionally, the City of Pacific Grove is in the process of developing a Shoreline Management Plan (SMP). The plan will look at ways to manage and maintain seawalls, public access amenities and other public infrastructure along the shoreline. The SMP is a separate project from the Local Coastal Program (LCP). The LCP will govern parks, open space and development in the City’s Coastal Zone, and give the City permitting authority in these areas.
this little garden possible, thanks to our volunteer helpers, and thanks to Heidi feldman for her commitment to the garden.
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EMPTY NESTERS: Mistakes that Could Cost You Thousands When Selling Your Pacific Grove Home
Pacific Grove - Are you an “Empty Nester” who needs a home for the future? Is it time to downsize or to move into another home more suitable for your glorious retirement years? Like thousands of residents in our area, you may be discovering that after years of non-stop child traffic in and out of your doors, toys on the floor, music floating throughout, suddenly you can hear a pin drop over the quiet hum of the refrigerator. Your rooms are filled with pictures and memories of this wonderful time of your life, but there are many empty rooms gathering dust now that your children have moved on. The freer years ahead are exciting ones to look forward to, and it’s time for you to move on as well. If you find yourself in this situation, you’re in vast and good company. And what that means is that there are many wonderful opportunities for you to create this new chapter in your life...
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Week ending 10/11/18........................ 0.03” Near Lovers Point Total for the season (since 7/1/18)........ 0.36” Data reported by John Munch at 18th St. Last week low temperature..................52.5 F Week ending 12/07/16.......................... .19" Last week high temperature.................70.0 F Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 5.42" Last year rain to date (7/1/17-9/20/17).... 0.00”
Last week low temperature..................41.5 F Last week high temperature.................63.5 F
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Cal Am Cash and Lawyers Attempt to Block Measure J Campaign…Again. Last week in front of Monterey County Judge Marla Anderson Cal Am lawyers argued that PWN yard signs, which read “Public Water Now, Yes on J”, do not make it clear to the public that Public Water Now is supporting Measure J. They also claimed that PWN is trying to mislead the public by using the phrase “Paid for by Public Water Now” instead of “Paid for by Public Water Now, a Committee for Measure J.” This is the fourth time Cal Am has attempted to directly interfere with Public Water Now’s Measure J campaign. The first time occurred early in the petition phase when Cal Am hired “blockers” to shadow signature gatherers. The second time Cal Am sent out a mailer asking voters to take back their signature after they had already signed the petition. The third incident occurred recently when Cal Am asked the court to change the name of the initiative and much of the initiative language. Only a minor alteration resulted. Cal Am’s latest press release on October 10, claiming that PWN had engaged in false and misleading campaign practices is both misleading and inaccurate. On October 8th the court simply ordered a hearing to review Cal Am’s claims. They did not conclude that there was any violation; they just agreed to hear Cal Am’s charges. No injunction as Cal Am had requested was issued. The court simply ordered PWN to complete the action PWN had already initiated in regard to the yard signs within the time frame that PWN said it would. The court questioned whether it was reasonable for Jeff Gorman, the plaintiff, to demand that Public Water Now remove all of its signs right before the election. The judge repeatedly asked Cal Am how the public was being harmed by the alleged violation. Didn’t everyone already know who was supporting Measure J? “What is Cal Am so worried about?” said George Riley, director of Public Water Now. “If it really was worth over a billion, as they claim, Measure J’s feasibility study would prove that we could not afford to buy Cal Am and the process would stop right there.” Riley asks, “So why are they fighting so hard to stop the community from getting the facts that the feasibility study will provide? This clearly shows that they are very much afraid of what the study will reveal.” There appears to be plenty of cash available to engage in these kinds of tactics on the NO on J side. According to FPPC forms 460 and 497, Cal Am gave the NO on J campaign $1.872 million between August 2 and September 24. By comparison, Public Water Now spent $29 thousand in the same period. Ironically, in response to the suit, Cal Am Vice President Kevin Tilden told the Carmel Pine Cone, “Right now, laws are not being obeyed and it’s not a level playing field.” - Melodie Chrislock Public Water Now
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Pet Wellness Month (PWM) encourages regular veterinary medical checkups for maintaining the health of our precious pets. First launched in 2004, the initiative is sponsored by the American Veterinary Medical Association. Each year the organization partners with different companies dedicated to spreading the word thorough veterinary clinic centered programs. Promoting pet wellness is important and highlighting disease prevention and promoting twicea-year wellness examinations is key. During PWM there are a variety of fun and education activities that pet owners can participate in along with some great incentives, games, and prizes. For instance, winners of the “Twice a Year for Life” sweepstakes were awarded twice yearly veterinary exams for one of their pets at the clinic of his or her choice. Inquiring minds have fun using an age calculator to translate dog (or cat) years into human years to see how their pets compare. It used to be that people thought that a dog year translated to seven human years but that is generally dismissed now. Using a blanket number is inaccurate since both dog size and breed influences longevity. In fact, it is now thought that a dog will age about 12 human years in their first year of life alone! Online games help educate pet owners in about illnesses, parasites and other threats that can impact the health
of their companion animals. Armed with information gleaned from these tools, pet owners can further change their routines and take preventative measure to promote and maintain better pet health. This educational effort has been so successful that many regional professional veterinary organizations have now joined in the effort as well. Don’t be surprised that thousands of veterinary clinics participate in this project. During this awareness campaign they give out risk assessment forms for both dogs and cats. These help pet owners look at habits and pet care practices so that they can be changed for the better. This is an important aspect of pet wellness especially in consideration of the pet obesity health problems that are so out of control. The ultimate goal of the coordinated messages and awareness campaigns is to motivate pet owners to reach out to their veterinarian and to get pets into a veterinary clinic for early health management. You might also glean valuable information from a variety of different segments on television, radio or other news releases. If you are seriously interested in pet wellness take some time to conduct a search on the Internet to access the official website. In addition to some of the tools and games mentioned earlier, you will also find heartwarming stories provided by both veterinarians and other
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pet owners. Finally, consider adding a pet health insurance policy to your arsenal since coverage can include regular health checkups. Please also ask your vet for additional information about pet wellness in October. You’ll get better educated on how to take control of your pet’s wellness and about caring for aging pets--and everyone will be better for it! About ARKlady: Diana L Guerrero (aka ARKlady) lives on the Central Coast of California by the sea. An author, animal whisperer and wildlife interpreter, her first word was “fish.” Known locally as “DGinPG,” she is a friend of the furred, feathered and
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MAYOR
I will preserve Pacific Grove’s values.
• City of homes with affordable housing • Support our small business to grow the local economy • Proactively protect our coastal environment
Financial stability Balanced decisions Transparency
Council Member since 2014 | Recreation Board, Heritage Society Board Lighthouse volunteer, 30-year homeowner PhD engineering UC Berkley
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181887 The following person is doing business as MONTE VISTA APARTMENTS, 31 Monte Vista Drive, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940: JULIE HOWARD ROSENAU, 978 Syida Drive, Pacific Grove,CA 93950 and SIERRA JOE PARKS, 33912 ECR 1680, Wynnewood, OK 73098. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 9/21/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 9/28/18. Signed: Julie Rosenau. This business is conducted by co-partners. Publication dates: 09/28, 10/05/ 10/12, 10/19/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181936 The following person is doing business as MONTE VISTA APTS, 31 Monte Vista Drive, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940: MAILING ADDRESS: 978 Syida Drive, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 JULIE HOWARD ROSENAU, 978 Syida Drive, Pacific Grove,CA 93950 . This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 9/21/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 9/27/18. Signed: Julie Rosenau. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/12, 10/19/18, 10/26, 11/2/18 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181881 The following person is doing business as THE SKIN LIAISON INTEGRATIVE SKINCARE AND ACNE CLINIC, 311 Forest Avenue Suite B6, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: DYNESE MOUZAKIS, 34 E. 15th Street, Antioch, CA 94509. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 9/21/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: Dynese Mouzakis. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 09/28, 10/05/ 10/12, 10/19/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181772 The following person is doing business as BEACH HOUSE CARETAKERS, 774 Spencer St., Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940: P.O.Box 680 Pacific Grove, CA 93950; FRANK JOSEPH CARDINALE, 774 Spencer St., Monterey, CA, 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/07/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 06/01/17. Signed: Frank Cardinale. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 09/28, 10/05, 10/12, 10/19/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181895 The following person is doing business as KEIRETSU CONNECT, 220 Country Club Gate #12., Pacific Grove, or P.O.Box 1193 Pebble Beach, CA 93953, Monterey County, California 93950; LINQTO INC., 220 Country Club Gate #12., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/24/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 06/26/18. Signed, Vicki Sarris, Chief Operating Officer. This business is conducted by a Deleware Corporation. Publication dates: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/18.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181896 The following person is doing business as DOWNTOWN LIQUOR, 541 Tyler St.., Monterey, Monterey County, California 93940; ISSA NEMEH MAIDAA, 541 Tyler St.,, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/24/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 06/24/18. Signed, Issa Nemeh Maidaa. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181777 The following person is doing business as LES MADELEINES DE LEON, 502 12th St., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California 93950; CHAHRAZADE SONIA NOEL, 502 12th St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 009/30/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed, Chahrazade Sonia Noel. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181923 The following person is doing business as COLEYS CRAFTING CLOSET, 107 1st Street, Pacific Grove; MAILIG P.O.Box 51428, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California 93950; NICOLE BROWN, 107 1st Steet, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 009/26/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed, Nicole Brown. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/12, 10/19, 10/26/18, 11/2/18.
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Has the Market Slowed? Patrick Ryan
Local Real Estate Update I have been asked the question, “Has the market slowed”, more frequently in the past month than in the past 4 years. This question either comes from personal experience or from seeing the market continue to rise knowing that it can’t continue rising forever. It is a fear-based question. A fear based on the unknown and of possible negative times ahead. One way to examine this question is to look at the market statistics. Our illustrious management
at Sotheby’s International Realty recently provided us with the following statistics to give us all an idea if the market has slowed or not. ASP = Average Sales Price Units = Units Sold $ Volume = Total Dollar Volume Sold
Carmel 1/1/2017 - 9/26/2017 1/1/2018 – 9/26/2018 ASP $1,590,000 vs. $1,799,000 Units 540 vs. 532 $ Volume $858,686,000 vs. $967,118,000 a 11% increase
Seaside 1/1/2017 – 9/26/2017 1/1/2018 – 9/26/2018 ASP 519,000 vs. $562,000 Units 288 vs. 280 $ Volume $149,401,000 vs. $157,442,000 a 5% increase
Marina 1/1/2017 – 9/26/2017 1/1/2018 – 9/26/2018 ASP $534,000 vs. $603,000 Units 242 vs. 290 $ Volume $129,119,000 vs. $174,981,000 a 36% increase
Combined Peninsula Communities of Carmel, Carmel Highlands, Carmel Valley, Monterey, Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach ASP $1,261,000 vs. $1,536,000 Units 1,714 vs. 1,706 $ Volume $2,616,398,000 vs. $2,620,664,000 a 21% increase
Monterey 1/1/2017 – 9/26/2017 1/1/2018 – 9/26/2018 ASP $820,000 vs. $924,000 Units 454 vs. 464 $ Volume $372,109,000 vs. $428,583,000 an increase of 15% Pacific Grove 1/1/2017 – 9/26/2017 1/1/2018 – 926/2018 ASP $1,001,000 vs. $1,006,000 Units 294 vs. 256 $ Volume $294,482,000 vs. $257,482,000 a decrease of 13% Pebble Beach 1/1/2017 -9/26/2017 1/1/2018 – 9/26/2018 ASP $2,000,000 vs. $2,838,000 Units 198 vs. 240 $ Volume $396,058,000 vs. $681,058,000 a 72% increase
Overall the market is not slowing. It is a good time to be a seller on the Monterey Peninsula. As always, if you have any questions about the market give me a ring. If you need listing advice, I am available as well. Until next time…cheers! Patrick.ryan@sothebyshomes.com Broker Associate 831-238-8116 www.pebblebeachabodes.com
Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181917 The following person is doing business as ATAGOL FITNESS, 801 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: ATAGOL FITNESS LLC, 801 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 09/26/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Julie Marie Schnitzer, CEO. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: 10/12, 10/19/18, 10/26/18, 11/02/18.
MAYOR
Steve
Lilley
Dionne Ybarra
City Council Pacific Grove
LEADERSHIP MATTERS
• Lifelong resident of Monterey County
in America’s Last Home
• 23-year resident of Pacific Grove
We continue to need positive leadership to resolve budget issues, staff police and fire services, maintain our streets and parks, protect our coastline, and support the community events which make our city special.
• 20-year parent in PGUSD I will use my professional experience to continue pursuing... • Protecting the environment • “Gold Standard” project and finance management • Community building • Working on regional issues ...to insure decision making that includes and reflects the diversity of our community
A lifelong resident matters! dionneforpacificgrove@gmail.com Paid for by Ybarra for Mayor 2018 FPPC #140846 dionneforpacificgrove.com
for
MY BACKGROUND
√ Resident since 2010. First lived here from 1975 to 1979. √ Married 43 years, three children and four grandchildren. √ Member Pacific Grove Planing Commission. √ Volunteer guide, Monterey Bay Aquarium. √ Senior management experience in health care industry. √ B.S., UC Davis. Master of Public Administration, USC.
√ Vigorously monitor the city budget. √ Pass a cell tower ordinance. √ Complete a coastal plan. √ Develop a downtown plan to promote business. √ Fund delayed infrastructure needs. √ Revise conflicting, out-of-date city ordinances. √ Insist on transparency and open government.
MY PRIORITIES
I welcome your comments and questions at (209) 281-6360 or srllilley@gmail.com Paid for by Steve Lilley for City Council 2018
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for Pacific Grove City Council
Golden Opportunities
• To serve our city and dedicate myself to our community
Fri & Sat, Oct. 12-13
• To work together with people with a wide range of opinions and ideas
Friday:10am - 5:30pm * Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm
As the fall leaves turn gold, so does our Discovery Shop. Join us for our Golden Opportunities event and brighten your spirits and your home. We will be featuring all things fall, vintage, artwork, stamps, seasonal clothing, and jewelry. Don't miss your Golden Opportunity!!
• To find solutions, develop strategies and implement plans that align with our town’s character and beauty
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Rudy Fischer for Mayor
√Working to protect our coast, our cultural and historic architectural heritage, and our quiet neighborhoods. √ Most experienced candidate - eight years on the City Council. √ Only candidate seeking to protect the city’s budget. √ The candidate who is taking action to ensure a lively downtown. √ Socially, environmentally and fiscally responsible. √ Board Chair – Monterey One Water.
EXPERIENCE, VISION, AND A PROVEN RECORD. It’s an obvious choice; which is why Rudy is endorsed by residents, former mayors, current and previous councilmembers, regional leaders and organizations
Maryln Andreas Thomas Greer Cindy Norlin Richard Watson Hank Armstrong Richard and Jean Haskell Bruce Obbink Steve Arnold Charles Higuera Broeck Oder Regional Leaders: Rui Barcelos Alka Joshi Brad Owens John Phillips Frances Barcinas Michael Littman Linda Petersen Mary Ann Carbone Lin Blaskovich Casey Lucius Don Redgwick Jerry Edelen William Bluhm Carol Marquart Bob Sadler Dennis Allion Al Borges Elizabeth McLeod Ron Schenk Andrew Clark Carl Miller Sallie Brun Mike Milliorn Joseph Smith Organizations: Emily Cabral Philip Morgan Martin Sublett Monterey County Association of Anna Marie Cardoso Alec Murdock Sam Teel REALTORS® William Fredrickson Todd Norgaard Antony Tersol Lincoln Club of Northern California And others… The Monterey County Weekly
Ensure a bright future for Pacific Grove – Elect Rudy Fischer Mayor.
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Andrew Kubica Pacific Kubica Grove Andrew
For
For Pacific Grove City Council 2018 City Council 2018
Advocate for increased efficiencies in city government
Advocate for increased efficiencies in city government Support ourlocal locallibrary, library, museum, butterfly Support our museum, andand butterfly sanctuary sanctuary Improve the infrastructure: paving roads, adding and fixing aging sidewalks, and improving streetlights Improve the infrastructure: paving roads, adding Support business development conducive toand the fixing aging sidewalks, and improving streetlights residential nature of our home town I have extensive real world experience in the business and Supportworld. business conduciveengineer, to the engineering Asdevelopment a retired aerospace I know residential nature of our home town the value of careful planning, analysis, and collaboration. Thank You for your support. www.andrewkubica4pg.com I have extensive real world experience in the business and Andrew Kubica engineer, I know engineering world. As a Mail: retired aerospace P.O. Box 52116 the value of careful planning,Pacific analysis, and Grove, CAcollaboration. 93950 Email: andrewkubica4pg@gmail.com Thank You for your support. Paid for by Andrew Kubica for PG City Council 2018 FPPC # 1409725 www.andrewkubica4pg.com
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Your vote for Jenny is a vote for community! A unique and diverse perspective. Putting our residents and businesses first. Serving with the integrity, transparency, and accountability we deserve. A strong voice for
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Resident Advocate | Housing Advocate | Your Advocate Paid for By Jenny McAdams for City Council 2018 | FPPC #1409666
Pacific Grove Unified School District is renowned on the Monterey Peninsula, and we are very fortunate to have some of the best teachers in the area. My family and I have been long time residents of the area, volunteers at the schools, and have two sons currently attending school in PGUSD. With 25 years of experience as the Director of Technology working in city and county government, I feel that I could assist the district with some of the challenges it is currently facing. Having directed hundreds of staff, successfully managed multi-million dollar budgets, and worked for many years with various unions, I believe I can offer the PGUSD Board a fresh perspective that encourages transparency, communication, and partnership. With your support I look forward to working with the administration, teachers, parents, and community to create a dynamic and engaging education for the students. I would be honored if you would support this vision with your vote. Twitter: @JonWaltonPGUSD
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Your letters
Opinion
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH Editor,
I am voting YES on Measure M in the November 6th election and I encourage others to vote YES also. I want to help stop the trend of out-of-town investors buying houses in Pacific Grove to turn them into Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STRs). We don’t have enough housing for the people who want to live here, work here, and participate in community life. Residents of Pacific Grove have been greatly impacted by the STRs in our town. 82 percent of STR owners are not residents of Pacific Grove. I have friends who have been displaced from their long term rentals because the landlord wanted to maximize profits and convert them into an STR. Other long term renters now have to pay higher rents because they were told if they didn’t want to pay more, the landlord would just turn their units into STRs and get more money that way. This is not the Pacific Grove we want. Enough is enough. Please join with your neighbors and vote YES ON M when you get your election ballot. Let’s save our hometown character. Gene Anderson Pacific Grove
CAN THE STR PROGRAM BE IMPROVED?
In response to neighborhood feedback, the Short-Term Rental Program has continually been modified, restricted, and regulated since its inception. It was created in 2010 to add revenue to Pacific Grove when the 2008 recession had turned downtown into a ghost town, and city staff and services had to be gutted. As with any program, there is room for improvement. City Council has worked hard to limit the program to 250 STRs, limit the number of STRs per block, impose health and safety regulations, and increased license fees to $1000 - $1200 to cover the costs of administration and enforcement. The Complaint and Enforcement Process can be improved. Neighbors who complain need follow-up and closure. STR guests and hosts should be fined-heavily--for violating noise ordinances. A portion of the tax revenue from STRs could be set aside for affordable housing or a long-term rental assistance fund. But if Measure M passes, we not only lose up to 10% of our city budget, we also lose the ability to improve the program. City Council will not be able to regulate, modify or touch the program for at least a decade. Offered by Jan Leasure
So the question before us is: do we eviscerate a program that does so much for our city or do we keep refining it to serve our residents for our greater good? Alka Joshi Pacific Grove
DISAPPOINTED DEMOCRATS
Letter to the Editor: The “Central Committee” of the Monterey Democratic Party has again demonstrated their commitment to abstract philosophy over practical realities. Without reaching out for information that might contradict their ideology, they ignore logic and support Measure M over the objections of employee unions, city staff and elected officials. As life-long Dems, we are disappointed that the “Central Committee” has weighed in on this local issue in their philosophical belief that the elimination of STRs will create affordable housing across the county. Their idea: PG’s STRs will somehow turn into low-cost long-term rentals, people from Seaside and Marina will move into them and that will make housing in Seaside and Marina more affordable. And for this data-free assumption, Pacific Grove is supposed to pay the financial price when Pacific Grove residents lose $1.3 million per year in services that STR guests have paid for. We are very disappointed in this approach and are re-evaluating our association with the Democratic Party. We think it’s time for the party to get real. Deeply Disappointed Democrats. Cynthia Garfield Editor: I was saddened to read Heather Lazare’s letter about her missing and mangled signs. One of the fundamental ideas of American democracy is free speech, and I think that political discourse, newspaper advertising, and signs are all a form of that. The idea that people would steal or mangle the signs of another candidate or idea is contrary to that basic tenant of free speech and should be offensive to everyone. I know that people can feel strongly about one candidate or cause, and that is OK. But to steal or mangle the signs of another candidate or measure that you don’t like is not, and shows that you don’t appreciate the right that others have to their own free speech. I myself have had numerous signs taken or pulled out and tossed away and have had to order another 50 as a result. There are people living under dictatorships all around the world who would love to have the freedom of speech and discourse that we have – and the ability to put up signs expressing their views. Unless a sign is in some place it is not supposed to be, please leave campaign signs alone. Rudy Fischer Candidate for Mayor
MEASURE M LETS THE RESIDENTS DECIDE
Editor: Pacific Grove mayoral candidate Rudy Fischer does not approve of the citizens’ initiative Measure M that limits short term rentals in residential neighborhoods. He states that “Residents should let the actions of the council take effect and then let the council adjust later.” Unfortunately, the council majority has continued to impose these minimotels on residential neighborhoods over the stringent and vocal objections of residents for the past four years. Although I’m sure his intentions are good, Mr. Fischer may be missing the point. As a councilperson or mayor, he is supposed to represent the residents. Should he not be pleased that Measure M allows the residents to finally decide this issue for themselves? Perhaps he thinks we are incapable of deciding important issues like preserving our residential neighborhoods. Please join me to prove him wrong by voting Yes on M and voting for Bill Peake for mayor. Joseph Bileci Jr. Pacific Grove Resident
Paul, as a CPA you know that depreciation has to affect the value of an asset. David Beech was simply saying that depreciation has diminished the asset value of Cal Am’s pipes to zero, which makes sense, their being so old. True, for a pittance every 25 years Cal Am renews its franchise for the location of the pipes, but that location is really all Cal Am possesses that has monetary value. Essentially, Cal Am is a naked skeleton that does not wish to be exposed in condemnation proceedings. Though new, the Monterey Pipeline cannot become an asset until it is used and useful. --Ron
PUBLIC WATER ADVOCATES MISLEADING IN LETTERS
A letter by David Beech shows how far activists with Public Water Now have veered away from reality. The claim that Cal Am is “valueless” because their pipelines are a “$1.2 billion liability” instead of an asset is absolutely absurd. The author was either purposely being misleading or is just grossly uninformed. Having been a certified public accountant, I understand business valuations. But it does not take an expert to see through the smokescreen. Just because they wish Cal Am to be valueless does not make it so. Despite the slogans, the proponents of Measure J admit that they don’t expect any savings for 30 years or longer, if at all. And it is not just a study. There will be no further vote. It is a bad deal. I urge a NO vote on Measure J. Paul B. Bruno Monterey
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YES On MEASURE M TO SAVE OUR HOMETOWN CHARACTER
Dear Editor, I am voting YES on Measure M in the November 6th election and I encourage others to vote YES also. I want to help stop the trend of out-of-town investors buying houses in Pacific Grove to turn them into Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STRs). We don’t have enough housing for the people who want to live here, work here, and participate in community life. Residents of Pacific Grove have been greatly impacted by the STRs in our town. 82% of STR owners are not residents of Pacific Grove. I have friends who have been displaced from their long term rentals because the landlord wanted to maximize profits and convert them into an STR. Other long term renters now have to pay higher rents because they were told if they didn’t want to pay more, the landlord would just turn their units into STRs and get more money that way. This is not the Pacific Grove we want. Enough is enough. Please join with your neighbors and vote YES ON M when you get your election ballot. Let’s save our hometown character. Gene Anderson Pacific Grove Dear Editor, It has been sickening to witness a city council majority (Kampe, Garfield, Cuneo, Smith and Fischer) blatantly ignore the complaints, comments, suggestions, requests for help and FACTS about the problems caused by Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Pacific Grove. Every time STR issues have been on council agendas, anyone who spoke against them received disinterested, deadpan looks that implied “don’t care,” “don’t hear you,” or “that’s not what staff told us.” Yet anyone who supported STRs received smiles and nods. After months, then years, of insufficient response and relief regarding the non-stop miseries most of these “mini-motels” were causing, thank goodness a group of 1,900 petition signers helped give everyone what they should have been allowed in the first place: the chance to VOTE. After what only one STR did to ruin lives on my street, I am certainly voting Yes on M in order to protect as many residential neighborhoods as possible. If not, more and more STRs are surely going to pop up all over town. Barbara Thomas Pacific Grove CA The GOP love to blame the Democrats, FBI, George Soros, Clintons, survivors of abuse and media. But this travesty is 100% a conspiracy by the GOP to ram Kavanaugh through NO MATTER WHAT. A cover-up by Trump and the GOP -- the people who told the FBI what they could investigate. They hid thousands of documents, refused to interview Kavanaugh & Blasey Ford & 40+ corroborating witnesses, classmates, roommates & ignored sworn affidavits and testimonial evidence. 50% of Americans oppose Kavanaugh. 2400+ Law Professors signed a letter saying no Kavanaugh. Also Jesuits, ABA, other religious groups, former prosecutors and sex crimes experts, perjury experts, all say NO. He has lied under oath (committed perjury) and is unfit to be SCOTUS. He is unfit to shine shoes or be a trash collector. CS HECHT 702-225-8206 1 in 3 females are sexually assaulted in the USA and 1 in 6 males. When males speak up, people believe them. When females speak up, we are shamed, accused, called liars, receive death threats so few report these crimes. The GOP refused to re-authorize the VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT this year. Apparently, they think it is totally fine for men and boys to commit violence against women. Globally, 71% of those who are trafficked are females. We have an epidemic of crimes against women that is not being addressed and now is being rewarded with positions of power (President and SCOTUS). Perhaps as a backlash of the #MeToo movement. Sexual predators do not belong on the Supreme Court or in the White House. period. Vote Blue in November. CS HECHT 702-225-8206
WHY EVERY WOMAN NEEDS A DOG RIGHT NOW Editor:
A dog will: 1. never mock, blame, shame, judge or call you a liar 2. lick your tears and hurt away 3. listen to and believe, understand and empathize with your rants, raves, stories, and soothe your pain and anger 4. provide entertainment especially when you most need to laugh 5. offer you 100 percent unconditional love, comfort and joy 6. make great cuddle partners, lap dogs, and/or coach potato buddies 7. warm your heart, mind, spirit and body all up 8. treat you like the first class human being you are 9. greet you with gratitude, enthusiasm, tail wags and undivided attention 10. roll over backwards to give you whatever you need CS HECHT Monterey
$2 Billion? Prove it.
Opinion
Editor -
Cal-Am (CAW) is claiming their company is worth a $billion dollars. A little clear thinking and some common sense should prove otherwise. Here's three reasons why it's NOT worth anywhere near that figure. 1. If Cal-Am really believed their company was worth a billion dollars, wouldn't they welcome a feasibility study to corroborate and confirm their wild speculation? And one that didn't cost them anything? Well, that's exactly what Measure J does. But, Cal-Am is scared as hell of a study like that - because then some truth would come out - a whole lotta truth. 2. If the Monterey District is worth a billion dollars, where's the "For Sale" sign? They claim they've been losing money for years, why not unload this dog of a company if that's really the case? Rest assured, if some fool offered them a billion dollars, Cal-Am would be laughing all the way to the bank. 3. Cal-Am is totally untrustworthy. Here's just one tidbit. Remember a few years ago when "The Regional Project" was in the works? It was a collaboration between CAW, Monterey County, and Marina Coast Water District, and was approved by the CPUC and ready to go - except Cal-Am wasn't going to profit from the project because it would be owned and operated by a public agency . So, in cahoots with The Monterey County Supervisors, they killed the project. They blamed it on Steve Collins, but the truth was, that project could have gone forward without a problem. No, Cal-Am couldn't be trusted then - why would you now? Larry Parrish Carmel Valley
LETTER T- 2 MEASURES MEANT FOR EACH OTHER The facts are now in front of us The official Voter Guide delivered to our homes this week cuts through the nonsense and doomsday rantings that owners of Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STRs) have been pushing about Pacific Grove’s Measure M. Measure M would limit the number of STRs in PG and keep them out of most residential zones in order to preserve community character. The City Attorney’s impartial analysis of Measure M is on page 16 of the Voter Guide. It points out a city analyst projected city would lose $1,120,350 in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) collections if Measure M passes. That’s $1.1 million – NOT the $1.7, 1.8, 3.8, 10, 20 and even 30 million the dirty campaigners have been claiming in their ads, speeches and rantings. On the other hand, a companion measure the city put on the same ballo Measure U - would raise the current TOT from 10% to 12% on all overnight rentals. The City Attorney’s impartial analysis of that one is on page 28. It says the city staff estimates Measure U would increase TOT collections approximately $1,135,000 a year. That’s $1.1 million. With those facts, simple math shows us city finances will be unaffected if voters approve both Measure M and Measure U. Ignore the fear-mongers trying to disrupt our neighborhoods. Read the facts then vote for both Measures M and U so any financial impacts cancel each other. Thom Akeman Pacific Grove
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Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207
Chabad of Monterey
620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363
Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741
First Baptist Church of Monterey
600 Hawthorne St., Monterey • Rev. Nate Rhen 831-373-3289
First Church of God
1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005
First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Worship: Sundays 10:00 a.m. 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875
We’ve come a long way in 10 years. Let’s not go back. When I was then running for City Council and going door to door, I encountered a couple of comments that startled me. In each case, the resident said “Save your brochure, we’re moving.” I wished them well and asked where they were going. Both said, basically, “to a place with some life…this town is dying.” At that time, there was frequent discussion at the council and elsewhere about how deserted the downtown was in the evenings. Neighbors who wanted to get together and socialize talked about where to go in Monterey, because there were few options in Pacific Grove. And I was hearing from many residents that they wanted PG to be a place with things to do and signs of life on the streets. 10 years later, on this past Friday, a First Friday for our downtown, there were crowds on the street and music everywhere. Neighbors were encountering friends and neighbors and gathering to talk. Shops were open and busy. The new pub was bustling. Art galleries drew crowds. We saw our traditional more-senior citizens plus many from a much younger generation. There can be many reasons for the uplift in vitality and spirit. One of the reasons is the life that our visitors inject into our city in many ways. Our short-term rental program has been a key part. The program brings both vacation visitors as well as business and cultural visitors who contribute to our community. The program has enabled property owners to renovate properties and revive the charm that characterizes our city. In several cases, it also means they have been able to retain family homes that otherwise would be lost. The city has made significant changes to create a more balanced and managed program for short-term rentals. I feel it is essential that we retain that balanced program to preserve the vitality we have achieved and to assure our financial health into the future. Please join me in voting “No on Measure M”. Keep PG Vibrant. Bill Kampe
Forest Hill United Methodist Church Services 9 a.m. Sundays 551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956
Monterey Peninsula Society of Friends (Quakers)
10 a.m, Sundays Carl Cherry Center 4th & Gudalupe, Carmel • 915-8691 or 372-5762 montereyquakers@gmail.com
Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138
Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove
PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636
Farm Bureau Opposes Measure J Wondering why an agricultural organization would jump into taking a position on a ballot measure that doesn’t impact Salinas Valley farming? It’s all about the process. While many may have various opinions on the initiation of a feasibility study that Measure J proposes to determine ownership of our water system, the process that the ballot measure lays out is flawed and threatens the very right of voters to decide upon the findings of the feasibility study itself.
Manjushri Dharma Center
First, Measure J does nothing to define feasibility, leaving this to an arbitrary decision of the Monterey Peninsula Water Management Board and staff.
Wellspring Church
Second, if the feasibility study comes back and says “Yes, let’s condemn our water system for public ownership and it’s legally feasible to do so” yet the price tag comes back somewhere north of $500 million, will the voters feel the same about paying that price?
724 Forest Ave. • 831-901-3156 manjushridharmacenter.org • carmelkhenpo@gmail.com 141 14th St. • 831-373-4705
Peninsula Baptist Church
1116 Funston Ave. • 831-394-5712
Peninsula Christian Center 520 Pine Ave. • 831-373-0431
St. Angela Merici Catholic Church 146 8th St. • 831-655-4160
St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
Sundays 9:30 a.m. 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-920-1620 Fr. James Short
Measure J does not allow for that intermediary step … if the feasibility study comes back in favor of public ownership, it requires the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District to initiate the action to condemn the water system assets without voter approval of the anticipated price tag. Is it fair to make voters support some future action no matter the costs? No matter how much the legal battle will cost? No matter how long the process takes?
375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818
Critical costs that need to be considered in the feasibility study are the price of the assets of the water delivery system, the process costs for transaction and legal actions and defenses, any severance costs or penalties, costs of setting up a new rate payer billing system, and any additional costs identified during the feasibility study. These could all add up to a sum that makes the annual debt expense of condemnation much more than what voters are expecting.
OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVE Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Voters should have a say in proceeding if the feasibility study ultimately says GO, after the costs and condemnation parameters are known. Period.
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula
800 Cass St., Monterey • 831-373-1523 Pastor Bart Rall
Congregation Beth Israel
5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel • 831-624-2015
Monterey Center for Spiritual Living
Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org
Farm Bureau always looks to the process of local ballot measures, having supported Measure X to fund transportation and infrastructure improvements through self-help funding. This ballot measure included the checks and balances needed to ensure that spending was in the public’s interest by establishing an Oversight Committee of public representatives.
Shoreline Community Church
Measure J lacks similar checks and balances to ensure that the voters are not trapped into a “damn the torpedoes, full-speed ahead” process without the milestone of checking in on the costs. Remember, this will encumber generations to come for the next 30 to 50 years with the costs of acquisition; we should be mindful that our decision doesn’t just impact our monthly bills in the near term should the costs be higher than anticipated.
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church 698 Laine St, Monterey • Father Karas (831) 375-7200
For this reason, Monterey County Farm Bureau urges a NO vote on Measure J. The community should decide, once again, to proceed with public water after the facts and costs are determined. Measure J doesn’t allow for that to happen.
2500 Garden Rd. Monterey 8:30 am 10 am & 11:30 am Sundays. 831-655-0100 • www.shorelinechurch.org
Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel • 831-624-7404 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 a.m.
Church in the Forest Erdman Chapel at Stevenson School 3152 Forest Lake Rd, Pebble Beach 831-624-1374
Norm Groot Executive Director Farm Bureau Monterey
October 12, 2018 • CEDAR STREET
What does God say about politics?
Bill Cohen
Reasoning With God Merriam-Webster defines politics as: “the art or science of government; the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy; the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a government.” Should we worry about who controls our government? How much of our time and energy should we devote to politics? Does it really matter who is in power? Or, is God guiding those in power to do His will and to complete His plan? The problem seems to be our idea of God’s plan. We think it should make sense to us. However, God asks us, Job 38:1-4, “Then the Lord answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said, Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me. Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding.” How can we possibly understand everything God, who has the power to create all that we see, is doing? How can we understand the complicated plan He is using to create His eternal family? All we can know of these things is what He has given us to know, in His Word. We must remember, He knows the end from the beginning, Is 46:10, “Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:” We are not even sure of our next breathe. We think we are very intelligent until we make our next mistake. Then, we spend an enormous amount of time and energy making sure no one sees our mistake. So, when we finally accept the fact that God has a plan that takes into account all of the evil choices we will make and uses them to create good, Gen 50:20, “But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive” as He did for Joseph, we will begin to see how futile our political posturing really is. Remember, He is doing all of this “to save much people alive” for His eternal family. How can we ever influence an outcome, which has already taken into account everything we will ever do? What does it really matter, if the ultimate outcome is already assured? Remember, all of it was seen before He even began the creative process. How is this possible? An example might help; a mov-
ie producer has filmed several little league games with the intent of using parts of the games for his next production. He finds little Huxley hitting a home run, which wins the game and decides to use it in his film. Likewise, God has watched all of the potential conclusions of every possible event and action we will take, to create the conclusion caused by the lives we are living. This includes every leader throughout history. How could He watch all of them, you ask, Matt 19:26, “But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.” God has already answered this question and history’s fulfilling of all of God’s prophecies has pointed to the fact that everything that has happened has led us to today, with God gently and sometimes not so gently, stepping in when He was needed, to guide all history. Take the fact that God told us thousands of years before it happened that Israel would return to claim the land He promised them, Jer 30:1-3 “The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying, Thus speaketh the Lord God of Israel, saying, Write thee all the words that I have spoken unto thee in a book. For, lo, the days come, saith the Lord, that I will bring again the captivity of my people Israel and Judah, saith the Lord: and I will cause them to return to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they shall possess it.” God took into account everything Hitler would do and found a way to use it to fulfill His end-time prophecy of Israel’s return to reclaim the land God had given them. In 1922 the League of Nations created a mandate giving control of Palestine to England. At the end of World War II, the League of Nations became the United Nations and in 1948 Israel used the 24-hour period following the expiration of the Palestine mandate to claim their independence. Thus, also fulfilling another prophecy, which foretold of Israel being formed within a 24-hour period, Is 66:8, “Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.” The forming of the new nation of Israel was only possible because another young nation was formed to be part of the completion of God’s plan, America. If anyone has doubts about God’s intent, the beliefs of our founding fathers will provide the evidence they need, and it can be
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Heard Over the Back Fence Dizziness can be caused by inner ear problems (like readers hollering on the phone). So my doctor is sending me to a vestibular specialist. I didn’t know what that was, but it sounded like someone standing in the foyer yelling “Can you hear me now?”
Sea Nettle
Wildlife Spotlight by Dan Bohrman
Chrysaora fuscescens
The Pacific Sea Nettle is an abundant “true jelly” found in waters around Monterey. Its mouth-arms and tentacles usually grow up to 15 feet, while its bell can grow up to 18 inches in diameter. A Sea Nettle propels itself by compressing its bell to force out a small jet of water, though it usually just drifts with the current, catching small crustaceans and fish in its tentacles.
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found on the following link to four articles, which provide a multitude of quotes directly from the founding fathers, “Our Founding Father’s Beliefs”, found on http://www. reasoningwithgod.com. Without America, there would be no Israel and without America’s implied protection, Israel would not have survived the many attempts to destroy her. Was this some accident, which coincidentally fulfilled God’s prophesy? The point is, politics today are merely people trying to hit home runs and God has already decided which ones He is going to use to produce the good outcome He has planned. The end result is already known and our foolish attempts to change it are futile and, unfortunately, only succeed in reducing our own peace and joy. God calls us to His peace and joy, Jn 14:27, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” And, we are not to confuse His peace with what this world calls peace and joy. Could the devil be involved here? Therefore, we need not get worked up over anything that happens in politics. We just need to keep following God’s will for our lives, whether it is helping candidates who are living and working within God’s commandments, or just voting for them. When everyone involved is willing to politely reason with the issues being discussed, we should share God’s view to the best of our ability. But, we should never continue reasoning when discussions turn heated. We should never be drawn into heated debates, which serve only to divide us, and draw us into the establishment of bad feelings and/or hurting each other. God has always called us to be at peace with everyone, Rom 12:18, “If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.” and to pray for our leaders, whether we voted for them or not, 1 Tim 2:1-3, “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;” Everything in this life is part of God’s plan and will lead to the good He is creating, Rom 8:28, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” I confess that I am a recovering politicoholic. In the past, I allowed my political feelings to rule my behavior and it only created angst. We cannot allow politics to change our lives, our opinions of our neighbors, or the peace within our communities. We should pray for all of our leaders, vote our conscience, allow our neighbors to vote their conscience, and follow Jesus to the daily lives that lead us to the feelings of peace and joy God is offering to everyone, Jn 14:27, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” A special thank you goes out to one of our followers, Mike, who suggested this topic to be reasoned with God. Comments, opposing opinions and suggestions for future topics are all welcome at bill@reasoningwithgod. com.
Señorita
Wildlife Spotlight by Dan Bohrman
Oxyjulis californica
Señoritas are small kelp-dwelling fish found along the coast of California. They have small mouths suited for picking invertibrates off of kelp or other fish, and have been known to eat the bait from fishermen’s lines without taking the hook. Much of their diet comes from parasites cleaned off of larger fish. At night, Señoritas burrow into the sand to avoid predators.
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Water Management District Continues a Decade of Excellence From local and county issues to state and federal ones, there are a lot of different opinions about water. As a public agency, however, we can only deal in facts.
FACT: Our mission is to promote or provide for a long-term sustainable water supply, and to manage and protect water resources for the benefit of the community and the environment. Here are the facts about how we are fulfilling our mission and commitment to our community.
FACT: We have delivered new water supply Paralta Well Pebble Beach Reclamation Project Aquifer Storage and Recovery Pure Water Monterey Project
FACT: We are a state leader in water conservation
960 Acre-Feet/Yr 1000 Acre-Feet/Yr 1920 Acre-Feet/Yr 3500 Acre-Feet/Yr
In just 4 years, we have issued over $575,000 in grants to help facilitate six small local projects that reduce potable water use Through our outreach and legislative efforts, we have helped the Monterey Peninsula reduce its overall water consumption by almost 40% while issuing over 5.1 million dollars in rebates.
FACT: We are focused on environmental stewardship
FACT: We pride ourselves on true public transparency Drawing on renewed mission, values, and vision statements, our staff and Board of Directors have created a culture of transparency and honest communication with our constituents, businesses, and other organizations and municipalities. We regularly meet with the public and stakeholders before formally discussing and voting on the issue at hand.
What happens when the investor-owned utility tasked with supplying water to the residents, businesses, and visitors on the Monterey Peninsula is illegally overdrafting the area’s water sources and endangering flora and fauna along the way? The Water Management District steps in to provide the assistance necessary to repair the streambanks of the Carmel River to prevent erosion as well as restoring the riverbeds and surrounding habitat to improve conditions for the fish and animals that live there.
Before improvement efforts
FACT: We regularly contribute to our community Each year, we contribute hundreds of thousands of dollars to our community in free conservation devices and grants to educational institutions, community groups and environmental organizations. These contributions will help parks, schools and non-profits to conserve water and save money.
Following improvement efforts
The Steelhead Rescue Team has been responsible for saving thousands of the endangered fish – 171,000 since 2008 – relocating them in the river or allowing them to flourish and grow at the Sleepy Hollow Fish Rearing Facility before their release back into the wild. Additionally, our scientists are employing state of the art monitoring technology to learn more about how to preserve the species, tagging over 4,000 steelhead the past three years.
FACT: We are the region’s authority on water matters Often the first call by the public or press requesting information on water related matters or local municipalities seeking help with water management, we continue to serve the needs of the residents, businesses, and organizations on the Monterey Peninsula with stability, transparency, and honesty. While the personalities of our Board of Directors may change, we are steadfast in our commitment to our mission: promote or provide for a long-term sustainable water supply, and to manage and protect water resources for the benefit of the community and the environment.
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PUBLIC WATER NOW TOWN HALL Wildlife Spotlight
Humpback Anglerfish
by Dan Bohrman
Melanocetus johnsonii
The Humpback Anglerfish is a rare deep-sea fish found in the depths of the Monterey Canyon, as far down as 3000 feet. It grows up to nine inches in diameter, with jaw and stomach comprising the majority of the fish. Like other anglers, it uses a cluster of bioluminescent bacteria at the tip of its dorsal fin to attract prey. Any fish or crustacean that ventures near the light is quickly snapped up in its jaws.
Pacific Barracuda
Wildlife Spotlight by Dan Bohrman
Sphyraena argentea
Wildlife Spotlight by Dan Bohrman
Carcharodon carcharias
Great White Sharks are large, well-known mackerel sharks found in a range of depths throughout the oceans of the world. They can exceed twenty feet in length, maintaining that size by consuming a variety of fish and marine mammals. Aggressive and fearsome in appearance, Great Whites are often the stars of shark films, most notably Jaws. Though they have few natural predators, Great Whites were once sought by sport fishers until regulations were placed to protect them in U.S. waters.
Virginia Opossum
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Pacific Barracuda are large carnivorous fish found in the open ocean along the coast of California. A streamlined recognizable fish, their bodies are long and pointed, and they can grow up to four feet long. Like other Barracuda, they are aggressive predators, feeding on anchovies, sardines, and other small fish. Pacific Barracuda are popular sport fish, though they are rarely eaten.
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Skeptics Welcome! • Measure J explained • Cal Am’s desperate claims debunked. • What happens after the feasibility study? • Water Management District’s record of success. • Why do we have the most expensive water in the United States? • Why community owned water instead of corporate owned water?
Let’s Do the Feasibility Study and Get the Facts.
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Didelphis virginiana
Virginia Opossums are common marsupials found throughout the woodland areas of the west coast and eastern United States. They grow up to three feet long, including their prehensile tails, which aid them when climbing. Opossums eat a range of foods, from plants to insects to small mammals and birds. They only live up to four years, but can give birth to twenty-five young.
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Programs at the Library All programs at the Pacific Grove Library For more information call 648-5760.
Wednesday, Oct. 17 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday (science, crafts, stories for ages 5 and up)
Tuesday, Oct. 16 11:00 am Stories for PreSchool (ages 2-5)
Thursday, Oct. 18 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time (birth-24 months)For more information call 648-5760
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Charlie for Mayor
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Jane Roland Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts Good Morning! My name is Annie Roland. Many of you know me as I volunteer at Pac Rep’s Neverland Benefit Shop on the top of Forest Hill. I am only there once or twice a week but have become very fond of a fellow worker, Charlie Hall. Recently he told me that he has decided to run for the Mayor of Carmel. Unfortunately, I live in Monterey so cannot vote for him, but I can campaign and campaign I will. I have some friends (Darwin Griffiths, another mixed breed who lives with his mother, Lilian, not far from Charlie and a King Charles’ Spaniel in the same neighborhood, whose mother, Kimberly Edwards is a volunteer) Charlie’s Campaign Manager Karyl Hall, sent me his platform which I total endorse. Who knows, if (and when) he wins I might throw my hat in the ring for a position in my city. Charlie-The-Dog Runs for Mayor of Carmel!! (City goes to the Dogs) It is now official! I am marking my calendar and taking the lead in joining the list of candidates for Mayor in the November 2018 election. I have been grooming myself for this position. My platform is described below: 1. Add doggie treat containers to all poop bag dispensers in town 2. Add 10 more fire hydrants throughout the village….no water hook ups necessary 3. Design new homes in the dog house style: high pitched roofs, charming arched doors, warm and cozy, soft amber lighting, and of course, treat dispensers 4. Encourage long walks to the beach and to the post office 5. Allow pets into all businesses in the village, and provide outdoor seating and dog menus at restaurants 6. Save and replenish all live trees, as sometimes one just must relieve oneself quickly 7. Balance the budget by eliminating dog catchers, euphemistically called animal control officers Additionally, I believe that other mayoral candidates are barking up the wrong tree on many issues, and that we should stop kibbling over small differences. Often the tail is wagging the dog at City Hall, which is arful. I am unwaveringly loyal to residents and the precious village character of Carmel. By avoiding “updating” the village to look like every other city, more dogs (and tourists) will come to visit our special village and support businesses, and all will wag their tails. You can meet me handing out my dog-ma outside the post office before the election. Note: I am good for a two-year mayor-ship only, as that represents 14 years of my life, doggonit. That is more than enough time to devote to this thankless job! Don’t paws to shed all doubt. Unleash your concerns: CHARLIE FOR MAYOR
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Patriotic Songs Honoring All Branches of CA) the Service (80 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove, At the Point Pinos Historic Lighthouse For More Information, call (831) 648-3100
I hadn’t planned to write another political column but when Annie asked me to help our friend, Charlie, I couldn’t decline. Also, he is one of our valued volunteers and, if you would like to meet him, stop by the shop on Thursday afternoons. Mark your calendars for the first weekend in December, - November 30 – late afternoon open house, Dec. 1 and 2. Holiday boutique, beautiful gifts and decorations for the holidays. We appreciate all your support and have enjoyed seeing old friends and new. Jane Roland, gcr770@aol.com
Steller’s Jay
Wildlife Spotlight by Dan Bohrman
Cyanocitta stelleri
Steller’s Jays are mid-sized crested corvids found along the western United States. Preferring coniferous forests, they can often be seen scavenging in campsites. Steller’s Jays usually make a sharp screeching sound, but have been known to mimic birds, dogs, and mechanical sounds they hear.
Sunday, November 11, 2018 10:30 a.m. At the Point Pinos Historic Lighthouse (80 Asilomar Avenue, Pacific Grove) All are welcome
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Cedar Street Summit - Part XI
Do we inherit land from ancestors or borrow it from our children? Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise Cockadoodledoing city council is one thing, but giving Columbus the cockadoodle, as Seaside Mayor Ralph Rubio did, was quite another. If you missed it, folks, watch Channel 25 reruns of the Seaside City Council meeting of October 4, or click on this link
to see live video streams: http://www.ci.seaside.ca.us/129/ City-Council-Committee-Agendas Due to technical difficulties, my TV blinked, so I rushed to City Hall to witness councilmember Kayla Jones’ trial in the court of public opinion for alleged
misappropriation of expenses. Would 25-year-old Kayla be crucified, or would she attain salvation? I got the last available parking spot at the far end of the library and ended up standing inside the door. Wow! Monterey Peninsula history was forever changed by a legal proclama-
tion upstaged by commotion in the chamber when a prominent peace-loving social activist was loudly accused of tripping a man. She later told me, “I was just going to the podium to support the Indigenous Peoples Day proclamation.” Better than the Scopes Monkey Trial The meeting was like being on the set of the film “Inherit the Wind,” which pitted scientific proof against spiritual belief, ending with the Theory of Evolution (apparent facts) prevailing. At stake here was white supremacy versus historical truths it eclipsed. KSBW filmed it live with tan-toned stars Felix Cortez as the handsome reporter, Kayla Jones as the heroine who suavely defended herself against accusations, and retiring Mayor Ralph Rubio, of reputed Mexican ancestry, who prefaced his performance before reading the last presentation of the session by announcing “I am 53 percent Native American.” Kayla Jones emailed, “I do have indigenous heritage on my grandmother’s side. Some of my ancestors were indigenous to America but some were also the indigenous Arawak people of Jamaica.” Educational value of the presentation exemplified Article 26 of the United Nations’ “Universal Declaration of Human Rights,” excerpted here: Article 26, Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 1. Everyone has the right to education… 2. Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality. . . .It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups. . . . for the maintenance of peace… 3. Parents have a prior right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children. A growing number of states are giving people the option of recognizing the second Monday of October as either Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples Day, a day that originally began on August 9. Proclamation as defined in California is: “A legal document that declares a day, week or month, and is issued for a holiday or public awareness campaign initiated by a state agency.” Mayor Rubio didn’t read the author’s name in his presentation of this proclamation, so I aded it. Proclamation of Indigenous Peoples Day by Kayla Jones WHEREAS, the narrative that Christopher Columbus discovered America is both inaccurate and insensitive to the Indigenous Peoples of the lands that would later become known as the Americas; and WHEREAS, Indigenous people are the forbearers of this land and had been for time immemorial, the City of Seaside recognizes that Seaside is built upon the homelands and villages of the Indigenous Peoples of this region; and WHEREAS, the land that is currently known as Monterey County was originally inhabited by the Ohlone/Costanoan-Esselen Nation; and
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Poke: The Fireplace Lounge & Patio at The Hyatt Regency, Monterey Sally Baho Post Cards from the Kitchen
Bend, Oregon
A friend was staying with me this past week. It’s amazing how you meet, make, and keep friends. Years ago, a different friend had invited me to be his date to his company’s retreat in Bend, Oregon. The company was based in Portland. He was single and so was I, “Sally, the company is paying for me to bring someone and it would be a waste for me to go alone. Plus, I think you’d be a good date because I don’t need to babysit you.” I took it as a compliment and booked a ticket to Portland, ready for the adventure. Justin had just started this job and was getting to know his future colleagues. I mingled, ate delicious food, and drank great wine. After the sun set, the drinking got heavier and I decided it was time for me to go read my book in bed. I excused myself from the people I was talking to and Michele said, “Hey, I’m going back to my room to read, too!” We walked and talked all the way back to our rooms and learned that we had a lot in common. We exchanged contact information and promised to stay in touch at the end of the weekend. It was just like being at summer camp. When I got home I wrote and mailed her a letter. I told her that I had enjoyed meeting her and wished her luck on her new job—she, like Justin—was also new. With that started a friendship. The following year she took me as her date to the company’s retreat. And the year after she visited me here. I have visited her in Portland and we have remained pen pals. Here we are today visiting one another yet again and making plans for the future. In talking, we learned that she and my boss do very similar work and I suggested they meet. We met at The Fireplace Lounge and Patio at the Hyatt Regency and sat in the lobby where indeed, the fireplace is magnificent. The place is great, I love well-lit spaces and the patio overlooks the golf course. The waiter was incredibly courteous and had a charming smile. He was attentive to our needs but not too pushy. We were able to enjoy our wine, tuna poke nachos, and conversation. Poke is all the rage, as you may have noticed with the two Monterey locales that have popped up in the past few years: The Poke Lab (on Alvarado) and Poke Time on (Lighthouse in Monterey). If you aren’t familiar with Poke, it’s a raw fish salad that originated in Hawaii. In Hawaiian, the word poke means “cut piece” or “small piece” and can be made with tuna, octopus, salmon, or other shellfish although the most popular is ahi tuna. Traditionally, it is cut up raw fish seasoned with salt, limu (seaweed), roasted kukui nuts (candlenuts), and sometimes pepper and/or furikake (a Japanese dry seasoning made of dry ground fish, sesame seeds, seaweed, sugar, and salt).
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WHEREAS, the City of Seaside has a responsibility to oppose racism, including systemic racism towards Indigenous People in the United States, which perpetuates poverty and income inequality, while exacerbating disproportionate health, education, and social mobility outcomes; and WHEREAS, the City of Seaside understands the conventional narrative of the founding of America to be a one-sided and hopelessly incomplete history; and WHEREAS, Christopher Columbus did not discover America, but rather opened the epoch of the systematic annihilation of Indigenous Peoples by European powers; and WHEREAS, Columbus’s journeys were the catalyst leading to the creation of Spanish missions across California, missions that attempted to strip the Indigenous Peoples of their culture, language, identity, and spiritual beliefs; and WHEREAS, the celebration of Columbus Day ignores the legacy of violence Indigenous Peoples suffered at the hands of European powers, and can be understood to celebrate this genocidal violence; and WHEREAS, Indigenous Peoples’ Day is declared as an internationally-recognized holiday by the United Nations; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The City of Seaside encourages businesses, organizations, and public institutions to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and encourages all to reflect upon the spirit of discovery, reverence and authentic connection to place which underlies a stewardship ethic for land which we occupy for fleeting slices of time, remembering that we do not inherit land from our ancestors as much as we borrow it from our children.
The dish we ordered was a spin on this salad, poke nachos. Tuna poke was served over crispy won ton chips with wakame (seaweed), sriracha aioli (sriracha is a red chili sauce), and wasabi (a Japanese horseradish). And it was delightful, the soft fish over the crispy won ton chips were the perfect treat. As I sat back and listened to them talk about their very niche-specific work, I thought of the importance of listening but also asking questions. In asking Michele about her work and probing her for more details, I learned that she uses an instrument in her work that my boss’ husband co-developed in the 1970s. The three of them (my boss and her husband) and Michele chattered away as they all spoke the same language and I enjoyed listening. I learned so much in listening but I also learned that I am most certainly not an expert in conflict management (what they were discussing). I was reminded that there is a time to listen and a time to speak and this was certainly my time to listen. I always love hearing feedback so feel free to write me at SallyBaho@gmail.com or visit my website at www.SallyBaho.com to read more about my adventures and thoughts, actually it’s more like thoughts about my adventures. Live while you are alive!
THE LAST INDIAN ON THE TRAIL OF TEARS Soh wohm dee chee lah Soh wohm moh kee Soh Soh wohm dee moh kee
I am last Indian on the Trail of Tears I speak not with Voice of Woman I speak from Heart of Stone which is to say symbol of Great Grandfather If you would be as Indian find your pebble that fits with ease in soft curve of your hand so it is like bird egg in nest between finger-branches of your hand tree so it is like grain of earth on soil in your heavenly hunting ground so it is like pill in your medicine bag of white man so it is like powder in your magic bag of native doctor so it is like bullet from your white man’s fire stick so it is like arrow point on your hunter’s willow stick so it is symbol of power but not power itself so it is like great grandfather which is to say magic which is to say spirit which is to say guide on Trail of Tears of Life and so through this Voice shall you be given choices on what to do shall you be given choices on where to go shall you be given choices on which way to turn shall you be given choices on when to retreat shall you be given choices on when to stop shall you be given choices on when to be still shall you be given choices on when to restart shall you be given choices on when to whisper shall you be given choices on when to weep shall you be given choices on when to sing shall you be given choices on when to sleep shall you be given choices on when to die and live and place your pebble in pocket of your mocassin and walk some steps with it daily and know it is Voice of Earth
in Heart of Stone and Voice of Earth shall remind you who you are and if you heed message your pebble sends through Heart of your Mind you shall know which is grandfather’s good medicine you shall know which is grandfather’s bad medicine and you shall know which is false medicine of no worth good or bad, and you shall ever be guided to middle of trail and as I AM shall WE BE eternally and everlastingly The Last Indian on the Trail of Tears. Soh wohm dee chee lah soh wohm mok kee soh wohm soh Soh wohm by Wanda Sue Parrott as Prairie Flower March 3, 2009
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Monthly rental option on select floor plans!
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CELEBRATE THE MAGIC THAT IS PACIFIC GROVE at the town’s first “Indie Author Day,” OCTOBER 13, 2018 - 1-5 P.M at the PG Public Library. Free and open to the public HIIGHLIGHTS Indie authors selling and signing their books
The release of four new PG books: 1) “Life in Pacific Grove” (Vol.2)
The world is your oyster. Or your salad. Or your filet mignon. Enjoy all day dining from 7am to 7pm with our flexible dining plan. Choose to indulge in chef-prepared meals in the elegant dining room, or opt for the casual offerings of the Courtyard Café. Call 831-293-9331 today for a personal tour.
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3) “Pacific Grove: poems, drawings, woodcuts and prose,” a satirical, absurd comedy celebration of life in PG, originally published in 1974 by William Minor 4) “Once the Dog Was Dead,” by Jeffrey Whitmore, a crime novel filled with twists and turns, featuring a PG-based investigator on the lam from the law.
Evening snacks and entertainment in Jewell Park. More details weekly in the “Keepers of Our Culture” column in the Cedar Street Times.
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2) “A Pictorial Essay on the City of Pacific Grove,” Peter Mounteer, photographer
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The Monterey Public Library Endowment Committee & Friends of the Library present
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Advanced Trust Planning Tuesday, October 9, 2018 6:30–7:30 pm
How to Build & Maintain an All Weather Investment Portfolio
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Wednesday, October 17, 2018 6:30–7:30 pm
2018 Tax Law Changes & Last-Minute Tax Saving Tips Tuesday, October 23, 2018 6:30–7:30 pm FD1451
Monterey Public Library Community Room Adults are invited to attend. Admission is free. Reservations required.
Sandra Stella may be new to us, but she’s no stranger to the Monterey community. With nearly 20 years of compassionately caring for families, she is ready to guide you at your time of need or help you preplan for the future. Sandra and her team are here to help 24 hours a day – 365 days a year. Sandra Stella, General Manager
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Advanced Trust Planning October 9, 2018 • 6:30–7:30 pm Kyle A. Krasa, Krasa Law, Inc.
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An overview of some more advanced trust planning techniques such as the use of a Trust Protector and Trust Decanting to keep the trust flexible; the use of asset and divorce protection trusts for beneficiaries; and other more advanced features.
How to Build & Maintain an All Weather Investment Portfolio
2018 Tax Law Changes & Last-Minute Tax Saving Tips
October 17, 2018 • 6:30–7:30 pm
October 23, 2018 • 6:30–7:30 pm
Allison M. Barrientos, CPA CFP®, Partner Integris Wealth Management, LLC
Travis H. Long, CPA Travis H. Long, CPA, Inc.
Learn the many of the sophisticated, yet simple, portfolio management principles that institutional investors employ, and how to apply them to your personal portfolio.
How will your tax return be impacted by The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and recent IRS guidance? The Act was the largest change to IRS Code since 1986. Learn about timely year-end tax planning strategies such as Roth conversions and IRA distributions to charities.
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No “R-E-S-P-E-C-T” for an Estate Plan? Legendary singer Aretha Franklin recently passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A few days after her death, it was revealed that Ms. Franklin had joined the very popular “club” of celebrity estate planning blunders. Ms. Franklin – with all her wealth, her illness, and professional advisors – failed to create an estate plan. Her attorney, Don Wilson, stated: “I was after her for a number of years to do a trust. It would have expedited things and kept them out of probate, and kept things private.” Apparently, Ms. Franklin did not fully appreciate her attorney’s prudent advice. Dying without a formal estate plan is commonly referred to as “dying intestate.” If you do not have an estate
Kyle Krasa
Planning for Each Generation plan in place, the state’s Probate Code has a “default” estate plan for you. It appears that in Ms. Franklin’s case, the Michigan Probate Code (Ms. Franklin was a resident of Michigan at the time of her death) provides that her share is to be divided
into equal shares for her children. Often intestacy statutes provide that the default heirs will be the closest surviving blood relatives. While in Ms. Franklin’s case this might have been what she wanted, the default rules of a state’s intestacy laws do not always coincide with a decedent’s wishes. Even if the intestacy rules do coincide with the decedent’s wishes and the “right” people inherit, probate can still present unfavorable situations. Probate is often a slow process because many aspects of the settlement of the estate must pass through the court. The court’s schedule is often overburdened and thus it can take several months to schedule a court date. Furthermore, probate is often expenRaise a pint (and a fork) to help conserve the Carmel Valley Airfield for community sive. In some states, such as Michigan use. You'll be served a traditional Oktoberfest meal, including beer and wine, to where Ms. Franklin was a resident at the get you into the Oktoberfest spirit. Exciting Raffle Prizes too! time of her death, attorney fees for probate are based on private agreement between $60 per person includes dinner, 2 drinks, and a tax-deductible donation to Carmel the Personal Representative and the atValley Save Open Space! Make your reservation early. torney. In other states, such as California, attorney fees for probate are set by statute SPACE LIMITED and are based upon the gross value of the decedent’s estate. In addition, the probate process is Monterey County Launches 24/7 public. At some point, the whole world Complaint Hotline for Short-Term Rentals will know exactly what Ms. Franklin owned at the time of her death, the value The Resource Management Agency of Monterey County announced that it of each asset, as well as the name and has launched a 24/7 hotline to collect complaints related to public nuisances address of each heir. A trust-based estate resulting from short-term rental activity in the unincorporated areas of Monplan would keep all of these details private. terey County. With Ms. Franklin’s wealth, another
The Carmel Valley Report
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"We launched the complaint hotline to better understand the community's nuisance concerns about short-term rentals," said Chief Building Official Neville Pereira. "As we work to develop a better policy solution to this important issue, we want to be in touch with the community on all sides." "Our policy must be enforceable," added Pereira. "The hotline gives us a way of taking code enforcement into consideration and gives the community a chance to be heard." The short term rental hotline offers two reporting options, by telephone at (831) 900-4441, or by an online form at https://hostcompliance.com/tips. Foothill Partners is proposing to build a commercial retail development on approximately 3.8 acres of land located at 3705 Rio Road within the County of Monterey's Carmel Valley Master Plan Area in unincorporated Monterey County, California. The retail development would consist of four commercial retail buildings, including a maximum 23,000 square foot convenience market/grocery store and three smaller buildings ranging from approximately 5,000 to 8,335 square feet. The development would additionally include two commercial retail farm sheds of 250 square foot each. In total, the project would involve the construction of 42,310 square feet of commercial space, and the building footprint of all buildings would occupy 26 percent of the 164,421 square-foot site.
Flavors of Pacific Grove volunteers needed
Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce is seeking volunteers for Flavors of Pacific Grove, A Celebration of Great Chefs. The event will take place at the Pacific Grove Golf Links Club House, 79 Asilomar Avenue, on Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Flavors of Pacific Grove will showcase Monterey Peninsula’s finest chefs and wineries serving hors d’oeuvres and tastings to the guests. Please consider volunteering during set up, silent auction, live auction, food service and check out. For more information, contact Rita at (831) 373-3304 or rita@pacificgrove.org.
missed opportunity was the ability to plan for estate and income tax to her heirs. It is very likely that her estate will be subject to much higher taxes than there would have been if a comprehensive trust-based estate plan were in place. With an estimated estate of $80,000,000, Uncle Sam will likely be very happy that Ms. Franklin ignored her attorney’s advice to execute a trust. While it is generally advisable to avoid the unnecessary delay and expense of probate by executing a formal, trustbased estate plan, if you find yourself “stuck” with a probate, a knowledgeable probate attorney can help guide you through the arcane and nuanced process. As I explain to my probate clients, while the situation is not ideal, the assets will end up in the right hands. It just might take a little longer and be a little more expensive than it could have been. Probate does have a few positive features such as clear and articulated rules and procedures as well as judicial oversight. However, most people will agree that probate should be avoided whenever possible. I have posters in my office entitled: “Estate Planning Mistakes of the Rich and Famous.” Ms. Franklin can now be added to the list. I often ask my clients, “What do all these celebrities have in common?” My answer: “They did not come to see me to do their estate plan!” Aretha Franklin included! KRASA LAW, Inc. is located at 704D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950 and Kyle may be reached at 831920-0205. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Reading this article does not establish an attorney/client relationship. Before taking action on any of the information presented, you should consult a competent attorney who is licensed to practice law in your community.
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Butterfly Parade 2018
Photos by Bob Pacelli
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Butterfly Parade 2018
Photos by Bob Pacelli
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Butterfly Parade 2018
Photos by Gary Baley
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Meet the Dean of Pacific Grove Indie Authors If any writer deserves to wear the title of “Dean of Indie Authors,” it’s our own Randall “Randy” Reinstedt. Long before the digital revolution made independent book publishing possible for all of us, Randy was blazing a trail, setting up his own publishing company to write, print and distribute books based on his passion for local history. This Pagrovian’s prolific writing career began when he was teaching
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Keepers of our Culture Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg fourth grade at Patton Elementary School out at Fort Ord. As every child who has gone through California public school knows, fourth grade is the year that focuses on California history. Randy quickly became disenchanted with the uninspiring required textbooks and, instead of simply complaining, wrote one of his own. More than Memories: History and Happenings of the Monterey Peninsula came out in 1985 and was an instant hit with both children and adults. A cottage industry—Ghost Town Publications—was born, with more than 20 titles that have sold some 400,000 copies. Many focus on the supernatural, with titles like Ghosts, Bandits, and Legends of Old Monterey, Carmel and Surrounding Areas. But as Randy explains it, the spooky stories are merely a hook, a device to draw readers in and then fill their minds with authentic, solid history. Here’s an excerpt from the Pacific Grove history section of More Than Memories: P.G.’s Infamous Victorian-era Blue Laws The resort also attracted people bent on leisure activities of a wilder sort than worship. To combat these influences, the leaders of the Christian retreat (and in later years the elected officials of the town) enacted a code of blue laws. In the eyes of some observers, Pacific Grove remained an outpost of Puritanism well into the twentieth century. One ordinance read: It shall be unlawful for every person wearing a bathing suit or portion thereof, except children under the age of ten years, to appear in or upon the beach or in any place open to the public—unless attired in a bathing suit or other clothing of opaque material, which shall be worn in much a manner as to preclude form. All such bathing suits shall be provided with double crotches or with skirts of ample size to cover the buttocks. It was further stated: Bathing without costumes, or in immodest bathing apparel, or passing through the streets to and from the beach without suitable covering, is prohibited at all times. Bathing, fishing, and boating were prohibited on the Sabbath. Among the many other restrictions enforced on Sunday was the sale of all objects other than medicine. One druggist, who broke this law and sold a toothbrush to a visitor who had lost his, was forced to pay for his mistake with a fine. What’s more, there were curfew laws that required inhabitants of all dwellings to keep their shades up until 10 p.m., at which time the shades had to come down and all lights put out. Other curfew laws were aimed at young people. At certain times of the year no one under the age of 18 was allowed on the streets between 8 p.m. and daylight. Dance the Tango, Go to Jail Adding to the dismay of minors was an early law that prohibited dancing. As time went on the city fathers became a bit more open-minded, and a limited amount of social dancing was permitted. However, as late as 1920 an ordinance permitting dancing parties was issued with the following restrictions: It is hereby declared to be un-
lawful for any person while dancing to assume or maintain any position which tends in any way to corrupt the good morals of any person attending said dance hall. Dances known as the tango, turkey-trot, bunny-hug, or shimmie, are hereby prohibited and declared to be unlawful. Gambling of all kinds was forbidden, including games such as cards, dice, and billiard. Profanity was also prohibited, and all loud or boisterous talking and rude conduct was to be discontinued immediately, as it was not considered “in harmony with good order and propriety.” As for liquor, The buying, selling or giving away of any and all intoxicants, spirituous liquors, wine, beer, or cider, are strictly prohibited on any public or private property within one mile of the center of the original survey of the Retreat; and the Directors hereby request all well-disposed persons to promptly notify the Superintendent of any violations of this rule. The sale of liquor within the city limits, as well as the establishment of bars or saloons, remained prohibited until 1969. For many years, Pacific Grove had the distinction of being the only dry town in California. Randy Reinstedt V.I.P at Indie Author Day October 13, 2018 Meet Randy Reinstedt this Saturday, October 13, at Indie Author Day. This free event is a national celebration hosted locally by the Pacific Grove Public Library, with author talks, panels, entertainment and book sales. Indie Author Day also marks the debut of Life in Pacific Grove, Book 2, featuring more than 300 pages of special essays about P.G., with color photographs by Peter Mounteer. On Saturday only, Life in Pacific Grove, Book 2, will be available at the discounted price of $45 (regular $55). Meet authors Jeffrey Whitmore of theP.G.-based mystery, A Quaint Town for a Killing, and Bill Minor with his 1974 hippie book, Pacific Grove: poems/drawings/woodcuts/prose. For a complete schedule of Indie Author Day activities, go to pacificgrovebooks.com.
Ghost Notes is an example of the popular series of local supernatural tales penned and published by Randy Reinstedt. As he explains it, the spooky stories are a hook to draw readers in and then give them solid, fact-based history.
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The People You Meet in Pacific Grove
Russian-born poet, Rudolph Tenenbaum says, “It becomes real only if I find reactions.” You may meet the former DLI instructor walking the streets of Pacific Grove with a poem or two in his pocket...or read his poems submitted to the pages of Cear Street Times. By Marge Ann Jameson Pacific Grove has what may be more than its share of interesting people walking its tree-lined streets and along its oceanfront. Are they searching for inspiration as they muse? Are they hoping perhaps for someone to join them in conversation? One such is Rudolph Tenenbaum, whose simple poems raise heady and philosophical questions and appear o our pages as often as we can. You may have seen him walking on the streets downtown and in the neighborhoods, sometimes alone and sometimes with his wife. He often carries poems folded up in his pocket. If he catches your eye, he may ask you, “Do you have a minute? May I read this to you?” And you stop. And listen. Then thank him for the poem, and go on your way, pondering the words and ideas he set to rhyme. Sometimes he grces the salon at the Little House in Jewell Park when the Pacific Grove poets’ group meets. Saturday morning, October 6, from 3:00 to 5:00 in the Little House in Jewell Park next to the Pacific Grove Library. the topic will be FAVORITE RHYMED POEMS. Bring your favorite rhymed poems to share or just come to enjoy the discussion. The event is free and is open to anyone with an interest in poetry. But where did he come from, this poet laureate of the Pacific Grove streets? The accent sets him apart. Rudolph Tenenbaum was born in Leningrad, Russia. But he didn’t start out to be a poet. Rudolph went to school to be a mechanical engineer. He studied and received good grades, but doors began to close for him when he tried to take the exams to go to university. He failed them all. Sorely disappointed, he met with other students who had failed, some of them winners before the exams were gven. One reason for their failure stood out. Anti-Semitism. Even gold medal winners had failed. But Rudolph persevered, switching his major to English and attending a school where Jews were accepted. There he met his wife, who had been in Leningrad during the infamous WWII seige. She studied English, too, and shared a dream to emigrate to Italy. It wasn’t until the 1960s that Jews were allowed to emigrate, the beginning of a huge emigration wave in 1973. Rudolph and his wife by then had two sons. In 1975 they emigrated to Detroit, where many had gone before searching for the American dream. It was not easy, as there were no jobs for people like him. “Driving was a difficulty,” he says, noting that he did not have a car in Russia. He attended the Pioneers Palace and his dream became one of being published in the Pioneers newspaper. He began to translate poetry from English to Russian and vice-versa. At 21 years old, he met an old Russian poet, grandson of a famous Russian poet,who had been exiled. He learned not to be in a hurry, to have the patience to spend days and weeks looking for just the right word. “Sometimes a work goes through so many translations that you get distanced from the work as you go through the stages.” Then he adds It is interesting that if you go on and go back over and over youcreate something new that you may not even feel is yours.” But he wound up at DLI and the Tenenbaums moved to Pacific Grove. “It is the best place in the world,” says Rudolph. Tenenbaum thinks and writes in Enligh. “You have to think in the lnguage you’re writing in,” he points out. “There’s a cooperation between what you say and how you say it., for better ot worse.” Of his poetry: “It becomes real only if I find reactions.” Be aware that if you meet Rudolph Tenenbaum on the street or in a poetry discussion group, he needs your reaction. It won’t be hard to react, whether in English or in Russian.
Rudolph Tenenbaum
Poetry
The languid God, it seemed, Completed his project mentally, But hated to proceed Because it was elementary. He only set the stage. A crystal. A tree. An ocean. But there was no change. There was no motion. He only filled the void And called upon his nation Of angels and employed Them all atanimation. The humming birds must hum. The leaves must fall in autumn. And didn’t they have fun While edifying water. Wxplaining how to kill And serve as entertainment! They trained the sun to shine, They trained the stars to glitter, And deer to be shy, And birds to twitter, And peas to hide in pods. They drilled an alligator. They felt like gods. Like gods! And even greater! But men they wouldn’ teach. They feared complications. To deal wih thoughts and speech? They lacked qualifications. They lacked the expertise About love and marriage. But doing what they please Humanity could manage. The humming birds must hum. The leaves must call in autumn. They took to having fun As ducks to water.
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Past tense is one way to get an approval for a windshield repair, from an insurance company. #chickens hit Sinex Ave. -Past tense damage to a windshield-no suspect information This entry may just be the inevitable fallout of our current reality. #Pulitzer #Hold my beer Traffic control-Hit and Run-public prop-drivable (vehicle could drive away.) / Spruce Ave. - Accident. There were two reports of hit and run. One driver claimed she was hit by a moving car in an intersection. Then, per witness the driver had actually struck a parked car. Must have been a Crocker Spaniel Dog at large \ Crocker Ave. - Dispatched to a dog at large. Let the alarm cards fall where they may Officers dispatched to a residential burglary alarm. Area of activation was broken glass sensor in the garage. Perimeter and exterior of residence checked and found to be secure. Alarm is not permitted at this time. That’s what she said. # It’s not stripper glitter. It’s unicorn glitter. # Unicorn glitter # Pulitzer Presidio Blvd. – Accident- There was a vehicle collision with a pole. The owner knew payments had not been made for a long time. Sunset Drive, - PGPD was notified of a vehicle repo from the above area. The owner was unaware and dispatch was notified. Marge Ann won’t let me say a word about this one. 13th Street. – A citizen came into report she had lost her cat. The cat’s information and her information was taken. This kind of begs the question, what else is does Hope fake? Lighthouse Ave. – Suspect- Hope Weidensall - Subject found to have fake license plates on vehicle And the Chicken Sh&t of the week Award goes to this outstanding participant. Asilomar Ave. - Subject vandalized hotel property. Please see rant below. Arena Ave. - A woman brought a found dog into the police department lobby. The dog was unchipped, but had a tag with a phone number. Owner was notified and dog was returned to owner. I am certainly happy the dog went home. However, it used to be when you found a lost dog and it was wearing a collar with the owner phone number on it; you’d call the owner and tell the owner you found their dog. Why would anybody turn this into a “darned” police matter? Can I please have a normal semblance of reality back? The police are generally busy, awash in a sea of underfunded anguish called; crime. Trying constantly to maintain a decent level of both order and justice. In this crummy life order and justice are welcomed by people like myself that have had to actually rely on the constabulary for such. I do not speak for the PGPD when I am sober. So I confidently say this now. I’ll guess that no matter what, our PGPD is there to protect you all by providing order and justice. But give me a break. When you find a lost dog with the owner’s phone number clearly on the collar, just call the owner and tell them you have found their dog. My guess is that, the owner will be so happy to hear that their dog is safe; that the owner will; drop everything and go right away to retrieve their beloved pet. So, in closing; I ask the finder to: please develop some problem solving skills. This is simple stuff you failed to grasp. Did you presume that a criminal had lost this dog? If it had really been a, criminally owned dog; there would not been a phone number on the collar. The criminals never would have risked a call from the Police if their dog was lost. That you were at risk somehow, perhaps liable? If you felt you might be sued for returning a lost dog, I have never sued anybody; I want to sue you for being so selfish. The PGPD are servants to order and justice. They are not your personal servants. It matters to me naught, how long one has lived here. What does matter to me is, common sense. Please don’t turn benign, normal; day in and day out happenings into Police matters. The Police everywhere are doing what they can to maintain order and justice. I want to write about more interesting stuff than spoiled children who are adults. I want to write about more interesting stuff than spoiled children who are adults; that defile political lawn signs.
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No fun on Funston Funston Ave. - There was a petty theft from an unlocked vehicle. “Hello is this D.B. Cooper? We found your wallet. How about you come to this fancy police station and pick it up, personally?” Found property (info) \ Central Ave. – A black wallet was found at the above location in the center median. The finder brought the wallet into the police station, and the owner was notified and will be coming to pick up the wallet. The Hillside Syphoner still at large. This sucks. Whole neighborhood goes down the tube. Hillside Ave. - Gas was syphoned from vehicle. This dog barked so much, it was heard on the roof- roof. Walnut Street. - Barking dog complaint.
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I’m concerned about the city’s financial future. Measure M will most definitely have a catastrophic effect on the City if passed. — Don Mothershead
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“Short Term Rental guests bring life to our downtown and vitality to our shops and restaurants. Their tax dollars pay for essential services to PG residents. A ban will not reduce rents or solve area housing issues, as Carmel and Monterey show us. We urge a vote of No on M.”
— Bill and Cheryl Kampe “Measure M is poorly written, will tie the hands of City Council and will be costly to the City to address future STR issues. It will require a ballot measure in order to make future changes to the General Plan and regulations to the STR program.”
— Jeanne Byrne, former Mayor “The City Council already put restrictions in place in the Short-Term Rental ordinance and can take other actions if needed. Measure M would take that flexibility away, leaving us stuck with a problem ordinance.”
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— Cesar Lara, Monterey Bay Central Labor Council AFL-CIO “Measure M will take money away from the City and lead to service reductions. Why not continue the revenue stream from tourists to help us invigorate our city?”
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