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Kiosk October 6
First Saturday Book Sale Library Arcade •
October 5 - 7
Butterfly Days Mostly Downtown
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Monterey Public Library Community Room Kyle A. Krasa, Attorney, Krasa Law, Inc. Advanced Trust Planning •
Apple Cider Donuts - page 21
Butterfly legend - page 24
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• Saturday October 13 Indie Author Day October 17
October 5-11, 2018
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Lanterns come down, butterflies go up
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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6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monterey Public Library Community Room Travis H. Long, CPA, Travis H. Long, CPA, Inc. 2018 Tax Law Changes and LastMinute Tax Saving Tips
PG Public Works hovers in the cherry picker to beautify downtown. Next up: Christmas lights. Photos by John Goss.
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Inside Animal Tales..................................... 15 The Ark Lady...................................... 4 Cartoon.......................................... 2, 6 FYI.................................................Dark Legal Notices...................................... 5 Police Log...................................... 8, 9 Opinion...................................... 13, 14 Reasoning with God......................... 11 Spotlight........................................... 11 Homeless in Paradise........................ 12 Postcards from the Kitchen............... 17 Real Estate........................................ 28 Puzzle.............................................. 21
A first for the Monterey area as girls are now allowed in Cub Scouts in Pack 126 of Pacific Grove.
Contact Barrett Heywood, scoutmaster Picture from Chautauqua Hall on Oct 1st.
Blessing the Butterfly Sanctuary
Barbara Thomas, left, joins a goup of other Pacific Grove people in welcoming tribal chieftain Louise Ramirez, right, in an OCE (Ohlone - Costanoan Esselen) ceremony to bless the Monarch Sanctuary in preparation for their arrival soon. There are more photos on page 26.
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EMPTY NESTERS: Mistakes that Could Cost You Thousands When Selling Your Pacific Grove Home
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Rudy Fischer for Mayor This week those of you who vote by mail will start receiving your ballots. Now, everything we do involves the whole community – the businesses, the schools, the parents, our retirees – everyone. I want the council to consider all views, but I do want to share my vision of what we can all do together. I think we can: √ Make sure that we maintain a balanced budget and manage within our means - but make sure our means go up as needed. √ Preserve our historic homes – but make sure homeowners can modernize and renovate without onerous restrictions. √ Protect our quiet neighborhoods – but with streets and sidewalks that are in good condition. √ Start paying attention to the Del Monte Forest and upper Forest Hill areas. √ Complete the renovation of our Carnegie Library. √ Fix up our urban parks, ball fields, and recreation areas. √ Provide public safety with fully staffed fire and police departments. √ Update the city’s 26 year old General Plan. √ And listen to you on the best way to do these things. To that end I ask for your vote to become our city’s next Mayor on November 6.
Experience, vision, and a proven record. www.rudyfischer.com Rudy Fischer for Mayor, P.O. Box 475, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. FPPC # 1406773
Limit Short-Term Vacation Rentals In Our Neighborhoods Bursting False Bubbles.... Short-Term Vacation Rentals aren’t adding to the Pacific Grove economy, regardless of what their owners and cheerleaders say. The city’s sales tax collections have been generally flat for the past 4 years, while STRs popped up all around town. Either the economy didn’t really improve as STR supporters claim, or somebody isn’t paying sales taxes. Here are the facts: PG’s Net Sales Tax Collections by Fiscal Year FY15 $3,534,495
FY16 $3,693,017
FY17 $3,708,173
FY18 $3,555,000
It looks like all the economic benefits are going into the wallets of the STR owners. Since most of them – 82% -- live in other towns, that’s money going OUT of Pacific Grove.
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ADOPT A SHELTER PET MONTH Diana L. Guerrero
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Adopting a shelter pet is a great way to add a new animal to the household. To make it easier to adopt, shelters and other animal agencies periodically hold “Adopt-A-ShelterPet” events. Savvy groups often will partner with large pet product retailers and hold adoption drives. Others will take advantage of Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog or Adopt-a-ShelterCat months to create awareness, attract adopters, and find new volunteers. Of the millions of animals in homes, you might find it astounding to learn that only a small percentage are adopted animals. Low adoption numbers mean that unclaimed critters never get a chance and are euthanized instead of getting a new life in a second home. This is why pet professionals strive to motivate pet owners to get their pets spayed and neutered and why they encourage pet parents to seek out any new additions from shelters and adoption agencies instead of other sources. In efforts to increase adoption numbers, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the American Humane Association (AHA) both sponsor Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog and Adopta-Shelter-Cat months. Need to adopt a pet? Two active and progressive local adoption groups based in Pacific Group are: • Peace of Mind Dog Rescue (POMDR) | https://www.peaceofminddogrescue.org/ • Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP) | https://www.animalfriendsrescue.org/ Preparation Tips • Look for an animal with a personality Recently relocated to Fountain near that fits well into your home environment and Central Avenue, AFRP may have to the personalities in it. relocate again due to development plans. • Select an animal that will fit well into your lifestyle and activity levels. • Find a veterinarian before you adopt and get an appointment within a few days of adoption. • Make sure everyone in the house is prepared for the new pet. • Budget for the both the short-term and long-term expenses involved in maintaining a pet. • Have food, toys, bedding, and other pet necessities on hand before your get the pet. • Take the time to make your home pet safe. • Let the pet acclimate at his or her own pace and take it slow when introducing the animal to friends, family, and other pets.
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• Include the pet in any disaster or emergency planning you do for your family. • If you are thinking of the animal as a gift, involve the recipient in the adoption process. Integration Tips • When you get the animal home, keep him or her on the same diet to avoid upsets and accidents. • Any diet changes should be done slowly. • Keep your new animal safely confined or restrained. • Give the animal a tour of the home and introduce him or her to food and water dishes, the sleeping arrangements, and the toileting areas. • If you already own animals, get some professional help so you can safely integrate a new pet.
Beautiful Bella was adopted locally from Animal Friends Rescue Project (AFRP).
Adjustment Time Although every animal is different, it usually takes a few weeks to a few months to acclimate a new animal. In some cases, it may take much longer. Be patient, kind, and understanding and let the animal adjust. Take the time to anticipate problems before they occur so you can prevent problems and damage. Remember that the new pet needs to learn the rules of your household. Get professional help if you need it. Be consistent so you don’t create any confusion or stress but most of all, enjoy your new pet pal! 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 finned. With a goal of enriching the lives of animals (both wild and tame) and empowering the humans that love them, she shares a lifetime of professional experience and specialty training with animal lovers--who are not only passionate about animals but that want to make a difference in their lives and in the world in which they live. Questions? Call (831) 291-3355 | Email Ask@TheArkLady.com | Visit ARKlady.com Questions should be community oriented, personal pet behavior issues are best tackled in a virtual or in-person behavior consultation. Need help? Book a consultation here: arklady.as.me/virtual-consultation
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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181729 The following person is doing business as EARTH LADY BOTANICALS, 58 Carlton Drive, Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940: SUSAN ALICE, 58 Carlton Drive, Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 06/18/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 8/29/2018. Signed: Susan Ragsdale-Cronin. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181520 The following person is doing business as QUINTO CREEK DESIGNS, 37 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel, Monterey County, CA 93923: BARBARA DITMORE, 37 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel, CA, 93923. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/25/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 7/15/18. Signed: Barbara Ditmore. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12/18. 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 9/21/18. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Times • October 5, 2018 Has the Market Slowed? Page 6 • CEDAR STREET
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 four 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 ASP $1,590,000 vs. $1,799,000 Units 540 vs. 532 $ Volume $ 858,686,000 vs. $967,118,000 a 11 percent increase Marina 1/1/2017 – 9/26/2017 ASP $534,000 vs. $603,000 Units 242 vs. 290 $ Volume $129,119,000 vs. $174,981,000 a 36 percent increase Monterey 1/1/2017 – 9/26/2017 ASP $820,000 vs. $924,000 Units 454 vs. 464 $ Volume $372,109,000 vs. $428,583,000 an increase of 15 percent
Pacific Grove 1/1/2017 – 9/26/2017 ASP $1,001,000 vs. $1,006,000 Units 294 vs. 256 $ Volume $294,482,000 vs. $257,482,000 a decrease of 13 percent Pebble Beach 1/1/2017 -9/26/2017 ASP $2,000,000 vs. $2,838,000 Units 198 vs. 240 $ Volume $396,058,000 vs. $681,058,000 a 72 percent increase Seaside 1/1/2017 – 9/26/2017 ASP 519,000 vs. $562,000 Units 288 vs. 280 $ Volume $149,401,000 vs. $157,442,000 a 5 percent 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 percent 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
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Homeless Blessed as well as Butterflies
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Election Sign Vandalism Continues Editor:
Al Seikert, left, is a champion of the homeless and prepares Sunday brunch for free for them at Window on the Bay. After the Blessing of the Butterfly Sanctuary, tribal chief Louise Romirez presented Al with salmon for the brunch menu.
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This morning as I came out of our house, I noticed our No on M yard sign was gone. I found it face down in the dirt, about 10 feet from where it had been. At first, always wanting to think the best of people, I thought perhaps it was the wind. I picked it up and put it back. Then I walked to the corner of our property: we have four yard signs up and the only one that had been touched was the No on M. The stakes had been completely bent in half, so that the sign was falling over onto our succulents. No, this wasn’t the wind. After I was born at CHOMP, my parents brought me home to our little house on Miles Ave. I wore the butterfly wings and walked in the Parade. Our children are sixth generation Pagrovians. We live on one side of our duplex and STR the other side; voting No on Measure M is important to our family. To the person who did this: I want you to know that you made us feel violated and afraid. I want you to know I had to explain to my 5 year old son that some people are very angry about this measure and they don’t know what to do with that anger. I explained to him that’s not how we do things in our family, and that’s not how most of the world works. My ultimate message to my 5 year old: We may disagree with people, but we are always respectful and considerate of them, especially when they are our neighbors. Heather Lazare Pacific Grove Further to the letter I sent [earlier], I came out this morning to find all of our No on M signs bent completely in half (all other yard signs were untouched). Clearly someone is maliciously targeting our home and our family. I do hope you’ll have room to run my editorial in your paper. It’s important people know how their neighbors with different opinions are acting. Heather Lazare Pacific Grove
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It’s an Insult to say we need Cal Am to run our Water System
Rebuttal to ‘Outside the Box’
Dear Editor, This is in rebuttal to Alec Murdock’s misleading commentary, “We’ve Been The most valuable resources for all living things are air and water. Right now people are trying to recycle water and even harvest it (scientists are working on that) Misled.” I don’t know Mr. Murdock, and the paper didn’t describe his background, from the air. And here on the Monterey Peninsula we nonchalantly allow a private- but I suspect he is affiliated with the larger commercial interests on the Peninsula. ly owned corporation- a monopoly in fact-- to manage it for us. Of course we must They are the ones aligned against Public Water Now and the YES ON J campaign. pay any amount they ask, because we cannot live without it. It is no wonder that Cal They are comprised of the hospitality industry, the realtor coalition, the taxpayer Am spends millions of dollars to keep us in the palm of their hands—they can’t lose. association and the local chambers of commerce. They have deep pockets, and will At least 87 percent of the nation has publicly owned and managed water companies. To outspend the grassroots efforts for the YES ON J campaign by millions of dollars this think that we lack competent, knowledgeable people to do the job here on the Monterey campaign season. That is already abundantly clear by the more than a dozen mailers Peninsula and that we need Cal Am to come from New Jersey to hold our hands and from CalAm in September, while Public Water Now (PWN) mailed one brochure in manage it for us is a big insult. We already have the most expensive water in the nation September and the next one due out in the coming week of October. because of Cal Am’s incompetency and greed. > The favored strategies employed by Cal Am and its allies in this campaign are Suzie Gabri half-truths and exaggeration. Half-truths are particularly insidious, because they are Pacific Grove not false per se, but they leave out important contextual or historical information to misrepresent the situation. > Let’s look at Mr Murdock’s claim that the Water Management District (MPWMD) “ignored Monterey’s 66 percent vote for MPWMD to disband in 2002.” It is a true statement but not the whole story. Essentially, the same coalition currently aligned against YES ON J, put forth a non-binding referendum before the voters of the Editor: City of Monterey to poll their stance on eliminating MPWMD. They outspent their Opponents of Measure M, primarily STR owners demanding their return on in- opponents by a wide margin, and they obtained 66 percent of the vote. But here are vestment, invented several curious slogans, “Save Our Town” and “Keep PG Vibrant.” salient facts; it was non-binding and it was only put forth to the voters within MonThis scare tactic translates into “take the transient occupancy tax so we can exploit your terey city limits, which make up only about 25 percent of the ratepayers within the neighborhoods.” But saving our town and keeping PG vibrant is exactly what Measure district boundaries of MPWMD. Sixty six percent of 25 percent is about 17 percent. M accomplishes, albeit for reasons other than pure greed. YES, save our town from So only 17 percent of the voters who would be affected by the referendum decided to Big Money exploitation and keep PG vibrant by moving here with your precious families and innovative businesses. YES, enroll your children in our fine schools, volunteer boot the Water District, and 75 percent of those who would be affected did not get to in our library and classrooms, support our Music Boosters, enjoy our cultural events, vote. Is it any wonder that the MPWMD essentially ignored the non-binding referenpatronize our shops and businesses, and march in our hometown parades! YES, come dum? In the same paragraph, Mr Murdock refers to a 2012 signature gathering camto PG and be our real neighbors. paign to overturn an assessment fee which The District also ignored. The taxpayers Michael Matthews association sued, they lost in Superior Court, they lost on Appeal, and then the State Pacific Grove Supreme Court refused to take it up. They lost. End of story. Mr Murdock mentions the failed public acquisition attempt in Claremont, California. The city of Claremont attempted a public acquisition, and got to eminent domain where the court ruled it was not in the public interest which is the first step in an eminent domain proceeding. Claremont is a rare exception in these sorts of cases Editor: and the prevailing wisdom is that they had few details and a cavalier attitude about In a rare case of solidarity, Monterey County Democratic Party, LandWatch, Pacific how they would run the company. Claremont position boiled down to “we are a city, Grove Chamber of Commerce, Pacific Grove Neighbors United, Monterey County we can figure it out.” The eminent domain process protected the ratepayers against a Hospitality Association, Unite Here Local 483 Hotel & Restaurant Union, Monterey public agency unwilling to perform due diligence. In contrast, YES ON J requires a County Business Political Action Committee, Monterey Peninsula Renters United, and feasibility study from MPWMD which will spend $400,000 to $700,000 from their Monterey County Committee on Issues are all supporting a ballot initiative measure M that will limit short term vacation rentals in Pacific Grove’s residential zone. In my 26 account reserves. This will be a comprehensive report and highlight the requirements years as chamber president, I have not witnessed such a political unity among residents, for competency necessitated by acquisition. The Water District will not be cavalier in its approach if this process gets to eminent domain. businesses, & the environmental community. Please vote yes on M on November 6. Thank you Let’s look at one more issue from Mr Murdock: the billion dollar price tag for the Moe Ammar company. To get to that number, Cal Am assumes that the $300 million dollar desal President plant has already been built. It is important to acknowledge that the project achieved a major milestone in September when the California Public Utilities Commission issued the CPCN order which is essentially the go-ahead from the lead agency to have a building permit. But the desal plant still needs other approvals from the California Coastal Commission and the regional arm of the State Water Board, and the prevailing opinion is that the CPCN decision will be litigated which may tie up the project for years. The 2021 completion date for desal is far from certain. It is possible that Cal Am will be waving about a building permit and over a $100 million dollars of Editor: stranded costs from yet another failed water project as a $300 million dollar asset to I don’t understand why Pacific Grove city officials have been so quiet about their be repaid. No court would accept that valuation. own proposal on the Nov. 6 election ballot – Measure U, which would raise the city’s Corporate water companies facing public take-over attempts work from the same Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) from 10 percent to 12 percent. That is projected to playbook as Mr. Murdock and local commercial interests: half-truths, exaggeration and fear. Typically in these cases, the corporate water utility offers an initial valuaincrease city revenues about $1.2 million a year. Some of us who support Measure M, the citizens’ initiative to limit the number of tion of their company at two to five times the ultimate settlement “fair market value” Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STRs) in residential areas, see Measure U as something price. CalAm set a price of $46 million in Felton and settled for $13 million. In Ojai, of a companion because the increased TOT tax collections from that would offset the California the corporate starting price was $150 million and the settlement price $41 TOT tax collections lost by M. million. In Missoula, Montana the starting price was over $200 million and the Court The city’s own financial analysis in June showed the two together left the city set the fair market price in eminent domain at $81 million. It is unclear what the fair budget intact, or “status quo” as the city manager called it. But the city seems to have market value for CalAm’s Monterey District actually is, but it is a safe bet to be way fallen silent on the proposed TOT increase ever since. While silence on a political issue may be ethical for government officials, some below what they say, and the feasibility study will give an in-depth estimate before PG officials have spared no time or energy speaking out against Measure M, sometimes the MPWMD decides to proceed or not with acquisition, based on the reports results. exaggerating hysterically and predicting doom and gloom for the city. They seem to > With the information presented above, I would like to challenge Mr. Murdock’s assertion that citizens who understand the facts will vote no, and to raise the question have forgotten the fix is in Measure U, which they put on the same ballot. If they would promote their revenue-producing Measure U and let the residents about who is offering the misleading narrative, who is being deceptive, who has the who don’t want to live next door to “mini-motels” promote Measure M, Pacific Grove community well-being at heart: Mr Murdock and his ilk, or the grass roots, ratecould be much closer to the “city of homes” it’s supposed to be. payer-led binding referendum, YES ON J, and the tireless work of the all-volunteer Let’s save our neighborhoods for residents AND keep our city budget intact by advocates from Public Water Now? voting “Yes” for both Measures M and U. Michael Baer Thom Akeman cc Alec Murdock, David Stoldt, George Riley. Pacific Grove Editor,
Yes on Measure M: Save Our Town and Keep PG Vibrant
Unique Endorsements of Measure M
Restore PG neighborhoods – Yes on “M” and “U”
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A History o STRs and on Measure M Editor: Proponents of Measure M believe in the Pacific Grove (PG) tradition that residential neighborhoods are for neighbors. The City Charter states that “Pacific Grove is primarily a city of homes and that business and industry shall be compatible with its residential character.” As an apparent accommodation to a few home owners, PG began to allow limited STRs for a few residential properties. However, as often happens, capitalism crept in and the practice accelerated and attracted new participants and investors interested in exploiting the situation. The PG Council decided to embrace the opportunity and, without voter approval, adopted the practice as a way to generate new revenue. In doing so they let the commercial hotel business creep into our neighborhoods. The opponents of Measure M are primarily STR owners and a majority of the PG Council who apparently see only economic benefit from the practice. I remember early arguments by Airbnb and the like that STRs would not have an impact on housing prices. Economics is all about supply and demand. The additional demand cannot help but contribute to rising prices. Further, the STRs garner much higher rents than long-term rentals (LTR), so they very likely contribute proportionately more to increases. One of the first extensive and unbiased academic studies of the economic effects of STRs was led by an economics professor, Dr. Edward Kung, from UCLA and looked at home prices in the 100 largest metro areas in the US between 2012 and 2016. Among the researchers’ conclusions was that STRs “reduce the supply of long-term rental units and increase the price for residents looking for long-term housing.” Further, “home prices rise with rents” and STRs “enable homeowners to generate income from their property, making their homes even more valuable.” This is great news for STR owners but not so good for folks looking for affordable housing. When asked how STRs should be regulated, the researcher said: “policies should try to stop conversion of properties from long-term rentals to short-term rental units. But regulators should not restrict home sharing for people who would not have made their homes available to long-term renters anyway, such as owner-occupiers.” This recommendation is consistent with Measure M. PG has a unique dynamic in that the supply of homes is constrained while demand continues to be strong. Prices will undoubtedly continue to rise, as they always have, unless there is another major economic downturn. Housing on the Central Coast, with its natural beauty and close proximity to Silicon Valley, will always be in high demand. The presence of STRs only exacerbates the result. In order to look at the economics of STR ownership in PG I extracted data from publicly available sources. The data showed that STR owners ask as much as six times more in rent per square foot than LTR owners. With differences in occupancy and transient occupancy tax (TOT), STRs can earn three to four times more than LTRs. On the expense side STR owners do pay a little more for maintenance and management, but still earn significantly more. When you factor in the tax benefits of depreciation and ever increasing property values, it’s no wonder why investors have jumped into the market and STR owners in general want to protect this market. The recent lottery conducted by the Council reduced the number of non-coastal residential STRs from 169 to 143. These 143 licenses would be eliminated by Measure M and the properties could potentially become available to the more affordable LTR market pool while owners still enjoy profits. Notwithstanding claims that these STRs would remain vacant, a current profile of STRs suggests that investors, including some of the most vocal opponents of Measure M, have purchased multiple STR properties and are not likely to leave them vacant. In order to assess the potential economic impact of an initiative to increase TOT revenue for the City of PG, as well as that of Measure M, the Council had a study done by the Matrix Consulting Group. The study included two scenarios: 1) “business as usual” with the current 10% TOT rate; and 2) increasing the TOT rate from 10% to 12%. In fact, the Council had already decided to place the second option on the November ballot as Measure U alongside Measure M. The study estimates a loss of $1,288,756 in TOTs from non-coastal STRs, with $192,286 due to lottery reductions and $1,096,470 due to Measure M. This would be mostly be offset by an increase in TOTs of $1,023,574 by Measure U, resulting in a net loss of $265,182, $192,286 due to the lottery and $72,896 due to Measures U and M, if both pass. Consider first if it is fair and reasonable to impose a 20 percent tax increase on commercial hotels with no additional benefit to them through Measure U after the Council has allowed residential STRs to grow in recent years and compete with local hotels. The facts show that occupancy rates at PG hotels have been flat for several years averaging just below 65 percent while STRs were on the rise. By comparison, the City of Monterey, which prohibits STRs, has been averaging almost 74 percent occupancy over this same period. Further, the TOTs collected from PG’s commercial hotels have been flat at about $4M over the same period implying that hotels have not been able to raise room rates as well. This STR experiment appears to have been more like a shell game of moving the hotel industry into the neighborhoods in hopes of creating more TOTs, only to see them go flat from the commercial hotels. So it seems not only fair to the hotels but economically reasonable to all to pass both measures and restore both our neighborhoods and our hotel industry back to their traditional roles. Proponents of STRs claim that their visitors contribute to the local economy by shopping and dining in town and to the City of PG through the collection of sales tax. The fact is that sales taxes have been relatively flat over the past few years at about $3.6M while STR TOT revenue has been increasing steadily, thus putting in doubt any claim that STR activity meaningfully contributes to the improvement of local business. STRs come with full kitchens so you can cook at home, not eat in restaurants. STR visitors are likely more comfortable booking and shopping on line, so even if they find something of interest in a local store they are more likely to buy it on line. I suspect that local residents would be more familiar with and likely to shop and dine in PG than STR visitors. Another economic factor to consider is where the revenue from STRs goes. The booking agents are now more frequently computers in some remote server farm, so the related fees go elsewhere. Further, as more outside investors participate in STR ownership, most of their income also goes elsewhere too. Currently 82 percent of STR owners are “out-of-towners.” Lastly, there has likely been a fairly high opportunity cost to PG over STRs. With so much energy spent by both public officials and private folks on both sides of the STR issue, other priorities must have certainly gone under-attended and precious City funds have been spent on consultants and lawyers to fight the battles. To summarize, adoption of Measure M will eliminate an estimated 143 non-coastal residential STRs remaining after the recent lottery action and return them back to the neighborhoods, potentially increasing the availability of more affordable housing for long-term residents and returning the commercial visitor business back to the hotels and inns in the way PG’s Charter intended. The elimination of these STRs is estimated
to reduce TOT revenues by $1,096,470 after adjusting for the loss of $192,276 due to the lottery action. If measure U is adopted at the same time, TOTs are expected to go up by $1,023,574, leaving the City with a net loss of only $72,896. In addition, it can reasonably be expected that hotel occupancy, not to mention rental rates, will go up as a result of significantly reduced competition. Assuming an increase in occupancy from 65 percent to the 74 percent that Monterey hotels enjoy, the City of PG would benefit by approximately another $500,000 in additional TOTs. While owners of eliminated STRs may see a reduction in rental revenue, turning them into long-term rental units will still provide generous profits for most in the short run and attractive profits as their properties appreciate over time and, more importantly, increase the supply of more affordable housing. Finally, a reinvigorated commercial hotel sector should make it more inviting to future developers to invest in PG. I believe these net economic benefits support the passage of both Measures M and U for the financial future of PG. Sincerely, Charles Alvarez Pacific Grove Please see a more complete economic analysis, including sources, at http:// pgneighbors.com The author, Charles Alvarez, retired to PG after a 40-year career as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Silicon Valley. He holds a BA and MA in economics. He most recently served for 10 years as volunteer CFO and Chief Gofer for Nancy’s Attic, a gift shop in downtown PG which closed this past June. They have owned their PG home for nearly 20 years, first as a weekend retreat and finally as their post-retirement home. Their home has never been rented out.
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Alec Murdock
Outside the Box New Blood
If you didn’t attend the Candidate Forum last month, I want you to know that the seven candidates competing for three open council seats were a promising and varied bunch. The mayoral candidates were there too, and I’ll get to them in my next column. Although the position of Mayor is arguably more important, I believe the candidates we choose as councilmembers this time will have greater impact over time. Council terms last four years, whereas a mayor is elected every two years. Our new councilmembers will represent the future of Pacific Grove, and we’ll miss some great potential if we fail to snap up the best ones now. I’ll start with Steve Lilley. This guy got a Master’s degree in public administration from USC. He was senior management in the health care industry. He’s currently a member of the PG Planning Commission. And even with a big family, Steve finds time to be a volunteer guide at the Aquarium. At the Forum, his answers usually included solutions. For example, when asked how to make rentals more affordable, in addition to granny units, he recommended getting in on the National Housing Trust Fund, creating workforce housing on the old Mission Linen Supply site, and reducing fees and permits. Steve Lilley’s ideas are practical, clever, and needed. We should not let him get away. My second vote of confidence goes to Amy Tomlinson. With a master’s degree in business administration, she’s a wife, mother, and Navy officer who flew 33 combat missions in Iraq. She strikes me as a team player and leader both. That’s why I think Amy is a consensus builder — a quality we need on the City Council. And her instincts are in the right place: seeking to bring dollars to PG, in part by harnessing the productivity of the private sector. We’re catching her in a career transition as she ends her time with the Navy. Do yourself a favor — vote for Amy Tomlinson. I’m going to make a case for re-electing Dan Miller to the council. Yes, he can be cantankerous. His positions are sometimes outside the box. But here’s the thing — those very qualities are exactly what make Dan so valuable to the city. He may be the smartest guy in any room. Often, his points are (1) correct, and (2) unimagined by others on the council. He’s the perfect foil for Mayor Kampe, and a perfect foil is a good thing to have on any City Council. With seven councilmembers, we can afford the luxury of Dan Miller. Why not the other four candidates? Well, I’m not going to attack them. They’re well-intentioned people. Most of them have impressive backgrounds. Andy Kubica, for instance, enjoyed a long career as an engineer in the aerospace industry, so even when it is rocket science, he’s up to it. But after speaking with all of them, I’m concerned that the priorities of these four aren’t as much in line with the city’s needs. Tama Olver has this wonderful, insightful line in her brochure — “the financial health of our city is a cornerstone for achieving our other aspirations.” I’d say it’s actually all four cornerstones. But here’s the problem: I don’t think Tama’s other beliefs and interests will help her to help PG get financially healthy. I feel the same way about Andy, Joe Amelio, and Jenny McAdams. This is a highly competitive race with candidates who are outstanding people. We’re lucky to have them all, but only three can be elected this time around. If you’re looking for viewpoints that’ll be helpful in making your choices for City Council, here’s mine: I’d say consider Steve Lilley, Amy Tomlinson, and Dan Miller. I’m voting for these three because — overall — they’ll do the most good for Pacific Grove. And by the way, none of them see things exactly the way I do, but hey, wouldn’t perfection in paradise get a little boring?
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In Defense of Moe Ammar 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
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
Manjushri Dharma Center
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Wellspring Church
Why would the Chamber of Commerce be simultaneously against STRs (which increase revenue for Chamber members who own restaurants and shops) and for Hotel Bella and Hotel Durrell? Moe Ammar, head of the chamber, claims STRs take business from the inns. But wouldn’t those new hotels do the same? Maybe it makes sense if you follow the money. Most chamber members pay $370 for their dues, but lodgings pay up to $2200. In 2016, dues totaled $178,390. Dues do not change whether a business does well or does poorly. Moe also administers the Hospitality Improvement District (HID), formed to promote PG lodging. It taxes $2 for each inn room rental, and $4 for each hotel room rental. For example, a 16-room inn operating at 75% occupancy would pay $8760 per year. What might Hotel Durrell’s 116 rooms contribute to Moe’s HID? $127,020 per year! PG’s lodgings have 1065 rooms, so given their 75% occupancy rate, Moe’s HID gets about $580,000 per year from them. What does Moe’s HID get from our town’s 250 Short Term Rentals? ZERO! It could be construed as a conflict of interest for Moe to promote Measure M when it hurts many Chamber members, but unless the membership objects, he will continue, because the inns contribute the majority of the money. One can’t blame Moe for pursuing his own best interests. What seems irrational is the Chamber board’s support. And Moe admits he didn’t take a vote of the Chamber membership before he began his campaign to ban short term rentals through Measure M. Upton Sinclair: “It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” From page 6 of Fiscal Analysis of the Proposed Hotel Bella Project (https://www. cityofpacificgrove.org/sites/default/files/general-documents/community-economic-development/hotel-bella-fiscal-analysis-040616.pdf): “The City currently has 1,065 commercial hotel rooms [with] an average room rate of $129.84 and an occupancy rate of 70 percent.4 While the overall occupancy rate is well above industry standards of 65 percent, several existing properties in Pacific Grove are very old and are underperforming. Better properties in Pacific Grove enjoy an occupancy rate ranging from 78-82 percent, which help to offset the lower performance of the older properties and maintain the overall occupancy at 70 percent.” 4 Moe Ammar, President, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce and Tourist Centers, personal communication, March 17, 2016. These figures are based on regular lodging surveys conducted by the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Executive compensation (Moe’s salary): $119,322, or 23.6% of total functional expenses of $505,600. Chamber: “Our mission is to promote the prosperity of local businesses and the well being of the community as a whole.”
Anthony Tersol Pacific Grove
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
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 th St. • 831-373-4441
Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818
OUTSIDE PACIFIC GROVE Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Who does the Council Serve? Editor,
I am very confused about who the city council of Pacific Grove is serving. It was my impression that council members are to represent and serve the residents of Pacific Grove. What I am seeing around town are various council members, and the mayor, actively campaigning against Measure M, which is the citizens initiative to limit Short-Term Vacation Rentals. Since we know that over 80 percnt, of the STR owners are out-of-town people (not living in Pacific Grove), then it means that these council members and the mayor are working for out-of-town property owners (out-of-town interests) and working against the interests of actual residents. I urge residents to vote out of office these individuals who choose to work for out-of-town business interests and NOT the residents of Pacific Grove. I urge all residents to Vote Yes On M, return our town to our residents! Diane Howell 40 + year resident
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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
Shoreline Community Church
2500 Garden Rd. Monterey 8:30 am 10 am & 11:30 am Sundays. 831-655-0100 • www.shorelinechurch.org
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church 698 Laine St, Monterey • Father Karas (831) 375-7200 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.
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What does God say about the development of Christian character?
Bill Cohen
Reasoning With God
Merriam-Webster defines character as: “one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual; moral excellence and firmness.” It is our character that separates us from others, especially when it is distinguished by moral excellence and firmness. Our character can be observed by the choices we make, the actions we take and the way we treat other people. So, what are the distinguishing characteristics of a true Christian? A true Christian follows Jesus, without holding on to this world, or the past, Matt 4:19, “And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” and Lk 9:62, “And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” When we look ahead, to the kingdom of God, we can treasure it above all else, which leads us to follow Jesus and His living Word, 2 Tim 3:16-17, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works” unto all righteousness and all good works; thus, fully developing our Christian character. Is 55:8-9, “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” God’s thoughts are purer, more righteous than our thoughts. This is why He has given us His Word, so that we might hear, understand and prosper, as we go forth to complete our part in His eternal plan, Is 55:10-11, “For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that
which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.” His plan will be completed, whether we decide to do our part, or not; however, when we live His Word others are drawn to His light, thus enabling them to see the path leading to eternity. It is our character, our living of His Word, which draws people. This is why He wants us to do our part, so others can clearly see a good example of Christian Character. God calls us to think about His truth, Phil 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Which then leads us to follow Him rather than this world’s examples, Rom 12:2, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” He teaches us to bear the tribulations of this world, which the devil uses to lead us away from God. So, when we learn to be patient and gain the experience offered by tribulations, we will eventually find His hope; and the peace and joy, which result, Rom 5:3-5, “And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.” God calls us to temperance, which Merriam-Webster defines as moderation, 2 Pet 1:5-7, “And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.” The devil wants us to overindulge in everything,
Gossip & Fiddly Bits
Heard While Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of theSardine Factory
Dunkin’ Donuts just announced it is dropping the “donuts” and changing its name to simply “Dunkin’.” Marketing and advertising expert Denise Kohnke, founder of marketing firm House United LLC and author of the book “All of the Other Marketing Books are Crap” is available to discuss impact on the brand. • Kudos to Sardine Factory for joining the Paper Straw Club.
• Webster has offered his support to whoever is running for mayor and will provide him with a satellite office at City Hall and a network of secret tunnels. So far no one has gone along wth the idea so he is not endorsing any one candidate. • On October 2, 2018 Fred Dame, President Emeritus, the Court of Master Sommeliers, presented a ceremonial saber to Ted Balestreri and Bert Cutino, co-founders and owners of the Sardine Factory Restaurant in celebration of the famed restaurant’s 50th anniversary. The Court of Master Sommeliers was established in England in 1977 as the premier international examining body for the beverage service industry. The first Master Sommelier Diploma Examination in the United States was held at the Sardine Factory in Monterey, California in 1987. The Sardine Factory continued to play a pivotal role in the growth of the organization for many years. The Court of Master Sommeliers now sets the global standard of excellence for beverage service within the hospitality industry with integrity, exemplary knowledge, and humility. Court of Master Sommeliers presents a ceremonial saber to Sardine Factory co-founders and owners Ted Balestreri and Bert Cutino in the legendary Sardine Factory Wine Cellar, in recognition of the restaurant’s 50 year anniversary and support of the Court. Left to right: Randall Bertao, M.S., Ted Balestreri, Bert Cutino, Fred Dame, President Emeritus, the Court of Master Sommeliers and Reggie Narito, M.S. Photo credit: Michael Troutman, DMT Imaging.
to become glutens, alcoholics, drug addicts, workaholics, sex addicts, politicoholics, etc. Can we not see that brotherly kindness and moderation go hand in hand? Do we normally see addicts exhibiting brotherly kindness? Or, are they only looking for their next fix? Col 3:12-15, “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness. And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.” Christians are called to be humble, kind, forgiving and charitable. Is that what we witness when we meet someone claiming to be a Christian? If not, we are not witnessing Christian character. True Christian character calls us to sacrifice for others, even sacrificing unto our own death, Jn 15:13, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” This is the character being demonstrated by those who risk their lives to protect us, like police officers, firefighters, soldiers, etc. Are we honoring their sacrifices? Christians are called to good communications, 1 Cor 15:33, “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.” and to good manners. Are we exhibiting the good manners God calls us to? Or, have we allowed evil to creep into our everyday conversations and conduct? God tells us to look past a person’s appearance, before we form our opinion of them, 1 Sam 16:7, “But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” God sees what is in our hearts and He tells us we can see what is in another person’s heart by listening to what they say and watching what they do, Tit 2:7-8, “In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.” God calls us to compassion, not judgment, 1 Pet 3:8, “Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:” and Matt 7:1, “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” God explains what pure religion looks like, Jam 1:27, “Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.” He tells us pure religion is caring about others in need! Christian character prefers ministering to being ministered unto, Mk 10:45, “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Christians are called to do their best in everything they do, for they are always serving the Lord, Rom 12:11, “Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;” and Col 3:23-24, “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.” This behavior distinguishes the true Christian from the pretenders, for He is asking us to be shining examples, drawing people to His light. Forgiveness is at the heart of being a Christian, Eph 4:32, “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” 1 Pet 3:13-16, “And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.” We need never be ashamed of our good Christian character and we cannot allow evildoers to succeed in making us feel guilty for living it. Prov 25:21-22, “ If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the Lord shall reward thee.” This explains the criticism we Christians experience and is part of the reason our enemies hate us so vehemently. They see Christian character and it brings them a feeling of guilt, which is like coals of fire being heaped upon their heads. We must not become smug, but rather Christians should feel compassion and consistently hope that our enemy will see the light, turn and follow Jesus to their redemption, so we must be gentle and kind. Comments, opposing opinions and suggestions for future topics are all welcome at bill@reasoningwithgod.com.
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Measure J has been misrepresented to the public. The original title of the initiative was The Monterey Peninsula Water System Local Ownership and Cost Savings Initiative, but a judge declared that title misleading because there is no evidence of cost savings. Unfortunately, the title substituted-The Monterey Peninsula Water System Local Ownership Feasibility Study Initiative [boldface added]--is equally misleading because there is NO requirement for a feasibility study in Measure J. Most voters have not read the initiative and those who have failed to notice that a study is not required. This includes the high-priced consultants Cal Am hired to write campaign material. In fact, the word “study” did not appear in Measure J until the judge ordered a change in the title. The Measure J website description of the initiative says in the second paragraph [www.publicwaternow.org/ readtheinitiative] “Measure J requires the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (MPWMD) to conduct a feasibility study…” [boldface added]. No, it doesn’t.
Even MPWMD does not identify a study requirement. The MPWMD website discussion of Measure J [http://www.mpwmd.net/who-we-are/ upcoming-elections/pwn-initiativeinformation/] lists Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). One is “What does the initiative require the District to do?” Answer: [boldface added] “If and when feasible, to secure and maintain public ownership of all water infrastructure within its territory.” (Measure J, Section IV, paragraph A) Is “if and when feasible” language that requires a study? No. Measure J directs the District to take over Cal Am. If MPWMD were required to produce a study, you would think the people at MPWMD would have noticed. Writing law is not like writing your grandmother about your most recent vacation. Writing law is similar to writing a computer program. It requires precision, clarity, and detail. Unless it is bad law. This initiative is bad law. If Measure J required a feasibility study, it would say that in obvious, unambiguous language. And it would devote attention to how feasibility would
be determined, what managerial and financial needs should be considered, what competence would be required to conduct the study, and how a fair and impartial evaluation would be achieved. It also would require voter input, review, and approval before attempting to take over Cal Am. Measure J addresses none of these issues. It ignores them. Measure J makes feasibility whatever the MPWMD board wants it to be. The closest Measure J comes to a study is in Section IV, paragraph C where it directs the MPWMD General Manager to “within nine (9) months… complete and submit to the Board of Directors a written plan as to the means to adopt and implement the policy set forth in paragraph A. The plan shall address acquisition, ownership, and management of all water facilities and services within the District....” [boldface added] If you read into “plan” a requirement for a feasibility study, you have done what the proponents want you to do. Measure J requires a plan to take over Cal Am. It does not require a
feasibility study. The term “feasibility study” is used repeatedly by advocates of Measure J in their campaign for the initiative. Why didn’t authors of the initiative use the term “feasibility study” instead of “plan”? The answer is that Measure J was written to order MPWMD to take over Cal Am and to provide taxpayer approval for tax or fee increases needed to pay legal expenses and other administrative costs of a takeover attempt. Read MPWMD’s FAQs to see the need for voter authorization. The water district is worried about a takeover attempt losing in court when Cal Am sues. The district would pay millions in legal expenses for its costs and could be required to pay millions more for Cal Am’s costs. The City of Claremont must pay $13.54 million for a failed effort to take control of its water company. MPWMD’s budget for 201718 is about $17 million. By directing MPWMD to secure public ownership of Cal Am, a voter-approved initiative provides the district with authority to increase property taxes or fees needed to pay legal costs. Be aware that if the campaign against Cal Am proceeds to purchase, MPWMD could finance the acquisition with revenue bonds which do not require voter approval. Therefore, voters would not have an opportunity to stop a seizure by voting against issuance of bonds. Talk of a feasibility study is a smoke screen. The MPWMD board can decide the takeover is feasible for any reason it chooses. The initiative imposes no conditions or details about how feasibility would be determined. It does not even assign MPWMD responsibility for verifying feasibility. Measure J just says “if and when feasible.” If the district decided to take Cal Am and voters challenged the action on grounds it is not feasible, a judge would read the initiative and say Measure J is so vague about feasibility that the district board can do what it wants. What is worse, there is no requirement in the initiative for voter input or review of the district board’s finding of feasibility. Proponents of Measure J have already decided the purchase of Cal Am is feasible. That is why they qualified Measure J for the ballot. If you approve Measure J, you are voting to take control of Cal Am and you are authorizing property tax or fee increases needed to pay legal costs. The water district board can declare purchase of Cal Am feasible for any reason the board chooses. Feasible means whatever the board wants it to mean. If you find the discussion of a fantasy feasibility study tedious, consider another matter. Does MPWMD possess the impartial and objective perspective needed to evaluate feasibility of taking control of Cal Am? And, notwithstanding the district’s assurances, does MPWMD have the competence to operate a water company? The legislation that created the district gave it “the power…to do any and every lawful act necessary in order that sufficient water may be available for any present or future beneficial use….” [boldface added] As you may be aware, rather than delivering sufficient water, the district has taken a more creative approach and prevented people from using water by stopping growth and prohibiting property
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A Story of Two Strokes
My sweetheart of 25 years, Dennis Trason, had two separate strokes this year whose end results were as different as night and day. OnJanuary 4, 2018 around 9 p.m.,whilewewere talking together, I noticed a slight drooping of his left lip and a little slurring of his words. When Dennis started to get up from his chair but couldn’t, I tried to help him.We both ended up sliding down to the floor. Fortunately, he didn’t hit his head or lose consciousness. He begged me not to call 911, which I did anyway. Help came immediately. Yes, Dennis was having a stroke. Since we live only five minutes from Community Hospital, he quickly arrived at the ER. I was given the pros and cons of giving Dennis a risky medication called TPA. This would either bust up Dennis’s clot or could cause death. What a choice! I opted for the TPA and began to pray. In 48 hours, the miracle occurred when Dennis moved his left hand and leg. In time, he was admitted into Community Hospital’s state-of-the-art Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. After three weeks, Dennis came home where his recovery was progressing along until March 30, 2018, when he suffered his second stroke affecting his right side. At the ER, the TPA was given immediately.Miraculously, within about one hour he was already moving his right side. I was elated! Soon after, I was given the bad news that this time Dennis’s clot was in his neck. Although Community Hospital is a certified stroke center, there are different levels of care. Because of Dennis’s condition, he would need to be transported by helicopter to StanfordHospital for an advanced procedure called a thrombectomy to remove the clot. The helicopter had to land at the Monterey Airport because Community Hospital doesn’t have a helipad. The flight nurses and their equipment went by ambulance to Community Hospital where they prepared Dennis and then transported him to the airport. Precious time was lost. It took nearly four hours before Dennis had a brain scan at Stanford, which showed he had no brain tissue left. Dennis passed away the next day as soon as the ventilator was removed. There might have been a different ending to this story, if Dennis had gotten to Stanford more quickly or Community Hospital was able to do the thrombectomy. To bring public awareness to these issues, I am sponsoring a charity golf tournament. Please see the flyer next to this article. Any donations are gratefully appreciated.
FROM PREVIOUS PAGE owners from adding water fixtures. Based on its 40-year history, any thoughtful observer would question whether the district is capable of monitoring drinking fountains in an elementary school, never mind operating a multi-million dollar water delivery system. That is why voters sought to eliminate the district 16 years ago. That does not inspire confidence about the district’s competence to control our water supply. MPWMD is a government agency. Government is devoted to increasing its power and control. It does not involve much suspense to wonder whether an agency of government would find it feasible to increase its size and scope. Proponents of Measure J argue that because about 85% of the nation’s population receives water from government-owned water systems, we should follow their example. Although it may be difficult to believe at this point in human history, we should not assume that government control is always a sign of enlightenment. If government controls water supply and distribution, and water is in short supply, government could just outlaw use of water. That is a more convenient response to the water shortage than providing for increased storage of water or new sources. And preventing use of water would satisfy a political constituency that opposes growth made possible by adequate water. Measure J proponents heap scorn on
private investors who receive dividends from profits earned by an enterprise those investors helped to create. Initiative advocates insist we would be better served by reliance on taxpayer funds. Do you believe that? Is government a better steward of facilities than a private owner? Are public schools, roads, and parks better maintained than private shopping centers, office buildings, and manufacturing plants? Private investors are a more reliable and immediate source of funding for plant and equipment than politicians who seem unable to resist demands from public employees for higher wages and pensions. Private investors also are more dependable than voters who can be fickle about approving tax increases or bond issues. Cal Am may not represent perfection, but it does deliver water. As every woman discovers when it comes time to choose a spouse, if you can’t get the best, you go with what you’ve got. All things are possible when they are done only in the realm of imagination. Measure J supporters have vivid imaginations. Voters should consider carefully the feasibility of those fantasies before betting on an uncertain and potentially costly initiative. Prepared by Roger Magyar, Pacific Grove The author was born and raised in Pacific Grove. He is a former committee consultant in the California legislature where he was responsible for reading, analyzing, identifying likely consequences, and recommending support or opposition for proposed legislation. He has a degree from Harvard, but that should not be held against him.
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LEADERSHIP MATTERS in America’s Last Home
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.
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.
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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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A Passionate Plea
not like to see their younger years open for inspection. We write things in year books to impress those who read it and, more than likely, those who behaved the worst, did not brag about it.
Jane Roland Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts I have always been a passionate supporter of The United States. My mother came from a family whose ancestors arrived on our shores in 1632. They fought in the Revolutionary War and many years later, my grandfather, George Washington Morse, joined the Union forces at the age of 15. He remained until the end of the conflict, spending several months in Libby prison. He was later one of the few enlisted men who was commissioned on the field. When Lt. Morse left the service after the war he remained a patriot until he died. My father came from England when he was 6 with his parents, brother Edgar and sister, Emily. Grandfather, William Christian, had been a sea captain out of the Isle of Man, and his wife the daughter of one in Liverpool. Grandfather invented an engine that was picked up by a steamship line and he made a little money. Enough to move to this country. My father, Thomas Christian, was working for a newspaper as a columnist and cartoonist when the first world war was declared. My father joined at once. He intended to return to writing (in retrospect I believe he should have done that). He was a sergeant and happy in that role, but, after the war his commanding officer urged him to enter Officers’ Training School. He did, passed with flying colors and remained in the army. He and my mother married in 1929. When I was born some years later and as I grew I was imbued with a fierce sense of loyalty to my country. Certainly, the political parties differed in opinions, in fact, my father was an avid Democrat, my mother a strong Republican. The house would rock with their arguments during election periods. That was then. When did the divisiveness here start? Was it with the Viet Nam War, when brave, gallant people who had served in the military were attacked upon their arrival home? It has only worsened. Now there are mobs in the name of activism. I feel that they only thing accomplished by these marches is to make those participating feel better. Do they really think minds will be changed? I have been swayed by written and spoken words. Also, by honest discussions with people who have divergent views. I am not afraid to be wrong. I can understand the concern that blacks seem to be targets, but part of it is that there is a more criminal element, because, tragically, they haven’t had the opportunities afforded to most whites. There are also bad apples within the police departments, but very few. Most of those serving do so to help their community and, often, give their lives to do so. What will you do if you are mugged or robbed, call an activist? Right now, in our great country there is so much hatred that there is talk of a civil war. This does not seem impossible when one views the violence. I hate to think of what will happen if Brett Kavanaugh is appointed to the Supreme Court. You may be sure a few neighborhoods will be torched and then looted. There will be marches in every community, gatherings here on our Window By the Bay As far as I know Kavanaugh is a good man, even if the accusations about him are true, and that has yet to be proved. But, hey, it now seems that one is guilty until and if one is found innocent, especially when it comes to sexual assault charges. I found Dr. Ford’s testimony compelling and believable. Something obviously happened to her and she believes it was Judge Kavanaugh. He denies it…he displayed rage. I would also. Here is a man who has given his adult life to public service. He has a wife and two daughters, whose reputations have been smeared by association with a man who could be wrongly accused.
Anita Starr Day at the Fishwife 1996 1/2 Sunset Dr Pacific Grove As a Fund-Raiser for the longtime hostess a percentage of the price of meals will donated to this fine lady ALL DAY LONG
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Just curious…why was a 15-year-old at such a party? I was talking to a friend the other night, a very strong Democrat, who made these comments “I don’t agree with Judge Kavanaugh’s positions, but I would vote for him because he was appointed by our President, like him or not. I also don’t think something that occurred in one’s late teens should haunt him or her forever.” I began thinking about that. Many of the people I know would
I see no excuse for Dianne Feinstein holding these documents. Even a New York Times columnist felt that it should have been released then. If it had all come out, everything would be behind us now. We need to see is what comes out about Brett Kavanaugh’s behavior since he was young. Thirty-five years of exemplary behavior should count for something. I know, I understand “he will overturn Roe v. Wade.” He says he won’t. I believe him, it is the law, and this is a Democracy, in which he fervently believes. While I am on my podium I would like to mention the statues that are being destroyed. That is history…tearing them down does not wipe out those periods. Think of all the monuments blown to smithereens in the Middle and Far East. Do we want to be like that? Jane Roland – gcr770@aol.com
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CEDAR STREET SUMMIT--Part 10 Campaign contribution chaos follows Wanda Sue Parrott Seaside councilmember Kayla’s Homeless in Paradise cockadoodledo Speaking rhetorically, an Unknown Philosopher once said : For every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. If open to interpretation, you might prefer “The law of action and reaction,” “Karma” and “The Law of Retribution.” Jesus said wisely, “Cast not thy pearls before swine, lest they turn and rend you.” So, what does this mean? Basically, that the local level reflects the national level of politics, or vice versa! What are the karmic consequences of whistle-blowing cockadoodledoers in Washington or here at home? Loss of trust!
Can trust be restored? Kayla Jones’ post-outburst chance of winning the mayor’s race in Seaside may or may not have been compromised by the things she said at the city council meeting on September 6. The outcome of the mayoral race won’t be known until November 8. However, by September 20 the city council chamber was packed with people abuzz with allegations about Kayla’s presumed efforts to bilk the city of unauthorized expenses. Public opinions ranged from the excuse-her-because-she’s-young type to the blameplacing conviction type of opinion from a woman who said the city manager should resign for not catching Kayla’s erroneous act.
Seaside city leaders are seen promoting the new PARKing Day in Seaside recently with #seasidelove hashtag posters created by community development duo Gloria Stearns and Sharon Mikesell. On September 6, council member/mayoral candidate Kayla Jones’ accusations of sexual harassment toward fellow council members at the city council meeting cast Seaside into chaos. Allegations are under investigation, although Jones claims she only asked for sensitivity training for her male colleagues. (L to R: Jason Campbell, Council Member; Dennis Alexander, Mayor Pro Tem; Craig Malin, City Manager; Ralph Rubio, Mayor; Don Freeman, City Attorney; Kayla Jones, Council Member; Dave Pacheco, Council Member. From City of Seaside website at www. ci.seaside.ca.us/
“Aw phooey,” I mused. “The Housing Crisis issue I hoped to discuss with City Manager Craig Malin, about whether or not a village of tiny homes might come to Seaside, has been subverted by the drama generated by the act I recently described as cockadoodledoing by Kayla. So, did Kayla’s blurt blunt advances she was making by starting the Homeless Committee in an effort to find ways and means of approaching the housing crisis? Time will tell, regardless of whether she wins the mayoral race or remains on the council seat for the next two years. She posted a press release on September 21, excerpted here as the words of a Summiteer speaking in her own defense: Governance should reflect the community it serves. By Kayla Jones “Public service should never be limited to the retired, wealthy, or child-free, especially in a community with so many lowincome families. . . I’m grateful that my City Council unanimously passed family-care reimbursements for Councilmembers ‘while in the line of duty’ in 2017. “Progressive policies like that empower everyday people to run for office and win, knowing that we won’t be spending thousands of dollars during our term to work for our residents. “For example, prior to this policy, I spent $2,300 out of my own pocket to receive a three-day mandatory training for newly elected officials. I could not afford to serve on the Council without this policy. “Serving on the City Council is basically a volunteer job. My stipend minus healthcare is $161/month. I put in an average of 100 hours a month into Councilmember duties. “Regarding my travel to attend four workshops and the trip to Texas to hire CONT. NEXT PAGE “SUMMIT”
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New Autumn Favorite: Apple Cider Donuts Sally Baho Post Cards from the Kitchen
Apple Hill, California
“Forever is composed of nows.” --Emily Dickinson Autumn is upon us and it’s glorious. I love everything that comes with the autumn season—fires in the fireplace, crisp air, rain, sweaters, sunrises, sunsets, and all of the autumn foods. I spent the past weekend in Placerville, my closest high school guy friend (yes, PGHS grads) was getting married on Saturday night and I was honored to be a part of the celebration of marriage for someone with whom I have lived through so many of life’s milestones…and here yet another. I drove up on Friday and the wedding was Saturday evening so I spent the better part of the morning at Apple Hill. Apple Hill is not a town, rather a conglomerate of apple orchards. Apples are not only a sign that autumn is here but also one of my favorite foods. I drove through the curving, hilly roads of Apple Hill and marveled at the trees and changing colors. I stopped at one orchard and ordered apple cider and apple cider donuts. I had never heard of apple cider donuts so naturally I had to do a bit of research. The trick—I read in all the recipes—is to reduce the apple cider down in order to have a stronger and more pungent apple taste. After the donuts are fried they are rolled in cinnamon and sugar
and served piping hot. How could they not be good? The converted barn at the orchard I stopped at was a mad house of activity. The line for donuts and cider was fifteen people deep but I had to do it because when in Apple Hill…do as the people do and I guess that’s eat apple cider donuts. I sat on a picnic bench and watched the kids and the families picnicking in the breezy autumn sun. The orchard had set hay bales in a circle and children were running around on the tops of the hay. I heard a guy sitting next to me say, “what can be better than jumping from bale of hay to bale of hay?” And I couldn’t help but agree. I watched the kids whose everything was chasing their friends from bale of hay to bale of hay. Later their everything would be eating donuts or throwing a fit because their parents told them running on the hay bale time was over. But for now, they were filled with sheer glee. So many philosophers and theologians tell us the importance of living in the moment but I think a lot of adults in our society struggle with that. I know I do. I’ll be sitting in a meeting and start to jot my grocery list on the margin of my paper. While sitting in a meeting may not be as fun as jumping from bale of hay to bale of hay, chasing a squealing friend of mine, I would like to be present for the meeting. And for everything. So while you read this, I hope you are enjoying a cup of coffee or maybe a pumpkin spice latte. I hope you are present and ensconced in the reading and the moment. I leave you with one of my favorite quotes by Henry David Thoreau: “You must live in the present, launch yourself on every wave, find your eternity in each moment. Fools stand on their island of opportunities and look toward another land. There is no other land; there is no other life but this.” I hope you’re enjoying the island of Pacific Grove as we welcome fall with open arms, well I at least do. 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
October Royals By Peter Silzer Puzzle Solution Puzzle on page 22 CONT. “SUMMIT”
Police Chief, I was away from my family for several days at a time. All of my activities were legitimate City business and were cleared by City staff. Any of the Councilmembers could have participated, but they chose not to.” More than a week later, Kayla was slapped with a backlash of publicity in KSBW-TV 8’s report by Christopher Salas who, on September 29, said: “Seaside councilwoman fined for failing to disclose campaign contributions. . . Jones spent over $20,000 on childcare, travel and food since the beginning of 2017... It’s been the subject of scrutiny and it’s in part why the city is now looking into all councilmember spending dating back to 2015.” As such, democracy provides a demonstration of Article 19 of The United Nations’ “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” as inspired by such events as the #MeToo movement. Recognize Article 19 by its American equivalent? It’s the 1st Amendment “Right to Freedom of Speech.” Article 19, the UN’s “Universal Declaration of Human Rights “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.” CONCLUSION ON PG 27 “SUMMIT”
thoughts, actually it’s more like thoughts about my adventures. Live while you are alive!
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• October 5, 2018 “October Royals” by Peter Silzer *Pacific Grove welcomes returning visitors from South of the Border Across 1 We all have one 5 USA’s Cold War nemesis 9 Moloney of The Chieftains 14 “Omnia vincit ___” 15 US legislation to keep things clean 16 See eye-to-eye 17 Ready to be served 18 Coalition 19 Dogs or hounds, but not poodles 20 *Animated sitcom (and a hint about visiting royals) (4 wds) 23 PC storage option 24 Ivory’s musical partner? 25 Police log abbrev. 26 Combinations of 16 oz. units 27 Ousted, as a political figure 31 Sci-fi writer’s award 35 Lead the way 36 Started again after a break 39 Cartoonist Groening 40 “Set a good ___!” 41 Gratuity 44 $ dispenser 45 H2O + NaCL in some ratios 47 Reshapes a photo, for example 50 *She wanted Alice’s head cut off! (and a hint about visiting royals) (3 wds) 53 Major Muslim group 54 Strait-laced 55 The Flamingos’ “I only have ___ for you” 57 “American Idol” contestant Clay 58 One kind of Ranger? 59 Baseball has a grand one 60 Overwhelms, in a conniving way 61 Don’t put all of these in only one basket 62 Theatrical worlds
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Helen Gehringer named Butterfly Parade Grand Marshal 2018 It’s a mother – daughter thing Helen Gehringer grew up with the Butterfly Parade – literally. She was just two years old when her mother, Mildred Gehringer, organized the first Butterfly Parade and Bazaar that was the catalyst to the creation of a large festival – the Butterfly Pageant from 1939 to 1947. Helen was tapped to be one of the butterfly kids in the 1942 Pageant – something this 5 year old was destined to do, dance on a stage – but World War II was raging around the globe
prominent Russian ballet teachers. So it wasn’t unexpected when Helen left Pacific Grove at 16 – she headed for the bright lights of the big cities. She danced in Los Angeles and New York City, but her career was cut short with a foot injury. Over the years Helen would come home to Pacific Grove to celebrate her parents’ milestones, including her mother’s 25th anniversary of organizing the Butterfly Parade. She cheered her from
The original Butterfly kids dancing in The Legend of the Butterflies: An Indian Legend, 1941.
and threatening America’s shore, so the Pageant was cancelled. Helen was 10 and already training to be a ballerina when her mother thought it was time to bring back the Butterfly Pageant. This time Helen was tapped to dance the solo in Dance of Grief with a chorus of 10 dancers. Her costume was decorated with a luminous dye that shone when the lights were dimmed and the spotlight was on Helen. Her torso looked like the face of grief. She danced three performances that weekend, two evening and a Saturday matinee for the
the sidelines as she rode by in a vintage green coupe, and again on the parade’s 50th anniversary when her mother rode atop Pacific Grove’s vintage fire truck as Grand Marshal. It was after her mother’s 50th anniversary ride that she turned to Helen and said, “I don’t think I’ll make the 75th.” Her mother’s words stuck with Helen these
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Helen Gehringer in her Butterfly Pageant costume, Dance of Grief 1947.
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The Butterfly Pageant
The Butterfly Pageant was just as its name implies, a spectacle of parades and shows to celebrate the return of the monarchs to their overwintering home in Pacific Grove. Central to the Butterfly Pageant that took place in Pacific Grove from 1939 to 1947 was a musical play written by then city attorney and president of the Chamber of Commerce, Reginald Foster and William Crabbe of Pacific Grove titled Coming of the
Butterflies: An Indian Legend. The cast included approximately 150 singers, dancers, and actors that included adults and children who sang, danced and acted in pantomime the story that was told by five adult and two child narrators. The stage was the municipal ballpark and the set included a two story live waterfall, a pine forest, and a Costanoan village. The costuming was said to be authentic and the legend reputedly derived from a Costanoan legend.
Although a copy of the original script has not been located, the following description of the five act performance was extracted from the 1947 program. The photos included are from the same program but are of the 1941 performance. – Dixie Layne
The Coming of the Butterflies: An Indian Legend
Scene 1
Setting: A Costanoan Indian village where now stands Pacific Grove Time: An October afternoon many years ago Although the sun is bright and cheering and the children dance and play amid the pines, fear and anxiety grip the hearts of the elders. The brilliant monarch butterflies have not yet made their way habitual arrival from the North. It is a belief of this Costanoan tribe that if the butterflies to not appear in large numbers to spend the winter here, the following year will be one of hardships and misfortune for the inhabitants of the village. None await the monarchs more eagerly than do Morning Light, the chief’s daughter, and the mighty warrior brown Bear, who are to be married soon after the butterflies return. Suddenly the village is thrown into a state of celebration; the first monarch butterfly has been sighted in the forest. The children execute the dance of the butterflies.
Scene 2
Setting: The Indian village
Time: Dawn of a November morning two weeks later A fortnight has passed, and still the large numbers of expected visitors from the North have not arrived. The chief reassures people that the butterflies will come and that Morning Light and Brown Bear will be married as planned. The chief sends his braves into the wilderness to fish, and hunt game for the wedding feast. Morning Light tells of a strange dream she has had; a dream in which butterflies had gently carried her into the forest. Scene 3 Setting: The Indian village Time: Two days later Two days pass without news of the hunters. The Indians fear there is no game, but the chief tells them to keep their faith in the Great Spirit. The hunters, who have been unsuccessful, return bringing word that Brown Bear is missing. Upon hearing this, Morning Light climbs atop the cliff to watch for her husband to be. During her absence Brown Bear arrives with the good news that he has killed two deer, and has seen the forests filled with monarch butterflies. A scream is heard, and Brown Bear, fearing that his beloved Morning Light has met with an accident, hastens to her rescue.
Scene 4
Setting: The Indian village Time: Moments later Brown bear carries in the inert form of his beloved Morning Light. The medicine man cannot revive her. Chief Many Arrows gives the commands for the mourning and burial ceremonies. He gives Brown Bear the honor of delivering the soul of Morning Light into the hands of the Great Spirit. The body of Morning Light is placed on the couch of death, and pine boughs are arranged over her. Brown Bear, overcome with grief, disappears into the woods. The dance of grief begins.The Great Father sees fit to bring Morning Light back to life, and as Brown Bear frees a large basket of butterflies over her, she rises and speaks. Scene 5 The Indian village Time: The day of the wedding Chief Many Arrows summons this people for the wedding ceremony. They sing and dance according to their custom. The chief places the wedding blanket around the shoulders of the happy lovers and completes the ceremony. The Costanoans rejoice with tribal festivities.
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Our Own Pacific Grove Butterfly Day By Mildred Gehringer (1911 – 1991), founder of the Butterfly Parade and Bazaar History of the Butterfly Parade and Bazaar in the Founder’s Own Words It was 2013 when I began researching the history of Pacific Grove’s beloved Butterfly Parade. After scouring the dusty files in the library and Heritage Society, and pouring through friends’ scrap books I realized the parade was once bigger than I ever could have imagined – and now that chapter in John Steinbeck’s novel, Sweet Thursday – Hootedoodle (2), or The Pacific Grove Butterfly Festival makes perfect sense. After I published my first story on the history of the Butterfly Parade I received a letter from Helen Gehringer, daughter of the Butterfly Parade and Bazaar founder, Mildred “Millie” Gehringer. It was from that day Helen became a source of some wonderful stories and photos of Pacific Grove’s colorful past. Helen shared with me a story her mother wrote decades ago to answer the question she was so often asked, “How did the Butterfly Parade and Bazaar get started?” It is with Helen’s permission that I share this wonderful story with you. Thank you Mrs. Gehringer, PTA Recreation Chairwoman, teacher Robert H. Down, principal Lighthouse Elementary and Forest Grove Elementary schools, and founder of the Butterfly Parade and its organizer from 1939-1967. Thank you Mrs. Mildred “Millie” Gehringer for leaving Pacific Grove such a wonderful legacy. – Dixie Layne
Mrs. Gehringer’s retirement party – from left to write: Leonard Gehringer, Helen Gehringer, Millie Gehringer, and Mayor Don Grafton – at the PG Community Center. This was the first event held at our new Community Center on Junipero Avenue.
Mildred “Millie” Gehringer 1952, organizing the children to march in the Butterfly Parade.
All parts were played by local adults and children with one exception. One role was acted and sung by a guest artist from the San Francisco Opera. The first Butterfly Parade made its debut in 1939, in conjunction with the pageant and was sponsored by the Pacific Grove PTA. As Recreation Chairman, I was appointed to organize the parade and continued in that capacity until 1967. The first group of small children (40-50) marched from the downtown area (where the
Principal Mildred Gehringer (thought you could use this headshot as the photo by next to her byline)
In 1939, as a member and Recreation Chairman of the Pacific Grove PTA, I attended a meeting in which we attempted to come up with an idea for a creative way to raise funds. A bazaar was suggested to be combined with some sort of enjoyable event for children in order to encourage parents to attend. Our PTA group contacted Reginald Foster (a local attorney) who was, at that time, President of the Chamber of Commerce. We discussed the possibility of a parade with a butterfly theme and Mr. Foster suggested a pageant as well. The PG Butterfly Pageant Association was formed and Mr. Foster wrote a play for the occasion. It was called “The Coming of the Butterflies: An Indian Legend” and it included local history, a butterfly motif and a romantic plot all in one. The pageant was performed at the city ballpark in 1939, 1940, 1941 (discontinued during WWII) and again in 1947.
Millie Gehringer, parade organizer and grand marshal 1964 riding in the Butterfly Parade.
post office is now located) with decorated tricycles, bicycles, wagons, etc., to the ballpark where the PTA ladies had booths set up to sell food, beverages, handmade items, etc. Some of the children marching were so small I had to call on the Boy Scouts to help them up the hill. The first butterfly festivals were all day events, bigger occasions than today’s. Although the pageant has been discontinued, the parade continues to be held each year followed by the bazaar. In 1944, interest was so great, it was decided to
make the parade a school project instead of a PTA project. The parade includes children, who wish to participate, from all public and any other church or private schools in Pacific Grove. The parade has grown since 1939 to well over 2,000 participants. Our wish is to keep the parade strictly on a student basis, allowing no commercialism or professionalism. The parade now starts at Robert H. Down School. The Pacific Grove Junior High band leads the parade and the Pacific Grove High School band concludes the line of march. The Butterfly Bazaar is made possible by the combined efforts of all Pacific Grove PTA organizations. Parents work and plan for months for the bazaar as it is their one big money making project, in which they
Mrs Gehringer’s 2nd grade class 1941 - marching down Fountain Avenue dresses as American Indians from the play, “Coming of the Butterflies: An American Legend”.
hope to raise enough money to meet their respective budgets for the year. The cooperation that is given to this annual affair is greatly appreciated by everyone. It is our own Pacific Grove Butterfly Day.
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The late Helen Johnson saw a need to request a blessing for the butterfly sanctuary from the Native Americans in our area, following damage to the sanctuary and its trees and disagreements among proponents and Public Works. She contacted Louise Ramirez, Tribal Chieftain of OCE (Ohlone Costanoan - Esselen) nation. Since then and for many years, a band of native Americans has arrived and performed a ceremony, compete with blessing,
“Smudging” the trees with sage smoke to drive out bad spirits
The Original “Simple Man,” Graham Nash to Play Golden State Theatre Sunday, October 7, 2018
According to Nash, he still feels that “the Hippies got it right, peace and love are the values to hold. I’m a Hippie. I’m a simple man, I follow my heart the way my parents knew I could, they knew I would be fine in the universe.”
By Katie Shain Buddy Holly fan, “Hollies” founding member, songwriter, guitarist, author, lifelong accomplished photographer, Founder of ‘Nash Editions’ (under which the term ‘Giclee’ was coined), two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and award recipient, GRAMMY Award winner, personally appointed by Queen Elizabeth with the high honor of ‘Order of the British Empire’ (OBE); (CSN), (CSNY) Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young member, Honorary recipient Doctorate of Humane Letters degree, winner of Visionary Cyber Award from Hollywood Film Festival as well as recipient of the prestigious New York Institute of Technology’s Arts & Technology Medal, Sotheby’s first record breaking sale for a single photographic collection in 1990, beloved son, brother, father, husband-man, artist, social and environmental peace and justice advocate, and simply a major player in shaping the world we know today through music, song and advocacy, Graham Nash, is bringing, live, his newest release “Over the Years...” to The Golden State Theatre. “Over the Years” is a double CD set as well as is a vinyl. Side four of the CD contains original demo cuts retrieved from Nash’s private treasure-trove vault. Pure and personal recordings, raw and never before published. Super special experience to listen to Nash personally and simply sing directly into your ear. Nash, this outlier, this man of multiple achievements, accomplishments and talents, which span far beyond musical talent alone, is bringing his talent, and that of Shane Fontayne, vocal and guitar accompanist with limitless credits of his own, along with Todd Cald-
A Columbia University student study of “the era’s protests” deemed, “The ‘60’s and ‘70’s movements . . . nonpartisan, . . . They had plenty of anger to go around at people of every party.” “Music has brought down many walls” says Nash. He still feels strongly that today’s assessment of politics may not be leading toward peace and love. Submersing himself in abstract painting on canvas is currently the sedation of choice for Nash these days to trump any disturbing concerns.
well, former CSN keyboard player to Monterey. High above many standout voices is continually rising Graham Nash’s. “Music is almost a holy language” Nash has said. Stating that Nash’s lyrics and music are indelible in the DNA and on the minds of nearly everyone who lived through the days of Kennedy’s assassination, “Ohio,” “Nixon,” “Occupy Wall Street,” and other social-political unrest, is not an untrue statement.
Highly recommended is the read, “Wild Tales; A Rock & Roll Life,” by Nash (2013), it outlines breath by breath the life of Nash and his historical times during Post WWII in Britain, right on through U.S.A. today. “Wild Tales,” both an album and the title of Nash’s autobiography are wonderful walks through living history and our times, then and now. At the age of 6 Nash recalls “Looking through my parents’ half-opened window after a storm, I could see ‘a golden city in the clouds,’ . . . ‘an endless horizon.’ Later on Nash tells us, . . . ‘when I listened, I heard the sounds of a small town operating . . . to me it was music.” Nash’s childhood sounds, visions and ideas have advanced him as a forward-thinking, unconventional world-class influence. The foremost influential musical sounds for Nash and Holly, Presley, the Beatles, choose any name from any group and you’ll find the impact
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Three Unique Titles from Pacific Grove Books
Keepers of our Culture Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg
If it’s true that good things come in threes, then Pacific Grove readers are in for a triple treat from Pacific Grove Books, a new imprint of Patricia Hamilton’s Park Place Publications. Three books about Pacific Grove, written by Pagrovians, are being released this weekend during the Butterfly Days celebration and on October 13 at Indie Author Day. Life in P.G., Book 2: A Gift to the Community The big book of the trio is, of course, Life in Pacific Grove, Book 2, the project you’ve been reading about in this column for the past four months. Patricia Hamilton says the positive impact of the first Life in Pacific Grove book, released during the 2017 Butterfly Days, inspired her to issue a second volume. She says, “This time, I commissioned professional and talented amateur writers The reception to Book One to explore deeper community of Life in Pacific Grove was connections, whether it’s so positive that a second Pacific Grove and Steinbeck, volume is being released our wild hippie history, the this weekend at Butterfly downtown falconer, strong Days under a new imprint of Park Place Publications, women, or Pacific Grove as Pacific Grove Books. the ideal haven for writers.” She says the latter topic— Pacific Grove as the perfect writers’ retreat—has special meaning for her. “The deeper I explored, the more I realized that Pacific Grove doesn’t simply have the potential of being the perfect writer’s retreat—it already is. This is, indeed, the perfect town to be a wordsmith. We’ve got it all when it comes to resources, literary heritage, and fellow creative spirits. All that remains is spreading the word, letting the rest of the world know that, like the monarch butterflies, writers will find a welcoming sanctuary in Pacific Grove.” In addition to the local stories that readers have come to eagerly anticipate, this latest edition of Life in Pacific Grove features something new—color!—in the form of gorgeous color photographs of the local scene by P.G. photographer Peter Mounteer. William Minor: ‘An Entertainment of Sorts’ The second offering from Pacific Grove Books is a reprint of William “Bill” Minor’s 1974 publication, Pacific Grove: poems/drawings/woodcuts/prose. Bill tells us, “It was intended, Ö to be an entertainment of sorts: a sweet and sardonic summer (even in winter) joy ride, a homage.” In keeping with the spirit of the times, the tone was very playful, ecstatic, surreal, satirical, and, Bill says, “even possessed some shock value. A sort of irreverent ‘black humor’ or ‘gallows humor’ which was still very much in vogue.” Bill found the style of the book “fit the freedom and enthusiasm, the zest, the overt joy, I re-found in California very well—and if there’s anything unique about my own book, it may be the perspective it offers on Pacific Grove as I ‘felt it’ during that particular era. The book is significant as history. Eras do not always take place when they are thought to have taken place.” He concludes, “It was an interesting era—with
PNASH From Page 26 and inspiration all stem from the same roots, that of “Skiffle.” And all the credit seems to go to “Lonnie Donegan,” Scottish born idol, rocker, that early-on exploited the style, termed in Britain as Skiffle. Skiffle is defined as; ‘usually using a combination of manufactured and homemade or improvised instruments.’ Having “played every fine house” from the Midlan Hotel (where Rolls met Royce) to The Golden State Theatre. Still advocating for justice, peace and well-being, Nash has pledged a portion of all “row 5, $250 a-seat” tickets, to M.U.S.E. (Musicians United for Safe Energy). Showtime is 8:00 p.m. Hope you get a seat! Box Office: 831.649.1070 www.goldenstatetheatre.
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A reprint of William Minor’s 1974 release, Pacific Grove: poems/ drawings/woodcuts/prose, offers readers a time trip back to Pacific Grove’s wild hippie days of the 1970s.
people trying lots of different ‘life styles’ on for size (including me, in my writing!). So here is the mostly-for-fun slightly naughty book I wrote and published in 1974. I hope, now in 2018 you enjoy—you dig—the Trip!”
Jeffrey Whitmore: A Quaint Town for a Killing In last week’s column, we introduced the third title being released by Pacific Grove Books: Jeffrey Whitmore’s amateur detective story set in P.G.: A Quaint Town for a Killing. The tale introduces Preston “Presto” Kane, a parttime researcher for a Pacific Grove private investigator who is caught in the middle of a lifeand-death feud by two high-tech moguls. And it all starts when a woman makes a startling discovery while wading at Lovers Point, as this excerpt from the opening scene demonstrates: She followed the shoreline, keeping The third offering by Pacific Grove Books to the wet sand at the water’s edge is Jeffrey Whitmore’s until she came to the boulder. The mystery featuring stack of rocks behind the boulder Pacific Grove had to be blistering hot. She amateur detective decided to wade around it. The Preston Kane: A drop-off was steep, and after a few Quaint Town for a steps she was in up to her knees. Killing. Halfway around the rock, she sniffed the air and made a face. Rotten kelp? She was hip deep in the water when she saw the man in the black neoprene wetsuit. He lay on his back, half in and half out of the water. She wheeled about and headed back the way she’d come. She plunged through the water, her heart pounding. She felt she was moving in slow motion. From deep within her, a scream began to rise. Kevin had been right. Because of crabs and other nibbling things of the sea, the man had no face. See Us at Butterfly Days and Indie Author Day! Purchase your copy of Life in Pacific Grove, Books 1 and 2, Bill Minor’s Pacific Grove and Jeffrey Whitmore’s A Quaint Town for a Killing at this weekend’s Butterfly Days and on October 13 at Indie Author Day. Look for The new imprint of Park Place Pacific Grove Books at the Heritage Society Publications, Pacific Grove Books, will feature titles that Barn, 605 Laurel Street, are based in P.G. and that Friday from 1:00 to entertain, educate and inspire. 6:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. Indie Author Day on October 13 is a national event hosted locally by the Pacific Grove Public Library, featuring author talks, panels, entertainment and book sales. For a complete schedule, go to pacificgrovebooks. com. If you are an author and would like to submit a query to publish your book about Pacific Grove, please contact Patricia Hamilton at publishingbiz@sbcblobal. net. We’re looking for stories that entertain, educate and inspire. Life in Pacific Grove books are published by Pacific Grove Books, an imprint of Park Place Publications, parkplacepublications.com.
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Write with a Smile Two weeks ago, Seaside joined Next Door, the online community of neighbors helping neighbors. This post is currently running: “We are looking for volunteers for our Homeless Committee, Environmental Committee, Neighborhood Improvement Committee and Board of Architectural Review. Know anyone interested? More information or application here: http://www. ci.seaside.ca.us/156/Boards-Commissions Last week’s column predicted that Seaside is going to shine like it’s never shone before. Why? In my personal opinion, I believe Seaside’s City Manager, Craig Malin, inspires public trust and participation in the democratic process through a slogan on his City of Seaside newsletter The Manifest: “Write with a smile.” The September 29, 2018 edition is an example of kindly coverage of an unkind incident: “Item I. Got Added to the Consent Agenda Monday – Councilmember Jones expressed some concerns near the end of the last Council Meeting, and City policy and good practice requires a response.” http://www.ci.seaside.ca.us/396/The-Manifest There is power in pure philosophy. My life was saved in 1952 by these smiling words from the Los Angeles Herald-Express. Mistakes By Ben Burroughs Most everybody makes mistakes, some big and others small/ And, therefore, we should not be hard on those who slip and fall./ Instead, we should extend our hand and help to rectify/ The oversight or undersight they may have let pass by./ Sometimes it is hard to overlook a blunder made in haste/ Especially if that error caused a lot of grief and waste./ So that is why I say “think twice”and show a kindly sign,/ For, to err is human, but forgiveness is divine!/ The world’s most-famous philosopher might simply say, “With love, all things are possible.” Contact amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or call 831899-5887 Copyright 2018 by Wanda Sue Parrott
Lucy Beckett joins 482 others at Hamilton College in New York Lucy Beckett, of Carmel by the Sea, recently matriculated as a first-year student at Hamilton College. in New York. Beckett, a graduate of Carmel Unified School District, was selected from a pool of 6,240 applicants to the college and joins a class of 482. Originally founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy, Hamilton College offers an open curriculum that gives students the freedom to shape their own liberal arts education within a research- and writing-intensive framework. Hamilton enrolls 1,850 students from 49 states and 49 countries. Additional information about the college can be found at www.hamilton.edu.
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