In This Issue
Kiosk • Parkinson’s Support Group MPSG meets the second Tuesday of every month except December, 3:00 at the Sally Griffin Center Pacific Grove Contact: 373-8202 http://www. montereyparkinsonssupport.com/ meetings.html •
Robin Hood - Page 11
Fridays
Lunch at the Grill - Page 4
Saturdays
Pacific Grove’s
Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM • Dance at Chautauqua Hall •
Through Saturday June 16
Built for Books Celebration PG Public Library See Calendar Page 2 •
Friday, April 27 Arbor Day Planting City Hall Plaza (16th and Laurel) 11:00 a.m. • Saturday, April 28 Arroyo Seco Ducky Derby 11-4 at Coelho Ranch Races, Food, Music See page 18 •
April 27-May 4, 2018
Book signing - Page14
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Patrons’ Show fundraiser Pacific Grove Art Center 568 Lighthouse in PG
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Saturday, May 5
Monterey Bay Christian School Spring Carnival 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. •
Saturday, May 5
Annual Monarch Pines Community Yard Sale 8 a.m. - noon Across from Lovers Pt. Parking lot Near the Beach House Ocean View Ave. • Saturday, May 5 Book Sale Pacific Grove Library •
Saturday May 19
Annual Awards Dinner at Asilomar Conference Grounds See Page 8-9 Chamber of Commerce 831-373-3304
Verizon pivots to Pacific Grove for Small Cell Towers
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By Gary Baley
For more live music events try www.kikiwow.com G. W Hand’s kayak. Photo by Tony Campbell.
Inside Other Random Thoughts................... 18 The Ark Lady...................................... 4 BaleyWik.......................................... 17 Breaker of the Week........................... 3 Butterfly Cartoon................................ 7 Cartoon.............................................. 2 Dog Cartoon....................................... 4 FYI.................................................... 23 Gray Eminence..............................Dark Homeless in Paradise........................ 22 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 21 Legal Notices.................................... 19 Living Healthy.................................. 21 Police Log.......................................... 5 Postcard from the Kitchen................. 19 Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Reasoning with God......................... 20 Sanctuary of the Soul........................ 12 Sports............................................... 14 Spotlight........................................... 10
Kayaer on a Quest Washes up in Spanish Bay
G. W. Hand, an open kayaker on his quest to raise money for the causes for various first responders set out from Monterey on April 30, headed to Hawaii on a 2300-3300 mile trek. RW is raising awareness for the following organizations: Wildland Firefighter Foundation, Army Ranger Lead The Way Fund, Semper Fi Fund, Police Benevolent Foundation, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation His GofundMe site indicates: RW has purchased almost all the equipment he needs for the trip, so he doesn't need much in the way of funding. But on the morning of May 1, a beachgoer say his kayak was up onto the sand at Spanish Bay. First responders worked on G, W. Hand and gratefully found signs of like. Hand was admitted to CHOMP where he reains in serious condition.
On Thursday evening April 26 from 6 to 7:30, Verizon Communications Inc. held a public meeting at the Pacific Grove Youth Center to present its plan to install a small cell tower on an existing utility pole at 618 Sunset Drive across from the PG High School football field. The event was billed as Pacific Grove HS SC1. The SC1 means Small Cell #1. No formal presentation was made; rather, representatives from Verizon, Sequoia Deployment Services, who filed the application, and consulting engineers Hammett & Edison, Inc. were present at three tables with posters to answer questions from the public. About 15 members of the public were present including PG Planning Commission member Mark Chakwin and owners of the property facing the proposed cell tower, Chrissy and Vince Andante. Sequoia Development Services staffed the first table with a poster showing a detailed map of the proposed cell tower location including tunneling across Sunset Drive to access electric power and a fiber optic cable tying into the backhaul land-line telecommunications network which is used to interconnect all its cell towers. They also presented photo simulations of how the tower would look. The antenna would be a directional antenna having a 60 degree radiation beam with an effective range of 600
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Joan Skillman
Art Center Seeks Items for Annual Patrons Show Fund-Raiser
Skillshots
Did your mom...or maybe Uncle Vince ... leave you some art work... that really isn’t YOUR kind of art? Then PLEASE donate it to the PGAC for their annual Patrons’ Show! It just might really appeal to someone else...and make some important dollars for a community nonprofit. -- And… your donation is tax-deductible; you decide what it is worth! Anything is acceptable: oils, sculpture, watercolors, photography … framed or unframed… known or unknown artists, local or elsewhere… Artwork that is fresh and original is fine! -- But PLEASE bring your donations in soon…the Patrons’ Show fundraiser will run May 4 to June 29, and it is SO important to keeping the PGAC doors open. Regular hours at the community, nonprofit Art Center, 568 Lighthouse in PG, are from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Lighthouse needs you
Become a volunteer docent at the historic Point Pinos Lighthouse, 80 Asilomar Blvd. in Pacific Grove. Training is arranged during lighthouse hours, Thursday through Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. If you are interested, please leave a message at 831-648-3176.
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported at Canterbury Woods
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Week ending 05/03/18- 9:00 AM............ .02" Total for the season............................. 12.61" The historic average to this date is ........N/A" Wettest year.................................................. 47.15" During rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year.................................................... 15.54" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13 RAINFALL SEASON BEGINS JULY 1 EACH YEAR
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Week ending morning 5/3/18............... .03" Near Lovers Point Total for the 7/1/17). ..... 11.76" Dataseason reported by(since John Munch at 18th St. Last week low12/07/16.......................... temperature................ 48.4° Week ending .19"F Last week high temperature............... 64.8° Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 5.42"F Last year rain (07/01/16-1/24/17)............... 22.45F ” Last week low temperature..................41.5 Last week high temperature.................63.5 F
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PCELL TOWERS From Page 1 to 700 feet, which in this case is focused toward the high school. At the second table, Rajat Mathur of Hammett & Edison discussed the radio spectrum. Although the proposed cell tower is intended to serve the existing 4G-LTE network, he acknowledged that the antennas would support the 5G network if and when it is rolled out. Stefano Iachella, Radio Frequency Engineer from Verizon staffed the third table which presented two graphs showing increases in both data traffic and connections from the existing cell tower sector that now serves the area including Pacific Grove High School. According to Iachella, this sector will be maxed-out by the end of the year. Then users may experience poor service including inability to connect and dropped calls. Iachella pointed out spikes and dips in the graphs that he attributes to usage at the high school. He went on to say that the proposed cell tower would offload the high-school cell traffic and avoid the end-of-year squeeze that residential users in this sector might experience. Several members of the public were skeptical since the graphs had no unit scales and there were no graphs from other sectors for comparison. The Adantes are the third generation to live at their home. They were shocked to learn of the tower plan just a few days before the meeting and are concerned about its effect on their health and the property’s value. “My husband and I are extremity upset. I feel that we are being forced to live with a radioactive cell tower in our yard.” Chrissy said. “The people
from Verizon were very condescending. They have no regard for the possible health hazard they are putting upon our family nor do they care.” Pacific Grove resident Carol Kuzdenyi decried the law that prohibits denial of a cell tower permit based on health concerns. “There is conclusive evidence that cell phone radiation is damaging.” She said. “We have to put our health above money and convenience.” She cited studies of low sperm count and autism that were linked to cellphone radiation in contrast to industry studies that claim it is safe. This reporter asked whether other sites were considered. Pete Schubin of Sequoia Development said that an ideal site would be on one of the high school’s light poles at the football field; but the school would not allow it. What about the now-vacant Mission Linen property? Schubin and Iachella huddled for a few minutes looking at the map. Finally Iachella said “I could live with that.” Chrissy Adante believes that Verizon by applying for one small cell site at a time is employing a strategy to avoid raising mass public opposition as occurred when they applied for 13 small cell towers in the Monte Vista neighborhood of Monterey in March this year—which was then reduced to just one in the face of public opposition. The Monterey Planning Commission voted unanimously to reject installation of even that one cell tower when 150 residents showed up at a marathon planning meeting to oppose it. (Cedar Street Times March 23). Chrissy added “I can only hope that our community can stand together as they did with short term rentals and protect Pacific Grove and retain our town motto America’s last home town!”
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Breaker of the Week By Mei Bailey
Ashley Lyon This week’s column features Ashley Lyon, who just last weekend finished performing in Shrek the Musical as Fiona, the sassy co-lead of the story. Fiona was Ashley’s first true lead in a musical, a role which brought her far out of her comfort zone. Ashley has been performing in theater since fifth grade when she debuted in a school production of Oliver as Mrs. Bumble. Now a senior, Ashley has performed in nearly twenty shows through school and community theater. “I started off being very reserved both on and off stage, and it was hard at first to not let my introverted personality affect my character on stage,” Ashley said. “After being in so many shows, I have really come out of my shell and gained a greater appreciation for both music and theater.” While Shrek was Ashley’s last show of high school, her theater career is far from over. In the upcoming summer, Ashley will join Paraphrase’s production of Sweeney Todd at the Forest Theater as Johanna,
and in the fall, will attend Northeastern University in Boston to pursue a combined major in English and Theater.
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Felton Speaks Out: Sponsored by Public Water Now
Felton Flow members: Barbara Sprenger, Ken Meshke, Alexis Krostue and Jim Mosher Tuesday, May 15 at 7:00pm Unitarian Universalist Church 490 Aquajito Rd., Carmel (Aquajito at Highway 1 and 68) Free Felton Flow is the citizen’s group who ran the campaign to take Felton’s water back from Cal Am. In 2008 they succeeded in buying back their water to become part of the publicly owned San Lorenzo Valley Water District. Hear why Felton wanted publicly owned water instead of Cal Am and how they achieved it.
success and much lower water costs. Find out where Felton stands now 10 years after they went public with their water.
Cal Am claims Felton made a big mistake and that they pay much more for water now. What’s the truth? Felton residents tell a story of community pride, local organizing,
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Pet Care Tips: Foxtails and Sap Diana L. Guerrero
Ask ARK Lady What is the local law on the length of Increased danger to pet dog from othleashes? It seems to me that retractable er animals, hidden dangers, cars, bicycles leashes are unsafe. and related hazards. J. from Pacific Grove, California Unexpected hazard (tripping on line, etc.,) to pedestrians, bicyclists and others Although they are called often called engaged in outdoor recreational activities. leashes, that is misleading. The original Compromised patron and employee term “leash” (French origin circa 1300) safety within commercial establishments. references something to help control, lead Animal entanglement, endangerment or restrain a dog and its movement. Ulti- and property damage inside business esmately, the purpose was to keep a dog and tablishments. others safe by keeping the animal under Failure to keep dogs off picnic table the owner’s control. surfaces and out of off limit areas causing Sadly, retractable lines do not meet concerns over increased health risks and the definition of a leash nor provide the both public and wildlife disturbances. safety goal assigned to a leash--usually Neglecting to monitor and manage the opposite happens. The animal is cer- dog elimination and excrement in public. tainly not under control, not led and not In Pacific Grove under Municipal restrained. Code10.04.020: “... A dog shall be deemed For those unfamiliar with the devic- running at large unless led or restrained es, retractable lines (also referenced as by a leash not exceeding six feet in length retractable leads or retractable leashes) attached to the dog’s collar or harness are a variation on long lines designed to and actually held by a person or made allow humans to extend (and then retract) fast to a stationary object.” the distance an animal can move away. Find the PG Municipal Those for dogs are connected to a handheld Codes here: http://www.codepubdevice. Retractable lines vary greatly in lishing.com/CA/PacificGrove/ length but most commonly range from about 4 feet to 26 feet. Questions? Call (831) 291Leash laws and control devices were 3355 | Email Ask@TheArkLady. designed to keep people safe. You might com | Visit ARKlady.com be surprised to learn that the first patents on retractable leads variations were first About ARKlady granted in 1907 (a collar with extension Diana L Guerrero (aka lead) and 1908 (a retractable lead). ARKlady) lives on the Central These commercial products again Coast of California by the sea. emerged in the 1970s but only begin to An author, animal whisperer and trend in popularity when the pet product wildlife interpreter, her first word industry demands changed from utilitarian was “fish.” Known locally as “DGcreations to more fashionable lifestyle inPG,” she is a friend of the furred, choices. feathered and finned. There are a number of concerns being With a goal of enriching voiced by the local community concerning the lives of animals (both wild and dog owners who are failing to adhere to tame) and empowering the humans the local dog laws. As many band together that love them, she shares a lifeto encourage compliance with local ordi- time of professional experience nances consider reaching out to the local and specialty training with animal animal control with concerns so they are lovers--who are not only passionate aware of them. about animals but that want to make When it comes to the retractable line a difference in their lives and in the issue, concerns include: world in which they live. Device caused injuries such as rope If that is you, consider this burns, entanglement and dismemberment. an invitation to join her at on a new Public injury risk due to failure of types of animal adventure--those owner to control, restrain, and effectively designed to change animal lives lead the attached pet. and to change yours in the process.
Photo: Jolly (American Eskimo) poses for a Miss Valentine’s Tasty Treat from Marina Patina.
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Webster Slate 4/21- Saturday before last. If true, this is a textbook example of “creepy.” Evans Ave. - A female reported that she thought her Ex- boyfriend was following her. This has been documented. 4/22- Sunday “I guess I should not have left anything in my un-locked vehicle.” Ocean View Blvd. – Past tense burglary from a vehicle. I’ll guess that there is a 75% chance of distracted driving being a factor. Central Ave. – A non- injury collision. Information exchanged between parties. In my limited experience here, I often define-Case Unfounded- as; “mind numbing brain damage.” More on this to follow. Case Unfounded – Residential property use. Thank you, kind citizen for effort. Sunset Dr. – Personal property was found in the tide pools at Asilomar State Beach. The item was brought into PGPD for safekeeping. This crime is cataloged a little different than usual. The results seem the same, though. Burglary in the first degree\Ocean View Blvd. – Unknown suspect(s) broke the victim’s vehicle window and took various items. 4/23 When, to the horror of the Carmel-ian who found the dog noticed it was not wearing the standard issue, Gucci dog collar; they knew there and then it was from the wrong side of the tracks. So they deported it. Found dog\Carmel Valley rd. – A dog was found on Carmel Valley road. The person brought the dog to Pacific Grove on their way to work. There is no owner information. The dog was transported to the SPCA. And they called collect Case unfounded\- A person reported harassing phone calls from an ex-employee. Skate away and stay away Here is more proof that nobody ever heard of a “tough guy” on a skate board. Go join the flee circus. Sunset Dr. – An unknown male was contacted riding his skateboard through PG High School by staff. The subject cursed at the staff and lifted his skateboard in a threatening manner. Then he fled the campus. Keep looking Fountain Ave. – A woman came in to report that she had lost her personal property on 4/19/18 at the above location. There was nothing matching the description in our system. Information only. Ammunition Surrender\ Ripple Ave. A man came into PGPD lobby to surrender Ammunition to be destroyed. Soon to be a disgruntled criminal Forest Ave. – The reporting party reported that a disgruntled employee had been texting during unusual hours. Breakfast with Tiffany Pine Ave. – Suspect Tiffany Sanders – 07/23/80. Conducted a vehicle stop for CVC violations. It was determined that the driver had a suspended license. The suspect was cited and released at the scene. Subject with a valid license drove the vehicle away.
Cop Log
I see your unregistered alarm and raise you one alarm card 17 Mile Dr. – Responded to alarm. Front door open. Nothing suspicious observed. Most likely oversight. Alarm not registered with PGPD. Alarm card was left at the scene. More mind numbing brain damage Laurel Ave. – Person called to report that their cell phone is missing. And this week’s Chicken Sh&t award goes to Lighthouse Ave. – person reported the theft of personal property from the carport area oh his residence. Better if you turn yourself in before you are caught Sunset Dr. – Report of a hit and run. This one sounds epic Forest Ave. – Unknown suspect forwarded mail to an address in Texas and opened a debit card related to the victim’s savings account. The suspect is unknown and at large at this time. 4/24 7 in one People stop leaving stuff in unlocked vehicles. You are facilitating local crime. Please lock your empty vehicle and remove the mind sucking amoeba from your forehead. Syida Dr. - Theft from unlocked vehicle. Two males fled the area on foot. Syida Dr. – Vehicle door opened and vehicle gone through. Suspect seen, unable to locate Ransford Ave. – Property taken from unlocked vehicle. Investigation is ongoing. Gate St. – Theft from unlocked vehicle. Syida Dr. – Unknown suspect(s) took various items from victim’s unlocked vehicle. Officers also determined that multiple thefts in the area. The victim’s property in the case was later located and returned to her. Evergreen Rd. – Unknown suspect(s) took a Coach woman’s wallet from the victim’s unlocked vehicle. Ransford Ave. – Unknown suspect(s) took items from the victim’s unlocked vehicle. There were other possible associated thefts from vehicles in the area. The suspect(s) are unknown and at large at this tome. Dog-1 UPS-0 2nd St. – An UPS worker sustained a dog bite while at work. The case was forwarded to animal control for review. This is how we do it in PG. A sanctuary city Thank goodness this dog avoided the cultural squalor of Carmel. David Ave. – A dog was found. The owner’s information was available and the dog was returned, home. Check kiting is difficult to hide from 19th ST. – a fraudulent check transaction was reported. 4/25 This is your wake up call. It’s time to go to jail. Sunset Dr. – Suspect James Shook 03/17/61- Couple contacted while sleeping in a vehicle. There was a restraining order on file. Male half was placed under arrest and transported to county jail, then booked. Keep looking, good luck. Gibson Ave. – A woman called the station to report that she had lost her personal property on 4/24/18. Nothing matching the description was in our system. Next stop is military school, Jimmy. David Ave, - There was a report of possible drug sales to PG students. Junipero Ave. – A vehicle was reported as abandoned. The vehicle was towed away to a magical place I imagine that is called, the City Yard. My third satellite office. I need the space. Soon enough my staff will need to inhabit the amazing, previous; offices. Please share the road Congress Ave. – There was a hit and run incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. There were no injuries. Sounds familiar 3rd Street. – There was a theft from an unlocked vehicle. What do you call a racist plumber? A spigot. Pine Ave. – It was reported that someone had turned on a water tap of a female’s residence. There was no property damage. Thank goodness for the rule of law in America Contempt: disobey Court\ Cedar Street. – There was a civil restraining order violation. 4/26-Thursday Caledonia St. – Suspicious circumstance. - First call, 10:00 am. 10:00 am! Welcome to Thursday. I hope you had breakfast. Because the next call is a fist fight. Fight/fight in public \ Buena Vista Ave. There was a verbal dispute. The servant will serve time Grand theft by servant \ Forest Ave. – I was dispatched to a report of stolen property. In my opinion, this particular Officer of the PGPD enjoys an economy of Check the body shop Fountain Ave. – A hit and run accident happened. The victim could drive away. There is no suspect information. Often called, shrink Shoplifting \ Lighthouse Ave. – I am reporting a past tense theft with no suspect information. Local lobo on Lobos Lobos Ave. – I was dispatched to a barking dog issue. Oh no, I broke a nail Forest Hill Blvd. – Officers responded to a false panic alarm. 4/27- Friday º Davis Ave. - I was dispatched to a vehicle VS pedestrian accident.
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Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207
Chabad of Monterey
620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770
Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363
Community Baptist Church
Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311
First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741
First Baptist Church of Monterey
600 Hawthorne St., Monterey • Rev. Nate Rhen 831-373-3289
First Church of God
1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005
First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Worship: Sundays 10:00 a.m. 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875
Forest Hill United Methodist Church Services 9 a.m. Sundays 551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956
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
Annual Monarch Pines Community Yard Sale to be held Saturday, May 5
Monarch Pines is a Senior Community full of young at heart folks. We are quietly located on Lovers Point in Pacific Grove. Our annual Monarch Pines Community Yard Sale is fast approaching on Saturday, May 5, from 8 am til noon. Our community will bring out some wonderful treasures to pass on to others who will appreciate and love them as we did. There will be furniture, books, kitchen and household items, art work, and so much more. We have many great and diverse artists who will be making room in our studios for more creativity The sale is directly across the street from the entrance to Lovers Point parking lot on Ocean View Ave. just a short way up from the Beach House Restaurant. Please join us for a great and interesting Saturday morning!
Registration Under Way for 24th Annual Concours Auto Rally Registration is now open for the 24th annual Rotary Concours Auto Rally in historic downtown Pacific Grove on Friday August 24, 2018. Drivers of classic, sports and vintage cars of all marques are welcome. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Pacific Grove, one of the most popular and oldest free spectator events of Monterey Auto Week will display over 200 classic, sports and vintage cars beginning at noon along Lighthouse Avenue. At 5 p.m. drivers will travel the scenic route along the Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach 17 Mile Drive shoreline. The Pacific Grove Rotary Concours Auto Rally is an annual event presented by the Rotary Club of Pacific Grove on the Friday of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance weekend of Monterey Car Week. Drivers show their classic, vintage, and sports cars along Lighthouse Avenue in downtown Pacific Grove in the afternoon. Following an evening rally along the spectacular Seventeen Mile Drive coastline of Pebble Beach, all are welcome to enjoy a barbecue dinner in Chautauqua Hall. The 2018 event will be held on Friday August 24. Bring your family and friends to discover the great restaurants and fine shops of historic downtown Pacific Grove. The 2018 event is now open for registration and owners of all automobile makes and models are invited to participate. Please visit the Registration & Event Schedule page to download copies of the registration form. Proceeds from the event support Rotary Club of Pacific Grove projects and local youth programs. Projects funded over the more than 20 year history of the event have included the Pacific Grove Youth Center and high school driver-training scholarships.
For more information see the website [pgautorally.org], or contact david.a.laws@gmail.com
724 Forest Ave. • 831-901-3156 manjushridharmacenter.org • carmelkhenpo@gmail.com
Wellspring Church
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
800 Cass St., Monterey • 831-373-1523 Pastor Bart Rall
Congregation Beth Israel
5716 Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel • 831-624-2015
Monterey Center for Spiritual Living
Sunday Service 10:30 am 400 West Franklin St., Monterey • 831-372-7326 www.montereycsl.org
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.
Church in the Forest Erdman Chapel at Stevenson School 3152 Forest Lake Rd, Pebble Beach 831-624-1374
Programs at the Library All programs at the Pacific Grove Library For more information call 648-5760.
Tuesday, May 1 • 11:00 am Stories for PreSchool (ages 2-5) • Wednesday, May 2 • 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday (stories, crafts, science for ages 5 and up) • Wednesday, May 2 • 5:00-6:30 pm “Lego” my library for all ages • Thursday, May 3 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time for babies birth - 24 months
Chautauqua Hall Dance Club Saturdays
As of June 2017, the entry fee is a low-cost $5 for the first Sat. of the month for members and non-members alike! Annual membership fee is $10. Buy 2018 memberships for $10! Prices go up to $15 in January! Try us out! Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ’d music for three hours and buffet of healthful snacks. Background: Chautauqua Hall Dance Club, a non-profit founded in 1926, is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. We offer dance classes in over 20 kinds of ballroom, nightclub and specialty dances so that everyone can share in the joy in partnered social dance. Additional info: No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult. For more information, go to: pgdance.org/index.html or Facebook at: https:// www.facebook.com/groups/PGDANCE/ Background: Chautauqua Hall Dance Club, a non-profit founded in 1926, is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. We offer dance classes in over 20 kinds of ballroom, nightclub and specialty dances so that everyone can share in the joy in partnered social dance. Additional info: No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult.
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Blackbird by David Harrower, Winner of the Best Play 2007 Oliver Award and 2006 Critics Circle Award Premieres at the Circle Theatre, May 10 – 27, 2018
Celebrating its 35th season, PacRep presents David Harrower’s most acclaimed and controversial play, Blackbird, May 10 through May 27 at the Circle Theatre in Carmel. The production will be directed by Ken Kelleher, who notes “With its unique intimacy, the Circle Theatre makes for a perfect setting for this amazing work”. In his ninth season as Resident Director for PacRep, Ken Kelleher brings to life this immensely powerful work, which was called “one of the most powerful dramas of the century” by The New York Times. The play takes place in a littered factory break room, where 55-year-old Ray (played by Michael Ray Wisely) is confronted by 27- year-old Una (played by Tavi
Carpenter), in a confrontation described by critics as “real and raw”. 15 years earlier, they had engaged in a sexual relationship – when she was 12. What emerges from the recriminations and explanations is a complex bond that blurs the boundaries between love and lust, obsession and abuse. Blackbird will leave audiences hanging on every word and every uncomfortable silence. Due to mature themes and strong language, Blackbird is rated R and recommended for mature audiences. The cast features Michael Ray Wisely, Tavi Carpenter, and Colette Gsell. Michael returns to PacRep having recently directed Million Dollar Quartet for Sierra Repertory Theatre. Well known to San Francisco Bay Area audiences, he made his debut at PacRep as Robert in last season’s Betrayal.
Other credits include work at Berkeley Repertory, TheatreWorks, Magic Theatre and The San Jose Stage Company, to name a few. In her first production with PacRep, Tavi Carpenter is a Bay Area native. After graduating from Oakland School for the Arts, she attended the theatre conservatory at NY’s Circle in the Square, and has been active at numerous theatre companies in San Francisco. Blackbird will begin performances Thursday May 10th, Friday and Saturday May 11 and 12 at 7:30 p.m., with 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sundays starting May 13. Performances continue Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 p.m., with 2:00 p.m. matinee on Sundays, closing May 27th, 2018. The Circle Theatre of the
Golden Bough (Housed below the main theatre) with its own entrance is located on Casanova Street between 8th and 9th Avenues, in Carmel-by-the-Sea. There is limited seating in this theatre. To learn more about tickets or becoming a PacRep season subscriber, visit www.pacrep.org. General admission single ticket prices range from $14 to $38, with discounts available for students (over 18), teachers, seniors over 65, and active military. Tickets are available online at: www.pacrep. org, by calling (831) 622-0100 or visiting the PacRep Box Office at the Golden Bough Playhouse, located on Monte Verde between 8th and 9th, in Carmel. Due to mature themes and strong language, Blackbird is rated R and recommended for mature audiences.
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Panetta Lecture Focuses on the Presidency with Reinze Pribus and Watergate journalism giants Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein
Participants in the third forum of the 2018 Leon Panetta Lecture Series. Left-to-right: Bob Woodward, Carl Bernstein, Leon Panetta and Reince Priebus. Photo by Katie Shain. thing for the country but knew would cerned about it.” Bernstein also stated story is worthwhile or not. Mike Clancy cost him the coming election. Priebus, emphatically that moral and ethical Panetta asked, “How similar is the clearly the Republican partisan on this leadership in a president is important, current Russia Investigation to Watergate The third lecture of the 2018 Leon panel, named Ronald Reagan as the best which resulted in much applause from and will it end the same?” Bernstein Panetta Lecture Series took place on and Jimmy Carter as the worst. Bernthe audience. Priebus quickly shot back said, “We don’t know how it will end, Monday April 30 at the Monterey stein agreed with his colleague Woodthat Trump is fulfilling his promises, giv- but clearly there has been a cover-up Conference Center, and focused on “The ward that Nixon, their old nemesis from ing yet another full-throated defense of by the President.” He also said that American Presidency and the American Watergate, was the worst president, and the President, which produced a negative Watergate was a series of crimes, which Dream.” Taking place under the overall named both Ford and Barack Obama reaction from the audience. With great Nixon presided over, but that we don’t theme of “Is the American Dream Alive as the best, mentioning Obama’s moral disdain evident on his face, Priebus said, yet know what the criminality is in the and Well?” this lecture gave particurectitude. “I think you are all hissing and booing Russia case. He also bemoaned the fact lar attention to the role of Presidential Turning to Priebus, Panetta asked over immaterial garbage. Enjoy your tax that, unlike during Watergate, the current Leadership, a significant topic given our him what were President Trump’s cuts in Monterey!” which caused louder Congress is apparently incapable of concurrent President’s radically unconvenstrengths and weaknesses. Priebus hissing and booing from the audience. ducting a bi-partisan investigation into tional and controversial leadership style. immediately took this opportunity to Quickly coming to the rescue, political wrongdoing. Secretary Panetta brought two gigive his take on why Trump was elected, Panetta posed the question, “Will future This proved to be a raucous and ants of American journalism to the stage saying people were tired of being lied presidents communicate via tweets?” sometimes profane forum that Secretary for this event: Bob Woodward and Carl to by the Washington establishment and Bernstein said that tweets are a roadmap Panetta often had trouble controlling. Bernstein. Known best for their Pulitzer wanted to elect the person who would of the President’s mind and the best way But it was also one of the most entertainPrize winning work at The Washington give that establishment the “biggest mid- to judge him and see where his is going. ing and topical Panetta Lecture events in Post that broke the Watergate story, as dle finger.” He said that people should Woodward claimed that the President’s recent memory, and it provided signifdepicted in the 1976 movie “All the focus on Trump’s accomplishments, not tweets are full of contradictions, and icant insight into the workings of the President’s Men”, Woodward and Berhis style, and mentioned progress against went on to talk about an interview he highest levels of our government. nstein have also been prolific and very ISIS, the appointment of conservative did with Trump just prior to his winning The next event in this series will successful authors, each having publishjudges, the enactment of the tax cut, and the Republican nomination. He recalled take place on Monday May 28 at the ing many best-selling books, usually perthe elimination of many government vividly how Trump claimed with great Conference Center and address “Techtaining to politics, political institutions regulations by executive order. He said intensity, “Real power is fear.” Woodnology and the American Dream.” Call and the Washington elite. Bernstein’s that the President’s base is very pleased ward implied that this explains much 831-582-4200 or visit www.panettainstibestseller, A Woman in Charge: The with all of these accomplishments. of Trump’s behavior and said, “Trump tute.org for more information. Life of Hillary Rodham Clinton, is widePanetta then posed the question, “Is scares people. He scared the hell out of ly regarded as the definitive biography the modern Presidency broken and is Kim Jong Un!” Priebus was quick to of Secretary Clinton, and Woodward has Trump the result?” Woodward answered add that Trump has an incredible ability authored or co-authored more national with an emphatic, NO, and said that a to be gracious with people one-on-one to best-selling non-fiction books than any president can still get things done that build lasting relationships, and then use contemporary American writer. really make a difference in people’s these relationships to get things done. Rounding out the panel was Reince lives. He said that the biggest problem Panetta turned the discussion to the Priebus, the longest-serving Chairman with the Trump Presidency is that we President’s rough relationship with the of the Republican National Committee just don’t know where he is trying to press, and Woodward stated that covand widely regarded as one of the most take the country, implying the president erage of Trump by major media outlets effective Chairmen of either political has no overall strategy for where he has been very good. However, he said party in American History. Of course wants to go. Not surprisingly, Priebus that some in the press have “taken the Preibus was also President Trump’s disagreed, again mentioning the appoint- President’s bait” and “lost their equifirst White House Chief of Staff, and ment of conservative judges and the tax librium.” He also noted that Nixon’s was thus uniquely qualified to offer the cut, but also bringing up North Korea press secretary called him and Bernstein ultimate insider’s view of the early days and Syria. He said that Trump has “character assassins” during the height of the Trump Presidency. taken us to the verge of a breakthrough of Watergate, implying that relations In his opening comments, Secretary on North Korea, in light of the recent between the White House and the press Panetta said that the Presidency affects concessions made by North Korea, the were as bad or worse back then as they the fate of our country and whether or remarkable recent summit between are now. Bernstein said that Trump has not people succeed in life. He menNorth and South Korea, and the upcomtried to make the conduct of the press tioned the power of the President to take ing meeting between President Trump rather than the conduct of the President our nation to war and deal with serious and Kim Jong Un. the issue. Woodward also made the economic crisis. He also pointed out Panetta immediately interjected, remarkable, but probably accurate, claim that presidents are human and make “Isn’t it true that this President operates that our country is in a “cold civil war.” mistakes, and that we all pay the price with chaos, and then uses this chaos for He said that Trump did not start this war Reince Priebus on why Trump was for these mistakes. leverage?” Priebus responded that this but that he stokes it by trying to appeal elected Turning to the panel, Panetta was absolutely true. Bernstein jumped only to his base rather than to all Amerasked who they thought were the best in and said that the most consistent thing icans. Regarding his view of the press, and worst presidents in their lifetimes, about Trump is his lying! He claimed, Priebus said that he was often forced to excluding the current president. Wood“We are looking at a body of lies that is deal with “inconsequential B.S.” during ward named Gerald Ford as the best, so troubling that everyone, Republican his time in the White House, and that citing his pardon of Richard Nixon as an and Democrat alike, needs to be conthe press often fails to discern whether a act that Ford truly believed was the best
…people were tired of being lied to by the Washington establishment and wanted to elect the person who would give that establishment the “biggest middle finger.”
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Monterey County Added as Co-Plaintiffto Block Trump Administration From Demanding Citizenship Info In 2020 Census
Monterey County Added as Co-Plaintiff, Bolsters Lawsuit in Amended Complaint to Block Trump Administration From Demanding Citizenship Info In 2020 Census Bipartisan Coalition Now Includes 18 States Plus D.C., 9 Cities, 4 Counties, U.S. Conference of Mayors Amended Complaint Highlights New Information on Funding Risks as a Result of Citizenship Demand -- Which Would Depress Turnout in States with Large Immigrant Populations, Threatening States’ Fair Representation Monterey County Relies on More than $15 Million in Federal Funds -- All Now Jeopardized by Citizenship Demand Monterey County – part of a bipartisan coalition of 18 states plus the District of Columbia, nine cities, four counties, and the U.S. Conference of Mayors – filed an amended lawsuit to block the Trump administration from demanding citizenship information in the 2020 decennial Census, adding new co-plaintiffs and bolstering the arguments in their complaint. The lawsuit, which was originally filed last month in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, is led by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. It was amended to add Colorado; Central Falls, RI (the site of the 2018 end-to-end test of the Census); Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Cameron County, TX; El Paso County, TX; Hidalgo County, TX; and Monterey County, CA as co-plaintiffs. The new co-plaintiffs join the Attorneys General of New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, and the District of Columbia; the cities of New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Providence, San Francisco, and Seattle; and the U.S. Conference of Mayors in the lawsuit. Demanding citizenship information on the Census would depress turnout in states with large immigrant populations, directly threatening those states’ fair representation in Congress and the Electoral College, as well as billions of dollars in critical federal funds. The amended complaint specifically highlights the billions of dollars at risk for states and localities around the country. For example. Monterey County receives $12.8 million in Child Care and Development grants and $2.6 million in federal infrastructure funding and Moreover, the complaint highlights the extensive funding and resources plaintiffs have already dedicated toward encouraging participation in the 2020 Census. The amended complaint also highlights recent comments by Census and other federal officials, such as Census Director Ron Jarmin’s remarks before Congress last month that he expected the negative impact of the citizenship demand on response rates to be “largely felt in various sub-groups, in immigrant populations, [and] Hispanic populations.” Jarmin went on to testify that U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross disregarded the Census Bureau’s recommendation against including
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the citizenship demand. On December 12, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice requested that the Census Bureau demand citizenship information in the 2020 Census form sent to every household in the United States, even though the Census is supposed to count all persons—citizens and non-citizens alike. Under the Constitution, the Census Bureau has an obligation to determine “the whole number of persons in each state.” Yet demanding citizenship information in the Census is expected to depress participation among immigrants, causing a population undercount that would disproportionately harm states and cities with large immigrant communities. Non-citizens are counted in the Census for the purposes of federal funds, apportioning of congressional seats and Electoral College votes, and the drawing of state and local districts. The lawsuit was brought under the Enumeration Clause of the U.S. Constitution, as this action by the Trump administration will impede an “actual Enumeration” required by the Constitution. It is also brought under the Administrative Procedure Act, which permits courts to set aside unlawful or arbitrary and capricious agency decisions. The Census Bureau’s own research shows that the decision to demand citizenship information will “inevitably jeopardize the overall accuracy of the population count” by significantly deterring participation in immigrant communities, because of concerns about how the federal government will use citizenship information. These concerns are amplified by
President Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric and pattern of actions that target immigrant communities. In 1980, the Census Bureau rejected the addition of a citizenship question, saying, “Any effort to ascertain citizenship will inevitably jeopardize the overall accuracy of the population count. Obtaining the cooperation of a suspicious and fearful population would be impossible if the group being counted perceived any possibility of the information being used against them. Questions as to citizenship are particularly sensitive in minority communities and would inevitably trigger hostility, resentment, and refusal to cooperate.” In 2009, all eight former Directors of the Census Bureau dating back to 1979 – who served under both Democratic and Republican presidents – affirmed that a citizenship question would depress participation and lead to a significant undercount, undermining the purpose of the Census itself. As the lawsuit describes, the administration’s decision is inconsistent with the Census Bureau’s constitutional and statutory obligations, is unsupported by the stated justification, departs from decades of settled practice without reasoned explanation, and fails to consider the availability of alternative data that can effectively serve the federal government’s needs. The demand would also cause irreparable harm as a result of the hundreds of billions in federal funds that are tied to demographic information obtained through the Census.
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Technology and Health: Cellular Radiation and Cancer Gary Baley
BaleyWik Whether the radiation from cellphones and cell towers is harmful is a hotly-contested question. Not surprisingly, telecommunications companies and their related companies assert that this form of radiation is perfectly safe; whereas, many medical, health, and consumer groups believe otherwise.
2-year study of rats by the National Institute of Health. They reported “elevated rates of lymphoma as well as cancers affecting the prostate, skin, lung, liver and brain in the exposed animals”. Additionally cancer rates increased as radiation dose increased—indicating a causal relationship.
The newest research reported in March 2018 in Scientific American online reveals a biological effect from cellphone radiation in a
Biochemist Jerry Phillips, director of the Excel Science Center at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs conducted Motorola-funded
research into the potential health impacts of cell phones during the 1990s. Phillips studied the effects of different cellphone signals on rats, and on biological cells in vitro. In a Scientific American interview he revealed “The most troublesome finding to Motorola at the time is that these radiofrequency signals could interact with living tissues, which is what we saw in the rats.” He explained that the changes seen involved alterations of gene expression which resulted in protein production at inappropriate times which has a detrimental effect on the function of the cells. “People want to believe their technology is safe. I do. I would love to believe it, but I know better” he added. Contrasting View The most cited contrasting study claiming that cellphone
radiation cannot cause cancer was published in 2010 in the article “Brain Tumour Risk in Relation to Mobile Telephone Use” in the International Journal of Epidemiology. This study evaluated over 12,000 regular cellphone users about half of whom had brain cancer at the onset of the study. At the end of the two-year study, the researchers concluded that overall there was no risk of the most common brain tumors, glioma and meningioma, but there were “suggestions of an increased risk of glioma at the highest exposure levels, but biases and error prevent a causal interpretation”. They added that long-term heavy use of cellphones requires “further investigation”.
Rally event
When: Saturday May 5, 2018 What time: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm Where: Jewell Park located next to the Pacific Grove Library in Pacific Grove What activities will there be?: Food, games, silent auction, music and more! What is the rally about: To honor and remember the sacrifices made by our Nation’s heroes. Who is Carry the load? And what do they do? : Carry The Load is a non-profit dedicated to providing active, meaningful ways to honor and celebrate the sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes — military, law enforcement, firefighters, rescue personnel and their families. Carry the Load’s vision and goals are to raise awareness of those who sacrifice for us daily by providing Americans an active way to remember, honor and celebrate them. To raise funds to be distributed to nonprofit partners who provide direct services to our nation’s heroes and their families. To educate our youth on the history of our American flag and the sacrifices made to honor it.
All the funds raised from this rally event will go directly to Carry the Load which will help support families and friends who have lost loved ones in the line of duty.
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Sports
PG’s 12 Innings of Baseball Pacific Grove hosted Stevenson on Wednesday (May 2) in a 12-inning affair and came out the victor 2-1 on a walk-off wild pitch. So with apologies to anyone who ever sang the “Twelve Days of Christmas” (and Mr. Haggquist, English/Poetry teacher at PGHS), I present the “12 Innings of Baseball” (PG style). · In the first inning of baseball, PG gave to RLS...an unearned run on an error and free pass (plus Colby Burnell singled for PG) · In the second inning of baseball, PG did share...singles by Daniel Rosas, Connor Marshall, and Josh Mares (but no runs). · In the third inning of baseball, Kevahn Ebron did yield...a double to left center field (but no runs) · In the fourth inning of baseball, PG gave to me...walks to Marshall and Anthony Alliotti (but no runs) · In the fifth inning of baseball, PG made things less tense...Hunter Hanes scoring from first on Ebron’s double of the CF fence (game tied 1-1) · In the sixth inning of baseball, PG did some good...when the batter who singled and with heads up base running went to second on a bobble, was Nathan Wood (but no runs) · In the seventh inning of baseball, PG took RLS for a ride...starting pitcher Hanes struck out the side (7 IP, 1 hit, 11 Ks, 1 unearned run) · In the eighth inning of baseball, PG’s defense made things “funner*”... Colby Burnell made a fantastic running catch in left, wheeled and threw to Wood at second who relayed to Ebron at first to double the runner (plus Dylan Graham singled and stole 2B for PG) · In the ninth inning of baseball, PG gave to me...reliever Graham struck out the side in order 1-2-3 (3 1/3 IP, 1 hit, 0 runs) · In the tenth inning of baseball, PG made us shout...catcher Rosas quelled a rally by back-picking a runner at second with no outs (plus he singled for PG, his second of the day). · In the eleventh inning of baseball, PG gave to you...with RLS runners on second and third and one out, Ebron relived and struck out the next two. · In the twelfth inning of baseball, PG fans were elated...a walk-off win with two outs and the bases loaded (walk to Ebron, single by Marshall-his second of the day, and walk to Graham) when Ebron, on a wild pitch, was “plated” (for a 2-1 victory, Ebron was also the winning pitcher, 1 2/3 IP, 4 of his 5 RLS outs were via strike out). The two teams face each other again on Friday (May 5) at RLS. PG is 11-12 overall and 10-5 in the MTAL; Stevenson 12-7/9-7. *”funner” is not a real world—do not attempt to use it at home. Pacific Grove JV finds Treasure Island at Robert Louis Stevenson PG’s JV team traveled to Pebble Beach on Wednesday to take on Stevenson. For the Breakers, Robert Louis Stevenson’s field became their Treasure Island where they
found run producing bats in the treasure chest as they walked away with an 11-1 victory. Starter Colton Bell hurled a complete game, 5-inning, 1-hitter, striking out six. JJ Courtney singled in the first and advanced to second on a wild pitch, but PG could not get him home. Bell got off to a rough start in the first. The lead-off batter reached base and eventually advanced to third on three PG errors. With the infield drawn in, the next batter hit a ground ball to shortstop Sean Powell who threw the runner out at home, catcher Chianti Carter applying the tag. The RLS runner at first advanced to third on two wild pitches and after another pitch got by Carter, he tried for home. However, Carter retrieved the ball and applied the tag (once again) for the second out. After the next two Pirates batters reached via a hit by pitch and base on balls, Carter again took care of the final out throwing him out at first. In the second, PG plated four runs off of singles by Charlie McMahon, Mario Bonelli, and Sean Powell (all of whom scored as did Desi Green who reached on an error). Meanwhile Bell found his rhythm and retired eight batters in a row into the fourth inning. In the top of the fourth, the Breakers added another seven runs. In addition to three walks, a hit by pitch, and an error, there were three singles, one by Zach Malone and two by Clint Cargile who joined an elite group of players who have stroked two base hits in one inning. Also scoring were Green, Bonelli, Powell, Courtney, and McMahon. PG now led 11-0. RLS scored their lone run in the bottom of the fourth after a walk and three Breakers errors. All Pirates outs came via the K by Bell. Courtney and Malone singled in the fifth to no avail. Bell, who had pitched a 5-inning no-hitter against Marina earlier in the season for the varsity, gave up Stevenson’s first hit of the day with one out in the fifth. However, he knuckled down and struck out the final two batters to secure the PG victory. PG (10-8 overall and 7-3 in the MTAL JV division) hosts Monterey JV on Thursday at 4pm.
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N.I.D. (Name in Dispute)
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rescued the kitten from under a truck. She lived with him until it was time to leave for home and he could find no one who wanted a ten-week-old cat of uncertain lineage. Philip was certain that his parents, who were devoted to animals, worked tirelessly for humane organizations and spent thousands of dollars with vets, would not turn away a four-legged homeless feline. He was, of course, right. Meatloaf whose name was changed in transit to “Little Buttercup” arrived on the doorstep fifteen hours later and Sean reluctantly handed over a check for $150, mentally filing the amount under “education expenses”. Name in Dispute Flavin as she was known at the vets, received the appropriate shots and was brought home. Daphne, the Airedale, sat on the backstoop sulking. She had borne it well when For some reason I have been thinking about friends from the past. I suppose that first Minerva and then Shy Ann had joined the ménage but somehow this newcomer part of it is the fact that we are aging, at times more rapidly than we would like. My was not “one of us”. It was all too much for the good-natured animal. Philip returned walking is slower, my knee and feet in bad shape but not bad enough to warrant anything to San Francisco. The usual tranquil atmosphere was charged with snarls and whines. but patience with the discomfort. John has had a leg problem for awhile and it developed The two residence cats would not let N.I.D. near her food. Becky decided to visit into a full blows sciatic issue. Not considered serious enough for immediate attention he her brother in Fresno, Sean went to work on weekends and Philip announced he was hobbles and suffers until next week (and insists on marketing). It is the halt leading the returning to Tokyo in a week. halt as it were. I wonder how long we can continue and pray that “this, too, will pass”. The household was in chaos when a friend from Carmel Valley called Becky who I looked out of the window last night at the dark house next door, our relatively new was heading out the door with her luggage. “Oh, we are heartbroken, we had him for neighbors, the Bennetts, are obviously away. The light from the kitchen once showed such a long time, but it was time.” Becky commiserated in her kind, gentle way “it is that someone in the Flavin domicile was there. They were our neighbors for forty-two wrenching to lose a pet, but there is one thing that you must do, get another at once” years and very close friends. Becky went to Sunrise, Assisted Living, five years ago, “Actually” she continued “we have an adorable kitten that Philip sent home, we would she is now in Southern California with her daughter, Sean became ill, he celebrated his hate to give her up but will do it for you, knowing she will help you heal”. ninetieth birthday here at a small dinner party January 8, 2016, a few months later he died. I have written many Flavin tales; the following is one of my favorites: And that is how a small Shinjuku ally cat came to rule a large country home in LITTLE BUTTERCUP Carmel Valley. Becky did not go to Fresno, Sean worked weekends only when necesIn 1973 we bought our home on Grove Street in Monterey. Our next-door neighbor sary, the animals returned to their tranquil pattern. Meatloaf, Little Buttercup, Name was an old friend, Sean Flavin. A few years later Sean married Becky Paul (Jesma and in Dispute, became simply “Cat”. Phil Smith’s daughter) who brought to the union two children a girl, Kate, and a son, Philip. Sean’s boys were already out of the nest. Recently Philip returned from Japan. He has been a student and a teacher of many fascinating subjects one of which is the Koto, a stringed Japanese musical instrument. He is on his way to Australia to a new job. His visit reminded me of an incident some years ago when Philip had matriculated to graduate studies in Japan and was home on a visit: The tale was told to me and I have fictionalized the situation as it may have happened: “I certainly enjoy having Philip home”, said Becky to the back of the newspaper as she placed a plate of eggs in front of it… “Hmmm….” Said the newspaper. The telephone rang, and Becky ran to answer it, stepping over various sleeping dogs and cats. (Our relationship is further strengthened by the Flavins’ profound love of animals. We have shared a feline who left our house in a huff over a new kitten.) “Is this the Philip Flavin residence?” “No, well yes, would you like to speak to him?” “No, mam, we just wondered what you want us to do with the cat” A short time later the young vacationer was sitting with his parents at the dining table “...and where did you plan to get the $150 Mitsui wants to release the animal?” screamed Becky, her normally placid exterior electric with rage. By then Sean had entered the discussion, “wait a minute, Becky, let Philip tell us about the cat, perhaps it is very rare and valuable”. Sean is an attorney and his analytical mind searches for a logical explanation to every problem. Philip sighed with relief, happy that his father had decided to mediate. “Well, Meatloaf….” “Meatloaf!? “Becky was accustomed to erudite and gentle names for Jane Roland is the Manager of The PACREP NEVERLAND BENEFIT SHOP animals and had christened hers as follows: Shy Ann, Daphne, and the cats, Balthazar at Forest Hill Plaza. We welcome volunteers, donations of goods and look forward and Minerva... “Well, you see, she is a Shinjuku alley cat” ... Shinjuku is a district in Tokyo like Greenwich Village. Philip and his friends had to seeing you at our new store. Gcr770@aol.com
Jane Roland
Animal Tales Other Random Thoughts
Launch of Jane’s Book is Imminent Great news for those of you who have been waiting for the book written by me, illustrated by Jennie. It has been published, thanks to Patricia Hamilton of Park Place Publications who did it as a “thank you” for my helping with Tales of Pacific Grove the second volume of which is in the works and awaiting your contribution. We will have a launching of “Tuesdays With Gene” and it will be on Amazon in a few days. If I say so myself it is a beautiful little book, a wonderful gift for children and for yourself. Told by our cat, Reggie..
The Carmel Foundation Presents “Birds – Poetry – Stories - Hoots and Whistles!”
Taelen Thomas is back at The Carmel Foundation! He brings his unique blend of storytelling and performance to explore the dynamic lives of local pelicans; the mysterious and startling skills of the mockingbird; the hoots and habits of owls and loons; and the table manners of young vultures. Details: · Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 2:30pm-4:00pm · The Carmel Foundation’s Diment Hall - SE Corner 8th & Lincoln, Carmel · This presentation is free and open to the public · Space is limited to 100 For more information, please contact Leticia Garcia, Director of Support Services at 831.620.8705 or lgarcia@carmelfoundation.org.
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Arroyo Seco Duck Race Fest
Arroyo Seca fire department will benefit from rubber duckies racing down the river. Spend the day with friends and beighbors and cheer the little guys on. The annual outdoor fun and fund-raising festival takes place April 28 — 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Coelho Ranch, 47201 Arroyo Seco Road Greenfield. • Buy a chance on a plastic river-racing duck (or buy as many as you want) and you could win from $100 to $1000. Bonus: You’ll help support Arroyo Seco Fire Department in the bargain. • Live music on the river: “Kings of the Valley” from Carmel Valley and “Cruz Control” from Santa Cruz. • BBQ chicken, beans, and corn on the cob: $5.00 for the Arroyo Seco Citizen’s Association (ASCA) members, $10.00 for non-members. Annual $25 ASCA membership available on site or online at www.arroyosecocitizensassociation-ca.org • Beer, soft drinks and water available for purchase. • Drone videos of the race and festivities available, filmed by Luke Dietz, of Flying Portraits, Inc. • Free parking and shuttle to the Arroyo Seco River ASCA is a non-profit 501(3)(c) corporation dedicated to raising funds to support the local fire department. All duck sponsorships are tax deductible. Fifty percent of all proceeds will go to support the Arroyo Seco Fire Station 20. This year the funds will be devoted to helping prospective firefighters undergo necessary training to become certified as volunteer firefighters. There are three ways to sponsor ducks — you don’t need to be at the event to win. • Go to Eventbrite to sponsor ducks. • Contact an ASCA Board Member to sponsor ducks. • Send a Personal Message ASCA at the Arroyo Seco Citizens Association on Facebook.
Pacific Grove hosting many events during the Steinbeck Festival A tour of Steinbeck’s Pacific Grove 11th St. cottage and “The Artists of Steinbeck’s World” shown at Trotter Galleries in Pacific Grove is on the Friday tour schedule of the annual Steinbeck Festival. Interested participants are asked to meet at the Rec Trail, 11th St. and Ocean View Ave. in Pacific Grove. Tours of Pacific Biological Laboratories, known as “Ed Ricketts’ Lab,” will occur at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., with talks by docents from the nonprofit Cannery Row Foundation. A free film, “Street of the Sardine,” will be shown at the InterContinental The Clement hotel beginning at 12:15 p.m. on Friday. The documentary by Eva Lothar is about Cannery Row in the 1970s. Festival seminar talks will be at Hopkins Marine Station Boat Works from 1-5 p.m. Friday, given by: - 1:30 p.m. Richard Astro, Provost Emeritus, Drexel University, and Edward F. Ricketts biographer, “Toni: A Remarkable Woman in a Remarkable Time: The Steinbeck-Ricketts Chronicle” - 2 p.m. Steve Palumbi, Professor of Biology, Stanford University, “The Women Who Rebuilt Monterey Bay” - 2:45 p.m. Stuart Chase, Executive Direc-
tor, Monterey Museum of Art, “Year of the Woman, 2018” - 3:15 p.m. Gavin Jones, Professor of English, Stanford University, “Fiction in the Lab: Steinbeck’s ‘The Snake’ and the Short Story Tradition” - 4 p.m. Dixie Dixon, Dorothea Lange’s daughter-in-law to son Daniel of 15 years, “Universal Language: Dorothea Lange, Photographer” - 4:45 p.m. Dr. Susan Shillinglaw, Professor of English, San Jose State University and Director of the National Steinbeck Center, “Wit and Whimsy: Steinbeck’s Three Wives” A trumpet tribute to Ed Ricketts Jr. (1923-2018) will be part of a pre-banquet reception at 5:15 p.m. Friday at Pacific Biological Laboratories and will include beer milkshakes and a wining jug. John Gregg, owner of the Western Flyer, will be guest speaker at the Cannery Row Banquet Friday evening at InterCcontinental The Clement hotel. Gregg will show a film “Progress on the Western Flyer, 2018.” Also speaking will be Sharon Brown Bacon, Carol Steinbeck’s step-daughter. Taelen Thomas and guitarist Steve Mortensen will be featured performers.
Fairyland at the Lyceum Come join us for a morning of guided activities exploring the world of fairies through art, music, and poetry. Children will make their own fairy houses out of natural materials, and take home a tiny terrarium. 2 Saturdays, May 26 and June 3 Grades K-3 Hours: 10:00am - noon Location: The Lyceum Instructors: Marie Gilmore and Sharon Nelson Fee: $40 per child
Small Town Photojournalism
with Tom Lehmkuhl, Conductor present
Let Me Fly Music of Palestrina, Haydn, Fauré, Thompson, Mechem, Dawson and Others
Two Venues
Saturday, May 5 • 8 PM Carmel Mission Basilica
& Sunday, May 6 • 3 PM
First United Methodist Church of PG Ticket sales online at www.icntori.org or call for reservations (831) 644-8012
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Biscotti, Like Mom Makes Sally Baho Post Cards from the Kitchen Mom’s Recipe Collection I called my mom the other day for her biscotti recipe; my mother has lived a few places in her life and has family all over; she has collected recipes from all those places and as she attends birthday parties, family reunions, from friends at work, etc. This biscotti recipe was from one particular Christmas spent at my uncle’s house in Wisconsin. His wife is a great cook and always has goodies around the house—and in the freezer for reserve—but especially biscotti when she has guests staying at her house. We decided it would be easiest for me to get it the next time I came over. So in the evening, as I stood next to her, she opened her recipe drawer in the kitchen in search of the biscotti recipe. Some people have a junk drawer where they disorganizedly store household miscellanea. My mom has a recipe drawer where she disorganizedly—to everyone else—stores her recipe collection. It’s not disorganized to her, she knows exactly where everything is…almost. There’s a date book from 1992 that she repurposed as a recipe book, May 2nd has her handwritten recipe for mustard glazed salmon, November 10th, no-bake chocolate cookies. On top of, behind, and in the pages of this date book, are pieces of paper with recipes written on them. Some are full 8.5x11 sheets of paper, folded in half, others folded in quarters; some are on single sheets from notepads of a charity she may donate to, “St. Jude’s” for example; all pay homage to the person who gave her the recipe with their name in the upper right corner; some are in Arabic, others French, and some English; most wrinkled and crinkled with time; and on rare occasion, some are stained from the batter she was mixing up or the dough she was kneading and stuck to her delicate fingers. She went through all of the papers and couldn’t find it. “I know it’s in here,” followed by a soft prayer to St. Anthony, the saint of lost things, under her breath. I reached around behind her and started going through the papers, one by one, “it’s on a big paper. In English,” she told me so I could quickly disregard the Arabic and French recipes and the ones on the colorful notepad paper. The second paper back from the front of the drawer was a full white sheet of paper folded in quarters, I opened it and there it was, in my mother’s lovely handwriting, the Biscotti recipe. Biscotti: Ingredients: 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 2 tsp. ground anise seed 3 eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder Heat oven to 350˚F. Prepare a cookie sheet by either buttering it or placing a piece of parchment paper on it. Mix the oil, sugar, and anise until combined well. Add eggs and vanilla and mix until soft like butter. Sift the flour and baking soda over the oil mixture and mix well. Split the dough in two equal-sized balls. Take one and roll it into a cylinder shape. Place on the prepared cookie sheet and press down to 1/2 inch thickness. Repeat with second piece of dough. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and change oven setting to broil or raise the temperature to 400˚F. While the oven heats, cut the dough into 1/2 inch slices and turn them onto their side, cut side up. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. If you prefer crispier, more golden-brown biscotti, bake a few minutes longer. I personally like mine just under crispy. Be sure to let cool thoroughly before storing or packaging to avoid soggy biscotti. Enjoy!
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Monterey Museum of Art Hosts Pacific Grove Assemblage Artist, Babs Hanneman In Special Exhibition Through May 15
The Monterey Museum of Art, celebrating the Year of the Woman, hosts a special show featuring the work of assemblage artist Babs Hanneman in its new FLUX gallery. The petite exhibition in a small room just off the entrance is ideal for Hanneman’s miniature scale, three-dimensional works which combine found objects of precious and, often, obscure nature. Tiny figurines juxtaposed with discarded household items become an exploration of the unknown, or perhaps an exercise in irony. Enchanting 3D dioramas with playful scenes pop from white canvas frames. The paned gallery window provides just enough light to add another dimension of shadow play. Growing up in art rich Holland, Hanneman learned to find art in everything that surrounds her. Opening her gallery/store, habitat, in Pacific Grove in 2014, Hanneman was able to start expressing herself through her art. There, her whimsical sculptures and other designs are mixed in with all those precious and not so precious finds from around the world. I tinker. It’s silly stuff really, Hanneman says modestly. In fact, her unique work has earned collectors from near and far. The Monterey Museum of Art is located at 559 Pacific Street in Monterey. The Museum is open every day but Wednesday from 11am to 5pm. The Monterey Museum of Art connects art and community, with an emphasis on participatory experiences built around the Museum’s strong collection of California and regional art. Exhibitions and programs of the highest quality are designed to engage and inspire visitors. For information contact Babs Hanneman at habitat, 831-236-4600. For information on the Monterey Museum of Art visit http://www.montereyart.org.
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Let it cool thoroughly before torying or packing to avoid soggy biscotti. And who wants soggy biscotti/
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What does God say about truth? Bill Cohen
Reasoning With God How much does God value the truth? Zech 8:16-17, “These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates: And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the Lord.” Apparently, God hates anything short of the truth. What more is there to say? Apparently, there is much more to say, for today we are surrounded by lies being passed on to us as the truth. The confusion about what really is the truth is overwhelming. So, can man create a truth better than God’s? 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.” Seems pretty clear, man cannot create a truth better than the one God has already given us, Prov 14:8, “The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.” Man is not smart enough, nor honest enough, to create a better truth, no matter how loud he screams, and any attempt to change the truth of God will end in tragedy, Prov 14:12, “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” and Gal 1:8-9, “But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.”
So, why then do we try to create our own truths? Ps 58:3, “The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.” We go astray because we are born selfish and never learn to reason with God, which would have freed us from the bondage of sin to the joy of salvation. Lying is just one of those bonds that lead us astray. The solution to this problem is simple, God asks us to reason with Him by studying His Word, daily, which allows us to use this new knowledge to move closer to Him and His truth; and away from sin, 2 Tim 2:15, “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Rightly dividing the Word of Truth leads us to our spiritual nature and His Holy Spirit, whom the Father has sent to guide us, Jn 16:13, “Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.” The Holy Spirit is not rewriting the truth; He is only guiding us to the truth. God asks us to verify everything that is brought to us as truth, even when the person bringing it seems to be an expert, even when God Himself brings it to us, 1 Thes 5:21, “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” It is interesting to note that God told us hundreds of years before it became a reality that today we would have a battle between what some present as science and God’s Word, 1 Tim 6:20-21, “O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called: Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen.” God has given us His truth to reason with, so that we might be able to discern the real truth, Acts 17:11, “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.” He calls us to reason, not to blind faith. Eph 4:15, “But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:” There is no reason to become self-righteous when speaking the truth of Christ, it is not our truth, it is the truth and Jesus died to give it to us while we were still sinners, Rom 5:8, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” God wants us to humbly give an answer based on the truth, 1 Pet 3:15, “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:” and to always do it lovingly, Jam 3:17, “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” Without hypocrisy means we live the truth of the Holy Spirit, which we so willingly share with others, Gal 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.” This is important because people are watching what we do, to help them decide whether they should reason with God, or not, and too many have presented the truth without living it. These hypocrites have become stumbling blocks to many. Jn 14:6, “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” Why does the truth rouse such hostility? Because people are afraid of what they do not understand and they have chosen to remain ignorant regarding God’s Word, 1 Cor 1:18, “For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.” Jn 8:31-32, “Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Here then is the truth that will lead us to Jesus, 1 Cor 15:3-4, “For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:” Once we believe He rose from the grave, the rest of the mystery of Christ comes into clear view, Rom 10:9, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.” God’s feeling about the truth can be summed up in this verse, 3 Jn 1:4, “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.” and Peter and John tell us how to respond to those who try to change it, Acts 4:19, “ But Peter and John answered and said unto them, Whether it be right in the sight of God to hearken unto you more than unto God, judge ye.” Amen! Comments, opposing opinions and suggestions for future topics are all welcome at bill@reasoningwithgod.com. e
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The falconer was hired to frighten sea gulls away from nesting on downtown buildings. But David Lindenthal-Cox’s bird doesn’t appear to frighten Tessa Hubbs, whose dad, Holger Hubbs, captured her curious face in this photo.
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Exploring P.G.’s Iconic Treasure Trove
Keepers of our Culture Ptrick Whithurst and Estrell Theoni
adorable and squeaky it is, we made our way to the Native Plant Garden and attempted to put it in the box. It resisted our efforts and settled in a tree instead. Soon it was gone. I sure hope that little bat’s doing all right these days. Life in Pacific Grove, Part II, is Coming!
Read more stories about favorite P.G. places, people and events in Life in Pacific Grove, available for purchase at the Pacific Grove Public Library and at Bookworks. Better yet, join your friends and neighbors in contributing a story to the second edition of Life in Pacific Grove. For details, go to lifeinpacificgrove.com and click on “2nd Edition” for story ideas and instructions on how to submit. The second edition will include longer essays with deeper connections by local authors, such as Randy Reinstedt, Gary Karnes, Joyce Krieg, Diane Tyrrel, Chris Swainson, Jeff Whitmore, Joyce Meuse, Rebecca Riddell, Rudy Fischer, William Neish and others. Topics range from city politics, hippie days, hootenanny, tai chi, social activism, the writing life, strong women and more. Patricia Hamilton, the creator of Life in Pacific Grove, is the publisher and editor for Park Place Publications, 591 Lighthouse Ave., #10, in P.G. For a free consultation for book editing and publishing, call Patricia at 831/6496640. Creative and dependable book services since 1982.
Guest Columnists: Patrick Whitehurst and Estrella Theoni “Keepers of Our Culture” congratulates Patrick Whitehurst on the publication of his new book of history and photographs, The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. Patrick is the former Communications Director at the museum and is now the Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for the Boys and Girls Club of Monterey County. Joining him as this week’s guest columnists is Estrella Theoni, Guest Services at the museum. Their stories may be found in the section on the P.G. Museum of Natural History, pages 415-424 in Life in Pacific Grove, the book of stories by P.G. residents and visitors published this past The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, as captured by local artist Keith Larson. October by Park Place Publications. Patrick Whitehurst: Day of the Gynandromorph My eyes aren’t the best, so I had to lean in close to examine the monarch butterfly. It flitted around, happy as can be, after waking up from its chrysalis transformation. The butterfly stretched its tangerine wings for the first time and made its way to a spot where the sun shone warmly through the windows of the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History. I watched it closely. It wasn’t my eyes. The monarch was a gynandromorph. Only I had no idea what the heck a gynandromorph was at the time. What I did know was this insect had a black spot on one hindwing, but not on the other. In fact, the inky lines on the wings, common to all monarch butterflies, looked thicker on the wing without the black spot. This is a common trait for female monarchs. The black spot is a common trait for males. So, which one was it? Male or female? As it turned out, this was both. The monarchs born in the Museum’s chrysalis chamber aren’t released into the wild due to genetic differences and the risk of introducing disease to the native western monarch population. “Farmed” monarchs are kept for display in the Museum’s lobby and when this monarch eventually died, we took it upstairs for further study—one that included the help of a professional entomologist. In entomology, a gynandromorph refers to an insect with both male and female characteristics. While rare in and of itself, finding a gynandromorph monarch butterfly is rarer still, the entomologist told us, which made the revelation in our own Museum pretty exciting. I followed its progress, from our curator to our collections staff, and watched the rare monarch become a permanent part of the Museum’s collection. Our collections staff took great care to preserve the specimen before mounting its small body to a base. The creation of an interpretive panel followed, one that described the amazing find for the public. Within a week, the gynandromorph became an official part of the Museum’s astounding collection and was soon on display with the rest of the Monarch exhibit. I showed it to everyone. Estrella Theoni: Tales from the Front Desk I have a fulltime position manning the front desk for the P.G. Museum and as a result, I’m the main face most people see when they walk in. Whether they’re guests, students, or volunteers, they usually say “hello” before continuing inside. Sometimes they arrive carrying something. Sometimes it could be a shopping bag, but often they’ve got something they’d like identified, or they have something they’d like to donate to the collection. One afternoon, a guest carrying such a package arrived. My first thought was, “Oh, another dead bird.” We have many dead birds, mostly donations. He asks if the Museum would like it. I ask him what it is. Between his accent and my deafness, I think he’s saying it’s a bug or a beetle of some kind. I think, “Well, we could probably take a beetle, let’s have a look.” I take a look. It’s not a bug. It is, inside a clear container, a live, little brown bat (myotis lucifugus). I politely tell him that we do not accept live animals and, if he found it injured, the SPCA would have been a better option. I ask him why he thought to bring it here and he replies, “Oh, about ten years ago I brought a snake and you guys took that.” Okay. Patiently, he waits while I call down to the education staff. We do not, of course, accept the bat in our collection, but our garden has a bat box. After cooing over how
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Humpty Dumpty Housing—Part 10
Campaign kicks off to help Gathering for Women open new Day Center in Monterey
Housing the Monterey Peninsula’s homeless women is the only major service not provided by the Gathering for Women. If you’re intrigued by the current 400-500-person community of homeless women on the peninsula, join me in a brief tour and visit Franklin Avenue at Calle Principal, where the San Carlos Hotel once stood like a sunflower-gold surveillance tower dividing the Upper and Lower Alvarado districts of downtown Monterey. Upper Alvarado was the business block. Lower Alvarado ran from Franklin Avenue to Fisherman’s Wharf. It was lined with snooker shacks and pool parlors. Pan and low ball card halls, and the fabled greasy-spoon, the Café de Alvarado, where everything tasted like fried onions, filled the block. Lower Alvarado’s flop stops, whore houses and bait-and-tackle shops are gone. Only the old theater remains. Old salts crashed on the street. Homeless women were non-existent. Revisiting the San Carlos Hotel My memory of the San Carlos Hotel reopened as I entered its successor, the modern Marriott Hotel, on Thursday, April 26, at 7 a.m. as a guest at the “Open Your Heart” community breakfast. Sponsored by Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), the sitdown banquet kicked off Gathering for Women’s first capital campaign to raise funds with which to open the doors of its new Day Center by mid-June 2018. As I entered the cavelike entry to the lobby, I recalled the 1964 Rotary convention that booked me on short notice after their featured after-dinner act reneged. While a volunteer church organist plinked a jazzy rendition of “The Old Rugged Cross” on an upright piano, I spun a pseudo Dance of the Seven Veils, then fled the beer-cheer huzzahs with my scarves and volunteer’s honorarium. Wow! A lot has changed in 54 years! From the 10th floor, the Alvarado District’s countless homeless persons aren’t visible at all. The view from the Marriott’s 10th-floor Ferrante Room made me feel I was on a platform in paradise viewing the wharf, boat harbor and Alvarado Districts now rising vertically rather than horizontally as in Café de Alvarado’s $1 blue-plate-special days. Fresh-cut fruit in fluted glass This elegant $35-per-plate breakfast starred china, silverware, steaming coffee, and bacon, sausage and eggs without a hint of fried onions. The agenda featured Karina Rusk, Master of Ceremonies; Dr. Steven Packer, President/CEO of CHOMP; Michael Reid, Co-founder of the Fund for Homeless Women; Ann Mahoney, Board Member of the Peggy and Jack Baskin Foundation; Greg Jaimison, Board Member, Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Representing the Gathering for Women were Kimberly Gilbert, volunteer; Jennifer Dalton, Executive Director; and Carol Greenwald, President, Board of Directors, who captivated the audience by relating this almost-perfect reprise of GFW’s first four years: “We opened at San Carlos Cathedral Hall on April 1, 2014. The first week we had 17 guests. . .” Excerpts follow: The Gathering’s History by Carol Greenwald In early 2014, a small group of women learned there were as many as 350 homeless women living on the Monterey Peninsula and decided to do something about it. With a $12,000 grant from Fund for Homeless Women, they planned a simple weekly hot luncheon to see if there really were 350 homeless women, to learn why they were homeless, and what they needed to improve their lives. The original 105 volunteers were trained to approach the women as equals and recognize each as a person of worth. . . to encourage their hopes, never judge them, and respect their right to self-determination. . . the volunteers keep in mind each guest’s unique culture. . . and engage with the women to learn about their needs Feminine hygiene products needed, especially Depends
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Homeless in Paradise
Carol Greenwald, President Gathering for Women’s Board of Directors
The second week, we had 35 guests, and each week thereafter it grew. Our programming has grown to include the opening of a small service center near downtown Monterey where we serve breakfast and lunch three days a week. A fourth lunch continues to be served at the Unitarian Universalist Church every Tuesday. We distribute clothing and personal care items, provide Case Management and Navigation services and offer Medical care through a partnership with CHOMP’s Mobile Clinic. We provide enrichment activities. . . and focus on health and safety of our women guests while housing is being developed . . . The wonderful, but unintended consequence of our work was the development of a community where the women feel welcomed, valued, respected, and safe. One woman wrote: “I am lonely and feel worthless at times. . . My heart is broken just like my spirit. But I am thankful to the wonderful ladies at the Gathering who care. . .” A homeless woman is up to four times more likely to experience violence .
Monterey County Joins National Statewide Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
The County of Monterey has taken an important step in the fight against the national and statewide opioid crisis. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors has retained the national law firm of Baron & Budd and a joint venture of law firms to initiate litigation against manufacturers and distributors responsible for the opioid epidemic across the country and in Monterey County. Monterey County joins a consortium of several dozen California Counties that are working together to take a stand for communities and counties that represent approximately nine million California residents. The intended legal action will include a taxpayer and cost recovery action in addition to equitable relief to help mitigate and prevent current and future problems. “Doctors and patients were misled by the opioid manufactures and our citizens are paying the price with uncontrolled addiction. The taxpayer funds used to respond to the opioid epidemic are substantial,” says Monterey County Counsel Charles McKee. “The County seeks to recovery these costs because local government services have been subsidizing the impact of the opioid epidemic, which was created by irresponsible multi-billion dollar corporations which have placed profits over public safety.” The California county consortium and its counsel have developed evidence that many of the nation’s largest drug manufactures pushed highly addictive, dangerous opioids—deliberately misinforming doctors by claiming that patients using the drugs rarely experience addiction. The expected manufacturer Defendants include Purdue Pharma; Teva Ltd. (which acquired pharmaceutical maker Cephalon, Inc. in 2011); Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson); Endo Health Solutions, Inc.; Allergan PLC; and Mallinckrodt. Drugs manufactured by these companies
include, but are not limited to: OxyContin, Actiq, Fentora, Duragesic, Nucynta, Nucynta ER, Opana/Opana ER, Percodan, Percocet, Zydone, Kadian and Norco. The consortium will also seek recovery from three of the nation’s largest drug distributors – Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen, and McKesson Corp. – which failed to monitor, identify and report suspicious activity in the size and frequency of opioid shipments to pharmacies, in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act. The County’s entire legal team includes the law firms of Baron & Budd; Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty & Proctor; Powell & Majestro; Greene Ketchum Bailey Farrell & Tweel; Hill, Peterson, Carper, Bee & Deitzler; McHugh Fuller Law Group. The firms currently represent over 300 cities and counties throughout the United States. Baron & Budd serves as lead counsel to approximately 80 percent of the municipalities that have filed suit against pharmaceutical distributors for opioid-related claims. For more information, please contact Monterey County Counsel Charles McKee
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Ever-Popular Patrons’ Show Opens May 4
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Pacific Grove Art Center’s popular Patrons’ Show will open May 4 with a free, public First Friday reception from 7-9 p.m. and with the Jazz Cats performing. The new exhibits at 568 Lighthouse Ave. remain open until June 28. The Patrons’ Show features a wide range of artwork and media, all generously donated by Art Center patrons and local artists. The art is offered in three categories to suit all tastes and budgets: Master ($250 ticket), Ascending ($100 ticket), and Aspiring ($50 ticket). Every ticket holder is guaranteed to win a piece of art because the Art Center matches the number of tickets sold to the exact number of donations. “Our purpose at the nonprofit Pacific Grove Art Center is to Educate, Appreciate, Exhibit, Encourage, and Inspire,” said board president Adrianne Jonson. “Admission to the PGAC is made possible through your donations and critical to our success as a nonprofit is The Patrons’ Show, one of our biggest fundraisers. Join with us in this fundraising event as together we build community through creativity.” Also opening at the May 4 event will be the dreamscapes of Erin Lee Gafill and the collaboration of printmakers Nora and bfurbush, along with colorful abstracts by Ed Smiley and four individual works of the Pacific Grove High School AP Art Class The new exhibits are: “Earth, Sky, Water:” oil paintings by Erin Lee Gafill, Dyke Gallery Noro & bfurbush - Convergence, Annand Gallery Eyeful: The Colorful Abstracts of Ed Smiley, Boyer Gallery Pacific Grove High School AP Art Class Exhibit, Small Halls
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