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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 •
Fridays
Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM •
Saturdays
Dance at Chautauqua Hall •
Reopening - Page 10
Beat the Heat - Page 4
Pacific Grove’s
Beginning June 15
Lovers Point Music Series 5:30-7:00 Beach House Cafe •
Saturday, July 7
Saturday Book Sale at the PG Library in the arcade; 10:00am – 4:00pm. We will feature RECORDS this time along with many genres of books. All proceeds go to support the PG Library. •
Sunday, July 8
Obon Festival Exhibits, Entertainment, Food 1186 Noche Buena Seaside Noon-6 •
Sunday, July 8
Free Concert of Spirituals 4 PM First Baptist Church 246 Laurel Ave., Pacific Grove •
Saturday July 14
Hootenanny 7-9:30 PM PG Art Center 568 Lighthouse Ave.
• Monday, July 16
Four Noble Truths 6:30pm-8:30pm Manjushri Dharma Center 724 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove •
Saturday, August 4
Peace Lanterns 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Lovers Point Beach Cove, Ocean View Blvd. at 17th St., Pacific Grove
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Inside Other Random Thoughts................... 11 The Ark Lady...................................... 4 BaleyWik.......................................Dark Cartoon.................................... 2, 5, 11 FYI.................................................... 19 Financial.......................................... 16 Gray Eminence..............................Dark Homeless in Paradise........................ 17 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 12 Legal Notices.............................. 14, 15 Obituary............................................. 7 Opinion.............................................. 9 Planning for the Next Generation..... 16 Police Log.......................................... 5 Postcard from the Kitchen..............Dark Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Reasoning with God........................... 8 Sanctuary of the Soul.....................Dark Sports............................................... 14 Spotlight........................................... 16
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STR Owners file Suit Against City On June 27, 2018, two couples who own licensed non-hosted short term rentals filed suit in Monterey County Superior Court against the City of Pacific Grove and Pacific Grove city officials acting in their official capacities. The suit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief from the city. The city's STR lottery was held May 22, 2018 and more than 50 licensed STR owners were advised they will not be renewed next year, including the plantiffs, William and Susan Hobbs as well as co-plaintiffs Donald and Irma Shirkey. William and Susan Hobbs own “Sea Dance,” an oceanfront property that has been licensed to conduct short-term rentals since 2013. Susan’s family has owned Sea Dance since her parents purchased it more than 50 years ago. Susan obtained a short-term rental license from the city and began to offer the home as a short term rental to help the family afford the costs of an assisted living care facility, to which her mother moved in 2013. Based on planning that they would be able to recover the costs of repairs through short-term rentals, Susan and William worked daily for two months and spent an estimated $50,000, dipping into savings, to turn the aged home into an oceanfront vacation home. Susan inherited the home when her mother passed away six months later. “Because she had put considerable resources into fixing the home and because she wanted to keep the home for their own future use as a primary residence, Susan continued to offer the home for rent on a short-term basis. Sea Dance is a popular rental home and has received no formal complaints. Yet thanks to the city’s recent lottery, William and Susan will lose their short-term rental license next year. They fear they will have to sell the home because they will no longer be able to afford to keep it,” according to the filing attorney, the (Barry) Goldwater Institute. Fellow plaintiffs Donald and Irma Shirkey purchased a second home in 1999 for their children and grandchildren to use when they visit Pacific Grove. In order to cover the costs of their second home, and to help them maintain their primary residence, they decided to rent the home out when their family was not occupying it. “Short-term rentals are more lucrative, but also more practical for Donald and Irma since they like to be able to offer the home to their children and grandchildren when they visit. So when the city began licensing short-term rentals in April 2010, Donald and Irma were one of the first to apply for and receive a license,” according to their attorneys. “To offer the home as a shortterm rental, Donald and Irma made repairs and improvements, including installing new
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Mr. and Mrs. America: Happy 4th of July!
Among the dozens who enjoyed a perfect day for a 4th of July celebration at Caledonia Park were these folks, decked out in their patriotic regalia. There was barbecue, a bounce house for the kids, and music by local favorite, Firefly. More pictures next week. This photo by Neil Jameson.
This is Not the Way to Conserve Water
A CalAm meter in the vicinity of Ocean View Blvd. and Siren Street failed on Tues., July 3 and spewed water into the air. It has been capped and will be repaired shortly - again. Photo by Webster Slate of Simon Shapiro and his dad, Gennadi.
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decks and replacing and upgrading appliances. Although they often rent their two-story, single-family home as a single unit, this year the city required them to obtain a second short-term rental license for the small guest quarters over the garage. While the upstairs guest quarters offer extra privacy for guests traveling in groups, it is very small and is not viable as a stand-alone rental for many guests. Yet because of the lottery, next year Donald and Irma will be limited to just renting out the small guest unit upstairs.” They have received ni complaints on their property either. Their attorney says if they can’t rent the main home as well, they may no longer be able to afford to keep their home. The hearing will be held on Oct 30 at 9:00AM in courtroom 15 (Hon. Susan J. Matcham). A petition from critics of vacation rentals qualified for the November ballot and will ask for a ban on existing short-term rentals in residential districts in Pacific Grove, while preserving those in the coastal zone where the Coastal commission has supported a limit on the number of short term rentals but has asked Pacific Grove not to ban them. City Attorney Dave Laredo says the City has been served, but the City Council has not yet met and given direction. He expects they will order a response.
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Mary Adams will hold a Car Week Meeting in Advance
Notice from Fifth District Supervisor: The upcoming Car Week (August 18 -26) will bring many visitors and activities to Monterey County. As locals, we balance the positive impacts and excitement with the intermittent frustrations caused by a major international event coming to town. “With the majority of activity set to occur in the Fifth District, I thought it appropriate to host a focused community meeting to help you prepare. In addition to outlining the economic impact to our county, our Car Week Community Meeting will: • Overview the comprehensive calendar of planned events; • Highlight events permitted by the County of Monterey; • Demo Monterey County Connect - your tool for reporting issues and requesting services; and • Enable you to ask questions and share your concerns. “Please join me on July 11, 2018 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for an informative presentation and lively discussion. We will convene in the Laguan Seca Pavilion, located at 1021 Monterey-Salinas Highway. Representatives from the various organizations involved in readying our community for Car Week will be in attendance.”
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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 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.
For more information see the website [pgautorally.org], or contact david.a.laws@gmail.com
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported at Canterbury Woods
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Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal Your Community NEWSpaper newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription. Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson Regular Contributors: Gary Baley • Mike Clancy • Bill Cohen • Scott Dick • Ron Gaasch • Diane Guerrero • Patricia Hamilton • Neil Jameson • Kyle Krasa • Keith Larson • Dixie Layne • Peter Mounteer • Wanda Sue Parrott • Jean Prock • Vanessa Ramirez • Jane Roland • Patrick Ryan • Katie Shain • Peter Silzer •Joan Skillman Staff Magician: Dan Bohrman Distribution: Amado Gonzales Advertising and Motorsports Features: Webster Slate Cedar Street Irregulars Alex, Bella, Ben, Benjamin, Chianti, Coleman, Corbin, Dezi, Griffin, Holden, Jay, Jeremiah, Jesse, Judy, Justice, Megan M, Nate, Reid, Ryan, Taelin, Theo, Tom, Spencer
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Week ending 06/4/18- 9:00 AM............ 0.00" Total for the season............................. 12.87" 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 7/5/18............... .03" Near Lovers Point Total for the 7/1/18). ............ 0" Dataseason reported by(since John Munch at 18th St. Last week low12/07/16.......................... temperature................ 52.9° Week ending .19"F Last week high temperature............... 72.0° Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 5.42"F Last year rain (07/01/17-7/5/17)........................ Last week low temperature..................41.50F” Last week high temperature.................63.5 F
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New Event ‘Page Turners Book Fest’ to Feature More Than 40 Local Authors
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More than 40 Central Coast authors will display and sell their books at the first “Page Turners Book Fest” on Sunday, July 15, at the Monterey Elks Lodge, 150 Mar Vista. The free public event is co-sponsored by the Central Coast Writers group and the local Elks Lodge. Drawing for free books, from non-participating authors, will be held throughout the afternoon. From 1 to 2 p.m., “How to Write a Thriller Novel” will be discussed by D.S. Kane in the Lodge conference room. Kane, a covert intelligence agent for more than a decade, is author of the “Spies Lie” novel series. Between 2 and 5 p.m., authors will exhibit their books and chat with the public in the ocean-view Elks banquet room. A wide variety of books will be available for purchase at “below Amazon” prices, such as mysteries, children’s books, thriller novels, memoirs, spy stories, poetry, romance and fantasy sci-fi tales. “It will be a great time to pick up reasonably-priced books for later gifts,” said Margie McCurry, volunteer event chair. “Authors will be pleased to sign each book – either personally to you, or to someone who will receive it as a gift.” A no-host bar and snacks will be available. Part of each participating author’s registration fee will be a donation to the Food Bank at Veterans Transition Center at Fort Ord, and a donation box at the event will give the public an opportunity to also make a VTC gift. “VTC provides a full range of healthy, nutritious options to over one hundred people per month,” said Kurt Schake, Executive Director, “and we have just expanded our Food Bank area so we can feed more Veterans and families. These funds will help us grow and serve more in need.” Among authors exhibiting will be Tony Albano, Gaila Baron, Richard Burns, Maxine Carlson, Jill Cody, Joshua Converse, Don Craghead, Steven Reed Dahlquist, Pat DuVal, Kyle Ferdinand. Patrick Flanigan, Jess Hanks, Eboni Harris/E. Ardell, Daian Hennington, Peter Hiller/Jo Mora Trust, Ned Huston, Kymberlie Ingalls, Victoria M. Johnson, Linda Sonrise Jones, Linda Kane, D.S. Kane, K.D. Keenan, Wes Kelley, Sam Kier, Duncan McCullam, Moss McKenzie, Jeff McKown, Henry Marchand (Monterey Peninsula College Creative Writing info table), Claudia Melendez-Salinas, T.J. Moran, Elizabeth Murray, Alana Myles, Jeanette Nicely, Jeanne Olin, Diana Y. Paul, Marcia Rosen, Mark Seitman, Laurie Sheehan (Central Coast Writers info table), Russell Sunshine, Nancy Swing, Jason Warburg, JW Winslow, T.C. Zmak and Rosemarie Zarkan.
Financial Abuse: It Can Happen to You! Talk Aug. 1 at Monterey Public Library On Wednesday, August 1, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Cynthia Healy, CPA, Certified Fraud Examiner, will present a program about the most common fraudulent schemes against older adults and tips for protection against financial elder abuse. Learn how to plan for the future from a local expert. Cynthia is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), & a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). She has a BS in Business Administration from California State University-San Bernardino. She is the President of Security Financial Advisors and the visionary for GoGrey.com. Cynthia has over 30 years of experience in Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Tax, Family Office, and Trustee Services. She has served on the Board on Alliance on Aging. She has professional memberships with the California Society of CPAs, AICPA, Society of Certified Senior Advisors, and the American Certified Fraud Examiners. Cynthia has worked closely with law enforcement, government agencies, and the public to provide knowledge about financial elder abuse. She can be reached at chealy@securityadv.com, (831) 655-3716, and http://securityadv.com/ GoGrey.com was created for the purpose of providing education and information about the crimes of financial elder abuse. It’s mission is to raise awareness & increase protection of seniors from crimes of financial elder abuse. Future Financial Awareness Workshop The 10 Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them with Eric N. Holk, Esq. on August 8, 2018, Wednesday, 6 – 7:30 pm, Monterey Public Library Community Room This event is part of The Next Chapter: Designing Your Ideal Life lecture series sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Monterey Public Library Endowment Committee. Adults are invited to attend. Admission is free, and reservations are required. Call (831) 646-5632 or email thongchu@monterey.org. The Monterey Public Library is located at 625 Pacific Street, Monterey.
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• July 6, 2018
Summer Pet Safety Tips: Help Pets Beat the Heat Diana L. Guerrero
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ARKlady.com About ARKlady: Diana L Guerrero (aka ARKlady) lives on the Central Coast of California by the sea. An author, animal whisperer and wildlife interpreter, her first word was “fish.” Known locally as “DGinPG,” she is a friend of the furred, feathered and finned. With a goal of enriching the lives of animals (both wild and tame) and empowering the humans that love them, she shares a lifetime of
professional experience and specialty training with animal lovers--who are not only passionate about animals but that want to make a difference in their lives and in the world in which they live. Is that is you? Consider this an invitation to join her at http://bit.ly/ AskArkLadyFB for a new type of animal adventure--those designed to change animal lives and to change yours in the process.
“Escape From Apartheid” by Frank R. Southers Now Off the Press
Helping pets beat the heat is a big concern during the summer season. This is especially important for canines traveling with parents during a holiday or weekend getaway. Dogs cannot sweat to cool down and so can face complications of heat stroke fairly quickly when temperatures get above 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Did you know that vehicles can become a pet death trap in 10 minutes or less? Most people don’t realize that the inside temperature of a vehicle can soar to deadly levels for pets in a very short time. Need hot weather tips? Bring your pet into a cooler area during the heat of the day and make sure that all animals have access to cool, fresh water and can escape into shade. Outdoor kennels should also contain ample amounts of shaded areas so they remain cool. Consider using child wading pools and allowing access to cool basement areas as other pet cooling options. Add ice cubes to the water dish or provide a chilled bowl that dispenses cold water. Dogs with short muzzles, senior or overweight pets require additional care and effort since they are more susceptible to heat related problems. Consider taking First Aid for Pets and ask your veterinarian about any emergency procedures you can take for animals in distress. Cooling Aids: Hot weather and heat are hard on precious pets. Fortunately, using common sense and taking some pet precautions can go a long way to avoiding problems. One of the best strategies is to observe your animal and his or her behavior. For instance, be alert to panting and the licking of paw pads since it means your pooch is trying to cool down. Avoid trouble by making it a habit to park in the shade and use windshield shields to keep cars cooler. If you must travel by vehicle, run the air conditioner prior to loading any animal. Always refrain
from leaving any pet in an enclosed vehicle where the heat can rise to dangerous levels in just minutes. Develop habits to avoid the heat of the day such as taking excursions during the early morning or early evening. This simple action prevents paw pad burns and keeps your pet comfortable. Carry fresh, cool water for drinking and find creative ways to provide shade. A cool collar or cooling coat helps reduce the body temperature of your precious pet and are easy to use. Misting an animal or making time for a swim can also be cooling, refreshing and relaxing! Summer Cuts: To shave or not to shave? That is the question many pet owners ask during hot weather. Although some people think that it might be a good option, it isn’t always the best practice since, if the coat is kept clean and in good condition, it is better to leave it as is. Of course there are exceptions! Did you know that the hair or fur actually serves as insulation to help critters in both cold and hot weather? This is why shaving the animal could thwart this vital role of the coat. Of course, there are always some cases where you might want to strip down the fur but be alert to the pros and cons of doing so. Irregular grooming practices contribute to animal discomfort and might require the stripping off a dirty, matted coat. However, regular grooming keeps pets free of tangles, mats, and burs, seeds pods, and twigs while also helping optimize the properties of the coat. Ideally, an animal should be brushed daily. Bathing once or twice a month is usually enough unless your critters are active in the outdoors or swim regularly and so need additional help with clean up because of those activities. Questions? Call (831) 291-3355 | Email Ask@TheArkLady.com | Visit
Frank R. Southers of Carmel By-The-Sea is a Texas trial lawyer and author of five novels about lawyers. In this historical novel, the ultra-nationalist Afrikaner Party loses the popular vote but legally wins the most seats in Parlaiment in 1948 to control the South African government. Sound familiar? It enacts Apartheid laws making it easier for whites but more miserable for blacks, coloreds and Asians. Nelson Mandela leads non-violent protests but the government responds with more harsh laws and more violence and, like the Nazi Gestapo, threatens the protestor’ family members with punishments -- even though whites are outnumbered 12 to 1. The characters in the novel are preparing for a race war. Do black lives matter? How can one scape from Apartheid? Since history repeats itself, will racial oppression advance with ultra-nationalists in control of the government? Is there a lesson here for today’s America? Cover design by Patricia Hamilton. All novels are available in paperback and Kindle at amazon.com or on order from your bookseller.
Four Noble Truths to be Taught July 16
Monday, July 16, 2018 marks the Tibetan holy day of Chokhor Duchen, honoring the day that the Buddha Shakyamuni first taught the Four Noble Truths. We will celebrate with a public talk on the Four Noble Truths given by resident monk and teacher Khenpo Karten Rinpoche. Please join us for this very special occasion! Free event, all welcome. Four Noble Truths Monday, July 16, 2018 6:30pm-8:30pm Manjushri Dharma Center 724 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove More information: http://manjushridharmacenter.org or 831-901-3156 or support@manjushridharmacenter.org
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Webster Slate 6/23-Saterday 2339 \David Ave. - Mr Gregorio Giron Sangerman was involved in a vehicle collision. He was determined to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision. His vehicle was towed away before he was booked. 6/24- Sunday Good Samaritans rock. Thank you! 1005-David Ave. – There was a citizens assist at the Lucky’s. The subject walked away. Present Tense Bummer 2106 \ Forest Ave. – Dispatched to a past tense hit and run. It’s miller time- in jail 2141\ 17 Mile drive. – Ms. Candice Miller was arrested for public intoxication. 6/25- Monday. We hope you are okay 0213- Pico Ave. A male juvenile had a medical problem and was transported to the hospital. We hope you get a license 1100 Forest Ave. – Mr. Manuel Delgadillo was pulled over because of vehicle code violations. He was driving without a license. He was cited. Here is the pattern I have been able to discern. Young men go to jail and it is awful. Whilst in jail these young men dream of walking on the beach, of the backyard they have neglected; as soon as they: can. This reporter can guess that, the frequency of this same scenario more than implies a pattern. This kind of entry continues to be sad. Fair, though sad. 12:57 PM.-Piedmont Ave. – Contacted subject sleeping in a vehicle. A search revealed the suspect was in possession of Heroin, Methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. This is in direct violation of his probation terms. So the subject was arrested taken to jail where he was booked. Casing the meat department-see below. 1506-Forest Ave. – There was suspicious activity at the Safeway. Two subjects suspected of stealing items. There was not enough information to make an arrest. However both suspects were identified. PGPD reponds with fire 1605- Forest Ave. – Responded with fire for a dog in a vehicle whose owner was transported to CHOMP. A records check was done and met with negative results for family in the area to care for the dog. A check of the neighborhood yielded negative results as well. The dog was removed from the car and transported to the city yard for safekeeping. The vehicle was left in the parking lot in front of the store. On 6/27/18 the dog was transported to the ASPCA for safekeeping. 6/26 The victim can’t be sure- I’ll guess the vehicle was un-locked. 0240- Vandalism\ Hillcrest Ave. – dispatched to a possible vehicle burglary that had just occurred. Sounds like the vehicle was unlocked though empty. 0631- Hillcrest- Unknown suspect tampered with the victim’s vehicles. This is why we here advocate the liberal use of the PARKING BRAKE after pointing the front wheels towards the curb. 0802 – Forest Ave. - An unattended vehicle collided with private property. The package phantom strikes again! Country Club Gate – Unknown suspect(s) took the victim’s delivered package. Our PGPD does not take kindly to suspicious. 1601-12th Street. – Suspicious circumstances were reported.
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PG welcomes new Villain! The MEAT THIEF! Marauding Meat Mephistopheles make Mayhem menacing meat lockers in High STEAKS crime spree. This reporter calls out to PGPD for a new branch of local law enforcement I have named The MEAT FORCE. Officers on foot patrol will become known as Street Meat patrol, or Meat Beat. We’ll need Detectives too, so we’ll call them Meat Dicks. I’ll get to write headlines like MEAT DICK HOT ON THE TAIL OF MEAT LIFTER! When this new Shoulder is formed I will personally write the new Colum: Slate’s Meat Beat, if I can pull it off. I’m sure the new MEAT FORCE will give me a hand. If they are not too busy GRILLING Suspects. Well I hope we can enjoy a good ribbing from time to time, in this classic bit of Theater in the Ground Round. Acting Field Commander who is under cover, warns citizens to put your meat in the freezer. 4:01p.m.-Forest Ave. – Unknown male suspected of stealing meat from grocery store. 6/27 All too common an occurrence 0119-Junipero Ave. – A vehicle collided with a parked vehicle, then fled the scene. No suspect information available. This is the most frequent, or common of entries. 1502- Ocean View Blvd - At the above date and time a woman came into the PGPD to report that she had lost personal property at the above location. No matching items in our system. Nothing further. Two in a row 1557-Pine Ave. - At the above date and time, the reporting party came into the PGPD to report that she had lost personal property. No matching items in our system. Nothing further. SEE ABOVE 2008-Asilomar Ave. - Mr. Jordi Sierra Barragan subject was transported to county jail for violating his probation terms. Our PGPD does not like “possibly”. 2242- Moreland Ave. - Subject transported to hospital. Possibly a battery victim but unable to confirm at this time. 6/26/2018 Our PGPD is pro-child. 0917 Info in possible child abuse \ Grove Acre Ave. - Child protective services referral. 1200 Info in cps referral \ Grove Acre Ave. - CPS referral. Package phanton strikes yet again! 1530 488 Pc petty theft \ Country Club Gate (?). - Unknown suspect(s) took the victim’s delivered package. Smile, you’re going to ejoy watching Candid Camera in jail! 2018 -lighthouse Ave. - The reporting party believes a former employee entered business and stole money and a lock box containing keys. Theft caught on camera. Suspect information available. What if the medical alert bracelet says AMNESIA? 1310- Ocean View Blvd. - A medical alert bracelet was found on the bike path near lovers point. The item was brought to the PGPD and was booked for safe keeping. Owner information was not able to be obtained. Not on my watch! Here we go again! Don’t worry Good old #31 is just fine. Source at PGPD expresses concern and frankly bemusement. Stay tuned. 1015 484 pc theft \ 8th Street. - Theft of trash can-no suspect information
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Children’s Programs at the Library All programs at the Pacific Grove Library For more information call 648-5760. Tuesday, July 10 • 11:00 am Stories for PreSchool (ages 2-5)
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
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
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Gentrain Society Lectures
The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring these free public lectures in July and August, 2018. For lengthier descriptions and illustrations for these talks please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, July 18, 2018 Gentrain Society Lecture: The Murder Of Rasputin: A Staged Reading, by Carol Marquart Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $3.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 This is the story of Grigori Efimevich Rasputin, murdered on December 17, 1916. A simple Siberian peasant, Rasputin became many things to many people. To his assassin, Prince Felix Yusupov, he was an imposter and the Antichrist who crawled out of the Dark Ages. To the Czarina, he was a prophet and healer. To his daughter, Maria, he was a holy but imperfect man. What was the source of Rasputin’s power, and why did his gruesome murder mark the beginning of the end of Tsarist Russia? Carol Marquart, playwright, is fascinated with the lives of famous people and revolutionary thinkers. Using local actors, she has presented staged readings of her writings all over the Monterey Peninsula. Her character studies include Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Mark Twain, The Duchess of Windsor, William Randolph Hearst, J. Paul Getty, Bette Davis, Louella Parsons, Hedda Hopper, Mabel Dodge Luhan and now, Rasputin. Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Gentrain Society Lecture: Bodie – Good Times and Bad: A New Photo Technique Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $3.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 The photographs of Will Furman bring together a lifetime of immersion in film, drama, theater, music and photography. “While the American landscape and animals has been a major focus, my desire to make people feel the spirit of places I photograph has led me on related explorations,” says Furman. “Bodie - Good Times and Bad” is his new book, featuring Furman’s photography and historic photos along with text by Nicholas Clapp. The book introduces Furman’s “Inside-Out” technique, single exposure photographs that capture the vibrant spirit still alive in the historic towns of the west. Shooting through a window while simultaneously capturing the reflection in the glass often creates the appearance of a double exposure, but it is actually one image. The viewer feels they are back in time themselves, making the experience fresh and captivating. The book has captured the attention of many prominent historians. Furman has a long background in the commercial art world that prepared him for becoming a fine art photographer. He received a B.A. and M.A. from San Francisco State University in Television and Motion Pictures. Furman has directed and photographed hundreds of film and television productions, and numerous live music shows. He is also a cabaret singer, musician and performer. Through his involvement in the arts he has developed a distinct eye that captures the drama, serenity and magic of nature and the world around him. Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Gentrain Society Lecture: Ocean Science and Technology at MBARI Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free: MPC Parking $3.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Steve Etchemendy, retired Director of Marine Operations at MBARI (Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute), will provide an overview of the ocean science and technology at MBARI. This talk will discuss the changing ocean, the K-T extinction event, exploring the Arctic and Antarctic oceans, ocean mapping and fault zones, and the weird and wonderful behavior of sea life. Right in the heart of Monterey Bay exists one of the most prominent ocean science and technology institutes in the world. MBARI, largely funded by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, has developed ROVs (Remotely Operated Vehicles), AUVs (Autonomous Underwater Vehicles), MARS (Monterey Accelerated Research System), and the ESP (Environmental Sample Processor). MBARI scientists use these tools to explore and to understand the complex changes that are happening to the world oceans. Steve received his degree in Geological Oceanography at the University of Washington in 1972. After repaying his Army scholarship by serving as an officer for six years, he went to work for Oceaneering International, and in 1982 achieved a world record for deepest dive in a one-man submersible named WASP. Later he spent four years as a manned submersible (Alvin) pilot for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. In1989 he was hired by MBARI and was their Director of Marine Operations for the next 26 years.
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Rotary Announces New District Governor
Monika Fewtrell is the new Governor of Rotary International’s District 5230 which includes all of Monterey, Fresno, Kings and Tulare Counties. Rotary is an international organization of volunteers who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. The Rotary International Vision is: “Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves”. The Rotary International theme for this year is “Be the Inspiration” and Fewtrell’s theme for District 5230 is “Every Service Matters.” Fewtrell joined Rotary in 2001 and has held a variety of posts including Club President, Assistant Governor, District Representative for creation of Monika Fewtrell New Clubs, Grants Chair and Rotarian of the Year. Her career background is in Business and Leadership Training. She has a BA degree in music and fine arts from Westmont College and then studied business at Chico State University. In the community, Fewtrell was a Founding Member and four-term president of Kinship Support Unlimited which supports Kinship Center, serving children who have been abused or abandoned by finding safe and loving permanent families for them. She was also a founding member and served as secretary and treasurer for the Boys and Girls Club of Salinas. With over 1.22 million members in more than 34,000 Clubs world-wide, Rotary has goals that include promoting peace, growing local economies, supporting education, rescuing mothers and children from malnutrition and poor health, promoting clean water and sanitation and fighting disease, including the eradication of polio world wide. As of 2018, over 2.2 billion children in more than 200 countries have been vaccinated against polio, and the total number of new polio cases identified in the entire world in the last 12 months stands at just 22. Rotary looks forward to growth and change! So does Fewtrell who says, “As Rotarians, we are people of action, and I am immensely honored to have been chosen governor of district 5230.”
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Obituary Jay Robert Rush 5/7/1951 – 6/2/2018
Jay R. Rush passed peacefully in his sleep on the evening of June 2, 2018. Jay was born in Carmel, CA on May 7, 1951. He was raised in Pacific Grove and went through the Pacific Grove School system and graduated from Pacific Grove High School in 1969. Jay started working in the carpentry trade with his father, Bob Rush, after graduating from high school – he completed the Apprenticeship Program and continued to work out of Local 605 for 33 years. He worked on many buildings and structures on the Monterey Peninsula including: Butt’s Pontiac Cadillac, Fort Ord Commissary, Naval Postgraduate School Library, many Professional buildings, schools, custom homes for Clint Eastwood, Doris Day, Paul Anka, and more. He worked on the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Poppy Hills Club House, ground-breaking foreman for Spanish Bay, Multi-Agency Facility in Big Sur, Ventana, Rocky Point, Highlands Inn, Post Ranch, Rancho San Carlos, Quail Lodge, Chamisal, CHOMP, U.C. Santa Cruz, The Lodge at Pebble Beach, the homes of Belamy, O’Such, Keith, Stertzer, Rogers, and many, many more. He loved his trade and was taught by old school professionals and prided himself on doing exemplary work. Jay married his best friend, Michelle, in July of 1976 and together they enjoyed many things. They skied, rode horses, fished, traveled, raised Labrador Retrievers, owned and operated Rushwood Riding School in Carmel Valley. They were the Home Arts Department Supervisors for several years at the Monterey Fairgrounds. In 2007 they moved to Etna, California in Siskiyou County. Jay loved to help people, he loved to fish at Lake Siskiyou and McCloud Reservoir where he enjoyed taking his older, retired friends out on his boat. Most people Jay met became friends. Jay was Community minded and supported FFA, Scholarship Programs, Purr Angels, loved auto racing, loved music, loved animals, loved to laugh, hum, and whistle, loved building things with wood, turning wood, teaching his “Dust Bunnies” carpentry, loved leather work and repair, loved to root for the under-dog, and loved his family. Jay leaves behind his wife, Michelle, of 41 years, his dog, “Jake”, his sister and her husband, Janell and Jim Roseman of Etna, his sister Marabee Boone of Pacific Grove and Laverne Seeman, a close family friend (aka sister) also of Pacific Grove. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews, sisters-in-law, and many, many wonderful friends. There will be a Celebration of Jay’s Life in Monterey at the Monterey Fairgrounds on July 21, at the Jack Payton Stage, at 1:00 p.m. There will also be a Celebration of Jay’s Life at his home in Etna, CA on August 4, at 1:00. The address is 5620 South Kidder Loop. Please join us in remembering Jay’s humor, pastimes, and experiences. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Jay’s name to Purr Angels, P. O. Box 672, Yreka, CA 96097, U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, Siskiyou Domestic Violence, or to a Charity of your choice.
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What does God say about war and sacrifice? Bill Cohen
Reasoning With God This week we commemorate the brave souls who have sacrificed much, allowing the rest of us to enjoy our blessed freedom! Thank you for your service! There are many sacrifices made during wars. Merriam-Webster defines war as: “a struggle or competition between opposing forces for a particular end” and sacrifice as: “destruction or surrender of something for the sake of something else.” So, every war is a struggle to achieve certain ends, which require sacrifices. God tells us we are in the middle of a spiritual war between good and evil, Eph 6:12, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” Is God calling each of us to pick a side? Deut 30:19, “I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:” God is telling us the struggles we find in this life, including the wars we witness, are all part of the larger spiritual war between good and evil. Sometimes, battles are fought within our own families, as members pick different sides in this war, Lk 12:51-52, “Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three.” God was willing to sacrifice His son on a cross as part of this spiritual war being waged. Can we imagine any of us willingly making this choice? Can we feel the agony Abraham experiences when God asks Him to
sacrifice his son Isaac, Gen 22:6-8, “And Abraham took the wood of the burnt offering, and laid it upon Isaac his son; and he took the fire in his hand, and a knife; and they went both of them together. And Isaac spake unto Abraham his father, and said, My father: and he said, Here am I, my son. And he said, Behold the fire and the wood: but where is the lamb for a burnt offering? And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.” God wants us to feel, deep in our souls, the sacrifice He has made. So, we can truly understand it and the sacrifices we are required to make in this life, which prove we believe in Him, as much as He believes in us. It proves we are not putting anything before Him, Ex 20:3, “You shall have no other gods before me.” It is the only way we will be willing to reason with Him and find the truth of the path to Him and the eternal life He promises. Countries also pick a side, which leads them into international wars, as different countries try to defend their own side in the larger war of good and evil. Lk 21:9, “But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.” Wars produce victims, collateral damage as it were, as battles rage around us. The horrible things we see every day in the news declare the fact that the battles are raging, as innocent victims are being harmed; confirmed by the stories we read of genocide, beheadings, suicides, school shootings, rapes, abused spouses, etc. If we want to know which side we are on, or which
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side countries are on, we need only look to the fruits being produced, Matt 7:16, “Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?” When we/countries, state opinions or take actions, the truth of the side we support is exposed. God calls us to bear the fruit of the Spirit, 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.” If everyone decided to follow the Spirit, their gentle nature would not harm others, there would be no collateral damage, and there are no laws against this kind of behavior. So, by this measure, can we tell which side of the larger war Nazi Germany was on during World War II? This war began in heaven, as one of the angels envied God’s position and decided to act on his jealousy. Is 14:12-13, “How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:” Lucifer was that angel and he lost that battle. He is now trying to recruit as many of us as he can to fight on his side in this war. 1 Pet 5:8, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:” War is messy. People die on both sides. The tragedy of war is that many innocent lives are lost without their ever knowing the truth of the “why” behind the war. God has given us a measuring stick to help us identify the behavior, which leads us away from the evil side of this war, 3 Jn 11, “Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God.” Millions have sacrificed their lives to help us see the choice before us, Acts 7:59-60, “And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.” We can hear Stephen’s dying declaration, which is but one of the many who have echoed Christ’s words, Lk 22:34, “Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do…” Listen as God describes the behavior we can look for on His side of this war: Matt 12:33, “Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt: for the tree is known by his fruit.” and 1 Cor 13:13, “And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.” and Eph 4:1-3, “I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” and 2 Cor 6:6-7, “By pureness, by knowledge, by long suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,” and Rom 13:10, “Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.” and Col 3:12, “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;” and 1 Jn 3:18, “My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.” Can it be any clearer? Jesus promises us His peace, no matter what is going on around us, all we need to do is have faith, Jn 16:33, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” The time we spend in this world is but a speck on the timeline of eternity. We cannot let the short time we spend in this life, affect our eternal future, so we must learn to follow the fruit of the Spirit. When we have the hope Jesus brought us, deeply rooted in our hearts, we can have His peace no matter what is going on around us. We will learn to accept the sacrifices we are making in this war to save souls from eternal death. What sacrifice is too great to make to save even one soul?
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An Overview of the 2018-19 Budget By Senator Bill Monning The Governor just signed a $200 billion budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year, which continues the recent years of economic stability for the state. The spending plan invests in public education; higher education; fixes for our roads and highways; helps to address childhood deep poverty; and continues to add reserves to the state’s rainy day fund. Education remains one of the state’s top spending priorities. The budget includes the highest level of school funding in history, $78.4 billion, a $31 billion increase from 2011-12, and a $3.6 billion increase to the Local Control Funding Formula, which helps public schools with the greatest needs. The budget continues to invest in higher education, apportioning $105 million in ongoing funds to the California State University and $120 million to increase systemwide enrollment by 3,000 students over four years. The University of California will receive $105 million in one-time funds to avoid a tuition increase, $5 million ongoing for small enrollment growth, and $3.5 million for deferred maintenance. Repairing our roads and highways alleviates traffic and keeps Californians and our economy moving forward. By July 2018, we will have already invested $5 billon from SB 1 transportation funds in roads and highways statewide, and the budget will continue this investment with more than $4.4 billion in SB 1 revenues in the 2018-19 fiscal year.
While the state continues to see economic growth after the great recession, deep poverty and homelessness remain a stark reality in every community in California. The budget provides $500 million in grants to cities to address homelessness and also increases funding by $360 million for CalWORKs to support those individuals most in need. While the Legislature made all of these investments, we are extremely cognizant that good fiscal times cannot last forever. The budget continues to put money into the Rainy Day Fund to protect the future fiscal health of our state. The 2018-19 state budget represents a statement on the priorities for California in the next year and will guarantee that residents have access to services and programs neccessary to meet everyday needs.
The Road to Public Ownership of Our Water
Cal Am’s hired guns are planting fear, uncertainty and doubt. It’s their job. Cal Am’s campaign is designed to distract you from the facts. In a June 27, 2018 Monterey Peninsula Herald commentary, lawyers Joe Conner and George Soneff argue that eminent domain proceedings in the pursuit of public ownership of Cal Am’s facilities will be long and expensive. Then they speculate on the duration and expense after a feasibility study concludes that public ownership is preferable. Their commentary only refers to what could happen after the ballot initiative passes in November, and after the Water Management District concludes a positive feasibility report. Public Water Now thanks them for assuming a positive outcome. But make no mistake, Conner and Soneff have been hired to confuse and distract. Their commentary described the two authors as lawyers experienced in eminent domain law. Omitted was the fact that Conner is the lead attorney for American Water Works, Cal Am’s parent corporation. He has already made several presentations locally, and specifically at special meetings hosted by the local Coalition of Peninsula Businesses. Another glaring omission is the fact that Conner led the legal team that lost to Missoula, Montana in their 2016 eminent domain case to take their water public. Conner and Soneff state the “first significant event...would be a lengthy trial..” This is wrong. The first significant event after a positive feasibility report, and after the Water Management District Board has decided to proceed, will be negotiations with Cal Am. No court activity will occur until Cal Am refuses to continue negotiations, or there is a stalemate. The District must then decide, in a public meeting, to proceed with eminent domain. Only then will a trial be set. Are Conner and Soneff telling us that Cal Am has already decided not to negotiate in good faith? Soneff was the winning lead attorney when Claremont lost the public ownership battle for its water in 2017. Conner and Soneff make sweeping generalizations about the vast majority of eminent domain cases failing, but cite only this single case – Claremont – as proof. Where are the facts to back up their claims? Public Water Now has presented the facts on four successful cases of transition from corporate to public ownership: Felton, Ojai and Montara, California and Missoula, Montana. All of these communities are very happy with the outcome. None of these proceedings took longer than three years. Over the next four months PWN will continue to present public forums on the facts. You will hear from those communities that have succeeded in rejecting corporate ownership of their water. The outcome of this election will affect the entire community. All of us need to know the facts before we vote. PWN’s vision is a long range plan of action to make water decisions more transparent, make the cost more affordable, make good neighbors, and make sustainable practices the norm. With public ownership, we’ll interrupt the historical cycle of paying corporate profit on top of the cost of our water and new supply infrastructure. Cal Am’s plan is continued profit, no matter the cost to us. Their campaign to defeat our community is designed to distract you from the facts and sow confusion and fear. The entire community needs the facts on public ownership. This is what a YES vote on the PWN ballot initiative in November will give us – the facts. Let’s not waste this opportunity. George T. Riley Director, Public Water Now National population served by “public” water systems is 88 percent. There is a reason, borne out by experience.For the typical household private owned water service costs 59 percent more than public water service (Food&Water Watch see its website) Roland Martin
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Highway Opening Restores Full Access to the Big Sur Coast Caltrans has announced that State Route 1 at Mud Creek along the southern Big Sur Coast is scheduled to re-open by Friday, July 20 at 11 am. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening will take place at the Ragged Point Inn at that time. The re-opening of this section of State Route 1 follows a massive landslide on May 20, 2017 which resulted in the movement of six million cubic yards of material and 50 acres of displaced land, including the creation of 2,400 feet of new shoreline. A quarter-mile section of roadway was lost due to this landslide. “We’re very pleased to share this long-awaited news with everyone who travels along this international destination
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Call Me Spidey Jane Roland Animal Tales Other Random Thoughts He was a snarling, scratching orange ball of fur, five weeks old. He came to the SPCA Benefit Shop on Forest Avenue in early January 2006. Judy LeRoy who handled off site adoptions at the time had brought a cage of kittens. I always went and looked at the animals and gave them friendly pats. This little fellow would have none of it. “Get your hands off me” he seemed to growl as he swiped with his huge foot. He is a paradactyl kitty, six toes on each of his front feet. We didn’t need any more animals (does one ever?). We had at that time, two cats, Michael Crawford “Mikey,” my beloved marmalade Manx, Brandy, a chocolate lab and Dixie a cock-a-poo. Joe Montana, had left home with the advent of Brandy. He was a black feline donated to the ménage by grandson, Justin “but Nana, if you don’t take him I will never see him again.” There was a litter at his house which was also overflowing with critters. Take him we did, and the two cats bonded intensely I will repeat that tale at a later date. They were friends until the Manx was old and not well, He still adored me and joined me each morning to read the paper, but his cuddling days with his friend were over. Joe moved next door with the Flavins
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whom he had visited for years..(in fact Becky had Belle Yang paint a watercolor of Joey peering in the glass door to their porch.) Sadly, the animals in that home did not cotton well to the newcomer and ultimately chased him away. He wandered the streets for over a year and ultimately found the Clemens across the street. Back to Toby. I was captivated by the little fellow and decided that he should go home with me.John agreed that he was a suitable addition. We named him Toby McGuire, Toby for short, as there was nothing he didn’t swing or fly off. He was a cat spider man. He was not a nice kitty. He did not want to be touched, stroked or cuddled. If someone reached out to pet him, they were fortunate if they received only a scratch, it was often a light bite. In August of 2007 we had started and opened a benefit shop for AFRP and had a store under the building which houses The International Restaurant and time shares. It was the morning John had taken Mikey on his final ride to see Dr. Cleary. I had postponed the inevitable too long and when it came time could not take him myself. John was working the front desk. A woman stopped by and said she had a Siamese kitten who needed a home. He was there waiting for me when I came back from work. I had during the summer obtained a buddy for Brandy, Dixie had died, and the lab was lonely, Lilah (Delilah, a doxi mix) came to join her. So, it seemed logical to name the new animal Sampson, Sammy for short. There was no bonding with Toby, or, in fact, with anyone. I was the only one in the house that the kitten would tolerate. One curious thing. I have told the story about our family room which a friend dubbed The Dormitory, as that is where the animals (and their humans) spend their time and, at night, it is where they sleep. From the beginning as soon as he was old enough to go outside Mikey would run around the house, jump the fence and into the bedroom window where he would snuggle in bed with me as I enjoyed the newspaper. The first time Sammy was allowed out in the morning he jumped the fence, and into the bedroom window and over to me. If there had been any other similarity I would have called it
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A Room of One’s Own, PG Style This week’s “Keepers of Our Culture” continues our sneak preview of the upcoming “Life in Pacific Grove: Deeper Connections.” Throughout the summer, we’re featuring excerpts from the 22 special topic articles to be featured in volume two of the “Life in Pacific Grove” series. The authors are professional writers and talented amateurs who share a common belief that PG is the best place in the world to be a writer. That’s a theme that you’ll see throughout this and future columns: PG as the ideal place to live the literary life, the perfect retreat for writers. As a special bonus, “Life in Pacific Grove: Deeper Connections” will feature stunning color photography by Peter Mounteer. Of course, your story is a vital part of this upcoming volume. For details, go to lifeinpacificgrove.com and click on “2nd Edition” for story ideas and instructions on how to submit. This week’s excerpt by Joyce Krieg focuses on places to write in Pacific Grove. Joyce is the co-author of this column, president of California Writers Club and the author of three mystery novels published by St. Martin’s Press. Beyond the Coffee House Virginia Woolf wrote that a woman must have “money and a room of her own” if she wants to write fiction. For many writers, that “room” is often the neighborhood coffee house. But you don’t have to write in a coffee shop to consider yourself an authentic writer. As fortune would have it, Pacific Grove offers a variety of alternatives to the writer who needs to get out of the house and into the wide world. The options described here will require a degree of flexibility—WiFi and electric outlets will probably not be available— but they definitely offer a much-needed change of pace. The Great Outdoors: Take notebook and pen (or a fully-charged tablet) to one of the many benches lining the Pacific Grove Rec Trail. If you set up shop near Crespi Pond, you’ll also have access to a restroom. Spread a blanket on the beach at Lovers Point and take advantage of the casual food and drink available at the Grill or the Beach Café, as well as the new restrooms next to the Children’s Pool. Let your imagination loose at the gazebo next to Rocky Point at sunset. If the latter doesn’t get your creative juices flowing, there may be no hope for you. The Parklet at Happy Girl Kitchen: If you drive in and out of P.G. on Central Avenue on a regular basis, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the blocky wooden structure extending out into the road in front of 173 Central. Perhaps you’ve wondered what it is and why it’s there. It’s a parklet, a concept that debuted in 2010 in San Francisco in which the sidewalk is extended into the
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If you cannot find creative inspiration while watching the sunset from the gazebo at Rocky Shores, there may be no hope for you!
street and public amenities offered like benches, tables, and sometimes gardens and artwork. In 2014, Jordan Champagne of Happy Girl Kitchen brought the idea to P.G., obtained city approval, and conducted a successful Kickstarter campaign to raise the money to have it built. Today, the parklet offers benches, tables, shade, and a place to hang out and watch the passing panorama of foot and automobile traffic—and to write. The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History: Taxidermy animals, dioramas, oddball personal collections and Sandy the Whale may spring to mind when one thinks of this P.G. landmark. But the hidden jewel for writers is the back patio. On days when the rest of town is uncomfortably wind-blown, this space is sheltered, warm and cozy. Several wicker chairs offer seating, a place to soak up the winter sun while finishing a poem or writing the next scene in a novel. Hearst Social Hall at Asilomar Conference Grounds: A personal favorite of this writer. No, you do not need to be attending a conference to take advantage of this beautiful and inspiring setting! In warm weather months, relax on the outdoor deck and let the combined aromas of salt air and the pine forest stimulate your creative senses. When the weather turns unbearably chilly, windy or foggy, cozy up to the roaring fireplace inside the historic craftsman-style lodge. There’s something about being around people who have traveled from across the nation and around the world to attend a conference that makes being there feel as if you, too, have undertaken a journey, a mini-writer’s retreat without ever having to your own hometown. Life in Pacific Grove, Part II, is Coming! The first volume of “Life in Pacific Grove,” featuring true tales by residents and visitors, is available for purchase at the Pacific Grove Public Library and at Bookworks. The second edition will include longer essays with deeper connections by local authors, including Brad Herzog,Randy Reinstedt, Joyce Krieg, Diane Tyrrel, Chris Swainson, Jeff Whitmore, Joyce Meuse, Rebecca Riddell, Rudy Fischer, William Neish and others. Topics will cover city politics, hippie days, hootenanny, tai chi, the writing life, strong women and more. “Life in Pacific Grove “books are published by Keepers of Our Culture, an imprint of Park Place Publications, 591 Lighthouse Ave., #10, in P.G. To schedule a free consultation about writing and publishing, call Patricia Hamilton at 831/649-6640. Creative and dependable book services since 1982.
Rainbow Friends Say Thanks Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Monterey Peninsula Pride Parade and Celebration a colorfully creative fun experience bringing us all together in determined unity. Having Father Jon as Grand Marshall honored us all! Please join us at our next monthly meeting Monday, July 9 at 7 p.m. to share our Pride experience and to welcome from the Epicenter, Angelica and Sam who will help us in our continued growth in LGBTQ+ sensitivity. Learning together with Sam and Angelica assures our creating a more welcoming world for all. As always please bring your family and friends to our safe space. Treats and snacks! Sincere thanks to Fr. Jon Perez for providing a space for our gatherings at the Epiphany Lutheran and Episcopal Church, 425 Carmel Avenue, Marina (corner of Carmel and California Avenues).
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The Forest Theater Guild And Paraphrase Productions Present The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
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THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Peter Farnell July 12-22 The Outdoor Forest Theater
In collaboration with The Forest Theater Guild, Paraphrase Productions presents The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Eight performances will be held at the Outdoor Forest Theater on two consecutive weekends, July 12-15 and 19-22, beginning at 7:00 p.m. each night. The Hunchback of Notre Dame features the talents of local young actors Malakai Howard (Quasimodo), Taylor Rhoades (Esmeralda), Ron Joseph (Frollo), Dale Thompson (Phoebus), and Adam Skerritt (Clopin). Additionally, an ensemble and full choir comprise over 25 performers. Based on the Disney adaptation of the classic Victor Hugo novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame follows the tale of Quasimodo, a young man confined in the bell tower of the Notre Dame cathedral, ringing the bells at the behest of his captor and guardian, Frollo. Quasimodo longs to leave the bell tower and embarks on a journey of love and heroism where hope ultimately prevails. This is director Andrew Marderian’s second time directing for Paraphrase Productions. He believes The Hunchback of Notre Dame possesses a unique beauty that compels audiences “to expand the limits of love and eagerly pursue the unity of mankind - to yearn for the day when the oppressed, the marginalized, and the outcast will be freed and love will have no bounds.” Paraphrase Productions, now in its fourth year, is a unique company focusing on peer-to-peer mentoring of young adult artists in theatrical performance and creative excellence. Cast and crew continue to learn from experienced young theater veterans in a collaborative and creative atmosphere. Previous recent productions have included Little Shop of Horrors, The Addam’s Family, Pippin, and Man of La Mancha. For further information and to purchase tickets for The Hunchback of Notre Dame, please visit: www.foresttheaterguild.org. For information on Paraphrase Productions, visit paraphrase-productions.com.
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Date: Saturday, August 4, 2018 Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: Lovers Point Beach Cove, Ocean View Blvd. at 17th St., Pacific Grove About the Peace Lantern Ceremony: This beautiful and moving tradition honors those who suffered the atomic bombings in 1945. The ceremony reaffirms our commitment to a nuclear-free world so that such a tragedy is never repeated. Program: 7:00 pm: Lantern making and performance of Monterey’s Taiko Drumming group, Shinsho-Mugen Daiko. 7:45 pm: Music, poetry, and messages of hope and peace. Chris Hasegawa, Joyce Vandevere, and others will speak. 8:15 pm: Launching of the peace lanterns. Tai-Chi Master Jim Scott-Behrends will play meditative strains of flute. The public is invited to this free event.
Award-winning film to be screened at Monterey Peace and Justice Center On the Subject of Migrant Worker Families
The 2015 documentary “East of Salinas,” a film that humanizes immigrant farm worker families, will be screened at the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, 1364 Fremont Blvd., Seaside, on Saturday, July 14, 2 pm - 4 pm. The film focuses on a young boy whose parents work in the Salinas Valley fields, his family’s challenges, and the boy’s dedicated Salinas teacher Oscar Ramos, also the son of migrant farm workers. Ramos, who will facilitate the discussion following the film, not only dedicates vast amounts of time and effort to his own students in Salinas, but to many in Hollister, where he grew up. Several years ago he received the Cesar Chavez “Sí Se Puede” Human Rights Award by the California Teacher’s Association, which recognizes educators for their dedication promoting and protecting human and civil rights. Ramos was one of eight teachers from throughout California who received the award. The film, which was shown nationwide on PBS’s “Independent Lens” won the Social Justice Award from ReadingFilmFEST and was given an award for Best Documentary at the Boston International Kids Film Festival. For more information, call 899-7322 or 372-5762. The program is cosponsored by the Monterey Peace and Justice Center and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Monterey County Branch. Suggested donation $5.00. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
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Candidate Filing Period for November is Fast Approaching
The candidate filing period for elective offices in the Nov. 6, 2018 Statewide General Election begins Mon., July 16 and lasts through Fri., Aug. 10. “This will be an exciting filing period,” According to Claudio Valenzuela, Registrar of Voters, “It is our first election with the vast majority of the County’s schools and special districts electing board members in a general election”.
PG PONY Mustang All-Stars Enjoy Undefeated Run, Winning Regional
The Pacific Grove PONY Baseball and Softball Mustang All-Star 10U Team completed an undefeated run through the West Zone Coast Region Tournament culminating with an 11-4 win over Carmel at the event held at Toro Park. The tournament win was historic as it was the first time in at least 15 years that a Pacific Grove Mustang All-Star team won the Regional. “I’m extremely proud of how hard these players worked and improved over the course of the All-Star season,” said Manager Jim Courtney. “The team truly came together, learned to trust each other and have gotten the opportunity to win a championship which is an experience they will never forget.” The All-Star team is comprised of 9-10 year-old boys and is drawn from members of the league’s regular season teams. Team Members include: Boston Allard, Grady Burczynski, Taj Davis, Gilbert Garcia, Abram Lopez, Trenton Maciel, Conor O’Brian, Brendan Prudzynski, Isaac Sanchez, Kaiden Skydecker, Floyd Smith and Phinn Thomas. Coaching Staff are: Manager Jim Courtney and Assistant Coaches, Jeremiah Smith, Ricky Roldan, Vada Courtney and Kasey Jeska. “This team is a fantastic representation of our league as a whole,” said PG PONY President Steve Thomas. “They won with class, lost with dignity, supported each other and showed the region what Pacific Grove is all about.”
Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181327 The following person is doing business as ESSENTIAL PRIVATE INVESTIGATION & CONSULTATIONS, 142 11th Street, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: ROBERT EDWARD KELLEY, 1142 11th Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 06/29/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 6/29/18. Signed: Robert Edward Kelley. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 7/6 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/18
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181267 The following person is doing business as CRAFTEDBYCOLEY, 107 1st Street, Pacific Grove, P.O.Box 51428, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: NICOLE MARIE BROWN, 107 1St Street, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 06/19/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 6/19/18. Signed: Nicole Marie Brown. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 7/6 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/18
RESOLUTION NO. 18-023 CALLING A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION IN THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE ON NOVEMBER 6, 2018 FOR ELECTION OF MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS, PLACING AN INITIATIVE ON THE GENERAL ELECTION, REQUESTING THE COUNTY ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT CONDUCT THE ELECTION AND CONSOLIDATE THE ELECTION WITH THE GENERAL STATEWIDE ELECTION FINDINGS In accord with Article 8 of the Charter of the City of Pacific Grove and the General Laws of the State of California, a General Municipal Election shall be held in the City of Pacific Grove for election of a Mayor for the full term of two years, and three Councilmembers for full terms of four years each. The General Election shall be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, from the hours of 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.; thereafter polls shall be closed. Qualified electors at said Election shall be entitled to vote for nominees for the following offices: Office of Mayor (a two-year term), with one person to be elected; and Office of Councilmember (four-year terms), with three persons to be elected. Additionally, the term for any Councilmember who files for the office of Mayor shall automatically expire on the Tuesday following the election, and the nomination filing period for the unexpired term for that seat shall be extended to August 15, 2018. Qualified electors at said Election shall also be entitled to vote for any initiative(s) and/or measure(s) that may hereafter qualify for placing on the ballot. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 13307, the City resolves that each candidate shall pay for cost of his or her candidate’s statement; each statement shall not exceed 200 words. Elections Code Section 15651 requires the city or district to determine the means and manner in which a tie vote is to be resolved in the event that two or more persons receive an equal number of votes and the highest number of votes (“tie votes”) for an office to be voted upon. The City Clerk shall resolve any tie vote by coin toss. Petitioners submitted to the City of Pacific Grove (City) a Notice of Intent to Circulate an Initiative Petition entitled the “Initiative to Preserve and Protect Pacific Grove’s Residential Character,” amending Section 23.64.350 to the Pacific Grove Municipal Code,” and subsequently filed Proof of Publication of the Notice. The stated reasons for the Initiative Petition are to amend the Pacific Grove General Plan and Municipal Code Section 23.64.350 prohibiting short-term rentals in residential districts outside the Coastal Zone, provide an 18-month phase-out period for existing permitted short-term rentals that become nonconforming uses under the measure, and require voter approve of any changes to the measure, except with regard to the Coastal Zone or enforcement. On June 6, 2018, the City’s Elections Official certified to the City Council that the Initiative to Preserve and Protect Pacific Grove Residential Character bears sufficient, valid signatures to qualify for the ballot. California Elections Code section 1405(a) provides that with certain exceptions, the election for a municipal initiative that qualifies pursuant to Section 9215 shall be held not less than 88 nor more than 103 days after the date of the order of election. Pursuant to Section 9215(b), the City Council has determined the ordinance petitioned for is required to be submitted to the voters at the next regular statewide election pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 1405. The Pacific Grove City Council requests the Monterey County Board of Supervisors consolidate the General Municipal Election with the General Statewide Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 6, 2018. The City Council requests consolidation of election precincts, polling places and voting booths be the same as for the General Statewide Election, and to further that the form of a ballot used within the City of Pacific Grove specify duly qualified candidates for the offices and for any initiative(s) and/or measure(s) that may hereafter qualify for the ballot.
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reincarnation, but that is where the resemblance ended. Toby, in the meantime got along splendidly with the dogs, in fact he and Lilah were best buddies. He still, however, did not allow us to fondle him. Sammy spent the evening in my lap, Toby occasionally, would plop on John’s but rarely and never mine. The dogs died, first Brandy, then Lilah, Sammy disappeared. We adopted Annie whom00 many of you have met. Toby is now 12 and a half…He is the alpha animal. I am sure he thinks he and Annie are the same breed…whether Annie is a cat or Toby a dog, who knows..He certainly thought he and Lilah were related…I believe they think but how and what we don’t know. The two rub against each other and wander outside. When John can walk again (he has had leg problems) Toby will accompany them in their constitutional. He now spends most nights in my lap, purrs without cease and jumps in the window in the morning to lie on the bed. When he goes out for the last time at night John bangs the family room door three times. This is his signal to come home. He is not quite the snuggler yet, but he will be. To those of you who asked. My friend, The Tree, is gone. The city cut it down without notice. They left the tall trunk towering above…saying that there might be nests…in the trunk? I have seen woodpeckers holding on to the bark and looking woeful..they screech..perhaps wondering what happened to their home. It makes me sad.. Jane Roland manages the PacRep Neverland Benefit Shop at Forest Hill Plaza.. gcr770@aol.com
Legal Notices STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20181364 The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious name(s) listed: RYLIS & PAPA'S PIZZERIA, 931 W. Alisal Street, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93907. The fictitious business name was filed in Monterey County on 1/23/2017, File Number 20170167. Registered Owners: MARK ANTHONY RENTERIA, 474 Franscioni Street, Soledad, CA 93960. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 7/3/18. Signed: Mark A. Renteria. This business was conducted by a, individual Publication dates: 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/18
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181267 The following person is doing business as RYLI'S & PAPA'S PIZZERIA, 931 Alisal Street, Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93907: MVR & ASSOCIATES, INC., 931 Alisal Street, Salinas, CA 93907. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/03/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 01/23/17. Signed: Mark A. Renteria, president. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 7/6 7/13, 7/20, 7/27/18
The Pacific Grove City Council further requests the Monterey County Board of Supervisors order the County Registrar of Voters prepare and mail sample ballots with candidates’ statement and any initiative(s) and/or measure(s) ballot that may hereafter qualify for placement on the ballot to the qualified electors of the City; obtain appropriate precinct locations and trained precinct workers; prepare and count the ballots on Election Night or thereafter; and certify the election results, in the manner provided by law. The City Clerk and County Registrar of Voters are authorized to print forms, publish notices and provide information as may be necessary or convenient to assure the orderly conduct of the election, and they shall do all other things necessary to facilitate the holding of the election in a manner consistent with law. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10002, The Registrar of Voters is authorized to bill the City, on a prorated basis, for costs associated with this General Municipal Election. A Notice of Election shall be published in an official newspaper of general circulation in the City in accordance with the Elections Code 12101. Except as otherwise recited in this resolution, the election shall be held and conducted as provided by the general law for holding municipal elections. The City Council requests the Board of Supervisors to permit the Monterey County Elections Department to provide any and all services necessary for conducting the election and the City shall reimburse the county in full for the services performed upon presentation of a bill pursuant to Elections Code Section 10002. Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10400, whenever two or more elections, including bond elections, of any legislative or congressional district, public district, city, county, or other political subdivision are called to be held on the same day, in the same territory, or in territory that is in part the same, they may be consolidated upon the order of the governing body or bodies or officer or officers calling the elections. Such election for cities and special districts may be either completely or partially consolidated. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE: The foregoing Findings are adopted as findings of the City Council as though set forth fully herein. Pursuant to Articles 8 and 16 of the Pacific Grove Charter and the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, the City Council hereby orders the Monterey County Elections Department to conduct an election of a Mayor for the full term of two years, and three Councilmembers for full terms of four years each, and to conduct an election to approve or reject the Measure set forth in the “Initiative to Preserve and Protect Pacific Grove’s Residential Character.” The City Council requests the Board of Supervisors permit the Monterey County Elections Department to provide any and all services necessary for conducting the election and agrees to pay for said services. The City Manager is authorized to execute all documents and to perform all other necessary City acts to enter into a service agreement for the provision of election services with Monterey County Registrar of Voters. The Agreement entitled, “Service Agreement for the Provision of Election Services between the City of Pacific Grove and Monterey County Registrar of Voters” is hereby approved and incorporated herein by reference. The text of the ballot measure is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 1. The text of the measure shall be printed in the ballot materials; a copy of the measure shall be available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s office at 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, and on the City’s website at www.cityofpacificgrove.org/about-city/city-clerk. If not provided in the voter guide, upon request, copies will be sent at the expense of the City. The ballot question for the Ballot Measure to Amend the Pacific Grove Municipal Code Section 23.64.350 shall be substantially as follows: 7-6-18
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Part Three
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Sunday, July 8th - 11AM Lovers Point - Pacific Grove
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Along with passing laws encouraging the legalization and construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), the state legislature also passed a law encouraging the development/legalization of Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU). State Bill 2406 took effect in January of 2017 and authorizes local governments to permit Junior Accessory Dwelling Units by ordinance. There are some distinct differences between Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU). Requirements ADU Maximum Unit Size Yes, 1,200 square feet or 50% of living area Kitchen Bathroom Separate Entrance Depends Parking Depends, it could be required or not Owner Occupancy Depends, it could be required or not Government Approval Yes Prohibition on Sale of ADU Yes
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The State government for all its foibles and dysfunction, actually got this right and did something to help with the housing crisis in our state. As I have said multiple times regarding home sales, it is all about supply and demand and when they are out of balance we end up with either rising or falling prices. Right now we have a serious lack of demand and not just in the amount of homes for sale. We have a lack of rental housing stock which in turn drives up the cost of living. The addition of ADUs and JADUs to the housing supply can only help. Until next time…please feel free to contact me with any questions. Cheers
Six-figure salary now considered ‘low-income’ in SF -- Feds Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors Market Matters Source: Curbed
The Department of Housing and Urban Development [HUD] released new income estimates Monday that presented a depressingly unsurprising perspective on the cost of living in San Francisco, as many SF households bringing in more than $100,000 annually now qualify as “low income” with the federal government. HUD’s annually assessed “income limits” judge how much a person or household can make per year and still qualify for certain types of federal housing assistance, deeming residents either “low income” (80 percent of the area-median income), “very low income” (50 percent), or “extremely low income” (usually less than 50 percent, although the formula for this one varies). “The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2011-2015 5-year ACS median family income (MFI) estimates are used as the basis for calculating HUD’s” 2018 figures, according to the department’s published methodology. According to fiscal year 2018 figures, “low income” status in San Francisco begins at $82,200/year for a single person, the highest in the country. For a household of two the cutoff is $93,950/year, and a household of three breaks the six-figure mark with $105,700/year. The published scale maxes out at eight persons and $155,000/year. Conversely, HUD considers a single San Franciscan making $51,350/year “very low income,” whereas yearly earnings of $30,800/year (before taxes) qualify as “extremely low income.”. At the beginning of 2018, figures from the U.S. Department of Economic Analysis reveal that the median U.S. Income across all household sizes was less than $60,000/year. In San Francisco, HUD considers a similar wage “very low” for a household of two and “extremely low” for a household of eight. Note that when HUD talks about “San Francisco” it’s actually referencing the larger San Francisco metro area, if you will, that includes Marin County and San Mateo County.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that a general municipal election will be held in the City of Pacific Grove on the 6th day of November 2018 for the following officers: Mayor (one two-year, full-term Office) and Councilmember (three four-year, full-term offices). The regular nomination filing period opens at 8:00 a.m. on July 16, 2018 and closes at 5:00 p.m. on August 10, 2016. Nomination filing forms must be obtained from the Pacific Grove City Clerk’s Office, 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, (831) 648-3181, by appointment. The polls will be open between the hours of 7:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m. on November 6, 2016. Sandra Ann Kandell, City Clerk Dated July 5, 2018
CITY OF PACIFIC GROVE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Wednesday, July 11, 2018 6:00 p.m. The City of Pacific Grove City Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, to be continued to a public hearing on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the Pacific Grove City Hall Council Chambers, 300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 to consider the following: Project Location: 522 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 (APN 006-178-009) Application #: Architectural Permit (AP) and Use Permit (UP) 18-364. Description: Appeal of Planning Commission’s approval to demolish the existing 3,472 square feet building and to build a new 37,056 square feet mixed-use three-story structure consisting of ten (10) residential units on the upper floors, restaurants/retail on the first floor, and an underground parking structure. Zone District/General Plan Designation: Commercial Downtown/Commercial Coastal Zone: No Historic Resources Inventory: No CEQA Status: Exempt per CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332 Class 32, Infill Exemption Applicant/Owner: Phil Johnson, Architect, on behalf of Gerald Leigh, owner Date of Application: May 3, 2018 Staff Reference: Wendy Lao, AICP, Associate Planner. wlao@cityofpacificgrove.org Notice dated: June 26, 2018 If you have any questions about this item, please call the staff contact listed above at the Community and Economic Development Department (831) 648-3183. Please note that Section 65009(b)(2) of the California Government Code provides that legal challenges to the City's action on this project may be limited to only those issues raised in testimony during the public hearing process. The City of Pacific Grove does not discriminate against persons with disabilities. The Pacific Grove Civic Center is an accessible facility. A limited number of devices are available to assist those who are hearing impaired. If you would like to use one of these devices, please contact the Community Development Department at (831) 648-3190. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 2018142 The following person is doing business as ALWAYS HOME SERVICES, 1141 Lighthouse Ave. #327, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: WANDA LOUISE DELAHANTY, 1141 Lighthouse Ave. #327, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 06/04/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 6/1/1992. Signed: Wanda Louise Delahanty. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22/18
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20180874 The following person is doing business as TRI-SURF RECORDS, 5th Between Mission and San Carlos, Carmel, Monterey County, CA 93921; P.O. Box 5687, Carmel, CA 93921: WALTER NICHOLAS GEORIS, 7th 3 NW of Hatton, Carmel, CA 93921; and GASTON GEORIS, 3 SW of 3rd, Carmel, CA 93921. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 06/12/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 7/1/1992. Signed: Walter Nicholas Georis. This business is conducted by a joint venture. Publication dates: 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6/18
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Naming a Guardian Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Planning for Each Generation One of the most difficult decisions clients face with regard to their Estate Planning is nominating legal guardians for their minor children in the event of incapacity or death. Many parents have no idea where to start in making such a decision. There are several guiding principles that can help parents make wise decisions regarding guardians of their minor children. Tip 1: Think beyond the obvious choices. Make a list of all the people you know whom you would trust to take care of your children. You don’t need to limit your list to close family members. While siblings and parents can be excellent choices, consider also extended family members who are old enough to raise your children – cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, even second cousins once removed. Tip 2: Friends can make excellent guardians. Beyond family, consider close friends, families with whom your family is close, the families of your children’s friends, friends you know from your place of worship, even teachers or child care providers with whom you and your children have a special relationship. Tip 3: Don’t stress about finances or the size of someone’s house. Don’t eliminate anyone from consideration because you don’t think they have the financial wherewithal to take care of your children. You can take care of the finances with what you leave. (That’s what adequate life insurance is about.) You can even instruct your trustee to provide funds for your chosen guardian to build an addition to their home or move to a larger home to accommodate your children. Tip. 4: Focus on love. Consider whether each couple or person on your list would truly love your children if appointed their guardian. If they have children of their own, will your children be second fiddles? Or is the couple sufficiently loving that they will make your children feel loved no matter what? Tip 5: Consider values and philosophies. Ask yourself which people on your list most closely share your values and philosophies with respect to your: religious beliefs moral values child-rearing philosophy educational values social values Tip 6: Personality counts. Consider whether each of your candidates has the personality traits that would work for your children. Are they loving? Are they good role models? Do they have the patience to take on parenting your children? How affectionate are they? (If your family is particularly affectionate, a guardian who is loving but not physically affectionate could be damaging.) If they’re fairly young, how mature are they? Tip 7: Consider practical factors. For example: How would raising children fit into their lifestyle? If they’re older, do they have the necessary health and stamina? Do they really want to be parents of a young child at their stage in life?
Do they have other children? How would your children get along with theirs? Are there potential problems if your children were to live with theirs? How easily could the problems be dealt with? (For instance, do you want to place a child who struggles in school with a high-achieving child of the same age for whom everything comes easily?) How close do they live to other important people in your children’s lives? If a couple divorced, or one person died, would you be comfortable with either of them acting as the sole guardian? If not, you need to specify what you would want to happen. Tip 8: Look for a good – but not a perfect – choice. Most likely, no one on your list will seem perfect – that is, just like you. But if you truly consider what matters to you most, you will probably be able to make some reasonable choices. In the end, trust your instincts. If one couple or person meets all of your criteria, but doesn’t feel right, don’t choose them. By the same token, if someone feels much more right than any of the others on your list, there’s a good reason for it. Make your primary choice, then some backup choices. It’s essential that both you and your spouse agree. If you cannot make a decision, or if you and your spouse cannot agree, a good counseling-based estate planning attorney can help you through the process. Tip 9: Select a temporary as well as a permanent guardian. Temporary guardians may be appointed if both parents become temporarily unable to care for their children – for example, as the result of a car accident. Depending on your choice for permanent guardians, you may want to designate different people to act as temporary guardians. If your choice for a permanent guardian lives a considerable distance away, choose someone close by to serve as temporary guardian. If you’re temporarily disabled, you’ll want your children close by. And you won’t want their lives unnecessarily disrupted by moving them to a new town and school. If you have no relatives or close friends nearby, consider families of your children’s friends. Tip 10: Consider a Guardianship Panel. Because it’s difficult to predict what your children’s needs will be as they grow older, consider appointing a “Guardianship Panel” to decide who would be the best guardian when and if it becomes necessary. Choose trusted relatives and friends to make up the panel. This allows for maximum flexibility, so the most appropriate choice can be made at the time a guardian is actually needed. The Panel can consult with your children and assess their needs and desires to make the most appropriate choice based on the current situation. Tip 11: Write down your reasons. If you’ve chosen friends over relatives, or a more distant relative over a closer one, be sure to explain your decision in writing. That way – in the unlikely event your choice is challenged by people who feel they should have been chosen – a court should readily uphold your decision, knowing you’ve made your choice for good, solid reasons. Tip 12: Talk with everyone involved. If your children are old enough, talk with them to get their input as well. And be sure to confer with the people you’d like to choose, to ensure they’re willing to be chosen and would feel comfortable acting as guardians. Once you’ve made your choice, there are steps you can take to make sure the potential guardians you’ve chosen will have guidance and support they need. Here are a few ideas: Create a set of guidelines to convey information about your children, your parenting values and your hopes and dreams for your children. (See or ask for our “Guidelines for Guardians” handout.) Set up a trust that will hold the assets you pass to your children, and instruct the trustee to provide necessary financial assistance to the guardians. You can also create specific instructions about special things you’d like the trust funds used for (for example, annual trips for your children to visit close friends and relatives, a particular summer camp, putting in a swimming pool at the guardians’ house). Designate “mentors” consisting of special people in your children’s lives to help guide them in ways for which the “mentor” is particularly well-suited. For instance, the person you choose for trustee may also be a good “financial” mentor for your children. Or you may want to designate a “spiritual” mentor, particularly if the guardians you choose have religious philosophies that differ from yours. You can also name in your estate planning documents people who you simply want to have ongoing involvement in your children’s lives. This can be a good way to include both sides of the family. KRASA LAW, Inc. is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California and Kyle may be reached at 831-920-0205. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Reading this article does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Before acting on any of the information presented in this article, you should consult a competent attorney who is licensed to practice law in your community.
Sevengill Shark
Wildlife Spotlight by Dan Bohrman
Notorynchus cepedianus
Sevengill Sharks are large sharks found throughout the Pacific Ocean. They grow up to nine feet long and, unlike most other sharks, have seven gill slits instead of the usual five. They also lack the typical dorsal fins that sharks are known to have. Sevengill Sharks are often tracked with radio transmitters, and have been found to congregate in San Francisco Bay.
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Border Crossing Labels: Poor White Trash versus Brown Privilege Crossing the border into Tijuana for my first time happened in 1939 when I was 4. If the Golden Gate Exposition of 1939-1940 (aka the San Francisco World’s Fair) hadn’t lured my Missouri Aunt Peggy and her friend Verlee Houck to California, my Mexico trips might never have begun. An old sepia-toned souvenir postcard rekindled memory of a mantra Mother chanted: “We’re poor white trash.” Sitting in the rustic two-wheel cart drawn by a dusty donkey, nattily clad in a a dress, silk stockings and high heels, Mother fit the image of a “rich gringa,” not a poor person. The other two “norteamericanas” in the “carte postale” preceded images of Women’s Lib by 30 years. Verlee, saucily astride the donkey, wore a flared white pantsusit and walking shoes, while Aunt Peggy wore straightlegged trousers with flats. Mother never donned slacks until after Dad died in 1989! We posed in woven straw Mexican hats with labels. Verlee’s said Mexico; Peggy’s, Adios; Mother’s, Tijuana. Mine was blank. The first non-white man I’d ever seen took our photo. He wore a huge sombrero and bent over a camera on wooden legs, draping his hat and face with a black cloth. Off to the side stood my tall father in his black accountant’s suit; beside Dad was Uncle Archie in wool tweed golfing attire. The men counted out greenbacks with which to pay the photographer who lived off “turistas” like us. This week, 79 years since the photo was made, I discovered a hidden clue that rebutted my mother’s mantra about her perceived version of our less-than-rich socio-economic class. I was wearing hightop white kid shoes that laced halfway up my leg and realized I didn’t need a message on my hat to broadcast the fact my expensive footwear served as a badge that screamed silently: White Privilege. Wow! I wondered: What about the thousands of men, women and children now home-
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Homeless in Paradise Family in Tijuana in 1939
Verlee Houck, Peggy Hardy, Wanda Sue Childress-Parrott and Lois Marie Childress in Tijuana, Mexico in summer 1939. From the collection of Wanda Sue Parrott less captives, mostly with brown skin, who are detained at our southern border? I have never had a problem crossing the border going south. Will they make it to the north? I’ve never been homeless. Will they ever have homes again? Is there such a label as “poor brown trash?” How about Brown Privilege? Preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948, guarantees the rights of all people and encompasses a broad spectrum of economic, social, cultural, political and civil rights. Here is the Preamble: Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family
Ed Smith to Seek Re-Election to Monterey City Council
is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, Whereas disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts which have outraged the conscience of mankind, and the advent of a world in which human beings shall enjoy freedom of speech and belief and freedom from fear and want has been proclaimed as the highest aspiration of the common people, Whereas it is essential, if a man is not compelled to have recourse, as a last resort, to rebellion against tyranny and oppression, that human rights should be protected by the rule of law, Whereas it is essential to promote the development of friendly relations between nations, Whereas the people of the United Nations have in the Charter reaffirmed
their faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person and in the equal rights of men and women, and have determined to promote social progress and better standards of life in larger freedom, Whereas Member States have pledged themselves to achieve, in cooperation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights and fundamental freedoms, Whereas a common understanding of these rights and freedoms is of the greatest importance for the full realization of this pledge Now, Therefore, The General Assembly proclaims This Universal Declaration of Human Rights As a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations, to the end that every individual and every organ of society, keeping this Declaration constantly in mind, shall strive by teaching and education to promote respect for these rights and freedoms and by progressive measures, national and international, to secure their universal and effective recognition and observance, both among the peoples of Member States themselves and among the peoples of territories under their jurisdiction. Next week’s column will further explore my own border crossings, homelessness and human rights. Copyright 2018 by Wanda Sue Parrott Contact amykitchenerfdn@hotmail. com or call 831-899-5887 I have been w/out a home in my late 60's for 4 years now in Monterey. 400+ women over 50 w/o homes here, ME-20 hospital visits, 3 days to 3 weeks, at about $7,500 a week cost, 5 ER visits, 2 weeks in SNIF's, $15,000, WOULD HAVE COST A LOT LESS TO HOUSE ME AND MY DOG !! (not to mention Fire Rescue having to pick me up a few times off the ground when I fell down)... CJ Hecht Monterey
Monterey Councilmember Timothy Barrett to Hold BBQ and Re-Election Campaign Kick-Off
Monterey Councilman Timothy Barrett will hold a Civic Engagement BBQ and Re-Election Kick-Off Event Saturday, July 14, 2018 from noon - 2:00 pm. The free family-friendly BBQ will be held at Montecito Park, 220 Montecito, Monterey. Meet Ed Smith, an incumbent member of the Monterey City Council, today announced your Timothy Barrett and discuss local issues, including affordable housing and rent, his candidacy for a second four-year term in the November 6 election. livable wage jobs, improving parks and traffic congestion. Bring the kids and mingle “My priorities will continue to be a Monterey that is clean, safe and fiscally well with your neighbors. run with a focus on quality of life issues,” said Smith, who was first elected in 2014. According to Timothy, who was elected to the Monterey City Council in Novem“I pledge to carry on with providing leadership, comprehensively viewing issues ber 2014 and is currently Vice Mayor, “We need more livable wage paying jobs for and maintaining a common-sense approach while always listening to our residents to ourselves and our children to aspire to. We must have affordable housing options for ensure that all receive the services they expect and richly deserve,” he said. working families. Our senior residents should be able to remain in their homes if they Smith was raised on the Monterey Peninsula and he and his wife, Sharron, have so choose and have the care and services they need. Safety and security and maintelived in the same home for 36 years. He stated that he will press on “with a balanced nance of our infrastructure and alleviation of traffic congestion must be high priorities.” approach to the needs of our beautiful city. Our residents are entitled to a well-run Vice Mayor and Monterey City Councilmember Timothy Barrett is known for city government with great parks, a sports center, recreational and youth activities and getting diverse groups of people working together. His ‘roll up your sleeves’ style makes a professional public safety staff.” him a ‘go-to’ guy for getting things done in the community. Timothy’s current initiatives He pointed out that when he was first elected four years ago he told a reporter, “I include the Neighborhood Housing Fund, to stimulate the development of affordable, feel as though I’m the community’s guest, and I’m honored. local workforce housing; the Community Responses to Elder Care Symposium, for “Today, I still feel the same way. I am privileged to serve our community in this the engagement, education and empowerment of citizen problem solvers to address important time. My last three-plus years as a member of the Monterey City Council the needs of the elderly; Slow Money Monterey, to bring community directed investhave brought challenges. But they have also created opportunities, and I have deeply ment toward environmentally sustainable local businesses, and the Local Preference involved myself in each and every one of them to make decisions that are both unbiInitiative, to stimulate local economic development through increased circulation of ased and sound policy.” public dollars into the community. Smith said that he is proud to be part of a city council that is “balanced and Additionally, Timothy is Council representative to the Monterey Peninsula Chamhard-working and with members who are prepared to face all challenges head-on, ber of Commerce, the Council of Monterey Business Associations, the Cannery Row including street improvements, under-funded State mandates and employee retirement Business Association and the North Fremont Business Association. He serves on the costs, and challenges to our tranquil neighborhoods. I will continue to represent the Board of Monterey One Water which is developing the Pure Water Monterey project entire city with my time, efforts and dedication while remaining an engaged represen- to provide a new source of water to the community, and the Oversight Board to the tative and respectful in service to Monterey.” Successor Agency of the Monterey City Redevelopment Agency, which directs funding Committees that Smith serves on for the City of Monterey include the Transtoward Community Development Block Grant programs for low income housing and portation Agency for Monterey County (TAMC), Association of Monterey Bay Area services to homeless. Governments (AMBAG), the Monterey County Visitors and Convention Bureau and Before his election to the Monterey City Council, Timothy worked with many the Old Monterey Business Association. He also serves on a statewide public safety local nonprofit organizations and participated in a broad spectrum of civic activities. committee. He was a founding board member of the Walk and Roll Foundation, which was estabHe retired from the Monterey Police as a Lieutenant and spent 26 years on the lished to assist those with spinal cord injuries. He was two-time chair of the Monterey department with 34 years in public service. He is involved in organizational manage- Bay Chapter of CATESOL, a teacher’s association that focuses on ongoing training ment and leadership training. The Smiths celebrated 45 years of marriage last week and development, and he was chair of the MPC Symposium Working Group, which and have two grown children. Smith holds a master’s degree in public administration, initiated a regional community of action in regard to homelessness and poverty. a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a California teaching credential. Timothy holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, a Master’s degree
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• July 6, 2018
“Fortune’s Way” reprised in July
A play about one of California’s greatest artists that premiered at the Carmel Mission in 2010 will return in July for two benefit performances. “Fortune’s Way, or Notes on Art for Catholics (and Others),” written by Steve Hauk and starring Teresa Del Piero and Keith Decker, will be given staged readings at 7 p.m. July 20 and 21, a Friday and Saturday, in the Carmel Mission Basilica. The performance, a dramatic look at E. Charlton Fortune, an Impressionist whose paintings have gone for six and seven figures but later in her career turned to ecclesiastical art, will benefit the preservation of the Mission’s statue of Our Lady of Bethlehem, the Patroness image of the Diocese of Monterey. The play is set during the later years of World War II, Fortune giving a slide lecture on art while accompanied by her good friend “and frequent theological adversary,” Bishop Edwin O’Hara. Del Piero, with the late John Theresa Del Piero as Effie Fortune Brady, was also in the premiere performance, which was originally staged by Conrad Selvig. It was followed by performances at the Cherry Hall Center for the Arts, the Monterey Museum of Art, the Pacific Grove Public Library, St. Angela Merici Catholic Chirch in Pacific Grove and the Carmel Art Association.In January the play was given at the Crocker Art Museum with actors Susan Andrews and Blair Leatherwood in a production by the Capital Stage company, directed by Michael Stevenson. Fortune was born in Sausalito in 1885 with a birth defect, a cleft palate. In 1906 the family home was destroyed by the San Francisco Earthquake and Fire. Fortune and her mother Helen fled through the night. The family had a second home in Monterey, though Fortune traveled often to Europe in pursuit of her art in the following years. Before she was done, Fortune won a silver medal at the Paris Salon, a gold medal from the American Institute of Architects, and was honored by the pope. She died in Carmel Valley in 1969. One of her paintings sold at auction several years ago for more than a million dollars and her Impressionistic work is much sought after by collectors. The play ties in with the traveling exhibit of Fortune’s work, now at the Monterey Museum of Art, “E. Charlton Fortune: The Colorful Spirit,” which runs through August 27. Several of Fortune’s important liturgical paintings are held by the Carmel Mission Museum, including “Gethsemane” and "The Immaculate Conception of Mary." Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at carmelmission.org and at the Mission Museum Store or at the door the nights of performance.
Elks Will Honor Public Safety Personnel
Area police, firefighters and emergency technicians will be honored when the Monterey Elks Lodge 1285 holds itsthird annual Public Safety Appreciation Night on Friday, July 27. Shari Hastey, Executive Director of Community Partnership for Youth (CPY), will be keynote speaker. CPY is a prevention program providing positive alternatives to gangs, drugs and violence while reinforcing individual strengths. More than 100 first responders attend the Elks event each year. Reservations for the roast beef carving station dinner at 7 p.m. should be made with the Elks office at 831-373-1285. All Elks, their families
and guests also are invited. “Our public safety workers put their lives on the line for us on a daily basis,” said Beau Finklang, President of Monterey Elks Lodge. “In this very small way, we wish to show our appreciation on this night by honoring the men and women of Monterey County who help keep us safe. We truly thank them for being here for our community.” Monterey County Peace Officers Association (MCPOA) will make several award presentations to members of the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office and Presidio of Monterey Police Department, and to four Explorer Scholarship recipients.
Mandarin Chinese Camp at the Lyceum July 9 - 13, 2018
Do you have a child looking to explore new languages? Perhaps they’ll be taking Mandarin Chinese at school this fall? This is a great way to give them an introduction to the language in a fun and dynamic way, while meeting other students with similar interests this summer! Campers will learn Mandarin Chinese language and culture through stories, songs, traditional arts & crafts, cooking, dancing, and fun games. Students will be grouped according to language proficiency and age. Campers will have an awesome time making their own art and food* that they can bring home. Various outdoor activities will get them moving and having fun!
Ages: 8 - 15 Dates: July 9 - 13, 2018 Hours/Fees: Option 1: 9:00am - noon (Fee is $150) Option 2: 9:00am - 3:30pm (Fee is $280) Location: Bay View Academy (222 Casa Verde Way, Monterey, 93940) Instructor: Vickie Rockower Class Size: Limited to 8 Students
Questions? Call us at 831-372-6098
or email general@lyceum.org.
Improv Invites You to Laugh Out Loud
Monterey Comedy Improv is the Peninsula’s Premier Improv Troupe. We take your suggestions and create entertaining and funny scenes instantly. Audiences love the quick-witted and quirky characters that this talented group of actors pops into. Whether you are shouting out suggestions or just sitting back laughing, this is a guaranteed good time! When: Saturday, July 21s@ 7:30pm Where: The Wharf Theater Tickets: $15, $10 Military and Students. $20 at the door www.brownpapertickets.com Content is “PG-13”
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1849 Society Celebrates Summer at Hauk Fine Arts
The 1849 Society, which commemorates endowment gifts to the Monterey Public Library fund, held its summer gathering at Hauk Fine Arts in Pacific Grove last Thursday. The Society is named for the year of the library’s founding as California’s first public library and adds private support critical to the library’s growth and vitality. The Society was welcomed to the gallery by owner Steve Hauk, public radio voice Lisa Ledin and gallery consultant Dixie Layne. The 1849 Endowment Committee chair, Ralph Widmar, provided an overview of the financial management and growth of the library’s Endowment fund and how the income earned on gifts has been used to support the library. Inga Waite, the library’s director, shared with the Society information on the library’s summer programs specifically the wide array of programs designed for kids and teens – everything from crafts and movies to reader programs and writing contests, Waite also noted that the Monterey and Pacific Grove libraries share their catalogs in a client friendly, seamless fashion. Hauk discussed his book “Steinbeck: The Untold Stories” and Ledin of KAZU 90.3 FM read selections from the book as well as two important Steinbeck letters. Ledin, who hosts Morning Edition on Fridays and Weekend Edition on Saturdays on KAZU, quoted Steinbeck in one letter to a friend as having the conviction that he didn’t really have a home, and that led to a deep depression. In another letter, Steinbeck gave care instructions for a myna bird he was giving to Fred Zinneman, director of films such as “High Noon” and “From Here to Eternity.” Ledin produced and narrated two black history radio documentaries while working for WGUC in Cincinnati that resulted in the book “Nelson Burton, My Life in Jazz.” She has interviewed numerous artists, including Jean Piere
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Rampal, Stan Getz and Julie Harris. Hauk, asked how his book of 16 stories came about, said that it owed much to people who walked into the gallery offering documents, letters and stories that gave new insight into Steinbeck’s life and career. In one of the stories, “Lily,” an antique dealer, recalls a spontaneous reunion of former high school classmates in which Steinbeck’s life is threatened by two strangers in a pickup truck “that came out of nowhere, a white Ford Pickup truck . . . with big headlights like cartoon eyes.” In “The Application,” set in 1942 New York, after receiving a threatening phone call Steinbeck “went down to the Rockland County courthouse and picked up a New York license application that would give him the right to carry, concealed on his person, a revolver” for self protection. The story is based on an actual gun application by the Nobel Prize-winning author. The application reveals Steinbeck also acquired a gun license in 1938, when he was living in California. The Steinbeck Review recently wrote that “Steinbeck: The Untold Stories” “ . . . enters the world of artistic endeavor with the power to move and captivate readers for all time.”
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