08/17/18 by Marge Jameson

In This Issue

Kiosk •

Sunday August 19 Flea by the Sea 9-4 pm 471 Wave St. Monterey free

• Wednesday, August 22 The Little Car Show Downtown PG Noon-5 Free to the Public •

Friday, August 24

Butterfly Kids - Page 13

Tiny Treasures - Page 8

Pacific Grove’s

Concours Auto Rally Downtown PG pgauoraly.org •

Sunday, August 26

LOCAL BOOK SIGNING EVENT: Meet 17-Year-Old Author Luke Herzog from 2 - 4 p.m. at The Bookworks, 667 Lighthouse Ave. Pacific Grove •

Wednesday, August 29 Dine Out With Friends to benefit the Library 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Red House Cafe 662 Lighthouse Ave. Pacific Grove •

September 6 CERT classes begin

• Tuesday, September 11

Candidates’ Forum from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave •

October 5 - 7

Butterfly Days Mostly Downtown All things Butterfly •

August 17-23, 2018

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Inside Other Random Thoughts................... 20 The Ark Lady...................................... 4 BaleyWik.......................................... 21 Cartoon........................................ 2, 16 FYI.................................................... 23 Gossip.............................................. 14 Homeless in Paradise........................ 22 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 16 Legal Notices.................................... 18 Obituary............................................. 6 Opinion....................................... 18-19 Outside the Box................................ 19 Play Review...................................... 15 Police Log.......................................... 5 Postcards from the Kitchen............... 23 Puzzle................................................ 6 Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Real Estate........................................ 24 Reasoning with God......................... 11 Spotlight........................................... 17

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Vol. X, Issue 42

Hotel Durell wins Council Approval

With a few more changes and one dissenting vote – Bill Peake’s – the City Council approved the plans and permits and EIR for Hotel Durell, Nader Agha’s “boutique hotel” planned for 157 Grand Ave., across from the Pacific Grove Public Library. The existing building will be razed to make way for the 116-room hotel.

Cell Tower Hearing postponed to Sept. 5 City Council meeting

While allowing public comment the City Council did not discuss the cell tower controversy and tabled it at the outset to be heard at the September 5, 2018 meeting. As it is a quasi-judicial matter, the comments made by members of the public will not be considered until such time as it is heard at the hearing. See Baleywik Page 21 for pertinent information.

Slates set for Pacific Grove’s November City, School Ballots Call us at 831324-4742 for calendar and legal publication

Home Sweet Home - Page 22

Seven Candidates, Two Measures

The slate is set for Pacific Grove's Nov 6, 2018 ballot. As of Aug. 16, 018, the deadline, there are seven people running for three Council seats and three people running for the mayor's seat. Three of the council candidates are women: Jenny McAdams, Tama Olver, and Amy Tomlinson. There are two relative newcomers runnng: Steve Lilly and Joe Amelio. Two have run more recently: former councilmember and mayoral candidate Dan Miller and traffic commissioner Andy Kubica. As Mayor Bill Kampe announced he will not seek re-election, his seat is open. Running for the chair at the center of the dias are councilmembers Rudy Fischer and Bill Peake. Dionne Ybarra has also announced her candidacy. The open council seats therefore include Rudy Fischer's and Bill Peake's. Not ony do their respective terms of office expire, but having declared for the mayor's seat, they are ineligibe to run for couoncil at the same time.

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Changes Coming on School Board

Because one of the incumbents did not file for re-election, the deadline to file for a Pacific Grove Unified School District Board seat was extended past Aug. 10. That incumbent is Bill Phillips, who has been a lonf-time member of the Board. Running for re-election are John Paff, current Board President, and Cristy Dawson, who stepped in to fill a vacancy. Both of their terms expire in 2018. Brian Swanson's term expires in 2020 as does the term of Debbie Crandell.

The same issues were discussed – design, size, traffic, parking for guests and employees, and impact on the Farmer’s Market -with the subject of parking taking the lead.The idea of a parking lift was nixed with the Council favoring “Lyft” over “lift” to relieve parking stress, and the ratio of .68 spaces per room was agreed upon for 51 parking spaces. The developer will be asked to work on trip reduction measures but as EDC director Mark Brodeur warned, “count on the parking picture evolving.” Compared with past iterations, the current plan has moved the vehicle entry to Fountain Avenue. And, probably most exciting to many Pacific Grove residents, the arced butterfly colored glass window which once graced the Holman Building will be used in the facade of Hotel Durell.

Perspective of Hotel Durell at the corner of Fountain and Central.

Truck Routes Straightened Out

The Truck Routes defined in the City’s Municipal Code (PGMC or Code) are not consistent with the signs posted along the designated routes, and do not connect to the State Highway system and the truck routes on the streets in the City of Monterey. To correct the inconsistencies in the designation of truck routes, the PGMC is amended to correct the connections to Highway 68 and to signed truck routes in the City of Monterey. Those streets declared to be “truck routes” for the movement of vehicles exceeding a maximum gross weight of three tons are as follows: 1) the full length of Central Avenue; 2) Congress Avenue from Lighthouse Avenue to Sinex Avenue; (3) Sinex Avenue from Congress Avenue to Seventeen Mile Drive.

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• August 17, 2018

Joan Skillman

PBALLOTS From Page 1

Skillshots

Ken Cuneo's term also expires. He is termed out. Councilmembers whose terms are not up until 2020 are Cynthia Garfield – currently the lone woman on the council – Robert Huitt, who is Mayor Protempore, and Nick Smith – ne of the newest members on the council. Also on the Pacific Grove ballot are two Pacific Grove-only measures: Measure M, which would effectively ban short term rentals in all residential areas but the Coastal Zone; and Measure U, which would increase Transient Occupancy Tax to 12 percent and apply the tax to the total rent paid by short term renters. The Monterey County Voter Guide should be available online about 30 days before the Nov 6 election.

Pacific Grove Candidates' Forum Planned The final day to register as a candidate in Pacific Grove is a week away. We will offer a list of the council and mayoral candidates with data from their Forms 501 in next week’s issue. There are three council positions open so far, with five people signed up. There is one opening for the mayor with two candidates. Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce will host a candidates’ forum on Tuesday, September 11 from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Community Center, 515 Junipero Avenue. The event begins with a “meet & greet” the candidates from 5:30 to 6:00 pm; Mayoral candidates’forum from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m. and the City Council candidates from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. The Forum will be facilitated by the League of Women Voters. For more information contact the chamber at 373-3304 or visit www.pacificgrove.org.

George Pina

Obituary George Pina February 22, 1924 - May 10, 2018 Monterey George Pina, the son of John Pina and Lillian Annabelle Sargent, born in Corona, Riverside, CA where he grew up and went to Corona High School before being drafted into the United States Army. After serving in the Pacific Theater during WWII, he came to Monterey, CA where he would spend the remainder of his life. George was introduced to Marian Lorraine Perkins by his cousin Margie and they were married September 3, 1949 in Hollister, CA. He was the owner of Peninsula Paint and Wallpaper in Pacific Grove, CA and an avid baseball and softball player and umpire. George was preceded in death by two infant sons, Gary Allen and Robin. He is survived by his spouse, Marian; and three sons, Roy (Barbara), John (Michele) and Mark (Catherine); brother Arthur Piña of Salinas, as well as nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. The family suggests any memorial remembrance be a donation to local youth sports in George’s name. A Memorial Service and Softball game will take place on September 3, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Pacific Grove Municipal Ballpark (corner of Pico and 17 Mile Dr.)

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 • Bob Silverman • 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, Gideon, Griffin, Holden, Jay, Jeremiah, Jesse, Judy, Justice, Megan M, Nate, Reid, Ryan, Theo, Tom, Spencer

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Total for the period between 6/4/18 and 8/16/18................................................. 0.10" Cumulative average is ........................ 12.97" 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 8/16/18............. .11" Near Lovers Point Total for the 7/1/18). ......... .06" Dataseason reported by(since John Munch at 18th St. Last week low12/07/16.......................... temperature................ 50.9° Week ending .19"F Last week high temperature.................67.8 Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 5.42"F Last year rain (07/01/17-8/9/17)..................... .09F ” Last week low temperature..................41.5 Last week high temperature.................63.5 F

August 17 2018 • CEDAR STREET

Point Pinos Lighthouse Fundraiser and Hole-In-One Contest

On Saturday, Sept. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.. the Point Pinos Lighthouse will hold a Hole-In-One fundraiser on the PG Golf Links. To date, 15 entities have contributed to the cause and it is hoped to have many golfers participating on the day of the event at $10/shot. Prizes will be given for “Closest to the Hole” and a “Hole-In-One” recipient will win an 8-day/7-night Hawaiian Vacation Package for two. Sponsorships are available. $150 gets you a18”x25” lawn sign, complete with your business logo, posted on the golf course, facing Ocean View Boulevard on the day of the event. It’s a tax-deductible donation. To enter call Augie - 831-649-4362 Your generosity will allow the Lighthouse to continue to provide a beautifully preserved site of local history to visitors from around the world. All donations will be used to enhance the visitor experience at the Lighthouse and preserve historical documents/reference materials.

‘Straws on Request’ bill in legislature

Studies show that 90 percent of all seabirds on the planet have ingested some form of plastic—and that number is projected to increase. Tufted puffins, like many seabirds, eat mostly fish and zooplankton. But when plastic in the ocean breaks into smaller and smaller pieces, it begins to look a lot like plankton, and seabirds often mistake it for a meal. That plastic can damage their digestive systems and trick them into thinking they're full. By reducing the amount of plastic we use, we can all help to tackle the problem of ocean plastic pollution. Here in California, our elected officials are considering a Straws On Request bill that would help communities cut down on waste from single-use plastic straws, a common litter item found on our beaches. Join us and the Monterey Bay Aquariu in supporting this step toward healthier marine life, and a healthier ocean.

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City Council, Mayor may now have their pictures taken

Council Policy 000-11 (City Council Benefits) will be changed to reflect accurate benefits and updated information. The last update as made on on August 19, 1998 though there have been minor revisions all along. Additions to City Council benefits include council portraits, mayor and council office, City Email Accounts, and Social Media Accounts. The courtesy golf or tennis privileges were rescinded in 2013 and the language will be deleted from the policy now as well. The mayor receives $700 per month and city council members receive $420 per month. They are eligible to participate in CAL PERS (retirement system) and, if they take part in PERS can sign up for health insurance benefits. Each is at their own expense and elective officers pay both the employer and employee portions. There are other privileges, which may be seen on the City website at https://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/sites/default/files/city-council/2018/8-15-2018/city-council-8-15-2018-6a-amend-cc-policy-000-11.pdf.

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• August 17, 2018

Geriatric Pet Care Tips

Diana L. Guerrero

Ask ARK Lady Animal geriatrics is a growing field and it is estimated that there are more than 18 million dogs and 22 million cats that fall into the senior pet category. This means that they need additional medical attention and other specialty care so they can continue living a good quality of There are now a variety of products on the market specifically to help aging animals. For instance, orthopedic beds provide support and heat, anti-slip devices exist for paw pads, hip slings and other aids help pet owners while also keeping pets comfortable. As part of senior pet care, you should consider discussing wellness screening and geriatric exams with your veterinarian. These practices should be routine activities for pets over seven years of age. Using this type of regular screening helps to identify changes in metabolism and establishes a baseline early. Along with regular blood and urine tests, these help your vet to monitor your pet closely so changes can be identified immediately. This means potential problems can be addressed right away when the potential for success is highest. Age awareness for pet owners means

making a variety of adjustments to your daily patterns and habits as well as learning new patterns of observation. For instance, slight changes in normal routines, such as sleeping habits, might indicate a brewing issue. Often, physical or behavioral changes in a senior pet could indicate something of significance--so don’t hesitate to get your animal in to the veterinary clinic. To combat the aging process, discuss options with your animal health care provider. Supplements, digestive aids, dietary changes, interactive games and exercise are all things that can help keep your pet functioning at optimal levels. One of the significant areas to implement change for geriatric pets is that of diet. Taking actions to lower calories including higher fiber, less fat, less protein, and lower sodium can greatly assist your animal. Watch and feel for any changes on the pet’s body since sudden weight gain or weight loss could signal a problem. Be alert for the signs of arthritis, dental disease, lumps, bumps, tumors, and pay attention to changes in mobility, activity levels, hearing, vision or cognition too. Signs of aging can sometimes be con-

A senior pet may not look like a senior citizen but he or she certainly is.

fused with signs of health issues. If you see weight fluctuation, excessive thirst, frequent urination or incontinence, be sure to check in with your veterinarian right away. Disorientation and cognitive dysfunction syndrome should also be brought to your vet’s attention so these issues can be managed. Remember, a senior pet may not look like a senior citizen but he or she certainly is. This means you both will face new challenges and have to deal with new limitations. Lifelong patterns may be forgotten or no be longer suitable. Kindness, patience, and flexibility will be your greatest assets since routines may change. Give your senior pet gentle guidance to minimizes stress and schedule quality cuddling time so both you and your pet can enjoy the golden moments.

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Pacific Grove man sentenced to 6 months for elder crimes

Monterey County District Attorney Dean D. Flippo announced that on August 10, Michael Frank Schellhous, age 50, of Pacific Grove, has pled no contest to felony grand theft by embezzlement, felony grand theft from an elderly person, and misdemeanor petty theft from an elderly person. In 2014, Schellhous operated a consignment shop in downtown Pacific Grove by the name of Vintique Boutique. He developed a relationship of trust with many individuals in the community and encouraged them to consign jewelry, furniture, and other personal property with him. Schellhous agreed to sell these items on their behalf for a percentage of the proceeds. However, rather than abiding by this agreement, he pawned or sold the items and refused to pay the consignors or return the unsold items upon request. After several victims persisted in seeking payment, Schellhous opened a checking account using his partner’s personal identifying information but never deposited any money into the account. He then wrote multiple checks to victims from this account as “payment,” despite his knowledge that the account had no funds. When the victims attempted to cash the checks, they were returned for non-sufficient funds and the victims incurred additional expenses. He also remained in possession of other valuables belonging to these victims, most of which he never returned. The District Attorney’s Office identified at least five victims, three of whom were over the age of 65 at the time of the theft, and estimates that Schellhous embezzled approximately $37,000.00 worth of personal property through this scheme. On August 9, 2018, Judge Mark Hood sentenced Schellhous to four years of felony probation, 180 days in county jail, and full restitution to his victims. Judge Hood immediately remanded Schellhous into custody upon sentencing. As terms of his probation, Schellhous must not engage in any consignment business, hold any position of trust for elder adults, or possess any checks in the name of another person without the approval of his probation officer. This case was investigated by District Attorney Investigator John Ferreria as a result of a consumer complaint submitted to the Environmental and Consumer Protection Unit of the District Attorney’s Office. If you have been the victim of fraudulent, deceptive, or illegal business activity or if you would like more information on submitting a consumer complaint, please visit our website at http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/district-attorney/ consumer-and-environmental-protection.

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Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181520 The following person is doing business as QUINTO CREEK DESIGNS, 37 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel, Monterey County, CA 93923: BARBARA DITMORE, 37 Rancho San Carlos Road, Carmel, CA, 93923. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/25/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 7/15/18. Signed: Barbara Ditmore. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/25/18

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181514 The following person is doing business as MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA, 724 Abrego St., Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940 and 1116 Forest Ave. #B, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: DHALIWAL RESTAURANTS, INC, 1205 Lincoln Ave. Pacific Grove, CA, 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/25/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: Kanwalibir Kaur, President. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/18 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181515 The following person is doing business as MOUNTAIN MIKE'S PIZZA, 1116 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: LADHER LLC, 1116 Forest Ave. B, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/25/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed: Kanwalibir Kaur, President. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/18

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181418 The following person is doing business as LIGHTHOUSE LAWN & GARDEN CARE, 708 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: CARLOS CUELLAR, 708 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950 and JILL PERALTA-CUELLAR, 708 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/12/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 7/11/03. Signed: Carlos Cuellar. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17/18 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20181438 The following person is doing business as CYPRESS CLEANERS, 230 Grand Avenue, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: JKA INVESTMENT, 230 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 07/13/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 7/13/2018. Signed: Jin Jung, CEO. This business is conducted by a corporation. Publication dates: 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10/18

Lost Probably lost his own bike Ocean View Blvd. - A man came into the PGPD lobby to report that he had lost his property on the bike trail near Lovers Point Park. Citizen would look for lost stuff except she lost her glasses too Lighthouse Ave. - A citizen called into the PGPD to report she had lost personal property from the above location. Her information was taken. Has not lost his phone Sunset Drive. - The reporting Party called to report he had lost personal property in the above area. Missing, one tin foil hat Pine Ave. - A citizen came into PGPD to report he had lost personal property at an unknown location in Pacific Grove. Lost property is noted within the report. She was probably touring Forest Ave. - The reporting party reported she lost her wallet. Lovers Point Beach. - Personal property was lost at the above location. The owner’s information was taken in case items were located. Lighthouse Ave. - Personal property was lost in downtown Pacific Grove. Owner information was taken. Found These are the everyday heroes we have here! There is more to this story than meets the words Ocean View Blvd. - A citizen found property from the above location and brought it to PGPD. Attempts to contact the owner were met with negative results. Property is held for safekeeping. Short Street. - A man came into the PGPD lobby to turn in a cell phone he had found. Owner contacted. A collect call Ocean View Blvd. - A man came into the PGPD lobby to turn in a phone he had found Owner called, verified by phone PIN. Returned to owner. Family matters Spruce Ave. - A female was reported missing by her stepfather. Our PGPD enjoys a very long attention span. _ - -_ ---___ ----Reporting possible child neglect. Shameful Sunset Drive. - A child was left unattended in a parked motor vehicle. Just change the channel already David Ave. - The son reported an argument between father and mother and himself. Nothing physical. Lighthouse Ave. - Intoxicated juvenile- transported to hospital by AMR No I will not watch dancing with the stars. They aren’t even stars. Lighthouse Ave. - Verbal argument between husband and wife. Takes one to know one. So there. 17 Mile Drive. - Officer was dispatched to a juvenile issue. People fussing and fighting and generally being ass hats Fight/etc in public \ Lighthouse Ave. - Verbal dispute. Booked: Daniel Brendon Desousa, Brendan- 02/06/95 Case warrant in warrant \ Sinex Ave. - Suspect Daniel Brendon Desousa enjoyed a Warrant arrest. Welcome back to the Cop Log Mr. Williamson 0123 Case 978.5 Pc bench warrant:fta:mi \ ocean view bl pg1801138 Suspect Michael Williamson-03/07/58- Suspect arrested on three misdemeanor warrants, one no O.R. Then was booked into county Jail. fight/etc in public \ Sinex Ave. -Verbal dispute-information only Not the Front Porch Bandit! vandalism \ Sinex Ave. - Porch window vandalized. There needs to be more law on Lawton civil issue \ Lawton Ave. - The reporting party reported a civil issue with next door neighbor I know this feeling Suspicious circumstances \ David Ave. - Unwanted use of a dumpster-no suspect information

In the afternoon and night of Aug. 12 three people were captured on security cameras removing anti-STR signs from fences in the area of Junipero, Spruce and Monterey Ave. Police are investigating. If you have info, call PGPD at 831-648-3143.

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• August 17, 2018

Jacob and the WAVE by Michelle Netzloff-Luna

“If you wanna play, you can play!”

These words embody the heart of the WAVE program, and Executive Director Darryl Smith takes them seriously. His vision is to never turn a kid away from the opportunity to discover sports and experience the character building, camaraderie and fun that sports can offer. Everyone is included. So when Isabella Lee wanted to enroll her son Jacob in the WAVE program this summer, Jacob was no exception. But Jacob isn’t just another 11 year old kid from PG. Jacob has autism. Isabella spent everyday at the WAVE Program, watching her son from the sidelines. As an ever present yet unobtrusive support system for Jacob, she was witness to a transformation that surprised even her. This is her story. “At our last IEP meeting, Linda Williams, principal of Robert Down, suggested I look at the WAVE program because she thought Jacob would benefit from the program and have a great time. Because Linda Williams is the person that had given Jacob a chance for the last 5 years, we totally trust her. So I looked into it and asked my friends, and everyone whose kid attended spoke very positively about it. But these are main streamed kids who are very athletic so I still wasn’t very sure. I was afraid of enrolling him because with the sensory processing disorder, I thought he was going to be overwhelmed or he was going to be isolated. Through the years we tried so many things and it went really bad, even though Jacob is actually a very athletic boy. When he was young, he had amazing eye-hand coordination, which according to his OT, was atypical for an ASD kid. So I put him in many different sports when he was 5 or 6. That’s when I learned he gets really overwhelmed with even normal activity, but not just overwhelmed, to him it was actually painful. But I wanted him to participate. So I talked to Jordan Gasperson, a coach at the WAVE who has known Jacob since kindergarten, and he said , “Well, it’s free, just enroll him and see how he does.” So for this camp, well basically I was being brave. I let him go in on Monday to try it out, with the stipulation that if does not work I would pull him out. But then, oh my gosh, after the first day I said OK, I’m going to have him see it through, because he was having such a great time. It was definitely a team effort, his friends, the coaches and councilors were really remarkable. They were very kind, compassionate, and they let Jacob be Jacob and do things at his own pace. They taught him step by step and gave him a lot of chances. What I saw is they were careful to not leave anyone behind. There were several events that really filled me with joy. He was doing baseball with the boys, I think there were about 35 of them divided into two teams. He didn’t really know about baseball, so after he batted, he went to first base, but didn’t touch the base, he just went around. And no one said anything. They totally just embraced him. Then when they changed to the outfield, the coach asked him if he wanted to be a pitcher. When the other team hit the ball into the outfield one of his teammates caught the ball and was about to throw it to first base when Jacob ran up to this boy and told him he wanted the ball to throw instead. This boy actually handed the ball to Jacob, and Jacob got to throw the ball. When Jacob went up to bat, the whole team cheered. They really embraced him. This program really benefited him by making him truly feel that he can be himself, that he can have a sense of confidence, and he can be with friends. By the third day he told me,’ I can do it” I feel this camp did more than just expose him to all these different sports that I wouldn’t even have dared to put him in, but it allowed him to have positive interactions with his peers. There was a time when he didn’t have a partner, and there was a boy who walked up to him and asked Jacob if he wanted to be his partner, rather than being partnered by the councilors. I saw a constant compassion and inclusion. I see this camp creating a world of inclusion, and a place where you can try new things. Jacob cannot really say much, but he enjoyed getting ready every morning and he said he was happy. I saw it in his face. I think he was able to do this because there were familiar people. He knew a lot of kids from his school and also the coaches. His PE teacher was there and some of his friend’s parents were coaching. It’s a community that he’s familiar with and I think that helped him succeed. This is really a remarkable program and I was just sharing this with our friends this past weekend who live in the SF Bay area. They had never heard of anything like this. I saw how the WAVE Program really encourages all the kids, not just Jacob, It’s a community, and this community is telling all the kids that they believe in them. This program is a great way of sharing and showing their love. So truly, much gratitude. I really appreciate it.”

Comedy Improv Brewing at The Lab

The Peninsula’s Premier Improv Troupe will be at The Lab making up crazy characters, goofy games and silly songs. Inspired by audience suggestions, we jump into action and create hilarious scenes instantly. Similar to “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” we keep you laughing with a bunch of fun theater games and willing volunteers. Saturday, August 18, 7-9pm The Lab 3728 The Barnyard, Suite G-23 Above Carmel Valley Roasting Co. Tickets $15 @ eventbrite.com

“Wee Wheels” by Peter Silzer Solution on page 18 Across 1 What MPH measures 6 Bell with a restaurant chain? 10 Prepares Easter eggs 14 Where Moses got 2 tablets 15 Actress Thurman and others 16 Best steak condiment? 17 Secures tightly 18 *Like a spy camera 20 Type of scorpion 22 Ishmael’s role in “Moby Dick” 23 *Like germs 26 Metric measures 27 Young Darth Vader’s nickname 28 Like a small drink 29 Jacob’s younger brother 31 Sweet as apple cider, they say 32 First word of the first anagram? 34 Some hallucinogens 38 With 40- and 41- across, PG’s August extravaganza (and a hint to 18-, 23-, 57-, and 63- across 40 Auto, no matter the size 43 Exposition 44 “____ and you will find” 45 Something you might run into during a plan 47 Ancient Tokyo 48 Job safety org. 52 Airport safety org. 53 A Grande one splits Texas and Chihuahua 54 Had a bite 57 *Like some people Gulliver met 60 How neat ducks are arrayed? 62 Renewed El-Hi emphasis 63 *Like a certain yellow polkadot bikini 65 Neural connectors 68 Adhesive alternate 69 Hound’s asset 70 Spreads for BLTs, etc. 71 Require 72 Navy mascot 73 Yogi’s sitting position

Down 1 Bad sound from a tire 2 End of a wrestling match 3 Pronounce clearly 4 Like some beavers? 5 Handy kitchen appliance 6 Half a baby’s belly? 7 Common acid 8 Gala snack 9 Husband (and brother) of Isis 10 Stats, e.g. 11 Something “wasted on the young”? 12 Sign up for 13 Prognosticators 19 Sacred chest 21 Stage whisper 23 Posts 24 Sundance festival entry 25 Books reviewer? 30 Makes a kitty larger? 33 Party VIPs 35 Luscious S. American fruit 36 Spots for Mehta and Ozawa 37 Collapse from rapture 39 One way to end a fight 41 Start to freeze? 42 Talks like Don Corleone 46 Buddha’s other name? 49 Hefty cut of meat 50 Adding workers 51 So very very (2 wds) 54 Fix a tire problem 55 Essential vehicle document 56 Happen next 58 Greek goddess of rage 59 “Don’t mess with ___” 61 Looked over 64 Even so 66 NCO part 67 F.I.C.A. funds manager

Random Alphabet Drawing for November Election told

Secretary of State Alex Padilla’s staff held a randomized alphabet drawing to determine the order in which candidates’ names will appear on November 6, 2018 General Election ballot. The results of today’s drawing are as follows:

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Children’s Programs at the Library All programs at the Pacific Grove Library For more information call 648-5760.

Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942

Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207

Chabad of Monterey

620 Lighthouse Ave., Entrance on 18th • 831-643-2770

Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363

Community Baptist Church

Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311

First Baptist Church of Pacific Grove 246 Laurel Ave. • 831-373-0741

First Baptist Church of Monterey

600 Hawthorne St., Monterey • Rev. Nate Rhen 831-373-3289

First Church of God

1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005

First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Worship: Sundays 10:00 a.m. 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875

Forest Hill United Methodist Church Services 9 a.m. Sundays 551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956

Monterey Peninsula Society of Friends (Quakers)

10 a.m, Sundays Carl Cherry Center 4th & Gudalupe, Carmel • 915-8691 or 372-5762 montereyquakers@gmail.com

Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138

Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove

PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636

Manjushri Dharma Center

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 21 11:00 am Stories for PreSchool (ages 2-5) Wednesday, Aug. 22 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday (science, crafts, stories for ages 5 and up) Thursday, Aug. 23 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time (for babies birth - 24 months)

New CERT class starts September 6

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program uses a FEMA curriculum to educate people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist their families and others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT also participates in searches for missing persons, serves as coastal spotters for persons swept out to sea, storm response and other emergencies. Learn These Skills and Many More: Emergency Medicine Use of a fire extinguisher Disaster Preparedness Shutting your utilities Rescue Communications when phones fail Assessing your home or workplace after an earthquake or storm All classes are taught in Monterey. Anyone may enroll by sending an e-mail of interest to: training@montereycert.org You will receive a confirmation with class details. This class provides 24 hours of community service credit to high school s0tudents. The next CERT class begins Thursday, September 6, 2018 and continues each Thursday night through October 18. Class time each day is 6:20-9:30 P.M. Attendance at all seven sessions is necessary to complete the training and graduate. To enroll, send an email to: training@montereycert.org

EMPTY NESTERS: Mistakes that Could Cost You Thousands When Selling Your Pacific Grove Home

Pacific Grove - Are you an “Empty Nester” who needs a home for the future? Is it time to downsize or to move into another home more suitable for your glorious retirement years? Like thousands of residents in our area, you may be discovering that after years of non-stop child traffic in and out of your doors, toys on the floor, music floating throughout, suddenly you can hear a pin drop over the quiet hum of the refrigerator. Your rooms are filled with pictures and memories of this wonderful time of your life, but there are many empty rooms gathering dust now that your children have moved on. The freer years ahead are exciting ones to look forward to, and it’s time for you to move on as well. If you find yourself in this situation, you’re in vast and good company. And what that means is that there are many wonderful opportunities for you to create this new chapter in your life...

if you know what it takes to get the most out of the equity you’ve built up in your current home. To help you understand the issues involved in making such a move, and how to avoid the 9 most common costly mistakes most Empty Nesters make, a new report called “Empty Nester: How to Sell the Place You Call Home” has been prepared which identifies these issues, and shows you how to steer clear of the mistakes that could cost you literally thousands of dollars. To order a FREE Special Report, or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-833-5013285 and enter 0722. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can fly your empty nest with the most cash in your pocket.

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Webster Slate Tiny Treasures Sought for Annual Fund-Raiser Artists, do you have a miniature, original art work that you'd like to donate—and help to support a local nonprofit community art center? All media are accepted. The Pacific Grove Art Center is asking for donations of miniature works of art to be sold during the 2018 Tiny Treasures show next November. Opening reception will be Nov. 2 from 7-9 p.m. Tiny Treasures is one of the nonprofit Art Center’s most playful and lively annual fundraisers and generates income to help PGAC continue to serve

the community. Each miniature will be displayed with a “voting box” where patrons will deposit their purchased raffle tickets. At the close of the show, one winning ticket will be drawn for each piece of art. Donated art must be original work (no reproductions) and any medium is accepted. Each piece must be no larger than 8x10 inches, including frame, and not exceed 7 inches in depth. Each piece must be ready to hang on the wall, with hooks or wires already attached. The number of donated pieces is limited to a maximum of two pieces

per donor. PGAC will begin accepting donations on Saturday, Sept. 8 through Oct. 25 at 568 Lighthouse in Pacific Grove. The office is staffed to receive donations Wednesday through Saturday from 12-5 p.m. and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. Since it opened in 1969, and with the desire to have art available to everyone, PGAC has held low cost classes, free exhibits, and offered reduced rent for 16 artist’s studios, “building community through creativity.” No admission fees are charged.

Exampls of art which may be offered at Tiny Treasures: Left, “Metal Glass Jelly,” by Art and Cindy Horning. Above: “Pomegranate,” by Bobbie Brainerd

“Orange Clouds” by cCheryl Kampe

Genealogy Society will meet Sept. 6

The Monterey County Genealogy Society, Inc. (MoCoGenSo) will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday, September 6 at 7 pm. Meetings are held the first Thursday of each month at the Family History Center, located at the LDS Church, 1024 Noche Buena, Seaside. This month’s meeting will be “Finding Presidents and Their Ancestors in the Strangest Places” by Stephen P. Morse. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. with doors open at 6:15 p.m. The Library will be open until 9 pm for research after the meeting. All meetings are free and open to the public: everyone is welcome. For further information, call 375-2340, or visit the website at www.mocogenso.org. The Monterey County Genealogy Society Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization serving the Central Coast of California. The goals of the Society are to provide education, fellowship and support to its members and to the community of family history researchers both locally and throughout the world.

Point Pinos Lighthouse Docent Volunteer Openings

The City of Pacific Grove is currently accepting applications for docents at the beautiful and historic Point Pinos Lighthouse. The mission of the Point Pinos lighthouse docents is to engage, inspire and educate visitors. Qualified volunteers must be energetic, comfortable speaking to the public and enthusiastic about history. Volunteers must be willing to participate in ongoing education and have basic computer skills. Volunteers must be 18 years or older and have the physical capability to navigate steep stairs with ease. Please contact Amy Colony, Volunteer Coordinator at acolony@cityofpacificgrove.org for more information about this volunteer opportunity or go to www.citofpacificgrove.org. To learn more about the Point Pinos Lighthouse and its history please refer to the website http://www.pointpinoslighthouse.org/

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Open During Car Week!

Jameson’s Classic Motorcycle Museum

305 Forest Avenue Pacific Grove, CA 93950 OPEN WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS Noon - 5:00 PM Or by appt. 831-324-4742 Across the street from City Hall but a lot more fun

Classic European and American Bikes & Sidecars & Scooters 1913-2000

Free/Donation Advice, too!

Lamborghini - Faris Nemri

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What does God say about the two sides? He says pick one! Bill Cohen

Reasoning With God We are in the middle of a great war, 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.” God is on one side asking us to choose to be part of His eternal family. Satan is on the other side trying to fool us into refusing God’s offer. There are only two sides in this war. One side is with God, Mk 9:40, “For he that is not against us is on our part.” And, the other side is against God, 1 Sam 12:15, “But if ye will not obey the voice of the Lord, but rebel against the commandment of the Lord, then shall the hand of the Lord be against you, as it was against your fathers.” We might think we have not chosen a side, however, everything and everyone in this world is part of one of these two sides; and the most important decision of our lives will be the side we choose to support. God describes the people on the two sides of this war as the sheep and the goats, Matt 25:31-33, “When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.” He only tells us about two sides, the sheep, and the goats. But, who are the goats, Prov 14:12, “There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” The goats are those who have chosen to live this life in their own way, instead of following God’s advice. Or, as Samuel has told us, they rebel against the commandments of the Lord. Who does God call to be on His side in this war?

Everyone! He calls the weak, the poor, the strong, the rich, the foolish, the disabled, the leapers, the slaves, the murders, the adulterers, everyone! As an example, this is what he told us about David, a murderer and an adulterer, Acts 13:22, “And when he had removed him, he raised up unto them David to be their king; to whom also he gave their testimony, and said, I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after mine own heart, which shall fulfil all my will.” God sees who we will become, He knew David was far from perfect, but God knows our hearts and those who will ultimately choose to follow Him. It is not our past mistakes that define us; but rather our choice to accept Jesus as our savior, our willingness to repent from our sins and the resulting actions we take, which honor our God, or not. When we oppose God we are in fact deciding our own eternal fate, 2 Thes 2:3-5, 8, “Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things…And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:” Those who choose to refuse God’s offer will have chosen the same fate Lucifer chose, 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

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the congregation, in the sides of the north:” God calls each of us to choose our own fate, 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:” Michael Youssef, Ph.D. explains Satan’s battle plan, “We are in constant spiritual warfare against Satan. He tries to enslave our bodies with addictions and excesses, our minds with heresies and paralyzing doubts, our spirits with guilt and shame. He seeks to take away our joy, rip apart our families, and wreck our relationships with Jesus Christ and His church.” Once we decide we want to be on God’s side, what are we to do in this life? We are to live 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.” At first, this will be a trying process, as we will be living in direct opposition to most of what this world tells us we must do. This world says, “Win at any cost” and “hate those who are not following the world’s mantras;” but following these mantras leads us away from God and His calling. This world wants everyone to worship leaders who will lead us toward man’s image of the perfect person. But, God tells us we are all unique, endowed with the very special gifts He has chosen for each of us, Eph 2:10, “For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.” When we use our gifts for good works, we show our love for our neighbors and ourselves. God calls us to use the gifts He has given us to shine His light into this world, so as many of us as possible can find the path that leads to Him, in love, no matter our shape, size or color, Rom 12:10, “Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;” This unselfish nature leads us to love everyone, even our enemies and leads them to love themselves, and ultimately, everyone else, Matt 5:43-46, “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?” This is the guiding principle behind the two commandments Jesus gave us, Matt 22:37-40, “Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.” These two commandments summarize the Ten Commandments God gave to Moses, the first one summarizes the first four of the Ten, Ex 20:3-11, and the second one summarizes the final six, Ex 20:12-17. All of them lead us to Him, for they all direct us to love and God is love, 1 Jn 4:8, “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love.” Many of us see God’s love as impossible, impossible to understand and too impossible to be real. We look at the Bible and think, “Who can know, who can understand this large complicated book?” But, God is telling us it is simple if we would only come with a heart willing to understand Him; He is love and everything in the Bible is there to help us understand that fact. Once we do, this large complicated book becomes a simple user manual for this life. We find the answers to our questions and they lead us to God’s side of this war; and to His peace and joy. There are only two sides, those who accept the Bible as God’s Word and it leads them to Him, and those who accept the devil’s lies about the Bible and it leads them away from Him. I pray each of us will reason with His Word to determine for ourselves whether it is truthful and righteous. We only get this one short life to make this decision. May the Lord bless and draw all of us to Him!

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A survey of the tempestuous life and rich achievement of the

Welsh Roaring Boy, Dylan Thomas

Devised and performed by Howard Burnham

THE LITTLE HOUSE IN JEWEL PARK (Central and Grand, PG) Saturday, August 25, at 5:30 p.m. $10 SPONSORED BY PACIFIC GROVE RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction set for August 24 The Bonhams Quail Lodge Auction returns to Quail Lodge on Friday, August 24. The preview days are Aug. 22 to 23 from 9am until 6pm. The auction returns to the same location as last year which is western lawns on Rancho San Carlos Road and Valley Greens Drive at the western entrance to the Quail Lodge Golf Course. The cost for registration and a catalog is $150. and the cost of the catalog alone is $100. For all information see the auction web site at Bonhams.com/Quail. One of the cars on auction is a 1956 PORSCHE 356A GS. One of the great “Desirable Ferraris in the world” will be set for auction. See the auction web site for a full listing on the cars available this year. In the past cars owned by movie stars have been available such as the car of the late Steve McQueen. The event is attended in person and by buyers worldwide and always is a first class event. Once the auction event tents are up the cars will start their arrival. Just attending on the pre view days always is one of excitement and education into the history of these highly collectible motor cars. -Bob Silverman

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Welcome to the family, Sandra! Main reception area at the 2016 auction. Large attendance at the 2016 auction (Bob Silverman for the Cedar Street Times).

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Heritage Society Butterfly Kids

dezi Green and Jordon Booker

Erica Ledin & friend

Roxanne & Lisa’s boys

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Conor Marshall & Coleman Taormina

Michele Annereau & Lauren

Dezi Green, Benjamin & Miles Bella Green

Sharon LoManto

Jenn Erickson 1979

Bella Green

Sarah Kramer Field 1982

Garyth Evans

Dezi Green

Glynis Tyler Baret 1985

Coral Rose Sunshine Barrett

Joanie Hyler & others 1955

Michele Annereau

Sally Rideout

Daryn Annereau Sally Rideout

Amy Isaacson

Sally Rideout

Dezi Green as an Otter

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Relaxing Days of Summer

She appears to be formed from the rock. But this harbor seal is just relaxing, waiting for the tide to come in. Photo by Gary Baley on a beautiful day in August.

State Preschool

Pacific Grove Unified School District

If you have a child 3 or 4 years of age! Our program is a play-based curriculum with an emphasis in hands-on learning. We honor family culture and home language of the child. Art, music, dramatic play, writing practice, outdoor classroom, block building, and circle time, are experiences that will prepare your child for kindergarten! Letter recognition and pre-reading skills are taught through the Zoo-phonics phonemic awareness method.

We have a morning session from 8:30 to 11:30 And an afternoon session from 12:30 to 3:30

Monday through Friday Free to income eligible families

Transitional Kindergarten Children are eligible, too! Please call us at 646-6547 if interested. We are now located at: 1004 David Avenue, Pacific Grove, CA 93950 The State Preschool follows the guidelines of the California Preschool Learning Foundations provided by the California Department of Education. We are a licensed facility.

Gossip & Fiddly Bits

Heard While in Line At the Grocery Store New Cookie, gluten-free Caramel Chocolate Chip cookie, to Join 2019 Lineup for the Girl Scout Cookie Program this year. Hoping it will be available in our county! Meanwhile, Boy Scouts of America are dropping the “Boy” from their name and will now invite girls to join. • Whoa! It was revealed at the City Council meeting Wed. Aug. 10 that the Farmer’s Market is out of code compliance! Look for more discussion.

Carmel Art Association presents Barbara Kreitman Exhibit in September

Carmel painter Barbara Kreitman presents ‘Journeys: Up, Over and Down Under’, large-scale abstractions in oil on canvas. The artworks are inspired by the artist’s adventures through New Zealand, Australia, Denmark and surrounding areas. In addition to the exhibit, on Sunday, September 16 from 2 to 3 pm, the public is invited to ‘Meet the Artist’ for coffee and an informal discussion. Kreitman’s talk centers on the intersection of travel, photography and inspiration, and its translation onto canvas. Figurative works (in oil on canvas) are the subject matter in a new exhibit, ‘Power/Play’ with Daria Shachmut and Andy Williams; however, each artist has chosen a unique sub-theme and sub-title. Shachmut’s “Witness” captures aspects of womanhood from child-like wonder to motherhood in her portraits of girls and women. Williams’ “The Life” shows glimpses of the California beach-town lifestyle at play. The September Gallery Showcase features award-winning artists Mark Farina and Melissa Lofton. Farina shows paintings of the local shoreline and marine subjects. Lofton’s brush captures the land in and around the hills of Big Sur. An opening reception for these shows will be held on Saturday, September 8 from 5 to 7 pm. The exhibits run from September 6 through October 3. The Carmel Art Association is Carmel’s oldest gallery and features the work of over 100 local professional artists. It is located on Dolores Street between 5th and 6th in beautiful downtown Carmel. Hours are 10 to 5 daily. For more information please call 831-624-6176 or visit the CAA website at www.carmelart.org.

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HAIR: A Hit at Hartnell HAIR, the iconic hippie musical review from the late 60’s premiered on August 11that the Western Stage at Hartnell College Theater. It plays through August 19th. It is a fun trip back to those tumultuous times. The audience is immediately transported back to the Age of Aquarius by the rousing first song of that name which was enthusiastically performed by the large ensemble cast, “the tribe” led by the strong vocal by Dionne played by Symphonie Constant who shone throughout the production . Having last seen HAIR at the Aquarius Theater on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood some 50 years ago I remember l seeing this production how shocking it was at the time: Of course it was designed to shock and did so. Watching HAIR now was not so shocking because such things as liberal views about sex, smoking the devil’s weed (marijuana) and using the”f” word are not only legal they are —for the most part—socially acceptable. Are the themes running through HAIR, brotherhood, social injustice, and the pursuit of peace still resonant in any way or is HAIR simply a lively and entertaining look back at a different time? Although many in the audience were older folks like me who lived through the Age of Aquarius and the Summer of Love and such, there were young people who did enjoy the show. I questioned some of them and they were interested not just in the good music but in learning what birthed this dramatic change in that generation. They seemed to want to catch the spark which led the HAIR generation to change so much in our country at that time. The play does take a poke at those young critics of the status quo, those purveyors of love and peace who sometimes do not practice what they preach in their own lives. The song , a rock hit at the time, “Easy to be Hard,” was sung beautifully by Sheila, as performed

Historic Resources Inventory workshops are to continue

We thank everyone who participated in the July 31 Historic Resources Inventory update workshop. The materials presented, including a video recording of the presentation, are posted on the City’s Historic Resources webpage. Updates will also be given at the monthly Historic Resources Committee (HRC) meeting for those who are interested. The next HRC meeting is on August 29, 2018. Planner Anastazia Aziz also mentions that she is pleased to announce the City’s training series related to historic resources continues!. Please join Planning staff in the Council Chambers at noon for webinars conducted by the California Preservation Foundation on August 21 and November 8. The August 21 webinar gives an overview of surveys and will provide more background information for the current Historic Resources Inventory update project with Page and Turnbull. The November 8 webinar focuses on legislative changes. These events are free to the public. - Anastazia Aziz

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Fire Department responds to beach incident

August 11, 2018, at 7:39 p.m. Monterey Fire Department personnel responded to a medical aid on the beach at Lover’s Point, Pacific Grove, for a person that was being pulled from the water. Pacific Grove Police were on the beach receiving a male patient that had just been pulled from the water by a Good Samaritan. Engine 14’s crew assisted Pacific Grove Police in getting the patient off the rocks and onto the beach. CPR was initiated and Engine 12 and Truck 11 arrived to assist with CPR and move the patient from the beach to the ambulance. The patient was transported by American Medical Response to Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula with two firefighters assisting.

Susan Goldbeck

Performance Review by Bailey Durnin. This song rings a bell with the political tribalism we see today where nobody has any time for the ideas of the other tribe. It is after all, “Easy to be hard … easy to say No.” We still have a need to see the other man or women’s point of view and still need to pursue tolerance, brotherhood and peace in our world. Context for the play was achieved by showing historical photos of events of the 60’s that caused such upheaval such as the Vietnam War, the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy, the Civil rights movement and the like. There were some historical vignettes in the production which also tried but not too successfully to give context. Of the many standout vocal performances in the play special recognition should go to male leads Colin St. John as Berger and Daniel La June who played Claude, who ultimately was drafted and sent to Vietnam. My favorite female vocal was given by Crissy, played by Skyler Hoffman, whose rendition of the song Frank Mills was charming. I loved the Supremes bit and virtually all the ensemble cast numbers. They were well- sung and energetically performed throughout. Another standout performance was given by Sara Mardon who played the pregnant hippie Jeanie. She was amusing , sung well and exhibited a lot of stage personality and presence. Yes , HAIR is dated but it did deliver to any age audience because it was simply filled with really good music, well performed. It is, after all, a musical review. The finale, performed by the whole tribe(cast), “Let the Sunshine In,” which became an anthem of those tumultuous times, was infectious. The audience loved it and many joined in. It was an apt finish to a lively, entertaining show. Go see HAIR. You will enjoy it. Tickets: westernstage .com

Update on Line EMT Deployments – Monterey Fire Engineer Klemek returned from his assignment at the Ferguson fire (near Yosemite) as a line EMT August 13, 2018. As of August 16, 2018, this fire has burned 96,810 acres and is 87% contained. On August 16, 2018, he was deployed to the Mendocino Complex Fire as a line EMT. Line EMT Deployment – August 10, 2018, Monterey Fire Captain Valdez was deployed to the Carr Fire as a Line EMT and Firefighter Fischer was deployed to the Mendocino Complex Fire as a Line EMT. As of August 16, 2018, the Carr Fire in Shasta County has burned 214,527 acres and is 71% contained. The Carr Fire was caused by mechanical failure of a vehicle. The Mendocino Complex Fire as of August 16, 2018, has burned 317,117 acres and

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A P.G. Walking Tour Inspired by Steinbeck Our guest columnist this week is Phyllis Edwards, who has prepared a walking tour of Monterey and Pacific Grove that captures the magic of John Steinbeck’s Cannery Row. The complete tour will be included in the book Life in Pacific Grove, Volume II: Deeper Connections, to be released on October 13 as part of the P.G. “Indie Author Day” celebration. Four books from Park Place Publications will be launched on Indie Author Day: Life in Pacific Grove, Volume II: Deeper Connections, a collection of Peter Mounteer’s photographs, a reprint of William Minor’s 1974 Pacific Grove: Poems, Drawings, Woodcuts, Prose, and a detective novel set in Pacific Grove by Jeffrey Whitmore. These two excerpts from the Steinbeck walking tour focus on the Berwick Park neighborhood and the Great Tide Pool. Following Steinbeck’s Steps on the Rec Trail After exploring Cannery Row, head west on the Rec Trail, until you reach Berwick Park, a small, but very inviting section of lawn featuring the bronze Christopher Bell sculpture of a mother otter and her pup floating atop a bed of kelp, and a pair of breaching whales “repurposed” from a dead cypress tree by a local artist. We might even encounter a wedding or a Quinceanera party, a young guitarist playing and singing in celebration of the beauty of the day, or couples or family groups reclining or picnicking on the soft grass. From Berwick Park, locate the sidewalk across Ocean View Boulevard between the otter and whale sculptures. Head west on Ocean View two blocks and turn left on 11th Street. Keep your eyes out for a deer or two taking advantage of a shady, empty lot beside the first house on the right. Squirrels skittering up a tree trunk to locate carefully hidden acorns for a meal or two are a common sight. While tourists often screech to stops in the center of the street to leap from their vehicles and take photographs of deer, squirrels, Canada geese, and various other critters, we local residents know better and simply slow down. As we continue along 11th Street, I am reminded that in the 1930s when Steinbeck lived in Pacific Grove, he would have made this walk along the railroad tracks and through a well-established neighborhood. Some streets would have been paved and included sidewalks; others were less developed. The Great Tide Pool: Look, Don’t Take At the foot of Lighthouse Avenue, where Ocean View Boulevard finishes the curve around the golf course and becomes Sunset Drive, look for the house covered in Carmel stone and a parking turn-out. This spot marks the westernmost point of the Monterey Peninsula. Here you will find a sign identifying the Great Tide Pool Trail. As we walk along the trail with its new boardwalk, we will encounter several well-marked exits from the walkway that allow us to descend from the path without damaging the native plant growth and, assuming a low tide, wade among the creatures that live in the pools. Be aware, however, that we should never turn our backs to the ocean; it is unpredictable and the rocks are slippery! Keeping that caution in mind, we can splash to our hearts’ content as we browse through an extensive exhibition of green anemones, sea urchins, sculpins, bat stars, turban snails, sea slugs, and other shallow sea critters. Note: Monterey Bay is a marine sanctuary and it is strictly forbidden to disturb or take any living creature. Resist the temptation to collect specimens as Steinbeck and Ricketts did during their day, leaving them instead for

Keepers of our Culture Joyce Krieg and Patricia Hamilton

to be launched October 13 at Indie Author Day—a national event sponsored locally by the Pacific Grove Public Library— will include longer essays with deeper connections to our town, such as 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., www.parkplacepublications. com. Left: This interpretive sign stands on the trail that overlooks The Great Tide Pool on the western edge of Pacific Grove, where Ed Ricketts did much of his collecting for Pacific Biological Laboratories.

Don’t be surprised if you spot one or more deer in the Berwick Park neighborhood on your Steinbeck walking tour.

future visitors to enjoy, and instead “collect” with your eyes or camera. As the sun drops to its resting place at the end of our day’s venture into the Great Tide Pool, in clear weather we may be treated to a phenomenal view of one of the most beautiful sunsets on the California coast. This is the time to relax and reminisce about the pleasures of today’s walk—the adventure we and Steinbeck and Ricketts and other walkers have shared. Indie Author Day 2018 Celebrates P.G. and Writers!

Life in Pacific Grove Vol.1, featuring true tales by residents and visitors, is available for purchase at the Pacific Grove Public Library and at Bookworks. The second edition,

Lighthouse needs you

Become a volunteer docent at the historic Point Pinos Lighthouse, 80 Asilomar Blvd. in Pacific Grove. Training is arranged during lighthouse hours, Thursday through Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. If you are interested, please leave a message at 831-648-3176.

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PGHS freshman selected to National Team Series

Zach Lewis, Pacific Grove High School freshman, is invited to participate in the National Team Identification Series in Cary, North Carolina next week. The NTIS is a nationwide program that seeks to identify future baseball talent through a series of regional tryouts leading to the series in North Carolina. He was selected as an infielder.

Flag Rockfish

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Wildlife Spotlight by Dan Bohrman

Sebastes rubrivinctus

Flag Rockfish are vibrant rockfish found along the coast of California. They have several orange stripes along their bodies, and a row of spines on each fin. They can grow up to two feet long, and live up to eighteen years. Flag Rockfish live in mid to shallow water depths, usually near rock cervices, where they hunt for small fish and invertebrates.

POETRY IN THE GROVE

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Poetry in the Grove is a monthly gathering of people familiar with poetry or just wanting to learn something about it. At each meeting the group selects a poet whose work will be shared the next month.

House in Jewel Park next to the Pacific Grove Library. We hope to see you there!

Everyone is welcome. There is no admission fee. All that is required is an interest in poetry and respect of fellow attendees.

What:

The poetry of Billy Collins

When:

Saturday, September 1, 2018 3:00 to 5:00

Poetry in the Grove meets the first Saturday of every month from 3:00 to 5:00 in the Little

Where: The Little House in Jewel Park

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• August 17, 2018

The STRaight and Narrow

Alec Murdock

Outside the Box

Google “Machiavellian.” On the left side, you’ll see synonyms such as devious, wily, and treacherous. On the right side, you’ll see a Wikipedia thumbnail that says Machiavelli “has often been called the father of modern political science.” No wonder we’re in dire straits. That’s obvious at the national level. At the state level, it should be crystal-clear to anyone who can bear to pay attention. But locally, in PG, it’s not so apparent. In fact, things seem to have improved under the current City Council. However, councilmembers know it won’t last. In his State of the City address last February, Mayor Kampe described the steeply rising costs of city pensions over the next five years and our broadly falling revenues during an “inevitable downturn” in the economy. He said, “Together, these effects can quickly extinguish budget surpluses and shift us into deficit.” Just three weeks ago in these pages, while hyping her opposition to the measure to ban residential STRs, Councilmember Cynthia Garfield wrote, “We cannot count on this booming economy to continue.” One of Machiavelli’s primary doctrines was that the end justifies the means. His actual words were, “For although the act condemns the doer, the end may justify him.” Recent experiences in Pacific Grove demonstrate how his theory is wrong, at least in this country. When the City Council decided more revenue was vital, they knew they were up against an unruly populace that had already voted down many of the ways to raise revenue. So the Council felt they had to get creative. They built up PG’s ability to collect many more parking fines. They started raising fees for city services while keeping in place pointless ones. For example, I can’t find any city code that restricts garage door choices, yet I recently paid PG $60 to get Planning Department approval of a photo of the new garage door I wanted. A city handout states that one or two city permits are required “for almost all projects.” That’s taxation in disguise. Two years ago, the Council expected us to approve a new 5% admissions tax that would have forced businesses and non-profits to collect, track, and submit money for nearly all paid public events. And there are short-term rentals. Mayor Kampe called STRs “one of the most emotional issues for our city.” Indeed. And the City Council made it so. First, they devised a plan with plenty of restrictions, but it allowed STRs anywhere in PG. When citizens complained, they undercut the plan by reducing the number and density of STRs, but they still allowed STR businesses in residential zones, thereby making both sides unhappy. So now voters have taken the decision out of their hands. What do these schemes have in common? It’s something more than mistakes and misjudging constituents. Perhaps without even realizing it, most of our Councilmembers lost their moral compass. I’m not out to demonize them. In fact, I believe the very reason they lost their way is that they care deeply about the future of PG. The city does need more revenue. I think it’s a certain amount of desperation that led them to believe the end justifies the means. But the reason Machiavelli’s premise is wrong is that it’s self-defeating — voters see when something is unfair or unethical and often push back in unexpected and powerful ways. And Machiavelli himself would agree that if the end fails to be accomplished, then the means are not justified. And most of the rest of us would agree that if it’s not right, don’t perpetrate it on the public in the first place, especially when the underlying goal is critically important. Councilmembers may feel insulted by this. But stop and look at the results of the four efforts I described — each one angers constituents and is widely derided. Of the two ballot measures, the public voted one down, and it appears they’ll oppose the Council again by voting to ban residential STRs. I hope our seven friends will reconsider their approach. The question of how much revenue the citizens will ultimately allow the city to collect is answered in part by this thesis: the higher the taxes and fees, the more that citizens need them applied in straightforward, fair, and minimally-invasive ways. If the city had pursued clean paths to more revenue from the beginning, we’d be in better shape now. The good news — it’s never too late to change their ways. More on that in two weeks. Please email any responses to AlecOTB@arrowkite.com.

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15 Reasons to Limit Short-Term Vacation Rentals (STRs) In Pacific Grove’s Residential Zones Editor: The intent of Measure M , the ShortTerm Vacation Rental (STRs) initiative, is to limit STRs in residential zones of Pacific Grove. It won’t affect STRs in the Coastal Zone or in commercial districts, nor will it interfere with home sharing (room rentals in resident-occupied homes). Voters should vote YES to these limits because of the following reasons: 1. Limiting STRs will free up workforce housing needed for our teachers, nurses, and public safety providers. 2. Limiting STRs will help reduce the cost of rental properties. 3. Since 82 percent of STR owners live out of town, money earned from these properties overwhelmingly leaks out of Pacific Grove. 4. Any 4 out of 7 Council members can vote to increase the number of STRs at a Council meeting. 5. STRs do not comply with the City’s zoning laws that prohibit commercial enterprises in the residential zones. 6. The measure will help protect the character of our residential neighborhoods. 7. Monterey and Carmel totally prohibit STRs for the benefit of their residents. 8. STRs are unable to secure business licenses from the City because their operation violates the City’s home-based business ordinance. 9. Residents of Pacific Grove overwhelmingly voted for a citizens’ initiative in 1986, Measure C, that prohibited the City’s 19 lodging establishments from expanding or adding rooms. That law

governs commercial overnight transient occupancy throughout the city. STRs violate the spirit and intent of this law. 10. STRs impact Pacific Grove’s iconic lodging establishments, especially the small inns and lodges. 11. STRs impact local restaurants since STR visitors prefer to cook for themselves than eat out. 12. The City shouldn’t lose any income if Measure M passes because STRs would continue in the Coastal Zone and commercial districts, where 42 percent of the Transient Occupancy Tax from STRs is collected. Visitors now staying in the other STRs will shift to commercial lodging establishments when they visit Pacific Grove. 13. All of Pacific Grove’s Homeowners Associations prohibit the operation of STRs and for very good reasons. 14. STRs do not comply with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act and are not accessible for disabled visitors. 15. Limiting STRs is supported by residents and businesses, including: Pacific Grove Neighbors United, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, Monterey County Hospitality Association, Monterey Peninsula Renters United, Monterey County Business Political Action Committee. For the above 15 reasons, please vote YES on Measure M to limit STRs. Moe Ammar Paific Grove Chamber of Commerce

George Riley Announces Run for Monterey Peninsula Water District Board

George Riley has filed to run for the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Board of Directors. If elected he would replace Andrew Clark as the representative for Division Two, which covers part of Monterey and Seaside, all of Del Rey Oaks and Sand City, and adjacent unincorporated areas. Riley has demonstrated a passion for educating the community on water issues. Since assuming the role of director for Public Water Now in 2014, he and his team have presented 46 public forums on water with the goal of bringing public water to the community, a reality that 87 percent of the rest of the country already enjoys. In Riley’s opinion, Cal Am has demonstrated a history of incompetence in managing the Peninsula’s water supply. “I believe we can do better than having the most expensive water in the country* with a California State Cease and Desist Order hanging over our heads,” says Riley. “I want to see the benefits of lower costs, local control, accountability and sustainability that public ownership will bring. Our community needs effective elected leadership on water issues now.” Editor’s note: this edition of Mr. Murdock’s column was Actively involved in Peninsula water issues since 2002, Riley is uniquely qualified scheduled to appear in last week’s issue, but was inadvertentwith an in-depth knowledge of local water issues. He’s paid particular attention to ly omitted. Our apologies. The column will resume its norCalifornia American Water and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District. mal twice-monthly schedule starting with next week’s issue. He has been an intervenor on CPUC proceedings involving California American Water since 2009. Asked about his view on Cal Am’s proposed desal project, he responded, “I am committed to sustainable watershed management and water supply policies. We need an abundant and reliable water supply. I expect desal will be part of our future supply, Editor: but it should be a regional project that does not steal water from another water disI am a long term renter in Pacific Grove, and now retired from local government trict or damage their groundwater. And of course it should be publicly owned to keep management. I have read in several editions of the Cedar Street Times, ads promot- the cost down.” ing a vote on a ballot measure on the November ballot. I have not seen the Political After four years in the Navy and a masters degree from Wharton School in PhilaAdvertising Disclaimers, as expected and required by the California Fair Political delphia, Riley pursued a career in local government management. He retired from Practices Commission, and have wondered who is behind these ads. The context and San Mateo County as Director of Housing and Community Services. After moving information included in these ads is questionable at best, as there is no support of the to Monterey in 1997, he volunteered on various public interest issues, including election integrity, smart growth, blight removal at Fort Ord, local control of water in issues identified. I’ve attached a copy of the California Fair Political Practices Commission “Political 2005 and 2014, and local control campaigns to support community power and to ban fracking. Advertisement Disclaimers” pdf outline. I’ve reviewed the web page for “We Love Pacific Grove.com”, and I see the same With a reputation for being inclusive and fair minded, Riley promises to provide information as the ads that you are publishing, so I assume that is the source of the ads. strong leadership and stewardship of our water resources. According to Riley, “The Thank you for your paper, I enjoy reading it on a routine basis, but feel that it is entire Monterey Peninsula pays too high a price for Cal Am’s profit-based water. As only fair when a political ad is printed, there is transparency to the source and intent. a Water Management District board member I will continue the fight for ratepayer interests and a robust feasibility analysis of public ownership of our water system.” Thank you...

Where are the Disclaimers?

Mark Richardson Pacific Grove

* 2015/2017 Food & Water Watch Study of the 500 largest U.S. water systems.

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Times • Page 19 Your letters

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Look at STRs as a way to participate in the functioning of the city

see no change except that the city has more such disrespect for the voters will get him money to take care of their streets.” elected mayor? I hope it is the end of his So, his view is that the residents don’t candidacy. see the downtown! Is it not our downtown?! But then whose downtown does John Pearse he think it is? Pacific Grove In fact, we value our actual downtown in Pacific Grove. Not that it can’t Editor: Our family owns a home in Pacific and won’t change — and change for the Grove and participates in the short term better. But disparaging and downgrading rental program. We’ve been doing it from its essential character risk losing a central the beginning and I understand we were asset and reason why people live here and one of the first to apply. My wife grew up visit here. Whatever Fischer’s vision is of “an in the area and still has family there as well. actual downtown,” he doesn’t get what It goes without being said that our love for the peninsula and our connection to PG is makes Pacific Grove’s downtown special. deep. There is no place like it on the planet, Nor does he show an ounce of respect for Editor: never have I seen a town more discon- the town’s residents or current businesses. Professional football is a tough He alone on the Council voted against nected from corporate influence than PG. enterprise. Players get hurt, while the reviewing the Durell project. The review We have friends who live in the area who “enterprise”(NFL) makes lots and lots share our interests in the architecture the resulted in a better design. Pacific Grove of money. To make a point, consider this history and so we are sympathetic to the deserves better. I will vote for Bill Peake actual example: A wide receiver for the for Mayor. complaints that locals have. team on offense runs a route that takes We try to manage our property like him near the out-of-bounds maker. He Vicki Pearse everyone that visits our house is a fullPacific Grove expects and receives a high bullet pass time resident of the home. We do that in from his quarterback that he must jump the way we promote the house and the high to catch it. He makes the catch, but number of guests we allow to stay and as he falls to the ground out-of-bounds, mostly we don’t look at it as a money he is viciously hit by a defensive player making venture. We look at it as a way to while he is in his most vulnerable position. participate in the local functioning of the He hits the ground, injured. But then, the city. We provide opportunities for families perpetrator bends over, offers his hand to to visit the area stay in our home and be help the man get to his feet. A nice gesture, apart of the town, if only for a short while. but it doesn’t offset the scope of the injury. The city needs to revisit the program they Editor: By comparison, the water supply help to set up and benefit from financially To say that “People just aren’t used to story on the Peninsula is also a tough enand except some of the responsibility for the idea of an actual downtown in Pacific terprise. People, in their role of ratepayers, the difficulties that exist. One of the ways Grove” (August 1st City Council meeting) get hurt, while the “enterprise” (Cal-Am), to do that I think , is to reduce the number shows that Rudy Fischer has never caught continues to rake in lots and lots of monof guests each house is allowed to accom- on to what Pacific Grove is all about for its ey. The injuries aren’t physical but they modate. Our house is 882 square feet, we residents. Downtown on a recent morning are serious nonetheless, in the form of have two bedrooms and one bath. We afterwards, I found it full of people as usu- ever-rising water rates that have become restrict the size of almost all visits to two al, both on the sidewalks and in cars on the off-the-chart. Compared to the football adults and a child or three adults if they streets, clogging up the Lighthouse-Forest receiver being hit in mid-air, a ratepayer are very close friends. We could host more intersection. We have wonderful shops without great means or protection is virtubut we chose not to. Again our primary serving our residents: Pacific Grove ally hit in his most vulnerable place - his purpose is to be a part of the town and not Hardware, Mum’s Place, Grove Market, pocketbook. Now, a Cal-Am employee to capitalize financially, especially if our Pavel’s Backerei, Juice & Java, friendly has kindly offered his knowledge he has neighbors are impacted by our guests. It banks, Tessuti Zoo, Glenn Gobel Custom just received to help another person. If would be a shame to completely ban short Frames, Artisana Gallery, Phill’s Barber that person is a ratepayer, the kindness and terms and loose the revenue. The city Shop, Bookworks, The Ice Cream Shoppe, gesture of the employee is nice, but it is should enforce stricter regulations on short not to mention the excellent variety of far from offsetting the scope of financial term rentals to mitigate the disturbances restaurants (and a pub!) − all downtown. injuries endured by the ratepayer. these guests cause to our local residents. Nearly all have successfully done business In football, as in water, it’s not unWarm Regards for many years, and we patronize all of usual for kindnesses to be way too late.. James White them. These and other fine shops serve Pcific Grove the residents of our town and are charming Bill Hood attractions for visitors as well. Carmel/Columbus, OH Fischer was referring to the proposed new development at 520-522 Lighthouse, whose approval by the Planning Commission had been appealed to the City Council by a large number of local residents. He went on to say that those who opposed the project would not “even see or hear What has happened to some members the changes downtown,” implying that of our PG City Council? Residents have they don’t go downtown now. Indeed, he come to the Council to suggest specific and some other council members agreed Editor: improvements to two large pending devel- with one proponent who argued that there Can we talk about the zoning aropments: the Hotel Durell and a mixed-use were only two choices: the proposed gument against STRs? Pacific Grove’s building at Lighthouse & Fountain (site of building or leave the under-used site like charter says: Goodies and the old gas station). Article 5.5 Residential Character of it is. NOBODY had spoken out in favor I have heard not one single person of leaving it like it is. The appellants were the City speak against these projects. So why are asking for the same thing that Councilman … The City shall be guided by the we repeatedly offered the illogical argu- Huitt, who alone voted against it, simply determination of the people that Pacific ment that we must accept outright each asked for: “… some design changes.” Grove is primarily a city of homes and that developer’s proposal or leave the site as And the architects repeatedly said they business and industry shall be compatible is? Any critique of design is dismissed were willing to consider changes. Similar with its residential character. with, “You can’t make everybody happy.” requests have been made for the proposed So why do those who want to ban Residents are painted as simply negative Hotel Durell nearby, and indeed, changes short term rentals use this to pretend that and opposed. have been made there. Fischer cast the STRs don’t have “residential character”? “We’d had some members of the lone vote against a call-up to reconsider It is baffling to argue that STRs violate community oppose it …” said Councilman the Durell proposal; yet the review resulted residential zoning. We all know that long Rudy Fischer, referring to the Lighthouse in a better design. term rentals are commercial. Also 185 site. “People just aren’t used to the idea So what made Fischer lash out legal home-based businesses operate in of an actual downtown in Pacific Grove.” so harshly against so many concerned our town: Accountants, lawyers, caterers, And after this belittling, sarcastic residents who invested time and energy contractors and hundreds of others work dismissal, he went on to say, “The resi- into an effort to help our town maintain from their homes. Why single out STRs dents … won’t even notice anything — its special character while undergoing for attack as “non-residential”? they won’t even see or hear the changes inevitable change? Does he really think Are not the visitors of STRs coming downtown. In fact, most of the city will and going daily as residents do? Are they

An analogy between football and the Peninsula water situation

Rudy Fischer’s comments outrageous

Fischer doesn’t get what makes PG’s downtown special

Why pick on STRs as home-based businesses

not buying groceries and cooking dinner? Enjoying time with loved ones? Tucking children into bed at night? Of course they are. They are simply residents on a shortterm basis. STR detractors demonize STR owners as if they opened an ice cream parlor on the street, or a brothel, a gas station or, heaven forbid, a lemonade stand. In truth, they are hosting people who act just like other residents do. So, what is the real complaint about zoning? Are we intolerant of outsiders? Are we prejudiced against people from other countries? Are we territorial and fearful of strangers? Are we envious because we aren’t on vacation? Let’s welcome visitors, as our forefathers have done for more than 100 years, ever since PG was founded as a retreat. As I listen to the bickering from the STR banners and drive past their crabby “No STR” signs, one thought pops into my head: “In the absence of great dreams, pettiness prevails.” Find your great dreams people, and lose the pettiness against your neighbors, both global and present. It’s time to show our best selves and offer love and tolerance to the world. Amy Gray Carmel Valley

Letters to the Editor During Election Season

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Respect for citizens is missing on Planning Commission, City Council Editor: We want to express our appreciation and gratitude to the architects and others responsible for the revised Hotel Durell proposal. They listened to residents' concerns and ideas, and they came back with a significantly improved design: a little smaller, a little better fit, a little less impact on traffic, parking, and water. Moving the entry to Fountain Avenue resolves the conflict with the Farmers' Market. The modified architecture speaks to the Museum and the Library. Despite the rubber stamp of the majority on the Planning Commission, the City Council also listened to the residents to the extent that they approved the call-up for an independent review of the project, urged by residents and requested by three council members; only Rudy

Fischer voted no. We think the architects for 520-522 Lighthouse would have listened as well if the majority on the Planning Commission and the City Council had shown any sign of respect for caring residents, who were not opposing the project but respectfully suggesting design modifications. Changes are called for in both bodies, with people who have more appreciation for Pacific Grove as a residential town. In the course of recent deliberations, those who stood out as thoughtful and receptive to the community were Robin Aeschliman and Donald Murphy on the Planning Commission, and Bill Peake and Robert Huitt on the City Council. They, too, deserve our appreciation and gratitude. John & Vicki Pearse Pacific Grove

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I’ve chuckled at ads and claims from owners of Short-Term Vacation Rental (STRs). They’ve warned that our homes could burn down because the city won’t have enough firefighters without the income generated by STRs, our children could be abducted because the city won’t have enough police officers, and downtown businesses will close etc. They’ve been exaggerating and generally hysterical, probably because the owners are desperate to hang onto their golden geese while residents who are tired of being disturbed by crowds of strangers and noisy parties are trying to get the STRs out of residential neighborhoods. I’ve actually laughed out loud at some of the phony claims. But I stopped laughing over the weekend when I saw a picture of three people strolling along a street removing “Neighborhoods are for neighbors” signs from front yards and fences. That kind of petty vandalism isn’t funny. It’s moronic and pitiful. How on earth are they going to behave when the political campaigns start? Measure M, the citizens’ initiative to limit STRs in residential areas of Pacific Grove, will be voted on in the Nov. 6 election. Thom Akeman Pacific Grove

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By Senator Bill Monning

August 26 has been designated as National Women’s Equality Day to honor the women who fought tirelessly for the commissioning of the Nineteenth Amendment, which gave women the right to vote. The day also stands as a strong reminder that we need to continue to advocate for equality for all women. Prior to the signing of the Nineteenth Amendment, women were treated as second class citizens. They were not granted the right to hold property, serve on juries, or hold elected office. While women have advanced and succeeded in many areas, such as medicine, the law, and technology, the struggle continues. Today, women in California are still fighting to close wage gaps within the workforce, to make their own choices about their bodies, and for acknowledgment and action against sexual misconduct and harassment. In the past year, #MeToo, Time’s Up, and the Women’s March have brought many of these issues to the forefront of our attention and it is our responsibility to ensure that these problems continue to be addressed and in the public conversation. The observance of Women’s Equality Day not only commemorates the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, but also calls attention to women’s continuing efforts toward full equality. All of us need to stand together for equal rights for everyone and August 26th is a day that we can take a moment to remember the achievements of those who fought so hard before us for women’s rights. The future success of our communities, our state, and our nation depend on the achievements of women and girls. When given the same opportunities as men, women can do amazing things. I know firsthand, as my wife and two daughters have excelled personally and professionally and are a source of inspiration for me.

Monterey-Based Vacation Rental Agency Questions Financing of Proponents of Pacific Grove’s Measure M Banning Short-Term Rentals on November 2018 Ballot

According to Josh Ohanian, general manager of Sanctuary Vacation Rentals Inc., more than 80 percent of the cash contributions for Measure M are being funded by local hotels, inns and B&Bs and that the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce, which is supposed to represent all member businesses, is actively supporting the measure at the expense of local businesses that stand to lose tens of millions of dollars in revenue if Measure M passes. Ohanian said that 81 percent of the $5,508 cash contributions so far to support Measure M have come from the Butterfly Grove Inn, Inns of Monterey Peninsula, Monarch Resort, Monterey Peninsula Inns (Beachcomber Inn), Pacific Gardens Inn, Sunset Inn, The Old St. Angela Inn and HSG Enterprises, representing Seven Gables Inn. In addition, he said that the PG Chamber donated a table worth $275 to the pro-Measure M group so they could gather signatures for their initiative to ban STRs at the Good Old Days event in Pacific Grove. The group has been handing out a flyer titled “15 Reasons to Limit Short-Term Rentals” that he said was “a pack of falsehoods without any basis in fact." “I want people to realize that this is clearly not a citizens’ initiative. There are big dollars behind Measure M and they’re coming from the hotel lobby, which saw a revenue increase of 9 percent last year,” said Ohanian. “The hotel lobby here is also fighting the measure to increase TOT to 12 percent, the Transient Occupancy Tax that all lodging, including STRs, must pay. Would they rather force a parcel tax on residents?” The TOT, which has remained at 10 percent for 30 years, comprises the city’s second largest revenue stream next to property taxes. “STRs came out in favor of the increase. The hotels are only hurting residents by fighting everything that increases our city's fiscal health." He denounced the PG Chamber’s “active picketing against their own members" and top contributors to the city’s bottom line. “Why is the Chamber, whose ‘mission is to promote the prosperity of local businesses and the well being of the community as a whole’ ignoring the restaurants, cafes, Grove Market, boutiques, small shops, the farmers market, and vacation rental companies who stand to lose big if STRs are banned?” Ohanian also questioned a “supplies-in-kind loan” of $11,047 made by Measure M campaigner Luke Coletti. “What exactly does that include in goods and services? There seem to be some shady things going on as far as campaign funding,” he said. By banning STRs, Measure M proponents say they will advance the city charter “that business and industry shall be compatible with Pacific Grove's residential character.” Ohanian stated that the city licenses 185 legal home businesses such as a law firm, an electrical contractor, a bookkeeper, a massage therapist, and a caterer. “Are Measure M supporters claiming that these are also incompatible with PG’s residential character?” According to Ohanian, the anti-STR committee has spent $23,000 to date, which does not appear to include any payments to the San Francisco law firm Shute, Mihaly and Weinberger, LLP, which wrote the Measure M initiative. “That’s a lot of money for a local ballot measure committee in a town of 9,500 registered voters. What is the money being spent on? We’re curious,” he said. Josh Ohanian Sanctuary Vacation Rentals 888 Munras Ave., Suite 100 Monterey, CA 93940

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Amanda’s Passing “I am Amanda from Berkeley.” Lorna Randolph and I were in the work area at the shop. It was very quiet, and I had taken the opportunity to step away from the front desk. A little woman dressed in a brightly colored skirt, blouse and scarf around her head appeared at the opening. “Oh, we are glad to see you, may we help you?” “No” she replied “I was at the Aquarium with a tour group. One of the guides, an older gentleman, was talking about this shop. He went on and on about how wonderful it is, and I just had to see for myself.” “That’s great. Who was the man? And let us know if we can show you something. How did you get here?” “Oh, I walked up.” ”From the Aquarium?!!” “Oh, yes, after all, I am only 79 and can still do those things, but the bus goes back to the Bay Area at 3:00, so I can’t spend too much time here.” Lorna looked at her “I will drive you back.” “Oh, no I want to walk down Forest and look at some of the shops people were talking about”. “Well” said Lorna “I could at least drive you to Lighthouse” For those of you who are not familiar with our store (PacRep’s Neverland Benefit Shop) we are at the top of Forest where it connects with Holman Highway, across from Safeway. Quite a hike for the little sprite. I had gone back to the counter… and listened to our visitor. “Oh, my. This is the most beautiful store I have ever seen. It is a museum!” She came over to the desk. “you really should have a security guard, this is magnificent” Pretty soon she said “Well, I must get back, I don’t want the bus to leave without me”. She brought a bright cotton skirt and scarf up to me. “This is all I have time for, but I will be back.” “There is a bus that comes down from Berkeley

The fifth generation of wireless telephone technology, or 5G, is not about making a telephone call to your aunt Sue; it’s about data—and lots of it. Before exploring exactly what 5G means, it may be useful to recount what came earlier, each succeeding generation being about 10 years apart. 1G 1979 – the first generation technology was analog mobile voice telephony either hand-held or in automobiles. 2G 1991 – the second generation was digital, adding encryption and text messaging, much of which is still in use. Latency, or wait-time delay, was from 300 milliseconds to 1 second. 3G 1998 – The third generation improved network speeds to support smartphones and video calls. Latency was 120 milliseconds (about one tenth of a second). 4G 2008 – the fourth and current generation is about data—introducing high-definition mobile TV, voice-over-Internet, gaming, video conferencing, and faster network speeds approaching 1 gigabit per second in selected applications. Latency dropped to 60 milliseconds. 5G 2018 – the fifth generation is just now being defined, but most agree that the key features will center on even faster (multi-gigabit) data and shorter latency— possibly down to 1 millisecond. The technology to achieve this is not new. Diversity antennas, beamforming array antennas, MIMO (Multi-Input-Multi-Output) techniques, and both low and high frequency radio spectrum will be used in various combinations. High-frequency spectrum is capable of delivering faster data throughput but with a limited range. This means more cell towers are needed to get closer to users—a lot closer than existing macro towers. The prevailing wisdom has been that 5G small-cell towers may be sited every 500 feet throughout a city or neighborhood. However, in a CNBC interview this June available on YouTube (https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=31gpCcbklHw&feature=youtu.be&t=5m15s, at 6 min & 20 sec) Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam stated that in over a year of testing they

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T-shirts and visor caps (today backwards) …I am sure there are those who love the scroungy look. I am not one. I wish some of you could have seen Gump’s, Magnin, Macy’s, and City of Paris with its towering Christmas tree, during the holiday season. Gump’s offered gorgeous ornaments, Macy’s personally wrapped gifts, Magnin’s had wonderful boxes, Santa ruled The Emporium and the Cable Cars, which cost 50 cents were bedecked and lighted. Gump’s was the place to purchase gifts, especially wedding presents. It was certainly my favorite store, although, like Holly Golightly, I generally went simply to view the beautiful treaflock around the bird feeders (as do, I sures. In the seventies, when John closed might add, the afore mentioned squirrels). his mortgage business, he purchased a Gump’s, a venerable San Francisco woodworking shop from Clair Dubois. tradition is closing. I first knew it when He, John, introduced some new items it was on Post Street, and later moved to which he marketed to Gump’s. One a Union Square. Gump’s—a retail institu- game box, fitted by Couroc with rosewood tion known to Bay Area natives as the kind liners, and tray tables for the very same of place where their grandmothers, or great Couroc, their trays. Sadly, he couldn’t grandmothers, used to shop—has special- afford to hire help, everything need to be ized for generations in luxury housewares hand crafted and the business closed. They and jewelry, with a bent towards Japanese are probably in old catalogues, were very popular items at the time. and Chinese imports. Today the stores of choice are WilAnd it’s a store that has left its legacy elsewhere in San Francisco: the bronze liams Sonoma and even Target. Will we Buddha sculpture in Golden Gate Park’s ever return to the days when people don’t Japanese Tea Garden was donated by wear sweats and Birkenstocks to the the Gump family in 1949 after being in opera or symphony and comfort clothes the store since the late 1920s. Without a when dining in a nice establishment? We last-minute capital infusion or outright no longer entertain very much, but there sale, Gump’s may go the way of other leg- was a time at dinner parties, people really endary San Francisco retailers of yore, like “dressed.” Today it is “come as you are.” I. Magnin and City of Paris. Some of you It would be wonderful if there were a will remember San Francisco or The City happy medium. I would guess our new as we called it when it was the epitome little friend, Amanda, would not be caught of elegance. We, women, did not venture dead in sweat pants and T-shirt, probably out of our doors without hats and, often, not even in her own house. Here’s to you gloves. Men also wore hats and certainly Amanda and cheers to Gump’s we loved did not go downtown or to restaurants in you and will miss the days you represent.

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and I will come and spend the day.” “Oh, that will be wonderful. We will take you for lunch.” She picked up all the Pacific Repertory Literature, one of our business cards, a copy of the Cedar Street Times and asked if she could have one of the Pac Rep pins which she promptly put on, took her package and was gone, she had smiled and twinkled, reminding me of a character from one of Anne Tyler’s books, a female Morgan, (Morgan’s Passing) or a version of Mary Poppins, lacking only an umbrella. Remember, we didn’t see her arrive and, once out the door, we didn’t see her leave. Do you suppose she flew away? Appropriate for Neverland, and she will return. Somewhere I read, perhaps on AOL, a query. We see squirrels all the time. We haven’t as many since our tree was murdered, but they are still around, black, grey and brown. However, how often does one see baby squirrels? They must exist, the varmints don’t spring full form from the womb but where do they hide? I am happy to report that the woodpeckers that resided in Mister Monterey Pine have obviously found a new home as they still

What is 5G?

Gary Baley

BaleyWik have busted the millimeter wave myths of needing line-of-sight, foliage loss, and being 200 feet from a home. “We’re now designing the network for over 2,000 feet from transmitter to receiver.” McAdam said. He went on to say that when CEOs in the electronic business realize what they can do with a gigabit of throughput instead of 10 megabits, and a millisecond latency, their eyes light up with ideas. “The consumers just need to sit back and enjoy the ride” McAdam added. “This will usher in the fourth industrial revolution for this country.” It should be noted that the distance from Verizon’s antennas on Forest Hill Manor to the high school administration building is 1,977 feet. The major telcos, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile, have been testing different 5G configurations in different parts of the country. Verizon and T-Mobile in particular are beginning to site 4G small-cell towers in target markets around the country which can be easily upgraded to 5G. They call it prepositioning densification. Sprint and South Korean LG Corporation will release what they claim is the first 5G smartphone early in 2019. Why 5G? What are the benefits of 5G? There is a lot of hype surrounding this new network architecture. The telcos use words like transformational and revolutionary to describe it. Dissenters such as Scientists for Wired Technology (http:// scientists4wiredtech.com/) claim it’s evolutionary, not revolutionary, and warn of “the collateral damage of the misguided and ill-advised Wireless revolution”, in-

stead advancing installation of fiber-optic cables to the home as without health risks, more secure, and with far less energy consumption. The telcos are hard-pressed to define an application which is uniquely 5G and cannot be accomplished with the current 4G networks or with in-home or in-office Wi-Fi. Almost every vendor touts a litany of uses such as: driverless cars, the IOT (Internet-of-Things), the connected city, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and so on. Of these, augmented and virtual reality seems to stand out in marketing videos on Verizon’s website (https:// www.verizon.com/about/our-company/5g). Other than the standard selfie shots and a rather bizarre beach scene of a man and woman in a flowing white dress riding tandem on horseback romantically galloping through the surf while looking at his smartphone, there are no fewer than five scenes depicting AR/VR headsets in use. The last such scene shows four dark-suited business executives in a conference room, each facing different directions and wearing their own VR headset. The power meeting of the future? At&T’s president of Technology and Operations, Melissa Arnnoldi said in a ZDNet interview this year: “With faster speeds and ultra-low latency, 5G will ultimately deliver and enhance experiences like virtual reality, future driverless cars, immersive 4K video, and more.” Most lay people inter-

viewed for this article are not enthralled about the idea of an Internet-controlled driverless car taking their children to and from school or driving them at high speed on a highway. T-Mobile and Sprint agreed to a merger that is now awaiting approval from the FCC; but both carriers are forging ahead with independent 5G plans. T-Mobile’s website states: “5G will unleash new ideas and uses in areas like mobile HD video, connected cities and homes, self-driving cars, smart agriculture, consumer wearables, mobile virtual reality, supercharging the Internet of Things…and even more!!” Japanese-owned Sprint Corporation and South Korean LG Corporation will release what they claim is the first 5G smartphone early in 2019. The bottom line is that the telcos seem to be betting that they can create a market anchored around ultra HD video and gaming with AR and VR. If they build it the applications from entrepreneurs will come. 5G will be deployed across a wide range of radio spectrum from 600 MHz to 39 GHz and beyond. It will feature both medium and high data rates and low latency. It will also be more intrusive in cities and neighborhoods with small-cell towers dotting the landscape and associated fiber-optic conduit diminishing the sky-view overhead. Image from Verizon Website

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Are tiny homes really coming to town? Responding to last week’s column, Summiteer Rick Hadlock writes, “Interesting article. CeliaSue has quite a life in her van.” If you’re unfamiliar with CeliaSue Hecht, she’s our local senior homeless Summiteer whose monthly social security is less than $700. CeliaSue is one of 500 homeless women on the peninsula; she lives with Cici, her 12-year old canine companion, in a van. To supplement her income, CeliaSue does freelance writing and manuscript editing, makes customized dog sweaters for private customers, and works as a pet sitter. Her Silver Linings blog supports establishment of a community of tiny homes for senior women, ranging from travel trailers to Tuff Sheds costing no more than $5,000 each. Contact her by email at cshechtwriter@gmail.com, call 702-225-8206 or visit her website at https://silverliningsandgraymatters.wordpress.com Rick Hadlock, an absentee Pacific Grove homeowner, refers to CeliaSue’s remark “. . .non-profits aren’t doing enough to help the women they serve” by asking “Is it because there is no profit?” Which leads to the crux of this series: exposition of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on December 10, 1948, as it may apply to homeless housing needs now. Declaration of Human Rights Article 25 (Part 1): “Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and of his family, including food, clothing, housing and medical care and necessary social services, and the right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood, old age or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.” Re-raising the NIMBY Wall? Rick comments, “If someone has a conveniently located vacant lot, they do not want Tuff Sheds occupied by homeless people on it. If the lot is inconveniently located, then homeless people do not want to live there.” This post entitled “Tiny Homes Development in Seaside” last week on Next Door, from JH of Mescal Corridor, proves

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Homeless in Paradise Rick’s point: “Seaside City wants to put one or more Tiny Homes development(s) into Seaside, potentially using shipping containers as the construction material. . . “On Seaside City’s Facebook page, there is a picture of a tour of theoretical sites…I recognized the area to be the cross-street of Kimball and Tweed. That is a beautiful neighborhood with attractive, well-maintained homes. . . “How does giving tiny homes to homeless people help improve the city? “I am concerned that not only will it be a step back in neighborhood improvements to Seaside, it will bring more crime and drugs into our community. Does anyone know more about this project? How can we stop it?” JH’s link to Monterey County Weekly’s August 2, 2018 story by David Schmalz is: http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/local_news/ faced-with-a-housing-shortageseaside-looks-to-an-innovative/article_9d00826a-95eb-11e8-a85a47a975c62811.html Seaside City Council candidate speaks Summiteer Jon Wizard, candidate for Seaside City Council, emailed news about the Homeless Committee started by Seaside Councilmember Kayla Jones (current mayoral candidate): “My partner, Jessica, is on Seaside’s Homeless Committee and has been working with Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), Veterans Transition Center (VTC) and the Gathering for Women (GFW) to allocate $60,000. “It’s a pittance, really, but it’s more than nothing, and there’s been fruitful discussion about how to use those dollars to make a meaningful impact.

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Tuff Shed “I think you’ll like what they’re working on.” I hope so, too! Contact: www.electwizard.com, 831204-7777. Monterey City Councilmember speaks Monterey’s Vice Mayor, councilmember Timothy Barrett who is seeking reelection, announced formation of the private non-profit Neighboood Housing Fund for Monterey (NHFM) last week. Using a Neighborhood Approach, the fund will focus on needs that include meeting municipal inclusionary housing goals, working with occupants of distressed homes to maintain the homes as deed-restricted affordable housing, and spurring collaboration among healthcare providers, employers and housing developers. In essence, the NFHM will help keep Monterey affordable, so those who work here can live here, those who retire here

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can afford to remain here, and young people growing up will stay here. No mention was made about possibile erection of tiny-home villages in Monterey, but Timothy Barrett’s speech contained so many facts germane to today’s housing crisis that it will be featured next week. Meanwhile, contact Timothy Barrett at barrett@monterey.org , 831-277-9505. No neighbors to disdain or keep up with No property taxes to pay, or insurance No trash day, which cost whether or not you have it out No PGE, water or cable bills No pets, likely, or veterinary bills No household vermin to eradicate No district meetings dealing with assessments to attend No assessments And the biggest loss by far over being homeless: No reason to be overly concerned over earthquakes. My heart goes out. The homeless are denied those pleasures of life that come with the gift of address and zip. That’s why, l always stop to share some of the pittance remaining after enjoying the bounties of home - “Sorry sir, a dollar is all that I have.” Hadlock’s homeless ho ho ho Whereas Summiteer Hecht calls homelessness of local women “abominable,” Summiteer Hadlock contends: “Homeless people want the convenience of living in mid-town but don’t (or can’t) want to pay for it. If I were homeless I’d want to live in the middle of San Francisco, use the street for my bathroom, and have access to city life where handouts are more likely. Why not? You can’t get handouts from cows in rural areas (but the bathroom is roomy).” Hecht’s spicy retort? Unprintable! Contact Wanda Sue Parrott, amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com, 831-899-5887 Copyright 2018 by Wanda Sue Parrott

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Sally Baho Post Cards from the Kitchen Beirut, Lebanon

Greetings from Beirut. I’m here for my cousin’s engagement party. (A cousin from my mom’s side, not to be confused with the cousin from my dad’s side whose wedding I attended last month in Texas.) After two days of festivities and partying—the first day was the “official proposal” with families, etc. involved and the second day was a big formal engagement party—everyone went back to work. My mom and uncle and I decided to go up to Mount Liban to visit the hermitage and tomb of Saint Charbel. The hermitage is about a 40-minute drive from the city. Saint Charbel was a Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon. He is famous for preforming numerous miracles and many sick people come to seek intercession for healing. People come from far and wide

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to pray and visit and there are numerous letters from over ninety different countries from people writing the monastery seeking help and healing. But first I had to run an errand at the post office so my uncle swung me by Liban Post and I experienced another foreign post office. I really encourage you when you’re traveling to do quotidian things to see what life is like elsewhere, i.e., go to the super market, post office, take the bus/ metro, etc. We got on the road to the church of Saint Charbel and as is tradition for my uncle, we stopped at Sea Sweet for knafeh bl jibne. Knafeh bl jibne is a sweet cheese pastry famous in the Levant. It is made of a finely shredded and ground wheat stuffed with cheese and dripping with orange blossom sweet syrup. It is originally from Nablus, Palestine but the whole region loves the sweet and makes it, too. You see my uncle doesn’t eat sweets but he stopped for us because knafeh bl jibne is my mom’s favorite. Knafeh bl jibne is made in a big round tray, served on a plate, and eaten with a fork but the Lebanese have created their unique way of eating it in a sweet bun. This way it can be eaten as a full breakfast alongside a cup of strong Arabic coffee. We pulled over on the side of the busy highway and got a knafeh sandwich to share. The dish is always served warm so that the cheese is stretchy and melted and dripping with just enough syrup to make it perfect. I snapped some photos for you all and I hope you enjoy although I greatly apologize that you cannot taste the delicacy yourselves. In the future I will include a recipe so you can make it from home.

Knafeh bl jibne is a sweet cheese pastry famous in the Levant. Sally’s working on a recipe.

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