In This Issue
Kiosk Butterfly Population The Pacific Grove Natural History Museum reports 6,420 butterflies at the Monarch Sanctuary over the weekend of Dec. 22 Fridays
Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM •
Saturdays
Dance at Chautauqua Hall
• Sat. Jan. 20
10-12:30 AM Open House All Saints Day School 8060 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel RSVP 624-9171 •
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YEAR IN REVIEW - Page 8
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Benefits Pac Rep Theater Estate Sale Extravaganza - Act II Pebble Beach Estate of Rod Dewar 4058 Mora Lane, 93953 Friday and Saturday, 9:00am - 4:00pm Sunday, 9:00am - 2:00pm •
Wed. January 17
Whatever Happened to the Duchess of Windsor? MPC Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free MPC Parking $3.00 Information: www.gentrain.org •
Wed Jan 17
Monterey Peninsula Peripheral Neuropathy Support Group Karen Mankens, RN will speak on the use of Medical Marijuana in the control of Neuropathic pain Free & open to the public 10:30a-12:00p Fellowship Hall of the First Presbyterian Church 501 El Dorado, Monterey Information: Dr Bill Donovan 625-3407 • Parkinson’s Support Group MPSG meets the second Tuesday of every month except December, 3:00 at the Sally Griffin Center Pacific Grove Contact: 373-8202 http://www. montereyparkinsonssupport.com/ meetings.html
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Inside Other Random Thoughts................... 12 Breaker of the Week........................... 3 Butterfly cartoon............................... 15 Cartoon.............................................. 2 FYI.................................................... 19 Homeless in Paradise........................ 16 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 16 Legal Notices.................................... 13 Living Healthy...............................Dark Opinion.............................................. 4 Otter Views....................................... 12 Police Log.......................................... 6 Postcard from the Kitchen................... 7 Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Real Estate.................................. 13, 20 Reasoning with God......................... 13 Sanctuary of the Soul........................ 14 Spotlight............................................. 7
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Your Community NEWSpaper
Vol. X, Issue 16
New ordinance on newsracks in downtown Pacific Grove passes first reading By Marge Ann Jameson Video didn't kill the radio star. Broadcast movies haven't killed the movie theater. TV didn't kill books. These various media, once allegedly doomed, seem only to have enhanced each other. And it now seems unlikely that the Internet will kill the print media. Newspapers are still the greatest source of local news. Community newspapers, like Cedar Street Times, offer stories on upcoming local events, school sports, and local businesses – stories which might or might not be picked up by Internet and mobile broadcasters. People still turn to the printed newspaper to get news which is timely, yet permanent. Once in print, it can't be hacked. Pictures and score boxes can be clipped and sent to Grandma and saved in a scrapbook for college application portfolios. For these reasons, and many more, not the least of which is to keep a tidy appearance, the city of Pacific Grove has provided space for printed newspaper racks at certain popular areas in the city. Since 1983, with only one amendment, in 1991, newspaper racks have been regulated. Vendors have paid fees which should have provided for maintenance but did not.
Now the city will provide a fee schedule for the installation and upkeep of newsracks at certain locations downtown. There will be full-and half-size spaces and the fees paid by news vendors will be used to maintain the racks. Per the ordinance approved at first reading at the city council meeting on Jan. 10, 2018, “uncontrolled design, placement, installation, or maintenance of newsracks on and within the public rights-
of-way can interfere with and obstruct use of public rights-of-way, can interfere with safe passage of pedestrians or vehicles, and can obstruct and interfere with safe and reasonable use of private property adjoining or in the vicinity of public rightsof-way; and public health, safety, welfare, and convenience require that interference
Please see NEWSRACKS Page 2
Cedar Street Times, two others named as Pacific Grove City newspapers of record The City Charter provides the Council shall advertise annually for contracts for official publications, ordinances, and other legal notices required to be published. City staff sent out Requests for Bids (RFB) to four local newspapers: the Monterey Herald, the Monterey County Weekly, Cedar Street Times, and the Carmel Pine Cone. The City Clerk received bids from the Monterey Herald, the Monterey County Weekly, and Cedar Street Times. For reasons of business necessity, City Council named all three as Official City Newspapers which will provide staff flexibility for demographic reach depending upon the matter to be published. This has been the ongoing practice
of the City. The Monterey Herald offers daily advertising, including Saturday and Sunday. The Monterey County Weekly is a widelydistributed publication that could be useful when prominence would be helpful, or when a back- up is desirable or appropriate. Cedar Street Times is Pacific Grove-specific, and could be used when the matter is of interest primarily to Pacific Grove citizens, or when a back-up is desirable or appropriate. In addition, Cedar Street Times provides flexibility on deadlines. As an adjudicated newspaper, so designated by the Superior Court of the County of Monterey, Cedar Street Times has proven to the satisfaction of the Court that it has sufficient circulation within the county to satisfy requirements of the Court. This gives the newspaper the right and responsibility to
Please see ADJUDICATION Page 2
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Joan Skillman
PNEWSRACKS
Skillshots
From Page 1
with vehicular, bicycle, wheelchair, or pedestrian traffic must be avoided; obstruction of sight distance and views of traffic signs and crosswalks must be eliminated; damage done to sidewalks or streets must be minimized and repaired; good appearance of the public streets and grounds must be maintained; trees and landscaping must be allowed to grow without disturbance; access to emergency and other public facilities must be maintained; and ingress and egress from properties adjoining the public rights-of-way must be protected.” Estimated annual revenue from the permitting all newsrack space is estimated at $1500-$2300. The second reading of the ordinance is expected in 30 days and the implementation in 60 days.
PADJUDICATION
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publish and to charge for legal documents which require such publication, be they City notices as mentioned before, or fictitious business name statements, wills and probate notices, changs of name, or myriad other such needs. Adjudication rrquires that the newspaper publish at least weekly and not miss an issue. And it must, most importantly, offer a print version firstly in addition to -- but not instead of -- an online version. Flu, heart attacks, and appendicits notwithstanding, Cedar Street Times has done this and will continue to do so.
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Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal 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: Jan Austin • Gary Baley • Mei Bailey • Mike Clancy • Bill Cohen • Scott Dick • Ron Gaasch • Patricia Hamilton • Luke Herzog • Neil Jameson • Kyle Krasa • Dixie Layne • Peter Mounteer • Alec Murdock • Michelle Netzlof • Wanda Sue Parrott • Jean Prock • Jane Roland • Patrick Ryan • Katie Shain • Peter Silzer •Joan Skillman • Tom Stevens • K. A. Warwick Staff Magician: Dan Bohrman Distribution: Amado Gonzales Advertising and Motorsports Features: Webster Slate Cedar Street Irregulars Alex, Bella, Ben, Benjamin, Chianti, Coleman, Corbin, Dezi, Griffin, Holden, Jay, Jeremiah, Jesse, Judy, Megan M, Nate, Reid, Theo, Tom, Spencer
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Week ending 1/11/18- at 9:15 AM........ 2.59" Total for the season............................... 4.29" The historic average to this date is ........N/A" Wettest year.................................................. 47.15" During rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year.................................................... 15.54" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13 RAINFALL SEASON BEGINS JULY 1 EACH YEAR
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Week ending morning 1/4/18............... .05" Near Lovers Point Total for the 7/1/17). ....... 1.62" Dataseason reported by(since John Munch at 18th St. Last week low12/07/16.......................... temperature................ 42.2° Week ending .19"F Last week high temperature............... 70.5° Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........ 5.42"F Last year rain to date (07/01/16-12/28/16)... 7.73F ” Last week low temperature..................41.5 Last week high temperature.................63.5 F
January 12, 2018 • CEDAR STREET
Women in Red Meetup
Etta Belle Lloyd
Etta Belle Lloyd was one of the most prominent and influential figures in the civic life of the City of Pacific Grove. As such, she has been selected to be placed among similarly important women in Wikipedia’s Wiki project. “Women In Red Meetup.” Etta Belle Lloyd was born in Utica, New York, in 1860, the daughter of David W. Lloyd (1831-1891), a merchant and hotel owner, and Elizabeth F. Roberts (d. 1902). She moved to California with the family when she was six months old and they were pioneers of the Monterey County. They moved to Pacific Grove, California, in 1887 where Davide Lloyd was the first permanent resident and merchant. She attended the State Normal School at San Jose, California, where she met fellow student Emily Williams, long-lasting friend, and taught school at Salinas, California. Civic Life She supported the movement to keep the theaters closed on Sunday and worked for the new street paving for Lighthouse and Central avenue. She was a member of the official board of the Methodist Episcopal church. She organized the Pacific Grove Musical Society, was one of founding members of the Pacific Grove Woman's Civic Club and was secretary and director of the city museum. Since 1891 she was a member of the Rebekahs. She was state president of the Chautauqua alumni. She was a public speaker and wrote many articles for the press. She was an assistant to her father in carrying on his business at Pacific Grove and since his death she managed the Lloyd estate. Personal life She was a benefactor of architect Emily Williams, to whom she gave two public commissions in Pacific Grove. The first, in 1907, was from the Woman’s Civic Club to design a public "Look-Out" on a rocky promontory in the Pacific Ocean called Lovers Point.[3][4] In early 1908, she lent $300 to Williams to allow her to buy a property at 218 and 220 Chestnut, Pacific Grove, where Williams built two houses, for her and her partner, Lillian McNeill Palmer. The property originally was owned by Lucy Washburn, a teacher at the San Jose Normal School that both Lloyd and Palmer had attended; later in 1910 Washburn later moved to an house at 215 Alder. [5] The second commission from Lloyd to Williams, in 1910, was to remodel two large wooden cabins into an attractive club house for the Woman’s Civic Club. Lloyd leased a building from the Natural History Museum at 172 Grand Avenue and other two building were donated by the Pacific Improvement Company. At the opening ceremony it was that Lloyd and Williams "had presented [...] with two shells and [...] they have converted them into a beautiful home for themselves." Etta Belle Lloyd died on January 6, 1929, at Pacific Grove, and is buried at El Carmelo Cemetery. Information from Wikipedia.
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Breaker of the Week By Mei Bailey
Eva Moore Eva Moore is this year’s varsity soccer goalkeeper -and she’s only a freshman. Before the current season, she had never played goalie, in fact she hadn’t even played soccer since third grade. However, in need of a new goalkeeper, head coach Frank Giraldo asked Eva last summer to step up to the challenge. In her second game as goalie, Eva didn’t let the opposing team score at all, keeping the Breakers at a 7-0 shutout over Monterey. “I wasn’t expecting a spot on varsity,” Eva says. But, with a solid spot on the team, she has new goals for the season. “I want to improve my goalie skills, such as being more confident in what I’m doing and taking charge. I just want to have a great season, and make it a great season for everyone else on my team.” As the guardian player for what may be many years to come, Eva keeps the future of Breaker soccer looking bright.
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John McCleary
Opinion
OVE: One Vote Each
Disband this Representational form of government, and then everyone gets a vote on every decision that affects their lives.
This Op-Ed is to propose that America consider phasing out our representative form of government! I know that other people and organizations are lobbying for this, but I have not researched or studied them on the grounds that I may have new ideas on the subject. Dissolving Congress may be the only way to save democracy, this country and this world. When elected or appointed representatives of a democracy turn into agents of an economic or political dictatorship, those representatives must be reprimanded, and if they do not return to democracy, they must be removed from power by democratic forces. The Vote. It must be a democratic rejection, lest we act in the same immoral way that they do. Vote with an informed finger. Vote with a mind that takes into consideration the rights of other people. Our Founding Fathers chose a Democracy for the United States because it encourages the public by giving them control of their own destiny. All other forms of government are dictatorial or autocratic, and they eventually ferment revolution and social and economic upheaval. In 1776, our Democratic government had to be representational, because they couldn’t get all 2.5 million people into one room. Never mind the time lapses and travel inconvenience. The difference between a “government” and a totalitarian dictatorship is that a dictatorship deals with dissent. A “true government” listens to its people. The one thing that makes us human beings is our society. If we do not fit in or add something to society, then we are outcasts, and if we are outcasts, then we fail
Republican Women to meet Jan. 11
The monthly luncheon meeting of Monterey Peninsula Republican Women Federated will be held on Thursday, January 11 at Rancho Canada, 4860 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. The featured guest speaker is Brad Dacus, President and Founder of the Pacific Justice Institute. His topic is ‘Freedom of Religion.’ Also, David Henderson, who served on President Reagan’s Council of Economic Advisors will be discussing the Tax Reform Legislation. Social begins at 11:30 am, Lunch is at 12:00 noon. Cost $25.00 members and $28.00 guests (Lunch is included). Men are always welcome to attend. RSVP by January 4, 484-1104 or info@mprwf.org.
as human beings. And our society suffers from our loss! Is mankind capable of governing itself? Jefferson questioned this, but he had faith and hope. Thomas Paine wrote: “But as it is more than probable that we shall never be without a CONGRESS, every well wisher to good order, must own, that the mode for choosing members of that body, deserves consideration. And I put it as a question to those, who make a study of mankind, whether representation and election is not too great a power for one and the same body of men to possess?” “Those who will not allow peaceful revolution are making violent revolution inevitable.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy Governments are not really our society; they are just representatives of society. People are our society, and people are the country. As our founding fathers, it is possible to be a revolutionary and still be a valuable member of society. But if you believe in Democracy and demand freedom for yourself, then you must give it to others or you are a lie. It is possible to be patriotic without being a fanatic. I love my country, but I can still be critical of my government. “If the government does not add to the welfare of society, then it should be changed,” as Jefferson wrote.
Well, sometimes it works and sometimes it fails. What with campaign contributions and paid lobbyists, the system has become more like a capitalistic republic. Our system now is of the money, for the money and by the money. To get back to a pure democratic republic, we must reform our electoral process. If this country is to remain a democracy, we must pass strict election reforms. First, valid political parties must be restricted to the same budgets. An independent panel of intellectuals can easily determine how that money is collected and dispersed. No conservatives with connections to the business community should apply. If we can’t get these democratically driven laws passed by our Representatives, maybe they need to be fired, and we will do all the deciding ourselves. One Vote Each. There will be a time shortly where we can look into an eye recognition sensor and say “One hundred dollars,” and the money will come out of the dispenser! The bank will know your balance, and you cannot overdraw. Most importantly for you and them is that the recognition will be flawless! There is no reason this system cannot be used to vote on those things that concern our lives and the lives of our children’s children.
One of the most important things that we must improve in our democratic republic is public confidence, public involvement. Representative democracy, which we first established in 1776, was a step forward, and it was logistically necessary under the circumstances. We settled on trusting elected representatives to express our will and choose our direction accordingly.
By John Bassett McCleary, Author of The Hippie Dictionary Excerpt from his next book, Common Sense Again
Letters to the Editor Cedar Street Times welcomes your letters on subjects of interest to the citizens of Pacific Grove as well as our readers elsewhere. We prefer that letters be on local topics. At present we have not set limits on length though we do reserve the right to edit letters for space constraints, so please be concise. We will contact you to verify authenticity so your email address and/or telephone number must be included as well as your name and city of residence. We will not publish unsigned letters or letters which defame, slander or libel. Cedar Street Times is an adjudicated newspaper published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. Marge Ann Jameson, Editor/ Publisher Phone 831-324-4742 • Fax 831324-4745 editor@cedarstreettimes.com
Secretary Padilla Calls for Renaming Secretary of State Building Complex in Honor of March Fong Eu
California Secretary of State Alex Padilla released the following statement calling for the renaming of the Secretary of State building complex in honor of the late Secretary of State March Fong Eu: "Secretary of State March Fong Eu’s decades of public service reflects the office of the Secretary of State at its best — a commitment to transparency, access, inclusion, respect for history, and progress." "In recognition of Secretary Eu's service and in honor of her legacy, I believe it would be fitting to name the Secretary of State building complex in her honor. I have instructed my staff to initiate the process to change the name of our complex." March Fong Eu served as California Secretary of State from January 6, 1975 to February 17, 1994.
Cedar Street Times BEST WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS Cedar Street Times, owned and managed by Marge Ann Jameson, was founded in 2008 and remains the only newspaper in Pacific Grove today. She sees herself as a conduit for community news which other larger publications might pass by in favor of stories that are more universal in interest. This vibrant newspaper is a reflection of Ms. Jameson's unwavering commitment to reflect the soul of the community it serves. This is reflected in her spirit and dedication to volunteerism. She has served on the board of directors of Feast of Lanterns, Pacific Grove’s annual community celebration, and the Art Commission of the City of Pacific Grove. Ms. Jameson is a member of the Friends of the Library and serves on the Veterans Recognition planning committee for the city’s annual ceremony. She has also served with the Sports Car Racing Association of the Monterey Peninsula (SCRAMP) for 23 years. Ms. Jameson offers much space in her newspaper to non-profits.
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Programs at the Library All programs at the Pacific Grove Library For more information call 648-5760. Tuesday, Jan. 16 11:00 am Stories for PreSchool (ages 2-5)
Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942
Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207
Chabad of Monterey
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Wednesday, Jan. 17 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday (stories, crafts, science for ages 5 and up) Thursday, Jan. 18 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time for babies birth - 24 months
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 Church of God
1023 David Ave. • 831-372-5005
First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove Worship: Sundays 10:00 a.m. 915 Sunset @ 17-Mile Dr. • 831-372-5875
Forest Hill United Methodist Church Services 9 a.m. Sundays 551 Gibson Ave. • 831-372-7956
Jehovah’s Witnesses of Pacific Grove 1100 Sunset Drive • 831-375-2138
Lighthouse Fellowship of Pacific Grove
PG Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. • 831-333-0636
Manjushri Dharma Center
724 Forest Ave. • 831-901-3156 manjushridharmacenter.org • carmelkhenpo@gmail.com
Chautauqua Hall Dance Club Saturdays
As of June 2017, the entry fee is a low-cost $5 for the first Sat. of the month for members and non-members alike! Annual membership fee is $10. Buy 2018 memberships for $10! Prices go up to $15 in January! Try us out! Chautauqua Hall, 16th St. at Central Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950 Fee includes 55 min. dance lesson, DJ’d music for three hours and buffet of healthful snacks. Background: Chautauqua Hall Dance Club, a non-profit founded in 1926, is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. We offer dance classes in over 20 kinds of ballroom, nightclub and specialty dances so that everyone can share in the joy in partnered social dance. Additional info: No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult. For more information, go to: pgdance.org/index.html or Facebook at: https://www. facebook.com/groups/PGDANCE/ Background: Chautauqua Hall Dance Club, a non-profit founded in 1926, is dedicated to making dance accessible to everyone. We offer dance classes in over 20 kinds of ballroom, nightclub and specialty dances so that everyone can share in the joy in partnered social dance. Additional info: No partner needed. Everyone welcome. Kids 13 and under free with an adult.
Mayflower Presbyterian 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. Michael Bowhay
St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Central Avenue & 12 St. • 831-373-4441 th
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 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.
Gentrain Society Lectures The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College is sponsoring these free public lectures in January, 2018. For lengthier descriptions and illustrations for these talks please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Whatever Happened to the Duchess of Windsor? Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $3.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 A Staged Reading (with very interesting photos) will introduce you to Mrs. Edwina Plunckett and her dear friend, Diana, who give you the inside scoop of the life of Wallis Simpson Windsor. They have even written a book, but they can't figure out how to end their story —- because they don't know what happened! Gentrain Society member Carol Marquart is fascinated with famous and infamous Americans. Subjects of her previous staged readings include Kurt Vonnegut, Mark Twain, William Randolph Hearst, Bette Davis, J. Paul Getty, Rasputin, and Mabel Dodge Luhan. Carol's plays have been produced for many audiences in a variety of locations throughout the Monterey Peninsula. Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Gentrain Society Lecture: Beneath the Blue: Undersea Imagery and Maps Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $3.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Despite growth in coastal populations around the world, the undersea environment continues to be a mystery to many. However, imagery collected by a variety of research platforms, when married to high-resolution topographic maps of the seafloor, can both serve science and provide evocative images of the marine environment. In this talk, marine biologist James Lindholm will explain how new techniques are providing data that help decision-makers manage the marine environment. Dr. Lindholm is the James W. Rote Distinguished Professor of Marine Science and Policy and the director of the Institute for Applied Marine Ecology (IfAME) at California State University, Monterey Bay. Dr. Lindholm’s research interests include the landscape ecology of fishes, the recovery of seafloor habitats and associated taxa following the cessation of fishing activity, and the design and efficacy of marine protected areas. He has conducted research around the world, using technologies such as remotely operated vehicles, human-occupied submersibles, autonomous underwater vehicles, and acoustic telemetry.
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Webster Slate
Cop Log
Any St. PG.Romeo, Romeo. Wherefore art thou? Former boyfriend of victim continues to call and text victim and her husband despite requests from victim to stop. Victim has no contact information for suspect other than phone number that is possibly from a text messaging application. Alarm Activation\ Del Monte Bl. Officers dispatched to alarm activation. Upon arrival, officers observed an open door on the balcony of the residence. Officers made entry and searched yheresidence. After the search, officers made contact with a neighbor who was on the phone with the home owner. Home owner authorized neighbor to secure residence and turn off alarm. Higher losing. Lost Property (Info) \ David Ave-Personal property was lost near the above location. Subject Michael Urso was contacted for loitering complaint and was found to be in violation of his probation terms by possessing alcohol. Subject was issue a citation and released at the scene without incident. Suspect Brandl, Monique 08/17/85. During a consenual encounter subject was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. Subject was cited. Drone Doings I know this is a little embarrassing, but; can Commander Lakind please have his new drone back? He’s been a grump ever sense he lost it. He told me he was going to use it to protect our trash cans. Maybe, just maybe; I was actually operating it when she augured in. It is real aviation, and sometimes it doesn’t always go the way it should. Right? Case Found Property (info) Pine Ave. A drone that had been found on 12/25/17 in Pacific Grove was turned in to the PGPD, The item was booked for safe keeping. In Los Angeles, everyone would have been tazed. Kumbaya my lord, Kumbaya. Case: Neighbor in neighbor issue\ Cedar Street R/P reported that neighbors children entered her backyard now and then. Both parties spoken to about coexisting peacefully. A good argument for year round school, after school programs; and of course: more attentive parenting. Vandalism: Deface prop.\ Shell Ave. Reported juveniles damaging tree branches and bushes at City Park. Area checked and juveniles appeared to be hanging out in area. Several toy dart guns located and booked as found property. Suspect continues to party, in jail Unreasonable Noise\ Cedar St. - Suspect B., V. - Subject arrested for disturbing the peace and violating his probation terms. PGPD helping people to find themselves Found Property (info) \ Asilomar Ave. On the above date, an ID card found in the above area was turned into PGPD. Item booked for safekeeping. May need SWAT Team for espresso machine, big screen, wake boards etc… Case Unfounded- Victim and suspect are going through a divorce and suspect took several snowboarding items from residence that belonged to victim. Hopefully, two laptops data backed up on third laptop. PC Grand Theft \ Lighthouse Av. Backpack taken with two laptops inside. Less fun on Funston. Info. Case Ammunition Surrender \ Funston Ave. A citizen turned in ammo he found while cleaning his father’s house. Ammo was held for safekeeping. No further information. Learned this behavior from the best seller “The Art of the Deal.” PC Make fictitious Check\ Fountain Ave.: Suspect cashed a fraudulent check for $1,600 at bank. Refused to return money and will not answer calls or requests from bank. Not me, or anyone we know. Though Ron Baxter isn’t returning my calls anymore. Ever since he “misplaced” that pesky trashcan. Wasn’t me. That Firebird is safe in the garage. Safe from me, that is. VC aide/abet speed exhibition\ Forest Ave. - Engage in street race- subject cited and released with a notice to appear. Please stop leaving stuff in your cars! Part 12. PC Burglary \ Ocean View BL- Window smashed during vehicle burglary. Several items taken from inside. No suspect information. Please stop leaving stuff in your cars! Part 13. Sound familiar? PC Burglary \ Evans Ave. Window smashed during vehicle burglary. Purse taken from inside of vehicle. No suspect information. Parallel parking in a parallel universe? Accident TC- public prop- pdo/ \ 17th St. Non- injury collision between vehicle and parked car. Insane clown posse or the sounds of Peruvian yoga choir, both very annoying. Marijuana \ Hillcrest Ave – Offensive noise from Marijuana grow. Things that go bump in the night. Case Alarm (info) \ Central Ave. All door north and east motion/ Citizen and Police help rid our street of Big Pharm, one vial at a time. BP possible controlled sub: w/o/ pre \ Soto St. – Stolen prescriptions turned over to police. Nag, nag, nag. Let the poor guy take a nap! Case unfounded. - R/P reported her boyfriend missing. Unfounded, boyfriend was resting. Hope it was a Camry. They are so ugly. Pine Ave. Abandoned Vehicle towed for 72-hour violation.
Our police make it their business to resolve such matters. Case 484(a) PC Theft of personal prop\ Fountain Ave. Personal property taken while victim away on business. Thief drives same kind of car! Case 484(a) Theft of personal prop \ Redwood LN. Vehicle part taken while victim was away. This sound like an epic crime adventure. Case Found property (info) Lighthouse- Bicycle found behind above address. Serial number checked through stolen property system as well as Tracnet, not reported stolen. Bicycle had a “free” sign wedged into the rear wheel. Photographs taken and uploaded to this report. Bicycle booked into Property as found property. This sounds like the driver was lucky not to be arrested, and expensive to put right. Drive: lic Suspended/ \17 Mile drive- Traffic stop resulted in suspended license. Vehicle towed. Driver Cited and released at scene. Don’t actually send money to the Nigerian Prince. Not ever, never. PC Personate get money \ Lighthouse Ave. - A male reported that he attempted to purchase a vehicle online and never received the vehicle. Is this the “Free Bicycle”? Lost Property (info) 17 Mile Dr. On the above dat and time, personal property
Pacific Grove Police Officer aids in rescue of abandoned sea lion pup By Marge Brigadier
On Saturday a sea lion pup that had most likely been separated from its mother prematurely came out of the water at Asilomar. At one point it was on Sunset, so someone called the Pacific Grove police who responded and notified the Marine Mammal Center. The PG officer stayed with the young one (who was now just off the road) until a crew arrived and completed the rescue with little resistance. I checked on the pup today and found that he appeared to be doing well in the Sausalito hospital and may simply be underweight. He was given the appropriate name of “Roadster.” Marine Mammal Rescue, as usual, saved another animal in need – and a big thank you to the PG police for guarding this vulnerable pup.
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California Quail
La Balena
Wildlife Spotlight
Sally Baho Post Cards from the Kitchen Carmel I went to dinner with a friend at La Balena in Carmel on Sunday evening. The restaurant is self-labeled “cucina Toscana” (Tuscan cuisine) and their menu changes daily. La Balena is located in Carmel on Junipero St. between 5th and 6th. They are open for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-3:30pm and for dinner Tuesday-Sunday from 5-10pm. The owners’ other restaurant is Il Grillo on Mission between 4th & 5th. We were there right when they opened, we had dinner at what one dear friend calls “old lady dinner time.” We were seated inside and enjoyed all the mirrors and whales (balenas) decorating the white walls. For our first course we started with the fegatino fiorentino, warm chicken liver pate on ciabatta and the caprino salad, arugula salad with loads of lemon and fennel and lavender dusted goat cheese. What a delight! It was markedly lemony—which is not a bad thing in my book—and the fennel and lavender were a delicate cut to the tart of the goat cheese. I had never had chicken liver pate served warm like that… but I certainly will again. With our first course we had a glass of sparkling rose. The ambiance was charming and over the course of our meal—we take our time—the restaurant filled up. We saw the owner happily chatting with one couple for a good 15 minutes, a very inviting feeling. For our next course, we ordered the ricotta gnocchi with mushrooms. I couldn’t tell where the gnocchi ended and the chunks of mushroom began, except of course when it was the little white beech mushrooms tossed in there whole. With this and the remainder of our dinner we each had a glass of the Cannonau di Sardegna, a wonderful red wine from Sardinia. I loved it but was not familiar with the varietal, cannonau, I later found out this is local name for Grenache! Finally we split half a fried fogline farm chicken with sautéed kale presented tastefully with a grilled green onion right on top. You probably don’t think to go to an Italian restaurant for fried chicken. I think, actually, several cultures make fried chicken but I guess Italians in America are not famous for their fried chicken, spaghetti and meatballs, pizza, maybe, but fried chicken, no! Do not let this stereotype fool you; this was the best fried chicken I have had in my life. Whatever they use to coat the chicken is fine and crisp and the meat itself remains tender and very moist. It is simply perfect. By the end of our meal, the restaurant had filled up and the murmur of conversations and laughter reminded me of why I like to eat out. I was full and sat back to observe the people around me, happy couples celebrating a birthday or just out on Sunday night. My full tummy delighted in the amazing meal I just enjoyed with a dear friend and the intense ebbs and flows of our conversation.
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The California Quail is a ground-dwelling gamebird found in wooded areas around California, selected as the state bird in 1932. Like many quail, it is short and round, with a comma-shaped crest made from six feathers. Quail feed in flocks called “coveys,” with a male perching from a vantage point on the lookout for predators.
CHOMP restricts some visitors to protect against flu To protect patients, visitors, and staff, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula is implementing new restrictions on visitors during the flu season. Beginning Jan. 3, 2018, all visitors to Community Hospital must be 16 years of age or older. Previously, there was no age limit. In addition, people with cold or flu symptoms will not be allowed to visit. This restriction is placed on occasion when public health conditions warrant extra protection for our patients. “We know that visits from loved ones are an important part of the healing process,” says Steven Packer, MD, president and chief executive officer. “But due to the severity of this flu season, we believe these precautions are in the best interest of our patients, staff, volunteers, and visitors to our inpatient facilities. We hope the community understands and helps us achieve this extra level of safety.” The age restriction is being put in place because the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that younger people are less likely to follow respiratory hygiene practices such as covering a cough, cleaning hands frequently, and wearing masks appropriately People can be infectious even before symptoms appear, so Community Hospital is taking this extra precaution to protect patients, visitors, and staff. “Hospitals around the country are implementing similar restrictions as we all work to control the spread of flu,” Packer says. “Like other hospitals, Community Hospital is experiencing an increase in patients with the flu or flu-like symptoms, so we feel it is important to take these steps.” The visitor limitations will be evaluated throughout the flu season and eliminated when they are no longer considered necessary. Exceptions will be made in special circumstances, such as when a visit is deemed critical because of the patient’s condition. Families who anticipate such a situation are asked to call the hospital and speak with the administrative supervisor or the Infection Prevention office before visiting. In general, Community Hospital asks that people who are ill do not visit patients and offers these guidelines to stay well or get well during the flu season: Prevention: Your key to staying healthy • Get vaccinated with both types of flu shots (pandemic and seasonal flu). • Keep your hands clean with hand sanitizer or soap and water. • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Germs can be spread this way. • Avoid close contact (within 6 feet) with people with flu-like illness. The symptoms of seasonal flu and include the following: • Fever (temperature of 100 degrees F. or above) • Cough • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Body aches • Headache • Chills • Fatigue • Vomiting and diarrhea may also occur If you are ill • Stay home, drink plenty of liquids, and rest. • Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Cough into your elbow rather than covering your mouth with your hands or use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Clean your hands. • Keep away from others as much as possible. •
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Pacific Grove High School Breakers running back turned quarterback Noah Cryns was honored Jan. 1 by the San Francisco 49ers as one of 10 standout players in California for the 2016 high school football season. The 49ers aim to highlight a player each week during the season who continuously demonstrates hard work and dedication, and is a leader on the football field, in the classroom, and in their local community. As such, Noah was selected as the 49ers Player of the Week in Week 5. For these efforts, Noah earned a $500 grant for the Pacific Grove High School football program.
be the Year of the Story—namely, your story! “We invite you to share your story in ‘Life in Pacific Grove,’ the 444-page book filled with stories by and for PG residents and visitors, to be published in the fall of 2017 to benefit the Pacific Grove Public Library. This special opportunity to have your writing published in a book, at no charge to you, is open to all residents and visitors. “Don’t worry about misspelling or typos—we’ll make it all professional. Simply write a short story of 100 to 500 words around one of these topics: “How you (or your ancestors) came to live in Pacific Grove. “A person, group, place, or event that makes Pacific Grove special to you. “A biographical statement about who you are, and your unique life experiences.” The Chamber of Commerce invited the public to a reception greeting Pacific Grove’s new police chief, Amy Christey. The event was held and Lighthouse Lodge and Cottages.
Pacific Grove’s first baby of the new year was Ryley Kai Trow, who kept her mother, Sarah Trow, in labor for eight hours before they even went to Community Hospital, at 9 p.m. then another few hours before she was delivered at 6:05 a.m. to exhausted parents. She weighed 7 bs. 12 oz. and was 21 inches long. The Monterey Fire Department added new members to its ranks. Nine firefighter recruits started an academy on January 9, 2017, to fill existing vacancies and several added positions.
damage around the Monterey Peninsula as well as in neighboring counties. The only item on the regular agenda of the Jan. 11 meeting of the Pacific Grove City Council was a status report on the progress of Project Bella, the LEED platinum hotel project at American Tin Cannery on Pacific Grove’s border, near the Aquarium. Pointing to recent community comments and questions in other news media than this one, and pertaining to Project Bella and/or the project developer, Domaine Hospitality and its principals, City Manager Ben Harvey said it was appropriate to give the project status update. He did not mention some of the personal items that have been dragged up, with or without attribution, regarding the Domaine Hospitality management team, but Harvey stated that Domaine Hospitality is current with all monies owed the City for project-related expenses, including environmental review, and special election costs.
Scott Dick of the Monterey Coubnty aAssociation of Realtors wrote about declining home sales. “Pending home sales dipped in November to their lowest level in nearly a year as the brisk upswing in mortgage rates and not enough inventory dispirited some would-be buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Only the Northeast saw monthly and annual pending sales gains [in Dec. 2016]. Al Siekert, far left, was presented with a sizeable check by some remaining members of Hope Center, which was divesting itself of unspent funds as they dissolved. They had seen Al’s work, preparing breakfast for the hungry and homeless, and decided to gift him with the balance of their checking account.
The coastline of Pacific Grove frames a La Cienega Blvd. billboard in Los Angeles, helping promote the premiere of the new HBO series, “Big Little Lies,” set for Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017 at 9 p.m. The TV show, which stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon and Shailene Woodley, filmed for four weeks in January and May 2016. With a crew of 150, the show brought an estimated $2.5 million to Monterey County communities in support of crew, hotels, goods and services, taxes and more. Portions of the series were filmed in Pacific Grove.
Visitors continue to pose with Pacific Grove’s newest tourist attraction, the whale sculpture in Berwick Park and people continue to take pictures, even pictures of people taking pictures. Bill Peake found a sunny day, Dec. 30, to photograph his niece and nephew from Chandler, AZ Otter wrote about the cold weather at this time last year: “PG’s New Year started on a bleak gray morning that felt equally cold inside and out. The thermometer hovered near 40 degrees, a mild reading elsewhere. But a leaden sky and shrouded sun made the day seem chillier. “After shivering over the Sunday crosswords, I decided a brisk walk outdoors might warm the blood. Donning lined jeans, a hoodie and overcoat, watch cap, gloves, and thick wool socks, I laced up my hiking boots and opened the door. Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Kreig announced plans for a book about Pacific Grove and invited the public to submit writing: 2017 is the Year of the Rooster on the Chinese zodiac, but here at “Keepers of Our Culture,” we’re declaring 2017 to
Zack Miller, Pacific Grove High School senior, is living proof that dreams do come true, including his own parents’. He headed for Harvard in Fall 2017 where he was to compete for the university in indoor track in the fall, and outdoor in the spring semester of 2018. It also helps when the student athlete has good grades, and Zack Miller’s record is nothing to sneeze at: He reported a 4.8 GPA. We wrote to the Millers for an update and here’s the response:
Jan. 13-19, 2017
Since bad storms began on January 7, 2017, Monterey Fire Department personnel have responded to numerous incidents of downed trees and power lines, minor residential flooding, and vehicles stuck in water. The major “atmospheric river” storm, said to contain as much water as the Mississippi River, continued to cause
Bella Blackmon was at it again! She raised $607 for Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula by selling hot cocoa and cookies at Candy Cane Lane over the holidays...and boy were there some chilly nights! She presented the earnings to Viveca Lohr, director of Meals on Wheels. Last year, Bella raised more than $400 for Meal on Wheels, and Viveca thinks this might be Bella’s fourth year of fund-raising. Peter Silzer’s crossword had a theme of Martin Luther King Day. Ray Magsalay’s 50-year retrospective, “The Eyes of a Dreamer,” opened Jan. 6, 2017 at the Pacific Grove Art Center when some 450 people came to admire his work, on display through Feb. 23, 2017.
“He has completed his first semester at Harvard and thus far has been extremely successful in both academics and track. He has achieved straight A’s in academics which in itself is an amazing acomplishment! “Zack has been working exceptionally hard in his preseason track training. For instance every year the track team sprinters and throwers do an all around preseason fitness/performance competition called the ‘Pentathlon.’ As per the Coach’s quote this year; ‘We had a great pentathlon today… The competition was fierce, fun, and spirited. The overall champions were Zack Miller in the mens category and Gabby Thomas in the women’s.’ “When all said and done Zack went on to break several Harvard School records in this competition. It should also be noted that the overall champions are for all grade levels freshman through senior (Zack being the overall men’s champion and only being a freshman was very impressive) Sotheby’s International Real Estate agent Bill Bluhm advertised this building at 572 Lighthouse Avenue for $1,500,0000.
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As John Pearse reported, Jeanette Kihs, Executive Director of the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, presented a summary of the Museum’s Strategic Plan, 2016-2021 to the Coity Council. The plan had been developed by the Museum’s Board of Directors, staff, and key stakeholders earlier in the year and adopted by the Directors in July. The City’s Museum Advisory Board reviewed it at their September meeting and recommended it with enthusiasm to the City Council. Indeed, the Strategic Plan is a remarkable testament of how the Museum has been transformed into a center of activity for residents and visitors alike. The Strategic Plan presents a pathway for the Museum to become “… a place without walls where services flow rather than just a place where people go … creating a community of users rather than focusing on visitors.” Rabbie Burns was dramatized to the tune of a fiddle. Poetical showman Taelen Thomas dramatized the wild and passionate life of the great Scottish bard, Robert Burns, in commemoration of Burns’s 258th birthday. This lively show presented the stories behind such classics as “Auld Lang Syne,” “Tam O’Shanter,” and “To a Louse.” The show featured the favorite fiddle music of Robert Burns, performed by accomplished violinist Laura Burian, of “Heartstrings” of Monterey. On Saturday 14 January, the Pacific Grove Masonic Lodge 331 together with the Monterey Lodge 217 installed new officers for 2017. The ceremony, which was open to the public, was conducted in the Pacific Grove Masonic Lodge located across from the PG Post Office. Lindsay Munoz, representing the Pacific Grove Rotary Club, presents a $300 check to Celia Lara, photo instructor at PGHS and Mark Michael, student photographer. The photo club at the high school worked with the Rotary Club taking pictures at their annual Christmas party.
Tom Stevens profiled San Genovese, the “Voice of the Breakers” to anyone who goes to football and basketball games at the high school ““I wanted to announce games from when I was a little kid,” says the PG High sportscaster. The voice itself is a deep, resonant bass that rumbles pleasantly up through a barrel chest and emerges from beneath a walrus moustache.
With the healthcare industry growing, jobs for medical assistants are expected to increase by 34 percent over the next two years nationwide, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monterey Peninsula College is expanding its Medical Assistant (MEDA) class offerings in Monterey and Marina. In January, 2017, the hourly salary for medical assistants in California was reported to be $22.11.
Said Wanda Parrott, advocate for the homeless: “Needed pronto: a coalition or committee dedicated to finding a location where people who live in their recreational vehicles, campers and cars can stay. They are no longer allowed to park on Lapis Rd. outside Marina. [In August, 2017, campers at Lapis Road were told to move on or else.] “Meanwhile, Safe Place, a warming shelter is now open in the City of Monterey, for youth ages 18-24. It is operated year round by the Community Human Services, of which the City of Monterey is a member and funding source.” We published a list of local homeless shelters on this [cold] date.
February 3-10, 2017
Fuzzy ethics behind attempting to bill a project applicant for the the cost of fast-tracking a project before the City Council and Planning Department were a major part of the City Council's decision on Wed., Feb. 1, 2017 not to attempt to collect costs for the City's Local Coastal Plan from Domaine Hospitality, Project Bella developers. Rickett’s relative weighs in on Cannery Row: “A concept that is green to the core and offers a facility for international symposiums for scientists and people of letters is, I believe, a fitting and thoughtful celebration of local history and culture. Monterey/Pacifc Grove is achieving the holy grail of culture and that is to bring it to life. Children and parents will enjoy and participate in their heritage and a brave American future. To the Meer family and their partners I say “good on you mates! America leads the way again.” William Ricketts Southport, Queensland, Australia
sweetheart, family, friends and co-workers. The quartet will sing two songs and present a personalized card, all for just $40.00. Pick your date from the times listed below, contact Judy Hill at (831) 747-1272 and consider it done. Arjun Mayur and Jake Hubbard were promote to Eagle Scouts. The first First Friday of 2017 was held on February 3, 2017, with gallery openings, music and entertainment. It was a long row to hoe, but the Lovers Point Beach Cafe, located downstairs from the Beach House, is open for business. No one knows better than Kevin Phillips, managing partner, who invited the Chamber of Commerce to hold a ribbon-cutting last week, attended by some City Council members. There were plans and permits and more plans and permits. The space will soon have another room open for lingerers. It’s clean and sunny (until the next set of storms blows in) and outdoor tables are available with umbrellas and a beautiful view of the cove at Lovers Point. The tables are open to the public.
Above, L-R: Larry Mylander, Chef Matthew Farmer, Alan Cohen, Chamber Board Chairman Michael Krakower, Councilmember Rudy Fischer, Julie Phillips, Kevin Phillips, Councilmember Robert Huitt, Mayor Bill Kampe, Councilmember Bill Peake, and Dee Boyer. Old Capitol Books and the Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presented Poetry & Original Music by William Minor & Cathleen Calbert on Sun., Feb. 12, 2:00 p.m. at Old Capitol Books, 559 Tyler St,, Monterey The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove held its Annual Membership Meeting Sun., Feb. 19 at 2:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center (Pacific Grove Middle School) located at 835 Forest Ave. The membership is meeting to elect new Directors to the Board and disseminate general information about the Heritage Society and its activities. The meeting is open to the public. Following the annual meeting, the Heritage Society will present special guest speaker, Sandy Lydon, whose talk is titled, “Paranoia, Prejudice and America’s Concentration Camps - How It Happened and Have We Learned Anything?”
A live construction camera has been installed for the Holman Highway 68 Roundabout Project. Members of the public can go online to view the construction in real time at: http://bit.ly/2dgnwXK . The project is the first major roundabout on a state highway in Monterey County. The Holman Highway 68 Roundabout Project is a public-private partnership between the City of Monterey, City of Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach Company, the Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District, the County of Monterey, Caltrans and TAMC is designed to relieve congestion near the Highway 68/Highway 1 intersection, and will greatly improve access to Community Hospital, Pacific Grove, Monterey and Pebble Beach. Otter wrote about the flu - seems it was an issue last year at this time, too! “Like a municipal landfill, this “sick zone” collects much of the detritus generated by the disease process. Along the low fireplace wall right now rises a little city of pill bottles, lozenge strips, juice jugs, water glasses and tissue boxes. It’s not a pretty skyline. “There being only so much room on the fireplace wall, some disease-fighting nostrums have to go on the floor. Standing sentinel on the carpet is a wastebasket placed to catch the blizzard of used Kleenexes issuing from above. Wadded and damp, the ones that miss the basket form a toadstool ring of toxic tissues.” Jane Roland wrote about how a donation of a Thomas Kincade painting to the Treasure Shop reminded her of a former boyfriend.
All are welcome to a public talk: “Love and Compassion,” set for Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 11:15 a.m. To 12:15 p.m. At the Manjushri Dharma Center, 724 Forest Ave., Pacifc Grove. Valentine’s day is right around the corner: Reserve Your Valengram Thinking of something special for your Valentine this year? Let the sweet sounds of a cappella harmony wash over you and your loved one with a one of a kind “Singing Valengram” delivered by a women’s quartet comprised from the Monterey Bay Belles women’s barbershop chorus. Send a Singing Valengram to your
of the Holman Project spoke at Chamber Lunch where Awards of Excellence were Given Five awards of Excellence were presented to local business people at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce’s 96th Annual Membership Luncheon on Fri., Feb. 24, at the Inn at Spanish Bay. The guest speaker for the Annual Luncheon was Mr. Ernie Hahn III, of Monterey Capital Real Estate, developers of The Holman Project. Hahn is a partner in of Arena Group 200 and Senior Vice President and General Manager of AEG Management SD, LLC. Hahn was an owner and operator of the San Diego Gulls Hockey Club, a member at the Board of Directors of the West Coast Hockey League and part of five Taylor Cup Championships. “The Awards of Excellence are given on the basis of quality of service, involvement in the Chamber of Commerce and giving back to the community,” said Chamber President Moe Ammar. Awards to be given include: Best Restaurant – jeninni kitchen + wine bar Best Inn – The Seven Gables Inn Best Entrepreneur – Adventures-By-TheSea Best Service – Hayward Lumber, Bill Hayward, Owner Ninety Years in Business – Pacific Grove Cleaners
The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove invited nominations for the 2017 Heritage House Awards. The society has been recognizing exemplary restoration of Salinas Rodeo Ground Temporary Detention Center, May 1942. The Japanese were imprisoned here for several months before being transferred to a permanent incarceration center in Arizona Ernie Hahn III, Developer
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our older homes and buildings since 1978, honoring the efforts of property owners to preserve and enhance Pacific Grove’s built heritage. Nominations should be for work
completed in the last five years, and it’s perfectly acceptable to nominate your own projects for consideration. Nominated properties must be located in the City of Pacific Grove. So have a look around your
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Winter Storms are Coming: How to disinfect drinking water By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Updated September 07, 2017
With winter storms set to wrek havoc on the Monterey Peninsula, we’re reminded of he situation of years passed when there was no drinking water after the earthquake and rains of 1989. Long-time residents of the Monterey Peninsula may not remember it, but there are those among us who do recall not being about the turn on the faucet or
flush a toilet for days on end. If you have not set aside enough drinking water foryour family, using rainwater may become an option for you. You can usually drink rain straight from the sky, but if you’re collecting and storing it, you’ll want to disinfect rainwater for drinking and cleaning. Fortunately, there are simple disinfection methods to use, whether you have power or not. This is handy informa-
tion to know in case you’re stuck after a storm without water or you’re out camping. The same techniques can be used to prepare snow for drinking, too. Boiling - Reduce pathogens by boiling water for 1 minute at a rolling boil or 3 minutes if you’re at an altitude greater than 2000 meters (652 feet). The longer boiling time at high altitude is because water boils at a lower temperature. The recommended duration comes from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). If you store
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freshly boiled water in sterile containers (which can be boiled) and seal them, the water will remain safe indefinitely. Bleach - For disinfection, add 2.3 fluid ounces of household bleach (sodium hypochlorite in water) per 1000 gallons of water (in other words, for a small volume of water, a splash of bleach is more than sufficient). Allow 30 minutes for the chemicals to react. It may seem obvious, but use unscented bleach since the scented sort includes perfumes and other undesirable chemicals. Bleach dosage is not a hard-and-fast rule because its effectiveness depends on the temperature of the water and pH. Also, be aware bleach may react with chemicals in the water to produce toxic gases (mostly a concern with turbid or cloudy water). It’s not ideal to add bleach to water and immediately seal it in containers—it’s better to wait for any fumes to dissipate. Although drinking straight bleach is dangerous, the small concentration used to disinfect water isn’t likely going to cause problems. Bleach dissipates within 24 hours. WHY WOULD YOU DISINFECT RAINWATER? The point of disinfection is to remove disease-causing microbes, which include bacteria, algae, and fungi. Rain generally doesn’t have any more microbes than any other drinking water (it’s often cleaner than groundwater or surface water), so it’s usually fine to drink or use for other purposes. If the water falls into a clean cistern or bucket, it’s still fine. In fact, most people who collect rainwater use it without applying any treatment. Microbial contamination of rain is less of a threat than toxins that might be in the water from surfaces it touched. However, those toxins require filtration or special treatment. What we’re talking about here is pure rain. Technically, you don’t have to disinfect it, but most public agencies recommend taking the extra precaution to prevent illness. WAYS TO DISINFECT WATER There are four broad categories of disinfection methods: heat, filtration, irradiation, and chemical methods. Boiling water is an excellent method, but obviously it only helps if you have a heat source. Boiling water can kill some pathogens, but it does not remove heavy metals, nitrate, pesticides, or other chemical contamination. Chlorine, iodine, and ozone are most often used for chemical disinfection. Chlorination can leave potentially toxic by-products, plus it doesn’t kill all cysts or viruses. Iodination is effective, but leaves an unpleasant taste. Use of iodine is not recommended when preparing water for pregnant women or people with thyroid problems. Adding ozone is effective, but not widely available. Irradiation is accomplished using an ultraviolet light or exposure to strong sunlight. UV light kills bacteria and viruses, but doesn’t kill all the algae or cysts of pathogenic organisms. Sunlight is effective if the water is sufficiently clear, the light is bright enough, and the water is exposed to light long enough. There are too many variables to give firm recommendations on use of this method. Microfiltration effectiveness depends on the pore size of the filter. The smaller the pore size, the better the filtration, but it’s also slower. This technique removes all pathogens. Other techniques are becoming more widespread, including electrolysis, nano-alumina filtration, and LED irradiation.
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Take Five – Skulking for Cardboard Tom Stevens
Otter Views
An impending move has ushered me once again into the domain of cardboard boxes. Every move requires them, and I usually need many more than I thought. The trick is to find clean ones. This is no challenge in California’s dry months, because the boxes are always out there. This is especially so in our current age, when online shopping paves the earth with packing materials. Amid this cardboard cornucopia, Amazon’s swoopy arrow beckons from every bin. In the dark ages before Amazon and recycling, clean boxes were a scarcer quarry. Back then, you hunted cardboard in supermarket alleys and near shopping center loading docks. Good boxes could be retrieved from those dumpsters, but they often smelled faintly of lamb chops or shipping chemicals. FedEx and UPS deliver cleaner, less odiferous boxes, and I’ve been harvesting a lot of flattened ones lately from recycle bins. Taping, packing and stacking them has renewed my appreciation of cardboard. What a material! Strong as Hulk, yet flexible as Yogananda. Lighter than balsa, yet sturdy enough to transport a meteorite collection. Cheap to manufacture, yet durable enough to last decades. It wasn’t always so. Wikipedia claims true “fluted corrugated fiberboard” first appeared in 1856, when an Englishman compressed paper into accordion-style pleats to stiffen lofty “stovepipe” hats. Other breakthroughs followed. In 1871, Albert Jones of New York City further strengthened the fluted paper by gluing a flat cardboard backing onto it. This led to “sandwich” and “honeycomb” variants that made boxes of remarkable strength and stability. But there was one fatal flaw. Before modern strapping and packing tapes arrived, glue held most cardboard boxes together. This system worked well if the boxes stayed dry. But then, as now, it always rains on moving day. And rain is kryptonite for cardboard. A highlight of my early childhood was witnessing my taciturn, mild-mannered dad cut loose with the bluest, loudest, vilest, most sustained cursing fit I have yet heard. The occasion was a moving day, so of course it rained. It was only a light rain - a drizzle, really - but enough to moisten the glue sealing the bottom of cardboard boxes. My dad had packed a very large one of these brim-full with all the kitchen condiments, canned foods and “miracle” cleansers of a modern 1950s American household. This was before squeezable plastic containers supplanted glass and tin, so the box was heavy as an anvil. Amazingly, the damp glue held as my dad lifted the box. It even held as he staggered from the driveway toward the house. It still held as he propped the box on one hip to open the door. But when he stepped onto the pantry’s unforgiving concrete floor, the glue that sealed the bottom flaps gave out. The box instantly buckled and emptied from beneath. Glass bottles of mayonnaise, mustard, catsup, salad dressing, pickle relish and Worcestershire sauce exploded at his dancing feet. Bins of sugar and flour upended onto a slick of cooking oil, vinegar and maple syrup. Holding the broken box, my dad stood in amazement for a beat and surveyed the carnage. Then he said: %$#@$*@/.%CK#<<(*&%$@#>ZXXX!!!!! Cardboard also figured in happier childhood pursuits. If you could assemble enough of it, you could build a fort or a crawl-through city. Grocery boxes became ungainly robot costumes at Halloween. And when opened up and de-stapled, big appliance or furniture boxes provided slick and speedy sledding down grassy hills. These Bluto-sized boxes also starred in junior high drama productions. Artfully cut, strapped and painted, they became houses, hills, yellow brick roads and castle walls; cars, trains, boats and (flightless) planes. One year we discovered that the super strong cardboard tubes used to roll up carpets made ideal tree trunks. You yourself have doubtless put cardboard to many other creative and rewarding uses, much as architects use it for modeling. I would go on, but I need to pack some boxes. These, of course, are not the boxes from previous moves. Even though cardboard is durable enough to accommodate many re-packings, storing it takes a lot of space. I tend to live in small spaces, so I usually find new boxes before every “re-lo,” as the realtors say. These latest ones had been flattened and stacked beside a parking lot dumpster near Bank of America. In one of those moving day miracles, the boxes had been discarded between rainstorms, so they were still dry. Better yet, they were the sturdy, practical containers moving companies issue to client families. Mine are from United Van Lines and Cardinale Storage. Some bear inscriptions in a hand shaky from too much moving: “Books,” “Food,” “Johnny’s Bedroom.” As I pack their former boxes, I like to think Johnny’s people are happy and resettled now.
A Day in my Life Jane Roland Animal Tales Other Random Thoughts Today it is rainy and chilly…and it is our 46th wedding anniversary. We had planned to go out to see “The Greatest Showman” at The Lighthouse Cinema and grab a bite at, where else? Mando’s, which is like having a meal with family. However, the weather might be a deterrent and we will see Hugh and Mando later in the week. What better than to spend the evening with the one you love? So much has happened in the past years and they seem to have flown by. The date is significant to us for many reasons, Sean Flavin celebrated his 47th birthday at our wedding. A little over two years later we moved next door to him: he married Becky Smith Paul and the families were bonded. Becky’s daughter, Kate, became Ellen’s best friend and I have written about the light in the window that I would see each night when I retired. He celebrated his 91st. at our home in 2015. A week later he was diagnosed with cancer and died in April.We had a good party for him with friends. Becky went down to Southern California to be with her daughter. In 2003, 15 years ago, our 3st anniversary. We had a nice dinner planned. Early in the morning we received a call from Susie Matmiller who lived in Marin County. She had received word from her mother, Ann Simpson, my close friend and traveling buddy that she could not arouse her husband, Andy. John went over immediately, Susie was driving down from the Bay Area. . Andy was gone…our dear Andy ..We had spent so many happy hours with the Simpsons, always New Year’s Eve which had been at their house the week before. They were our football pals, also theater and Ann and I visited San Francisco, New York and Washington DC to take in opera, musical theatre and museums... Instead of our quiet anniversary celebration, we hosted a little remembrance gathering with Andy’s family. I am sure there are many other events that have occurred on January 8, but the two mentioned are the ones I remember vividly. I have spoken about I-HELP more than once. When Joe Shammas was President of our Rotary Club, 10 years ago, he was asked to help with a program every other month, one that feeds homeless men. They are fed every night, often at a church, given a place to sleep and provided breakfast and lunch. Joe has had many of the same people on his team these many years. John and I have missed only two dinners when we were out of town. We purchase, prepare and cook the meal, serve it, then sit down and eat. These men could be you, your father, brother or friend, they are not derelicts, but people who have fallen on hard times. At the last dinner on December 28 I sat with a man who had been in the entertainment industry, as an actor, a production coordinator and a variety of other jobs. We had a wonderful chat, as we had just returned from Van Nuys where we had been with Ellen. She and Shawn had been involved in the industry for many years, so Doc and I had a good conversation. There are football and baseball aficionados, men who love to read, who love animals, who adore the theater. In other words, they are people who could be your next-door neighbor. A woman’s program has started, and the public is urged to help where they can, with donations, or hands on, just think “There, but for the Grace of God, go I” I receive calls, emails and snail mails from people who seem to enjoy my column. I really appreciate the response, it is nice to know people read our efforts. Some of the stories I have simply dropped in my column, some I have written from the information. One, recently, told me about a book “Dog on It” – A Chet and Bernie mystery by Spencer Quinn. Chet and Bernie are partners – detectives – Chet is a dog of mixed heritage and is the story teller. Delightful reading. Good mystery, gripping and fun. I am a big fan, they are available at Amazon for a pittance and, I am sure the library…I love to read and always have a mystery to grab although, right now, I am also immersed in Hamilton by Chernow as recommended by son-in-law Shawn Patrick. I also love stories on television. My favorite series is “This Is Us,” favorite comedy Superior Donuts which reminds me of Cheers or Taxi, followed by “Life in Pieces” Of course, almost anything on PBS is a must see…I like to be entertained. We are getting close to finding a store in Pacific Grove, up on the hill. Details will follow. In the meantime, mark your calendars for Pac. Reps upcoming, production Fun Home Tony Award winning best musical February 4 through March 8. Paper Wing’s “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,” January 11 through 27 (with son, Jay). Support your local theater. You won’t regret it. Jane Roland – gcr770@aol.com – 649-0657 Estate Sale Extravaganza – Act II…January 12 – 9:00 – 4:00, January 13 9:00 – 4:00, January 14 – 9:00 – 2:00…many new items, including furs, furniture, decorative, art work.
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What does God say about friendships? Bill Cohen
Reasoning With God Are we meant to be social, to have friends and family? Gen 2:18, “And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.” God knows we need friends and family. But, what does the Bible tell us about friendships? God is calling each of us to lovingly encourage each other toward good works and away from evil ones, 1 Thes 5:14-15, “Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.” Does God use our friendships to improve our character? Is this why He encourages us to come together regularly? Heb 10:24-25, “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.” Is this part of the reason for church families? Prov 27:17, “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Are we stronger and more able to withstand the stresses of this world when we have loving friends? Eccl 4:12, “And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Does this mean that the opposite is also true? Are we weaker and more vulnerable, when we feel lonely? Can we feel lonely when other people surround us? Even ones who call us their friend? It is not the number of people around us, it is the love those people show to us that removes the feeling of loneliness. What exactly is loneliness? Is it the feeling of separation from God the Father, which Jesus felt the moment before He gave up the ghost, Mk 15:34, “And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” God gives us friendships, so that we might better understand our relationship with Him. When friends are following God’s path for them, we feel the love and strength of being their friend. We move closer to God and the plan He has for our lives. God’s plan has always included friends. God wanted us to know Abraham was following God, so, God called Abraham His friend, Is 41:8, “But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.” God defines friendship as ones unselfish love of another, Jn 15:13, “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” Who do we know who would be willing to lay down their life for us? We can count that person our friend! Laying down our lives for our friends might mean dying to protect them. But, it can also mean something as simple as choosing to do what our friend wants to do, or something our friend needs us to do, rather than satisfying our own desires, Ruth 2:11, “And Boaz answered and said unto her, It hath fully been shewed me, all that thou hast done unto thy mother in law since the death of thine husband: and how thou hast left thy father and thy mother, and the land of thy nativity, and art come unto a people which thou knewest not heretofore.” Ruth sacrificed part of her life for her mother-inlaw and God rewarded her for it. Mk 10:45, “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Jesus came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give parts of His life as a sacrifice for others. Jesus is our example, 1 Jn 3:16, “Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.” and 1 Jn 2:6, “He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.” Jesus was always thinking of others, sacrificing for others, however, He always made those sacrifices while still remaining in the will of the Father, Jn 4:34, “Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.” He never used His ministering as an excuse to walk away from God’s calling for His life. God wants us to minister to one another, Rom 12:15, “Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.” And, there are times we just need to comfort each other. Jn 15:15, “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.” Jesus now calls us His friends, because He has shared the Father with us. He now asks us, His friends, to share the Father with everyone we meet, so they too can become Jesus’ friend, Col 3:12-14, “Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering; Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye. And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness” and Matt 12:50, “For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.” Comments, opposing opinions and suggestions for future topics are all welcome at bill@reasoningwithgod.com.
Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172535 The following person is doing business as CAL SERV, 399 Carmel Ave., Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933: JOHNNY L. FULLER, 399 Carmel Ave., Marina, CA 93933. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 12/29/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed, Johnny Fuller. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172425 The following person is doing business as CARMELT, 3220 Rio Rd, Carmel, Monterey County, CA 93923, mailing 250 Nagareda Dr. Suite 3, Gilroy, CA 95020. ROLAND DEBOIS HENNESSY and MARY ANN HENNESSY, 3220 Rio Rd, Carmel, CA 93923. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 12/11/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 12/11/17. Signed, Mary Hennessy. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: 12/15, 12/22, 12/29/18, 1/5/18.
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Short History of the Clambake Patrick Ryan
Local Real Estate Update Every once in a while, it is nice to write about something other than real estate, yet still keep it local. This is one of those times. As I write this article, at the beginning of January 2018, the intrepid workers are already erecting the bleachers for the upcoming AT&T Golf Tournament. Every February people from around the world come to Pebble Beach to witness the spectacle that is the ATT& Pro-Am. I thought a short history of how it came to be would be appropriate for the February issue of Cypress Coast Living. What we know as the AT&T Pro-Am Golf Tournament was originally known as the Crosby Clambake, named after the founder, actor Bing Crosby. Mr. Crosby was an avid golfer with a two handicap and wanted to start his own tournament in 1937 pairing his Hollywood friends with professional golfers. He personally put up $10,000 in prize money and then they would have a clambake after the tournament was over. It was initially played on a golf course near his home in San Diego and Sam Sneed was the first winner taking home a prize of $500. In 1938 a second round of golf was added and the tournament stayed in San Diego until 1942 until it was interrupted by World War Two. It was restarted in 1947 and had become so popular that a new location was needed to handle increased number of players. This is when it moved up to the Monterey Peninsula which was the perfect location due to the number of world class courses. It was initially played at Monterey Peninsula Country Club and Cypress Point for the first two rounds and then at Pebble Beach for the third and
final round. Changes continued over the years as the event increased to 72 holes in 1958 and in 1967 Spyglass replaced Monterey Peninsula Country Club as one of the courses. Poppy Hills replaced Cypress Point in 1991 and it was itself replaced by Monterey Peninsula Country Club in 2010. Television started covering golf tournaments in the 1960s and the Crosby Clambake became of favorite due to the mixing of pros and the celebrities. The founder, Bing Crosby, died on a golf course in Spain in 1977 and his family continued with the tournament until the AT&T Corporation took it over in 1985 and it morphed to what it is today. It is still organized by the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Bob Hope, Jack Lemmon, Clint Eastwood, Frank Sinatra, Bill Murray and Justin Timberlake are just some of the Hollywood celebrities that have played. Pretty much any professional golfer you can think of, Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Justin Daly, Justin Speith and all the great golfers of the past have played the Clambake. Now it seems to have become a week long affair as opposed to just a simple get together with friends, but it has raised millions for charity and is incredibly popular. I love walking down the street to the first hole at MPCC Shore Course on Thursday and watching the pros and amateurs from mere feet away. One nice side effect of the tournament nowdays is that they bus all the spectators in and the streets of Pebble are very quiet. Patrick.ryan@sothebyshomes.com Broker Associate 831.238.8116
Legal Notices File Number 20172496 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: List Fictitious Business Name Below: Victra, County of Principal Place of Business: Monterey Street Address of Principal Place of Business: 17565 Vierra Canyon Road, Salinas, CA 93907 Name of Corporation of LLC as shown in the Articles of Inc. / Org. / Reg.: AKA Wireless, INC. State of Inc./Org/Reg. South Dakota Residence Street Address/Corporation or LLC Street Address: 775 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 420, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 This business is conducted by: a corporation. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/01/2017. BY SIGNING BELOW, I DECLARE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM AND THAT ALL INFORMATION IS TRUE AND CORRECT. A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code that the registrant knows to be false is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000). I am also aware that all information on this statement becomes public record upon filing pursuant to the California Public Records Act (Government Code Sections 6250-6277). Sign below (see instructions on reverse for signature requirements): Signature: Robert Specht Printed Name of Person Signing: Robert Specht If Corporation or LLC, Print Title of Person Signing: Vice President, Date: 12-19-2017 Filed in County Clerk's Office, County of Monterey on December 19, 2017. NOTICE - In accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 17920, a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the Office of the County Clerk. Except, as provided in subdivision (b) of Section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to Section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business
Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or Common Law. (See Section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). STEPHEN L. VAGNINI MONTEREY COUNTY CLERK-RECORDER BY: AGONZALEZLOPEZ, Deputy Exp. December 19, 2022 Original Filing CN944351 10728476 SO Dec 29, 2017, Jan 5,12,19, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172395 The following person is doing business as PEARLY WHITES, 159 17th Street, Suite A, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: CARLYN JOANNE NARY, 159 17th Street, Suite , Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 12/06/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed, Carlyn J. Nary. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26/18. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172512 The following person is doing business as BARRERUN CLOTHING COMPANY, 29985 Chualar Canyon road, Chualar, Monterey County, CA 93925. KENT W. JORDAN, 074 Trappers Trail, Pebble Beach, CA 93953. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on Sept.15, 2014. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 09/09/14 Signed: Kent Jordan. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31/14
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20172478 The following person is doing business as WAFFLES BREAKFAST AND LUNCH RESTAURANT, 1465 N. Main Street. Salinas, Monterey County, CA 93906. HANS M. ALWAWI, 12 CHABLIS CIRCLE, SALINAS, CA 93906. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 12/18/17. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on n/a. Signed, Hans Alwawi. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 12/22, 12/29/17, 1/5/18, 1/12/18.
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St. Anselm’s Anglican Church
Catholic but not Roman – Reformed but not Protestant Anglicanism is the second major schism within the Christian Church following by 500 years the Orthodox rift. The word “Anglican” is from the Medieval Latin Anglicānus, which means “of English.” In 1536, exasperated with the Pope in Rome refusing to grant him an annulment or divorce from Catherine of Aragon, King George VIII of England dissolved the Catholic Church’s abbeys and monasteries in England, subsequently creating the Anglican Church, or Church of England with himself as its head—thus getting his divorce. Thereafter, the church spread to the entire British Empire including its colonies in America. Several American presidents were Anglican: George Washington, James Madison, Franklin Pierce, Zachary Taylor, Chester Arthur, Theodore Roosevelt, Gerald Ford, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B Johnson, and George H. W. Bush. Other notables include: Robert E. Lee, William Shakespeare, Charles Darwin, Florence Nightingale, John Steinbeck, the Bronte sisters, Princess Diana, and C. S. Lewis. Notable Anglicans of today include: John Kasich, Julie Andrews, Prince Harry, and Kate Middleton(Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge). Currently the Anglican Church has spread over 165 countries and at 85 million members is the third largest Christian communion in the world behind the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches. St. Anselm’s Anglican Church in Pacific Grove started in 2008 by Rev. William Martin and a group of 14 families who met the homes of Charles Lewis, Beverly Sollecito, Chloe Williams, and Cynthia Brown. Matt Durney even opened his Karate Studio to the church on many Sundays. Today, it has a congregation of about 12 families that meets on Sundays 9:30 am in the SeventhDayAdventist
Gary Baley
Sanctuary of the Soul church building at the corner of Lighthouse and Monterey Avenues. Its interim pastor, Father Jim Short, is a 66-year-old 5th generation Californian, born and raised in Berkeley. When asked about the small size of the congregation, the answer was as Jesus spoke: “When two or three gather in my name, there shall I be also.” After attending college in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Fr. Short earned his MA in theology at Wycliffe Hall Oxford University, England and a second MA in divinity at UC Berkeley. He then spent to years as full-time minister at St. Columba Church in Fresno where he also started a very successful insurance and securities business while maintaining involvement within the church as music director. During this time, he met a minister from Uganda who encouraged him to visit. After that first visit, Jim felt the calling to minister there, and it was his business that enabled him to fund his passion to relocate and minister to the people of Uganda. “I love these people;” he said “They are honest, hard-working, down-to-earth people.” He describes the Ugandan Anglicans as young, exciting and vibrant with an average age of 15. He added “There is no word for ‘depression’ in African languages.” Jim recently visited a 100-year-old village elder who walks 2 miles to church every Sunday. The elder expressed his profound gratitude for the visit with the gift of a goat. While ministering in Uganda, Jim met Philista, a widow with two children, and they married three months later despite the strong cultural
taboo of widows ever remarrying. They live on a self-sustaining 300-acre (mostly wild) farm in the north of the country along with 4 caretakers. Their ministry is mostly concerned with building or rebuilding churches, many with congregations that meet in the open under a tree or in dilapidated buildings. Currently 10 construction projects are underway. Fr. Short is also active in other aspects of the church. One day he baptized 73 in an open field. Demographics: The Anglican Church is very strong in Africa with tens of millions of members. In America, Pew Research reports about 83 percent of Anglicans are white, but from 2007 to 2014 the percentage of black Anglicans doubled from 6percent to 12 percent. Political affiliation is split roughly 60/40 Republican/Democrat; but surprisingly, views on legality of abortion are the same—sixty percent of Anglicans believe abortion should be legal in most cases. Likewise, over 2/3 believe homosexuality should be accepted and only 24 percent say it should be discouraged. Same-sex marriage is acceptable to 60 percent, whereas, 37 percent oppose it. Stricter environmental laws are supported by 51% and opposed by 38% with 11% undecided. However, these views are often at odds with the precepts of the church. Theology: Anglicanism is generally conservative; women ministers have only recently been accepted for ordination in some Anglican dioceses. The
issue of homosexuality is under intense debate and threatens a schism within the Communion according to a report in The Guardian of January 2016. Father Short describes Anglicanism as “watereddown Catholic” or “Catholic but not Roman and Reformed but not Protestant”. Yet Jim likes the current Pope and said “The problem is not the guy at the top, it’s the bureaucracy.” There is no central administration of the Anglican Church. There is neither Pope nor President nor Patriarch. Rather, it is unified by tradition, belief, and agreement through The Anglican Communion, a body which meets regularly in the Lambeth Conference. Some churches use the title “Anglican” or “Episcopal” in their name, but are not part of the Anglican Communion. Although split from Catholicism, Anglicanism retained its core precepts including: the Book of Common Prayer which contains the fundamentals of Anglican doctrine: the Apostles’ and Nicene creeds, the Athanasian Creed, the scriptures, the sacraments, daily prayer, the catechism and apostolic succession. For some low-church and evangelical Anglicans, the 16th-century Reformed Thirty-Nine Articles form the basis of doctrine. Fr. Short explains liturgy at St Anselm’s “Every Sunday our worship weaves together prayer, singing, Scripture, sermons, confessing sins, affirming our faith, and praying for God’s help to live as salt and light in our world.” Services: 9:30 am Sunday For more information: Call Jim Short 831-521-4267 or Cynthia Brown 831-402-2949 or https://www.stanselmsanglican.org/ St. Anselm’s Anglican Church, 575 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
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Nickels for Nonprofits will benefit Marine Life Studies
Bring your own bags and donate the rebate (5¢) offered by Whole Foods to Marine Life Studies Now throughMarch 31, 2018 Whole Foods Market Monterey 800 Del Monte Center, Monterey, CA 93940 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Marine Life Studies is honored to be a recipient of Whole Foods Nickels for Nonprofit Program. When customers bring in their own bags for groceries, they have the option of receiving 5¢ credit per bag, or donating it to Marine Life Studies. At the end of the quarter, our organization will receive the funds. Marine Life Studies is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Keep Marine Life Studies in mind when doing your weekly grocery shopping at Whole Foods Market in Monterey. Please remember to bring your reusable bags and consider donating your 5¢ refund per bag to Marine Life Studies.
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How to Cut Through the Chaos and Stay Organized in the New Year
LEWIS CARROLL AND EDWARD LEAR
(By StatePoint) Want to be better organized this year? From making and keeping appointments, to completing your to-do list, there’s no reason to get overwhelmed. Try these tips and tools for a more organized 2018, no matter how much chaos is thrown at you. • Personalize it. The easiest way to stay organized is by having a planning system that reflects your personality. Watch yourself surpass your goals by using tools that fit your style, like color-coding, symbols or stickers. Remember that not all personalization has to be for efficiency purposes. Patterned tape, fun designs and motivating quotes can be a great way to keep you committed and make your planner a reflection of yourself. • Double up. The best way to stay on top of important items is to double up -- use digital technology in tandem with traditional paper to capture important notes, dates and more. Keep each book club meeting in your phone, but write down the actual books, the members’ names and your thoughts in your planner. Paper-based planning can help keep you on track and allows you to easily reflect on your successes throughout the year. Check out the planners and calendars from AT-A-GLANCE. Their options make it easy to organize your life by day, week or month.
Be sure to mark each appointment and every coffee date in the daily section of your planner, while designating bigger events in your life, like weddings, travel or home renovation projects, in the monthly section as well. • Celebrate successes. Take time to review your progress and see what you have accomplished. It will give you a sense of control and completion and can motivate you to keep going. Celebrate successes as they occur, but don’t get disheartened if something on your to-do list carries over to the next day, week or month. Staying motivated will help you be more productive and be a great reminder of how well your system is working! • Check it off. There is nothing more satisfying than getting important things done -- except when you physically cross it off your list. Be sure to give yourself some sort of visual satisfaction for completed tasks. This should be done on both your digitized and paper-based to-do lists. • Categorize. Everyone has things that must get done to keep life running smoothly, as well as a list of what they would like to get done in their spare time. Categorize your lists so you can prioritize the must-do’s first, and then, when you’ve crossed out your urgent tasks, tackle those other to-dos. Categorizing will help you identify your busy times -- as well as some extra space in your schedule -- so you can plan accordingly. More organization inspiration and planning item ideas can be found at life. ataglance.com. With some new habits, you can stay organized throughout 2018 and watch it 580 Pine Avenue, Pacific Grove, do wonders for your personal and professional life.
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For Immediate Release: 1/3/2018 On Saturday, January 20, 2018 between the hours of 8:00am and 12:00 noon, members of the CERT (Monterey County Community Emergency Response Team) will be conducting a simulated earthquake drill in the city of Pacific Grove. Members of the team are easily recognizable with Green Hats and Yellow Jackets. They will have a Command Post near the Fire Department and 40-50 team members will be in various parts of town making simulated rescues to test both their technology as well as their techniques. Please do not be alarmed as this is a planned event. If you have any questions, please contact the Pacific Grove Police Department at 831-648-3143.
January 12, 2018 • CEDAR STREET
Carmel Foundation Offers Talk
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Join Eric Holk, CA State Bar Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law as he discusses the biggest mistakes most often made by people in planning their estates. He will address such matters as what happens if you die without a will or trust, improper beneficiary designations, improperly funded living trusts, how to minimize or eliminate estate taxes, potential problems with joint tenancy titling, and much more. Protect yourself and your loved ones by avoiding these mistakes! · · · ·
Wednesday, January 17, 2018, 2:30pm-4:00pm The Carmel Foundation’s Diment Hall - SE Corner 8th & Lincoln, Carmel This presentation is free and open to the public Space is limited to 100
The Carmel Foundation hosts weekly Wednesday programs- a lecture, entertainment, or educational presentation such as a cooking demo with Myra Goodman, Monterey’s La Merienda Celebration or a monthly wellness series with VNA & Hospice. About The Carmel Foundation The Carmel Foundation is an organization that serves members 55 and better in the Monterey County area and beyond. The Foundation is located in Carmel on the southeast Corner of 8th and Lincoln. The Carmel Foundation gives seniors an opportunity to live productive, enriching lives by offering a luncheon program, homebound meal delivery, free medical equipment loans, in-home services and respite grants, free lending library, Saturday movie, Technology Center, low-income housing, and more than 60 classes and activities each week. For more information, contact Kimberly Willison, Director of Development atkwillison@carmelfoundation.org, www.carmelfoundation. org, or 831.620.8701.
January is Blood Donor Month By Senator Bill Monning
It is the beginning of a new year and it is time for us to remember how we can help our friends, neighbors, and community through the simple act of giving blood. January has been known as National Blood Donor Month since 1970 because people are busy with their post-holiday schedules, trying to get back into their work and/or school routines, and forget about making time to donate blood. The need for blood donations is great. Every two seconds, a patient in the United States needs a blood transfusion. Nationwide, hospital patients need about 44,000 blood donations daily for cancer care, surgeries, and the treatment of serious diseases and trauma. In addition to donating blood, donations of blood platelets are also needed. Platelets are a key clotting component of blood often needed by cancer patients, burn victims, and bone marrow recipients. Unlike whole blood, which has a shelf life of 42 days, platelets must be transfused within five days of donation. Those who are eligible to donate are individuals who are 17 years of age, weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet specified height and weight requirements. Donors are people like you…who play a vital role in modern health care by helping ensure hospitals have an adequate blood supply for patients. Nearly 11 million people give blood each year. There are blood donation centers throughout the state that you can contact and set up an appointment for donating. Donating blood takes only an hour and a half of your time. The simple act of donating blood can save someone’s life. Statistics tell us that more than 75 percent of all Americans who reach the age of 72 need blood in their lifetime and 97 percent have a loved one or friend who will need life-saving blood. With the need of blood donations so large, now is the time to honor the spirit of giving with National Blood Donor Month.
January is Fine Free Month at Monterey County Free Libraries
January is Fine Free Month at Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL). Start off the New Year right by bringing back those overdue books and DVDs sitting on your shelves and share them with other library users. Return your library materials during the month of January and MCFL will waive the overdue fines attached to those items. Some exceptions apply. Please contact your local branch to find out the details about the program. Get started on your 2018 reading list and also return those items so they are back on the shelves for someone else to borrow. Monterey County Free Libraries are located in Aromas, Big Sur, Las Palmas, Carmel Valley, Castroville, Gonzales, Greenfield, King City, Marina, Pajaro, Prunedale, San Ardo, San Lucas, Seaside, and Soledad. You can also monitor your account online, check for overdue fines, renew items, and look for and place holds for items, all from the comfort of your own home or favorite coffee shop by going to www.eMCFL.org and clicking on the “Check Your Account” link.
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Monterey Public Library 625 Pacific St., Monterey Sun., Jan. 21st, 2-4 pm Admission free Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin is a documentary chronicling Bayard Rustin's life, a tale of race, prejudice, and idealism. Rustin's commitment to pacifism/Gandhian nonviolence helped to shape civil rights movement strategy. Rustin, a longtime advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., helped organize the historic 1963 March on Washington, the biggest protest America had ever witnessed. Co-sponsored by the Monterey Peace and Justice Center, the Monterey Peninsula Friends Meeting (Quakers) and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Monterey County Branch This program is not sponsored or endorsed by Monterey Public Library or the City of Monterey. Info: 831-372-5762.
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The Keepers of Greenwood Park Guest Columnist: Patti Monahan We live on 13th Street across from Greenwood Park, and it is so much about this park. Before we lived here, my husband and I often visited, taking long walks in the Retreat area which led us to decide we would buy a home here. In the summer of 1999, my husband asked to drive by a home that seemed too small and impractical for our needs. When we arrived on 13th Street and saw that familiar open space, we knew this was going to be home. Waxing Poetic about ‘Our Little Park’ We later learned it had a name— Greenwood Park—and its creek appeared on survey maps dating back to 1875. That creek still runs through it. I won’t go into how the park was almost paved over in the 1960s for the sake of development or how a few years ago it almost became a set of treatment ponds. Instead, I will wax poetic about our little park. In the spring, it is green with grass, and the calla lilies and oxalis are in bloom. The oak trees have their bright green new foliage and the eucalyptus stand tall and fragrant. Deer wander down to feed in this park—sometimes one, sometimes several. In the late spring, a doe will give birth in the park and then begins the work of protecting both passersby and deer—we have seen a doe chase a dog and its owner who
with their giant pink blooms. And in the winter, egrets roost in the tip-tops of the eucalyptus, their brilliant white standing out against the gray-green leaves. Neighbors Add their Special Touches There is neighbor history in this park. A departed neighbor planted those naked ladies with a childhood friend back in the 1960s. I think of her always when I see those naked ladies bloom. There is a bridge in the park that crosses the ravine. It is not the original bridge; a late 1800s photograph shows it constructed with tree branches, but it is a bridge built by a neighbor’s son as an Eagle Scout project many years ago and it still stands sturdy and proud. I realize that unlike a building strucThe rain earlier this week brought the little creek that runs through Greenwoodture, one cannot register a park as a historical asset but I fervently hope that long Park back to life. after we are gone, Greenwood Park will continue to be treasured as a special place. We are indeed the keepers for all those who come after us. unknowingly got too close to her fawns. Life in Pacific Grove, Part II, is There are also those who ignore our warn- Coming! ings, approach the deer and we hold our Patti Monahan’s description of Greenbreaths, not wanting the deer to suffer for wood Park and why it is so special to her human failing. The red-shouldered hawk is one of hundreds of stories in Life in who calls this park home nests every sum- Pacific Grove, the book of P.G. stories mer and then teams with her mate to feed released by Park Place Publications this her fledglings. We hear their calls and then past October. A second volume is in the the distinctly different call of a fledgling as works! So, here’s another chance for you it learns to spread its wings and fly. to have your story included. For details, In the late summer and fall, the green go to lifeinpacificgrove.com and click on grass will turn golden, the nasturtiums will “2nd Edition” for story ideas and instrucbloom and the naked ladies will pop up tions on how to submit.
Keepers of our Culture Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg
The New Bedou—Part V
new bedou search here for oases without palms where their body rests
Where have all the nomads gone?
Zipping over to Lapis Road to celebrate the first Sunday of the New Year, I thought, “If I’m right, no one will be parked in District 4 Supervisor Jane Parker’s lot at 2616 First Ave., Marina, since Monterey County’s new Safe Parking Program doesn’t allow project participants to start their 12-hour overnight stays until 7 p.m.” A road sign on Highway 1 waved: “$1000 Fine for Littering.” “I predict finding 33 trucks, trailers, campers, RVs, cars and bikes parked along Lapis Road.” “Oh, yeah?” A sign on the right side of the highway winked. “Litter Removal Next 2 Miles—Pick Up Artists.” “Who are the Pick Up Artists?” I wondered, and scribbled on a scrap of paper “Google them.” At 3 p.m. I reached New Bedou territory, meaning the oasis north of Marina where migrating dwellers in vehicles parked and often slept illegally for days. . Last week’s trash and then some The Monterey County Coastal Offices lot was empty of all vehicles except those with California Exempt licenses. A sole car was parked along the 1-mile stretch of Lapis Road. The only evidence humans had ever camped on Lapis Road was lots of uncollected trash, plus new litter strewn most-prominently around the ocean side. Near the Cemex plant entry were two full-sized mattresses, three couches, dozens of tires, and several soggy, matted rugs. Elsewhere were more wet mattresses, cardboard beer-bottle containers, a swivel chair and one brown mini-Christmas tree with soggy strands of limp silver tinsel. The dumpsters and portable toilets the county had provided through December 31 were gone, probably to Jane Parker’s parking lot where participants in the new Safe Parking Program administered by Orphan Productions can now use them legally between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. daily. The county’s pilot Safe Parking Program has officially now been in operation
Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise for two weeks, but on Friday, Monterey County’s Glorietta Rowland had e-mailed to suggest I publicize how homeless people living in vehicles can apply for the new project’s 15 parking spaces.” “So, things may be going slower than hoped,” I mused. “but pick-up artists are sorely needed here on Lapis Road! And where are the New Bedou, American nomads living in vehicles?” I decided to explore the area. At 3:15 p.m. I shouted, “Eureka! They’re found!” A Newcomer finds nomadic oasis on Nashua Road My exploration took me north on Highway 1 and off at Nashua Road, about three miles south of Castroville. Nashua Road goes through bucolic artichoke fields glistening like a luminous shimmering silver shallow sea. Until last Sunday, I’d never driven on Nashua Rd. Wow! Did I discover New Bedou Paradise when, about a mile east of Highway 1, I turned right on Del Monte Road. and followed a 1.6 mile stretch to the Dole Cooler packing plant at 315 Neponset Road? The inland side of Del Monte Road parallels railroad tracks that cross a creek branch of the Salinas River, over which a trestle bridge stands like a rusting memorial to a romantic train-lover’s dreams. And the west side of Del Monte Rd. dips into a mini-arroyo of dusty trash hidden under tumbleweed-like brush anchored to earth. Along this pastoral route that cuts through agricultural fields were 21 disparate vehicles. Clustered around the entry road to the Dole Cooler, my prediction came true. There were 33 vehicles, mostly RVs and campers. I didn’t spot a single person, dog, portable toilet or dumpster. “Like the fabled image of paradise, this heavenly oasis looks like streets paved
with gold compared to Lapis Road,” my muse concluded. Which brought me back to reality. How can homeless campers apply for Safe Parking? Tia Fechter, co-administrator of Orphans Production which runs the Monterey County Safe Parking Pilot Program and the One Starfish Safe Parking Program which primarily serves homeless women who sleep in their vehicles, says: “We are using the Marina Public Library and some spaces that Reyes Bonilla (executive director of Community Homeless Solutions) provides while we are searching for an office.” If you’re in need of immediate help about safe parking, call Randi Bittner, Safe Parking’s social worker, at 831-204-0230. More details will be covered next week. Meanwhile, Google provided this definition of Pick Up Artist: “A pick-up artist (PUA) is a man (or, very rarely, a woman) who studies to hopefully improve their success rate with women (or, rarely, a man) in ways which are most often sleazy and sexist. . . . with criticisms ranging from those who
people’s broken dreams lie abandoned like old trash homeless souls move on
think the subculture consists of tasteless assholes to those who are skeptical of the claims made by proponents.” Sounds more like politics that perfunctory roadside volunteers. Can anyone set me straight? Copyright 2018 by Wanda Sue Parrott Contact amykitchenerfdn@hotmail. com, or call 831-899-5887
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Sandy celebrates 35 years By Elaine Azevedo Have you been out spotting gray whales (Eschrichtius robustus) as they head north? You don’t have to step far from the Museum to see our celebrity gray whale, affectionately known as Sandy. At January’s Science Saturday, migration is the theme, and true to tradition, Sandy will be honored as adoring fans climb on her and everyone sings “Happy 35th,” but what is the story behind her arrival in Pacific Grove? This seems like a good time to share a little history of Sandy before she arrived at our local natural history museum. First, I gathered some information. Then I contacted the artist Larry Foster and enjoyed informative and entertaining conversations with him and his wife, Mary, who are now retired in Fort Bragg. James Mead, Curator of Marine Mammals at the Smithsonian Institute noted, “Larry Foster has turned whale illustration into a science.The depictions that he has done are the most anatomically accurate I have ever seen.” Larry Foster was born in Sacramento, California, in 1934. He saw his first whale when he was in kindergarten and it left an impression. He set out on a voyage to research and show the world what a “real” whale looked like. Foster’s original art has been exhibited in museums, universities and natural history centers throughout the country. His work has appeared in National Geographic, Smithsonian, International Wildlife, Sierra Club Handbook and many other magazines and books. During his career, Foster worked in a variety of media. His first whale was
a stained-glass piece that still shines in an Oakland boutique. He was also a professor at California State University East Bay in Hayward. Pursuing his passion for whales, Larry spent years collecting photographs and making his own drawings from resources in university libraries and museum basements. He built relationships with scientists, who admired his observational and artistic skills, as well as his perseverance to ‘get it right.’ He became friends with cetacean experts such as Ted Walker of Scripps and museum curators such as our museum’s Director Emeritus Vern Yadon. The artist-scientist collaboration was a pivotal point and thus, the nonprofit “General Whale” was born. After designing a whale’s tale sculpture, Larry began to think about a new, larger project. “Maybe I can do it bigger, even bigger — a whole whale!” In 1971, with no contract and no commissioned request, he went to work creating a life-size ferro cement, female gray whale sculpture — a 6,000-pound project fabricated in his spare time, all while he continued producing art and exhibiting at shows. Obviously, a 40-foot sculpture needed big space. A warehouse in East Oakland was rented as a studio and a team was assembled. They were pleased with final result, especially since the “General Whale” leader had never seen ferro cement techniques applied. He just read about it in a book. It had been used for a boat, so why not a whale, he thought. Three years after conception Sandy was completed.
Above: Larry Foster designed and built Sandy the gray whale using a ferro cement technique (below). Sandy is 40 feet long and celebrates 35 years in Pacific Grove this January. Foster will be in town for the celebration.
Look for Part II in Sandy’s story soon.
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