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Kiosk Butterfly Population The Pacific Grove Natural History Museum reports

Saturday’s monarch count was 6,050.

They are still congregated in one very dense cluster on a Monterey pine tree in the yard of 210 Ridge Rd. The good news is that they are visible from the Sanctuary and docents have been able to get a scope on them for the hundreds of visitors passing through each day.

This is the start of the Western Monarch New Year’s Count, and our volunteers will again attempt to count monarchs at 7 additional Monterey County sites, collecting valuable citizen science data for the Xerces Society. WMNYC runs 12/30-1/14.

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Pacific Groove Dance Jam Chautauqua Hall 8-10 PM •

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Dance at Chautauqua Hall

• Fri., Jan. 19

CD Release Party David Holodiloff Band Balkan String Projekt PG Art Center 568 Lighthouse 7 PM $25 at the door

• Sat. Jan. 20

10-12:30 AM Open House All Saints Day School 8060 Carmel Valley Rd. Carmel RSVP 624-9171 •

Forest Hill Manor will host the “Public Water Now” non-profit group on Tuesday January 23 at 7 PM. 551 Gibson Avenue, Pacific Grove.

The general public is invited.

Mr. George Riley will be the speaker and is extremely knowledgeable about water issues on the Monterey Peninsula. The presentation, along with question/answer time, will be 1 hour.

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City Council: Was it a “Flu Out?”

A sparsely attended City Council meeting on Wed., Jan. 17 saw some important subjects under discussion with barely any members of the public attendance to help the councilmembers make their decision.

The first reading of an amendment to the City's CalPERS Contract with employees was approved to provide additional employee sharing cost.

City Employee members have already agreed to cost share in the City’s Employer rate of the CalPERS contributions in addition to the Employees’ rate they're already paying. These employees are categorized into five groups: Police Officers Association (POA); General Employees Association (GEA); Management Employee Association (MEA); Unrepresented Employees (UE) which consists of management, confidential and part-time (working 30 hours weekly) employees; and Unrepresented Safety Employees (USE) which currently

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Murder mystery?

Dozens of witnesses as tree falls (literally) victim to insidious root cutting

A tree in front of a home on Sinex Avenue fell over Sunday morning around 9:30 a.m. Police and fire personnel responded and determined that nobody was hurt and no electrical wires were hit by the falling tree. Public Works cut the tree into firewood size pieces and removed it.

It appeared that the tree’s roots had been intentionally severely trimmed, contributing to its fall. See the lack of a root ball.Neighbors and tenants said they saw it happening. Investigations continue. Photo by Tony Prock

High Waves force closures on Ocean View Blvd.

Inside Other Random Thoughts................... 12 Breaker of the Week........................... 3 Butterfly cartoon............................... 17 Cartoon.............................................. 2 FYI.................................................... 19 Homeless in Paradise........................ 17 Keepers of Our Culture..................Dark Legal Notices.................................... 13 Living Healthy.................................... 7 Opinion............................................ 15 Otter Views....................................... 12 Poetry............................................... 15 Police Log.......................................... 6 Postcard from the Kitchen................... 7 Puzzle................................................ 6 Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Reasoning with God......................... 13 Sanctuary of the Soul........................ 14 Spotlight........................................... 17

On Thursday morning, Jan.18 high winds created oversized waves along the coast on Ocean View Blvd. Public Works and Pacific

Grove Police attmpted to keep the citizens safe from themselves by closing off pullouts. Our photographer estimated waves at 30 feet.

Photos by Webster Slate.

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• January 19, 2018

Joan Skillman

Land Use Plan will go to City Council

The Planning Commission at their Special Meeting on January 11, 2018, voted 7-0-0 to recommend their December 8, 2016 recommended Land Use Plan and Implementation Plan with minor modifications for Council consideration. Staff will continue to work on crafting a Local Coastal Program that meets the City’s objectives. A City Council meeting will be held at a future date this Spring. Staff thanks everyone for their participation to date in this significant planning effort.

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Lighthouse needs you

Become a volunteer docent at the historic Point Pinos Lighthouse, 80 Asilomar Blvd. in Pacific Grove. Training is arranged during lighthouse hours, Thursday through Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

If you are interested, please leave a message at 831-648-3176.

Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported at Canterbury Woods

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Week ending 1/18/18- 9:00 AM.............. .01" Total for the season............................... 4:30" 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 1/18/18............. .02" Near Lovers Point Total for the 7/1/17). ....... 4.05" Dataseason reported by(since John Munch at 18th St. Last week low12/07/16.......................... temperature................ 50.7° Week ending .19"F Last week high temperature...............

61.7° Total for the season (since 7/1/16)........

5.42"F Last year rain to date (07/01/16-12/28/16). 10.97F ” Last week low temperature..................41.5 Last week high temperature.................63.5 F

January 19, 2018 • CEDAR STREET

CD Release Party at PG Art Center Join Dave Holodiloff and his band for the official release party of his latest album,"Balkan String Projekt" on Friday, Jan.19 at the Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse. Concert at 7 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $20 advance/$25 door - advance tickets available at the venue during office hours and by calling 831-375-2208 to reserve via credit card.

All are invited to attend what is sure to be a dynamic and intimate evening of quality acoustic entertainment by the Dave Holodiloff Band.

Dave will celebrate the release of his ninth album, "Balkan String Projekt" with the full band from the studio recording. The evening's repertoire will include the entire album of acoustic Balkan Folk-Fusion in addition to some of Dave's originals and some surprises.

For one night only, jump on a musical gypsy caravan and be taken away to the beautiful melodies of Romania, Serbia, Greece, Moldova, Turkey, Bulgaria, and beyond!

The all-star band features violin prodigy Peter Mellinger, upright bassist Bill Sullivan, gypsy guitar wizard Zac Misri , and multi-talented local favorite Michael Martinez on piano! Band leader, singer, and mandolinist Dave Holodiloff loves returning to his roots and playing shows in Pacific Grove whenever he can. Join "Hometown Holodiloff" for this night of song and celebration.

About the new "Balkan String Projekt" CD: The concept for the album came about after Dave befriended traveling guitar player Zac Misri on tour in the USA with his Balkan-Gypsy Jazz Band from Hungary. After playing a few Balkan tunes together and feeling the incredible synergy between the strings of the guitar and mandolin, Dave quickly added bandmates Bill Sullivan (bass) and Peter Mellinger (violin) to the mix and the Balkan String Projekt was born.

Going beyond the old world melodies and dance rhythms of Bulgaria, Romania, and Turkey, the album often blurs the lines between jazz, jam, and traditional Balkan folk. The common theme of stringed instruments playing the lead melodies and improvisational solos adds to the uniqueness of the sound. Michael Martinez adds a new age classical jazz piano sound on select tracks, taking the arrangements to an alternate dimension.

Dave's fresh take on songs of the old world will surprise and delight both fans of the mandolin and Traditional Balkan Folk music. Balkan folk dancers will love the diverse variety of Coceks, Geamparales, Ratchentitsas, Kopanitsas, Horas, and a host of other asymmetrical rhythms to dance the night away to. Be the first on your block to get a copy of the Balkan String Projekt album at the official CD release party Friday January 19 at the Pacific Grove Art Center.

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Breaker of the Week

By Luke Herzog

Connor Marshall

Basketball is a game of momentum -- like when the PGHS boys’ varsity team embarked on a 14-0 fourth-quarter run to turn a six-point deficit into an eight-point lead en route to a thrilling 51-50 victory over Carmel on Wednesday. The run was jumpstarted by a big three-pointer by 6-foot-3 forward Connor Marshall. Then again, the senior has been making plays for years. Connor, who scored a team-best fourteen points against Greenfield last week, has been playing basketball since he was five, including four years on the PGHS team. He’s also been on the baseball team since he was a freshman and played one year of football. Before that, he received the PGMS Student-Athlete Award as an eighth grader.

Connor’s favorite class is history, so he surely knows that his father, Greg Marshall, played Division I basketball at San Jose State a long time ago (well, the late ‘80s). Indeed, sports are a family affair for the Marshalls.

Connor’s younger brother Cameron plays on the PGHS junior varsity. His sister Ava competes for the PGMS team (coached by Greg).

And while working in the Pacific Grove Youth Center for the past two and a half years, Connor has followed the citizenship path of his mother, tireless sports booster Dana Marshall, who served as PTA president at both Forest Grove and PGMS.

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• January 19, 2018

Heroes sometimes wear basketball shorts

Free film: How are we raising our boys?

On January 15, 2018, Blake Moore, Cameron Marshall, and Nathan Taormina (pictured left to right) were asked to help a woman who had locked herself out of her home. They willingly did so. She then offered them $20 and they knew better to decline that offer. She then insisted, so only then did they take it. Later in the day, the three boys and their parents learned that the woman they helped is named Nicole, and that she is a mom at the Pacific Grove Co-Op Preschool. Blake, Cameron, and Nathan are graduates of the PG Co-op. The three boys, now sophomores, are JV Basketball players for Pacific Grove High School. Coincidentally, today is a national day of service in light of Martin Luther King.

Nicole’s quote: “Not all heroes wear capes! Sometimes they wear basketball shorts! I moved in one week ago when that door slammed behind me. I think I had a minor heart attack!

Then I saw your boys hanging on the bar at Robert Down…Thankful to your boys for trusting the blonde lad in slippers. Kudos for raising such sweet, polite boys.”

Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin

A film on the life of Bayard Rustin will be shown at the Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey, on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2-4 pm. Following the film, there will be a discussion led by Steven Goings, local activist and advisor NAACP CSUMB College Chapter. Rustin, a Quaker and pacifist, was an essential figure in human rights and progressive movements — one of the first freedom riders, an advisor to Martin Luther King and A. Philip Randolph, organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, and multi-talented individual. Admission free.

For info, please contact 831-372-5762. Co-sponsored by the Monterey Peninsula Friends Meeting, Monterey Peace and Justice Center and the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom Mty. Co. Branch. This program is not sponsored or endorsed by the Monterey Public Library or the City of Monterey.

During his 60-year career as activist, organizer and “troublemaker,” Bayard Rustin devised many of the strategies that propelled the civil rights movement in the United States. His Quaker background and belief in Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence drew Martin Luther King Jr. and other leaders to him throughout the 1940s-’60s. However, his practice of those beliefs drew the attention of the FBI and others, who actively sought to discredit him. In 1963, Rustin brought his experience and manifold skills to the crowning glory of his civil rights career: organizing the March on Washington, the biggest protest America had ever seen. But his not hidden homosexuality forced him to remain in the background of the movement, marking him again and again as a “brother outsider.” “Brother Outsider: The Life of Bayard Rustin” combines archival footage — with rarely-seen interviews to illuminate the life and work of a forgotten prophet of social change.

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How are we raising our boys? Breakthrough Men’s Community encourages you to attend the free film, THE MASK YOU LIVE IN, on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 p.m. at Carmel High School Performing Art Center as part of the Parent & Teacher Lecture Series. A panel discussion will follow the film from 7:30-8 p.m. Seating is first-come, first served. Contributions ae welcome at the door, to help fund future programs.

“The Mask You Live In” follows boys and young men as they struggle to stay true to themselves while negotiating America’s narrow definition of masculinity.

Chip Wagner, Samantha Wagner earn Dean's List status at USC, Boston College

Chip Wagner, a 2106 graduate of Pacific Grove High School, has been named to Dean's List for the Fall semester, 2017. Chip, a sophomore, is a Business Administration major (with a emphasis in finance) and attends the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California. In addition, Chip is the Business Liaison for the Undergraduate Student Government and is a member of USC's Club Basketball team.

Chip's sister, Samantha (a senior at Boston College) also earned earned Deans List status once again.

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

Tuesday, Jan. 23 11:00 am Stories for PreSchool (ages 2-5)

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

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

Chabad of Monterey

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

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

Community Baptist Church

Monterey & Pine Avenues • 831-375-4311

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

First 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

Wednesday, Jan. 24 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday (stories, crafts, science for ages 5 and up)

Thursday, Jan. 25Join 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,

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

St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church 698 Laine St, Monterey • Father Karas (831) 375-7200​ Unitarian Universalist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 490 Aguajito Rd., Carmel • 831-624-7404 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 a.m.

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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• January 19, 2018

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Cop Log

Someone is spending too much time in the supply closet. Is the business a dispensary?)

Info in found missing person\ Lighthouse Ave- Missing person located during a business check.

The dopers probably hate when this happens Found property (info) \ Miles Ave- Citizen turned over drug paraphernalia to police.

Items were booked for destruction.

Looks like we need more Kumbaya.

Unreasonable noise \ Grove St. - Verbal dispute between neighbors-information only.

1/8/2018 Next time, Vincent Van Gogh to jail Unreasonable noise \ Maple St. - Suspect B. Vincent 11/_ _ /65- Officer was dispatched to a peace disturbance, subject was cited and released.

No fun on Funston. It’s tough enough to find a place to live here. This is just cruel.

Attempted fraud \ Funston Av- Attempted Fraud through Craig’s list ad for property rental.

Less fun on Funston Theft of utility service \ Funston Ave. Go get it. Go pick it up.

Info. Case found property (Info) \ 17th St. – Personal property was found at the above address. Item was dropped off at PGPD Records dept. For safe keeping.

Things that go bump in the night Officer was dispatched to an alarm at a local business. The outer perimeter of the business was found to be secure and damage noted. Alarm card was left at the business.

Cue circus music.

Accident TC- Public- Drivable/ Forest Ave.- Unattended vehicle hit a city owned vehicle.

With Ferns like that, who needs Anemonies? Can you hear the jail door swinggle close?

Forest Ave.- Suspect Swingle, Marcus 03/11/88- RP reported a subject broke into a business. Subject seen coming out of business with property. Subject taken into custody.

I sleep so much better knowing it’s not the missing trashcan, that I have grown to love; and named her: 31.

Lighthouse Av- Subject collided with a fixed object.

“REYNOLDS”…THAT’S A WRAP Info in Warrant Arrest \ Pine Av. - Suspect Reynolds, Larry 09/19/57- Subject arrested on multiple warrants and transported to county Jail.

Hey batta, batta; batta: meet the PGPD- Stee-rike out Case Unfounded- Subject was swinging a bat in front yard and hitting property.

Thank goodness. Thank goodness for the nice neighbor.

Info in Welfare Check \ Congress Ave. Elderly woman located walking on highway. Turned over to neighbor.

Please, never leave your jurisdiction ever again, Mel Gibson anger surrogate Offensive words: Public \ Del Monte Bl.- Report of road rage that started out of jurisdiction.

Sounds like she took his heart when she left him, to return to her life as a stripper. But I digress.

Asilomar Ave.- R/P believes suspect took several items from his residence while he allowed her to stay there.

I’ll go with: Tiger Mom. Sloat Ave. - A child lost her toy at the above location. Nothing matching the description in our system.

Things that go bump in the night.

Lighthouse Ave.- Dispatched to an alarm activation AOA kitchen/front motion. Business appeared secure.

I am feeling Ground Hog Day already. Please re-read last week’s headline, and stop leaving stuff in your damn car.

Theft of personal property \ Stuart Ave. - Theft of woman’s purse from the victim’s vehicle, which was parked in her driveway.

I will never understand why people want to vandalize anything.

Melrose Place.- City property vandalized. Submitted to Public Works for clean-up.

Hope someone finds it and turns it in Ocean View Bl.- RP called to report she lost her property.

Not me. But I digress.

Info report on fall on public property \Forest Ave.- A male fell on public property. No injuries.

POST NO BILLS. Who knew Forest Ave. was so busy? I’ll guess PGPD tries to catch perpetrator.

Forest Ave. - Unknown suspect used a credit card which was stolen to purchase merchandise worth approximately $700 from the victim.

This is a new one for me Case Reissue (info) \ Pine Ave.-700 I didn’t know Mc Dog was in town. Is Snoop with him?

David Ave. - Dog at large Now this is epic. Lou Welsh? I guess happiness isn’t in his own backyard.

Missing person walked away from residence to an unknown location.

It’s in the hands of the adjusters now Highway 68 Hy PA - Non- injury accident. Info exchange I advise you stay away.

602 PC Trespassing \ Lighthouse Ave. – Documentation for trespass advisement.

Again, why vandalize anything?

Ocean View Bl.- City building vandalized some time over night.

Cue circus music, again.

Lighthouse Ave.- Non-injury vehicle collision involving three vehicles Let’s hope they made up, and quieted down.

Maple St. – Officers responded to a domestic and determined it was only a verbal argument. Report for info only.

A family that parties together, goes to court together.

Pine Ave.- Three adults and one minor found in park under the influence and were possessing illegal items. Juvenile and one adult issued citations to appear.

Better start getting to work a little earlier.

Lighthouse Ave. – Unkown pedestrian thought the business was open and opened the door. The door was unsecured and when it opened it set the alarm off. Responsible contacted via telephone and alarm card left.

I can’t get that circus theme music out of my head.

Possession of unlawful paraphernalia \ Sunset Dr. – Made contact with two subjects in a vehicle and a search revealed the suspect was in possession of drug paraphernalia.

The suspect was cited and released at the scene.

Case info in water rescue \ Ocean View BL. – Water rescue. Subject recovered and transported to hospital by AMR.

“Strategic moves” by Peter Silzer (with themes by Alec Silzer) Solution on page 17 Across 3 Prince William’s mother 1 Sport protectors 4 Clearance event 5 Serene 5 Lenin’s cronies 9 Deteriorate (2 wds) 6 Org. for lawyers 14 Europe’s eastern neighbor 7 Home sites 15 Double-reed instrument 8 Track competition 16 Texas memorial 9 Parsley or chives, usually 17 *Less than satisfactory chess result 10 Types of TVs 19 Like mulligans 11 *Chess: poorly situated cleric 20 Lack of musical ability (2 wds) (2 wds) 21 Bide your time (2 wds) 12 Chinese port, now called 23 Significant time Xiamen 24 Future maple syrup 13 Coifs, briefly 26 Legal talk for “unless” 18 Simple as pie 27 Fire protection outlets 22 Unwelcome picnic guest 30 Ocean cousin 25 Padre priest 33 Gratis 27 Dishonorable male 36 The Emerald Isle 28 Major athletic venue 37 Boring 29 Kathmandu native 39 Rural route 31 Post-mark money?

40 Oozes 32 “That’s for sure!”

42 Skin opening 33 Begin to tire 43 Sufficient 34 Highway exit or entrance 45 Digital percussion?

35 *Chess: One way to lose a 46 “Once ___ a midnight dreary. . .” pawn (2 wds) 47 Important HS stat for many 38 Composer’s accomplish48 Documents a collection ment 51 King David’s predecessor 41 Mustang, for example (2 53 Rage wds) 54 Pub potable 44 Quito’s country 57 Eludes capture 49 Mont Blanc, for instance 60 It often gets in hot water (2 wds) 50 Computer whiz 62 Fake 52 With a sudden onset 63 *Chess “Gotcha!”

54 Lessen 65 Spotted horse 55 Lingua franca in the Vatican 66 Oscar de la ___ 67 Famous name in giving people a lift?56 Spew out 57 Notable canal 68 Fend off 58 Reverberate 69 Frankfort’s river 59 Wearing footgear 70 Put in the mail 61 Hebrew prophet 62 When you have to start payDown ing, abbrev.

1 Childhood adhesive 64 “___ of the Tiger” 2 Starting to move

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Gin snd Tonic Sally Baho Post Cards from the Kitchen Pscific Grove It probably doesn’t occur to you to drink a gin and tonic (G&T) in January but I’m here to tell you it’s quite a refreshing drink year-round.

A gin and tonic is a cocktail made with four0 simple ingredients, according to me.

I am going to walk you through how I make mine and I must say I make good—or at least popular with my friends—gin and tonics. In fact, one friend who moved away said I had ruined him for gin and tonics. It was quite the compliment, I thought!

Where does this cocktail come from, you might be wondering? Well, we have the British to thank for this wonderful drink. It was created by the army of the British East India Company in the 19th Century for the Brits working in India. Tonic water has quinine in it which is a medication used to treat malaria, which was common in India. In order to stomach the bitter taste of the quinine, the Brits mixed it with water and sugar, and added gin…brilliant!

Ingredients: For 1 gin and tonic. **Double the ingredients so you can share with a friend or have a double, and use the whole lime!

4 fresh ice cubes 1 part gin, 1.5 oz.

3 parts tonic, 4.5 oz.

1/2 a fresh lime So, in a rocks glass (or, if you’re making a double, I like to use a stemless wine glass), place 4 fresh ice cubes. I say fresh because you don’t want the kind that have freezer burn or smell like other items in the freezer. To that add 1 part gin (try a shot, 1.5 oz.). I like Bombay Sapphire or Hendrick’s, I prefer a more botanical gin for my G&Ts (as opposed to a dry gin, such as Beefeater). All gin is made with juniper which gives it its characteristic botanical taste, or as one friend—not a fan of gin—said, it taste like a Christmas tree. Trader Joe’s sells a nice, very affordable gin, called “The Art of the Still,” and will work quite nicely for a G&T. Add 3 parts (in this case, 3 shots or 4.5 oz.) tonic water. I like Fever Tree which can be found at Grove Market but other brands such as Schweppes works, too. Take a lime and wash it well, halve it, and squeeze the juice into the glass. Once you’ve squeezed it enough, drop it in the glass—I like the taste of the lime zest oils—give the mixture a swirl and cheers! Enjoy!

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Living Healthy Imagine a fabulous vacation, just relaxation and enjoyment…… A vacation doesn’t necessarily have to take place far away, a vacation can take place in your own hometown! A vacation is a state of mind, not a place, or length of time, it can be just an hour, or an evening, or morning. It is a matter of taking the time for pleasure, for checking your baggage at the door and opening up to a different frame of mind, even if it is just for an hour or two. Checking the baggage at the door is not always as easy as it sounds. Baggage can be pretty sticky, and clingy, and hard to let go of; almost as if infused with super glue, but really it is worth the effort. Honestly people rarely fall off a cliff by not thinking about the office, or the kids or the errands or bills or heaven forbid the state of the world for an hour or two, and chances are upon return one is more refreshed and able to shoulder those responsibilities even better.

One of the most reliable mini vacations is the massage. The wonderful experience of a well done massage can be totally rejuvenating. There was a time when massage was a common component to wellness and recovery from injury and such. Now, more often than not, it is considered a luxury, but is it really? The amount of stress the average American carries around on their back is staggering, and massage is known for being a marvelous stress releaser. Everybody knows that carrying around bundles of stress is hard on the immune system, so there is the immune enhancing aspect to massage as well. Stimulating circulation gets add to the benefits of massage further enhancing health and well being. Now it becomes easier to sleep well and have a ready smile, a worthwhile endeavor in any case.

There are numerous types of massage offered nowadays from hot stone massage, aromatherapy (essential oils) massage, traditional Swedish massage, acupressure massage, color therapy massage, crystal massage etc., there are always new and creative approaches on the horizon. Typically a massage therapists will have more than one technique at their fingertips, and the amount of training and knowledge of anatomy can vary greatly between one therapist and another. It is important to find a massage therapist with a compatible sensibility, obviously it is crucial to feel comfortable with this person.

Mary Clare Ditton does a full body massage, using not just her hands but her body in the massage process. The effect is impressive. One part of the body is anchored then stretched out by the other part, and the massage takes on a fuller dimension. Mary describes the human touch as a fundamental need and massage like playing music.

“There is playing music by ear, and reading music already written, I know the theory but I like to massage like playing music by ear, listen to what this particular body wants right now” explains Mary. “Anything that blocks the flow, interrupts life flow, massage encourages the flow.” Massage is a grounding and simple way to encourage health.

To say that someone is comfortable in their own skin is considered a compliment.

One avenue to feeling that way, comfortable in your own skin, is to have a relaxing massage. Take that moment to let the world go on spinning without you turning it for just a little space of time. Enhance your well being with some glorious essential oils there was a time when only the kings, queens and pharaohs could enjoy the pleasures that are available today. Think about treating yourself to a massage. After all you have got only one body in this life, why not take good care of it

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MONARCH COUNT at Pacific Grove Sanctuary as of Jan, 14, 2017 • 3,185

February 10-16, 2017 So why did the Pacific Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees decide, on Feb. 2, 2017, that it was necessary to pass a resolution declaring that the district is a safe haven for students and that the prospect of deportation of undocumented students and their families will not interfere with the efforts of staff and administrators to help each student succeed?

Since the recent election and with the intolerant rhetoric at the national level, reports of bullying, harassment, and intimidation of K-12 students based on immigration status, religion, and/ or ethnicity have increased at an alarming level. In California, in particular, there is a more diverse population than any other state in the union.

And in Pacific Grove, with a large population of military and language schools, it is more true than many other districts. More than 35 languages are spoken in the district. The Adult School has more than 360 English learners enrolled this school year, from 39 different countries and with 19 different languages spoken, according to PGUSD statistics.

There are 377 students of Latino/a descent and 771 who are students of color.

Of 2081 students in PGUSD, more than 16.5 percent of students qualify for free or reduced lunches.

Reminding the Board and the public that the school district is in the business of education, not immigration enforcement, Superintendent Ralph Gomez Porras said, “Declaring Pacific Grove Unified School District to be a ‘safe haven’ lets the community know we will maintain a welcoming environment for all students and parents. We will do our best to make sure the prospect of the deportation of undocumented students and their families will not interfere with helping our students succeed. Schools will remain safe places for learning and teaching for all students, regardless of immigration status.”

The resolution passed unanimously by the Board states that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will not be

On February 2, 2017, Dave Randall Central Coast Eagle Scout Board of Review Chairperson convened the board (members Former Mayor Carmelita Garcia, Jas Barbe and Scott Lund) to consider two promotions.

Congratulations to Calvin Stickler of Troop 90 (Pacific Grove) and West Whittaker of Troop 127 (Carmel Valley).

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We profiled Ron Schenk, foounder of Pcific Grove’s popular St. Vncent de Paul thrift store.

Ron Schenk began his second career in Pacifc Grove after finishing his first one almost 20 years ago. He had retired from a successful 37-year career in a senior position at John Hancock Financial.

It was his only professional employer for his entire career and it took him all over the country and kept him very busy, but never really afforded him enough time to give back. Upon moving to Pacifc Grove after his retirement, Schenk was looking for something to do and stumbled across a food bank run by St. Vincent de Paul, a worldwide Catholic charity organization.

The store opened September 27, 1999 on the Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul.

Since then it has donated more than a million dollars in cash to various charities and associations and hundreds of thousands of house-hold items to needy individuals and families. The food bank program is still running, twice a week from Grove Market, but the thrift store has expanded its donation services to include additional services.

Will socially progressive, scally conservative Pacific Grove follow the example of San Francisco, which has declared itself a “sanctuary city?” No, says City Manager Ben Harvey, not likely, though it has been mentioned by a couple of current city council members.

“It’s not in our swim lane,” Harvey said. “I would recommend against it.” He pointed out that it doesn’t make sense procedurally for a jurisdiction which doesn’t have its own jail. Pacific Grove does not collect the kind of data ICE would be looking for. “It centers on who runs the jail,” he said, “And that’s the county. Anything else would just be political grandstanding.”

The Gentrain lecture series, Wednesday, February 15, presented a reading about Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Written and directed by Carol Marquart. Based on the life and works of Kurt Vonnegut Jr. The viewing public laughed and cried when they met 84 year-old Kurt Vonnegut Jr., as he got a call from an old flame from his days of teaching Creative Writing at the University of Iowa. Starring Keith Decker and Carrie Collier.

• From the Cop Log: Maybe she was holding out for the sandwich the officer bought for her

From Sunset Ave., R/P called because an adult female was on church property and would not leave. Church staff provided bus ride vouchers for her. Woman was provided a ride to a well-lit bus stop and officer bought her a sandwich because she repeatedly told the officer she was starving. Female did not want to go to the hosptial and refused additional assistance.

• Mock Trial Six Monterey County high schools competed at the annual Monterey County High School Mock Trial. over three days, Feb. 2, 6, 8 . (5:00-7:00 p.m.), The annual event will be on Feb. 11 from 2:00-4:30 Pacific Grove, Alvarez, Carmel, Palma, Gonzales and Santa Catalina high schools are competing this year.

All events to be held at Monterey County Courthouse, 1200 Aguajito Rd, Monterey.

This year’s case: The pretrial issue centers on the Fourth (protection against unlawful search and seizure) and Fifth Amendments (self-incrimination). The main case involves a charge of human trafficking and false imprisonment.

A one-man performance written and performed by Howard Burnham • Sandy Lydon presented his talk titled, “Paranoia, Prejudice and America’s Concentration Camps - How It Happened and Have We Learned Anything?” at the Heritage Society’s meeting on February 19, 2:00 pm at the Performing Arts Center.

His timely lecture on this occasion of the 75th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, will look at the aftermath of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor, the Federal Government’s immediate decision to forcibly move Japanese-Americans and Japanese aliens to concentration camps, and its effect on the Monterey Bay Region. He will develop context for this volatile period in our history with the use of examples and stories assembled from his five decades of research. The lecture will be illustrated with rarely seen period photographs.

Monterey County Film Commission holds “Big Little Lies” Party and Debut Screening on Feb. 19, 2017 HBO series stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley ...and Monterey Peninsula locations!

Welcome Hollywood to our back yard with the Monterey County Film Commission’s celebration of locally filmed HBO TV’s limited series, “Big Little Lies,” on Sun., Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. at Carmel Mission Inn, 32665 Rio Rd. in Carmel. It’s a chance to mingle with industry professionals and locals involved with the production.

“Hollywood in Your Back Yard: Big Little Lies Debut Celebration” offers the excitement of watching the first episode on a big screen with surround sound.

Look for local film sites and find friends in the background on the big screen, mix with crew and background talent, and the many businesses and residents who benefitted from the production’s 20-day shoot in 2016.

• Luke Hiserman reported the Breakers brought home a victory from King City road trip.

On Friday night, the Pacific Grove

Boys Basketball team returned home victorious from King City, as the Breakers (16-4, 9-1) defeated the Mustangs (4-15, 4-6) 62-35. After a rocky start in the first quarter, being tied 7-7, the Breakers went on a 9-0 run ending the quarter with a 16-7 lead. Pacific Grove struggled with outside shots all night, only scoring two three- point baskets. However, they found success in driving the lane for layups.

Pacific Grove pulled away from the Mustangs thanks to their defen- sive rebounding which limited King City’s second chances on offense. PG dominated the boards with 22 defensive rebounds, compared to King City’s 10. Overall the Breakers had 33 rebounds, while the Mustangs had 17 rebounds. Zack Miller had all of the offensive rebounds for the Breakers, with 11. This was in addition to his 17 points giving him his second double double in a row. Brad Sendell was responsible for 6 of PG’s 15 assists and was the leading scorer with 23 points.

Another leading scorer for the Breakers was Ian Sinclair-Fox with 10 points. Pacific Grove shot 10 of 15 from the charity stripe compared to the Mustangs 3 of 9.

The junior varsity team also had success in King City, as they defeated the Mustangs 41-31.

• Addressing the PG School Board last week, Eric Cuellar eloquently recounted his experiences meeting fellow high school students from Russia and Japan and mingling with UN disarmament of- cials.

He and other jet-lagged students also presented to the 250 conferees a collaborative policy statement that re- quired “three hours of negotiation and a long night of revisions,” not to mention tweaking “grammatical errors in two languages” with the aid of translators.

Arduous as it felt, trip chaperone Karinne Gordon remarked, the process helped “promote cross-cultural understanding” among students who one day may be leaders. “It’s good for them to understand others’ perceptions of their nations.”

The State of our Watershed Free Public Forum A free public forum under the auspices of Public Water Now was held February 13. “The State of Our Watershed” with David Stoldt, General Manager and Larry Hampson, District Engineer of Monterey Peninsula Water Management District will begin at 7:00 p.m.

After the drought, the fire and the flooding, what is the condition of our watershed? How is the Carmel River doing now? What’s the condition of the Los Padres Dam? Is there sea water intrusion in the Seaside Groundwater Basin? How productive is the Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project (ASR) this year with all the winter runoff?

What do our conservation trends look like heading into the future? How will the Water Management District function in the role of a Sustainable Groundwater Management Agency (SGMA)? Will it cost the ratepayers more? How are ratepayers affected by your agency’s collection of fees on both property taxes and on our water bills?

What is the status of your water supply projects including Deep Water Desal and Pure Water Monterey? Are there future options for low cost water supplies?

PWN Forums are free and open to the public. Visit our website at www. publicwa- ternow.org for the latest local water news.

Feb. 17-23, 2017 At the City Council meeting on Wed., Feb. 15 the Council decided unan- imously to repeat the successful gull abatement program of last year, includ- ing hiring

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a bird handler to bring raptors to town to scare away the seagulls.

Seagulls are protected under the Miratory Bird Act so abatement programs cannot include harmful measures.

Each year in February, the Together with Love Run at Lovers Point benefits the Monterey Rape Crisis Center.

• Luke Hiserman reported: Breakers Secure 4th Straight MTAL Title.

The Pacific Grove Breakers (18-4, 11-1) travelled to Soledad (9-12, 6-5) on Thursday night and made every quarter a winning one, defeating the Aztecs 60-27.

Pacific Grove’s stingy defense was responsible for their impressive win. PG held Soledad under 10 points in each quarter of the contest. Soledad scored 6 in the rst quarter, 8 in the second, 8 in the third, and 5 in the nal quarter. The Breakers had 21 defensive rebounds with Ian Sinclair-Fox (6) and Zack Miller (4) leading the way.

PG stymied the Aztecs offense with 7 steals. The leading scorers were Brad Sendell (18) and Zack Miller (10).

Not only did Pacific Grove secure a win on assistant coach Todd Buller’s birthday, the victory assures them a share of their fourth Mission Trail Athletic League title in a row. One win next week, either against Stevenson or Gonzales, will guarantee PG the title outright.

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Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge will be completely closed Thursday, February 16 after 5 p.m. to everyone. This would include residents, pedestrians, vehicles and emergency services.

This afternoon’s bridge inspection revealed even more movement and growth in fractures. Time was al- lowed today for residents and business owners to travel over the bridge. The bridge will be closed off inde nitely and the next bridge assessment will be made once the rain subsides, tentatively Tuesday February 21.

Highway 1 continues to be closed between Ragged Pt. (SLO 72.87) and Pfeiffer Canyon Bridge.

• Fifty-four fourth and fifth grade finalists from 36 Monterey County private and public schools competed in the nnual Lyceum spelling bee.

The Spelling Bee will be held on Sat., Feb. 25 at San Benancio Middle School, 43 San Benancio Road, just off Highway

68. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Kyle Krasa wrote about the difference between revocable trust and irrevocable nes. Ephemeral or set in stone?

• Scott Dick reported that the best quarterly sales pace of the year pushed available housing supply to record lows and caused price appreciation to slightly speed up in the final three months of 2016, according to the latest quarterly report by the National Association of REALTORS®.

The median existing single-family home price increased in 89 percent of measured markets, with 158 out of 178 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) showing sales price gains in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared with the fourth quarter of 2015. Twenty areas (11 percent) recorded lower median prices from a year earlier.

• In Wanda Sue Parrott’s “Homeless in Paradise” column, she explores the plight of pet owners looking at homelessness.Speaking as a candidate for homelessness, 70-yearold DC (whose real name is on file with Cedar Street Times) confides over coffee, “It’s terrifying. Mommy’s scared. What’s going to happen to her kids?”

If the retired editor can’t find shelter before the end of March, she and her doggie-kids could join the approximately 400 homeless women of the Monterey Peninsula.

This week’s column explored dog owners like DC as our continuing Hear Our Voice participation in the Pink Pussyhat Women’s March movement, slogan for which is “First we marched, now we huddle.”

• A home on 3205 Ballantree Lane in Pebble Beach was listed at $19,000,000 in the Sotheby’s ad in Cedar Street Times.

Feb. 24-March 2, 2017 Butterfly season at the Pacific Grove Monarch Sanctuary has officially ended.

Per a February 4 count, approximately 1,268 monarchs were observed by volunteers and staff with the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History around the Pacific Grove landmark. At the height of the season in November, approximately 17,000 monarch butterflies were observed at the site. Following their mating season, monarchs typically begin their migratory cycle in mid to late February and do not return to the area until around mid-October.

Museum Education Manager Nick Stong said this year’s peak is higher than last season, which peaked at approximately 11,000.

Butterflies mating • Reviewing what will be his nal term of office as mayor of Pacific Grove, Bill Kampe addressed a large, receptive crowd of citizens, staff and officials on the current state of the city. He proudly pointed to accomplishments made in the past two years, since the City Council met to establish its top priorities – something they are currently doing in a series of meetings meant to set an agenda for the next two years.

• Lots of people chased the rainbow, but it was PGPD Sgt. Jeff Fenton who found the end of it, and said it’s on the 12th green. Our new favorite motto for

the Visitors’ Center!

• The City Council at that time adopted three top priorities: Infrastructure for the future, nancial sustainability, and effective public engagement. How did the City do it meeting these priorities?

In addition to many projects around the city, Pubic Works responded to 796 work orders in the past year, ranging from trees falling, storm flooding and more, mostly requests by Pacific Grove residents.

After downsizing staff, shortening service hours, and outsourcing some city functions, the city has, for the ninth straight year, achieved an operating surplus and has built reserves, allowing for a major infrastructure effort for the current fiscal yea Mayor Kampe admitted we have not made much progress in meeting the Cal PERS challenge. And he admits that there’s not a lot the city can do on its own. He warned that we must plan for an increase, and that CalPERS is not being very helpful in this regard.

A draft Local Coastal Plan was to come before the City Council in March.

From there it will go before the Coastal Commission, and once approved there the City can process and act on development applications in the Coastal Zone without the necessity of going to the Coastal Commission separately.

It’s been a busy year for Community Development, he said: 624 building permits issued; 1100 planning permits; 428 tree permits.

• Del Monte Kennel Club presented a total of $500 to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue in donations from individual club members.

• The rains held off and the sun peeked out, giving life to a beautiful rainbow as Pacific Grove welcomed Everest Deli on Feb. 21, on the corner of Laurel and Grand. Everest Liquor & Deli is under new ownership.

ª The Monterey Museum of Art (MMA) presented What We See: Photographs by Women Without Shelter, from March 16 - September 4, 2017 at the Monterey Museum of Art–Pacific Street, 559 Pacific Street in Monterey. The opening reception is Thursday, March 16 from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Admission is $10, and free for Museum Members.

Over 500 women on the Monterey Peninsula are without adequate shelter.

Their powerful voices and unique vision often goes unnoticed and ignored. “What We See: Photographs by Women Without Shelter” features photographs taken by 11 of these women. As artists, their photography is bold and captivating, gritty and uplifting. What visitors will see through these women’s photographs, are images of optimism, faith, and reality. Along with these photographs, this exhibition presents poignant testimonials from the artists along with re ective and interactive activities for all visitors.

This Community Gallery exhibition is in collaboration with the Monterey Museum of Art, Fund for Homeless Women, guests of Gathering for Women, and freelance curator Deborah Silguero, working with students from the CSUMB Fall 2016 Visual and Public Arts Museum Studies class.

Visit montereyart.org for additional information on the Museum’s exhibitions, programming and events.

• “...the trouble with poetry is that it encourages the writing of more poetry...”

Billy Collins Bring your favorite Billy Collins poetry to share with Poetry in the Grove, or just come to listen and be delighted by the accessible humor and wisdom contained in his poems.

Poetry In The Grove meets from 3:005:00 on the first Saturday of each month at the Little House in Jewell Park, 578 Central Ave, Pacific Grove.

• Pacific Grove shared the MTAL wrestling championship title with undefeated Gonzales, becoming the fourth team in school history to become MTAL League Cham- pions. Pacific Grove had 10 finalists, five first-place champions, five 2nd Placers, one 3rd Placer, and 2 fourth place nishers. With five first place champions, Pacific Grove tied the record for most league champions in a season.

Per the Monterey County Herald, The Breakers put 10 individuals into the finals, with Gavin Whiteside (140 pounds), Neal O’Brien (147), Thomas Melnick (154), Fernando Roman (162) and Foster Smith (197) all winning titles.

Evan Gutfeld (128), Jason Roman (172), Garrett Hyink (184), Henry Albert (222) and Luis Jeronimo (287) all nished second for Pacific Grove, which has won or shared three of the last four MTAL team titles.

• We published the Fall, 2017 honor roll from Pacific Grove High School.

• A sense of kinship, the frosting on the cake, and a favorite spot for movies—all this and more as the stories continue to pour in for “Life in Pacific Grove,” the collection of tales by and for residents and visitors of PG that we’re publishing to bene t the Friends of the Pacific Grove Public Library. Three guest columnists share a trio of personal tales of the good life in Butterfly Town, USA.

Marh 3-9, 2017 On February 14, 2017, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution, number 17-042, resolving to designate Monterey County a “Welcoming County” for immigrants and refugees and to maintain trust and safety for local immigrants. The measure was sponsored

by Supervisor Luis Alejo, seconded by Supervisor Salinas, and approved by Supervisors Jane Parker and Mary Adams.

Only Supervisor Phillips voted against it.

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The painstaking work of two years by staff and citizens was brought to the Pacific Grove City Council at the March 2, 2017 for an evaluation before it is sent to the California Coastal Commission. Once the plan is certified there, authority to review and approve coastal development permits within the city will revert to the City. But changes and clarifications are yet to come.

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The Arts Council for Monterey County is pleased to announce the Grand Opening of “ArtWorks @PacificGrove” from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017.

This is an opportunity for the community to tour our artist studio space and gallery at the American Tin Cannery, 125 Oceanview Blvd., Suite 209-210, Pacific Grove.

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Michael Polkabla is the local Monterey Shields fleet captain, having purchased his Shields class sailboat “Yankee,” which had belonged to Bob Furney, last year.

Sunday, Feb. 26, was the Bob Furney Memorial Shields Race and as they passed close to Lovers Point heading east on the return, we waved at them and got this shot of “Yankee’s” colorful spinnaker.

The fleet began in Monterey and raced along the shoreline past Cannery Row and Lovers Point up to Point Pinos buoy. They rounded the buoy and headed back along the shoreline with the colorful spinnakers.

As the Monterey Shields Fleet captain, Polkabla says he knew Bob Furney and sailed with him and competed against him often. “I was always impressed with how much [Bob Furney] gave of his time and effort to promote sailing in the Monterey Peninsula and to bring new sailors into our local Monterey Peninsula Yacht Club.”

There were many such perfect days for sailing over the season.

• Charlie Klimas served the citizens of Pacific Grove for 30 years, cheerfully delivering mail as a “swing carrier” on five various routes. But on Wed., March 1, 2017, Charlie Klimas said goodbye to his co-workers at Pacific Grove Post Office and the regular customers on his routes, and went home to Marina to pack. He’s retiring and moving to Indiana, where his kids and grandkids live and where he has already bought a home.

He worked five or six days a week, walking eight to 10 miles a day over those 30 years. A little basic math tells us he walked 78,000 or so miles.

He said he went through a pair of shoes every four months.

He said he served five different routes across the city, and said that the people in Pacific Grove are much more friendly than the barking dogs. He said he has “only” been bitten twice by dogs, one of which he described as a chihuahua with an alligator mouth.

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The popular Studio Silzer will close their mve back to the “Arcade” at 178B Grand Ave.It’s an economy move.

Says Peter Silzer, owner, “Thank you all for supporting the local artists at Studio Silzer Art Gallery these past 12 months. gallery space at 178 Grand Ave.

• Breakers LaCrosse over York 16-2 on a cold, cold night. Coaches, scorekeepers and fans frozen! At least the players kept moving!

Eight different players had goals or

67 other spellers to win the Lyceum of Monterey County Spelling Bee. Tommy and Evan Conneau represented Robert Down School in the competition for all elementary schools in the county.

assists, including freshmen Caleb Torres, Parker McAnaly and Dylen MacLaren.

Goalie Chase Podell had 5 saves. Next up for the Breakers is a game vs Gunn at PG. • Fifth grader Tommy Ducker outlasted

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38 Loooooong Minutes Tom Stevens

Otter Views

Saber-rattling, name calling and “nuclear button” comparisons between the U.S. and North Korea have generated a lot of heat lately, but little light. The fracas has unearthed one useful factoid, though: a missile launched from North Korea would reach Hawaii in 30 minutes.

It was thus not a good look for the 50th State when residents and tourists checked their cell phones Saturday morning to discover a state-authorized “ballistic missile” alert. This turned out to be a false alarm, but 38 minutes passed before it was officially rescinded.

Normally, 38 minutes would not seem a considerable span in a laid-back archipelago famous for “Hawaiian time.” In the islands, you can be 38 minutes late for your own wedding and scarcely draw notice. But when a nuclear missile is thought to be incoming from North Korea, those 38 minutes might get hectic.

We can do the math. Missile flight time to Hawaii: 30 minutes. Time before false alarm rescinded: 38 minutes. This information gap generated understandable panic as tourists sought to “shelter in place” in hotel basements. Islanders raced to join their loved ones, some reportedly hitting 100 miles per hour on Honolulu freeways. Luckily, no one perished.

The episode did create “plenty pilikia” (trouble) for Hawaii’s government. Monday’s New York Times reported that federal investigators had determined the false missile alert arose when “a state employee pushed the wrong button in the midst of a shift-change safety drill.”

Drat, those buttons again!

It took 38 minutes to withdraw the alarm, the report continued, because there was “no process for recalling an erroneous message.” Aides to Hawaii Governor David Ige told The Times that flaw will be amended. In addition, two people must henceforth approve any alert.

Among those reportedly upset by the false alarm was Hawaii Tourism Authority president George Szigeti, who presides over the state’s number one income stream. He termed the incident “regrettable and completely avoidable;” then smoothly pivoted to reassure future visitors that all was well.

“There is no cause for travelers with trips already booked to Hawaii or considering a vacation in the islands to change their plans,” Szigeti told The Times. “Hawaii continues to be the safest, cleanest and most welcoming travel destination in the world, and the alarm created today by the false alert does not change that at all.”

You can see why Szigeti got the job.

While it was cold comfort for the tourist industry, the 38-minute delay was fish and poi to U.S. Representative Colleen Hanabusa, Ige’s opponent in Hawaii’s 2018 gubernatorial race. Citing “the fear and anxiety that it caused for the people and for our visitors,” Hanabusa said the incident would not burnish Hawaii’s slack-key public image.

“Either people think we are incompetent, or we are not safe,” she complained.

“You cannot have people driving 100 miles an hour on the freeway and having visitors shelter in place. What should have been done is check and verify whether it is real or not real. If it is not real, tell people immediately, not 38 minutes later!”

Other politicians piled on as the weekend progressed, and by Sunday the governor’s office was in a full defensive crouch. “Governor Ige has the utmost compassion for our citizens who endured yesterday’s fear and heartache,” his communications director stated, adding that Ige has vowed “a false alert will never happen again.”

This, of course, sets up the classic “boy who cried wolf” scenario. In the event another ballistic missile alarm gets issued, it will either be the real thing or another administrative error. How will Hawaii’s public know the difference?

Granted, the requirement that two people authorize any future outgoing alert should preclude the sort of solo screw-up that sparked Saturday’s mini-panic. On the other hand, Hawaii’s municipal workers are home-grown and thus prone to view any incipient crisis as a “talk story” opportunity. We can imagine how this might go: “Bruddah! Try look da monitah! Someteen comeen in!”

“Wot? Tidal Wave?”

“No, dis look way fastah dan tidal wave!”

“You shuah? You remembah dat Christmas Day tsunami, da one wen wreck Thailand, India, Bali and all dem? Buggah was fast! Five hundred mile an hour, dat one!

Nobody get chance.”

“Da warning went out too slow, as why, my bruddah. We not goin’ make dat mistake. We just gotta figgah what dis ting is comeen een.”

“Maybe . . . hurricane?”

“Not! Hurricane fill up da whole screen! Dis ting just one dot.”

“You remembah Hurricane Iwa? Ho, da wicked! My sistah’s husband’s nephew’s auntie them was liveen Kauai dat time. Had to tie da goat to da coconut tree!”

“Wo, dis ting fast! Move off da screen awready!”

“What you tinkso? Maybe, earthquake?”

And so on for . . . 38 minutes.

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Jane Roland Animal Tales Other Random Thoughts On May 4 of 2017 we left the AFRP Treasure Shop. When the new Executive Director decided he wanted the store to go into a new direction under new management (certainly his prerogative) volunteers left en masse...they had been doing a great job and enjoyed working there. At that time, I was offered the opportunity to open a site for Pacfific Repertory Theatre and Rod Dewar told us he would allow us to sell the contents of the house and would donate to the theatre. We all felt that finding a store would be “a piece of cake” as it were. Not so much. Our initial goal was to locate in Pacfific Grove; however, the ordinance against more benefit shops down town was not to be breached. We were offered a wonderful space at a good rent Despite the pleas city government was not to be dissuaded. We searched high and low. Lighthouse in New Monterey was, at one point, an option but we were concerned about traffic, and lack of parking. We looked at spots in Monterey. A variety of impediments prevented desirable locations.

In the meantime, we were working on the Dewar house. Sue, bless her heart, loved to cook and collected thousands of cookbooks. I must confess that we, her friends, fed her habit and if we found a book we thought would appeal we gave it to her. She was as many of you know a superb artist in the kitchen and I have many of her fabulous recipes in my files. She was one of the most whimsical people I have ever known, and she haunts me…as she does many of her other friends. I will open a drawer, a cabinet, walk into a room and there is a token presented to me by SOO. How I miss her, and I am certainly not alone. Thank goodness, we still have darling Rod, who having suffered a horrendous accident in the fall, broke his hip on the way to play tennis has moved to the Park Lane and every time I see him he is stronger and more active. He plans to go to the Netherlands in April.

It took us over three months to go through the items in the house and get them ready for a sale. Lillian Griffiths agreed to “honcho” the event and was spectacular. Thank goodness, she has retired and had time. Her mother, Olive, was one of my early volunteers at The Treasure Shop and her father, David, did a great deal in the way of collecting items. It goes to show the adage about the apple not falling far from the tree is very correct…what a fantastic family…Lillian a formidable teacher is very into theater and still directs some of the school plays, so supporting Pacific Repertory Theatre, was right up her ally. One thing that struck me is that we saw more dogs brought by board members than we ever had before, and Stephen has several dogs and cats (or should I say they have him) …Annie had a great time playing with Charlie, Karyl Hall’s new pup. Lillian also has a puppy, Darwin and Anton brought her new tiny baby – Spike.

We remained optimistic and hopeful, but everyone was getting discouraged.

Our first sale was a great success, but we knew there should be another. So, we started the process again and then we received the happy news from Stephen. He had found a possible site. We went over and looked. The layout inside is phenomenal.

The best we have had, it is clean, functional, there is even a big sink for washing dishes and a dishwasher. The rent is great. Good parking and fantastic neighbors.

What’s more it is in Pacific Grove. The drawbacks are that there is no big window and no walk by for tourists. We will need to be a destination. Frank is a generous at design, so he can concentrate on the layout. We may have some ideas about finding a window for him, but in the meantime he will do something with the area that can be seen from the doors…when lighted it will be smashing.

We had the second sale this past weekend. It was also a great success. We saw many people from the Treasure Shop days who were delighted we were there and will be in PG. The location didn’t bother them at all, they all promised they would be there when we opened and many already are committing to donations…I saw old friends and children of old friends. It was a great weekend.

So, stop by and peek at the new facility. 1219 Forest – suite D, in the corner of the area with Bechlers, Mike’s Appliance, Albertos Restaurante..It is easy for people from Carmel and Monterey And Pacific Grove folk can go up Forest turn left on Prescott, right on the next street, to the end, two blocks, Stuart Street. You can park on the street and take paving stones into the mini-mall right to our store. Or go around corner and park in lot. Just think when we open..you can go to the laundromat, have lunch at Bechlers, have your teeth or feet worked on, come shopping at our store and wear your new outfit to Alberto’s for dinner.

There will be a naming contest..more about that to come..We hope to open by President’s weekend.

There are a few needs...a laser printer ...an office chair..adding machine with tape..and, of course volunteers…we have a big crew. There will be a pet section, a toy section, and, of course, the standards, women, men, electronics, kitchen, art, books and more People you have known and loved. And dogs who are looking forward to seeing you and your dogs.. We can’t wait. If you have any questions, call me. Jane Roland – 649-0657 -gcr770@aol.com

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What does God say about our transformation?

Bill Cohen

Client Centered Service Patrick Ryan

Local Real Estate Update

Reasoning With God Rom 12:2, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” This transformation process begins with the renewing of our minds, when we begin to prove what is the good and perfect will of God. We can either choose to conform to this world and all we see happening around us, or we can be transformed by the will of God into the image of Christ Jesus, 2 Cor 3:18, “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

God has made His will for us perfectly clear, Phil 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Rather than worrying about the evil others are doing, God asks us to see the evil we are doing and to remove it from our lives so that we might be able to focus on the good we are meant to do, Lk 6:41-42, “And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.” This is the transformation He calls us to make.

Our transformation is the process that moves us to become better people, but, it will not happen automatically, it requires us to consciously exam and correct, Prov 4:26-27, “Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.” Notice, He did not ask us to see if we need to lose a few pounds, dye our hair, or look for a bigger home, He is asking us to remove the evil in our lives. This transformation is about becoming the person He saw when He first created us, Matt 6:27-33, “Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why take ye thought for raiment?

Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?

Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” When we do this, God will complete the work He has begun in us, Phil 1:6, “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:” He gave us the Bible so that we might clearly see that love is the embodiment of good, Rom 12:9, “Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.” Pure love abhors evil and cleaves to that which is good! God is love, 1 Jn 4:8, “He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love” and He calls each of us to love Him, as He loves us, 1 Jn 4:19, “We love him, because he first loved us.”

He proved His love for us, Rom 5:8, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”

God is not forcing us to love Him. It is His great love for us that requires the freedom He has given us to accept or reject His love. He is going to love us no matter what we do, but, as any parent wants the best for their children, He wants us to accept His love and choose to spend eternity with Him. This is why He chose to die for us.

This is why He calls us to transform, Col 3:8-10, “But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth. Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:” He calls us to renew our minds, He calls us to reason with Him, Is 1:18, “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

What is the point of all God has done, if we do not let it change us?

Comments, opposing opinions and suggestions for future topics are all welcome at bill@reasoningwithgod.com.

Legal Notices FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20180137 The following person is doing business as CORK N BOTTLE, 1112 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: MJ VENTURES, 501 Abrego Street, Monterey,CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 01/17/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 1/4/17. Signed, Patrick Stafford, President. This business is conducted by corporation.

Publication dates: 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/18.

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.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20180060 The following person is doing business as MONTEREY BAY LACTATION, 1099 Mariners Way, Pebble Beach, Monterey County, CA 93953: M2 PROMOTIONS LLC, 1099 Mariners Way, Pebble Beach, CA 93953. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 01/08/18. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 1/1/18.

Signed, Camilla Miller, Manager. This business is conducted by a limited liability company. Publication dates: 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/18.

As I was driving the other day, a commercial came on the radio for an attorney describing his “client centered” approach to business. It got me thinking about the phrase “client centered” and what it actually means. Not just what it means to the business or businessperson, but also what it means to the client.

The word client comes from the latin word clientem meaning “follower, retainer”.

In ancient Rome a clientem was a plebeian under the protection and guardianship of a patrician. In the 14th century the Anglo French word clyent came into use with the meaning of “one who lives under the patronage of another”. In the 1400s the phrase “lawyer’s customer” was used to define client and by the 1600s it had expanded to include any customer who puts a particular interest in the care and management of another. The dictionary definition of client today is “a person or group who uses the professional advice or services of a lawyer, accountant, etc”… or as “a person who receives the benefits or services of the government”, or more simply, as a “customer”.

It is very interesting to follow the progression of the word client and how the origins of the initially word connotated “protection and guardianship” and “patronage”, while today when the general public hears the word client, what they really are thinking of is “customer”. I personally tend to think more along the original lines of the word as “protection and guardianship”. By using those words as a starting point, one will truly put into practice the phrase “the client comes first”.

Putting the client first is very simple to understand, yet for some people hard to put into practice. It basically means doing the right thing for them and not yourself.

Being honest and forthright. Putting the needs of your client in front of your own. Not overpromising and under delivering. Not being manipulative or deceitful. Improving your own skills so that you can give better service to your clients. Working hard and always giving 100%.

When you read that short list above, it should remind you of all the things you were taught as a child as the proper way to behave and to treat other people. “Treat others as you would like to be treated” is the well known saying and just following that simple saying will lead to a client centered approach to service. As a real estate broker, this means, to me, telling your client to turn down an offer when it isn’t in their best interest even if it costs you your commission. Being honest on a listing presentation about the suggested list price of a house instead of pumping the price up just to get the listing, and then watching the house go through price reductions to where it sells for the price you were being honest about to begin with. Bringing your best negotiation skills to the table to get your client the best deal possible. Treating the other brokers and their clients with proper respect and honesty.

I have found that the only way to build a true referral based business is by having a client centered approach to service. It shouldn’t feel rushed or awkward. It should feel natural and smooth. I look at myself as a guide and advisor, protecting the interests of my client first and foremost. Just like ancient Rome. And to be honest, we all can sense when someone has our best interests in mind don’t we? We can feel it in our gut.

Please feel free to contact me for any home valuation or listing advice.

Patrick Ryan 831.238.8116 patrick.ryan@sothebyshomes.com www.pebblebeachabodes.com

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 Sec-

tion 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. 20180096 The following person is doing business as MARSAN 1 CONSULTING, 750 Bayview, Pacific Grove, Monterey County, CA 93950: STEVEN HONEGGER, 750 Bayview, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. and JAMES MICHAEL GROSHONG, 615 Wood St., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 01/18/18.

Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on 12/15/17. Signed, Carlyn J. Nary. This business is conducted by an individual. Publication dates: 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9/18.

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• January 19, 2018

Bethlehem Lutheran Church By faith alone through God’s grace Gary Baley

Sanctuary of the Soul By faith alone through God’s grace Lutheranism takes its name from Martin Luther, a German friar who launched the Protestant Reformation in 1517 by publishing his Ninety-Five Theses which centered on the proper source of authority in the church. Originally Luther was considered a heretic and the term Lutheran was given to his followers as a defamatory label.

However, with 80 million adherents worldwide, today Lutheranism constitutes the third largest Protestant faith after the Pentecostal and Anglican denominations. In America, the Lutheran Church was founded circa 1850 by German immigrants in Missouri. Today there are more than 40 Lutheran denominations in North America; the three largest are the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).

Lutheran services in Monterey County were first held in 1914 by Rev. E. H. Lange, pastor of Bethlehem Church in Creston, 105 miles south in San Luis Obispo County.

The following year, his successor, Rev. G. E. Kirchner, made missionary journeys every fif0th Sunday from Creston to Pacific Grove. By 1916 services were being held gratis at the Presbyterian Church at Pine and Grand Avenues. The congregation numbered nine. By the next year it increased to 22 with monthly services often at the Presidio Chapel. The first offering of record totaled $5.85.

Some early members were Mrs. Knut Hovden, Mrs. F. Hitz, Mr. & Mrs. Steinhagen, Mrs. Louis Lange, Mathilda Baker, John & Lydia Ries, and the perennial bachelor George Mast. In 1923, Rev. Ferdinand Haeuser held evening services at the Baptist Church in New Monterey. In 1925 the congregation voted to incorporate and chose the name Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church in honor of the Church in Creston that had pioneered Lutheran services in the county.

At the time, the newly planted church was only the fifth church in Pacific Grove, preceded by the Methodist, Protestant Episcopal, Assembly of God, and Congregational churches. After incorporation, the trustees purchased a 60 by 60 lot at Pine and 15th Street and constructed a frame chapel for $800 which was dedicated in summer 1925. That chapel served the congregation for 14 years when it was sold to the Pacific Grove School District for $2800. With profits from the sale, a 60͛ x 120 ͛ lot at 160 Monterey Ave. was acquired for $2500 and a larger chapel built to accommodate a congregation exceeding 120. By 1950 membership stood at 187. To accommodate a growing kids program, a Sunday School branch was opened in Seaside in 1953 for 31 kids. This branch grew to a full congregation named Faith Lutheran Church of Seaside. At the same time, Sunday services in Pacific Grove were doubled at to accommodate a growing congregation exceeding 200. Continued growth prompted acquisition of new property at 800 Cass St. in Monterey.

The cornerstone was laid in 1959 and the new building dedicated in January 1960, Pastor Dorne and Prof. Du Brau officiating.

The church is 150 feet long and features a free-standing Italian marble altar above which hangs a nine-foot wooden cross, 18 art-glass windows, a 30-rank pipe organ by A. Laukhuff of Weikersheim, Germany, and a separate fellowship hall with two classrooms. Later, the Kutschera family commissioned a marble mosaic of the Holy Family on the east chancel wall by Carmel artist Geza St. Galy.

The church belongs to the LCMS denomination which comprises about 2 million members.

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Poetry

By Rudolph Tenenbaum

PCOUNCIL From

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consists of the Chief of Police and would include any future USE. Cost shares begin at one percent and range up to 14 percent.

There are, of course, further details The general picture was drawn which can be found on the City's website.

At dawn.

A lively discussion centered around the city's special events reclassification And probably at noon and the fiscal year 2018-19 calendar God created an oon. followed.

Two new categories were created, It wasn’t a thing or a word, to include “subsidized” and “non-subsiIt couldn’t be seen or infereed. dized.” Classifications received consideration for for the amount of City funding It couldn’t be understood, required to provide police, fire, parking, but everyne said, “It’s good.”

Public Works and other types of support.

Attempt are made to align fee with the God said, “They must like my oon,” city's cost recovery policy so that the And he created the moon. citizens are not footing the bill The use of the name “Pacific Grove” A prune, a lagoon, a baboon, in event naming was a topic of discussion.

A dune, a cocoon, racoon, The Special Event Calendar Fiscal And so o-o-n, and so o-o-n, and so o-o-on.

Year 2018-19 Staff recommended the City Council adopt the 2018-2019 SpeBut somebody said grinning, cial Events Calendar to include nine City “You had quite a humble beginning.”

Subsidized Special Events requiring full or partial fee waivers and City staff support, God said, “Do you speak of the oon? and 13 Non-Subsidized Special Events It was just a trial balloon.” with full cost recovery.

PGHSAA to Install 2018 Officers

The Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association will install its 2018 officers at its first meeting of the year on Thursday, January 11. They include Beth Penney, class of 1973, president; Edie Adams McDonald, class of 1956, vice president; Patty Fifer Kieffer, class of 1960, recording secretary; Donna Murphy, class of 1979, corresponding secretary; and Erin Langton Field, class of 1971, treasurer.

The PGHSAA board meets seven times each year to manage the Association’s business, consider requests from the high school for funding, award scholarships to graduating Pacific Grove High School students, and plan activities. Money for funding and scholarships comes from donations made to the Association, a 501(c)(3) corporation, which was originally formed in 1889 and reactivated in 1962.

Graduates and attendees of Pacific Grove High School, as well as those who attended of any of the district’s public schools, are welcome to join the Association; membership forms are available on the web site. Dues are $20 per year. Donations to the Association are welcome from members and non-members alike.

For more information about the Pacific Grove High School Alumni Association and its programs, visit the PGHSAA web site at http://pgae.pgusd.org/alumni/. PGHSAA also has a Facebook page.

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Opinion

Thoughts this MLK Day Editor:

Time to sit down with that steaming hot, aromatic cup of fresh brewed coffee.

There is even a newspaper or two to leaf through, The Monterey Herald, The Cedar Street Times, The Weekly. There is a faint salt smell in the air, and the foliage, most Pine, Cypress, Juniper, and Oak adorn the the windowscape. Occasionally, someone walks by, usually with a dog, or else bikes with two young kids, and every time I imagine it is a novelty, as they seem to be almost giddy about biking with their mom or dad. It is everything we dreamed of when we chose to retire here or else commute from here, despite the high prices.

Crash! The freedom and bliss of the holiday is shattered. No, not by bombers overhead, but just as loud; no, not by a motorcycle gang in your living room, but just as loud; no, not by a chainsaw cutting down your favorite tree, but just as loud.

It is... the BLOWER. “We know you love them, but they are ruining our neighborhood...Even from 800 feet away, the noise [is] above the 55-decibel threshold at which sound is considered harmful by the World Health Organization” (Washington Post 2015).

What a lot of people don’t know is that here in Pacific Grove, this happens every day, incessantly, on the streets where there are a multitude of apartments. It is really uncanny how many apartments there are over here along Grove Acre and in the immediate vicinity. I guess they cannot rake and sweep the way home owners can. They cannot experience the joy of gardening the way homeowners can. So, I guess, they have to rely on the landlord to hire a bevy of out-of-town landscapers to do the trick. Mostly these landscapers are blowers. The actual growing of plants seems to mostly take care of itself.

Why not rake or sweep? I suppose that would take longer. So? That would mean paying the landscapers more. Rents would go up. Let’s see. It takes one to two hours to blow (I know, I have listened to it day, after, day, after day). Let us assume it takes three times as long to rake and sweep. So, I figure another $45 / week, ninety if there are two “gardeners.” If a complex has fifty apartments, that is an extra $5 a month rent.... on an apartment which costs well over $2,000. As for single family homes, get little Johnny to do it. The time away from the X-Box / Playstation / Snapchat / Instagram / Facebook will do him immeasurable good. Or do it yourself and save on your gym membership.

Yet, we cannot imagine a world without blowers. It’s funny, though. We cannot imagine going without a phone either, or else seeing the rest of humanity on their phone. And yet... and yet... I remember a time, distant, hazy, a whole different century...strange, “quiet” times of rakes scraping, newspaper leaves turning, thinking, wondering...

Maybe we will have to go to Asilomar just to get away from our own home, or else, pray for rain.

Matt Kramer Pacific Grove

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Thank you for bringing to the public’s attention the proposed demolition of the building located on Laurel between Fountain and Grand.

As many of you know, this historical building has been in disrepair for many years.

It is my understanding the building was cited for code violations in 2011. At the time the owner was given a deadline to bring the building back to a habitable standard. I am in doubt as to whether that work was ever completed. A few years later the building was sold. Plans were submitted for its renovation as a mixed use property and approved by the city. The work never commenced and the building was recently sold again. During this same time period two adjacent historical properties were lovingly restored including 301 Fountain Ave which was awarded the 2016 bronze Annual Heritage Award in the Commercial category (it is now a doctor’s office).

Your article of December 22 states that Mark Brodeur, City Director of Community and Economic Development for PG, has indicated: - the historical building will be demolished - he expects plans to be submitted for a new mixed use 40’ building (3 stories) - all permits will be fast tracked The building has been in a state of disrepair for many years. If the new owner, Manal Mansour, did his due diligence prior to purchase he was fully aware of the structural issues, its historical status and restrictions imposed by PG on historical buildings. It is my understanding that the structural report sent to the city was prepared by an engineer hired by the new owner. Prior to demolishing an historical building, should the city also request a report from an independent structural engineer? Did the city seek input from the Historic Resources Committee, ARB or Heritage Society?

If the building is to be demolished the permits should not be fast tracked. Careful consideration must be given to the likelihood that the building contains asbestos, lead paint, mold or other hazardous materials. Precautions must be taken to ensure that the air quality for nearby homes and businesses during the demolition process is safe.

PG is definitely in need of additional housing. However, the idea of putting a three-story 40’building on this site is unacceptable. The current historical building is one and two stories high as are all structures (commercial and residential) in the surrounding area. The site is a transition between commercial and residential neighborhoods. A three-story structure would change the overall character of the existing residential/commercial neighborhood. Site plans should include a building of a scale consistent with the immediate surroundings. Ideally, the new structure would retain some of the character of the original historical building, provide adequate off-street parking, and be sustainable (solar panels for electricity and hot water, water harvesting and reuse for landscape).

Carolyn, Pacific Grove

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EDWARD LEAR “SHOES TOO TIGHT” a dramatic portrait… written & performed

by Howard Burnham In 1888, at his San Remo villa, the aged Lear is looking for his beloved cat, Foss. Instead he finds some American visitors. He regales them with a whimsical and witty account his life as a wanderer, artist and master of nonsense...

EDWARD LEAR – “My Aged Uncle Arly”

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Planning for Each Generation When I was a small child, each birthday was a countdown to how many years it would be until I was old enough to get my own driver’s license. Once I had my driver’s license, I happily became my grandmother’s chauffer, driving her to the grocery store, her doctor appointments, and on other routine errands.

Even for those who are not car fanatics, the ability to drive is a powerful force that represents freedom. Until the day that self-driving cars take over the automotive industry, the ability to hop in a car and travel immediately to a destination of choice is a serious responsibility. Although it is well-documented that seniors might have to one day face the reality that it is no longer safe to drive, drowsy driving is a danger at any age. Below is a short article from the Tuck Sleep Foundation on how to avoid drowsy driving. Special thanks to the Tuck Sleep Foundation for allowing me to publish this post.

Avoid Drowsy Driving!

No matter how you look at it, drowsy driving is a huge problem. It causes at least 328,000 accidents every year, up to 6,000 of which involve fatalities. All of this costs us at least $109 billion dollars each year, and that number is the cost before you add in property damage. Beyond that, at least 43.2 percent of drivers admit that they have, at least once in their lives, fallen asleep at the wheel.

Drowsy driving is preventable. No one has to drive when they are tired. There are always other options, even if they are undesirable for one reason or another. In fact, there are many ways to avoid driving when you’re tired.

The easiest way to not drive when you’re tired is to get enough sleep. This can be rough to do, though, if you have a sleep condition (like sleep apnea), work a swing or another unusual shift, or have to

If you struggle with insomnia, make sure your bed and your pillow are comfortable. You shouldn’t wake up sore or feel like you can’t get find a good position for sleep. If your bed is causing you pain, it probably means that it isn’t supporting your body correctly. Sometimes, a new mattress is all you need to get more sleep.

Practice good sleep hygiene.

Learn about what you need to do in order to fall asleep and stay asleep and practice those things regularly. It helps to have a sleep schedule that you follow every night, to keep televisions and other screens away from your bed and bedroom, and to have a ritual that you follow every night before bed.

Sometimes, you will need to get somewhere and circumstances will prevent you from sleeping before you drive. In these cases, try one of the following: Take a caffeine nap.

Caffeine isn’t always a good solution to drowsy driving, but it can help you in the short-term. The problem is, it usually takes 20-30 minutes to kick in. Drink a cup of coffee, then take a quick nap. When you wake up, your caffeine should be at full strength and you should be able to drive for a couple of hours without feeling so tired.

Call an Uber.

If you can’t take a nap and you are exhausted, it’s worth the money to have someone else drive you where you need to go. Sure, it’s not ideal, but you will arrive knowing no one will die on the way. And who knows? You may even catch a nap on the way!

There’s no excuse for drowsy driving.

You don’t have the right to put yourself and others at risk. Put some of these prac-

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The New Bedou—Part VI

Kangaroo for dinner? Judging the hungry by what they eat Wanda Sue Parrott

Spotted Ratfish

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Wildlife Spotlight

by Dan Bohrman

Hydrolagus colliei

Homeless in Paradise new bedou search here for oases without palms where their body rests Trying to think like a local realtor, I ponder, “What single word defines ‘disparity’ in property values in Paradise, where multi-million-dollar Pebble Beach estates co-exist with litter-strewn Lapis Road?”

Memory whispers, “Recall Tom Bratty’s property-buyer’s ABCs.” I flash back to my 1965 failed foray into Monterey Peninsula landlordship.“The tenants in our duplex wrecked the units by trashing the yard, sawing the top off the kitchen sink in Unit A and stealing the toilet bowl from Unit B.” The ghost of Tom Bratty, Pacific Grove broker serving as my mentor back then, whispered, “Remember what I taught you to consider before buying or renting: location, location, location.”

“You also said ‘Assess the tenant before signing a contract.’ How does a property owner pre-judge potential buyers or renters by the content of their character rather than color of their skin?”

“You take a chance. . .”

“I did, and got a minister in the rental house who left the place with a carpet of wall-to-wall guinea pig poop.”

As Tom Bratty’s ghost started to say “Sometimes you have to eat the loss,” a familiar orange-tinted face with a blond thatch of hair materialized, blurting something about seeking a site for a weekend golf getaway in Paradise.

Tom Bratty’s memory vanished like a burned-out light bulb.

I faced the POTUS alone and tried to imitate a licensed real estate agent who’s selling Lapis Road north of Marina.

Imitating a real estate agent: “Do I have a deal for you,” I say. “It’s a 1-mile strip of undeveloped county property that’s perfect for a hotel with 18-hole golf course. It even has its own sand traps. . .”

“Why’s it so dirt cheap?”

“It’s near the county dump. . .”

“You mean a shithole site?”

“Those are your words, not mine.”

“You think the S word makes me sound racist? I’m the least racist person you’ll ever interview.”

“I’m not interviewing you. I’m trying to shed light on property that’s a New Bedou oasis.”

“A New Whatoo?”

“A place modern-day Bedouins live in their cars, campers, RVs, Trucks and tents while migrating in pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.”

“You mean like bands of Gypsies?”

He answers his own question. “Nah, that’s fake news.”

“The New Bedou are migrants who sleep in vehicles and tents and move from one watering hole to another. . .”

“Tell me what they eat and I’ll tell you their skin color, ethnic background, skills, country of origin and religion without saying a word that could bring discrimination charges against me.”

“Garbage,” I say.

The president’s mouth gapes like a goldfish gasping for air. “How many are there?”

“Comparables can tell us. Where shall we start?”

“Anywhere in California.”

“Done!”

The Angel Stadium Oasis in Orange County

Spotted Ratfish are common deep-sea fish that travel to shallower waters at night. As Chimaeriformes, they have cartiliginous skeletons similar to sharks, hard plate-like teeth, and a long spine on their dorsal fins. Ratfish use their broad pectoral fins to propel themselves through the water and swim with slow looping motions.

Google finds a You-Tube video filmed in spring 2017 by Steve Willette as he bicycled through the Santa Ana River trail between Anaheim and Manhattan Beach in once-pristine, conservative Orange County at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=9yRZbbJ9kyg The homeless campsite near Angel Stadium is Lapis Road multiplied several hundredfold, with tents and shanties along with vehicles, whole families, and dogs of all shapes and sizes beside the flood control channel.

“Is this Shit City?”

“No, it’s Angel Stadium Oasis.”

“Tell me more.” “ According to the 2017 Point-inTime Homeless Census & Survey, the homeless population of Orange County is estimated to be around 4,800, and there are more than 50,000 homeless in neighboring Los Angeles County.”

“Are there more places like this?”

“All over the world.”

The New Bedou of Australia Google finds this July 4, 2017 Huffington Post (Australia Edition) headline: “Platypi to Kangaroos: Animals made Homeless in the Floods.”

The report includes, “When Cyclone Debbie hit in April, animal-rescue organizations were busy receiving everything from egret chicks to roos.”

Among the kangaroos was the orphaned Joey (baby) in this photo with retired Pacific Grove teacher Jane Britton, who recently toured Australia where there are two kangaroos for every person and homelessness in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney has reached 100,000.

“This isn’t fake news, Mister President,” I say. “Ecologists are proposing a campaign that encourages Australians to develop a taste for their most-beloved animal. During your forthcoming State of the Union Address on Jan. 30, are you going to say America is great again, or tell the truth by asking us to start eating our most-beloved animals, our dogs and cats?”

Watch the speech to find out.

Meanwhile, the rumor of a homeless woman found dead in a wheelchair at Del Monte Center was apparently fake news.

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tices in place, and you should sleep better. At the very least you will be able to drive for a while without endangering yourself or others.

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Sandy’s Story, Part Two

Printed in the PG Museum of Natural History blog - April 24, 2017, Elayne Azevedo In August 1975 the California gray whale (Eschrichtius robustus) was designated as our official State Marine Mammal. Where do you think Sandy was at that time - at an art gallery, museum, conference, university campus, or stuck in the snow at a whaling symposium? Maybe she was celebrating with Governor Brown at the state capital? Or perhaps she was spending time, like she does now, being photographed, climbed upon and appreciated by children? That’s exactly where she was. For a decade, she traveled coast-to-coast educating thousands of people about whales and why they are important to our planet. Let’s get back to Sandy’s story.

It’s 1974 in East Oakland and artist Larry Foster has just rolled up the five-foot door of his studio as his forty-foot dream of hard effort materialized. There she was - a life-size, realistic sculpture of a gray whale.

The Baxter Gallery at California Institute of Technology in Pasadena soon learned of Larry’s work and contacted him about their upcoming whale exposition. The viewing coincided with the gray whales’ winter migration. In November 1974, Sandy headed south for the exhibit “Caltech Revisited.” This was her debut. Rather than a red carpet, this 6,000-pound sculpture’s arrival was heralded with the help of a truck, forklift and crane. Whale enthusiasts viewed her close-up during their discussions, while Baja-bound gray whales passed the edge of Southern California.

Caltech. View with Biker) Photo courtesy Larry Foster Sandy’s debut in 1974 on the Caltech Pasadena campus. Finally a perspective for terrestrial humans to take in the immense life-size poise of a gray whale.

Photo courtesy Larry Foster “Headed to SoCal as Sandy is well designed for travel with only a 3/4” cement shell and hollow core”

From there, Larry’s company “General Whale” forged ahead co-presenting conferences, exhibits and events that expanded his mission “to provide and encourage public interest and enlightenment in whales, dolphins and porpoises.” Graphic illustrations, paintings and Sandy herself contributed content and enthusiasm for the save-the-whales movements.

In Celebration of the Living Whale poster, APRIL 1975) Beautiful image evoking the written description of the blue whale…”It’s gentleness and intelligence are reflected in its strange and beautiful face.”

Photo courtesy Larry Foster Fluke first as Larry guides Sandy’s tail.

In April of 1975, Boston’s Museum of Science hosted “In Celebration of the Living Whale.” Scott McVay, Chairman of Environmental Defense Fund’s Committee on Whales, moderated the event. Exhibits included historical collections, contemporary drawings and a “forty-foot long life-size model.” Later that year, “The National Whale Symposium” was held at Indiana University in Bloomington. This five day public conference focused on “the preservation of the threatened and endangered whales and the public policy initiatives undertaken as part of this effort.” The multi-disciplinary gathering brought together biologists, environmentalists, musicians and other scholars from diverse backgrounds of public, private, non-profit and impassioned individual citizens. There were lectures, panel discussions, graphics and, surprisingly, a huge whale sculpture in the snow. This was, after all, November in Indiana.

The following year “General Whale” presented at The Museum of Arts and

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PSANDY’S STORY PART Two Sciences in Macon, Georgia. Graphics from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Geographic Society were displayed, and this time Sandy was exhibited in a climate closer to California’s.

And now, a drum roll for an aptly titled event, “California Celebrates the Whale,” which the Office of Governor Edmund G Brown Jr. presented in November 1976. “If you want to save something you have to celebrate it,” former and current Governor Jerry Brown said at the time. Speakers included Roger Payne and John Lilly; poet Gary Snyder; and singer Joni Mitchell and the Paul Winter Consort. Thirty-seven environmental and conservation groups participated. A picture of Sandy being used as a children’s slide appeared in a newspaper article about the celebration.

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Science Saturday Jan. 27 explores ‘Amazing Migrations’

Join us January 27 for Science Saturday, “Amazing Migrations,” as we peer into the fantastic world of wildlife migration.

We will also be celebrating Sandy the Whale’s birthday, and are excited to host Larry Foster - the artist who made Sandy - for a talk at 11 am - Q & A about the beloved whale on the Museum’s front porch. Kids and adults alike can learn the stories of our local migrators while completing a craft, activities, and games throughout the museum. As always, admission to Science Saturday is free, and the event runs from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm.

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delphia, Pennsylvania; the New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts; and the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. Between engagements, she spent time at beautiful Lake Elizabeth in Fremont, the San Francisco Zoo, and in Alameda where she could be seen with ‘her sister’ Pheena.

Then, like now, Sandy brought smiles to children of all ages.

This year (written 2017) the National Marine Sanctuary is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a speaker series. We can truly celebrate the whale and how far we have come with knowledge, understanding and their protection since Sandy’s creation forty years ago.

Next time you look at Sandy and peer into those dreamy eyes, we hope you see her as an activist and an ambassador for education and conservation efforts. She certainly serves her role as California’s State Marine Mammal with honor.

Look for Part 3 of Sandy’s Story …

Over time, Sandy exhibited at the Santa Barbara Museum of Art; The Franklin Institute, Phila-

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