In This Issue
Kiosk PG Museum of Natural History Monarch Butterfly Count at the Butterfly Sanctuary as of 12/30/15 is 8,200 •
Thursdays Beg. Feb. 18 Learn to Play Bridge 8 beginner lessons free 4:30-6:30 at Bridge Center at Ft. Ord. Contact Doug Halleen 831-917-2502 or Doug@DougHalleen.com •
Poke - Page 8
Showin’ the Love - Page 13
Pacific Grove’s
Sat. Feb. 20
Heritage Society “Ed ricetts & Between Pacific Tides” with Don Kohrs at Chautauua Hall 2 PM $5 donation •
Sat. Feb. 20
St. Mary’s Book Sale 9 AM - 2 PM 12th & Central 7000+ Books •
Tues. Feb. 23
Getting Closer - Page 17
Feb. 19-25, 2016
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Vol. VIII, Issue 19
This is a Drill. This is Only a Drill.
State of the City Address Mayor Kampe at the Community Center 515 Junipero Ave. 6-7 PM •
Wed. Feb. 24
Dine Out With Friends of the Library Michael’s Grill and Taqueria 1126 Forest Avenue 11M - 8 PM 647-8654 •
Sat. Feb. 27
Volunteer to weed the Magic Carpet 11:00 a.m. Weather-dependent. Questions? Contact Carmelita Garcia 251-8118
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Thurs. March 3
Honor City Employee of the Year Laurel O’Halloran at Passionfish 701 Lighthouse 5-6 PM Complimentary •
Fri. March 4
Art Opening Pacific Grove Art Center 568 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove 7-9 p.m. No charge Contact 831-375-2208 or visit www.pgartcenter.org
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“13 on the Row” MP Art Foundation Gallery Anniversary Reception 1-5 PM 425 Cannery Row 831-648-3308
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Inside Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts............... 11 Cartoon............................................. 2 Cop Log.............................................. 5 Financial.......................................... 15 Homeless in Paradise........................ 14 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 14 Legal Notices.................................... 19 Opinion............................................ 16 Otter Views....................................... 11 Poetry................................................. 6 Rain Gauge........................................ 2 Real Estate.................................. 10, 20 Restaurant Reviews............................. 8 Service Directory.............................. 19 Sports......................................... 12, 13
A regional training exercise at the Holman building on Lighthouse Avenue in Pacific Grove was held Feb. 16, 18 and 19. The former department store, which was built in 1918, is in the process of being repurposed and renovated into 25 luxury condominium units on the upper floors and commercial space on the ground floor. Training took place in the vacated portion of the building. Training included working with hose lines, accessing upper floors using ladders to perform rescue and scenarios involving lost firefighters. The training will provide agencies an opportunity to refine working together in a simulated large scale emergency.
Madame Kira Ivanovsky, Noted Teacher of the Dance, Dies at 104
A refugee from the Russian Revolution who became a dancer on international stages, Madame Kira Ivanovsky has touched the lives of hundreds of aspiring dancers and those around them. Landing finally in the Monterey Peninsula after travels across the globe, she opened first the Ivanosky School of Ballet, and then in 1974 opened Ballet Fantasque in Pacific Grove. Hundreds upon hundreds of students have climbed the foot-worn wooden stairs at the Pacific Grove Art Center and practiced their pliés and learned character dance under her inspired tutelage. She died February 2, 2016 at the age of 104. When Kira was 3, she was sent to the welcoming arms of a Georgian Countess grandmother, to escape the turmoil of war and the Russian Revolution. Her grandmother died, and an aunt took Kira in until Kira was 9. Because her father was a captain in the Imperial Russian Navy, the family fled Russia when Kira was 11 years old. Her father commandeered a vessel, loaded it full of refugees, and they all sailed for Istanbul. They lost everything they had in a storm, but made it to land. She lived there for a little more than a year, and the family moved to France, settling in Paris. Learning and acquiring new coping skills in language, family, friendships and customs were among the challenges that young Kira met and conquered. Luck always plays its part in destiny, and for Kira Ivanosky it took shape in the form of ballet.
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Rising from Refugee to Respected Teacher, She Inspired Hundreds from her Dance School in Pacific Grove
At the age of 100, Madame Kira Ivanovky taught and coached at Peninsula Balley Center, home of Ballet Fantasque. Her daughter, Milou Ivanovsky, taught and directed production with her. “I will continue to do whatever I can to continue my mother’s work,” she said, The school and the troupe will live on. Photo by Katie Shain in 2011.
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Joan Skillman
PMADAME From Page 1
Skillshots
She began her formal training with another Russian émigré, Maria Nevelska, once of the Bolshoi Ballet. She studied with Ludmilla Egorova, formerly of the Marynski Ballet. When Kira was 14, she dared to try the world of film and sent a photo to a famed movie director. Though she was given small parts in several films, Kira found the world of movies “tedious” and “boring” as she told us in a 2011 interview published in Cedar street Times when she celebrated her 100th birthday. Kira returned to ballet and at 17 was accepted into the world-renowned Col. E Basil’s Ballet Russes de Monte Carlo. Along with other troupes she joined, she toured Europe with Ballet Russes and eventually met dancer Boris Lisanevich. They were married and toured as a duo, performing in many near- and far-East cities, settling eventually in Calcutta, India on the eve of World War II, where they opened a social club and had Kira’s first child, Zenia. After the War ended, they went to New York, where Kira reconnected with the ballet world. The marriage foundered and Boris returned to India while Kira remained in the United States. She opened a ballet school in New London, CT and eventually met and married Donat Ivanovsky, an artist and linguist. With him, she moved to San Francisco, where her second daughter, Milou, was born; and eventually in 1957 to the Monterey Peninsula where Donat gained a position with the Defense Language Institute. In 1960 Kira opened the Ivanovsky School of Ballet. Donat assisted her, building elaborate and unique sets for her student performances. Besides ballet, Kira taught her students ethnic and interpretive dance as well as French- and Russian-style ballet. From its founding in 1974, the Peninsula Ballet Center was a well-respected school for dancers, and eventually was established as a non-profit entity. Ballet Fantasque makes its home there, and is the perfoming arm. A celebration of lthe life of Kira Ivanovsky will be held soon and the date and time will be printed in Cedar Street Times and other media.
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge
Photos from the family collection.
Data reported at Canterbury Woods
Week ending 02-18-16.......................... .91"* Total for the season............................. 12.05" To date last year.................................. 18.89" The historic average to this date is ..... 12.34" Wettest year.................................................. 47.15" During rain year 07-01-97 through 06-30-98 Driest year.................................................... 4.013" During rain year 07-01-12 through 06-30-13 * The entire 91" fell during the night in the windy, wet thunderstorm with hail which we experienced
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Jewish Film Festival Set for March 5-20
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SIXTH ANNUAL
Pacific Grove Is Now a Venue
6th Annual Carmel Jewish Film Festival, March 5-20, presents honored movies, speakers, panel discussions. Famed musician Flory Jagoda will perform a concert with the film “Flory’s Flame.” The sixth annual Carmel Jewish Film Festival (CJFF), featuring eight award-winning movies from five countries, as well as speakers and panel discussions, will be held March 5-20. Programs will be presented at Congregation Beth Israel, on Carmel Valley Road near the mouth of Carmel Valley, the Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel, the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey, and Lighthouse Cinemas in Pacific Grove. Tickets may be purchased through the CJFF website, www.carmeljff.org, or by calling 800-838-3006. Through the power and artistry of cinema, the Carmel Jewish Film Festival seeks to engage the greater Jewish community in meaningful dialogue on important issues of our day. While informed by a uniquely Jewish sensibility, our films communicate themes and messages with universal appeal to a wide audience drawn from the Monterey Peninsula and beyond. Our festival’s accompanying programs further engage mind and heart through discussion and social interaction. We hope that our festival will help bridge cultural and religious differences and contribute to solidarity and peace. Films are from the United Kingdom, United States, Hungary, Israel, and Germany. Among the highlights of the festival: On Sunday night, March 6, “The Green Prince” will be shown at 5 p.m at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey. The son of a Hamas leader becomes a spy for Israel in this documentary. A panel discussion on understanding terrorism will be led by MIIS professors following the film. On Saturday March 12, at 7:30 p.m, there will be a rare appearance and concert by world-renowned 92 year-old musician Flory Jagoda at the Golden Bough Playhouse in Carmel. Flory is the subject of the film,
“Flory’s Flame,” which documents Flory’s life-long mission to preserve her centuries-old Judeo-Spanish musical heritage. In 2002, she was designated a National Heritage Fellow, and on her 90th birthday, Flory performed at the Library of Congress. Flory will be accompanied by musicians Betty Murphy (Flory’s daughter), Howard Bass, and Susan Gaeta. The concert is included in the film admission ticket. On Thursday, March 17, the documentary, “Theodore Bikel: In the Shoes of Sholom Aleichem,” will play at Congregation Beth Israel at 7:00 p.m. The film combines Bikel’s charismatic storytelling and masterful performances with a broader exploration of Aleichem’s remarkable life and work. Bikel, one of the most versatile and respected actors of his generation, passed in July 2015. He starred in film, stage and TV and was a master of more than 20 languages. He is best remembered for his role as Tevye the Milk Man, from “Fiddler on the Roof.” His widow, Aimee Ginsburg-Bikel, will participate in a Q & A following the film. Two local men who grew up in Baghdad and fled in the 1950’s will participate in a panel discussion along with UC Berkeley Professor Jaleh Pirnazar following “The Dove Flyer.” This event is at the Golden Bough Playhouse at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 19. The film, set in Baghdad during the late 40’s and 50’s, reflects the turmoil of the Jewish community and is a tribute to its rich culture, food, customs, and traditions. Closing Night, March 20, will feature a Deli Dinner followed by the film “Deli Man.” The dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and advance tickets are required. This documentary at 7:30 p.m. is a mouthwatering salute to 160 years of the great Jewish deli experience. Local chef and deli man, Terry Teplitzsky, will offer his thoughts and answer questions following the film. Additional information about all films and events, including ticket prices, can be found on the Carmel Jewish Film Festival website: www.carmeljff.org
March 5-20, 2016 TICKETS
TO FILMS & RECEPTIONS
www.carmeljff.org or call 1-800-838-3006 Saturday, March 5, 7:30 pm Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel
DOUGH
Sunday, March 6, 5 pm MIIS, Irvine Auditorium, Monterey
THE GREEN PRINCE PANEL: MIIS Professors
Tuesday, March 8, 7 pm Lighthouse Cinemas, Pacific Grove
Chamber will honor City Employee of the Year, Laurel O’Halloran The Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce congratulates associate city planner Laurel O’Halloran on her designation as city Employee of the Year for 2015. Laurel will be honored with a free reception at Passionfish, 701 Lighthouse Avenue, on Thursday, March 3 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Laurel has worked with the city for eight years, joining the city in 2008 as a part time Housing Program Assistant. Since coming on board with the city, Laurel has risen through the ranks in the Planning Department, holding the position of assistant planner before her promotion last fall to Associate Planner. She has been praised for maintaining and promoting a friendly, customer service oriented approach to assisting the public with the complexities of the city’s planning and zoning code. Laurel is also well versed in the California Environmental Quality Act exemption process which applies to the majority of City architectural planning projects. Laurel has shepherded over 25 Architectural and Administrative Architectural permits through the City’s Planning Department. Laurel holds a degree in Political Science and a concentration in Public Administration from California Polytechnic San Luis Obispo. She and her family came to Pacific Grove from Santa Barbara, seeking cooler weather and a good place to raise their children, all of whom have attended Pacific Grove schools. Her husband, Tim, is a city engineer and public services manager with the city of Seaside. The bulk of her duties include interpreting the zoning code, preparing notices for parcels, reviewing structure and landscape designs and attending public hearings related to the city planning commission. Laurel says she enjoys her job because of its impact on the City. “I feel like I’m improving the City one house at a time. We have a highly detailed code and a unique housing stock here and our code allows us to keep it up.” One of Laurel’s long range Planning projects for the City of Pacific Grove is to adopt a Master Bicycle Plan to expand bicycle access on streets across the city in the form of green lanes and other projects to make the city’s roads more bike-friendly. When she’s not hard at work at City Hall or out and about the job, Laurel enjoys skiing and mountain biking, the latter primarily in Santa Cruz, Toro Park and Lake Tahoe.
THE LAST MENTSCH
Saturday, March 12, 7:30 pm Golden Bough Playhouse, Carmel
FLORY’S FLAME
CONCERT: Flory Jagoda Quartet
Sunday, March 13, 5 pm Lighthouse Cinemas, Pacific Grove
A BORROWED IDENTITY
Thursday, March 17, 7 pm Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel Associate Planner, Laurel O’Halloran Community and Economic Development Director with the City of Pacific Grove, Mark Brodeur, said Laurel’s natural propensity to be friendly makes her stand out in a field often populated with less approachable officials. “Laurel brings what I would call a very strong customer-friendly attitude to everyone she meets here, she’s very courteous, good listener, she explains difficult zoning regulations in the way an average homeowner would understand,” Brodeur said. “She has been able to absorb the principles of planning and zoning in a way that can only be considered on par with anybody in this field.” Laurel has such reputation at the planning department that interested parties have been known to contact the department and ask to specifically speak to Laurel. It is Laurel’s qualities as a highly personable and talented planner combined with her reputation as a sought-after official that makes Laurel most deserving of the title of employee of the year. She has brought a friendliness and approachability, along with love for Pacific Grove’s unique infrastructure, to the important task of ensuring our City’s properties and neighborhoods are developed and maintained for years to come.
THEODORE BIKEL: IN THE SHOES OF SHOLOM ALEICHEM Q & A: Aimee Ginsburg Bikel
Saturday, March 19, 7:30 pm Golden Bough Playhouse, Carmel
THE DOVE FLYER
PANEL: Jaleh Pirnazar, David Sabih, Sadok Masliyah
Sunday, March 20, 7:30 pm Congregation Beth Israel, Carmel
DELI MAN
Q & A: Terry Teplitzky, deli owner
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Heritage Society Seeks Nominations The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove invites you to enter one or more nominations for the 2016 Heritage House Awards. The society has been recognizing exemplary restoration of our older homes and buildings since 1978, honoring the efforts of property owners to preserve and enhance Pacific Grove's built heritage. Nominations should be for work completed in the last five years, and it's perfectly acceptable to nominate yourown projects for consideration. Nominated properties must be located in the City of Pacific Grove. So have a look around your neighborhood and a drive around town, and nominate projects you think deserve consideration. The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Nominations can be made to honor work in four categories: - Preservation - Remodel/Addition - Commercial - New Construction Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Heritage Society website, PacificGroveHeritage.org. Mail completed forms to: Heritage Society of Pacific Grove, P.O. Box 1007, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Or drop them off at Ketcham's Barn (605 Laurel Ave., P.G.). Or email them to: info@pacificgroveheritage.org The public is invited to attend the Awards Ceremony, Sunday, May 22 at 2:00 PM. at Chautauqua Hall, (corner of 16th and Central).
‘Barn Today Gone Tomorrow’ Celebrates and Renovates at County Fairgrounds
The Monterey County Fair has announced a major capital improvement project for the livestock are and the north end of the fairgrounds. The multi-phase project will update the barn area and expand rentable opportunities diring the interim. The Fair’s non-profit arm, Monterey ounty Fair Heritage Foundation, is leading the project and developing funding opportunities. As a kick-off, and before they dismantle the existing structures, the foundation invites the community to reminisce, share fellowship, and celebrate. “The Monterey County Fair is 80 years young this year and we are thrilled to be celebrating this milestone with the community,” said Kelly Violini, Fair CEO, adding that there are generations of exhibitors who have raised, shown, and
sold livestock in he facilities. On the concept of the reverse of barn raising parties, the Fair is commemorating this milestone by callin if “Barn Today, Gone Tomorrow.” The event will be held Sat., March 12 in the Swine Barn, rain or shine. Festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by a barbecue dinner and dancing. Tickets for the evening are $40 for adults. Children 12 and under are $15. Discounts are available for Foundation members. Tickets may be purchased online at https://montereyevents.webcommex. com/BarnTodayGoneTomorrow or via phone at 831-372-5863. The Fair is scheduled for Wed., aug. 31-Mon., Sept. 5, 2016.
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Community Hospital hosts free heart health events It is the leading cause of death and to blame for 1 in every 4 deaths. It is responsible for more than 735,000 heart attacks and 610,000 deaths each year in the United States alone. The culprit? Heart disease. To help prevent heart disease and raise awareness of its effects, Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and its Tyler Heart Institute (THI) are hosting a series of free events in February for American Heart Month.
Throughout February
Babies born in our Family Birth Center will be given handmade red knit hats to raise awareness of congenital heart defects, the most common birth defect in the United States. Community Hospital is partnering with the American Heart Association in this “Little Hats, Big Hearts” campaign, and many of the hats will be knitted by members of the hospital’s Auxiliary. Our Family Birth Center routinely screens every newborn for heart defects. February 25 Women’s Heart Health Evening Join us from 5:30-8 p.m. for an evening focused on women’s heart health, with a panel presentation and Q&A with area cardiologists, information booths, workout options, heart-healthy snacks and an olive oil tasting. Registration is required. Space is limited. Visit www. chomp.org/classes for more information. Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, 23625 Holman Hwy, Monterey. February 26 American Heart Association’s Go Red Luncheon
Sexual Assault Counselor Training Now Offered Every 107 seconds someone in the United States is sexually assaulted. Last year, Monterey County Rape Crisis Center (MCRCC) helped more than 400 survivors of sexual assault. Today, we need your help. MCRCC will begin its 44-hour Sexual Assault Counselor training for new volunteers on Saturday March 5. Volunteers must be 18 and older and able to pass a background check. Bilingual Spanish/ English volunteers are in high demand and strongly encouraged to apply. The training runs from March 5 through March 31. Volunteers will be trained to answer our 24-hour rape crisis hotline, accompany survivors of sexual assault to forensic exams and learn about community resources in order to help those in crisis. Please help us continue to support survivors through-
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Community Hospital and THI are sponsoring the AHA Go Red Luncheon at the Inn at Spanish Bay. Enjoy free heart screenings. Registration is required. Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Program THI provides AED devices at discounted prices, program oversight, maintenance, and compliance support when organizations enroll in its AED Program. Nonprofit organizations and schools can apply for partial or complete grants. More than 300 AEDs are in place throughout Monterey County. Free heart health risk assessment and Apple® watch contest You and someone you love can take THI’s online health risk assessment during the month of February and be entered to win a set of Apple sport watches. Learn your risk factors and the next steps to prevent heart disease. Community Hospital’s heart programs are the recipients of the Joint Commission Top Performer award in heart attack and heart failure, the American Heart Association’s Get with Guidelines Gold Plus Achievement Award, and the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care Chest Pain Center accreditation. Community Hospital is also a sponsor of the American Heart Association’s Central Coast Heart Walk in October. For more information on heart disease as well as a full list and links to our February heart health programs, registration, and the online risk assessment and contest, visit www.chomp.org/hearthealth.
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out Monterey County by becoming a volunteer today. You can find the application online at mtryrapecrisis.org. Applications are accepted until February 26. For more information, on the Monterey Peninsula, call Amber Wasson at (831) 373-3955 and in Salinas/South County contact Martamaria Rosado at (831) 771-0411. Monterey County Rape Crisis Center Fall Advocate Training Saturdays March 5, 12 and 19 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays March 8-31from 6-9 p.m. Sessions held at Monterey County Office of Education in Salinas, MCRCC’s Monterey Office and the Marina Library.
Lowered Limits on Three Routes
Pacific Grove City Council voted unanimously to lower the speed limit on three routes in the city to 25 miles per hour. At the recommendation of Bill Silva, Pacific Grove’s Traffic Engineer, and after an “Engineering and Traffic Survey,” speed limits were lowered on Central Ave. from the east city limit to 4th Street; Sinex Ave. from Congress Ave to 17 Mile Drive; and Lighthouse Ave. from Asilomar Ave, to 17 Mile Drive. Recommendations have been reviewed and approved by the Traffic Safety Commission. Adoption will allow the Pacific Grove Police Department to use radar for enforcement on these street.
Learn to Play Bridge!
Eight beginner Easybridge! lessons free. Lessons are held on Thursdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m. starting February 18 at Bridge Center of Monterey at Ford Ord Contact Doug Halleen at 917-2502 or Doug@DougHalleen.com to register or for more info.
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Marge Ann Jameson Cop Log Two Weeks: 1/31/16-2/14/16 Rogue Bicyclist Bicycle rider ran a red light and failed to yield to officer. Rider ditched the bike on the Rec Trail in Monterey and scarpered afoot. Unable to locate. Bicycle recovered. Lost and Found An ID was turned in that had been found on the Rec Trail. Later, the owner contacted Monterey PD who advised her that PGPD had it. She claimed it. A woman reported having lost a piece of jewelry but didn't know where. Wallet found on Ocean View, turned in to PD and returned to owner. A camera was found on a bench at the beach and turned in to PGPD. Owner called to see if anyone had turned it in, ID'd it, and claimed it. An ID and some cash were found on 17 Mile Drive and turned in to PGPD. Owner contacted, stuff returned. Hits and Runs On Mermaid, someone struck the rear passenger side of a vehicle. No witnesses, no injuries. On 15th St., someone witnessed a hit and run. The victim said she didn't want to prosecute as long as the damage was taken care of. The case of the found bumper: Was it the skunk or was he drunk? A bumper with license plate was found on Austin. Registered owner said he had sold the vehicle and knew nothing about the errant bumper. The vehicle was in the driveway but registered owner said he didn't know how it got there. A friend on scene said they had hit a skunk while driving in Big Sur and she hadn't noticed the bumper fall off. Registered owner had been drinking and was uncooperative. Another friend said registered owner had had bad experiences with police and was having personal issues. There was no input from the skunk. City Unit #1 vs. parked car At about Junipero and Forest City Unit #1 struck a legally parked car. Left side rear view mirror broken, but no damage to Unit #1. False alarms 1/30/16 at business on Lighthouse. Building was secure. Officer left a card. 1/31/16 at business on Lighthouse. Accidental trip by owner. 2/1/16 at residence (garage) on Grove Acre. Unable to reach responsible party but when officer drove by a half hour later, there were lights on but nobody home. 2/2/16 at a business on Lighthouse. 2/8/16 silent alarm at a business on Lighthouse. 2/9/16 on Sunset Drive. 2/10/16 at a business on Lighthouse. 2/11/16 at a business on Lighthouse. East door left unlocked, building cleared. 2/12/16 at a business on Lighthouse. Rollup door not ecured. Second call at 0244 hours. Second floor exterior door was unlocked 9-1-1 hangup Mental issues. Subject taken to the hospital. Drunk in business A man was reported to be drunk and in possession of alcohol and hanging out at a business, mainly because he was passed out. He was uncooperative and was eventually handcuffed and taken to the hospital by ambulance. Shoplifting on Forest Shoplifting witnessed at a business on forest. Employee gave a vehicle and suspect description and police found and detained the suspect. They got the loot back and returned it to the business. Battery, potentially involving a bat Two men on Carmel were arguing over money. One man got a bat out of the garage. Neither party wanted to seek criminal prosecution. Recidivist partygoer Complaints of a loud party from a neighbor on Gibson. The party dude agreed to turn the music down, but he didn't. Police responded to a second complaint. The party dude decided to go to bed. Thefts An LED lightbar was stolen from a vehicle on Gibson. A pair of shoes left on the front porch was stolen on Cedar St. A wallet left in an unlocked vehicle was stolen on Ocean View. Three cell phones were stolen from backpacks at a basketball game. A vehicle was stolen on Sunset. An off-road motorcycle was stolen from a carport on Monarch Lane. Past tense theft of bicycle on Ransford. Accident at Lighthouse and Forest Vehicle 1 northbound on Forest and stopped at yield sign. Vehicle 2 westbound on Lighthouse and had no traffic signs or controls. Vehicle 1 failed to yield to Vehicle 2, who had the right of way. Vehicle 2 was drivable but Vehicle 1 was not and was towed away. Dogs at large On Sinex. Animal Control Officer picked it up and contacted the owner. Warning issued for dog at large and unlicensed dog. On Laurel, a woman was walking her dogs on their leashes when an off-leash dog came at them from a park. She picked up her dogs and let the owner of the off-leash dog gain control of his dog by holding it by the collar. When they got past the rogue dog, she heard barking and saw the dog coming out, chasing something. The dog's owner called it back and it obeyed. He says the dog slipped its collar. The reporting party wanted the owner cited as a repeat offender. Dogs at large in a field on David were captured by the Animal Control Officcer and taken to doggie jail. Owner bailed them out and was cited for dogs at large. Scam An elderly woman was threatened with jail by a scammer and was scammed out of $1,200.
Threats Reporting party said an employee was fired and blamed him for it. He later received two phone calls telling him he would be sorry, and he felt threatened. Missing people A woman was reported missing by her friends but turned up at CHOMP. A juvenile skipped school and the mother was driving around looking for him. This is a movie, this is only a movie A woman contacted police to advise she would be live streaming a mock home invasion in order to show the dangers of using a “precise location” featured of digital live streaming app called “Periscope.” She anted to forewarn the police in case anyone called to report the home invasion. Drunk and camping out An intoxicated male called for help due to having been drinking for five days. It was determined that he had been living at a business on Lighthouse, as there was a mattress and food debris there. But there was no bathroom. Icky. Subject transported. A day later, it happened again. Business owner will have the locks changed. Landlord/Tenant dispute Landlord removed the door and windows to a rental on Presidio in an attempt to make it inhospitable and get the tenant to move. He was advised that was not proper procedure and he put the door and windows back. Egging in the night A person on Gibson reported their car had been egged during the night. Insecure scaffolding A man on Pico had climbed up on some wooden planking to wash the windows of his residence. Either he fell or the planking broke or both. Anyway, when his girlfriend didn't hear from him for a while, she went out to find him and there he wa, unconscious on the ground. He was transported to CHOMP. FORE! A golfer got bonked on the bean by a ball hit from 150-160 yards away. Seems to have been an accident. Transported to CHOMP. I saw it on Facebook Driver said other parties followed him home and then said they knew who he was and did not appreciate him running over geese. They'd seen it on Facebook. He didn't know what they were talking about and followed them to get their license plate number. They were both advised not to follow people. Don’t stiff the cabbie Two people refused to pay the cab fare because they said the cabbie was taking the long way. He said they changed their mind about where they wanted to go. One of them was willing to pay.
Inmate Student Graduation Monterey County Sheriff’s Office
The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Operations Bureau is proud to recognize eight inmates for their recent achievements. Two of the eight inmates passed the High School Equivalency Test (HiSET) while the other six will receive individual certificates for completing related courses such as Mathematics, Social Studies and Science. When asked about the education program, one inmate student said, “These types of programs give us a sense of accomplishment and hope for a better future.” The inmate student’s graduation ceremony took place at the Monterey County Jail on February 18. Congratulations to these inmate students. We wish them great success in their personal development.
CHP offers a free Start Smart class for teens and their parents The California Highway Patrol is asking parents and teens to take some time to attend a free driving safety class aimed at young motorists on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 at the Monterey Area CHP office at 6:00 PM in Salinas. The two-hour “Smart Start” class is designed for new and future drivers, ages 15 through 19, and their parents. The class is taught by CHP officers who discuss factors that contribute to crashes and how they can be avoided. Some automobile insurance companies may offer a discount for teens who have attended a Start Smart class. Driving deaths are the number one killer of teens; According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the leading cause of death for Americans 15-20 years old is motor vehicle collisions. The California Statewide Integrated Traf-
fic Records System reported teen drivers (ages 15-19) are found at fault in 74 percent of all fatal collisions that they are involved in, although they only represent 3.7 percent of the state’s licensed drivers. Commissioner Joe Farrow of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) notes, “Crash data demonstrate that more action is needed, we are proud to play a role in this educational program to reduce collisions, save teens from injury or death, and keep a parent or family member from receiving heartbreaking news”. For additional information about CHP programs, visit our website at www.chp. ca.gov. or call the Monterey Area CHP office at (831)796-2100 Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Programs at the Library For more information call 648-5760.
Center for Spiritual Awakening 522 Central Ave. • 831-372-1942 Central Presbyterian Church of Pacific Grove 325 Central Ave. • 831-375-7207 Chabad of Monterey 2707 David Ave. • 831-643-2770 Christian Church Disciples of Christ of Pacific Grove 442 Central Ave. • 831-372-0363 Church of Christ 176 Central Ave. • 831-375-3741 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 Rev. Richard Bowman
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. • 831-917-3969 www.khenpokarten.org carmelkhenpo@gmail.com 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 th St. • 831-373-4441 Seventh-Day Adventist Church of the Monterey Peninsula 375 Lighthouse Ave. • 831-372-7818 Shoreline Community Church Sunday Service 10 a.m. Robert Down Elementary, 485 Pine Ave. • 831-655-0100 www.shorelinechurch.org 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
Tuesday, Feb. 23 and March 1 •11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5. • Wednesday, Feb. 24 • 3:45 pm Wacky Wednesday After-School program presents Dr. Seuss on the Loose: stories, science and crafts for all ages. • Wednesday, March 2 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday” after-school program presents Nothing to Wear: stories, science and crafts for all ages. • Thursday, Feb. 25 and March 3 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: rhymes, songs and stories for babies, birth to 24 months. • Thursday, Feb. 25 and March 3 • 3:45 pm Tales to Tails: children can read out loud to certified therapy dogs in the children’s area of the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue.
Rudolph Tenenbaum
Poetry Good News The feeling in my chest You labeled as “depressed.”
Depressed, deprist, deprost. Disoriented, lost.
I truly hate the word. I'd gladly drop a third.
I hate the word “depressed.” I would prefer deep rest.
I'd split the word in half, And splitting it I'd laugh.
I would prefer a boost. Deprest, deprust, deproost.
I wouldn't let it stay Immobile and stale.
I'll have a little ruse. I'll call my pain “the blues.”
The hateful beast I'd trim. I'd twist its every limb.
And once it is renamed, I'll feel remade!
Depressed, deprost, deprust. It feels like rust, like dust.
Good news! The blues!
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S.T.AR. Foundation opens grant application window for arts The S.T.A.R. Foundation of Monterey County is accepting applications from high school seniors who are residents of Monterey County, planning to attend college in the fall, and who participate in the performing arts. Recipients must attend college to receive scholarship. The scholarship is renewable for four years of undergraduate enrollment upon proof of participation in a performing arts class or related event or project. Please go to www. starfoundationmc.org to find the requirements and download the application. Due date is April 30, 2016. S.T.A.R. recently awarded up to $57,800.00 in grants to the following groups: • California State University Monterey Bay: up to $5000.00 for scholarships for Summer Arts • Dance Kids: $2000.00 for the purchase of a portable dance floor and sound system • HARA Motion Pictures: up to $8700.00 in tuition assistance for the Youth Mentorship program • Hartnell drama program: $1000.00 to assist with some expenses to attend the Kennedy center American College Theater Festival • Monterey County Dance Foundation: up to $4000.00 to subsidize tickets for
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youth, and $1000.00 toward purchase of lighting equipment • Monterey Peninsula Community Theater Company Charitable Trust: $2600.00 for the Mobile Improv Troupe, and $4500.00 in tuition assistance for participation in the upcoming production of “Evita” • Orchestra in the Schools: up to $10,000.00 in scholarship assistance • Palma High School Band: $750.00 to assist in purchase and repair of instruments • Stage Hands, South County: $5000.00 for youth ticket reimbursement and expenses for the youth production of “The Music Man” • Stage Kids, Big Sur Learning: up to $5000.00 in financial aid for students in need • Trinity Christian High School: up to $1800.00 for youth ticket reimbursement • YOSAL: $7500.00 for purchase of needed instruments The next Grant application deadline is May 10, 2016 Please go to www.starfoundationmc.org for more information. For more information go to starfoundationmc.org OR contact susanne@ starfoundationmc.org Reg Huston, Founder and Executive Director, P.O. Box 2538 Salinas, CA 93902
‘Buck for Books’ Drive on at Library This week, Friends of the Pacific Grove Library will place white bags decorated with red hearts throughout schools and in more than 30 local businesses. The bags read: “Love Your Library Give a Buck for Books.” Next to the bag will be a pile of paper hearts. Donors write their name on a heart and place it into the bag with their donation. Hearts will be collected throughout the month and displayed in the Library. The goal is for each person living in Pacific Grove to donate $1.00, thereby raising $15,000.00 to buy new books and materials, and to plaster the Library with hearts.
Motorcycle Museum selling Suzuki Enduro
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State of the City Address
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.. Mayor Bill Kampe will present his annual State of the City Address for Pacific Grove. All are asked to attend at Community Center, 515 Junipero Ave. in Pacific Grove. All members of the public are welcome. Mayor Kampe will present the general state of our City, our top priorities including progress and challenges, and some current topics of interest. Questions will be fielded at the end of the presentation. Please attend, bring questions, and mention this meeting to others who may have an interest.
Seniors Noah Thanos, Arielle Isack, Rachel Biggio, and Wesley Hardin (left to right) accept the second place award at the Monterey County Mock Trial Championships held on Saturday, February 6 at the Monterey County Courthouse. The event is put on by the Lyceum of Monterey County. The Pacific Grove team was poised to make a run at the state championship, but lost that opportunity when a strong team from Carmel edged them out by two points 2 points in a championship round where over 500 points were awarded. Senior Rachel Biggio and sophomore Sarah Bitter earned special recognition for their performances in the competition. Junior Lexi Roher took second place in the Mock Trial Journalism Competition and will be traveling to Sacramento in March to compete at the state championships. Members of the PGHS Mock Trial Team include: Arielle Isack, Camden Smithtro, Camryn Wood, Garima, Garung, Brooke Fairgarden, Hugh Hudson, Isabel Cushman, Juliana Heritage, Kismet Isik, Lexi Rohrer, Max Afifi, Michael McMurtry, Nicole Weber, Noah Thanos, Rachel Biggio, Reem Benny, Sarah Bitter, Taylor Biondi, Thuy Burshtein, Wesley Hardin, and Yasha Salman. For more information about mock trial go to www.lyceum.org. Individual photos of award winners can be found on our website at www.cedarstreettimes.com
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Fish, Rice, Poke Paradise: It’s Poke Lab Ivan Garcia
Starving Student Restaurant Review
Ahi tuna, octopus, and crab over brown rice. Miso soup and green tea on the side.
Menu on the wall at Poke Lab Local food lovers looking to take their taste buds on a tour of world flavors rarely need to leave the county to satisfy their hunger. Alvarado street in downtown Monterey, even before the roaring fire that spurred its rebirth, has provided a plethora of diverse food options from gyros to tacos to sub sandwiches. Alvarado’s newest eatery brings a food familiar to those from Hawaii, but uncommon up here on the mainland. Poke has arrived on our shores, and locals welcome the wave of flavors it brings. [“Poke” is pronounced something like “bouquet” and it means “little bits.” At least that’s what we were told. -Ed.] The Poke Lab specializes in one thing—poke, traditionally a raw fish salad using cuts from a day’s catch, but here at this small restaurant the customer can chose how they define what poke is. Walk in and find the menu painted in bold white letters on the black wall behind the preparation station. Pick from one of Poke Lab’s signature bowls such as the Citrus Salmon Bowl ($11) with buttery-soft salmon, avocado, and a citrus dressing, or take the choose-your-own adventure route and build your own bowl for $9.50 (add avocado for $1.50). Customization comes in a familiar format to those who frequent Subway or Chipotle. Start with your base: sushi rice that clumps together for easy chop-stick grabbing, brown rice, or a bed of greens— I’ve seen some customers go for a halfrice, half-greens option as well. Pick your three scoops of protein: salmon, ahi tuna,
Shrimp, spicy tuna, and salmon over sushi rice. spicy tuna, octopus, crab meat, shrimp, or shiitake mushrooms—all served raw except the shrimp. I enjoyed combining the choices of fish and seeing how the textures and tastes paired with each other. But those who want an all-octopus dish are free to do so, or if you’re on a mission to try all the fish you can you can add an additional scoop of protein for $1.50. Next, add crunchy cucumbers, onions, bean sprouts, or pretty, purple Daikon—a less bitter radish from South Asia. Sauce up your bowl with sesame or chili ponzu, spicy mayo, or sriracha hot sauce (or add them Like
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all). Lastly, time to top off your meal with pickled ginger, edamame, green onions, or masago fish eggs—which are neon orange and resemble shredded carrots. The poke production process takes about five minutes. At the register you can round off your meal with miso soup in a cup, perfect for sipping when strolling downtown on a chilly night, or a can of cold unsweetened green tea (both $2.50). But the bowl is the focus, whatever route you choose you end up with a meal that packs plenty of distinct flavors that blend perfectly. Fresh and flavorful are two words too often detached from fast-food, but Poke Lab prove quick service and quality ingredients shouldn’t be mutually exclusive. If you’re in a rush to bring home a dinner that will delight, or catching a show at a nearby venue, or have half an hour before History at MPC (as did I), Poke Lab is perfect for a grab-and-dash meal that won’t do a disservice to your health. Buzz of the Poke Lab, due to its status as newest restaurant on the block and the novelty of serving something not seen in the area, has contributed to its steady flow of customers. On a Friday night the line stretched onto the street. Don’t let the bustling business sway you away though, lines move fast. It’s an experience that can’t be found in any area restaurant (at least for now, before poke becomes the new sushi), and all for around $10. Next time you find yourself in downtown Monterey hungry and curious with a few moments to spare, head to Poke Lab. You’ll be pleased with the perfect poke personalized to your tastes. Poke Lab 475 Alvarado St, Monterey. 11:30 AM-8PM Mon-Sun. Closed on Wednesdays. (831) 200-3474, http://www.thepokelab. com/
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Sharing the Love (and Food) Students Come Together to Help the Hungry
This time of year on the Monterey Peninsula is all about links and love, with the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and Valentines reservations getting most our attention. At York School, the students are sharing the love by joining together to give from their hearts and help those vulnerable to hunger. For the second year in row, York is supporting two local charities dedicated to providing the necessities of life to families and individuals. During Friday’s advisory period, half of the York student body brought in food items and prepared bagged lunches for about 400 guests at Dorothy’s Place, a Salinas organization dedicated to providing food, shelter, and hospitality to those in need. The remaining students took large, bulk bags of rice and beans and re-bagged them into smaller, family-sized portions. The food bags will be distributed by Rice Plus, a charity dedicated to feeding local residents in need. To purchase the bulk rice and beans, students and faculty raised almost $500, enough money to get 550 pounds of beans and 450 pounds of rice with some leftover funds to donate.
In choosing to align with organizations that support hunger and homelessness, York felt it was important to help its students understand the realities of hunger and homelessness in our local community. Equally important to York is ensuring students recognize ways they can contribute. York, with its commitment to building a welcoming, compassionate, and active community, is excited to continue what is now an annual event for the school. Speaking to this new all-school tradition, student Jessie Lyons ’17 shared, “We get a lot done when we work together and it is the most satisfying feeling to see the lunches pile up from our combined effort.”
About York School
Founded in 1959, York School, located in Monterey, Calif., inspires and prepares a diverse community of creative, independent thinkers. Drawing students from public and independent middle schools in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties and around the world, the 225 students in grades 8-12, 42 percent of whom are on financial aid, benefit from an exceptional academic program and a welcoming community. Combining the classics with innovative teaching and learning, the York program builds expertise and ability, preparing students to creatively navigate the 21st century. Committed faculty and small class sizes allow for personal attention and keep courses engaging and inspiring. Beyond the classroom, students pursue a variety of extra-curricular activities including athletics, fine and performing arts, clubs, and service learning.
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A Call to Candidates
It is time to file for the June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election. Are you interested in running for a state or local office? The candidate filing period is open between February 16 and March 11. Candidates are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling (831) 796-1499 or toll-free (866) 887-9274. For more information about this election, including offices up for election, visit www.MontereyCountyElections.us.
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Join Return of the Natives to Rehabilitate Monterey Dunes Return of the Natives and California State Parks will be planting native species and restoring native dune habitat at Monterey State Beach this Saturday, Feb. 20 from 10;00 a.m. to 1:00 pm. We will be helping this site stabilize dunes and preserve native habitats. We will be joined by Upbeats for LIVE music. Volunteers are needed to help plant native plants and remove invasive species, such as ice plant. R.O.N. events are a great way to learn more about where you live, meet new people, get community service hours, and help protect our clean water supply and natural habitats. Volunteers will be removing invasive species (such as ice plant), planting native species, and performing restorative habitat maintenance. This is a great family activity that is free. Tools, water and great snacks provided for this special event.
Directions: Take exit 403 for Seaside from CA-1. Turn right at the end of the ramp, next to hotel. Look for R.O.N. Special Event signs. * Volunteer groups of 10 or more please RSVP. * If under the age of 18 please have your parent or guardian sign a waiver prior to the event, found at https://csumb.edu/ ron/service-event-calendar * Weather Policy: The event will be postponed only if it is raining hard on the day of the event. Event postponement will be posted on our website https:// csumb.edu/ron , our Facebook page, and a voicemail recording on the 5823686 line by 8:30am on the day of the event. For more information go to our website https://csumb.edu/ron, email lkrohmer@csumb.edu, or call (831)-5823686
Economic Impact of Regional Parks Outlined by Study
Get your slime on! Science Saturday: Worms, Slugs & Bugs is set for Saturday, February 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Science Saturday is free to everyone. Why are slugs slimy? How does a worm see without eyes? Is a pill bug really a bug? Discover the answer to these questions and more as we dig down into the dirt to learn more about these tiny critters and the large role they play in our ecosystem for Science Saturday: Worms, Slugs and Bugs. Make recycled crafts in honor of nature’s recyclers as we celebrate the slimy, soil-loving creatures.
According to a study conducted by the National Recreation and Park Association, regional parks and open space districts generated nearly $140 billion in economic activity and supported a million jobs nationwide in 2013. In California alone, parks and open space accounted for more than $17 million in economic activity and supported over 126,000 jobs. Here on the Monterey Peninsula, the economic impact of regional parks and open space is clear. The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District is proud to preserve and protect some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Our pristine beaches and world-famous views are clear drivers of local tourism, generat-
ing economic revenue for local business. “Tourism is the backbone of our local economy,” says Jody Hansen, President and CEO of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce. “It’s no surprise that the natural beauty of the Monterey Peninsula attracts visitors from around the world. When tourists come to visit our region, they eat at our restaurants, shop in our stores and stay in our hotels, bringing revenue to our communities and protecting thousands of local jobs.” To read the full study conducted by the National Recreation and Park Association, visit http://www.nrpa.org/parkeconreport/?utm_source=informz&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=eml_nrpa_generic.
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Mysterious Mushroom Man
Lecture: Mushroom Mysteries: A Guide to What We Don’t Know about Fungi will be held Sunday, February 21, from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove. Cost is $5, free for Museum memers Rain at last! And that means mushrooms are appearing in numbers not seen for the past several years. Enjoy an afternoon inside to learn about what you might find popping up outside. Explaining some of mysteries of mushrooms will be speaker Christian Schwarz. He is “Minister of Science” and taxonomic adviser for the Fungus Federation of Santa Cruz, and co-author of the upcoming field guide “Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast,” a comprehensive book about California mushrooms.
Central Coast Art Association's meeting, Monday, Feb. 22 will feature a demonstration by widely-known Monterey artist, Mary Ann Sadler. The Central Coast Art Association regularly meets 7–9 p.m., usually on the fourth Monday of the month at the Monterey Youth Center, 777 Pearl St (next to Dennis the Menace Park), Monterey. Attendance is free and open to the public. Mary Ann states state her artistic influence in one word, it would certainly be "California.” Through years of painting and drawing, much of it mixed-media, working with pastel, watercolor, oil, and acrylic, she has come to accept herself as a natural expressionist. “Though subject and context, and ultimately the humanity
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President’s Speaker Series looks at workforce development
Building the workforce of the 21st century will be the topic addressed by a panel of experts on March 2, when the President’s Speaker Series resumes at Cal State Monterey Bay. A thriving Monterey Bay region requires a skilled, educated workforce to power future high-tech, high-value, sustainable industries of the 21st century. How can we identify what skills academic and vocational institutions should teach their students to help us achieve these goals? What are the new educational and training models that leverage technology to connect students and workers with the jobs and companies of the future? Panelists include: • Rick Antle, CEO of Tanimura & Antle. He has followed in the Antle family tradition of leadership and innovation in the produce industry. He constantly challenges his team to provide new solutions, even if they go against conventional wisdom. • Dr. Chris Benner, professor of environmental studies at UC Santa Cruz. His research focuses on the relationships among technological change, regional development and structures of economic opportunity, focusing on regional labor markets and the transformation of work and employment patterns. • Tim Rainey, executive director of the California Workforce Development Board. Previously, he was director of the Workforce and Economic Development Program of the California Labor Federation. This year’s speaker series is made possible by a generous contribution from Bud and Rebecca Colligan. The discussion will start at 3:30 p.m. in the World Theater on Sixth Avenue near A Street. A question-and-answer session and a public reception will follow. Driving directions and a campus map are available at csumb.edu/maps. The community is invited to this free event. Reservations are requested and can be made by calling the World Theater box office at 582-4580, or going online at https:// csumb.edu/rsvp.
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Celestial Candies Tom Stevens
Otter Views It was one of those late hours when friends tire of arguing about the pressing issues of the day and turn their eyes and thoughts to the heavens. This wasn’t hard to do on that particular night, since the friends were already lying on their backs on the kicked-up turf of an outdoor volleyball court. Overhead, the sky was creamy with stars. No one spoke for a long time, except to mark the occasional passage of meteors. Finally, someone pointed out the Milky Way. “Milky Way?” another said. “I used to eat those.” With that the conversation turned to the subject of childhood movie outings and candy. As the constellations danced their eternal tango overhead, an entire galaxy of candies passed in memory’s review: Milky Ways and Mars bars, Sugar Babies and Baby Ruth, Lifesavers and Necco wafers, licorice whips and candy cigarettes with red “lit” tips. Jujy Fruits and Jujubes, juice sticks and jawbreakers; butterscotch, bubble gum, Butterfingers and butter rum; spearmint, Beemon’s and Black Jack gum; Good and Plenty, Junior Mints, bonbons and Pom-Poms, Tootsie Rolls, Tootsie Pops, Hershey bars, Look bars, Big Hunk bars . . . . Many of these sweets are still sold in multiplexes today, but others have passed on to that great candy counter in the sky, along with colored popcorn and kiddie matinees. It was at these Saturday afternoon children’s movies that some of the most memorable candies were to be found. And “found” is the word, because the jostling, tightpacked crowd at the lighted candy counter left little room for viewing the succulent display. Kids accompanied by adults could get visual reports from on high, but the adults often had a peculiar blind spot for the really good candies. Instead, they would hand down quasi-healthful things like pistachios and Raisinettes. The kids who really lived it up were the ones who got dropped off by their friends’ mothers, or who rode the bus to the theater with their neighborhood gang. They didn’t have to worry about adults for a whole afternoon. They were entering Candy Heaven. Then, as now, different people liked different things. Bullies liked juice sticks, because the wax tubes that remained after the juice was sucked out could be used as blowguns, with the wax chewed up bit by bit for ammo. Some girls liked Violets and could be located in those darkened theaters by the sweet, pungent scent that candy gave off. Lik-M-Ade junkies could be recognized by their purple or green or red index fingers, the stain growing more vivid with each plunge into the packet of colorful powder. Kids who liked little plastic toys could be seen clutching boxes of Cracker Jack, which had the dubious nutritional distinction of including peanuts. If you went to the movies in a Japanese neighborhood, you might find boxes of Tamoe-Ame. These contained, in addition to a tin “prize,” small cubes of gelatinous candy in rice paper wrappers that dissolved on the tongue. Other Japanese theater offerings included “sen-sen,” a paper wrapper filled with highly-spiced, multi-colored seed bits for ruminative chewing. Asian theaters also sold packets of “si moi.” These were mainly cherries and plums that had been dried down to wrinkled skins clinging to the pit. Also called “sour seeds,” these came in dozens of textures and flavors, with salt, sugar, ginger and anise dominant. Some seeds were wet and chewy, some dry and bitter, some already pre-cracked. Kids who liked to pace themselves chose candies that made up in number what they lacked in bulk: M&Ms, tongue-scouring lemon drops, candy hearts, Lifesavers, malted milk balls and the like. With these, it was possible at any point to figure out how many were left, whether they should be hoarded or traded, and how slowly they should be eaten. For the real hard core there was Sugar Daddy, a huge hunk of caramel on a stick. Marshaled carefully, one of these could be nibbled and licked through the previews, the Movietone News and two Woody Woodpecker cartoons. Experts could make it through an entire episode of “Lash La Rue” or “Commander Winslow of the Coast Guard.” If you went to the Japanese movies, you could thrill to the exploits of “Kaze Kozo, the One-Armed, One-Eyed Swordsman.” The diversity of candies sold at those old theaters seems astounding to this day. There were tiny Coke bottles with “juice” inside; fancy boxes of chocolate cigarettes, each one carefully wrapped in real cigarette paper. Some candy counters sold bright red “wax lips” that could be worn over one’s own before being eaten. These things and many more were recalled under the stars that night by adults whose heads were full of wistful memories . . . and whose teeth were full of fillings.
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Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts I have written about my early days in Carmel a number of times. I moved back to the Peninsula when my job in San Francisco was eliminated (actually the company was closed). I thought I might find something here as I loved the place so much. There wasn’t much need for those with little experience in advertising; however, Phil Wilson, whose office was on the corner of Ocean and Dolores wanted a manager who could also promote his real estate activities. I thoroughly enjoyed the job. I sat at a desk in front of the Dutch door. People would walk by and lean over to chat. At 10:00 daily I would go to the post office to collect the mail, stopping at Carmel Realty to visit with Jimmy Doud who was generally standing out front smoking with fellow realtors. I lived on Carpenter Street in what I described as a Hansel and Gretel cottage. One of my mother’s friends felt that I should not be alone and in an effort to find a home for a litter of kittens, presented me with two little ones, Sunshine, a marmalade tabby, and Frosty, black with white specks. Every night when I was at home they would curl up on my shoulders as I sat reading in the tiny living room. Now there is a wall in front of the house and a second story has been added. In those days it consisted of three rooms, a living room, big enough for two chairs and small sofa, a dining alcove, minuscule kitchen, bathroom as part of a hall going into a very small bedroom. As small as it was the place became the half-way house for friends between drinkeries in Monterey and The Mission Ranch. Fortunately my landlords, Col and Mrs. Binkley liked young people so there were rarely complaints. The yard was huge allowing spillover for the many dozen guests who hung out, generally after the Ranch closed on Saturday nights. It was really a great time. I have never collected celebrities, but Carmel being what it was attracted them and often people such as Stan Freiberg and one of the Crosby boys would be perched on the stool in my kitchen. Most of the famous people I have had the pleasure to meet and, occasionally get to know, are modest folk. But that was then. When I arrived home from work and pulled up in front of the house the two kitties would race across the lawn to meet me and follow me inside. The Binkleys also had a guest house they rented to young men at the Army Language School (DLI today). We often got together when we all came home at night and would walk down town for a drink or just a stroll. Theres one I shall never forget: Peter Vandyke Fish, from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was one of these people whose physical attributes were non-existent but had the soil, heart and mind of a hero. I loved him dearly as a friend, he called me “Lady Jane” and we communicated for many years. We would drop by the Entrepoux Gourmet Shop under the Pine Inn, managed by Franklyn Brewer, and look at the delicacies, such delectable morsels as dried grasshoppers which Peter enjoyed enormously. When the Crosby Golf Tournament came to Pebble Beach in February it was a good time for all. We had many friends who lived on the golf course and loved to have parties. Needless to say, we loved to oblige as guests. I remember once when I was recovering from a broken leg and was on crutches. It was raining, but we parked at The Cypress Point Club and I hobbled up the hill assisted by friends with umbrellas. My linen dress was ruined, but I didn’t care. I saw some celebrities and some of the pros. The golfers would hang out at The Mission Ranch, our home away from home. In later years the parties were more formal, if you can say that. Very nice, but not as much fun. The Crosby Clambake was great fun. The Tap Room was a comfortable laid back bar... I have never been interested in golf, yet I have friends whose lives revolve around the game. I tried to play a couple of times but gave up in frustration. I am not a good student. I want to learn something at once, which, of course, doesn’t work. Mary Morse Shaw, my cousin, became one of the nation’s top amateur golfers. She held the course record for Pebble Beach, Cypress Point, and Stanford, but she gave it up for tennis and later confessed that she hadn’t enjoyed playing golf. John and I haven’t been out to a tournament for years, many years. We watch on television and, then, of course, there are those whom we love who wouldn’t miss being there and they fill us in on what we missed. One such is Sue Dewar, a devoted cheese head who met and appeared with Aaron Rogers. I don’t envy her, except had it been Alec Smith or Steve Young I might have had second thoughts. The game is on right at the moment, Phil Michelson is contending, and I hope he wins. Shows the power of those commercials. Sadly, Phil didn’t win, but there is always next year.
Jane Roland manages the AFRP Treasure Shop at 160 Fountain in Pacific Grove. Gcr770@aol.com
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Pacific Grove
Sports An ATT Week to Remember! Kurt Vogel, PGA
“Pacific Grove Golf Links Scoreboard” PG Senior Club Results…
Director of Golf & General Manager, Pacific Grove Golf Links
January 12, 2016 – “Individual Medal Play”
Around the Greens Despite the threat of El Niño this winter, we were graced by a wonderful weather week for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Visitors to The Peninsula were treated to great golf and hopefully all of our local businesses had a great week as well. The real winner this week was The Monterey Peninsula. Great golf, Chamber of Commerce weather and gracious hospitality should make all of us thankful and proud to live in such a special place. Over the weekend, Phil Mickelson had us all on the edge of our chairs, hoping to see him win a fifth AT&T Title. Instead journeyman Augusta Georgia’s Vaughn Taylor captured the title with four straight birdies on Sunday on holes 13-16. This too is a great story because it had been 10 years since his last victory and the win qualifies him for The Masters Tournament in April in his hometown of Augusta. Upcoming Events at Pacific Grove Golf Links... • Saturday & Sunday, March 5 & 6 – 2016 Amateur Golf.com Monterey FourBall (www.amateurgolf.com) • Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20 – UC Santa Cruz Ladies Collegiate Invitational Tournament • Saturday, March 26 – Golf Links Annual Easter Egg Hunt – All children invited! • Wednesday, March 30 – Greens Aerification Other News from the Golf Course… 2015 Membership Cards – I want to remind our readers about the benefits of purchasing one of our local membership cards. For $25.00, our “Monarch Card” allow our PG residents to play unlimited golf for roughly 35% off our already low normal rates. Our “Lighthouse” Card is available for $300.00 and allows PG Residents to play unlimited golf for roughly 50% off normal rates. If you really want the best deal, our “Links” Card is available for $1250.00 and allows you to play unlimited golf for cart fee only! PG Practice Range We’ve recently redesigned the range tee area and added a new ball dispensing machine! The public is now welcome to purchase range balls directly from the machine using exact cash or a credit card. There are now three quantities of balls available ($5-$8-$12). Those who would like to practice may park along Asilomar Blvd to access the range. Until next time, Kurt Vogel, PGA
Girls Soccer: Soledad Rolls to an MTAL Championship with Victory over Pacific Grove By Jon Charron
Pacific Grove’s dreams of repeating as MTAL Champions were shattered on Thursday night, when Soledad easily dispatched the Breakers 7-0 to lock up the league title. [02-11-16] Last time these two teams met, they were both undefeated and the match ended in a 1-1 tie. The Breakers, who started league play with a 5-0 record and outscoring their opponents by a combined score of 26-1, didn’t play their best in seven of their next eight matches. Since starting 5-0, the Breakers have went 3-3-2 and only outscored their opponents by a combined score of 17-16. . With a win though, in the season finale against Stevenson, the Breakers will finish second in the MTAL and return back to the CCS playoffs for the second straight season. Pacific Grove (10-4-2, 8-3-2) will next play at home in their season finale against Stevenson (3-9-5, 2-5-5) on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. Last meeting between these two ended in a 0-0 draw.
Flight #1 (17 & under handicaps) 1st Place - Tony Perualt 64 Net Tie 2nd Place - Augie Scornaienchi 67 Manny Bettencourt 67 Tie 4th Place Jeff Dickey 68 Larry Wells 68 Tie 6th Robert Sanchez 71 Jerry Robertson 71 Michael Johnston 71 Flight #2 (18 & over handicaps) Tie 1st Place Walt Matteson 71 Net Dudley Bynoe 71 Jim Mullen 71 Del Redding 71 Guy Francis 71
February 4, 2016 – “Two Best Balls of Foursome”
Flight #1 Flight #2 119 Randy Draper 122 John Van Hise Manual Bettencourt Kelly Kellogg Sal Toce Jeff Dickey Tony Perault Neil Edwards 122 Larry Cline 124 Robert Priestley Robert Sanchez Frank Primrose Jeff Campen Howard Sporleder Sal Balbo Steve Morency 122 Jerry Robertson 125 Walt Matteson Ray Hamilton Dwight Shimoda Michael Potter Tony Sorci Mark Vescera Tony DeCarlo 127 Ken Jones $6.00 Jim Mullen $6.00 Mickey $6.00 Al Huelga $6.00
Girls Soccer: Breakers Await Word on Seed in CCS Tournament By Jon Charron
After getting shut out by Soledad last week, the Breakers returned the favor on Tuesday night by defeating Stevenson 2-0. [02-17-16]. It was a different match this time around, as earlier in the season these two teams ended in a 0-0 draw. Breakers’ leading scorer Jada Ware scored one goal, and last year’s leading scorer Ashley Aguilera picked up another. Pacific Grove (11-4-2, 9-3-2) finishes the regular season in second place in the MTAL. The Breakers will have to wait until Sat., Feb. 20, to find out which seed they will be in the CCS tournament. This will be the second straight year that the Breakers will be playing in the tournament. 1 2 Final Stevenson 0 0 0 Pacific Grove 1 1 2 StatsGoals – Ashley Aguilera (1); Jada Ware (1) Assists – Cameron Whiteside (1) MTAL Standings
Overall W-L-T MTAL W-L-T
Soledad 17-2-1 12-1-1 Pacific Grove King City
11-4-2 8-6-1
9-3-2 8-4-1
Carmel 8-6-5 6-5-3
Stevenson 4-10-5 3-6-5 Greenfield 4-6-4 3-5-2 Santa Catalina
3-8-2
3-7-2
Gonzales 0-17-1 0-13
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Together With Love
A Wonderful Valentine for Lovers and Others
They came in all sizes and ages to raise resources and support the prevention work of Monterey Rape Crisis Center, according to MRCC staff member Lauren DaSilva. From babies to stalwarts in their 70s, runners participated in any or all of three runs - 1K, 5K, and 10K. The 31st Annual Together With Love event involved more than 1100 runners and the efforts of more than 100 volunteers and staff, including counselors, advcates, soldiers from DLI, and members of prevention clubs from MyLife at local schools. Sorority members from ΑΩΡ and ΘΑΣ helped with registration, T-shirt sales, and awarding of prizes. Sponsors of the annual Valentine’s Day event include Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula, Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System; Athena Medical Group of the Central Coast; Mann’s; Hartnell College, Fidelity Investments; Elizabeth l. Ramirez, MS, MTT; First Alarm Security Systems; Guzik Good Humus; Jeanette Kern, DDS; Central Coast Federal Credit Union; Big Sur International Marathon; Smith Medical Pedicures; Pebble Beach Compny; the Barbara Paul and Tom LaFaille Family Fund; KSBW and Central Coast ABC; Monterey County Weekly; 101.7 the Beach; KEAV 96.9 FM; Trader Joe’s; Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting Company; Green Waste; A to Z Rental Center; MBS; Wermuth and Cahoon; Gianna’s; and Pure Water Bottling Company. Results and more information can be found that the Monterey Rape Crisis Center website http://www.mtryrapecrisis.org
Photos by Peter Mounteer
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Like a friendly poker game...
Monterey’s Challenge: Funds Ante Has Yet to be Matched Following its city council meeting of Dec. 15, 2015, Monterey voted to contribute $28,252 to homeless issues and reprise the Matching-Funds Challenge initiated in 2014 by Pacific Grove provided other peninsula cities accept the invitation. Since government is notable for moving slowly, winter might evolve well into spring before the outcome of Monterey’s challenge is known. Such governmental procedures remind me of friendly Friday-night poker games my parents and their friends engaged in when I was in elementary school during World War Two. Our house was Block Warden headquarters. Cards were played behind black velvet drapes.
Like penny-pot poker during World War Two
The poker hands were dealer’s choice, but before any cards could be dealt there had to be enough players at the table to justify even cutting the deck. When there were not enough adults present, my parents sneaked me in. I did everything but smoke Lucky Strikes and drink beer. I learned to ante, raise, fold, bluff and call while also learning arithmetic by playing five-card stud. draw poker and blackjack, games in which jokers and deuces were wild, and boxcars were as lucky as treys were bad luck. The best poker player, like great politicians of World War Two, mastered artifice by wearing a poker face that showed no emotion. Such con artists were known as sharks. I retired from poker long before attaining that title and became a journalist, but memories arise in election years when political games are prominent.
Wanda Sue Parrott
Homeless in Paradise Council, to which Mayor Clyde Roberson has invited key players (other peninsula cities’ mayors) to help fight homelessness by pledging $1 per resident. Stakes include: Monterey will double its initial ante to $56,507 to help address homeless issues, but only if other cities join the coalition in which all invitees know the stakes--but no one yet knows whether jokers will, like homeless men and women, remain wild or whether winners will simply be those who get the luck of the draw. Pacific Grove was first city to accept the invitation sent out by Monterey’s Mayor Clyde by pledging (rounded figure) $15,000. If all peninsula cities join the coalition, a minumum $1-per-person challenge fund (based on latest U. S. Census figures I found on the Internet) could raise the pot to $104,686 or higher.
U.S. Census Population Estimate (2014-2016) Carmel: 3,876 Del Rey Oaks: 1,624 Marina: 20,817 Monterey: 28,252 Pacific Grove: 15,601 High stakes for a good cause Sand City: 334 Instead of playing for matchsticks or Seaside: 34,182 pennies, the pot is greater in this current 104,686 challenge initiated by Monterey City
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For instance, when Pacific Grove set forth the first local Matching-FundsChallenge, the city of Marina did not join by pledging $1 per resident, but Marina Watersports did make a contribution. Meanwhile, there’s a big benefit brewing. . . A concert partially sponsored by the City of Monterey, for peace and justice to benefit The Fund for Homeless Women and Guitars Not Guns, is coming up on Sat., Feb. 27 at the Golden State Theater in Downtown Monterey. VINYL, The Classic Rock Experience, will feature three hours of music starring Denny Laine of Wings and the Moody Blues, with Domenick Allen and special guests Tom Ayres and Rushad Eggleston. The event handled by SLV Management, part of the Wecker Group advertising and promotion, will take place from 8 p.m. through 11 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $30, onsale online at goldenstatetheater.com. 100 women live in cars Currently 100 homeless women live in cars on the Monterey Peninsula. One by one, the Fund for Homeless Women is helping them attain shelter through support of legal non-Profit organizations such as One Starfish Safe Parking, Gathering for Women and Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program (I-Help) for Women.. These 501-C-3 organizations were supported by funding from the 2014 Pacific Grove Matching-Funds Challenge and are expected to again be beneficiaries of
the 2016 Monterey Matching-Funds Challenge. Motto of The Fund for Homeless Women is “Dedicated to shelter, safety and community.” See www.cfmco.org/fhw Its outreach arm is Friends of Homeless Women which meets the fourth Wednesday of each month, 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s by the Sea Episcopal Church, Pacific Grove. Also, the Gathering for Women reports “1 of 2 homeless women we serve are over age 50.” Details at www.gatheringforwomen.org . If I were a political pundit rather than retired preteen poker shark, I would predict the odds for this challenge game is excellent. Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or leave a message with The Yodel Poet at 831-899-5887.
Inventory shortages push homeownership further out of reach
Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors
Market Matters Source: HousingWire A lack of housing inventory continues to stifle the housing market, making it difficult for potential homeowners to get on the property ladder, according to the latest quarterly report from the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). The median existing single-family home price increased in 81 percent of measured markets. The NAR report cited that 145 out of 1791 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) had gains based on closings in the fourth quarter compared with the fourth quarter of 2014. There were slightly fewer rising markets in the fourth quarter compared to the third quarter, when price gains were recorded in 87 percent of metro areas. “Without a significant ramp-up
in new home construction and more homeowners listing their homes for sale, buyers are likely to see little relief in the form of slowing price growth in the months ahead,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. The unshakeable trend of inadequate supply in relation to the overall pool of prospective buyers inflicted upward pressure on home prices. As a result, homeownership continues to be out of reach for a number of qualified buyers in the top job producing, but costliest, parts of the country – especially on the West Coast and parts of the South. The report also stated that the national median existing single-family home price in the fourth quarter was $222,700, up 6.9 percent from the fourth quarter of 2014.
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The X’s and O’s of the Law Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
Planning for Each Generation My favorite aspect of practicing law is teaching legal concepts to my clients. My mother was an elementary school teacher, my father was a school principal, and my grandfather taught Czech at the Defense Language Institute. Clearly, teaching is in my blood. At one time, I considered getting a Ph.D. in English literature and teaching at the college level until I became interested in the law. I ended up using my teaching skills in a different application through my law practice. Attorneys are problem-solvers: the client has a need and we are tasked with identifying, analyzing, and addressing that need. Part of that task is explaining to the client the legal concepts and options available and the pros and cons of each option. The attorney shouldn’t over-explain by using too much legal jargon and technical law-school-level detail that will just confuse the client. At the same time, the attorney also needs to eschew under-explaining, thereby not letting the client participate in any of the decision-making – essentially telling the client that the concepts are too difficult to understand and insisting that the client blindly trust the attorney’s decisions. It is often difficult for attorneys to reach that happy medium between over-explaining and under-explaining. From the early days of my practice, I would jump up to the white board during client meetings and illustrate various legal concepts and options. Clients often responded positively to this visual approach and I ended up organically developing short vignettes of about five to ten minutes in length about a variety of legal topics. Over the years, I refined these sketches as I used them over and over again with new clients. I discovered the perfect balance between too much and too little information about legal topics in order for my clients to generally understand the concepts and be comfortable with their options and choices. In an effort to share these vignettes with a wider audience, several years ago I hired a videographer to film my white
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Back to Basics Part XXXIII - Form 8889
Health Savings Accounts (Cont.) Travis H. Long, CPA
board presentations. I uploaded about ten videos to Youtube and to my law firm website. This feature became a useful tool. Sometimes clients would watch the videos prior to meeting with me in order to prepare for our meeting. Other times clients would watch the videos after our meeting to refresh their minds about the various options and concepts that I discussed with them. In addition, clients would share these videos with their children and other family members to discuss the design of their estate plan. Professional colleagues such as financial planners and tax preparers shared the videos with their own clients in order to encourage them to draft or update their estate planning. Because the videos are on Youtube, I started getting calls from around the country from people who watched my videos and wondered if I could help them. Since I am only licensed to practice law in California, I have to turn down most of these requests. However, the popularity of my legal videos made me realize that there is a need for straight-forward explanations of basic legal principles that are accessible and easy-to-understand. As a result, I recently launched a new company, Lawyer Playbook, LLC, that features a website, www.lawyerplaybook.com. I reshot my legal videos using graphics instead of my whiteboard handwriting and uploaded the new videos on www. lawyerplaybook.com as well as Youtube. Currently I have five updated legal videos on my website with seven more that have been filmed and are in the process of being edited. I have ideas for many more topics for videos with plans to eventually expand into other areas of the law besides estate planning. I am also working on creating a legal directory on the website where other attorneys from around the country can advertise their services. In the future, when I get a call from a potential client in another state, I’m hoping that I’ll be able to
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Travis on Taxes Two weeks ago we started a discussion on Health Savings Accounts. We discussed why they are so valuable, how you qualify for an HSA, what type of an account it is, how you contribute to it, whether or not you can fund it with an IRA transfer, and what you can spend the money on and for whom. If you would like to read the article, you can find it on my website at www.tlongcpa.com/blog . Do Expenses Have to Be Paid Directly From the HSA? Another important tip is that technically you do not have to pay the medical expenses directly from the HSA account. You can reimburse yourself if needed. In fact, you can reimburse yourself at any point in the future from your HSA account for qualified expenses that were incurred at any point after you first established the HSA. It could be ten years later or more, and you can still reimburse yourself as long as you keep really good records, and can prove you did not deduct those expenses somewhere else, such as on Schedule A, or pay for them out of the HSA account in the past. Then you can reimburse yourself for them in the current year and treat the reimbursement as a qualified distribution, and not be subject to any tax or penalties. This could come in very handy if some year you have a big expense, but do not have enough money in the account to cover it all. You could pay yourself back over a period of years. Remember, by paying the expenses out of this account, you have been able to use pretax dollars to pay for or reimburse yourself for medical expenses you incurred. That said, I would recommend always paying directly from the HSA account unless it is impossible to do so.
Should Spouses Have Separate HSA Accounts? Here is an important pointer, if you have family coverage, you should consider setting up an HSA account for each spouse. You can only make the additional contribution for your 55 plus spouse if he has his own HSA account. There are a few other advantages to having separate accounts as well. As mentioned before, people over 65 can pay their health insurance and Medicare premiums out of their HSA, unlike people under 65. They can also pay these expenses for their spouse, or dependents, if each is over 65. However, if you were under 65 and were the only HSA account holder, and your spouse or dependent was over 65, you would not be able to pay the premiums. You would need your 65+ spouse to have an HSA account and have money in it in order to pay the premiums. You also cannot transfer money from one spouse's HSA account to another. So you need to contribute over the years to each spouse's account in order to prepare for this. Another advantage of each spouse having an HSA account is for the payment of long-term care insurance. It is clear that if each spouse has an HSA, they can each pay their respective long-term care insurance subject to the normal caps. Without separate accounts, the instructions to the Form 8889 seem to imply you cannot take the deduction for a spouse. What Happens When I Pass Away? When you pass away, your spouse can take over the account and use it like his or her own. However, if it is left to a beneficiary other than a spouse, or is undesignated and goes to your estate, then it is considered an immediate distribution, and the entire balance is included in tax-
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Your Letters
Opinion To: California Coastal Commission Agency Staff Re: Open Letter to Coastal Commission Staff following the Removal of Executive Director Dr. Charles Lester Dear Coastal Commission Staff, With the inexcusable firing of your Executive Director, Dr. Charles Lester, each of you undoubtedly has grave concerns for the future of the Agency and coastal resources. By removing Dr. Lester in the way that the Commissioners did, following a day-long hearing with virtually uninterrupted public comment supporting Dr. Lester’s work, it is tempting to conclude that the Commissioners have sent the message to you that your work during his tenure has not been respected or valued. You may think that you have pushed developers too far by requiring them to prioritize protecting coastal resources, allow for coastal access and consider the effects of their proposed development on those with adjacent properties or down coast. While some Commissioners had that intent, the people of California clearly feel very differently. Thanks to your critical work, all Californians, regardless of income or ownership of coast-adjacent property, enjoy access to a preserved coastal environment in a way that no other coastal state residents experience. And make no mistake: while your actions have angered a minority of individuals who argue for unchecked development policies, your work to protect the coast has resulted in significant measurable economic benefits to entire coastal communities who rely on recreation, tourism, and fisheries, as well as immeasurable environmental benefits to this one-of-a-kind, fragile, special coastal ecosystem. Though your successes are too numerous to list, I am compelled to provide some key examples of the work that you have done for which Californians are grateful: • In August 2015, the California Coastal Commission unanimously adopted a California Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance document prepared by Dr. Lester and staff. Training events designed to assist local communities in implementing this document are underway. • Commission staff is currently supporting the update of Local Coastal Plans across the state; staff is providing direct financial assistance and support to local communities revising these plans to address sea level rise and climate change impacts. • In 2014, the Governor and Legislature expanded the Commission’s authority to impose fines against those impeding the public’s right to access beaches. With this new authority, Dr. Lester and staff have successfully eliminated obstructions to beach access around the state. Staff has also significantly reduced processing times for coastal development permits and appeals under Dr. Lester’s direction. Prior to the vote to remove the director, certain Commissioners blamed Dr. Lester, and by extension, you as staff, for certain deficiencies which are actually the responsibilities of the Commissioners to address. When an organizational deficiency at a governing board exists, such as a lack of staff diversity, it is the Commissioners’ obligation to address that deficiency in appropriate ways. It is a dereliction of duty to complain about a deficiency without using the Commission’s power to respond to the deficiency – for instance, by holding a public hearing on the topic, establishing the scope of the issue, detailing an action plan, and seeking measureable results. These Commissioners have blamed Dr. Lester for what actually amounts to their own failure. Given the depth of the failure of the Commission to address its own concerns, and given that this failure clearly results from the inappropriate influence of lobbyists through activities that constitute a violation of public disclosure laws in virtually all other interactions with California governing boards, I will jointly introduce, along with Speaker Toni Atkins and other colleagues, legislation to close this loophole. It is my hope that this legislation will end the unethical, opaque practice of allowing lobbyists to lobby Commissioners without the public’s knowledge on who is being represented or what is being requested. Former Coastal Commission Executive Director Peter Douglas was often quoted as saying, “The coast is never saved. It’s always being saved.” The removal of Dr. Lester is an ominous reminder that that is indeed the case. I urge you to continue your important, invaluable work in protecting coastal access to all Californians and in protecting coastal resources now and in the future.
Sincerely, Mark Stone Assemblymember, 29th Assembly District
Don’t Change Forest and Lighthouse Editor:
Much as I love the Cedar Street Times, please don’t urge “them” to “do something about” that intersection at Lighthouse and Forest! Let it be the lovely PG heart that it is. U turns are outlawed; that’s enough rules. Most times, we gently inch our way out from Forest, slowly wending our way through all the “which way” traffic that is usually going pretty slowly. Let civility and caution be our guides. Cynthia Saxon Pcific Grove
Marge Ann Jameson
Editorial Civility and Caution are Poor Guides
Thank you for your email, Cynthia. Would that all drivers were like you. But it is exactly because civility and caution are poor guides that I strongly believe something should be done about that intersection. Traffic on Forest usually stops, and rarely behind the crosswalk, but has to inch out to see what’s happening on Lighthouse. Many times visitor drivers believe that Lighthouse has a stop sign, so they barrel through. And well it should have a sign. Often drivers on Lighthouse, especially those from out of town, never even look at Forest. They see no control, so they drive on through, despite pedestrians hidden behind the planters and/or Forest traffic waiting to either go all the way through or turn onto Lighthouse, as you said, “which way.” Have you ever seen a video of traffic on LeLoi Street in downtown Saigon? Lighthouse and Forest reminds me more and more often of the insanity that ensues there. And yet I have walked across that foreign intersection, where civility and caution rule, on many occasions. But I will not walk across Forest and Lighthouse. I choose a circuitous route, daring the “no U-turn” signs and using gasoline and causing pollution, just to get to the other side so I can go to the bank. And after we solve that problem, let’s talk about the double- and triple parking on Grand Avenue, the drivers putting pedal to the metal as they speed up the hill, the trucks parked going against traffic and making deliveries and pick-ups. Trucks park in such a way that they occupy two parking spaces, and then the drivers have the audacity to lower a lift gate as if to guarantee that no one else can park behind them. Some of my older patrons and those who can’t walk far will give up, go home, and call me instead. Public parking spaces are used as corporation yards overnight and hours into the business morning as well as all day long. And then there are the daring youth flying down the hill in the middle of the street, on their skateboards. No civility or caution here. - Marge Ann Jameson, Editor
Community Foundation grants $50,000 to help local veterans find work in Monterey County Veterans looking for Monterey County jobs are now getting some additional help, thanks to a $50,000 grant to the Veterans Transition Center from the Community Foundation for Monterey County. The funds will support the expansion of VTC’s Job Development Center, housed in Martinez Hall on historic Fort Ord. The program is titled VET-PREP – Veteran Preparation, Reintegration, and Employment Program. “This generous grant from the CFMC is truly welcomed, and will help homeless Veterans become self-sufficient by making them ‘employment-ready’ and competitive in the job marketplace,” said Terry Bare, VTC’s executive Director. “Veterans have fought many battles,” Bare added, “and finding job assistance shouldn’t be one of them. At VTC, we understand the struggles they face when re-integrating back into civilian life. The program is designed to assess the veteran’s employment preferences and marketable skills – then formulate a plan to develop those skills and match the Vet up with an employer… and hopefully, a career.” “We are very pleased to support the VTC through this grant,” said Dan Baldwin, CFMC’s President/CEO. “Our Community Impact grants address critical issues in Monterey County. This grant is
a good example of a program that will make a difference for veterans and their families.” VTC started a new program, Operation: Job Search 2016, in early January to instruct veterans with employment skills such as resume building, interview skills, application advice and education opportunities. Guest speakers through May will be from employment agencies and local employers, including Employment Development Department of Salinas. The next Veteran Job Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29, from 1-3 p.m. at Martinez Hall, said Xinia Whitler, director of the VTC job development center. Employers who would like to be represented are asked to contact her at 831-883-8387 x 226, or at xwhitler@ vtcmonterey.org The VTC has been helping men and women get back on their feet and out into the world since 1998, serving homeless veterans and their families in a transitional housing program, in rehabbed buildings on Fort Ord. Additional focus is placed on veterans and their families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing, and preventing at-risk families from becoming homeless. Additional information is available at www.vtcmonterey.org.
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At long last Planning, Building and Coastal the Commission have okayed plans for @Lovers Pt., the former Lattitudes and Tinnery. It’s going out to bid for construction, then call for tenants by early March 2016. Cafe? Microbrewery? Produce mkt.? They have room for four tenants, maybe five. It’s an iconic spot in PG. the public is looking forward to it.
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You add up the contributions from yourself, your employer, plus contributions to any MSAs which count toward the HSA cap, plus if you happen to do a once in a lifetime rollover from your IRA, that would get added in as well. Part II deals with the distributions from the HSA. Here you essentially list the total distributions, and then subtract any rollovers to other HSA custodians, and subtract any qualified medical expenses. Anything left over would generally be a nonqualified distribution subject to the 20 percent penalty unless one of the exceptions applies - turning 65, becoming disabled, or passing away. Part III calculates the penalty for overcontributing due to changes in your health insurance coverage status. If you have questions about other schedules or forms in your tax returns, prior articles in our Back to Basics series on personal tax returns are republished on my website at www.tlongcpa.com/blog . Travis H. Long, CPA, Inc. is located at 706-B Forest Avenue, PG, 93950 and focuses on trust, estate, individual, and business taxation. Travis can be reached at 831-333-1041. This article is for educational purposes. Although believed to be accurate in most situations, it does not constitute professional advice or establish a client relationship.
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History is Boring? Not to this Pacific Grove Historian Dixie Layne of Pacific Grove is one of the lucky ones—her father and grandmother shared family stories when she was child, so she grew up with a love of the past. She intuitively understood that history is not boring dates and one-dimensional heroes, but the adventures of ordinary people, what they were thinking and doing, and how their actions contributed to the vast tapestry of world culture. All of us have a story to tell, tales even more fascinating than fiction—because they’re true! What is helpful is to develop the ability to see ourselves in the great timeline of history—and a wonderful place to start is our own “Last Hometown.” In this week’s “Keepers of Our Culture,” Dixie Layne shares insights about her love of all things historic. History is People and Stories, not Facts and Dates When people hear of my deep abiding interest in history, their typical reaction is a scrunched face of “yuck”, immediately followed by an explanation to their reaction—that history of any kind was one of their least favorite subjects in school. I tend to grin, nod my head, and think—they should have known my grandmother or father, if only they had Mr. Zolly for history in high school or Dr. Gilmore at university. My love of history began at a very early age. I didn’t realize I was enjoying a history lesson when my father told me stories of his growing up in a politician-rich family, coming of age in the 1920s, serving his country during WW II and the Korean Conflict, or when my grandmother would tell me about how she rode in a covered wagon from Texas to Tennessee, taught school in a one room school house, or was courted by “the Senator.” They were telling me their stories wrapped in the history of our country. That is what history is to me—people’s stories told in a continuum of time. History is not memorizing dates, places, or names of strangers.
By Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg Reviving a Vibrant Community Focal Point Although I have lived in fascinating cities across this country and in Europe, absorbing much of their culture and history, I have come to be captivated by the people who have lived and still live in this small coastal town where I grew up; enthralled by those who created the robust history and culture that is Pacific Grove. So imagine my delight when The Heritage Society of Pacific Grove asked me to revive their prized publication, The Board & Batten, with the telling of the story that is Holman’s—the building that has been underutilized for decades but a building which I remember as holding a vibrant focal place in our community. The Heritage Society felt this building is of such interest to the general public, with its planned renaissance as a mixed-use building of street level shops and restaurants and luxury condominiums above, that it deserved the attention of the inaugural edition of their publication’s revival. Next week in “Keepers of Our Culture,” Dixie Layne will share her discoveries in researching the history of the Holman Building. Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg urge you to begin exploring your own stories and leaving a record of your own life’s adventures for future generations to enjoy. They may seem ordinary to you, but your grandchildren and their children will find them enthralling. To find out more about the writing, editing, book design, publication, and marketing services offered by Park Place Publications, and for a free consultation, contact Patricia at 831/649-6640, publishingbiz@sbcglobal.net.
Above: Dixie Layne’s parents, Daniel Thomas Layne Jr. and Elaine Catherine Douglas Layne Right: Dixie Layne’s grandmother, Lula Mae Smith Layne, in 1962
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20160172 The following person is doing business as THE LAYOUT CONSTRUCTION CO., 286 Watson St., Monterey, Monterey County, CA 93940: JEFF KEITH HURD, 286 Watson St., Monterey, CA 93940. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on January 25, 2016. This business is conducted by an individual. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 01/25/16. Signed: Jeff Hurd. Publication dates: 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26/16
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