In This Issue
Kiosk PG Museum of Natural History Monarch Butterfly Count at the Butterfly Sanctuary as of 2/24/16 was 407. •
Fri. April 1
First Friday’Downtown Pacific Grove Free •
Fri. April 1- Sat. April 2 Re-Opening Event Art & Asian Event Discovery Shop Country Club Gate
Retirement Assembly - Page 7
Hunting Easter Eggs- Page 8
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First Saturday Book Sale Pacific Grove Public Library 10-4 •
Sat. April 2
Art Events at ATC 10 AM and continuing See page 11 •
Citizen of the Year - Page 16
April 1-7, 2016
Tuesday, April 5
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Lecture on impact of social media’Pacific Grove PAC, 835 Forest’t PM No cost •
Sat. & Sun. April 9-10 Good Old Days Downtown Pacific Grove Huge Craft & Music Fair Parade on Sat. April 9 No cost •
2016 Wildflower Show Workshop: Identifying Plant Families PG Museum of Natural History, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove 11 AM to 2 PM View admission prices at pgmuseum.org/wildflowershow/ •
Sat., April 23
Art Journaling Workshop Pacific Grove Art Center, 568 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove 10 a.m. to noon $ 45 / PGAC member $ 50 / non PGAC member Call: Alana Puryear 659-5732 •
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Inside Animal Tales & Other Random Thoughts................. 9 Cartoon............................................. 2 Cop Log.............................................. 5 Financial.......................................... 14 Homeless in Paradise........................ 18 Keepers of Our Culture..................... 17 Legal Notices.................................... 19 Opinion............................................ 10 Otter Views......................................... 9 People......................................... 16-18 Rain Gauges....................................... 2 Real Estate.................................... 8, 20 Service Directory.............................. 19 Wine Wanderings............................. 13
Home Sharing, Short Term Rental Ordinance Heads for Second Reading By Marge Ann Jameson
April 15, 16, 17
Heritage House Awards Ceremony 2:00 PM. at Chautauqua Hall
Vol. VIII, Issue 26
Photo by Angela Holm Some of us are not awake early enough to see the sun rise on the Victorians downtown Pacific Grove. But Angela Hom and at least one Western gull were awake a few mornings ago and watched the sun catch the windows on Lighthouse.
Pacific Grove City Council has decided to regulate, rather than ban, short term rentals (under 30 days) and home sharing. They have established that, like any other rental, short term rentals and home sharing do not constitute commercial use. Home sharing involves the renting of a single room in a home on a short-term basis to non-related guests. Certain types of property are specifically excluded, including legal second units; units which do not provide internal access to both kitchen and bathroom facilities; and “any room that is part of a bed and breakfast inn, motel, hotel, or timeshare development condominium, multi-family dwelling unit or any other 'tenants in common' dwelling unit.” Prospective “home sharing” owners or their agents must apply for a permit and pay fees, as well as ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are on-site and working and that fire extinguishers are accessible.
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Congressional Candidates Answer Questions at Pacific Grove Public Forum By Mike Clancy The five candidates competing to replace Sam Farr in Congress participated in a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening, March 23, at the PG Community Center. Jimmy Panetta (Democrat), Casey Lucius (Republican), Joe Williams (Peace and Freedom Party), Barbara Honegger (Independent) and Jack Digby (Independent) answered questions for more than an hour in front of a packed house of attentive and respectful onlookers. The top two vote getters among these five in the June 7 primary, regardless of party affiliation, will face off in the general election in November. MaryEllen Dick, from the League of Women Voters, did an excellent job of moderating the forum. She posed seven questions, with each candidate given an equal and short period of time to answer. The order in which the candidates were asked to respond rotated through the group such that each candidate answered first at least once.
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The Congressional candidates prepare to answer questions at the Pacific Grove Community Center. Left to right, Jack Digby, Barbara Honegger, Casey Lucius, Jimmy Panetta and Joe Williams.
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• April 1, 2016
Joan Skillman
PRENTALS From Page 1
Home sharing properties are subject to inspecation and to transient occupancy taxes. At least one of the residents – either owner or long-term tenant -- must live in the dwelling unit for more than 30 days. Having already passed a Short Term Rental ordinance, the City Council had held a number of public meetings on the subject both at City Council Meetings and with the Planning Commission, and through a Short Term Vacation Rental Task Force established under recent City Manager Tom Frutchey. The ordinance passed on March 24 is meant to address specific protections for residential neighborhoods, mainly a limit on the numbers of permits allowed in the city: 250 in residential zones. The City is currently approaching that cap, with 222 active licenses on the books. Density limits have now been established at 15 percent per block, but, per the ordinance, “Density limits will not apply to Ocean View Boulevard and Mermaid Avenue per the direction of the City Manager’s Task Force based on their assessment of the historic use of these areas for vacation rentals. These licenses will be counted against the overall cap however.” In areas where the density limit has already been reached, licenses on that block will be limited to a total of 150 rental days per year. The current Transient Use Occupancy Tax generated by Short Term Vacation Rentals exceed budget revenues at 104 percent, or $630,000. TOT revenues forecast for the 2016-2017 fiscal year are estimated at $707,000. Councilmember Casey Lucius called it a perfct compromise, where no one went away feeling as if they won – or lost, and both sides were unhappy. Three councilmembers voted againt it, including Robert Huitt, Dan Miller, and Bill Peake. Reasons for a “no” vote mostly included the question of whether a short term rental constituted commercial use in a residential area. Interim City Manager Ben Harvey said that the council an staff would monitor the use of the ordinances, and that changes will be considered. He pointed out that the City will hire a code enforcement officer to help with regulatory concerns around the ordinances as well as other duties. The second reading of the ordinance will likely occur on Wed., April 6, 2016.
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Going fishing Saturday? Go Slow in the Slough
Remember the incredible wild sea otter pup birth that took place in the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s outdoor tide pool earlier this month? As salmon season opens, speeding boats could put threatened marine mammals like that sea otter pup and its mother in harm’s way. Anglers will be in a hurry to head out into Monterey Bay early on Saturday, April 2, when the 2016 recreational salmon season opens. But with large numbers of sea otters living in the Moss Landing area, wildlife experts are concerned about accidental deaths of otters caused by boats speeding out to sea. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, Moss Landing Harbor District, Friends of the Sea Otter and other local organizations ask recreational anglers and boaters to safeguard sea otters and other marine mammals and birds by slowing down in and around Elkhorn Slough and Moss Landing Harbor. The slough is a designated no-wake zone, with a posted speed limit of 4 knots, or about 5 miles per hour. Linda G. McIntyre, general manager/harbormaster of the Moss Landing Harbor District, said she and her staff will be out on opening day to ensure compliance. According to Andrew Johnson, the aquarium’s Sea Otter Program manager, about 40 sea otters have died from boat strikes over the past decade in California – many in the coastal waters between Moss Landing and Santa Cruz, including four in the Monterey Bay area in 2015.
Pacific Grove’s Rain Gauge Data reported at Canterbury Woods
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Cedar Street Times was established September 1, 2008 and was adjudicated a legal newspaper for Pacific Grove, Monterey County, California on July 16, 2010. It is published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is distributed on Friday and is available at various locations throughout the county as well as by e-mail subscription. Editor/Publisher: Marge Ann Jameson Regular Contributors: Ron Gaasch • Jon Charron• Mike Clancy • Scott Dick • Rabia Erduman • Kyle Krasa • Dixie Layne • Travis Long • Peter Mounteer • Peter Nichols • Wanda Sue Parrott •Laura Peet •Jean Prock • Jane Roland • Katie Shain • Peter Silzer • Joan Skillman • Tom Stevens • Eli Swanson • Kurt Vogel Intern: Ivan Garcia Distribution: Debbie Birch, Amado Gonzales Cedar Street Irregulars Bella G, Ben, Benjamin, Coleman, Dezi, Jesse, John, Kai, Kyle, Jacob, Josh, Josh, Leo, Luca, Nathan, Ryan
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Week ending 03-31-16 at 8:30 AM....... 0.00" Total for the season............................. 17.90" The historic average to this date is ..... 16.69"
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 Note: Canterbury Woods rainfall YTD 2016 is 2.13 inches above the Historic Cumulative Average!
Near Lovers Point Data reported by John Munch at 18th St.
Week ending 03-31-16......................... 0.00" Total for the season (since 7/1/15)...... 16.76" Last week low temperature..................45.2 F Last week high temperature.................63.0 F Last year rain to date (7/1/14-3/31/15)....... 14.81”
April 1, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
Wharf Walks Saturday, April 2 Focus on Salmon Fishing
"Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf" on Saturday, April 2 --- “Salmon Fishing on the Monterey Bay" The Monterey Fisherman's Wharf Association teams up with noted Monterey
Discovery Shop Expands, and Celebrates ‘Art & Asian Event’
Please join us for the Grand Re-Opening Celebration for the new, improved Pacific Grove American Cancer Society Discovery Shop. The expansion and remodel is finally complete…and it is worth celebrating. We are combining this with our Art & Asian Event, offering an eclectic collection of great artwork and Asian treasures. The Grand Re-Opening evening celebration will be Friday, April 1, from 4 – 7 p.m., and continue on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Enjoy artwork, Asian treasures, entertainment, refreshments…and as always, great savings. Supported by our local communities – through donations, volunteers, and shoppers – The Discovery Shop unique quality resale experience has raised more than $308 million over the past 50 years for the continuing battle to cure cancer. For more information, please contact Jeanie Gould, ACS Discovery Shop Manager, Pacific Grove, 198 Country Club Gate, 831-372-0866
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Bay Fisheries Historian and author, Tim Thomas, who is offering monthly "Wharf Walks - Walking Tours at Monterey's Old Fisherman's Wharf" (www.montereywharf.com) on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Wharf Walks will be held on April 2 with a focus on, "Salmon Fishing on the Monterey Bay." Tours meet at the head of Old Fisherman's Wharf (near the pink "Harbor House" store, #1 Old Fisherman's Wharf, Monterey. Advance reservations are required by calling Tim Thomas at (831) 521-3304 or via email timsardine@ yahoo.com. The tour is for ages 10-adult only and the cost is $20 for adults and kids are $15 (10-15 years). Group Rates are also available.
Lighthouse needs you
Become a volunteer docent at the historic Point Pinos Lighthouse, 80 Asilomar Blvd. in Pacific Grove. Training is arranged during lighthouse hours, Thursday through Monday, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. If you are interested, please leave a message at 831-648-3176.
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The Good Old Days Parade, sponsored and organized by the Rotary Club of Pacific Grove, will be held on Sat., April 9 at 10 a.m. This old-fashioned patriotic parade will proceed down Pine Ave., led by marching units of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps who are stationed at the Defense Language Institute (DLI). Other entries will include the historic Wells Fargo stagecoach, the Balloon Platoon, vintage vehicles, marching bands, community groups, and more. If you are interested in being a parade participant, please contact Ken Cuneo at kencun17@ icloud.com or 831-905-7153 This parade is non-partisan; no political campaigning, please! However, political figures may march in the parade, and businesses may place an advertisement on their parade entry for a fee of $50. All other entries are free.
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At a second closed-session meeting on March 31, the City Council held further interviews for a permanent, full-time City Manager. Mayor Bill Kampe said, We have some strong candidates. We are still moving forward.” There will be more results at a future City Council meeting.
2016 Good Old Days Parade
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• April 1, 2016
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PFORUM From Page 1 The candidates were also allowed short opening and closing statements. Jimmy Panetta spoke several times about his family’s roots in the local area and his sense of service and desire to give back to country and community. Though never invoking his father’s name, one got a strong sense that he is firmly grounded in the same values, beliefs and work ethic that propelled Leon Panetta to such a stellar career in public service. Panetta mentioned his military service in Afghanistan and spoke of serving as a prosecutor in Oakland and Salinas, and doing the difficult and important work of keeping dangerous criminals off the street. Speaking with emotion, he recalled obtaining a murder conviction in Salinas, and the gratitude expressed by the family of the victim. When asked about problems with police violence that have become apparent in many communities, Panetta said, “It’s all about respect!” and spoke about his experiences riding along with the Salinas police as a Monterey County Prosecutor. He called for additional funding and resources to treat mental health problems, and a program to allow individuals to reduce their student loan debt by performing national service. Casey Lucius, Pacific Grove City Council Member, was very much at ease as she responded to questions with quiet and measured eloquence. As always, Lucius demonstrated a high level of competence and exuded the self-confidence one would expect from someone who has been so successful on so many levels in life. Stating that “Pacific Grove is where all my dreams have come true”, Lucius mentioned her work on the City Council, various Boards and Commissions, and the PTA, as well as her career in the Navy and time as a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School. She stated that she knows people are struggling to find jobs and affordable housing, recalled her time working the night shift and two jobs to get through college, and said that she wants to provide opportunities for people to get ahead. Lucius said that rolling back the Budget Control Act of 2011 was one of her priorities. That legislation resolved the 2011 impasse over raising the federal debt ceiling in exchange for nearly $1 trillion in budget cuts over 10 years, enforced by the threat of automatic budget cuts implemented through the process called “sequestration.” Lucius said her top priority in Congress would be to help ensure that the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 is enacted into law. This legislation was a Republican initiative to address the California drought, but Democrats, environmental groups and commercial fishermen called the measure a bid to override legal protections for salmon, migratory birds and other fish and wildlife. It would funnel more water to San Joaquin Valley farmers by reducing the amount used to support endangered fish populations. The measure passed the House in 2015 with very little Democratic support, failed in the Senate, and faces a certain veto from President Obama if passed by the Senate while he is still in office. Although the questions and format for this event were not particularly effective at highlighting policy differences between candidates, some differences between Panetta and Lucius did come out. Panetta strongly supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to citizenship and improved border security, consistent with the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, which passed the Senate with bipartisan support but was blocked by Republicans in the House. Lucius, on the other hand, spoke only of the H-2A Visa Program, which establishes a means for agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of domestic workers to bring nonimmigrant foreign workers into the U.S. to perform tem-
porary agricultural work. Panetta called for the difficult problem of homelessness to be addressed at the federal, state and local levels of government, while Lucius felt it should be tackled only at the local level. Panetta recommended raising the Social Security Payroll Tax Cap, which currently shields earnings over $118,500 per year from Social Security tax, to keep Social Security solvent. Lucius called for reducing the annual Social Security Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs), which allow Social Security payments to keep pace with inflation. In her closing remarks, Lucius pointed out that the Congressional seat she is seeking has been held by only two people in the past 40 years, and asserted that “Now you have a choice,” seeming to imply that the voters who repeatedly returned Leon Panetta and later Sam Farr to office for all those years did not have a choice. In his closing remarks, Panetta reminded the audience that the Democrats who held the seat those 40 years brought many good things to the area, including the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Fort Ord National Monument. Joe Williams, self-described “socialist from the People’s Republic of Santa Cruz” and well-known anti-military activist, brought ideas from the far left of the political spectrum to the forum. Williams considers himself aligned with Bernie Sanders, at least on some domestic policies, and called for universal free health care, revitalization of labor unions, and massive defense cuts to support increased infrastructure spending and other programs. Williams said he wouldn’t support any legislation that would “hurt those who are already hurting” and would pursue a government provided minimum income for everyone, regardless of whether they chose to work or not. Barbara Honegger, 9/11 conspiracy theorist, controversial author, and former policy analyst and advisor in the Reagan Administration, stated in her opening comments, “I urge you to vote for no Republican!” Like Williams, Honegger called for massive cuts in the defense budget and use of the resulting funds for domestic programs. Honegger claimed that both of the major political parties have sold out to big business and said that American democracy has evolved to “one dollar, one vote.” If elected, she would establish the first “Congressional District Caucus” to allow people to guide her work in Congress by voting on issues and actually writing legislation. Jack Digby, an iron worker for 20 years with a passion for government, proved to be an articulate and engaging candidate with obvious leadership potential. He listed ensuring access to water as a human right, improving education, and cancelling all student debt as his top three priorities if elected to Congress. Digby said that he would endeavor to be the “man in the middle” to help bring Republicans and Democrats together in Washington to solve problems, and cited his wide-ranging experience in the construction industry as the basis for his understanding of how to work with diverse groups of people and achieve compromise. Each of these candidates brought good intentions and sincerity to this forum, and each demonstrated a high degree of professionalism and civility. Given the nature of the current Presidential race, with unprecedented levels of childishness, nastiness and vulgarity being reached on an almost daily basis, this event was refreshing. Certainly we hope and expect that the professionalism and civility will continue after June 7, when the candidates are winnowed down to only two and the race to succeed Sam Farr nears the finish line. - Mike Clancy
April 1, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
World Affairs Council Presents:
“Terrorist Financing: Past, Present, and Future”
Terrorism costs money, and some experts have described money as “the lifeblood” of terrorist organizations. Without money, these groups could not conduct their operations or exist as organizations. While the cost of specific terrorist operations may be relatively small, terrorist organizations require much larger budgets to function. Many groups raise millions if not hundreds of millions of dollars every year to support their organizations. What are the sources of terrorist financing? How do terrorist organizations move money? And, most important, what countermeasures can be taken to disrupt terrorist financing? NPGS Associate Professor and author Michael Freeman, Department of Defense Analysis, a specialist in the field of terrorism and counter-terrorism, will speak on these issues. Monday, April 25, 2016, 11:30 a.m. - Rancho Canada Golf Club, Carmel Valley Road. Auditors (lecture only) free at 12:50 p.m. Luncheon $25 Members and $35 Non-members. MC/VISA ($2 extra) or check; vegetarian meal optional. RSVP (831) 643-1855. WWW.WACMB.ORG
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Cop Log Recidivist Wildlife Feeder Code Compliance contacted the police about at problem with a citizen feeding wildlife. When the person answered the door, the officer recognized her as someone they had been contacted about before. The officer explained –once again – that the neighbors didn't appreciate her feeding the wildlife and that she would be cited if it happened again. Recidivist alarm on Lighthouse It seemed to be broken, because it sounded five times in eight hours. And there weren't any bad guys. Note left, but not by the driver A note was left on a woman's vehicle saying that a certain person had backed into her vehicle on 17th St. It included the license plate number, the date and time, but no other information. The officer ran the number and came up with a registered owner, but when contacted, the registered owner said he hadn't been there but that his father-in-law had been driving the car at the date and time mentioned in the note. The father-in-law said he was unaware he'd backed into the other vehicle, but that it was plausible. They exchanged insurance and contact information and everyone went home satisfied. Found dog may have found a home A dog wandering around was turned in, but it had no collar and no chip so it was taken to doggie jail. The person who found it asked to be contacted if the owner didn't turn up. Was it a gnome? A person on Walnut Street said that her garden statue had been stolen. Questionable taste in overnight guests A guy on Sinex said his roommate had invited a female guest over. When she left, the roommate discovered she had taken something of the other guy's. Mystery dog poop A couple of people on Benito reported an ongoing issue with a dog wandering around and pooping ont heir yard. They finally figured out where the dog lived and wanted the dog owner contacted. The dog owner said they were working on getting proper fencing and would be more careful in the future. Lost and lost A man's ring was reported lost on Ocean View Blvd. A man's wallet was reported lost on Sunset. So will the bank sign the pink slip? A couple bought a vehicle for $3,500 but it didn't have any plates. They tried to register it at the DMV but were told it belongs to Wachovia Bank.
Driver in fatal collision released from hospital, goes straight to jail Lynnea Hernandez, driver of the Lexus SUV which struck and killed a Prunedale man in Moss Landing, was released from the hospital and booked into Santa Clara County Jail. If Hernandez is able to post bail she is not to leave the state. Since the CHP did not know when Hernandez was going to be released from the hospital they issued a warrant for her arrest. The arrest warrant was issued for 3 million dollars for the charges related to the collision -- two charges of gross vehicular manslaughter, DUI and possession of methamphetamine. CHP had an officer standing by when she was released to notify her of the arrest. She was then transferred to Santa Clara County Jail via ambulance. If she does not post bail, she will then be transferred to the Monterey County Jail. For warrants CHP books at the nearest county jail and the county jails are responsible for the transfers. In this case the deputies at Monterey County Jail will be responsible for transporting her back to Monterey County. The medication found in the vehicle, belonging to Hernandez was Hydrocodone. Hydrocodone is a narcotic pain-reliever. Some of the labels associated with Hydrocodone are may cause drowsiness and dizziness and use care when operating a car or dangerous machines. These charges are all preliminary, they are subject to change. 1) 23153(e) VC – DRUG DUI CAUSING INJURY – FELONY 2) 191.5 PC – GROSS VEHICULAR MANSLAUGHTER – FELONY 3) 11377 H&S – POSSESSION OF a Controlled Substances – FELONY (Also known as possession of methamphetamine) 4) 16028 (a) VC – PROOF OF INSURANCE AT A COLLISION SCENE – INFRACTION
Free Bicycle Safety Trainings Offered in April and May
Interested in learning how to ride your bicycle safely, comfortably and predictably? The Transportation Agency for Monterey County, in collaboration with the California State University Monterey Bay’s TRIPwise is hosting free bicycle safety trainings in April and early May throughout Monterey County. Participants will learn how to conduct bicycle safety checks, fix a flat, practice on-bike skills and crash avoidance techniques. Trainings will be held on: Sunday, April 3 (9am-1pm): Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave, Salinas Saturday, April 16 (9am-1pm): CSU Monterey Bay, Parking Lot 903, Seaside
Sunday, April 24 (9am-1pm): South County YMCA, 560 Walker, Soledad Saturday, April 30 (9am-1pm): CSU Monterey Bay, Parking Lot 903, Seaside Sunday, May 1 (9am-1pm): Hartnell College, 411 Central Ave, Salinas Saturday, May 7 (9am-1pm): CSU Monterey Bay, Parking Lot 903, Seaside Sunday, May 8 (9am-1pm): King City High School, 720 Broadway Street, King City This safety training session is also a prerequisite for anyone who is interested in becoming a certified instructor. Community members can learn more and sign up for training at this link: http:// bit.ly/bikeSAFE
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• April 1, 2016
Calendar: Chautauqua Hall Dance Club: April 2-23, 2016
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
Saturday, April 2, 2016 6 PM – Dance lesson is Kizomba/Zouk by Metin & Masha. 7-10PM – General ballroom, nightclub and line dancing. Fee is $10 for non-members; 5 for members. Annual membership fee is $10. See our calendar at: https://sites.google.com/site/chdanceclub/ Contact: Sera Hirasuna at 831-262-0653. Saturday, April 9—No dancing. Good Old Days celebration instead Saturday, April 16, 2016 6 PM – Dance lesson is Lindy Hop by Miky & Joe. 7-10PM – General ballroom, nightclub and line dancing. Entrance fee is $10 for non-members; $5 for members. Annual membership fee is $10. See our calendar at: https://sites.google.com/site/chdanceclub/ Contact: Sera Hirasuna at 831-262-0653. Saturday, April 23, 2016 6 PM – Dance lesson is Rumba by Rosa. 7-10PM – General ballroom, nightclub and line dancing. Entrance fee is $10 for non-members; $5 for members. Annual membership fee is $10. See our calendar at: https://sites.google.com/site/chdanceclub/ Contact: Sera Hirasuna at 831-262-0653.
Transportation Scholarships Offered
Caltrans District 5 and the California Transportation Foundation (CTF) are offering three $750 scholarships to high school seniors within the five county district (Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties). Employees of Caltrans District 5 initiated this scholarship program 15 years ago which is entirely employee funded through the proceeds of coffee and snack sales in the district cafeteria. The scholarship program is designed for college-bound senior high school students who are planning to pursue a career in transportation and live within the five counties of the district. These programs are common in most of the 12 Caltrans districts and have the encouragement and support of the California Transportation Foundation which donates 25 percent of the funding with the coffee and food sales providing the rest. The scholarship program continues to flourish. When the program began in 2002, $500 was raised and one scholarship was awarded. In 2007, $3,500 was raised and seven $500 scholarships were awarded. Applications must be postmarked by April 29, 2016. The 2016 scholarships will be awarded this summer to high school seniors from the central coast. For more information contact Joni Mullen at Joni.Mullen@dot.ca.gov or visit the California Transportation Foundation Scholarships page at: http://transportationfoundation.org/scholarships/
Manager Sought for City’s Preschool
The City of Pacific Grove is recruiting for a Preschool Manager for our Community Center Preschool. The Community Center Preschool has been in operation since 1968 and has a strong history of success in the community. This is a 20 hour per week positions, responsible for two staff members and up to 15 students per day (Monday - Friday). The school schedule is Monday-Friday (9:00 am - 12 noon) and closely follows the Pacific Grove Unified School Districts school calendar for vacations and school holidays. Deadline for applicants is April 11, 2016 Interested candidates must apply on-line at the following link for Cal-OPPS: https://www.calopps.org/ViewAgencyJob.cfm?ID=25308. The job link is also available on the City’s website at: http://www.cityofpacificgrove.org/about-city/jobs One must create a Profile and answer the Supplemental Questionnaire.
Homeownership increasingly difficult for average Americans Scott Dick Monterey County Assoc. of Realtors
Market Matters Home prices are rising faster than wages in most of the United States, making homeownership increasingly difficult for average Americans in some of the most populous areas of the country, according to a report released by RealtyTrac. Home prices in 9 percent of the U.S. housing market are now less affordable than their historic norms. The report found that home price growth exceeded wage growth in nearly two thirds of the nation’s housing markets so far this year, with urban centers like San Francisco and New York City among the least affordable. The report analyzed median home prices derived from publicly recorded sales deed data and average wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 456 U.S. counties with a combined population of 221 million. Out of the 456 counties analyzed in the report, 43 counties (9 percent) had an
affordability index below 100 in the first quarter of 2016, meaning buying a home was less affordable than the historically normal level for that county going back to the first quarter of 2005. Daren Blomquist, senior vice president at RealtyTrac, commented, “While the vast majority of housing markets are still affordable by their own historic standards, home prices are floating out of reach for average wage earners in a growing number of U.S. housing markets.” In Q1 2012, when median home prices bottomed out nationally, only two counties out of the 456 analyzed (less than one-half percent) exceeded their historically normal affordability levels. Annual change in median home prices in Q1 2016 outpaced annual change in average weekly wages in Q3 2015 in 276 of the 456 counties analyzed for the report (61 percent).
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Farewell, and Happy Retirement, Mr. Williams! Beloved kindergarten teacher at Robert Down Elementary School, Gary Williams, will retire on April 1, 2016 after 40 years of service to the district. Mr. Williams has touched the lives of thousands of students and parents, He is known for his outstanding story telling ability, his musical talents, and sign language skills. The staff, students, and families of Robert Down School celebrated Mr. Williams' career with an outdoor assembly. Jill Pinney, a student in Mr. Williams' first class in 1977, attended the assembly and spoke
about how Mr.Williams influenced her life. The students honored Mr. Williams by bringing a dime. Why a dime? Over the past 40 years, Mr. Williams often would give a student a dime when the student lost a tooth. Mr. Williams would say to the student, “When your tooth comes back in, bring the dime back to me.” In all those years, only one student ever brought a dime back. Now is the time to bring some of those dimes back. The dimes will be donated to the kindergarten program in honor of Mr. Williams. Linda Williams, Prinicipal (no relation)
Fellow teachers, school officials, and an entire student body of Mr. Williams’ former students all turned ut to wish him a happy retirement.Photos of the assembly were posted on Cedar Street Times’ Facebook page and gained
more than 14,414 views, 450 “likes”, and was shared 55 times to people who were likely former students, judging from the columns of comment. Photos are by Karen Levy, a staff member at Robert H. Down Elementary.
He’s noted for song and dance at school. Mr. Williams leads the student body in one last song and dance, with the current crop of Kindergarteners leading the way.
Photos by Karen Levy
Mr. Williams “signed.” For years he wore a special apron, made for him by his daughter years ago in Jean Anton’s class But it gave out. A new one was made for him, with all the bright trims and places for his special pins and pens.
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The Hunt for the Wild Easter Egg
At Pacific Grove Golf Links, dozens of intrepid Easter Egg hunters turned out last Saturday to search for treasure. It ws all free and fun.
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The Funny Pages Tom Stevens
Otter Views Former New York mayor Fiorello La Guardia thought them so important he read them over the radio during a newspaper strike. And they’re always the first things I reach for on Sunday morning – after my blue bunny slippers. They’re the “funny pages,” that bright pastel section of the Sunday paper that keeps a dwindling population of newsprint readers from more pressing concerns for about five minutes each week. As a Sunday funnies reader for 60 years, I’ve probably spent 20,000 minutes of my life with the likes of Blondie, Charlie Brown and Zonker Harris. I’m not proud of this; it just happened. And I realize that if I hadn’t wasted all that time with the funny pages, I’d probably be golfing with my brokers today instead of watching Garfield sleep for six panels. Garfield is the current heavy hitter of the funnies, rating what olden newspaper people call “top of the fold” billing in many circulation areas. Peanuts is right up there too, along with Blondie, For Better or For Worse and all the other “family” comics. By that I mean comics that are about families (The Bumsteads, for instance) or about families of characters (the Peanuts gang, or Garfield, Jon and Odie). A quick pass through any Sunday funny section reveals that many longtime strips fall into that comfy category. As the traditional American nuclear family (two parents, nine-passenger van, house in the suburbs) has sunk below ten percent of the population, the comic section longing for “family” is understandable, even when the family consists of a gluttonous cat, a drooling dog and their lobotomized master. This preponderance of cutesy family strips can grow a little tedious. How many times can Dagwood build a midnight sandwich? Will Garfield once again steal Jon’s lasagna? Will the Born Loser find new ways to insult his ratty-haired mother-in-law? With a few notable exceptions (Zits and Thatababy can be clever, and Doonesbury remains timely), the Sunday funnies seem devoted to repetition of the familiar, the mundane and the mediocre. Call it sour grapes, but I miss the old “adventure” comics. The Dick Tracy strip featured a two-way wrist radio and TV (the prototype iPhone) and a lineup of classic villains including “Rughead” and “Flyface.” The beautifully drawn Prince Valiant saga offered Viking seamanship and political rivalries. Terry and the Pirates, also exquisitely rendered, featured steamy Asian intrigues. Steve Canyon, Robin Hood, and The Cisco Kid likewise trafficked in vivid art and high drama. Granted, some of the “adventure” strips were pretty mediocre themselves, especially the earnest fumblings of Rex Morgan, M.D., Judge Parker and Mary Worth. But at least new things kept happening. We didn’t have to watch Lucy pull the football away from Charlie Brown’s kick every fall. Even strips that weren’t primarily “adventure” comics had adventures in them. I think of Pogo Possum and Albert Alligator poling their punt through the swamp, Alley Oop astride his dinosaur thundering off on some bizarre quest, Joe Palooka in the ring, or the delightful pandemonium of Sadie Hawkins Day in Li’l Abner. Even the normally phlegmatic Gordo got himself into some delicious scrapes. Earlier, pre-television, generations of funny page readers had it better still. Combining taut, inventive plots with lavish graphics and bold layouts, 1930s strips like Harold Foster’s Tarzan, Alex Raymond’s Flash Gordon and Lee Falk’s The Phantom and Mandrake the Magician made the Sunday comics an American art form. Going back even further, comic connoisseurs would be hard pressed to match the imaginative genius and voluptuous graphics of Little Nemo in Slumberland. And for sheer spit-in-your eye hell raising skullduggery, I’d put the Katzenjammer Kids up against Dennis the Menace any day. But as somebody smart once said: then was then and now is now. All those great old funnies have limped off to comic Valhalla, leaving us in a featureless munchkin land of Born Losers, B.C.’s and Family Circuses. But all is not lost. Mordant social and political commentary still spits from the pen of Doonesbury’s Gerry Trudeau, heir to those great comic satirists of the past, Pogo’s Walt Kelly and L’il Abner’s Al Capp. And the Zits strip embodies some of the antic pictorial zaniness of my favorite, the late, lamented Calvin and Hobbes. Maybe it’s a comic sense of place I miss. Several of the classic strips had very particular settings: Calvin’s Midwestern woods, Pogo’s southern swamp, L’il Abner’s Appalachian Dogpatch, Prince Valiant’s Scandinavian coasts, Flash Gordon’s futuristic spaceports. In comparison, today’s Sunday comic settings seem drab and generic. The characters inhabit office cubicles, living rooms, work places and suburban back yards of little distinction. With the exception of B.C.’s smoldering volcanoes, the backgrounds in most contemporary strips could be interchanged without the readers even noticing. And that’s not funny.
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Farewell, Mr. Cottontail Jane Roland
Animal Tales and Other Random Thoughts
Easter has come and gone…Our annual party closed its 44th year. I think back on the inception at our little house on Wellings Place. Jennie was a baby, Jay 13, Ellen 10. The place was tiny but we squeezed as many into our back yard as possible. I made some kind of casserole, asparagus and, for dessert, an English Trifle in honor of Ted McCormick. Andy and Bunty McFarland, who attended the first gathering, have been gone for several years. Andy I knew as a child; his mother was a great friend of my mother’s. They had known each other as girls during the summer in the Maine Woods. I didn’t see Andy from the time he was probably 10 until he and Bunty were stationed here. That is a history about which I have written previously. But yesterday demonstrated to me the smallness of the world and the infinite connections. I have mentioned that we went from a horde of well over 100 people to about 40. Once we borrowed chairs and tables from our church. The guests were an eclectic group, representative of our activities. Now many of our friends are no longer with us, but their children carry on the tradition. Two of the McFarland girls, Suzie Matmiller (Ann and Andy Simpson’s daughter), Gordon vonRichter (Georgia’s son) and his wife Karen. Alison Work stopped by, but Pat was not well. The children of our friends now have youngsters of their own. Where has the time gone? Connections all over the place. The bulk of the guests are shop volunteers who are now good friends. It was hard this year. John does all of the shopping, I do all of the main cooking and John the hauling. A young friend came to help him, but it was a lot of work for both of us. Our problem is that we have the minds of those in their 20s, and the enthusiasm, but not the bodies. By noon yesterday we were both exhausted. However, people arrived bearing appetizers and desserts, happy to be there. Old friends reconnected, new ones were forged, the young folk did all of the work…Cyrus Coburn was his usual dependable self and Jay tended bar with aplomb. No more little children, colored eggs and not many friends who come from afar just to participate. It is different. We miss those who were not with us and embrace those who were. The most significant to me was the presence of Elizabeth Hood (I don’t remember her married name; although we went to her wedding years ago). On August 29, 1959, Larry DeVine and I married in Carmel Valley. A member of the wedding party, John Grammer, was leaving for Santa Barbara to be best man in the wedding of Dan Hood and his bride, Barbara. I did not know them. Larry went off to Germany a month later and subsequently it was determined I was pregnant with our first child. I had not planned to join my husband until after the first of the year. In view of our impending parenthood in June or July we pushed my departure date to December. Also stationed with Larry was the aforementioned, Dan Hood. Larry asked Barbara to look at the PX and “on the economy” for maternity clothes. The letter I received I treasured for years. It was several hand written pages with drawings of really appalling looking garments. And a strong suggestion that I do my shopping state side. When I arrived in Stuttgart the Hoods became two of our closest friends. We all returned to the United States. We relocated eventually in Florida where Larry went to work at the Miami Herald. Jay, the baby born in Germany, was almost two. En route from Pebble Beach where we introduced Mother to her grandson, to Miami, we stopped in Santa Barbara to see Dan and Barbara. Years passed. they bought a house in Carmel, across the street from one of my family’s oldest friends. When I was divorced I remained in Florida for a few years because I thought it better for the children but visited Mother every year or so and always saw the Hoods. Jay was born on June 10, many years later, Elizabeth Hood was born on the same day. The Hoods moved away and ultimately were divorced; although, prior to that John the children and I exchanged many visits with the family. Now Barbara lives here. We see little of one another but that doesn’t matter. When she called to say that Elizabeth was in town, I was thrilled. We all know that friends are family and the closeness never leaves. Pick up the phone, chat with someone who you haven’t seen forever, it is as if it were yesterday. If we have the party next year and you would like to stop by for a slice of ham and glass of wine, our house is your house... Jane Roland lives in Monterey and works at the AFRP Treasure Shop in Pacific Grove. Gcr770@aol.com
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Petition to Ban Fracking in Monterey County: Forum set for April 4
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Opinion Thanks, Local Media, for Yes on X Editor:
Thank you Cedar Street Times, Monterey County Weekly, Monterey County Herald , Carmel Pine Cone and KSBW television for endorsing Measure X, the measure which will change zoning at the American Tin Cannery to allow a hotel at the site. Thank you mayor Bill Kampe, former mayor Carmelita Garcia, former mayor Jeanne Byrne, former councilman Alan Cohen, former school board member Beth Shammas and retired teacher Jean Anton for signing the argument in favor of X in the voter guide. Others who signed the argument in favor include civic leader Richard “Mr. PG” Stillwell; First Awakening owner Craig Bell; and General Manager of Asilomar Conference Grounds, Mairead Hennessy. Opposition to the argument was signed by only two citizens, Anthony Peacock, and Luke Coletti. As president of the local Chamber of Commerce for the past 24 years, I am voting yes on X because our city and schools need the money to function. I have a lot of faith in the people of Pacific Grove and trust that they will vote yes on April 19. Moe Ammar President, Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce
Monterey Resident Says No on ‘X’ To the Voters of Pacific Grove:
I was appalled at the remarks of the developer of the proposed Bella Hotel at a presentation last night. When asked how much traffic would be added to the already over-burdened Lighthouse Avenue, his response was that he would lighten the traffic in Pacific Grove and send more to Monterey. As a resident of New Monterey, where all of Pacific Grove and Pebble Beach residents, employees, tourists and guests already must drive through, I was disgusted that he had no concern. He talked about hotel guests flying in without cars (taxis are cars) and shuttles for guest (shuttles are cars, limos or vans) and small delivery vans (vans are small trucks; small means more deliveries?) And what about all those construction trucks adding more traffic carting off the demolished materials of one of our last historic Cannery Row buildings? Then he talks about a museum on site and keeping First Awakenings. All sounds good until you wonder where you will park and how much it will cost. I have never seen the traffic as bad on Lighthouse Avenue in New Monterey as it was all day long the week after Christmas. It was worse than the normal 3-6pm weekdays and Summer. And then it overflows into our New Monterey Neighborhood streets up the hill. I twice turned around and went home. I often feel trapped. I love to shop in Pacific Grove where I can find a parking place. New Monterey residents are adding to Pacific Grove’s sales tax revenue too. I volunteer at your Lighthouse and support your events. Your neighbors in Monterey do not want our New Monterey Business District to become your freeway, ruining the businesses and the New Monterey neighborhood so a few developers can become even more wealthy. The New Monterey Lighthouse Avenue businesses consistently vote against turning Lighthouse Avenue into one way, so that will likely never happen. Yes, Hotel Bella may add money to your City coffers, but what will it do to your quality of life and therefore your property values to be stuck in even worse traffic that you are now? Nancy Runyon Monterey
Decades of Traffic Problems, Not Caused by Project Bella. Vote Yes on “X” Editor:
This past week Michael Crall, Managing Partner of Domaine Hospitality provided community presentations in Pacific Grove about Project Bella. I attended them and a question repeatedly asked had to do with traffic impacts. Mr. Crall assured attendees that traffic studies would be conducted and impacts addressed accordingly. As a resident of Pacific Grove for over 35 years, the traffic we deal with today is the result of many factors and Project Bella is not one of them. Traffic in and out of Pacific Grove via Lighthouse Avenue or Central Avenue has been an issue for decades and our accessibility became even more compromised when the Presidio made the decision to close its gates. Add to the existing compromise today’s construction of the Highway 68 turnabout, construction at the Bolio Street Gate, and the City of Monterey’s consideration of changing Lighthouse from two lanes in each direction to three lanes towards downtown and one lane towards Pacific Grove. Finally, for Pacific Grove our accessibility has become exacerbated by the mere fact that short-term rentals and home sharing have been officially approval. All of which have nothing to do with Project Bella. Join me in voting “yes” on Measure X. Carmelita Garcia Pacific Grove
Monday, April 4 2016, 7 p.m. Unitarian Universalist Church 490 Aguajito Road, Carmel Toxic wastewater from fracking has become a threat to water supplies. Anti-fracking advocacy has sprung up nationwide. There are over 1500 oil and gas wells in the San Ardo area, south Monterey County. A recent proposal to the Board of Supervisors to regulate this local activity was rejected. Jeanne Turner will present for proponents of the citizens’ fracking ban initiative. She will explain how the lack of regulations and oversight of extreme oil extraction threatens the water, health, safety, and welfare of Monterey County residents. Sponsored by Protect Monterey County, it parallels a successful initiative election in San Benito County in 2014. The focus is to protect current groundwater resources and prevent future contamination. Signature gathering is under way for the election next November. David Armanasco will present an opposing argument. Come and hear about this new citizens’ effort to protect water resources. It will be an issue in the June and the November elections. Contact Info: georgetriley@gmail.com, 645-9914
League of Women Voters presents Lunch & Learn “The Challenges of Affordable Housing”
Affordable Housing is a challenge for many communities, including Monterey County. What do we mean when we use the term “affordable housing”? Affordable for whom? What are the difficulties in development and building? Where does the funding come from? What are the ongoing challenges to operating and maintaining affordable housing? Join us for a discussion on this important issue in our community. On Wednesday, April 13, 2016 the public is invited to attend lunch at noon, provided by Café Athena (main course, salad, beverages and dessert). Cost for luncheon is $17 per person. Presentation at 12:30, free and open to the public. Reservations required by Saturday 4/9/16, pay at the door. For reservations contact Lisa Hoivik by phone (375-7665) or email LHoivik@comcast.net. Program Contact: Kalah Bumba, kalahplans@aol.com. Guest speakers are Mr. Paul Tran, Project Manager for CHISPA (Community Housing Improvement Systems and Planning Association) and Ms Carolina Sahagun, Senior Community Development Planner for the Monterey County Housing Authority Development Corp. Mr. Tran is a JD graduate of the Monterey College of Law, a Director of 7th District Agricultural Association (appointed by Governor Brown in 2012), and is on the Board of Directors, Chair of the Facilities Committee of the Salinas Senior Center. His former experience includes working at the Monterey County Planning Department. Mr. Tran is a native of Pacific Grove and currently lives in Spreckles. Ms. Sahgun has a BS in Business Administration from CalPoly San Luis Obispo. She has been with the Monterey County Housing Authority Development Corp as a Community Development Planner since 2008. Prior to this she was an Assistant Director for Housing Programs for the Housing Authority of the County of Monterey.
Lecture:
Impact of Social Media on schools and communities
Several anonymous online threats and cyberbullying incidents have significantly and negatively affected the Central Coast region in recent weeks. Pacific Grove USD, Carmel USD, and Monterey Peninsula USD administrators, meeting regularly, and will present a lecture by Joe Allen, a respected and long-time expert in the field of social media as it interacts with law enforcement. The lecture will be presented twice. The first scheduled date is Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00 p.m It will be held at the Pacific Grove Performing Art Center, 835 Forest Ave. in Pacific Grove (the middle school). The second lecture will be held the following night, Wednesday, April 6, also at 7:00 p.m. at the Carmel High Performing Art Center, 3600 Ocean Ave., Carmel.
Letters to the Editor Cedar Street Times welcomes your letters on subjects of interest to the citizens of Pacific Grove as well as our readers elsewhere. We prefer that letters be on local topics. At present we have not set limits on length though we do reserve the right to edit letters for space constraints, so please be concise. We will contact you to verify authenticity so your email address and/or telephone number must be included as well as your name and city of residence. We will not publish unsigned letters or letters which defame or slander or libel. Cedar Street Times is an adjudicated newspaper published weekly at 306 Grand Ave., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Press deadline is Wednesday, noon. The paper is printed on Friday and is available at 150 locations throughout the city and on the Peninsula as well as by e-mail subscription and with monthly home delivery to occupied homes in Pacific Grove. Marge Ann Jameson, Editor/Publisher Phone 831-324-4742 • Fax 831-324-4745 editor@cedarstreettimes.com
April 1, 2016 • CEDAR STREET
Cash Mob will Benefit PG Art Center
You probably have heard that the PG Art Center is having temporary cash flow issues due to a substantial rent increase. The Art Center has been a Pacific Grove treasure for more than 47 years, and we, the Pacific Grove Economic Development Commission and the PG community are ready to show that we appreciate and value the Art Center by holding a Cash Mob on Friday, April 1 (no joke). The Board of the Art Center is planning to move forward with gusto to celebrate a strong, vibrant Art Center for the 50th Anniversary Let’s help them move forward. Please join us in front of the Art Center at 6:50 p.m. on Friday, April 1 and be ready to donate at least $10-$20 as you enter (no purchase necessary). If you can not join us on Friday, please consider making a tax deductible donation today. Thank you for supporting the Pacific Grove Art Center.
Art Center seeks steady income For more than 47 years, the nonprofit Pacific Grove Art Center has opened its doors to Peninsula artists, entertainment groups and the public, living up to its motto: “Building community through creativity.” Now a new building manager at 568 Lighthouse has increased the Art Center’s rent 40 percent in the past year, to bring it more in line with area market rent rates. “We are facing a major money problem,” said Teresa Brown, PGAC Executive Director and one of the three part-time staff at the Center. “However, our Board has voted “yes,” we will stay open and be stronger by our 50th year… and yes, we need greater community support.” Brown said a major help would be a combination of community members who are willing to make one-time, tax deductible gifts as well as others who can pledge tax-deductible monthly gifts, all via the Center’s website at www.pgartcenter.org, “We need to have a steady income,” Brown said. “Recurring monthly donations are extremely helpful. Can you donate the cost of a cup of coffee or two a week to the art center? That is just $20$40 per month. Please go to our website and pledge whatever you can - every dollar will help.” This week, the public is invited to Pacific Grove’s traditional First Friday Gallery Night reception on April 1 from 7-9 p.m. and view the continuing exhibit with art by Mahir Agha, Sam Johnston, and Maralyn Miller – plus see works of artists who have studio space within the PGAC building now on exhibit in the Gill Gallery. In the small halls will be work from Dante Rondo’s Youth Art classes. Music will be by Duo Monte. First Friday receptions have always been free, but donations to the nonprofit Art Center are encouraged and appreciated. “We have great plans for the future,” Brown said. “The Patrons’ Show has been reorganized to make it better than ever and will return this fall. We will continue
the workshops, classes and events such as the Hootenanny’s and concerts planned throughout the year.” At a special Board meeting Monday evening (3/28/16) the Board committed to: • Continue to serve the entire Monterey peninsula • Expand PGAC programs to include the senior and retirement community, taking art to them • Continue to offer art programs, summer camps and classes for youth • Grow the live music and performance programs The Center is a popular place. There are 17 “working artist” studios that surround the major galleries. PGAC artists practice a wide array of media including sculpture, printmaking, collage, textile arts and, of course, painting. The eight-member volunteer board feels “we have our ducks in a row,” said Board chair Adrianne Jonson “We have given 47 years to this community, and we’re ready to stay! Every board member is giving. Now we need community commitment.” Jonson listed several things the community can look forward to: - A benefit concert to help fundraise for the Art Center’s immediate needs - Annual sponsorship opportunities to help sustain revenues - Improvement of the PGAC entrance and appearance - A new logo, with the community voting on its favorite “We are moving ahead with drafting all the grants that are scheduled on our grant calendar,” said Brown. A number of grant requests already have been made to community funding agencies and await response. The nonprofit Pacific Grove Art Center has always been free and open to the public. Regular hours are from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday.
Invitation to a Grand Opening at Studio
This Friday, April 1, is First Friday in Pacific Grove and Studio Silzer will be open from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. at 176 Grand Avenue. Continuing the legacy of the Strouse & Strouse Studio-Gallery to connect you directly with a variety of local and regional artists. Meet some of the artists. Have some refreshments. Buy some new art for yourself or to give as presents. There are 30 artists offering a variety of painting styles. Three photographers. Multiple ceramic artists. Four jewelry makers. A new exhibit of manzanita burls. And lots of wonderful cards. All reasonably priced. There will be a special drawing for one of Peter’s photos on canvas: "An Ancient Door." The striking wooden door is in Old Riga, Latvia. Fill out an entry and enter for a chance to win.
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Art Events April 2 at American Tin Cannery On Saturday, April 2, the non-profit Regional Artisans Association will host three local arts events simultaneously at the American Tin Cannery in Pacific Grove. American Tin Cannery Artist-in-Residence Program The working artist studios in the American Tin Cannery Artist-in-Residence Program (ATC AiR) will be open to the public for the first time on Saturday, April 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ATC AiR program hosts local artists and designers as they produce their work in a live studio environment. Visitors to the studios meet working artists who welcome questions and dialogue, and openly discuss their processes, materials, and concepts. This program serves as an innovative model of interactivity and engagement that benefits local artists and ATC visitors through observation and discussion of creative processes. The ATC AiR Program is supported by the Cannery Row Company and the Arts Council for Monterey County.
“Murals by You” Interactive Community Painting Project Beginning at 10:00 a.m. on April 2, groups of artist and non-artist volunteers will paint large-scale murals along the second floor mezzanine of the historic American Tin Cannery. Community members of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. The theme of this first mural project is Monterey Bay Sea Life, and all images are based on the work of local photographer Michele Allen. For more information about how to become a volunteer mural painter, please contact the Monterey Bay Artisans Gallery at mbartisans@gmail.com. Re-launch of First Saturday Walking Art Tour From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., artists and artisans will display their work throughout the indoor walkways of the American Tin Cannery. Artwork will include painting, photography, textiles, and jewelry. Refreshments will be on hand inside of the Monterey Bay Artisans gallery, and local band Tinkers Stick will perform Irish music.
New Boutique and Coffee Stop Will Open April 2 at ATC Dawn Teall and Pam Nielsen, the founders of the non-profit Monterey Bay Artisans art gallery, will celebrate the grand opening of the new Ocean Breeze Boutique and Coffee Stop on Saturday, April 2 in the American Tin Cannery in Pacific Grove. Festivities begin at 10:00 a.m. Located at 125 Ocean View Blvd., the Ocean Breeze Boutique features an eclectic mix of jewelry, textiles, home décor and other gift ideas, including: Laurel Burch totes and accessories, Candlelight Jew-
elry, Pair and a Spare, Treasures Coastal Pendants, and Monterey Monsters, say the owners. The majority of items and gifts are created right here on the Central Coast. Santa Cruz Coffee Roasting Company will be the featured, fresh-brewed coffee at the boutique’s “coffee stop.” The Ocean Breeze Boutique and Coffee Stop is located on the 1st floor of the American Tin Cannery next to Monterey Bay Artisans at 125 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove, CA 93950. For more information, call 831-747-1060
Registration for Half Marathon Opens
Registration for the November 13, 2016, Big Sur Half Marathon opens on April 1, 2016 at 7:00 a.m. There will be 9,000 slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. There is an "early bird" discounted entry fee of $100 from April 1 through midnight on April 7.
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APRIL 1ST, 2016 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PARTICIPANTS: Fountain Ave: habitat
Grand Ave: A Touch of Glass 170 Fusion Confusion 170 Studio Silzer 178 Grand Re-Opening New Location! Forest Ave: Bookmark Music
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Marina Patina 520 Pacific Grove Art Center (Gallery Night 7-9PM) 568 Fat Willy's Antiques 590 Artisana Gallery 612 Butterfly By The Sea 623 Butterfly Botanicals 623
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Programs at the Library For more information call 648-5760.
Tuesday, April 5 • 11:00 am Pre-School stories at the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue, Pacific Grove 93950, ages 2-5. Wednesday, April 6 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday” after-school program presents Perfect Pets: stories, science and crafts for all ages. Thursday, April 7 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: rhymes, songs and stories for babies, birth - 24 months. • Thursday, April 7 • 3:00 pm Tales to Tails: Children can read aloud to certified therapy dogs in the children’s area of the Pacific Grove Library, 550 Central Avenue 93950. • Tuesday, April 12 • 11:00 am Preschool stories at the Pacific Grove Library, ages 2-5. • Wednesday, April 13 • 3:45 pm “Wacky Wednesday” after school program presents Book Bugs: stories, science and crafts for all ages. At the Pacific Grove Library. • Thursday, April 14 • 11:00 am Baby Rhyme Time: rhymes, songs and stories for babies, birth to 24 months. • Thursday, April 14 • 3:00 pm Tales to Tails: Children can read out loud to certified therapy dogs at the Pacific Grove Library. For more information call 648-5760.
Wilflower ShowReturns to Museum for 55th Year
The Wildflower Show returns to the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History in April for another amazing year. Expect more than 600 varieties and species of wildflowers on display this year - all hailing from the Central Coast region. Hosted by the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History and the Monterey Bay Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS), the 55th Annual Wildflower Show begins Friday, April 15, and runs through Sunday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A photographer’s hour will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 15. Other scheduled events include workshops on garden designs geared toward pollinators, classes on drawing wildflowers, and more. Visit the Museum online at www.pgmuseum.org/wildflowershow or call 831.648.5716 for more information. Admission for the Wildflower Show is $5 for Monterey County residents and free to Museum members and CNPS members. Admission is $8.95 for adults who live outside of Monterey County, $5.95 youth 4-18, students with ID, military who live outside of Monterey County, and free for children 3-years-old and under. The Museum is located at 165 Forest Avenue in Pacific Grove.
Cesar Chavez Day Park Cleanup
Cesar Chavez Community Park, Salinas Saturday, April 2, 2016 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. To commemorate Cesar Chavez’ commitment to social justice and farm workers’ rights, Return of the Natives (R.O.N.) invites volunteers to join in a day of service at Cesar Chavez Park/Hebron Community Park in Salinas. Volunteers are invited to help clean up trash and debris to make the park a better place for both wildlife and people. 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. Directions: From E. Market Street in Salinas, turn left (if coming from the 101) or right (if coming from Sanborn) on to N. Hebbron. Hebbron Ave will take you into the parking lot. Follow the Return of the Natives event signs. Event postponement will be posted on our website https://csumb.edu/ron , our Facebook page, and a voicemail recording on the 582-3686 line by 8:30 a.m. on the day of the event. For more information go to our website https:// csumb.edu/ron , email lkrohmer@csumb.edu , or call (831)-582-3686
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Pierce Ranch Winery: Respite Near Cannery Row The Pierce Ranch tasting room sits quietly near Cannery Row at 499 Wave St. in a quaint Monterey cottage. You may not have heard of Pierce Ranch, but they don’t make wines that will get lost in the thousand or more wines made in the area. Their tasting room is a cozy hideaway. The antique decor provides a respite for weary travelers wanting to spend some time sipping fun wine and forgetting about the usual tourista activities. Unlike some parts of California, the tasting tempo here is laid back. Questions are welcomed and a revisit is an understood need. Their wines are both intriguing and enjoyable. While the portfolio of wines is much larger than the tasting menu, the spirit of the winery is communicated with each pour. On this particular day, Keith was my guide for their $5 tasting menu. He started me with a meaty albarino. This wine is aged on the lees giving it more depth than a typical albarino. Pair this wine with your favorite seafood dishes. The grenache-syrah-mourvedre-carignan blend called GSMC was light and pleasant. I usually expect more heartiness from this blend, but this would fit in as a party wine or with most poultry dishes. The next two wines were Portuguese. Pierce Ranch creates an elegant introduction for novitiates with both tinto cao and touriga wines. Food pairings with these red wines
Jim Moser
Wine Wanderings
may be a challenge, but the tinto cao with its cranberry overtones would work well with pork dishes while the citrusy touriga
might cut through the juice of a skirt steak in a teriyaki marinade. After these two wonderful Portuguese wines, it was time
to return to the origins of California wines. Some call zinfandel the grape that started the California wine industry and others call zinfandel the wine that saved the French wine industry. While both may be true, I consider zinfandel to be the wine that is going away in favor of pinot noir and syrah, so when a winery makes a zinfandel, I look forward to tasting the past when Zin was king and everything else was its servant. This was a good zinfandel with the body to work with most meat dishes, but it lacked the weight of other zins I have tasted. At 14.6 percent alcohol, it is not a weak wine; so serve it a little chilled to stave off the hotness. If the wines have been enjoyable, ask your guide about any wines off the menu. In this case, Keith did not disappoint me. As I mentioned earlier, Pierce Ranch is known for their Portuguese varietals so a port style wine would be a fair expectation. In this case, Pierce Ranch has captured the spirit of a vintage port. Creamy, unfiltered, and full-bodied are the best descriptors of their current port style wine. Pair it with blue cheese, dark chocolate, gelato, or a Cuban cigar and you will be in heaven. Check the Pierce Ranch website at piercevineyards.com for tasting room hours and wines available for purchase.
Middle School Orchestra Travels to Disneyland
Free Concert by PG Pops Orchestra
During Good Old Days, Sunday, April 10 at 2:30 p.m., in the parking lot of the Pacific Grove branch of the Bank of America, 601 Lighthouse Avenue, Pacific Grove, PG Pops will perform. Featuring “Victory at Sea,” “Stars & Stripes,” “Take 5,” as well as music from “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Jurassic Park,” “Star Wars,” and “The Godfather”. Please join us for the third concert of our third season. The Pacific Grove Pops Orchestra is a non profit organization funded by its musician members.
Call to Artists: Inviting Emerging Artists to Make a Splash with Arts Council The Arts Council for Monterey County New Wave: An aquatic exhibition featuring emerging artists from the Monterey Bay Area Application Deadline: Monday, May 9, 2016 Show Dates: June 18-July 17, 2016 Reception & Panel Discussion: June 18, 2016 Location: The Press Club, 1123 Fremont Blvd, Seaside Entry Form & Fees: $25 per submission / www.arts4mc.org/new-wave New Wave is a juried art exhibition with an aquatic theme. The event will provide developing artists who are beginning their professional career an opportunity to showcase their skills and raise funds for the Arts Council for Monterey County’s new Local Emerging Artist Program (LEAP). New Wave will promote participating artists through a public art exhibition, an artist’s panel discussion and an online marketing campaign. The highlighted artists will be eligible for a variety of awards including a follow up solo, or group, show. Applications are now being accepted. For more information, or to apply, visit www.arts4mc.org/new-wave.
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Some 100 Pacific Grove Middle School Chamber Orchestra and Symphonic Band not only performed but recorded music while on site at a special event in Disneyland. Barbara Priest conducted the musicians. More to come from our lyrical ambassadors. Photos by Brian Swanson.
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Black’s Law (Dictionary) New hit TV Series?
Back to Basics - Part XXXVI - Form 9465 Installment Agreement
Kyle A. Krasa, Esq.
April 1, 2016
Planning for Each Generation
Travis H. Long, CPA
Travis on Taxes
The television show “Grey’s Anatomy” first aired when I was a young attorney. The show, created Shonda Rhimes, stars “Meredith Grey” but is of course named after the famous medical textbook, Gray’s Anatomy, by Henry Gray, a surgeon from the 19th Century. As a lawyer, I wondered what would be the legal equivalent of Gray’s Anatomy? The best I could come up with was Black’s Law Dictionary, the most popular dictionary of legal terms which was created by Henry Campbell Black and first published in 1891. I decided that if I ever wrote a legal drama, I would indeed call it “Black’s Law Dictionary.” The show would star “Bing Black,” a charismatic and debonair estate planning lawyer who helps people solve their problems without any drama or strife. After all, there aren’t any TV shows or movies about estate planning attorneys and it’s about time legal practice areas other than criminal law and civil litigation get some pop culture exposure. Many of my friends suggested that my working title of “Black’s Law Dictionary” drop “dictionary” from the title to simply be “Black’s Law.” To them, the word “dictionary” did not connote excitement and interest. However, being the English major and vocabulary lover that I am, I liked the idea of a hit TV show featuring “dictionary” in its title. Alas, I never got around to writing my show and a few years ago, Shonda Rhimes beat me to the punch. She created a captivating legal drama of her own: “How to Get Away with Murder.” In case there is any doubt, the show is not about an estate planning attorney but is instead about a criminal law attorney and her eager first-year law students. I have to admit, “How to Get Away with Murder” is a better title for a TV show than “Black’s Law Dictionary.” As it turns out, I make a much better lawyer than a hit TV show creator (so far). In honor of the hit TV show that never was, below are some entries from the original (and to date the only) Black’s Law Dictionary. Trust: A property interest held by one person (trustee) at the request of another (grantor) for the benefit of a third party (beneficiary). Grantor (also Settlor or Trustor): One who establishes a trust. (Trust-Maker.) Trustee: One who, having legal title to property, holds it in trust for the benefit of another and owes a fiduciary duty to that beneficiary. (Trust-Manager.) Beneficiary: One designated to receive something as a result of a legal arrangement or instrument. Fiduciary: One who owes to another the duties of good faith, trust, confidence, and candor; One who must exercise a high standard of care in managing another’s money or property. Duty: A legal obligation that is owed or due to another and that needs to be satisfied; an obligation for which somebody else has a corresponding right. Precatory: Requesting, recommending, or expressing a desire for action but in a non-binding way. Mandatory: Of, relating to, or constituting a command; required; preemptory. Revocable: Capable of being cancelled or withdrawn. Irrevocable: Unalterable; committed beyond recall. Corpus: The property for which a trustee is responsible; the trust principal. Trust Funding: The act of transferring property to a trust.
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After more than a year, our Back to Basics series has come to an end. We covered the 1040, all the major Schedules (A, B, C, D, E, and F) and 27 of the most common forms. To access any articles from the past you can read them on my website atwww. tlongcpa.com/blog. For our last article, we have some wonderful news! The IRS recently announced that starting next year, on a three-year trial basis, they are moving to a voluntary income tax system. You will be asked to pay what you feel is fair and what you can afford, but there will be no requirement to actually pay income tax. If you haven’t picked up on the date of this publication yet, it is April Fool’s Day; this utopian ideal will have to sit on the shelf a little longer! But, if you do find yourself in a situation where you owe more than you can manage to part with by the due date of April 18, there are some options for you. Remember that even if you file an extension, the tax is still due by April 18 this year. The IRS says that if you can pay your balance due in full within four months of the April 18 due date you can simply call them at 800-829-1040 and advise them of this. You will still have to pay interest (currently 3 percent per annum) and penalties (0.5 percent of the unpaid balance per month - effectively another 6 percent per annum) until paid in full, but you will not have to setup an installment agreement...which is your next option. If you think you will need more than four months to pay off the balance, then you need to set up an installment agreement to avoid letters threatening actions such as liens, asset seizure, and taking your first-born child. Well, maybe the first-born child part is a little overdramatic. Even the concept of seizing assets, although splashed across notices relatively early in the collection phase, is hardly ever a reality, and you would likely have to have a $100K or more tax bill before they would consider taking and selling off your assets. Wage garnishments and liens do happen more often, however. An advantage to an installment agreement, is that it cuts the late payment penalty in half - from 0.5 percent per month to 0.25 percent per month. There is a $120 charge from the IRS to setup and installment agreement, but I recommend you have direct debit setup to take the payment directly out of your bank account each month. This reduces the fee from $120 down to $52. It also prevents you from accidentally missing a payment. If you fail to make a payment, you can be kicked out of the program, and have to reapply, and pay a new fee. Also, if you have a balance from an old year, and you need to add to it, you generally have to setup a new installment agreement as well. You can file for an installment agreement using IRS Form 9465. This can be e-filed with your tax returns, or mailed by paper. Or, you can set it up online at www.irs.gov. If you owe less than $25,000, you will generally be approved without any hassle, as long as you have a good filing history. You can take the balance owed and divide by up to 72 months. I generally recommend that you keep the monthly commitment low so you know you will not fail to be able pay some month and then get kicked out - but go ahead and make extra payments whenever you can to pay it down faster. Even if you owe up to $50,000, you can still get automatic approval, but you will need to fill out page two of the 9465 that asks a few more financial questions. If you owe over $50,000, then you also have to send in a 433-F Collection Information Statement. This has a lot more specific questions about your finances, and is pretty much like providing personal financial statements. California has a similar installment agreement process, but the amounts and rules
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differ a bit. California generally only allows an automatic installment agreement if you have up to $10,000 of unpaid tax liability. You can go up to $25,000, but you have to show that you have a financial hardship (not by your definition, however!). The late payment penalties are five percent of the total unpaid tax liability during the first month, and then 0.5 percent each month thereafter until paid in full (capping at 25 percent like the federal does.) The interest rate is currently the same as the federal three percent rate. The fee to apply is $34, and you must pay off the balance in less than three years. I typically recommend just paying the FTB off, if possible, and then only dealing with the IRS on one installment agreement. The California installment agreement request is made on Form 3567. You can also fill it out online at ftb.ca.gov by choosing “Installment Agreement” under the “Pay” section. Your other option is to call the FTB at 800-689-4776. Finally, there are also options for an offer in compromise, if you clearly will not be able to pay off your tax debts in the future based on your income and certain expenses. The process is fairly mechanical, and you generally will either qualify or you will not. It is not like you sit around and negotiate the amount. Be wary of ads you see on TV or on the radio that talk about getting rid of your tax debts. A retired collection officer at the IRS of 30 years once told me that many of these groups charge you fees to go through all the work to fill out the forms and gather the information whether or not you even have a remote chance of qualifying. Then you simply get rejected, and you are in a worse position than when you started. Instead, they could do some preliminary analysis, and not generate a lot of busy work for themselves. 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.
Symposium adds a Reception
Attendees at the all-day "Cannery the family-owned Gemini (later renamed Row, Steinbeck & Ricketts, and the Sea Western Flyer) in Alaska; Bill Gilly, of Cortez" Symposium at Hopkins Ma- Stanford’s Hopkins Marine Station; John rine Station April 16 will now be able to Gregg, new owner of the Western Flyer; continue their Cannery Row experience Michael Kenneth Hemp, Cannery Row into the evening. Ricketts and Steinbeck authority; Donald A post-symposium reception is Kohrs, Librarian, Harold A. Miller Library planned at Wave Street Studios from 6 to 8 p.m. for presenters, sponsors and Symposium attendees. Sponsoring the 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Symposium is the 33-year old Cannery Row Foundation. Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford University, Boat Works Auditorium is located at 120 Ocean View Blvd, Pacific Grove, CA Wave Street Studios, 774 Wave St. on Cannery Row, is producer of the Symposium Simulcast which will be available on YouTube. Sponsoring the reception is SUPERsmith High Performance Software. Tickets for the all-day symposium are now available at www.canneryrow.org. Steve Webster, one of the original group of conceptual developers of the Monterey Bay Aquarium, will speak at the Cannery Row Symposium April 16. His talk is being sponsored by the Aquarium. Webster has made 101 trips to the sea of Cortez. He will present his personal appreciation of the addiction to the Sea of Cortez he’s shared with The historical Western Flyer Ed Ricketts Webster will join 10 top experts on of Hopkins Marine Station of Stanford Steinbeck-Ricketts-Cannery Row-Sea University; Allen Petrich, Pacific Coast of Cortez and the Western Flyer’s boat Boatyard Historian and grandson of buildprogress. er of the Western Flyer, in 1937; and Prof. Symposium speakers include Prof. Susan Shillinglaw, 18-year director of the Richard Astro, Drexel University, Phila- Martha Heasley Cox Center for Steinbeck delphia; Kevin M. Bailey, author of "The Studies at San Jose State University. More details and a limited number Western Flyer, Steinbeck’s Boat, The Sea of Cortez, and The Saga of Pacific of $45 tickets are now available at www. Fisheries"; Dennis Fry, who skippered canneryrow.org.
10th Annual Earth Day Marina Saturday, April 16, 2016, from 9 a.m.1 p.m. at Locke-Paddon Park celebrate our planet and our city by working together on fun environmental service projects. Help remove invasive plants, plant native plants, paint benches and trash cans, put down mulch along the fence line and pick up trash. Volunteers will be provided a free lunch, there will be a puppet show and booths with games, crafts and giveaways as well as interactive learning booths.
Music will be provided by Bag O’ Tricks. Bring your water bottle and wear long sleeves. Parking is available at Calvary Baptist Church across from Locke Paddon Park. Register by 8:45 a.m. at Locke-Paddon Park at Seaside Circle near the Marina Library. For more information, visit: c4smarina.weebly.com or email Natalie at nataliezayas@gmail.com
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Distribution: The act or process of apportioning or giving out. Trust Amendment: A formal revision or addition made to a trust. Trust Restatement: A formal re-writing of the entire trust. Power of Appointment: A power conferred on a beneficiary to select and nominate one or more additional recipients of the trust. Principal: The corpus of a trust. Income: The money or other form of payment that the trust receives. HEMS: A distribution standard often found in trusts which stands for “health, education, maintenance, and support.” KRASA LAW, Inc. is located at 704-D Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California, and Kyle may be reached at 831-920-0205. Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. Reading this article does not establish an attorney/client relationship. Before acting on any of the information presented in this article, you should consult a competent attorney who is licensed to practice law in your community.
Gentrain Society Programs
The Gentrain Society of Monterey Peninsula College will sponsor these free public lectures in April, 2016. For additional detail and illustrations please see the Gentrain website. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Gentrain Society Lecture: Yosemite as a Social Experiment Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Peter T. Hoss will discuss 75 years of human history in Yosemite from his personal observations, emphasizing passions, politics, traditions, personalities, adventures and misadventures, including a few humorous anecdotes and the current controversies facing the Park. Peter T. Hoss was born in Yosemite Valley in 1934 and lived in Yosemite Valley until age 8. His father was an executive with the Yosemite Park and Curry Company which operated the visitor facilities in the Park, and a part time Federal Magistrate. Peter is a three generation friend of the Ansel Adams family, a Board member of the Ansel Adams Gallery and a member of the John Muir Heritage Society of the Yosemite Conservancy. Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Mark Twain’s Wild Wild West: A Staged Reading by Carol Marquart Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895 Mark Twain is indisputably the most famous American writer that ever came to California. Carol Marquart’s lively script describes California history and the gold rush, told through the words of Mark Twain and the legendary Emperor Norton the First of San Francisco. The cast includes local actors Rollie Dick and Michael Lojkovic, with two Bluegrass musicians and 22 historical photos. Carol Marquart has written three previous historical dramas performed for the Gentrain Lecture Series and around the Monterey Peninsula. Carol serves on the Gentrain Board of Directors and will teach “Readers’ Theatre” for OLLI (Osher Life Long Learning Program) at CSUMB in Spring, 2016. Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Gentrain Society Lecture: Contested Visions: Junipero Serra, Native Californians, and the Legacy of the Franciscan Missions Monterey Peninsula College Lecture Forum 103 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Free; MPC Parking $2.00 Information: www.gentrain.org ; info@gentrain.org ; 372-0895
In memory of our mother,
Ruth Louise Bileci.
Three years have passed. We think of you always. Our love, Your children and Grandchildren and their Families
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Jeffrey Whitmore: Local author hits his stride
BEDTIME STORY “Careful, honey, it’s loaded,” he said, reentering the bedroom. Her back rested against the headboard. “This is for your wife?” “No, too chancy. I’m hiring a professional.” “How about me?” He smirked. “Cute, but who’d be dumb enough to hire a lady hit man?” She wet her lips, sighting along the barrel. “Your wife.” -- Jeffrey Whitmore By Dennis Taylor
A long time ago, possibly on a dark and stormy night, Jeffrey Whitmore planted an acorn into what turned out to be remarkably fertile soil. Well, actually, he invested in a postage stamp, dropped the seed into the U.S. mail, and, with great astonishment, watched it grow into a towering oak. “Bedtime Story” is composed of 53 words (yes, words, not pages) that Whitmore crafted into a short story “entirely on a lark,” says the 76-year-old Pacific Grove resident, for a quirky writing contest (55-word limit) sponsored by New Times, an alternative newspaper in San Luis Obispo. First prize purportedly was a bottle of wine. New Times editors never bothered to notify him when the story was published, claiming under interrogation that they didn’t have his address (which, of course, was on the original envelope) or his phone number (which was in the telephone book.) Nor did they send any wine. They just couldn’t decide on a winner, they told him, so hugs to everybody who participated! Turns out, the hugs kept coming. Since 1990, the year “Bedtime Story” first saw print, it has been republished by Cosmopolitan and Glamour magazines. On August 16, 1998, it showed up in an edition of The Globe, the supermarket tabloid, a day on which it competed with cover stories that screamed, “Katie Couric Confesses: I Love You, Matt!” … “Demi Slams Door on Bruce!” … and “Carol Burnett’s Gay Daughter: Why I Was Scared to Tell Mom!” “Bedtime Story” became part of the Cambridge University Press Introduction to Narrative. It was translated into Persian, Spanish (for a publication in Peru), and French (as part of a tango that was performed by a Canadian dance company). It has been interpreted into three short films, read aloud on National Public Radio and the British Broadcasting Company, and included in several books of short stories, the latest of which, Brevity: A Short Short-Short Primer, will be published in hardcover, paperback, and e-Book versions this fall by Columbia
‘Sterling Johnson’ University Press. The latter publication sent a check for $100, which Whitmore and his longtime companion, retired clinical psychologist Susan Mehra, spent at a Thai restaurant. “Other than that, the monetary rewards have been nil,” he says with a laugh. “In fact, they’ve been negative, when you figure I had to buy the original postage stamp, and also to make a long-distance call to the San Luis Obispo paper to find out where the bottle of wine was. I probably lost at least $1.15 in this deal.” Ironically, Whitmore has never been a man a man of few words. His first professional writing job, for a penny a word, was as a schoolboy at a weekly newspaper on Cape Cod, where he grew up. After graduating from Orleans High (Class of ‘57) with 38 other seniors, he spent two years at Columbia College in New York. In 1959, he joined the U.S. Army and was sent to Germany where, as a Private First Class, he was assigned duties as a Public Information Officer (an NCO job) for the support command of the 24th infantry division. “I’d write news articles and give talks on subjects about which I knew nothing,” he says. “I was assigned once to find a film about jungle survival to show to troops that were headed to Laos. We didn’t have one, so I showed them one about arctic survival
As himself, Jeffrey Whitmore hit the stand-up comedy stage with his daughter, Sarah.
Photo by Shaum Mehra
and said, ‘Do the opposite.’” After the Army Whitmore returned to Columbia, where he wrote for the school newspaper, then landed an editing job in New York with Encyclopedia Americana, where, he says, they used reference books like Encyclopedia Britannica. “If you took the ‘u’ out of ‘favour,’ you had what you needed,” he says. When his mother contracted cancer, he moved back to New England and was hired at his first daily newspaper, the Beverly (Mass.) Evening Times. After she died, he took his first trip to California. “I flew out of Boston in a snowstorm and stayed at a friend’s house in Palo Alto,” he says. “Next morning, I walked into the back yard in my underwear, picked an orange off the tree, and said to myself, ‘Well, that was simple … this is where I live now.’” Whitmore was hired by the University of California Press, where his boss asked him to proofread a manuscript entitled “The Teachings of Don Juan,” by Carlos Castaneda. Then he was dispatched to take Castaneda to lunch. “He was a terrific guy, very funny. We chatted, he told me stories,” he says. “The original manuscript had been a doctoral thesis on the teaching methods of Don Juan, who really existed. But it had the good stuff about smoking the smoke, and
all of that.” In Berkeley, Whitmore and his thenwife had a daughter, adopted a son, and befriended Susan Mehra and her family. They shared liberal politics that meshed with the times. “There’s a rather famous photo of (political activist) Mario Savio making a speech from the top of a car in the middle of Sproul Hall Plaza (on the UC Berkeley campus), with multitudes surrounding him,” says Mehra, 71, who retired from her practice almost two years ago. “I can pretty much point to the exact spot where I was standing when that photo was taken.” Whitmore and his family eventually relocated to Pacific Grove. Mehra and hers followed a short time later. Neither marriage lasted. Years after both were divorced, Whitmore and Mehra got together. Whitmore has worked extensively as a freelance writer and editor, and was employed by the Carmel Pine Cone (1972) and the Monterey Herald (1988-91), where he authored a column (“Doc Savvy”) that was accompanied by his own cartoon strip (“Roka”). A notable freelance endeavor, “English as a Second F*cking Language” (a manual on how to swear effectively), originally sold more than 140,000 copies and now is in its third printing under a cover that bears a startling resemblance to Strunk and White’s writing bible, “The Elements of Style.” His 2013 novel, “Dangerous Knaves,” a black comedy about a 3-foot-6-inch dwarf detective who becomes entangled in international intrigue, was optioned as an NBC “Movie of the Week,” a deal which eventually fell through. The book is published by Park Place Publications of Pacific Grove. Both are written under a pen name, Sterling Johnson, the inspiration for which was John Bobbitt, who made international headlines in 1993 after his penis was infamously lopped off in bed by his angry wife, Lorena. “A joke circulating at the time was that he was going to change his name to Les Johnson,” Whitmore explains. “When I was writing “English as a Second F*cking Language,” I decided on “Sterling Johnson,” an upstanding writer with an upstanding johnson.” If dark humor seems to be a trait, consider this: Two years ago, at age 74, Whitmore’s daughter, Sarah, a standup comedian, talked him into taking the stage himself. He performed at The Purple Onion in San Francisco, The Improv in San Jose, and The Living Room in Redwood City, among other venues. “I enjoyed it, but decided it was taking up too much of my time,” he says. “According to (comedian) Louis CK, it takes 15 years to really develop as a comedian. Than means I’d hit my stride when I was 89, an age at which I’d probably be dead, so I decided to pack it in.”
Jeffrey Whitmore in his Pacific Grove home with three of his books.
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Telling Her Story through a ‘Chocoholic Hindu Grandmother’ Many lives, many stories, many ways of telling our stories. Certainly the most common method is to write a fact-based progression of the events in our lives, from birth to our present circumstances. Others prefer to focus on one special experience, as Cheryl Strayed did with her best-selling memoir, Wild. Then there are those who chose to turn their life stories into fiction—and that’s exactly what Nancy Swing of Pacific Grove has done with her novel, Malice on the Mekong, just released by Park Place Publications. Nancy spent most of her adulthood living and working abroad, some 30countries in all, sometimes with her husband, Russell Sunshine, an international development consultant, and other times on her own, employed on short-term projects in many different countries. After spending so much time in the ex-pat community— especially with the sub-species officially called “dependant spouses,” a term many find pejorative and demeaning—Nancy began to see patterns. So in the time-honored tradition of “write what you know,” she embarked on penning a literary novel based on her experiences and observations. “She’s Awful— Why Don’t You Kill Her Off?” Then while serving on the adjunct faculty at the American University School of International Service in Washington, D.C., Nancy showed her novel to a colleague. He commented about one particular character: “She’s awful—why don’t you kill her off? Make it an ambiguous death and have Anjali solve it.” And thus was born a classic cozy mystery featuring Anjali Rao, a “chocoholic Hindu grandmother” and wife of a United Nations diplomat stationed in Laos. As luck would have it, mystery is a
Keepers of our Culture By Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg
Nancy Swing turned her experiences living among the ex-pat community in Laos into a work of mystery fiction. Above, right: Malice on the Mekong has just been released by Park Place Publication and will be available for purchase at the Central Coast Writers booth at Good Old Days. genre with which Nancy had more than a passing familiarity. She points out that when living an international life, often the only available English-language reading materials are “airport books”—paperback mysteries, thrillers and romances. Still, Malice on the Mekong was “20 years in the making.” On the journey to publication, Nancy honed her craft, taking workshops
at UCLA, University of Iowa and Winchester University in the U.K. Discovering “A Much Better Way to Go” But why fiction? Nancy has lived a fascinating life, a rich mine of nuggets just begging to be put into a memoir. But Nancy says, “Taking the experiences of life and bringing them together to create and
Marabee Boone to Receive
James R. Hughes Citizen of the Year Award Marabee Boone, who for over 50 years has been active in preserving the heritage and traditions of Pacific Grove will be honored with the James R. Hughes Citizen of the Year Award at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce Installation of the Board of Directors and Special Awards Presentation on Saturday, May 28th, at Asilomar Conference Grounds, Merrill Hall. The event begins with a no-host reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations and more information, contact the Chamber office at 373-3304 or visit www.pacificgrove.org. The Citizen of the Year Award is named for the late Dr. James Hughes, who was a well-known Pacific Grove dentist with a long history of community service as a city councilman, state coastal commissioner, water board member and in many other roles. “He was wonderful, he was a very dedicated citizen and I hope his family can be there because I want to say thank you to them for loaning him to us. The fact that I knew him makes this even more special,” Marabee said of James R Hughes. Former honorees were: Ken Hinshaw, Jean Anton, Joe Shammas, Dennis Tarmina, Linda Pagnella, Ron Schenk, Bruce Obbink, John Miller, Jeanne Byrne, Steve Covell, Steve Honegger, John O’Brien, Sandy Koffman, Steve Gorman, Don Gasperson, Morris Fisher, Charlie Higuera, Alex Rodriguez, Richard Stillwell, Nadine Annand, Don Martine, Erma Dinkel and Ed Whittaker. “It gave me butterflies in my stomach, monarchs, I’m sure,” Marabee said with a laugh. “I didn’t see it coming.” Boone and her family came to Pacific
Marabee Boone Grove in 1948 from Illinois and she grew up in a home in Del Monte Park that she still resides in today. She became involved with the Feast of Lanterns celebration when it was reinitiated in 1958 by Clyde and Elmarie Dyke and graduated from Pacific Grove High School as part of the “cool and nifty’ class of ’60. The following year Boone served on the Feast of Lanterns Royal Court as Princess Turquoise when the Feast was a part of the Miss Monterey pageant. She worked as a dental assistant for years following her graduation and was on an off the Feast of Lanterns board of directors at various times prior to its incorporation as a non-profit in 1986. She was president of the board for three years and has been the director of the Feast of Lanterns Pageant since 1981, taking it over
from Elmarie Dyke after her passing that same year, and has directed the Pageant every year except 2010. Marabee takes great pride in her involvement with the Feast of Lanterns and the way it brings the city together. “It brings the community together for week of fun and fellowship. It’s like a big family reunion where people come back and spend the week here. The other really great thing about it is you get to watch shy, young, girls become confident young women and it really does that.” In 1981, Marabee joined the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce as the executive vice president and worked for 12years to promote the business community and bring tourism to Pacific Grove. She served on the city beautification and committee and arts commission and was instrumental in the establishment of the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary as a founding member of the Monarch Habitat Restoration Committee. Marabee has also been an active member of the First United Methodist Church since 1948, joining when she was just six years old. She counts the church as a big part of her life and has served various positions on the church board of trustees and has given her time to the church’s youth group. She served as the scarecrow mascot of the Monterey County Fair for 18 years and was inducted with several other members of the Class of 1960 in 2009 into the Pacific Grove High School Hall of Fame, which she says was a proud moment for her. She still attends high school football, basketball and baseball games when she can. “I watch the games because my blood runs red and gold and I believe in supporting our youth.”
enrich a story was a much better way to go for me.” She adds that fiction gives the author the ideal vehicle for writing about difficult people and situations, while still maintaining everyone’s privacy, a method that can be enormously cathartic. Nancy admits that her main character, Anjali Rao, is “a lot like me,” even though the nationality is different. “I know this woman … we’re an international sisterhood.” And how did this globe-trotting couple land in Pacific Grove three years ago? As Nancy tells the story, she and Russell were living in Italy and assumed they’d spend the rest of their lives in that sunny country, when Nancy developed a severe sensitivity to sunlight. Realizing that they’d have to relocate somewhere cooler and cloudier, they began looking in the Pacific Northwest and worked their way down the coast. “Pacific Grove just felt right,” she says. Nancy will be selling copies of Malice on the Mekong at the Central Coast Writers booth at Good Old Days April 9 and 10. It’s also available at BookWorks and on Amazon. Patricia Hamilton and Joyce Krieg will be offering a free introductory class in Guided Autobiography on Saturday, April 16, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the “Little House” in Jewell Park next to the Pacific Grove Public Library, which is co-sponsoring the event. No pre-registration is required and all materials will be provided. 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.
Benjamin Delbick Named to Associated Students
The recent San Diego State University Associated Students elections received the highest voter turnout in the election’s history - 20 percent of the student body participated in the election. Benjamin Delbick, a Carmel Valley native studying accounting, was elected as the College of Business Administration Representative. Associated Students is a student-directed not-for-profit auxiliary organization of SDSU that provides a wide range of services and programs for students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and the general public. A full list of Associated Students winners can be found on SDSU NewsCenter. About San Diego State University San Diego State University is a major public research institution offering bachelor’s degrees in 89 areas, master’s degrees in 78 areas and doctorates in 21 areas. The university provides transformative experiences for its 35,000 students. Students participate in research, international experiences, sustainability and entrepreneurship initiatives, and a broad range of student life and leadership opportunities. The university’s rich campus life features opportunities for students to participate in, and engage with, the creative and performing arts, a Division I athletics program and the vibrant cultural life of the San Diego region. For more information, visit www.sdsu.edu.
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What kind of horse would you call yourself? Part Two
Following Interfaith Homeless Emergency Lodging Program for Women’s premature obit in last week’s column, I believed I-HELP for Women was dead. If Dad hadn’t popped into mind with “Hold your horses,” the metaphor of humans as equines wouldn’t have happened. According to Sandy Larson, I-HELP for Women is not quite ready for the glue factory. After the March 21 meeting of Homeless Outreach at First Presbyterian Church, Monterey, Sandy e-mailed John Clark’s message about Outreach Unlimited’s I-HELP for the distaff side: “I-HELP for Women is not dead, it’s on ‘pause.’ They’re regrouping. At least two people will be doing research and find out what homeless women want and need.” I could hear Dad. “Sure, they need housing in old Fort Ord, not a horse track like Monterey Downs.” Strange, since I grew up near Santa Anita Race Track and my parents loved betting on ponies. Ten sure bets of Monterey County
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Homeless in Paradise opportunities for the homeless and less fortunate. She manages the Food Bank at Mount Nebo Baptist Church in Salinas, where her husband of 57 years, Rev. Al Davis, is minister. Ethel was honored as one of 2016’s Ten Outstanding Women by the Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women at the March 20 ceremony at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies. She is a wonder-workhorse like the other honorees: Ana Vargas, Diane Franciscovich, Elaine McCleaf, Lucille Standifer, Marcia Parsons, Margaret D’Arrigo-Martin, Mary Ann Leffel, Mayra Perez Diaz and Nancy Amadeo. ( www. co.monterey.ca.us/csw ) Ethel reveals straight from the horse’s mouth what homeless persons need: Family-style love.
Ethel Davis Ethel Davis knows what homeless women want and need. For three decades she has coordinated various outreach
Winning by a nose
Bye bye, bedbugs!
Kathy Whilden and Father Michael Reid, two co-founders of the Fund for Homeless Women, addressed the I-HELP for Women issue. Michael said research by the School of Social Work at USC shows that a sense of belonging and reciprocity are indicators of a program’s success when women want to give back as well as receive. According to Sandy Larson’s report, “We believe two elements are important: women don’t want to move around, they like to nest. ‘Stuff’ is a huge issue. Women want somewhere to leave it and have access to it.” Kathy suggested “stuff be kept outside of facilities to prevent bedbug infestations.” Monterey’s addenda off the agenda Seventeen percent of Monterey County’s 431,344 residents live below the
poverty level. Many of the 22,000 employees of the hospitality industry commute, causing huge traffic problems, because they cannot afford to live here. In the city of Monterey, 1/3 of the residents are property owners; the other 2/3 are renters. So, lack of affordable housing was the driving force behind Monterey City Council’s meetings of March 15 and 23, where the question was: to add or not to add five amendments to the existing Housing Element which must be filed in Sacramento by April 16? Amendments included consideration of addition of second units (granny and junior units) to single-family residences, and conversion of hotels to residences. According to city planner Elizabeth Caraker,“Per the California State Office of Housing and Community Development (HCD) guidelines, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) determined that the City’s new housing need over the next Housing Element period totals 650 dwelling units.” Where to put them, and how to achieve the goal, resulted in emotional public response at both meetings, with consensus split evenly among 40 “pro” and “con” arguments and opinions. Dad’s spirit inspired me to urge council members to think carefully about what kind of horse he/she is, before voting. Are you a horse? Of course! I paraphrased words Dad repeated 100 times daily while Alzheimer’s turned Ray Childress into a horse with no name. I think that I shall never see a horse’s head where his tail should be. My amended version followed: I hope they’ll never say of me I’m a horse’s head where it shouldn’t be.
Alan Haffa After public comments, councilmember Alan Haffa won like a derby champ, meaning council voted 4-1 to adopt the Housing Element --minus the five amendments but with Alan’s amendment, incorporated in Elizabeth Caraker’s excellent document as: “The City Council also directed staff to research ways the City can increase its affordable and market rate housing stock and return to the City Council for further discussion within six months.” With no neigh about it, councilmember Timothy Barrett voted No. For details about “City of Monterey Housing Element” contact: caraker@ monterey.org . Meanwhile, I-HELP for Women stands like a newborn colt on wobbly legs. Sandy Larson says, “The program will probably start again in a couple months.” Contact Wanda Sue Parrott at amykitchenerfdn@hotmail.com or leave a message with The Yodel Poet at 831-899-5887.
Chamber to Present Volunteer of the Year Award to Larry Esquivel Six annual awards, including the James R. Hughes Citizen of the Year Award, will be presented at the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce Installation of the Board of Directors and Special Awards Presentation on Saturday, May 28, at Asilomar Conference Grounds Merrill Hall. The event begins with a no-host reception at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and entertainment at 7 p.m. Cost is $55 per person. For reservations and more information, contact the Chamber office at 373-3304. Larry Esquivel will be honored at this year’s annual Installation of the Board of Directors and Special Awards Presentation as the Chamber’s city volunteer of the year. Esquivel said he was surprised when he got the call about receiving the distinction but stayed humble about his service. “It’s really no big deal, I just get satisfaction out of serving the community and Pacific Grove and being a part of it,” Esquivel said. Larry has donated countless hours of his time over the last 40 years in contribution to the welfare of Pacific Grove. He was born at the Old Carmel Hospital and attended all of the local schools in Pacific Grove. He participated in Pacific Grove High School sports for four years while working in stocking at Holman’s Department store in his junior and senior
Larry Esquivel year. Esquivel graduated in 1967 and in 1968 he married his high school sweetheart, Jorie, and joined the Air Force. “I had an interest in jets,” Esquivel says of his attraction to the military. He served a four-year term in the air force in Thailand and Vietnam during the Vietnam War as a crew chief and was responsible for maintaining airplanes
and making sure they were always ready to fly. During his service, a plane caught fire as it was landing and Esquivel and a handful of others put the fire out and rescued the two pilots from the flames. His actions during this incident earned him the Airman’s Medal for Heroism. He finished with the Air Force in 1972 and returned to Pacific Grove, working for his father’s plumbing business. In 1975 Esquivel set up shop for himself, owning and operating Esquivel’s Plumbing in Pacific Grove, having learned the trade from his father. That same year, Esquivel began serving with the Pacific Grove Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter, eventually becoming a volunteer captain. He served with the department for 27 years before fire services were contracted out to Monterey in 2002. Along the way, in 1989, he attended and graduated from police academy and joined the Pacific Grove Police Department as a reserve officer, a position he still holds today after 27 years. “When I started with the fire department, fire prevention wasn’t that good we had a lot of fires. We were on call all the time we just get paged out anytime we had a fire. With time more people got smoke detectors and fire prevention became the norm, things got slower, so I went to the police academy and got into the police service,” Esquivel said.
He coached Pacific Grove Pony League girls’ softball for seven years while his daughter, Trisha, played. He’s also donated his plumbing services to the police and fire departments when needed and set up the plumbing for the facilities at the Pacific Grove Municipal Baseball park, George Washington Park, and the old concession stand at the Howard Cowen Breaker Stadium at Pacific Grove High school before the stadium was renovated in 2009. Esquivel closed up his plumbing business just a few weeks ago after 41 years, saying it was just time to go. Of his service in the fire department, Esquivel said it was a good time. “We miss that, it was fun, it was different time for sure,” Esquivel said. “It was a lot of fun, and so is Pacific Grove because everybody knew everybody. Still, Pacific Grove is the best place you could be.”
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Golden Connections founded by Doris Beckman is a community of women helping each other design the life they want to live. Golden Connections meets the fourth Wednesday each month, 12:30 p.m., at Sally Griffin Meals on Wheels, 700 Jewell Ave., Pacific Grove. The Wed., March 23 speaker: will be Somatic Coach Denise Kaku, speaking on “Exploring Living Mindfully” The Wed., April 27, speaker will be Kelli Morgantini of Senior Legal Services. Free to members of Golden Connections, $15.00 for guests. Light snacks will be served. RSVPs are appreciated: Doris Beckman, 831-601-4584 or goldenconnections1@gmail.com, www.mygoldenconnections.com
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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20160621 The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious name(s) listed: TARDIS LOCK SMITH, 269 Reservation Road #103, Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933. The fictitious business name was filed in Monterey County on 7/1/14, File Number 20141350. Registered Owners: NADER, MARCEL ANTOINE, 00000. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 3/17/2016. Signed: Marcel Nader. This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership. Publication dates: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/16
STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File No. 20160542 The following person(s) have abandoned the use of the fictitious name(s) listed: TECHNO LOCK KEYS TRADING LLC and TECHNO LOCK, 3170 B Vista Del Camino, Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933. The fictitious business name was filed in Monterey County on 7/6/15, File Number 20151417. Registered Owners: TECHNO LOCK KEYS TRADING LLC., 269 Reservation Rd. #103, Marina, CA 93933. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 3/17/2016. Signed: Marcel Nader, Managing Member. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, State of Inc./Org./Reg.: TN. Publication dates: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/16
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 20160636 The following person is doing business as CHRONOVERSAL EXPORT, 1728 Eichelberger Ct., Marina, Monterey County, CA 93933: NED S. HUSTON and BONNIE D. IRWIN, 1728 Eichelberger Ct., Marina, CA 93933. This statement was filed with the Clerk of Monterey County on 3/18/2016. Registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or name(s) listed above on N/A. Signed: Ned Huston. This business is conducted by a married couple. Publication dates: 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/15/16
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